HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1973.08.02 - 7543OAKLAND COUNTY
Board Of Commissioners
MEETING
August 2, 1973
Meeting called 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 Henry Hoot.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag,
Roil called.
PRESENT: Berman, Brotherton, Button, Coy, Dearborn, Douglas, Dunleavy, Gabler, Hobart,
Hoot, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, Mathews, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Olson, Patnales, Perinoff, Pernick,
Quinn, Richardson, Walker, Wilcox. (25)
ABSENT: • Burley, Vogt, (2)
Quorum present.
Miss Hobart requested that approval of the minutes of the previous meeting be postponed
until the next meeting. There were no objections.
Clerk read letter from Joseph P. Bianco, Jr., Member of the Board of the Southeastern
Michigan TranstportatiOn Authority, announcing that SEMTA has acquired the Pontiac City bus lines and
has assumed the operating subsidy requirements to keep this bus service operating within the Pontiac
area, tPlace'd on Tire.)
Clerk read letter from John W. English, Superintendent of Southfield Public Schools, thanking
Oakland County for a check representing the total amount of the 1972 delinquent real property tax,
(Placed on file.)
Clerk read letter from Robert J. Russell, State Jail Inspector, regarding inspection of the
Oakland County Jail. (Placed on file.)
Clerk read resolution from the Midland County Board of Commissioners expressing their concern
for the legislation that is being passed which is placing a cost burden on the operations Of counties
without provision for some means of funding the legislative action. (Referred to Transportation and
Aviation Committee.)
REPORT
By Mr. Nowak
IN RE: BOARD REFERRAL REGARDING RECORDING OF COMMiTTEE MINUTES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Committee on Organization reports the Board Referral regarding recording of Committee
minutes and recommends that the recording of Committee minutes be continued as in the past, with no
change in procedure,
The Committee on Organization, by Patrick M. Nowak, Chairman, moves the acceptance of the
foregoing report.
COMMITTE ON ORGANIZATION
Patrick M. Nowak, Chairman
Moved by Nowak supported by Mathews the report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Misc. 6396
By Mr. Mathews
IN RE: RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION FOR MISS ALICE MAY WINTON, MISS BLACK MICHIGAN
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Miss Alice May Winton, a 20 year old Pontiac resident, a University of Michigan junior
and winner of a statewide beauty contest in Flint on July 13, 1973, was bestowed the title of Miss Black
Michigan; and
WHEREAS Miss Alice May Winton, having wan the title of Miss Black Michigan, will be in national
competition for the Miss Black America title in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, August 24 and 25, 1973; and
WHEREAS Miss Winton exemplifies the pride of our community and the spirit of talented
competition;
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the,DakJend.County Board of Commissioners herewith commends
Miss Alice May Winton for her achievement in being named Miss Black Michigan and extends best wishes
to her in the national Miss Black America competition,
OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Paul E. Kasper, Chairman
Wallace F. Gabler, Jr., Vice Chairman
James Mathews, Commissioner, District #8
F. Jack Douglas, Commissioner, District #7
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
Misc. 6397
By Mr, Hoot
IN RE: MEMORIAL RESOLUTION FOR CAPTAIN HARRY M. MAUR, SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Captain Harry M. Maur of the Oakland County Sheriff's Department passed away on July 11, 1973
at the age of 48 years, and having resided at 1568 Welch Road, Wailed Lake.
Captain Maur joined the Sheriff's Department in August of 1953 as a patrolman and was promoted
to Detective in 1956 and in 1961 he was promoted to Detective-Sergeant in charge of the Detective
Bureau, where he served until 1969 when he was promoted to the rank of Captain,
Captain Maur was a dedicated law officer and was respected and admired by all who served
under his command. His contribution In the interests of all of the citizens of the community was
meaningful and he will be keenly missed by all who were privileged to know him.
Surviving are his wife Marie and two daughters, Linda and Denise,
Mr. Chairman, I move that the foregoing memorial resolution be spread upon the minutes of
this Board meeting and that a certified copy affixed with the Seal of the County of Oakland be forwarded
to his surviving wife Marie.
OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Paul E. Kasper, Chairman
WaiJace F. Gabler, V-Ice Challinan
Henry W, Hoot, Chairman, Public Protection and
Judiciary Committee
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
The Chairman declared a . ten minute recess at 10105 A. M. The Beard recOnvened at 10:15 A. M.
