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January 10, 1974
Meeting called to order by Chairman Pau) F. Kasper at 10:12 A. 11, in the Court House
Auditorium, 1200 North Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan.
Invocation given by Reverend Amos G. Johnson.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Berman, brotherton, Burley, Button, Coy, Dearborn, Dunleavy, Gabler, Hobart, Hoot,
Houghten, Kasper, Lemon, Mathews, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Olson, Patnales, Perinoff, Perrick,
Richardson, Vogt, Waker, Wilcox. (2 ,:,)
ABSENT: Doulas, Quinn. (2)
Quorum present.
Moved by Button supported by Moffitt the minutes of the previous meeting be approved as
printed.
Mr. Coy stated that the minutes of December 20, 1973, page 355, in re: Resolution #6518, 1974
Salary Rates, should reflect the ruling of the Chairman that the vote amending the Agenda obviated the
5-day rule and the need to suspend the rules to consider a matter not meeting the 5-day time length.
The Chairman ruled that this matter was included in the motion approving the Supplemental
Agenda.
Vote on approval of minutes:
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Moved by Walker supported by Mathews the agenda be amended to allow presentation of
Commendation Resolutions before reports of Standing Committees.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Misc. 6528
By Mr. Walker
IN RE: COMMENDATION RESOLUTION - WILLIAM F. FIDLER, M, D.
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS William F. Fidler, M.D., was appointed Medical Director of the Oakland County
Tuberculosis Sanatorium in 19647 became Deputy Director of the Health Department in 1966 and Medical
Program Director in 1968; and
WHEREAS William F. Fidler, M.D., was appointed as Acting Director of the Oakland County Health
Department in January, 1973 and served in this capacity until August, 1973, presently serving on the
staff of the County Hospital;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Health of the County of Oakland hereby extends
commendation to William F. Fidler, M.D., for his distinguished service to the citizens of Oakland County
in the interests of Public Health,
OAKLAND COUNTY HOARD OF HEALTH
Lew L. Coy, Chairman
Lee Walker, Vice Chairman, George A. Dean, M.D.
Bernard D. Berman, M.D., Charles B. Edwards, Jr.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
Misc. 6529
By Mr, Walker
IN RE: RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION AND COMMENDATION FOR LEW L. COY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladles and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Lew L. Coy has served as a member of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners from
January 1, 1969 through thLs (thte and
WHEREAS during his tenure, Lew L, Coy was appointed to the Board of Health on March 20, 1969
and was elected its Chairman on March M, 1971; and
WHEREAS Lew L. Coy contributed willingly of his time and considerable talents in the improve-
ment of Public health services to all the citizens of Oakland County;
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Health herewith extends its
appreciation and commendation to Lew L. Coy for his public spirit in the improvement of the delivery
of health services within this jurisdiction.
OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH
Lee Welker
Charles B. Edwards, Jr., George A. Dean, M.D.
Bernard D. Berman, M.D., Joseph R. Montante, M.D.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
Misc. 6530
By Mr. Mathews
IN RE: COMMEMORATION OF THE BIRTHDAY OF REV. DR, MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Rev, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. dedicated his life to expose the prevailing injustices
in America in regard to civil and human rights; and
WHEREAS Dr. King maintained a strong faith in God to guide him during very violent times and
conducted all of his activities and those associated with him in a nonviolent manner; and
WHEREAS Dr. King communicated love to men from all walks of life;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby commemorates
the day of January 15 as the anniversary of the birth of Martin Luther King, Jr.,; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners make use of Dr. King's
example of courage, dedication and the ability to be forthright in facing and overcoming the challenges
of 1974.
Mr. Chairman, 1 move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
James Mathews, County Commissioner, District 18
Moved by Mathews supported by Button the resolution be adopted.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
The Chairman stated that the communications would be presented at this time, if there were no
objections. There were no objections.
Clerk read cards of thanks from the families of Clayton H. Lilly and Duane Shaw.
Clerk read letter of thanks from the members of the Administrative Staff of the Board of
Commissioners, (Placed on file.)
Clerk read letter from Jerry L. Beers, Chairman, Lakes Agency Council requesting the Board
of Commissioners to assist in extending the OCCEO program services currently being provided in the
Walled Lake School District community. (Placed on file.)
Clerk read resolutions from Pontiac City and Royal Oak City requesting support of House Bill
No. 11010, in re: Public Employment Program. (Placed on file.)
Clerk read letter from B.Murray, President of the American Lung Association of Southeastern
Michigan, regarding care of TB patients in Oakland County. (Referred to Health Committee.)
Clerk read letter from Carole Kreutzer, Secretary of Lakes Agency Council, regarding the
cost of care for mental patients, (Referred to Health Committee.)
Misc. 6531
By Mr. Wilcox
IN RE: ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION FOR COURTHOUSE MARBLE RENOVATION PROJECT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Facilities and Operations Division of the Board of Auditors has reported that the
total cost of the Courthouse marble renovation project as of November 27, 1973 is $336,743.54, of which
$321,000 has been allocated over the past three years; and
WHEREAS an additional sum in the amount of $15,743.54 is needed to complete the said marble
renovation project, which amount does not include attorney fees or additional fees required for
consultant services during litigation;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that an appropriation of $15,743.54 be made by the County of
Oakland for completion of the Courthouse marble renovation project.
