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December 18, 1975
Meeting called to order by Chairman Fred O. Houghten at 10:10 A.M. in the Court House
Auditorium, 1200 North Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan.
Invocation given by Henry W. Hoot.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Aaron, Button, Daly,- Dearborn, Douglas, Dunleavy, Fortino, Gabler, Hoot, Houghten,
Kasper, Lennon, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Olson, Page, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Price,
Roth, Simmons, Wilcox, Wilson. (26)
ABSENT: None. (0)
Quorum present.
Moved by Roth supported by Patterson the minutes of the previous meeting be approved as
printed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Clerk read letter from State Representative Wilbur V. Brotherton acknowledging receipt of
resolutions regarding various House Bills and Senate Bills. (Referred to the General Government
Committee.)
Clerk read letter from John W. Porter, Administrative Secretary, State Board of Education
regarding approval of a grant to the Oakland County Library to provide library service to the inmates
of the county jail and trusty camp. (Placed on file.)
Clerk read letter from Edward F. Kriewall, Jr., City Manager, City of Novi urging, the Board
to maintain scheduling of Dayton-Hudson Sewer and Water Main Extensions - Act 342. (Referred to the
Planning and Building Committee.)
Clerk read letter from Roland L. Elliott, Director of Correspondence, The White House
acknowledging receipt of resolution. (Placed on file.)
Clerk read letter from U.S. Senator Robert P. Griffin acknowledging receipt of resolution.
(Placed on file.)
Clerk read letter from State Representative Melvin L. Larsen acknowledging receipt of
resolution.. (Placed on file.)
Clerk read resolution adopted by the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners supporting House
•Bill 4296 and Senate Bill 233 regarding returnable bottles. (Referred to the General Government
Committee.)
Clerk read letter from Donald Ivey, Program Manager, Southeast Michigan Council of Govern-
ments regarding an additional rebate to Oakland County in the amount of $450.00. (Placed on file.)
Clerk read letter from Marie Lewis, Inventory - Sales Unit, Department of State Highways
and Transportation regarding Excess Property - Control 63081 - Parcel C-141 BS. (Referred to the
Planning and Building Committee.)
Clerk read letter from U.S. Congressman William S. Broomfield regarding the renewal of the
Revenue Sharing Act. (Placed on file.)
Clerk read letter from U.S. Congressman James G. O'Hara acknowledging receipt of resolution.
(Placed on file.)
Clerk read letter from Elizabeth S. Adams, President of the Oakland County Pioneer and
Historical Society requesting the Board for their continued support and an appropriation in accordance
with the authority given County Boards under Act 152 of the Public Acts of 1957. (Referred to the
f.inance f.Ournitto.)
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Commissioners Minutes Continued. December 18, 1975
Daniel T. Murphy, County Executive introduced Joan M. Newby, the newly appointed Community
Minority Affair's Director.
The Chairman made the following statement:
"At this time, in accordance with the requircnts of state law and the By-laws of this
Board, a Public Hearing is now called on the 1976 pr -pG eilual budget for the County of Or lend.
Legal notice of this hearing was published in the Oekli. d Pr ss on December 10, 1975, a daily 'xi r
of general circulation in the County. A copy of the budgit was placed in the office of the Conn,/
Clerk for public inspection. In addition, copies of the Ludget have been furnished to all members
of the Board of Commissioners."
The Chairman asked if any person wished to speak on the Budget.
John H. King of Bloomfield Township spoke regarding the salaries that were published in the
newpapers.
Barbara Pacquette, a County employee, spoke regarding overtime pay for employees.
The Chairman asked if any other person desired to speak on the budget. No other person
requested to be heard and the Public Hearing was declared closed.
Misc. 7385
By Mr. Wilcox
IN RE: 1976 ANNUAL BUDGET
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
In accoi'dance with the provisions of Public Act 139, the Board of Commissioners referred
the County Executive Recommended 1976 Budget to the Finance Committee for its review.
The Finance Committee deliberated for many hours over the difficult and intricate details
surrounding the budget.
Additionally, a public hearing on the Recommended County Executive Budget was held in an
attempt to get as much citizen input as possible.
The Finance Committee recognizes the dangers of the escalating costs of government. We
further recognize the need to contain this cost without seriously jeopardizing the services promised
to the citizens. Although the committee is satisfied that the Administration is moving in that
direction, we feel that continued cooperation and coordination between the administration and the
commissioners will go a long way toward accomplishing this goal.
To this end the Finance Committee is making certain recommendations in this Budget, whose
primary objective is to give this -Board of Commissioners greater input into the decision making
process.
While the Total Budget remains at 60.3 million dollars as recommended by the County Executive,
the Finance Committee recognizes certain budget increases in some line items made necessary by changing
conditions since the County Executive Budget was presented to this Board. These include Fringe Benefits
such as Social Security which increased $80,000 due to a change in the Social Security Act; Hospital-
ization Insurance increased $113,000 due to rate changes; Workmens Compensation Insurance increased
$155,000. Additionally, provision was made for funding of the following on-going programs; Area
Agency on Aging in the amount of $3,100, the Bi-Centennial Commission in the amount of $10,000, and
$8,840 for District Courts.
The Finance Committee is recommending the elimination of the following items of expenditures;
Research Assistant - Board of Commissioners ($100,000); County Executive Professional Services
($15,000), Local Match for Organized Crime ($61,755), Oakland County Pioneer and Historical Society
($6,500); Utilities, Parking Lots and Roads ($50,000). These funds totaling ($233,255) are trans-
ferred to the Contingency Account.
In addition the following funds are being transferred to the Contingency Account pending
further program review by your Finance Committee and the Board of Commissioners; Computer Services
($120,440); Employees Dental Plan ($228,900); Youth Activities Center ($51,400).
As a further effort to monitor and control costs, the Finance Committee adopted the following
as part of this Budget document:
A) The Reserve for possible Salary Adjustments in the amount of $1,574,720 be transferred
from the Salaries Budget to the Contingency Account.
B) Reduce the number of passenger automobiles in the County Fleet from 188 to 175 in 1976.
C) Funds appropriated to outside agencies are not to be released without the review and
approval of the appropriate liaison Committee or in the absence of such a Committee, the Finance
Committee.
D) All new development programs undertaken by Data Processing must be reviewed by the Finance
Committee for appropriate cost justification prior to its implementation.
E) That the County Executive Administration explore the possibility of having an outside
agency perform the Data Processing Services.
F) The funds for the position of Public Information Officer be set aside with the under-
standing that this position come under the jurisdiction of the Board of Commissioners.
As stated earlier, the Total Budget remains at $60,358,437 for the fiscal year January 1 -
December 31, 1976.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. December 18, 1975 689
The following summarizes the major components of this Budget:
REVENUES
(1) Property Tax 537,775,000
The tax rate for 1976 remains at 5.26 mills as in previous years (of which ,25 mills
are for the Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority).
(2) Non-Property Tax (State and Federal Share Revenues, Fees, etc.) $22,583,347.
For the first time in a decade our non-property tax revenues show a decrease over prior
year's budget. This reflects both the effect of current and anticipated economic conditions, as well
as the unavailability of prior years reserves.
APPROPRIATIONS
(1) Non-Departmental Appropriations $20,450,552
This group of expenditures has an overall increase of $423,658 (see detail budget for
specific items) which includes provisions for a Dental Insurance Program resulting from Labor Contract
settlement and continuation of the Youth Assistance Program as a County Funded Program.
(2) Departmental Operating Appropriations $14,013,274
This group of expenditures increased by $2,550,694. Of this $616,075 is due to a budgei
procedural change charging Computer Services Development Cost directly to benefiting departments;
$260,000 for development of a Solid Waste Program; $203,000 for the General Election Expense; $591,00(
for volume increases in Defense Attorneys, Juvenile Maintenance and County Building; $1,088,000 for or
average economic increase of 8% in all Operating Departments.
(3) Personnel Cost $25,894,521
Personnel costs increased by $1,646,707. Included in this amount are increased costs
of existing positions due to status changes, merit increases, additional positions granted by the
Board since January 1, 1975 and an amount approximating 5% of existing budgeted positions for possible
salaries adjustments. The Personnel Practices Committee will recommend to t''is Board of Commissioners
a specific salary package detailing salary adjustments for each employee, as well as elected official,
excluding Board of Commissioners members.
GENERAL FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING
This budget contemplates General Fund Revenue Sharing receipts of $3,350,000. These funds
will be earmarked for the following purposes, State Institutions-Community Mental Health $400,000;
Reference Library $35,000; Social Services-Hospitalization $600,000; Law Library $40,000; Circuit
Court Defense Attorneys $600,000; Juvenile Court Defense Attorneys $175,000; Medical Examiner $100,000
Chapter 20 and 21 Drains $400,000 and Law Enforcement - Sheriff's Department $1,000,000 for a total of
$3,350,000.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
The Capital Improvement Program appropriations has been reduced to $600,591, which is
approximately a 75% reduction as compared to last years Budget.
In accordance with rule X-A of this Board, the Finance Committee will submit a revised five
year Capital Improvement Plan as a supplement to this Budget upon completion of the review and setting
of priorities by the Planning and Building Committee.
Mr. Chairman, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the above report
and approval of the 1976 Budget as submitted.
Respectfully submitted,
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman
Henry W. Hoot, Vice Chairman
Mary Mead Dearborn, James W. Dunleavy,
Wallace F. Gabler, Jr., Paul E. Kasper,
Bernard F. Lennon, Robert W. Page,
Alexander C. Perinoff, Lawrence R. Pernick,
Kenneth E. Roth
SUMMARY - SALARIES PORTION - 1976 BUDGET -
Previously Approved Positions (1
New Positions
Overtime Reserve
Summer Employment
Emergency Salaries
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Classification and Rate Changes
Children's Village Student Employment
Possible Salary Adjustments
TOTAL SALARIES RESERVE
OAKLAND COUNTY MICHIGAN
,897) $23,209,801
(0) 0
800,000
200,000
100,000
80,000
20,000
10,000
1,574,720
$25,994,521
SALARY ADJUSTMENTS
The $1,574,720 included in this recommendation represents an amount to cover the cost of
labor contracts yet to be completed; the cost of new positions granted since August 28, 1975; and
an amount for salary adjustments equal to 5.0% of the cost of previously approved budgeted positions.
It is a bulk amount, and a recommendation on the amounts of 1976 individual classification salary
adjustments will be submitted in the future.
Some inequities exist in and between certain job classifications and departmental salary
adjustment requests will be reviewed as will the Annual Salary Survey, which is nearing completion.
In addition, a review is being made of the overtime eligibility status of all County
classifications in order to determine overtime eligibility requirements of the Fair Labor Standards
690
Commissioners Minutes Continued. December 18, 1975
Act, amended. As a result of this review, changes will be recommended in overtime eligibility
for certain classifications.
FRINGE BENEFIT IMPROVEMENTS
The only employee Fringe Benefit Improvement included in this draft of the 1976 County
Budget is for an employer paid Dental Plan.
The proposed plan would be available on an optional basis to eligible active employees with
twelve months service. Benefits would be similar to industrial insurance plans for auto workers in
this area except employees would be required to make a deductable payment of $25 per covered individual
per calendar year on certain types of expenses.
The employer cost for this coverage will be $350,000 for 1976.
NEW POSITIONS - BUDGETED
There are no new budgeted positions recommended in this budget. County departments, as a
part of the normal budget process, submitted documented requests for an additional 200 new positions
they deemed necessary because of general increases in the demand for services resulting in increasing
workloads, attempts to improve service or to staff new programs. No new positions are recommended,
however, because of the County's attempt to hold the line on rapidly increasing costs, the diminishing
growth in revenues and the uncertainties in economic forecasts for 1976.
NEW POSITIONS- C.E.T.A.
The County currently has a total of 239 employees working under Title II and Title VI of the
Federal Comprehensive Employment Training Act of 1973.(C.E.T.A.). Total authorized County
C.E.T.A. positions either filled or in the process of being filled number 295 (199 under Title II;
96 under Title VI). Federal allocation will fund the County's C.E.T.A. program through June 31, 1976
and provide up to 45 new C.E.T.A. positions now under review but not yet authorized. Total C.E.T.A,
expenditures from June, 1975, through June 31, 1976, are projected at $2,466,854, including adjustments
in salary rates and additional positions.
OVERTIME RESERVE
The creation of the Overtime Reserve, within the Salaries Reserve Fund, allows funds to be
budgeted for the payment of overtime without committing the funds to particular departments. Overtime
is used only when the work and the time of doing it are assigned by the department head, reviewed and
approved by the Department of Management and Budget, and only employees in certain categories are
eligible for overtime pay. The County's computer maintains a running account of the overtime used,
detailing it by department and employee. $540,129 was spent for this purpose in 1972, $776,878 was
Spent during 1973, and $1,072,135 was spent during 1974. Also charged to this fund is the cost of
Premium Pay for Legal Holidays worked and pay for off-duty Court Appearance by Law Enforcement employees.
EMERGENCY SALARIES
"Emergency Salaries" are amounts granted to certain departments based on previous experience
and/or in anticipation of unusual workloads and staffing problems in the coming budget year. Such funds
are used by departments to cope with fluctuating caseloads to cover vacation and sick leave absences
and to cover repetitive seasonal or special projects. The use of short term temporary employees paid
from "Emergency Salaries" is considerably less expensive than full-time staffing with a larger number
of permanent employees to meet peak loads. "Emergency Salaries" allows departments to maintain a
roster of "on call" employees available to cope with emergencies. Permission must be obtained from
the County Administration through Personnel, before such funds can be used.
