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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1972.05.18 - 7562148 OAKLAND COUNTY Board Of Commissioners MEETING May 18, 1972 Meeting called to order by Chairman Lawrence R. Pernick at 10:20 A. M. in the Court House Auditorium, 1200 North Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan. Roll called. PRESENT: Aaron, Barakat, Burley, Coy, Daly, Dearborn, Doyon, Gabler, Hamlin, Harrison, Horton, Houghten, Kasper, Kronenherg, Lennon, Mainland, Mathews, Olson, Paholak, Patnales, Perinoff, Pernick, Powell, Richardson, Simson, Szabo. (26) ABSENT: Wilcox. (1) Quorum present. Invocation given by James Mathews. Eric Reickel, Director of Parks and Recreation, introduced the king and queen of the 4-H Club of Oakland County. Members of the Board were invited to the dedication of the 4-H Youth Activities Center at Springfield-Oaks. Moved by Daly supported by Paholak the minutes of the previous meeting be approved as printed. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. Clerk read letter from State Representative James J. Daman acknowledging receipt of Senate Bill 511. Clerk read resolution from Oakland Township urging revision of general welfare. (Received and placed on file.) Clerk read letter from Frank Harden of Lake Leelanau, Michigan regarding property taxation and assessment. (Referred to Equalization Committee) Letter read. from Lawrence Pernick objecting to the change in Rule. II, Sec. 7 jpresented to the Board April 11, 1912. PROCLAMATION SENIOR CITIZENS MONTH- MAY 1972 In the struggle to meet the obligations of our every day existence we rarely find time to contemplate the past, let alone the future. But in the future of each of us lies a life style variously titled the golden years" or the "quiet years" or some equally revered term. To over 20 million Americans that future is today. Let us take time out to express our appreciation for recent decades of action that have seen fantastic increases in health care services, civil rights involvement, educational achievement, environmental concern, and last but certainly most important, a recognition of the value of preserving world peace. NOW THEREFORE, I, LAWRENCE R. PERNICK, Chairman or the Oakland County. Board of Commissioners do hereby. designate May, 1972, as Senior Citizens Month in Oakland County. I also call upon all citizens of Oakland County to join in this salute to our senior citizens who have demonstrated that the good deeds of today are the promise of tomorrow, IN WITNESS WHEREOF, 1 have hereunto affixed my signature and caused the Seal of the County of Oakland: tb be affixed this eighteenth day of May, Nineteen Hundred and Seventy-Two. Lawrence R. Pernick Chairman, Oakland County Board of Commissioners The Clerk presented to the Board a iette.r from the County Drain Commissioner submitting to the Board a resolution adopted by the Drainage Board for the Barnard Drain authorizing the issuance of Drain Bonds in the aggregate amount of $1,655,000.00 and requesting that the Board pledge the full faith and credit of the County of Oakland as secondary security for the prompt payment of said Drain Bonds. Misc. 6017 By MT. Lennon IN RE: BARNARD DRAM To the Oakland County Beard of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS proceedings have been taken by the Statutory Drainage Board for the construction of 149 Commissioners Minutes Continued, May 18, 1972 the Barnard Drain under the provisions of Act No. 40 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1956, as amended, pursuant to a petition filed by the City of Troy on May 17, 1968; and WHEREAS the said Drainage Board by resolution adopted on May 3, 1972, authorized and provided for the issuance of bonds in the aggregate principal amount of $1,655,000 in anticipation of the collection of an equal amount of special assessments against the City of Troy and the County of Oakland, said special assessments having been therefore duly confirmed by said Drainage Board; and WHEREAS said bonds are to be designated Drain Bonds, are to be dated April 1, 1972, will bear interest at a rate not exceeding 7%, and will be subject to redemption prior to maturity in accordance with the provisions of the bond resolution; and WHEREAS Section 474 of said Act No. 40, as amended, provides in part as follows; "If any public corporation fails or neglects to account to the county treasurer for the amount to any installment and interest, then the county treasurer shall