Misc. 6398
By Mr. Nowak
IN RE: RECOMMENDATION FOR APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR OF CIVIL DEFENSE DEPARTMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Committee on Organization recommends that John A. Dent be nominated for appointment as
Director of the Oakland County Civil Defense Department.
I so move, Mr. Chairman,
COMMITTEE ON ORGANIZATION
Patrick M. Nowak, Chairman
There were no other nominations.
Moved by Nowak supported by Wilcox that John A. Dent be appointed Director of the Oakland
County Civil Defense Department.
AYES: DunIeavy, Gabler, Hobart, Hoot, Houghten, Kasper, Mathews, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak,
Olson, Patnaies, Perinoff,, Pernick, Quinn, Wilcox, Berman, Brotherton, Button, Coy, Dearborn, Douglas.
(22)
NAYS: Lennon. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, John A. Dent declared appointed Director of the
Oakland County Civil Defense Department.
Moved by Brotherton supported by Montante that the petition for annexation of land to the
Village of Holly from the Township of Holly be taken from the table.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Mr. Brotherton, Chairman of the Local and Regional Affairs Committee, reported that the
Committee held a hearing or July 16, 1973 for citizens to speak for or against the annexation.
The Chairman stated that the Public Hearing held July 5, 1973 would now be continued and
asked if any person wished to speak.
Charlotte Everly, representing the people opposed to the annexation, spoke to the Board.
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William P. Addis, Holly Village President, spoke in favor of the annexation.
The Chairman asked if any other person felt aggrieved by not having the opportunity to
speak. No other person requested to be heard and the Chairman declared the Public Hearing closed.
Misc. 6399
By Mr. Brotherton
IN RE: ANNEXATION OF LAND TO THE VILLAGE OF HOLLY FROM THE TOWNSHIP OF HOLLY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS a Petition has been submitted to the Clerk of this Board by the Village of Holly to
annex to the Village of Holly from the Township of Holly, certain lands said Petition submitted
pursuant to the provisions of Chapter ;4, Section 6 of Act No. 3 of the Public Acts of 1895, as amended;
and
WHEREAS the Board of commissioners has heard all interested parties desiring to be heard on
the question of altering the boundaries of the Village of Holly; and
WHEREAS it appears that the alteration of the boundaries of the Village of Holly should be
approved,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that this Board approves the alteration of the boundaries of
the Village of Holly by the annexation from the Township of Holly to the Village of Holly the following
described premises:
P:art of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 21 and part of the West 1/2 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' 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 89° 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 00 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 aiong said East line of Section 21 North 1.5623 feeti 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 Local and Regional Affairs Committee, by Mr. Wilbur V. Brotherton, Chairman, moves the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
LOCAL POD REGIONAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Wilbur V. Brotherton, Chairman
Moved by Brotherton supported by Quinn the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Gabler, Hobart, Hoot, Houghten, Kasper, Mathews, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Olson,
Patnales, Perinoff, Pernick, Quinn, Richardson, Walker, Wilcox, Berman, Brotherton, Button, Coy,
Dearborn, Douglas, Dunieavy, (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT
By Mr. Brotherton
IN RE: RESOLUTION #6338 - GLASS RECYCLING PROGRAM - CONTAINERS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Local and Regional Affairs Committee, with the concurrence of the Public Works Committee,
reports Miscellaneous Resolution 46338 with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
LOCAL AND REGIONAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Wilbur V. Brotherton, Chairman
"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 550 S. 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;
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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 processing 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 supervisiion is accomplished.
6. Furnish the County a set of Safety Rules and Regulations and how these Rules and Regulat-
ions 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 glass.
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.
70. 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 Brotherton supported by Moffitt that Resolution 116338 be adopted.
Moved by Brotherton supported by Moffitt that Resolution P6338 be amended by adding:
u
processor."
1, Th-at the County -Cif Oakland shall charge $10.00 for each shipment of waste glass to the
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Discussion followed.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended, was adopted.
The Chairman stated that Resolution 116338 and Resolution #6400, which follows, would be
referred to the Finance Committee.
Misc. 6400
By Mr. Brotherton
IN RE: PURCHASE OF RECYCLING CENTER CONTAINERS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS this Board pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution 116338 has adopted a recommendation that
the County of Oakland furnish steel containers to qualified glass recycling organizations for the purpose
of accumulating and shipping waste glass to its final destination for processing; and
WHEREAS your Committee recommends the purchase of 21 containers for glass collection at a
cost of $18,000, said recommendation being concurred in by the Public Works Committee:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the County of Oakland purchase 21 containers for glass
collection at a cost of S18,000.