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION AMOUNT REQUESTED AMOUNT RECOMMENDED
CENTRAL SERVICES
Administration $ 2,000 $ 1,000
Facilities and Operations
Telephone Exchange 500 500
MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
Equalization 5,000 2,000
Purchasing 500 0
HUMAN SERVICES
Camp Oakland 21,600 20,000
Children's Village 30,000 20,000
Health Department 30,000 1,500
Medical Examiner 5,000 0
Hospital 40,800 36,000
PERSONNEL 2,000 1,000
PLANNING AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT
Planning 1 ,500 1,500
PUBLIC SERVICES
Cooperative Extension 800 0
Emergency Medical Services 350 0
Library 1,300 0
Veterans' Affairs 1,620 1,500
CIRCUIT COURT 8,500 1,500
CLERK/REGISTER 7,000 4,000
COMMISSIONERS 1,000 1,000
PROBATE COURT 2,000 1,000
Juvenile Court 4,500 4,000
SHERIFF 3,000 3,000
TREASURER 500 500
TOTALS $169,470 $100,000
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9,040 1,000 54,218
229,810
612,141
500 500 243,327
21,141
121,682
92,665
166 i 2,061,1346
134,079 10 136,466
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2 25,038
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22,713
454,330
56,240
18,590
257,604
1,583,581
1,500
11,160
393,205
6,934
13,764
15,556
4,000 4,000
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196,442
20,494
48,488
47,064
21,257
1,35,635
677,023
441,047
16,5511
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1,500 6,910 160,236
529,336 526,146
25,327
327.993
308,513
1.140,013
3,282,499
123,204
62,076
; 11,070 1,000
1,000
1,000
194,894
744,940
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1,000 17,468 348,923 224,212
436,081 391,328
84,962
00,000 100,000 117161, 5,134 23008,80 9,179,148
000,000 OVERTIME RESERVE
SUMdERENPLOVISENT
TUITION BEINSURSENENT
CLASSIFICATION AND RATE CHANCES
CHILDREN'S VILLArE STUDCBT ENPLOY, POSSIBLE SALARY ADJUSTWNTS
800,000
200,000
80,000
20,000
10,000
1,574,720
200,000
80,000
20,000
10,000
1,574,720
TOTAL SALARIES RESERVE FUND 64,720 25,994,521 OTAL SALARSIS
, TOTAL FINANCED FRON OTHER SOURCBi 13,i73,148
• POTAL PROJECTED SALARIES COST 1,134 19,167,669 09,167.969
Commissioners Minutes Continued. December 18, 1975
SALARIFF PORTION -1976 FINAL F3LJIDGFT
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2,612
' 314,951
, 42,324
317,053
42,563
4,050,802
2,139,018
.984,744 4,442,104
1,973,226
17,160
109,534
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215
17
117
145
19
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44
36
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262
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1,897
41,057
124,958
673,621
48,741
586,161
51,216
229,510
612,141
242,021
21,141
128,462
92,465
147,410
33,176
61,612
373,451
42,328
316,051
42,561
4,049,302
2,103,018
344,744
1,422,144
1,071,226
17,140
194,942
20,494
48,006
47,044
27,217
155,435
679,023 440,547
150,716
529,336 576,146
25,327
321,993 501,513
1,240,013
3,279,499
341,817
224,212
434,884
23,209,801
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Pic:tattoo 45 Cobuutar Noryles, 91
Racstictoa & Oparatiots 18
00uncy Buildings 342
Raiwbvesament 11
Incycsavaimwontel Funds 08
9I40199 Accounts 14
64,044I90 4 PHYSICAL DRY,
Adwintscracton 2
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Ail,. 66 10 PI, log 29 NonageBant 5
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1140o4l'9 Village 119
.114 Court 166
900n4s1 8041611 113
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215
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158,467
271,115
261,177
797,994
54,218
383,670
612,341
1,092,448
420,517
3,002,645
128,682
669,840
147,419
40,111
2,129,487
734,209
126,446
400,664
67,146
351,915
65,276
4005,112
1,146,046
440,984 1,461,702 2,132,0,0
1,105,561
04,300
10,203
703,377
14,258
64,0.4
47,064
21,211
112,193
50,193
690,764
451,047
167,146
529,336 440,350
21,321
390,069
539,591
1,374,907
4,020,447
366,285
224,212
020,212
04,362
36,482,949
000,000
200,000
80,000
20,000
10,000
1,574,220
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1,000
1,500
36,000
20,000
20,000
4,000
Commissioners Minutes Continued. December 18, 1975 691
SUMMER EMPLOYMENT
Oakland County has traditionally hired college and high school students to perform a variety
of routine jobs during the summer months. Summer employees help to fill an employment gap created by
annual leaves, usually taken during the summer by regular, full-time employees, The summer employment
program lends itself well to seasonal work performed in the maintenance of County grounds, the operation
of County parks and repetitive tasks accumulated throughout the year by the various County departments.
Currently (he County pays $2.00 per hour for the first year and $2.25 per hour for the second year for
Summer Clerical type help. Summer Grounds help or Laborers receive $2.25 per hour for the first year
and $2.50 per hour for the second year. Placing these funds for Summer Employment in the Salaries
Reserve Fund allows the Personnel Committee to oversee summer employment distribution.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
Placing this allocation in the Salaries Reserve Fund allows County Administration to co-
ordinate, and the Personnel Committee to oversee, training activities, which have become more important
as the County seeks to upgrade present employees instead of fighting in the competitive market for the
hard-to-get specialists and technicians. The major expenditures from this fund are to finance the
County's Tuition Reimbursement Program under which tuition is reimbursed to an employee after he has
successfully completed a course which was approved by both his department head and the County Executive
through the Personnel Department. The increase from $40,000 in 1974 to $60,000 in 1975 and $80,000 in
1976 reflects the effects of inflation of the cost of education.
CLASSIFICATION AND RATE CHANGES DURING BUDGET YEAR
Because the County is a very complex institution which is constantly changing its scope, the
duties of many positions change during each budget year. With over 3,000 positions, it is not possible
to study and report all such changes in time to be reflected in the County's Annual Budget. Many
changes in classification and some rate adjustments must be made during the budget year. The creation
of new classifications and new salary rates can only be done by the Board of Commissioners, and these
funds can be used only with the approval of the Board.
CHILDREN'S VILLAGE STUDENT EMPLOYMENT
For several years, the County has employed students from the Children's Village in a number
of County Departments. The number of students available varies with the Village's caseload and the
departments involved vary with the type of students available and the County's workload. In 1974,
$5,000 was allotted for this purpose but had to be augmented before the year was over. $10,000 was
allotted for this purpose in 1975 and again in this budget. This program has the double benefits of
providing on-the-job training, work experiences and often exposure to a different lifestyle for the
students and assists the County in coping with certain routine workloads.
Moved by Wilcox supported by Button the approval of the 1976 Budget be adopted as submitted.
Misc. 7386
By Mr. Kasper
IN RE: AMENDMENT TO SALARIES PORTION OF 1976 BUDGET
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the proposed 1976 budget presented to this Board contains a Salaries Budget amount
of $25,994,521, of which $1,574,720 designated for possible salary adjustments and for new positions
granted by the Board between August 28 and December 4, 1975, has, upon recommendation of the Finance
Committee, been transferred to the Contingency Fund; and
WHEREAS all bargaining unit costs for 1976 are now known with the exception of the Assistant
Prosecutors; and
WHEREAS your Personnel Committee has reviewed the matter of salary adjustments for elected
and appointed officials and other non-union employees and recommends a general increase of 5% with the
exception of certain elected, appointed and part-time or temporary employees, as contained in the
attached salary document; and
WHEREAS the 1976 total budgeted salaries costs recommended by the Personnel Committee for
elected and appointed officials and union and non-union employees amounts to $26,060,072, which is
$65,551 greater than the amount in the 1976 proposed budget; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff employees contract arbitration case was not settled at the time the
original salary document was prepared and an amount estimated to be sufficient to cover the cost of
the forthcoming award was distributed with a portion in the salaries adjustment item and the remainder
In the Employees' Retirement Fund line item in anticipation of the award requiring the County to pay
the Sheriff employees 62 retirement contribution; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff employees contract arbitration award has been received, said award re-
sulting in greater costs than anticipated to the salaries budget but less cost than anticipated to
the Employees' Retirement Fund line item as the award does not require the County to absorb any of the
employee retirement contributions for police class employees; and
WHEREAS the $65,551 needed to fund the amended salaries portion of the 1976 budget is sub-
stantially less than the amount placed in the Employees' Retirement Fund line item for absorbing the
Sheriff employees' retirement contribution, an amount not now needed for that purpose in 1976;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the proposed 1976 budget be amended as shown by the
attached salaries document;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the amount of $1,574,720 proposed for transfer from the salaries
portion to the Contingency Fund remain in the Salaries Portion of the Budget;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the additional amount of $65,551 required by this amendment he
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Commissioners Minutes Continued. December 18, 1975
iransferred from the Employees Retirement Fund line item and placed in the Salaries Portion of Ihe Budget.
The Personnel Committee, by Paul E. Kasper, Chairman, moves the adoption of the toregoing
esolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Paul E. Kasper, Chairman
SUMMARY - SALARIES PORTION - 1976 BUDGET - OAKLAND COUNTY MICHIGAN
Previously Approved Positions (1,895) $24,771,268
New Positions (0) 0
Overtime Reserve 800,000
Summer Employment 200,000
Emergency Salaries 100,000
Tuition Reimbursement Program 80,000
Classification and Rate Changes 20,000
Children's Village Student Employment 10,000
Possible Salary Adjustments 78,804
TOTAL SALARIES RESERVE S26.060,072
SALARY ADJUSTMENTS
The TfeT80/4 included in this recommendation represents an amount to cover the additional cost
of new positions and other personnel transactions recommended by the Board of Commissioners since
August 28, 1975, and an amount to cover the cost of labor contracts yet to be completed.
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PUBLIC '0FICES
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' Affair. •
56,7
41 402,'
45 657. •
01 1,)45,
30 195,1'0
342 3,201,1- )
12 131,067
10 495,941
14 754,741
2 12,117
166 2,231,632
73 770,321
10 143,217
29 120,443
5 69,107
27 370,954
68,310
346 4,699,214
215 2,279,190
41 458,724
119 1,520,865
166 2,226,417
113 1,667,833
15 1 325,0,1 1 15
45,0 •
166.,
64
27 27. '
64 036,4!
2 45,288
133,020
54 707,170
3 51,180
48 402,055
3 55,734
24 240,917
45 657,392
18 254,604
22,198
12 131,097
97,009
11 194,793
34,035
46,109
26. 391,/33
3 32,662
23 333,049
3 61,071
305 4,226,154
215 2,243,798
37 374;056
117 - 1.481,565
145. 1,952,852
I. 4 _18,010
19 . 204,690
2 ' 21,519
5 ," 50,914
4 !••49.119
2 ' 28,599
13 167,452
74 ' 697,055
43 463,551
166,0440
595.364
• 552,439 •
• 26,440
• 340,650 '
• 531,161 !
1,270,909
3,882,885
340,081
"4 235,122
.2460,845
• 15
44
42
3
36
45
79
262
32
11.
29
133_, 4 33,421
707,1. ! 10 108,203
51,184 24 226,070
604,855 16 233,951
56,73e
240,917 17 161,530
657,197
91 ' '1,145,754
255,101 20 240,006
22.190 341 3.182241
111,097
97.004 67 590,952
154,703
31,035
46,109
1,500 1 1,500 393,233
32.642
1 .
1,000 1 1,000 334,849
' 1 61,071
1,51101 1,500 4.227,651
36.000 1 36,000 • 2,279,700
20,000 • 20,000 • 396,056
20,8001 4'20,000 1 1,501,545
4,000 : 4,000 ; 1,956,052
18,018
206,190
21,519
50,911
49,4)4
20 .599
167,452
701,055
464,053
)00
509
. 4,000
500
2,111. ' A
771,1 3 1
143,1 .7 1
27,:10 1
36,445 :
36,105 :
7,239 !
471,560 ,
4 62,668
2 )0,300 •
21 269,565
13 1 1,667,833 :
111
3
4
41
, 1 18,01: 6 : 112,0,
1F 7,7/ '
2 I 14,41, . 2 16,334
2 17,239
4 61,734
2 , 14,420
10,000
• 1,7001, 167,560
1 '1. 595,164
• 552,439
26,448
. 340,650
' 1,0001' 532,161
• ' 1 1,270,909
WO, 1,005,005.
1.000, 4. 349,001
235,422
460.8'4 .
1.500
1.000 1 1
3,090
,000
7,255
120,268
45,185
32,535
138,303
023,952
17,841
415,600
88,401
TOTAL ;
TOTAL SALARIES RESERVE FUND .280,804 1 26.060,072 TOTAL SALARIES BUDGET
1,236 1-13,972,403 00,000 1 24.011.268; • 38,803,671 1 1,895 1 24.271.268
Commissioner-5 Minutes Continued. December 18, 1975
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_'ITS
SALARIC - r-m111 ,
TOTAL
RECOM MENDED
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PER
00141
000101094 1050
PEN. I
2,000 2.000
1,000 1,000
500 500
SOW'
INANCET
1 36,036
36 412,075
. 20 213,477
11419. . 4 35:971 ,
. •
' Coop's Hatt rteranaton , r . 7 67,248
Dim. 86.. 6 Cly. ba. .,:' . 4 49,479
l44.40640.•, Medical Soot. ,7 78,599
41)1401 4001081 14 104,691
141.8,6. I. 11,734
CLIOWSSOISTUR 314 115,4113
748,41870 00 . 44 474,053
CIRCUIT COMR1
•'' Judicial
:,,, • Adlefulatrot Lon • ..• .1 - I6 171,815
535,364
• 'Hood of rho Court'. 0.: 1 53 681,707
Lao Library . ' ...!' 1 1,I".: 3 26,448
DISTRICT 0011117 - • ' • • : .;',' ) 44 405,835
: 1004011. 400RT , :649 564,696
PRONEGUT1MC ATTORNEY .6.•. '• • • 91 1,409,212
WIMP - . 1 -' - 4329 4,709,837
, ,.
COMMINNIONERS ' 6 % 4 ' I• ."'
• 4,841ntatt4tfon; ' ! 3 ..„ ,• 43 34 367,722
la Cl I Com.,
l' II ' 235,422
DRAIN COMMISSIONER - :''' ' 63 876,465
ISOCIAL seRviccs , - 16 08,401
1'000,000
',200,000
'2100,000
'78'20,000
10,000
4 78,1804,
600,000 !
200,000 :
00,000:
20,000 1
• 10,000 ;
78,804
000,000 OVERTIME RESERVE
200,000 SUMMER EMPLOYMENT '
00,000 • TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
20,000 • CLASSIFICATION AND RATE CHANGES
10,000 ,081608EN'8 VILLAGE STUDENT EMPLOYILENTE
78,804 • 'POSSIBLE SALARY ADJUSTMENIE
TOTAL. FINANCED FRON OTHER SOURCES 13,932,103
1,1 11 19,042,1/5 141104 PROJECTED 8.014811 OST •
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Moved by Kasper supported by Olson the Salaries Portion of the 1976 Budget as recommended
•
Discussion followed.
