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13oard Of Commissioners
MEETING
January 24, 1974
Meeting called to order by Chairman Richard R. Wilcox at 9:50 A. M. in the Court House
Auditorium, 1200 North Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan,
Invocation given by James Mathews.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
Roll called,
PRESENT: Berman, Brotherton, Burley, Button, Coy, Dearborn, Douglas, Dunleavy, Gabler,
Hobart, Hoot, Kasper, Lennon, Mathews, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Olson, Patnales, Perinoff, Pernick,
Quinn, Richardson, Vogt, Wilcox. (25)
ABSENT: Houghten, Walker, (2)
Quorum present.
Moved by Pernick supported by Button the minutes of the previous meeting be approved as
printed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
The Chairman appointed the following persons to the BiCentennial Executive Committee:
Wilbur V. Brotherton, Chairman, Lawrence R. Pernick, Vice Chairman, and members Donald C. Quinn, Jr.,
James Donleavy and Daniel T. Murphy.
There were no objections. The appointments were approved.
Misc. 6539
By Mr. • Brotherton
IN RE: COMMENDATION - PAUL E. KASPER
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Paul E. Kasper served as Chairman of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners in
1973; and
WHEREAS his keen awareness and responsiveness to the needs of the citizenry of Oakland County
in the interests of good County Government, sound fiscal policy and keeping pace with increased growth
has made Paul E. Kasper exemplary;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners hereby commends County Commissioner
Paul E. Kasper for his leadership in serving as Board Chairman and for his continuing efforts in behalf
of all of the citizens of our community.
The Committee on Organization, by Wilbur V. Hrotherton, Chairman, moves the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
COMMITTEE ON ORGANIZATION
Wilbur V. Brotherton, Chairman
Moved by Brotherton supported by Nowak the resolution be adopted.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
Moved by Brotherton supported by Olson, pursuant to Notice given by letter dated January 17,
1974, that Rule XX of the Rules for the Oakland County Board of Commissioners be amended by striking
out, in the first sentence after the word "except", the words: "as otherwise provided by law." and
inserting therein the words: NAS DETERMINED BY A VOTE OF 14 MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS.'
Discussion followed.
AYES: Kasper, Lennon, Mathews, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Olson, Patnales, Perinoff, Pernick,
Quinn, Wilcox, Berman, Brotherton, Burley, Button, Coy, Dearborn, Douglas, Dunleavy, Gabler, Hobard,
Hoot. (23)
NAYS, None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried,
ed. earn
REPORT
By Mr. Brotherton
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #6537 -YCOMMF.TT5ECD.LERFJ '11 iC - JURISDICTION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners -
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen .,..
The Committee on Organization, retorts
resolution be adopted.
COMMITTEE ON ORGANIZATION
Wilbur V. Brotherton, Chairman.
"Misc. 637
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 (Miscellaneous Resolution #6507) the
office and staff of the Committee Clerk to the Board of CommigSiOnehs .Were't-ransfred to the jurisdiction
of the County Executive; and
WHEREAS the officg and staff of the Committee Clerk to the board of Commissioner's Should be
responsle.—:_p and'under':Ehg JOrisdietion of theBoard o-FtorTs.81biltrs, for'Whbif they work;"
NOW. THE'REFORE'BEIT'RES0tVED thet -by .the'p'aSsage at 01issoltition'the office end 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 COMMISSieheT* District gT4""
Moved by Brotherton supported by Kasper the report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
MOVechl*:BrethertOrr .:SupOorte-d-byR'es.Oethe'neablutIol be od:Op,tetf:
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. , . . , . . . s - •
Moved by Brotherton supported by Button the rules be suspended to take up proposed amend-
ments to the Rules for the Oakland County Board of Commissioners.
. , . . . . .
