HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1974.06.06 - 7515OAKLAND COUNTY
Board Of C•mmissiorirms
MEETING
June 6, 1974
Meeting called to order by Chairman Richard R. Wilcox at 10:13 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: Berman, Brotherton, Button, Coy, Dearborn, Douglas, Dunleavy, Gabler, Hobart, Hoot,
Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, Mathews, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Olson, Patnales, Perinoff, Pernick, Quinn,
Richardson, Vogt, Walker, Wilcox. (26)
ABSENT: Burley. (1)
Quorum present.
Moved by Perniek supported by Perinoff the minutes of the previous meeting be approved as
printed.
Clerk read letter from State Representative James J. Daman acknowledging receipt of
resolution. (Received and Filed.)
Clerk read letter from the Oakland County Tax Allocation Board inviting the Board of
Commissioners to attend a special meeting to be held on June 11, 1974 in the Court House Auditorium.
(Received and Filed.)
Clerk read letter from Emil Tahvonen, Deputy Director Local Audit Division Department of
Treasury In re: P,,c1: 87 of the Public Acts of 1974 effective April 25, 1974, changes the beginning .day
of the October sesion of a County Board of Commissioners from the second Monday of October to the
second Tuesday of October. The Act amends Section 46.1 of the Compiled Laws of 1970. (Referred to
the Committee on Organization.)
Clerk read letter from The Leagues of Women Voters urging the county's continued participation
in the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG). (Referred to the Local Government and
Equalization.)
Clerk read letter from Mrs. Paul Sherwood of Royal Oak commending the Office of Consumer
Protection. (Received and Filed.)
Moved by Richardson supported by Montante that the items on the Supplemental Agenda be
approved in accordance with Rule XV and that the rules be suspended in accordance with Rule XI-E.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Miscellaneous Resolution 6691
Recommended by the Board of Public Works
RE: BlNGHAM FARMS WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM
Submitted by Mr. Patnales
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM TO SERVE AREAS IN
THE VILLAGE OF BINGHAM FARMS
The following resolution Was offered by Patrales and seconded by Dearborn:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners of Oakland County, Michigan, does hereby
approve the establishment. pursuant to Act No. 185 of the Michigan Public Acts of 1957, as amended, of
a water supply system for the supply, transportation and distribution of water to areas in the Vi l lage
of Bingham Farms shown on Exhibit "A-1" hereto, said system to consist of water supply facilities in
the Village to be plerned, constructed and financed in one or more stages in accordance with a master
plan and pro g ram of financing to be developed by the said Village and the county;
RESOLVEFl FORTHBR that the Board of Public Works of Oakland County is hereby authorized and
directed to develop a master plan and a program of financing and to secure plans and specifications
and estimates of cost for the first stage of construction of facilities for said water supply system;
to negotiate a contract with the Village of Bingham Farms in respect to the said water supply facilities
and the financin .hereof, and in respect to the operation thereof; to submit such plans, specifications,
estimates and contract to this Board for its approval; and to carry out the terms and provisions of
said Act No. 185 applicable thereto;
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RESOLVED FURTHER that said water supply system shall be known as the "Bingham Farms Water
Supply System" and that the area to be served thereby shall be known as the "Bingham Farms Water
Supply District", and shall consist of all of the territory in the Village of Bingham Farms shown on
Exhibit "A-1".
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
Robert F. Patnales, Chairman
VOTE ON MOTION:
YEAS: Hoot, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, Mathews, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Olson, Patnales,
Ferinoff, Pernick, Quinn, Richardson, Vogt, Walker, Wilcox, Berman, Brotherton, Button, Coy, Dearborn,
Douglas, Dunleavy, Gabler, Hobart, (26)
MAYS: None. (0)
ABSENT: Burley. (1)
Motion adopted.
Miscellaneous Resolution No. 6692
Recommended by Board of Public Works
RE: THE WEST BLOOMFIELD WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM - SECTION 2
Submitted by Mr. Batnales :
RESOLUTION PROPOSED BY OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS WITH RESPECT TO WEST BLOOMFIELD WATER
SUPPLY SYSTEM
WHEREAS the following resolution has been received from the Township of West Bloomfield:
WHEREAS the Township of West Bloomfield and the County of Oakland have entered into West
Bloomfield Water Supply System Contract dated as of December 1, 1970, and the County of Oakland,
pursuant to said Contract, issued county bonds in the aggregate principal amount of $4,825,000 to
finance the acquisition of the said West Bloomfield Water Supply System - Section 1; and
WHEREAS said Contract provides that surplus funds remaining after payment of all costs
incurred in acquiring said project may be used at the request of the Township and with the approval of
the Board of Commissioners to extend said System and the Township is requesting the Oakland County Board
of Commissioners to consent thereto by resolution, such extension to consist of the facilities shown on
Exhibit "A" attached hereto, designated Section 2, to be acquired at an estimated cost not in excess
of $818,800.00; and
WHEREAS all costs incurred in acquiring said West Bloomfield Water Supply System - Section 1
have been paid and a surplus does now exist in an amount in excess of $818,800.00; and
WHEREAS the Township of West Bloomfield and the County of Oakland are now entering into the
West Bloomfield Water Supply System - Section 2 Contract, dated as of April 1, 1974, and the County
of Oakland, pursuant to said Contract, will acquire water supply facilities in accordance With the
provisions of said Contract dated as of April 1, 1974, to be located in said Township at an estimated
aggregate cost of $818,800,00, and will pay the cost thereof out cf said surplus funds remaining from
said Section 1 project as set forth in said Contract which reads as follows:
WEST BLOOMFIELD WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM - SECTION 2 CONTRACT
THIS CONTRACT, made as of the 1st day of April, 1974, by and between the COUNTY OF OAKLAND,
a Michigan county corporation (hereinafter called the "county"), by and through its Board of Public
Works (hereinafter referred to as the "board"), party of the first part, and the TOWNSHIP OF WEST
BLOOMFIELD, a township corporation in the County of Oakland (hereinafter called the "municipality"),
part of the second part:
WITNESSET H: •
WHEREAS Act No. 185 of the Michigan Public Acts of 1957, as amended, grants to the board of
pub/lc works in any county having a department of public works, the power to acquire water supply
systems as defined in said Act and to improve, enlarge, and extend any system acquired pursuant there-
to; and
WHEREAS the Township of West Bloomfield and the County of Oakland have entered into West
Bloomfield Water Supply System Contract, dated as of December 1, 1970, (herein called the "Base
Contract") and the County of Oakland, pursuant to said Contract, issued county bonds in the aggregate
principal amount of $4,825,000 to finance the acquisition of the said Section 1; and
WHEREAS said Contract provides that surplus funds remaining after payment of all costs in-
curred in acquiring said project may be used to. extend and enlarge said System in said township at
the request of the township and approval by the Board of Commissioners and the township is requesting
the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to consent thereto by resolution, such extension to consist
of the facilities shown on Exhibit "A" attached hereto and designated Section 2 to be acquired at an
estimated cost not in excess of $818,800,00; and
WHEREAS oh costs incurred in acquiring said Section I have been paid and a surplus does
now exist in an amount,in excess of ..$818,800.00; and
, WHEREAS the Township of West Bloomfield and the County of Oakland now desire to enter into
West Bloomfield Water Supply System 7 Section 2 Contract, dated as of April 1, 1974, and the County
of Oaklancf„purspant to said Contract will undertake the acquisition of water supply facilities in
accordance with the provisions. of said,Cpntract dated as of April 1; 1974, to be located in said town-
ship at an estimated ;aggregate cost of $818,800.00, and will pay the cost thereof out of said surpltis
funds remaining from said Secton 1 project as sot forth in said Contract; and
WHEREAS by the terms of said Act No 185 the county and the municipality are authorized to
enter into a Contract for the acquisition, improvement, enlargement or extension of a water supply
system and for the payment of the cost thereof by the municipality; and
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WHEREAS it is now reik.srary for the public health and welfare of the present and future
residents of the. municipality ma e,rsild; improve and enlarge the said West Bloomfield Water Supply
System in the Tcagnship of West .blo -m.itield by the acquisition and construction of the so-called Section
2 under the provisions of raid Act. No. 185 and to pay the cost thereof as herein provided; and
WHFRFAS cc other ibmnitipality will be affected by the construction of said Section 2; and
WHEREAS it is re ,,sary that the county and the municipality enter into this Contract; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Department of Public: Works (hereinafter sometimes referred to as
the "DPW") has obtained preliminary plans and cost estimates for the acquisition and construction of
said Section 2 prepared by Hubbell, Roth and Clark, Inc„ registered professional engineers (hereinafter
sometimes referred to as the "consulting engineers") which preliminary plans and cost estimates anticipate
the acquiSTtion and construction of said Section 2 will be accomplished in accordance with the herein-
after stated provisions of this Contract.
NOW THEREFORE in consideration of the premises and the covenants of each other, the parties
hereto agree as follows:
1. The county and the municipality hereby approve the extension, improvement and enlargement
of the West Bloomfield Water Supply System by the acquisition and construction of water supply facilities
to serve the Township of West Bloomfield, under and pursuant to the provisions of Act No. 185 of the
Michigan Public.. ActS of 1957, as amended, The water supply facilities to be acquired and constructed
are hereby designated the "West Bloomfield Water Supply System - Section 2.
2. The facilities constituting the entire Section 2 project and their general location with-
in the municipality are shown on Exhibit "A", which is attached hereto and by this reference is made. a
-part hereof, which facilities will be financed on behalf of the municipality and are hereinafter some-
times referred to collectively as the 'project".
3 The county and the municipality hereby approve and adopt the estimate of the total cost
of the project in the amount set forth in Exhibit "B" attached hereto, and the estimate of 40 years
and upwards as the period of usefulness of the project, all as prepared by the consulting engineers.
4. After the execution of this Contract by the county and the municipality, the board shall
take the following steps:
(a) Order -final plans and specifications for the project from the consulting engineers.
(b) Submit to the Board of Commissioners of Oakland County a resolution, duly approved and
recommended by the board, providing for the approval of this Contract and for the acquisition of the
project as shown on Exhibit "B".
(c) After the Board of Commissioners of Oakland County has approved this Contract, the board
will take all necessary procedures to obtain construction bids for the project and enter into construct-
ion contracts with the lowest responsible bidders.
(d) After the execution of construction contracts, the board shall cause the project to be
constructed within a reasonable time and do all other things required of it under the provisions of
Act No. 185 of the Public Acts of Michigan, 1957, as amended.
5. It is understood and agreed by the parties hereto that the facilities of Section 2 are
to serve the municipality and not the individual property owners and users thereof, unless by special
arrangement between the board and the municipality. The responsibility of requiring connection to and
use of the facilities of the project and of providing such additional facilities, as may be needed,
shall be that of the municipality which shall cause to be constructed and maintained, directly or
through the county, any such necessary additional facilities. The county shall not be obligated to
acquire or construct any facilities other than those designated in paragraph 2 hereof. Section 2 is
an improvement, enlargement and extension of the West Bloomfield Water Supply System and the Base Contract
shall apply thereto, except as the same way be specifically modified herein for specific application to
the project, as though set forth in full herein.
The county hereby agrees that it will secure, or cause to be secured, and maintained during
the period of construction adequate property damage and public liability insurance covering all
facilities to be constructed pursuant to this Contract, Ali policies and memorandums of insurance
shall provide that the county and the municipality shall be insured parties thereunder and shall contain
a provision requiring that the municipality be notified at least ten days prior to cancellation thereof.
One copy of each policy and memorandum of insurance shall be filed with the municipality.
6. The entire cost of the project shall be paid by the use by the county of surplus funds
remaining after the completion of Section I of the System. The term "cost" as used herein shall be
construed to include all items of cost of the type set forth on Exhibit "B" attached hereto and any
other items of cost of a similar nature as may be set forth in any revision of said Exhibit "B" agreed
to by the parties hereto, incurred by the county in acquiring and constructing the project. By
execution and approval of this Contract the county and the municipality agree to the application of
the S818,800.00 of surplus funds from the financing and the project described in the Base Contract to
the payment of the obligations of the municipality incurred pursuant to this Contract which application
has been requested by the municipality and is hereby approved by the Board of Commissioners of the
county on recommendation of its Board of Public. Works.
7. After completion of the project and payment of all costs thereof, any surplus still re-
maining from the Section 1 project may be used at the request of the municipality and upon approval by
the Board of Commissioners of Oakland County to improve, enlarge, or extend further the System in the
municipality..
8, If the surplus funds on hand used by the county to finance the project, or any part thereof,
are for any reason insufficient to complete the project in accordance with the plans and specifications
therefer, the board shall, if necessary, submit to the municipality a resolution providing for the pay-
ment of additional money in an amount necessary to provide funds to complete the project in which event
the duties and obligations of the board and the municipality as expressed and set forth in this Contract
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shall be applicable to such additional payment as well as the original payment, it being at. all times
fully recognized and agreed that the obligation of the municipality, whether satisfied in the manner
specified in paragraph 6 of this Contract or otherwise, shall be based upon the ultimate cost of the
project. in lieu of the payment of such additional money, any other method may be agreed upon by the
county and the municipality to provide the necessary funds to complete the project.