Mr. Houghten requested James Brennen, Director, Management and Budget be allowed to address
the Board. There were no objections.
Mr. Brennen addressed the Board,
Moved by Lennon supported by Button the resolution be amended to read "all appointed and
elected officials that are in the excess of $30,000 and over bracket be deleted and remain at their
present level and be exempted from the 5% increase for 1976".
Discussion followed.
Vote on amendment:
AYES: Simmons, Aaron, Button, Daly, Dearborn, Douglas, Fortino, Gabler, Hoot, Lennon,
Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Price. (14)
NAYS: Wilcox, Wilson, Dunleavy, Houghten, Kasper, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak,
Olson, Page, Roth. (12)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Moved by Lennon supported by Aaron the resolution be amended to give the 5% inLrease to the
Circuit and Probate Judges be allowed, based on the County's portion of their salary. (Circuit Judges -
5%. of $15,459 and Probate Judges - 5% of $19,981)
Mr. Price requested Circuit Judge James Thorburn be allowed to address the Board. There were
no objections.
Judge Thorburn addressed the Board.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Perinoff supported by Aaron the Circuit and Probate Judge's salaries be referred to
the finance COmmittee.
Mr. Olson requested the Board recess until 1 P.M. There were no objections.
The Board reconvened at 12:35 P.M.
The Chairman requested the Clerk call the roll to determine if a quorum is present.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Aaron, Button, Daly, Dearborn, Douglas, Dunleavy, Fortino, Gabler, Hoot, Houghten,
Kasper, Lennon, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Olson, Page, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Price,
Roth, Simmons, Wilcox, Wilson. (26)
ABSENT: None. (0)
Quorum present.
The Chairman stated the motion before the Board is on the referral of the Judge's salaries.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Moved by Patterson supported by Moffitt the Board reconsiders the vote taken on Mr. Lennon's
amendment which was to delete the 5% increase for elected and appointed officials in the $30,000 and
over bracket.
Vote on reconsideration:
AYES: Wilcox, Wilson, Dunleavy, Houghten, Kasper, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Page,
Patterson. (11)
NAYS: Aaron, Button, Daly, Dearborn, Douglas, Fortino, Gabler, Hoot, Lennon, Perinoff,
Pernick, Roth, Simmons. (13)
PASS: Price. (I)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion failed.
Discussion followed.
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Vote on rescilution as amended:
AYES: Wilson, • u), But Daly, Fortino, Lennon, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Roth,
Simmons. (11)
NAYS: Dearh e u , las, Dunleavy, Gabler, Hoot, Houghten, Kasper, McDonald, Moffitt,
Mon ante, Nowak, Page, le, sLa, (14)
A sufficient oajcn ity not having voted therefor, the motion failed.
Moved by Perinoff that we adopt the Personnel Budget appropriation with the exception that
alI raises which relate to all elected offici,)1, and all those who make $30,000 or more; that those
Fund', be placed in a Continclency Fund for a study deliberation of all those salaries in that category
be referred to the Finance Committee. No supper
Moved by Gabler supported by Lennon to reconsider the resolution as amended, except
the referral ot the Judge's salaries.
Vote on reconsideration:
AYES: Aaron, Button, Daly, Dearborn, Douglas, Fortino, Gabler, Lennon, Perinoff, Pernick,
Price, Roth, Simmons, Wilson. (14)
NAYS: Dunleavy, Hoot, Houghten, Kasper, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Page, Patterson
Wilson, (11)
A suffickent majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Discussion followed.
The Chairman stated the amendment before the Board is to allow 5% increases for all non-
union employees except those in the $30,000 and over bracket.
AYES: Button, Daly, Dearborn, Fortino, Lennon, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Roth, Simmons,
Wilson, Aaron. (12)
NAYS: Douglas, Dunleavy, Hoot, Houghten, Kasper, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Page,
Patterson, Wilcox. (12)
PASS: Gabler. (I) .
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion failed.
Moved by Perinoff supported by Fortino that 5% salary increases be given to all but elected
and appointed officials whose salary is $30,000 or more; that those funds be set aside in a Contingency
Fund for further consideration by the Finance Committee.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Daly, Dearborn, Douglas, Fortino, Gabler, Houghten, Lennon, Perinoff, Pernick, Price,
Roth, Simmons, Wilson, Aaron, Button. (15)
NAYS: Dunleavy, Hoot, Kasper, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Page, Patterson, Wilcox.
(10)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, an amended, was adopted.
Misc. 7387
By Mr. Kasper
IN RE: NON-UNION EMPLOYEES DENTAL PLAN (AMENDMENT TO 1976 BUDGET)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the proposed 1976 budget contains an Employees Dental Insurance line item containing
an amount of $121,100 to cover the cost of providing a Dental Insurance Plan to union employees as
negotiated with Ihe Anwrican Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Local 2437 and
tocdls 1905 - 1998, dnd opproved by this Board on April 9 and October 2 of this year, respectively,
and os contained in the compukory arbitration award for Local 1445 Sheriff employees; and
WHEREAS the proposed 1976 budget also contains an amount of $228,900 to cover the cost of
providing an identical Dental Insurance Plan to the County's non-union employees, such amount
originally placed in the Employees Dental Insurance line item as presented in the document submitted
to the Board on Noventher 6, 1975, but now appearing in the Contingency Fund as explained on Page 2
of the Finance Committee Resolution in the proposed 1976 budget; and
WHEREAS your Personnel Committee when recommending approval of the Dental Insurance Plan
For union employee ,, earlier this year also considered the cost and desirability of providing such
coverage to non-union employees on January 1, 1976; and
WHEREAS your Personnel Committee has again reviewed this matter and recommends that such
coverage be provided ro all eligible County employees regardless of whether they are in a represented
or non-reprw,ented position;
HOW THLRFFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the proposed 1976 budget be amended by translorring
110.28,900 from the Contingency Fund and placing it in the Employees Dental Insurance line item in order
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to provide dental insurance coverage to eligible non-union County employees, effective January 1, 1976.
The Personnel Committee, by Paul E. Kasper, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Paul E. Kasper, Chairman
Moved by Kasper supported by Perinoff the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
AYES: Dearborn, Douglas, Dunleavy, Fortino, Gabler, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, McDonald,
Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Roth, Simmons, Wilcox, Wilson, Aaron,
Button, Daly. (23)
NAYS: Hoot, Page. (2)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 7388
By Mr. Kasper
IN RE: AMENDMENT TO RETIREMENT SYSTEM - COST-OF-LIVING
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chainron, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS by Miscellaneous Resolution #4979, adopted December 23, 1968, the Oakland County
Board of Commissioners provided for a cost of living increase of 1.5% for retirees from Oakland
County Employees Retirement System; and
WHEREAS the concept of retirement is to allow a retiree to live comfortably on the retire-
ment income; and
WHEREAS the cost of living increases since December, 1968 have accelerated sharply; and
WHEREAS to compensate for the accelerated cost of living increase, the persons who have
retired on or before January 1, 1976, should be granted a post retirement benefit increase; and
WHEREAS it is necessary to add a new sub-paragraph (e) to Section 34.1 of the Oakland County
Employees Retirement System,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Employees Retirement System be amended
by adding a new sub-paragraph (e) to Section 34.1 to read as follows:
Post-Retirement Benefit Increases:
Section 34.1
(e) For a monthly benefit which became effective before January 1, 1976 beginning with the
monthly benefit payment, if any, for the month of January, 1976, the amount of the monthly benefit shall
be increased by 17. of the amount of the benefit otherwise payable for each full year (excluding any
fraction ol a year) in the period from the effective date of the benefit to January 1, 1976. The
amount of the benefit otherwise payable" means the monthly amount of benefit which would be payable
disregarding these provisions redetermining benefit amounts after retirement.
The Personnel Committee, by Paul E. Kasper, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Paul E. Kasper, Chairman
Moved by Kasper supported by McDonald the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Page supported by Aaron the resolution be referred to the Finance Committee.
Mrs. Fortino objected.
Vote on referral:
AYES: Hoot, Houghten, McDonald, Page, Price, Aaron, Dearborn. (7)
NAYS: Douglas, Dunleavy, Fortino, Gabler, Kasper, Lennon, Moffitt, Montante, Olson,
Patterson, Pernick, Roth, Simmons, Wilcox, Wilson, Button, Daly. (17)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the resolution was not referred.
Discussion followed.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Dunleavy, Fortino, Hoot, Houghten, Lennon, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Olson,
Patterson, Pernick, Price, Roth, Simmons, Wilcox, Wilson, Aaron, Button, Daly, Dearborn, Douglas. (22)
NAYS: Kasper, Page. (2)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
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Moved by Daly supported by Price the Security portion of the Personnel Budget be amended by
"deleting $100,000 from $229,810.
Discussion followed.
AYES: For Hoot, Lennon, Price, Simmons, Wilson, Aaron, Daly, Douglas. (9)
NAYS: Gabler, Houghten, Kasper, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Olson, Page, Patterson,
Pernick, Roth, Wilcox, Buttsot, Dearborn. Dunleav ./. 06)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion failed.
Vote on Personnel Portion of the Budget, as amended:
AYES: Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Olson, Patterson,
Pernick, Price, Roth, Wilcox, Wilson, Aaron, Daly, Dunleavy, Fortino. (18)
NAYS: Gabler, Hoot, Page, Dearborn, Douglas. (5)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Moved by Wilcox supported by Fortino the Finance Committee's Budget be amended by "taking
from the Contingency Fund the amount of $6,500 and restoring it to the Oakland County Pioneer Historical
Society".
Discussion followed.
Vote on amendment:
AYES: Houghten, Kasper, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Olson, Page, Pat,erson, Price, Roth,
Wilcox, Wilson, Button, Daly, Douglas, Dunleavy, Fortino, Gabler. (18)
NAYS: Hoot, Lennon, Pernick, Simmons, Aaron. .(5)
PASS: Nowak. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Moved by Gabler supported by Douglas Page 2 Item B be amended by "reducing the funds for
passenger automobiles in the County fleet by 10% in each department that is funded for transportation".
Discussion followed.
Moved by Wilcox supported by Douglas the amendment be amended, "that transportation be taken
out of each departmental Budget, lumped under an item entitled 'Transportation' and that item be
decreased by 10% and that said ln be put into the Contingency Fund".
Vote on amendment, as amended:
AYES: Houghten, Wilcox, Button, Daly, Dearborn, Douglas, Dunleavy, Hoot. (8)
NAYS: Kasper, Lennon, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Olson, Page, Patterson, Pernick,
Roth, Wilson, Aaron, Fortino, Gabler. (15)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the amendment as amended, failed.
Moved by Gabler supported by Montante the amendment be referred to the Finance Committee.
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion failed.
Vote on amendment:
AYES: Page, Patterson, Button, Douglas, Dunleavy, Gabler, Houghten. (7)
NAYS: Lennon, McDonald', Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Pernick, Price, Roth, Simmons, Wilcox,
Wilson, Aaron, Daly, Dearborn, Fortino, Hoot. (16)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the amendment failed.
Moved by McDonald supported by Moffitt the Transportation Budget be amended by inserting,
"the amount of $17,160 be cut from the Transportation Budget" in place of Item 'B'.
Discussion followed.
Vote on amendment:
AYES: Lennon, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Page, Patterson, Pernick, Price, Roth,
Simmons, Wilcox, Wilson, Aaron, Button, Daly, Dearborn, Douglas, Dunleavy, Fortino, Gabler, Houghten.
(22)
NAYS: Hoot. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
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Discussion followed.
Moved by Pernick silt., art ,•d by Lennon the Budget be amended, "effective January 1, 1976 all
stationery, reports, advertis: ,.d.d other materials produced at government expense shall prominent]
indicate the material is from the County of Oakland, Appointed and Elected Official's departments
and others involved in the material, may be indicated in a manner denoting secondary importance to
the County of Oakland".
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion lost.
Moved by Wilcox supported by Hoot the Budget be amended, "$100,000 that was in a line
item recommendation from the County Executive and was taken out and put in the Contingency Fund by
the Finance Committee; the $100,000 be taken out of Contingency and set aside for assistance to the
Board of Commissioners".
AYES: Montante, Price, Wilcox, Hoot, Houghten, Lennon. (6)
NAYS: McDonald, Nowak, Page, Patterson, Pernick, Roth, Simmons, Wilson, Aaron, Daly,
Dearborn, Douglas, Dunleavy, Fortino, Gabler, (15)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion lost.
The Chairman vacated the Chair.
Moved by Price supported by Lennon that "$50,000 be taken out of Contingency and be
earmarked for staff of Board of Commissioners".
Discussion followed.
The Chairman returned to the Chair.
AYES: Price, Wilcox, Hoot, Houghten, Lennon. (5)
NAYS: Montante, Nowak, Page, Patterson, Roth, Simmons, Wilson, Aaron, Button, Daly,
Dearborn, Douglas, Dunleavy, Fortino, Gabler, McDonald. (16)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion lost.
The Chairman stated the motion before the Board, is to adopt the 1976 Budget as amended,
including the Salaries Report.
AYES: Montante, Nowak, Patterson, Pernick, Price, Roth, Simmons, Wilcox, Wilson, Aaron,
Button, Dunleavy, Fortino, Houghten, Lennon, McDonald, Moffitt. (17)
NAYS: Page, Daly, Dearborn, Douglas, Gabler, Hoot. (6)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the 1976 Budget, including the Salaries
Report, as amended, was adopted.,
Misc. 7389
By Mr. Wilcox
IN RE: ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BID ON INSTALLATION OF GASOLINE TANK AND PUMPS AT DAVISBURG SUBSTATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #7175 of July 23, 1975, bids for Project 75 -15-
installation of Gasoline Tank and Pumps at Davisburg Substation were received on November 26, 1975;
and
WHEREAS the Facilities and Operations Division of the Central Services Department and the
Planning and Building Committee recommend that a contract be awarded to the R. V. Seaman Company,
which was the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $15,000.00 to install a 12,000 gallon
underground tank and gasoline pump at the Road Commission Davisburg District Garage for storing
and dispensing unleaded gasoline; and
WHEREAS the Finance Committee concurs in said recommendation.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
(1) The Finance Committee at its meeting of December 15, 1975 concurred with the recom-
mendation of the Planning and Building Committee to accept the bid of the lowest responsible bidder
in the amount of $15,000.00 and provide funding for a total project cost of $18,000.00.
