HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1972.02.17 - 7556OAKLAND COUNTY
Board Of Commissioners
MEETING
February 17, 1972
Meeting called to order by Chairman Lawrence R. Pernick at 10:00 A. M. in the Court House
Auditorium, 1200 North Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan. .-.
Invocation given by James Mathews.
Roll called:
PRESENT: Aaron, Barakat, Burley, Coy, Daly, Dearborn, Doyen, Gabler, Hamlin, Harrison,
Horton, Houghten, Kasper, Kronenberg, Lennon, Mainland, Mathews, Olson,. Pahotak, Patnales, Perineff,
Pernick, Powell, Richardson, Simson, Szabo, Wilcox. (27)
ABSENT: None. (0)
QUOTUM present.
Clerk • read letter from State Representative James J. Darman regarding- receipt of Resolution
#5918 and #59I9. (Received and placed on file.)
Clerk read resolution from Sanilac County opposing House Bill #5622 regarding size of Board
of County Commissioners. (Received and placed on file.)
Misc. 5935
By Mr. Mainland
IN RE: SUBMISSION OF CHANGES IN MERIT SYSTEM RULES
To the Oakland County Board of Commtssioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Section IV, Subsection A of the Merit System Resolution requires that copies of all
changes in the rules and regulations of the Merit System shall be submitted to the Board of Commissioners
at a regular meeting of the Board and shall become effective thirty days after such meeting unless
objection is received in writing by the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners, in which case the
objection shall become a matter of business at the next meeting of the Board; and
WHEREAS it has become desirable to make certain changes in the wording of Rules 2, 9, 13, 19
and 26 as spelled out in the attachments to this resolution; and
WHEREAS your Personnel Practices Committee reviewed and approved these Changes at - its meeting
of February 7, 1972;
NOW THEREFORE let the reading of this notice and the distribution of this notice and tHe' '
attached forms labeled "Proposed Change i .e Merit.System Rule, to all the Commissioners laresenb and •
absent, be considered as the official submission, to the Board of Commissioners, of the described
changes in Rules 2, 9, 13, 19 and 26.
PERSONNEL PRACTICES COMMITTEE
William L. Mainland, Chairman
Discussion followed relative to Rule 19,. Political Activities.
The Chairman stated that if there are objections, they be presented in writing, to the •
Chairman of the Board.
RULE
NUMBER
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SALARIES RULE
TITLE
ON PAGE L7j OF SECTION TO BE CRANGEDISection X, A, 1
Approved Disapproved by
Approved Disapproved
(fl
by:
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Oakland County Merit System
PROPOSED CHANGE IN MERIT SYSTEM RULE
PRESENT WORDING PROPOSED WORDING
Section X REGISTERED ENGINEERS' BONUS Section X REGISTERED ENGINEERS' BONUS
Employees who are registered as Professiona Employees who are registered as Profession
Engineers by the State of Michigan will be Engineers by the State of Michigan will be
eligible to receive the Registered Engineer eligible to receive the Registered Enginel
Bonus, under the conditions shown below. Bonus, under the conditions shown below. I
A. Eliaibility A. Eligibility I
1. Registered Engineer Bonuses will be 1. Registered Engineer bonuses will be
paid only to those employees who hold the paid only to those employees who hold
engineering classification of Civil the engineering classification of
Engineer II or higher. Department Heads Civil Engineer II or higher_ Department
are excluded from this definition. Heads, Deputy Department Heads and
Assistant Department Heads are excluded
from this definition.
AEON FOR CHANGE
To make salaries of Deputy Department Heads and Assistant Department Heads more comparable
the salaries recommended for 1972 include this bonus amount as part of the salary.
Change Submitted by: The Personnel Division of the Board of Auditors
Board of Auditors:
Personnel Practices Committee.
Date: 1/31/72 .,
4.Js
Date
Introduced to Board of Commissioners: Date:
Section IV Subsection A of Merit System Resolution
Copies of the ruler ,-1.nd regulationE, developed bp the Personnel Policies Committee and
all future changes in such mien and regulations shall be submitted to the Board of
Supervisors at a regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors and shall become effective
thirty days after such meeting on objection is received in writing by the Chairman
of the Board of Supervisors, in Aich case the objection shall became a matter of
businels,s at the next meeting of the Board of Supervisors.
9 RULE
TITLE SEPARATIONS FROM THE COUNTY SERVICE RULE
NUMBER
Section VII, E, I. ON PAGE OF [---1 SECTION TO BE CHANGED I
1_11::30N FOR CHANGE
This change was made a year ago in all ,772mer related rules.
Comissioncr, Minuto ,:, Continued. February 17, 1972
Oakland County Merit System
PR,OPOSED CHANGE IN MERIT SYSTEM RULE
PRESENT WORDING
Section VII METHOD OF PAYMENT ON SEPARATION
The separated employee's last paycheck
shall contain payment for the following
items at the employee's salary rate as of
the official date of separation.
E. For employees separated for other
reasons:
1. One-half payment for all unused
accumulated Sick Leave in excess
of one hundred days as of the
official date of separation.
