HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1972.04.25 - 7560OAKLAND COUNTY
Board Of Commissioners
MEETING
April 25, 1972
Meeting called to order by Chairman Lawrence R. Pernick at 10:04 A. M. in the Court House
Auditorium, 1200 North Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan.
Invocation given by Thomas H. 0 1 Donoghue, Chaplain Emeritus.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Aaron, Barakat, Burley, Coy, Daly, Doyon, Gabler, Hamlin, Harrison, Horton,
Houghten, Kasper, Kronenberg, Lennon, Mathews, Raholak, Patnales, Perinoff, Pernick, Powell,
Richardson, Simson, Szabo, Wilcox. (24)
ABSENT: Dearborn, Mainland, Olson. (3)
Quorum present.
Clerk read letter from Betty Tiley thanking the Board for the memorial resolution for
Thomas Tiley. (Placed on file.)
Clerk read letter from Governor William G. Milliken acknowledging receipt of resolution for
increased representation for Oakland County on the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal
Justice. (Placed on file.)
Clerk read letter from State Representative James J. Damman thanking the Board for resolutions
sent to him. (Placed on file.)
Clerk read resolutions from the cities of Madison Heights and Northville opposing use of
Road Commission or State Highway funds for improving roadway problems caused by building the Pontiac
Stadium. (Placed on file.)
IN RE: PROCLAMATION
By Mr. Pernick
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS: The National Foundation - March of Dimes has embarked upon a campaign to guarantee
every newborn American child a birthright of good health; and
WHEREAS: The Foundation seeks to reach this praiseworthy goal through a nationwide program
of research and treatment of birth defects; and
WHEREAS: Thanks to the generosity of millions of Americans, more than 100 March of Dimes
Birth Defects Centers have been established for research into the prevention and treatment of congenital
diseases; and
WHEREAS: Significant progress has been made in both prevention and treatment of these dread
maladies; and
WHEREAS: Much still remains to be done if some 250,000 newborns annually are to be spared
the scourge of birth defects; and
WHEREAS: Public support is vital to this great national public health endeavor carried out
by the National Foundation - March of Dimes;
NOW THEREFORE, I, the Chairman of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, do hereby proclaim
May 7, 1972, as March of Dimes Walk-A-Thon Day, confident that the citizens of Oakland County will join
in generous support of this effort to benefit the coming generation of Americans.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed my
signature and caused the Seal of the County of Oakland
to be affixed this 25th day of April, 1972.
Lawrence R. Pernick, Chairman
Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Misc. 5989
By Mr. Kasper
IN RE: MEMORIAL RESOLUTION - WAYNE McDONNELL
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr, Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Wayne McDonnell, who served as Chief Deputy Treasurer for Oakland County, passed away
unexpectedly on March 6, 1972 at the age of 70 years, having resided at 19860 West 12 Mile Road in the
City of Southfield.
Born in Cleveland, Ohio, he spent the last 40 years of his life in Southfield Township, now
the City of Southfield, and his home is considered a landmark in that it was an old farm house that
Wayne enjoyed keeping in repair and landscaping.
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Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 25, 3972
Wayne McDonnell retired from h„is own electronic business 1964. He was an electrical
engineer and prior to operating his own buSIn'i!ss he worked for many years as a radio engineer for
several radio stations in the Detroit area in the early days of radlo, One of his assignments was
working as the radio engineer for Marteiltan, announcer for the Tiger baseball games. He was a
member of the Engineering Society of Detroit.
He was active in civic affairs and was Ahe type Of person who did not prefer the limelight
but was willing to do everything he could and let others receive the recognition.
Wayne McDonnell enjoyed a host of friends in both major political parties and was respected
by all who came in association with him.
He was the only son of Jenny and Roger McDonnell.
Surviving is his widow Jean.
Mr. Chairman, I move that the foregoing memorial resolution be spread upon the minutes of this
meeting and that the County Clerk -forward a certified copy, affixed with the Seal of the County of
Oakland, to his surviving wife Jean.
SPECIAL MEMORIAL COMMITTEE _
Lawrence R. Pernick, Chairman
Alexander C. Perinoff, Vice Chairman
Paul E. Kasper, County Commissioner, District #3
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
Misc. 5990
By Mr. Richardson
IN RE: MEMORIAL RESOLUTION - CARLOS O. RICHARDSON
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman., Ladies and Gentlemen:
Carlos G. Richardson, former member of the Oakland County Board of Supervisors from 1947 to
1951, passed away at the Orange Memorial Hospital, Orlando, Florida, on March 23, 1972 at the age of
74 years.
Carlos was a life long resident of Waterford Township, founder of the Richardson Farm Dairy,
was elected several times to the post of Waterford Township Clerk and later Supervisor and also gave
lengthy service to the old township zoning board and later planning commission. He was a member of the
County Board of Canvassers and former County Democratic Chairman.
His memberships included Cedar Lodge #60 F E, AM, Clarkston, the Waterford Eagles Lodge,
Lakeland United Presbyterian Church, Waterford, and was a past president of the Waterford-Drayton
Rotary Club with a record of 26 years of perfect attendance.
Carlos G. Richardson was. an oPtgoing person and enjoyed a multitude of friends and associates
in the business sector of the community and in public service. He gave of his time and resources in
the interests of his fellow man and the community and will long be remembered by all who knew him.
Surviving are his wife, Evadna; two daughters, Mrs. Joseph McGee and Mrs. Bart Paladimo; two
sons, Delwin and Harold, all of Waterford; three sisters, Mrs. Annabelle Caswell, Mrs. Bessie Giddings
and Mrs. Gertrude Moore, all of Pontiac; and one brother and 16 grandchildren.
Mr. Chairman, I move that the foregoing memorial resolution be spread upon the minutes of
this meeting and that the County Clerk forward a certified copy, affixed with the Seal of the County of
Oakland, to the surviving wife Evadna.
SPECIAL MEMORIAL COMMITTEE
Lawrence R. Pernick, Chairman
Alexander C. Perinoff, Vice Chairman
E. Frank Richardson, County Commissioner, District #25
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
Misc. 5991
By Mr. Szabo
IN RE: MEMORIAL RESOLUTION - JOHN R. DARBEE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
John R. Darbee, former Mayor of the City of Clawson, passed away on March 6, 1972, at the
age of 61 years.
Born in Caro, Michigan, Mr. Darbee moved to Clawson in 1917 and was a graduate of the City's
school system. After graduation from college, Mr. Darbee returned to Clawson schools as an instructor
in mathematics and athletics.
He entered municipal affairs in 1940 when he was appointed to the City Planning Commission.
In 1941 he was elected to the City Council and in 1947 was elected to the Board of Education. He served
two terms as President of the Board.
Mr. Darbee served as Clawson's mayor from 1953 to i959 and then retired from the political
arena.
He was a member of the Masonic Lodge 522 Clawson, and past president of the Clawson Lions
Club.
In 1956 he was named Clawson's "Man of the Year" for his long and outstanding civic record.
Twelve years later he was given the "Municipal Achievement Award" by the City's Michigan Week Committee.
Surviving are his wife Jeanette, two children, Mrs. Ann Davies of Berkley, and a son Rockwell
Darbee of San Rafael, California, also a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Wedge, Phoenix, Arizona, and a brother
Richard Darbee of Long Beach, California.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 25, 1972 125
Mr. Chairman, I move 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 Jeanette.
SPECIAL MEMORIAL COMMITTEE
Lawrence R. Pernick, Chairman, Board of Commissioners
Alexander C. Perinoff, Vice Chairman, Board of
Commissioners, Albert F. Szabo, County Commissioner
District #2
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
Moved by Szabo supported by Burley the minutes of the previous meeting be approved as printed.
Moved by Kasper supported by Gabler that portion of the minutes of April 11, 1972, page 103,
to refer the letter from Morley A. Winograd to the Finance Committee, be deleted from the minutes.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Vote on approval of minutes, as amended:
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the minutes, as amended, were approved.