(2) That the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners be and is hereby authorized and directed
to execute a contract with the R. V. Seaman Company of Hazel Park, Michigan on behalf of the County of
Oakland.
(3) That this award should not be effective until the awardee has been notified in writing
by the Facilities and Operations Division of the Central Services Department.
(4) That pursuant to Rule XI-C of this Board, the Finance Committee finds that the total
project sum for Project 75-15 for $18,000.00 is available in the 1975 Contingent Fund. This amount
should be transferred to the line item - Davisburg Gas Tank.
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The Finance Committee, by Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman, and with the concurrence of the
Planning and Building Committee, moves the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Richard F. Wilcox, Chairman
Moved by Wilcox supported by Dunleavy the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Nowak, Page, Patterson, Price, Roth, Simmons, Wilcox, Button, Daly, Dearborn,
Dunleavy, Fortino, Gabler, Hoot, Houghten, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante. (18)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT
By Mr. Wilcox
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #7373 - COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH PLANNING COUNCIL FUNDING REQUIREMENTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee, by Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman, reports Miscellaneous Resolution
No. 7373 with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman
"Misc. 7373
By Mr. Gabler
IN RE: COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH PLANNING COUNCIL FUNDING REQUIREMENTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Comprehensive Health Planning Council of Southeastern Michigan (CHPC) has
requested 1976 funding of $25,454; and
WHEREAS the County Executive's 1976 budget recommendation for CHPC is in the amount of
$21,940 which is identical to the 1975 level, as amended by Miscellaneous Resolution #7051; and
WHEREAS CHPC has also requested review for the first quarter release of funds within the
first portion of January, 1976.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approve the
appropriation of $21,940 for the 1976 CHPC funding requirement; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that there will be a review for the first quarter release of funds
within the first portion of January, 1976.
The Human Resources Committee, by Wallace F. Gabler, Jr., Chairman, moves the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE
Wallace F. Gabler, Jr., Chairman"
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
By Mr. Wilcox
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #7373 - COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH PLANNING COUNCIL FUNDING REQUIREMENTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XI-C of this Board, the Finance Committee finds the sum of $21,940.00 has
been appropriated in the 1976 Budget. The Finance Committee further directs the Administration to
release the 1st Quarter. funds in the amount of $5,485.00 upon approval of the Human Resources
- Committee.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman
Moved by Wilcox supported by Roth the report be accepted and resolution #7373 be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted and resolution #7373
was adopted.
REPORT
By Mr, Wilcox
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION 117375 - LOCAL MATCH FUNDING REQUEST FOR AREA AGENCY ON AGING
To the .Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee, by Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman, reports Miscellaneous Resolution
No. 7375 with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman
"Misc. 7375
By Mr. Gabler
IN RE: LOCAL MATCH FUNDING REQUEST FOR AREA AGENCY ON AGING
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Area Agency on Aging has submitted a request for continued local match funding
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from each of the six Commissions in its planning and service area; and
WHEREAS the match funds contributed by the counties enables the Area Agency to receive
Federal Title III funds under the older Americans Act for its administration, and are also linked
with counties being entitled to receive Federal funds to operate programs for their older residents;
and
WHEREAS in previous years the Area Agency has based its request for match on a flat rate
for each county; and
WHEREAS the Area Agency Executive Board has determined that a more equitable arrangement
based on a formula is now needed to more fairly share in both the match and the distribution of
Title III funds; and
WHEREAS the total amount requested from Oakland County is $10,525.00 as follows:
Continuation Period 7/1/76 - 9/30/76 $ 625.00
FY 1976 10/1/76 - 9/30/77 Formula Basis 9900.00
Total Request $10,525.00
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approve the
appropriation of $10,525.00 for Area Agency on Aging matching funds for 1976.
The Human Resources Committee, by Wallace F. Gabler, Jr., moves the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE
Wallace F. Gabler, Jr., Chairman"
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
By Mr. Wilcox
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #7375 - LOCAL MATCH FUNDING REQUEST FOR AREA AGENCY ON AGING
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XI-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed Miscellaneous
Resolution #7375 and finds that $3,100.00 has been appropriated in the 1976 Budget for the Area Agency
on Aging. Such funds are sufficient to cover the Agency's needs for calendar year 1976. The balance
of $7,425.00 will be subject to review and consideration in the 1977 Budget Deliberations.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman
Moved by Wilcox supported by Roth the report be accepted and resolution #7375 be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted and resolution
#7375 was adopted.
REPORT
By Mr. Wilcox
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #7376 - CREATION OF CLASSIFICATION AND HALF-TIME POSITION OF JURY
BOARD SECRETARY AND DELETION OF JURY BOARD MEMBER - SECRETARY DESIGNATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee, by Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman, reports Miscellaneous Resolution
No. 7376 with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman
"Misc. 7376
By Mr. Kasper
IN RE: CREATION OF CLASSIFICATION AND HALF-TIME POSITION OF JURY BOARD SECRETARY AND DELETION OF JURY
BOARD MEMBER - SECRETARY DESIGNATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS a three member County Jury Board has operated without clerical assistance; and
WHEREAS Jury Board activity has increased from service to five Circuit Courts and processing
1,400 prospective juror questionnaires in 1963, to service for eleven Circuit Courts, four Probate
Courts, District Courts and processing more than 16,000 prospective juror questionnaires in 1975; and
WHEREAS the Jury Board recommends permanent part-time clerical assistance to give continuity
to Jury Board activity and to provide clerical relief necessary to meet the juror needs of rapidly
expanding Court docket; and
WHEREAS this recommendation includes deletion of the Jury Board Member - Secretary thereby
reducing the cost of adding recommended clerical support,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Merit System classification and position of Jury Board
Secretary be created to work concurrently (approximately 130 days) with the Jury Board at the following
range:
BASE 6 MONTH 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR
$3.52 ph $3.59 ph $3.67 ph $3.82 ph $3.97 ph $4.11 ph
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the designation of Jury Board Member - Secretary be deleted.
The Personnel Committee, by Paul E. Kasper, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Paul E. Kasper, Chairman"
Commissioners Minutes Continued. December 18, 1975 700
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
By Mr. Wilco,:
IN RI : ml'f.,AANFOUS RESOLUIION #7376 - CREATION OF CLASSIFICATION AND HALF-TIME POSITION OF JURY
BOARD 'ICRI 'ARV AND OELtTION Or JURY BOARD MEMBER - SECRETARY DESIGNATION
To he Ookl ,ad County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairm6n, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XI -C of this Board, the Finance Committee finds the additional sum of
$1,735.00 available in the Contingent fund in the 1976 Oakland County Budget, Said amount to be
transferred to the Clerk/Register- Jury Commission 1976 Budget Line Item - Salaries. To finance the
following Budget Amendment delete:
4/1/76 I Jury Board Member-Secretary
Add: 1 half-time Secretary 791 hours
3.52 per hour
Addition Cost
This action is contingent upon the deletion of the Typist II position from the 1976 Budget.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman
Moved by Wilcox supported by Gabler the report be accepted and resolution #7376 be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted and resolution #7376
was adopted.
Misc. 7390
By Mr. Wilcox
IN RE: SHERIFF'S SNOWMOBILE SAFETY PROGRAM GRANT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
-WHEREAS this is the fifth year of a continuing grant financing the education of potential
snowmobile drivers and the enforcement of laws governing snowmobiling; and
WHEREAS this grant would help continuation of the present program for one year; and
WHEREAS total funding for 1976 would be $20,000 of which $5,000 (25%) would be County cash
and $15,000 (751) would be State funded; and
WHEREAS the County's portion has been provided in the 1976 Budget; and
WHEREAS your committee has reviewed said grant application and recommends its approval.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
filing of the Sheriff's Snowmobile Safety Grant Application as per attached budget.
Mr. Chairman, the Finance Committee, by Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman, moves the adoption
or the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman
1,050.00
2,700 I 3,000. I (300)
L.-31%—J
1,200
1 ,500
300 (3 00)
(4,780)
5,302
(10,082_.)
(4,780)
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1976
SHERIFF'S DEPARMENT
SNOWMOBILE SAFETY PROGRAM
SALARIES
Sergeant Wadi- Safety 174 1,290 -- -- , 1,290
Deputy -- -- 5,687 . 696 (5,687)
Clerk 111 348 1,510 1,657 348 (147)
Student 320 560 500 222 60
Education 1,000 4,000 2,500 .500 1,500
Enlorcement 1,000 ' 5,000 4,600 • 1,150 400
Rescue 40 160 __ _- • 160
TOTAL SALARY & WAGE 12,520 14,944 (2,424) ,
Add: Fringe Benefits @ 28% -- 1 2,056 1 (2,056)
(Patrolman & Clerk 111)
TOTAL SALARIES & FRINGE BENEFITS 12,520 1 17,000 1 (4,480) (1)
of Hours Budget I Budget of Hours (Unfavorable'
Number 1975 I Requested
1976 1
Number Favorable/
Variance
9r.M11 UPENSES .
Operating & Maintenance
EquipMent Snowmobile
Equipment Suits E. Helmets.
Gloves & Footwear
TOTAL OPERATING
TOTAL BUDGET
FUNDING SOURCES
1975
1976
County Contribution
Budget Appropriation 5,125- 5,001
% Additional Approp (M.R.46957)5,177 25%
State Contribution 4,918-32% 15,000 75%
TOTALS 15,220 20,000
Variance is attributable to three factors in 1976:
(A) 1976 Salaries are based on new negotiated
wages agreed upon in 1975.
(B) Actual time spent in the snowmobile program
is deducted from the Marine Safety Program
(Deputy & Clerk )11)
(C) 1975 total salaries did not include any Fringe
Benefits applicable to employees who were eligible.
(2) The 1976 Snowmobile Program Requested Budget represents a 31% increase over 1975.
Prepared by
Budget Division
December 4, 1975
(I)
Commissioners Minutes Continued. December 18, 1975 702
Moved by Wilcox supported by Button the resolution be adopted.
The Chairman referred the resolution to the Public Services Committee. There were no
objections.
Misc. 7391
By Mr. Wilcox
IN RE: SHERIFFS MARINE SAFETY GRANT
lo the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS this is the ninth year of a continuing grant which involves law enforcement on the
Oakland County waterways; and
WHEREAS this grant would help continue the present program for one year; and
WHEREAS total funding for 1976 would be $156,606 of which $65,775 (42%) would be County
cash and $90,831 (58%) would be state funded; and
WHEREAS the County's portion has been provided in the 1976 Budget; and
WHEREAS your committee has reviewed said grant application and recommends its approval.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
filing of the Sheriff's Marine Safety Grant Application as per attached budget.
Mr. Chairman, the Finance Committee, by Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman, moves the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman
SALARI CS
Sergeant Water Safety
Deputy
Deputy Full Time
Clerk III
Student
Boating Safety Instructor
Coho Patrol
Fringe Benefits
Marine Patrol
Recovery of Drowned Bodies
TOTAL SALARIES
11,000
Marine Equipment 3,500
10,000 1,000
3,581 (s")
Boats
55,525 36%
8,511 6%
87,488 58%
65,7751+2% (10,250)
8,511
90,831 58% (3,343)
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OAKLAND COEN1Y
M6 MARINE SAFETY PROGRAM
1976 Variance
19/5 Requested Favorable/
Budgpt Buclgpt .1Unfavorabl,(11
(1) 16,120 (I) 18,408 (2,288)
(1) 14,620 (I) 11,373* 3,247
(1) 13,750 (1) 15,800 (2,050)
(I) 9,464 (1) 8,293* 1,171
(1) 2,900 (1) 2,520* 380
2,500 -- .2,500
--
13,000 14,500 (1,500)
32,500 35,000 - (2,500)
2,500 1,968 532
107,354 1 107,862N (508)
Communications 500 ' 1,050 (550)
,EquTpment Rental , 500 500 --
Equipment Repalr A Maintenance-Marine 5,400 5,400
Officer Training 2,000 2,000
Moat, Lights, Gas A Water 475 2,500 (2,025)
Unlicopter Rental 1,100 600 500
Insurance 2,000 2,000
Miscellaneous 100 100
Radio Rental 3,100 968 2,132
Transportation _ 8,000 13,800 (5,800)
Travel & Conference 400 400 --
Deputy Uniform Expense 1,345 1,345
Diving Supplies 3,500 3,500 --
Medical Supplies 150 __ 150
Office Supplies 900 1;000 (100)
Photography Supplies A Expense 200 -- 200
TOTAL OPERATING A EQUIPMENT 44,170 I 48,744 JA,574)
151,524 i 156,606(01 (5,082) TOTAL PROGRAM
FUNDING SOURCES (3)
County Contribution
Budget Appropriation
Additional Appropriation (M.R. #6977 )
State Contribution
TOTALS 151,524 I 156,606 (5,082)
* 4 months of employees time is devoted to the Sheriff's Snowmobile program in 1976.
This figure represents 8/12 annual salary and the other 4/12. in the Snowmobile
safety Program.
(I Salaries are based on new rate agreed upon in 1975.
(2 This program represents a 3% increase over the 1975 Budget.
(3 Anticipated funding to be the same as in 1975 between the County and the State
contributions.
Prepared by:
Budget DiviSlon
December 4, 1975
Commissioners Minutes Continued. December 18, 1975 704
Moved by Wilcox supported by Montante the resolution be adopted.
The Chairman referred the resolution to the Public Services Committee. There were no
objections.
Misc. 7392
By Mr. Wilcox
IN RE: AUTHORIZATION FOR SALE OF THE ENSTROM HELICOPTER AND REPAIR OF THE SECOND BELL HELICOPTER
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners through Miscellaneous Resolution #7305
authorized the Administrative Staff to secure bids for the sale of the Enstrom Helicopter and to
secure bids for assembling and making operational the second Bell Helicopter; and
WHEREAS the administration has secured such bids; and
WHEREAS high bid for the sale of the Enstrom Helicopter was $16,165 and the bid for the
repairing of the second Bell Helicopter was in an amount not to exceed $16,000; and
WHEREAS based upon these bids the Public Services Committee has recommended sale of the
Enstrom Helicopter and the repair of the second Bell Helicopter.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Finance Committee concurs in the action of the
Public Services Committee and authorizes the administration to proceed with the sale of the Enstrom
Helicopter and the repair of the second Bell Helicopter.
