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OAKLAND COUNTY
Board Of Commissioners
MEETING
January 18, 1973
Meeting called ;t0 order by Chairman Paul E. Kasper at 9:31 A. M. in the Court House
Auditorium, 1200 North Telegraph Road; Pontiac Michigan.
Invoeation given by Thomas H. WDonoghue, Chaplain Emeritus.
Reit called.
PRESENT: Berman, Brotherton, Burley, Button, Coy, Dearborn, Douglas, DOnleavy, Gabler,
Hobart,. Hoot, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, Mathews, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Olson, Potholes, Perinoff,
Pernick, Quinn, Vogt, Walker, Wilcox. (26)
ABSENT Richardson. (1 )
...,uorum present.
Moved by Burley supported by Button the mihutes of the previous meeting be 'approved as
printed.
Mr. Perinoff commented on the Temporary Rules and amendments adopted at the previous meeting,
and action taken on previous resolutions.
Vote on motion to appreve minutes:
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Clerk read letter from the Michigan Department of State Highways regarding land for sale
owned by the State Highway Department'. (To be referred to the proper committee by the Chairman.)
Clerk read letter from Mrs. James L. Cameron, Jr.; President of Public Library Trustee
AssocatFon of 0-akiand County, regueSting county-funding for tWo coufity-wrde -Iltrary-pmojects-.
be referred to the proper committee by the Chairman.)
Clerk read letter from Pearl Minard relative to closing the County HOSpital. (Received and
placed on file.)
Moved by Dun .leavy supported by Quinn the agenda be amended to consider the Committee on
OrganizatiOn Report as the first item of businesS under Reports of Standing Committees.
AYES: Kasper, Mathews, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Patnales, Perinoff, Pernick ; Quinn, Vogt,
Wilcox, Berman, Brotherton, Burley, Button, Coy, Dearborn, Douglas, DonleavY, Gabler; Hobart, Hoot
Houghton. (23)
NAYS: Lennon; Olson. (2)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
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By Mr. Nowak
IN RE: PERMANENT RULES FOR OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the proposed permanent "Rules for Oakland County Board of Commissioners" have been
reviewed and approved by the Committee on Organization and copies have been distributed to members of
the Board at this meeting;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the said permanent "Rules for Oakland County Board of
Commissioners", copy of which is attached hereto, be and they are hereby adopted.
The Committee on Organization, by Patrick M. Nowak, Chairman, moves the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
COMMITTEE ON ORGANIZATION
Patrick M. Nowak, Chairman
RULES FOR OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
I. RULES OF ORDER
Robert's Rules of Order Latest Edition shall be the parliamentary authority of the Board
of Commissioners and shall govern the proceedings of the Board. Rules adopted by the Board of Commis-
sioners shall supersede any rules in the parliamentary authority with which they conflict.
II. ORDER OF BUSINESS
For meetings of the Board of Commissioners, the following shall be the Order of Business:
7. Reports of Special Committees
B. Special Order of Business
9. Unfinished Business
10. New and Miscellaneous Business
11. Fix time for adjournment
12. Adjournment
1, Call meeting to order
2. Invecation
3. Roll Call
4. Approval of minutes
5. Communications
6. Reports of Standing Committees
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1II, NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF TEMPORARY CHAIRMAN
A. A Temporary Chairman shall be elected as provided herein at the first meeting of the
Board of Commissioners in each year and he shall preside at all meetings of the Board of Commissioners
until the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners is elected.
B. Any member of the Board of Commissioners may place the name of another member in
nomination for Temporary Chairman. Nominations do not require a second.
C. Election of the Temporary Chairman shall be by roil call vote in alphabetical order.
The vote of fourteen members is required to elect the Temporary Chairman.
IV. NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN AND VICE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
A. There shall be elected a Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Board of Commissioners for
the term of one year to perform the duties of such office as provided by state statute, these rules and
resolutions of the Board of Commissioners.
B. Any member of the Board of Commissioners may place the name of another member in
nomination for Chairman or Vice Chairman of the Board of Commissioners.
C. The nomination and election of the Chairman and the nomination and election of the
Vice Chairman of the Board of Commissioners shall be separate.
D. Election of the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Board of Commissioners shall be by
roll call vote in alphabetical order. The vote of fourteen members is required to elect the Chairman
and Vice Chairman.
V. WITHDRAWAL OF NOMINEE
Any member nominated for Temporary Chairman, Chairman or Vice Chairman of the Board of
Commissioners may decline such nomination.
V!. PRESIDING OFFICER
A. The Chairman of the Board shall preside over all sessionsof the Board of Commissioners
and he shall be an ex officio member of all Committees. In the absence of the Chairman, the Vice
Chairman shall preside and be vested with all of the powers of the Chairman. The Vice Chairman shall
also be an ex officio member of all Committees, but shall attend as such only in the absence of the
Chairman of the Board at such meetings.
B. The Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Board shall have the right to vote and be
counted for the quorum only on the Committee on which they are permanent members. .
VII. CHAIRMAN TO PRESERVE ORDER
A. The Chairman shall preserve and decide questions of order subject to an appeal of
the Board.
B. No literature, other than official documents coming from County Departments, shall be
permitted to come before the assembly or be placed on members' desks unless signed or endorsed by or
attributable to a current member of the Board of Commissioners.
C. Members of the Administrative Staff of the County shall be allowed to address the
Board upon matters before the Board, if requested by a Board Member, unless otherwise decided by a
majority of the Board present.
D. Upon invitation or request by a Board Member, any person may address the Board of
Commissioners on a matter before it unless objection is upheld by a majority of the Board members
present.
VIII. APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEES
A. Membership of all Standing Committees shall be recommended by a committee on
organization composed of five (5) members of the majority party and three (3) members of the minority
party and one (I) of such members shall be the Chairman of the Board with the Vice Chairman of the
Board acting as a member in the absence of the Chairman of the Board. The membership of said committee
on organization shall be approved by a majority of fourteen (14) members of the Board of Commissioners.
All committee appointments shall terminate on December 31 of each year.
B. The Board Chairman may appoint Special Committees, subject to the approval of the
Board.
C. Any change in Committee structure or personnel, the filling of vacancies thereon or
the abolition of any Committee, shall require the vote of fourteen (14). members of the Board.
IX. COMMITTEES
A. The Standing Committees and membership thereon shall be:
I. Buildings and Grounds 7 Members
2. Committee on Organization, as set forth in Rule VIII
3. Equalization 7 Members
4. Finance 7 Members
5. Health 7 Members
6, Human Resources 7 Members
7. Legislative 7 Members
8. Local Affairs and Regional Affairs 7 Members
9. Personnel Practices 7 Members
30. Planning and Building 7 Members
11. Public Protection and Judiciary 7 Members
12. Public Works 7 Members
13. Transportation and Aviation 7 Members
B. Membership of all Standing Committees, except the Committee on Organization, shall
consist of five (5) members of the majority party and two (2) members of the minority party of the
County Board of Commissioners.(
C. The Chairmen of the Human Resources, Personnel Practices and Building and Grounds
Committees shall not be appointed to the Finance Committee.