9. This Contract iscontingent upon the county using the surplus funds as set forth in
paragraph 6 of this Contract, to defray the estimated cost of the project, or a part of the project.
10. The municipality consents to the establishment and location of the project entirely
within its corporate limits and consents to the use of its streets, alleys and public places for the
construction thereof by the county and its contractors for which purpose this Contract constitutes a
permit and consents to the use of its streets,. alleys and public places for the repair, replacement,
maintenance and use of the water supply facilities. After completion, Section 2 shall be used for the
distribution of water within the municipality all in accordance with and pursuant to the Base Contract
and this Contract between the county and the municipality pertaining to Section 2. It is further agreed
with respect to all extensions to the West Bloomfield Water Supply System that at all times during the
operation thereof by the municipality, as lessee, that it will obtain and maintain in effect adequate
property damage, public liability and workmen's compensation insurance covering all facilities leased
to the municipality under any contract with the county nor or hereafter in effect, All policies and
memorandums of insurance shall provide that the county and the municipality shall be insured parties
thereunder and shall contain a provision requiring that the county be notified at least ten days prior
to cancellation thereof. One copy of each policy and memorandum of insurance shall be filed with the
county.
11. This Contract shall become effective upon approval by the legislative body of the munici-
pality, by the Board of Public Works of Oakland County, and by the Board of Commissioners of Oakland
County, and duly executed by the authorized officers of the municipality and of the Board of Public
Works. It shall terminate fifty (50) years from the date of this Contract. This Contract may be
executed in several counterparts.
The provisions of this Contract shall be in full force and effect and binding upon the
successors and assigns of the parties hereto.
IN W1TNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have caused this Contract to be executed and
delivered by their respective duly authorized officers, all as of the day and year first above written.
TOWNSHIP OF WEST BLOOMFIELD COUNTY OF OAKLAND
By By its Board of Public Works
Supervisor By
By Chairman
Township Clerk By
Secretary
WEST BLOOMFIELD WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM
Section Ii
Estimate of Cost
17,000 L.F. 16" Watermain 27.00 = $459,000.00
25 Ea. 161 ' Cate Valves and Wells @ 3,000.00 = 75,000.00
35 Ea, Hydrants P 850.00 = 29,750.00
I Ea, 16" Northwestern Crossings L.S. = 40,000.00
1 Ea, Pressure Reducing Valves and Chambers P 40,000.00 = 40 000.00
Sub-Total Construction Cost = 5643,750.00
Construction Cost $643,750.00
Engineering 93,302.50
Administration 16,093.75
Legal 1,000.00
Financial -0-
Soil Borings 1,000.00
Easement Acquisition 20,000.00
Inspection 19,312.50
Contingency ............. .............,„ ...... ............. „„ ..... „.„ 64,341.25
TOTAL PROJECT COST = $818,800.00
I hereby estimate the period of usefulness to be forty (40) years and upwards.
HUBBELL, ROTH AND CLARK, INC,
By: N. D. Waring
EXHIBIT
WHEREAS it is now advantageous for the Township of West Bloomfield to have transferred the
surplus funds now remaining from the bonds issued pursuant to the Contract dated as of December 1, 1970,
to the construction fund for Section 2 pursuant to the Contract, dated as of April 1, 1974, and for
the County of Oakland to consent to said use of surplus funds in accordance with the provisions of
said Contract, dated as of December 1, 1970, and for the Township and the County to enter into the
Contract of April 1, 1974, as aforesaid.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST BLOOMFIELD, OAKLAND
COUNTY, MICHIGAN, as follows:
1. That the Oakland County Board of Commissioners is hereby requested pursuant to the said
Contract dated as of December 1, 1970 to transfer not less than 5818,800.00 from the surplus funds now
remaining after payment of all costs incurred in acquiring Section 1 to the construction fund created
PLEASANT LAKE
PROPOSED
WATER MAIN
WEST BLOOMFIELD
WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM
SECTION II PREPARED BY
HUBBELL ROTH 3 CLARK, INC
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pursuant to the said Contract of April 1, 1974, to defray the obligation of this township, to the full
extent necessary to make payment to the County to finance the cost of said Section 2.
That the funds 51 transferred be used by the: County to defray the obligation of this
township earccordance with he previsions of said Contract, dated as of April 1, 1974.
9. • Tbar the Courty and this township shall enter into the Contract for the acquisition and
fin. ricing of Section 2 as set forth in this resolution and the Supervisor and the Township Clerk are
hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver said Contract dated as of April 1, 1974, on behalf
of this township.
ADOPTED:
YEAS: Doherty, DuPree, Eyler, Holland, Warner, Warren, Whitmer. (7)
NAYS: None. (0)
STATE OF MICHIGAN)
) as
COUNTY OF OAKLAND)
the. undersigned, the duly qualified and acting Township Clerk of the Township of West
Bloomfield, Oakland County, Michigan, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy
of a resolution adopted by the Township Board of said Township on the 20th day of May, 1974, the original
of which is on file in my office.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, 1 have hereunto affixed my official signature this 21st day of May, A.D.
1974,
Petty Sue DuPree
Township Clerk
; and
WHEREAS it will be advantageous to the Township of West Bloomfield and the County of Oakland
If a transfer of funds is authorized by this Board of Commissioners in accordance with the request of
the Township and the West Bloomfield Water Supply System - Section 2 Contract, is approved and executed;
and
WHEREAS the Board of Public Works has recommended adoption of this resolution.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN, as
follows:
1, That this Board of Commissioners does hereby approve and authorize the transfer, pursuant
to the provisions of the- West Bloomfield Water Supply System Contract, dated as of December 1, 1970, of
not less than 18I8800,(.10 from the surplus funds now remaining after payment of all costs incurred in
acquiring Section 1 of said System, to the payment of the cost of Section 2 of said System pursuant to
the Contract with respect thereto, dated as of April 1, 1974.
2. That the surplus funds herein authorized to be transferred shall be used by the County of
Oakland through its Department of Public Works in payment of the cost of Section 2 in accordance with
the provisions of and for the purposes described in said Contract, dated as of April 1, 1974.
3. That the West Bloomfield Water Supply System Section 2 Contract, dated as of April I,
1974, is hereby approved and the Chairman of the Board of Public Works and the Secretary thereof be and
they each hereby are authorized and directed to execute and deliver such Contract on behalf of the
County of Oakland, in as many copies or counterparts as they may deem necessary or desirable, in
substantially the form set forth in the resolution of the Township Board of the Township of West Bloom-
field and herein incorporated.
ADOPTED:
YEAS: Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, Mathews, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Olson, Patnales, Perinoff,
Pernick, Quinn, Vogt, Walker, Wilcox, Berman, Brotherton,Button, Coy, Dearborn, Douglas, Dunleavy, -
Gabler, Hobart, Hoot, (25)
NAYS: None, (0)
Miscellaneous Resolution No, 6693
Recommended by the BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
IN RE: OAKLAND COUNTY SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL SYSTEM MASTER PLAN - MAY 1974
Submitted by Robert F. Patnales
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS the County of Oakland by resolution of its Board of Commissioners has established a
Department of Public Works for the administration of the powers conferred upon Oakland County by Act No,
185 of the Michigan Public Acts of 1957, as amended, which Department is administered by a Board of Public
Works under the general control of said Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS this Board of Commissioners has heretofore by Miscellaneous Resolution 6018, adopted
May 18, .1972, assigned to the Department of Public Works the preparation of a solid waste disposal
implementation program report as required in Section (7b) of Act 89, Michigan Public Acts of 1971 and
sa=d Board of Public Works has prepared an interim report dated January 18, 1974, which has been sub-
mitted to the Board of Commissioners and to the units of local government in Oakland County and which
report and program to implement the same must be finalized by July 1, 1974, to comply with state require-
ments and law; and
WHEREAS it is necessary in said county to provide solid waste disposal facilities to receive
and dispose of solid waste from all areas of the county to consist of one or more solid waste disposal
sites with the necessary facilities to receive and dispose of solid waste of all types in a manner and
to the extent authorized by law and good solid waste disposal practices; and
WHEREAS the establishment of a county system of solid waste disposal sites and facilities
pursuant to and as authorized in said Act No, 185 will protect the public health and welfare of the
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citizens of the county; and
WHEREAS this Beard of Commissioners did heretofore by Miscellaneous Resolution No. 6648,
adopted April 25, i974, establish the Oakland County Solid Waste Disposal System pursuant to Act No.
185, and the Board of Public Works was directed to proceed to a final report and implementation of a
solid waste disposal program for the County; and
WHEREAS copies of the final report and broad implementation schedule entitled "Oakland County
Solid Waste Dispose: System, Master Plan dated May, 1974, Volumes I and 11" have been submitted to the
Board of Commissioners and to the units of local government included in the plan.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Master Plan is accepted and adopted; and
FURTHER that said plan be submitted to the State of Michigan, Department of Natural Resources,
for their consideration and approval in accordance with Act 87, Public Acts of 1965 as amended by Act
89, Public Acts of 1971 and further amended by Act 57 of Public Acts of 1973.
FURTHER that the Board of Public Works is hereby directed to submit to this Board for approval,
plans, specifications estimates of cost and period of usefulness for the said system in accordance with
the plan, in one or more stages or parts, and also contracts with the several municipalities in respect
to the acquisition, operation and financing of said system in its several stages or parts.
FURTHER that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith be and the same are hereby
rescinded.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
Robert F. Patnales, Chairman
Moved by Patnales supported by Dearborn the resolution be adopted:
Mr. Dunleavy requested that Robert Vandermark, Supervisor of Independence Township be
allowed to address the Board. There were no objections.
Mr. Vandermark addressed the Board in opposition to the Solid Waste Master Plan,
Mr. Houghten requested Mrs. Alice Tomboulian, Oakland Township Trustee be allowed to address
the Board. There were no objections.
Mrs. Tomboulien addressed the Board in opposition to the Solid Waste Master Plan.
Discussion followed.
The Chairman vacated the chair.
Mr. Gabler, Vice Chairman took the Chair,
Mr. Wilcox, Commissioner from District #1, spoke in opposition to the Solid Waste Master
Plan on behalf of the residents of his district.
Moved by Wilcox supported by Dunieavy the resolution be referred back to Committee for
Further study,
Discussion followed,
Moved by Olson supported by Douglas the referral be amended to include the Planning. and
Zoning Committee,
Mr. Richardson spoke in opposition to the amendment.
Vote on amendment:
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Mr. Mathews moved the previous question. Mr. Quinn supported the motion. The Chairman
stated those in favor of ordering the previous question say "yes" and those opposed say " no".
A sufficient majority having voted. therefor, the motion carried.
Vote on main motion, as amended:
AYES: Kasper, Lennon, Mathews, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Olson, Patnales, Perinoff, Pernick,
Quinn, Richardson, Vogt, Walker, Wilcox, Berman, Brotherton, Button, Coy, Dearborn, Douglas, Dunieavy,
Gabler, Hobart, Hoot, Houghten. (26)
NAYS None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was referred back to the Public
Works Committee and the Planning and Zoning Committee.
The Vice Chairman declared a recess for five minutes.
The Board reconvened at 11:25 A. M.
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RESOLUTION NO. 6694
By Mr. Patnales
IN RE: HOLLANDER DRAIN
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS proceedings have been taken by the Statutory Drainage Board for the construction of
the Hollander Drain under the provisions of Chaptor 20 of Act No. 40 of the Public Acts of 1956, as
amended, pursuant to a petition filed by. the City of Southfield on August 15, 1972; and
WHEREAS the said Drainage Board by resolution adopted on May 8, 1974, authorized and provided
for the issuance of bonds in the aggregute principal amount of 5190,000 in anticipation of the
collection of an equal amount of special assessments against the City of Southfield, said special
assessments having been therefore duly confirmed by said Drainage Board; and
WHEREAS said bonds are to be designated Drain Bonds, are to be dated July T, 1974, will bear
interest at a rate not exceeding 7% and will not be subject to redemption prior to maturity; and
WHEREAS said Drainage 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.
