HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1974.07.25 - 7518July 25, 1974
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OAKLAND COUNTY
Board Of Commissioners
MEETING
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called to order by Chairman Richard R. Wilcox at 9,58 A.M: in the Court House
North Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan.
Invocation given by Bernard F. Lennon.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Rail called.
PRESENT: Berman, Brotherton, Burley, Button, Coy, Dearborn, Douglas, Denleavy, Gabler, Hobart,
Hoot, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, Mathews, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Olson, Patnales, Berinoff, Pernick,
Richardson, Vogt, Walker, Wilcox. (26)
ABSENT: Quinn, (1)
Quorum present.
Moved by Mathews supported by Dunleavy the minutes of the July 11, 1974 meeting be approved
as printed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Clerk read letter from Southeastern Michigan Transportation Authority inviting comments and
recommendations to aid them in preparation of the fiscal year 1975 -1976 plan, (Referred to Transportation
and Aviation Committee.)
Moved by Hotighten supported by Nowak that the items on the Supplemental Agenda be approved iii
accordance with Rule XV, and to strike from the agenda, items under Buildings and Grounds regarding the
Medical Care Facility, and will be reported by the Finance Committee. .
A sufficient majority haying voted therefor, the motion carried.
Misc. 6764
By Mr. Lennon
IN RE: MEMORIAL - THOMAS H. OlDONOGHUE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr, Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Thomas H. O'Donoghue, a former member of this Board, passed away on July II, 1974, having
attained the age of 84 years.
He was born on October 28, 1889 in Elk Fails, Elk County, Kansas, the son of Dr. Thomas H.
O'Donochue and the former Ellen LaVelle.
He resided at 605 Albany Avenue in Ferndale since 1920 and launched his public service career
in his beloved home town in 1940, which brought him hundreds of admirers, friends and acquaintances.
Thomas H. O'Donoghue was appointed Clerk of the City of Ferndale in 1933 in which capacity he
served for 23 years, retiring in 1956 at the age of 66 years to begin another political career 35 an
elected City Commissioner for 12 years, became an appointed member of the Oakland County Board of Super-
visors, was elected the first County Commissioner from his district, served one term and resigned in
December of 1970.
He served on the County's Board of Institutions, Finance Committee, Ways and Means Committee
and was a member of the Public Works and Aviation and Transportation Committees.
In 1968 the Ferndale Exchange Club awarded Tom O'Donoghue its "Book of Golden Deeds', the
community's traditional accolade of respect and affection.
He delighted in jest, was quick in repartee, considerate In conversation and ever mindful of
the human dignity and respect of his fellow man.
Tom devoted a lifetime in service to the community, working ih the best interests of all of
the citizens of Oakland County and will long be remembered by all who were privileged to know him. H i s
beloved wife Jessie, who passed away in October of 1973, also shared his dreams, inspirations and endeavors
that make our community a better place in which to live.
Mr. Chairman, I move that the foregoing resolution be spread upon the minutes of this meeting
of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners,
OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman
Wallace F. Gabler, Jr., Vice Chairman
Bernard F. Lennon, District g18
The resolution -was unanimously adopted,
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"Misc. 6760
By Mrs, Moffitt
IN RE: SECTION 5, PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM - GRANT ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr, Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, by Miscellaneous Resolution #5793 applied
for and received funding for Section 5 of the Emergency Employment Act of I97i; and
WHEREAS the U. S. Department of Labor recently notified Oakland County of its eligibility to
receive additional funds for the period July 1, 1974 through March 31, 1975; and
WHEREAS these funds had to be obligated by the U. S. Department of Tabor on or before June 30,
1974; and
WHEREAS Oakland County filed a grant application in the amount of 561C1,700: and
WHEREAS Oakland County's grant application has been approved by the U. S. Department of Labor;
and
WHEREAS the Speciel Manpower Committee recommends that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
accept the grant award,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts the
Section 5 Public Employment Program (P.E.P.) grant award for $610,700.
The Special Manpower Committee, by Lillian V. Moffitt, Chairman, moves the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
SPECIAL MANPOWER COMMITTEE
Lillian V. Moffitt, Chairmanm
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
By Mr. Houghten
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #6760 - SECTION 5, PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM-GRANT ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee has reviewed the Financial implication of Miscellaneous Resolution
86760 and find that the County's portion of this P.E.P. grant extension in the amount of $171,234
will be utilized to continue existing P.E.P. employees from 7-1-74 to approximately 11-30-74 and will
generate a favorable budget variance in the respective departments.
Further these funds will not be used to add new county positions.