D. The first named member of any Committee shall be the Chairman and the second named
member shall be the Vice Chairman. In the temporary absence of the Chairman and Vice Chairman, the
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member next in rank in the order named, and so on, as often as the case shall happen, shall act as
Chairman. In case of a permanent vacancy in the Chairmanship of any Standing Committee, the Committee
on Organization shall appoint another Chairman, which appointment shall be subject to the approval of
the Board of Commissioners. In the apparent prolonged absence of a member of a Standing Committee, the
Committee on Organization may recommend appointment, as defined in Rule VIII, until the absent Commis-
sioner returns.
E. A majority of each Committee shall constitute a quorum. The vote of a majority of
those present and voting at a Committee meeting shall be necessary to report any matter to the Board of
Commissioners. The minutes of each Committee meeting shall record the vote of each member on any matter
to be reported to the Board of Commissioners.
F. Committees shall meet at the time and place set by their Chairman or shall meet at
such time and place as a majority of their members may decide.
G. When a meeting time and place is fixed, the Chairman of a Committee may cancel or
change the meeting.
H. The Board of Commissioners, unless it shall discharge the Committee, shall not act
upon any matter on which it has not received recommendation from the Committee.
I. The vote of fourteen (14) members shall be required to discharge a committee from
consideration of any matter, provided notice of intent to discharge the Committee is given at a previous
regular meeting of the Board. If no such notice is given, the vote of eighteen (18) members shall be
required te) discharge a Committee.
X. STANDING COMMITTEES RESPONSIBILITIES
A. COMMITTEE ON ORGANIZATION
RULES:
To receive, review and recommend all proposed revisions of the Rules of the Board of
Commissioners and report to the Board on said matters.
MISCELLANEOUS:
To receive, investigate and report to the Board of Commissioners on any and all matters
referred to it by the Chairman, to provide liaison between the Board of Commissioners and offices to
which no Committee has been named. Receive and make recommendations to the full Board regarding member-
ship and Chairmen of Standing Committees, and appointments requiring Board approval.
To receive, review and approve or disapprove all memorial or recognitional resolutions
to be presented to the Board of Commissioners and to determine the member or members to make such
presentations.
B. EQUALIZATION
AUDITOR GENERAL - LOCAL TAXES
1. Shall prepare a form for township and city clerks to report to the County Clerk,
all taxes to be raised for township, school, highway and all other purposes, as provided in Section 36
of the General Property Tax Law (M.S.A. 7.54)
2. Shall receive and examine all certificates, statements, papers and records
submitted to it showing the moneys to be raised in the several townships and cities for school, high-
way, drain, township and all other purposes, and if it shall appear to the Committee that any certi-
ficate, statement, paper or record is not properly certified or that the same is in anywise defective
or that any proceeding to authorize the raising of any such moneys has not been had or is in anywise
imperfect and such certificate, statement, paper, record or proceeding can then be corrected, supplied
or had, such Board may authorize and require such defects or omissions of proceedings to be corrected,
supplied or had. (M.S.A. 7.55)
3. Shall (on or before the October Session) prepare a statement showing the taxes to
be raised in each city or township for highway, drain and all purposes including special assessment
rate taxes, which statement shall also show the amount of county taxes apportioned to each city or
township to be raised and shall mail the same to each city assessor or township supervisor prior to the
October Session of the Board of Commissioners, giving him notice that, at such meeting, the Board of
Commissioners will hear and duly consider all objections made on the millages to be spread against the
state equalized value of properties to be affected. After hearing all objections by any taxpayer, the
Board will direct such millages be spread against the state equalized value of such properties listed
in the assessment rolls of the proper townships and cities.
4. Shall present a recommendation in the form of a resolution to the Board of Commis-
sioners at its final meeting during the month of October, recommending that such millages be spread
against the state equalized value of properties in the proper cities and townships.
5. Shall, as provided in Section 41 (M.S.A. 7.82) of the General Property Tax Law,
supply a form for the clerk of each city and incorporated village to report all taxes levied in their
respective cities or villages not included in the general (winter) tax levy, to the County Clerk.
6. Shall, after receiving such statements, cause to be prepared a statement, as
provided in Section 41, for the County Clerk showing the aggregate valuation of all property as assessed
in each assessing precinct within the County during the current year, also, a detail of all taxes to be
raised in the County for such year in all townships and cities and shall submit the same to the County
Clerk for filing with the Auditor General within thirty days after the close of the October Session of
the Board of Commissioners.
7. Shall cooperate with the office of the County Treasurer in preparing and
presenting to the Board of Commissioners, the report on rejected taxes, cancelled taxes and/or the
respread of the same. To examine each year, as required by statute, the assessed valuations of the
taxing units, to equalize the units to the end that the County tax burden be fairly and justly apportioned
to the lesser units than the County; to advise Civil Counsel if the state equalization should be
challenged; to employ and equip, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, the necessary
technical and clerical help needed by the Committee in performing its functions.
Liaison - Tax Allocation Board
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C. FINANCE
To plan ways and means of financing the County activities, to recommend to the Board
of Commissioners plans for the County activities each year, to the end that there may be sufficient
moneys raised and available to pay the current fixed operating expenses and all approved extraordinary
and/or unanticipated expenses; to receive by reference from the Board, all reports from other Committees
involving an appropriation of funds. The Finance Committee shall also recommend each year a revised
five (5) year capital improvement program based upon review and recommendations with each of the
pertinent committees of the Board and with the Board of Auditors and shall be responsible for the
preparation and final recommendation of the annual County budget respecting all funds required and all
expenditures anticipated for the ensuing year.
D. HEALTH
To provide liaison between the Health Officer and the County Board of Commissioners;
to confer with, on request, the Board of Health; to provide liaison between the Board of Health, the
Community Mental Health Services Board, the Board of institutions, the Dog Warden, Drug Program and
Alcohol Program; to consider all questions and problems related to health.
E. HUMAN RESOURCES
SOCIAL SERVICES:
To provide liaison between the Oakland County Social Services Board. To annually
inspect the facilities under the administration of these agencies for the purpose of recommending such
alterations or changes as are deemed by the Committee to be advisable. To inform the Board of Commis-
sioners on all matters affecting the public welfare of the County and its citizens, to recommend social
service program implementation and social service policy changes to meet the needs of the community.
JUVENILE:
To provide liaison between the programs and the County Board of Commissioners; to
advise and confer with the Juvenile Division of the Probate Court; to inspect and make recommendations
to the Board of Commissioners relative to the facilities for housing juveniles, combating juvenile
delinquency and adopting the general approved methods of handling juveniles.
VETERANS AFFAIRS:
To provide liaison between the Oakland County Veterans Affairs Commission and the
Board of Commissioners; to consult with the Chairman of the Commission and recommend to the Board such
changes or additions to the staff or facilities as to them shall seem advisable; to receive and report
to the Board on all matters referred to it; to familiarize itself with the obligations of the County
to the Veterans and recommend to the Board such steps as will insure the Veterans their rights under
laws extending rights to Veterans.
LIAISON WITH HUMAN RELATIONS
F. LEGISLATIVE
To recommend to the Board of Commissioners proposed legislation, to aid and assist
in preparing and introducing bills to bring about the enactment of legislation desired; to become
informed on pending legislation detrimental to the interests of the County and oppose the same; to
prepare or review proposed County ordinances and make recommendations concerning the same; to keep
contact during legislative sessions with the Civil Counsel's Office and advise with him on pending
matters between meetings of the Board of Commissioners.
To cooperate with all elected officials of Oakland County in determining the best
interest of the County of Oakland relative to legislation pending or to be introduced and to avoid
conflicting efforts relative to such litigation between County officials and offices.
