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OAKLAND COUNTY
Board Of Commissioners
MEETING
November 7, 1974
Meeting called to order by Chairman Richard R. Wilcox at 10:00 A. M. in the Court House
Auditorium, 1200 North Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan,
Invocation given by James Mathews,
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Berman, Brotherton, Burley, Button, Coy, Dearborn, Douglas, Dunleavy, Gabler,
Hobart, Hoot, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, Mathews, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Olson, Patnales, Perinoff,
Pernick, Quinn, Richardson, Vogt, Wilcox. (26)
ABSENT: Walker. (1)
Quorum present.
Moved by Burley .supported by Dunleavy the minutes of the October 15, 1974 meeting be approved
as printed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Clerk read resolution from the Leelanau County Board of Commissioners requesting that the
County of Oakland supports the House version of federal legislation relating to Community Development.
(Referred to the Legislative Committee.)
Clerk read letters from Mary Mead Dearborn, Lillian V. Moffitt and E. Jack Douglas opposing
the proposed changes in Merit System Rules. Also, petitions were filed in opposition to Merit System
Rule regarding Maternity Leave.
Mr. Lennon requested that Johannes F. Spreen, Oakland County Sheriff, be allowed to speak to
the Board.
Mr. Houghton objected.
AYES: Brotherton, Button, Dunleavy, Gabler, Hobart, Hoot, Houghten, Kasper, Nowak, Patnales,
Richartlson, Wilcox, (12)
NAYS: Burley, Coy, Dearborn, Douglas, Lennon, Mathews, Moffitt, Montante, Perinoff, Bernick,
Vogt, (11)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, Sheriff Spreen addressed the Board.
Misc. 6875
By Mr. Patnales
IN RE: ACQUISITION OF SMALL LAKE WEED HARVESTER
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the aquatic weed harvesting program initiated in Oakland County by Board of Commis-
sioner action in 1972 is proving ecologically effective, receiving nationwide acclaim and is financially
self-sustaining; and
WHEREAS demand for the services available from the present single harvester exceeds both
available hours and, in many instances, the physical capability of the unit; and
WHEREAS an excellent, slightly used smaller harvester of the type recommended by the depart-
ment administering the program to best accommodate both these needs has been located and is available;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorize an
expenditure not to exceed 516,000.00 to cover purchase of this Aquamarine Corporation "Sawfish" harvester
and associated trailer.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that current policy wherein the riparian owners most immediately
benefiting from this service made available by the County be responsible for all operational expenses
and reasonable amortization of equipment costs involved is reaffirmed.
The Public Works Committee, by Robert F. Patnales, Chairman, moves the adoption of the
foregoing resolution,
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
Robert F. Patnales, Chairman
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Moved by Patnales supported by Button the resolution be referred to the Finance Committee.
There were no objections.
Discussion followed.
Mr. David Bradbury from the Drain Commission was going to present a film on the Weed Harvester.
Moved by Pernick supported by Lennon that the film be re-scheduled for the next meeting.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Moved by Berman supported by Burley that the item on the Supplemental Agenda be approved in
accordance with Rule XV, for consideration of a report by the Public Works Committee regarding the
Edwards Relief Drains.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Misc. 6876
By Mr. Patnales
IN RE: EDWARDS RELIEF DRAINS
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 Edwards Relief Drains under the provisions of Chapter 20 of Act No. 40 of the Public Acts of 1956,
as amended, Pursuant to a petition filed with the Oakland County Drain Commissioner on March 24, 1969;
and
WHEREAS the said Drainage Board by resolution adopted on November 7, 1974, authorized and
provided for the issuance of bonds in the aggregate principal amount of $7,000,000 in anticipation of
the collection of an equal amount of special assessments against the Township of West Bloomfield and
the County of Oakland, said special assessments having been duly confirmed by said Drainage Board; and
WHEREAS said honds are to be designated Drain Bonds, are to be dated February 1, 1975, will
bear interest at a rate not exceeding 8'7, and will be subject to redemption prior to maturity in accord-
ance with the provisions of the bond resolution; 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.
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 Township of West Bloomfield or the County
of Oakland 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 Edwards Relief Drains, when due,
then the amount thereof shall be immediately advanced from County Funds, and the County Treasurer is
directed to immediately make such advancement to the extent necessary.
2. That in the event that, pursuant to said pledge of full faith and credit, the County of
Oakland advances out of County Funds, all or any part of said installment and interest, it shall be
the duty of the County Treasurer, for and on behalf of the County of Oakland, to take all actions and
proceedings and pursue all remedies permitted or authorized by law for the reimbursement of such sums
so paid.
3. That all resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as the same may be in conflict with
the provisions of this resolution be and the same hereby are rescinded.
Mr. Chairman, on behalf of the Public Works Committee, 1 move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
Robert F. Patnales, Chairman
ADOPTED
YEAS: Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Olson, Patnales, Perinoff, Pernick, Richardson, Vogt, Wilcox,
Berman, Brotherton, Burley, Button, Coy, Dearborn, Douglas, Dunleavy, Gabler, Hobart, Hoot, Hoyghten,
Kasper, Lennon. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
ABSENT: Quinn, Walker. (2)
REPORT
By Mr. Nowak.
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #6807 - LEASE OF OFFICE SPACE FOR SOCIAL SERVICES IN ROYAL OAK
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr, Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Buildings and Grounds Committee reports Miscellaneous Resolution 1/6807 and recommends
Commissioners Minutes Continued. November 7, 1974 386
its adoption inasmuch as the Regional Office of the Michigan Department of Social Services has no
objections to the building and, to meet the needs of the handicapped, existing barriers will be removed
to insure Federal Participation in the rental fees.
The Buildings and Grounds Committee, by Patrick M. Nowak, Chairman, moves the acceptance of
the foregoing report.
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE
Patrick M. Nowak, Chairman
"Misc, 6807
By Mr. Nowak
IN RE: LEASE OF OFFICE SPACE FOR SOCIAL SERVICES IN ROYAL OAK
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Department of Social Services has received approval for 50 additional employees,
20 of whom are to be located in the Royal Oak Office; and
WHEREAS the Troy Street Office Building presently housing the Social Services Department has
insufficient space to accommodate the additional employees; and
WHEREAS the Board of Auditors Facilities and Operations Division has made a survey of avail-
able office space in the southeastern part of the County; and
WHEREAS four buildings in the Royal Oak area and one in Oak Park were investigated and found
to be suitable for use by the Social Services Department; and
WHEREAS your Buildings and Grounds Committee has reviewed the data assembled by the Board of
Auditors Facilities and Operations Division and deems it to be in the best interest of the County to
lease the Conga Building located at 301 West 4th Street in the City of Royal Oak;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners hereby approves the selection
of the Conga Building for use by the Social Services Department and authorizes the Board of Auditors
to negotiate the terms of the lease.