The Buildings and Grounds Committee, by Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman, moves the adoption of
the foregoing resolution,
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE
Richard F. Wilcox, Chairman
Mr. Wilcox requested that the resolution be referred to the Finance Committee, There were no
objections.
Commissioners Minutes Continued, January 10, 1974
Misc, 6532
By Mr. Wilcox
IN RE: SPRINGFIELD OAKS AND YOUTH ACTIVITIES CENTER MASTER PLAN
To the Oakland County 'arc of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and- Gentl e men;
WHEREAS the. Parks ab; Pe,•iction Commission of Oakland County has requested the County of
Oakland to contribute one-haIf 0'0. cost of a proposed master plan for Springfield Oaks Park and the
Youth Activities Center; and
WHEREAS the Springfield Oaks property is County property leased to the Parks and Recreation
Commission for operation as a recreational area; and
WHEREAS your Committee recommends that a master plan be made for Springfield Oaks with the
County of Oakland contributing one-half of the cost of said master plan;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the County of Oakland contribute one-half of the cost of a
master plan for Springfield Oaks and the Youth Activities Center,
The Buildings and Grounds Committee, by Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman, moves the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE
Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman
Moved by Wilcox supported by Montante the resolution be referred to the Finance Committee;
There were no objections.
Misc. 6533
By Mr. Wilcox
IN RE: OPTION TO PURCHASE COUNTY PROPERTY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland has received an option from the Fraternal Order of Eagles
#1230, 289 West . Montcalm, Pontiac, Michigan to purchase, on land contract, certain County land located
on Kennett Road, City of Pontiac, Michigan; and
WHEREAS the time of the option is to be eight (8) months ending August 16, 1974 and consideration
thereof in the sum of $1,000.00; and
WHEREAS your Committee recommends that said option he accepted;
NOW THEREFORE BE. IT RESOLVED that the County of Oakland accept the option from the Fraternal
Order of Eagles #1230, 285 West Mont calm, Pontiac, Michigan to purchase, on land contract, certain
County land located in the City of Pontiac, description of said land and conditions of said option as
contained in the contract, copy attached hereto.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairman of this Board be and he is hereby authorized and
directed to execute the option agreement on behalf of the County of Oakland between the Fraternal Order
of Eagles #1230, 289 West Montcalm, Pontiac, Michigan and the County of Oakland.
The Buildings and Grounds Committee, by Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman, moves the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE
Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman
CONTRACT
THIS CONTRACT, Made this 19th day of December, A.D. 1973, by and between the County of Oakland,
a Michigan Constitutional Corporation hereafter known as the Seller(s), and The Fraternal Order of Eagles
1/1230, 289 West Montcalm, Pontiac, Michigan hereafter known as the Purchaser(s),
W1TNESSETH, That the Seller(s), in consideration of the sum of One thousand dollars and no/100
($1,000) dollars to it in hand paid by the said Purchaser(s), do hereby agree that it shall and will at
any time within the life of this option as hereinafter set forth, at the written request of the said
Purchaser(s), execute and deliver to Purchaser(s), or to any person or persons as they the said
Purchaser(s) shall direct in writing, a good and sufficient Warranty Deed of the following described
land, situated in the City of Pontiac, County of Oakland, State of Michigan, to-wit:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
Part of the South one-half of Section 18, Town 3 North, Range 10 East, City of Pontiac,
Michigan described as beginning at the South one-quarter corner of Section 18, thence South 86 degrees
39 minutes 00 seconds West, 484.36 feet; thence North 01 degrees 34 minutes 50 seconds West, 399.71 feet;
thence North 87 degrees 49 minutes 10 seconds East, 98 feet; thence North 01 degrees 46 minutes 10
seconds West, 729.85 feet; thence South 84 degrees 58 minutes 00 seconds East, 522.24 feet; thence South
83 degrees 44 minutes 20 seconds East, 133.99 feet; thence South 06 degrees 15 minutes 40 seconds West,
191.87 feet; thence South 01 degrees 44 minutes 40 seconds East, 846.46 feet; thence South 88 degrees
15 minutes 20 seconds West 239„38 feet to point of beginning. Reserving an easement over the North 33
feet for Kennett Road,
The conditions of this option shall be as follows:
1. Time of option to be 8 months ending August 16, 1974.
2. Full purchase price to be Sixty-Nine thousand and no/100----$69,000.00.
3. Terms to be $55,000 down, 8% interest per year on unpaid principal, 5 year land contract,
4. Option consideration of one thousand ($1,000) to be credited toward purchase if option is
exercised by purchaser and retained by seller if option is not exercised by purchaser.
5. Land acquisTtion must be approved by the entire Eagle membership,
6. Land must be zoned to meet Eagle building requirements,
7. Land must be approved by Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
8. Upon completion of payments of Land contract, the seller shall provide the purchaser with
a warranty deed.
9. As evidence of title. Seller agrees to furnish Purchaser 10 days prior to closing, a
Policy of Title insurance.
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Moved by Wilcox supported by Montante the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
AYES: Hoot, Heughten, Kasper, Lennon, Mathews, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Olson, Eatnales,
Perinoff, Pernick, Richardson, Vogt, Wilcox, Berman, Bcotnerton, Burley, Button, Coy, Dearborn, Dunieavy,
Hobart. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
ABSTAIN: Gabler, Walker. (2)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
misc_ 6538
By Mr. Wilcox.