Misc. 5992
By Mr. Lennon
IN RE: PURCHASE OF AQUA-MARINE - LAKE WEED HARVESTER AND CONVEYOR
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS your Committee has received and considered numerous requests from interested citizens
to implement a weed harvesting program for the lakes of Oakland County that would make them more usable
both by private property owners and the public; and
WHEREAS your Committee recommends that the purchase of an Aqua-Marine Lake Weed Harvester
and Conveyor be made by a purchase agreement of the Drain Office and the Board of Auditors;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
the purchase of an Aqua-Marine Lake Weed Harvester and Conveyor, said purchase to be entered into by
the Drain Office and the Board of Auditors for an amount to approximate $35,000.00.
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 Burley the resolution be referred to the Finance Committee.
There were no objections.
Misc. 5993
By Mr. Daly
IN RE: APPOINTMENT TO VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMISSION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS a vacancy was created on the Veterans' Affairs Commission by former member John J.
Rusher moving residency out of the County of Oakland; and
WHEREAS your Committee recommends that Percy G. Kidd be appointed to the Veterans' Affairs
Commission for the unexpired term ending on December 31, 1972;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Percy G. Kidd be and he is hereby appointed to the Veterans'
Affairs Commission for the unexpired term ending December 31, 1972.
The Committee on Organization, by Patrick K. Daly, Chairman, moves the adoption of the
Foregoing resolution.
COMMITTEE ON ORGANIZATION
Patrick K. Daly, Chairman
Moved by Daly supported by Harrison the resolution be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 5994
By Mr. Szabo
IN RE: 1972 EQUALIZATION REPORT
To the Honorable Board of Commissioners Oakland County
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Your Committee on Equalization respectfully reports that it has carefully examined properties
and compared assessment rolls of the several Townships and Cities within the said County, assessed for
the year 1972 and have equalized the same by adding to or deducting from the valuation of the taxable
property in the several Townships and Cities so assessed, such an amount as in its judgment will produce
relatively an equal and uniform valuation of the taxable property in the County. The Equalization
Factors listed on pages 1 thru 4 of the attached report are for information purposes only and are not
required by statute. The Committee has conducted hearings to its findings and recommendations. We
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1972 ASSESSED AND EQUALIZED VALUE
SHOWING THE PERCENTAGE DISTRIBUTION OF THE TOTAL EQUALIZED VALUE
FOR REAL PROPERTY BY TOWNSHIPS IN OAKLAND COUNTY
ASSESSING
DISTRICT
ADDISON TWP
AVON TWP
BLOOMFIELD TWP
BRANDON TWP
COMMERCE TWP
FARMINGTON TWP
GROVELANO TWP
HIGHLAND TWP
HOLLY TWP
INDEPENDENCE TwP
LYON TWP
MILFORD TWP
NOVI TWP
OAKLAND IMP
ORION TWP
OXFORD TWP
PONTIAC TWP
RUSE TWP
ROYAL OAK TWP
SOUTHFIELD IMP
SPRINGFIELD IMP $
WATERFORD IMP
WEST BLMFLU TWP
WHITE LAKE TWP
VALUATION
AS ASSESSED
16,143,420
127,638,950
319,184,525
24,342,225
77,915,831
251,044,900
14,774,500
37,551,191
25,913,100
68,068,320
241277,625
36,803,500
3,238,000
33,424,200
60,873,715
31,459,325
54,842,225
12,177,900
21,270,450
113,750,700
21,479,550
215,285,685
189,338,650
60,112,700
AMOUNT ADDED
OR DEDUCTED
0
0
25,534,762
0
0
0
0
4,1300631
0
0
0
0
194,280
0
0
0
0
2,192,022
0
0
0
0
0
0
32,051,69 5
VALUATION
AS EQUALIZED
• 16,143,420
127,638,950
344,719,287
24,342,225
77,915,831
• 251,044,900
• 14,774,500
41,681,822
25,913,100
68,068,320
24,277,625
360803,500
3,432,280 ▪ 33,424,200
• 60,873,715
31,459,325
• 54,842,225
14,369,922
• 21,270,450
• 113,750,700
• 21,479,550
215,285,685
189,338,650
60,1120700
S 1,872,962,882
EQUALIZED
PERCENTAGES
0.35634
2.81744
7.60917
0.53732
1.71988
5.54145
0.32613
0.92006
0.57199
1.50251
0.53589
0.81238
0.07576
0.73779
1.34370
0.69442
1.21056
0.31719
0.46951
2.51088
0.47413
4.75212
4.17937
1.32690
41.34289
1972
EQUALIZING
FACTOR
1.00
1.00
1.08
1.00
1.00
1.00
1,00
1.11
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.06
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.18
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
TOTAL TOWNSHIPS $ 1,840,911,187
1972
EQUALIZING
FACTOR
1.09
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.23
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.55
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
I.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1972 ASSESSED AND EQUALIZED VALUE
St-I:WANG THE PERCENTAGE DISTRIBUTION OF THE TOTAL EQUALIZED VALUE
EOR REAL PROPERTY BY CITIES IN OAKLAND COUNTY Commissioners Minutes Continued. 1.
TOTAL REAL PROPERTY $
ASSESSING
DISTRICT
BERKLEY CITY
BIRMINGHAM CITY
BLMELC HILLS CTY
CLAWSON CITY
FARMINGTON CITY
FERNDALT CITY
HAZEL PARK CITY
HUNTNGTN DS CTY
KEEGO HARBOR CTY
LATHRUP VLG CITY
MADISON HGTS CTY
NORTHVILLE CITY
NOVI CITY
OAK PARK CITY
ORCHARD LAKE CTY
PLEASANT ROG CTY
PONTIAC CITY
ROCHESTER CITY
ROYAL OAK CITY
SOUTHFIELD CITY
SOUTH LYON CITY
SYLVAN LAKE CITY
TROY CITY
WALLED LAKE CITY
WIXOM CITY
TOTAL CITIES
TOTAL TOWNSHIPS
VALUATION
AS ASSESSED
62,5800365
163,503,440
55,577,600
64,760,100
54,094,790
991380,200
61,673,817
38,9201250
10,304,300
32,114,000
146,892,700
6,736,090
65,569,550
154,596,110
13 1 751,605
170914,950
321,638,700
344910,725
312,041,120
551.783,675
9,371,600
9,960,100
297,688,700
14,315,129
13,749,300
$ 2,633,828,916
1,840,911,187
4,474 1 740,103
AMOUNT ADDED
:IR DEDUCTED
5,632,232
0
0
0
0
0
14,184,977
0
0
0
0
3,704,849
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
23,522,058
32.051,695
55,573,753
VALUATION
AS EQUALIZED
$ 68,212,5 97
