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OAKLAND COUNTY
Board Of Commissioners
MEETING
March 16, 1972
Meeting called to order by Chairman Lawrence R. Pernick at 10:07 A. M. in the Court House
Auditorium, 1200 North Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan.
invocaton given by Wallace F, Gabler, Jr.
Roil cailed,
PRESENT; Aaron, Barakat,'Burley, Coy, Daly, Dearborn, Doyon, Gabler, Hamlin, Harrison,
Houghten, Kasper, Kronenberg, Lennon, Mainland, Mathews, Olson, Paholak, Patnales, Pernick, Powell,
Richardson, Simson, Wilcox. (24)
ABSENT: Horton, Perinoff, Szabo. (3)
Quorum present.
Moved by Daly supported by Lennon the minutes of the previous meeting be approved as printed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Clerk read letter from Bernice VanNatta thanking the Board for the Memorial Reseiution for
Kenneth-VanNatta.
Clerk presented petition signed by residents of Hazel Park, Ferndale and Royal Oak urging the
Commissioners to vote yes for the renovation and addition to the Oakland County Hospital.
The Chairman announced that several letters have been received by the Commissioners regarding
the Oakland County Hospital.
Misc. 5958
Recommended by the Board of Public Works
RE: WIXOM SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM - EXTENSION NO. 1
Mr. Lennon presented the following resolution, a copy of which has been sent to each member of
the Board of Commissioners.
RESOLUTION PROPOSED BY OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS WITH RESPECT TO WIXOM SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM
EXTENSION NC,
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Public Works has submitted to this Board Revised Exhibits
B and C setting forth the revised estimates of the cost and revised schedules of payment of the cost of
the Wixom Sewage Disposal System - Extension No. I, which have been approved by the Board of Public
Works; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Public Works has approved said Revised Exhibits as
revisions of the Contract dated April 1, 1971, between the County of Oakland and the City of Wixom for
the extension of the Wixom Sewage Disposal System to be known as the Extension No. 1, and did authorize
the Chairman and Secretary of the Board of Public Works to attach said Revised Exhibits to said Contract
subject to the approval of this Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS based upon the aforesaid revisions a Bond Resolution will be hereafter adopted by this
Board but in the meantime the City of Wixom has requested the County to issue its notes as set forth in
the Note Resolution approved by the Board of Public Works and submitted to this Board for approval; and
WHEREAS the said revisions to the Contract have been approved by the said municipality;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the said Revised Exhibits B and C be approved and the County
Clerk is hereby authorized to endorse thereon the fact of such approval and return same to the Board of
Public Works;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairman and Secretary of the Board of Public Works be and
they are hereby authorized and directed, on behalf of said County of Oakland, to attach said Revised
Exhibits B and C to the said Contract, dated April 1, 1971, between the County of Oakland and the City
of Wixom as revisions thereto, which Revised Exhibits read as follows:
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NIXON SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM -EXTENSION NO. 1
' '.ESTIMATE. OF COST.
T. P. Expansion - Stage 11 and Stage 111 = $733,550.00
Engineering = 53,200.00
Inspection = 14,700.00
Legal 6,500.00
Financial = 4,700.00
Administration = 22,000.00
Soil Borings and Ground Water Investigation = 8,000.00
Monitoring Wells = 10,000.00
Contingency = 67,350.00
$920,000.00
Capitalized Interest P 4% for 2 years (Short Term Notes) 80,000.00
TOTAL PROJECT COST =51,000,000.00
I hereby estimate the period of usefulness of this facility to be fifty (50) years and
upwards.
HUBBELL, ROTH AND CLARK, INC.
BY:
James W. Hubbell, P.E., #11661
REVISED
EXHIBIT HB"
NIXON SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM - EXTENSION No. 1
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST PAYMENTS
Principal Interest (6 7.0% Total Principal
Year Due May 1 Due May 1 Due Nov. 1 and Interest .
1972 ---
1973 --- --- --- --
1974 $ 25,000 5 35,000 $ 34,125 94,125
1975 25,000 34,125 33,250 ___ 92,375 --
1976 . . ------- 25,000 --- 33,250 32,375 90,625
1977 25,000 32,375 31,500 88,875
1978 25,000 31,500 30,625 87,125
1979 25,000 30,625 29,750 85,375
1980 50,000 29,750 28,000 107,750
1981 50,000 28,000 26,250 104,250
1982 50,000 26,250 24,500 100,750
1983 50,000 24,500 22,750 97,250
1984 50,000 22,750 21,000 93,750
1985 50,000 21,000 19,250 90,250
1986 50,000 19,250 17,500 86,750
1987 50,000 17,500 15,750 83,250
1988 75,000 15,750 13,125 103,875
1989 75,000 13,125 10,500 98,625
1990 75,000 10,500 7,875 93,375
1.991 75,000 7,875 5,250 88,125
1992 75,000 5,250 2,625 82,875
1993 75A00 2,625 -0- 77,625,
$1,000,000 $441,000 $406,000 $1,847,000
REVISED
EXHIBIT "C"
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
Bernard F. Lennon, Chairman
Mr. Lennon moved the adoption of the foregoing resolution. The motion was supported by
Mr. Gabler.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 5959
Recommended by Board of Public Works
RE: WIXOM SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM - EXTENSION No, 1
Submitted by Mr. Lennon
NOTE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS under date of April 1, 1971, the County of Oakland and the City of Wixom in the
County have entered into a Contract - Wixom Sewage Disposal System - Extension No. 1 providing for the
acquisition by the County of Oakland of Extension No. 1 to the Wixom Sewage Disposal System (herein
called the "System") and for the payment of the entire cost thereof by the said City pursuant to said
Contract and Act No. 185 of the Michigan Public Acts of 1957, as amended; and
WHEREAS the County is now ready to enter into contracts for the acquisition and construction
of Extension No. 1, upon the revision of said Contract by the approval of Revised Exhibits B and C
thereto to increase to $1,000,000 the aggregate estimate of cost of the System and the County will
hereafter take the necessary proceedings to authorize and sell a proposed county contract bond issue
in the aggregate amount of $1,000,000; and
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WHEREAS the County of Oakland desires to borrow said sum of $1,000,000 and to issue its notes
therefore, pursuant to said Act No. 185 of the Public Acts of 1957, as amended, said notes to be repaid
out of the proceeds of county contract bonds hereafter to be issued in the amount of $1,000,000 to defray
the cost of said System required by the Contract; and
WHEREAS the Chairman has reported that several local banks have indicated a willingness to
lend the County of Oakland the sum of $1,000,000 payable on or before March 1, 1974, with interest
payable March 1, 1973 and at maturity; and
WHEREAS Section ii. (1) (e) of Act No. 185 of 1957, as amended (M.S.A. §5.570 (11)) provides
85 follows:
Sec. H. (l) The acquirement of any water supply system, sewage disposal system or refuse
system or the improvement, enlargement or extension thereof may be financed in any 1 of the following
methods, or any combination thereof:
(e) By moneys advanced, from time to time prior to or during construction of any project, by
any public or private corporation, firm or individual, in which event the county operating under this
act shall reimburse the person, firm or corporation, with interest not to exceed 6% per annum or without
interest as may be agreed, when Funds are available therefor. The obligation of the county to make the
reimbursement may be evidenced by a contract or note, which contract or note may be made payable out of
the payments to be made by municipalities, under contracts as described in section 12 or 15, or out of
the proceeds of bonds issued pursuant to this act by the county or out of any other available funds,
but the contract or note shall not be deemed to be an obligation within the meaning of the provisions
of Act No. 202 of the Public Acts of 1943, as amended, being sections 131.1 to 138,2 of the Compiled
Laws of 1948.