IN RE: CONSTRUCTION or PROPOSED SKILLED CARE MEDICAL FACILITY
To the Oakland County. Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Geoilemon:
WHEREAS the Facilities and Operations Division of the Board of Auditors has presented to the
Buildings and Grounds Committee a cost estimate report for the construction of a proposed County
skilled care medical facility; and
WHEREAS your Committee recommends that the County of Oakland construct a 120-bed skilled
care medical facility on County property at an approximated cost of $2.5 million;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the County of Oakland construct a 120-bed skilled care
medical facility on County property at an approximated cost of $2.5 million.
The Buildin9s and Grounds Committee, by Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman, moves the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE
Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman
Moved by Wilcox supported by Dunleavy the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Dearborn supported hy_Burley the rasolutien be amended by adding, after 'and in
the first paragraph, "and other medical facilities including a 180-bee renovation of the existing
hospital", Ir the NOW THEREFORE DE IT RESOLVED paragraph, delete 'a 120-bed skilled care medical
facility', and insert, "the 150-bed renovaCion, as presented for consideration by the Buildings and
Grounds Committee at a cost of approximately S4.6 million".
Discussion followed.
The Chairman declared a recess at 11:15 A. M. for discussion of the amendment. The Board
reconvened at 11:45 A. M.
Discussion followed.
Mr. Brotherton moved the previous question. Seconded by Dr. Montante.
The Chairman stated tImit those in favor of calling the question, say Aye and those opposed,
say No. The vote or lol lows
AYES: Kasper, Moffitt, Montante, Patnales, Richardson, Brotherton, Hoot. (8)
NAYS: Mathews, Nowak, Olson, Periroff, Pernick, Vogt, Walker, Wilcox, Berman, Burley,
Button, Coy, Dearborn, Dunleavy, Gabler, Hobart. (in
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion lost.
Discussion followed.
Mr. Brotherton moved the previous question, Seconded by Dr, Montante.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
The Chairman called for a vote on the amendment. The vote was as follows:
AYES: Lennon, Mathews, Olson, Patnales, Perinoff, Pernick, Walker, Berman, Burley, Coy,
Dearborn. (11)
NAYS: Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Richardson, Vogt, Wilcox, Brotherton, Button, Dunleavy,
Gabler, Hobart, Hoot, Houghten, Kasper. (14)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion lost.
Discussion followed.
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Vote on resolution:
AYES; Mathews, Moffitt, Montante, Olson, Patnales, Perinoff, Pernick, Richardson, Walker,
Wilcox, Berman, Brother-ton, Burley, Button, Coy, Dearborn, Dunleavy, Gabler, Hobart, Hoot, Houghten,
Lennon, (22)
NAYS: Nowak, Vogt, Kasper, (3)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT
By Mrs. Dearborn
IN RE: HISCE 1.C••..ih RESOLD-HOU IABLISH CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY RANGE. FOR LEGISLATIVE AGENT
To the OakIan L•-jr:;:y Board of t,.r.:7,s ,rcrs
Mr. Cha i rman, and Gentlot.
The Personnel Practices Comm L cc by Mrs, Dearborn, Chairman, reports Misoellaneous Resolution
No. 6496 with the recommendation that i:he. rrolutien be adopted.
PERSONNEL PRACTICES COMMITTEE
Mary M. Dearborn, Chairman
"Misc. 6496
By Mrs, Dearborn
IN RE: ESTABLISH CLASS1FICAMON AND SALARY RANGE FOR LEGISLATIVE AGENT
To the Oakland County Board cf
Mr. Chairman, Ladies And Gentle:
WHEREAS the County's La .:ji,lative Ae:ent has been retained on a contractual basis with the
County under the direction of th, Civil Counsel's Office at a rate of $15,000 per year since May 22,
1972; and
WHEREAS the Civil COU0s,A recommends that the County fill its position of Legislative Agent
as a Merit System appointment to a Met It System position; and
WHEREAS the Civil Counsel now has a vacant Senior Assistant Civil Counsel position which he
requests be reclassified to Legislative Agent:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that a County Classification of Legislative Agent be established
at a salary range of: Ease. $13,104, One Year $14,196; Two Year $15,288; and Three Year $16,380; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a vacant Senior Assistant Civil Counsel position be classified to
Legislative Agent; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that an open competitive examination be .plinounce.d...pp0...p,MjnTs..te.r.edjor
the Classification of Legislative Aqent,
The Personnel Practices Committee, by Richard V. Vogt, Vice Chairman, moves the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL PRACTICES COMMITTEE
Richard V. Vogt, Vice Chairman"
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
By Mr. Houghten
:N RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION k'6496 - ESTABLISH CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY RANGE FOR LEGISLATIVE AGENT
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 necessary funds avail-
able in the Civil Counsel 1974 personnel budget and with the concurrence of the Legislative Committee
recommends approval of Miscellaneous Resolution #6496.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Fred O. Houghten, Chairman
Moved by Dearborn supported by Moffitt that Resolution #6496 be adopted.
Moved by Dearborn supported by Coy the resolution be amended by changing the salary range to
read as follows: Base. $13,900; One Year $15,000; Two Year SI6,100 and Three Year $17,200.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Discussion followed.
• Vote on resolution, as amended:
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended, was adopted.