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"
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
By Mr. Houghten -
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION 146807 - LEASE OF OFFICE SPACE FOR SOCIAL SERVICES IN ROYAL OAK
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee has reviewed the Data assembled by the Facilities and Operations
Department relative to the various Lease Proposals. The Finance Committee concurred with the Buildings
and Grounds Committee's selection of the Conga Building at 301 West 4th Street, Royal Oak, and recommends
that the Board of Commissioners authorize the Department of Administration to negotiate the terms of the
lease.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Fred D. Houghten, Chairman
Moved by Nowak supported by Gabler the report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Nowak supported by Button that resolution 146807 be adopted.
AYES; Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Olson, Richardson, Vogt, Wilcox, Berman, Brotherton, Burley,
Button, Coy, Dearborn, Douglas, Dunleavy, Gabler, Hobart, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, Mathews. (21)
NAYS: Perinoff, Pernick, Hoot. (3)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 6877
By Mr. Nowak
IN RE: APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO FILE GRANT APPLICATION - INDEPENDENCE-OAKS, PHASE II - PARKS AND
RECREATION COMMISSION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission is desirous of filing an application
for federal funding to help develop Phase II, Independence-Oaks County Park; and
WHEREAS your Committee recommends that such application be filed;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the filing of a grant application by the Oakland County
Parks and Recreation Commission for development of Phase II, Independence-Oaks County Park, be and is
hereby approved.
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
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Moved by Nowak supported by Button the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
AYES: Montante, Nowak, Perinoff, Pernick, Richardson, Vogt, Wilcox, Berman, Brotherton,
Button, Coy, Dearborn, Douglas, Dunleavy, Hobart, Hoot, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, Mathews, Moffitt.
(21)
NAYS: Burley. (I)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT
By Mr. Nowak
IN RE; MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #6864 - DISTRICT COURT EXPANSION FURNITURE NEEDS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Buildings and Grounds Committee, by Patrick M. Nowak, Chairman, reports Miscellaneous
Resolution No. 6864 with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted,
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE
Patrick M. Nowak, Chairman
'Wisc. 6864
By Mr. Nowak
IN RE: DISTRICT COURT EXPANSION FURNITURE NEEDS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS in November of this year two additional judges will be elected to the 52nd District
Court (1st and 3rd Divisions) to take office January 1, 1975; and
WHEREAS your Committee recommends that an allocatior of $16,000 be made at this time to
provide the necessary essential furniture needed for th e two new District Court judges and to meet
the I2-week lead time needed for furniture deliveries;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby allocates
the sum of $16,000 to provide the necessary essential furniture needed for the two new District Court
judges.
The Buildings and Grounds Committee, by Patrick M. Nowak, Chairman, moves the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE
Patrick N. Nowak, Chairman"
OAKLAND COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES AND OPERATIONS ENGINEERING DIVISION
DISTRICT COURT EXPANSIONS - FURNITURE NEEDS
Project 74-23 October 4, 1974
In November of this year two additional judges will be elected to the 52nd District Court
(1st and 3rd Divisions) to take office January 1, 1975. At this time it doesn't appear that the State
will assume financial responsibility for the District Courts by January /, 1975, Since the County is
presently responsible for the 52nd District Court, and due to the 12-week leadtime required for furniture
deliveries, it is proposed that the following allocation be approved for the essential furniture items
for the two new District Court judges:
A. Judges' Office (2 Judges)
2 Desks, 2 Desk Chairs, 2 Credenzas, 8 Side Chairs and 2 Wastebaskets
TOTAL: $3,350
B. Secretaria/ (2 Secretaries)
2 Desks with Typing Units, 2 Steno Chairs, 4 Side Chairs, 2 File Cabinets, .2 Coat Racks
and 2 Wastebaskets
TOTAL: $2,010
C. Clerical (4 Clerks)
4 Desks with Typing Units, 4 Steno Chairs, 6 File Cabinets, 4 Side Chairs, 4 Wastebaskets
and 2 Coat Racks
TOTAL: $4,045
D. Jury Room
2 Conference Tables, 12 Side Chairs, 2 Wastebaskets and 2 Coat Racks
TOTAL: $1,905
E. Courtroom
4 Counsel Tables, 26 Side Chairs, 2 Steno Chairs, 2 Steno Desks, 2 Judges Chairs and
4 Flags
TOTAL: $4,200
TOTAL: $15,510
CONTINGENCY: 490
TOTAL NOW REQUESTED: $16,000
The above is not a complete furniture listing but only includes the items that will allow the two new
District Court judges to start operations on January 2, 1975. Once the exact locations of these courts
are determined, and then based on the facilities available, the remaining furniture and equipment will
be determined and submitted to the Board of Commissioners for review and approval.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. November 7, 1974 388
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
By Mr. Honghten
IN RE MISCELLANEOUS RRSOdUTION #6864 - DISTRICT COURT EXPANSIONS - FURNITURE NEEDS .•
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule Xf-C of this Board, the Finance Committee finds a SUM not to exceed
$16,000.00 available in the Contingent Fund in the 1974 Oakland County Budget:
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Fred D. Houghten, Chairman
Moved by Nowak supported by Lennon the report be accepted and resolution #6864 be adopted.
AYES: Nowak, Perinoff, Pernick, Richardson, Vogt, Wilcox, Berman, Burley, Button, Coy,
Dearborn, Douglas, Dunieavy, Gabler, Hobart, Hoot, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, Mathews, Moffitt, Montante.
(22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted and resolution 86864
was adopted,
REPORT
By Mr. Nowak
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION 86863 - AUDITORIUM HANDICAP RAMP ACCESS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladles and Gentlemen:
The Buildings and Grounds Committee, by Patrick M. Nowak, Chairman, reports Miscellaneous
Resolution No. 6863 with the recommendation that the resolution he adopted,
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE
Patrick M. Nowak, Chairman
"Misc. 6863
By Mr. Nowak
IN RE: AUDITORIUM HANDICAP RAMP ACCESS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr, Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS there is a need for a handicap ramp for access to the County Service Center
Auditorium; and
WHEREAS your Committee recommends that a handicap ramp be constructed as designed by the
Facilities and Operations Department which would allow direct access into the County Service Center
AuditoriuM from either the East or West entrance and would meet the State Construction Code requirements
of "Barrier Free Design" at a cost of $2,600.00;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that a handicap ramp be constructed to allow access to the
County Service Center Auditorium and meet the State Construction Code requirements of "Barrier Free
Design" at a cost of $2,600.00.
The Buildings and Grounds Committee, by Patrick M. Nowak, Chairman, moves the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE
Patrick M. Nowak, Chairmen"
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
By Mr. Houghten
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION 8.6863 - AUDITORIUM HANDICAP RAMP
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 $2,600.00
available in the Contingent Fund in the 1974 Oakland County Budget.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Fred D. Houghten, Chairman
Moved by Nowak supported by Coy the report be accepted and resolution P6863 be adopted.
