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OAKLAND COUNTY
Board Of Commissioners
MEETING
July 5, 1973
Meeting called to order by Chairman Paul E. Kasper at 9:50 A. M. in the Court House
Auditorium, 1200 North Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan.
Invocation given by Lawrence R. Pernick,
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Berman, Brotherton, Burley, Button, Coy, Douglas, Dunleavy, Gabler, Hobart, Hoot,
Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, Mathews, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Olson, Perinoff, Pert -lick, Quinn, Richardson,
Vogt, Wilcox. (24)
ABSENT: Dearborn, Patnales, Walker. (3)
Moved by Hobart supported by Qu i nn the minutes of the previous meeting be approved as printed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Clerk read card of thanks from the family of John C. Austin.
Mr., Burley presented letters from twenty-eight persons opposing the closing of the Oakland
County Hospital.
Moved- by Wiico suppurted tyy- Mathews th.at, in accordance with-Rule -XV, tlie -Stippreimental Agenda
be approved to include the report of the Buildings and Grounds Committee in re: Phasing Out of County
Hospital Facility.
AYES: Nowak, Olson, Perinoff, Pernick, Quinn', Richardson, Vogt, Wilcox, Berman, Brotherton,
Burley, Button, Coy, Douglas, Dunleavy, Hobart, Hoot, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, Mathews, Moffitt,
Montante. (23)
NAYS: Gabler. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
REPORT
By Mr. Wilcox
IN RE: RESOLUTION #6290 - AUTOMATIC VOTING SYSTEM IN COUNTY AUDITORIUM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Buildings and Grounds Committee reports Miscellaneous Resolution #6290 and recommends
that an automatic voting system not be installed in the Commissioners' Auditorium,
The Buildings and Grounds Committee, by Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman, moves the acceptance of
the foregoing report.
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE
Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman
'Misc. 6290
By Mr. Gabler
IN RE: INSTALLATION OE AUTOMATIC VOTING SYSTEM IN AUDITORIUM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS much time and accuracy is lost in the transaction of county business by the use of a
manual voting System; and
WHEREAS the County Auditorium has the basic electronic wiring for a mechanical voting system,
BE IT RESOLVED that the Buildings and Grounds Committee be directed to investigate and consider
the installation of such automatic voting system in the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Auditorium.
Wallace F. Gabler, Jr.
County Commissioner, District #12'
Moved by Wilcox supported by Pernick the report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
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REPORT
By Mr. Wilcox
IN RE: RESOLUTION/63 1+3 - COUNTY JAIL SECURITY MEASURES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Buildings and Grounds Committee reports Miscellaneous Resolution #6343 as follows:
Inasmuch as the Building Authority is the landlord and has taken action to install security
measures as requested in said resolution, no further action need be taken by the Buildings and Grounds
Committee,
The Buildings and Grounds Committee, by Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman, moves the acceptance of
the foregoing report,
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE
Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman
"Misc. 6343
By Mr. Nowak
• IN RE: COUNTY JAIL - SECURITY MEASURES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS it has been pointed out to this Commission that certain mechanical aspects of
providing for a safe and secure jail have not been mode 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 - District #25'
Moved by Wilcox supported by Nowak the report be accepted.
A-sufficiert maiorfty having- voted therefor, the-report was accepted.-
Misc, 6363
By Mr. Wilcox
IN RE: APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO FILE GRANT APPLICATION - INDEPENDENCE OAKS - PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission is desirous of filing an application
for federal funding to help develop Phase I, Independence Oaks County Park; and
WHEREAS your Committee recommends that such application be filed;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the filing of a grant application by the Oakland County Parks
and Recreation Commission for development of Phase 1, Independence Oaks County Park, be and is hereby
approved.
