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OAKLAND COUNTY
Board Of Commissioners
MEETING
June 7, 1973
Meeting cal led to order by Chairman Paul E. Kasper at 9:45 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, Button, Coy. Dearborn, Dunleavy, Gabler, Hobart, Hoot, Houghten,
Kasper, Lennon, Mathews, Moffitt, Morrtante, Newak, Olson, Patnales, Pernick, Quinn, Richardson; Vogt,
Walker, Wilcox. (24) •
ABSENT,: Burley', Douglas, Perinoff. (3)
Quorum present
Moved by Hoot supported by Brotherton the minutes of the previous meeting be approved as
printed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the metion carried.
Clerk read fetter from William C. Marshall, Chairman of the Board of SoOtheaStern Michigan
Transportation Authority (SEMTA), expressing appreciation for the action Of the Board in releasing the
$50,000 -for-SEMTA. (Fgaced-on filej
Clerk read letter from State Representative James J. Damman acknowledging receipt of
resolutions. (Placed on file.)
Clerk read letter from the City of Farmington opposing the use of County funds for maintenance
of township roads. (Placed on file.)
Clerk read letter from Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority expressing appreciation for
Resolution #6312. (Placed on file.)
Clerk read resolution from Berrien County requesting that the emergency regulations to ban
the use of pesticides in Berrien County be cancelled. (Placed on file.)
Misc. 6334
By Mr. Wilcox
IN RE: CONVEYANCE TO STATE OF MICHIGAN OF BAILEY DRAIN RIGHT-OF-WAY
To the Oakland County Board of CommissionerS
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland acquired title to the hereinafter described premises for a
pumping station right-of-way for the Bailey Drain; and
WHEREAS the City of Hazel Park has taken over the operation of sanitary and storm sewers and
such pumping station right-of-way is no longer required; and
WHEREAS when deeded to the County the Deed stated that when no longer used, said property
shall be returned to the State of Michigan,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Chairman of this Board be and he is hereby directed and
authorized to execute a Quit-Claim Deed from the County of Oakland to the State of Michigan to Lot 478,
NINE OAKLAND SUBDIVISION, Township of Royal Oak, Oakland County, Michigan as recorded in Llber 3009,
Page 676 of Plats, Oakland County Records.
The Buildings and Grounds Committee, by Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman, moves the adoption of
the foregoing reSelution.
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE
Richard R. Wilcox, CliairMan .
Moved by Wilcox supported by Montante the resolution be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
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REPORT
By Mr. Wilcox
IN RE: RESOLUTION #6318 - ADDITIONAL SPACE FOR PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Buildings and Grounds Committee, by Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman, reports Miscellaneous
Resolution No. 6318 with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE
Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman
"Misc. 6318
By Mr. Wilcox
IN RE: ADDITIONAL SPACE FOR PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS your Committee recommends that alterations he made in the County Court Tower to provide
additional office space for the Prosecutor's Office as a result of the seven (7) new positions granted
to the Prosecutor's Office,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that alterations be made in the Court House Tower to provide
additional office space for the Prosecutor's Office at an estimated cost of $8,900.00.
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"
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
By Mr. Houghten
IN RE: RESOLUTION #6318 - ADDITIONAL SPACE FOR PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE
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 $8,900.00 available,
such funds to be derived from the Contingent Fund.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Fred D. Houghten, Chairman
Moved by Wilcox supported by Mathews that resolution 0318 be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 6335
By Dr. Berman
IN RE: MEMORIAL FOR CONSTANTINE PETER MEHAS, M.D.
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Dr. Mehas was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on July 19, 1906. He attended school there and
graduated from the University of Cincinnati Medical School in 1936. He interned at St. Mary's Hospital
in Cincinnati and did postgraduate work at the British Medical College in London.
Dr. Mehas served at the Oakland County Tuberculosis Sanatorium from 1942 to 1952 and was its
Medical Director for much of that time. During his tenure as Director a number of advances in the treat-
ment programs in the use of lung-collapse therapy were instituted under Dr. Mehas' direction in the
Royal Oak Health Facility and the Union Lake Hospital. He also pioneered in the use of drug treatment
in tuberculosis and was Involved in the clinical trials of streptomycin for tuberculoSis treatment.
