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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1975.08.21 - 74951454 OAKLAM COUNTY Board Of Commissioners MEETING August 21, 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: Aaron, Coy, Daly, Douglas, Dunleavy, Fortino, Gabler, Hoot, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Olson, Page, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Roth, Simmons, Wilcox, Wilson. (25) ABSENT: Button, Dearborn. (2) Quorum present. Clerk read letter from John P. Woodford, Director, Department of State Highways and Trans- portation acknowledging receipt of resolution. Moved by Roth supported by Patterson the minutes of the July 23, 1975 and August 7, 1975 meetings be approved as printed. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. REPORT By Mr. Hoot IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #7217 - APPRAISAL FEES 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. 7217 with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted. FINANCE COMMITTEE Henry W. Hoot, Vice Chairman "Misc. 7217 By Mr. Wilcox IN RE: APPRAISAL FEES To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the County of Oakland has been requested to participate in both the cost of litiga- tion and in obtaining an appraiser for a current property appeal filed on behalf of the Hazel Park Racing Association with the State Tax Tribunal; and WHEREAS the County of Oakland will stand to lose substantial amounts of tax dollars if the appeal is lost; and WHEREAS the City of Hazel Park and the Hazel Park School District have decided to obtain an independent appraisal at an estimated cost of Eight Thousand ($8,000.00) Dollars; and WHEREAS' Wie City of Hazel Park and the Hazel Park School District have agreed to share the cost of the appraisal and such other costs exclusive of attorney fees; and WHEREAS if they are successful in defending the assessed value, the balance of the County will share in their efforts and investment; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the County of Oakland does hereby agree to participate with school districts, cities and townships in the payment of appraiser fees and other costs exclusive of attorney fees in connection with property tax appeals before the Michigan State Tax Tribunal as initiated by taxpayers; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that pursuant to Rule XI-C of this Board, the Finance Committee finds an amount not to exceed 10.12% of the final appraisal fee or $800.00, whichever is less, available in the Contingent Account of the 1975 Budget and a transfer should be made to the Equalization Divisions 1975 Budget line item Professional Services. FINANCE COMMITTEE Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman" Moved by Hoot supported by Roth the report be accepted and resolution #7217 be adopted. 455 Ccmirr;s1,r,2r ^,1utes Continued, August 21, 1975 AYES: Pernick, Roth, Simmons, Wilso r ion, Coy, Daly, Douglas, Dunleavy, Fortino, Gabler, Hoot, Houghten, Lennon, McDonald, Moffitt, Mon. Nowak, Olson, Page, Patterson, Perinoff. (22) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted and resolution #7217 was adopted. REPORT By Mr. Hoot IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #7218 - EXPENDITURE OF OAKLAND-PONTIAC AIRPORT FUNDS 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. 7218 with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted. FINANCE COMMITTEE Henry W. Hoot, Vice Chairman "Misc. 7218 By Mr. Wili. IN RE: EXP! ITURE OF OAKLAND-PONTIAC AIRPORT FUNDS To the Oak! r .unty Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, I ( ies and Gentlemen: WHER/,'6 by previous resolutions, a total of $57,000.00 was transferred to the Oakland- Pontiac Airport fund for taxiway and drainage construction; and WHEREAS with the subsequent assistance of a grant from the State of Michigan this improve- ment was made with other funds; and WHEREAS the County may purchase ten (10) T-Hangars for the storage of aircraft; and WHEREAS acquisition of the hangars would constitute a needed improvement to the Oakland- Pontiac Airport operation. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the sum of $57,000.00 heretofore allocated for taxiway and drainage construction at the Oakland-Pontiac Airport may be re-allocated for the purchase of ten (10) T-Hangars. The Finance Committee, by Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing resolution. FINANCE COMMITTEE Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman" Moved by Hoot supported by Page the report be accepted and resolution #7218 be adopted. AYES: Roth, Simmons, Wilson, Coy, Daly, Douglas, Dunleavy, Fortino, Gabler, Hoot, Houghten, Lennon, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Olson, Page, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick. (21) NAYS: Aaron. (1) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted and resolution #72I8 was adopted. REPORT By ?tr. Hoot IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #7219 - TRANSFER OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FUNDS TO OAKLAND- PONTIAC AIRPORT FUND 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. 7219 with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted, FINANCE COMMITTEE Henry W. Hoot, Vice Chairman "Misc. 7219 By Mr. Wilcox IN RE: TRANSFER OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FUNDS TO OAKLAND-PONTIAC AIRPORT FUND To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the 1975 Capital Improvement Program as approved by the Planning and Building Committee and the Finance Committee contains $250,000.00 for the improvement of the Oakland-Pontiac Airport; and WHEREAS by Miscellaneous Resolution No. 6067, dated June 15, 1972, the County of Oakland entered into a Grant Agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration; and WHEREAS said Grant Agreement obligates the County of Oakland to acquire certain property interests; and WHEREAS condemnation proceedings, where necessary, were instituted, being Oakland County Circuit Court Case No. 74-107738; and WHEREAS awards were made in the amount of $243,000.00 in excess of previous allocations; and Commissioners Minutes Continued. August 21, 1975 WHEREAS this completes the current land acquisition program; and WHEREAS the acquisitions are eligible for 75% Federal participation in subsequent Federal Fa' jr and liT 1,000.00 is needed to complete the purchase of ten (10) T-Hangars as a needed 1 Oakland-Pontiac Airport operations. NOW THE .EFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the sum of 5250,000.00 be transferred from the 1975 Capital Improvement Program to the Oakland-Pontiac Airport Fund to be allocated as follows: Land Acquisition - Oakland-Pontiac Airport $243,000.00 Acquisition of 1-Hangars 7,000.00 Total 2.50,000,00 The Finance Committee, by Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing resolution. FINANCE COMMITTEE Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman" Moved by Hoot supported by Patterson the report be accepted and resolution #72I9 be adopted. AYES: Simmons, Wilson, Coy, Daly, Douglas, Dunleavy, Fortino, Gabler, Hoot, Houghten, Lennon, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Olson, Page, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Roth. (20) NAYS: Aaron. (1) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted and resolution #7219 was adopted. REPORT By Mr. Hoot IN RE. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #7225 - PROPOSED 1975 CAPITAL PROGRAM 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. 7225 with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted. FINANCE COMMITTEE Henry W. Hoot, Vice Chairman "Misc. 7225 By Mr. Wilcox IN RE: PROPOSED 1975 CAPITAL PROGRAM To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the five (5) year Capital Improvement Program as submitted by the Oakland County Executive has been reviewed by the Planning and Building Committee; and WHEREAS the Planning and Building Committee has made revisions in the priorities for those projects to be financed in 1975; and WHEREAS the County Executive concurs with the priorities set up by the Planning and Building Committee; and WHEREAS the details of these priorities are contained in the attached schedule; and WHEREAS your Finance Committee concurs with the proposed Capital Program and its priorities as changed by the Planning and Building Committee; and WHEREAS it is the understanding of your Finance Committee that concurrence with this proposal does not authorize commencement of any project contained therein, this being a matter for consideration by this Board on a specific project request basis. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that your Finance Committee with the concurrence of the Planning and Building Committee recommends adoption of the proposed 1975 Capital Program. The Finance Committee, by Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing resolution. FINANCE COMMITTEE Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman" 456 Project DeFr-iorlh: B uilding F--- East Wing Law Enforcement Complex Medical Care Facility Total Building Authority - k..J9 B 7 BA, E-77, 236,500 661,7 1 ', P T.7072.8 70 B.F. B. F, B,F, B.F. 5.F B.F. 3 * 4 -7 6 5 7 13 8 3 9 11 10 2 • 12 12 • B.F. • 13 15 - B.F. 15 14 16 B.F. 77-- 15 17 S.F. • 16 18 S.F. * 17 13 S.F. *- 18 14 B.F. 19 B.F. 10 -- -- 5,F. 14 -- -- -- 5,F, 5 3 4 5 7 8 10 S.F. B.F. B.F. S.F. S.F. B.F. S.F. B.F. B.F, ** 6 ** ** S.F. S.F. S.F. S.F. I0/ CAKL7" kt - Total Priority Number Method Financing Estimated 1974 1975 of Prior Cost Co.Ex, 5,0, ELL.•32-Jcilia Years 1975 3,500,000 P,000,00() 15,16_0,000 cc CAPITAL PROJECTS Children's Vill. School Improve. 589.191 North Office Building (Old Child. Vill, Rec. Center) Social Services Remodeling (Bldg.C) 73,500 District Court Expansion 52,000 Solid Waste Disposal Program 500,000 Aud. Improvements (Commissioners) 100,000 Oakland Airports 250,000 W, Oakland Service Center (Land) 105,000 Miscellaneous Remodeling (1975) 161,000 Central Garage Remodeling 211,000 Central Garage-Site Improvements 98,000 :Admin, Annex I Remodeling 198,000 Former Hospital Renovations 2,917,000 Additional. Court Room 94.000 Social Services Bldg.-Air Conditican,'-149,500 Public Works Bldg'. Improvements 45,000 Marine Safety (Storage Facilities) 120.000 Trusty Camp Improvements PoliceAcddemy • Central Contro, System - Phase!! 330,000. Central Control System - Phase !I 133,000 Remodel. of Soc. Ser. Bldg. "D" 362,500 West Oakland Office Building South Oakland Office Building /,067,020 Additions to Public -Works Bldg. 593:070 West Oakland Health Center 1 -,305,000 Court House North Wing 5,100,000 Co'ert Tower II 7,320,000 Youth Activities Comples improv. 