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 Mathews the resolution be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT
By Mr. Wilcox
IN RE: RESOLUTION #6345 - ALTERATIONS TO PORTABLE BUILDINGS FOR DRUG ABUSE DEPARTMENT OFFICES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Buildings and Grounds Committee, by Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman, reports MiseeIlaneous
Resolution #6345 with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE
Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman
"Misc. 6345
By Mr. Wilcox
IN RE: ALTERATIONS TO PORTABLE BUILDINGS FOR DRUG ABUSE DEPARTMENT OFFICES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland has received a grant for Drug Abuse Control programs which will
necessitate the use of additional County facijities for additional personnel; and
WHEREAS your Committee concurs in the recommendation of the Facilities and Operations Division
of the Board of Auditors that alterations be made to certain County portable buildings 1 through 5, Job
No, 73-17, for use by the Drug Abuse Control Department, at an estimated cost of $5,958.00;
Commissioners Minutes Continued, July 5, 1973 • 182
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that alterations be approved for portable County Buildings 1
through 5, Job No. 73-17, at an estimated cost of $5,958.00.
The Buildings and Grounds Committee, by Richard R. Wilcox, moves the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE
Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman"
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
By Mr. Houghten
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #6345 - ALTERATIONS TO PORTABLE BUILDINGS FOR DRUG ABUSE DEPARTMENT USE
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 $5,958.00
available, such funds to be derived from the Contingent Fund.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Fred D. Houghten, Chairman
Moved by Wilcox supported by Button that Resolution #6345 be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
The Chairman declared a twenty minute Recess. The Board reconVened at 10:40 A. M.
Clerk read the following:
RESOLUTION TO ALTER AND CHANGE THE BOUNDARIES OF THE VILLAGE OF HOLLY, COUNTY OF OAKLAND AND STATE OF
MICHIGAN
Motion by Ridley, Trustee, and supported by Rodgers, Trustee, that the following Resolution
be adopted by the Council of the Village of Holly, Oakland County and State of Michigan ..
BE IT RESOLVED:
1. That the Council of the Village of Holly, Oakland County and State of Michigan does hereby
determine to alter the boundaries of said Village by taking in lands and premises adjoining thereto
described as follows:
Part of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 21 and part of the West 1/2 of the South-
west 1/4 of Section 22 and part of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 28 and
Lots 1, 2 and 3 of "Holly View Subdivision", T5N, R7E, Holly Township, Oakland County, Michigan,
more RarticularTyAescribed as follows. Beginning at the Northeast Corner of Section 28..;
thence along the East line of said Section 28 South 1022.39 feet; thence North 88 ° 14' 20"
West 1342.00 feet; thence Northerly and along the line between Lots 3 and 4 of said "Holly
View Subdivision", 1025 feet more on less to the North line of said Section 28; thence North
890 20' East 15.00 feet along the North line of said Section 28; thence along the East N-S
1/8 line of Section 21 North 0° 38' East 1110.20 feet and North 2° 07' 20" East 540.00 feet;
thence NOrth 89° 33' 30" East 1318.67 feet to the East line of said Section 21 thence along
said East Tine Of Section 21 North 156.23 feet; thence South 89 ° 54 East 1242.20 feet
parallel to the South E-W 1/8 line of Section 22 to the West Right-of-Way line of the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad; thence along said West Right-of-Way line Southerly 1565 feet
more or less to the centerline of Quick Road; thence along the centerline of Quick Road
Southwesterly to the point of beginning.
2. That the County Board of Commissioners of Oakland County, Michigan be petitioned by the
Council to make such change in the boundaries of the Village of Holly.
3. That said petition contain the following:
(a) The description by metes and bounds of the lands and premises proposed to be added to
the Village of Molly.
(b) The reasons for the proposed boundary change.
(c) A copy of this Resolution relative to such anneXation.
4. That said petition be signed by the President and Clerk of the Village of Holly and before
presentation of said petition to the County Board of Commissioners for Oakland County, proper notice be
given by the Clerk of the time and place when the petition will be presented for consideration by the
Board of Commissioners.
Roll call vote:
YEAS: Greig, Dryer, Ridley, Downing, Rodgers, Marcum
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The above Resolution was declared carried by William P. Addis, President of the Village Council
of the Village of Holly in the County of Oakland and State of Michigan this 17th day of April, A. D. 1973.