PROPOSED WORDING
Section VII METHOD OF PAYMENT ON SEPARATION
The separated employee's last paycheck
shall contain payment for the following
items at the employee's salary rate as of
the official date of separation.
E. For employees separated for other
reasons:
1. One-half payment for all unused
accumulated Sick Leave in excess
of seventy-five days as of the
official date of separation.
Change Submitted by: The Personnel Division of the Board of Auditors Date: 1/31/72
/72
Board of ..Auditors: Approved 1 I Disapproved by: ) Date: 2-2-7p
ersonnel Practices Committee: IX1 Approved I
ntrodoeed to Board of Commis4ionars: Date:
Disapproved by:07u0Ali"ate° .A/2/
Section IV A of Merit System Resolution
Copies of the rules and regulatia-..s developed by the Personnel Policies Committee and
all future changes in such rules xnd regulations shall be submitted to the Board of
Supervisors at a regular meeting t‘f the Board of Supervisors and shall become effective
thirty days after such meeting unless objection is received in Writing by the Chairman
of the Board of Supervisors, in which case the objection shall became a matter of
business at the next meeting of the Board of Supervisors.
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RULE
TITLE LEAVES OF ABSENCE WITHOUT PAY
RULE
NUMBER
Board of Auditors:
Personnel practices Committee:
Disapproved Date:
Approved E] Dis4nroved ate: 2toe
Approved
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Oakland County Merit System
PROPOSED CHANGE IN MERIT SYSTEM RULE
SECTION TO BE CHANGED Section II, A, 6, C
PRESENT WORDING
Section II,
C. If the Leave is over seven calendar days,
the Employee does not earn credit toward
the Service Increment Plan or credit to-
ward the rate of Annual Leave accumulatio
for the period covered by the Leave.
ON PAGE r-i OF ri
PROPOSED WORDING
Section II
C. The Employee does not earn credit towarl
the Service Increment -Plat or credit
toward the rate of Annual Leave accumu-
lation for the period covered by the ; leave.
:LEASON FOR CHANCE
A year ago, all other references to the seven day period were eliminated from the rules
because the computer now makes a direct pro-ration based on the exact time actually worked.
[Change Submitted by the Personnel Division of the Board of Auditors Date: 1-31-7
Introduced to Board of Commissioners: Date:
Section IV Subsection A . of Merit System Resolution
Copies of the rules and regulations developed by the Personnel Policies Committee and
all future changes in such rules • med regulations shall be submitted to the Board of
SUpervisors at a regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors and shall become effective
thirty Jays after such meeting unless objection is received -in writing by the 'Chairman
of the Board of Supervisors, in which- case the objection shall become a: matter: of
business at the next meeting of the Board of Supervisors
RULE
TITLE
•nnn••nnn
LEAVES OF ABSENCE WITHOUT PAY RULE
. NUMER
ON PACE [4 OF 15 -SECTION TO BE CHANCED SuctionI
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0;.Aland County Merit System
aiNkOLi ?, [hi*
PROPOSED WORDING PRESENT WORDING -----
Section III TYPES OF LEAVES OF ABSENCE WITH- Delete present subsections a and b completely
OUT PAY and introduce the following as a new
To cover time off while running for Count . subsection a.
Elected Office filled by a partisan • a. If such a Leave is requested, it must be
election. (See also Rule 19, "Political granted, except no more than two Leaves
Activities") may be granted for the purpose of
I. The same provisions apply to these running for elected office in any one
Leaves as apply to Leaves for calendar year and each leave must be
Extended Vacations except: no lass than fifteen calendar days
a. Such Leaves must cover the entire nor more than thirty calendar days.
period from the day of publicly
announcing the candidacy through
the day of the announcement of
the results of the official
canvass of the election or the
date of the publicly announced
'Withdrawal .of. candidacy.
N. If such a Leave is requested, it
must be granted, except no more
than one Leave may be granted for
the purpose of running for dente
office in any one calendar year.
REASON FOR ORANGE
The accompanying change in Rule 19 makes the above section unnecessary.
Change Submitted by: The Personnel Division of the Board of Auditors Date: 1/31/721
Board of Auditors: [-] Approved [I] Disapproved by. _
0 I Personnel Practices Committee' [4,211 Approved ill Disapproved by: Date :;y0_2,
Introduced to Board of COnMiSilonts: Date:
_ . . Section IV Subsection A of Yorlt System Resolution
(*Ties . Of the rulea . and regulations developed by the Pe rsonnel Boticies (7orrittee ed
all f -tu:ie •chages -in such rules and regulations Otali be -:Jubo:-l.ttd to the Board of
Svo,,uisors at a regular marling of the 13oard of Supervisors and shall Aemcm.r effeive
t1 Irt:!3 r.l•olter a7.4ch meeting unless oNeetion 7:43 Iveived Id 7,2,-pitig by tile
of the Beard of Supervisors, in which c ,,v:e the objection shall become a mutter of
1),31,n3 at the next meeting of the Board of Supervisors. •
1
19
RULE
TITLE
RULE
NUMBER
SECTION TO BE CHANGEDDection I, A &B ON PAGE I 1 } OF
Board of Auditors: Approved Disapproved _ I
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Oakland County Yerit System
1? 11 OP 00E10 f. OE'1 L1Uf
POLITICAL ACTIVITIES
PROPOSED WORDING ----------------
SEE NEXT PAGE I SEE NEXT PAGE
PRESENT WORDING
REASON FOR CHANGE
It is. felt this section economically prevents a. County employee, covered by the Merit
m, Systo from running for County elected office, depriving him from opportunities
available to other citizens.