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199
1, Construction Cost
2. Engineer's Design Fee
3. Inspection
4, Publishing
Daily Tribuc 100.00
Southfield Observer 35,00
Southfield Eccentric 200,00
Michigan Contractor A Builder 80.00
Michigan Investor 200.00
5. Printing of Bonds
6. Rights-of-Way (Incl, cost of negotiators)
7. Bond Attorney
8. Financial Consultant
9. Bond Prospectus
10. Drainage Board Meeting Costs
11. Contingencies (4.043%)
TOTAL
5148,792.00
12,751.00
14,958.00
615.00
400.00
1,900.00
2,000.00
450.00
250.00
7,384.00
$190,000.00
By: James E. Pemberton,
Deputy A Chief Engineer
January 7, 1974
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS:
I. That pursuant to the authorization provided in Section 474 of Chapter 20 of the Drain
Code of 1956, as amended, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does hereby irrevocably pledge the
full faith and credit of the County of Oakland for the prompt payment of the principal of and interest
on the said Drain Bonds, and does agree that in the event the City of Southfield 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 Hollander Drain, when due, then the amount thereof shall be immediate-
ly advanced from County Funds, and the County Treasurer is directed to immediately make such advance-
ment 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 ports 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 Public Works Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
Robert F. Patnales, Chairman
ADOPTED:
YEAS: Moffitt, Nowak, Olson, Patnales, Perinoff, Pernick, Quinn, Richardson, Walker, Wilcox,
Berman, Brotherton, Button, Coy, Dearborn, Douglas, Dunleavy, Gabler, Hobart, Hoot, Houghten, Kasper.
(22)
NAYS: None. (0)
ABSENT: Bbrley. (l)
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Misc. 6695
By Mr. Brotherton
IN RE: ENDORSE WAYNE COUNTY AS SITE FOR 1978 N.A.C.O. ANNUAL CONFERENCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS your Committee has received and considered several resolutions from other Michigan
counties requesting support and endorsement for Wayne County to be the site of the 1978 Annual N.A.C.O.
Conference; and
WHEREAS your Committee recommends that Wayne County, with its adequate convention and hotel
facilities, be considered as the site for the 1978 Annual N.A,C.O. Conference:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners recommends to the
Board of Directors of the National Association of Counties that Wayne County be designated as the site
for the 1978 Annual N,A.C.C, Conference.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of the foregoing resolution be forwarded to the N.A.C.O.
offices in Washington, D.C. and to the Wayne County Board of Commissioners.
The Committee. on Organization, by Wilbur V. Brotherton, Chairman, moves the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
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.
Misc. 6696
By Mr. Brotherton
IN RE "CITIZEN ADVOCACY MONTH"
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Pontiac, Michigan, is the home of the Oakland County Association for Retarded
Children in the United Way of Pontiac, North Oakland Building at 50 Wayne Street; and
WHEREAS the D,C.A.R.C, membership comprises the largest organization of its kind in Michigan;
and
WHEREAS the membership provides valuable information for parents and relatives of the retarded
in Our community; and
WHEREAS the retarded throughout Oakland County benefit from and enjoy such events as the
Special Olympics, the 0.C.A.R.C. Dinner Dance; and
'WHEREAS many celebrites, civic-minded persons and friends of the retarded are citizens of
Oakland County;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Month of July bo and is hereby declared as
'CITIZEN ADVOCACY MONTH''
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners urges all citizens to
take part in Citizen Advocacy by serving as a friend on a one-to-one basis with a retarded person in
our midst so they might yet achieve another step toward Jull respect and citizenship.
OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman
Wallace F. Gabler, Jr., Vice Chairman
Wilbur V. Brotherton, Chairman, Committee on
Organization
Moved by Brotherton supported by Button the resolution be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT
By Mr. Brotherton
IN RE: NOMINATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT TO SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD AND SEMCOC DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Committee on Organization nominates Howard L. Dell to the Social Services Board to fill
the unexpired term ending December 31, 1975,
Mr, Chairman, I so move.
The Committee on Organization nominates the following Delegates and Alternate Delegates to
the Southeastern Michigan Council of Governments:
Delegates: James W. Dunieavy Richard R, Wilcox Lawrence R. Pernick
Alternates: Lillian V. Moffitt Donald C. Quinn, Jr, James Mathews
Mr. Chairman, I so move.
COMMITTEE ON ORGANIZATION
Wilbur V. Brotherton, Chairman
100.00%
0.00%
0.00%
Cost $190,000.00
HOLLANDER DR4il
CITY OF SOUTHFIELD •
OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN
• APPORTIONMENT:
City of Southfield
County of Oakland
State of Michigan
HOLLANDER DRAIN 18
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Moved by Brotherton supported by Olson that the following persons be appointed members of
the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG):
James W, Dunleavy, Delegate - Lillian V. Moffitt, Alternate
Richard R. Wilcox, Delegate - Donald C. Quinn, Jr., Alternate
Lawrence R. Pernick, Delegate - James Mathews, Alternate
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, James W. Dunieavy, Richard R. Wilcox and
Lawrence R. Pernick declared elected delegates to SEMCOG and Lillian V. Moffitt, Donald C. Quinn, Jr.
and James Mathews declared elected alternate delegates to SEMCOG.
Moved by Brotherton supported by Moffitt that Howard L. Dell be appointed to the Social
Services Board to fill the unexpired term ending December 31, 1975.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Misc. 6697
By Mr. Lennon
IN RE: CONGRATULATORY RESOLUTION - MRS. ELEANOR KOEHN
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the month of May 1974 was declared Senior Citizens Month by Governor William G.
Milliken and the theme for this year being "Older Americans are a National Resource" with special
emphasis on the senior citizen's role as a volunteer in our society; and
WHEREAS Mrs. Eleanor Koehn, 104 E. Elza, Hazel Park, Michigan, was selected as the second
runner up in the nomination for the "Oakland County Senior Citizen of the Year" Award;
NOW THEREFORE FF IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby extends
congratulations to Mrs. Eleanor Koehn for being honored as the second runner up in the Selection of
"Oakland County Senior • Citizen of the Year" Award,
The Committee on Organization, by Wilbur V. Brotherton, Chairman, moves the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
The resolution was unanimously adopted,
Misc. 6698
By Mr. Olson
IN RE: CONGRATULATORY RESOLUTION - MRS. BEULAH McNEAL
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the month of May 1974 was declared Senior Citizens Month by Governor William G.
Milliken and the theme for this year being "Older Americans are a National Resource" with special
emphasis on the senior citizen's role as a volunteer in our society; and
WHEREAS Mrs. Beulah McNeal, 920 Beardon Lake Road, Lake Orion, Michigan, was selected as the
First runner up in the nomination for the "Oakland County Senior Citizen of the Year" Award;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby extends
congratulations to Mrs, Beulah McNeal for being honored as the first runner up in the selection of
"Oakland County Senior Citizen of the Year" Award.
The Committee on Organization, by Wilbur V. Brotherton, Chairman, moves the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
COMMITTEE ON ORGANIZATION
Wilbur V. Brotherton, Chairman
Niles C. Olson, Commissioner - District #3
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
Misc. 6699
By Dr. Berman
IN RE: RESOLUTION OF RECOGNITION HONORING ''OAKLAND COUNTY SENIOR CITIZEN OF THE YEAR" • :
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the month of May 1974 was declared Senior Citizens Month by Governor William G.
Milliken and the theme for this year bein "Older Americans are a National Resource" with special
emphasis on the senior citizen's role as a volunteer in our society; and
WHEREAS all of the Senior Citizen Drop-in Centers and Nutrition Program Sites of Oakland
County participated in the process of selecting their nominee for the •''Oakland County Senior Citizen
of the Year" Award; and
WHEREAS the O.C.C.E.O. Senier Citizens Advisory Council has selected the Reverend John Johnson,
21149 Woodside, Ferndale, Michician, a,. the winner of the Award;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board ofCommissioners hereby extends
recognition and congratulations to the Reverend John Johnson for being honored as the "Oakland County
COMMITTEE ON ORGANIZATION
Wilbur V. Brotherton, Chairman
Bernard F. Lennon, Commissioner - District #18
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Senior Citizen of the Year."
The Committee on Organization, by Wilbur V. Brotherton, Chairman, moves the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
COMMITTEE ON ORGANIZATION
Wilbur V. Brotherton, Chairman
Bernard D. Berman, Commissioner - District 1/19
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
Misc. 6700
By Mr, Brotherton
IN RE: COMMENDATION RESOLUTION - REPRESENTATIVE RAYMOND L, BAKER
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Raymond L. Baker has served with distinction in the Michigan Legislature, ably
representing the 64th Legislative District in Oakland County for 14 consecutive years, having first
been elected in 1960; and
WHEREAS he is a member of the standing House Committee on Conservation and Recreation having
been Chairman in 1967-1968 and is presently Vice Chairman of that Committee, member of the Insurance
Committee 1960-1974, Legislative Council and Youth Committee, also a member of the National Legislative
Council; and
WHEREAS Representative Raymond L. Baker sponsored or co-sponsored meaningful legislation that
not only benefited Oakland County but the entire, State of Michigan, such as:
1. PA. 46 of 1966 which provided for the establishment of County or regional Economic
Development Commissions to better address the indiginous economic problems facing these areas.
2. P.A. 7 of 1968 providing for the protection of the shoreline on inland lakes and streams
by requiring the DNR to approve all construction, dredging and channeling of shorelines,
3. P.A. 76 of 1968 authorized the issuance by the. State of general obligation bonds for the
purpose of financing water pollution control projects.
4. P.A. 223 of 1968 which established the uninsured motorist fund to allow the State to
compensate accident victims of uninsured motorists.
5. P.A. 331 of 1966 which consolidated the laws relative to community colleges by providing
for the establishment of community college districts, elections of Boards of Trustees and prescribed
the powers of those Boards.
and
WHEREAS Representative Raymond L. Baker, a former member of the Berkley City Council and a
retired registered pharmacist has been honored as the recipient of the national Bowl of Hygeia Award
(national pharmaceutical recognition), was named Michigan Pharmacist of the Year - 1968, and Legislative
Conservationist of the Year - 1968;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby renders
commendation and expression of appreciation to Representative Raymond L. Baker for his public service
in the interests and betterment of the well-being of all of the citizens of the State of Michigan and
Oakland County, and extends best wishes for his future success.
The Committee on Organization, by Wilbur V. Brotherton, Chairman, moves the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
COMMITTEE ON ORGANIZATION
Wilbur V. Brotherton, Chairman
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
Misc. 6701
By Mr. Bretherton
IN RE: REAFFIRMATION OF MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION 6590 AND MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION 6594 (OPTIONAL
UNIFIED FORM OF COUNTY GOVERNMENT)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS by Miscellaneous Resolution No. 6594, adopted April 4, 7974 and Miscellaneous Resolut-
ion No, 6590, adopted April 25, 1974, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners determined to place the
question of adopting a Unified Form of County Government, Alternates A and B, before the electorate of
Oakland County pursuant to the provisions of Act 139 of the Public Acts of 1973; and
WHEREAS Act 139 of the Public Acts of 1973 has been amended by Act 120 of the Public Acts of
/974; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners desires to reaffirm its actions to place
the Optional Unified Form of County Government, Alternates A and B, before the electorate of Oakland
County,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that pursuant to the provisions of Act 139 of the Public Acts
of 1973, as amended by Act 120 of the Public Acts of 1974, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
hereby reaffirms its actions in Miscellaneous Resolution No. 6594, adopted April 4, 1974 and Miscel-
laneous Resolution No. 6590, adopted April 25, 1974 to place the Optional Unified Form of County Govern-
ment, Alternates A and B, before the electorate of the County of Oakland.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. June 6, 1974 203
The Committee on Organization, by Mr. Wilbur V. Brotherton, Chairman, moves the adoption of
the foregoing resolution,
COMMITTEE ON ORGANIZATION
Wilbur V. Brotherton, Chairman
Moved by Brotherton supported by Perinoff the resolution be adopted,
AYES: Mathews, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Olson, Patnaies, Perinoff, Pernick, Richardson,
Vogt, Walker, Wilcox, Berman, Brotherton, Button, Coy, Dearborn, Doug/as, Dunleavy, Gabler, Hobart,
Hoot, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 6702
By Mr. Walker
IN RE: MEMORIAL - FRANK R. BATES, D,V,M,
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Frank R. Bates, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and former Director of Animal Welfare for
Oakland County passed away on April 25, 1974 at the age of 79 years and having resided at 20820 Santa
Clara, Detroit, Michigan,
He was a graduate of Michigan State University, served in the United States Army Veterinary
Corps and was a veteran of World War I.
After retiring as Veterinarian for the City of Detroit Health Department, Frank R. Bates was
appointed as Dog Warden for Oakland County in October of 1952 and in the same year was named Director
of Animal Welfare and served Oakland County until his retirement in July of 1967.
Frank R. Bates, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, coordinated the efforts of the Oakland County
Health Department, the veterinary and medical professions, in the successful control of the public
health rabies problems in animals involving the human population of Oakland County and by his organiza-
tion of the department objectives, the Animal Control programs still continue in the protection of
animal and human health and well being.
Surviving are his widow Hazel and other members of the family.