HOLLY VILLAGE COUNCIL
By Betty J. Oliver, Clerk
Village of Holly
I, Betty J. Oliver, Clerk of the Village of Holly, do hereby certify that the above is a true
copy of a Resolution made, seconded and adopted at a regular meeting of the Holly Village Council held
at the Holly Village Hall in the Village of Holly, Michigan on the 17th day of April, 1973, at which a
quorum was present,
Betty J. Oliver, Clerk, Village of Holly
PETITION TO COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
I. Pursuant to the provisions of Michigan Statutes Annotated, Section 5.1470, (C.L. 1948
Section 74.6), the Village of Holly hereby petitions the County Board of Commissioners of Oakland County
to alter the boundary of said Village of Holly to take into the said Village the following described
premises adjoining the said Village on the North, to-wit:
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Part of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 21 and part of the West 1/7 of the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 22 and part of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 28
and Lots 1, 2 and 3 of "Holly View Subdivision", T5N, R7E, Holly Township, Oakland County,
Michigan, more particularly described as follows; Beginning at the Northeast Corner of
Section 28;. thence along the East line of said Section 28 South 1022.39 feet; thence North
88° 14' 210'' West 1342.00 feet; thence Northerly and along the line between Lots 3 and 4 of
said "Holly View Subdivision" 1025 feet more or less to the North line of said Section 28;
thence North 890 20' East 15.00 feet along the North line of said Section 28; thence along
the East N-S 1/8 line of Section 21 North 0° 38' East 1110.20 feet and North 2 0 OP 20"
East 540.00 feet; thence. North 89° 33' 30" East 1318.67 feet to the East line of said Section
21; thence along said Fast line of Section 21 North 156.23 feet; thence South 89 ° 54' East
1242.20 feet parallel to the South E-W 1/8 line of Section 22 to the West Right-of Way line
of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad; thence along said West Right-of-Way line Southerly
1565 feet more or less to the centerline of Quick Road; thence along the centerline of Quick
Road Southwesterly to the point of beginning.
2. The reason for the proposed change is that the Village is furnishing the new Junior High
School with sewage service and water and the Board of Education of the Holly Area Schools have signified
a desire to be. part of the Village in order to become available for Municipal Services; further, the
Methodist Church has also signified a desire to become part of the Village.
Dated: April 17, 1973 William P. Addis, President
Betty J. Oliver, Village Clerk
AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
STATE OF MICHIGAN ) 'SS COUNTY OF OAKLAND )
In the matter of Public Hearing, July 5, 1973, ANNEXATION OF LAND TO VILLAGE OF HOLLY, OAKLAND
COUNTY, MICHIGAN ADJOINING THE SAID VILLAGE ON THE NORTH
Donald J. Campbell, being duly sworn, deposes and says that the annexed Printed copy of a
notice was taken from the Northwest Oakland County HERALD-ADVERTISER, a newspaper printed and circulated
in said county and state, and that said notice was published in said newspaper on the following dates:
June 14, 21, 28, 1973, and that he is the publisher of said newspaper and has personal knowledge of the
facts herein stated.
Donald J, Campbell
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 28th day of June, 1973
Helen Campb611, Notary 'Public - in and for sal.d
County of Oakland, Michigan
My commission expires April 27, 1976
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be had at 10:30 A. M. on Thursday, July 5, 1973 in the
Board of Commissioner's Auditorium at 1200 Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan on the petition of the
Village of Holly, dated April 17, 1973 to annex the following described premises adjoining the said
Village on the North, to wit:
Part of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 21 and part of the West 1/2 of the South-
west 1/4 of Section 22 and part of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 28 and Lots 1, 2
and 3 of Holly View Subdivision", 15N, R7E, Holly Township, Oakland County, Michigan more particularly
deseribedas follows: Beginning at the Northeast Corner of Section 28;thence along the East line of said
Section 28 South 1022.39 feet; thence North 88° 14' 20" West 1342.00 feet; thence Northerly and along
the line between Lots 3 and 4 of said "Holly View Subdivision" 1025 feet more or less to the North line
of said Section 28; thence North 890 20' East 15..00 feet along the North line of said Section 28: thence
along the East N'S 1/8 line of Section 21 N.0°38' E 1110,20 ft & N.0 °07 1 20" E 540.00 ft; thence N 89°33'30"
East 1318,67 feet to the East line of said Section 21; thence along said East line of Section 21 North
156.23 feet; thence South 89° 54' East 1242.20 feet parallel to the South E-W 1/8 line of Section 22 to
the West Right-of-Way Line of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad; thence along said West Right-of-Way line
Southerly 1565 feet more or less to the centerline of Quick Road: thence along the centerline of Quick
Road Southwesterly to the point of beginning.