advance the amount thereof from county funds in the following cases: "(1) If any bonds or other evidence of indebtedness have been issued to finance a project, the petition for which was filed after June 6, 1961 in anticipation of the collection of the installment and Interest pursuant to the provisions of this chapter and the board of supervisors has previously acted, by a resolution adopted by a 2/3 vote of its members elect, to pledge the full faith and credit of the county for the prompt payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds or evidence of indebtedness, or "(2) If any bonds or other evidence of indebtedness have been issued to finance a project, the petition for which was filed prior to June 6, 1961 in anticipation of the collection of the installment and interest pursuant to the provisions of this chapter." WHEREAS said Drainage Board deems it advisable and necessary to obtain from this Board a resolution consenting to the pledge of the full faith and credit of the county on the aforesaid bonds; and WHEREAS the said drainage project is immediately necessary to protect and preserve the public health and therefore it is in the best interest of the County of Oakland that said bonds be sold. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS: 1. That pursuant to the authorization provided in Section 474 of Chapter 20 of the Drain Code of 1956, as amended, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does hereby irrevocably pledge the full Faith and credit of the County of Oakland for the prompt payment of the principal of and interest on the said Drain Bonds, and does agree that in the event the City of Troy or the County of Oakland shall fail or neglect to account to the County Treasurer of the County of Oakland for the amount of any special assessment installment and interest, for the Barnard Drain, when due, then the amount thereof shall be immediately advanced from County Funds, and the County Treasurer is directed to immediately make such advancement to the extent necessary. 2, That in the event that, pursuant to said pledge of full faith and credit, the County of Oakland advances out of County Funds, all or any part of said installment and interest, it shall be the duty of the County Treasurer, for and on behalf of the County of Oakland, to take all actions and proceedings and pursue all remedies permitted or authorized by law for the reimbursement of such sums so paid. 3. That all resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as the same may be in conflict with the provisions of this resolution be and the same hereby are rescinded. Mr. Chairman, on behalf of the Public Works Committee, 1 move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Bernard F. Lennon, Chairman Moved by Lennon supported by Patnales the resolution be adopted. ADOPTED. AYES: Burley, Coy, Daly, Dearborn, Doyon, Gabler, Hamlin, Harrison, Horton, Houghten, Kasper, Krohenberg, Lennon, Mainland, Mathews, Olson, Paholak, Patnales, Perinoff, Pernick, Powell, Richardson, Simson, Szabo, Aaron, Barakat. (26) NAYS: None. (0) ABSENT: Wilcox. (I) Misc. 6018 - By Mr. Lennon IN RE: FlLiNG OF REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 7b, ACT 89, MICHIGAN PUBLIC ACTS OF 1971 - GARBAGE AND REFUSE DISPOSAL ACT To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS Act 87, Michigan Public Acts of 1965 known as the "Garbage and Refuse Disposal Act" was amended in 1971 and known as Act No. 89, Michigan Public Acts of 1971, which among other amendments added a new section (7h) which reads as follows: "14.435 (7b) Cities, townships or villages over 10,000; report; preppsals to meet future needs; guidelines and standards; furnishing of information; area wide, county wide or multi-county regional reports and proposals. Sec. 7b. Prior to July 1, 1973, every city, village or township with a population of 10,000 or more and every county shall file with the commissioner for his review and approval a report including proposals to meet present and future refuse disposal needs through the year 1990. The commissioner shall furnish guidelines and standards for the report and shall provide, when requested, information that will assist any city, village, township or county . in _developing the approved report and proposal including advice and expertise on equipment, methods and techniques for Commissioners Minutes Continued. May 18, 1972 150 collection, shredding, compaction, recycling and dispose! in the handling of solid