The Finance Committee, by Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman, moves the adoption of the Foregoing
resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman
Moved by Wilcox supported by Patterson the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Page, Patterson, Pernick, Price, Roth, Simmons, Wilcox, Button, Daly, Dearborn,
Dunleavy, Fortino, Gabler, Hoot, Houghten, Lennon, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak. (20)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 7393
By Mr. Wilcox
IN RE: COUNTY POLICY ON ASSIGNMENT OF COUNTY VEHICLES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS there exists a "County Policy on Assignment of County Vehicles" which was put into
effect by the former Board of Auditors; and
WHEREAS your County Executive has continued such policy and has recommended improvements in
said policy for 1976; and
WHEREAS the Finance Committee has reviewed the amended policy and recommends its adoption
as general County Policy by this Board of Commissioners.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the "County Policy on Assignment of County Vehicles" as
attached to this resolution is hereby adopted by this Board of Commissioners.
The Finance Committee, by Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman
COUNTY POLICY ON ASSIGNMENT OF COUNTY VEHICLES
CENTRAL POOL
The Central Pool consists of vehicles housed at the Central Garage, which are used for the
following purposes:
A. To be used by those departments who are in need of unscheduled or intermittent trans-
portation. Generally, these vehicles are checked out for short periods of time, but occasionally are
used for full days or several days when necessary.
B. To be used as replacement vehicles, when necessary, when assigned vehicles are brought
into the Garage for normal preventative maintenance or due to necessary repair service.
BASIC ASSIGNMENT PRINCIPLES
It is the policy of the County of Oakland, to provide the most economic and feasible types
of transportation, for those departments requiring methods of transportation to accomplish their prime
mission. It is recognized that vehicles are management tools and are necessary for the transportation
of persons, equipment, supplies and specialized activity. In this respect the County Executive is
responsible for the assignment of vehicles, based upon the following principles:
A. The basic principle in the assignment of a County vehicle to a department, an employee
or a group of employees for the conduct of County business shall be in the best interest of the County
in terms of economy, improvement or necessity of operations.
B. Recognizing the management role of the department or institution head, no assignment other
than those made by the County Executive on the basis of overall mileage to be driven, will be considered
except on the request and approval of the department or institution head. Where in the judgment of the
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County Executive, a County employee should be placed in a County vehicle because of the mileage to
be driven, the department or institution head will be consulted prior to such assignment.
C. Recognizing the assignment of a County vehicle is in effect a trust and often results
in an indirect fringe benefit to the employee, the County Executive reserves the right to forthwith
revoke such assignment, or invoke such other penalties as shall be appropriate under the circumstances,
whenever said employee shall be guilty of improper care or use of such vehicle. Prior disciplinary
action on the part of the department or institution head will be considered by the County Executive
prior to any action taken by them.
D. Recognizing the conditions under which an assignment has been granted may vary from time
to time, each department or institution head in whose department assignments have been made shall
immediately notify the County Executive via the County Executive-Central Services Division of any
changes of circumstances calling for a change of previously approved assignment within that depart-
ment. To this end the County Executive will require annual re-justification of all regular assignments.
E. Recognizing the complex and multiple factors involved in the assignment of County
vehicles under Item A above the County Executives, in determining such assignments, will give consid-
eration to the following factors or combinations thereof:
I. MILEAGE DRIVEN
Where it is determined that the average monthly mileage, driven by an employee or group
of employees, falls within a range where it would be more costly to the County to reimburse the
employee (s) for using their personal vehicles.
This is the primary consideration for assignment of County vehicles.
The mileage of those vehicles, assigned to specific departments, on the basis of mileage ,
driven, shall be inspected quarterly to determine if sufficient miles are being driven in County-
related business trips to necessitate continued assignment to the department.
2. SPECIALIZED VEHICLE EQUIPMENT
Where it 3s determined that the vehicle must have specialized equipment built into it,
as an integral part of the vehicle, to properly perform the functions of the job. The impracticability
of drawing a vehicle specially equipped, from the Central Pool, shall be shown. Examples of such
equipment are as follows:
a. Emergency lights and sirens.
U. Two-way radios.
c. Specialized truck bodies.
d. Snow removal and earth moving equipment.
3. SPECIALIZED VEHICLES
.lrillere it is determined that a specialized type of vehicle is required to efficiently
carry out the functions of the department, for the purpose of transporting materials, equipment,
stityliesand personnel to job sites. The impracticability of drawing such a specialized vehicle, from
the Central Pool, shall be shown, Examples of items to be transported include:
a. Construction tools.
I). Surveying instruments.
c. Radiological equipment.
d. Parts inventories.
e. Testing equipment.
f. Pumps and compressors.
g. Laboratory equipment.
h. Chemicals.
i. Grounds personnel.
j. Maintenance personnel.
4. TERRAIN CONDITIONS
Where it is determined that the travel conditions are not conducive to the use of
personally owned vehicles. The impracticability of drawing an adequate vehicle, from the Central
Pool, shall be shown.
5. EMERGENCY NEED
Where it is determined that it is necessary to have a vehicle available to respond
immediately to a work situation or for public service emergencies which require immediate response.
Thy likelihood of an emergency occuring, which requires the immediate attention of the assignee,
shall be clearly shown. Examples include the following:
a. Response to natural disasters.
b. Enforcement emergencies.
c. Health and safety emergencies.
d. Emergencies related to the safety of County-owned facilities and personnel.
e. Situations where it is important to respond immediately to fulfill the services
expected by the taxpaying public.
6. TRANSPORTING NON-COUNTY PERSONNEL
Where it is a regular function of the department to provide transportation for persons,
other than County employees. The impracticability of drawing an adequate vehicle, from the Central
Pool, shall be clearly shown. Examples are as follows:
a. Prisoner transportation.
b. Transporting children who are wards of the court.
c. Making arrests.
d. Transporting hospital patients.
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7. DEPARTMENT HEADS
Each major department head whose duties entail the use of a vehicle in carrying out his
normal d!-;igned responsibilities will be permanently assigned a vehicle for departmental use. Such
vehicles, though assigned to the department head, are to be made available to other departmental
personnel for necessary travel and the likelihood of such travel will be considered in making the
assignment.
This is a natural extension of the Central Pool concept, as the County operations have
continued to grow and decentralize. The impracticability of drawing a vehicle, from the Central Pool,
shall be clearly shown.
The above is in recognition of the increased cost to the County because of the following
factors:
a, The use of the department head's available time in securing and returning vehicles to
the Central Pool or providing, in lieu thereof, the necessary "delivery services".
b. The necessity for immediate and often home to destination travel.
c. Hidden costs due to delay when vehicles are not available, or in the converse, the
increased number of Central Pool cars needed to eliminate this problem.
F. Under no circumstances will a vehicle be assigned as a fringe benefit, only. Automobiles
shall be assigned on the basis of the printed guidelines. County employees, regardless of position,
shall be assigned cars, only as outlined in this policy.
G. FLEET EXPANSION
Effective 1/1/76 request for additional new vehicles (Other than replacements) shall
require the affirmative recommendation of the County Executive and the approval of the Finance
Committee.
Further, the Finance Committee shall recommend to the Board of Commissioners appropria-
tion sufficient to cover the acquisition cost plus monthly leave charges for the balance of the current
year.
HOME-WORK ASSIGNMENTS
In all cases, where it is determined that it is to the County's advantage to have the
employee take the assigned vehicle home at the end of the normal work day, it is understood that the
vehicle is not to be used for personal activities.
A. REPORTING TO JOB SITES RATHER THAN THE HOME OFFICE
Where it is determined that it is to the County's advantage to have the employee report
directly to the job site; rather than to his, home office and later travel to the job site. In such
cases, the dollar savings in efficiency of operation must be shown, or the need to provide an expected
public service apparant. Examples are as follows:
I. If the employee normally started work at 8:30 a.m, and had to report to the office
first, he would not actually start work on the job until after 9:00 a.m.
2. Where the employee must report immediately to a job situation during normal off-duty
hours; such as a medical examiner investigator's call to a death scene, a police official called to
an emergency, a key maintenance employee called to a water line break, etc.
3. Where it is necessary, for the using employee, to provide spot supervision on a 2i-
hour per day basis.
4. Where there are a sufficient number of regular night, weekend, and early morning
meetings or contacts made, which would make it less feasible for the user to drive first to the
Central Garage. Examples are:
a. Servings of warrants
I). Obtaining easements
c. Meetings with other public agencies
d. Investigative work
B. ECONOMIC DETERMINATION
Where it is determined that it would be more costly to the County, in terms of non-
productive time spent in obtaining transportation, than it would be to have the vehicle driven home.
Moved by Wilcox supported by Patterson the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Pernick supported by Fortino the resolution be amended to read, "All County
vehicles shall display the seal of the County of Oakland in a prominent exterior position. Specific
exemption to this rule may be granted by the County Executive for vehicles involved in criminal justice
matters".
Vote on amendment:
AYES: Pernick, Price, Roth, Simmons, Wilcox, Daly, Dearborn, Fortino, Hoot, Houghten,
Lennon, McDonald, Montante. (13)
NAYS: Page, Patterson, Button, Dunleavy, Gabler, Moffitt, Nowak. (7)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Patterson, Pernick, Price, Roth, Simmons, Wilcox, Button, Daly, Dearborn, Dunleavy,
Fortino, Gabler, Hoot, Houbhten, Lennon, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak. (19)
NAYS: Page. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution as amended, was adopted.
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Misc. 7394
By Mr. Hoot
IN RE: SPECIAL ELECTION TO FILL VACANCY IN COUNTY COMMISSIONER DISTRICT #24
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS there presently exists a vacancy in the 24th County Commissioner District; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners, pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of Act 261 of
the Public: Acts of 1966, as amended, has determined to call a special election to fill the vacancy;
and
WHEREAS a special primary election should be called on Tuesday, February 3, 1976 and a
special general election should be called on Tuesday, March 23, 1976.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, pursuant to
Section 12 of Act 261 of the Public Acts of 1966, as amended, hereby calls a special primary election
to be held on Tuesday, February 3, 1976 and a special general election to be held on Tuesday, March 23,
1976 to fill the vacancy presently existing in the 24th County Commissioner District.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk is requested to take all necessary actions to
implement the above elections.
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 resolution be adopted.
AYES: Pernick, Price, Roth, Simmons, Button, Daly, Dearborn, Dunleavy, Fortin,, Gabler,
Hoot, Lennon, Moffitt, Montante, Patterson. (15)
NAYS: Houghten, McDonald, Page. (3)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT
By Mr. Hoot
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION 1/7370 - OPPOSITION TO SENATE BILL 559, INCUMBENT CIRCUIT JUDGES
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. 7370 with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Henry W. Hoot, Chairman
'Misc. 7370
By Mr. Hoot
IN RE: OPPOSITION TO SENATE BILL 559, INCUMBENT CIRCUIT JUDGES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Senate Bill 559 provides that an incumbent Circuit Judge seeking re-election shall
be separated on the ballot and may file nominating petitions, and those candidates seeking to fill
vacancies or new seats must file nominating petitions: and
WHEREAS your Committee believes that Senate Bill 559 is not in the best interests of the
electorate and would obviate the primary, as new candidates would rather run for a vacancy or a created
new position rather than against an incumbent; and
WHEREAS your Committee recommends opposition to Senate Bill 559.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby opposes
Senate Bill 559 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"
Moved by Hoot supported by Lennon that resolution #7370 be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, resolution #7370 was adopted.
REPORT
By Mr. Hoot
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #7371 SUPPORT OF HOUSE BILL #5108, COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ESTABLISHING EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATIONS AND WAGE STRUCTURE FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners 0 Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, by Henry W. Hoot, Chairman, reports Miscellaneous Resolu-
tion No. 7371 with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Henry W. Hoot, Chairman
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"Misc. 7371
By Mr. Hoot
IN RE: SUPPORT OF HOUSE BILL #5108 - COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ESTABLISHING EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICA-
TIONS AND WAGE STRUCTURE FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS House Bill 5108 provides that the County Board of Commissioners of each County shall
establish employee classifications and wage structures for employees of the Circuit Court, operating
within the County; and
WHEREAS your Committee recommends support of House Bill 5108 as being in the best interests
of, and in keeping with the duties and powers of, County Boards of Commissioners.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby supports
House Bill 5108, and so recommends to the County Legislators;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of the foregoing resolutions be forwarded to
the County 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 Fortino that resolution #7371 be adopted ..
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, resolution #7371 was adopted.
REPORT
By Mr. Hoot
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #7372 - SUPPORT OF SENATE BILL 935, VETERANS' BURIAL INCREASE
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. 7372 with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Henry W. Hoot, Chairman
'Misc. 7372
By Mr. Hoot
IN RE: SUPPORT OF SENATE BILL 935, VETERANS' BURIAL INCREASE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Finance Committee has considered Senate Bill 935 and recommended opposition to
said bill; •and
WHEREAS the Finance Committee referred their recommendation to the General Government
Committee; and
WHEREAS your Committee has considered the proposed legislation contained in Senate Bill 935,
which would provide payment and reimbursement of burial expenses of $300 by Counties for Honorable
Discharged Members of the United States Armed Forces or their spouses who shall die not possessed of
an estate, both real and personal, exceeding the sum of $35,000, over and above all encumbrances; and
WHEREAS your Committee recommends support of Senate Bill 935 as being in the best interest
of the County's veteran citizens.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby supports
Senate Bill 935, and so recommends to the County Legislators.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Legislators and County Legislative Agent be sent
certified copies of the foregoing resolution.
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 'aipported by Roth that resolution #7372 be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, resolution #7372 was adopted.
REPORT
By Mrs. Moffitt
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #7379 - AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION #7356 - ADITIONAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMEN1
,POSITIONS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee, by Lillian V. Moffitt, Vice Chairman, reports Miscellaneous
Resolution No. 7379 with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Lillian V. Moffitt, Vice Chairman
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"Misc., 7379
By Mr. Kasper
IN RE: AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION #7356 - ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT POSITIONS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution 1/7356, passed by this Board on November 20, 1975, should
be amended in order to establish the Merit System classifications, salary ranges and positions
intended by the resolution.