AYES: Kasper, Lennon, Mathews, Moffitt, Montante, PataaleS,-Perinoff; Pernick,
Quinn, Richardson, Wilcox, Berman, Brotherton, Burley, ButtoribY;
Hoot. (23)
Sraftieleht :majoritV havTg-Veted 'therefOr'',' the: Metio
Moved by Brotherton strJported by Button that Rule X7A, 7, be -1!WaT by striking the words:
. Local .and'RegTonerAffairs .and Equalization-- 9 Members" and inserting thereN:the words: "7.
Looal.Goverhent and Eqtfalizatioa---- 9 Members" and further by airendinc Ruie: X.,C. by striking the
words: "G. Local and Regional Affairs and Equalization" and inserting therein the words: 110. Local
Governitent- hd 'Equal zat ion. ' ' • ' •
AYES: Lennon Mathews Meffitt[Mblatante, Nowak, Olson, Patnales, Perinoff, Pernick, Quinn, - Richardson, WildiBe+ManH3reilierion:, Burley, Button, Coy, Dearborn, Douglas, Dunleavy, Gabler, Hobart,
Hoot, Kasper. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
Resolution #6537 and recommends that said
DOulaS,:'OunleaVy, GabTer, Hobart,
cart
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, '0.e.:Miatir3
By t4rBrOt4ertbl .
IN REL:''DESiGNATTNG . 'MA C
DELEtATES'FOR.... - CONFERENCE' , . . . . . . .
To the .:061dahdHaiYuntY'iBbardof"CoMisSiOne'rs" --
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
FEBRUARY '43 and 6, :1974
The Committee on Organization, by Wilbur V. Brotherton, moves that 511 members of this Board
be designated as delegates to the Legislative and Taxation Conference of the Michigan Association of
LOuntie in Lansing, Mich gan en February -4 5 'and '6, 1574 •ancithatjhe:heCe'Ssary expensesfor travel . . , . and,ladq14;g be 5:ornebY'the County:, .
COMMITTEE ON ORGANIZATION
Wilbur V. Brotherton,'Chaftman
Moved by Brotherton sUPperted'hy•Perinoff'the'resdlutionThe adopted.
Mr. Hoot requested that his name be removed as a delegate and from the list of those whose
expenses for travel and lodging are to be borne by the County.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. January 24, 1974 16
Misc. 6541
By Mr. Brotherton
IN RE: DESIGNATING DELEGATES FOR N.A.C.O. LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE WASHINGTON, D. C„ FEBRUARY 26, 27
and 28, 1974
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr, Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Committee on Organization, by Wilbur V. Brotherton, moves that all members of this Board
be designated as delegates to the annual Legislative Conference of the National Association of Counties
in Washington, D. C. on February 26, 27 and 28, 1974 and that the necessary expenses for travel and
lodging be borne by the County.
COMMITTEE ON ORGANIZATION
Wilbur V. Brotherton, Chairman
Moved by Brotherton supported by Button the resolution be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT
By Mr, Button
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION 86505 - PROPOSED COUNTY ORDINANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Legislative Committee reports Miscellaneous Resolution #6505 and recommends that no
action be taken for reasons that said resolution is not within the legislative powers of the County.
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
Robert A, Button, Chairman
"Misc. 6505
By Mr, Hoot
IN RE: PROPOSED COUNTY ORDINANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
PROPOSED COUNTY OROINANCE210. IT
Sec. I. It shall be unlawful for any person, fire or corporation or anyone acting in behalf
of any person, firm or corporation whether owner, proprietor, agent or employee, in the County of
Oakland to open, operate or maintain any store, market, shop, warehouse or any retail, wholesale,
discount or any other establishment to conduct or engage in the business of selling, renting, leasing
or exchanging of
(a) food products, including but not limited to groceries, meats, fruits, end vegetables;
(b) furniture of every kind and description including but not limited to televisions and
radios, and/or household appliances, including electrical, :mechanical and electronic machines and
hardware of all kinds;
(c) clothing, household goods, soft goods, fabrics and all other similar items,
on the first day of the week commonly called Sunday during the period from 3:01) A. M. Sunday morning
until 12:00 midnight Sunday night,
Provided, that the foregoing provisions shall not apply to works of necessity and
charity, nor to the sale of drugs and medical supplies, tobacco and tobacco products, or to the
distribution and sale of newspapers and magazines, and provided further, that the provisions contained
herein shall not be applicable to the retail sale of gas or oil for use as fuel, or the retail sale of
accessories for immediate necessary use in connection with the maintenance or repair of motor vehicles,
boats and aircraft, including emergency repairs and towing of disabled motor vehicles, and provided
further, that the provisions contained herein shall not be applicable to the operation of hotels, motels,
inns, restaurants, or lenchstands where prepared food is sold for consumption.