The Local and Regional Affairs Committee with the concurrence of the Public Works Committee,
by Wilbur V. Brotherton, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
LOCAL AND REGIONAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Wilbur V. Brotherton, Chairman
Moved by Brotherton supported by Moffitt the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Patnales supported by Walker the resolution he amended by changing the second and
third paragraphs to read:
"WHEREAS your Committee recommends the purchase of up to 24 Containers for glass collection,
at a cost of $850.00 per container;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the County of Oakland purchase up to 24 containers • for glass
collection at a cost of up to $20,400."
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Base - $3.50 per hour', Six Months - $3.75 per hour and One Year - $4.00 per hour.
The Personnel Practices Committee, by Mary M. Dearborn, Chairman, moves the adoption of the
resolution.
PERSONNEL PRACTICES COMMITTEE
Mary M. Dearborn, Chairman
Commissioners Minutes Continued. August 2, 1973 220
Moved by Patnales supported by Dearborn the resolution be amended by adding; ...
And that the Board Of Auditors be given the discretion as to the number of containers
necessary to carry out the program, up to 24."
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
The resolution, as amended, was referred to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
Misc. 6401
By Mrs. Dearborn
IN RE: NEW SALARY RATE FOR CLASSIFICATION OF STUDENT ENGINEER
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County has a position classification of Student Engineer which Is usually filled
by an employee who is enrolled in an Engineering Co-op plan in a college of engineering under which he
participates in full time schooling and full time employment as a student engineer for alternating three
month periods; and
WHEREAS the employment of student engineers offers the County an opportunity to employ
promising young people both for their present work and for future recruitment as engineers; and
WHEREAS the current salary range for this classification, which runs from $2.39 per hour to
$2.79 per hour over a two-year period, is less than the competitive rate and is well below the County
rate for beginning level Engineering Aide which is from $4,01 per hour to $4.67 per hour; and
WHEREAS the County presently has twg Student Engineer positions, one of which is vacant;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the following salary range be established for Student
Engineer:
foregoing
Moved by Dearborn supported by Moffitt the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 6402
By Mrs, Dearborn
IN RE: NEW CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY RANGE - DRAIN RECORDS AND INFORMATION SPECIALIST
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr, Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the present Drain Commissioner and his immediate two predecessors each requested that
the Departmental Clerk position, working directly for the Drain Commissioner, be reclassified to
properly reflect the required knowledge of drain records and the processing of the paper work involved
in the establishment, construction and maintenance of drains; and
WHEREAS past studies of the position were interrupted by changes in Drain Commissioners; and
WHEREAS a study of the duties and responsibilities of the position now has been completed,
which reveals that this is indeed a highly specialized position;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the classification of Drain Records and Information
Specialist be created with a salary range of:
Base I Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year
8 ,900 9,300 9,700 10,100 10,500
and that the Departmental Clerk working directly for the Drain Commissioner be reclassified to the new
classification and placed at the $9,700.00 step.
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 Nowak the resolution be adopted.
The Chairman referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections,
REPORT
By Mrs. Dearborn .
IN RE: RESOLUTION #6382 - 1973-1974 ASSISTANT PROSECUTORS LABOR AGREEMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Practice S CoMmittee, by Mary Mead Dearborn, Chairman, reports Miscellaneous
Resolution #6382 with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
PERSONNEL PRACTICES COMMITTEE
Mary Mead Dearborn, Chairman
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'The following wage rates for the various classifications in the Office of the Oakland County
Prosecutor, and the enumerated benefits, constitute a complete agreement satisfying all non-economic
and economic demands made the Oakland County Government Bar Association representing employees in such
classifications.
1, SALARIES
The following salary schedule shall prevail during the term of this collective bargaining
agreement.
JANUARY 1, 1973 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 1973
CLASSIFICATrON BASE 6 MO. 12 MO. 18 MO. 24 MO.
Chief Trail Lawyer 22,000 22,500 23,000 23,500 24,000
Chief Appellate Counsel 21,000 21,500 22,000 22,500 23,000
Senior Trial Lawyer 20,000 20,500 21,000 21,500 22,000
Chief of Organized Crime Prosecution 20,000 20,500 21,000 21,500 22,090
Assistant Prosecutor III 17,000 17,500 18,000 , 18,500 19,000
Police Legal Advisor 15,000 15,500 16,000 16,500 .