Patients who were formerly condemned to long range illnesses or death were able to be cured
or have their disease ,arrested to leave the hospital and lead productive lives. Former patients fondly
remember Dr. Mehas' kindness and medical and spiritual stimulation to enable them to endure their
illness.
Dr. Mehas was deeply involved in the care and treatment of alcoholic patients. He developed
a treatment group at the hospital. He continued his involvement with Alcoholics Anonymous throughout
his life-time, speaking to groups throughout Oakland County.
He continued to serve the County as TB consultant, seeing patients in the Health Department
Out-Patient Clinics and as a consultant to the Alcohol Program of the Health Department until just prior
to his death.
Dr. Mehas was a Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians', a 30-year member of the
Oakland County Medical Society and Michigan State Medical Society. He was on the Oakland County
Tuberculosis Association Board of Trustees since 1946 and served as its president from 1956 to 1958.
He has been on the staff of St. Joseph's Mercy Hospital and William Beaumont Hospital. He
was in the private practice of medicine with offices in Birmingham.
He is survived by his Wife, Phyllis and four children, Margo, Andrea, Anita and Michael;
five grandchildren, one sister and one brother.
Dr. Mehas will be long remembered by his fellow employees . in County government, both past
and present, and by his friends and patients. He served Oakland County and his fellow-man well.
Mr. Chairman, I move that the foregoing memorial resolution be spread upon the minutes of
this meeting and that the County Clerk forward a certified copy, affixed with the Seal of the County
PROSECUTO
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of Oakland, to his surviving wife Phyllis.
SPECIAL MEMORIAL COMMITTEE
Paul E. Kasper, Chairman
Wallace F. Gabler, Jr., Vice Chairman
Bernard D. Berman, Commissioner - Dist, 7/19
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
Misc. 6336
By Mr. Houghten
IN RE: AWARDING OF CONTRACT FOR HEALTH DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS APPRAISAL
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #6256, authorization was given to seek proposals
for an Operations Appraisal of the County Health Department.;"and "
WHEREAS several consultants and firms offering such services have been interviewed jointly by
the Finance and Health Committees,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the contract for an Operations Appraisal for the County
Health Department be awarded to Touche Ross and Company of Bloomfield Hills in an amount not to exceed
$20,500,00.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairman of the Board and the County Clerk be and they are
hereby authorized to execute said contract on behalf of the County of Oakland.
The Finance Committee, by Fred D. Houghten, Chairman, and the Health Committee, by Joseph R.
Montante, Chairman, move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Fred 0, Hpughten, Chairman
HEALTH COMMITTEE
Joseph R. Montante, Chairman
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
By Mr. Houghten
IN RE: AWARDING OF CONTRACT FOR HEALTH DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS APPRAISAL - FISCAL NOTE
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 $20,500.00 avail-
able, such funds to be derived from the Contingent Fund.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Fred D. Houghten, Chairman.
Moved. by Houghten supported by Hobart the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
AYES: Olson, Patnales, Pernick, Quinn, Vogt, Wilcox, Berman, Brotherten, Coy, Dearborn,
DunteaVY, Gabler, Hobart, Hoot, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, Mathews, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak. (21)
NAYS: Walker. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT
By Mr. Gabler
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #6292 - NAMING °CCU THE HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY FOR OAKLAND COUNTY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissjoners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Human Resources Committee reports Miscellaneous Resolution #6292 and recommends that said
resolution be amended as follows:
In the second WHEREAS paragraph, line 2, insert "official" before "Human Services Agency for
Oakland County"; delete the balance of the paragraph and substitute therefor: "and reaffirms the budget
allocation of 1973 in the amount of $118,000 ($78,000 for Senior Citizens, $40,000 for Pilot Projects)
and further recommend to the Board and Finance Committee additional funding in the amount of $100,000
for the five month period beginning 8/1/73 and ending 12/31/73 and that this additional allocation In
no way obligates the Oakland County Board of Commissioners for any form of funding in 1974 and the
total program will be under complete review by this Committee during this five month period."