Change Submitted by The Personnel Division of the Board of Auditors Date :1/31/72
Personnel Practices Committee: Approved F- L__ Disapproved
Introduced to Board of Cot;„misaionets: Date: — — - - - - — - —
S8Ction IV Subsoettea A of Merit System Resolution
Cop.1.?d of the ruies mm' regNl&,iont3 developed by the 2),?1,3onni Policies Constf t (me mad
all futv.Pe chnore:3 in ,ir.ch _2-,1(28 and I'Diatio-,12 512017 he 7./.7ttod to the. BooM of
r::70002S• at a recilar macimp of the Board of 5."2(-:3 -viors olid shall become effec tive
tWrty day:3- after ,mo71 ma tamp en1=7.sa obj,ion is mc.t lead in wri.tirtp by thi? Chainwn
of the Board of Saperwior,3, in zhich caae the aj,.?0ion become a matt43 -e of -
7)'1052.8 at
the rext u;e&ty of tke Board of SuporaicTs. •
Deleted March 17, 1972.
Engaging in any political activity or
campaigning for a public elective
office during scheduled working hours
or while on duty or while off tduty
while wearing uniform or other
identifying insignia of office.
Neglecting his or her assigned duties
or responsibilities because of
permitted political activity. This
includes the circulating of nominating
petitions for political office
during working hours.
Using office, public position,
scheduled working hours, public
property or supplies to secure
contributions for or to Influence
an election to fill- any office.
Soliciting or receiving anything of
value as a partisan or non-partisan
political contribution or subterfuge
for such contribution from any other
person.
Giving money, property, or anything
of value, as a contribution or
subterfuge for such contribution,
for any partisnn or non-partisan
political purposes, to any other
public officer or employee, as
distinguished from political parties
or groups.
Promising, or using influence, to secure
public employmeat or other benefit -
financed from public funds as a reward
for political activity.
Discriminating in favor of, or against,
an officer, employee or appllcant, on
accouut .of his or her political
contribution or permitted political
activity at any level of government:
Engaging in any permitted political
activitydirected at other public
employees while the latter are on duty.
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• (Present Wording)
RULU 1.9 -• rafTIm AcIvITITys
(Reference. to Saction VI, I. of to Merit
Syotem Reolction)
Section I ANY OF TDE FOLLOOfn ACTIVITIES ON
TilE PART OF COUNTY 1.4I1LOYEES COVERED
BY ThE mniT SYSTEM- SHALL BE caouNs
FOR SUSPENSION OR DISMISSAL FROM THE
COUNTY SERVICE.
(Piropod MC' rd
RULE 19 - rourlicAL ACTIVITIS
(Rc,.feC !CCC to Section VI, L of the Nevit
Sys ter. Resolution)
Section I. ANY OF THE FOLLOWING AC1TUT11,S ON
THE FART OF COUNTY iPLOYFS COVi:ED
BY TEE MERIT SYSTEM SUALL EN cnoTs
FOR SUSPEINSION OR DISMISSAL FROM TUS
COUNTY SERVICE. -
C.
A. Publicly announcing a candidacy for, or 1 A.
running for, any County elective office 1 B.
filled as the result of a partisan elec-
tion, without going on a Leave of Absence
Without Pay from the date of the announce-
ment of candidacy through the day at the
announcement of the results of the
official canvass of the election or the • I C.
date of the publicly announced withdrawal
of candidacy.
B. Engaging in any partisan political
activity or campaigning for a non-
partisan elective office during scheduled
working hours or while on duly or while D.
off duty while wearing uniform or other
identifying insignia of office.
Neglecting his or her assigned duties or
-responsibilitios-bocause of permitted
political activity. This includes the I E.
circulating of nominating petitions for
political office during working hours.
D. Using office, public position, public
property or supplies to secure political
contractions or to influence a partisan I ,F.
or non-partisan election to fill an
office at any level of government.
E. Soliciting or receiving anything of value
as a- partisan or non-partisan political
contribution or subterfuge for such
contribution iron any other person.
F. Giving money, property-, or anything of
value, as a contribution or subterfuge . 1 -G.
. for such contribution, for any partisan
or non-partisan political purposes, to
any other public officer or employee, as
distinguished from political parties or 1 H.
groups.
C.. Promlising, or using influence, to secure
public employment or other benefit
financed from public funds as a reward.
for political activity. - 1 I.