Assistant Prosecutor II 14,000 14,500 15,000 15,500 16,000
*Assistant Prosecutor I 12,000 12,700 13,400 14,000
MARCH 1, 1973 THROUGH DECEMBER 3i
Chief Trail Lawyer 23,980 24,525 25,070 25,615 26,160
Chief Appellate Counsel ' 22,618 23,294 23,980 24,525 25,070
Senior Trial Lawyer ' 21,284 21,948 22,618 23,294 23,980
Chief of Organized Crime Prosecution 21,284 21,948 22,618 23,294 23,980
Assistant Prosecutor' lil 17,546 18,174 18,809 19,450 20,098
Police Legal Adviser 15,193 15,799 16,411 17,029
Assistant Prosecutor II 14,000 15,193 16,411
*Assistant Prosecutor I 12,000 12,700 13,400
JANUARY 1, 1.974 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1974
Chief Trial Lawyer 25,539 26,119 26,700 27,280 27,860
Chief Appellate Counsel 23,915 24,719 25,539 26,119 26,700
Senior Trial Lawyer 22,342 23,123 23,915 24,719 25,539
Chief of Organized Crime Prosecution -22,342- - -2.3.,-123 23_,_915 _ 24;719 25;539
Assistant Prosecutor ili 18,083 18,799 19,528 20,268 21,020
Police Legal Advisor 15,483 16,161 16,850 17,550
Assistant Prosecutor II 14,160 15,483 16,850
*Assistant Prosecutor I 12,000 12,748 13,502
*Following the completion of six months at the maximum step of Assistant Prosecutor I, and
in the absence of a denial by the Prosecuting Attorney, employees shall be automatically advanced to
the base step of Assistant Prosecutor 11.
Advancement from salary step to salary step within a classification shall be made automatically
upon the passage of the length of time specified for each salary step.
II. ON CALL DUTY PAY
The one Assistant Prosecutor who is designated as being on duty for a period of time (such
duty meaning he or she is available for professional aSsistance to the public twenty-four hours a day .
for seven consecutive days) shall be compensated for such duty at the rate of $175 additional pay per
week; or if working less than a full week, then on a pro-rated basis.
III. LEAVE OF ABSENCE WITHOUT PAY .
Any represented employee may request a Leave of Absence Without Pay for a period of 12 months,
for the purpose of attendance as a student or teaching fellow (attendance as a teaching fellow must
involve a program leading to advanced educational attainments for the employee requesting the Leave)
at a college, or university in a program related to law enforcement_ Application for such leave shall
be processed and regulated according to Rule 13 of the Oakland County Merit System.
IV. MERIT SYSTEM RULES AND PERSONNEL INFORMATION BOOK
The Oakland County Merit System Rules and Personnel Information Book, which contains the
fringe benefits, shall apply to the assistant prosecutors in the manner set forth in the resolution
adopted by the then Oakland County Board of Supervisors on September 19, 1966 and approved by the
electorate on November 8, 1966.
V. DURATION OF AGREEMENT
This agreement shall remain in full ferce and effect from January 1, 1973, to midnight,
December 31, 1974.
OAKLAND COUNTY GOVERNMENT BAR ASSOCIATION OAKLAND COUNTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
L., Brooks Patterson
COUNTY OF OAKLAND, A Michigan Constitutional Corp.
'-' By
Paul E. Kasper, Chairman; and
Lynn D. Allen, Clerk of its
Board of Commissioners
APPENDIX A
For the second year of the contract which commences on January 1, 1974, the County agrees to
institute one of the following fringe benefits, the selection to be made by the County of Oakland, at
an expense approximately comparable to the 1972 cost of the difference between present Blue Cross/Blue
Shield MVF-1 coverage and Blue Cress/Blue Shield MVF-2 coverage.
Either!