The Human Resources Committee, by Wallace F. Gabler, Jr„ Chairman, moves the adoption of
Miscellaneous Resolution #6292 as amended above.
HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE
Wallace F. Gabler, Jr., Chairman
"Misc. 6292
By Miss Hobart
IN RE: NAMING OCCEO THE HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY FOR OAKLAND COUNTY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS your Committee believes that the programs and projects of the Oakland County Commission
on Economic Opportunity should be continued as being in the best interests of the County of Oakland; and
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WHEREAS your Committee recommends approval of the basic concept that the Oakland County
Commission on Econdmic Opportunity be named as the Human Services Agency for Oakland County to be
organized as a public corporation under the Urban Corporation Act,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approve the
concept that the Oakland County Commission on Economic Opportunity be named the Human Services Agency
to be organized as a public corporation under the Urban Corporation Act; further -, that the foregoing
resolution be referred to the Finance Committee for further study.
The Human Resources Committee, by Wallace P. Gabler, Jr., Chairman, moves the adoption of
the foregoing resolution. -
HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE
Anne M. Hobart, Vice Chairman
Wallace E. Gabler, Jr., Chairman"
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
By Mr. Hopghten
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #62,92 - NAMING OCCEO THE HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY FOR OAKLAND COUNTY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Me, Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee concurs ih the reCoMmendation that the OCCEO be designated as the
official Human Services Agency for Oakland County and pursuant to Rule X-C of this Board finds the
sum of $100,000 available to tarry out the balance of this program for the period of August 1, 1973 to
December 31, 1973, such fuhds to be derived from the Contingeht Fund.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Fred D. Houghteh, Chairman
Moved by Gabler supported by Quinn that resolution #6292 be tabled until the next meeting.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Misc. 6337
By Dr. Berman
IN RE: GENERAL TAX LAW LEGISLATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland Was notified by the State Tax ComMiSsiOn that the proposed
equalized value of the County was 7 112% low; and
WHEREAS the County of Oakland, through its Equalization Department, has proven to the State
Tax Commission that the County's equalized value is at the average level of all counties within the
Ste; and
WHEREAS the State Tax COMMission has agreed to accept Oakland County's equalized value for
1973, but Insists that Oakland County must use the State Tax Commission procedure for 1974 and the
years to follow; and
WHEREAS to follow the State Tax Commission procedures the County's equalized value would be
between 149% and 51% which' would Violate Article iX, Section 3 of the Michigan State Constitution; and
WHEREAS certain cities and tOwnshIpS in other counties are assessing acreage as 1 -6W as 12%
and residential properties at 34% and these counties are being equalized by the County and State Tax
Commission as assessed; and
WHEREAS to tOrreet these inequities, it is neceSSary to amend the General Property Tax Laws
of the State of Michigan by the adoption of a new Act; and
WHEREAS the Legislative Committee, with the concurrence of the Equalization Committee
recommends that this Board support the introduction of a new Act to provide for an amendment to the
General PrOperty Tax Laws of the State Of Michigan,,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the County of Oakland supports the introdUetiOn of and
presses for the adoption of a new Act to provide as follows:
1: Set up a State. Beard Of EdualizetiOn so that cOuntieS may appeal the reCOMmendations of
the State Tax Commission,
Equalize by class of property as follows: The Beard of COMMisSiOners shall equalize
agricultural, comMercial, industrial, residential and timber. cut over real property classes, and
cOMMercial, industrial and utility pesonal property classes separately by adding to or dedutting from
the assessed Valuation of each clasS of taxable property in any township or city Such an amount as in
its judgment will produce a sum which represents 49% to 50% of the true cash value Of each class thereof.