500,000 .Pontiac State Hasp. Land Acquisition 847 Advance Drivihg Test Track 569,191 100,000 1,138,000 73.'300 52, IC 370 -- -- -- 250,-3 250 ,000 250,000 2.30,12 105,000 -- -- -- 161,000 100,000 100,000 100,00 211,000 -- -- -- 98,000 -- -- -- 198,000 -- -- -- 900,000 1,300,250 716,750 -- 94,000 -- -- -- 149,7 -7 -- -- __ 45,000 -- -- -- 98,c-7,) 330,000 ;38,000 362,500 - 623,010 986,637 - - 1.238.000 98,000 425,000 0 4 TOTAL PROJECTS rapLrcd by Budget Div, 7/21/75 New Projects Prior Years Projects 100.000 4,882,191 2,480,750 2,673,387 2,853,806 7 Commissioners Minutes Continued. August 21, 1975 45d Moved by Hoot supported by Roth the report be accepted and resolution 1/7225 be adopted. AYES: Wilson, Aaron, Coy, Daly, Douglas, Dunleavy, Fortino, Gabler, Houghten, Lennon, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Olson, Page, Patterson, Pernick, Price, Roth, Simmons. (20) NAYS: Hoot, Perinoff. (2) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted and resolution 1/7223 was adopted. Misc. 7244 By Mr. Hoot IN RE: EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE PLAN AND GRANT APPLICATION To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners by Miscellaneous Resolution #6713 estab- lished a sixty-member Emergency Medical Service Planning Council; and WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners by Miscellaneous Resolution #6786 appropriated the sum of $40,000 to establish the Emergency Medical Service Division; and WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners charged the Council and the staff with the responsibility of preparing an Emergency Medical Service plan for Oakland County; and WHEREAS such a plan has been prepared and recommended by the County Executive and the Emergency Medical Service's Planning Council; and WHEREAS the proposed E.M.S. plan, in part, recommends the filing of a Grant Application with the Department of Health, Education and Welfare for the purpose of implementing phase one of the E.M.S. plan; and WHEREAS the actions recommended in this resolution have been concurred with by the Public Services and Human Resources Committees. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Finance Committee recommends to the Oakland County Board of Commissioners the adoption of the Oakland County Emergency Medical Service plan; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the County Executive to file a Grant Application with the Department of Health, Education and Welfare for the purposes of securing implementation funds for phase one of the E.M.S. plan. The Finance Committee, by Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing resolution. FINANCE COMMITTEE Henry W. Hoot, Vice Chairman Moved by Hoot supported by Coy the resolution be adopted. Moved by Pernick supported by Lennon the resolution be amended in the BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph by deleting the words 'County Executive' and inserting the words 'The Chairman of the Board of Commissioners'. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. Vote on resolution, as amended: AYES: Aaron, Coy, Daly, Douglas, Dunleavy, Fortino, Gabler, Hoot, Houghten, Lennon, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Olson, Page, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Roth, Simmons, Wilson. (23) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution as amended, was adopted. Misc. 7245 By Mr. Hoot IN RE: REQUESTS FOR NEW BIDS ON REGRESSION ANALYSIS To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Finance Committee, in conjunction with the Equalization Division of the Department of Management and Budget of Oakland County, have reviewed all bids received for the installation of a Multiple Regression Valuation System; and WHEREAS an analysis of the proposals reveals a variance from the original bid specifica- tions in most of the proposals received; and WHEREAS the County of Oakland would stand to benefit from the rejection of all bids in favor of redrafting the bid specifications to allow for a longer performance period; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners concur in the rejection of all bids received. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Equalization Division of the Department of Management and Budget be and is hereby authorized to readvertise and receive bids for a Multiple Regression Analysis System. The Finance Committee, by Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing resolution. FINANCE COMMITTEE Henry W. Hoot, Vice Chairman L59 Commissioners Minutes Continued. August 21, 1975 Moved by Hoot supported by Page the resolution be adopted. Moved by Roth supported by Montante the rules be suspended for immediate consideration of the resolution. AYES: Daly, Douglas, Dunleavy, Fortino, Gabler, Hoot, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, McDonald, Moffitt, Montarte, Nowak, Olson, Page, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Roth, Simmons, Wilson, Aaron. (23) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. Vote on resolution: AYES: Douglas, Dunleavy, Fortino, Gabler, Hoot, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Olson, Page, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Roth, Simmons, Wilson, Aaron, Daly. (23) (o) NAYS: None. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. Misc. 7246 By Mr. Hoot IN RE: SOLID WASTE MARKET ANALYSIS To the Oaklar ' County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, I die- and Gentlemen: WHE IK 0 land County Board of Commissioners by Miscellaneous Resolution #7059, on April 17, 197 , lid ;..ec , and adopt an Oakland County Solid Waste Disposal System, Master Plan; and WFIF! \ the M, ter Plan provides, in part, for an analysis to be made of the market for recovered materials and energy; and WHEREAS the Bcard of Public Works on August 11, 1975, did receive proposals for a Market Analysis for Recovered Materials and Energy from Solid Waste; and WHEREAS the proposals are listed as follows: 1. Touche, Ross and Company, Detroit, Michigan $29,500 2. Midwest Research Institute, Kansas City, Missouri $23,990 3. Resource Technology Corporation, San Jose, California $19,780 and WHEREAS Based upon consideration of the size of the firm, phone call interviews with former clients, age of the firm, previous solid waste market analysis experiences, solid waste resource recovery experiences, personnel experiences jn solid waste field, etc. the Board of Public Works did accept the proposal of Midwest Research Institute of Kansas City, Missouri, in the amount of $23,990 conditioned upon the release of funds in this amount by the Board of Commissioners from the Solid Waste Budget of the 1975 Capital Improvements Program; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that $23,990 be transferred to the Department of Public Works Solid Waste Budget for the purpose of awarding a contract to Midwest Research Institute of Kansas City, to make a Market Analysis for Recovered Materials and Energy from Solid Waste. The Finance Committee, by Richard R. Wilcox, moves the adoption of the foregoing resolution. FINANCE COMMITTEE Henry W. Hoot, Vice Chairman Moved by Hoot supported by Perinoff the resolution be adopted. AYES: Dunleavy, Fortino, Gabler, Hoot, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Olson, Page, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Simmons, Wilcox, Wilson, Aaron, Douglas. (21) NAYS: Roth, Daly. (2) 1 A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. Moved by Hoot supported by Perinoff the resolution be amended in the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph to read the funds for this project be appropriated from the Solid Waste Budget of the 1975 Capital Improvements Program'. AYES: Fortino, Gabler, Hoot, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, Moffitt; Montante, Nowak, Olson, Pages, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Simmons, Wilcox, Wilson, Aaron, Coy, Daly, Douglas, Dunleavy. (23) NAYS: Roth. (I) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. Commissioners Minutes Continued. August 21, 1975 460 REPORT Sy Kr. Hoot IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #7170- OPPOSITION TO TAXPAYERS OF STATE OF MICHIGAN PAYING FOR C17( OF DETROIT SCHOOL BUSES To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen; The General Government Committee reports Miscellaneous Resolution #7170 With the recommenda- tion that said resolution be supported: The General Government Committee, by Henry W. Hoot, Chairman, moves the acceptance of the foregoing report. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Henry W. Hoot, Chairman "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, Ladies 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 t'-,e requirement that the taxpayers of the State of Michigan purchase school buses for the purpose in- tegrating the Detroit School District. Mr. Chairman, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. Dana F. Wilson, Commissioner - District #9" Moved by Hoot supported by Page the report be accepted. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. Moved by Hoot supported by Daly resolution #7170 be adopted. Moved by Pernick supported by Price the resolution be referred back to the General Govern- ment Committee. Discussion followed. Vote on referral: AYES: Gabler, Page, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Aaron. (7) NAYS: Fortino, .Hoot, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Olson, Roth, Simmons, Wilcox, Wilson, Coy, Daly, Dunleavy. (16) A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion failed. Moved by Fortino supported by Mohtante the resolution be amended in the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph by adding at the end of the sentence "or any other School District". Vote on amendment: AYES: Hoot, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Olson, Perinoff, Pernick, Roth, Simmons, Wilcox, Wilson, Coy, Daly, Douglas, Dunleavy, Fortino. (19) NAYS: Gabler, Page, Patterson, Price. (4) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. Vote on resolution, as amended: A sufficient majority having voted therefor, resolution #7170 was adopted, as amended. REPORT By Mr. Hoot IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION N7172 - RESEARCH STAFF FOR THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: The General Government Committee reports Miscellaneous Resolution #7172 with the recommen- dation that said resolution- be amended as follows: Delete the second "WHEREAS" paragraph. Delete the portion of the "RESOLVED" paragraph which reads, "hereby establishes a bi-partisan committee composed of 5 members to be appointed by the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners, with the approval of the Board" and insert new language to read: 'NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners' General Government Committee take under study the needs and requirements for a Board of Commissioners Research 461 Commissioners Minutes Continued. August 21, 1975 Sta''''; and if found to be practical, recommend procedures for the establishment and implementation of a Research Haft for the Board of Comm; 'iaers," II GPneral Government Commit t , by Henry W. Hoot, Chairman, moves the acceptance of he foregoin port. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Henry W. Hoot, Chairman 'Misc. :it72 By Mr. Fa e IN RE: fi iRCH STAFF FOR OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Tc the (1.' County Board of Commissioners • Mr. n, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the 1975 Budget contains $100,000.00 for a Research Staff for the Board of Commis- sioners; and WHEREAS : bi-partisan committee should be established to recommend the necessary procedures to implement Res r.7'1 Staff for the Board of Commissioners. N(1.' 