; and
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR THE COUNTY OF OAKLAND, as follows:
1. That the notes of the COUNTY OF OAKLAND be issued in the aggregate principal sum of
$1,000,000 to finance the acquisition of Extension No. 1 to the Wixom Sewage Disposal System, said notes
to be dated and to be in denominations to be named by the lender; to bear interest at such rate per annum
as shall be agreed between the Board of Public Works and the lender, payable on March 1, 1973 and on
maturity, and after maturity when the principal thereof is paid in full; to be numbered consecutively in
the direct order of their maturities from 1 upwards; and to mature on or before the first day of March,
4974. -The said notes shall-be subject to prepayment at any-time-upon fifteen (15) days-written-not-ice
given to the holder or holders in advance of prepayment.
2. That In said notes the full faith and credit of the County of Oakland is hereby pledged
for the prompt payment of the principal thereof and the interest thereon as the same become due.
3. That the principal of said notes and the interest thereon shall be payable in lawful money
of the United States of America, at the principal office of the lender.
4. That the Chairman of Board of Commissioners and the County Clerk are hereby authorized to
execute said notes for and on behalf of the county and to affix the seal of the county thereto; and that
upon the execution of said notes, the same shall be delivered to the Treasurer of the county who is
hereby authorized and directed to deliver said notes to the purchaser thereof upon receipt of the
purchase price therefor.
That the county hereby covenants and agrees to proceed with all due diligence to obtain
bond proceeds or other available funds in an amount sufficient, with other available funds, to pay in
fun the said notes herein authorized, and unpaid at that time.
6. That said notes shall be in substantially the following form, to-wit:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
Number
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
WIXOM SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM - EXTENSION
NO. 1 NOTE
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that the County of Oakland, Michigan, hereby acknowledges
itself indebted and for value received, promises to pay to the order of
the sum of THOUSAND DOLLARS on or before the first day of March, 1974, together
with interest thereon from the date hereof until paid at the rate of per centum ( %)
per annum, payable on March 1, 1973, and on maturity and thereafter annually on the first day of March
in each year until paid in full, Both principal and interest hereof are payable in lawful money of the
United States of America at the , in the City of , Michigan,
upon presentation and surrender of this note as it shall mature.
This note is isSued under and pursuant to and in full conformity with the Constitution and
Statutes of the State of Michigan, and particularly Act No. 185 of the Public Acts of 1957, as amended.
The notes of this series are issued in anticipation of the receipt of an equal amount of bond proceeds
or other available funds to defray part of the cost of acquiring said Extension No. 1 to said System
and, in addition, the full faith and credit of the County of Oakland is pledged therefor.
This note is subject to prepayment prior to maturity.
It is hereby certified, recited and declared that all acts, conditions and things required to
exist, happen and be performed precedent to and In the issuance of this note, existed, have happened and
have been performed in due time, form and manner as required by the Constitution and Statutes of the
State of Michigan, and that the total indebtedness of said County, including this note does not exceed
any constitutional or statutory limitation, and to the prompt payment of this note and the interest
thereon as the same become due, the full faith and credit of said County of Oakland are hereby irrevocably
pledged.
IN WiTNESS WHEREOF, the COUNTY OF OAKLAND, MICHIGAN, by its Board of Commissioners has caused
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this note to be signed in its name by the Chairman of said Board and its County Clerk, and its
corporate seal to be affixed hereto, all as of the day of , A.D. 1972,
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
By
Chairman of Board of Commissioners
By
County Clerk
(SEAL)
7. That if for any reason the other available funds shall not be •sufficient to pay the
principal and interest on said notes, then the county shall issue such county contract bonds therefor
as may be necessary, based upon the contractual obligations of the Contract and of the County of
Oakland.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
Bernard F. Lennon, Chairman
Mr. Lennon. moved the adoption of the foregoing resolution. The motion was supported by
Mr. Burley.