REPORT
By Mrs. Dearborn
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION gG495 - AMENDMENT TO OAKLAND COUNTY EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM
RESOLUTION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Practices Committee, by Mary M. Dearborn, Chairman, reports Miscellaneous
Resolution No, 6495 with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
PERSONNEL PRACTICES COMMITTEE
Mary M. Dearborn, Chairman
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"Misc. 6499
By Mrs. Dearborn
IN RE: AMENDMENT TO OAKLPH) COUNTY EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM RESOLUTION
To the Oakland County .11- Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies ani, (,ottlemen.
WHEREAS Section 9 of the Oakland County Employees Retirement Plan presently provides for an
automatic retirement allowance for widows or dependent totally disabled widowers of members who die
while in County employgent provided such member has 25 years of service or has attained age 60 with JO
years of service; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Retirement Commission has recommended an amendment effective
retroactively to January 1, 1573 which would make this benefit applicable to dependent spouses of
members with 19 years of service or at age 60 with 10 year of service
NOW THEREFORE BE IT USOLVED that Section 29, "Non-Duty Death Retirement Allowance" of the
Oakland County Empioyees Retirement Resolution, as amended, be further amended effective January 1, 1973
to read as follows:
Section 25.
Any member who continues in the employ of the County on or after the date he either (1)
acquires 25 15 years of credited servioe, or (2) attains Pge 60 years and hes 10 or more years of
credited service, whichever oc.-KLurs first, and does not have an option A election in force, s provided
in section 28 and (1) dies an e. In County employment and (a) leavesa SPOUSE, w4dew5-or-I-..--1-e-aiie-ef
eaema-le-member-4=c.avea-e-w4dewen whom the Commission finds to-e-tei ,plaiy-miler:permaileiWy-44-,d-aril
to have been dependent upon the I'eme member for at least 50 per cent of his financial sti,Tort, the
SPOUSE widew-eir-otidoweT, shall immediately receive a retirement allowance computed in the same manner
in ail respects as if the member had (1) retired the day preceding the date of his death, notwithstanding
that he might not have attained age 60 years, (2) elected option A provided in section 27, and (3)
nominated his witIew-or-wido,tfer SPOUSE as beneficiary. No retirement allowance shall be paid under this
section on account of the death of a member if any benefits are paid or payable under section 34 on
account of his death.
The Personnel Practices Committee, by Mary M. Dearborn, Chairman, moves the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL PRACTICES COMMITTEE
Mary M. Dearborn, Chairman"
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
By Mr. Houghten
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION 16495 - AMENDMENT TO OAKLAND COUNTY EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM
RESOLUTION
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 necessary funds in the
amount of $39,400.00 available, such funds to be derived from the fringe benefit appropriation in the
personnel portion of the 1974 budget.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Fred D. Houghten, Chairman
Moved by Dearborn supported by Moffitt that resolution #6499 be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
The Chairman stated that New and Miscellaneous Business would be presented at this time, if
there were no objections. There were no objections,
Moved by Lennon supported by Perinoff that the Buildings and Grounds Committee be authorized
to select an architect to prepare final plans for the building of the Medical Care Facility in Oakland
County.
The motion was referred to the Building and Grounds Committee. There were no objections.
Moved by Lennon supported by Perinoff that $1,500,000 presently earmarked for the hospital
be appropriated to the new medical care construction project and instruct Civil Counsel to draw up the
necessary papers for submission of project to Building Authority for the issuance and sale of bonds for
the balance of said project.
The motion was referred to the Finance Committee and the Building and Grounds Committee.
There were no objections.
Moved by Button supported by Dunleavy the Journal for the October Session be approved and
closed and the October Session stand adjourned sine die,
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A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Linn D. Allen Paid C. Kasper
Clerk Chairman
JANUARY SESSION
January TO, 1974
Meeting caned 1:o order by Lynn D: Allen, County Clerk and Register of Deeds.
Clert called tor nominations for Temporary Chairman.
Mr. Kasper nominated Alexander C, Perinoff, Mr. Pernick seconded the nomination,
Moved by Mathews supported by Kasper that nominations be closed, the rules suspended, and the
Clerk be instructed to cast the unanimous vote of the Board for Alexander C. Perinoff.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Mr. Perinoff declared elected Temporary Chairman and escorted to the Chair.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Berman, Brotherton, Burley, Button, Coy, Dearborn, Dunleavy, Gabler, Hobart, Hoot,
Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, Mathews, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak t Olson, Patnales, Perinoff, Pernick,
Richardson, Vogt, Walker, Wilcox, (25)
ABSENT: Douglas, Quinn, (2)
Quorum present.
Moved by Kasper supported by Dun/eavy the rules of the October Session be adopted as the Rules
of the Board to apply to the January Session.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
NomTnaOons in order for Permanent Chairman,
Mr. Lennon nominated Lawrence R. Pernick, Mr. Mathews seconded the nomination.
Mr. Kasper nominated Richard R. Wilcox. Mr. Dunleavy seconded the nomination.