Improved Hospitalization Insurance coverage
or Sick and Accident Income Protection Insurance
or Additional Life Insurance coverage"
Commissioners Minutes Continued. August 2, 1973 222
"Misc. 6382
By Mrs. Dearborn
IN RE: 1973 - 74 ASSISTANT PROSECUTORS LABOR AGREEMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Prosecuting Attorney, the County of Oakland, and the 35 member
Assistant Prosecutor Employees Unit of the Office of the .Prosecuting Attorney represented by the Oakland
County Government Bar Association have been negotiating a labor agreement covering certain employees
in the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney; and
WHEREAS an agreement has been reached and reduced to writing; and
WHEREAS there are thirty-three (33) budgeted and two (2). nOn-bUdget00 poSitions in the
Assistant Prosecutor Unit and the agreement results in an increased 1973 budgeted ceSt of $22,428 and
an estimated 1974 budgeted cost Of $27,906; and
WHEREAS said Agreement has been reviewed by your Personnel Practices Committee which recommends
approval of the Agreement,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Agreement between the Oakland County Prosecuting
Attorney, the County of Oakland,. and the Assistant ProsecUter Employees of the Office of the Prosecuting
Attorney represented by the Oakland County Government Bar Association, be and the Same is hereby
approved; and that the Chairman and Clerk of this Board, on behalf of the county of Oakland, be and
they are hereby authorized to execute said Agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto.
The Personnel Practices Committee, by Mary M. Dearborn, Chairman, moves the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL PRACTICES COMMITTEE
Mary M. Dearborn, Chairman"
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
By Mr. HoP9hten. • • IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #6382 1973-74 ASSISTANT PROSECUTORS LABOR AGREEMENT
To the Oakland County Board of CoMMissionerS
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
_Pursuant_to_Rule-X4, C of this Board, the Finance Committeefinds -the sum of $22„.428,00
available, such fuhds to be derived from the Salary Adjustment item Of the Budget.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Fred D. Houghten, Chairman
Moved by Dparbern, sepported by Button that reSolution #6382 be adopted.
Discussion followed.
AYES: Hobart, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, Moffitt, Nowak,.Perineff,.Pernicialker, Berman,
Brothertop, Button, Coy, Dearborni Douglas, DunleaVy, Gabler. (17)
NAYS:: None.. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor', the resolution was adopted.
REPORT
By Mrs. Dearborn
IN RE: RESOLUTION #6383 - NEW SALARY RANGE FOR DIRECTOR OF ELECTIONS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen .....
The Personnel Practices Comeittee, by Mary M. Dearbern, Chairman, reports Miscellaneous
Resolution #6383 with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
PERSONNEL PRACTICES COMMITTEE
Mary M. Dearborn, Chairman
"Misc. 6383
By Mrs. Dearborn
IN RE: NEW SALARY RANGE FOR DIRECTOR OF ELECTIONS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS thesalary range for the classifiCatiOn "Director of Elections" was establiShed
somewhat on a trial basis because the futUre -deVeloOnient of the job could not be predicted at the time;
and
WHEREAS after a year-and-a,half the pOSition is now involved in some elections every year and
has year around responsibility for the training of local officials and erection workers, for recounts,
canvasses and election laws, procedures and equipment;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the salary range for the one position classification of
Director of Elections be changed
BASE 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR
FROM: 12,200 13,000 13,800
TO: 13,104 14,196 15,288 16,380
and that the incumbent who is now paid $13,800 be placed at the $14,196 step.
The Personnel Practices Committee, by Mary M. Dearborn, Chairmen, meves the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL PRACTICES COMMITTEE
Mary M. Dearborn, Chairman"
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FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
By Mr. Houghten
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #6383 - NEW SALARY RANGE FOR DIRECTOR OF ELECTIONS
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 $199,00 available,
such funds to be deriVed from the Salary Adjustment Item of the Budget.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Fred D. Houghten, Chairman
Moved by Dearborn supported by Lennon that resolution #6383 be adopted.
Discussion followed.
AYES: Hobart, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Perinoff, Pernick, Quinn,
Richardson, Walker, Wilcox, Brotherton, Button, Coy, Dearborn, Dunleavy, Gabler, Hoot. (20)
NAYS: Berman, Deuglas'. (2)
A sufficieht majority having Voted therefor, the resolution was adepted.
REPORT
By Mrs. Dearborn
IN RE: RESOLUTION #6384 - NEW SALARY RANGE FOR DEPUTY CLERK/REG I STER
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Practices Committee, by Mary M. Dearborn, Chairman, reports Miscellaneous
Resolution #6384 with the recommendation.that the resolution be adopted.