waste net information on methods of financing such programs, The city, village and township reports and proposals may be made on an area basis in cooperation and conjunction with neighboring cities, villages and townships. Area wide, county wide or multi-county regional reports and proposals encompassing the city, village, township or county precludes the need for a local unit to file a separate report and proposal.' WHEREAS your Committee recommends that the legislative requirement as contained in Act 89, Michigan Puhlic Acts of 1971, Section (70 be assigned to the Oakland County Board of Public Works, such assignment to be mode under the provisions of Act 185 of 1957, as amended; NOW THEREFORE BE LT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby assigns to the Department of Public Works of the County of Oakland the solid waste disposal implementation program report as required in Section (7b) of Act 89, Michigan Public Acts of 1971, such assignment being made under the provisions of Act 185 of the Public Acts of 1957, as amended. 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 Daly the resolution be adopted. Biscussion followed. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. REPORT By MT. Lennon: 111 RE: PURCHASE Of AQUA-MARINE - LAKE WEED HARVESTER AND CONVEYOR RESOLUTION #5992 To the Oakland County Beard of Commissioners • Mr. Charmary, Lacqes and Gentlemen: The Public Works Committee, by Bernard F. Lennon, Chairman, reports Miscellaneous Resolution No. 5992-. with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Bernard F. Lennon, Chairman ''M so'.. 5992 By Mr. Lennon REa PURCHASE Of AQUAMARINE - LAKE WEED HARVESTER AND CONVEYOR . To the Oakland County Board; of Commissioners MT. 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 privat0 property owners and the public; and WHEREAS.. your Committee recommends that the purchase of an Aqua-Marine Lake Weed Harvester and Conveyor be maze -by; a purchase agreement of the Drain Office and the Board of Auditors; NOW THEREFORE BE 1.T. 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 535,000.00. The PUbtic Works Committee, by Bernard F. Lennon, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing resolution- PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Bernard F. Lennon, Chairman" FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT. By Mrn Perfnoft: [A RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #59.92 - PURCHASE OF LAKE WEED HARVESTER AND CONVEYOR - To the Oakland County Beard- of Commissioners . Mr. Chai .rmana. ladies and. Gentlemen.; Pursuant to. Rule • lInC of this Board, the Finance Committee finds that funds not to exceed $40,000-.00' are- avaable in the Capital Fund on a loan basis to the Drain Commission, such loan to be amortized • within a- period of five years; further, that the Board of Auditors be authorized to enter into a: purchase- agreement with the Drain Commission for the purchase of an Aqua-Marine Lake Weed Harvester anti Conveyor based: on the report presented to the Finance Committee. FINANCE COMMITTEE . • - Alexander C. Perinoff, Chairman *week by Lennon:: supported by Burley that Resolution #5992 be adopted. saffiCient. meTority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. • Misc. 6019. By Mr. Szabo tN RE: STATE TAX COMMISSION HEARING ON STATE EQUALIZED VALUE FOR COUNTIES . .. To the OaklancfCounty- Board :of. Commissioners Mr., Chairman, Ladies- and Gentlemen: WHEREA.S. pursuant to the provisions of Act 106 of the Public Acts of 1960, as amended, the State, Tax.- Commission wil.Tmeet. in the City of Lansing at the Seven Story Office • Building on Monday, May 22., 1972, to hear representative of the several counties pertaining to the State equalized value for eaoltcouot in the State; and. 151 Commissioners Minutes Continued. May 18, 1972 WHEREAS your Committee recommends that all members of the Equalization Committee, the Equalization Department Director and Civil Counsel, be appointed to appear before the State Tax Commission on behalf of the County of Oakland; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that pursuant to the provisions of Act 106 of the Public Acts of 1960, as amended, the following named persons shall be appointed by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to represent the County of Oakland at the hearing of the State Tax Commission to be held in the City of Lansing on Monday, May 22, 1972: Equalization Committee members, Albert F. Szabo, Harry W. Horton, Fred D. Houghten, James Mathews, Niles E. Olson, Walter W. Paholak and Richard R. Wilcox; Equalization Director, Herman W. Stephens and Civil Counsel, Robert P. Allen, The Equalization Committee, by Albert F. Szabo, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing resolution. EQUALIZATION COMMITTEE Albert F. Szabo, Chairman Moved by Szabo supported by Lennon the resolution be adopted. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. Misc. 6020 By Mrs. Simson IN RE: SUPPORT OF HOUSE BILL 5463 - BENEFITS EXTENSION TO VETERANS To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS House Bill 5463 would amend Act 12 of the Public Acts of 1947 entitled, as amended, 'Veterans Military Pay Act", to provide that: "SEC. HA. A person who was ineligible for benefits under the provisions of this Act at the time of the deadline for filing of an application, may file with the court of claims a claim for benefits if a change in his eligibility status makes him eligible after the deadline." and WHEREAS your Committee recommends support of such amendatory legislation as contained in House Bill 5463; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby supports House Bill 5463 arid urges the County Legislators to seek passage of such bill. The Legislative Committee, by Marguerite Simson, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing resolution and that certified copies be forwarded to the Oakland County Legislators. , LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE Marguerite Simson, Chairman Moved by Simson supported by Szabo the resolution be adopted. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. Misc. 6021 By Mrs. Simson M RE: SUPPORT OF HOUSE BILL 4999 - INCREASING AGE LIMIT OF VETERANS FOR APPOINTMENT TO CIVIL SERVICE FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS your Committee has reviewed House Bill 4999 and recommends support of the amendatory legislation therein that would increase the age limitation of veterans for appointment to civil service fire and police departments; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby supports House Bill 4999 and urges its passage. The Legislative Committee, by Marguerite Simson, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing resolution and that certified copies be forwarded to the Oakland County Legislators. LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE Marguerite Simson, Chairman Moved by Simson supported by Doyon the resolution be adopted. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. Misc. 6022 By Mrs. Simson IN RE: SUPPORT OF SENATE BILL 944 - CHANGES DATE TO EARLIER TIME FOR VIETNAM CONFLICT TO COINCIDE WITH DATE ESTABLISHED OTHERWISE To the Oakland ,County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS your Committee recommends support of Senate Bill 944 which would change the date to an earlier time for the Vietnam conflict to coincide with the date established otherwise; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby...supports Senate Bill 944 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 foregoidg resolution. LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE Marguerite Simson, Chairman Commissioners Minutes Continued. May 18, 1972 Moved by Simson supported by Paholak the resolution be adopted. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted, Misc, 6023 By Mrs. Sion IN RE: OPPOSITION TO HOUSE BILL 4123 - CHANGING ELIGIBILITY FOR MEMBERSHIP ON COUNTY VETERANS COMMISSIONS To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS your Committee opposes House Bill 4123 that would change the eligibility for membership on County Veterans Commissions; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby opposes House Bill 4123 and so recommends to the Oakland County Legislators. The Legislative Committee, by Marguerite Simson, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing resolution and that certified copies be forwarded to the Oakland County Legislators. LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE Marguerite Simson, Chairman , Moved by Simson supported by Burley the resolution be adopted. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. Misc. 6024 By Mrs. Simson IN RE: SUPPORT OF THE CONCEPT OF A VIETNAM VETERANS BONUS To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS there are several legislative bills that have been introduced which would grant a State bonus for Vietnam veterans; and WHEREAS your Committee recommends that rather than any one specific bill being given support, the support should be given to the concept of the State making provision for a Vietnam veterans bonus in keeping with the pattern extended to veterans of other conflicts; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby supports in principle the concept of the State making provision for a Vietnam veterans bonus in keeping with the pattern extended to veterans of other conflicts. The Legislative Committee, by Marguerite Simson, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing resolution and that certified copies be forwarded to the Oakland County Legislators. LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE Marguerite Simson, Chairman , Moved by Simson supported by Horton the resolution be adopted. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. REPORT By Mr. Mainland IN RE: RESOLUTION #5981 - ASSISTANT PROSECUTORS 1972 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Personnel Practices Committee, by William L. Mainland, Chairman, reports Miscellaneous Resolution No. 5981 with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted. PERSONNEL PRACTICES COMMITTEE William L. Mainland, Chairman "Misc. 5981 By Mr. Mainland IN RE: ASSISTANT PROSECUTORS 1972 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr, Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Oakland County Prosecuting Attorney, the County of Oaklan'cl, and the Assistant Prosecutor Employees of the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney represented by the Oakland County Government Bar Association, have been negotiating a Memorandum of Understanding covering certain employees in the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney; and WHEREAS a Memorandum of Understanding has been reached and reduced to writing; and WHEREAS said Memorandum of Understanding has been reviewed by your Personnel Practices Committee which recommends approval of the Memorandum; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Memorandum of Understanding between the Oakland County Prosecuting Attorney, the County of Oakland, and the Assistant Prosecutor Employees of the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney represented by the Oakland County Government Bar Association, be and the same is hereby approved, and the rates and benefits to be placed in effect upon receipt of notice of review by the Pay Board; and that the Chairman and Clerk of this Board, on behalf of the County of Oakland, be and they are hereby authorized to execute said Memorandum of Understanding, a copy of which is attached hereto. 152 153 Commissioners Minutes Continued. May 18, 1972 Mr. Chairman, on behalf of the Personnel Practices Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PERSONNEL PRACTICES COMMITTEE W. L. Mainland, Chairman MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING The following wage rates for the various classifications in the Office of the Oakland County Prosecutor, and the enumerated benefits, constitute a complete agreement satisfying all non-etonomic and economic demands made by the Oakland County Government Bar Association representing employees in such classifications. The listed wage rates in the following wage schedule and the enumerated benefits are effective from January 1, 1972 through December 31, 1972; A.) CLASSIFICATION BASF 6 MO. 12 MO. 18 MO. 24 MO. Chief Trial LaWYer 22,000 22,500 23,000 23,500 214,0.00 Chief Appellate Counsel 21,000 21,500 22,000 22,500 23,000 Chief of District Courts 20,000 20,500 21,000 21,500 22,000 Chief of Juvenile Courts 20,000 20,500 21,000 21,500 22,000 Chief of Organized Crime and Frauds 20,000 20,500 21,000 21,500 22,000 Chief of Organized Crime Prosecution 20,000 20,500 21,000 21,500 22,000 Chief of Training 20,000 20,500 21,000 21,500 22,000 Chief of Warrants 20,000 20,500 21,000 21,500 22,000 Senior Trial Lawyer 20,000 20,500 21,000 21,500 22,000 Assistant Prosecutor III 17,000 17,500 18,000 18,500 19,000 Police Legal Advisor 15,000 15,500 16,000 16,500 Assistant Prosecutor II 14,000 14,500 15,000 15,500 16,000 Assistant Prosecutor 1 12,000 12,700 13,400 14,000 B.) The one Assistant Prosecutor who is designated as being on duty for a period of time (such duty meaning he or she is available for professional assistance to the public twenty-four hours a day for seven consecutive days) shall be compensated for such duty at the rate of $175 additional pay per week; or if working less than a full week, then on a pro-rated basis. C.) Any