Mr, Chairman, I move that the foregoing memorial resolution be spread upon the minutes of
this meeting of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners and that a certified copy, affixed with the
Seal of the County, be forwarded to the surviving wife Haze? K. Bates,
OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman
Wallace F. Gabler, Jr., Vice Chairman
Wilbur V. Brotherton, Chairman Committee on
Organization
Bernard D. Berman, M.D., Commissioner - Dist./f19
Lee Walker, Commissioner - Dist. #10
The resolution was unanimously adopted,
Misc. 6703
By Mr, Gabler
IN RE: OAKLAND-LIVINGSTON HUMAN SERVICE AGENCY CORE ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland has recognized over many years its responsibility to meet the
needs of its people in the area of human resources; and
WHEREAS the Federal and State Governments have established numerous programs to meet said
needs; and
WHEREAS many citizens of Oakland County, both collectively and individually have voluntarily
put forth much effort to meet the aforementioned needs; and
WHEREAS the Human Resources Committee and its sub-committees have, after extensive study,
come to the conclusion that the establishment of a Human Service Agency will best serve the County of
Oakland to this end and further, that joining endeavors and efforts with her sister County of Livingston
will be right and proper and will further facilitate their joint efforts in meeting the human services
need of the two counties; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, by Miscellaneous Resolution 46662, directed
and authorized the Chairman of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to enter into a tentative
agreement with Livingston County to establish an Oakland-Livingston Human Service Agency;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners appropriate the
sum of $154,798 to support the Core Administrative Costs of the Oakland-Livingston Human Service Agency
For the period July 1, 3974 through December 31, 1974; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Oakland County's financial support will be contingent upon a
Livingston County financial support commitment in the amount of 510,408.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if and when Federal and/or State funding becomes available, the
Oakland County Board of Commissioners reserves the right to terminate its financial support of the
Human Service Agency's Core Administration,
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that eorsistent with the provisions of any Federal and State Funding,
the County reserves the right to make claim for reimbursement of any and all funds provided for the
Core Administration of the Human Service Agency.
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
Moved by Gabler supported by Button the resolution be referred to the Finance Committee,
There were no objections.
Misc, 6704
By Mr. Nowak
IN RE: AUTHORIZATION TO RECEIVE BIDS FOR ADDITIONAL AIR CONDITIONING UNIT IN DATA PROCESSING DEPARTMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Facilities and Operations Division of the Board of Auditors has deemed it
necessary that an additional 15 ton air conditioning unit be installed in the Data Processing Depart-
ment, Administrative Annex #I, to take care of the needs of new equipment being installed; and
WHEREAS your Committee recommends that bids be received for the additional air conditioning
unit;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Facilities and Operations Division of the Board of
Auditors be and they are hereby authorized to receive bids on the additional 15 ton air conditioning
unit for the DataProcessing Department with a report to the Buildings and. Grounds Committee and this
Board.
The Buildings and Grounds Committee, by Patrick M. Nowak, Chairman, moves the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE
Patrick M. Nowak, Chairman
Moved by Nowak supported by Button the resolution be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 6705
By Mr, Nowak
IN RE: AUTHORIZATION TO RECEIVE BIDS ON DREDGING AND LANDSCAPING OF POND NORTH OF MENTAL RETARDATION
CENTER
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Facilities and Operations Division of the Board of Auditors has completed the
necessary design drawings and specifications to allow bids to be received for the dredging and cleaning
of the pond behind the Mental Retardation Center which will improve the appearance of the County Service
Center in that area and allow its useeas a retention pond for a sprinkling system; and
WHEREAS your Committee recommends that bids be received for the said pond dredging project;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Facilities and Operations Division of the Board of
Auditors be and they are hereby authorized to receive bids for the dredging and landscaping of the
pond north of the Mental Retardation Center and to report back to the Buildings and Grounds Committee
and this Board.
The Buildings and Grounds Committee, by Patrick M. Nowak, Chairman, moves the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE
Patrick M. Nowak, Chairman
Moved by Nowak supported by Button the resolution be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 6706
By Mr. Nowak
IN RE: AUTHORIZATION TO RECEIVE BIDS ON UNDERGROUND STEAM LINE REPLACEMENT, BUILDING 2
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr, Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Facilities and Operations Division of the Board of Auditors recommends that the
entire steam system section between Central Heating and Building 2 be replaced in order to provide high
pressure steam for dry cleaning operations when Building 2 will be used by Central Laundry; and
WHEREAS your Committee recommends that bids be received for the installation of the under-
ground steam line replacement;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Facilities and Operations Division of the Board of
Auditors be and they are hereby authorized to receive bids for the Underground Steam Line replacement
for Building 2 and to report hack to the Buildings and Grounds Committee and this Board.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. June 6, 1974 205
The Buildings and Grounds Committee, by Patrick M. Nowak, Chairman, moves the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE -
Patrick M t Nowak, Chairman
Moved by Nowak supported by Houghten the resolution be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 6707
By Mr. Houghten
IN RE: AWARDING OF CONTRACT FOR EMPLOYEE WAGE CONTINUATION PROGRAM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS this Board of Commissioners on March 7, 1974, by Miscellaneous Resolution #6563,
authorized the Board of Auditors to advertise for and receive bids for the Employees' Wage Continuation
Plan; and
WHEREAS said bids have been received and tabulated by the Board of Auditors; and
WHEREAS the Board ofAuditors recommends acceptance of Aetna Life and Casualty Insurance
Company, the lowest responsible bidder, with a projected advance premium of $119,340, less dividend of
$18,264 fora net premium of $101,076.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Finance Committee concurs with the recommendation of
the Board of Auditors:
1. That the Wage and Salary Continuation bid of Aetna Life and Casualty insurance Company
be accepted;
2. That pursuant to Rule XI, C of this Board, the Finance Committee finds the sum of $1i9,340,
this being the Advance Premium amount,. available within the Fringe Benefit line item of the Salaries
Reserve portion of the 1974 County Budget.
The Finance Committee, by Fred D. Houghton, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing
resolution,
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Fred D. Houghten, Chairman
Moved by Houghten supported by Button the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
AYES: Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Patnales, Richardson, Vogt,.Walker, Wilcox, Berman, Button,
Coy, Dearborn., Douglas, Dunleavy, Hobart, Hoot, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, (19)
NAYS: Perinoff, Mathews, Olson. (3)
ABSTAIN: Pernick. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 6708
By Mr. Houghten
IN RE: PROPOSED 1974 CAPITAL PROGRAM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS it is the responsibility of the Finance Committee to recommend annually a revised
five (5) year Capital Improvement Program to this Board; and
WHEREAS the Building and Grounds Committee has reviewed said program- and established priorities
for projects to be financed in 1974 as follows:
Al County Medical Care Facility #8 Oakland Airports
7/2 Court Tower Complex Alterations 49 Central Control System - Phase I
43 Miscellaneous Remodeling - 1974 410 Central Garage Remodeling
#4 Groveland Building Renovations All Central Garage - Covered Parking
#5 Reception Center Remodeling (Building 10) 412 West Oakland Service Center - Land
V.6 Police Academy #13 Central Control System - Phase II
#7 Social Services Building Phase III A Heat Renovation #14 South Oakland Office Building
#15 Circuit Court #12 - Alterations and
WHEREAS your Finance Committee, in conjunction with the Chairmen of this Board's Standing
Committees, has reviewed the proposed program and the priorities therein; and
WHEREAS it is the concensus of the Committee members to change the 1974 proposed priorities
as follows:
A County Medical Care Facility
42 Court Tower Complex Alterations
#3 Miscellaneous Remodeling - 1974
Croveland Building Renovations
7/5 Reception Center Remodeling (Building 10)
*46 South Oakland Office Building
*7 Police Academy
-*.78 Social Services Building Phase III and
Heat Renovation
49 Oakland Airports
410 Central Control System - Phase I
*41i Central Garage Remodeling
*#12 Central Garage - Covered Parking
*413 West Oakland Service Center - Land
*#14 Central Control System - Phase 11
07/15 Circuit Court 412 - Alterations
and
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WHEREAS your Finance Committee concurs in principle with the proposed • Building Program and
its priorities as changed; and
WHEREAS it is the understanding of your Committee that concurrence with this proposal does
not authorize commencement of any project contained therein, this being a matter for consideration by
this Board on a specific project request basis.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED • that your Finance Committee concurs and recommends adoption of
the proposed 1974 Capital Program.
The Finance Committee, by Fred D. Houghten, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Fred D. Houghten, Chairman
Moved by Houghten supported by Button the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Fiscal Report 6709
By Mr. Houghten
IN RE: FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT ON THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (E,M.S,)GRANT APPLICATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee has reviewed the subject grant application and reports the following:
(a) This is a six (6) month planning grant for approximately $91,950. The purpose of this
grant will be to secure professional services to conduct a planning study, determine needs and resources
currently avai l able in Oakland County and propose an Emergency Medical Services implementation plan.
(b) In order to implement any EMS, program in Oakland County with Federal funding, a
separate grant application would have to be made under Section 1203 of the Emergency Medical Services
Act of l 973_
(c) There is no County cash or in-kind contributions toward this grant; in order to meet the
in-kind contribution requirement of the grant, a proportionate share of salaries from members of the
Emergency Medical Service Council will he used.
MR, Chairman, I move that this fiscal report and the Emergency Medical Services grant be
referred to the Health Committee for their evaluation and recommendation.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Fred D. Houghten, Chairman
Moved by Houghten supportedbyPernick the report be referred to the Health Committee.
Moved by Hoot supported by Button the referral be amended to include the Public Protection
and Judiciary Committee.
Vote on referral, as amended:
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report will be referred to the Health
Committee and Public Protection and Judiciary Committee,
Fiscal Report 6710
By; Mr. Houghten
IN RE: FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT ON THE N.E.T. GRANT APPLICATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee has reviewed the subject grant application and reports the following:
Subject Grant is for a 9 months continuation until 6-30775 of an existing grant of approxi-
mately $382,525.
The County financed implications are as follows:
Final 9 Months
County Contribution 9/1/74 to 6/30/75
Cash 27,282
In-Kind 64,000
Total County 91,282
Local Units Contribution
Cash 6,010
In-Kind 153,025
Total Local Units 159,035
State Contribution
Cash 1,958
In-Kind 95,000
Total State 96,958
Federal (L.E.A.A,)
Cash 35,250
In-Kind --
Total Federal 35,250
Total Program 382,525
Cash 7o,5op
In-Kind 312,025
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Beginning July 1, 1975, Federal (L.E.A,A,) Funds will not be available to continue this
program. Thus assuming the program is continued and assuming that Local Governmental Units do not
increase their participation, the burden will he distributed as follows:
County Contribution:
Cash 45,090
In-Kind 67 ,900
Total 132,990
Local Units Contribution
Cash 6,010
In-Kind 153.
Total 159,035
State Contribution:
Cash --
In-Kind 95u.P00
Total 95,000
Federal (L:E.A.A.)
Cash --
In-Kind
Total --
Total Program 387,025
Cash 51,700
In-Kind 335,925
Mr. Chairman, I move that this fiscal report and the Oakland County Enforcement Team (N.E.T,)
grant application he referred to the Public Protection and Judiciary Committee for their evaluation
and recommendation.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Fred D. Houghten, Chairman
Moved by Houghten supported by Mathews the report be referred to the Public Protection and
Judiciary Committee. There were no objections.
Fiscal Report 6711
By Mr. Houghten
IN RE: FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT ON THE 1974 SUMMER PROGRAM FOR ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED YOUTH
• GRANT APPLICATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee has reviewed the subject grant application and budget options previously
considered by the Special Manpower Committee.
The Finance Committee concurs with the concept of the Summer Program for Economically
Disadvantaged Youth and the filing of an Application for C.E.T.A, Title III funds.
Further, the Finance Committee finds that no direct cash contributions or in-kind services
are required by Oakland County.
Of the following budget options considered, the Finance Committee recommends Option A, which
is indicative of program and budget direction which results in a higher percentage of funds utilized
for wages of enrollees for work performed.
SUMMARY OF BUDGET PROPOSAL A
Category Amount
Enrollee Wages and fringe benefits $617,534 83.8
Client Services 86,/458 11,7
Project Administration 25,826 3.5
County Administration 7,372 1.0
$737,190 100.0%
SUMMARY OF BUDGET PROPOSAL B
CPt.eq9E.Y. A39LI'7T.
Enrollee Wages and fringe benefits $603,b31 81.9
Client Services 98,305 13.3
Project Administration 27,882 3.8
County Administration 7,372 1.0
$737,190 100.0%
Mr, Chairman, I move acceptance of the foregoing fiscal report.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Fred D. Houghten, Chairman
Moved by Houghten supported by Richardson the report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Misc. 6712
By Dr, Montante
IN RE: PAYMENT OF DUES TO COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH PLANNING COUNCIL
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen;
WHEREAS it is a well established fact that a need exists for the Comprehensive Health Planning
Council in Southeastern Michigan; and
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WHEREAS it is believed thatOaklard County should be an integral part of such a local
planning agency; and
WHEREAS in previous consideration of the question of Oakland County's membership in said
Comprehensive Health Planning Council information was presented to the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners that resulted in action being taken against paying dues to said Comprehensive Health
Planning Council; and
WHEREAS facts and current information establish beyond a doubt the merits of membership in
the Comprehensive Health Planning Council;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that $19,800.00 of the requested I974 County membership dues
of $27,126.00 not be paid until the County of Oakland receives representation on the Executive Committee
of the Comprehensive Health Planning Council.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that discussion of the balance of said 1974 dues in the amount of
$7,326.00 will be held contingent on the Health Committee receiving information regarding payment from
other participating members and informatioh regarding further federal funding.