• 163,503,440
5 55,577,600
• 64,760,100
5 54,094,790
• 99,380,200
5 75,858,794
$ 38,920.250
• 10,304,300
• 32,114,000
5 146,892,700
5 10,440,939
5 65,569,550
• 154,596,110
13,751,605
17,914,950
321,638,700
34,910,725
5 312,041,120
551,783,675
5 9.371,600
9,960,100
5 297,688,700
14.315,129
• 33,749,300
$ 21657,350,974
5 1,8720962,882
S 4,530,313,856
EQUALIZED
PERCENTAGES
1.50569
3.60910
1.22679
1.42949
1.19406
2.19367
1.67447
0.85911
0.22745
0.70887
3.24244
0.23047
1.44735
3.41248
0.30355
0.39545
7.09970
0.77060
6.88785
12.17981
0.20686
0.21985
6.57104
0.31599
0.74497
58.65711
41.34289
100.00000
1972 ASSESSED AND EQUALIZED VALUE
ShilING THE PERCENTAGE DISTR130TION OF THE TOTAL EQUALIZED VALUE
FOR PERSONAL PROPERTY BY TOWNSHIPS IN OAKLAND COUNTY
VALUATION
AS ASSESSED
AMOUNT ADDED
'IR DEDUCTED
VALUATION
AS EQUALIZED
1972
EQUALIZING
FACTOR
0
A IX
0
0
0
1.00
1.00
1.08
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
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ASSESSING
DISTRICT
ADDISON TWP
AVON TWP
BLOOMFIELD TWP
BRANDON TWP
COMMERCE TWP
FARMINGTON TWP
GROVELAND
HIGHLAND TWP
HOLLY TWP
INDEPENDENCE TwP
LYON TWP
MILFORD TWP
NOVT TWP
OAKLAND TWP
ORION TWP
OXFORD TWP
PONTIAC TWP
ROSE TWP
ROYAL OAK TWP
SOUTHFIELD TWP
SPRINGFIELD TWP
WATERFORD TWP
WEST BLMFLD TwP
WHITE LAKE TWP
2,406,690
24,017,850
14,208,665
2,180,300
17,257,000
27,266,800
2,121,360
4,266,150
4,208,244
6,488,170
5,085,300
8,525,400
484,369
3,063,900
11,336,300
6,321,955
6,363,570
1,222,400
3,166,070
3,055,250
5,562,550
35,652,575
6,874,750
6,018,850
0
1,136,693
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2,406,690
24,017,850
154345,358
2,180,300
17,257,000
27,266,800
2,121,360
4,266,150
4,208,244
6,488,170
5,085,300
8,525,400
484,369
3,063,900
11,336,300
6,321,955
6,363,570
1,222,400
3,166,070
3,055,250
5,562,550
35,652,575
6,874,750
S 6018,850
EQUALIZED
PERCENTAGES
0.28098
2.80409
L.79157
0.25455
2.01476
3.18340
0.24767
0.49807
0.49131
0.75750
0.59371
0.99534
0.05655
0.35771
1.32352
0.73809
0.74295
0.14272
0.36964
0.35670
0.64943
4.16245
0.80263
0.70270
TOTAL TOWNSHIPS 207,154,468 1,136,693 S 208,291,161 24.31804
t",1 Commissioners Minutes .Continued. ASSESSING
DISTRICT
BERKLEY CITY
BIRMINGHAM CITY
BLMFLD HILLS CTY
' CLAWSON CITY
FARMINGTON CITY
FERNDALE CITY
HAZEL PARK CITY
HUNTNGIN WDS CTY
.K.EE00 HARBOR CTY
LATHRUP VLG CITY
MADISON HOTS CTY
NORTHVILLE CITY
NOVI CITY
OAK PARK CITY
.ORCHARD LAKE CTY
PLEASANT ROG CTY
PONTIAC CITY
ROCHESTER CITY
. ROYAL OAK CITY
SOUTHFIELD CITY
• SOUTH LYON CITY
SYLVAN LAKE CITY
TROY CITY
WALLED LAKE CITY
WIXOM CITY
1972
EQUALIZING
FACTOR
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1000
1.00
TOTAL CITIES
TOTAL TOWNSHIPS
TOTAL PERSONAL PROP.$
1972 ASSESSED AND EQUALIZED VALUE
SHJWING THE PE8CENTAGE DISTRIBUTION OF THE TOTAL EQUALIZED VALUE
FOR PERSONAL PROPERTY ar CITIES IN OAKLAND COUNTY
AMOUNT ADDED
OR DEDUCTED
0
1,136,691
1,136,693
VALUATION
AS ASSESSED
.1 241,800
• 16,507,480
3,190,500
6,762,500
7,533,820
• 34,463,100
10,319,825
859,370
788,750
1,4491964
41,111,700
406,795
12t032,450
29,862,120
7441535
2,3.66.,350
2151077,600
6,427,975
40,782,700
• 97,638,550
5,415,400
649,400
77,412,840
4,996,356
26 1 176;300
648,238,180
207,154,468
855,392,648
VALUATION EQUALIZED
AS EQUALIZED PERCENTAGES
O $ 5,241 , 800 0.61198
O s 16,507,480 1.92725
O $ 3,190 1 500 0.37249
O $ 6,762,500 0.78952
O 5 7,533,820 0.87958
O $ 34,483,100 4.02591
O S 10,319,825 1.20484
O $ 859,370 0.10033
O 5 788,750 0.09209
O S 1,449,964 0.16928
O $ 41,111,700 4.79980
O S 406,795 0.04749
O s 12,032,450 1.40479
O 5 29,862,120 3.48641
O 5 744,535 0.08692
O S 2,366,350 0.27627
O i 215,077,600 25.11036
O 1 6,427,975 0.75047
O S 40,782,700 4.76139
O s 97,638,550 11.39933
O s 5,415,400 0.63225
O 5 649,400 0.07582
O $ 77,412,840 9.03797
O s 4,996,356 0.58333
O t 26,176,300 3.05609
$ 648,238,180 75.68196
208,291,161 24.31804
5 856,529,341 100.00000
197? 3ISTRI8UTI0N OF ASSESSED, EQUALIZED AND TRUE CASH VALUES
BY TOWNSHIPS IN OAKLAND COUNTY
VALUATION AS EQUALIZED VALUATION AS ASSESSED
TOTAL
REAL
ESTATE
PERSONAL
PROPERTY
PERSONAL
PROPERTY
TRUE CASH
VALUE
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DISTRICT
ADDISON TwP
AVON TWP
810CMFIE-LO TWP
HRANDON TwP
COMMERCE TAP
FARMINGTON TWP
CAOVELAND TWP
HIGHLAND TwP
HOLLY TwP
INDEPENDENCE TWP
LYON TWP
1ILFORD TWp
NCVI TWP
JAKLAND TrP
O kIflN TWP
ID(FOPD T -NP
PUNTIAC TwP
qnsF Twp
4.0YAL OAK TWP
SOUTHFIELD TwP
SPRINGFIELD TWP
wATER-RORD TwP
wEST 6L8ELD TwP
wHITF LAKF TWP
REAL
ESTATE
16,143,420
127,638,950
319,184,525
24,342,225
77,915,831
251,044,900
14,774,900
37,551,191
25,913,100
68,068,320
24,277,625
36,803,900
3,238,000
33,424,200
601873,715
31,459,325
54,842,225
12,177,900
21,270,450
113,750,700
21,479,550
215,285,685
189,338,650
60,112,700
2,406,690
24,017,850
14,208,665
2,180,300
17,257,000
27,266,800
2,121,360
4,266,150
4,208,244
6,488,170
9,085,300
6,525,400
484,369
1,063,900
11,336,300
6,321,955
6,363,570
1,222,400
3,166,070
3,055/250
5,562,550
35,652,575
6,874,750
6,018,850
18,550,110
151,656,800
333,3931190
26,522,525
95,172,631
278,311,700
16,895,660
41,817,341
30.121,344
74,556,490
29,362,925
45,328,900
3,722,369
36,488,100
72,210,015
37,781,2.80
61,205,795
13,400,300
24,436,520
116,805,950
27,042,100
250,938,260
196,213,400
66,131,550
16,141,420
127,638,950
344,719,287
24,342,225
77,915,831
251,044,900
14,774,500
410681,822
25,913,100
66,068,320
24/277,625
36,803,500
3,432,280
33,424,200
60,873,715
31,459,125
54,842,225
14,369,922
210270,450
113,750,700
21,479,550
215,285,685
169 /338,650
60,112,700
2,406,690
24,017,850
15045,358
2,180,300
17,257,000
27,266,800
2,1.21,360
4,266,150
4,208,244
6,488,170
5,085,300
8,525,400
484,369
3,0634900
11,336,300
6,321,955
6,363,•570
1,222,400
31166,070
3,0554250
5,562,550
35,652157.5
.6,874 4750
6,018,850
TOTAL
18,550,110
151,656,800
360,064,645
26,522,525
95,1724831
278,311,700
16,8954860