AYES: Patnales, Perinoff, Pgrnick, Richardson, Vogt, Wilcox, Berman, Burley, Button, Coy,
Dearborn, Douglas, Dunieavy, Gabler, Hobart, Hoot, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, Mathews, Moffitt, Montante,
Nowak. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted. therefor, the report was accepted and resolution #6863
was adopted. •
Misc. 6878
By Mr, Houghten
IN RE. LAW ENFORCEMENT PLANNING GRANT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee has reviewed the subject Law Enforcement Planning Grant Continuation
request for the period of July 1, 1974 through June 30, 1975. The total program is increased $35,911.00
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over the previous fiscal year, which includes new positions approved by the Board of Commissioners
in Miscellaneous Resolutions i',6562 and 6722, The County's cash contribution is increased to $3,968.00
from $2,787.00 which represents approximately 5'x of the total program. It is not ant i cipated that the
County's long term fiscal implications will ever exceed 57, of the total program costs, as the need for
these Law Enforcement Planning positions will cease with the expiration of L,E.A.A. programs'.
The Finance Committee, recognizing that this program has been operating approximately five
months via an extension letter from the State of Michigan, concurs in the action of the Public Pro-
tection and Judiciary Committee and recommends filing of the Grant Contilluation•requpst.
Mr. Chairman, I move acceptance of this fiscal report and approval for filing of this Grant
Continuation application.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Fred D. Houghten, Chairman
Moved by Houghten supported by Moffitt the report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Moved by Houghten supported by Moffitt the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Perinoff, Pernick, Quinn, Richardson, Vogt, Wilcox, Berman, Burley, Button, Coy,
Dearborn, Douglas, Dunleavy, Gabler, Hobart, Hoot, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, Mathews, Moffitt ;
Montante, Nowak, Patnales. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 6879
By Mr. Houghten
IN RE: THE SANCTUARY GRANT - CONTINUATION REQUEST
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr, Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The subject grant application is the second year funding for the staff and operating budget
items to maintain a temporary emergency shelter for runaway youths. The total cash contribution for
1975 is $80,950.-00, $3,225.00 each from the County of Oakland and the State of Michigan, $64,500,00
from federal sources and $10,000.00 from local organizations.
In the third year of this program federal participation will be reduced from 80% to 50% of
the total program cost. Acceptance of the third year commitment carries a mandatory agreement to
continue the program for a fourth year at 100% local cost. It is not anticipated at this time that
the County of Oakland will be required to participate in this program beyond this second fiscal period.
Mr. Chairman, 1 move the acceptance of this Fiscal report and approval for filing of this
second year grant continuation application as recommended by the Public Protection and Judiciary
Committee in their meeting of October 8, 1974.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Fred D. Houghten, Chairman
Moved by Houghten supported by Button the report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Moved by Houghten supported by Button the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Quinn, Richardson, Wilcox, Berman, Burley, Button, Coy, Dearborn, Douglas, Dunleavy,
Gabler, Hobart, Hoot, Noughten, Kasper, Lennon, Mathews, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Patrales, Perinoff,
Pernick. (2 3)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted,
Misc. 6880
By Mr. Houghten
IN RE: YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU UNIT OF OAKLAND COUNTY YOUTH ASSISTANCE- GRANT CONTINUATION REQUEST
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The subject grant application is the second year funding for the Youth Service Bureau unit
of the Oakland County Youth Assistance program, which consists of 8 positions and supplementary
operating budget items. The total cash requirement for 1975 is $176,086, $8,804 or 5',/, from both
Oakland County and the State of Michigan, The balance $158,478 or 90% is from Federal Sources.
In the third year of this program the County's contribution will increase to 50% or
approximately $75,000. Acceptance of the third year commitment carries a mandatory agreement to
continue the program for a fourth year at 100% county expense or approximately $150,000 as indicated
in the following schedule:
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1st year
01/01/74
thru
12/31/74
COUNTY FINANCIAL IMPLICATION
2nd year 3rd year
01/01/75 01/01/76
thru thru
12/31/75 12/31/76
4th year
01/G1/77
thru
12/31./77
n•nnnnn••
133,649
153,383
153,383
287,032
County:
Cash
In-Kind
State:
Cash
In-Kind
Federal:
Cash
In-Kind
Total Cash
Contribution
Total Program
8,804 - 5%
133,649
8,804 - 5%
158,478 - 90%
176,086 -100%
309,735
75,000 - 50% 150,000 - 100%
133,649 133,649
- 5%
67 ,500 - 45%
150,000 - 100% 150,000 - 100%
283,649 283,649
Mr. Chairman, I move the acceptance of this fiscal report and approval for filing of
this second year grant continuation application as recommended by the Public Protection and
Judiciary Committee in their meeting of October 8, 1974.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Fred D. Houghten, Chairman
Moved by Houghten supported by Mathews the report he accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Moved by Houghten supported by Mathews the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Quinn, Richardson, Wilcox, Berman, Burley, Button, Coy, Dearborn, Douglas, Dunleavy,
Gabler, Hobart, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, Mathews, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Patnales, Perinoff,
Bernick. (22)
NAYS: None, (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 6881
By Mr. Houghten
IN RE: ADJUSTMENT TO 1974 BUDGET
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Department of Social Services General Relief caseload for 1974 continues to be
greater than anticipated; and
WHEREAS additional appropriation will be required to meet the General Relief needs for the
balance of 1974; and
WHEREAS the Department of Social Services has initiated various policy and procedural changes
and is continuing to review changes which will effectuate economies in the General Relief Program; and
WHEREAS it is the Intent of the Human Resources and Finance Committees to continue to monitor
the effect of these policy changes.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that at this time the additional sum of $175,000 be reappropriated
from the 1974 Budget Unappropriated Surplus Account to the 1974 General Relief Budget as concurred by
the Human Resources Committee at their meeting of October 23, 1974, and that further appropriations
will be made to meet monthly needs upon the review and recommendations of your Finance and Human
Resources Committees.
The Finance Committee, by Fred O. Fhughten, Chairman, and with the concurrence of the
Human Resources Committee, moves the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Fred O. Houghten, Chairman
Moved by Heughten supported by Perinoff the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Richardson, Wilcox, Berman, Burley, Button, Coy, Dearborn, Douglas, Dunleavy, Gabler,
Hobart, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, Mathews, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Patnales, Perinoff, Pernick,
Quinn, (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT
By Or. Montante
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION 4.6844 - APPROPRIATION TO FERNDALE COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM AGAINST DRUGS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Your Health Committee reports Miscellaneous Resolution /t'6844 with the recommendation that
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said resOlution be adopted.
The Health Committee, by Joseph R. Montante, Chairman, moves the acceptance of the foregoing
report.
HEALTH COMMITTEE
Joseph R. Montante, M.D., Chairman
"Misc. 6844
By Mr. Lennon
IN RE: APPROPRIATION TO FERNDALE COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM AGAINST DRUGS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the City of Ferndale has a community drug abuse program called CAPAD (Community
Action Program Against Drugs); and
WHEREAS the building housing CAPAD was destroyed by fire on August 12, 1974; and
WHEREAS CAFAD has to raise funds to relocate and purchase new furniture; and
WHEREAS CAPAD has been very effective in working with the youth in the City of Ferndale
to help them combat drug addiction and in keeping others from using drugs;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Oakland County appropriate $3,000.00 to CAPAD in emergency
funding in order to insure the continuation of the program.