The petition will be presented for consideration at that time and opportunity will be given
to all persons who wish to be heard concerning this matter. June 1, 1973
Betty J. Oliver, Clerk, Village of Holly
6-14, 21, 28
The Chairman stated that the Public Hearing would now be held in accordance with the Notice
published in the Northwest Oakland County Herald Advertiser and asked if any person wished to speak
on the annexation.
William Addis, Holly Village President and Bruce Dryer, Holly Village Councilman, spoke in
favor of the annexation.
James Herrington, Edward Lock and Eldon Dodge, landowners, spoke in opposition to the
annexation.
Seeley Tinsman, Holly Township Supervisor, spoke on the annexation.
The Chairman asked if any other person wished to speak. No other person requested to be heard.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 5, 1973 - 184
Moved by Houghten supported by Vogt that the petition for annexation be laid on the table
until the August 2, 1973 meeting: of the Board.
AYES: Perinoff,. Pernick, Richardson, Vogt, Wilcox, Brotherton, Burley, Button, Douglas,
Dunleavy, Gabler, Hoot, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, Mathews, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, (19)
NAYS: Olson, Quinn, Berman, Coy, Hobart. (5)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
The Chairman requested that the Local and Regional Affairs Committee list this matter.on
their agenda for further consideration.
Misc. 6364
By Mr. Wilcox
IN RE: PHASING OUT OF COUNTY HOSPITAL FACILITY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
At a meeting of the Buildings and Grounds Committee held on June 28, 1973, the following
action was taken:
"That the Buildings and Grounds Committee recommend to the Board that all patients, whether
chronically ill, aged, or indigent, have equal care and that the Board of Auditors shall make arrange-
ments to contract with outside private agencies to care for the County's present and future patients
and at the same time phase out our present hospital facility within the next six to eight months."
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 Vogt the resolution be adopted,
Discussion followed.
The Chairman vacated the chair to speak on the resolution.
Vice Chairman took the Chair. After discussion on the resolution, the Chairman resumed
the chair.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Vogt, Wilcox, Button, Gabler, Hoot, Houghten, Kasper, Montante, Nowak. (9)
NAYS: Perinoff, Pernick Quinn, Richardson, Berman, Brotherton, Burley, Coy, Douglas,
Dunleavy, Hobart, Lennon, Mathews, Moffitt, Olson. (15)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the resolution was not adopted.
REPORT
By Mr. Vogt
IN RE: RESOLUTION 1/6359 - APPROVE ADDITIONAL POSITIONS FOR RECIDIVIST PROGRAM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Practices Committee, by Richard V. Vogt, Vice Chairman, reports Miscellaneous
Resolution #6359 with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
PERSONNEL PRACTICES COMMITTEE
Richard V. Vogt, Vice Chairman
'Misc. 6359
By Mr. Vogt
IN RE: APPROVE ADDITIONAL POSITIONS FOR RECIDIVIST PROGRAM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Personnel Practices Committee has reviewed the Recidivist Program of the Circuit
Court Probation Division and concurs in the recommendation of the Public Protection and Judiciary
Committee to use County funding, in the amount of $22,155 for four positions for this program, which
have been paid by Grant funds for the past two years;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Circuit Court Probation Division be granted the follwing
additional County budgeted positions, effective July 1, 3973: Two Probation Officers 11; One Probation
Officer 1; One Typist 11.
The Personnel Practices Committee, by Mary M. Dearborn, Chairman, moves the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL PRACTICES COMMITTEE
Richard V. Vogt, Vice Chairman'
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
By Mr. Houghten
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION 1/6359 - ADDITIONAL POSITIONS FOR RECIDIVIST PROGRAM
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 $22,155 available,
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such funds to be derived from the salary adjustment line item in the Salaries Reserve Fund.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Fred D. Houghten, Chairman
Moved by Vogt supported by Button that Resolution ff6359 be adopted,
Discussion followed.