Sec. 2, Any person, firm or corporation or any person, agent or employee acting in behalf of
any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall upon conviction
thereof be subject to a fine of not more than 5100.00 or to imprisonment in the County jail for a
period of not more than 90 days, or both such fine and imprisonment in the discretion of the court.
Sec, 3. Should any provision, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance be held to be
invalid for any reason, such holding shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole or any
part thereof other than the part so declared invalid, it being the legislative intent that this
ordinance shall stand notwithstanding such holding.
Sec. 4. All ordinances or parts of ordinances, in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
Henry W. Hoot, Commissioner - District /114"
Moved by Button supported by Moffitt the report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was approved.
Misc 6542
By Mr. Kasper
IN RE: NEW CiASSIFICATiONS FOR HEALTH DEPARTMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr, Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution 46489 in Re: "Implementation of Touche. Ross Report
Recommendations", as introduced by the Health Committee, was referred to the Personnel Practices
Committee; and
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WHEREAS the Health Director recommends the first steps in the implementation of this plan
should be the deletion of two present positions and the filling of two key positions for which the
County does rot have classifications at this time.; and
WHEREAS these actions appear to be within the intent of Resolution fi6489:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the classification, salary range and budgeted position of
"Associate Director of Health", a vacant posiUon, he deleted, because the need for the position's
services are no longer required, and that a new budgeted position and classification of "Assistant to
the Director of Health" be established at a salary range of:
BASE 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4- YEAR
$21,000 $21,500 522,000 $22,500 $23,000
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the classification, salary range and budgeted position of
"Public Health Program Coordinator", a filled position, be deleted because the need for the position's
services are no longer required, and that a new budgeted position and classification of 'Director of
Community Services (Health Education)" be established at a salary range of:
BASE 1 YEAR 2 YEAR :1 YEAR 4 YEAR _ _
$16,000 517,000 518,000 519,000 $20,000
The Personnel Practices Committee, by Paul E. Kasper, Chairman, moves the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL PRACTICES COMMITTEE
Paul E. Kasper, Chairman
Moved by Kasper supported by Button the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Montante, Nowak, Olson, Patnales, Perinoff, Pernick, Quinn, Richardson, Wilcox,
Berman, Brotherton, Button, Coy, Dearborn, Douglas, Dunteavy, Gabler, Hobart, Hoot, Kasper, Moffitt. (21)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 6543
By Mr, Kasper
AA RE' NEW CLASSIFICATION FOR PROBATE -'"CAMP 'OAKLAND
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Camp Oakland wishes to combine the teaching of building maintenance skills, to the
young people assigned to the camp, with the saving of money by having a staff member and the young
people do much of Camp Oakland's building maintenance work; and
WHEREAS the County has no present classification which combines the teaching and practice of
Maintenance skills in one class; and
WHEREAS the amount budgeted for a vacant Children's Supervisor position is greater than the
amount required for a maintenance and teaching position for 1974 and within $100 of the potential
maximum salaries of the two classifications;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that a new classification of "Maintenance Mechanic and Instructor"
be created at a salary range of
BASE . 1 YEAR 2 YEAR -2 YEAR
$9,332 $9,675 S10,024
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a vacant Children's Supervisor I position at Camp Oakland
be reclassified to "Maintenance Mechanic and Instructor".