Mr. Chairman, 1 move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Bernard F. Lennon
County Commissioner, District #1.8"
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
By Mr. Houghten
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #6844 - APPROPRIATION TO FERNDALE COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM AGAINST
DRUGS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr, Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS, the City of Ferndale has a community drug abuse program called C,A.P,A,D, (Community
Action Program Against Drugs); and
WHEREAS, it has been recommended that the County make an additional appropriation of $3,000
to C.A.P,A,D. Because of a fire which destroyed the building housing C,A.P.A.D. on August 12, 1974; and
WHEREAS, the present needs of C.A,P,A,D, as stated in the subject resolution and the revised
needs have not been evaluated by the Office of Substance Abuse.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the requested resolution be referred back to the Health
Committee and be it recommended that the Office of Substance Abuse investigate and report back with
their findings.
Mr. Chairman, I move the acceptance of this fiscal report.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Fred D. Houghten, Chairman
Moved by Houghten supported by Burley the report be accepted.
Discussion followed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Moved by Lennon supported by Burley the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Richardson, Vogt, Wilcox, Berman, Burley, Button, Coy-, Dearborn, Douglas, Dunleavy,
Gabler, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, Mathews, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Patnales, Perinoff, Pernick,
Quinn. (22)
NAYS: Hobart, (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 8882
By Mr. Gabler
IN RE: 1973 ANNUAL REPORT OF SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
• To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The 1973 Annual Report of the County of Oakland, Michigan, Department of Social Services
has been previously forwarded to all members of this Board.
The Human Resources Committee recommends that the report be accepted as received.
Mr. Chairman, so move,
HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE
Wallace F. Gabler, Jr., chairman
Moved by Gabler supported by Button the report be received and filed,
-A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Commissioners Minutes Continued November 7, 1974 392
REPORT
By Mr. Kasper
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #6825 - ADJUST SALARY RANGE FOR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF REIMBURSEMENT
To the Oakland County Beard of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Practices Committee, by Paul E. Kasper, Chairman, reports Miscellaneous
Resolution #6825 with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
PERSONNEL PRACTICES COMMITTEE
Paul E. Kasper, Chairman
"Misc. 6825
By Mr. Kasper
IN RE: ADJUST SALARY RANGE FOR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF REIMBURSEMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the work load and staffing of the Reimbursement Division did not require utilization
of the previously approved classification "Assistant Director of Reimbursement" from 1969 through most
of 1972; and
WHEREAS the salary of the classification was not adjusted in relation to other County
salaries during this period or during the first year of the classification's use, 1973; and
WHEREAS the classification is now used in the division and has a salary range lower than
that of the "Secretary" and the "Accounts Receivable Supervisor" in the Division, which have maximum
salary steps of $10,000 and $11,700 respectively.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the salary range for the classification of "Assistant
Director of Reimbursement' be adjusted as follows:
But 6 Mo. 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year
From: $ 8,200 8,350 8,500 • 8,800 9,100 9,400
To: $ 10,500 11,100 11,700 12,300 ---
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the incumbent be placed at the base salary step of $10,500.
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 #6825 - ADJUST SALARY RANGE FOR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF REIMBURSEMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr, Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XI-C of this Board, the Finance Committee• finds a sum not to exceed
$249.00 available in the contingent Fund in the 1974 Oakland County Budget-.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Fred D. Houghten, Chairman
Moved by Kasper supported by Moffitt the report be received, and resolution /16825 adopted.
AYES: Vogt, Wilcox, Berman, Burley, Button, Coy, Dearborn, Douglas, Dunleavy, Gabler,
Hobart, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Patnales, Perinoff, PernicK., Quinn,
Richardson. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was received, and resolution #6825
adopted.
REPORT
By Mr. Kasper
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #6868 - NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANCE IN MERIT SYSTEM RULE 10, SECTION VII
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr, Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS changes in Merit System Rule 10 were submitted to the Board of Commissioners on
October 15, 1974; and
WHEREAS objection to these changes has been submitted in writing to the Chairman of the
Board of Commissioners in accord with Section IV, A of the Merit System Resolution, which requires
the objection to become a matter of business at the next meeting of the Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS your Committee has considered the objection and recommendations submitted; and
WHEREAS the result of this input has made It desirable to modify the wording of the changes
in Merit System Rule 10, currently before this Board; and
WHEREAS your Committee has reviewed and approved these changes at its meeting of November 7,
1974;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the changes in Merit System Rule ID currently before this
Board be amended in accord with the "Proposed Wording" section of the attached form labeled "Proposed
393
Commissioners Minutes Continued. November 7, )974
Changes in Merit System Rule".
The Personnel Practices Committee, by Paul E. Kasper, Chairman, moves the adoption of the
foregoing resolution,
PERSONNEL PRACTICES COMMITTEE
Paul E. Kasper, Chairman
"Misc. 6868
By Mr. Kasper
IN RE: NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGE IN MERIT SYSTEM RULE 10, SECTION VII
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Section IV, Subsection A of the Merit System Resolution requires that copies of all
changes in the rules and regulations of the Merit System shall to submitted to the Board of Commis-
sioners at a regular meeting of the Board and shall become effective thirty days after such meeting
unless objection is received in writing by the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners, in which case
the objection shall become a matter of business at the next meeting of the Board; and
WHEREAS it. has become desirable to make certain changes in the wording of Rule 30 as spelled
out in the attachment to this resolution; and
• WHEREAS your Personnel Practices Committee reviewed and approved these changes at its meet-
ing of October 11, 1974;
NOW THEREFORE let the reading of this notice and the distribution of this notice and the
attached form labeled "Proposed Changes in Merit System Rule', to all the Commissioners present and
absent, be considered as the official submission, to the Board of Commissioners, of the described
changes in Rule 10.
PERSONNEL PRACTICES COMMITTEE
Paul E. Kasper, Chairman" •
(Proposed changes appear on the following pages)
Moved by Kasper supported by Coy the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Berman, Button, Coy, Dearborn, Douglas, Dunleavy, Gabler, Hobart, Houghten, Kasper,
Lennon, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Patnaies, Perinoff, Pernick, Quinn, Richardson, Vogt. (20)
NAYS; Wilcox. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Moved by Kasper supported by Dearborn the resolution be amended to read; "All voting shall
be by "Absent Voter's Ballots". On the last payday preceding the date established for the election,
the County Clerk's Director of Elections, or his staff, shall provide for delivery to each employee
eligible to vote, by attachment to the employee's paycheck, an official election ballot, voting
instructions including the location of ballot boxes, campaign rules, information about all the
candidates and a pre-addressed ballot return envelope.
All voters shall be responsible for depositing their own marked ballot in one of the sealed
ballot boxes provided, between 12:00 noon on the day the ballots are distributed and 12:00 noon on
the following Friday. All voted ballots must be sealed in their ballot return envelope and the ballot
return envelope must be signed on the outside to be considered valid, Ballots may also be returned
via U. S. Mail in the signed, pre-addressed ballot return envelope, to the County Elections Director,
provided they are received by noon on the Friday following date of ballot distribution. Necessary
postage shall be supplied by the voting employee".