1.1 ArOl'i BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby establishes a bi-partisan committee composed of 5 members to be appointed by the Chairman of the Board of Commis- sioners, with •lie oiroval of the Board, to recommend procedures for the implementation and establish- ment of a Research Staff for the Board of Commissioners. Mr. Chairman, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. Huber Price, Jr., Commissioner - District #8" Moved by Hoot supported by Fortino the report be accepted. . Discussion followed. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. ; Moved by Hoot supported by Price that resolution #7172 be adopted. Moved by Hoot supported by Price the resolution be amended as printed on the report AYES: Hoot, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Patterson, Pernick, Price, Wilson, Coy, Daly, Dunleavy, Fortino. (15) NAYS: Olson, Page, Perinoff, Roth, Simmons, Aaron, Douglas, Gabler. (8) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. Vote on resolution, as amended: AYES: Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, McDonald, Montante, Pernick, Price, Wilcox, Wilson, Coy, Daly, Dunleavy, Fortino, Hoot. (14) NAYS: Olson, Page, Patterson, Perinoff, Roth, Simmons, Aaron, Douglas, Gabler. (9) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, resolution #7172 was adopted, as amended. REPORT By Mr. Hoot IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #7226 - RECOMMEND OPPOSITION TO HOUSE BILL 4147 - CHANGING OF HURON- CLINTON METROPOLITAN AUTHORITY MEMBERSHIP STRUCTURE 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. 7226 with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Henry W. Hoot, Chairman "Misc. 7226 By Mr. Hoot IN RE: RECOMMEND OPPOSITION TO HOUSE BILL 4147 - CHANGING OF HURON-CLINTON METROPOLITAN AUTHORITY MEMBERSHIP STRUCTURE To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS proposed legislation as contained in House Bill 4147 would change the membership structure on the Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority whereby the City of Detroit and Wayne County could virtually control the Board of the Authority; and WHEREAS your Committee recommends opposition to House Bill 4147 for reasons that such proposed legislation could endanger the present five-county control of the Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority and would not be in the best interests of the County of Oakland; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby opposes House Bill 4147 and so recommends to the County Legislators. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of the foregoing resolution be forwarded to the County's Legislators and County Legislative Agent. page. Commissioners Minutes Continued. August 21, 1975 462 The General Government Committee, by Henry W. Hoot, Chairman, moves the adoption of the 'foregoing resolutlon. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Henry W. Hoot, Chairman" Moved by Hoot supported by Daly the report be accepted and resolution #7226 be adopted. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted and resolution 1/7226 was adopted. REPORT By Mr. Hoot IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #7227 - OPPOSITION TO HOUSE BILL 4685 - AMENDING PROPERTY TAX LIMITATION ACT TO PROVIDE TOWNSHIPS AN ADDITIONAL MILL 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. 7227 with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Henry W. Hoot, Chairman "Misc. 7227 By Mr. Hoot IN RE: OPPOSITION TO HOUSE BILL 4685 - AMENDING PROPERTY TAX LIMITATION ACT TO PROVIDE TOWNSHIPS AN ADDITIONAL MILL To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS proposed legislation as contained in House Bill 4685 would amend the Property Tax Limitation Act to provide townships an additional mill at the expense of the counties or school districts; and WHEREAS your Committee recommends opposition to House Bill 4685, which bill is not in the best interests of the County of Oakland; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby opposes House Bill 4685 and so recommends to the County Legislators. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of the foregoing resolution be forwarded to the County's Legislators and County Legislative Agent. 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 Daly the report be accepted and resolution #7227 be adopted. AYES: Lennon, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Page, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Roth, Simmons, Wilcox, Aaron, Daly, Douglas, Gabler, Hoot, Houghten. (17) NAYS: Olson, Coy, Dunleavy, Fortino. (4) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted and resolution #7227 was adopted. REPORT By Mr. Hoot IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #7228 - OPPOSITION TO HOUSE BILL 4855 - ALLOWING STATE TAX COMMISSION TO PREPARE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR LOCAL UNITS 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. 7218 with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Henry W. Hoot, Chairman "Misc. 7228 By Mr. Hoot IN RE: OPPOSITION TO HOUSE BILL 4855 - ALLOWING STATE TAX COMMISSION TO PREPARE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR LOCAL UNITS To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS proposed legislation as contained in House Bill 4855 would amend the Act creating the State Tax Commission, Act 360, P.A. 1927; and WHEREAS such amendment, as proposed in House Bill 4855, would allow the State Tax Commission to prepare an assessment roll for local assessing units who fail to do so, the cost of an appraisal would be charged to the District and the Commission would charge the cost of an equalization study by the Commission to the County in which the study is made; and WHEREAS your Committee recommends opposition to House Bill 4855; L63. Commissioners Minutes Continued. August 21, 1975 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the County of Oakland hereby opposes House Bill 4855 and so recommends to the County Legislators. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of the foregoing resolution be forwarded to the County's Legislators and County Legislative Agent. 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 Patterson the report be accepted and resolution #7228 be adopted. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted and resolution #7228 was adopted. REPORT By Mr. Hoot IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #7215 - CITY OF DETROIT NON-RESIDENCE INCOME TAX To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: The General Government Committee reports Miscellaneous Resolution #7215 and recommends 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. 7215 By Mr. Wilson IN RE: CITY OF DETROIT NON-RESIDENCE INCOME TAX To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the City of Detroit, by statute, is permitted and presently levies 1/2 of 1% income tax on non-residents working in the City of Detroit; and WHEREAS House Bill No. 5329 would raise the income tax on non-residents to 1%; and WHEREAS due to economic conditions, it is inequitable to raise the income tax to 1% on non- residents; and WHEREAS the County of Oakland, on behalf of its citizens who have to pay the non-residence income tax, should vigorously oppose the adoption of House Bill No. 5329. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners opposes the adoption of House Bill No. 5329 and strongly urges the legislature to not adopt any legislation raising the non-residence income tax beyond its present 1/2 of 1%. Mr. Chairman, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. Dana F. Wilson, Kenneth E. Roth, John J. McDonald, Henry W. Hoot, Lawrence R. Pernick, Bernard F. Lennon, Niles E. Olson, Betty Fortino, Patrick K. Daly, Howard R. Wimmons, Alexancer C. PerinoffH Moved by Hoot supported by Moffitt the report be accepted. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. Moved by Hoot supported by Roth the resolution be adopted. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, resolution #7215 was adopted. Misc. 7247 By Mr. Hoot IN RE: OPPOSITION TO HOUSE BILL 4236 - AUTHORIZE INVESTIGATIONS BY STATE TAX TRIBUNAL To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS House Bill 4236 would provide the State Tax Tribunal with trained investigators to survey assessment and equalization practices and report illegal ones to the Tribunal; and WHEREAS your Committee is of the opinion that if the Tax Tribunal had the right to hire a trained staff it would be an autonomous body which would act as judge, jury and investigator and there- fore recommends opposition to House Bill 4236; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby opposes House Bill 4236 and so recommends to the County's Legislators. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of the foregoing resolution be forwarded to the County Legislators and the County Legislative Agent. The General Government Committee, by Henry W. Hoot, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing resolution. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Henry W. Hoot, Chairman Commissioners Minutes Continued. August 21, 1975 46-4 The Chairman announced pursuant to Rule XI-E the matter shall be laid over to the next regular Board meeting. Misc. 7248 By Mr. Hoot IN RE: SUPPORT OF HOUSE BILL 4279 - IMPROVEMENTS TO PROPERTY NOT TO ADD TO CASH VALUE To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS proposed legislation as contained in House Bill 4279 would provide that improvements (not additions) to property not exceeding $2,000 per year for 3 years will not add to "cash value" on which assessments are based; and WHEREAS your Committee recommends support of House Bill 4279 as being in the best interests of property owners; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby supports House Bill 4279 and so recommends to the County's Legislators. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of the foregoing resolution be forwarded to the County Legislators and the County Legislative Agent. 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. Misc. 7249 By Mr. Hoot IN RE: OPPOSITION TO HOUSE BILL 4466 - TAX CREDITS FOR WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FACILITIES To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS House Bill 4466 proposes to grant certain tax credits, up to 505j, against personal property taxes for intallation of water pollution control facilities; and WHEREAS your Committee recommends opposition to House Bill 4466 as not being in the best interests of Oakland County. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby opposes House Bill 4466 and so recommends to the County's Legislators. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of the foregoing resolution be forwarded to the County Legislators and the County Legislative Agent. 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. Misc. 7250 By Mr. Hoot IN RE: OPPOSITION TO HOUSE BILL 4467 - TAX CREDITS FOR AIR POLLUTION CONTROL FACILITIES To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS House Bill 4467 proposes to grant certain tax credits, up to 50%, against personal property taxes for installation of facilities for air pollution control; and WHEREAS your Committee recommends opposition to House Bill 4467 as not being in t -E ZESI interests of the County; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners herebf oppcses House Bill 4467 and so recommends to the County's Legislators. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of the foregoing resolution be forwarded to the County Legislators and the County Legislative Agent. 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. Misc. 7251 By Mr. Hoot IN RE: OPPOSITION TO SENATE BILL 378 - ELIMINATING FILING FEE FOR CANDIDATES FOR STATE AND LOCAL OFFICES To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS proposed legislation as contained in Senate Bill 378 would eliminate the filing fee for State and local offices and filing would be made by petition only, with a minimum of 15 CtIqms.s,loners Minutes Continued. August 21, 1975 signatures required; and WHEREAS your Committee recommends opposition to Senate Bill 378 as not being in the best interests of the County; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby opposes !: Bill 378 mid so recommends to the County's Legislators. BE II. FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of the foregoing resolution he forwarded to the m 'Joe Leg sl d the County Legislative Agent. The tm _1_1 Government Committee, by Henry W. Hoot, Chairman, moves the adoption of the oing 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. Misc. 7252 By Mr. Hoot IN RE: OPPOSITION TO SENATE BILL 379 - DELETES $100.00 FILING FEE FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER CANDIDATES To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS proposed legislation as contained in Senate Bill 379 would delete the $100.00 filing fee for candidates for the office of County Commissioner; and WHEREAS your Committee recommends opposition to Senate Bill 379 as not being in the best interests of the County of Oakland; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby opposes Senate Bill 379 and so recommends to the County Legislators. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of the foregoing resolution be forwarded to the County Legislators and the County Legislative Agent. 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. Misc. 7253 By Mr. Hoot IN RE: OPPOSITION TO HOUSE BILL 4043 - PAYMENT OF PER DIEM TO BOARD OF CANVASSERS AND COUNTY CLERK To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: 411EREAS House Bill 4043 would provide a per diem payment to members of the Board of Canvassers and the County Clerk at the same rate as is paid to members of the County Board of Commissioners; and WHEREAS your Committee recommends opposition to House Bill 4043; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby opposes House Bill 4043 and so recommends to the County's Legislators. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this resolution be forwarded to the County's Legislators and County Legislative Agent. 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. Misc. 7254 By Mr. Hoot IN RE: OPPOSITION TO HOUSE BILL 4048 - AUTHORIZING COUNTY CLERK TO SOLEMNIZE MARRIAGE To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS House Bill 4048 would authorize the County Clerk of any county to solemnize marriage (now limited to Wayne County); and WHEREAS there are presently sufficient judges, ministers and mayors who can and are performing this function; and WHEREAS your Committee recommends opposition to House Bill 4048; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby opposes House Bill 4048 and so recommends to the County's Legislators. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this resolution be forwarded to the County's Legislators and Legislative Agent. The General Government Committee, by Henry W. Hoot, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing resolution. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Henry W. Hoot, Chairman Commissioners Minutes Continued. August 21, 1975 466 The Chairman announced pursuant to Rule XI-E the matter shall be laid over to the next regular Board meeting. Misc. 7255 By Mr. Hoot IN RE: SUPPORT OF HOUSE BILL 4347 - REQUIRES VOTING MACHINE FOR EACH 400 REGISTERED VOTEP', 14 P2EC1NCT To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies ad Gentlemen: WHERE/t H u ; Bill 4347 would require that a voting machine be provided for each 400 registered voter in ich precinct; and WHEREAS yciir Committee recommends that House Bill 4347 be amended to "500 electors"; and WHEREAS your Committee recommends support of House Bill 4347, provided said bill were amended to provide for "500 electors"; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby supports House Bill 4347 provided said bill is amended as heretofore mentioned, and so recommends to the County's Legislators. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this resolution be forwarded to the County's Legislators and County Legislative Agent. 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 Dunleavy the resolution be adopted. Moved by Dunleavy supported by Daly the resolution be referred back to the General Government Committee. Vote on referral: A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. Misc. 7256 By Mr. Hoot IN RE: APPOINTMENT TO LIBRARY BOARD To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: Your General Government Committee hereby recommends the appointment of Marguerite Simson to succeed herself for the five-year term expiring August 24, 1980. Mr. Chairman, I so move. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Henry W. Hoot, Chairman Moved by Hoot supported by Lennon the rules be suspended for immediate consideration of the resolution. AYES: Lennon, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Page, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Roth, Simmons, Aaron, Coy, Daly, Douglas, Dunleavy, Fortino, Gabler, Hoot, Houghten. (20) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. Moved by Hoot supported by Lennon the resolution be adopted. AYES: McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Olson, Page, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Roth, Simmons, Wilson, Aaron, Coy, Daly, Douglas, Dunleavy, Fortino, Gabler, Hoot, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon. (24) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. Misc. 7257 By Mr. Gabler IN RE: CONCURRENCE IN BY-LAWS AMENDMENT FOR OAKLAND-LIVINGSTON HUMAN SERVICE AGENCY To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS your Committee has reviewed the recommendation of the Oakland-Livingston Human Service Agency dated June 30, copy attached hereto, for by-laws amendment for Oakland-Livingston Human Service Agency; and WHEREAS your Committee concurs in the recommendation and recommends to this Board that the Oakland-Livingston Human Service Agency by-laws, Article V, Section II, page 7, be amended as follows: "A Nominating Committee shall be established by the (OLHSA) Board Chairman appointing nine (9) persons (three from each Sector) and be ratified by the (0151§Arifoard." 0,k) ,.; ,f ,n Human Service Agency /!ontiac, Michigan 48058. June 30, 1975 467 Commissioners Minutes Continued. August 21, 1975 BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby concurs of the OLhSA Governing Board that the by-laws of the OLHSA Article V, Section , page 7, • i• os heretofore mentioned. Human Resources Committee, by Wallace F. Gabler, jr., Chairman, moves the adoption of . the - .(.t.n, resolution, HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE Wallace F. Gabler, Jr,, Chairman Fred O. t( Chairh,. 1200 N. I i ; - Pontiac, Mi•h.gan 48053 Dear Mr. Houghten: On June 25, 1975, the Governing Board of the Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency on the recommen- dation of their Bylaws Committee adopted a modification to their present Bylaws, which in accordance with Article VII, Section A of the Interlocal Agreement requires the concurrence of the original signatory parties of the Interlocal Agreement. The modification deals with the appointment of the membership to the Nominating Committee of the (OTHSA) Governing rd. Specifically, referring to Article V, Section II, page 7 of the OLHSA Bylaws. The moTi.ic,1 on is indicated below as underlined: Mcxli c proved on June 25 by. iT1714 O. 1,.: i 1 B .31-d Reference A Tomin. Li ....o.ttae shall be established OLSHA Bylaws by the (OLHLA) Board Chairman appointing nine Article V, Section (9) persons (three from each Sector) and be II, page 7. ratified by the (OLHSA) Board. Inasmuch as this modification requires specific concurrence, I would like to receive your formal response on the part of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners. \ Respectfully, \ JoAnn Van Tassel '‘ Chairman, '‘Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency Enclosure: Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency Bylaws JVT:dgs Moved by Gabler supported by Patterson the resolution be adopted. AYES: Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Olson, Page, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Roth, Simmons, Wilcox, Wilson, Aaron, Coy, Daly, Douglas, Dunleavy, Fortino, Gabler, Hoot, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, McDonald (25) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. REPORT By Mr. Kasper IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION 1/7232 - NEW CLASSIFICATIONS 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. 7232 with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE Paul E. Kasper, Chairman "Misc. 7232 By Mr. Kasper IN RE: NEW CLASSIFICATIONS IN CIRCUIT COURT To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the judges of the Circuit Court have requested two additional classifications to apply to the positions already budgeted to staff the individual courts; and WHEREAS the use of these new classifications will result in increased flexibility for each judge to tailor the classifications of his staff to his particular needs and methods of operating; and WHEREAS the use of these new classifications will result in no increase in salary expenditures; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the following new classifications and salary ranges be created: Judicial Secretary II at $11,557 Flat Rate Court Officer I at $ 6,245 Flat Rate of Commissioners Commissioners Minutes Continued. August 21, 1975 46E 3E IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following existing classifications be retitled as follows wItif no change of rate: Judicial Secretary to Judicial Secretary I Court Officer - Circuit Court to Court Officer. II - Circuit Court BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that no judge would ever be staffed with a combination exceeding the combined cot of a Judicial Secretary I and a 'ca.