The Personnel Practices Committee, by Paul E. Kasper, Chairman, moves the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL PRACTICES COMMITTEE
Paul F. Kasper, Chairman
Moved by Kasper supported by Douglas the resolution be adopted,
AYES: Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Olson, Patnaies, Perinoff, Perniek, Quinn, Wilcox, Berman,
Brotherton, Burley, Button, Coy, Dearborn, Douglas, Durleavy, Gabler, Hobart, Kasper. (20)
NAYS: None, (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted,
Misc. 6544
By Mr. Hoot
IN RE: ACCEPTANCE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT PLANNING GRANT - OFFICE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAMS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution g6523 application was made for a Law Enforcement
Planning Grant in the total amount of $•3,445, of which the County's contribution is 52,787 in cash
matching funds; and
WHEREAS said application has been approved and the grant funds are available to the County
of Oakland; and
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WHEREAS your committee recommends thpt thn grant be accepted;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the County of Oakland hereby acceets. tte Law Enforcement
Planning Grant, Office ef Criminal justice Programs in the total amount of W,i-j:7), at which $2,787
is the County's cash contribution.
The Public Protection and Judiciary Committee, by Henry W. Hoot, Chairman, moves the adoption
of the foregoing resolutien.
PUBLIC PROTECTION AND JUDICIAPY COMMITTEE
Henry W, Hoot, Chairman
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
IN RE: ACCEPTANCE. OF LAW ENFORCEMENT GRANT - OFFICE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAMS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies arc Cinntlemcn:
Pursuant to Rule XI, C of this Board, the Finance Committee finds the sum of $2,787 available,
such funds to be derived from the Contingency Fund,
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Alexander C. Perinoff, Vice Chairman
Moved by Hoot supported by Montante the resolution be adopted.
AYES; Montante, Nowak, Olson, Perinoff, Pernick, Quinn, Wilcox, Berman, Brotherton, Burley,
Button, Coy, Dearborn, Douglas, Dunleavy, Gabler, Hobart, Hoot, Kasper, Moffitt. (20)
NAYS; None, (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 6545
By Mr. Hoot
1N RE: SNOWMOBILE SAFETY PROGRAM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS House Bill 40/1 "The Snowmobile I ow" became effective January I, 797/4 and requires
that anyone between the aces cf twelve. (i2) end siteen (I6) who is operating a snowobile on property
other than his own must heve a snowmobile certificate showing he has passed a snotimbile course; and
WHEREAS pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution 6476 the Sheriff's Department was authorized
to file application for a grant of $14,250 te support a snowmobile program of $19,000; end
WHEREAS the State has approved a grant of $5,070 to support a total program of 56,760;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the snowmobile grant is hereby accepts.. .N. and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Sheriff's Department is hereby authoriziA to utilize the
full amount of the County funds appropriated in the 1974 Budget ($1,250) and Miscellaneous Resolution
6476 (54,750) to support an expanded program in excess of that authorized by the aforementioned grant.
The Public Protection and Judiciary Committee, by Henry W. Hoot, Chairman, moves the adoption
of the foregoing resolution:
PUBLIC PROTECTION AND JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
Henry W. Hoot, Chairman
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
By Mr. Perinoff
IN RE: SNOWMOBILE SAFETY PROGRAM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XI, C of this Board, the Finance Committee approves the expanded Snowmobile
Program and finds sufficient funds have been appropriated as follows:
$1,250.00 in the 1974 Budget;
$4,750.00 pursuant. to Miscellaneous Resolution #6476.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Alexander C. Perinoff, Vice Chairman
Moved by Hoot supported by Douglas the resolution was adopted.