On roll call the resolution was adopted by the following vote:
YEAS: Pernick, Powell, Richardson, Simsone Wilcox, Aaron, Barakat, Burley, Coy, Daly,
Dearborn, Doyon, Gabler, Hamlin, Harrison, Kasper, Kronenberg, Lennon, Mainland, Mathews, Olson,
Paholak. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
Misc. 5960
By Mr. Lennon
IN RE: PAYMENT OF OAKLAND COUNTY DUES TO THE CLINTON RIVER WATERSHED COUNCIL
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: -
WHEREAS pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #5697 the County of Oakland did become a member
of the Clinton River Watershed Council; and
WHEREAS your Committee recommends the payment of $9,637.00 as Oakland County's dues to the
Clinton River Watershed Council, such sum having been determined as the County's membership assessment;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
payment of $9,637.00 as the. County's membership dues to the Clinton River Watershed Council, less the
sum of $300.00 previously approved pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #579I.
The Public Works Committee, by Bernard F. Lennon, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
Bernard F. Lennon, Chairman
Moved by Lennon supported by Aaron the resolution be referred to the Finance Committee.
Discussion followed,
Moved by Kasper supported by Houghten the resolution be referred back to the Public Works
Committee.
Discussion followed.
Mr. Mathews moved the previous question. Seconded by Mr. Daly,
The Chairman stated that those in favor of calling the question, say 'aye' and those
opposed say 'no'. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the Chairman called for a vote on
the previous question.
AYES: Powell, Simson, Coy, Gabler, Kasper. (5)
NAYS: Pernick, Richardson, Wilcox, Aaron, Barakat, Burley, Daly, Dearborn, Doyon, Hamlin,
Harrison, Kronenberg, Lennon, Mainland, Mathews, Olson, Paholak, (17)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion lost.
The Chairman referred the resolution to the Finance Committee.
Misc. 5961
By Mr. Lennon
IN RE: EXCHANGE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY NEW HUDSON NO, I DRAM.
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS in 1905 the then owners of the premises described as:
Town 1 North, Range 7 East, further described as follows: West 1/2 of Northwest 1/4 of
Southeast 1/4 of Section 8, also West 1/2 of Northeast 1/4 of Section 8, Lyon Township, Oakland County,
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Michigan.
conveyed to the County of PalOpod,a drain rjahtaaf-way for the New Hudsona llo. 1 Drain; and
WHEREAS the present owners of the premisea, Darin and Armstrong, Inc., have relocated the
New Hudson NO. 1 Drain as it traverses the above described premises; and
WHEREAS Darin and Armstrong, Inc. have cpnveyed to the New Hudson No. 1 Drainage District a
right-of-way covering that portion of the drain as relocated; and
WHEREAS the old right-of-way is no longer necessary and should be conveyed to Darin and
Armstrong, Inc.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners that the Chairman
and Clerk of this Board be and they ore hereby authorized and directed to execute p Quit-Claim Deed on
behalf of the County of Oakland to Darin and Armstrong, Inc., the following described premises:
A right-of-way whose extreme width is 50 across part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 10,
and part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 3, Town 1 North, Range 7 East, Lyon Township, Oakland County,
Michigan, being 25' each side of the fOlowing described centerline: Commencing at the Northeast corner
of said Section 10, thence south along the East line of Section ID, 675', thence west and parallel to
the North line of Section 10, 641' to the point of beginning of the centerline; thence North 53 0 16'
26" West 1589.85' to a point of ending in the existing New Hudson Drain No. 1.
The Public Works Committee, by Mr. Bernard F. Lennon, Chairman, moves the adoption of the
foregoing resolution,
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
Bernard F. Lennon, Chairman
Moved by Lennon supported by Harrison the resolution be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Mr. Daly nominated George A. Dean, M. D. to fill vacancy on the Board of Health for term
expiring December 31, 1976. Mr, Burley seconded the nomination. There were no other nominations.
Moved by Burley supported by Daly that nominations be closed and that George A. Dean, M. D.
be appointed a member of the Board of Health.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
George A. Dean, M. D. dec l ared appointed a member of the Board of Health for term expiring
December 31, 1976.
Misc. 5962
By Mr. Daly
IN RE: OAKLAND COUNTY REGISTRATION WEEK
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS broad-based citizen participation in the selection of elected officials increases the
effectiveness of representative government; and
WHEREAS volunteer, non-partisan, non-profit organizations are dedicated to this goal; and
WHEREAS the week of March 19 to March 25, 1972, has been selected as OAKLAND COUNTY REGISTRATION
WEEK with publicity and events to encourage voter registration;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners declare the week
of March 19 to March 25, 1972, OAKLAND COUNTY VOTER REGISTRATION WEEK.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners encourages all public
officials and agencies of government to lend their assistance and encouragement to this vital project
of voter registration.
The Committee on Organization, by Patrick K. Daly, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing
resolution and that certified copies thereof be forwarded to the legislative bodies of all local units
of government in the County and to the Clerk of each jurisdiction.
COMMITTEE ON ORGANIZATION
Patrick K. Daly, Chairman
Moved by Daly supported by Barakat the resolution be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 5963
By Mr. Burley
IN RE: COUNTY HOSPITAL ADDITION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the research carried out by the Health Committee has been extensive; and
WHEREAS testimony has been received and filed from expert sources within the community; and
WHEREAS the conclusion has been derived by the Health Committee that a definite need exists
in the County;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Oakland County undertake the renovation of and the addition
to the existing Oakland County Hospital Facility to provide the basic health needs in various areas of
County responsibility such as: care for the indigent, extended care facilities, care for contagious
diseases, alcoholics, drug abusers, meotal health patients, prisoner care in coordination with the new
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• jail project, and other county basic health needs as may develop in the foreseeable futUre. Preliminary
studies And recommendations to this Committee would indicate the approximate need for 290 beds to meet
the aforestated need.
The Health Committee, by Dale t. Burley, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
HEALTH COMMITTEE
Dale C. Burley, Chairman
Moved by Burley supported by Gabler the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Gabler supported by Burley the resolution be amended by changing the fourth
paragraph by adding, after "County responsibinty", the works "As provided by state statute"; and
adding the following paragraph:
BE Fr FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning and Building Committee and Facilities and Operations
Department undertake the necessary procedures to implement the foregoing recommendations".