Mr. Gabler requested that Daniel T. Murphy, Chairman of the Board of Auditors speak on this
matter. There were no objections, Mr. Murphy addressed the Board.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Quinn, Richardson, Vogt, Berman, Brotherton, Burley, Button, Coy, Douglas, Dunleavy,
Gabler, Hobart, Hoot, Kasper, Lennon, Mathews, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Olson: (20)
NAYS: Perinoff, Pernick.(2)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 6365
By Mr. Dun leavy
IN RE: SEMTA'S PROPOSED URBAN TRANSPORTATION PLAN, FISCAL 1973-1974
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Southeastern Michigan Transportation Authority has proposed for Fiscal Year
1973-1974 a base bus transit network of 122.3 miles for Oakland County as part of the regional Urban
Transportation Plan; and
WHEREAS the Southeastern Michigan Transportation Authority has forwarded the Urban Public
Transportation Plan for Fiscal Year 1973-1974 to the Michigan Department of State Highways; and
WHEREAS the Urban Public Transportation Plan for Oakland County is largely based on the
consolidation of existing fragmentary route structure of bus transit and Grand Trunk Western Railroad's
commuter service; and
WHEREAS over the last eight years the pattern of trips in Oakland County has changed
substantially because of new urban growth and the expansion of the County's economlc base; and
WHEREAS the 1973 -1974 Urban Transportation Plan proposed by the Southeastern Michigan Trans-
portation Authority does not fully reflect the changed pattern of transit needs; and
WHEREAS Oakland County supports the implementation of a needs responsive transit network;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners request that the
Southeastern Michigan Transportation Authority, in cooperation with the Oakland County Planning
Commission, adjust the proposed transit net work to properly reflect in detail the practical trans-
portation needs of Oakland County residents.
The Planning and Zoning Committee, by James W. Dunleavy, Chairman, moves the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE
James 14, Dunleavy, Chairman
Moved by Ounleavy supported by Quinn the resolution be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 6366
By Mr. Moot
IN RE: YOUTH ASSISTANCE GRANT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Probate-Juvenile Division has requested approval to file for a Youth Assistance
Grant to enrich and increase in size the present Youth Assistance Program; and
WHEREAS your Committee recommends that such grant application be filed;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the filing of an application for a Youth Assistance Grant
by the County of Oakland Probate-Juvenile Division be and is hereby approved.
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 Quinn the resolution be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 5, 1973 186
REPORT
By Mr. Hoot
IN RE: RESOLUTION #6348 - APPROVE APPLICATION FOR GRANT RENEWAL - COOPERATIVE REIMBURSEMEAT AGREEMENT -
PATERNITY AND SUPPORT INVESTIGATION AND ACTION PROGRAM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Public Protection and Judiciary Committee, by Henry W. Hoot, Chairman, reports
Miscellaneous Resolution #6348 with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
PUBLIC PROTECTION AND JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
Henry W. Hoot, Chairman
"Misc. 6348
By Mr. Hoot
IN RE: APPROVE APPLICATION FOR GRANT RENEWAL - COOPERATIVE REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT - PATERNITY AND
SUPPORT INVESTIGATION AND ACTION PROGRAM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS your Committee recommends the continuance and expansion of the Cooperative
Reimbursement Agreement - Paternity and Support Investigation and Action Program Grant in the
Prosecutor's Office; said recommendation being concurred in by the Personnel Practices Committee; and
WHEREAS said grant total is $110,000 of which $500.00 will be hard match by the County of
Oakland;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that continuance and expansion of the Cooperative Reimbursement
Agreement - Paternity and Support Investigation and Action Program Grant in the Prosecutor's Office be
and is hereby approved.