The Health Committee, by Joseph R. Montante, M.D., Chairman, moves the adoption of the fore-
going resolution.
HEALTH COMMITTEE
Joseph R. Montante, M.D., Chairman
Moved by Montante supported by Pernick the resolution be adopted.
.Discussion followed.
AYES: Montante, Nowak, Patnales, Perinoff, Pern€ck, Richardson, Vogt, Walker, Brotherton,
Button, Dearborn, Douglas, Dunleavy, Hobart, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, Mathews, Moffitt. (19)
NAYS; Olson, Walker, Berman, Coy, Hoot. (5)
A sufficient majority .haVing voted- therefor, the resetution .was adopted.
Misc. 6713
By Dr. Montante
IN RE: ACCEPTANCE OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE TASK FORCE REPORT AND AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES COORDINATING COUNCIL
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #6989 this Board appointed a fifteen-member
task force to develop a comprehensive emergency medical service plan and a council to execute such
plan; and
WHEREAS said Task Force has presented Its report of recommendations to the Health Committee
of this Board, copy of said report attached hereto; and
WHEREAS your Committee recofnmends acceptance of the Task Force report dated May 20, 1974 and
support In concept of the principles as outlined in said report;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby accepts
the Emergency Medical Services Task Force Report as submitted dated May 20, 1974.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Task Force proceed with the establishment of an Emergency
Medical Services Coordinating Council and that the said Council immediately establish a job description
for an Executive Director.
The Health Committee, by Joseph R. Montante, MD., Chairman moves the adoption of the
foregoing resolution,
HEALTH COMMITTEE
Joseph R. Montante, M.D., Chairman
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES TASK FORCE
Report to the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
May 20, 1974
The Oakland County Board of Commissioners appointed a fifteen member task force to develop
a comprehensive emergency medical services plan and a council to execute that plan. The EMS Task
Force perceives that certain commitments and actions are necessary to assure that every resident of
Oakland County will receive quality emergency care regardless of his ability to pay for these services:
I. Appointment of an Emergency Medical Services Coordinating Council
A. The composition of the Council as developed by the Task Force is contained in
Appendix I
13, The purposes and objectives of the Oakland County Emergency Medical Services Co-
ordinating Council as developed by the Task Force are listed in Appendix II.
C. The Coordinating Council shall report directly to the County Board of Commissioners,
II. The following commitments are necessary from the County Commissioners in order to achieve
successful county emergency medical services:
A, To obtain from all communities an agreement to accept standards of level of service
as identified by the Coordinating Council. The Task Force has accepted the standards as outlined in
Appendis III ("Emergency Medical Services in Michigan - A Statement of Public Policy". February 1974).
B. To create a zealous atmosphere for the purpose of obtaining passage of all appropriate
legislation pertaining to emergency medical care.
* Lonnie Merriett
* Vicki Niederluecke
* Peter Holman
* Tom Cranshaw
* Ferndale Fire Department
* Chief Nunnely - Birmingham Fire Dept.
* Independence Imp.
* Royal Oak
* Waterford
* Novi - Lee BeGole
* Mark Nelson
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C. To authorize the Coordinating Council to develop a job classification and description
for an executive director in cooperation with the county executive. This will necessitate that an
adequate salary be made available to attract the quality of executive director that is needed to make
this entire plan work. The individual will have to possess exceptional expertise and experience in
order to fulfill the requirements of the Council.
D. To provide funds for the implementation of the Coordinating Council's recommendations.
E. Under certain circumstances it will be necessary for the County Board of Commissioners
to provide emergency medical services to municipalities unable to provide it for themselves. This may
be done on a fee-for-service basis or a contractual basis.
F. Under certain circumstances it will be necessary for the County Board of Commissioners
to aid individual communities in meeting educational and service requirements in order to maintain the
high level of proficiency as outlined by the Coordinating Council_
This Task Force believes that the above steps are necessary if an adequate emergency medical
service system is to evolve. The EMS Task Force requests that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
promptly take appropriate steps to initiate action and to stand ready to support the Coordinating
Council as requested. The active participation of the Board of Commissioners in the ongoing EMS develop-
ment is considered vital if implementation is to occur.
MEMBERSHIP APPOINTMENT GUiDEL1NES EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES COORDINATING COUNCIL
A. PROVIDERS
(1) Hospital Administrators. A member shall be appointed to membership representing
the Hospital Administrator from each of the following Oakland County Hospitals providing Emergency
Medical Services,
•-Botsford Hospital
Crittenton Hospital, Rochester *
Martin Place, East
Pontiac_ General Hospital
Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital
Providence Hospital * Murray Leipzig
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital * Michael Schwartz
William Beaumont Hospital * Thomas Thompson
Henry Ford Hospital
Madison Community Hospital
(2) Physicians. • A physician affiliated with Emergency Medical Care shall be appointed
to membership from each of the following Oakland County Hospitals.
Botsford Hospital
Crittenton Hospital, Rochester * Donald Ruesink, M.D.
Martin Place, East
Pontiac General Hospital
Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital Robert Aranosian, D.O.
Providence Hospital * Merle Rydesky, M.D.
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital * Charles Bowers, M.D.
William Beaumont Hospital
Henry Ford Hospital
Madison Community Hospital
(3) Ambulance Services. Ambulance Services shall be represented by two representatives.
One representing the northern portion of the county and one representing the southern portion of the
county.
(4) Oakland County Medical Society
(5) Emergency Dept, Nurses Association
(6) American College of Surgeons
Trauma Committee * Thomas Crekin, M.D.
B. PUBLIC AGENCIES Each of the following agencies snail he members by appointment of one
representative.
(1) Oakland County Health Department * Lowell Wiese, M.D. (2) Oakland County Medical Examiner
(3) Oakland County Sheriff's Department * Johannes Spreen
(4) Oakland'County Dept. of Disaster Control * John Dent
(5) American Red Cross * James McDonald
(6) Michigan Heart Association
(7) United Community Services -Oakland Div.
(8) Greater Detroit Areas Hospital Council
(9) Comprehensive Health Planning Council
(10) Local Government Fire Departments
(a) Urban fire departments
(b) Suburban fire departments
(c) Rural fire departments
(11) Police Departments
(a) Urban police departments
(b) Suburban police departments
(c) Rural police departments
(12) MESH
* Floyd Miles
* Bill Nelson
* John Van de Leuv
* Gladys Cohen
* Dolores Rogers
* George Ritter, M.D.
* Joseph Mentante, M.D.
* Henry Hoot
* Richard Bristow
* Robert Bean, Jack Dawkins
* Gene Polk, Milton Steucheli, M.D.
* John Riley
Sue Henry
* Robert Wark
* Dave White
* Robert Edgerton, Phd.
* Richard Osgood
* Norman Swingle, M.D.
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(13) Michigan State Police
(14) Royal Oak Disaster Control
(15) Mobile Intensive Care Unit
C. COMMUNITY LEADERS
(1) Oakland County Board of Commissioners
(a) Chairman of the Health Committee
(b) Chairman of the Committee on Public
Protection and Judiciary
(2) Communications Industry
(a) Michigan Bell Telephone
(b) H.E.A.R. System
(c) Hospital Communications Committee
(3) Blue Cross
(4) Citizens for Better Care
(a) Oakland Press
• ,(b) Daily Tribune
(c) WXYZ TV
(d) WJR Radio
(5) Louis Wint, Clarkston
D. EDUCATORS
(1) Oakland University
(2) Oakland Community College
(3) Ann Starr
(4) North Oakland County Planning Steering
Committee
E. MILITARY
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES TASK FORCE Appendix II
StateMeht of Purpetes and Objective's Oakland County Emergency Medical Services Council
I. PURPOSES The purposes and scope of the activities of this Council shall include the
following:
A. To study and analyze the problems associated with providing Emergency Medical Services
throughout the Oakland County service area.
B. To develop and promote standards for the provision of Emergency Medical Services in
the Oakland County service area.
C, To coordinate and assist with the training and education of both the professional and
the general public, in the provision of Emergency Medical care.
D. To insure the uniform quality and availability of Emergency Medical Services.
E. To foster and promote research into improved methods of emergency medical service
provision.
II. OBJECTIVES The objectives of this Council shell be to:
A. Serve as the expert body to guide the Board of Commissioners of Oakland County and
other appropriate agencies on matters pertaining to Emergency Medical Services program planning, im-
plementation, and operation.
B. Assist the Board of Commissioners of Oakland County and other appropriate agencies in
defining and securing passage of all required Emergency Medical Services legislation.
C. Promote and implement necessary changes in existing Emergency Medical Services
programs, plans, operations and orientation in order to achieve compatibility with area-wide comprehensive
health plans in the county,
D. Approve evaluation procedures for Emergency Medical Services program and operational
components.
E. Act as a coordinating agency with all other local Emergency Medical Services
resources in order to be an effective catalyst for:
Initiating local EMS activity in the county.
2. Obtaining EMS grants from federal, state and non-governmental agencies, organization,
or foundations.
3. Procuring EMS resources from outside the county when required.
4. Resolving jurisdictional and/or procedural differences between (or among) EMS
operational organizations.
5. Conducting county-wide disaster exercises and emergency simulations for the purpose
of improving EMS system response, organization, and coordination.
F. Provide technical assistance to all local agencies, organizations, and resources
associated with Emergency Medical Services by:
I. Disseminating technical information.
2. Maintaining a complete, up-to-date inventory of the county's EMS resources.
3. Responding to direct inquiries from local and county organizations regarding hardware
specifications and funding sources.
4. Advising local jurisdictions and organizations on equipment procurement and facilities
construction.
5, Assisting in the development and/or maintenance of a county-wide management information
system for EMS operations.
6. Providing a focal point for the development of operational guidelines, standards, and
minimum requirements,
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G. Assist in the development and implementation of effective regional Emergency Medical •
Services programs and plans by;
I. Sending representatives to all regional and state EMS councils in which the county is
participating.
2. Providing assistance and technical information to all regional and state EMS councils when
requested,
Adopted at EMS 'Task Force meeting April 11, 1974
sin
Moved by Montante supported by Berman the report be accepted.
Moved by Hoot supported by Olson the report be referred to the Public Protection and
Judiciary Committee.
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion failed.
Vote on main motion,
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted and Resolution 46713
was adopted.
Misc. 6714
By Mr. Quinn
IN RE: PAYMENT OF ADDITIONAL DUES TO SUPPORT OAKLAND COUNTY SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the 3974 County Budget provides the sum of $500.00 for Oakland County's dues to the
Oakland County Soil Conservation District; and
WHEREAS the Soil Conservation District is requesting an additional 1974 County dues payment
of $1,000.00, citing increased workload due to the review of projects under new State laws, Inland
Streams and Lakes Act 346 and Sedimentation and Erosion Control Act 347; and
WHEREAS Our .Committee recommends approval of the request for an additional $1,000.00 in 1974
County dues to the Soil Conservation District;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the County of Oakland appropriates an additional $1,000.00
for 1974 dues to the Oakland County Soil Conservation District,
The Local Government and Equalization Committee, by Donald C. Quinn, Jr., moves the adoption
of the foregoing resolution.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND EQUALIZATION COMMITTEE
Donald C. Quinn, Jr., Chairman
Moved. by Mathews supported by Richardson the resolution be referred to the Finance Committee.
There were no objections.
Misc. 6715
By Mr. Quinn
IN RE: PAYMENT OF SEMCOG DUES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the 1974 County Budget provides $77,800 for the payment of Oakland County's 1974
membership dues to the Southeastern Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG), subject to disbursement
approval by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS your Committee recommends payment of Oakland County's 1974 SEMCOG dues in the amount
of $77,800 in accordance with restrictions set forth in the 1974 Budget;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the County of Oakland hereby approves payment of $77,800
as the County's 1974 membership dues to the Southeastern Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG) as
provided and conditioned in the 1974 County Budget.
The Local Government and Equalization Committee, by Donald C. Quinn, Jr., Chairman, moves
the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND EQUALIZATION COMMITTEE
Donald C. Quinn, Jr., Chairman
Moved by Mathews supported by Periraff the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed,
AYES: Nowak, Patnales, Perinoff, Pernick, Richardson, Walker, Wilcox, Berman, Brotherton,
Button, Dearborn, DouglaS, Hobart, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, Mathews, Moffitt, Montante. (19)
NAYS: Olson, Vogt, Coy, Dunleavy, Hoot. (5)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
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REPORT •
By Mr: Kasper
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #6689 - DISTRICT COURT JUDGES SALARIES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Practices Committee reports Miscellaneous Resolution #6689 without recommendation.