The Personnel Committee, by Paul E. Kasper, Chairman, recommends that subject resolution
be amended as follows:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following Merit System classifications, positions and
salary ranges be established:
NO. OF SALARY RANGE
POSITIONS CLASSIFICATION BASE 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR',
1 Home Maintenance Instructor 10,035 10,574 11,111
1 Community Development Technician 11,696 12,317 12,938 13,559
The Personnel Committee, by Paul E. Kasper, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Paul E. Kasper, Chairman"
Moved by Moffitt supported by Dunleavy that resolution #7379 be adopted.
Discussion followed.
AYES: Price, Roth, Simmons, Wilcox, Button, Daly, Dearborn, Dunleavy, Fortino, Gabler,
Houghten, Lennon, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Page, Patterson, Pernick. (18)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, resolution #7379 was adopted.
Misc. 7395
By Mrs. Moffitt
IN RE: NEW POSITION - DETENTION OFFICER - SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT/LIBRARY SERVICES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County Library Board has received a grant in the amount of $20,000 for library
services in County Jail facilities under Title I of the Library Services and Construction Act; and
WHEREAS said grant includes one-half the salary and fringe benefits for one Detention
Officer position; and
WHEREAS the Library Board and the Sheriff's Department agree that the program requires a
full-time Detention Officer to provide services to both the Jail and the Trusty Camp and to provide
adequate security for library personnel; and
WHEREAS the Personnel Committee concurs with this recommendation,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that one (1) Detention Officer position be granted to the
Sheriff's Department for the purpose of the library services program with one-half (1/2) the cost of
salary and fringe benefits to be paid from the Library Services and ConstrUction Act Title I grant,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this position shall be deleted upon termination of grant
funding.
The Personnel Committee, by Paul E. Kasper, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Paul E. Kasper, Chairman
Lillian V. Moffitt, Vice Chairman
Moved by Moffitt supported by Lennon the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Dearborn supported by Lennon the rules be suspended for immediate consideration
of the resolution.
Discussion followed.
AYES: Roth, Simmons, Wilcox, Button, Daly, Dearborn, Dunleavy, Fortino, Houghten, Lennon,
Moffitt, Montante, Patterson, Pernick, Price. (15)
NAYS: Nowak. (I)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion failed.
The Chairman referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
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REPORT
By Mrs. Moffitt
IN BE MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #7364 - ESTABLISHMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee reports Miscellaneous Resolution #7364 without recommendation.
The Personnel Committee, by Paul E. Kasper, Chairman, moves the acceptance of the foregoing
report.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Paul E. Kasper, Chairman
Lillian V. Moffitt, Vice Chairman
"Misc. 7364
By Mr. Price
IN RE: ESTABLISHMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Section 14(b) of Act 139 of the Public Acts of 1973, as amended, provides that the
Board of Commissioners may create additional departments; and
WHEREAS the County of Oakland has embarked upon an Affirmative Action Program; and
WHEREAS to assure that the Affirmative Action Program is fully implemented, a Department
of Human Rights should be created; and
WHEREAS the Department of Human Rights should have a staff of six members, including the
Director, and sufficient funds to operate the Department ..
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that pursuant to Section I4(b) of Act 139 of the Public Acts
of 1973, as amended, a Department of Human Rights be created.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that six positions be established, including the Director of the
Department of Human Rights, and that sufficient funds for salaries and for the operation of the
Department of Human Rights be appropriated.
Mr. Chairman, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Hubert Price, Jr., Commissioner - District #8"
Moved by Moffitt supported by Daly the resolution be adopted.
The Chairman announced pursuant to Rule XI-E the matter shall be laid over to the next
regular Board meeting.
Misc. 7396
By Mrs. Moffitt
IN RE: AMENDMENT TO MERIT SYSTEM RULE #24
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Merit System was established by Miscellaneous Resolution No. 4606,
after adoption by the Electors of the County of Oakland at a General Election held in November, 1966;
and
WHEREAS the employee who separates from County employment having reached the age of 65 years
and not being eligible for retirement is penalized because of his age and does not receive 1/2 pay for
all of his unused accumulated sick leave; and
WHEREAS the Retirement Commission recommends that such employees should be paid 1/2 of all
of their unused sick leave; and
WHEREAS the Personnel Committee concurs with this recommendation and finds it is necessary
to change the Merit System Rules by adding a new sub-paragraph D to Section V of Rule 24 of the
Oakland County Her System,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Merit System Rules be amended by adding a new sub-
paiagiaph O to 5ecIlon V of Rule 24 of the Oakland County Merit System to read as follows:
11.01IJ24
5ettion V - PAYMINI ION UNUSED ACCUMULATED SICK LEAVE
Paymen( when separating from County Employment for the reason that the employee has
rr o bed the ape of 65 years and not eligible for retirement.
I. Any employee separated from County Employment for that reason shall receive 1/2 pay
har all of his unused accumulated sick leave.
a. Payment shall be paid at the same rate the employee is earning at the time of
sopardhion.
The Personnel Committee, by Paul E. Kasper, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing
I esolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Paul E. Kasper, Chairman
Lillian V. Moffitt, Vice Chairman
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Misc. 7397
By Mrs. Moffitt
IN RE: CREDIT TOWARDS RETIREMENT FOR MILITARY SERVICE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Act 182 of the Public Acts of 1975 provides that counties may permit up to six
years credit towards retirement for military service; and
WHEREAS the amount of military service is the equivalent of approximately 15% of the total
accrued service existing in the retirement system as of June 30, 1975; and
WHEREAS the minimum cost to the County to grant military service credit would be $3,900,000.00,
producing an additional County contribution of approximately 0.65% of member payroll for the next 25
years; and
WHEREAS the cost to the County is too great to grant military service credit at this time,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the County of Oakland does not grant credit for military
service years toward retirement as permitted in Act 182 of the Public Acts of 1975.
The Personnel Committee, by Paul E. Kasper, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Paul E. Kasper, Chairman
Lillian V. Moffitt, Vice Chairman
Moved by Moffitt supported by Daly the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Gabler supported by Patterson the resolution be referred to the General Government
Committee.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Misc. 7398
By Mr. Nowak
IN RE: APPROVAL OF FUNDING FOR AUDITORIUM IMPROVEMENTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS your Committee has reviewed proposals for renovating certain areas of the Commis-
sioner's Auditorium, as shown on the attached sketch; and
WHEREAS such improvements will include the renovation of Committee Room "A", thereby
providing for the availability of two (2) adequate meeting rooms; and
WHEREAS such improvements will provide for the centralization of the Commissioner's clerical
staff.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that $13,400.00 be and is hereby allocated to the Department
of Central Services to perform the necessary Auditorium improvements, as per the attached cost
estimates.
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
cal/A-L.-0::NCE 8,0044
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Ali3OITOPH.1/14' 14/7/7POW;4„lz7vIs
7-7,414 f P,Q0,1f:CT
$ 600.00
- 2,000.00'
- 1,200.00
- 1,400.00
- 525.00
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OAKLAND COUNTY FXLCUTIVE
DEPARTMLNI 01 CENTRAL SIRVICES
FACITITIL'c ENCIWCFRI DIVISION
AUDITORIUM IMPROVEMINTS
COST ESTInAit
PROJECT /4.25 December 9, 1975
COMMITTEE ROOM A
FURNITURE
I Hew Conference Table
(180" x 48" x 36")
14 Swivel Tilt Arm Chairs
24 Stacking Upholstered Chairs
1 Coffee CabilwE
1 Visual Idea Center
TOTAL $5,725.00
OTHER
Carpeting - $1,500.00
Vinyl [[all Covering 750.00
Miscellaneous 500.00 -
TOTAL $.2,750,00
COMMITTEE ROOM A TOTAL $8,475.00
COMMITTEE CLERK'S OFFICE
New Wall
Ceiling
New Door
Mechanical Alterations
Electrical Alterations
- $1,000.00
- 500.00
400.00
- 600.00
400.00
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$ 250.0.0
600.00
isnel Ianeous - 200.00
TOTAL $ 3,950.00
SUMHARY
Cw.clittee Roori A $8,475.00
Cenmitte Clerk 3,950.00
Other .!iscellaneous 400.00
Contingency 575.00
TOTAL $13,400.00*
*Does not include any work in existing conference room or
providin new door into Committee Room A.
Moved by Nowak supported by Page the resolution be adopted.
The Chairman referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
REPORT
Miscellaneous Resolution 7361 By Mr. Nowak
IN RE: OAKLAND COUNTY WATER, SEWER AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM - ACT 342
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Planning and Building Committee at their December 4, 1975 meeting unanimously approved
Miscellaneous Resolution 7361 "Oakland County Water, Sewer and Sewage Disposal System - Act 342."
Commissioner Wilcox proposed the following amendment to the Resolution which is to be
introduced at the Board of Commissioners meeting.
Move to amend the Resolution by inserting in the second paragraph of the "Now therefore be
it resolved" paragraph, after the figure "342", the following:
"On a temporary basis, pending the outcome of the litigation between the County of Oakland
vs. Daniel T. Murphy, County Executive, in the Oakland County Circuit Court, being cause No. 75-13143
That the Oakland County Drain Commissioner is hereby directed to use the personnel and facilities of
the Oakland County Department of Public Works for any project as may be established from time to time
by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners."
The amendment carried on a voice vote.
Mr. Chairman, 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. 7361
By Mr. Perinoff
IN RE: OAKLAND COUNTY WATER, SEWER AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM - ACT 342
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS this Board of Commissioners has heretofore established a Department of Public Works
in accordance with the provisions of Act No. 185, Public Acts of Michigan, 1957, as amended, for the
administration of the powers conferred upon the county by the terms of said act; and
WHEREAS the County of Oakland, in exercise of the powers conferred by the terms of said Act
No. 185, has acquired, constructed and financed numerous water supply and sewage disposal systems
within the county, has improved, enlarged and extended said systems and in certain cases is operating
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and maintaining it .;ystems and sucT, improvements, enlargements and extensions thereof; and
WHEW , doe to pendinu litigation the County is now unable to issue its bonds pursuant to
tIi e .,•,vkiens A Act No 185 to finance the acquisition and construction of additional water supply
aid di !!4e..,1 ystems or to finance the improvement, enlargement or extension of existing
'y till and
WHEflA , there are now pending several projects which are vitally necessary for the pro-
lent of the public health and it therefore, essential that the acquisition, construction and
financing of %Lich proiect ,; proceed as soon as possible; and
WHEREAS the terms of hut 342, Public Acts of Michigan, 1939, as amended, permit the
acquisition, construction and financinn of systems of water, sewer or sewage disposal improvements
and services and the pending litigation does not affect or impair the county's ability to issue bonds
puI suant. to the provisions of said Act 342 to finance the acquisition and construction of water,
sewer and sewage disposal improvements and facilities; and
WHEREAS this Board of Commissioners deems it necessary for the health and welfare of the
citizens of Oakland County to avail itself of the provisions of Act 347, on a temporary basis, pend-
ing the outcome of the litigation which has prohibited the issuance of bonds pursuant to the provi-
sions of Act 185; and
WHEREAS each project commenced under Act 342 will require a resolution in substantially
the form attached hereto.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
1. This Board of Commissioners does hereby authorize and direct that there be established
under and pursuant to, and for the purpose of exercising the powers conferred by Act No. 342, Public
Acts of Michigan, 1939, as amended, a countywide system of water, sewer and sewage disposal improve-
ments and services to be known as the Oakland County Water, Sewer and Sewage Disposal cvstem.
2. The Oakland County Drain Commissioner is hereby designated the county agency for the
said Oakland County Water, Sewer and Sewage Disposal System and shall have all of the powers con-
ferred upon the county agency by the terms of said Act No. 342.
3. The Drain Commissioner as county agency is hereby authorized and requested to take all
steps necessary to acquire, construct and finance (under and pursuant to the provisions of Act No.
342, Public Acts of Michigan 1939, as amended) those projects which are now pending under Act 185,
and to proceed with the acquisition, construction and financing of such additional water, sewer and
sewage disposal projects as may be requested from time to time by cities, villages and townships
within the County of Oakland.
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners of Oakland County, Michigan, pursuant to statutory
authority by Resolution adopted , 19 did designate and appoint the Oakland County
Drain Commissioner as the "County Agency" in connection with the establishment, maintenance and
operation of systens of sewer and water distribution, improvements, facilities and services, and
for the acquisitions or purchase of treatment and water for such systems and as the person who shall
hove supervision and operation of same which may be established under the authority of Act 342,
Michigan Public Acts of 1 939, as amended; and
WHEREAS this Board of Commissioners of Oakland County, Michigan considers it advisable and
necessary for the health and welfare of the inhabitants of its municipalities that there be provided
for them sewers, sewerage, sewage disposal and water supply systems with necessary facilities to
supply sewage disposal and water services to certain of the established Districts and other munic-
ipalities in the County of Oakland.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners of the County of Oakland,
Michigan by a majority vote of its members elect, does hereby authorize and direct that there be
established, maintained and operated under the provisions of Act 342 of the Public Acts of 1939,
as amended, and any .other applicable acts, a system to be known as the
System" consisting of and all other
facilities necessary to to the
herein designated the" District".
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Drain Commissioner shall negotiate a contract with
for for the system as established and
deveop and negotiate a contract, with the participants in the system, providing for its financing,
construction and operation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Drain Commissioner shall have such powers and duties
in respect to the aforementioned system as are conferred upon him by law and established by the
provisions of Act 342 of the Michigan Public Acts of 1939, as amended, provided that he shall have
no authority to create any liability of any kind upon the County of Oakland, unless authorized by
this Board of Commissioners.
Moved by Nowak supported by Fortino the report be accepted.
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.