PERSONNEL PRACTICES COMMITTEE
Mary M. Dearborn, Chairman
"Misc. 6384
By Mrs-, -Dearborn
IN RE: NEW SALARY RANGE FOR DEPUTY CLERK/REGISTER
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the position of Deputy Clerk/Register is the second ranking position in the office
of the County Clerk/Register of Deeds and is in effect the "Assistant Department Head"; and
WHEREAS the duties and responsibilities of this classification are comparable to those of
Assistant Department Heads in other major County Departments, whether the Department Head himself is
elected or appointed; and
WHEREAS the salary range for this classification has been lower than those of comparable
Assistant Department Heads because of a past period when the position experienced high turnover and a
lack of definite duties;
NOW THEREFORE BE FF RESOLVED that the salary range for the one position classification of
Deputy Clerk/Register be raised to the range applied to the Assistant Department Heads of the major
County Departments
BASE 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR
FROM: 14,31-2 14,906 15,479 16,052
TO: 18,346 18,919 19,493 20,066 20.639
and that the incumbent who is now paid $16,052 be placed at the $18,346 step.
The Personnel Practices Committee, by Mary M. Dearborn, Chairman, moves the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL PRACTICES COMMITTEE
Mary M. Dearborn, Chairman"
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
By Mr. Houghten
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #6384 - NEW SALARY RANGE FOR DEPUTY CLERK/REGISTER
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XI, C of this Board, the Finance Committee finds the sum of $1,151.00
available, such funds to be derived from the Salary Adjustment Item of the Budget.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Fred D. Houghten, Chairman
Moved by Dearborn supported by Nowak that resolution. #6384 be adopted.
Dr. Berman and Mr. Douglas voted "no".
A sufficient majority having 'voted therefor, the resolution • was adopted.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. August 2, 1973 224
REPORT
By Mrs. Dearborn
IN RE: RESOLUTION 16385 - INCREASE COUNTY'S SHARE OF CIRCUIT JUDGES SALARIES,
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Practices Committee, by Mary M. Dearborn', Chairman, reports Miscellaneous
Resolution *6385 with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
PERSONNEL PRACTICES COMMITTEE
Mary M: Dearborn, Chairman
''Misc. 6385
By Mrs, Dearborn
IN RE: INCREASE COUNTY'S SHARE OF CIRCUIT JUDGES SALARIES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Circuit CourtJudges in the 6th Judicial Circuit (Oakland County) receive salaries
from both the State of Michigan, currently $25,200, and fr6/1 thb COUnty of Oakland,• currently $14,000 .;
and
WHEREAS. adjustments to the State salary generally occur at a time other than the beginning of
the County's fiscal year, January I, which the County traditionally makes the effeCtive date of salary
adjustments; and
WHEREAS this situation has led to considerable misunderstanding ih the east; and
WHEREAS on December 18, 1972, the: Personnel Practices Committee recoMmended td their sutcessör
committee "that the Board of Commissioners and the Board Of Auditors follow the Practice of increasing
Judicial salaries in the District,. Probate and Circuit Court at the time the State raises the ceilings
on such salaries"; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Supreme Court delcared the statutory ceiling on the combined State and
County salaries for Circuit Judges unconstitutional on July 9, 19 65 and
WHEREAS the State of Michigan raised its salary for Circuit Court Judges by 5% NeveMber 1,
1972;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that judicial salaries, hereafter in the DiStritt, Probate and
Circuit Courts shall be reviewed at the time the State Legislature increases the State salaries Of
District, Probate and Circuit Court Judges.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that effective July 1, 1973'; the County of Oakland raise the County
salary for Circuit Court Judges the same percentage as the State .last raised the State salary for
Circuit Court Judges, 5% and that the resultant County salaries For Circuit Court Judges be $14,700.
The Personnel Practices Committee, by: Mary M. Dearborn; Chairman-, moVeS the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
By Mn. Houghtcn
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #6385 7 INCREASE COUNTY'S SHARE OF CIRCUIT JUDGES SALARIES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XI, C of this Board, the Finance COmMittee fihds the sum of $3,850.00
available, such funds to he derived from the Salary Adjustment Item Of the Budget.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Fred D. HoUghten, Chairman
Moved by Dearborn supported by Butten that resolution #6385 be adopted.
Discussion followed.
AYES: Roughten, Kasper, .MathieWa, MOff.itt, MOntante, Nowak, Borinoff, Pernick, Quinn,
Richardson, Wilcox, Brotherton, Butten, Coy, Dearborn, Odnieavy, Gabler, Hobart. (18)
NAYS: Hoot, Lennon, Walker, Bermehi. DouglaS:. (5)
A sufficient majority haVing voted therefor, the hetolution was adopted.