The Personnel Practices Committee, by Paul E. Kasper, moves the acceptance of the foregoing
report.
PERSONNEL PRACTICES COMMITTEE
Paul E. Kasper, Chairman
"Misc. 6689
By Mr. Perrick
IN RE: DISTRICT COURT JUDGES SALARIES
To the Oakland County Board. of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
RESOLVED that the County of Oakland re-instate the County portion of the salary paid to
Judges of the 52nd District Court to the 1973 level.
Lawrence R. Pernick, Commissioner - District #20
Fred D. Houghten, Commissioner - District #6"
Moved by Kasper supported by Per inoff the report be accepted without recommendations.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Houghten supported by Perinoff the resolution be amended to read: "RESOLVED that
the County of Oakland re-instate as of January 1, 7974, the County portion of the salary paid to Judges
of the 52nd District Court to the 1973 level, and that the necessary funds in the amount of $5,33700
be appropriated from salaries adjustment item in salary reserve fund".
Moved by Houghten, supported by Perinoff the rules be suspended for immediate consideration,
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Moved by Houghten supported by Perinoff the resolution be adopted as amended.
Discussion followed.
Vote on resolution as amended:
AYES: Olson, Patnales, PerInoff, Pernick, Quinn, Richardson, Walker, Wilcox, Berman, Button,
Dearborn, Douglas, Dunleavy, Hobart, Hoot, houghten, Kasper, Lennon, Mathews, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak.
(22)
NAYS: Vogt. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted, as amended.
REPORT
By Mr. Kasper
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION /16681 .- PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT 7 NEW CLASSIFICATIONS AND
SALARIES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr, Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel• Practices Committee, by Paul E. Kasper, Chairman, reports Miscellaneous
Resolution 46681 with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
PERSONNEL PRACTICES COMMITTEE
Paul E, Kasper, Chairman
"Misc. 6681
By Mr. Kasper
IN RE: PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT- NEW CLASSIFICATIONS AND SALARIES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the needs of the Parks and Recreation Commission for part-time and summer employees
have changed with the utilization of mobile recreation centers and the contracting out of food and
beverage service; and
WHEREAS these employees are paid only from Parks and Recreation funds;
NOW THEREFORE BE 1T RESOLVED that the following classifications be deleted:
Bartender - Banquet Counter Help - Concession
Bartender - Lounge Dishwasher
Busboy - Lounge Waiter/Waitress - Banquet
Cook - Concession Waitress - Lounge
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following new classifications and hourly salary ranges be
established:
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Base. I Year 2 Year 3 Year
Program Specialist It - P. & R. $5.CO S,2C $5..5o $5.75
Program Spec mist 1 - P. & R. 4,00 4.2.C 4.0 4.75
Program Supervisor - P. & R. 3.25 3.50 3.73 4.00
Recreation Leader - P. & R. 2.75 3.00 3.25 3.50
Gardener - F. E. R. 3.00 4.00
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following hourly salary range be adjusted:
Manager's Aide - P. & R. From:
Base 1 Year 22ear 3 Year
To: T3.25 $3.50
The Personnel Practices Committee, by Paul E. Kasper, moves the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PERSONNEL PRACTICES COMMITTEE
Paul F. Kasper, Chairman"
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
By Mr. Houghten
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #6681 - PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT - NEW CLASSIFICATIONS AND
SALARIES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XI, C of this Board, the Finance Committee reports concurrence in
Miscellaneous Resolution #6681 and that the necessary funds are available from outside sources.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Fred D. Houghten, Chairman
Moved by Kasper supported by Button the report be accepted and resolution 1/6681 be adopted.
• • AYES: Perinoff, Perpick, Quinn, Richardson, Vogt, Wilcox, Berman, Button, Dearborn, Douglas,
Dunleavy, Hobart, Hoot, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Olson. (20)
NAYS: Walker. (I)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT
By Mr. Kasper
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #6682 - NEW CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY - ADMINISTRATIVE INTERN
To the Oakland County Board. of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Practices Committee, by Paul E. Kasper, Chairman, reports Miscellaneous
Resolution #6682 with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
PERSONNEL PRACTICES COMMITTEE
Paul E. Kasper, Chairman
''Misc. 6682
By Mr. Kasper
IN RE: NEW CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY - ADMINISTRATIVE INTERN
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS in addition to the usual summer employees it is possible to employ students of
Administration who will be.supervised by the County and monitored by their college during their
temporary employment with the County; and
WHEREAS such students will bring specific applicable academic background to the County
and will be required to develop and carry out specific projects during such employment; and .
WHEREAS It is the intention to experiment with not more than four such positions during the
summer of 1974, to be paid from Summer Employment Funds; and
WHEREAS it appears that such employment warrants a higher salary than paid for Summer Clerical
Help and Summer Laborer Help;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Classification of "Administrative intern" be established
with an hourly salary range of:
Base 1 Year
$2.50 $2.75
The Personnel Practices Committee, by Paul E. Kasper, Chairman, moves the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL PRACTICES COMMITTEE
Paul E., Kasper, Chairman"
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
By Mr, Houghten
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #6682 - NEW CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY - ADMINISTRATIVE INTERN
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 for the
additional cost for the Administrative intern are available in the Summer Employment line item of the
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Salary Reserve Account in the 1974 Countj, Budget.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Fred D. Houghten, Chairman
Moved by Kasper supported by Berman the report be accepted and Resolution #6682 be adopted.
AYES: Perinoff, Pernick, Quinn, Richardson, Vogt, Walker, Wilcox, Berman, Button, Dearborn,
Douglas, Dunleavy, Hobart, Hoot, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, Mathews, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Olson. (22)
NAYS: None. (0 )
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 6716
By Mr. Kasper
IN RE: NEW CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY FOR CHEMIST - CRIME LABORATORY - SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman', Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the time required to get evidence processed at the State Police Crime Laboratories
at East Lansing, Plymouth or Warren may run as long as four weeks; and
WHEREAS the transporting of evidence to and from such laboratories involves an excessive
amount of staff time; and
WHEREAS there is considerable inconvenience in getting the Laboratory Personnel to the County
to testify as to their findings; and
WHEREAS the Crime Laboratory function is one the Sheriff's Department can effectively perform
on a centralized service basis for local police and fire agencies in the County, a number of which have
expressed interest in receiving such service; and
WHEREAS the Personnel Practices Committee's investigations indicate that the granting of this
position will not preclude a future cooperative use of laboratory facilities, equipment and personnel
within County government;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that a classification of Chemist - Crime Lab, be established at
a salary rate of:
Base I Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year
$13,000 $13,750 514,00 $15,250 $16,000
and that one position in this classification be granted the Sheriff's Department,
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 referred to the Finance Committee.
There were no objections.
Misc. 6717
By Mr. Kasper
IN RE: NEW CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY FOR TECHNICIAN I - SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Sheriff Department's Identification Division worked over $12,000 worth of over-
time in 1973, coping with the crime scene investigations of the Sheriff's Department and providing
some of this service to local police agencies in the County; and
WHEREAS the supplying of the expertise of crime scene preservation, identification technology
and evidence collection and evaluation are functions the Sheriff's Department can perform on a service
basis for local police agencies in the County;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that a classification of Identification Technician I be created
with a salary range of;
Base 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year
$12,500 $13,000 $33,500 $14,000 $14,500
and that two positions in this classification be granted the Sheriff's Department.
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 Douglas the resolution be referred to the Finance Committee.
There were no objections.
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Misc, 671
By Mr. Kasper
IN RE: NEW POSITIONS OF TYPIST AND TYPIST I - SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the input of crime data from the Sheriff's Department into the CLIMIS (Computer Law
Enforcement Management Information System) has been entered by employees of the Data Processing Division
from records supplied by the Sheriff's Department, for the two yearssuch information has been incorporat-
ed into the system; and
WHEREAS in an effort to iMprove efficiency and accuracy, the system has now been changed by
the installation of a Data Processing input and read out terminal in the Sheriff's Department, for the
direct keying in of this data; and
WHEREAS there is a backlog of prior records to be entered into the system to make it complete;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that one Typist II position and one Typist 1 position be granted
to the Sheriff's Department.
The Personnel Practices Committee, by Paul E. Kasper, Chairman, moves the adoption of the
foregoing resolution..
Moved by Kasper supported by Quinn the resolution be referred to the Finance Committee,
There were no objections.
Misc. 6719
By Mr. Kasper
IN RE: AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PROGRAM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The purpose of this Equal Employment Opportunity Affirmative Action Program resolution is to
commit the County of Oakland, as an employer, to the eventual goal of having the number of women and
minorities in its employ in each classification and department, at least equal to their representation
in the available work force in the County.
As spelled out in Section I of the Oakland County Merit System Resolution, approved by the
Voters of Oakland County, November 8, 1966, "The selection, pay, advancement and treatment of County
employees shall be based solely on Merit without reference to their political affiliation, religious
belief, racial origin or sex."
This resolution, in keeping with the guidelines of the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity
Commission and current statutes and Court decisions, 'directs and binds all County officials, department
heads and employees, and especially those involved in the recruitment, selection, appointment, training,
supervision and advancement of employees, to positively and affirmatively carry out these personnel
related actions in such manner as to bring about the above mentioned goal as quickly and as completely
as possible.
The Affirmative Action Program shall include but not be limited to:
1. A quarterly prepared and publicly available inventory of the utilization of women and
minorities in each classification and each department of County Government.
2, A continuing and publicly available record, categorized by sex and race, of all applicants
recruited and processed through the County's selection and appointment steps including the number
succeeding and failing at each step and showing the reasons for such failure or lack of appointment.
3. A continuing and publicly available record, categorized by sex and race, of all employees
promoted, transferred, demoted, disciplined and terminated,
Q. A continuing program of advertising all County recruitment activities and examinations
in news media with a likely audience which will include women and minorities and the distribution of
such information and material to female and minority organizations in the County.
5, A continuing review of minimum qualifications required in class specifications and
examination announcements to insure their necessity, reasonableness and practicality and that they are
job related and not artificial barriers to the employment of women or minorities.
6. A continuing program of reviewing and validating the job relatedness and cultural fairness
of examination content, methodology and administration.
7. A continuing program of training present employees for future upgrading and of job
development to increase employment opportunities for the disadvantaged. •
8. A continuing program of evaluating and modifying managerial, supervisory, and employee
attitudes toward the increased utilization of women and minorities in all aspects of County employment.
The Personnel Practices Committee, by Paul E. Kasper, Chairman, moves the adoption of the
foregoing Affirmative Action Program.
PERSONNEL PRACTICES COMMITTEE
Paul E. Kasper, Chairman
Moved by Kasper supported by Mathews the resolution be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
PERSONNEL PRACTICES COMMITTEE
Paul E. Kasper, Chairman
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Misc. 6720
By Mr. Kasper
IN RE: SUMMER EMPLOYMENT - POLICY FOR 1974
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen;
WHEREAS there has been some criticism of the method of selecting those hired for summer
employment; and
WHEREAS the method of filling such temporary jobs is excluded from the Merit System provisions
controlling the methods of hiring most permanent employees; and
WHEREAS some jobs for the summer of 1974 are still unfilled and for which Department Heads
have not committed themsleves to hiring a particular applicant;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that such remaining unfilled and uncommitted jobs be filled on
a lottery basis with some selection based on minimum skills.
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 Mathews the resolution be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 6721
By Mr, Kasper
IN RE: SUMMER EMPLOYMENT - POLICY FOR 1975
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr, Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS there has been some criticism of the method of selecting those hired for summer
employment; and
WHEREAS the method of filling such temporary jobs is excluded from the Merit System provisions
controlling the methods of hiring most permanent employees;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the following Policy be established for the filling of
summer positions in 1975:
1. Advertise a certain number of summer jobs of different types in March, advertising that
all applications would have to be in by a certain date in order to be considered, that applicants must
apply for particular types of summer jobs and must be residents of Oakland County. The advertisements
are to be placed in the Oakland Press, Daily Tribune, Sunday Detroit News, Sunday Free Press and such
other County newspapers as may be deemed necessary.
II. in April, Departments could make their selections on a rotating basis selecting on the
basis of application time stamped date.
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 Mathews the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
AYES: Pernick, Vogt, Walker, Berman, Button, Dearborn, Douglas, Hobart, Hoot, Kasper,
Mathews, Moffitt, Nowak. (13)
NAYS: Quinn, Richardson, Wilcox, Dunleavy, Houghten, Lennon, Montante, Perinoff, (8)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the resolution was not adopted.
REPORT •
By Mr. Hoot
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #6638 - GRANT APPLICATION FOR SHERIFF'S CORRECTIONS IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen.