Moved by'Brotherton supported by Richardson that nominations be closed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
The roll call vote was as follows:
Berman - Lawrence R. Pernick Brotherton - Richard R. Wilcox
Burley - Lawrence R. Pernick Button - Richard R. Wilcox
Coy - Richard R. Wilcox Dearborn - Richard R, Wilcox
Dunleavy - RIchard R. Wilcox Gabler - Richard R. Wilcox
Hobart - Richard R. Wilcox Hoot - Richard R. Wilcox
Kasper - Richard R. Wilcox Lennon - Lawrence R. Pernick
Mathews - Lawrence R. Pernick Moffitt - Richard R. Wilcox
Montante - Richard R, Wilcox Nowak - Richard R. Wilcox
Olson - Lawrence R. Pernick Patnales - Richard R. Wilcox
Perinoff - Lawrence R. Pernick Pernick - Lawrence R. Pernick
Richardson - Richard R. Wilcox Vogt - Richard R. Wilcox
Walker - Lawrence R. Pernick Wilcox - Richard R. Wilcox
The result of the roll call vote was as follows:
Richard R. Wilcox - 16
Lawrence R. Pernick - 8
Richard R. Wilcox declared elected Chairman and escorted to the Chair.
Nominations in order for Vice Chairman.
Mr. Coy nominated Wallace F. Gabler. Mr. Dunleavy seconded the nomination,
Dr. Berman nominated Alexander C. Perinoff, Mr. Pernick seconded the nomination.
Moved by Mathews supported by Dunleavy•that nominations be closed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
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The roll call vote WF7, as follows,
Berman
Burley
Coy
Duhleavy
Hobart
Kasper
Mathews
Montante
Olson
Per inoff
Richardson
Walker
Brotherton
Button
Dearborn
Gabler
Hoot
Lennon
Moffitt
Nowak
Pat-ales
Pernick
Vogt
Wilcox
- Wallace F. Gabler
- Wallace F. Gabler
- Wallace F. Gabler
- Wallace F. Gabler
- Wallace F. Gabler
- Alexander C. Ferinoff
- Wallace F. Gabler
- Wallace P. Gabler
- Wallace. F. Gabler
- Alexander C, ferinoff
- Wallace F. Gabler
- Wallace F. Gabler
- Al ender C. Ferinoff
- Al ,,Lrder C. Pcrinoff
- We i -mt F. Gabler
- Wallace F. Gabler
- Wallace P. Gabler
- Wallace F. Gabler
Ale,ander C, Perinoff
- Wallace F.% Gabler
Al--,ander C. Perinoff
- Ala-.-- nder C. Perinoff
- We Hare F. Gabler
- Alexander C. Perinoff
The result of the roll call vote was as follows:
Wallace F, Gabler - 16
Alexander C. Perinoff - 8
Wallace F. Gabler declared elected Vice Chairman and escorted to the Chair.
Clerk read letter from the Board of Oakland County Road Commissioners stating that William M.
Richards was elected Chairman of the Board and Frazer W. Stamen was elected Vice-Chairman of the Board,
both for terms of one (1) year, to expire December 31, 1974. (Placed on file.)
The Chairman appointed the following persons to serve as members of the Special Manpower
Committee for the year 1974:
Lillian V. Moffitt, Chairman
F. Jack Douglas, Vice Chairman
Paul E. Kasper
Fred D. Houghten
Moved by Nowak supported by Richardson the appointments be approved.
AYES: Button, Dearborn, Dunleavy, Gabler, Hobart, Hoot, Kasper, Lennon, Mathews, Moffitt,
Montante, Nowak, Olson, Patnales, Perinoff, Richardson, Vogt, Walker, Wilcox, Berman, Brotherton. (21)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the appointments were approved.
The Clerk announced that a photographer from the Oakland Press is present to take pictures
of County Commissioners for the newspaper's files.
Clerk read letter from newspaper reporters William L. Willoughby, Dennis L. Pajot, Ralph J.
Kingzett Ill, Alan Lenhoff and Jeffrey Madden requesting that the Board consider changing the name of
the Local and Regional Affairs Committee and Equalization Committee to something shorter. (Referred
to Committee on Organization.)
Moved by Nowak supported by Mathews the rules be suspended to consider proposed amendments to
the Rules for the Oakland County Board of Commissioners.
AYES: Button, Coy, Dearborn, Dunleavy, Gabler, Hobart, Hoot, Kasper, Lennon, Mathews,
Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Olson, Patnales, Perinoff, Pernick, Richardson, Vogt, Walker, Wilcox,
Berman, Brotherton. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Moved by Nowak supported by Mathews the agenda be amended by adding thereto consideration
of amendments to the Rules for the Oakland County Board of Commissioners.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Moved by Nowak supported by Richardson the Rules of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
be amended by striking Rule IX-A in its entirety:
'A. The Standing Committees and membership thereon shall be:
1. Buildings and Grounds 7 Members
2. Committee on Organization, as set forth in Rule Vili
3. Equalization-------------------------------------------------------------7 Members
V. Finance- 7 Members
5. Health 7 Members
6. Human Resources- 7 Members
7, Legislative- 7 Members
Mary M. Dearborn
Robert A. Button
Henry W. Hoot
James Mathews
Bernard D. Berman, M.D.
• Members
- 8 Members
- 7 Mcrlers
- 7 Members
-7 Members
-8 Members
- 9 Remhnrs
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kffair.. R•glawa1 Affairs • Members
I Pia, 7 Members
------ 7 Members
---- 7 Members
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now Ru!._. as. toilew,:
:And tr...11:,,,,r.-h1p thereon shall be:
8,
9,
10,
12,
13.
and inserting
"A,
1,
2,
3,
4,
6.