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
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
By Mr. Houghten
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION i-{6348 - APPLICATION FOR GRANT RENEWAL - COOPERATIVE REIMBURSEMENT
AGREEMENT - PATERNITY AND SUPPORT INVESTIGATION AND ACTION PROGRAM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr, Chairman, Ladles and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule Xi, C of this Board, the Finance Committee finds the sum of $500.00 available,
such funds to be derived from the Contingent Fund,
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Fred D. Houghten, Chairman
Moved by Hoot supported by Lennon that Resolution #6348 be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT
By Mr. Hoot
IN RE: RESOLUTION #6355 - RECOMMEND CONTINUATION OF RECIDIVIST PROGRAM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Public Protection and Judiciary Committee, by Henry W. Hoot, Chairman, reports
Miscellaneous Resolution #6355 with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
PUBLIC PROTECTION AND JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
Henry W. Hoot, Chairman
"Misc. 6355
By Mr. Hoot
IN RE: RECOMMEND CONTINUATION OF RECIDIVIST PROGRAM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Probation Department of the County of Oakland has requested the continuance of
the Recidivist PrograM for the period July 1, 1973 through December 31, 1973; and
WHEREAS your Committee recommends that the Recidivist Program be continued and that County
funding in the amount of $22,155 be used for four positions for this program, which have been paid by
Grant funds for the past two years, said recommendation being concurred in by the Personnel Practices
Committee;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Recidivist Program be continued for the period July 1,
1973 through December 31, 1973 and that County funding be made available for the needed positions as
set forth above.
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"
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FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
By Mr. Houghten
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #6355 - CONTINUATION OF RECIDIVIST PROGRAM
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 $Z2,155.00
available, such funds to be derived from the salary adjustments line item in the Salaries Reserve Fund.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Fred D. Houghten, Chairman
Moved by Hoot supported by Gabler that Resolution #6355 be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 6367
By Mr. Hoot
IN RE: ACCEPTANCE OF NARCOTICS ENFORCEMENT TEAM GRANT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland has received a N.E.T. (Narcotics Enforcement Team) Grant; and
WHEREAS your Committee recommends that the N.E.T. Grant be accepted which would provide a
cooperative effort by County departments in the field of Narcotics Law Enforcement; and
WHEREAS project direction will be given by the Sheriff's Department with necessary County
match funds already provided for in the Sheriff's budget .;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the N.E.T. (Narcotics Enforcement Team) Grant be and is
hereby accepted by the County of Oakland.
The Public Protection and Judiciary Committee, by Henry W. Hoot, Chairman, moves the adoption
of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC PROTECTION AND JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
Henry W. Hoot, Chairman
Moved by Hoot supported by Button the resolution be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT
By Mr. Richardson
IN RE: RESOLUTION #6332 - ORION TOWNSHIP ROAD LITTER CLEANUP
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Transportation and Aviation Committee reports Miscellaneous Resolution #6332 without
recommendation, and further reports the unavailability of the necessary funds and commends the Orion
Township citizens who participated in the project.
The Transportation and Aviation Committee, by E. Frank Richardson, Chairman, moves the
acceptance of the foregoing report.
TRANSPORTATION AND AVIATION COMMITTEE
E. Frank Richardson, Chairman
"Misc. 6332
By Mr. Olson
IN RE: ORION TOWNSHIP CLEANUP
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS civic-minded and non-profit groups in the Township of Orion in conjunction with the
Township Board, have cleaned up trash from 56 miles of roads in Orion Township, 25 miles of primary
roads, and 31 miles of uncertified County maintained roads; and in doing so have collected 4000 bags
of trash and 992 miscellaneous items such as stoves, refrigerators, and garage doors; and
WHEREAS the cost of this cleanup was $2,581.60; and
WHEREAS the Township and these civic-minded groups saved the County thousands and thousands
of tax dollars.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners recommends to
the Oakland County Road Commission that the Township of Orion be reimbursed for one-half of the amount
spent in the cleanup project. This amount being $1290.80.
Mr. Chairman, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Niles E. Olson
Commissioner - District #3"
Moved by Richardson supported by Pernick the report he accepted,
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Dunleavy supported by Button that the vote on Resolution #6360, Loan to Oakland
County Road Commission, be reconsidered.