H. Discriminating in favor of, or against, an
officer, emploe or applicant, on account
of his or her political contribution or
permitted political activity at any level
• of government.
I. Engaging in any pormitted•politleal
activity directed at other public
employees while the latter are on duty.
26 NU.DER
PRESEriT COIN DEC PROPOSED WORDING
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0,21,..1an1 County Merit System
, • ' Y !.;
RULE
TITLE LI LEGAL HODAYS
Section VT, A. liii ON PAGE 171 01 ltiI SECTION TO BE CE.'2GED
Section VI METHODS OF COMPENSATION FOR LEGAL 'Section VI METHODS OF COMPENSATION FOR LEGAL
HOLIDAYS HOLIDAYS
A. The following provisions apply only
to those creployees eligible for
fringe benefits under Rule 22.
A. The following provisions apply only
to those employees eligible for
fringe benefits under Rule 22 and
eligible for overtime. under Rule 2,
Section VIII, B.
REASON FOR CHANGE -----------------
Presently, an cnployee not eligible for overtime can get premium pay for working a
Legal Holiday.
Change Submitted by: The Personnel Division of the Board of Auditors . D,te 3/31/72
. " • /
Board of Auditors: [1] Approved I-- Disapproved by: _
Personnel Practices Committee: Approved 1 1 Disapproved by p-:<%,=4' t UetP
Introduced to Board of Date:____
Section IV Subsection A of Merit System Resolution
Copies of the rulec and regHlations developed by the Personnel Policies Comitteo and
all fteiAIPO c771cM8 in snob n?fles and rejwlotins hall be .Fmbmitted to the Board of
'Supervisoro at a ropicw meeting of the Board of Supervisors and shall become offectiz;o
thirty days after ouch meeting unless objection is received in writing by the Chairan
of the Board of Smpe.c,31o::v, in which case the objection shell h060M.-?. a 7:-'i,ter 0;
business at the neat meeting of the Board of Supspvisovs,
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REPORT
By Mr. Mainland
IN RE: CREATE NEW CLASSIFICATION OF REFERENCE LIBRARIAN FOR PLANNING DIVISION - RESOLUTION g9926
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Mr. Mainland, Chairman of the Personnel Practices Committee, presents Resolution 115926, with
Finance Committee Report attached, with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
"Misc. 5926
By Mr. Mainland
IN RE: CREATE NEW CLASSIFICATION OF REFERENCE LIBRARIAN FOR PLANNING DIVISION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Planning Division of the Board of Auditors has accumulated over 7,500 books and
periodicals and the necessary shelving and equipment for the beginning of a technical reference library;
and
WHEREAS it is desired to make this technical reference material available to both the other
departments of County Government and the other governmental units throughout the County; and
WHEREAS the services of a professional reference librarian are required to obtain the widest
use and necessary control of the library's resources; and
WHEREAS the Planning Division has a vacant position, presently classified as Library Clerk
and budgeted at $7,722 for 1972, which can be filled as a Reference Librarian,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that a new classification of Reference Librarian be created at
the salary range of Base - $10,000; One Year - $10,500; Two Year - $11,000; Three Year - $11,500;
and Four Year - $12,000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the vacant Library Clerk position in the Planning Division of the
Board of Auditors be reclassified to Reference Librarian and that the difference in salary cost of
$2,278 be added to the salaries budget of the Planning Division of the Board of Auditors.
The Personnel Practices Committee, by N. L. Mainland, Chairman, moves that the foregoing
resolution be referred to the Finance Committee.
PERSONNEL PRACTICES COMMITTEE
W. L. Mainland, Chairman"
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
By Mr. Perinoff
IN RE: MISC. RES. #5926 - CREATE NEW CLASSIFICATION OF REFERENCE LIBRARIAN FOR PLANNING DIVISION
To the Oakland County. Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XI C of this Board, the Finance Committee finds the sum of $2 4 2.78.00 available,
such sum to bp allocated from, the $30,000.00 for classification and rate changes for existing positions
during the budget year, to the Salaries Budget of the Planning Department.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Alexander C. Perinoff, Chairman
Moved by Mainland supported by Daly. that Resolution #5926 be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT
By Mr. Mainland
IN RE: POSITIONS FOR 52ND DISTRICT COURT - RESOLUTION #5928
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Mr. Mainland, Chairman of the Personnel Practices Committee, presents Resolution #5928, with
Finance Committee Report attached, with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
"Misc. 5928
By Mr. Mainland
IN RE: POSITIONS FOR 52ND DISTRICT COURT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS two of the Magistrate positions budgeted for the 52nd District Court have never been
filled; and
WHEREAS the judges of the 52nd District Court have requested three. additional Clerk III
positions and have stated that the unfilled Magistrate positions are not needed at this time;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that two Magistrate positions budgeted for the 52nd District
Court be deleted, that three additional Clerk III positions be granted to the Court and that the $4,454
difference in salaries cost for 1972 be added to the salaries budget of the 52nd District Court.
The Personnel Practices Committee, by W. L. Mainland, Chairman, moves that the foregoing
resolution be referred to the Finance Committee.