Therefore the Finance Committee concurrs with the Special Manpower Committee recommendation
for the acceptance of this grant award.
Mr. Chairman, I move acceptance of this report,
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Fred O. Houghten, Chairman
Moved by Houghten supported by Moffitt the report be accepted.
A sufficient majority, haying voted therefor, the motion carried.
Misc. 6765
By Mr, Houghtep
IN RE: REJECTION OF FIBS FOR MEDICAL CARE FACILITY AND REQUEST FOR NEW BIDS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairman ; Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS bids were received for the Oakland County Medical Care Facility on July 3, 1974; and
WHEREAS the following bids contained substantial 7rregularities:
Parliament Construction Company
Hiliyer Construction
Markward and Karafilis, Inc.
Andries-Butler Corporation
and were therefore, in the opinion of Civil Counsel, not in compliance with the bidding procedures; and
WHEREAS the remaining bids of Askenazy Construction Company and Edward V. Monahan, Inc, were
$177,282 and $099,000, respectively, in excess of the estimate of $2,500,000 as shown in the Capital
Program of the 1974 County fludget; and
WHEREAS your Committee maintains that, because of the irregularities and excess costs, all
bids be rejected for this project and new bids be requested.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that all bids on the Oakland County Medical Care Facility be
rejected and new bids be received in accordance with the Rules of the Oakland County Board of Cortmis-
sioners on or before August 15, 1974.
The Finance Committee, by Fred D. Heughten, Chairman, with the concurrence of the Buildings
and Grounds Committee, moves the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Fred D. Houghten, Chairman
Moved by Houghten supported by PatnaTes the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Nowak supported by Montan -to the resolution be amended to read, "BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED that Alternate "A" be deleted froM the proposed project".
Discussion followed.
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A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Vote on resolution, as amended.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended, was adopted.
REPORT
By Mr. Mathews
IN RE; MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION fl6759 - REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION TO SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN
TOURIST ASSOCIATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Local Government and Equalization Committee, by Mr. Mathews, Vice Chairman, reports
Miscellaneous Resolution f16759 with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND EQUALIZATION COMMITTEE
James Mathews, Vice Chairman
"Misc., 6759
By Mr. Quinn
IN RE: REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION TO SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN TOURIST ASSOCIATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland has provided a sum of $6,000.00 in the 1974 County budget for
payment of does to the Southeast Michigan Tourist Association for the year of 1974; and
WHEREAS your Committee has received a request for an additional $1,000.00 1974 dues appropriation
to the Southeast Michigan Tourist Association; and
WHEREAS your Committee recommends an additional 1974 dues appropriation of $1000.00;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the County of Oakland hereby approves the payment of the
budgeted 1974 Southeastern Michigan Tourist Association dues in the amount of $6,000.00.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that an additional 1974 dues appropriation in the amount of $1,000.00
be and is hereby approved.
The Local Government and Equalization Committee, by Donald C. Quinn, Jr., Chairman moves the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE. REPORT
By Mr. Houghten
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #6759 - REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION TO SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN
TOURIST ASSOCIATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XI, C of this Board, the Finance Committee finds the sum of $1,000.00 avaii-
able from the Contingent Fund of the 1974 County Budget.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Fred D, Houghten, Chairman
Moved by Mathews supported by Pernick the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Dearborn supported by Walker the resolution be referred back to the committee for
further study.
Discussion followed.
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion lost.
AYES: Gabler, Hobart, Houghten, Kasper, Mathews, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Olson, Patnales,
Perinoff, Fernick, Richardson, Vogt, Wilcox, Berman, Brotherton, Button, Dunleavy. (19)
NAYS: Hoot, Lennon, Walker, Coy, Dearborn. (5)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 6766
By Mr. Kasper
IN RE. RECLASSIFICATION OF CONSUMER PROTECT/ON COORDINATOR
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS in keeping with a nationwide trend, the scope of the Consumer Protection Division of
the Prosecuting Attorney's Office has been extended to cope with all forms of economic crimes; and
WHEREAS the number of citizen contacts has increased from 500 to 2,295 for the first four
months of 1974 compared to a similar period in 1973; and
WHEREAS the number of cases opened has increased from 180 to 450 in the above mentioned
periods: and
WHEREAS this division has developed a history of quickly and successfully handling this type
of case and providing meaningful protection and solutions for the victims of economic crimes;
LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND EQUALIZATION COMMITTEE
Donald C. Quinn, Jr., Chairman"
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the classification "Consumer Protection Coordinator" be
retitled "Consumer Protection Coordinator and Project Director for Economic Crimes" and that the salary
range be adjusted as follows:
BASE 1 YEAR .LYEAB. 3 YEAR 4 YEAR
FROM; 13,800 14,400 15,000 15:600 16,200
TO: Management Class II 16,700 17,300 17,900 18,500 19,100
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. 6767
By Mr. Nowak
IN RE: WOODSIDE MEDICAL, INC, - OPTION TO PURCHASE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Buildings and Grounds Committee deems it to be in the best interests of the tax-
payers of Oakland County to consider all possible avenues of solving the medical care facility problem;
and
WHEREAS the Committee has under consideration a resolution instructing the Committee to in-
vestigate the possibility of purchasing Woodside Medical, Inc.;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the County Executive be instructed to negotiate to secure
a EA-day option for purchase, at the best possible price, of Woodside Medical, Inc. so that this
possible purchase can be considered at the time of considering the new bids for the proposed Medical
Care Facility which will be received four weeks from July 25, 1974.