G. LOCAL AFFAIRS AND REGIONAL AFFAIRS
BOUNDARIES OF CITIES AND VILLAGES:
To examine all petitions filed with the County Clerk which involve the jurisdiction
of the Board of Commissioners relative to a change of boundaries of townships, cities or villages and
report to the Board of Commissioners on the sufficiency or insufficiency thereof with recommendations
as to action thereon and dates for elections, if involved; to determine the priority of presentation
of petitions to the Board of Commissioners, when conflicting petitions are filed, with recommendations
on the date of submission to the electors of the question involved and, if there is no conflict, the
filing date shall control.
COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE - MARKETS
To provide liaison between the Cooperative Extension Service of Michigan State
University and the Board of Commissioners. To guide and encourage the educational programs of the
Extension Service to gain major benefits for the people of Oakland County. To have general supervision
and control of the Oakland County 4-H activities. To assist in coordinating the effors of the State
or Federal government designed to aid the agricultural interests of the County and in the conservation
of natural resources. To inspect yearly and report to the Board of Commissioners on the market
facilities in which the County is interested, with recommendations as to improvement of the operation
or other pertinent suggestions.
REGIONAL AFFAIRS:
Liaison with municipal and township governments and Library Board. Provide liaison
with Inter-County Boards, Authorities and Commissioners, i.e. Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority,
Council of Governments.
H. PERSONNEL PRACTICES
PERSONNEL POLICIES:
To become informed on salaries and wages paid in industry to skilled and unskilled
labor, professional and non-professional services and yearly review the salaries and wages paid for
comparable service by the County, to advise with the Board of Auditors upon request as to classification
or reclassification of employees; to yearly advise the Finance Committee as to the gross amount of
money recommended to be raised for salaries; to study the basic living standards and, as far as
practicable, anticipate economic trends to the end that salaries and wages may be flexible enough to
meet existing conditions; to report to the Board of Commissioners on the adequacy or excess of personnel
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in the several departments; to prepare and enforce specific rules and regulations and to carry out the
provisions and intent of policies established pursuant to the Oakland County Merit System and to
recommend to the Board of Commissioners the provisions of all employee fringe benefit programs.
RETIREMENT;
To meet with the Oakland County Retirement Commission and provide liaison between that
Commission and the Board of Commissioners concerning all matters contemplated in Section 12-a of Act
156 of the Public Acts of 1851, as amended, prescribing the duties and defining the powers of Boards
of Commissioners.
I. BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
To annually, between the fifteenth day of April and the fourth Monday in June, inspect
all county-owned buildings and grounds and file with the Board of Commissioners, a detailed written
report with recommendations as to the necessary improvement, repair or upkeep needed to place the
buildings in a reasonably sufficient state of repair and the lands in a reasonably sufficient condition
considering the aesthetic surroundings; to biennially survey excess lands owned by the County or
acquired by any of its subsidiary corporations and recommend either retention of the same or disposal,
and, if disposal is recommended, the report shall show the concurrence of the departmental committee
assigned to the department which was instrumental in acquiring said lands; to conduct the sale of lands,
the sale of which has been approved by the Board of Commissioners and, in the conduct of such sale the
following procedures shall be involved and followed.
If there are no statutory regulations or restrictions on the sale, it may be conducted
as follows:
I. The Board of Auditors, with the concurrence of the Buildings and Grounds Committee,
shall employ two real estate appraisers, one of whom shall be approved by the Anerican Institute of
Reai Estate Appraisers or senior member of the Society of Residential Appraisers, and pay the standard
fee therefor, or, as an alternative, the appraisal staff of the Equalization Committee may be used by
the Auditors, if authorized. by the Board of Commissioners for the Buildings and Grounds Committee. No
land shall be sold at less than the lowest appraisal price unless such appraisal price shall be waived
by the Board of Commissioners.
2. All sales of lands shall be made in one of the following ways;
(a) Private Sale: The Board of Auditors, with concurrence of the Buildings and
Grounds Committee, may sell at private sale for not less than the lowest current appraisal price placed
upon the property in accordance with (1) above.
(b) Public Sale: The Board of Auditors, with the concurrence of the Buildings and
Grounds Committee, may advertise once each week for two successive weeks (unless otherwise prescribed
by statute) and either a public auction held or sealed bids received up to but not later than the time
fixed for opening of the same, which shall be in full view of the interested public. The Committee shall
fix a minimum acceptable price at which said lands can be sold which minimum price shall not, unless
otherwise authorized by the Board of Commissioners, be less than the lowest appraisal under (1) above.
(c) Whenever the requirements of (a) or (b) above have been fulfilled and no sale
made within thirty days thereafter, the Buildings and Grounds Committee may authorize the Board of
Auditors to notify the licensed brokers in the area that the lands are for sale at not less than the
lowest appraisal or highest bid received and the Auditors shall be authorized to pay from the proceeds
of such sale the customary broker's fee therefor, or less.
3. The Buildings and Grounds Committee shall be vested with the authority to determine
the amount and type of advertising to be done, the time and place of sale, provide for such terms as it
deems reasonable, the manner in which it is to be conducted and make reasonable rules and regulations
pertaining to the same not in conflict with the requirement of the By-Laws.
4. In all cases, the Committee may withdraw any lands authorized for sale up to the time
the Auditors shall have received a commitment thereon, and shall, at any public sale, reserve the right
to reject any or all bids received.
5. All new construction and all alteration of existing structures beyond what would
normally fall in the category of maintenance shall be under the general jurisdiction of the Buildings
and Grounds Committee. Such Committee shall be charged with, subject to the approval of the Board of
Commissioners, establishing location of buildings, employment of architects, preparation of plans and
specifications.
6. The Board of Auditors shall advertise for and receive bids. The Board of Auditors
shall tabulate and report the bids to either a joint meeting, or separate meetings of the Finance and
Buildings and Grounds Committees. The Chairman of the Finance Committee shall report to the Board of
Commissioners on the bids received with the joint recommendation of the Board of Auditors, the Buildings
and Grounds Committee and the Finance Committee as to the disposition thereof and appropriate action to
be taken thereon. The Buildings and Grounds Committee and the Board of Auditors shall make necessary
inspections. No payment shall be made to the contractor or architect until the Buildings and Grounds
Committee or the Board of Commissioners approve the same.
Liaison - Building Authority and Parks and Recreation Commission
J. PLANNING AND ZONING
To coordinate zoning ordinances submitted by the townships under Act 184 of the Public Acts
of 1943; to notify the clerk of the interested township with reasons for approval or disapproval; to work
and cooperate with the County Planning Commission in furtherance of the plan of county development; to
advise the Township Zoning Boards to the end that highways, streets, parks, sewers, drains and general
land use may fit into overall planning for the area affected.
LIAISON - PLANNING COMMISSION
K. PUBLIC PROTECTION AND JUDICIARY
I. LAW ENFORCEMENT:
To provide liaison between the Sheriff, Prosecuting Attorney, Local Law Enforcement
Agencies in the County and the Board of Commissioners and to investigate and report to the Board of Commis-
sioners on matters involving the advancement and improvement of Law Enforcement in the County and all
Law Enforcement Agencies therein.
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2. JUDICIARY:
To provide liaison between the Circuit and Probate Courts and Courts of limited
Jurisdiction and the Board of Commissioners; to confer with Circuit and Probate Courts on matters
pertaining to Courts; and to make recommendations and presentations to the Board of Commissioners on
matters requiring the attention of such Board.