REPORT
By Mrs.. Db-arborn
IN RE: RESOLUTION #6386 - ESTABLISH NEW SALARY RANGES FOR CHIEF PROBATION OFFICER, CHIEF DEPUTY
PROBATION OFFICER AND PROBATION OFFICER SUPERViSOR
To the Oak lend County Board of CommiSSi.oner
Mr. Chairman, Ladle's and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Practices COMMittee, by Mary M. Dearborn, CheirMah, reports Miscellaneous
Resolution #6386 with the reCoMtendatien that the resolution be adopted.
PERSONNEL PRACTICES COMMITTEE
Mary N. Dearbern Chairman
PERSONNEL PRACTICES COMMITTEE
Mary M. Dearborn, Chairman"
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"Misc. 6386
By Mrs. Dearborn
IN RE: ESTABLISH NEW SALARY RANGES: FOR •CHIEF_PROBAT1ON OFFICER, CHIEF DEPUTY PROBATION OFFICER AND
PROBATION OFFICER SUPERVISOR
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS it was realized at the time 1973 County salaries were established in the 1973 County
Budget that certain classifications in Probation Division of Circuit Court should receive salary
adjustments above the standard County-wide percentage raise to bring them into a meaningful relationship
with other County salaries with the same qualifications and similar duties; and
WHEREAS these adjustments were not made at the time because of pending organizational changes
in the Division and the classifications involved received only the standard 4% salary raise; and
WHEREAS the organizational changes apparently will be satisfactorily resolved;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the following salary adjustments be made effective July 1,
1973:
BASE 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR
Chief Probation Officer FROM: 17,200 17,773 18,346 18,919 19,493
TO: • 18,346 • 18,919 19;493 20,066 20,639
Chief Deputy Probation Officer FROM: 15,016 15,562 16,108' 16,654 17,200
TO: 16,625 17,200 17,773 18,346 18,979
Probation Officer Supervisor FROM: 14,643 Flat Rate
TO: 15;283 15,864 16,448
The Personnel Practices Committee -, by Mary M. Dearborn, Chairman -, Moves the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL PRACTICES COMMITTEE
Mary M. Dearborn, Chairman"
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
By Mr. Houghten
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #6386 - ESTABLISH NEW SALARY RANGES FOR CHIEF PROBATION OFFICER, CHIEF
DEPUTY PROBATION OFFICER AND PROBATION OFFICER SUPERVISOR
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 $5,062.00
available, such funds to be derived from the Salary Adjustment Item of the Budget.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Fred D. Houghten, Chairman
Moved by Dearborn supported by, Coy that resolution #6386 be adopted.
Dr. Berman and Mr. Douglas voted "no".
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT
By Mrs. Dearborn
IN RE: RESOLUTION #6388 - ESTABLISH NEW CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY RANGE FOR CLINICAL COORDINATOR AND
APPROVE 1 CLINICAL COORDINATOR POSITION AND 1 DRUG PROGRAM COORDINATOR POSITION TO BE PAID FROM NEW
FEDERAL GRANT FUNDS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Practices Committe, by Mary M. Dearborn, Chairman, reports Miscellaneous
Resolution #6388 with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
PERSONNEL PRACTICES COMMITTEE
Mary M. DearbOrm, Chairman
'Misc. 6388
By Mrs. Dearborn
IN RE: ESTABLISH NEW CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY RANGE FOR CLINICAL COORDINATOR AND APPROVE 1 CLINICAL
COORDINATOR POSITION AND I DRUG PROGRAM COORDINATOR POSITION TO BE PAID FROM NEW FEDERAL GRANT FUNDS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Federal Grant for Drug Abuse Control (Grant 1H 80-DA 0311-01) previously approved by
the Board of Commissioners and recently received, includes provisions for a number of County positions
to be paid from the Grant; and
WHEREAS the County's Drug Abuse Control Department is now ready to begin implementation of
the programs covered by the Grant;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that a new 'ciassification of Clinical Coordinator be established
with a salary range of:
BASE 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR
$13,759 $14,332 $14,906 $15,479
and that one position of Clinical Coordinator and one position of Drug Program Coordinator, an existing
County classification and salary range, be granted to the Drug Abuse Control Department for as long as
such positions are funded from Grant Funds.