45,947,972
30,121,344
74,556,490
29,362,925
45,328,900
3,916,649
36,488,100
72,210,015
37,781,280
61,205,795
15,592,322
24,436,520
116,805,950
27,042,100
250,938,260
196,2130400
66,131,550
TOTAL
374100,220
303,313,600
720,129,290
53,045,050
190,345,662 1
556,6239400 N2,
33,791,720
91,895,944
60,242,688 ni
149412,980
58,725,850
90,657,800
7033/298
72,976,200
144,4201030
75,562,560
122,411,590
11,184,644
480873,040
2331611,900
54,084,200
501,876,520
392,426,800
132,261,100
ToTAL TOWNSHIPS 1,840,911,187 207,1541468 2,048,065,655 1,8729962,862 208,291,161 2,081,254,043 4,1621508,086
VALUATION AS ASSESSED VALUATION AS EQUALIZED TRUE CASH
VALUE
TOTAL
73,454,397
180,010,920
581768,100
71,522,600
61,628,610
133,863,300
86,178,619
39,779,620
11,093,050
33,563,964
188004,400
10,847,734
77 1 602,000
184/458,230
14,496,140
20,281,300
536,716,300
41,338,700
352,823,620
649,422,225
14,787,000
10,609,500
375,1010540
19,311,485
59,925.600
3,305,589 0 154
2,081,254,043
5,386,843,197
TOTAL
146,908,794
360,02j,840
1471536,200
143,045,200
123.257,220
267,726,600
172,157,238
79,559,240
22,184,100
67,127,928
376,008,800
21,695,468
155,204 1 000
368,916 1460
28,9921280
40,562,600
1,073,432,600
82,677,400
705,647,640
1,298,844,450
29,5747000
21,219,000
750,203,080
18,622,970
119,851,200
6,611,178,308
4,162,508086
10,773,686,194
1972 DISTRIBUTION OF ASSESSED, EQUALIZED AND TRUE CASH VALUES
BY CITIES IN OAKLAND COUNTY
ASSISSING
OISTRIcr
1F-RKLEY CITY
'1A(N0HAm CITY
'.LMFLDHILLS CTY
'Leos..s(IN CITY
)=ARMIAGTPN CITY
Ek'NC)ALE CITY
HA/EL PARK CITY
HJNTN,3T-N WOS CTY ▪ rG FI4RF11.k CTY
LAIHRUP VLG CITY
AADISTN HOTS CTY
NORINVkat CITY (.1 VIVI CITY 0-1 — )4K PARK CITY
,3RCHAP1) LAKE CTY
JLFASANT PDC, CTY
- a'jNTIAC CITY
• kOCHESTER CITY a - < -07 YAL OAK CITY
SQUT1FIF15 CITY
S1J1H LYON CITY
=
•
',YLVAN LAKE CITY
rknY CITY
• ei41LE0 LAKE CITY c TXUM CITY
UI
TOTAL CITIES
▪ TOTAL TOWNSHIPS
UI
t TOTAL COUNTY
0
UI
UI
REAL PERSONAL REAL
ESTATE PkOPEPTY TOTAL ESTATE
• 62,580,365 5,241,800 67,822,165 68,212097
163,503,440 16,507,480 180,010,920 163,503,440
55,577,600 3,1901500 58,766,100 551577,600
64,740,100 6,762 1 500 71,522,600 64,760,100
54,094,790 7,533,820 61,628,410 54,094,190
99,380,200 34,483,100 133,663,300 99,380,200
61,673,817 10,319,825 71,993,642 75,858,794
38,920,250 659,370 39,779,620 38,9201250
101304,300 788,750 11,093,050 10,304,300
32,114,000 1,449,964 33,563,964 321114,000
1464892,700 41,111,700 188,004 1 400 146,892,700
6,736,0°0 406,795 7,142,885 10,440,939
65,569,550 12012,450 77,602,000 65,569,550
154,596,110 29,862,120 184,458,230 154,596,110
13,751,605 744,535 14,496,140 13,751,605
17,914,950 2,364,350 20,281,300 17,914,950
321,638 1 700 215,077,600 536,716,300 321,638,700
34,910,725 6,427,975 41,33,700 34,910,725
312,041,120 40,782,700 352,823 1 420 312/041,120
551,783,675 97,638,550 649,422,225 551,783,675
9,371,600 5,415,400 14,767,000 9,371,600
9,960,106 649,400 10,609,500 9,960,100
247,688,700 17,412,840 375,101,540 297,688,700
141315,129 4,996056 19,311,485 14,315,129
33,749,300 26,176,300 59,925,600 33,749,300
6461238,180 3,282,067,096 2,6571350 1974
207,154,468 2,048,065,655 1,872,962,862
855,392,648 5,330,132,751 4,5300313,856
PERSONAL
PROPERTY
5,241,800
16,507,430
3,190,500
6,762,500
7,533,820
34,483,100
10,319,625
859,370
788,750
1,449,964
41,111,700
406,795
12,032,450
29,862,120
744,535
2,366,3.50
215,077,600
6,427,975
40,782 1 700
97,638,550
5,415,400
649,400
77,412,840
4,996,356
26,176,300
6481238,180
208,291,161
856,529,341
2,633,828,916
1,8401911,187
4,474,740,103
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Moved by Szabo supported by Mathews the report be adopted.
AYES: Coy, Daly, Doyon, Gabler, Hamlin, Harrison, Horton, Houghten, Kasper, Kronenberg,
Mathews, Paholak, Perinoff, Pernick, Powell, Richardson, Simson, Szabo, Wilcox, Aaron, Burley. (21)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was adopted.
Moved by Houghten supported by Kronenberg the Allocation Budget for the year 1973 (Resolution
#597I, presented on April II, 1972) be adopted,.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Burley supported by Paholak the Budget be amended by eliminating the appropriation
for Southeastern Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG).
AYES: Gabler, Paholak, Szabo, Burley. (4)
NAYS: Daly, Doyon, Hamlin, Harrison, Horton, Houghten, Kasper, Kronenberg, Lennon, Mathews,
Patnales, Perinoff, Pernick, Powell, Richardson, Simson, Wilcox, Aaron, Barakat, Coy. (20)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the amendment lost.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Gabler supported by Patnales the Budget be amended by deleting $662,500 for General
Relief.
Discussion followed.
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion lost.
Vote on 1973 Allocation Budget:
AYES: Doyon, Hamlin, Harrison, Houghten, Kasper, Kronenberg, Lennon, Mathews, Paholak,
Perinoff, Pernick, Powell, Richardson, Simson, Wilcox, Aaron, Barakat, Coy, Daly. (19)
NAYS: Gabler, Horton, Patnales, Szabo, Burley, (5)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the Allocation Budget for the year 1973 was
adopted.
Misc. 5995
By Mr. Houghton
IN RE: AUTHORIZATION FOR PAYMENT OF ADDITIONAL SEMCOG DUES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS your Committee has received a request for payment of additional 1972 dues to the
Southeastern Michigan Council of Governments in the amount of $23,168.00, which amount is in addition
to the 1972 budgeted dues amount of $35,000.00; and
WHEREAS your Committee recommends payment of the additional SEMCOC 1972 dues in the amount
of $23,168.00 and, pursuant to Rule 11-c of this Board, finds said amount to be available in the
Contingency Fund;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes
the payment of $23,168.00 as additional 1972 dues to the Southeastern Michigan Council of Governments.