3 Define clasSes of preperty as fellows: Property shall be classified according to zoning,
or in the caSe of mixed zoning, the higheSt Value prOduted determineS the parcel's classification. If
the property . IS ?I-at Zoned, than the property shall be classified in accordance with its highest and
best use,
4, The Equaltiation Director Shall make sample studies annually of each classification and
submit his findin'gS to the State TaX COMMission before November 1 of each year. The State Tax Com-
mission shall check over the findings of the Equalization Director and notify the County of: theaecept-
ance or rejection of the Equalization Director's report before the first Monday in February. The
Equalization Director shall publish tentative EqualiZatiOn EactOrs for each class of prOperty in local
newspapers before the third Monday in February. (211.34a) '
The Leglalative Committee, by Mr. Robert A„ Sutton, ChairMen, moves : the adoption of the
foregoing reSOlUtlen
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
Bernard D. Berman, Vice Chairman
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Moved by Berman supported by Coy the resolution be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc, 6338
By Mr, Brotherton
IN RE: GLASS RECYCLING PROGRAM - CONTAINERS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS various organizations in the County of Oakland have established Glass Recycling
Programs; and
WHEREAS said organizations have, In the past, experienced difficulties in accumulating waste
glass and shipping it to its final destination for processing; and
WHEREAS the County has established a collection site for waste glass, waste newsprint and
scrap aluminum at 560 South Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan as a drop-off center for the various
glass recycling organizations; and
WHEREAS there are glass recycling organizations that collect sufficient quantities of waste
glass so it would be in the best interest and benefit for the operations of the glass recycling program
to ship directly to the waste glass processor,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the County of Oakland furnish steel containers for the
purpose of accumulating and shipping waste glass to its final destination for processiHg to those glass
recycling organizations which shall:
I. Be incorporated or operated under the auspices of a unit of government.
2. Be associated with a recognized ecology organization such as: "Keep Southfield Beautiful",
"Earth Alive", "Ferndale Ecology Club", "Royal Oak Beautification", etc.
3. Have Liability Insurance - covering the glass recycling operation and furnish proof of
insurance to the County upon each renewal date of the policy.
4. Have been in operation for a minimum of a one (1) year period.
5. Have qualified supervision at their sites at all times when the site is loading or crushing
waste glass and furnish the County a written program on how this supervision is accomplished,
6. Furnish the County a set of Safety Rules and Regulations and how these Rules and
Regulations are enforced.
7. Be accumulating a minimum of six (6) tons of waste glass per month, which can be made up
of any mixture of white, green and brown waste gl-ass.
8. Furnish a plan of the glass recycling site - showing the accessibility to the containers
so that they can be readily picked up and delivered by a hauling firm.
9. if after six (6) months of operation the above standards are not maintained, eligibility
of center involved would be subject to review by the Facilities and Operations Department.
10. Those organizations qualifying to be supplied containers shall submit a semi-annual report
of operations, including volume of glass shipped.
The Local and Regional Affairs Committee, by Wilbur V. Brotherton, Chairman, moves the
adoption of the foregoing resolution,
LOCAL AND REGIONAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Wilbur V. Brotherton, Chairman
Moved by arotherton supported by Montante the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Walker supported by .Hoot the resolution be referred to Local and Regional Affairs
Committee and Public Works Committee for concurrent consideration.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Misc. 6339
By Mr. Brotherton
IN RE: SUPPORT OF SENATE BILL 332 AND HOUSE BILL 422i - STATE AID FOR LIBRARIES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr, Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS House Bill 422l would provide 25 per capita from State aid for libraries; and
WHEREAS Senate Bill 332 would provide 50 per capita from State aid for libraries; and
WHEREAS the City of Southfield and Village of Milförd have requested support of the Oakland
County Board of Commissioners for House Bill 4221 and Senate Bill 332; and
WHEREAS your Committee has reviewed House Bill 4221 and Senate Bill 332 and recommends support
of same,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners goes on record in
support of House Bill 4221 and Senate Bill 332.
The Local and Regional Affairs Committee, by Wilbur V. Brotherton, Chairman, moves the adoption
of the foregoing resolution.
LOCAL AND REGIONAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Wilbur V. Brotherton, Chairman
Mr. Brotherton requested that the resolution be referred to the Legislative Committee: The
Chairman referred the resolution to the Legislative Committee. There were no objections.