-t Officer II - Circuit Court. Tile Personnel Committee, by Paul E. K.1 'my, Chalrman, moves the adoption of the kwetroing PEK.uNNEL COMMITTEE Paul E. Kasper, Chairman" Moved by Kasper supported by Gabler the report be accepted and that resolution 7/7232 be adopted. AYES: Montante, Nowak, Olson, Page, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Roth, Simmons, Wilcox, Wilson, Aaron, Coy, Daly, Douglas, Dunleavy, Fortino, Gabler, Hoot, Houghten, Kasper, McDonald, Moffitt. (23) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted and resolution 117232 was adopted. REPORT By Mr. Kasper IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #7233 - NEW CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY RANGE FOR BUYER TRAINEE To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman. Ladies and Gentlemen: The Personnel Committee, by Paul E. Kasper, Chairman, reports Miscellaneous Rw,olution No. 7233 with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE Paul E. Kasper, Chairman "Misc. 7233 By Mr. Kasper IN RE: NEW CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY RANGE FOR BUYER TRAINEE To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the concept of a trainee classification for a beginning level professional employee has recently proved successful in the fields of Personnel Technicians and Budget Analysts; and WHEREAS the Purchasing Division has need for a similar level classification to bridge the gap between non-professional purchasing activities and the duties of a Buyer I; and WHEREAS the Department has a vacant position to utilize for this purpose, paid from the overhead costs included in the price of purchased items handled; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that a new classification of Buyer Trainee be created at a Flat Rate annual salary of $9,000. The Personnel Committee, by Paul E. Kasper, Chairman, moves the adoption of Ole foreT)ino r it . PERSONNEL COMMITTEE Paul E. Kasper, Chair (See Pages 427 and 428 for Description and Qualifications Moved by Kasper supported by Moffitt the report be accepted and that resolution "7233 se adopted. AYES: Nowak, Olson, Page, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Roth, Wilcox, Wilson, Aaron, Coy, Daly, Dunleavy, Fortino, Gabler, Hoot, Houghten, Kasper, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante. (22) NAYS: Simmons, Douglas. (2) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted and resolution "7233 was adopted. Misc. 7258 By Mr. Kasper IN RE: ORDINANCE No. 15 TO AMEND SECTION 3, c) OF ORDINANCE NO. 13 To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS on March 20, 1975, by Miscellaneous Resolution 7/6985, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners established an Ordinance to provide for an Unemployment Compensation System; and WHEREAS the Personnel Committee recommends that Section 3, c) of that Ordinance be amended to read as follows: "Section 3. c. Employees shall be entitled to three (3) weeks of benefits for each four (4) credit weeks earned working for the County of Oakland up to a maximum of twenty-six (26) weeks for thirty-four (34) earned credit weeks, provided that the claimant has worked the week in which the claimant applied for WI. 469 rommissioners M:lutes Continued. August 21, 1975 (r.. • '-r 2 -.(.0(21 of the Michigan Employment Security Act provides that only 34 credit • ir.•J t an individual employed by only one employer in his base period in order to 111,,x1dti of benefits). The minimum duration shall not be less than ten and one- (10•1/2Y wet ii ti: claimant worked fourteen (14) weeks and earned at least $25,01 in each . THEREFORE, THE COUNTY OF OAKLAND ORDAINS: I. An Ordinance to amend Section 3, c) of Ordinance No 13 as follows: "Section 3. c. Employees shall be entitled to three (3) weeks of benefits for each four (4) credit weeks earned working for the County of Oakland up to a maximum of twenty-six (26) weeks for thirty-four 04 1 earned credit ',.ceks, provided that the claimant has worked the week in which the claimant appli I for benefits (Sistion 27 (d)(2) of the Michigan Employment Security Act provides that only '4 . lit weeks are riAuired of an individual employed by only one employer in his base period in . , receive ,s m„...imum of 26 weeks of benefits). The minimum duration shall not be less than ten and . ,I. -half (10-1/2) \w.,.aks if the claimant worked fourteen (1)4) weeks and earned at least $25,01 in each week." 2. All Ordinances or parts thereof inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed. The Personnel Committee, by Paul E. Kasper, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing resolutioni PERSONNEL COMMITTEE Paul E. Kasper, Chairman The Chairman announced pursuant to Rule XI-E the matter shall be laid over to the next regular Board meeting. GEORGE W. KUHN OAKLAND COUNTY DRAIN COMMISSIONER Public Works Drive Pontiac, Michigan 48054 August 14, 1575 Honorable Commissioners County of Oakland 1200 North Telegraph Road Pontiac, Michigan Reference: PONTIAC-CLINTON RIVER DRAIN NO. 3 Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: There is submitted to you herewith a certified copy of a resolution adopted by the Drainage Board for the Pontiac-Clinton River Drain No 3 authorizing the issuance of Drain Bonds in the aggregate principal amount of $11,900,000.00 pursuant to provisions of Chapter 20 of Act No. 40 of the Public Acts of 1956, as amended, and other applicable law. Also submitted to you herewith is a form of proposed resolution for adoption by the Board of Commissioners for the purpose of pledging the full faith and credit of the County of Oakland as secondary security for the payment of said Drain Bonds. The said Drain Bonds are issued in anticipation of the payment by the City of Pontiac and the County of Oakland in the aggregate amount of at least equal to the amount of said Bonds. The full faith and credit of said public corporation is pledged, by law, to the prompt payment of said assessments and the interest thereon when due. The law further authorizes and obligates said public corporation to levy a tax in an amount sufficient to make said payment (unless other funds are on hand available for said purpose) which tax may be levied without limitation as to rate or amount. The County is entitled, by law, to recover from said public corporation the amount advanced from County funds at any time in fulfillment of the County's secondary pledge of its full faith and credit. It is respectfully requested that the enclosed resolution be adopted for the reasons set forth in the preamble and because the pledge of the County's full faith and credit will result in a material savings in bond interest to be paid. PONTIAC-CLINTON RIVER DRAIN NO. 3 DRAINAGE BOARD George W. Kuhn /s/ George W. Kuhn, Chairman Richard R. Wilcox /s/ Richard R. Wilcox, Member Fred D. Houghten /s/ Fred D. Houghten, Member Misc. 7259 By Mr. Nowak IN RE: PONTIAC-CLINTON RIVER DRAIN NO. 3 To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS proceedings have been taken by the Statutory Drainage Board for the construction of the Pontiac-Clinton River Drain No. 3 under the provisions of Chapter 20 of Act No. 40 of the Public Acts of 1956, as amended, pursuant to a petition filed with the Oakland County Drain Commissioner on December 14, 1973; and WHEREAS the said Drainage Board by resolution adopted on August 13, 1975, authorized and provided for the issuance of bonds in the aggregate principal amount of $11,900,000 in anticipation Commissioners Minutes Continued. August 21, 1975 470 of the collection of an equal amount of a special assessment against the City of Pontiac, said special assessment having been duly confirmed by said Drainage Board; and WHEREAS said bonds a. to be designated Drain Bonds, are to he dated October 1, 1975, will bear in at a rate not e -c.iding 10% and will be subject to redemption prior to maturity in accordance with the terms and chci.tions of the bond resolution, and WHEREAS said Drainay.- fioard deems it advisable and necessary to obtain from this Board a resolution consenting to the pc.ige of the full faith and credit of the county on the aforesaid bonds; and WHEREAS the said drainage project is immediately necessary to protect the public health by abating pollution and therefore it is in the best interest of the County of Oakland that said bonds be sold. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS: I. That pursuant to the authorization provided in Section 474 of Chapter 20 of the Drain Code of 1956, as amended, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does hereby irrevocably pledge the full faith and credit of the County of Oakland for the prompt payment of the principal of and interest on the said Drain Bonds, and does agree that in the event the City of Pontiac shall fail or neglect to account to the County Treasurer of the County of Oakland for the amount of any special assessment installment and interest, for the Pontiac-Clinton River Drain No. 3, when due, then the amount thereof shall be immediately advanced from County Funds, and the County Treasurer is directed to immediately make such advancement to the extent necessary. 2. That in the event that, pursuant to said pledge of full faith and credit, the County of Oakland advances out of County Funds, all or any part of said installment and interest, it shall be the duty of the County Treasurer, for and on behalf of the County of Oakland, to take all actions and proceedings and pursue all remdies permitted or authorized by law for the reimbursement of such sums so paid. 3. That all resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as the same may be in conflict with the provisions of this resolution be and the same hereby are rescinded. Mr. Chairman, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE Patrick M. Nowak, Chairman ESTIMATE OF COST PONTIAC CLINTON RIVER DRAIN NO. 3 (An Intra-County Drain in Oakland County, Michigan) 1. Construction Bids $ 8,622,644.10 2. Right-of-Way 1,790,000.00 3. Engineering Fees: Design and General Supervision $ 623,509.00 Resident Engineer, Field Engineer, Soil Borings, Aerial Survey 91,696.82 Inspection 270,000.00 Staking and Layout 25,000.00 Material Testing Service 10,000.00 Act 347 Permit, including Inspection 10,800.00 1,031,005.82 4. Publishing: Oakland Press re construction bids and Notice of Sale 600.00 Michigan Contractor & Builder 200.00 Bond Buyer 700.00 1,500.00 5. Printing of Bonds 750.00 6. Printing and Mailing Prospectus 2,500.00 7. Drainage Board Meetings 500.00 8. Bond Attorney 30,300.00 9. Financial Consultant 18,700.00 10. Rating Agency Fees 750.00 11. Contingencies 663,194.59 TOTAL PROJECT COST $ 12,1617/W.51 Less Prepayment by State of Michigan of 2.153% of cost 261,844.51 BOND ISSUE $ 11,900,000.00 August 4, 1975 Memorandum To: Mr. George W. Kuhn, Chairman Pontiac-Clinton River No. 3 Drainage Board From: James E. Pemberton, Chief Engineer Subject: Revised estimate of cost for the Pontiac-Clinton River Drain No. 3 Project Date: , August 4, 1975 Per your request a revised estimate of cost for the Pontiac-Clinton River No. 3 Drain Project has been prepared. It is as follows: Bond Issue $11,900,000.00 Prepayment by State 261,844.51 Total Project Cost $12,161,844.51 471 Commissioners Minutes Continued. August 21, 1975 The Project Cost items are broken down as follows: Construction Bid $ 8,622,644.10 R-0-W 1,790,000.00 Engineering Fees 1,031,005.82 Bond Counsel 30,300.00 Financial Consultant 18,700.00 Publishing 1,500.00 Drainage Board Meetings 500.00 Rating Agencies (Bonds) 750.00 Prospectus and Mailing 2,500.00 Bond Printing 750.00 Contingencies (5.77%) 663,194.59 Total Project Cost 02,161,644.51 Assume prepayment M.S.H.D. in cash of their protion (2.153%) of Project To determine Bond Issue: Total Project Cost $12,161,844.51 M.S.H.D. Prepayment (-) 261,844.51 (cash) Bonds to be issued $11,900,000.00 You will note in the new tabulation of cost there is no item for Capitalized Interest. This has been eliminated because the City has indicated to our Financial Consultant they are willing to spread a full year interest on the bond issue on their December, 1975 Assessment Roll. This will then make it possible for the bonds to be due on May 1, 1976. I would point out we have been in touch with both Mr. Smiley and Mr. Neipling in this matter and they seem to be pleased with the new Estimated Cost. A request has been made by Mr. Neipling (with your approval) that a revised estimate of cost be made available to him prior to 5:00 P.M. Tuesday so he may present and discuss it at the City Commission meeting. Respectfully .submitted, James E. Pemberton cc: Mr. Fred D. Houghten Mr. Richard R. Wilcox Mr. Gerald Terrien Mr. Emerson R. Bunn Commissioners Minutes Continued. August 21, 1975 1472 11 11 11 11 11 I Roil 1. , \\ \ \\A WE EAUD: I \\ MY HOP CV Mt YE at BRAN( I It Ji 07,51,T 70,00T St ADD F • I ") In )„,i) T CF&STAL zt, L_FSENO MAIN DRAIN BRANCH D i n BRANCH "n" SEWERS SHEET NO. 00000 0000. 