The Finance Committee, by Fred D. Houghten, Acting Chairman, moves the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Fred D. Houghten, Acting Chairman
Moved by Houghten supported by Perinoff the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Hamlin, Harrison, Houghten, Kasper, Kronenberg, Lennon, Mathews, Patnales, Perinoff,
Pernick, Powell, Richardson, Simson, Wilcox, Aaron, Barakat, Coy, Daly, Doyon. (19)
NAYS: Gabler, Horton, Paholek, Szabo, Burley. (5)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 5996
By Mr. Houghten
IN RE: AUTHORIZATION FOR BOARD OF AUDITORS TO MAKE PAYMENT OF ADDITIONAL DUES AS BILLED BY SEMCOG
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS your Committee recommends that the Board of Auditors be authorized to make payment
of additional dues as billed by SEMCOG (Southeastern Michigan Council of Governments) up to a maximum
of $12,000.00, such amount to be derived from the Contingency Fund, and that credits reverting back to
the County of Oakland be returned to the Contingency Fund.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Auditors be and they •are hereby
authorized to make payments of additional dues as billed by SEMCOG up to a maximum of $12,000.00 from
the Contingency Fund, and that credits back to the County be returned to the Contingency Fund.
The Finance Committee, by Fred D. Houghten, Acting Chairman, moves the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Fred D. Houghten, Acting Chairman
Moved by Houghten supported by Perinoff the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
AYES: Hamlin, Harrison, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, Mathews, Patnales, Perinoff, Pernick,
Powell, Wilcox, Aaron, Barakat, Coy, Doyon. (15)
NAYS: Horton, Kronenberg, Pahoiak, Richardson, Simson, Szabo, Burley, Daly, Gabler. (9)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT
By Mr. Burley
IN RE: RESOLUTION #5972 - COUNTY MEMBERSHIP - COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH PLANNING COUNCIL OF SOUTHEASTERN
MICHIGAN
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Health Committee, by Dale C. Burley, Chairman, reports Miscellaneous Resolution #5972
with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
"Misc. 5972
By Mr. Burley
IN RE: COUNTY MEMBERSHIP - COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH PLANNING COUNCIL OF SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS your Committee has considered in depth the feasibility of County membership in the
Comprehensive Health Planning Council of Southeastern Michigan; and
WHEREAS your Committee recommends that such membership would be in the best interests of the
County and would provide for the identification of health needs and health resources in Southeastern
Michigan, determination of health goals and priorities and planning and stimulating the improvement of
health services and programs within the region and the County;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
the joining of the County of Oakland to the Comprehensive Health Planning Council of Southeastern
Michigan and the payment of $15,000 in dues thereto for 1972.
The Health Committee, by Dale C. Burley, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
HEALTH COMMITTEE
Dale C. Burley, Chairman"
REPORT
By Mr. Houghten
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #5972 - MEMBERSHIP DUES IN THE SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN COMPREHENSIVE
HEALTH PLANNING COUNCIL
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 $15,000.00
available, such funds to be derived from the Contingency Fund.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Fred D. Houghten, Acting Chairman
Moved by Burley supported by Harrison that Resolution #5972 be adopted.
Discussion followed.
AYES: Harrison, Horton, Kronenberg, Lennon, Mathews, Paholak, Pernick, Simson, Aaron, Barakat,
Burley, Coy, Daly, Doyon. (14)
NAYS: Houghten, Kasper, Patnales, Perinoff, Powell, Richardson, Wilcox, Gabler, Hamlin. (9)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 5997
By Mrs. Simson
IN RE: SUPPORT OF SENATE BILL 511 - PROCEDURES IN ESTATES DIVISION OF PROBATE COURT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS your Committee has considered Senate Bill 511, which proposed legislation would
increase the amount of small estates from $5,000.00 to $10,000.00 and delete from present legislation
the requirement that children must be under the age of 16 years in order to be considered, along with
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the widow, for support benefits in the case of death of their father; and
WHEREAS your Committee recommends support of S.B. 511 as it is presently written; and
WHEREAS your Committee further recommends that further provision he included in S.B. 511 to
apply to testate.as well as intestate estates;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby supports
S.B. 511 and that certified copies of the foregoing resolution be forwarded to the Oakland County
Legislators.
The Legislative Committee, by Marguerite Simson, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
Marguerite Simson, Chairman
Moved by Simson supported by Kasper the resolution be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 5998
By Mr. Kasper
IN RE: COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION COORDINATOR
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the need for the County to become formally involved in the protection of our
environment has been brought to the attention of, and has been reviewed and enunciated by the Public
Works Committee; and
WHEREAS the Personnel Practices Committee was asked to prepare and approve a classification
specification for a new classification entitled, "Environmental Protection Coordinator", a copy of which
is attached;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that a new classification of "Environmental Protection Coordinator"
be created with a salary range of: Base - $12,679; One Year - $13,230; Two Year - $13,781; and Three Year
- $14,333; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a position of "Environmental Protection Coordinator" be approved
and placed under the administrative direction of the Board of Auditors; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the first $12,000 salary rate be paid from Public Employment Act
Funds and that the balance, which would not exceed $1,481 for the remaining portion of 1971, be charged
to budgeted funds.
The Personnel Practices Committee, by William L. Mainland, Chairman, moves the adoption of the
foregoing resolution, and because of the urgency of the need for the position, also moves that the rules
be suspended to permit the immediate approval of this position.
PERSONNEL PRACTICES COMMITTEE
William L. Mainland, Chairman
OAKLAND COUNTY MICHIGAN
CLASS TITLE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION COORDINATOR
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
The Environmental Protection Coordinator, under the administrative direction of the Board of
Auditors is responsible for researching, evaluating, and preparing recommendations on the advisability
of coordination or direct participation on the part of County officials or departments in solving
specific environment protection problems. The employee in this class may provide coordination and
supportive services for local volunteer groups engaged in various material recycling projects; determine
the feasibility of specific environment protection programs by studying the acceptability of such a
program among County residents, the program operational requirements, and the passible methods of
financing programs; coordinate the implementation and operation of a limited number of selected programs
prepare with assistance from related County departments and local municipalities, program proposals
which would enable the County and the local municipalities to meet the reporting requirements of various
state and federal environment protection legislation; and develop and coordinate, with cooperating local
agencies, pilot environment protection programs. The Environmental Protection Coordinator establishes
and maintains effective relationships with community and private interest groups and federal, sate, and
local officials involved in activities dealing with problems of the environment; presents recommendations
and progress reports to various committees of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, and performs
related duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
The employee in this class, under the administrative direction of the Board of Auditors
performs his assignments on an independent basis subject to periodic evaluation and review. Within the
policies and procedures established by the Board of Auditors and the County Board of Commissioners, the
employee in this class exercises considerable independence in work methods and procedures, being
accountable generally only for results and monitoring of programs.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Generally the duties of the employee in this class are limited to researching, recommending,
coordinating and monitoring.
TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED
Assists local volunteer groups engaged in bottle and glass recycling projects by developing
central collection and shipping facilities:
Coordinates and monitors the implementation of a weed harvesting and control program for
County lakes;
Prepares, with assistance from related County departments and local municipalities, program
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proposals which would enable the County and the local municipalities to meet the reporting requirements
of Section 7-B, Act 89, P.A. 1971, regarding refuse disposal needs through the year 1990;
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION COORDINATOR
Develops and coordinates, with cooperating local agencies, aI3itot solid waste disposal
program;
Reviews and prepares recommendations for committees of the County Board of Commissioners
on proposed federal, state and local environment protection legislation;
Develops, in cooperation with the County reference library, a resource-reference service for
environmental protection information for use by citizen groups and County officials;
Identifies and prepares recommendations on available grant monies for environment protection
programs and assists in preparing applications and reports for grant requests;
Prepares and presents progress reports on environment protection programs to the County Board
of Commissioners, various committees, the Board of Auditors and other County administrators;
Performs related work as assigned.
REQUIRED MINIMUM ENTRANCE QUALIFICATIONS
I. A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Civil
Engineering, Sanitary Engineering, Environmental Health, Community or Urban Planning, the physical or
social sciences, or closely related fields; and
2. Have had at least two years of increasingly responsible full-time paid administrative
experience involving one or more of the following areas; the research and evaluation of environmental
protection problems; the development and coordination of community action programs; or other related
systematic fact-gathering, report writing and public contact assignments.