AYES: Nowak, Olson, Perinoff, Pernick, Quinn, Wilcox, Berman, Brotherton, Burley, Button,
Coy, Dearborn, Douglas, Dunleavy, Gabler, Hobart, Hoot, Kasper, Mathews, Moffitt, Montante. (20
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 6546
By Mrs. Moffitt
IN RE: MANPOWER PROGRAM - NOTICE OF INTENT TO APPLY FOR PRIME SPONSORSHIP
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the 'Comprehensive Employment and Training Act of 1973" (Public Law 93-203) provides,
in part, that counties with a population of 100,000 or more are eligible to be designated Prime Sponsor
for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of the act; and
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WHEREAS the Gover-nwnt of Oakland County qualifies to be designated a Prime Sponsor, because
of its 1970 populati ,nn of 907,871; and
WHEREAS the Government of Oakland Coon t7 ;s presently designated Priide Sponsor for the
preparation of a Fiscal I975 Manpower PiLw; and
WHEREAS tlio Government of Llohi: rd Co:nLy deems it logical' and desirable to be cle ,,,ignated
Prime Sponsor to carry out the prc.vii nmin the rompre.hensive. Emplovifent and Training Act of 1973;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED thJt the Oak.'i.nd County Beard of Commissioners, by and through
its Chairman, submit to the Department a ' k.itice. of Intent to Apply For Prime Sponsorship°
to carry out the previsions of thi-?. Colipro.Lasive Emrooyment and Training Act of 1973.
The Specie i Manpower Committee, by Lillian V. Moffitt, Chairman, moves the adoption of the
Foregoing resolution.
SPECIAL MANPOWER COMMITTFE
Lillian V. Moffitt, Chairman
Moved by Moffitt supported by Coy the resolution be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 6547
By Mrs. Moffitt
IN RE: OPERATIONAL MANPOWER PLANNING GRANT BUDGET MODIFICATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, by Miscellaneous Resolution g6466 and
Miscellaneous Resolution #6501, applied for and received respectively an Operational Manpower Planning
Grant in the amount of $75,000; and
WHEREAS the County's Operational Manpower Planning Grant Budget included funds for contractual
consultant services; and
- WHEREAS the Department of Labor's memorandum of December 3, 1973 specifically prohibits the
expenditure of manpower planning grant monies for contractual consultant services; and
WHEREAS the Department of Labor requires the Government of Oakland, as a Prime Sponsor, to
file a budget modirieation, consistent with the Dopartment ef faber guidelines;
NOW THER.•.'PoRE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approve the
revised budget. aria
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, by and through its
Chairman, transmit the revised budget to the Department of Labor.
The Special Manpower Committee, by Lillian V. Moffitt, Chairman, moves the adoption of the
foregoing resolution,
SPEC'AL MANPOWER COMMITTEE
Lillian V. Moffitt, Chairman
Moved by Moffitt supported by Button the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Olson, Patnales, Perinoff, Pernick, Quinn, Richardson, Wilcox, Berman, Brotherton,
Burley, Button, Coy, Dearborn, Douglas, Dunleavy, Gabler, Hobart, Hoot, Kasper, Mathews, Moffitt,
Montante, Nowak. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 6548
By Mr. Coy
IN RE: MANAGEMENT STUDY OF FACILITIES AND OPERATIONS DIVISION, BOARD OF AUDITORS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Facilities and Operations Division of the Board of Auditors is responsible for
the maintenance and care of County facilities and planning for renovation and/or construction of
County facilities; and
WHEREAS higher costs than anticipated were borne by the County for renovation of the County--
owned Social Services Building at 196 Oakland Avenue, Pontiac, Michigan; and
WHEREAS the correction of the Court House marble fallout problem and roof repairs required
additional funds over and above planned cost estimates; and
WHEREAS the recently completed addition of 8,000 sq. ft. to the County Center Health Building
does not have toilet facilities or drinking fountains; and
WHEREAS repairs and installation by the Facilities and Operations Division of new sidewalks
to the Auditorium entrance were poorly made, causing excessive heaving, thus endangering life and limb
and making the County liable for negligence;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that a management study be made of the Facilities and Operations
Division of the Board of Auditors in the interests of better management efficiency and control to the
mutual welfare of the taxpayers, cost of such study not to exceed $20,000.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the funds needed for said management study be derived from the
$154,000 remaining in the 1973 Summer Employment Program.
Mr. Chairman, 1 move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Lew L. Goy, Commissioner - District /,14
•. Moved by Coy • supported by Hoot the resolution be referred to the finance Committee and
Buildings and Grounds Committee. There were no objections.