Discussion followed.
Mr. Gabler moved the previous question, Seconded by Mr. Paholak.
The Chairman stated that those in favor of calling the question on the amendment, say 'Aye'
and those opposed say 'No'.
The vote Was as follows:
AYES: Pernick, Powell, Richardson, Simson, Wilcox, Aaron, Barakat, Burley, Coy, Daly,
Dearborn, Doyon, Gabler, Hamlin, Harrison, houghten, Kasper, Lennon, Mainland, Mathews, Paholak. (21)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the Chairman called for a vote on the amendment. j
Vote on amendment:
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment was adopted.
The Chairman referred the resolution and amendment to the Planning and Building Committee.
Misc. 5964
By Mr. Mainland
IN RE: PROPOSED CHANCE IN MERIT SYSTEM RULES RE:MATERNITY CASES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Section 3V, 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
objections are received in writing by the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners, in which case the
objections 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 33, 21 and
24 as spelled out in the attachments to this resolution in order to establish a maternity leave procedure
for County employees; and
WHEREAS your Personnel Practices Committee reviewed and approved these changes at its meeting
of March 6, 1972;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the reading of this notice and the distribution of this
notice and the attached forms labeled "Proposed Change in Merit System Rule", to all the Commissioners
present and absent be considered as the official submission to the Board of Commissioners, of the
described changes in Rules 13, 21 and 24.
The Personnel Practices Committee, by William L. Mainland, Chairman, moves the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL PRACTICES COMMITTEE
William L. Mainland, Chairman
RULE
TITLE LEAVES OF ABSENCE WITHOUT PAY
RULE
NUMBER
SECTION TO BE CHANGED Section ON PAGE I OF
Change Submitted by: The Personnel Division of th_e_Board WAuOtors /2 Date: 1/31/72
Board of Auditors:
Personnel Practices Committee:
Disapproved by:
/
Approved El Disapprove
Date: 3/3/72 Approved
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Oakland County Merit System
PROPOSED CHANGE IN MERIT SYSTEM RULE
, PM:PCSED WORDING. . .
Section I Section I
B. The fact that a Leave is possible under B. With the exception of covering time off
these .reguistions does not mean that the from work of a pregnant employee, for
requested Leave must be granted, A Leave the immediate pre-natal, birth and -•
of Absence dePrives the employee's depart- immediate post-natal-period under the '
ment of the services of an employee, who provisions of Rule 21, Maternity Cases,
it is assumed is needed if the department the fact that a Leave is possible under
is to properly do . its job. Leaves of these regulations does not mean that the
Absence. Without Pay, except in the case of requested Leave must be granted A-
disciplinary leaves, should be considered Leave of Absence deprives the employee's
as a privilege and the best interests of department of the services•of an employ-
the department and the County Service must ee, who it is assumed is needed if the
be the determining factors in whether departmeot is to .properly..do..itsjob._ .
such leaves are granted or not, Leaves of Absence Without Pay, except
in the case of disciplinary leaves,
, should be considered as a privilege and
the best interests of the department
and the County Service must be the
determining factors in whether such
leaves are granted or not.
REASON FOR CHANGE
To allow.a maternity leave program.
Introduced to Board of•omalisaionerst Date::04,"7
SaOtion IV Subsection A of Merit System Resolution
Copies of the rules and regulations developed by the Personnel Policies Committee and
all future changes in such rules and regulations shall be submitted to the Board of
Supervisors at a regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors and shall become effective
thirty days after such meeting unless objection is received in writing by the Chairman
of the Board of Supervisors, in which case the objection shall become a matter of
business at the next meeting of the Board of Supervisors.
RULE
TITLE 13
RULE
NUMBER LEAVES OF ABSENCE WITHOUT PAY
SECTION TO BE CliANGED! ection ?, ON PACE OF
Divfsion of the Boal,Of Date: 1-31_22
Approved Disapproved y.:01(44Date:44,112.
W Date: 3-3-72 isapproved by:
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Cakaand County Merit System :
PROPOSED CHANGE IN MEM SYSTEPvl RULE
Section III
A. To cover time Off because of persona1iI1f A.
ness beyond that covered by earned:S,tck
Leave with pay. (Not to be used for ma-
ternity purposes.)
1. To be used when the employee has•ex-
hausted his accumulations of earned
Sick Leavewith pay, earned Annual.
Leave and. earned Compensatory Time,
2. Not to exceed 60 calendar days for a
one leave, but may be renewed,
To allow a maternity leave program.
PRGPOSK) WORDING
1
To cover time off because of personal il -
neSs beyond that covered by earned Sick
Leave with pay. 1
I. To be used when the employee has ex-
hausted his accumulations of earned
Sick Leave with pay, earned Annual
Leave and earned Compensatory Time.
2. Not to exceed 60 calendar days for
one leave, but may. be renewed.
a. To cover tine off from 4-csrk of ar
pregnant employee, for the imme-
diate pre-natal, birth and imme-
diate post-natal period, such a
leave, used alone, or in combina-,
tion with other forms of earned
leave, shall not exceed ninety
calendar days from the date the
empinyep first )PRITPA fnr this
purpose and shall comply with
the provisions of Rule .21,
Maternity Cases.
Section III
axj
REASON FOR CHANGE
Change Submitted by: the Personne
Board of Auditors:
.J Approve
Personnel Practices Committee:
Introduced to Board of commissioners: Bate:
Section IV Subsection A of Merit System Resolution
. .
Copies of the rules and regulations developed by the Personnel Policies Committee and
all future changes in such rules and regulations shall be submitted to the Board of
Supervisors at a regular meeting of -the Board of Supervisors and shall become effective
thirty days after such meeting zi.nless objection is received in writi ng 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.