PERSONNEL PRACTICES COMMITTEE
W. L. Mainland, Chairman"
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FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
By Mr. Perinoff
IN RE: MISC. RES. #5928 - POSITIONS FOR 52ND DISTRICT COURT
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 $4,454 available,
said sum to be allocated from the $30,000 for classification and rate changes for existing positions
during the budget year.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Alexander C. Perinoff, Chairman
Moved by Mainland supported by Daly that Resolution #5928 be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT
By Mr. Mainland
IN RE: PAYMENT OF MERIT INCREASES AND SERVICE INCREMENT CHANGES WITHHELD DURING FREEZE - RESOLUTION
143929
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Mr. Mainland, Chairman of the Personnel Practices Committee, presents Resolution #5929, with
Finance Committee Report attached, with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
'Misc. 5929
By Mr. Mainland
IN RE: PAYMENT OF MERIT INCREASES AND SERVICE INCREMENT CHANGES WITHHELD DURING FREEZE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and GentleMen:
WHEREAS during the period from August 15, 1971 through November 13, 1971 Merit Increases,
changes in rate of Service Increment Fay and tertain automatic Promotions, all of which are based on
the passage of a designated length of time, were delayed for 191 employees paid from the budget and
for 56 employees paid from other sources, until November 14, 1971, when the Presidential Wage-Price
Freeze was relaxed; and - -
WHEREAS the Wage Board has now ruled that such adjustments can be made retroactively; and
WHEREAS the withholding of suCh salary adjustments had a discriminating effect against those
employees whose anniversary dates for these adjustments happened, by chance, to fall within the dates
of the "Freeze"; and
WHEREAS the cost of retroactively adjusting the effective date of these changes from
November 14, 1971 to their originally programmed dates is $6,723.30 for budgeted employees and $2,173.70
for employees paid from other sources,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Merit Increases, Changes in rate of Service Increment
Pay and those Promotions automatically based on length of service, which were withheld from August 15,
1971, through November 13, 1971, because of the Presidential Wage-Price Freeze, be given their normal
effective date and that the employees involved be paid the pay lost because of the "Freeze".
The Personnel Practices Committee, by W. L. Mainland, Chairman, moves that the foregoing
resolution be referred to the Finance Committee.
PERSONNEL PRACTICES COMMITTEE
W, L. Mainland, Chairman"
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
By Mr. Perinoff
IN RE: MISC. RES. #-5929 - PAYMENT OF MERIT INCREASES AND SERVICE INCREMENT CHANGES WITHHELD DURING
FREEZE
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 $8,897.00 available,
such sum to be allocated from the Summer Employment Program.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Alexander C. Peril-16ff, Chairman
Moved by Mainland supported by Aaron that Resolution #5929 be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted-therefor, the resolution was adopted -.
Misc. 5936
By Mr. Harrison
IN RE: AGENT FOR FEDERAL GRANTS FOR MENTAL RETARDATION CENTER
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS by Miscellaneous Resolution No. 5640, William M. Richards, the then Chairman of the
Oakland County Board of Commissioners, was authorized to act as Agent for the County of Oakland in all
matters relative to procuring a Federal Grant for the Mental Retardation Center; and
WHEREAS Lawrence R. Pernick, Chairman of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, should
now be designated and authorized to act as Agent for the County of Oakland in all matters relative to
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procuring a Federal Grant for the Mental Retardation Center;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Lawrence R. Pernick, Chairman of the Oakland County Board
of Commissioners, be and is hereby authorized to act as Agent for the County of Oakland in all matters
relative to procuring a Federal Grant for the Mental Retardation Center.
The Planning and Building Committee, by Charlie J. Harrison, Jr., Chairman, moves the adoption
of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Charlie J. Harrison, Jr„ Chairman
Moved by Harrison supported by Paholak the resolution be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 5937
By Mr. Harrison
IN RE: HEALTH CENTER ADDITION - APPROVAL OF FINAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO RECEIVE
CONSTRUCTION BIDS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS final plans and specifications for the County Health Center Addition have been
prepared by Gil W. Savage, Architect; and
WHEREAS said Final Plans and Specifications have been reviewed by the Planning and Building
Committee and your Committee recommends approval of such Final Plans and Specifications,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Final Plans and Specifications for the County Health
Center Addition, as prepared by Gil W. Savage, Architect and submitted herewith, be and they are hereby
approved, subject to approval of said Final Plans and Specifications by the State of Michigan Department
of Administration, Building Division.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the project be advertised and bids received on March 21, 1972 at
2:00 o'clock p.m. pursuant to the Rules of this Board, and that a report thereon be made to this Board
after receipt and tabulation of such bids.