Discussion followed,
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Button, Coy, Dearborn, Douglas, Dunleavy, Gabler, Hobart, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon,
Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Patnales, Perinoff, Quinn, Richardson, Vogt, Wilcox, Berman. (20)
NAYS: None, (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution as amended, was adopted.
REPORT
By Mr. Kasper
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION 06856 - NOT ICE OF PROPOSED CHANGE IN MERIT SYSTEM RULES RE: MATERNITY
CASES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS changes in Merit System Rules 13, 21 and 24 were submitted to the Board of Commis-
sioners on October 3, 1974; and
WHEREAS objection to these changes has been submitted inwriting to the Chairman of the
Board of Commissioners in accord with Section IV, A of the Merit System Resolution, which requires the
objection to become a matter of business at the next meeting of the Board of Commissioners; and
1-T,T.'OSED WORDING
10
PERSONNEL APPEAL toAno•
AT'fACMIENT b RULE 10
(Sections 1 through VII, C - no change reconmended)
D.• Nominatinc, Petitions
1. Notice of the Last Date for Filing Nomtuatin
The County Clerk shall not later thal the fourth (4th) Tuesday in the second
(2nd) month preceding any election prepare for each dcpartment and institu-
tion a notice for the filing of nominating petitions, the same to be placed
on a bulletin board or other conspicuous place within 'the department or
institution, setting forth the last day for such filing and such other -
information as shall be necessary to such filing.
2. ...Official Nominatinc, Petitions Must Be-Used
• •
The County Clerk Elections Division shall make official nominating petition .
forms available to all interested employees and candidates as of thc .official
posting date of the "Notice of the Last Date for Filing Nominating Petitions"
(no later than the fourth (4th) Tuesday in the second (2nd) month preceding - '
the election): PETITIONS FILED ON OTHER FOR1.13 WILL BE CONSIDERED INVALID..
• 3. Number of Signatures Necessary
• To obtain the printing of the name of any caddidate on the official election
bal.kots, there. shall be filed with the County Clerk Elections Division
nominating petitions signed by not less than fifty (50) qualified County
employees,
• No candidate shall have his, name printed upon any official ballot nor be
qualified to fill the office of the Employee Selected Member unless
nominating petitions shall have been circulated and filed in accordance with
these rules and he is otherwise fully qualified to fill the office for
which the 'election is being held.
a. No nominating petition signature shall be considered valid if the
employee has signed nominatin?, petitions for more than two (2)
candidates. -
4. Deadline for knee tviu:: Nomina t Lug Petition;
The County Clerk _EleuLlous DivisLoa shall reL:eiv..1. petitions
faed in ar:.col:Junce tqLtil t he .17cg[!lations z:i-y to F.,1“.;r o!c]ock in thu.
z_Ift=r_lor.1 of the third (-1)• of C:1.2 eLcltion.
F. Acc4,td.F.ce of -YoniQation!--:
Each cand idata shall, not later . than 4:Ki• p.m. on the 17.i.st day fee the filing
of'petition -:4, fiTh with the County Clerks Dicc.tor of Elections nn official
"Acceptance St:itePdent" on the official fomq Lo he supplied by the Elections'-
. Division Office. F'aiture. to so fitg shall renit in disqualification of any
candidate on'who 5;e behalf nominating p ,.!titions shall have been
:.PROPOSED WOMANC RULE 10 Page ")
PERSONNEL APPE&L BOARD
T. Certification of Onalified Candidates
The County Clerk shall.within three (3) days after the last day named for
filing and receiving nominating petitions, canvass the same to ascertain if
such petitions have .been signed by the requisite number of qualified employoes, •
- and for the purpose of •determining the validity thereof. He shall then certify -
.. in writing to all qualified candid.7,tes,. the names of all candidates so.,qUalified..
C. Notification of Candidates not Qualified.
In case it is determined that for any cause any candlda:e.iqho has filed is not
entitled to have his name printed on the official ballot, it shall be the duty
- of the County Clerk to immediately notify the candidates of such fact.
H. Withdrawal.of Candidate
• 14•
• After the filing of a nominating petition by or in behalf of a proposed candidate,
such candidate shall DOC be permitted to withdraw unless a written notice of
• withdrawal is filed with the Director of Elections not later than three (3) days
after the last day for filing such petitions.
"
I. Notice of Election . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. . . . . ° _ • . , . • . .
- Not less than five (5) days prior to any annual or special election, the County
.. Clerk shall, furnish to each department and institution a notice of election,
the same to be placed on a bulletin board or .other conspicuous place in the .. _
I .-- department.or -institution; setting forth the date of said election, the names -
.. of the qualified candidates in the order they mill appaar on the official
' - ballot, the term(s) of office(s) to be .filled, and such other infOrmation as . • shall be necessary in the conduct of said election, . . _
Method of Voting
1., All balloting shall be on forms. prescribed by the Personnel Practices
Committee
2. The names of all qualified candidates shall be arranged on the official :
ballot in alphabetical order of surname (last name) as to read in the
• following manner: First, middle, last name. No candidate shall have the -
....right to any designation other than his or her full name; except that any
cand1dat6, presently holding the office of ,Emplsyee Selected Member shall be,
.entitied to have the word "incumben0 , following his or her nama:- in the_
t*o or more candidates sh:).i1. have tho the nectiOnlidard rt
pruscribe the m:I .:1::1,„!r by -fhi.11 diffretiated;
.3. All voting shall be by "Abat Voh.!r's five (5) days
- prior to the date established for an electiontha C.:Junty Clerk shall -
mlimai.sh each departilnt or ..iastitutio-e with a snie1y of ballots, each .
ballot to be enclosed in an ncle.alc,(1 'envelope. Tho. Dapartmeot Head or his !
• authorized 'representative ll be h:Ad_re.spansibe .1..ar_the_di:,ztrIbution of. .
ballos to each eligible vi: el: and 'take a re -,-c,ipr' _
baThlt is delivered. After the voter has ybred and se,:Aed the ballot:
- in the enve.160, the Department Th7nd '6r his representative shall deliver
PROPOSED 'WORDING RULE 10 page 3
PERSONNEL APPEAL BOARD •
(J., 3. continued from Page 2)
, • •
. the ballots with the receipts to the office of the County Clerk Elections
• Division as outlined below.
VAXXXX Voting Deadline
-Dp-
All voted ballots
must . be delivered to the office of the Director of Elections not later than
4:00- p.m. on the day following the day of the election. •
L. Canvass of Vote
The votes shall be eanv,assed within seven (7) days following the day of election
in the County Clerk's Olfices,•unless some other place is designated by the
'Personnel Practices Committee, and said canvassing shall be open to any employee
or candidate. Votes shall be canvassed by the County -Board of Canvassers who
shall be paid their regular per diem and mileage for their services.