13
RULE
TITLE LEAVES OF ABSENCE WITHOUT PAY RULE
NUMBER
Board of Auditors:
Personnel Practices Committee:
Disapproved by:_
Approved 0 Disapproved 14:
Approved
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Oakland County Merit System
PROPOSED CHANGE IN MERIT SYSTEM RULE
p ection IV ON PAGE ri OF f--1 SECTION TO BE CHANGED
._.,... PROPOSED WORDIN PRESENT- gORD'24C,
Section IV LEAVES OF ABSENCE. WITHOUT PAY ARE Section IV
NOT GRANTED FOR MATERNITY PURPOSES
A. Employees may use accumulated unused (delete)
Annual: Leave and Compensatory Time for
this purpose, but not Sick Leave.
13 . When these sources are exhausted, the
employee must be separated from County
employment.
C . If the employee desires to return to
County employment, she may apply for
re—employment under the provisions of
Rule 12.
REASON FOR CHANGE. •
To allour.a Maternity Leave Program.
Change Submitted by: The Personnel Division of the Boar( uditorS Date: 1/31/72
Introduced to Board of CommiSsionets: Date: 3jg/Iva
Section IN Subsection A of Merit System Resolution
Copies of the rules and regulations developed by the Personnel Policies Committee and
all future changes in such rules and regulation's shall be submitted to the Board of
Supervisors at a regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors and shall become effective
thirty days after such meeting unless objection is received in writing by the Chairman
of the Board of Supervisors, in which case the objection shall become a matter of
business at the next meeting of the Board of Supervisors.
MATERNITY CASES 21
RULE
TITLE
RULE
NUMBER
SECTION TO BE CHANGED [Section I, B, 2, A and all of remainder of OF ON PAGE
?RESENT WORDING PROPOSED WORDING
See next page See next page
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Oakland County Merit System
PROPOSED CHANGE IN MERIT SYSTEM RULE
the Rule.
REASON FOR CHANCE
To allow a Maternity Leave Program.
Change Submitted by: the Personnel Division of_ the Boar.7o i4uditors pate: 1-31-7
Board of Auditors: Fli Approved F-] Disapproved by: ArrilleM. Date: 3-3-72
Personnel Practices Committee: Fel Approved I Disapproved by Date:4;4221
Introduced to Board of Commissioners: Date: 3/,04/22
Section Iv Subsection A of Merit System Resolution
Copies of the rules and regulations developed by the Personnel Policies Committee and
all future changes in such rules and regulations shall be submitted to the Hoard of
Supervisors at a regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors and shall become effective
thirty days after such meeting unless objection is received in writing by the Chairman
of the Board of Supervisors, in mhich case the objection shall become a matter of
business at the next meeting of the Board of Supervisors.
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(Present Wording)
RULE 21 - MATERNITY CASES
-
A. Pregnant employees must notify their
Department Head of their pregnancy as soon
as medical confirmation of the pregnancy
is received.
B. Mach month of pregnancy, starting with the
beginning of the fourth month, the
pregnant employee must supply her Depart-
ment Read with a statement from her
physician that She- can Continueher duties
as a-County employee for another tenth.
1. A copy of this statement should be
forwarded to the Personnel Division
each conic. . . .•
2. The pregnant employee shall not be
allowed to contiatie her County' employ-
ment Without the submission -of this
statement.
a. Failure to submit this monthly
statement shall be cause for
dismissal.
Section if USE OF SICK LEAVE IN MATERNITY
CASES
A. Sick Leave shall not be used to cover time
off from work by pregnant employees for
the birth and recovery period.
B. Sick Leave may be used to cover time off
from work for medical examinations and
treatment during pregnancy.
Section III USE OF LEAVES ON ABSENCES WITHOUT
PAY IN MATERNITY CASES
A. Leaves of Absence WicP:out Pay shall not be
granted pregnant employees for the birth
and recovery periods.
B. Leaves of Absence Without Pay may be used
to cover time oft from work for medical
examinations during pregnancy only if the
employee has exhausted her Sick Leave,
Annual Leave and Compensatory Time
accumulations.
(Proposed Wording)
RULE 21 7 '44TERET17 -GASES
Section I NOTIFICATION OF DEPARTMENT MBAD
A. Pregnant employees must notify their
Department Head of their pregnancy as
soon as medical confirmation of the
pregnancy IS received.
I. This notice shall include the
estimated date of delivery.
B. Each month of pregnancy, starting with
the beginning of the fourth month, the
pregnant employee Must supply her
DepartMent Head with a statement
from her physician that she can continue
her duties as a County employee for
another month.
1. A copy of this statement 0001 be
forwarded to the Personnel Division
each month.
2. The pregnant employee shall net be
allowed to continue her County
employment without the submission
of this statement..
a. Failure to submit this monthly
statement may be cause for
distisSel.
Section II TIME OFF FROM WORK FOR MEDICAL
EXAMINATIONS AND TREATMENT DURING
PREGNANCY - (Not including the
immediate pre-nata), birth and
immediate post-natal period.)
A. Subject to the Merit System Rules covering
Sick Leave, Annual Leave, Accumulated
Compensatory Time and Leaves of Absence
Without Pay, such methods may be used
to cover time off from work by a pregnant
employee for medical examinations and
treatment during pregnancy.
Section III TIME OFF FROM WORK FOR THE
IMMEDIATE PRE-NATAL, BIRTH AND
IMMEDIATE POST-NATAL PERIOD
A. Subject to .tile Merit System Rule covering
Sick Leave, Annual •Leave, Accumulated
Compensatory Time and Leaves of Absence
Without Pay, such methods may be used
to cover time off from work by a pregnant
employee for the immediate pre-natal,
birth and Immediate post-natal period,•
for a length of time not to exceed
ninety consecutive calendar days from -
the date the eMployee first leaves
for this..purpOSe._
1. This ninety day period shall begin
at least thirty days prior to the
estimated Hdate of delivery and
shall extend at least thirty days
after the birth.