NOTE: It is desirable that applicants have some experience working with environmental protection
groups or local communities in the development and implementation of environmental protection programs.
NOTE: Additional experience of the type described above may be substituted for the college or
university training on a year-for-year basis.
Moved by Kasper supported by Coy the rules be suspended and the resolution be adopted.
The Chairman stated that a vote would be taken on suspension of the rules.
The vote was as follows:
AYES: Coy. (1)
NAYS: Horton, Houghten, Kasper, Kronenberg, Lennon, Paholak, Patnaies, Perinoff, Pernick,
Powell, Richardson, Simson, Wilcox, Aaron, Barakat, Burley, Daly, Doyon, Gabler, Hamlin, Harrison. (21)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion to suspend the rules, lost.
Moved. by Lennon supported by Harrison the resolution be referred to the Committee on
Organization.
Discussion followed.
Mr. Coy requested that the resolution be referred to the Health Committee also.
Mr. Kronenberg objected.
Discussion followed.
Vote on referral to Health Committee:
AYES: Houghten, Kasper, Paholak, Patnales, Perinoff, Pernick, Powell, Richardson, Burley,
Coy, Daly, Gabler, Harrison, Horton. (14)
NAYS: Kronenberg, Lennon, Simson, Aaron, Barakat, Doyon, Hamlin. (7)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was referred to the Health
Committee also.
Mr. Kasper requested that the resolution be referred back to the Personnel Practices
Committee for report to the Board, after review by the Committee on Organization and Health Committee.
Mr. Lennon objected.
The Chairman referred the resolution to the Health Committee, Committee on Organization,
Finance Committee and Personnel Practices Committee, the Personnel Practices Committee to report to
the Board.
Misc. 5999
By Mr. Harrison
IN RE: AUTHORIZATION TO RECEIVE BIDS ON PHASE 1 - RENOVATION OF SOCIAL SERVICES BUILDING - PROJECT 70-12
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS your Committee has considered and recommends that the following items of work labeled
Project 70-12 under Phase 1 of the Social Services Building Renovation be bid at this time:
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A. Architectual Trades
1. New Stairway
2. Rehovation of Existing Stairways
3. Construction of Mechanical Room
4. Miscellaneous Patching of Major Wall Openings
5. Ramp to Lower Level
6. Removal of Existing Fixed Office Partitions
7. New .Roof - Units A, B, and C
B. MECHANICAL TRADES
1. All Interior Plumbing
2. Fire Protection Renovations
C. ELECTRIAL TRADES
Primary Service (Consumers Power Meter to Transformer)
D. SCHEDULE - PHASE 1
• Out for bids •- April 26
2. Receipt of Bids - May II
3. Award of Contracts - May 18
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes
the Board of Auditors to receive bids pursuant to the rules of this Board on the items of work, as set
forth in the foregoing schedule, for Project . 70-12, Phase 1 of the Social Services Building renovation.
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 Barakat the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Kasper, Kronenberg, Lennon, Paholak, Pernick, Powell, Richardson, Simson„ Aaron,
Barakat, Coy, Daly, Doyen, Hamlin, Harrison, Horton. (16)
NAYS: Patnales, Gabler. (2)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT
By Mr. Harrison
IN RE: RESOLUTION #5983 - COUNTY PARTICIPATION IN GLASS RECYCLING PROGRAM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Planning and Building Committee, by Charlie J. Harrison, Jr., Chairman, reports
Miscellaneous Resolution No. 5983 with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
"Misc. 5983
By Mr. Harrison
IN RE: COUNTY PARTICIPATION IN GLASS RECYCLING PROGRAM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS your Committee has received and reviewed a proposal from the Board of Auditors entitled
"Proposal to Establish Central Receiving and Transfer Center for Glass Recycling on Oakland County
Property, 550 South Telegraph Road, Pontiac," and
WHEREAS your Committee, with the unanimous concurrence of the Public Works Committee,
recommends that said proposal be implemented;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
the glass collecting program and the related use of County property at 550 South Telegraph Road, Pontiac,
and the expenditure of $2,400.00 to implement said program.
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"
REPORT
By Mr. Houghten
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #5983 - COUNTY PARTICIPATION IN GLASS RECYCLING PROGRAM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule II-c of this Board, the Finance Committee finds the sum of $2400.00
available, such funds to be derived from the Building Fund.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Fred D. Houghten, Acting Chairman
Moved by Harrison supported by SimSbn the resolution he adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
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Misc. 6000
By Mr. Lennon
IN RE: ESTABLISHING POSITION OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION COORDINATOR
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS your Committee has considered at length the environmental problems of excessive weeds
in the County's lakes, solid waste collection and disposal and recycling programs and solutions hereto;
and
WHEREAS your Committee recommends that there be established a County position to be known as
Environmental Protection Coordinator for the purpose of coordinating effortsof citizens, local units
and the County in implementing programs to control weed growth in the County lakes, disposal of solid
waste materials by incineration and landfills, which includes recycling materials; and other programs
to protect against air and water pollution; and
WHEREAS your Committee recommends that the jurisdiction of said position of Environmental
Protection Coordinator be vested in the Drain Office, which office, having the technical data and
engineering skills relative to lake environmental controls, drains, pollution control facilities and
construction hereto, would provide a natural continuity of coordination with County departments, local
units, State and Federal agencies and the citizenry in the fight against pollution and the protection
of our environment;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby recommends
the establishing of a County position of Environmental Protection Coordinator, the jurisdiction and
administration of which is vested in the Drain Office.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the position specifications as provided by the Personnel Department,
copy attached hereto, be also adopted.
The Public Works Committee, by Bernard F. Lennon, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
Bernard F. Lennon, Chairman
Mr. Lennon requested that the resolution be referred to the Committee on Organization and
Personnel Practices Committee.
Discussion followed.
The Chairman referred the resolution to the Committee on Organization, Health Committee,
Personnel Practices Committee and Finance Committee; the Personnel Practices Committee to report back
to the Board.
Misc, 6001
By Mr. Aaron
IN RE: AGREEMENT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES - COUNTY OF OAKLAND AND AVON TOWNSHIP
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS your Committee has reviewed a proposed agreement for law enforcement services to be
Furnished by the Sheriff's Department of the County of Oakland to the Township of Avon; and
WHEREAS your Committee recommends approval of said agreement for law enforcement services,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners herewith approves
the agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto, for law enforcement services between the County of
Oakland, the Oakland County Sheriff and the Township of Avon, and that the Chairman of this Board and
the County Clerk be and they are hereby authorized to execute said agreement on behalf of the Oakland
County Board of Commissioners.
The Public Protection and Judiciary Committee, by Dennis M. Aaron, Chairman, moves the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC PROTECTION AND JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
Dennis M. Aaron, Chairman
AGREEMENT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this day of A.D., 1972, by and
between the COUNTY OF OAKLAND, through its Board of Commissioners, and the Oakland County Sheriff,
hereinafter referred to as "COUNTY", and the Township of Avon, hereinafter referred to as "TOWNSHIP".
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS the TOWNSHIP is desirous of contracting with the COUNTY for the performance of law
enforcement functions within its boundaries by the COUNTY, and
, WHEREAS the COUNTY is agreeable to rendering such services on the terms and conditions as
hereinafter set forth,
NOW THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
I. The COUNTY agrees to provide police protection within the corporate limits of the TOWNSHIP,
said protection to consist of the enforcement of State Statutes and the Township Ordinances: for the
purposes of performing such functions, the COUNTY shall furnish and supply FOUR (4) Deputies, their
supervision, equipment, communication facilities and other necessary supplies needed in order to perform
such services. Notwithstanding anything heretofore contained, it is agreed that in all instances where
special supplies, such as stationery, notices, forms and the like, needed to be executed in the name of
the TOWNSHIP shall be required, they shall be supplied by the TOWNSHIP at its cost and expense.