7. Affairs. and Equalization
8
7. ara•
10. Public. and Judiciary 7 Membr,rs
II. finhic 7 Members
12. Transi..nr1.,...'w. and Avietien- 2 Members
and further by anKaidis:; u'a IX-B by !Ariking said Rule. in its entirety:
"B. Men:acts!: ali Standing Committees, except the Committee on Organization, shall
consist of five (0 rem.ls of the majority party and two (2) members of the minority party of the
County Board of Commit.,lerersJ."
and further amend Rule IX by advancing each lettered section C through I, both inclusive. -
AYES. Button, Coy, Dearborn, Dunleavy, Gabler, Hobart, Hoot, Kasper, Lennon, Mathews,
Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Olson, Patnales, Perinoff, Pernick, Richardson, Vogt, Walker, Wilcox, Berman,
Brotherton. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Moved by ;if w-1, :,..')ported by Lennon that Rule X be amended by striking all of the language
in "C. Ecd1
"C.
taxes to be raised
the General Propert
2,
to it showing tke
township and nJ
ment, paper or
proceeding to auth
such certificate,
Board may authorize.
had. (M.S,A. 7.55)
I. Sndll (on or the October Session) prepare a statement showing the taxes to be
raised in each cit,i or township for highway, drain and all purposes including special assessment rate
taxes, which statcricri shall also show the amourt ot county taxes apportioned to each city or township
to be raised and shan mal the same. to each city assessor or township supervisor prior to the. October
Session of the Board of Commissioners, giving him notice that, at such meeting, the Board of Commis-
sioners will hear and duly consider all objections made on the mill ages to be spread against the state
equalized value of properties to be affected. After hearing all objections by any taxpayer, the Board
will direct such millages be spread against the state equalized value of such properties listed in the
assessment rolls of the proper townships and cities.
Shall present a recommendation in the form of a resolution to the Board of Commis-
sioners at its final meeting during the month of October, recommending that such millages be spread
against the state equalized value of properties in the proper cities and townships.
5, Shall, as provided in Section 41 (M.S.A. 7.82) of the General Property Tax Law,
supply a form for the clerk of each city and incorporated village to report all taxes -levled in their
respective cities or villages not included in the general (winter) tax levy, to the County Clerk.
6, Shall, after receiving such statements, cause to be prepared a statement, as provided
in Section 41, for the County Clerk showing the aggregate valuation of all property as assessed in each
assessing precinct within the County during the current year also, a detail of all taxes to be raised
in the County for such year in all townships and cities and shall submit the same to the County Clerk
for filing with the Auditor General within thirty days after the close of the October Session of the
Board of Commissioners.
7, Shall coop-ate with the office of the County Treasurer in preparing and presenting
to the Board of Commissioners, the report on rejected taxes, cancelled taxes and/or the respread of the
same. To examine each year, is required by statute, the assessed valuations of the taxing units, to
equalize the units to the end that the County tax burden be fairly and justly apportioned to the lesser
Found
(dwrship and city clerks to report to the County Clerk, all
.oci, highway and ali other purposes, as provided in Section 36 of
7,54)
dirt exomipe certificates, statements, papers and records submitted
raised in the several townships and cities for school, highway, drain,
dflf.: if it: shall appear to the Committee that any certificate:, state-
epi sly carUfied or that the same is in anywise defective or that any
th.• raisin of cry such moneys has not been had or is in anywise imperfect and
.ement, paper, record or proceeding can then be corrected, supplied or had, such
and require such defects or omissions of proceedings to be corrected, supplied or
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units than the County: to advise Civil Coune.I if the state equalization should be that to
employ and equip, suhject to the .f1 the Beard of Commis ,,ioners, the necessary technical and
clerical help needed by the Commtl.t. in performing its tuner :cue."
And further to amend "H, 1 -ee. ,n d Woirs" to rea:
"Ocal and Reeier.,': .
Boundaries of Citia .and tin
To examine. all petitions filed with the County Clerk which involve the jatis.-liation sO he
Board of Commissioners relerive to a charl! ef boundaries of rourahips, cities or villeea , and t.eeort
to the Board ot Commis -.ioners on the sefficiency or insufi-iciency thereof with Hiprazions. as to
action thereon airr e'eetions, if involved: to aatermne the priority of prfl,eiior of petitions
to the Board of Comr,-iorees when conflicting petitions are flied with recoairkri ,t-titis on the date of
submission to the eleetiors of the question involved and, if there is no conflict, the. fiiing date shall
control.
Auditor General - focal Taxes
Shall prepare a for for township and city clerks to report to the County Cierk, ell taxes
to be raised for township, school, highway and all other purposes, as provided in Section 36 of the
General Property Tax Law (M.S.A. 7.54)
2. Shall receive and examine all certificates, statements, papers and ree,ieds submitted to it
showing the moneys to he raised in the several townships and cities for school, hiebwa,, drain, town-
ship and all other purposes, and if it shall appear to the Committee that any Gertilicate e statement,
paper or record is not properly certified or that the same is in anywise defective er fhat any pro-
ceeding to authorize the raising of any such moneys has not been had or is in anywiee imperfect and
such certificate, statement, paper, record or proceeding can then be corrected, supplied cr had, such
Board may authorize and require such defects or omissions of proceedings to be corrected, supplied or
had. (M.S.A. 7.55)
3. Shall (on or before the October Session) prepare a statement showing the taxes to be
raised in each city or township for highway, drain and all purposes including special assessment rate
taxes, which statement shall also show the amount of county taxes apportioned to each city or township
to be raised and shall mail the same to each city assessor or township supervisor prior to the October
Session of the Board of Commissioners, giving him notice that, at such meeting, the Board of Commis-
sioners will hear and duly consider all objections made on the millages to be spread against the state
equalized value of properties to be affected. After hearing all objections by any taxpayer, the Board
will direct such millages be spread against the state equalized value of such properties listed in the
assessment rolls of the proper townships nd• citiese • • • • • •
4. • Shall present a recommendation in the form of a resolution to the Eoard of Commissioners
at its final meeting during the month of October, recommending that such millages be spread against the
state equalized value of properties in the proper cities and townships.