Section IV RETURN TO WORK AFTER TIME OFF
FOR THE IMMEDIATE PRE7NATAL,
BIRTH AND IMMEDIATE POST-NATAL
PERIOD
A. An employee will not be allowed to
return to work after this period until
she has supplied her Department Head
with a statement from her physician
that she is physically and medically
able to return to her duties as a
County employee.
1. A copy of this statement shall be
forwarded to the Personnel
Division.
B. Employees failing to return to work
at the end of the ninety day period
may request a further Leave of Absence
Without Pay of up to ten months,
the granting of which shall be at
the discretion of the employee's
Department Head.
1. Employees who do not return to
work at the end of the ninety
day period, and who du not receive
an additional Leave Without Pay,
will, be separated from their
County employment, but may
qualify for re-employment under
Rule 12.
Section f NOTIFICATION OF DEPARTMENT MEAD
SICK LEAVE 24
RULE
TITLE
RULE
NUMBER
SECTION TO BE CHANGED Section IV, G, 1, a. ON PAGE I OF
Change Submitted by: The Personnel Division of the Board,ef Auditors, Date: 1/31/7
Board of Auditors: Approved Disapproved by: Date: 3/3/72
Personnel Practices Committee: E3 Approved ri Disapfproved Date:.31g1-71
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Oakland County Merit System
PROPOSED CHANGE IN MERIT SYSTEM RULE
Section
C.
Section
G.
PRESENT WORDING
IV USE OF SICK LEAVE
Sick Leave May be used for the
following purposes:
1. Acute personal illness or
'incapacity over Which the
employee has no reasonable
control.
a. See Rule 21, II - "Use of
Sick Leave in Maternity
Cases".
PROPOSED WORDING
IV USE OF SItK LEAVE
Sick Leave may be used for the
following purposes:
1. Acute personal illness or
incapacity over which the
employee has no reasonable
control.
a. See Rule 21 for the uses
of Sick Leave in maternity
cases.
REASON FOR CHANGE
To allow a maternity leave program.
Introduced to Board of Coltaisaioners: Date: ...V•diV 2
Section IV Subsection A of Merit System Resolution
Copies of the rules and regulations developed by the Personnel Policies Committee and
all future changes in such rules and regulations shall be submitted to the Board of
Supervisors at a regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors and shall become effective
thirty days after such meeting unless objection is received in writing by the Chairman
of the Board of Supervisors, in which case the objection shall become a matter of
business at the next meeting of the Board of Supervisors.
Moved by Mainland supported by Aaron the resolution be adopted.
Mrs. Dearborn read an Attorney General's Opinion regarding maternity cases.
Discussion followed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
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Misc. 5965
By Mr, Mainland
IN RE: INCREASE IN SALARY FOR UNDERSHERIFF, CAPTAIN AND LIEUTENANT IN LIEU OF HOLIDAY PREMIUM PAY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. ChaTrrian, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the change in Merit System Rule 26 introduced to the Board on February 17, 1972 and
which will become effective March 18, 1972 unless objected to would limit premium pay for legal holidays
worked to those employees eligible for overtime compensation; and
WHEREAS certain. supervisory classificatiena of the Sheriff's Department, though not eligible
for overtime compensation, have, in the past, been compensated with premium pay for legal holidays
worked; and
WHEREAS the premium pay for legal holidays for these classifications at present salary rates
could amount to an average of approximately $1,000 per year;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the salary ranges for the classifications of Undersheriff,
Captain and Lieutenant, which will no longer be eligible for premium pay for legal holidays be adjusted
upward by $1,000 at each step, resulting in the following salary ranges: Undersheriff, Base $19,800,
1-year $20,300, 2-year $20,800, 3-year $21,300; Captain, $18,800 Flat Rate; Lieutenant $17,550 Flat
Rate.
The Personnel Practices Committee, by William L. Mainland, Chairman, moves the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL PRACTICES COMMITTEE
William L. Mainland, Chairman
Moved by Mainland supported by Daly the resolution be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT
By Mr. Mainland
IN RE: SALARY INCREASE FOR COUNTY'S CHIEF PATHOLOGIST WHILE INCUMBENT ACTS AS COUNTY HOSPITAL
PATHOLOGIST - RESOLUTION ;15946
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Practices Committee, by Mr. William L. Mainland, Chairman, reports Miscellaneous
Resolution No. 5946 with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
"Misc. 5946
By Mr, Mainland
IN RE: SALARY INCREASE FOR COUNTY'S CHIEF PATHOLOGIST WHILE INCUMBENT ACTS AS COUNTY HOSPITAL
PATHOLOGIST
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Hospital has been paying a fee of $6,000 per year for a non-county
employee to act as Pathologist for the Hospital; and
WHEREAS the County has a classification and position of Chief Pathologist assigned to the
Medical Examiner's Department; and
WHEREAS this position is filled by one of the leading Forensic Pathologists in the United
States;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the salary for the classification of Chief Pathologist be
increased by $3,000 at each salary step if the incumbent also acts as Pathologist for the Oakland County
Hospital. The resulting salary range being: Base - $35,629, One Year - $36,679 and Two Year - $37,729,
the $3,000 to be paid by the Hospital.
The Personnel Practices Committee, by William L. Mainland, Chairman, moves the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL PRACTICES COMMITTEE
William L. Mainland, Chairman"
REPORT
By Mr. Houghten
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #5946 - SALARY INCREASE FOR COUNTY'S CHIEF PATHOLOGIST
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr, Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule II, c of this Board, the Finance Committee finds that the sum of $3,000 is
available from the Hospital's operating budget.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Fred O. Houghten, Acting Chairman
Moved by Mainland supported by Coy that Resolution #5946 be adopted.
Discussion followed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 5966
By Mr. Harrison
IN RE: RETENTION OF NINE TRAILERS FOR OFFICE SPACE FOR THE SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS your Committee has received a request from the Department of Social Services for
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additional: office space to provide for 63 additional staff members; apd :
WHEREAS your Committee recommends that temporary use of the portable blinding units located
near the Farmers Market on County property be made available to the DepartMent of Social: Services on
the same rental formula as they are presently paying for their present oFfiCee;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
the temporary use Of the portable buildings by the Department of Social Services for additional office
space.