The Planning and Building Committee, by Charlie J. Harrison, jr., Chairman, moves the adoption
of the foregoing resolution,
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Charlie J. Harrison, Jr., Chairman
Moved by Harrison supported by Lennon the resolution be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 5938
By Mr. Harrison
IN RE: DESIGNATION OF AGENT FOR FEDERAL GRANTS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF COUNTY PARKS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland is desirous of having its Parks developed.; and
WHEREAS Federal funds may be available for development purposes; and
WHEREAS it is necessary to make application for Federal Grants in Aid,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Lawrence R. Pernick, Chairman of the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners, be and he is hereby authorized to make and execute applications and all other necessary
documents for the County of Oakland toward the development of the Park System.
The Planning and Building Committee, by Charlie J. Harrison, Jr., Chairman, moves the adoption
of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Charlie J. Harrison, Jr., Chairman
Moved by Harrison supported by Doyon the resolution be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT
By Mr. Mathews
IN RE: FILING OF GRANT APPLICATION FOR ADC RECIPIENT PATERNITY AND SUPPORT PROGRAM-RESOLUTION #5924
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Human Resources Committee, by Mr. James Mathews, Chairman, presents Resolution #5924, ,Ath
Finance Committee Report attached, with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
"Misc. 5924
By Mr. Mathews
IN RE: FILING OF GRANT APPLICATION FOR A.D.C. RECIPIENT PATERNITY AND SUPPORT PROGRAM'
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen;
WHEREAS your Committee has received and considered a request from the Oakland County Social
Services Department and the Oakland County Friend of the Court for approval of the filing of a grant
application to the Michigan Department of Social Services for program approval, designed to provide
services to A.D.C. recipients and potential A.D.C. recipients in accordance with the H.E.W. approved
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state plan to establish paternity and secure support: and
WHEREAS the total estimated cost of the A.D.C. Paternity-Support program is $51,232.73, of
which $46,294.73 are state funds, $1,000.00 of County funds and $3,438.00 in-kind services; and
WHEREAS your Committee recommends that said grant application be filed jointly by the County
of Oakland and the Oakland County Social. Services Department,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
the filing of a grant application, jointly by the County Social Services Department and the County of
Oakland, regarding A.D.C. Recipient Paternity and Support Programs, and that the Chairman of the Board
of Commissioners or his designate and the County Social Services Director or her designate be and they
are hereby authorized to execute said grant application.
The Human Resources Committee, by James Mathews, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE
James Mathews, Chairman"
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
By Mr. Perinoff
IN RE: MISC. RES. #5924 - FILING OF GRANT APPLICATION FOR A.D.C. RECIPIENT PATERNITY AND SUPPORT
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 $1500.00 available,
said sum to be allocated fcom the Contingency Fund in addition to the County space allocation (in-kind
services) of $3,438.00.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Alexander C. Perinoff, Chairman
Moved by Mathews supported by Szabo that Resolution #5924 be adopted.
Moved by Mathews supported by Perinoff the resolution be amended by changing the County Funds
from $1,000.00 to $1,500.00.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motiorl carried.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended, was adopted.
REPORT
By Mr. Burley
IN RE: AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN OAKLAND COUNTY AND THE MICHIGAN HUMANE SOCIETY - RESOLUTION #5916
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Mr. Burley, Chairman of the Health Committee, presents Resolution #5916, with Finance
Committee Report attached, with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
"Misc. 5916
By Mr. Burley
IN RE; AGREEMENT BY AND.BETWEEN OAKLAND COUNTY AND THE MICHIGAN HUMANE SOCIETY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS your Committee has been engaged in negotiations with the Michigan Humane Society on
an agreement for the Society to construct and assume certain responsibilities of a new County Animal
Shelter; and
WHEREAS your Committee believes that it would be of mutual advantage to the County and the
Society for the Society to assume certain responsibilities under a contract with the County for the
building of an Animal Shelter in Oakland County and assist in the enforcement of the animal laws and
regulations of the State, and Ordinances of the County, a function heretofore solely performed by the
County;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
the agreement by and between the County of Oakland and the Michigan Humane Society, the form of which
is attached hereto, and that the Chairman of the Board or his successor in office and the County Clerk
or successor in office be and they are hereby authorized to execute said agreement on behalf of the
County of Oakland.
The Health Committee, by Dale C. Burley, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
HEALTH COMMITTEE
Dale C. Burley, Chairman"
(Agreement on Pages 36, 37, 38 and 39 of February 3, 1972 Minutes)
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
By Mr. Perinoff
IN RE: MISC. RES. #5916 - AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN OAKLAND COUNTY AND THE MICHIGAN HUMANE SOCIETY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee reports Misc. Res. 1/5916 and recommends approval of the contract
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between. the County of Oakland and the Michigan Humane Society and further recommends that the Finance
Committee provide for the financing of the contract for the duration of the contract.
The Finance Committee, by Alexander C. Perinoff, Chairman, moves the acceptance .of the
foregoing report.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Alexander C. Perinoff, Chairman
Moved by Burley supported by Gabler that Resolution /15916 be adopted.
Discussion. followed.
Moved by Powell supported by Hamlin that the County land be placed on a thirty year lease,
on a $1.00 per year basis, as opposed to outright sale.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Barakat the amendment be amended by addihg a reversal clause that if land is used
for any other reason, other than that stated in the Contract, it would revert to the County. (No
support.)