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Misc. 6340
By Mrs. Dearborn
IN RE: ESTABLISH NEW POSITION, CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY RANGE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - SHERIFF
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Sheriff's Department is one of the County's larger and more complex departments;
WHEREAS the new Law Enforcement Complex has proven a much more sophisticated operation than
the old County Jail; and
WHEREAS at this point in time it is important that as much information as possible about the
County's participation in law enforcement in Oakland County be collected, analyzed and utilized; and
WHEREAS after considerable study and discussion your Personnel Practices Committee has
concurred with the request of the Sheriff and the recommendation of the Board of Auditors,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that a position and classification of Administrative Assistant -
Sheriff be established with a salary range of: Base - $15,479; 1 Year - $16,625; 2 Year - $17,773; and
3 Year - $18,919; that the position be a Merit System position not eligible for overtime or plain
clothes clothing allowance and that the successful candidate be appointed at the base step of the
salary range.
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 Olson the resolution be referred to the Finance Committee.
Discussion followed,
AYES: Pernick, Walker, Berman, Dearborn, Lennon, Mathews, Olson. (7)
NAYS: Patnales, Quinn, Richardson, Vogt, Wilcox, Brotherton, Coy, Dunleavy, Gabler, Hobart,
Hoot, Houghten, Kasper, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak. (16)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion lost.
Moved by Lennon supported by Berman the resolution be referred back to the Personnel Practices
Committee for further study.
Discussion followed.
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion lost,
Moved by Lennon supported by Olsen the resolution be referred to the Public Protection and
Judiciary Committee.
Discussion followed.
AYES: Pernick, Walker, Berman, Lennon, Mathews, Olson, Patnales. (7)
NAYS: Quinn, Richardson, Vogt, Wilcox, Brotherton, Button, Coy, Dearborn, Dunleavy, Gabler,
Hobart, Hoot, Houghten, Kasper, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak. (17)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion lost.
Moved by Hoot supported by Quinn the rules be suspended for immediate consideration of the
resolution.
Discussion followed.
AYES: Quinn, Richardson, Vogt, Wilcox, Brotherton, Button, Coy, Dearborn, Dunleavy, Gabler,
Hobart, Hoot, Houghten, Kasper, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, PatnaIes. (18)
NAYS: Pernick, Walker, Berman, Lennon, Mathews, Olson. (6)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Moved by Hoot supported by Vogt that the resolution not be adopted.
Mr. Olson requested that Sheriff Johannes Spreen be allowed to speak to the Board.
Mr. Hoot objected.
Discussion followed.
and and
The Chairman called for a vote on the objection to allow Sheriff Spreen to speak to the Board.
The vote was as follows:
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AYES: Quinn, Richardson, Vogt, Wilcox, Dunleavy, Gabler, Hobart, Hoot, Houghten, Kasper,
Moffitt, Montante. (12)
NAYS: Walker, Berman, Brotherton, Button, Coy, Dearborn, Lennon, Mathews, Nowak, Olson,
Patnales, Pernick. (12)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the objection failed.
Discussion followed.
Mr. Pernick requested that Sheriff Johannes Spreen speak to the Board. Sheriff Spreen
addressed the Board.
Discussion followed.
Mr. Hoot moved the previous question. Seconded by Mr. Richardson.
The Chairman stated that those in favor of calling the previous question, say 'aye' and those
opposed, say 'no'. The vote was as follows:
AYES: Richardson, Vogt, Wilcox, Berman, Brotherton, Button, Coy, Dearborn, Dunleavy,Gabler,
Hobart, Hoot, Houghten, Kasper, Mathews, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Patnales, Quinn. (20)
NAYS: Walker, Lennon, Olson, Pernick. (4)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the Chairman called for a vote on the main
motion, not to adopt the resolution. The vote was as follows:
AYES: Vogt, Wilcox, Brotherton, Button, Coy, Dunleavy, Gabler, Hobart, Hoot, Houghten, Kasper,
Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Patnales, Quinn, Richardson. (17)
NAYS: Walker, Berman, Dearborn, Lennon, Mathews, Olson, Pernick. (7)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was not adopted.