Misc. 6549
By Mr. Nowak •
IN RE: ROLE OF OAKLAND COUNTY SHERIFF
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: •
. WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners is desirous of ascertainment of the
consensus position of the local units of government regarding the role of Sheriff of Oakland County;
and
• •.••• WHEREAS the Sheriff . of Oakland County is alse desirous of the ascertainment of said role;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners recommend that
the Public frotection.:and. Judiciary Committee prepare a questionnaire for submission to local units
for the purpose of•ascertainment of the consensus position regarding the role of Sheriff of Oakland
County; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said questionnaire also address itself to the sources of funding
for any expanded services.
Mr. Chairman, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Patrick M. Nowak, Commissioner - District 125
Moved by Nowak supported by Kasper the resolution be referred to the Public Protection and
Judiciary Committee. There were no objections.
Misc. 6550 .
By Mr. Brothorton and Mrs, Dearborn
IN RE: WAGES AND SALARIES OF COUNTY JAIL INMATES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr, Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Act 60 of the Public Acts of 1962, as amended, provides in part that a prisoner may
be released from jail during necessary and reasonable hours for working at his employment or conducting
his own self-employed business or occupation, or in the case of a woman, housekeeping and caring for
the needs of her family; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff, pursuant to said Act, shall collect the wages or salaries of an employed
prisoner or require said prisoner to turn over his salary in full when received; and
WHEREAS certain municipalities in the County of Oakland have requested the Sheriff to
implement the provisions of said Act 60, and use the wages or salary for the purpose of defraying the
cost of boarding the prisoner.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does hereby
request the Sheriff to implement the provisions of Act 60 of the Public Acts of 1962, as amended.
Mr. Chairman, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Wilbur V. Brotherton and Mary M. Dearborn
Moved by Brotherton supported by Dearborn the resolution be referred to the Public
Protection and Judiciary Committee. There were no objections.
Misc. 6551
By Mrs. Dearborn
IN RE: POLICE TRAINING ACADEMY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS a Police Training Academy has been discussed by the Public Protection and Judiciary
Committee and by the Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS said Police Training Academy is programmed into capital improvements although to
date no funds have been appropriated nor any dates set; and
WHEREAS there is an immediate need for a permanent facility for the purpose of criminal
justice training; and
WHEREAS the Public Protection and Judiciary Committee directed the Board of Auditors on
October 23, 1973 to give recommendation to implementation to a Police Training Academy, said report
to be ready in G. to 6 weeks; and
WHEREAS this report has not yet been given to the Public Protection and Judiciary Committee;
1 move that this matter be given high priority and be given to the Committee within the next
month.
Mr. Chairman, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Mary M. Dearborn, Commissioner - District #22
Mrs. Dearborn requested the resolution be referred to the Public Protection and Judiciary
Committee. There were no objections.
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Misc, 6552
By Mr. Gabier
IN RE: EMERGENCY HELICOPTER PORT SYSTEM
To the Oakland County Board of CommisSjoners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS a need has been established for the use of ar emergency Hell-Port in Oakland
County and;
WHEREAS results of such need studies have been approved and endorsed by the hospitals and
other emergency facilities in Oakland County, and
WHEREAS Beaumont Hospital in the City of Royal Oak has requested the establishing of such
a Hell-Port on its uounds:
NOW THEREFORE RE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners direct the
establishment of such an emergency Heli-Port system within Oakland County;
. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the support of the Michian Aeronautics Commission and the Department
of Civil Defense be requested.
Mr. Chairman, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Wallace F. Gabler, Jr., Commissioner - Dist. 1/12
Mr. Gabler reedested that the resolution be referred to the Public Protection and
Judiciary Committee, Health Committee and the Transportation and Aviation Committee. There were no
objections.
Moved by Kasper supported by Button that the February 7, 1974 meeting be cancelled and
the Board adjourn until February 14, 1974 at 9:30 A. M.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
The Board adjourned at 10:37 A. M.
Lynn D. Allen Richard R, Wilcox
Clerk Chairman