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Misc, 7399
Bu Mr. Nowak
IN RE: FUNDING FOR PRELIMINARY DESIGN OF PROPOSED CHILDREN'S VILLAGE SCHOOL
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the 1975 Capital Program, as approved by the Board of Commissioners, lists the
Children's Village School Improvements as the number one priority project; and
WHEREAS the Probate Court, the County Executive and your Committee concur in the recommenda-
tion that immediate steps be taken to implement the design and construction of a new school facility
at the Children's Village; and
WHEREAS although the new school will be designed to include all facilities needed for a full
school program, Phase 1 of the project will be essentially limited to the construction of vocational
training and recreational facilities; and
WHEREAS your Planning and Building Committee recommends that this project be initiated
immediately, to take advantage of current favorable construction costs.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that an appropriation in the amount of $25,000.00 is hereby
approved to cover the initial design cost to prepare schematic drawings and specifications for Phase
I and II, and preliminary drawings and specifications for Phase I, to allow for the determination of
detailed cost estimates,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Central Services be directed to arrange for
the interview, of at least three (3) Architects for designing this project, by the Planning and
Building Committee.
The Planning and Building Committee, by Patrick M. Nowak, Chairman, moves the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Patrick M. Nowak, Chairman
Moved by Nowak supported by Fortino the resolution be adopted.
The Chairman referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
Misc. 7400
By Mr. Nowak
IN RE: ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
In accordance with Section X, Rule "E" of the Rules for the Oakland County Board of Commis-
sioners, your Planning and Building Committee has made its Annual Inspection of County owned buildings
and grounds; and, is pleased to report that it found the County facilities satisfactorily maintained,
cleaned and repaired. The conditions speak well for the program carried out by the employees of the
Department of Central Services, Facilities and Operations Section.
During the past year there have been many accomplishments in the County Capital Improvement
Program. Renovation of the former Juvenile Home, now called the North Office Building, started and is
scheduled for completion in early 1976. The estimated cost of this renovation is $1,044,265 and at the
completion will allow for transfer of Purchasing, Circuit Court-Probation, Veterans Affairs, Co-
operative Extension, Printing, and Stationery Stores to this facility. The former Shelter Care Cottage
was renovated by the County Maintenance Division as part of this overall project and was occupied by
Substance Abuse Services in June of this year.
Additional space at the Social Services Building in Pontiac, at a cost of $26,400, was also
renovated during 1975 to allow for further expansion of services at this facility. Also, Phase I of
the site work at this location was completed in 1975 at a cost of $66,000.
New leases were negotiated at Rochester and Walled Lake for the expansion of the 52nd
District Court at those locations. The alteration work involved in the expansion was substantially
completed in 1975 at a cost of about $40,000. Involved in this expansion program was an additional
lease for a satellite part-time court facility in the Village of Milford. Finally, bids were received
and a lease approved for a new facility for the 2nd Division of the 52nd District Court in Independence
Township.
, Negotiations were also completed for space for Social Services in Royal Oak at the Conga
Building, and that operation moved into the expanded space in early 1975. Also, a lease was approved
for a new office for Social Services in Walled Lake in 1975, and that facility went into operation
In November. The lease for this 16,000 sq. ft. facility allows the County to purchase the building
at the end of five years for $200,000.
Also, a study and investigation were completed in regard to purchase of land for a Western
Oakland Service Center. At the present time negotiations are in process for purchase of 27 acres in
this area.
The actual construction of the 120-bed Medical Care Facility was started this year and is
scheduled for completion in mid 1976. The processing of the proposed bond issue of $3,200,000 to
finance this project was started in 1975, and hopefully, will be completed in early 1976.
Other projects the Committee was involved with in 1975 included the alteration work for the
Troy Street Offices in Royal Oak. The County Maintenance Division did the work for this project at a
cost of about $35,000. The building had been used by Social Services and now is used by Community
Mental Health and Circuit Court-Probation. Four of the portable buildings located in the County Service
Center near the County Market were also remodeled by the County Maintenance Division this year for use
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by the new Manpower Division and the Jury Commission. Some miscellaneous water line improvements
or the County Service Center were also completed in 1975 at a cost of about $32,500. Phase VI of
the Service Center primary electrical system was also approved and completed in 1975 at a cost of
about $25,000. h contract was just approved for fencing around the storage areas of the Public Works
Building at a cost of about $8,000, and this work is scheduled for completion in early 1976. Finally,
approval of a contract is in process for a gasoline tank and pump for unleaded gas to be installed
in northern Oakland County to serve the Sheriff's Department.
Projects started in previous years and completed in 1975 include Phase II of Children's
Village, heating renovations at the Social Services Building, new steam system for Building 2, County
Hospital renovations to meet State Health Department requirements, and the new boiler at Central Heat-
ing
Your Committee continues to see a large task ahead to provide government facilities for our
growing County. In 1976, we anticipate the start of construction of Phase 1 of a new Children's
Village School, that will provide new vocational training and recreational facilities. Regular classes
will continue in the old school building. In addition, it is expected that, with the completion of
the new Medical Care Facility, it will be necessary to begin renovations of the old County Hospital.
Also, remodeling in the Courthouse Complex and Administrative Annex I is scheduled for 1976 as a result
of relocation of departments into the North Office Building. Some expansion will also be needed at
the Law Enforcement-Jail Complex for the women's unit. This year has been a busy year; but your
Committee expects the years ahead to be even busier in order to provide an adequate physical plant
in which to carry out County services.
Mr. Chairman, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move that the foregoing
report be received and placed on file.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Patrick M. Nowak, Chairman
Moved by Nowak supported by Daly the report be received and placed on file.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Misc. 740l
By Mr. Nowak
IN RE: INDEPENDENCE-OAKS - 50 ADDITIONAL ACRES OF LAND
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS an offer of 50 acres of matured hardwood forest adjacent to the Southwest boundary
of Independence-Oaks County Park, has been received; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Department of Natural Resources has approved the pre-application to
fund 507. of the acquisition; and
WHEREAS the owner will make the 50 0 local share as a gift to the County; and
WHEREAS the acquisition will greatly enhance the proposed environmental education program
of the Park and will provide continunity of the existing natural resource base; and
.WHEREAS the Parks and Recreation Commission has passed a Resolution approving the concept
and application;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the Michigan
Department of Natural Resources grant application for the acquisition of 50 acres of matured hardwood
forest adjacent to the Southwest boundary of Independence-Oaks County Park.
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
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
By Mr. Wilcox
IN RE: INDEPENDENCE OAKS - 50 ADDITIONAL ACRES OF LAND
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee has reviewed the Miscellaneous Resolution authorizing the application
for a grant for the acquisition of 50 acres of land in Independence Township.
The Finance Committee has been assured by the Parks and Recreation , Department that there
will be no financial implications on the part of the County.
The Finance Committee concurs with the action of the Planning and Building Committee in
recommending submission of the application for this grant.
The Finance Committee, by Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman, recommends the acceptance of the
foregoing report.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman
Moved by Nowak supported by Roth the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Simmons, Wilcox, Button, Daly, Dearborn, Dunteavy, Fortino, Gabler, Houghten,
Lennon, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Page, Patterson, Price, Roth. (17)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
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Misc. 74e'
By Mr.Mc
IN RE: DUNLIwf' DRAIN
To the °al n ur-or Board of , mmissioners
Mr. Chairman, La and GI rill h
WHEF,LA. ; edihu f.. n r-knn F7 h- Statutory Drainage Board [Cr the construction
ol the Dunleavy Dr i . under Ii i :n i .1 1 , 20 oi Act No. 40 of the Public Acts of l956,
as amended, pursat n a peti,i.J .11 a w in t , a arc County Drai . Commissioner on February 28,
1974; and
WHEREA i;, ,• id Drainage L. 1 ., . .dopted on r4«ff. ID. 1975, au ,h r..,d and
provided for the i .11,— of bonds in th, w1r ,n. amount $1 .flc, C'00 in ant.cipnJon of
the collecticu UI I amount of • , [ h, „ against tft a ', r-n He said
special a! f -ft having been luly '.411 j , E • 0 Drainage Board; and
WHIf:/.' aid bonds al. t )1.. P Jrn P in Bonds, are to bf 0 F•t.bruary I, 1976, will
bear interest a rate not • ding I:, nd will not be subject to redemption prior to maturity;
and
WHEREAS said Drainat. Board deems it advisable and necessary to obtain from this Board
a resolution consenting to the pledge of the full faith and credit of the county on the aforesaid bonds,
and
WHEREAS the said drainage project is immediately necessary to protect and preserve the public
health 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:
1. 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 .rincipal of and
interest on the said Drain Bonds, and does agree that in the event the City of son Heights 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 Dunleavy Drain, 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 remedies 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
December 9, 1975
Dunleavy Drainage Board
Oakland County Drain Commission
1 Public Works Drive
Pontiac, Michigan i!").,054
Attention: Mr. James Pemberton, Deputy Commissioner
Re: 7422-10- Dunleavy Drain - Award of Bids
Gentlemen:
Attached is a verified tabulation of bids received for construction of the Dunleavy Drain
project.
Also attached are letters attached to some of the bids which apparently qualify that bid.
The low bidder, M & B Equipment Co., did not attach such a letter.
We have investigated the ability of the low bidder, M & B Equipment Company and find that
he has a Department of State Highways and Transportation financial rating of over 17 million dollars
of which a substantial amount is uncommitted to existing contracts. M & B has furnished an equipment
list which is substantial in quantity and capacity. They have also furnished us a list of their
supervisors which indicate considerable heavy construction experience in both underground and road
building construction.
Upon checking their past work references we find rather universal agreement that M & B
Equipment Co. has the ability and capacity to perform the work included in the Dunleavy Drain project.
A few of the references did report difficulty in settling claims but this was not the experience of
all references contacted.
Based on our investigation we recommend award of this contract to M & B Equipment Company
for their low bid amount of $1,215,530.60.
Respectfully submitted,
Spalding, DeDecker & Associates, Inc.
V. B. Spalding /s/
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Encl.
107,287.40
50,000.00
24,000.00
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DUNLEAVY DRAIN
I. Construction
2. Engineer's Design Fee $74,998.40
(Inc l. Contract Administration)
Resident Engineer 15,000.00
Material Testing 12,000.00
Soil Test Borings 5,28 9-0.0
3. Inspection 50,000.00
S. Staking and Layout 24,000.00
5. Publishing
Daily Tribune 150.00
Mich. Cont. E. Builder 150.00
Bond Buyer 600.00
$1,215,530.60
900.00
6. Bond Printing 600.00
7. Rights-of-Way 10,000.00
(Incl. Cost of Negotiator)
8. Bond Counsel 9,225.00
9. Financial Consultant 4,690.00
10. Bond Prospectus 1,250.00
II. Act 347 Permit 2,150.00
12. Drainage Board Meeting Costs 400.00
13. Capitalized Interest (10% x 9 mo. x $1,690,000) 126,750.00
14. Contingencies (8.84%) 137,217.00
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST $1,690,000.00
Prepared by
James E. Pemberton
Deputy and Chief Engineer
December 4, 1975
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ADOPTED:
YEAS: Wilcox, Button, Daly, Dearborn, Dunleavy, Fortino, Gabler, Houghten, Lennon, Moffitt,
Montantc, Nowak, Page, Patterson, Pernick, Price, Roth, Simmons, (18)
NAYS: None. (0)
ABSENT: Aaron, Douglas, Hoot, Kasper, McDonald, Olson, Perinoff, Wilson. (8)
Misc. 7403
By Mr. Nowak
IN RE: RIGHT-OE-WAY DEED TO ROAD COMMISSION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS with the development of Phase I construction at Waterford-Oaks, the County Road
Commission has requested that the County grant to them a right-of-way along Scott Lake Road described
follows:
Part of the SW 1/4 of Section 13, T3N, R9E, Waterford Township, Oakland County, Michigan,
described as follows: Beginning at a point in the West section line distant S 3 ° 20 00" W 1166.89
feet from the W I/4 corner of said Section 13; thence S 86 0 16' 00" E, 60.00 feet; thence S 3' 20'
00" W, 948.30 feet; thence N 86" 16' 00" W, 60.00 feet; thence N 3 0 20' 00" E, 948.30 feet to the
point of beginning.
and
WH1REAS the property involved is owned by the County of Oakland and leased to the Parks
and Recreatici Commission; and
WHP.iAS the Parks and Recreation Commission has recommended the approval of the right-of-
way grant in (J'At it does not interfere with the Waterford -Oaks Master Plan.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Chairman of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
he and is hereby authorized to execute the attached Quit Claim Deed granting the above described
right -of-way to the Oakland County Road Commission.
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
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County Oakland and State of Michigan, to-wit:
Part of the SW 1/4 of Section 13, T3N, R9E, Waterford
Township, Oakland County, Michigan, described as follows:
Beginning at a point in the West section line distant S 3 °
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Moved by Nowak supported by Price the resolution be adopted.
The Chairman announced that pursuant to rule XI-E the matter shall be laid over to the
nest regular Board meeting.
Misc. 7505
By Mr. Dunleavy
IN RE: CE TA. TITLE I ON-THE-JOB TRAINING CONTRACTS (PHASE VII)
To ihe Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairrion, Ladies and Gentlemen,
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners by Miscellaneous Resolution #6546 applied
for and was granted the designation by the U.S. Department of Labor of Prime Sponsor to administer
the provisions of Title 1 of the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act of 1973; and
WHEREAS Oakland County's C.E.T.A. Title 1 Grant Application has been filed and approved by
the U,.Si Department of Labor, and
WHEREAS On-The-Job Training represents a major component in Oakland County's approved Man-
power Program; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Manpower Advisory Council recommends the contract included herein
as Phase VII of Oakland County's C.E.T.A. Title ) On-The-Job Training program.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
award of Phase VII of CE. TA. Title 1 On-The-,Job Training Contracts in the total amount of 3133,253.00
consistent with the attached budget.
The Public Services Committee, by James W. Dunleavy, Chairman, moves the adoption of the
I oregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
James W. Dunleavy, Chairman
OAKLAND COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICES EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION DIVISION CETA TITLE I - ON-
THE-JOB TRAINING
Phase VII represents the final group before this Committee this year. Fifty-five positions are in-
cluded with contracts with 21 employers. This would increase the amount obligated under OJT by
$183,248 bringing the total to date to $1,286,856.
The amount presented for approval is considerably less than the 101 positions and $347,476 approved
in Phase VI by the Board of Commissioners on November 6, 1975. This is due to seasonal slow-down in
employer interest and office requirements in monitoring and updating records.