5. Shall, as provided in Section 41 (M.S.A. 7.82) of the General Property Tax Law, supply a
form for the clerk of each city and incorporated village to report all taxes levied in their respetive
cities or villages not included in the general (winter) tax levy, to the County Clerk,
6. Shall, after receiving such statements, cause to be prepared a statement, as provided in
Section 41, for the County Clerk showing the aggregate valuation of all property as assessed in each
assessing precinct within the County during the current year, also, a detail of ali taxes to be raised
in the County for such year in all townships and cities and shall submit the same to the County Clerk
for filing with Auditor General within thirty days after the close of the October Session of the Board
of Commissioners.
7, Shall cooperate with the office of the County Treasurer in preparing and presenting to
the Board of Commissioners, the report on rejected taxes, cancelled taxes and/or the respread of the
same. To examine each year, as required by statute, the assessed valuations of the taxing units, to
equalize the units to the end that the County tax burden be fairly and justly apportioned to the lesser
units than the County; to advise Civil Counsel if the state equalization should be challenged; to
employ and equip, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, the necessary technical and
clerical help needed by the Committee in performing its functions."
And further amend Rule X by advancing each of the lettered sections beginning with "D" through "M",
both inclusive,
AYES: Coy, Dearborn, Dunleavy, Gabler, Hobart, Hoot, Kasper, Lennon, Mathews, Moffitt,
Montante, Nowak, Olson, Patnales, Perinoff, Pernick, Richardson, Vogt, Walker, Wilcox, Berman,
Brotherton, Button. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
REPORT
By Mr. Nowak
IN RE: APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Committee on Organization, by Patrick M. Nowak, Chairman, recommends the following
nominations for appointment to the Veterans Affairs Commission and the Oakland County Building Authority:
Chester G. Burton for appointment to the Veterans Affairs Commission for a three-year term
beginning January 1, 1974.
William E, Booth for appointment to the Oakland County Building Authority for a three-year
term beginning January 1, 1974.
COMMITTEE ON ORGANIZATION
Patrick M. Nowak, Chairman
Of son,
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The Chairman announced that a separate vote would be taken on each appointment.
Nominations in order for member of the Veterans Affairs Commission,
Nowak nomiated Chester G. Cort:en, Mr. Dunleavy seconded the nomination.
Moved by Dunieavy supported by Nowak that nominations be closed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Th(.. Chairman called for a vote on the appointment of Chester G. Burton as a member of the
Veterans Affairs Commission,
AYES: Dunleavy, Gabler, Hobart, Hoot, Kasper, Mathews, Moffitt, Montaritc.„
Perinoff, Remick, Richardson, Vogt, Walker, Wilcox, Berman, Erotherton, Button, CI,
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor of the appointment, Chester G. Burton was declared
elected a member of the Veterens Affairs Commission for a three-year term beginning January 1, 1974.
Nominations in order for member of Oak/and County Building Authority,
Mr. Nowak nominated William E. Booth. Mr, Richardson seconded the nomination.
Moved by Nowak supported by Dunleavy that nominations be closed_
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
The Chairman called for a vote on the appointment of William E. Booth as a member of the
Oakland County Building Authority,
AYES: Gabler, Hobart, Hoot, Kasper, Lennon, Mathews, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Olson,
Perinoff, Pernick, Richardson, Vogt, Walker, Wilcox, Berman, Brotherton, Button, Coy, Dearborn_ (21)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor of the appointment, William E, Booth was declared
elected a member of the Oakland County Building Authority for a three-year term beginning January 1, 1974.