2. The standards of performance, the discipline of officers and other matters incident to
the performance of such service and the control of the Deputy Sheriffs so assigned to provide such
service shall remain in the COUNTY, however the standards of performance shall not be lower than that
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Furnished another Township in Oakland County, nor shall the caliber and the ability of the officers
supplied be lower than that furnished other TOWNSHIPS in Oakland County.
3. The TOWNSHIP shall not be required to assume any liability for the direct payment of
salaries, wages or other compensation to the COUNTY for any county personnel performing the services
set forth in this document except as herein otherwise specified.
4. The law enforcement service to be provided by the COUNTY shall consist of furnishing
FOUR (4) men for one eight-hour shift each, the commencement time of each shift to be determined by
the usual shift starting and ending time established by the—Oakland County Sheriff's Department.
5. The Township agrees to pay for such laW enforcement service the sum of 168,000 per year,
said sum to be paid on a guarterl ,t. basis. In the event the cost to the County of proViding law
enforcement in the Township increases during the term of this Agreement, the . additional amount necessary
to cover such increases shall be determined by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and such amount
shall be added to the monthly payment made by the Township.
6. In the event the TOWNSHIP requests additional service during the term of this Agreement,
the cost of said additional service shall be determined by. mutual agreement of the parties hereto.
7. This Agreement shall be effective from the date said Agreement is executed by the COUNTY
and TOWNSHIP and shall terminate on its anniversary date one year from the date hereof, provided that
said Agreement may be renewed for one year periods thereafter by the TOWNSHIP, by giving its intentions
to renew said Agreement in writing to the COUNTY on or befbre November 1st of each year, said Notice to
be sent to the Sheriff of Oakland County, provided further that either party hereto may elect not to
renew same by giving notice thereof to the opposite party at least sixty (60) days prior to the
expiration date of each annual renewal.
8. In the event said TOWNSHIP elects not to renew said Agreement by giving notice as provided
in Paragraph 7, the TOWNSHIP agrees that if it establishes its own police department it will give
consideration to employ to the Oakland County Sheriff Deputies, if any, who will be laid off by virtue
of the termination of said Agreement, but in no event does the TOWNSHIP agree that it shall be
obligated to hire such personnel.
9. The services herein provided for shall be limited to the unincorporated portions of the
TOWNSHIP.
OAKLAND COUNTY SHERIFF OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
By:
TOWNSHIP OF AVON Lawrence R. Pernick, Chairman
By: By:
Harold Pepper, Supervisor Lynn D. Allen, County Clerk-Register
By:
Thelma G. Spencer, Clerk
Moved by Aaron supported by Gabler the resolution be adopted,
Moved by Powell supported by Patnales that paragraph 7 of the agreement be amended to provide
that the agreement shall be effective from the date the agreement is executed by the County and Township
and shall continue to renew on a year to year basis, commencing one year after commencement of the
agreement, provided that the contract may, by either party hereto, be cancelled or terminated upon
sixty days notice prior to the annual expiration date of each annual renewal.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Kronenberg, Lennon, Paholak, Patnaies, Pernick, Powell, Richardson, Simson, Aaron,
Barakat, Coy, Daly, Doyon, Gabler, Hamlin, Harrison, Horton, Houghten, Kasper. (19)
NAYS: None. (0)
Misc. 6002
By Mr. Aaron
IN RE: AGREEMENT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES - COUNTY OF OAKLAND AND INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS your Committee has reviewed a proposed agreement for law enforcement services to be
furnished by the Sheriff's Department of the County of Oakland to the Township of Independence; and
WHEREAS your Committee recommends approval of said agreement for law enforcement services;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners herewith approves
the agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto, for law enforcement services between the County of
Oakland, the Oakland County Sheriff and the Township of Independence, and that the Chairman of this
Board and the County Clerk be and they are hereby authorized to execute said agreement on behalf of the
Oakland County Board of Commissioners,
The Public Protection and Judiciary Committee, by Dennis M. Aaron, Chairman, moves the adoption
of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC PROTECTION AND JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
Dennis M. Aaron, Chairman
AGREEMENT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this day of A.D. 1972, by and
between the COUNTY OF OAKLAND, through its Board of Commissioners, and the Oakland County Sheriff,
Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 25, 1972 139
hereinafter referred to as "COUNTY", and the TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE, hereinafter referred to as
"TOWNSHIP",
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS the TOWNSHIP is desirous Of contracting with the COUNTY for the performance of law
enforcement functions within its boundaries by the COUNTY, and
WHEREAS the COUNTY is agreeable to rendering such services on the terms and conditions as
hereinafter set forth,
NOW THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
I . The COUNTY agrees to provide police protection within the corporate limits of the
TOWNSHIP, including all priVate roads; said protectiOn to consist Of the enforcement of State
Statutes and the Township Ordinances ., including the writing of tickets therefore; for the purposes
of performing such functions, the COUNTY shall furnish ahd supply three (3) DeptitieS, their
supervisions, equipment, communication facilities and other necessary supplies needed in order to
perform such services, including all insurances, liability insurances, and other protection or
benefits of whatever nature. Notwithstanding anything heretofore contained, it is agreed that in
all instances where special supplies, such as stationery, notices, forms, appearance tickets, and the
like, needed to be executed in the name of the TOWNSHIP shall be required, they shall be supplied by
the TOWNSHIP at its cost and expense.
2. The standards of performance, the discipline of officers and other matters incident to
the performance of such service and the control of the Deputy Sheriffs so assigned to 'provide such
service shall remain in the COUNTY; however the standards of perforMance shall not be lower than
that furnished another Township in Oakland County, net - shall the caliber and the ability of the
officers supplied be lower than that furnished other Townships in Oakland County.
3, The TOWNSHIP shall not be required to assume any liability for the direct payment of
salaries, wages or other compensation to the COUNTY for any county personnel performing the services
set forth in this document except as herein otherwise specified.
4. The law enforcement service to be provided by the COUNTY shall consist of furnishing
three (3) men for one eight hour shift each. The commencement time of each shift is to be determined
by the usual shift starting and ending time established by the Oakland County Sheriff's Department.
5. The TOWNSH1T agrees tb pay for such law enforcement service the sum of $51,000, said
sum to be paid on a quarterly basis. In the event the cost of salaries only as paid by the County
in providing law enforcement in the TOWNSHIP increases during the term of this Agreement, the
additional amount necessary to cover such increases shall be determined by mutual agreement of the
parties hereto and such amount shall be added to the monthly payment made by the TOWNSHIP.
6. In the event the TOWNSH/P requests additional service during the term of this Agreemeht
the cost of said additional service shall be determined by mutual agreement of the parties hereto.
7. This Agreement shall be effective from the date said Agreement is eXecuted by the COUNTY
and TOWNSHIP and shall terminate on its anniversary date one year from the date hereof, provided that
said Agreement may be renewed for one year periods thereafter by the TOWNSHIP, by giving its intentions
to renew said Agreement in writing to the COUNTY on or before November 1st of each year, said Notice to
be sent to the Sheriff of Oakland County, provided further that either party hereto may elect not to
renew same by giving notice thereof to the opposite party at least sixty (60) days prior to the
expiration date of each annual renewal.
8. In the event said TOWNSHIP elects not to renew said Agreement by giving notice as provided
in paragraph 7, the TOWNSHIP agrees that if it establishes its own police department it will give
consideration to employ the Oakland County Sheriff Deputies, if any, who will be laid off by virtue
of the termination of said Agreement, but in no event does the TOWNSHIP agree that it shall be
obligated to hire such personnel.
9. The services herein provided for shall be limited to the unincorporated portions of the
TOWNSHIP.
OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OAKLAND COUNTY SHERIFF TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
By: By:
Lawrence R. Pernick, Chairman By:
By:
Lynn D. Allen, County Clerk-Register
Moved by Aaron supported by Richardson the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Powell supported by Patnales that paragraph 7 of the agreement be amended to
provide that the agreement shall be effective from the date the agreement is executed by the County
and Township and shall continue to renew on a year to year basis, commencing one year after
commencement of the agreement, provided that the contract may, by either party hereto, be cancelled
or terminated upon sixty days notice prior to the annual expiration date of each annual renewal.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Lennon, Paholak, Patnales, Pernick, Powell, Richardson, Simson, Aaron, Barekat,
Coy, Daly, Doyon, Gabler, Hamlin, Harrison, Horton, Houghten, Kasper, Kronenberg. (19)
NAYS: None. (0)•
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended, was adopted.
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Misc. 6003
By Mr. Aaron
IN RE: AGREEMENT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES - COUNTY OF OAKLAND AND ORION TOWNSHIP
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman,.Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS your Committee has reviewed a proposed agreement for law enforcement services to
be furnished by the Sheriff's Department of the County of Oakland to the Township of Orion; and
WHEREAS your Committee recommends approval of said agreement for law, enforcement services;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners herewith approves
the agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto, for law enforcement services between the County of
Oakland, the Oakland County Sheriff and the Township of Orion, and that the Chairman of this Board and
the County Clerk be and they are hereby authorized to execute said agreement on behalf of the Oakland
County Board of Commissioners.
The Public Protection and Judiciary Committee, by Dennis M. Aaron, Chairman, moves the adoption
of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC PROTECTION AND JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
Dennis M. Aaron, Chairman
AGREEMENT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this day of , A.D. 1972, by and
between the COUNTY OF OAKLAND, through its Board of Commissioners, and the Oakland County Sheriff,
hereinafter referred to as "COUNTY", and the TOWNSHIP OF ORION, hereinafter referred to as "TOWNSHIP",
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS the TOWNSHIP is desirous of contracting with the COUNTY for the performance of law
enforcement functions within its boundaries by the COUNTY, and
WHEREAS the COUNTY is agreeable to rendering such services on the terms and conditions as
hereinafter set forth,
NOW THEREFORE IT IS AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
1. The COUNTY agrees to provide police protection within the corporate limits of the
TOWNSHIP, including private roads, said protection to consist of the enforcement of State Statutes and
the Township Ordinances; for the purposes of performing such functions, the COUNTY shall furnish and
supply four (4) Deputies, their supervision, equipment, communication facilities and other necessary
supplies needed in order to perform such services. Notwithstanding anything heretofore contained, it
is agreed that in all instances where special supplies, such as stationery, notices, forms and the like,
needed to be executed in the name of the TOWNSHIP shall be required, they shall be supplied by the
TOWNSHIP at its cost and expense.
2. The standards of performance, the discipline of officers and other matters incident to
the performance of such service and the control of the Deputy Sheriffs so assigned to provide such
service shall remain in the COUNTY, however the standards of performance shall not be lower than that
furnished another Township in Oakland County, nor shall the caliber and the ability of the officers
supplied be lower than that furnished other Townships in Oakland County.
3. The TOWNSHIP shall not be required to assume any liability for the direct payment of
salaries, wages or other compensation to the COUNTY for any county personnel performing the services
set forth in this document except as herein otherwise specified.
4. The law enforcement service to be provided by the COUNTY shall consist of furnishing four
(4) men, for one eight hour shift each. The commencement time of each shift shall be determined by the
usual shift starting and ending time established by the Oakland County Sheriff's Department.
5. The TOWNSHIP agrees to pay for such law enforcement service the sum of .$68,000, said sum
to be paid on a quarterly basis. In the event the cost to the County of providing law enforcement in
the township increases during the term of this Agreement, the additional amount necessary to cover such
increases shall be determined by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and such amount shall be added
to the monthly payment by the TOWNSHIP.
6. In the event the TOWNSHIP requests additional service during the term of this Agreement,
the cost of said additional service shall be determined by mutual agreement of the parties hereto.
7. This Agreement shall be effective from the date said Agreement is executed by the COUNTY
and TOWNSHIP and shall terminate on its anniversary date one year from the date hereof, provided that
said Agreement may be renewed for one year periods thereafter by the TOWNSHIP, by giving its intentions
to renew said Agreement in writing to the COUNTY on or before November let of each year, said Notice to
be sent to the Sheriff of Oakland County, provided further that either party hereto may elect not to
renew same by giving notice thereof to the opposite party at least sixty (60) days prior to the
expiration date of each annual renewal.
8. In the event said TOWNSHIP elects not to renew said Agreement by giving notice as
provided in Paragraph 7, the TOWNSHIP agrees that if it establishes its own police department it will
give consideration to employ to the Oakland County Sheriff Deputies, if any, who will be laid off by
virtue of the termination of said Agreement, but in no event does the TOWNSHIP agree that it shall be
obligated to hire such personnel.
9. The services herein provided for shall be limited to the unincorporated portions of the
TOWNSHIP.
OAKLAND COUNTY SHERIFF
Lynn D. Allen, County Clerk-Register
OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
By:
TOWNSHIP OF ORION Lawrence R. Pernick, Chairman
By: By:
By:
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Moved by Aaron supported by Daly the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Powell supported by Patnales that paragraph 7 of the agreement be amended to
provide that the agreement shall be effective from the date the agreement is executed by the County
and Township and shall continue to renew on a year to year basis, commencing one year after
commencement of the agreement, provided that the contract may, by either party hereto, be cancelled
or terminated upon sixty days notice prior to the annual expiration date of each annual renewal.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Paholak, Patnales, Pernick, Powell, Richardson, Simson, Aaron, Barakat, Coy, Daly,
Doyon, Gabler, Hamlin, Harrison, Horton, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon. (18)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended, was adopted.
Misc. 6004
By Mr. Aaron
IN RE: DISPOSITION OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY BY SHERIFF
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Sheriff of Oakland County has, by letter, requested authority from this Board
to dispose of recovered stolen property which has been unclaimed for six months or more after
recovery, such authority being necessary pursuant to the provisions of Act 54 of the Public Acts of
1959, as amended;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that authority to dispose of such unclaimed property and the
same is hereby granted to the Sheriff of Oakland County, such unclaimed property to be disposed of in
the manner prescribed in Act 54 of the Public Acts of 1959, as amended. A list of the recovered
stolen properities is attached hereto.
The Public Protection and Judiciary Committee, by Dennis M. Aaron, Chairman, moves the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC PROTECTION AND JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
Dennis M. Aaron, Chairman
Moved by Aaron supported by Gabler the resolution be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Mr. Doyon gave notice that at the next meeting of the Board, he will make a motion to
discharge the Finance Committee from further consideration of Resolution #5981, ASSISTANT PROSECUTORS
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING.
Misc. 6005
By Mr. Powell
IN RE: COUNTY LEGISLATION PROHIBITING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS APPOINTMENT TO POSITIONS AND OFFICES
DURING THEIR TERM OF OFFICE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS many County Commissioners throughout the State, after having been elected to the
office of county commissioner, have resigned to accept appointments to county elected and appointed
offices; and
WHEREAS to permit a County Commissioner to be appointed by the governing body in which he
is a member, to a county elected position or a position filled by appointment of the Board of
Commissioners reflects on the integrity of boards of commissioners;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners introduces and
supports legislation to prohibit a member of the County Board of Commissioners from accepting
appointment to an elected or appointed county office or from accepting employment as an employee of
the county during his term or for one (1) year after the expiration of his term of office.
Mr. Chairman, •I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Christian F. Powell
County Commissioner, District #18
Moved by Powell supported by Gabler the resolution be referred to the Legislative Committee.
There were no objections.
Moved by Daly supported by Richardson the Board adjourn until May 4, 1972 at 9:30 A. M.
AYES: Pernick, Powell, Richardson, Simson, Aaron, Barakat, Coy, Daly, Doyon, Gabler, Hamlin,
Harrison, Horton, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, Paholak. (17)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
The Board adjourned at 12:20 P. M.
Lynn D. Allen Lawrence R. Pernick
Clerk Chairman