APPROVED TO DATE PHASE VII TOTAL ALL PHASES
Number of Enrollees 364 55 419
Total Contract Costs $1,103,608.00 $183,248.00 $1,286,856.00
Average Cosi Per Enrollee $3,031.89 $3,331.78 $3,071.25
Number of Employers 133 21 154
Average Per Employer 2.7 Enrollees 2.6 Enrollees 2.7 Enrollees
'raining Time Average 22.7 Weeks 23.9 Weeks 22.9 Weeks
Average Weekly Enrollee Cost $133.56 $139.41 $134.12
Although training costs have increased per enrollee, the length of training time has also increased.
It is anticipated that after the first of the year, employer interest will improve based Upon an
improved economy and the positive image of the program by the employer.
It is the staff's recommendation that the Public Services Committee approve the contracts as submitted.
COMPANY
Communication Media Enterprises
Pontiac
Communication Media Enterprises
Pontiac
Communication Media Enterprises
Pontiac
Communication Media Enterprises
Pontiac
Season All Industries
Ferndale
Renwick, Grimes and Adams
Insurance Agency
South Lyon
ROHWiCk, Or and Adams
Insura6ce Agency
South I yen
Renwick, Grimes and Adams
Insurance Agency
South Lyon
Monte Glass
Pontiac
POSITION NUMBER OF TRAINEES TOTAL
Reporter 1 $ 3,640.00
Secretary 1 3,120.00
Administrative
Assistant (Trainee) 1 4,680.00
Assistant Editorial
Writer 1 4,680.00
Assistant Warehouse
Manager 2 6,864.00
Secretary 1 3,120.00
Accountant Cost
(Trainee) 1 3,900.00
Underwriter
(Personal Line) 1 5,200.00
Glazer (Trainee) 1 3,640.00
COMPANY
We ye ine Rubber, Inc.
Royal Oak
Dennis Darrow (Agent)
State Farm Insurance
Pontiac
Oxford Overhead Door
Oxford
Erhard Motors, Sales
Farmington
Erhard Motors, Sales
Farmington
Doug Boyce (Agent)
State Farm Insurance
Lake Orion
Doll Hospital
Berkley
Samuel R, Pal se, and
Richard H. Stakley (Agents)
State Farm Insurance
Pontiac
John Thomas Insurance Agency
W. Bloomfield
Marvin W. Andrews, State
Farm Agent
Royal Oak
Gerald H. Ruderman PhD
Southfield
Circuit Boards of America
Pontiac
Circuit Boards of America
Pontiac
Circuit Boards of America
Pontiac
Circuit Boards of America
Pontiac
Circuit Boards of America
Pontiac
RPM Construction Co., Inc.
Farmington Hills
RPM Construction Co., Inc.
Farmington Hills
RPM Construction Co., Inc.
Farmington Hills
Harp's Sales & Service
Oxford
Datamail Services, Inc.
Ferndale
Datamail Services, Inc.
Ferndale
Datamail Services, Inc.
Ferndale
Leader Automotive
Troy
Foxhonter, Inc.
Troy
Foxhunter, Inc.
Troy
Foxhunter, Inc.
Troy
Target Fabricating & Mach.
Rochester
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POSITION NUMBER OF TRAINEES TOTAL
Mill Operator
(Trainee) 1 3,120.00
Manager, Office
Trainee 1 3,600.00
Maintenance
Carpenter Trainee 1 3,640.00
Accountant-Information
Clerk 1 3,120.00
Accountant Cost
(Trainee) 1 4,680.00
Secretary 1 2,860.00
Foreman - Doll Repair,
Toy Assembler 1 4,060.00
Manager, Office
(Trainee) 1 3,840.00
Underwriter and Claims
Office Manager Trainee 1 4,160.00
Secretary 1 3,120.00
Secretary 1 4,160.00
Plater 2 3,740.00
Machine Operator 2 4,180.00
Photo-Fabricator 2 3,744.00
Programmer-Detail 1 2,970.00
Photo-Tooler 1 3,300.00
Secretary 1 3,120.00
Estimator Trainee 1 5,200.00
Project Manager Trainee 2 10,400.00
Small Engine
Mech. Trainee I 3,120.00
Truck Driver Light 1 2,400.00
Labelling Machine
Operator 3 7,560.00
Bulk Mail Zip Code
Sorter 5 8,400.00
Automotive Machinist
Trainee 2 10,400.00
Dining Room Manager
Trainee 1 3,640.00
Executive Chef
Apprentice 2 11,200.00
Pantry Supervisor
Trainee 1 1,950.00
Sheet Metal Worker
Apprentice 6 18,720.00
55 $183,248.00
Moved by Dunleavy supported by Patterson the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Button, Daly, Dearborn, Dunleavy, Fortino, Gabler, Houghten, Lennon, Moffitt,
Montante, Nowak, Page, Patterson, Pernick, Price, Roth, Simmons, Wilcox. (18)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
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REPORT
By Mr. Ounleavy
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #7380 - EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AMENDMENT
Co the Oakland County Belri . Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and fra •I(men:
The Public Servici Committee, hy James W. Dunleavy, Chairman, reports Miscellaneous
Resolution No 7380 with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
James W. Dunleavy, Chairman
"Misc. 7380
By Mr. Dunleavy
IN RE: EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AMENDMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. •Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners estabi shed the Oakland County Emergency
Medical Services Council (June 6, 1974, Res, #6713) to develop an EMS Plan for Oakland County; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners established the EMS Division on August 8,
1974 (Res. #6786) to assist in the development and implementation of an EMS Plan; and
WHEREAS the EMS Council and the EMS Division have developed the EMS Plan for Oakland County;
and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners has approved such Plan; and
WHEREAS the City of Southfield has recommended an amendment to the Plan; and
WHEREAS the Executive Committee of the Oakland County EMS Council has approved such amend-
ment to the Plan; and
WHEREAS the Public Services Committee of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners has
reviewed the proposed amendment and favors said amendment.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners amend Page 20,
Section B of the EMS Plan to read:
"In order to evaluate evolving advanced life support systems, a demonstration program
providing advance techniques is recommended. The City of Southfield and other advanced emergency
medical services systems shall provide a research and development element and shall continue to act
in this capacity as a training resource for the County of Oakland in terms of providing actual
experience in advanced EMS Techniques."
The Public Services Committee, by James W. Dunleavy, Chairman, moves the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES
James W. Dunleavy, Chairman
Moved by Dunleavy supported by Button that resolution #7380 be adopted.
AYES: Daly, Dearborn, Dunleavy, Fortino, Gabler, Houghten, Lennon, Moffitt, Montante,
Nowak, Page, Patterson, Pernick, Price, Roth, Simmons', Button. (17)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, resolution #7380 was adopted.
Misc. 7405
By Mr. Dunleavy
IN RE: OAKLAND COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATIONS IMPROVEMENT GRANT APPLICATION
Co the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners on May 2, 1974, authorized application
for $129,073 in LEAA funds for Communications Improvement; and
WHEREAS a shortage of LEAA funds delayed funding of the authorized application until 1975;
and
WHEREAS refinements in several communications subsystems in Oakland County have occurred
or are in progress making modifications and additions in the Oakland County Sheriff's Department
grant necessary and desireable:
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorized
application for $326,658 in LEAA funding; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
dedicate the required local cash matching funds in an amount not to exceed $18,148.
The Public Services Committee, by James W.Dunleavy, Chairman, moves the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
James W. Dunleavy, Chairman
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FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
ily Mr, Wilcox
IN RE: OAKLAND COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATIONS IMPROVEMENT GRANT APPLICATION
To 'he Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
This is a one year non-continuing grant under the Crime Control Act of 1973 involving the
improvement of the Oakland County Sheriff's Department Communication System.
This 1975 request of $362 ,953 is $219,538 or 153%11 higher than the original grant application
applied for in 1974.
The 1974 request of $143,415 was approved by the Board of Commissioners by Miscellaneous
Resolution No. 6602 on May 2, 1974 but was set aside when available funds were re-allocated to higher
priority projects.
The acquisition of this equipment will allow the County to replace 45 existing radios and
update 40 other existing units. It will also allow the acquisition of 73 vehicular repeaters (walky-
talkies) and miscellaneous equipment.
The County's portion is $18,148 (5%) cash and the State's portion is $18,148 (5%) cash.
The balance of $326,657 (902) will be Federal cash contribution.
Additionally, the County will be committed to provide for replacement costs in the amount
of $23,295 and normal maintenance and repairs in the amount of $9,318 per year.
It should also be noted that costs necessary for telephone installation and monthly
telephone service charges are not included in this cost analysis.
The Finance Committee concurs with the action of the Public Service Committee in recommending
submission of the application for this grant.
The Finance Committee, by Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman, recommends the acceptance of the
foregoing report.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman
1974 Application 1975 Revision Change
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COUNTY EXECUTIVE'S REVIEW
OAKLAND COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATIONS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
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Federal $129,073 $326,658 $197 585
State 7,171 18 148 10 977
1.ocr,t 7 ,171 18,148 10 ,977
$143,415 $362,953 2 9 538 _
1974 OAKLAND COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATIONS GRANT OBJECTIVES
1- Provide new radio equipment with reduced maintenance and cost to Oakland County.
2. Provide more reliable communications between field units and base station.
3. Provide reliable communications between field units for improved coordination
of effort (ie. foot searches, building searches, field operations involving
several mobile units, etc.).
4. Increase personal safety of deputies by providing greater accuracy in radio
transmissions.
1975 OAKLAND COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATIONS GRANT OBJECTIVES
1. Provide new radio equipment with reduced maintenance and cost to Oakland County.
2. Provide more reliable communications between field units and base station.
3. Provide reliable communications between field units for improved coordination
of effort (le. foot searches, building searches, field operations involving
several mobile unite, etc.
4. increase personal safety of deputies by providing greater accuracy in radio
trannmimelons.
9. Promote more effective communications between the Oakland County Sheriff's
Department nnd °tiler Oakland County low enforcement agencies,
6. Provide alternate base station when primary base is inoperative (le. power
failure, mechanical' failure, structural failure of primary base building, etc.).
7. Automatic Vehicle Identification will provide source identification for radio
traffic from field units.
8. Provide complete monitoring capability for the Oakland County Sheriff's Depart-
ment of nil, other police radio frequencies in Oakland County.
Provlae equipment of the required minimum sophistication to allow field unita
to readily advantoge thrmselv of computerised crime and oporntional dnta.
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Moved by Dunleavy supported by Page the resolution be adopted.
The Chairman announced that pursuant to Rule XI-E the matter shall be laid over to the
next regular Board meeting.
Misc. 7406
By Mr. Dunleavy
IN RE: EMS GRANT APPLICATION MODIFICATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Emergency Medical Services Council and the Oakland County EMS
Division have developed an Emergency Medical Services Plan for Oakland County; and
WHEREAS the EMS Council and the EMS Division established a tentative budget to be submitted
to the Department of Health, Education and Welfare for first year implementation of the plan; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approved said plan and budget (Misc.
Resolution #7244); and
WHEREAS it has become necessary to revise said budget; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County EMS Council has recommended the revised EMS budget to be
submitted to the Department of Health, Education and Welfare.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
revised EMS budget as submitted by the Oakland County Emergency Medical Services Council for sub-
mission as part of a regional grant application to the Department of Health, Education and Welfare.
Mr. Chairman, the Public Services Committee, by James W. Dunleavy, Chairman moves the
adoption of this resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
James W. Dunleavy, Chairman
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
By Mr. Wilcox
IN RE: E.M.S. GRANT APPLICATION MODIFICATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee has reviewed the Miscellaneous Resolution revising the Emergency
Medical Services Grant Application.
The Finance Committee has determined that no additional County funds are needed because
of this revision.
The Finance Committee concurs with the action of the Public Services Committee in recommend-
ing submission of the amended application of this grant.
The Finance Committee, by Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman, recommends the acceptance of the
foregoing report.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman
Moved by Dunleavy supported by Roth the resolution be adopted.
The Chairman announced pursuant to Rule XI-E the matter shall be laid over to the next
regular Board meeting.
REPORT
By Mrs. Moffitt
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #7155 - POSSIBLE ABUSE OF POLICE POWERS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee has concluded its hearings regarding Miscellaneous Resolution #7155
and reports its findings to the Board of Commissioners as follows:
The Personnel Committee concludes that there has not been a clear showing of improper
conduct on behalf of the Sheriff's Department personnel.
The Committee further reports that extensive testimony taken in open session resulted in a
conflict of accounts as to events and actions which were a basis for the conduct of the hearings.
Mr. Chairman, the Personnel Committee, by its Chairman, Paul E. Kasper, moves the acceptance
of the foregoing report.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Paul E. Kasper, Chairman
Moved by Moffitt supported by Nowak the report be accepted.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Lennon supported by Fortino the resolution be referred to the Personnel Committee
for further study.
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AYES: Fortino, Lennon, Pernick, Roth, Simmons, Daly. (6)
NAYS. Gabler, bought en Moftitt, Montante, Nowak, Page, Patterson, Wilcox, Button,
Deorhorn, Dunleavy. (II)
A sufficient majority not having voted the the motion failed.
Vot(i ni .n•(.opt report:
fly I. Gabler, douuhten, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Page, Patterson, Wilcox, Button,
Ounl,avy. (10i
NAY tennon, Pernick, Pin Ii , Simrioris, Daly, Dearborn, Fortino. (7)
A sulfir.ieni majority having vni:ed therefor, the report was accepted.
mis(.. 7401
By Mr. • (r— -son
IN P foRt OF HOUSE BILL 4047
To the 0.. land County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS House Bill 4047, approved by the House of Representatives would permit lower
income senior citizens to defer the payment of property special assessments; and
WHEREAS lower income senior citizens living on a fixed income have difficulty paying
wecial assessments because of their limited income; and
WHEREAS the assessment', would eventually be paid from the senior citizens estates; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves House Bill 4047;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Oakland County Board of Commissioners urges the State
Senate to adopt House Bill 4047.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the Oakland County
Delenation to the State Senate.
I move, Mr. Chairman, the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
William T. Patterson, Commissioner - District #16
Moved by Patterson supported by Dunleavy the resolution be referred to the General
Government Committee. There were no objections.
Moved by Montante supported by Roth the Board adjourn until January 8, 1976 at 9:30 A.M.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
The Board adjourned at 4:13 P.M.
Ly2111 D. Allen Fred D. Houghten
Clerk Chairman