REPORT
By Mr. Newel
IM RE; OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMSSIONERE 1974 STANDING COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Committee on Organization recommends the following standing Committee appointments:
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS - 7 Members
Nowak, Chairman; Lennon, Vice Chairman; Montante, Richardson, Houghten, Patnales and Mathews
COMMITTEE ON ORGANIZATION - 8 Members
Brothenten, Chairman; Moffitt, Vice Chairman; Nowak, Wilcox, Richardson, Lennon, Berman
and Olson
FINANCE - 7 Members
Houghten, Chairman; Perinoff, Vice Chairman; Patnales, Quinn, Hoot, Brotherton and Pernick
HEALTH - 7 Members
Montante, Chairman; Burley, Vice Chairman; Coy, Hobart, Houghten, Gabler, and Walker
HUMAN RESOURCES -7 Members
Gabler, Chairman; Hobart, Vice Chairman; Button, Hoot, Vogt, Mathews and Pernick
LEGISLATIVE - 8 Members
Button, Chairman; Berman, Vice Chairman; Coy, Moffitt, Hoot, Dearborn, Perinoff and Douglas
LOCAL AND REGIONAL AFFAIRS AND EQUALIZATION - 9 Members
Quinn, Chairman; Mathews, Vice Chairman; Coy, Brotherton, Nowak, Dunleavy, Walker, Vogt and
Pernick
PERSONNEL PRACTICES - 7 Members
KaiTer, Chairman; Vogt, Vice. Chairman; Nowak, Goy, Moffitt, Berman and Douglas
PLANNING AND ZONING - 5 Members
Dunieavy, Chairman; Douglas, Vice Chairman; Montante, Kasper and Lennon
PUBLIC PROTECTION AND JUDICIARY - 7 Members
Hoot, Chairman; Olson, Vice Chairman; Button, Gabler, Montante, Quinn and Perinoff
PUBLIC WORKS - 7 Members
Patnales, Chairman; Walker, Vice Chairman; Brotherton, Richardson, Hobart, Dearborn and Burley
TRANSPORTATION AND AVIATION - 7 Members
Richardson, Chairman; Hobart, Vice Chairman; Gabler, Dunleavy, Quinn, Olson and Burley
COMMITTEE ON ORGANIZATION
Patrick M. Nowak, Chairman
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Moved by Nowak supported by Dunleavy th.! appointments be approved.
AYES: Hobart, Hoot, Kasper, Lennon, Mallows, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Olson, Perinoff,
Pernick, Richardson, Vogt, walker, Wilcox, Berman, Brotherton, Button, Coy, Dearborn, Dunleavy, Gabler,
(22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the appointments were approved.
Misc. 653
By Mr. Nowak
IN RE: COMMENDATION - COUNTY COMMISSIONER JAMES MATHEWS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairmen, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS lames Mathews, Oakland County Commissioner, District a, has been named Citizen of
the Year by the Oakland County hinisteriaI Fellowship; and
WHEREAS Commissioner James Mathews was honored for outstanding humane service to the community;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners herewith extends
congratulations to Commissioner James Mathews for being so honored and expresses best wishes for his
continued, community involvement in the interests of all of the citizens of Oakland County.
The Committee on Organization, by Patrick M. Nowak, moves the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
COMMITTEE ON ORGANIZATION
Patrick M. Nowak, Chairman
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
Misc 6536
By Mr. Olson
IN RE: COUNTY EXECUTIVE - ATTENDANCE AT BOARD MEETINGS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Daniel T. Murphy has been appointed County Executive of Oakland County; and
WHEREAS Mr. Murphy has no deputy and is the appointee of this Board of Commissioners and
is in sole charge of the administration of the County; and
WHEREAS this makes his opinions necessary and vital to the deliberations of the Board.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board requires Mr. Daniel T. Murphy to be continuously
available to the Board at all times during its deliberations for consultation.
Niles E. Olson, County Commissioner, District 43
Moved by Olson supported by Pernick the resolution be referred to the Committee on Organization.
Mr. Gabler objected to the referral.
Discussion followed.
The Chairman stated that those in favor of sustaining the objection, say Aye, and those
opposed, say No, The vote was as follows:
AYES: Hoot, Kasper, Lennon, Mathews, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Perinoff, Richardson, Vogt,
Wilcox, Brotherton, Button, Coy, Dearborn, Dunleavy, Gabler, Hobart. (18)
NAYS: Olson, Patnales, Pernick, Walker. (4)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the objection was sustained and the resolution
was not referred.
Misc. 6537
By Mr. Hoot
IN RE: COMMITTEE CLERK'S OFFICE - JURISDICTION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS in the recent county government reorganization (Misc. Res, #6507) the office and
staff of the Committee Clerk to the Board of Commissioners were transferred to the jurisdiction of
the County Executive; and
WHEREAS the office and staff of the Committee Clerk to the Board of Commissioners should be
responsible to and under the jurisdiction of the Board of Commissioners, for whom they work;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that by the passage of this resolution the office and staff of
the Board of Commissioners are transferred from the authority and control of the County Executive back
to the authority and control of the Board of Commissioners.
Mr. Chairman, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Henry W. Hoot, County Commissioner, District #I4
Moved by Hoot supported by Hobart the resolution be referred to the Committee on Organization.
There were no objections.
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Misc. 6538
By Mr, Gabler
IN RE: MASON'S MANUAL. OF LEGISLATIVE PROCEDURE
To the Oakland County board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County board of Commissioners has used Roberts Rules of Order as a guide
for procedures in doing. businoss for 50 years and upward; and
WHEREAS the husine • -ind procedures of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners has
experienced a gradual ard ..-xtere.ive. evolution to a magnitude and complexity that calls for an upgrading;
and
WHEREAS Mason's Monual of Legislative Procedure, Edition 1970, will better serve the
procedural functions of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Mason's Manual of Legislative Procedures shall be the
basis for Rules of Procedures for the Oakland County Board of Commissioners.
Mr. Chairman, I move the adoption of the ioreqoing resolution.
Wallace F. Gabler, Jr.
County Commissioner, District Ifl2
Mr. Gabler requested the resolution be referred to the Committee on Organization. There
were no objections.
Moved by Lennon supported by Montante that the January 17, 1974 meeting be cancelled and
the Board adjourn until January 24, 1974 at 9;30 A. M.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
The Board adjourned at 1745 P. M.
Lyrin O. Allen Richard R. Wilcox
Clerk Chairman