3. ,DISASTER CONTROL AND CIVIL DEFENSE:
To recommend the appointment of a County Director of Civil Defense to the Board of
Commissioners, to provide liaison between the Director of Civil Defense and the County Board of Commis-
sioners, to confer with and advise the Director of Civil Defense relative to the functioning of the
Department on request, the adequacy of staff and personnel and to present to the Board of Commissioners
all matters requiring the approval or action of the Board.
L. PUBLIC WORKS
To provide liaison between the Drain Commissioner and the County Board of Commissioners;
to confer from time to time with the County Drain Commissioner and advise with him relative to the
functioning of the department, the adequacy of staff and personnel and presentation to the Board of
Commissioners on matters requiring the approval of the Board of Commissioners and to coordinate
functions between the Drain Commission and the Office of the County Treasurer.
PUBLIC WORKS:
To provide liaison between the Department of Public Works and the Board of Commissioners
and presentation to the Board of Commissioners of matters requiring the approval of the Board of
Commissioners.
M. TRANSPORTATION AND AVIATION
To provide liaison between the County Airport Committee and the County Board of Commis-
sioners; to confer from time to time with the County Airport Committee and advise them relative to the
functions of the department and Committee, adequacy of staff and requirement of facilities and to
report to the County Board of Commissioners and to coordinate the County aviation and transportation
activities with other County departments and activities.
ROADS:
To provide liaison between the Road Commission and the Board of Commissioners; to confer
and advise with the County Road Commission on all matters wherein the discretion or approval of the
Board of Commissioners is involved and, if necessary, present the matters formally to the Board of
Commissioners by appropriate resolution.
Xl. PROCEDURE TO BRING MATTERS BEFORE THE BOARD .
A. Any member desiring to bring a matter before the Board may rise and, when recognized
by the Chairman, present by way of motion or resolution, the matter desired to be brought before the Board.
B. The Chairman of the Board shall refer all matters subject to Committee consideration,
to the appropriate committee or committees. If an objection is raised, then the question of referral
shall be determined by vote of fourteen members.
C. Every resolution appropriating funds when reported favorably to the Board by a
Committee other than the Finance Committee shall, together with all amendments thereto, and prior to
adoption of the resolution, be referred to the Finance Committee. The Finance Committee shall report
on the availability of the funds to make the necessary appropriations and the means of providing
financing if such funds are found to be available and may suggest what reasonable alternatives if total
funding means are not found to be available. A fiscal note reporting such determination shall be
attached to each resolution requiring such review,
D. When a Committee is considering a resolution which will require the appropriation of
uncommitted funds, the Chairman of such Committee may request the Finance Committee to determine the
preliminary financial feasibility of such appropriation.
E. Any matter referred to the Board of Commissioners for action which has not been
considered by a Committee at least 5 days prior to such Board meeting may be included for consideration
by the Board of Commissioners at such meeting by a vote of fourteen (14) members,
XII. TEMPORARY PRESIDING OFFICER
In the absence of both the Chairman and the Vice Chairman of the Board, the Board, by a
vote of fourteen members, shall appoint a member to act as presiding officer until the Chairman or Vice
Chairman shall appear.
XIII. PREVIOUS QUESTION
The previous question shall be called upon the affirmative vote of 2/3 of the members
present and voting, as modified by Rule XXII.
XIV. SUSPENSION OF RULES
These rules and any Rules in the parliamentary authority shall be suspended upon the
affirmative vote of sixteen members.
XV. CHANGES IN AGENDA OR ORDER OF BUSINESS
Changes in the agenda or order of business shall be made upon the affirmative vote of
fourteen members.
XVI. AMENDMENT OF RULES
Amendments to the Rules shall be adopted upon the affirmative vote of sixteen members
provided that written notice of any proposed amendment is given to all members at least five days prior
to the vote thereon.
XVII. APPEAL FROM DECISION OF THE CHAIR
The vote of fourteen members shall be required to reverse a decision of the Chair.
XVIII. ROLL CALL VOTE
Ayes and Nays by roll call shall be ordered when demanded by any member prior to the
announcement of the vote.
XIX. RECESS
In addition to the procedure for a recess set forth in the parliamentary authority, a
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meeting of the Board of Commissioners may be recessed for a fixed time by the Chair. SUch recess Shall
not exceed 1 hour unless approved by majority of those present.
XX. MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Regular meetings of Board shall be held the first and third Thursday of each month at
9:30 A. M. except as otherwise provided by law. A special meeting between meetings adjourned to a
fixed date shall be held on written petition of eleven of the members of the Board, which petition
shall be filed with the County Clerk at least ten days before the meeting or by the Chairman of the
Board by written notice delivered to each Commissioner's mailing address twenty-four hours in advance
of such meeting.
XXI. REFERRAL BY CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
The Chairman of the Board of Commissioners may refer any matter arising between meetings
of the Board to the appropriate Committee or Committees for recommendation thereon and he shall report
all such referrals to the Board at its next meeting as a matter of new and miscellaneous business. Such
referrals shall be valid unless altered by a vote of fourteen (14) members at the meeting to which they
are so reported by the Chairman.
XXII, LIMITATION OF DEBATE
If the previous question is called according to Rule XIII hereof and a 2/3 affirmative
vote is not acquired, an affirmative vote of fourteen (14) members may invoke a limitation on debate of
such resolution, all motions being considered temporarily limited additional debate on said subject to
a total of fifty-four (54) minutes at the end of which time period the previous question may be moved
by any memuer and a vote of fourteen (14) members will carry the motion. The fifty-four (54) minute
time period shall be equally divided among all members present. Ahy member may yield an allocated time
to another member. The said fifty-four (54) minute period shall include debate on all amendments, points
of order and other discussion as long as said original resolution or motion is still before the Board.
Moved by Nowak supported by Hobart the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed regarding Rule XI, Rule XIV, Rule XXII and Rule II.
Moved by Dearborn supported by Dunleavy that Rule II. ORDER OF BUSINESS, be amended by adding,
after 2, Invocation, the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Moved by Dearbern supported by -Brotherton that -debete be limited to one -hour, In acconikance
with Temporary Rule XXII.
AYES: Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Quinn, Vogt, Wilcox, Berman, Brotherton, Burley, Dearborn,
Dunleavy, Hobart, Hoot, Houghter, Kasper. (15)
NAYS: Lennon, Mathews, Perinoff, Pernick, Button, Gabler, (6)
The Chairman ruled the motion out of order in accordance with Temporary Rule XIII, the previous
question not having been called.
Moved by Pernick supported by Lennon the Rules be amended by changing Rule Xl. C. to include
the Chairman of the Public Works Committee.
Discussion followed,
Mr. Button moved the previous question. There were no objections. The Chairman called for a
vote on the amendment.
A sufficient majority not having voted in favor of the amendment, the motion lost.
Discussion followed regarding Rule XIV and Rifle XVI.
Mr. Button moved the previous question. Seconded by Mr. Quinn,
The Chairman stated that those in favor of calling the question, say 'aye' and those opposed,
say 'no'. The vote was as follows:
AYES: Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Patnales, Quinn, Wilcox, Berman, Brotherton, Button, DLInleavy,
Gabler, Houghten, Kasper. (13)
NAYS: Mathews, Olson, Perinoff, Pernick, Vogt, Coy, Dearborn, Douglas, Hobart, Hoot, Lennon.