Discussion followed.
Moved by Houghteh supported by Richardson the resolution be referred to the Planning and
BUiFding Committee.
Discussion followed'.
Moved by Barakar the rules be t uspehded for immediate consideration of the resol ution.. (No
support.)
Moved by Perinoff supported by Dearborn the resolution and amendment be referred to the Planning
and Building Committee.
A sufficient majority having Voted therefor, the motion carried.
REPORT
By Mrs. Simson
IN RE: MISC. RES. #5886 878 AND H.a. 5201 - UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS FOR EMPLOYEES OF POLITICAL
SUBDIVISIONS
To the Oakland County Board of Commiss ioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Legislative Committee, by Marguerite Simson, Chairman, reports Misc. Res. #5886 with the
recommendation that S.B. 878 and H.B. 5201 be vigorously opposed and that communications to that effect
be forwarded to all of the Boards of ComMissioners in the State of Michigan and to all of Oakland
Couhty's Legislators.
The Legislative Committee, by Marguerite SimSon, Chairman', moves the acceptance of the
foregoing report.
LEGISLATIVE COMMATTFE
Marguerite Simson, Chairman
'Misc. 5886
By Mr. Lennon
IN RE: ENDORSEMENT OF 5.3, 878 and N.B. 520-1
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman-, Ladies and Gentlemen:
RESOLVED BY the Board of Commissioners of the County of Oakland that it hereby does endorse
S..B. 878 and H.B. 5201 which would allow political sub-divisions of the state, including counties, to
qualify for participation in the Michigan EMorgenty Security Act (unemployment benefits)-
Mr. Chairman, I move the adoptiormof the foregoing resolutiork
Bernard F. Lennon
County Commissioner, Oktrict
Moved by SimSon supported by Harrison. the report be accepted.
sufficient- majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
REPORT
By Mrs. Simson
IN RE: MISC. RES. 1/5899 - SUPPORT OF H.R. 1163 - STRATEGIC STORABLE AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES ACT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen .:
The Legislative Committee, by Marguerite Simson, chairman, reports Misc. Res. #5899 with the
recommendation that no action be taken on said resolution for the reaSon that HA. 1.163 was defeated in
Committee.
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The Legislative Committee, by Marguerite Simson, Chairman, moves the acceptance of the
toregoj.ng report.
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
Marguerite Simson, Chairman
HUMAN RESOURCES
James Mathews, Chairman
"Misc. 5899
By Mr. Gabler
IN RE: OPPOSITION TO U.S. H.R. 71163, STRATEGIC STORABLE AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES ACT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the House of Representative, on December 8, 1971, in an obvious political move,
passed by 182 to 170, House Resolution No. 1163, The Strategic Storable Agricultural Commodities Act,
to establish a reserve program for wheat, corn and feed grains and increased the price support loans
by 25'/; and
WHEREAS the Act would require up to 25 million tons of corn and other feed grains and 300
million bushels of wheat to be purchased by the Commodity Credit Corporation and stored by the
Government; and these reserve stocks could be sold into the market only at a price equaling at least
120/ of the previous five-years" market price average; and
WHEREAS a Sub-committee of the Senate Agricultural Committee rushed through approval of the
House-passed Bill, without hearings, on December 15, 1971; and, should the bill pass it would be
extremely costly to the consumer, resulting in 3( additional cost for a 20-ounce loaf of bread; and
WHEREAS the consumers who are least able to pay such resulting increase in a loaf of bread
are the major users and many of the poor and deprived depend, for their very nutritional existence,
on inexpensive bread; and further such a tax is obviously discriminatory and unjust,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners go on record in
vehement opposition to House Resolution No. 1163, and that the Members of the United States Congress
be so notified.
Mr. Chairman, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Wallace F. Gabler, Jr.
County Commissioner, District #7"
Moved by Simson supported by Gabler the report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
REPORT
By Mrs. Simson
IN RE: MISC. RES. #5908 - SUPPORT OF H.B. 4172 - TO PROVIDE STATE AID TO COUNTIES FOR BASIC PUBLIC
HEALTH SERVICES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen;
The Legislative Committee, by Marguerite Simson, Chairman, reports Misc. Res. 65908 with
the recommendation that the resolved portion of said resolution be amended, in conformity with H.B.
4172, to read: "... to provide State aid to counties for basic public health services at a rate not
less than 35( per capita with a minimum of $10,000 per county ...".
Your Committee further recommends that Misc. Res. 16908 be adopted based on the foregoing
amendment.
The Legislative Committee, by Marguerite Simson, Chairman, moves the acceptance of the
Foregoing report.