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 Mathews the resolution be referred to the Finance Committee,
A sufficient major :y hOvne voted therefor, the motion carried.
Misc. 5967
By Mr. Harrison
IN RE: APPROVAL OF FINAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS - CHILDREN'S VILLAGE, PHASE II
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr, Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #5578 the architectural firm of Denyes and
Freeman Associates, Inc, was authorized to prepare final plans and specifications for Children's
Village, Phase II; and
WHEREAS your Committee recommends approval of said final plans and specifications as
submitted by the architectural firm of Denyes and Freeman Associates, Inc.;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
the final plans and specifications for Children's Village, Phase II, as submitted by Denyes and Freeman
Associates, Inc., Architects.
The Planning and 8uilding Committee, by Charlie J. Harrison, Jr,, Chairman, moves the adoption
of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Moved by Harrison supported by Lennon the resolution be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT
By Mr. Houghten
IN RE: MILFORD TOWNSHIP TAX APPEAL - RESOLUTION #5957
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee, by Fred D, Houghten, Acting Chairman, reports Miscellaneous Resolution
No. 5957 with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
"Misc. 5957
By Mr. Mainland
IN RE: MILFORD TOWNSHIP TAX APPEAL
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr, Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the City of Dearborn appealed the assessment placed upon Camp Dearborn by Milford
Township to the State Tax Commission; and
WHEREAS the State Tax Commission determined that the assessment was invalid; and
WHEREAS not only does Milford Township lose a substantial tax base, but the Huron Valley
School District and the County of Oakland also lose a substantial tax base; and
WHEREAS the Huron Valley School District and Milford Township are appealing the decision of
the State Tax Commission to the Courts; and
WHEREAS because the County of Oakland has a substantial interest in the outcome of the
litigation, the County of Oakland should also intervene and appeal the decision.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the County of Oakland, by and through the Office of the
Civil Counsel and/or through retained counsel, in conjunction with the Huron Valley School District
and Milford Township, request the right to intervene and appeal the decision of the State Tax Commission
involving the legality of the assessment against Camp Dearborn.
Mr. Chairman, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
William L. Mainland, District #26"
REPORT
By Mr. Houghten
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #957 - MiLFORD TOWNSHIP TAX APPEAL
To the Oakland County Board of Comfrssloners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee, by Fred D. Houghten, Acting Chairman, reports that it concurs with
Miscellaneous Resolution #5957 and recommends its adoption by this Board.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Fred D. Houghten, Acting Chairman
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Moved by Houghten supported by Barakat that resolution #5957 be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT
By Mr. Olson
IN RE.: LOAN TO BOARD OF COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONERS - RESOLUTION #5949
To the:Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen;
The Transportation and Aviation Committee, by Mr. Niles E. Olson, Chairman, reports
Miscellaneous Resolution No. 5949 with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted..
"Misc. 5949
By Mr. Olson
IN RE: LOAN TO BOARD OF COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONERS
To the Oakland County Bard of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman., Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Financial Budget for 1972, as adopted by this Board, contains the following
commitment;
"In the light of discussions with the Road Commission and review of expected increases in
weight and gas tax revenue to that agency, your Committee has recommended no appropriation to the Road
Commission for 1972,. However, in view of the importance of the County Road Program and the vital need
to insure availability of funds to match State and Federal funds available to Oakland County during
1972, your Committee strongly urges and recommends that in the event the expected increases in road
revenues are unduly delayed or are not available within the current fiscal year, this Commission, at
that time consider and approve an advance on a loan basis to the Road Commission in the amount needed
up to $700,000. The cooperation of the Road Commission in this matter is commended by your Committee.";
and
WHEREAS it has now become apparent that the proposed Transportation Package, which would have
provided the expected increase in road revenues as referred to above, will not pass the Legislature in
time to provide the $700,000 in 1972; and
WHEREAS the Board of County Road Commissioners has, by Resolution dated February 22, 1972,
requested this Board to approve the above referred to loan and the terms and conditions thereof, at
this time in order that the said'Board of County Road Commissioners may enter into the necessary
contractual obligations to assure the construction of the 1972 road construction program;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that this Board hereby authorizes and approves an advance of
$700,000 on a loan basis to the Road Commission.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Auditors are authorized and directed to make the
said sum of $700,000 available for transfer to the County Road Fund no later than September 1, 1972.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Auditors are further authorized and directed to
transfer all or any part of the said sum of $700,000 to the County Road Fund at any time after September
1, 1972, upon the written request of the Board of County Road Commissioners; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of County Road Commissioners shall not be obligated to
reimburse the County for any of the $700,000 so advanced until legislation is enacted in the 1972
legislative session which would provide additional funds to the Road Commission. In the event such
legislation is enacted, the Board of County Road Commissioners will be obligated to reimburse the
County for any sums transferred hereunder, without interest.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in the event no legislation is enacted in the 1972 legislative
session, the Board of County Road Commissioners shalt repay the sum of $700,000 to the County on or
before December 31, 1977.
The Transportation and Aviation Committee, by Niles E. Olson, Chairman, moves the adoption
of the foregoing resolution.
TRANSPORTATION AND AVIATION COMMITTEE
Niles E. Olson, Chairman"
REPORT
By Mr. Houghten
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #5949 - LOAN TO BOARD OF COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONERS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule 11, c of this Board, the Finance Committee finds the sum of $700,000
available in the General Fund for this purpose.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Fred D. Houghten, Acting Chairman
Moved by Olson supported by Daly that Resolution #5949 be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 5968
By Mr. Mainland
IN RE: MEMORIAL - THOMAS C. TILEY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Thomas C. Tiley, who was a former member of the Oakland County Board of Supervisors, passed
away on September 12, 1971, at the age of 82 years.
He was a native of London, England, coming to this country in 1910, resided in Detroit and
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moved to Commerce Township in i922.