(1 .1)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion lost.
Discussion followed regarding Rule XI. E. and Rule XI. B.
Moved by Olson supported by Mathews that Rule XI. B. be amended to read as follows:
"The Chairman of the Board shall refer all matters subject to Committee consideration, to the
appropriate committee or committees. If an objection is raised, then the question, as to which committee
or committees of referral, shall be determined by a vote of fourteen members,"
Discussion followed.
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Dr. Berman moved the previous question. Seconded by Mr. Quinn.
The Chairman stated that those In favor of calling the question, say 'aye' and those
opposed, say The vote was as follows:
AYES: Montante, Nowak, Olson, Patnales, Perinoff, Pernick, Quinn, Vogt, Walker, Wilcox -,
Berman, Burley, Button, Coy, Dearborn ., Deuglas, OunleaVy, Gabler, Hobart, Kasper, Lennon; Mathews,
Moffitt, (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the Chairman called for a Vote on the amend-
ment. The Vote WaS as follows:
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment was adopted ..
Moved by Olson supported by Pernick that Rule Xl. D. be amended te read as follows:
"Wheh a Committee is considering a resolution which will require the appropriation of
uncommitted funds, the Chairman, by majority vote of such committee, 'Shall request the Finance:
Committee to determine the preliminary financial feasibility of such appropriation."
Discussion followed.
Mr. Nowak moved the previous question. Mr. Button seconded the motion.
The Chairman stated that those in favor of calling the question, say 'aye' and those
opposed, say 'no'. The vote was as follows:
AYES: Nowak, Olson, Patnaies, Perinoff, Pernick, Quinn, Vogt, Walker, Wilcox, Berman,
Brotherton, Burley, Button, Coy, Dearborn, Douglas, DunIeavy, Gabler, Hobart, Hoot, Houghten, Kasper,
Lennon, Mathews, Moffitt, Montante. (26)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the. Chairman called for a vote on the amendment.
The vote was as followS:.
AYES.: Olson, Pernick, Walker, Berman, Burley ., Lennon, Mathews. (7)
NAYS: Nowak, Patnales, Perinoff, Quinn, Vogt, Wilcox, Brotherton, Button, Coy, Dearborn,
Gabler, Hobart, Hoot, Houghten, Kasper, Moffitt, Montante. (17)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion lost.
Moved by Perinoff supported by Mathews that Rule XI. D. be deleted in its entirety..
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion lost.
Discussion followed regarding Rule XI, E.
The Chairman called for a vote on Resolution #6198, Rules for Oakland County Board of
Commissioners, as amended. The vote was as folleWs:
AYES: Quinn, Vogt, Walker, Wilcox, Berman, Brotherton, Burley, Button, Coy, Dearborn,.
Douglas, Dunleavy, Gabler, Hobart, Hoot, Houghten, Kasper, Mathews, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak. (21)
NAYS: Pernick, Lennon, Olson, (3)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended, was adopted.
Moved by Nowak supported by Wilcox that the committees heretofore appointed, be confirmed,
and any action heretofore taken by such committees be approved and ratified.
Discussion followed.
AYES: Perinoff, Pernick, Quinn, Vogt, Wilcox, Berman, Brotherton, Button, Coy, Dearborn,
Dunleavy, Gabler, Hobart, Hoot, Houghten, Kasper, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak. (19)
NAYS: Walker, Burley, Lennon, Olson. (4)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Misc. 6199
By Mr. Nowak
IN RE: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Committee on Organization recommends the following appointments.:
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Board of Public Works
Paul E. Kasper - for a 3-year term expiring January I, 1976 at noon
Robert F. Patnales - for a 3-year term expiring January I, 1976 at noon
Mary M. Dearborn - for the term expiring January 1, 1975 at !leen
Southeast Michigan Council of Governments
Paul E. Kasper, Delegate - James Dunleavy, Alternate
Wilbur V. Brotherton, Delegate - Lillian V. Moffitt, Alternate
Lawrence R. Pernick, Delegate - F. Jack Douglas, Alternate
County Airport Committee
Wallace F. Gabler, Jr.
Donald C. Quinn, Jr.
Patrick M. Nowak
COMMITTEE ON ORGANIZATION
Patrick H. Nowak, Chairman
Nominations in order for members of the Board of Public Works.
Moved by Nowak supported by Houghten that Paul E. Kasper be appointed for a three-year term,
Robert F. Patnales for a three-year term and Mary N. Dearborn to fill vacancy for term expiring
January 1, 1975 at noon.. There were no other nominations.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Paul E. Kasper and Robert F. Patnales declared elected members of the Board of Public WorkS
for three-year terms expiring January 1, 1976 at noon, and Mary M. Dearborn declared elected a
member of the Board of Public Works to fill vacancy for term expiring January 1, 1975 at noon.
Moved by Nowak supported by Gabler that the following persons be appointed members of the
Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG):
Paul E. Kasper, Delegate - James Dunleavy, Alternate
Wilbur V. Brotherton, Delegate - Lillian V. Moffitt, Alternate
Lawrence R. Pernick, Delegate - F. Jack Douglas, Alternate
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, Paul E. Kasper, Wilbur V. Brotherton and
Lawrence R. Pernick declared elected delegates to SEMCOG and James Dunleavy, Lillian V. Moffitt and
F. Jack Douglas declared elected alternate delegates to SEMCOG.
Nominations in order for three members of the County Airport Committee.
Moved by Root supported by Hobart that a separate vote be taken on each position.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Mr. Nowak nominated Wallace F. Gabler, Jr. for the first positi6h. Seconded by Mr. Perinoff.
There were no other nominations.
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The roll call vote was as follows:
Perinoff - Wallace F. Gabler, Jr.
Pernick - Wallace F. Gabler, Jr.
Quinn - Wallace F. Gabler, Jr.
Vogt - Wallace F. Gabler, Jr.
Walker - Wallace F. Gabler, Jr.
Wilcox - Wallace F. Gabler, Jr.
Berman - Wallace F. Gabler, Jr.
Brother-ton - Wallace F. Gabler, Jr.
Burley - Wallace F. Gabler, Jr.
Button - Wallace F. Gabler, Jr.
Coy - Wallace F. Gabler, Jr.
Dearborn - Wallace F. Gabler, Jr.
Douglas - Wallace F. Gabler, Jr.
Dunleavy - Wallace F. Gabler, Jr.
Gabler - Wallace F. Gabler, Jr.
Hobart - Wallace F. Gabler, Jr.
Hoot - Wallace F. Gabler, Jr.
Houghten - Wallace F. Gabler, Jr.
Kasper - Wallace F. Gabler, Jr.
Lennon - Wallace F. Gabler, Jr.
Mathews - Wallace F. Gabler, Jr.
Moffitt - Wallace F. Gabler, Jr.
Montante - Wallace F. Gabler, Jr.
Nowak - Wallace F. Gabler, Jr.
Olson - Wallace F. Gabler, Jr.
Patnales - Wallace F. Gabler, Jr.
The result of the roll call vote was as follows:
Wallace F. Gabler, Jr. - 26
Wallace F. Gabler, Jr. declared elected a member of the County Airport Committee.
Mr. Nowak nominated Donald C. Quinn, Jr. for the second position. Mr. Button seconded the
nomination.