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The Personnel Practices Committee, by Mary M. Dearborn, Chairman, and with the concurrence
of the. Health Committee, moves the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL PRACTICES COMMITTEE
.Mary M. Dearborn, Chairman''
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
By Mr. Houghten
IN RE 1 MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #6388 - ESTABLISH NEW CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY RANGE FOR CLINICAL
COORDINATOR AND APPROVE ONE CLINICAL COORDINATOR POSITION TO .BE PAH) FROM NEW FEDERAL GRANT. FUNDS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XI, C of this Board, the Finance Committee finds that the necessary funds
are available from the New Federal Grant Funds.
FINANCE. COMMITTEE-
• Fred D. Houghten, Chairman
Moved by Dearborn supported by Montante that resolution #638a be adopted.
Mohtante -reported that the Health Committee considered and unanimously approved
resolution #6388.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 6403
By Miss Hobart
IN RE: BOARD OF COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONERS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Act 283 of the Public Acts of 19.09, as amended, provides for either the election of
County Road Commissioners or appointment by the County Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Road Commissioners are presently appointed by the County Board of
Commissioners; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Road Commission would be more responsive to the roae needs of and
act in the best interest of the citizens of Oakland County if elected erectly;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the system of selecting.0aManA County Road Commissioners
be changed from appointment by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to direct elections in
accordance with the provision of Act 283 of the Public Acts of 1909, as amended.
Mr. Chairman, i move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Anne M. Hobart, Commissioner - District #4
Moved by Hobart supported by Button the resolution be adopted.
The resolution was referred to the Transportation and Aviation Committee.. There were no
objections.
Misc. 6404
By Mr. Hoot
IN RE: PROPOSED CONGRESSIONAL LEGISLATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS local units of government are often requested to join regional government
organizations;
WHEREAS local units of government often join regional government organizations because of
the belief that membership in such groups is necessary for favorable approval of federal grant request
by such units;
WHEREAS Congressman Robert Huber has proposed legislation to prohibit the denial of Federal
Grant funds to local units of government on the basis of membership in regional government organizations;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby supports the
enactment of the legislative proposal attached to this resolution.
Henry W, Hoot, Commissioner - District #14
Moved by Hoot supported by Quinn the resolution be adopted.
The resolution was referred to the Local and Regional Affairs Committee. There were no
objections.
Misc. 6405
By Mr. Hoot
IN RE: ABOLISHMENT OF BOARD OF INSTITUTIONS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS it is the best interests of the people of Oakland County to hold their elected
public officials responsible for the institutions under their control;
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners has recently made the decision to retain and renovate
the Oakland County Hospital;
WHEREAS State Statute provides for facilities such as the Oakland County Hospital to be
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operated by a Board of Institutions at the will of the Board of Commissioners;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby abolishes the
Board of Institutions and gives operating authority of the Oakland County Hospital to the Health
Committee of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners.
Henry W. Hoot, Commissioner - District #14
Moved by Hoot supported by Richardson the resolution be referred to the Committee on
Organization.
Mr. Pernick objected to the referral.
The Chairman stated those in favor of sustaining the objection vote "yes" and those opposed
vote "no".
AYES: Lennon, Mathews, Perinoff, Pernick, Richardson, Walker, Berman, Coy, Douglas. (91
NAYS: Kasper, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Quinn, Wilcox, Brotherton, Button, Dearborn,
Dunleavy, Gabler; Hobart, Hoot, Houghten. (14)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the objection was not sustained.
The resolution was referred to the Committee on Organization.
Moved by Houghten supported by Quinn the rules be suspended for the purpose.of cancelling
the August 16, 1973 meeting and adjourning this meeting to August 23, 1973.
AYES; Lennon, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Perinoff, Quinn, Richardson, Wilcox, Berman,
Brotherton, Button, Dearborn, Douglas, Dunleevy, Gabler, Hobart, Hoot, Houghter, Kasper. (19)
NAYS: Coy. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. .
-
Moved by Dunleavy supported by Wilcox the next meeting of the Board be held on August 23, 1973
and the August 16, 1973 meeting be cancelled.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
'
Moved by Button supported by Gabler the Board adjourn until August 23, 1973.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
The Board adjourned at 12:40 P. M.
Lynn D. Allen Paul E. Kasper
Clerk Chairman