Thomas C. Tiley served as Justice of the Peace for 12 years and was first elected to the
Commerce Township Board in 1943, and was elected Township Supervisor in 1957, retaining the top Township
post for 10 years, and serving as a member of the Township Board for 24 years until he submitted his
resignation as Commerce Township Supervisor on May 1, 1967.
Mr. Tiley was instrumental in implementing a road program for the Township by a voted miilage
that provided some 20 miles of paved roads, also, because of prudent financial practices, the Township
had enough money on hand in 1967 to pay for a proposed new fire hall and a proposed addition to the
Township Hall:.
Whilte a member of the Oakland County Board of Supervisors he Served on the Health Committee
which acted as the Health Board from 1963 to 1965, when the membership changed from 7 to 5 members, at
which time he was appointed to another 3-year term ending in December of 1968.
Thomas C. Tiley was a dedicated man both in principle and practice and while in public office
he was guided by two rules -- spend Township money as you would your own and, additionally, don't let
anyone pressure you into doing them a favor that couldn't be done for all of the citizens of the
community.
His dedication and interest in the welfare of all of the citizens of the community will serve
as an inspiration for all of us..
Surviving are his wife Janet and daughter Betty.
Mr. Chairman, the Special Memorial Committee, moves that the foregoing memorial resolution
be spread upon the minutes of this meeting and that a certified copy, affixed with the Seal of the
County of Oakland, be forwarded to his surviving wife Janet.
SPECIAL MEMORIAL COMMITTEE
Lawrence R. Pernick, Alexander C. Perinoff
Lew L. CO, Delos Hamtin, William L. Mainland
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
Mr. Mainland presented a report on the Revenue Sharing Bill.
Misc. 5969
By Mr. Doyon
IN RE: DISCLOSURE OF ASSETS AND POLITICAL FINANCING BY PUBLIC OFFICIALS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Detroit Free Press has recently editorialized in favor of full disclosures of
campaign funding, citing the public's "need to know who pays for politics" and stating that proper
disclosures should extend throughout the year, rather than being limited to campaigns; and
WHEREAS the principle of disclosure of political financing and statement of all monies paid
or held in connection with politics is vitally necessary to allow citizens and taxpayers to accurately
assess the conduct of their government at all levels; and
WHEREAS a statement of the assets and financial holdings of public officials has been deemed
advisable at the federal level, and such disclosure by Michigan's representatives in Congress has already
been made;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners endorses the
principle of full public disclosure of funds relating to politics or public office; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners calls for public
disclosure of the net assets in stocks, bonds, real estate or other holdings of all public officials
and appointed administrators of Oakland County government.
Mr. Chairman, I move the foregoing resolution and request that it be referred to the Finance
Committee.
James A. Doyon, District #8
Mr. Doyen requested that the resolution be referred to the Finance Committee.
Moved by Kasper supported by Gabler the resolution be amended by adding, "That those monies
paid by workers in the form of Union Dues, be separated and disclose that portion and amount of those
dues which are disbursed for the purposes of political education, political groups and political
candidates at all levels of government."
The resolution and amendment were referred to the Finance Committee.
Misc, 5970
By Mr. Kasper and Mrs. Simson
IN RE: WORK PROGRAM FOR ABLEBODIED AND RECIPIENTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County is responsible for providing certain welfare assistance separate and apart
from State and Federal welfare assistance; and
WHEREAS many of those receiving County welfare assistance are ablebodied and employable; and
WHEREAS it is desirable to establish responsibility for such County assistance from both the
County and the recipient; and
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WHEREAS a desirable manner of exercising responsibility on the part of the recipients would
be to offer their services in some type of minimal County employment program in return for such
assistance; and
WHEREAS the County is authorized in requiring minimal employment of the ablebodied welfare
recipients as a condition to their continuing to receive County welfare assistance; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Human Resources Committee has unanimously
supported State legislation which embodies this type of program for County welfare assistance;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners present a plan
for such an employment program and urge the Oakland County Social Services Board to adopt such a policy.
Mr. Chairman, I move that the foregoing resolution be referred to the Human Resources Committee,
Paul E. Kasper, District #3
Marguerite Simson, District /120
The resolution was referred to the Human Resources Committee. There were no objections.
Mr. Barakat presented a resolution regarding the Oakland County Apportionment Commission.
Mr. Powell objected to the resc:ution being presented to the Board.
Discussion followed.
The Chairman ruled that the resolution was properly before the Board and would be referred
to the Committee on Organization.
Mr. Gabler appealed the decision of the Chair regarding the resolution being presented.
Seconded by Mr. Kasper.
The Chairman stated that those in favor of sustaining the decision of the Chair, say 'Aye'
and those opposed say 'No'.
The vote was as follows:
AYES: Simson, Aaron, Barakat, Burley, Daly, Doyon, Harrison, Kronenberg, Lennon, Mainland,
Olson, Pernick. (12)
NAYS: Richardson, Wilcox, Coy, Dearborn, Gabler, Hamlin, Houghten, Kasper, Patnales, Powell.
(10)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the decision of the Chair was sustained.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Barakat supported by Kasper the resolution be withdrawn.
Moved by Daly supported by Kronenberg the assignment of the resolution to the Committee on
Organization, be tabled.
AYES: Simson, Aaron, Barakat, Burley, Daly, Doyor, Harrison, Kronenberg, Lennon, Mainland,
Olson, Pernick. (12)
NAYS: Wilcox, Coy, Dearborn, Gabler, Hamlin, Houghten, Kasper, Patnales, Powell, Richardson.
(10)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion lost.
The Chairman asked if a member of the Board wished to suggest a committee, and hearing none,
declared that the resolution would not be assigned to committee.
Moved by Harrison supported by Daly the Board adjourn until April 11, 1972 at 9:30 A. M.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
The Board adjourned at 12:27 P, M.
Lynn D. Allen Lawrence R. Pernick
Clerk Chairman