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
Marguerite Simson, Chairman
"Misc. 5908
By Mr. Coy
IN RE: RECOMMEND SUPPORT OF HOUSE BILL 4172
WHEREAS the State has always recognized and long relied upon county health departments for
the major part of the enforcement and implementation of State health laws and for the delivery of
public health services to the residents and visitors to Michigan; and
WHEREAS progress in the development of public health services is dependent upon advancing
knowledge in the health sciences and in their effective application; and
WHEREAS effective implementation of modern public health services depends upon a stronger
partnership between the State and counties; and
WHEREAS all counties are experiencing grave difficulties in providing the added funds needed
to maintain their health departments and to provide even the minimum basic public health services to
the people and these difficulties are mounting as the result of inflation and the growing competition
for capable health workers; and
WHEREAS the State has demonstrated the financial capacity to bring public health programs
to the level which State funds have achieved for education, highways and social services,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners requests the support
of the Executive Office and the Legislature to provide State aid to counties for basic public health
services at the rate of 35( per capita with a minimum of $1 .5,000 per county as provided in House Bill
4172.
BOARD OF HEALTH
Lew L. Coy, Chairman
Charles B. Edwards, Jr., Duane Hursfali,
Lee Walker"
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Moved by Simson supported by Coy that Resolution #5908, as amended, be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended, was adopted.
Misc. 5939
By Mrs. Simson
IN RE: SUPPORT OF H.B. 4002 - VETERANS HOMESTEAD TAX EXEMPTION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the present tax exemption on the homestead of a Veteran contains a ceiling on the
valuation; and
WHEREAS H.B. 4002 has been introduced in the Legislature which would grant the veteran a basic
exemption regardless of the value of the homestead; and
WHEREAS your Committee recommends support of said legislation,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners supports H.B.
4002 and includes said legislation in the County's 1972 Legislative Program.
The Legislative Committee, by Marguerite Simson, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing
resolution and that certified copies be forwarded to the Oakland County Legislators.
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
Marguerite Simson, Chairman
Moved by Simson supported by Mathews the resolution be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 5940
By Mr. Per inoff
IN RE: MEMORIAL - AUGUST F. SCHOLLE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
August F. Scholle, a State leader of organized labor, passed away on February 15, 1972, at
the age of 67 years, having resided at 2710 Vinsetta in Royal Oak.
He was born in Creighton, Pennsylvania, attended public schools and joined the labor movement
at an-early age -and rose to become nationaily known as President-of the State .C1.0 prgani.2-ation In 1940
and head of the merged group with the AFL in 1958.
Augus.t F. Scholle served three terms on the former Michigan State Conservation Commission
during the 1960's, also having served on the Michigan Workmen's Compensation Study Commission, the
Economic Development Commission and the Governor's Commission on Legislative Compensation, as well as
numerous advisory boards to the U.S, Department of Labor. He was known and respected as a spokesman
for labor viewpoints in political matters.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. John T. Connor, Jr. of Washington, D.C. and Kathleen.
Mrs. Kathleen Scholle, his wife, died January 7, 1972, after a long illness.
Those who were closely associated with August F. Scholle saw him as a man with deep passion
for social and economic justice who dedicated his life to the betterment of the human condition for al].
His service to the total community was as great and dedicated as that to the union members be represented.
I move that the foregoing memorial resolution be spread upon the minutes of this meeting of
the Oakland County Board of Commissioners.
Lawrence R. Pernick, Chairman
Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Alexander C. Perinoff, Vice Chairman
Oakland County Board of Commissioners
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
Misc. 5941
By Mr. Gabler
IN RE: POPULATION RESTRICTION AS TO COUNTIES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the present Michigan Public Acts provide that counties having a population of less
than I million are vested with the authority to establish and operate various facilities; and
WHEREAS the County of Oakland is rapidly approaching this population ]imitation; and
WHEREAS as to certain facilities in counties over 1 million the county board of commissioners
is divested of the right to establish and operate those facilities; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners of the County of Oakland is desirous of retaining the
present authority for the operation of the various County facilities,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that legislation be introduced and supported to amend the
population limitation from 1 million to 2.5 million.
Mr. Chairman, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Wallace F. Gabler
County Commissioner, District #7
The resolution was referred to the Legislative Committee. There were no objections.
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Misc. 5942
By Mr. Harrison
IN RE: OBSERVANCE OF NATIONAL NEGRO HISTORY WEEK
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS National Negro History Week, February 14, 1972 to February 21, 1972, is being
observed by institutions and civic organizations throughout the country; and
WHEREAS this has been the tradition since 1926 to reflect the many sacrifices and
contributions by Black people to build our country; and
WHEREAS Oakland County is a recipient of some of those contributions;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED . that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners urge. allcitizens
of Oakland County to learn and respect the role and contributions of our Black Americans in building
this great country of ours.
• •• Mr. Chairman, 1 move the •adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Charlie J. Harrison, Jr.
County Commissioner, District #21
James Mathews
County Commissioner, District #19
Moved by Harrison supported by Kasper the rules be suspended for immediate consideration
of the resolution.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Moved by Harrison supported. by Paholak the resolution be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Moved by Perinoff supported by Houghten the Board adjourn to March 2, 1972 at 9:30 A. M.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
adjourned at 11:20 A--M.
Lynn D. Allen Lawrence R. Pernick
Clerk Chairman