Mr. Walker nominated Niles E. Olson for the second position. Seconded by Mr. Perinoff.
Moved by Mathews supported by Button that nominations be closed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
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The roll call vote was as follows:
Pernick - Niles E. Olson
Quinn - Donald C. Quinn, Jr.
Vogt - Donald C. Quinn, Jr.
Walker - Niles E. Olson
Wilcox - Donald C. Quinn, Jr.
Brotherton - Donald C. Quinn, Jr.
Burley - Niles E. Olson
Button - Donald C. Quinn, Jr.
Dearborn - Donald C. Quinn, Jr.
Douglas - Niles E. Olson
Dunleavy - Donald C. Quinn, Jr.
Gabler - Donald C. Quinn, Jr.
Hobart - Donald C. Quinn, Jr.
Hoot - Donald C. Quinn, Jr,
Houghten- Donald C. Quinn, Jr,
Kasper - Donald C. Quinn, Jr.
Lennon - Niles E. Olson
Mathews - Niles E. Olson
Moffitt - Donald C. Quinn, Jr.
Montante - Donald C. Quinn, Jr.
Nowak - Donald C. Quinn, Jr.
Olson - Niles E. Olson
Patnales - Donald C. Quinn, Jr.
Perinoff - Niles E. Olson
The result of the roll call vote was as follows:
Donald C. Quinn, Jr. - 16
• Niles E. Olson - 8
D-nald C. Quinn, Jr. declared elected a member of the County Airport Committee.
Mr. Button nominated Patrick M. Nowak for the third position, Mr. Houghten seconded the
nomination,
Mr. Lennon nominated Niles E. Olson for the third position. Dr. Berman seconded the
nomination.
Moved by Houghten supported by Patnales that nominations be closed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
The roil call vote was as follows:
Quinn - Patrick M. Nowak
Vogt - Patrick M. Nowak
Walker - Niles E. Olson
Wilcox - Patrick M. Nowak
Berman - Niles E. Olson
Brotherton - Patrick M. Nowak
Burley - Niles E. Olson
Button - Patrick M, Nowak
Dearborn - Patrick M. Nowak
Douglas - Niles E. Olson
Dunleavy - Patrick M. Nowak
Gabler - Patrick M. Nowak
Hobart - Patrick M. Nowak
Hoot- Patrick M. Nowak
Houghten - Patrick M. Nowak
Kasper - Patrick M. Nowak
Lennon - Niles E. Olson
Mathews - Niles E. Olson
Moffitt - Patrick M. Nowak
Montante - Patrick M. Nowak
Nowak - Patrick M. Nowak
Olson - Niles E. Olson
Patnales - Patrick M. Nowak
Perinoff - Niles E. Olson
Pernick - Niles E. Olson
The result of the roll call vote was as follows:
Patrick M. Nowak - 16
Niles E. Olson - 9
Patrick M. Nowak declared elected a member of the County Airport Committee.
Moved by Coy supported by Walker the rules be suspended for consideration of appointment
of Acting Medical Examiner for Oakland County..
AYES: Vogt, Walker, Wilcox, Berman, Brotherton, Burley, Button, Coy, Dearborn, Douglas,
Dunleavy, Gabler, Hobart, Hoot, Houghten, Kasper, Mathews, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Perinoff, Pernick,
Quinn. (23)
NAYS: Patnales. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Moved by Coy supported by Burley that Or. John Burton be appointed Acting Medical Examiner
for Oakland County. There were no other nominations.
Moved by Douglas supported by Berman that nominations be closed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
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Houghten - Dr. John Burton
Kasper - Dr. John Burton
Mathews - Dr. John Burton
Moffitt - Dr. John Burton
Montante - Dr. John Burton
Nowak - Dr. John Burton
Olson - Dr. John Burton
Patnales - Dr. John Burton
Perinoff - Dr. John Burton
Pernick - Dr. John Burton
Quinn - Dr. John Burton
%Mgt - Dr.. John Burton
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The roll call vote was as follows:
Walker - Dr. John Burton
Wilcox - Dr. John Burton
Berman - Dr. John Burton
Brotherton - Dr. John Burton
Burley - Dr. John Burton
Button - Dr. John Burton
Coy - Dr. John Burton
Dearborn - Dr. John Burton
Douglas - Dr. John Burton
Dunieavy - Dr. •John Burton
Gabler - Dr. John Burton
Hobart - Dr. John Burton
Hoot - Dr. John Burton
Dr. John Burton declared elected Acting Medical Examiner for Oakland County.
Moved by Houghten supported by Dearborn the agenda be amended for presentation of the
Personnel Practices Committee Report as the next item of business under Reports of Standing Committees.
AYES: Wilcox, Brotherton, Burley, Button, Coy, .Dearborn, Douglas, Dunleavy, Gabler, Hobart,
Houghten, Kasper, Mathews, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Patnales, Quinn, Vogt. (19)
NAYS: Walker, Hoot, Olson, Perinoff, Pernick. (5)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Misc. 6200
By Mrs, Dearborn
IN RE: SUBMISSION OF CHANGES IN MERIT SYSTEM RULES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Section /V, Sub-section 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 of ..a regular meeting of the Board and 5hall become effective thirty...OW slays. after sueh
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 Rules 2 and 17 as
spelled out in the attachments to this resolution; and
WHEREAS your Personnel Practices Committee reviewed and approved these changes at its meeting
of January 10 ;1973,
NOW THEREFORE let the reading of this notice and the attached forms labeled "Proposed Change
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 Rules 2 and 17.
PERSONNEL PRACTICES COMMITTEE
Mary Mead Dearborn, Chairman
(Proposed changes appear on following pages.)
Discussion followed.
Misc. 6201
By Mrs. Dearborn
IN RE: ESTABLISHING CLASSIFICATION OF INVESTMENT OFFICER
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the investment of County Funds is a responsibility of the County Treasurer; and
WHEREAS the constant surveillance of the investment market and the availability of investable
County funds and the associated accounting work have become too time consuming to be handled as a part
of the duties of the County Treasurer or the Chief Deputy County Treasurer, as has been the past practice,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that an additional position of Investment Officer be granted to
the County Treasurer; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a new classification of Investment Officer be created with a
salary range of: Base - $12,039; One Year - $12,613; Two Year - $13,186 and Three Year - $13,759.
The Personnel Practices Committee, by Mary M. Dearborn, Chairman, moves the adoption of the
foregoing resolution,
PERSONNEL PRACTICES COMMITTEE
Mary M. Dearborn, Chairman
Moved by Dearborn supported by Mathews the resolution be referred to the Finance Committee.
There were no objections.
Misc. 6202
By Mrs. Dearborn
IN RE: NEW POSITIONS IN PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the salaries portion of the 1973 Budget postponed recommendations as to additional
positions for those departments which were to be administered by new Department Heads in 1973,. until
such time as the new Department Heads had opportunity to analyze their departmental needs, organizational
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structures and manpower utilization; and
WHEREAS the new Prosecuting Attorney has shown that two additional Circuit Courts and three
additional District Courts, effective January 1, 1973, have increased the workload of his department
beyond the capacity of its present staff size,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the following additional positions be granted the
Prosecuting Attorney:
Five - Assistant Prosecutors I
One - Prosecutor Trainee
One - Stenographer I
The Personnel Practices Committee, by Mary M. Dearborn, Chairman,•moves-the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL PRACTICES COMMITTEE
Mary M. Dearborn, Chairman
Moved by Dearborn supported by Coy the resolution be referred to the Finance Committee.