M. 'Method of Determining the Winning Candidates
The successful candidates . shall be those. two candidates receiving the highest
and second highest number of. the qualified votes cast at such election for the ---
office concerned. In the event of a tie, the tie shall be resolved by lot ±n such
manneeand conditions as shall be prescribed by the Election 'Board. _
N. Election Board
The Personnel Practices Committee shall act as the Election Board and the County
Board of Canvassers shall be responsible for the canvass and certification Of any
election under these regulations.
(Section VII, N, I through Section XI, F - no change recommended
• -- Oakland Colint -y Merit System -
PROPOS:ED CHANG'E IN
RULE
TITLE Personnel Appeal Board
r1 1T frz Y 45 V' .‘71•
'RULE
; NUMBER
Personnel Practices Commitr,e,:*; f.... 1 .1 -Approved
[
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Introd uced to Board of CcnImis!,:i,T.ers z Dace:
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Board of Auditors:
Chansa_Submitted by;!, The persowAl_Divuiwt . Date: 9/13/74
Date:
Date:
Approved Disapproved. by:
Disappt-7:vej by:
Section IV Subsection A of Merit System Resolution
SECTION TO BE CHANGED Section VII, D, E, F, C, H, 1, J, K, L ON PAGE 12_11_ OF
• PRESENT WORDING 'PROPOSED WO
i - • .
1 See outlined sections of attached Rule 10. See attached copy of .proposed new wording
. • . of Pe 10, Section VII,
REASON FOR climcg
place the responsibility of Merit System Eleccions for employee members of the Parsonne:
Appeal Board under the County Clerk and his Director of Elections rather than the Personnel
Wvision. To separate administration of the Merit System and the conduct of Appeal Board
elections-
Copies of the rule's and reguloions devaoped by the Prnonnel Policies Co?mlitt,,e and
R,:i..7,7, future changes in such PUUIS and gulat.ons haV4 he ..tbtitted to the Board of .
tprvisors at a rigular m3eti;ig of the Board of Supep:);:so23 0..,]d shall beconl eUectioe 1 thirty dalp2 after such m.e.iting unlgs8 obj(Iction is recioed z:n writing by the Ch.:.zirman
of the Board of SurmJ.'visor:.1, in .ict cass the objeot :;1 ,,:"1 7, beopme a matter of •
)w;ine:3s at . the nextt-:.ng of thi-Rooni of Sz9epof,so2 ,,I.
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Commissioners Minutes Continued. November 7, 1974 394
WHEREAS your Committee has considered the objection and recommendations submitted at its
meeting of October 25, 1974; and
WHEREAS the result of this input has made it desirable to recommend that the changes in the
Merit System Rules 13, 21 and 24 currently before this Board not be put into effect.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the changes in Merit System Rules 13, 21 and 24 currently
before this Board be voted down.
The Personnel Practices Committee, by Paul E. Kasper, Chairman, moves the acceptance of the
foregoing report.
"Misc. 6856
By Mr, Kasper
IN RE; PROPOSED CHANGE IN MERIT SYSTEM RULES RE: MATERNITY CASES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Section IV, Subsection A of the Merit System Resolution requires that copies of all
changes in the rules and regulations of the Merit System shall be submitted to the Board of Commis-
sioners at a regular meeting of the Board and shall become effective thirty days after such meeting
unless object ions are received in writing by the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners, in which case
the objections shall become a matter of business at the next meeting of the Board; and
WHEREAS it has become desirable to make certain changes in the wording of Roles 13, 21 and
24 and as spelled out in the attachments to this resolution in order to correct maternity leave and
sick leave procedures for County employees; and
WHEREAS your Personnel Practices Committee reviewed and approved these changes at its meeting
of September 20. 1974:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the reading of this notice and the distribution of this
notice and the attached forms labeled "Proposed Change in Merit System Rule', to all the Commissioners
present and absent he considered as the official submission to the Board of Commissioners, of the
described changes in Rules 13. 21 and 24.
The Personnel Practices Committee, by Paul E. Kasper, Chairman, moves the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
(Proposed changes appear on the following pages)
Moved by Kasper supported by Douglas the report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Moved by Kasper supported by Button that resolution 46856 be adopted.
AYES: Berman, Button, Coy, Dearborn, Douglas, Dunieavy, Gabler, Hobart, Houghten, Kasper,
Lennon, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Patnales, Perinoff, Pernick, Quinn, Richardson, Vogt, Wilcox. (21)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT
By Mr. Gabler
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION g6870 - ACCEPTANCE OF FEDERAL GRANT - N,E,T, PROGRAM - SHERIFF'S
OF
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Public Protection and Judiciary Committee, by Wallace F. Gabler, reports Miscellaneous
Resolution No. 6870 with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
PUBLIC PROTECTION AND JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
Wallace F. Gabler
"Misc. 6870
By Mr. Hoot
IN RE; ACCEPTANCE OF FEDERAL GRANT - N,E,T. PROGRAM - SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #6710, a NET. Grant Application was filed with
State and Federal agencies; and
WHEREAS said grant application was approved and a grant in the amount of $34,703 has been
offered to the County of Oakland, Sheriff's Department, which grant requires County cash participation
of $34,702;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the County of Oakland hereby accepts the grant award of
$34,703 for the N.E.T. Program, Sheriff's Department.
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"
(See SuPgrant Contract following page 379, October 15, 1974)
PERSONNEL PRACTICES COMMITTEE
Paul F. Kasper, Chairman
PERSONNEL PRACTICES COMMITTEE
Paul E. Kasper, Chairman"
RULE
• NUMBER
RULE
TITLE I Leaves of Absence Without Pay
OF , SECTION TO BE CHANGEDISection I, B N PAGE
PROPOSED WORDING
Date: 9/13174
Date: 9111/7
Date: 9/13/74
Change_Submitted by: The Personnel Division
hoard of Auditors:
Personnel Practices Committee:
Disapproved by;V",
Approved 1 Disapproved by:
Approved
Oakland County Merit System '
PROPOSED CHANGE IN MERIT SYSTEM RULE
VP,ESENT WnTMING
. With the exception of covering time off
from work of a pregnant employee, for the
immediate pre-natal, birth and immediate
post-natal period under the provisions of
Rule 21, Maternity Cases, the fact that
a Leave is possible under these regula-
tions does not mean that the requested
Leave must be granted. A Leave of
Absence deprives the employees department
of the services of an employee, who it is
assumed is needed if the departm- It is to
properly do its Job. Leaves of 2.-rence
Without Pay, except in the case of
disciplinary leaves, should be ,r,nsidered
as a privilege and the best int ,sts of
the department and the County Sr_
must be the determining factors 10
vh2ther such leaves are granted or not.
. The fact a Leave is possible under
these 1,-gul'ons does not yeari that the
cc eave must be granted. A
LE_ , ?!;,,,frIe deprives the employee's
dep,:thxerc of the services of an
empi, ee, it is assumed is needed if
the department is to properly do it job.
Leave6—of Absence Without Pay, except in
the case of disciplinary leaves, should
be considered as a privilege and the best
interests of the department and the
County Service must be the determining
factors in whether such leaves are
granted or not.