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.
Moved by Walker supported- by Lennon the resolution be referred to the Health Committee.
Discussion followed.
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion lost.
Discussion followed.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Hobart, Houghten, Kasper, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Patnales, Richardson, Vogt,
Wilcox, Brotherton, Button, Dearborn, Dunleavy, Gabler. (15)
NAYS: Hoot, Lennon, Mathews, Olson, Perinoff, Pernick, Walker, Berman, Coy, Douglas. (10)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Moved by Wilcox supported by Houghten the rules be suspended for the purpose of cancelling
the August 1st and August 15, 1974 meetings and the next regularly scheduled meetings be held on
August 8, 1974 and August 22, 3974.
A sufficient majority haying voted therefor, the motion carried.
"Misc. 6763
By Mr. Olson
IN RE: OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SUPPORTS ONLY CANDIDATES WITH PROPER QUALIFICATIONS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County Board of Commissioners on July 11, 1974 did approve the resolution on
the selection and procedures for the appointed County Manager; and
WHEREAS the elected official position of County Executive should meet the same qualifications
as that of an appointed EXecutive.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners goes on record
that they will not support any candidate for the elected office that does not meet, or exceed, the
same qualifications as the forthcoming guidelines to be presented to the Oakland County Board of Com m is-
sioners.
Niles E, Olson, Commissioner - District 43"
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Moved by Olson supported by Lennon the resolution be referred to the Committee on Organization.
Mr. Hoot objected to the referral.
Discussion followed.
Vote on referral,
AYES:. Lennon, Mathews, Olson, Pernick, Walker, Berman, Douglas. (7)
NAYS: Hoot, Houghten, Kasper, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Patnales, Perinoff, Richardson,
Vogt, Wilcox, Brotherton, Sutton, Coy, Dearborn, Dunleavy, Gabler, Hobart. (IS) •
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion failed.
Misc. 6768
By Mr. Gabler
IN RE; AUTHORIZATION FOR OVERTIME WORK
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County expended approximately 3.8Z., of the salaries portion of its 1973 budget as
compensation for overtime worked; and
WHEREAS this represents over $1.3 million in budgeted and "other sources funds; and
WHEREAS County-wide authorization to work overtime is now made after it has been worked,
based on departmental approval and certification,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Personnel 'Practices Committee initiate changes in the
app] cable Merit System Rules, personnel, accounting and administrative nrociedores to require prior
authorization to work overtime by the Board of Auditors, or its designated authority, in all except
Lena fide emergency cases, before compensation for such overtime can he made.
Wallace F. Gabler, Commissioner .- District g12
MoVed by Gabler supported by Hoot the resolution be referred to the Personnel Practices
Committee and Finance Committee, There were no objections.
Misc. 6769 -
By Mr, Hoot
IN RE: SUSPENSION OF MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE OAKLAND COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr, Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS County Commissioners and officials of both political parties have called for high
standards of ethics in both elected and appointed officials; and
WHEREAS the electorate properly expects their elected and appointed officials to abide by
high standards of conduct; and
WHEREAS the Managing Director of the Oakland County Road Commission has been arrested twice
and charged twice with drunk driving, the second time with an expired license and in a County-owned
vehicle.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners call upon the
County Road Commission and its Chairman to suspend the Managing Director of the Road Commission without
pay pending disposition of the legal matters.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners calls upon the Oakland
County Road Commission to terminate the present Managing Director's employment If convicted of the
pending charges.
Mr, Chairman, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Henry W. Hoot, Commissioner - District 04
Moved by Hoot supported by Button the resolution be referred to the Committee on Organization.