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AYES: Quinn, Richardson, Vogt, Wilcox, Berman, Brotherton, Burley, Button, Coy, Douglas,
Dunteavy, Gabler, Hobart, Hoot, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, Mathews, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Olson,
Perinoff. (23)
NAYS: Perhick, (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Moved by Dunleavy supported by Richardson that Resolution 46360 be amended by deleting
'$350,000' in the third paragraph and inserting '$378,000.00', and deleting the last paragraph, and
changing the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph, to read:
"NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners agrees to grant
to the Oakland County Road Commission the sum of $378,000.00 for the purpose of upgrading County roads,
and specifically for the 3973 County Road Improvement Program, and that the sum of $378,000.00 he
appropriated to the Road CommiSsion froM the Unappropriated Surplus Fund."
Discussion followed,
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
MOVed by DunIeavy supported by Richardson the rules be suspended to act on the appropriation.
AYES: Quinn, Richardson, Vogt, Wilcox, Berman, Brotherton, Burley, Button, Coy, Douglas,
Dunieavy, Gabler, Hobart, Hoot, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, Mathews, Moffitt, Montehte, Nowak, Olson,
Perinoff, Pernick. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Moved by Dunleavy supported by Wilcox that Resolution #6360, as amended, be adopted.
Moved by Houghten supported by Dunleavy the resolution be amended by adding, after $378,000,00,
or any amount up to $550,000 to match local and Road Commission funds on a one-third Local, one-third
Road Commission and one-third County funding basis.'
Mr. Pernick requested that William M. Richards, Chairman of the Oakland County Road
Commission, speak on this matter. There were no objections, Mr. Richards addressed the Board.
Discussion followed.
Vote on amendment:
AYES: DufileaVy, Gabler, Houghteri, Kasper. (4)
NAYS: Richardson, Vogt, Wilcox', Berman, Brotherton, Burley, Button, Coy, Douglas, Hobart,
Lennon, Mathews, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Olson, Perinoft, Pernick, Quinn. (19)
PASS: Hoot. (1)
A sufficieht majority not having voted therefor, the motion lost.
Moved by HoOghten the resolution be laid on the table. (No support. Motion lost.)
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Vogt, Wilcox, Berman, Brotherton, Burley, Coy, Doug/as, Dunieavy, Gabler, Hobart, Hoot,
Lennon, Mathews, Montante, Olson, Perinoff, Quinn, Richardson. (18)
NAYS: Button, Kasper, Nowak. (3)
PASS: Moffitt. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended, was adopted.
Misc. 6368
By Mr. Lennon
EN RE: RULE ESTABLISHING BIDDING PROCEDURES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladles and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland is in need of a rule establishing bidding procedures and
contracting for construction and/or remodeling of any building or part thereof owned by the County of
Oakland; and
WHEREAS such a rule will insure that all county construction work will be performed with
skilled craftsmen; and
WHEREAS such a rule will assure that all Oakland County construction work will be bid in a
uniform manner; and
WHEREAS such a rule will bring Oakland County in conformity with the State and Federal
government prevailing wage laws,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners adopt a rule
establishing bidding procedures and contracting for construction and/or remodeling of any building oer
part thereof owned by the County of Oakland, as follows:
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"No contract, agreement, understanding or other arrangements, Whether oral or written for the
construction and/or substantial remodeling of any building or part thereof, for the construction of
sewer and/or water lines or parts thereof, for or on behalf of or owned by the County of Oakland, in-
volving craftsmen, mechanics and laborers employed directly upon the site of work shall be entered
into, approved or executed unless such contract, agreement, understanding or arrangement shall provide
and require that all craftsmen, mechanics and laborers so employed shall receive at least the pre-
vailing wages and fringe benefits of the Building Trades Department for corresponding classes of craft5-
men, mechanics and laborers, as determined and published by the Davis-Bacon Division of the United States
Department of Labor for the Oakland County Area. In addition, such contract, agreement, understanding
or arrangement shall provide that all sub-contracts entered into by the contractor shall contain the
provisions set forth above with respect to the contractor, and all such contracts, agreements, under-
standings or arrangements shall provide that all contractors and sub-contractors engaged in the
performance of service or work for the County to which this section of this rule applies shall, at the
request of the County, furnish proof satisfactory to the County that the foregoing provisions of sUch
contract or sub-contract are being complied with, it shall be the responsibility of the Oakland County
Board of Auditors to post at an appropriate place in the County Building, prevailing wages and fringe
benefits that may be, from time to time, in effect in accordance with the foregoing, and the Oakland
County Board of Auditors is directed to see that the requirements of this paragraph of this rule are
contained in and complied with in all contracts, agreements, understandings and arrangements for work
or services to be performed for the County in accordance herewith."