The Public Protection and Judiciary Committee reports Miscellaneous Resolution 1/6638 and
recommends its adoption and filing of said Grant Application.
The Public Protection and Judiciary Committee, by Henry W. Hoot, Chairman, moves the
acceptance of the foregoing report.
PUBLIC PROTECTION AND JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
Henry W, Hoot, Chairman
"Misc. 6638
By Mr, Houghten
IN RE: FISCAL FEASIBILITY OF GRANT APPLICATION FOR OAKLAND COUNTY SHERIFF'S CORRECTIONS IMPROVEMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS pursuant to established County procedures for federal and state grant applications,
your Committee has given initial consideration to the Oakland County Sheriff's Corrections Improvement
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Grant Application; and
WHEREAS said grant IS in the amount of $212,567.22, of which the County's cash share is
$10,628.35 and $18,004,00 in kind services; and
WHEREAS your committee finds the said grant is financially feasible and there are sufficient
funds available;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that this Board finds the grant is financially feasible and
there are sufficient funds available to fund the County's portion of said grant.
The Finance Committee, by Fred D. Houghten,Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Fred D. Houghten, Chairman"
Moved by Hoot supported by Button the report be accepted and Resolution ;#6638 be adopted,
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted and Resolution #6638
was adopted.
Misc, 6722
By Mr. Hoot
IN RE: ACCOUNTANT FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE COUNCIL
To the Oakland. County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen;
WHEREAS the County Criminal Justice and Grants Planning Coordinator has advised your
Committee that the Grant Administration Director for the Department of Management and Budget has
authorized the addition of an Auditor/Accountant for the Oakland County sub-grant; and
WHEREAS your Committee recommends approval for the additional position of Accountant, with
funds to come from federal sources and that this position be assigned to the Criminal Justice Council
for the duration of the grant;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE ADDITIONAL POSITION of Accountant for the Criminal
Justice Council be approved, with the necessary funds to be derived from federal sources, and that
said position be assigned to the Criminal Justice Council for the duration of the 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
Moved by Hoot supported by Button the resolution be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 6723
By Mr. Hoot
IN RE: 1974 MARINE SAFETY PROGRAM MODIFICATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the State of Michigan Department of Natural Resources has notified Oakland County
that the State participation in the 1974 Marine Safety Program will be limited to $50,450; and
WHEREAS such action will require a modification of the 1974 Marine Safety Program to better
align expenditures with available County and State resources; and
WHEREAS Representatives of the Marine Safety section of the Department of Natural Resources
and the Sheriff's Department have agreed to the desirability of separating the Helicopter and Snow-
mobile program costs from the Marine Safety Program;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Helicopter Program and the Snowmobile Program related
costs be transferred from the Oakland County Marine Safety Program to the Oakland County Sheriff's
Department Budget; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 1974 Marine Safety Program budget be reduced to an amount
not to exceed $137,750.
Mr. Chairman, the Public Protection and Judiciary Committee, by Henry W. Hoot, Chairman,
recommends the adoption of the above 1974 Marine Safety Program Modification.
PUBLIC PROTECTION AND JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
Henry W. Hoot, Chairman
Moved by Hpot supported by Button the resolution be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT
By Mr. Hoot
IN RE; SUPPORT OF SENATE BILL 412 AMENDING MARINE SAFETY ACT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladles and Gentlemen:
The Public Protection and Judiciary Committee took action at its meeting on May 28, 1974 to
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support S. B, 412 which would amend the Marine Safety Act to provide more revenue. Since that time the
Governor has signed the bill and no futher action is required by this Board.
The Public Protection and Judiciary Committee, by Henry W, Hoot, Chairman, moves the acceptance
of the foregoing report.
PUBLIC PROTECTION AND JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
Henry W. Hoot, Chairman
Moved by Hoot supported by Kasper the report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Misc. 6724
By Mr. Hoot
IN RE: ADDITIONAL PROBATE JUDGE FOR OAKLAND COUNTY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS P.A. 150 of the Public Acts of 1974 provides that counties of more than 400,000
population and less than 1,000,000 population may have up to four (4) Probate Judges when deemed
necessary by the County Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS your Committee concurs with the Oakland County Probate Court that a fourth Probate
Judge is needed for Oakland County due to the increased work load from 1967 to the present.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners deems it necessary
to establish a fourth Probate Judgeship pursuant to P.A. 150 of the Public Acts of 1974:
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
Moved by Hoot supported by Mathews the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Quinn, Wilcox, Berman, Button, Dearborn, Douglas., Dunleavy, Hobart, Hoot, Houghten,
Kasper, Lennon, Mathews, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Perinoff, Pernick. (18)
NAYS: Richardson, Walker, (2)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 6725
By Mr. Richardson
IN RE: TRANSFER OF CAPITAL PROGRAM FUNDS TO OAKLAND-PONTIAC AIRPORT FUND
To the Oakland County Board or Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Transportation and Aviation Committee recommends that 1974 Capital Program funds
in the sum of $250,000 be transferred from the Capital Program to the Oakland-Pontiac Airport fund to
be expended as follows:
Land Acquisition - Oakland-Pontiac Airport ' $100,000
Oakland-Orion Airport Master Plan Revisions (Project 71-25) 4,500
Oakland-Orion Airport - Paving of North/South
Runway - Projected Overrun (Project 72-4) 22,250
Astropark Development (Project 69-10)
A. Landscaping $30,000
B. Platting Cost 2,500 32,500
Lighting for Access Taxiway to Astropark (Project 71-7) 14,000
Hangar #2 Exterior Renovations 64,750
Advance Engineering for Proposed New Entrance
ROad to Oakland-Pontiac Airport (Project 73-11) 12,000
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST $250,000
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that $250,000 be transferred from the 1974 Capital Program to
the Oakland-Pontiac Airport Fund for the specific projects as set forth above.
The Transportation and Aviation Committee, by E. Frank Richardson, Chairman, moves the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
TRANSPORTATION AND AVIATION COMMITTEE
E. Frank Richardson, Chairman
Moved by Richardson supported by Quinn the resolution be referred to the Finance Committee.
There were no objections.
REPORT
By Mr. Richardson
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #6646 - SEMTA'S PROPOSAL FOR HIGH LEVEL AND INTERMEDIATE LEVEL TRANSIT
IN DETROIT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Transportation and Aviation Committee reports Miscellaneous Resolution #6646 and recommends
Commissioners Minutes Continued, June 6, 7974 219
concurrence in said resolution,
The Transportation and Aviation Committee, by E. Frank Richardson, Chairman, moves the
acceptance of the foregoing report.
TRANSPORTATION . AND AVIATION COMMITTEE
E. Frank Richardson, Chairman
'Misc. 6646
By Mr. Dunleavy
IN RE: SFMTA'S PROPOSAL POR HIGH LEVEL AND INTERMEDIATE LEVEL TRANSIT IN THE DETROIT METROPOLITAN AREA
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Southeastern Michigan Transportation Authority has proposed construction by l990
of six corridors, 74.7 miles of high level rapid transit system and 779 miles of intermediate level
transit system on major arterials in the region; and
WHEREAS the proposed Woodward route terminates at Sixteen Mile Road instead of in the City
of Pontiac; and
WHEREAS the Southestern Michigan Transportation Authority has proposed the construction of
the public transit system in five phases during the years 1976-1989; and.
WHEREAS the proposed 23.9 miles of high level system first phase construction estimated to
be completed during 1979-1981 period will consist of short segments of rapid transit along three
separate corridors, and these being Woodward, Michigan-Ford and Gratiot located in the City of Detroit;
and
WHEREAS the optimum realization of speed advantage on rapid transit system is obtained on
long routes with some of the stations spaced at greater than one mile distance; and
WHEREAS no fntermediate level service routes have been proposed for the greater Pontiac area
and the Lakes area in Oakland County;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners request that the
Southeastern Michigan Transit Authority re-structure the high speed transit - construction phasing such
that the entire Woodward- corridor line between Detroit and Pontiac is constructed dur i ng the first
phase instead of three separate short stubs as proposed by SEMTA.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Board of Commissioners request that the Southeastern
Michigan Transportation- Authorty plan for construction of additional routes of intermediate level
transit service to adequately serve the greater Pontiac area and the developing Lakes area in Oakland
County,
The Planning and Zoning Committee, by James W. Dunleavy, Chairman, moves the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE
James W. Dunleavy, Chairman"
Moved by Richardson supported by Montante the report be accepted.
Moved by Moffitt supported by Quinn the report be laid on the table.
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion failed.
Vote to accept the report.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Moved by Richardson supported by Montarte that Resolution 1/6646 be adopted:
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 6726
By Mr. Richardson
IN RE: PROPOSED 1974 COUNTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairmen, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS in 1973 the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, the Road Commission and 18 Townships
jointly participated in the funding of a substantial program to rebuild gravel roads in the participating
townships; and
WHEREAS the joint program rebuilt 437.5 miles of local gravel roads and as part of the
program the Road Commission-, at its own expense, rebuilt 110- miles of primary roads; and
WHEREAS the program- has been a great success and has significantly improved a substantial
part of the county road system benefiting all the county's citizens; and
WHEREAS the Road Commission has presented a comprehensive program for 1974 to complete the
gravel program and initiate a bituminous overlay program on paved roads in the more densely populated
areas of the county, which program will substantially benefit both urban and rural area taxpayers; and
WHEREAS the program proposes that financing be shared as follows;
TOWNSHIPS CO, COMM. ROAD COMM. TOTAL.
Gravel T354,60 $354,601 $354,601 $7,063,803
Bituminous $645,399 $645,399 $7,290,798
and
WHEREAS the Transportation and Aviation Committee has reviewed and studied the Road
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Commission proposal and recommends its adoption and the participation of the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
program submitted by the Road Commission.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the sum of $1,000,000 is hereby appropriated to fund the Oakland
County Board of Commissioners' share of the program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a part of the said appropriation be met by the cancellation of
the $700,000 loan previously made to the Road Commission and due in 1974.
The Transportation and Aviation Committee, by E. Frank Richardson, Chairman, moves the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
TRANSPORTATION AND AVIATION COMMITTEE
E. Frank Richardson', Chairman
Moved by Richardson supported by Dunleavy the resolution be referred to the Finance Committee.
There were no objections.
Misc. 6727
By Mrs. Moffitt
IN RE: 1974 SUMMER PROGRAM FOR ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED YOUTH GRANT APPLICATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the U.S. Congress is presently considering a supplemental appropriation measure to
fund a 1974 Summer Program for Economically Disadvantaged Youth under Title III of the Comprehensive
Employment and Training Act (C.E:T.A.) of 1973; and
WHEREAS these funds will be made available to "eligible stitmer sponsors" desiring financial
assistance for a 1974 Summer Program for Economically Disadvantaged Youth; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, by Miscellaneous Resolution #6685 filed
a Notice of Intent to Apply for Designation as Prime Sponsor for C.E.T•A. Title III Funds to administer
1974 Summer Program for Economically Disadvantaged Youth; and
WHEREAS the Special Manpower Committee recommends that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
apply for a grant application for C.E.T.A. Title III funds to administer a Summer Program for Economically
Disadvantaged Youth consistent with the attached program and budget.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners file a grant
application for C.E.T.A Title III funds to administer a Summer Program for Economically Disadvantaged
Youth; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the grant application be consistent with the attached program
and budget.
The Special Manpower Committee, by Lillian V. Moffitt, Chairman, moves the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
SPECIAL MANPOWER COMMITTEE
Lillian V. Moffitt, Chairman
(See Fiscal Report #6711 on page 207.)
Moved by Moffitt supported by Quinn the resolution be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 6728
By Mrs. Moffitt
IN RE: MASS TRANSPORTATION SYMPOSIUM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS mass transportation has a high priority at the national, state, county and local levels
of government; and
WHEREAS Congress is developing legislation to appropriate billions of tax dollars to local
governments for the purpose of capital and operating expenses; and
WHEREAS the State Highway Department i s developing legislation for a billion dollar state-
wide transportation bond issue to be placed on the November Ballot; and
WHEREAS SEMTA has acquired new powers in developing mass transportation plans; and
WHEREAS Grants are available to local units of government for the purpose of studying and
identifying transportation needs; and
WHEREAS there has been no clear definition of the role and responsibility of local units of
government; and
WHEREAS elected officials of Oakland County should be in a position to evaluate and determine
the total impact of Mass tranSportatlon programs and their involvement of Oakland County Citizens.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners sponsor a Mass
Transportation Symposium for the County Commissioners and the elected officials of the cities, villages
and townships of Oakland County for the purpose of obtaining information directly from top officials
in the United States Department' of Transportation, the State Highway Department, the State Public
Transportation Counsel, SEMTA and SEMCOG and County in order to determine the validity of County
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2. Salaries of all full.tirne staff positions shall not exceed the limitations set forth in Clause 34 of the General Provisions, rates paid for
compaiable work in the area, and Shall not exceed the rates presented in the Sponsors Project Application, Section XVII.