Mrs Dearborn reqUested•that the Board recess • for a meeting of the Finance Committee to
consider the reSolution. •
'Mr; Perinoff objected to the recess.
Discussion followed.
The Chairman declared a ten minute recess.
The Board reconvened at 12:20 P. M.
Moved by Perinoff supported by Lennon that the Board adjourn.
AYES; Hoot, Lennon, Perinoff, Pernick. (4)
NAYS: . Wilcox; Berman, Brothertor• Burley, Button, Coy, Dearborn, Dunleavy, Gabler,•Hobart,
Houghten, Kasper, Mathews, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Patnales, Quinn, Vogt. (19)
A sufficient majority not.having voted•therefor, the motion lost.
Moved by Houghten supported by Nowak that the rules be suspended in accordance with Rule XI.
E., for consideration of the Finance Committee report.
AYES: Berman, Brotherton, Button, Dearborn, Dunleavy, Gabler, Hobart, Houghten, Kasper,
Mathews, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Patnales,. Quinn,. Vogt, Wilcox. (17)
NAYS: Burley, Coy; Hoot, Lennon, Perinoff, Pernick. (6)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
By Mr. Houghten
IN RE: NEW POSITIONS FOR PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule 11-C of this Board, the Finance Committee finds the sum of $78,028.00
available, such funds to be derived from the Contingent Fund.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Fred D. Houghten, Chairman
Moved by Dearborn supported by Houghten that Resolution #6202 be adopted.
Discussion Followed. •
Moved by Hoot supported by Mathews the resolution be referred to the Public Protection
Committee.
AYES: Burley, Button, Hobart, Hoot, Lennon, Mathews, Perinoff, Pernick, Vogt, Berman. (10)
NAYS: Coy, Dearborn, Dunleavy, Houghten, Kasper, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Patnales, Quinn,
Wilcox. (11)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion los
The Chairman called for a vote on the resolution.
The vote was as follows:
AYES: Coy, Dearborn, DunIeavy, Gabler, Hobart, Houghten, Kasper, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak,
Patnales, Perinoff, Pernick, Quinn, Vogt, Wilcox, Berman. (17)
NAYS: Burley, Hoot, Lennon, Mathews. (4)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
2 SALARIES RULE
TITLE
RULE
NUMBER
GOOD FRIDAY ADJUSTMENT
Employees are granted time
whenever possible, between
noon and 3:00 p.m on Good
NONE
urren
CHanie" 503-Miff-a pra
Board Of Auditors: Approved [I] Disapproved by:
FE11.6
DC ti e a nal
Feri
Personnel Practices Committee.: 0 Approved ri Disap
Introduced to Board of Commiggionats: Date: 1/18/73
roved by:
.PROPOSED CHANGE IN MERIT SYSTEM RULE •
ADDED
SECTION TO BE mum= [ SECTION XVI - Good Friday Adjustment ON PAGE OF fi
PRESENT WORDING
REASON FOR CHANGE - (continued) -
cost of this adjustment during 1973will be a
departments and paid only to those officially
the three hour period.
PROPOSED WORDING
off work with pay,
the hours of 12:00
Friday for the
purpose of attending religious services, .
although such time shall not be considered
"holiday time" for any other purpose (see
Rule 26, Section i, A, 12)
Employees normally scheduled to work between
12:00 noon and 3:00 p.m. on Good Friday who
cannot be allowed the time off work for any
reason, and who are officially assigned to
work that time, shall be compensated for,
thesecthree hours at the rat6of time-and-one
-half for the hours actually worked rather th n
straight time.
otal of $1,269 spread over several County
ssigned to work and who did work during
REASON FOR CHANGE
Presently the hours between 12:00 noon and 3:00 p.m. on Good Friday are granted off with pay
whenever possible, for the purpose of allowing employees to attend religious services. How-
ever, not all employees normally scheduled to work these hours can be allowed time off.
Presently, employees are compensated at straight time, whether they are on the job, at
It estimate
. Sri - ,
Date: 1/10/73
Date: 1/10/73
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 be submitted to the Board 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.
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RULE
TITLE
RULE
NUMBER WORK CONNECTED INJURY OR ILLNESS:.
1 SECTION IV, SUBSECTION B, ON PAGE SECTION TO BE CHANGED °F
Change Submitted by: PERSONNEL
Approved Disapproved by: Board of Auditors:
Date: I/10/73
Date: 1/10/73
RULE' PROPOSED CHANGE IN MERIT SYSTEM
1 .
PRESENT WORDING
An employee off work due to an injury or
illness, deemed compensable by the Work-
men's Compensation Commission, shall be
paid, by the County, the difference be-
tween 80% of his regular normal salary,
at the time injured, and the payment
made under the provisions of the Work-
men's Compensation Act for as long as
such Workmen's Compensation payments
are received but not to exceed 52 weeks.
PROPOSED WORDING
• An eligible employee off work due to an
injury or illness, deemed compensable by
the Michigan Workmen's Compensation
Commission, shall be paid, by the
County, the difference between 100% of
his regular nolmal salary, at the time
injured, and the payment made under the
provisions of the Workmen's Compensation
Act for periods (covering original
injury or illness or reoccurrence of
original injury of illness) not to
exceed five working days. The County
• supplement for compensable time off in
excess of five working days shall be
• reduced to the difference between 80%
of his regular normal County salary, at
the time injured, and the payment made
under the provisions of the Workmen's
Compensation Act for as long as the
Workmen's Compensation payments are
received but not to exceed 52 weeks
including both the portion supplemented
at 100% and the portion supplemented at
REASON FOR•CHANGE 80% as noted above.
To offset high cost of administering. the 80% supplement for short periedS Of cOtipttisable •
time. Approximately 75% of the Workmen's Compensation cases (150 in. 1972) last a week or
less and amount to 10% or less of total supplemental payments.
Personnel Practices Committee: Approved F-1 DisaPproved by: Date: 1/10/73
/
sso3-
Introduced to Board of Comtis4ioners: Date: 1/18/73.
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 be submitted to the Board 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 nest meeting of the Board of Supervisors.
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Moved by Wilcox supported by Gabler the board recess until 2:00 P. M.
Moved by Perinoff supported by Lennon the Board adjourn until February 1, 1973 at 9:30 A. M.
AYES: Lennon, Patnales, Perinoff, Pernick, Burley. (5)
NAYS: Button, Coy, Dearborn, Dunleavy, Gabler, Hobart, Hoot ; Kasper, Mathews, Moffitt,
Montante, Nowak, Quinn, Vogt, Wilcox. Berman. (16)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion lost.
The Chairman declared a recess for one hour.
The Board reconvened at 2:20 P. M.
Roll called:
PRESENT: Berman,'Button, Coy, Dearborn, Dunleavy, Gabler, Hobart, Hoot, Kasper, Moffitt,
Montante, Nowak, Quinn, Vogt, Wilcox. (1 5)
ABSENT: Brotherton, Burley, Douglas, Houghten, Lennon, Mathews, Olson, Patnales, Perinoff,
Pernick, Richardson, Walker. (12)
Quorum present.