00000 wow. *.,97 000* 00 F0n00000 EpHANues. HAprisT scomaL COunSE ARTHUR 71' FAY—*Ki 70,0 &OD TOTAL, COST. nisowLo at 97.047% 00.000t ..1,1535 100.00% $11,900,000.00 0, 03 JONES & HENRY ENGINEERS IMMO 700. W. CCHIRAI. AV!. TOLEDO. 0.10 CITY OF PONTIAC, OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN DRAINAGE BOARD FOR PONTIAC -CLINTON RIVER DRAIN NO. 3 .AOHO 47°4E41 owN JUNE , IRIS APPORTTONNFNT CITY OF PONTIAC COUNTY OF OAKLAND STATE OF MICHIGAN PONTIAC -CLINTON RIVER DRAIN NO. 3 473 Commissioners Minutes Continued, August 21, 1975 Moved by Nowak supported by Roth the resolution be adopted. Discussion followed. Danitl T. Mutal./, County Executive addressed the Board. AYES: 01 u. • ,.• , Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Roth, Simmons, Wilcox, Wilson, Aaron, Coy, Daly, Dot y .s, Dunleavy, Fortino, Gabler, Hoot, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, McDonald, Moffitt, Mon:—e, Nowt. (25) NAYH ne. (0) Button, Dearborn. (2) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. Misc. 7260 By Mr. Nowak IN RE: OAKLAND-PONTIAC AIRPORT ASTROPARK NO. 1 ROAD MAINTENANCE RESOLUTION To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Internal road system of the Oakland-Pontiac Airport Astropark No. 1, location A subdivision of part of the NE. 1/4 Section 18, T3N, R9E, Waterford Township, Oakland County, Michigan,. described • beginning at a point on the Eastwest 1/4 Section line of said Section 18, said point being S 89 W 1808.50 feet from the East 1/4 corner of said Section 18; thence S 89 °24'25" W851 ,'' I long the East West 1/4 line to the center post of said Section 18; thence N 0 02329" W 1133,1, t along the centerline of Williams Lake Road and the Northsouth 1/4 line of said Section 18 to ti :-,o -line of Hatchery Road and the Southwest corner of "Richardson Farms"; a subdivision record'! Liber 61 of plats, page 12, Oakland County records, thence N 89 °38'25" E 1224.54 feet along tl-u ;int rime of Hatchery Road, and the South line of said "Richardson Farms"; thence S 0 0 35' 35' E .)''; 30 feet; thence S 890 2425" W 376.41 feet; thence S 0 03535" E 450.00 feet to the point of be..,inrin•;_ Containing 8 lots numbered 1 through 8 and one outlot numbered "Outlot A," containing 27,95 cres, have been completed; WHEREAS internal roads of Astropark No. 1 of the Oakland-Pontiac Airport are dedicated to the use of the lot owners; WHEREAS by Resolution, the Oakland County Airport Committee on January 16, 1975, adopted that all of the internal roads of Astropark No. 1, which are dedicated to the use of the lot owners, will be maintained by Oakland-Pontiac Airport personnel without expense to either the Oakland County Road Commission or Waterford Township; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners concur with the 'Oakland County Airport .Committee that all of the internal roads of Astropark No. 1 which are dedicated to the rise or the lot owners, will be maintained by Oakland-Pontiac Airport personnel without expense to either the Oakland County Road Commission or Waterford Township,. Mr. Chairman, I move 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. Moved by Per inoff supported by Patterson the resolution be amended where the words 'lot owners' appear, to insert the word 'lessee'. Discussion followed. Moved by Perinoff supported by Lennon the resolution be referred back to the Planning and Building Committee. Daniel T. Murphy, County Executive, addressed the Board. Vote on referral: • A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion failed.. Vote on amendment: A sufficient majority haying voted therefor, the motion carried. Vote on resolution, as amended: AYES: Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Roth, Simmons, Wilcox, Wilson, Aaron, Coy, Daly, Dunleavy, Fortino, Gabler, Hoot, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Olson, Page. (24) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution as amended, was adopted. Commissioners Minutes Continued. August 21, 1975 474 REPORT By Mr, Nowak IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #7171 - WAIVER OF FEES FOR ENTRY TO COUNTY PARKS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS To the Oakland County Board, of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: Your Planning and Building Committee reports Miscellaneous Resolution #7171 with the recommendation that said resolution be amended as follows: Paragraph 3, line 3, add the words, "Monday through Friday." Paragraph 4, line 2, strike the word 'requests' and substitute therefor the words "recommends Paragraph 4, line 4, add the words "Monday through Friday." The Planning and Building Committee, by Patrick M. Nowak, Chairman, moves the acceptance of the foregoing report. PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE Patrick M. Nowak, Chairman "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 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 them- selves 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 #9" Moved by Nowak supported by Patterson the report be accepted. A sufficient majority having Voted therefor, the motion carried. Moved by Nowak supported by Daly the resolution be adopted. Moved by Nowak supported by Gabler the resolution be amended as follows: Paragraph 3, line 3, add the words, "Monday through Friday." Paragraph 4, line 2, strike the word 'requests' and substitute therefor the words "recommends that". Paragraph 4, line 4, add the words "Monday through Friday." Vote on amendment: A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. Moved by Roth supported by Patterson that the word 'facilities' be stricken in the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. The Chairman announced pursuant to Rule XI-E the matter shall be laid over to the next regular Board meeting. - - Misc. 7261 By Mr. Nowak IN RE: WEST OAKLAND COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICE BUILDING To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS. by Miscellaneous Resolution 7222, the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners is authorized and directed to execute a lease for the West Oakland County Social Service Building at 1000 - 1010 West Maple Road; and WHEREAS the County will be responsible for certain initial costs; alarm system, signs, electrical connections, etc., for .a sum of $5,000; and WHEREAS these funds will be reimbursed by the State at about 55 percent of the actual cost; and WHEREAS this will be the first of two allocation requests; the second to cover the landscape furniture utility connections once the design has been completed; and WHEREAS the funds will not be expended until such time the lease has been executed; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the installation of: alarm system, signs, electrical connections, etc., for a sum of $5,00.0 for the West that". that". 475 Commissioners Minute Continued. August 21, 1975 Oakland County Social Service Building at 1000 - 1010 West Maple Road on execution of the lease, The Planning and Building Committee, by Patrick M. Nowak, Chairman, moves the acceptance of the foregoing resolution. PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE Patrick M. Nowak, Chairman The Chairman referred the resolution to the Finance Committee.. There were no objections. Misc. 7262 By Mr. Nowak IN RE: SOIL EROSION PROBLEM ON VACANT COUNTY PROPERTY - PONTIAC TOWNSHIP To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS a major soil erosion problem is originating on County owned property south of the Oakland-Orion Airport in Pontiac Township; and WHEREAS the soil erosion is causing serious damage to County property and adjoining properties downstream; and WHEREAS there is a moral responsibility to prevent the unnecessary waste and environmental damage; and WHEREAS both County and State agencies have stated they believe it is the worst case of soil erosion known in Oakland County; and WHEREAS your Committee has reviewed both a total erosion control project for $11,700.00 and an initial erosion control project that may be adequate to check the damage to adjoining properties for $2,300.00; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners proceed with an initial erosion control project for $2,300.00 to control the soil erosion problem on County owned property south of the Oakland-Orion Airport in Pontiac Township. 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 The Chairman referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections. Misc. 7263 By Mr. Dun leavy IN RE: JAIL EXPANSION To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners is charged with the responsibility for providing safe and adequate jail facilities; and WHEREAS the Sheriff's Department in a recent report expressed concern over trends in jail inmate population; and WHEREAS the Public Services Committee directed the County Executive to investigate the possible need for expanding jail facilities and to recommend a program for immediate and future actions; and WHEREAS the County Executive has prepared a report which outlines several specific, immediate and near future actions. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts the County Executive's Jail Expansion Report and directs the County Executive and the Sheriff to comply with the recommendations of the report within the next sixty days and provide the Board of Commis- sioners with precise recommendations on jail expansion, as necessary, including capital and operating costs on or before December 31, 1975. The Public Services Committee, by James W. Dunleavy, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PUBLIC SERVICE COMMITTEE James W. Dunleavy, Chairman OAKLAND COUNTY EXECUTIVE - DANIEL T. MURPHY REPORT TO THE PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE - OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ON THE POSSIBLE NEED FOft—TA"jr EXPANSION COUNTY EXECUTIVE REPORT ON PROPOSED JAIL EXPANSION In response to a report presented by the Oakland County Sheriff's Department to the Public Services Committee of the Board of Commissioners in July of 1975, the County Executive directed his staff to investigate the reported over-crowded conditions in the jail and to outline a procedure for identifying the type of additional prisoner facilities needed. The Executive directed that both short term and long term needs be considered. The Sheriff's Department and the State Department of Corrections were consulted during this I nquiry. SITUATION - Resident capacity, beds - Men - 426 - Women - 144 Total -470 Trusy Camp - 60 Commissioners Minutes Continued. August 21, 1975 476 (Thc Nove figures do not include the holding tank, infirmary, or booking.) - In a letter dated May 27, 1975, Mr. Robert J. Russell, SuperVisrr F -ciHf.y or , hi. Department of Corrections, stated: ly counts indicate that during 1974 the normal r. a — i v of fr r ' cell 1 , I- 11 i d .1 57 days and the normal capacity of the wome•'. ,/ h • I ..........i 1 6 days. Furthil ti total habitable capacity of the jail has been exceed-, on 6 d'y " Statiatic, and reports from both the Department of Corrections and the Sheriff', D.. p .