REASON FOR CHANCE
1 To conform with Section 1604.10 of the E.E.O.C. "Guidelines on Discrimination Because of '
Sex" and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Also to conform with changes in our
policy recommended by the Michigan Civil Rights Coamission.
— -
Introduced to •Board of Commissioners: Date: 10/3/74
Section Iv Subsection A of Merit System Resolution
1 Cooies of the rules and reaulations developed by the Personnel Policies Committee and , t _
all future changes in such 1-0,8 and regulations shall be sub7itted to the Board of
1_
Supervisors at a regular rteeting of the Board of Supervisors and shall become effective
thirty days after suci meeting unless objection is received in writing by the Chairman
of the Board of Supervisors, in ;ihich case the objection shall become a matter of
IF.isiness at thj--YK;1t meetina of the Board of Supervisars . , —
SECTION TO BE CHANGED rTe'r'tion,III, A ON PAGE OF
PRESENT WORDING PROPOSED WORDING.
Change-Submitted
-Board of Auditors: ILX
Personnel Division
Approved Disapproved Date: 9 /11 /74
Oakland County Merit 'System
.PAC*05 .ED CHANGE N MRIT SYSTEM RULE
RULE
NUMBER
RULE
TITLE Leaves of Absence Without Pay
,
R., To cover time off from work of a pregaantl (none - delete section)
employee, for the immediat& pre-natal,
birth and immediate post-natal period,
such a leave, used alorg, or in collbina-
tioa with other formf4 of earned lease,
• shall not exceed ninety calendar dayi»
from the date the employee first leves
..for this purpose and shall comply with
the provisions of Rule 21, Maternity
- Cases.
REASON FOR CHANCE
To conform with Section 1604.10 of the E.E.O.C. "Guidelines on Discrimination Because of
Sex" and Title VII of the Civil 'Lights Act of 1964. Alpo to conform to change in our policy
recommended by the Michigan Civil Rights Commission.
Personnel Practices Committee: 4 - Approved 1 Disapproved by - Date: 9/13/74
Introduced to Board of commissi oners: Date: 10/3/74
_ section IV Subsection A of Merit System Resolution - 1
Co-pie of the rules and regulations developed by the Personrel Policies Comrittee and,.
al./. future changes in such rules and regulat ,.:ons, shall be s'.4bmitted to the Board of
1:;'}pervisors at a regular meeting of the board of Superviscrs and shall becoe effective,
10;irty daus after such meeting unless objection '27s received in writing by the Chairman
of the Roard of Superoisors, in which case the objection s;lall become a matter of
[ business at the next mectina of the Lord of Supervisors. _ __.
RULE f--77-
TITLE! Maternity Cases
F
RULE
NUMBER
I ON PAGE SECTI ON TO BE CHANCEDI Entire Rule
PROPOSED WORDING PRESENT WORDING
Date: 9/13 /74 1
Date: 9/11/7.
Date: 9/13/7 I Disapproved by:---
-N\ OaKland cuunLy Nerit ystem
PROPOSED CHANGE IN MERIT SYSTEM RULE
_,A. . •
See attached Merit System Rule21 - . I Effective ' . maternity cases' _
Maternity Cases. . . I shall have the same status and shall be
treated the same as any other temporary
. disability resulting from non-job related, --
injuries or illnesses in the use of sick
leave accumulations, annual leave accumula-
tions and leaves of absence without pay.
The guaranteed leave of absence without
pay formerly titled "Maternity Leave" has
been deleted to conform with Title VII of
the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as defined i
Section 1604.10 of the Federal Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission "Guideline
on Discrimination Because of Sex".
REASON FOR CHANGE
Self-explanatory.
ersonnel Division •
Board of Auditors: I )(I Approved , Disapproved
Personnel Practices Committee: IX Approved
Change--Submitted by:
I x
Introduced to Board of CoUssionars: Date: 10/3/74
Section Iv Subsection A of Merit System Resolution
Copiei: of the n7esandregulation.3 dez)e7oped by the Peronnei Po7icis ootttoe ana
fv-kuve c>Nel, rule and r,--77at-s sh:717, ?-e s,1.&r,-Titted to the Be'ard or
Ev•rvi:-sers at a rtior rf,et77ig of fe) of Supeors ohat Z bcoomi, e:fctivel
thipt,z, dr.,:w.L after 3uch me'cting eljection is r000 fscJ in writing 1):, the Thairr7an
of the hoard of Supert)i.sop3 in lohc;, ,,A - - a ,J - 01P obio(,t:'o ,' .)-L"
h sincs 0; the next r:eetina of tLe R).ay'd of Supervisors.
L.
RULE
NUMBER
RULE
TITLE
SECTION TO BE CHANGED ON PAGE n OF
PRESENT WORDING PROPOSED WORDING
-inadequate coverage of critical work stations.
Change_Submitted by: The Personnel Division
Board of Auditors: Approved Disapproved by:: lix I I
Personnel Practices Committee: F] Approved_ Disapproved by:
Oakland County Merit System
PnOPOSED CHANGE IN MERIT SYSTEM RULE
- _
C. Employees Should, whenever possible,
notify their Department Head that they
will be unable to work before their .
normal work day begins, in any case, not
later than one-balf hour after the
working day begins.
Employees should notify their Department
Head that they will be unable to work no
later them one-half hour before their
normal work shift begins in departments
where the Department Head or his -
designated representative is normally
on duty to receive such calls. Employees
in Departments where the Department Head
• or his representative is not normally on
duty prior to the beginning of the nor-
mal work shift shall notify their Depart-
ment Head or his representative at the
beginning of the normal work shift or,
in any case, no later than one-half hour
after the work shift begins.
Departments operating on a• 24-hour REASON FOR CHANGE basis are extremely - hard pressed
to find replacements in an emergency. This oftentimes necessitates working staff
overtime sometimes for an entire additional shift, due to lack of time allowance for .
advance planning.. The result is additional unnecessary overtime expenditures and
•
Date: 9/13/74
Date: 9/111714
Date: 9/13/74
/1
i Introduced to Board of Commissioners: Date: 10/3/74
Section IV Subsection A of Merit System Resolution
Copies of the rules and regulations developed by the Personnel. Policies Committee and
all future changes in such rules and regulations shall he sNfr7itted to theBoard of ,
Supervisors at a regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors and shall become effective
thirty days after such meeting unless objection is received in writing by the Chairman
of the Board of Supervisors, in which case the objection shall become a matter of
business at the next meeting of the Board of Supervisors.
RULE
NUMBER
RULE
TITLE
1 7 i Change—Submitted by: The Personnel Division
Board of Auditors:
1 Personnel Practices Committee: [A Approved
I
Date: 9/11/7
Disapproved by: Date: 9/13/7/
Date: 9/13/74
Approved r-] Disapproved by)
Oakland County Merit System
PROPOSED CHANGE IN MERIT SYSTEM RULE
SECTION TO BE CHANGED Section IV, G, ON PAGE ri OF 141
PRESENT WORDING
. See Rule 21 for the_uses of Sick Leave
In materaity cases.
a. delete'd
REASON FOR CHANGE
To conform with Section 1604.10 of the E.E.O.C. "Guidelines on Discrimination Because of
Sex" and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Also to conform with changes in our
policy recommended by the Michigan Civil Rights Commission.