Mr. Chairman, i move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Bernard F. Lennon
Commissioner - District fi18
Moved by Lennon supported by Pernick the resolution be referred to the Bdildings and Grounds
Committee. There were no objections.
Misc. 6369
By Mr. Pernick
IN RE: OAKLAND COUNTY BICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS 1976 will commemorate the 200th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of
Independence and the founding ofethe United States of America; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners desires to commemorate this historic occasion and the
role that Oakland County has played in our nations history; and
WHEREAS such a celebration shall involve communities and citizens throughout Oakland County;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that an OAKLAND COUNTY BICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE shall be formed
to plan and implement a celebration fitting this historic occasion; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the OAKLAND COUNTY BICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE shall commence work
immediately upon their appointment to develop plans and a budget for submission to the Board of
Commissioners.
Mr. Chairman, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Lawrence R. Pernick
Commissioner - District #20
The Chairman referred the resolution to Local and Regional Affairs Committee. There were no
objections.
Misc. 6370
By Mr, Pernick
IN RE: OAKLAND COUNTY AIRPORT - CAPITAL AND OPERATING FUNDS - FINANCING
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen;
BE IT RESOLVED that the Transportation and Aviation Committee of the Board of Commissioners
shall review and study comparable county methods of funding County airport expenditures for capital and
operating funds; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a report of the committees findings be made to the Board of
Commissioners prior to the adoption of the 1974 budget; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the report include suggestions for conducting county airport
operations and capital expenditures on a self-sustaining basis.
Mr. Chairman, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Lawrence R. Pernick
Commissioner - District 420
The Chairman referred the resolution to the Transportation and Aviation Committee. There
were no objections.
Misc. 6371
By Mr. Brotherton
IN RE: DESIGNATING THE OAKLAND COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL REFERENCE LIBRARY A DEPOSITORY AND ARCHIVE FOR ALL
OAKLAND COUNTY REPORTS AND DOCUMENTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen;
BE IT RESOLVED by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners that:
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Section 1: The Oakland County Governmental Reference Library, a division of the Planning
Department, County of Oakland is hereby designated as a depository and archive for all official public
reports and documents issued by any department, board, commission, or any committee created by the
Oakland County Board of Commissioners or appointed by the Chairman of the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners.
Section 2: The originating agency shall furnish and file with the Oakland County Govern-
mental Reference Library two (2) copies of all such reports and documents.
Section 3: The Oakland County Governmental Reference Library shall conduct a modern
reference library on municipal affairs for the use of ail elected and administrative officials of the
County of Oakland and it shall have the right and power to exchange, purchase and loan municipal data
from and with other public reference libraries (and to the people of Oakland County) to the extent its
purpose may require.
Section 4: All official Oakland County reports and documents deposited with the Oakland
County Governmental Reference Library shall become the property of Oakland County Governmental
Reference Library.
Section 5: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
Mr. Chairman, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Wilbur V. Brotherton
Commissioner - District #27
The Chairman referred the resolution to the Local and Regional Affairs Committee. There were
no objections.
Mr. Brotherton read the following letter:
Mr. Wilbur Brotherton
1200 N. Telegraph Road
Pontiac, Michigan 48053
Dear Mr. Brotherton:
House Bill #4056 has been introduced and co-sponsored by many representatives. This bill
concerns veteran's benefits in state, county, and municipal organizations.
I would appreciate any support that you would give this bill and any consideration to amend
line 27, page 2, of the bill to permit voluntary retirement at age 50 with 25 years of service. This
would be subject to the approval of the local governing board.
Very truly yours,
John D. Watkins, Court Service Officer
The Chairman referred the letter to the Legislative Committee. There were no objections.
Moved by Wilcox supported by Berman the Board adjourn until July 19, 1973 at 9:30 A. M.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
The Board adjourned at 12:25 P. M.
Lynn D. Allen Paul E. Kasper
Clerk Chairman
Wallace F. Gabler, Jr.
Vice Chairman