Misc. 6341
By Mrs. Dearborn
IN RE: ESTABLISH CLASSIFICATIONS AND SALARY RANGES FOR HOURLY AND SEASONAL EMPLOYEES OF DEPARTMENT OF
PAW AND RECREATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Department of Parks and Recreation has a number of job classifications unique to
its particular operation; and
WHEREAS all of the positions involved are paid completely from Parks and Recreation funds; and
WHEREAS most of the positions involved are of a part-time or temporary seasonal nature; and
WHEREAS many of the employees involved have been paid by voucher in the past instead of by
being on the payroll; and
WHEREAS the rules of the internal Revenue Service are quite explicit that such employees
should be paid as employees on a payroll and not as contractors,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the following classifications and salary ranges be
established:
CLASSIFICATION BASE 3 MO. 6 MO. i YR. 2 YR. 3 YR.
-Bartender - Banquet $3.00 $3.25 $3.50 $4.06
Bartender - Lounge $2.25 $2 .50 $2.75 $3.00
Busboy - Lounge $1.50 ( + 15% of waitress gratuities)
Cashier - Parks $2.25 $2.50 $2.75
Cook - Concession $2.50 $3.00
Counter Help - Concession $1.75 $2.00
Gate Attendant $2.00 $2.25 $2.50 $2,75
Manager's Aide - Park $4.00
Parks & Recreation Intern $2.50 $2.75
Parks Ranger $2.75 $3.00
Senior Lifeguard $2.75 $3.00
Summer Crew Leader - Parks $3.00 $3.25 $3.50
Waiter/Waitress - Banquet $2.50 $2.75 $3.00 $3.25 $3.50 $4.00
Waitress - Lounge $1.50 ( + 85% of gratuities)
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following classifications and salary ranges be deleted:
Bartender I $1.50
Bartender II $2.25
Busboy $1.50
Parks Security Guard $2.75 $3,00
Senior Gate Attendant $2-75
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 adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
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REPORT
By Mr. Hoot
IN RE! RESOLUTION #6282 - INCREASE IN JAIL BOARDING FEES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Public Protection and Judiciary Committee reports Miscellaneous Resolution #6282 and
reaffirms its recommendation that the County Jai/ Boarding Fee be increased from $9.50 per day to
$13..75 per day as set forth in Miscellaneous Resolution #6282.
The Public Protection and Judiciary Committee, by Henry W. Meet, Chairman, moves the acceptance
of the foregoing report.
PUBLIC PROTECTION AND JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
Henry W. Hoot, Chairman
"Misc. 6282
By Mr. Hoot o
IN RE! INCREASE IN JAIL BOARDING FEES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairmen, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS your Committee has considered the projected 1973 costs of the County Jail operation
and recommends that the Jail Boarding Fees be increased from $9.50 per day to $13.75 per day for all
local units including Federal, who use the County Jail for prisoner confinement,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approve
the County Jail Bearding fee increase from $9.50 per day to $13.75 per day for all local units, including
Federal, who use the County Jail for prisoner confineMent.
The Public Protection and Judiciary Committee, by Henry W. Hoot, Chairman, moves the adoption
of the foregoing resolution,
PUBLIC PROTECTION AND JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
Henry W, Hoot, Chairman"
Moved by Hoot supported by Button the report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Moved by Hoot supported by. Button...that Resolution #6282 be adopted.
Moved by Pernick supported by Vogt the resolution be amended by changing the County Jail
boarding fee from $13.75 Per day to $10.50 per day.
Discussion followed.
AYES Walker, Berman, Lennon, Mathews, Montahte, Pernick, Vogt. (7)
NAYS: Wilcox, Brotherton, Button, Coy, Dearborn, DunIeavy, Gabler, Hobart, Hoot, -Houghten,
Kasper, Moffitt, Nowak, Olson, PatnaleS, Quinn, Richardson. (17)
A sufficient majority net having voted therefor, the amendment lost.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Wilcox, Brotherton, Button, Coy, Dearborn, DunleaVy, Gabler, Hobart, Hoot, Houghten,
Kasper, Moffitt, Nowak, Olson, Patnales, Richardson. (16)
NAYS: Berman, Lennon, MatheWs, Montante, Pernick, Quinn, Vogt, Walker. (8)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 6342
By Mr. Hoet
IN RE: APPROVAL OF CONCEPT AND PRELIMINARY GRANT APPLICATION FOR ORGANIZED CRIME TASK FORCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Prosecutor of the County of Oakland has recommended that an Organized Crime
Strike Force be established in order to Wage a more effective war on organized crime; and
WHEREAS Federal Grant matching fuhds aro available for such purpese; and
WHEREAS the Public PrOtectien and Judiciary COmmitte0 recommends the approval of the concept
of the Organized Crime Strike Force and the filing of a preliminary grant application by the Prosecutor's
Office, said recommendation being supported and recommended by the Personnel Practices Committee;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