-tmant indicat( Ike present over-crowding has not yet reached crisis proportions. Both believe, 1 .•, that st i lion is serious enough to require immediate attention. The administratior . concir in that b ./ . In addition to the overall jail population problem, the County Executive's staff found the women's p(„pulation problem to be unique and, in some ways, more serious than the problem regarding male prisoners, Women cannot earn their way to the Trusty Camp, as f;,,ilities are not available for them at that facility. Furthermore, the exercise facilities at the jail are barely adequate for the present population. Usually, women are allowed out of their cells for orcise only after the exercise periods for men. Women prisoners interviewed by a member of the County Laecutive's staff feit this situation to be very unfair, if not discriminatory. Many claimed they had not been let out of their cells for days. Sheriff's Department personnel verified that, in periods of cvercrowding women prisoners suffer the consequences more than men. Any solution to the general population problem at the jail should include remedies for the special problems of women, Two other significant factors should be mentioned in defining the problem. First the jail cc. designed at a time when most prisoners were actually sentenced to the jail; that is, they had c smitted crimes requiring sentences of one year or less in the county jail, The number of felt f /ng held for trial or transfer to other facilities was far smaller than the number of persons r ofac to the jail. The situation has since reversed itself, The majority of prisoners are now felons being temporarily held in, not sentenced to, the county jail. The typical stay in the county jail for felons in seven months. Second, there now exists a much higher incidence of prisoners in jail for drug related offences than previously. Although state law does not prohibit transfer of these individuals to the Trusty Camp, the present sheriff's department operation takes only limited advantage of this. PO' 1BLE ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN - As has been suggested by the County Executive in the past, and more reccn,ly by the sheriff, two actions can immediately be undertaken to relieve over-crowding in the short-term. I. Full use of the Trusy Camp facility. 2. Reduction, as needed, in the number of federal prisoners held. Transferring an additional 22 prisoners to the Trusty Camp and removing all federal prisoners from the jail would create an additional 62 to 72 beds. With these actions, present facilities would be adequate until the beginning of 1977. During the one and a half years of breathing room the above actions would provide, one or more of the following alternatives should be implemented. I. Expansion of the Trusty Camp. A 60 bed wing could be built in six months at the camp for less than $100,000 and operated for less than $200,000 a year. The camp could be operated for 15 years for approximately $3 million (no inflation factor). 2. Addition of medium risk facilities at the present jail. The present jail is a maximum security facility, the most expensive type to build and operate. Since come of the prisoners have not been convicted of a crime, and others are in jail for drug related and other non-violent crimes, it would appear that a medium security facility would be adequate for a large part of the jail population. 3. Expansion of maximum security facilities, by 250 beds, at a cost of approximately $3.5 million. 4. Addition of low security (trusty) facilities at the jail instead of the Trusty Camp, thereby providing a slightly higher level of security and taking advantage of jail rehabilitation and other programs available at the jail. Intelligent decisions on these alternatives cannot be made without a great deal more information regarding present and expected make-up of the jail population. Proper identification and classification of prisoners is necessary to determine the need for maximum, medium, and low security space, and the proper mix for that space. It would be an unconscionable waste of taxpayer money, for instance, to construct an additional maximum security wing at the jail without knowing what percentage of the present population - let alone the predicated population - can only to held in such a facility. Similarly, it would be folly to expand the Trusty Camp without assuraw_es that a sufficient number of prisoners could, and would, be transferred out of the jail to the Trhst/ Camp. The recent approval by the Board of Commissioners and the State LEAA office of th,: jail rehabilitation grant represents an important first step in the information gathering process. Using this grant, the sheriff's department should be able to provide adequate prisoner identification and classification information within the next several months. RECOMMENDATIONS - The following actions should be taken immediately: 1. Full use of the Trusty Camp 2. Reduction in number of federal prisoners held, as space needs dictate. 3. Development and implementation of a better exercise program for female prisoners. Greater use of women as trustys should also be undertaken. 23,386 41,636 6,454 2,172 50,262 18,250 4,164 2,290 477 • Commissioners Minutes Continued. August 21, 1975 4. DeNelopp,i 4 dl for short -term expansion of space within the jait for female using, if •i /. i,de available by implementation of items 1 and 2 above. 5. iHti .1 and cf. sitication of prisoners, using the jail rehabilitation grant, in . nianner ti t cl !y ii the amount of maximum, medium, and low security space needed. II , •il .ichs should be taken by the end of the year: 1. M. • hi ii, ckpartment and the County Executive should provide the Board of Commis - sioners with la . I iommendations on jail expansion, if necessary, including capital and operating costs. T 'i • -r tions should take into account all factors which influence jail population, includiie licic , . d st :utes governing operation of the judicial system and actions of local police agencies, 2. The Bc.ird of Commissioners should act on those recommendations. Moved by Dunleavy supported by Fortino the resolution be adopted. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. Misc. 7264 By Mr. Dunleavy IN RE: C.E.T.A. IFACT MODIFICATION WITH THE MICHIGAN EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION To the Oaklar ii , Foard of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, L. and Gentlemen: WHEREA: he Oakland County Board of Commissioners by Miscellaneous Resolution #6456 applied for and was grantA the designation by the U.S. Department of Labor of Prime Sponsor to administer the provisions of Title I of the Comprehensive and Training Act of 1973; and WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners by Miscellaneous Resolution 1,6924 approved a C.E.T.A. Title I contract award to the Michigan Employment Security Commission in the amount of $77,848; and WHEREAS expanding counselor caseloads and a concurrent M.E.S.C. reduction in staff will shortly threaten the successful implementation of this contract; and WHEREAS it is the recommendation of the Manpower staff and the M.E.S.C. that the contract be modified to provide for additional staff. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approve the modi 'cation of the C.E.T.A. Title I M.E.S.C. contract from the present budget of $77,848 to $100,563, an increase of $22,715, for the period ending December 31, 1975, 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 OAKLAND COUNTY Inter -Departmental Memo August 5, 1975 Fr d-: services Department .Tc: services Committee Subject: Mci , fication of M.E.S.C. Contract The present M.E.S.C. contract for Title I Fiscal Year 1975 was approved by the Board of Commissioners through Miscellaneous Resolution 6924 on December 19, 1974. This contract provides for two counselors at the Royal Oak and Pontiac Branches of M.E.S.C. The total annual cost of the contract is $77,848. This includes both salaries and indirect costs to support the counseling function for classroom training and 0.J .T. At present there are twelve classroom training projects in operation including more than 600 people. Four additional classes are scheduled in the next two months pending approval by the Board of Commissioners. This will increase the total enrollees to 775. This equates to an average case load of 194 enrollees per counselor plus an interviewing schedule normally equal to twice the size of each training class. This volume of interviewing is necessary to ensure that each class starts with an enrollment in agreement with the minimum target group objectives set forth in the Manpower Plan. 0.J.T. contracts also indicate an increase in volume with 191 enrollees and $540,638 dollars committed to 64 firms as of July 29th. Because of the demand and increased volume for both the O.J.T. and Classroom Training segments of the Title I additional support for M.E.S. C. Branches is needed. This support will include one interviewer and one typist for each M.E.S.C. Branch. The cost for these personnel, which includes both salaries and indirect support costs, equals $68,144 per annum. For the period September I,1:--;77,„ to December 31, 1975 which includes the contract modification the cost equals $22,715. The detailed costs are designated in Appendix A. COST OF M.E.S.C. CONTRACT MODIFICATION 9/1/75 to 1 2/31/75 I Personnel Staff A. Direct Interviewers 2 R 11,693 Clerk Typist 2 K 9,125 B. Indirect Personnel Cost -Central Office Test Administration .140 K 10,410 Counselor Trainor .22 p 10,410 C. Cost of Living 4.62 positions p 470.16 TOTAL SALARIES Commissioners Minutes Continued. Au gust 21, 1975 578 II Frin ge Benefits P 25.65 of salaries III Non-Personnel Service I Travel p $360 per y ear x 2 positions 720 Telephones @ 240 x 4.62 positions 1,109 Supplies @ $200 x 4.62 positions 924 E quipment Rental (2.55 of salaries) 1,257 Dept. of Civil Service x Dept. of Mgmt & Budget (25 of salaries) TOTAL NON-PERSONNEL SERVICES 4,950 TOTAL ANNALIZED CONTRACT COST 68,144 TOTAL FOR PERIOD 9/1/75 to 12/31/75 22,715 1 200 miles per month @ I5f per mile Moved by Dunleavy supported b y Montante the resolution be adopted. AYES: Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Roth, Simmons, Wilcox, Wilson, Aaron, Co y , Dal y , Dunleavy, Fortino, Gabler, Hoot, Hou ghten, Kasper, Lennon, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Olson, Pa ge. (24) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority havin g voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. REPORT By Mr. Dunleav y IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #7099 - TRANSFER OF SECURITY DIVISION TO OAKLAND COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Public Services Committee is hereby referrin g Miscellaneous Resolution #7099 to the Board of Commissioners without recommendation. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE James W. Dunleavy, Chairman "misc. 7099 By Mr. Lennon IN RE: TRANSFER OF SECURITY DIVISION TO OAKLAND COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT To the Oakland Count y Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS Section 14 of Act 139 of the Public Acts of 1973, as amended, permits the con- solidation of departments or the transfer of a function from one department to another; and WHEREAS to more efficiently utilize the personnel in the present Security Division of the Central Services Department, the y should be transferred to the jurisdiction of the Oakland Count y Sheriff's Department; and WHEREAS such transfers would consolidate law enforcement functions in the Count y and eliminate duplication of functions. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereb y transfers the functions of the Security Division of the Central Services Department to the Oakland Count y Sheriff's Department. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all the necessary personnel and all e quipment of the Security Division of the Central Services Department be and are hereb y transferred to the Oakland County Sheriff's Department. Mr. Chairman, I move the adoption of the fore going resolution. Bernard F. Lennon, Commissioner -District 1118" Moved by Dunleavy supported b y Daly the report be accepted. A sufficient majority havin g voted therefor, the motion carried. Moved by Lennon supported by Olson that resolution #7099 be adopted. AYES: Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Roth, Simmons, Wilson, Aaron, Dal y , Fortino, Lennon, Olson. NAYS: Wilcox, Coy, Dunleavy, Gabler, Hoot, Hou ghten, Kasper, McDonald, Moffitt, Monfante, Nowak, Pa ge, Patterson. (13) A sufficient majorit y not havin g voted therefor, resolution #7099 was not adopted. The Chairman read letter from Richard R. Wilcox, withdrawin g his resi gnation from the Board of Public Works, effective Au g ust 18, 1975. 12,867 (10 ( 1 I ) 479 Commissioners Minutes Continued. August 21, 1975 Misc. 7265 By Mr. Olson IN RE: PERSONNEL COMMITTEE HEARINGS RE: THE POSSIBLE ABUSE OF POLICE POWERS BY THE OAKLAND COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS By Miscellaneous Resolution No. 7155 adopted on July 10, 1975, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners instructed the Personnel Committee to investigate the possible abuse of police powers by the Oakland County Sheriff's Department; and WHEREAS Undersheriff John Nichols, Lieutenant Charles Whitlock, and Reverend Snoad should be called to testify. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners requests the Personnel Committee to call Undersheriff John Nichols, Lieutenant Charles Whitlock, and Reverend Snoad as witnesses at the hearing to be held on Thursday, August 21, 1975. Mr. Chairman, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. Niles E. Olson, Dana F. Wilson, Hubert Price, Jr., F. Jack Douglas Moved by Olson supported by Price the resolution be adopted. Discussion followed. Moved by Olson supported by Lennon the rules be suspended for immediate consideration of the resolution. Discussion followed. AYES: Pernick, Price, Roth, Simmons, Wilson, Aaron, Daly, Fortino, Lennon, Olson, Perinoff. (11) NAYS: Wilcox, Coy, Dunleavy, Gabler, Hoot, Houghten, Kasper, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Page, Patterson. (13) A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion failed. Moved by Olson supported by Lennon the resolution be referred to the Personnel Committee. There were no objections. Misc. 7266 By Mr. Olson IN RE: PONTIAC STADIUM 50 BLACKOUT RULE To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS it has been established in law that the airways that carry radio and television broadcast signals are public domain, controlled by the Federal Communications Commission in accord with acts of the Congress; and WHEREAS hundreds of thousands of enthusiastic followers of professional football are unable to attend football games because of demand for tickets and, in many cases, because family income is not sufficient for such entertainment; and WHEREAS vast numbers of these same fans may not view many professional football games on television because of the present National Football League ban on televising of home games within 50 miles unless tickets have been sold out 48 hours in advance; and WHEREAS due to the tremendous costs involved in establishing competitive teams the existing NFL football teams enjoy virtual monopolies in the metropolitan areas where they are located; and WHEREAS the new stadium in Pontiac will hold 25,000 more football spectators, making more remote the eventuality of a sell-out in time for the blackout to be lifted; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners requests Congress to pass legislation to prohibit the blacking-out of telecasts of home football games within the 50-mile radius. Niles E. Olson, Commissioner - District #3 Moved by Olson supported by Daly the resolution be referred to the General Government Committee. Mr. Wilcox objected to the referral. Discussion followed. The Chairman stated that fourteen votes were required to sustain the objection. The vote was as follows: AYES: Roth, Simmons, Wilcox, Coy, Dunleavy, Gabler, Houghten, Kasper, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Page, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Price. (17) NAYS: Wilson, Aaron, Daly, Fortino, Lennon, Olson. (6) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the objection was sustained. Commissioners Minutes Continued. August 21, 1975 480 Misc. 7267 By Mr. Wilson IN RE: PERSONNEL COMMITTEE HEARINGS RE THE POSSIBLE ABUSE OF POLICE POWERS BY THE OAKLAND COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS by Miscellaneous Resolution No. 7155 adopted on July 10, 197s, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners instructed the Personnel Committee to investigate tht p ible abuse of police powers by the Oakland County Sheriff's Department; and WHEREAS the Committee has been meeling every Tuesday and Thursday ecnings to her witnesses on matters pertaining to Miscellaneous Resolution No 7155; and WHEREAS this Board believes the Committee should continue to meet every Tuesday and Thursday evenings until Lbc investigation is completed; NOW THEI1FORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners directs the Personnel Committ to continue holding hearings every Tuesday and Thursday evenings commencing with Thursday, August '1, 1975, until such time as the investigation pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution No. 7155 has been completed. Mr. Chairman, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. Dana F. Wilson Bernard F. Lennon, Howard R. Simmons, Lawrence R. Pernick, Hubert Price, Jr. F. Jack Douglas, Betty Fortino, Patrick K. Daly, Alexander C. Perinoff Moved by Wilson supported by Pernick the resolution be adopted. Discussion followed. Moved by Lennon supported by Olson the rules be suspended for immediate consideration of the resolution. AYES: Simmons, Wilson, Aaron, Daly, Fortino, Lennon, Olson, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Roth. 11) NAYS: Wilcox, Coy, Dunleavy, Gabler, Hoot, Houghten, Kasper, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Page, Patterson. (13) A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion failed. Mr. Wilson requested the resolution be referred to the Personnel Committee. There were no objections. Misc. 7268 By Mr. Wilson IN RE: SENIOR CITIZEN SCHOOL TAX EXEMPTION - HOUSE BILL 5367 To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the senior citizens of the County of Oakland and the State of Michigan are living on fixed incomes; and WHEREAS the senior citizens of the County of Oakland and the State of Michigan have con- tributed greatly to the lifestyle of all citizens of the State in that they have paid taxes for many years and given of themselves in the areas of education, environmental concern and many other public services; and WHEREAS there is presently before the legislature of the State of Michigan, a bill which would exempt a person 65 years of age or older who is the owner of a homestead subject to tax from taxes assessed for school purposes; and WHEREAS it would be in the best interest of the senior citizens of Oakland County and the State of Michigan to have such legislation enacted into law; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners go on record as supporting House Bill 5367 presently before the Legislature of the State of Michigan which would exempt persons 65 years of age or older who are owners of a homestead subject to property tax from taxes assessed for school purposes. Mr. Chairman, 1 move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. Dana F. Wilson Niles E. Olson, Patrick K. Daly, William T. Patterson, Kenneth E. Roth Moved by Wilson supported by Daly the resolution be adopted. The Chairman referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no objections. 431 • Commissioners Minutes Continued. August 21, 1975 Misc. 7269 By Mr. Hoot IN RE: APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY TOURIST AND CONVENTION BUREAU To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Oakland County Tourist and Convention Bureau has been established to encourage increased use of various county businesses; and WHEREAS this business will create new jobs for Oakland County residents and such new jobs will bring added spending and new prosperity as well as an increased tax base for all governmental units; and WHEREAS such bureaus are usually financed by various governmental bodies. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby appropriate the sum of $40,000.00 with the passage of this resolution to the Oakland County Tourist and Convention Bureau. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the money be appropriated on the condition that the Oakland County Tourist and Convention Bureau become independent of the North Oakland Chamber of Commerce; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the money be appropriated on the condition that some local units of government also make a financial contribution to this organization. Henry W. Hoot, Commissioner -District #14 Moved by Hoot supported by Wilcox the resolution be adopted. The Chairman referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no objections. Moved by Dunieavy supported by Moffitt the Board adjourn to September 11, 1975 at 9:30 A.M. Discussion followed. Mr. Olson objected and requested a roll call vote. AYES: Wilcox, Aaron, Coy, Dunleavy, Gabler, Hoot, Houghten, Kasper, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Page, Patterson, Perinoff. (15) NAYS: Wilson, Daly, Fortino, Lennon, Olson, Pernick, Price, Roth, Simmons. (9) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. The Board adjourned at 12:40 P.M. Lynn D. Allen Fred D. Houghten Clerk Chairman