Mr, Lennon objected to the referral.
Vote on referral:
AYES: Kasper, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Olson, Perinoff, Pernick, Vogt, Berman, Button,
Gabler, Hobart, Hoot, (13)
NAYS: Lennon, Patnaies, Richardson, Walker, Wilcox, Brotherton, Dearborn, Dunleavy. (8)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion failed.
Misc. 6770
By Mr. Nowak and Mr. Dun leavy
IN RE: EQUALIZATION BY CLASS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen;
WHEREAS the Constitution of the State of Michigan requires that property taxes be uniformly
assessed upon all classes of real property; and
WHEREAS the Constitution of the State of Michigan also prohibits assessments of over 507 of
true cash value; and
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WHEREAS the City of Dearborn does knowingly continue to assess property in a manner which
results in effective assessments that are in violation of both of the above Constitutional provisions;
and
WHEREAS these assessing practices result in the ability of the City of Dearborn to take unfair
and illegal advantage of the taxpayers of Oakland County through the purchase of property in Oakland
County which has since been removed from the tax rolls; to-wit: Camp Dearborn.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners request the
Legislature and Governor of the State of Michigan to enact legislation calling for the equalization
of property assessments by class.
Mr. Chairman, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Patrick M. Nowak, Commissioner - District 4125
James Dunleavy, Commissioner - District 112
Moved by Nowak supported by Dunleavy the resolution be referred to the Legislative Committee,
There were no objections.
Misc. 6771
By Mr. Nowak and Mr. DunteaVY
IN RE: TAXATION OF PROPERTY OWNED BY UNIT OF GOVERNMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies, and Gentlemen;
WHEREAS the taxpayers of the whole of Oakland County have been unjustly subsidizing the
City of Dearborn and its taxpayers as a result of the removal of the property known as Camp Dearborn
from the tax rolls of Oakland County; and
WHEREAS the removal of said property results in a loss of an estimated $5 million dollars
of property values lost to the tax rolls of Oakland County; and
WHEREAS said Camp Dearborn is operated primarily for the benefit of Dearborn residents who
pay a nominal fee for entry to said park; and
WHEREAS non-Dearborn residents are required to pay a substantially higher fee and are other-
wise discriminated against in the use of said property; and
WHEREAS Camp Dearborn therefore it not truly a public park.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners request the
Legislature and the Governor to enact into law statutes that would prohibit the removal from the tax
rolls of one unit of government property owned and operated by a different unit of government primarily
for the use of its citizens.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners request that all
Legislators representing Oakland County be asked to co-sponsor legislation to accomplish this purpose
in both Houses of the Michigan Legislature.
Mr. Chairman, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Patrick M. Nowak, Commissioner - District 1125
James Dunleavy, Commissioner - District /12
Moved by Nowak. supported by Dunleavy the resolution be referred to the Legislative Committee
and the Local Government and Equalization Committee. There were no objections.
Misc. 6772
By Mr. Nowak, Miss Hobart, Mr. Dunleavy and Dr. Montante
IN RE: COMMENDATION OF PAUL BUNYON DAYS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Paul Bunyon Days is a very special time in the life of this great community; and
WHEREAS it is in the best interests of the residents in the Union Lake area to give and
receive full support to such laudatory community activities; and
WHEREAS in conjunction with Paul Bunyon Days and as a special feature thereof, the Inter-
national Pigeon Derby has come to be an integral part of the beginning of said festivities.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners congratulate
the people of Union Lake ond the Union Lake Jaycees for their sponsorship of this great community
effort; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners grant temporary per-
mission for the flight of the pigeons participating in the International Pigeon Derby, such flight
not to be interrupted by any force nor condemned for any of their leavings so that the Pigeon Derby
and Paul Bunyon Days may again be the outstanding success it has been in the past,
Mr. Chairman, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Patrick M. Nowak, Commissioner - District
Anne Hobart, James Dunleavy, Joseph R. Montante
The Chairman referred the resolution to the Committee or Organization. There were no
objections.
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Mr. Pernick stated he would like to go on record as urging the support of the electorate of
this county for the modernization of county government and indicated that he personally will he doing
everything he can to support a favorable vote on stream-lining county government and secondly he will
be urging that the elected form of county executive be selected as being in the best interest of the
people of Oakland County.
Moved by Montante supported by Kasper the meeting adjourn until August 8, 1974.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
The Board adjourned at 1122 A.M,
Lynn D. Allen Richard R, Wilcox
Clerk Chairman