Misc. 6203
By Mr. Wilcox
IN RE: AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR AND RECEIVE BIDS - CONSTRUCTION OF PHASE II, CHILDREN'S VILLAGE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #5967 dated March 16, 1972, approval was given
to the final plans and specifications for the construction of Phase II, Children's Village; and ,
WHEREAS your Committee recommends that the construction of said project be implemented,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Auditors be and they are hereby authorized to
advertise for and receive bids for the construction of Phase II, Children's Village, and theta report
of the tabulation of such bids be made to the Buildihgs and Grounds Committee.
The Buildings and Grounds Committee, by Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman, moves the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
INGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE
Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman
Moved by Wilcox supported by Gabler the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 6204
By Mr. Wilcox
IN RE: APPROVAL OF CONCEPT OF OAKLAND SCHOOLS ADMINISTRATION BUILDING ADDITION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr, Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS pursuant to the Lease Agreement between the County of Oakland and Oakland Schools,
the Oakland Schools requests approval for a Computer Room building addition to be located on the North
elevation Off the Lower Level of the present Oakland Schools Administration Building; and
WHEREAS your. Committee recommends approval of the Concept of the proposed addition to the
Oakland Schools Administration Building according to agreement between Oakland Schools - and the County
of Oakland,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that approval is hereby Omen to the concept of the proposed
addition to the Oakland Schools Administration Building to house computer and heating and air-conditioning
equipment. ,
The Buildings and Grounds Committee, by Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman, moves the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE
Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman
Moved by Wilcox supported by Button the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 6205
By Mr. Wilcox
IN RE: ARCHITECTURAL DEMOLITION WORK ON ADMINISTRATIVE ANNEX II (FORMER 'SOCIAL SERVICES BUILDING)
To the Oakland Count Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS it is necessary to proceed with architectural demolition work at the Administrative
Annex II (former Social Services Building) in order that renovations can be made to house the Planning,
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Equalization and Friend of the Court Departments; and
WHEREAS your Committee recommends that approval for said architectural demolition work be
given at a cost of $8,700.00,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that approval be given to the Board of Auditers division,
Department of Facilities and Operations, to proceed with architectural demolition work at the
Administrative Annex If (former Social Services Building) at an estimated cost of $8,700.00
The Buildings and Grounds Committee, by Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman, moves the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE
Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman
Moved by Wilcox supported by Nowak the resolution be referred to the Finance . Committee.
There were no objections.
Misc. 6206
By Mr. Wilcox
IN RE: AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT BIDS FOR SALE OF OLD COUNTY JAIL
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland has received several inquiries concerning the disposition of
the former County Jail located on Wayne Street in the City of Pontiac; and
WHEREAS your Committee recommends that bids be accepted for the sale of the former County
Jail,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED .that the Board of Auditors be and they are hereby authorized to
advertise and accept bids for the sale of the former County Jail located on Wayne Street in the City of
Pontiac,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED. that if no legitimate bids are received within 30 days from the date
of advertising; the former County Jail be demolished in accordance with established procedures by the
Board of Apditors, Department of Facilities and Operations division.
The Buildings and Grounds .Committee, by Richard R. Wilcex, Chairman, moves the adoption of
the foregoing resolution:
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE
Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman
Moved by Wilcox supported by Hoot the resolution be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 6207
By Mrs. Dearborn
IN RE; APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY DRAIN COMMISSIONER
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS James E. Pemberton has been employed by the County of Oakland during the period
from August 2, 1954 to the present; and
WHEREAS during the period March 5, 1955 through January 1, 7962 he acted as Civil Engineer
I, Civil Engineer II, Civil Engineer III, Assistant Chief Engineer and as of May 28, 1962 to the
present has served as Chief Engineer to the Drain Office; and
WHEREAS by. Miscellaneous Resolution No. 4745 adopted by the Board of Supervisors on August
24, 1967 and Miscellaneous Resolution No, 5914 adopted by the Board of Commissioners on February 3,
1972, Mr. Pemberton was appointed as Deputy Drain Commissioner; and
WHEREAS in these capacities he has demonstrated exceptional initiative and such other
outstanding qualities as would recommend him for appointment to the Office of Deputy Drain Commis-
sioner,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that this Board hereby approves the Drain Commissioner's
appointment of James E. Pemberton as Deputy Drain Commissioner.
The Public Works Committee, by Robert F. Patnales, Chairman, moves the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
Robert F. Patnales, Chairman
Moved by Dearborn supported by Coy the resolution be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 6208
By Mrs. Dearborn
IN RE: AMENDMENT TO ACT 342 OF THE PUBLIC ACTS OF 1939
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the provisions of Act 342 of the Public Acts of 1939, as amended, prohibits the
County from designating the Oakland County Board of Public Works as Agent -lor °%.ny sewage disposal
system created pursuant to said Act 342; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners is desirous of designating the Oakland
County Board of Public Works as Agent for sewage disposal systems created pursuant to said Act 342;
and
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WHEREAS it is necessary to amend the provisions of Act 342, Section 3 by deleting the
population limitation of 1 million and inserting a population limitation of 750,000; and
WHEREAS the Legislative Committee has concurred with this resolution,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that legislation be introduced to amend the provisions of Act
342 of the Public Acts of 1939, as amended, by deleting the 1 million population limitation and in-
serting therein the population limitation of 750,000.
The Public Works Committee, by Robert F. Patnales, Chairman, and with the concurrence of the
Legislative Committee, moves the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
Robert F. Patnales, Chairman
Moved by Dearborn supported by Coy the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed relative to Committee referrals.
Moved by Berman supported by Gabler the resolution be amended by adding "That the Oakland
County Board of Commissioners go on record in support of this legislation and that it be made a part
of the 1973 Legislative Program".
Discussion followed.
The Chairman referred the resolution to the Public Works Committee and Legislative Committee
for recommendation by the Public Works Committee.
Misc. 6209
By Mr. Houghten
IN RE: INCREASE IN INSURANCE BOND FOR TREASURER'S EMPLOYEES AND DEPUTY TREASURERS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Treasurer has requested that the insurance bond for all Treasurer's
employees and all Deputy Treasurers be increased from $25,000.00 to $100,000.00; and
WHEREAS your Committee concurs with the recommendation of the County Treasurer for an in-
crease in the insurance bond,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the insurance bond for the County Treasurer's employees
and all Deputy Treasurers be increased from $25,000.00 to $100,000.00 and that the increased cost of
$1,278.00 above the $856.00 presently budgeted be derived from the Contingent Fund.
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 Dunleavy the resolution be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 6210
By Mr. Gabler
IN RE: RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR CONTINUANCE OF A.D.C. PATERNITY AND SECURE SUPPORT PROGRAM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS your Committee deems it to be in the best interests of the County of Oakland to
continue the A.D.C. Paternity and Secure Support Program and recommends that a renewal second year
application be filed for State matching funds; and
WHEREAS the County's contribution would be $1,700.00 in cash, $3,438.00 in kind (goods and
services) and the remaining amount of $50,627.00 to be State funds for a total second year program
cost of $55,765.00,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that approval is hereby granted for the filing of a second year
renewal application for matching funds for the continuance of the Social Services and Friend of the
Court A.D.C. Paternity and Secure Support Program.
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 Hobart the resolution be referred to the Finance Committee.
There were no objections.
Moved by Nowak supported by Dearborn the Board adjourn until February 1, 1973 at 9:30 A.M.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
The Board adjourned at 3:03 P. M.
Lynn D. Allen
Clerk
Paul E. Kasper
Chairman