1. That the concept Of an Oakland County Organized Crime Strike Force be and is hereby approved.
2. That the Prosecutor's Office be and is hereby authorized to proceed with a preliminary
federal matthihg grant application.
3. That the proper Committees of this Board and the Board of County Commissioners review the
Oakland County Organized Crime Strike' Force program as it is being developed by the Prosecutor's Office
and to either approve or reject tile grant if received.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. June 7, 1973 161
The Public Protection and Judiciary Committee, by Henry W. Hoot, Chairman, moves the
adoption Of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC PROTECTION AND JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
Henry W, Hoot, Chairman
Moved by Hoot supported by Button the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Pernick the resolution be referred to the Finance Committee. (No support. Motion
lost.)
Discussion followed.
Mr. Hoot requested that Prosecutor L. Brooks Patterson be allowed to speak to the Board.
There were no objections. Mr. Patterson spoke to the Board.
Vote on resolution:
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 6343
By Mr. Nowak
IN RE: COUNTY JAIL - SECURITY MEASURES
WHEREAS it has been pointed out to this Commission that certain mechanical aspects of
providing for a safe and secure jail have not been made available or operative; and
WHEREAS it is the desire of this Commission to provide such mechanical, means where necessary,
and further to implement all currently installed mechanical security measures;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners directs that such
security devices be installed immediately and that all such current means not currently operable be
brought up to and kept up to the standards of security requirements necessary to provide for a secure
jail;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Facilities and Operations be directed to
implement these measures immediately.
Patrick M. Nowak, Commissioner, Dist. #25
Moved by Nowak supported by Quinn the rules be suspended for immediate consideration of the
resolution.
AYES: Berman, Brotherton, Button, Dearborn, Dunleavy, Gabler; Hobart, Hoot, Houghten, Kasper,
Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Quinn, Vogt. (15)
NAYS! Coy, Lennon, Olson. (3)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion lost.
Moved by Nowak supported by Quinn the resolution be referred to the Buildings and Grounds
Committee_
Mr. Olson objected.
AYES: Olson, Pernick, Walker, Berman. (4)
NAYS: Brotherton, Button, Dearborn, Dunleavy, Gabler, Hobart, Hoot, Kasper, Lennon, Moffitt,
Montante, Nowak, Quinn, Vogt. (14)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the objection was not sustained. The
resolution was referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee.
Mr. Button requested that the matter of review of Federal Grants and the status of grants
be made an agenda item on the Committee on Organization agenda.
Misc. 6344
By Mr. Quinn
IN RE: INSTALLATION OP AUTOMATIC PARKING LOT GATE - AUDITORIUM PARKING LOT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr, Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the increased use of the Auditorium parking lot has created serious problems, causing
lack of parking space for authorized persons attending Committee meetings and Board meetings and
creating general confusion by persons trying to gain entrance; and
WHEREAS the staff of the Board of Commissioners Administrative Office is constantly being
interrupted by inquiries of persons trying to use the rear entrance of the Auditorium office area to
short cut to other County offices and the Court rooms;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that •he Board of Auditors, Facilities and Operations Division,
be directed to install the proper automatic parking gate at the entrace to the Auditorium parking lot
to control access thereto.
Mr. Chairman, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Donald C. Quinn, Jr., Commissioner, Dist. #I3
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Commissioners Minutes Continued. June 7, 1973
Moved by Quinn supported by Nowak the resolution be referred to the Buildings and Grounds
Committee.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Moved by Quinn supported by Nowak the Board adjourn until June 21, 1973 at 9:30 A. M.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
The Board adjourned at 12:50 P. M.
Lynn D. Allen
Clerk
Paul E. Kasper
Chairman