Introduced to Board of Commissioners: Date: 10/3/74
Section IV Subsection A of Merit System Resolution
Copies of the rules and regulations developed by the Personnel Policies Committee and
;all ftuPe changes in such rules and regulati.ons shall be submitted to the Board cf
Supervisors at a regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors and shall become ejnctive
Ithirty days after such meeting tolles objection is received in writing by the C1-iran
of the Board of Supervisors, in which case the objection shall become .a matter
;business al; thenex-.1.,_ meeting of the Board of Supervisors,'
Commissioners Minutes Continued. November 7, 1974 395
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
By Mr. Houghten
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #6870 - ACCEPTANCE OF FEDERAL GRANT - N,E,T. PROGRAM, SHERIFF'S
DEPARTMENT
To the Oakland County Beard of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XI-C of this Board, the Finance Committee finds that the sum of $34,702.00,
which is Oakland County's cash contribution for the subject grant through June 30, 1975, will be pro-
vided in the 1975 County Budget.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Fred D. Houghten, Chairman
Moved by Gabler supported by Button the report be accepted and resolution #6870 be adopted.
AYES: Berman, Button, Coy, Dearborn, Douglas, Dunleavy, Gabler, Hobart, Houghten, Kasper,
Lennon, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Patnales, Perinoff, Pernick, Richardson, Vogt, Wilcox. (20) -
NAYS: None. (0)
•A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted and resolution #6870
was adopted.
Misc. 6883
By Mr. Richardson
IN RE: SFMTA'S PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION PLAN FY '76
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Southeastern Michigan Transportation Authority's (SEMTA) Annual Urban Public
Transportation Plan EY'76 has proposed addition of 198 miles of bus routes to the existing network of
bus routes in Oakland County; and
WHEREAS the proposed reutes for FY 1 76 for Oakland County are derived from FY 1 75 bus route
plan prepared by Oakland County Office of Planning and approved by the Planning and Zoning and
Transportation and Aviation Committees; and
WHEREAS there is no basis for the route alterations implicit in SEMTA's EY'76 Plan compared
to the plan submitted by the County and incorporated in EY 1 75 SEMTA Plan;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that SEMTA add in FY 1 76 all the bus routes prepared by Oakland
County and incorporated in SEMTA's EY'75 Plan; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners accept the staff analysis report of
FY 1 76 Urban Public Transportation Plan and submit the report to SEMTA to be incorporated into FY 1 76
Plan.
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 Hobart the resolution he adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 6884 .
By Mr. Richardson
IN RE: MR, WILCOX'S SPEECH "SOME OBSERVATIONS ON PUBLIC TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT IN THE REGION"
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS SEMTA has proposed a $5.4 billion transit system comprised of high end intermediate
level routes to be constructed in five phases; and
WHEREAS within each phase piecemeal implementation of subways and intermediate level systems
are proposed; and
WHEREAS the region including Oakland County needs a transit system that can provide service
to the entire metro area within a short time; and
WHEREAS the Chairman of the Board has proposed that SEMTA revise their implementation
strategy and embark on the development of intermediate level system during the first phase of transit
development; and
WHEREAS a 270 mile network of superior service "intermediate level" system can be implemented
for $400 million; and
WHEREAS. this proposal can generate employment in the local area;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners endorse the
Chairman's presentation "Some Observations on Public Transit Development in the Region," presented at
the Mass Transportation Symposium on September 4, 1974.
The Transportation and Aviation Committee, by E. Frank Richardson, Chairman, moves the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
TRANSPORTATION AND AVIATION COMMITTEE
F. Frank Richardson, Chairman
396
Commissioners Minutes Continued. November 7, 1974
Moved by Richardson supported by Moffitt the resolution be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Mrs. Dearborn gave notice of intent to discharge the Buildings and Grounds Committee from
consideration of Miscellaneous Resolution #6551 - Police Training Academy, and at the next meeting of
the Board of Commissioners on November 21, 1974.
Misc. 6885
By Mr. Lennon
IN RE: NOTES FOR WELFARE. RESOLUTION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
On September Jab the Oakland County Social Services Board, with the consent of the Board
of Commissioners, enacted new policy regulations regarding Genera/ Assistance Clients. The regulations
require all employable clients to pick up their checks at the Social Service Department every two weeks
with 15 places of employment that the client has applied to for a job.
These regulations have constituted a great hardship to many clients for the following reasons:
1. The unempleyrent rats in Oakland County i5 twice the national average. Jobs for unskilled
people, ex-cons, middle-amid men and women, and those in questionable physical condition are .very hard
to find. Case histories will be provided if requested.
2. According to studies by S,E.M.C.O.G. there is no reliable transportation in Oakland
County beyond one mile of the Woodward Corridor, That is, service that runs regularly at more than
33 minutes between intervals. The Grand Trunk train and D.A.S.H. bus service run only at peak hours.
3. The average cash allotment to a General Assistance client is $23 every two weeks, from
which they must buy food, clothing, and all personal items. The cost of transportation is as follows:
164V, per mile to operate a car; Birmingham Cab; 51St to turn on meter plus 10( for 1/7 of a mile;
Checker Cab: 60( to turn on meter plus lO for 1/5 of a mile; DASH.: Rochester to Highland Park,
45 for 6 miles plus 5G each additional 2 miles or $1.35 one way; Grand Trunk Train; $1.30 one way.
4. Since the job of M.E.S.C, is to help employable clients find work and it would seem more
logical that clients •should spend what little money they have going to places of employment where there
is at least a chance that they might be hired, why isn't M.E.S.C. providing more help in finding em-
ployment for these people?
5. Why are General Assistance clients who are obviously physically unable to work being
denied .assistance and/or refused hearing dates?
Example: Woman, 50's, walks with walker, 3 spinal operations, can not sit more than 15 .
minutes without pain. Worker came to house to inform client that unless she took part-time employment
her check would be cut. Client ask for hearing. After Social Service Director was informed of case,
client was told that check would not be cut jf she dropped hearing complaint.
Example: Man, 20, has had open heart surgery. Got job at Oakland Mall thinking brother
could provide ride everyday which he could not. Can only do light work. Now being denied assistance
because he did not take the employment. Requested hearing but received no response.
We have documented cases of clients who were told if they drop their hearing requests they
will be given assistance. The whole object of hearings are to point out the fact that a regulation is
not doing what it was designed to do.
Bernard F. Lennon, Commissioner,
District #I8
Moved by Lennon supported by Mathews the resolution be referred to the Human Resources
Committee, There were no objections.
Moved by Dunleavy supported by Richardson the Board adjourn until November 21, 1974 at
9:30 A. M.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
The Board adjourned at 11:40 A. M.
Lynn D. Allen Richard R. Wilcox
Clerk Chairman