3. Reimbursement to employees shall be in accord with sponsor's established policy at rates not to exceed U. S. Government Standards,
4. Allowabie cost for rent shall not exceed the amount normally charged by the sponsor for similar use of the facility.
5. Indirect costs orbvislexial subject to audit, at a rate not to exceed cgD
This bodn...t is subject to adjustment if period of operation i3 less than period specified in the Sponsor's Project Application, Section 1(19).
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desires and their impact on the total program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairman of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners appoint
an Ad Hoc Committee to hold such symposium as soon as possible, and that funds be appropriated for this
purpose.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Ad Hoc Committee request the Conference Center of Oakland
University to co-sponsor such symposium.
Mr. Chairman, I move suspension of the Rules and the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Lillian V. Moffitt, Commissioner - District #15
Moved by Moffitt supported by Quinn the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Moffitt supported by Quinn the rules be suspended for immediate consideration.
AYES: Richardson, Vogt, Walker, Wilcox, Berman, Button, Dunieavy, Hobart, Hoot, Houghten,
Kasper, Lennon, Mathews, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Perinoff, Pernick, Quinn. (19)
NAYS: Patnales. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Vote on resolution: •
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
The Chairman named the following persons as members of the Ad Hoc Committee:
Lillian Moffitt, Chairman, Donald C. Quinn, Jr., James Mathews, E. Frank Richardson,
James W. Dunleavy, Fred D. Houghter and Lawrence R. Pernick.
Misc. 6729
By Mr. Lennon
IN RE: ALTERNATE SOLID WASTE LANDFILL SITE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Independence Township has chosen to file its own Solid Waste Disposal Plan rather
than join in the proposed Oakland County Master Plan. As independence Citizens, we feel the
responsibility of exerting every effort in suggesting to the Commission an alternate landfill site to
that originally planned for Independence Township in order that the Master Plan will not be adversely
affected by this action; and
WHEREAS the attached presentation covers details of such an alternate site, selected to meet
the criterial established in the Master Plan. This proposed site has the further advantages of place-
ment in an industrial rather than prime residential area, and potentials for saving County taxpayers
in excess of $5,000,000 in acquisition and operating costs because of its closer proximity to areas
to be serviced, and because the land itself is already county owned and presently labeled as surplus
and available,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that County of Oakland adopt the alternate solid waste landfill
site.
Mr. Chairman, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Bernard F. Lennon, Commissioner - District #18
• Moved by Lennon supported by Dunleavy the resolution be referred to Public Works Committee.
There were no objections.
Misc. 6730
By Mr. Dunleavy
IN RE: ALTERNATE SOLID WASTE PLAN
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Independence Township has contracted for its own solid waste plan and intends to
file a report by the required deadline; and
WHEREAS Public Act 69 requires communities over 10,000 population to file their own solid
waste plan; and
WHEREAS the City of Pontiac and the fourteen communities of the Southeast Oakland County
Incinerator Authority have been recognized in the plan filed by the county with the State of Michigan;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County government will work in good faith and in
the same manner with independence Township Solid Waste Plan as they have worked with these other
communities who elected to solve their own solid waste plans at the local level. All references to
Independence Township as part of the study area, disposal area, and/or financing plan will be deleted
from the county plan.
James Dunleavy, Commissioner - District #2
Moved by Dunleavy supported by Lennon the resolution be referred to the Planing and Zoning
and Public Works Committee. There were no objections.
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Misc, 6731
By Mr, Dunleavy
IN RE: COUNTY COORDINATING ZONING COMMITTEE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
. WHEREAS Act 102 of the Public Acts of 1974 has increased the number of members of the County
Coordinating Zoning .Committee from three to five members; and
WHEREAS said Act provides that the County Board of Commissioners shall appoint the members
of the County Coordinating Zoning Committee; and
WHEREAS it is necessary to appoint two additional members to the County Coordinating Zoning
Committee.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners appoints two
additional members to the County Coordinating Zoning Committee pursuant to the provisions of Act 102
of the Public Acts of 1974.
Mn, Chairman, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
James Dunleavy, Commissioner - District #2
Moved by Dunleavy supported by Button the resolution be referred to the Committee on
Organization. There were no objections.
Misc. 6732
By Mr. Button
IN RE: ADMINISTRATION AND FUNDING OF STATE MARINE SAFETY ENFORCEMENT PROGRAMS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Act 303 of the Public Acts of 1967, as amended, provided for Marine Safety
Enforcement through joint State-County funding of 2/3 State and 1/3 County; and
WHEREAS said piece of legislation provided approximately. $1,000,000 per year in revenue for
such purposes through boat licensing fees; and
WHEREAS in the seven years this legislation has been in effect the State has met its 2/3
funding obligation to Oakland County only twice, including 1974 wherein the State cut its funding to
Oakland County by $41,550; and
WHEREAS the total amount used by the Marine Safety Division of the Department of Natural
Resources for in-house administration has grown from approximately $211,000 in 1971 to an estimate
in excess of $500,000 for 1974, or an 80% Increase from 1971-72 to 1973-74; and
WHEREAS the increased administrative costs have come at the expense of actual operations
for Marine Safety enforcement at the local level throughout the State; and
WHEREAS this lack of availability of funds for operational programS apparently led to the
recent passage of S,B. 412 which increases fees for boaters, and includes classes heretofore uncovered,
to provide the funds necessary to carry out their responsibilities in the area of Marine Safety
Enforcement;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners go on record
officially expressing our displeasure at the dispersal of Marine Safety Enforcement funds under Act
303 of the Public Acts of 1967, as amended, and forward a copy of said resolution to the Governor's
office, appropriate legislat i ve committees, the Department of Natural Resources and all State Represent-
atives and Senators from Oakland County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Oakland County join with Wayne and all other interested counties
in requesting a hearing before the appropriate State agencies regarding the inadequate State aid fund-
ing of marine safety programs.
Mr. Chairman, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Niles E. Olson, Commissioner - District 1/3
Robert A, Button, Commissioner - District #11
Moved by Button supported by Hobart the resolution be referred to the Public Protection and
Judiciary Committee, There were no objections.
Misc. 6733
By Mr. Pernick
IN RE: OAKLAND COUNTY CODE OF ETHICS AND PROCEDURES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners recognizes that the duties and responbiiities
of the Board of Commjssioners emanates from the written constitution of this state which represents a
delegation of individual rights for the common good; and
WHEREAS it is essential to a strong democratic form of government that the citizens have
confidence and trust in those men and women, be it elected or appointed, to carry out their duties
with absolute honesty and integrity; and
WHEREAS it is the sense of the Board of Commissioners that its actions through its members
merit the approval of all just and reasonable men.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that a Code of Ethics and Procedures be established and
promulgated according to the terms hereafter set forth in the attached appendix entitled, "Oakland
County Code of Ethics and Procedures".
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Mr. Chairman, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Lawrence R. Pernick, Commissioner -District #20
COUNTY OF OAKLAND - CODE OF ETHICS AND PROCEDURES
PREAMBLE
Recognizing the duties and responsibilities of the Board of Commissioners emanates from the
written constitution of this stdte which represents a delegation of individual rights for the common
good;
Recognizing it s essential to a strong democratic form of government that the citizens have
confidence and trust. In those men and women, be it elected or appointed, to carry out their duties with
absolute honesty and intep-ity: and
• Recognizing It is the sense of the Board of Commissioners that its actions through its members
merit the approval of all just and reasonnhle men;
Be it resolved that the following Code of Ethics and Procedures be established and promulgated
according to the to-in • hereafter set forth,
I. ApPLi*(...ON These standards of ethical conduct set forth in this Code of Ethics shall
apply to all elec,ca: aid epointed officials of Oakland County,
Nothin in this Code shall be interpreted as denying any elected- or appointed official's
rights protected by the Constitution or -statuteS; full due process shall be accorded every individual
in any proceed inns in reg a rd to the 'Code.
II. RESPONSIBILITIES OF COUNTY OFFICIALS County officials are representatives_of the electorate
of this County arid while performing duties for the benefit of the public are bound to uphold, support
and defend the Constitution of the United States and County of the State of Michigan and to administer
its laws fairly,
County officials must faithfully discharge their duties to the best of their abilities •
without regard to age, race, creed, sex, racial origin, or political belief.
The public interest must be their primary concern, and their conduct in official affairs
should be above reproach.
The. County official has a duty to disclose facts in any situation where his private
interests may be involved with any action, decision, vote or argument-. in favor or against a matter of
the conduct of government. An elected Commissioner must so advise the body of such potential conflicd.
An appointed official must so advise his superiors and decline to act where there would be. in fact any
conflict of his personal and the public interest.
The County official appointed to a department, board or commission shall be required to
file a "full disclosure" report of their sources of income at the time of appointment as well as the
previous twelve months.
fll. CONFLICT OF INTEREST County officials are dedicated servants of the people's trust and
perform their duties with the utmost integrity. In order that they might clearly understand the area
of job conflict, the following guidelines are set forth:
A. An official shall not divulge any information to any unauthorized person or release
any such information in advance of the time prescribed for its authorized release for their own personal
gain or for the gains of others.
B. An official shall not engage directly or indirectly in any personal business transacted
or private arrangements for personal benefit which accrues from or is based upon their official position
or authority, or upon confidential information which they gained by reason of such position or authority.
C, County officials shall not directly or indirectly solicit or accept any gifts of money
or goods, loans, services, or other profit arrangements for personal benefits under any circumstances
which tend to influence or have the appearance of influencing the manner in which he performs his work,
makes his decisions, or otherwise performs his duties.
IV. ENFORCEMENT Any County official who violates the provisions of this Code shall be subject
to public censure upon the affirmative vote of two-thirds of members-elect of the Oakland County Board
of Commissioners, who shelf vote at the first regular Board meeting following the conclusion of hear-
ings of the Oakland County Board of Ethics.
Any appointed official who violates the provisions of this Code shall be subject to
removal by a majority vote of the full Board of Commissioners.
V. ETHICS COMMISSION There is hereby established an Ethics Commission which shall consist
of five members not holding public office appointed by the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners
subject to the confirmation of the Beard. Not more than three members of the Commission shall be of
the same political party and at least one member shall have had experience in presenting matters to
administrative hearing tribunals. All members shall reside in and be qualified voters in the County.
Appointments to the Commission shall be for staggered five-year terms, provided that appointments shall
be made in such manner that the term of one member shall expire on the term of another. Their successors
shall be appointed for terms of five years from the date of expiration of their respective terms of
office except that any person appointed to fill a v acancy shall serve only for the unexpired term,
and any member of the Commission shall be eligible for reappointment. Members of the Commission shall
serve without compensation, but the Commission shall be furnished with office supplies and clerical
assistance by the County,
The Commission is authorized to receive complaints, conduct investigations upon
complaints or information received, hold private hearings, swear witnesses, render advisory opinions
of this Code and adopt rules of procedure for the conduct of its business. The source of complaints,
except to the accused official, and requests of advisory opinions and all investigations shall be
confidential and all findings, recommendations, advisory opinions and interpretations may be madepubilc in
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the Commission's discretion only at the time the matter is certified to the full Board by affirmative
vote. The Commission shall keep accurate and complete records of its business: Upon receipt of a
complaint or information alleging a violation of this Code the Commission shall immediately disclose
the charge to the official involved and shall then determine if there is probable cause to believe a
violation has occurred. If no probable cause is determined, the Commission shall dismiss the matter
summarily. if probable cause is determined, the Commission shall take further investigatory and
procedural steps necessary to resolve the matter. The accused official shall be informed of all
developments throughout the investigation.
If, after appropriate investigation or hearing, a majority of the total Commission shall
find that a conflict of interest as prohibited by this Code did or continues to exist, the Commission
after notification to the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners is authorized either to certify the
matter to the Board of Commissioners or short of such certification, to pass appropriate corrective or
rectifying orders directed to the official and department or agency involved.
The affirmative vote of the majority of those appointed shall be necessary for any action.
The members shall not cast votes by proxy and a quorum shall consist of four members. If a case is
certified, the Commission shall supply to the Board of Commissioners the evidence, facts, findings or
testimony upon which the certification is based. If an order is passed by the Commission it shall be
accompanied by a statement of facts and findings. Failure of any official or agency to comply with
an order of the Commission shall be grounds for immediate certification of the case to the Board of
Commissioners.
Moved by Pernick supported by Hobart the resolution be referred to the Committee on
Organization. There were no objections.
Moved by Wilcox supported by Richardson the meetings of the Board to be held on July 4, 1974
be cancelled to July 11, 1974 and July 18, 1974 meeting be cancelled to July 25, 1974.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Moved by Houghten supported by Kasper the Board adjourn until June 20, 1974.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
The Board adjourned at 2:25 P. M.
Lynn D. Allen Richard R. Wilcox
Clerk Chairman