represen.ted employee may request a Leave of Absence Without Pay for a period of 12 months, for the purpose of attendance as a student or teaching fellow (attendance as a teaching fellow must involve a program leading to advanced educational attainments for the employee requesting the Leave) at a college, or university, in a program related to law enforcement. Application for such leave shall be processed and regulated according to Rule 13 of the Oakland County Merit System. D.) The application of the Oakland County Merit System Rules and Personnel Information Book shall continue to apply to the assistant prosecutors with the accompanying fringe benefits as set forth therein. OAKLAND COUNTY GOVERNMENT BAR ASSOCIATION OAKLAND COUNTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY Thomas G. Plunkett, Prosecuting Attorney COUNTY OF OAKLAND, A Michigan Constitutional Corporation By Lawrence R. Pernick, Chairman; and Lynn D. Allen, Clerk of its Board of Commissioners" FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT • By Mr. Perinoff IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION 5981 - ASSISTANT PROSECUTORS 1972 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING 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 $54,799 available, such funds to be transferred from the Summer Employment Fund to the salaries portion of the Assistant Prosecutors budget. FINANCE COMMITTEE Alexander C. Perinoff, Chairman Moved by Mainland supported by Barakat that Resolution 7/5981 be adopted. Discussion followed, Moved by Powell supported by Kasper the resolution be amended to reflect two additional categories within the classification, providing for a category of Probationary Attorney, with a pay scale of 10% under the classification to which hired, for a period of six months, and be reviewed as to the qualities and eapabiiities needed in the Department; and a second classification be added, entitled Attorney Trainee, with pay beginning at 20% under the classification to which hired, and move on a gearterly basis at 5% each quarter to the minimum range of the classification, upon review by the Prosecutor and Personnel Practices Committee. DIscuesion: followed, Mr.. Lennon meNe4 the previous question. Commissioners Minutes Continued. May I8,1.5p.1 54 The Chairman stated that those in favor of calling the question, say Aye, and those opaos -ed, say No. The vote was as follows: AYES: Coy, Daly, Doyon, Harrison, Houghten, Kasper, Kronenberg,. tennon, Mainland, Mathews, Olson, Paholak, Perinoff, Perniak, Powell, Simson, Sza4aa, Aaropaa-parakat, Burley,(20).: NAYS: Dearborn, Gabler, Horton. (3) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the Chaarrianalted for a vote on the amendment. The vote was as follows: AYES: Dearborn, Gabler, Horton, Houghten, Kasper, Powell, Coy. (7) NAYS: Daly, Doyon, Harrison, Kronenberg, Lennon, Mainland, Mathews, Olson, Pahoiak, Perinoff, Pernick, Simson, Szabo, Aaron, Barakat, Burley. (16) A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion lost. Discussion followed. Mr. Lennon moved the previous question. Seconded by Mr. Barakat. The Chairman stated that those in favor of calling the question, say Aye and those opposed, say No. The vote was as follows: AYES: Doyon, Harrison, Kronenberg, Lennon, Mainland, Mathews, Olson, Paholak, Perinoff, Pernick, Simson, Szabo, Aaron, Barakat, Burley, Daly. (16) NAYS: Dearborn, Gabler, Horton, Houghten, Kasper, Patnales, Powell, Coy. (8) . Eighteen votes not having been cast in favor of calling the question, the motion lost. Discussion followed. Miaved by Houghten supported by Kasper the resolution be amended to reduce the recommended appropriation contained therein by 50%. A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion lost. Moved by Lennon supported by Barakat that debate be limited, in accordance with Rule XXII. AYES: Doyon, Harrison, Kronenberg, Lennon, Mainland, Mathews, Olson, Paholak, Pernick, Peribeff Simson, Szabo, Aaron, Barakat, Burley, Daly. (16) NAYS: Gabler, Horton, Houghten, Kasper, Patnales, Powell, Dearborn. (7) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. Moved.by Houghten supported by Kasper the resolution be amended by changing the effective date to JOly 1, 1972 instead of January I, 1972. A sufficient majority not. having voted therefor, the motion lost. Vote on resolution: AYES: Harrison, Kronenberg, Lennon, Mainland, Mathews, Olson, Paholak, Perinoff, Pernick, SiMson, Szabo, Aaron, Barakat, Burley, Daly, Doyon. (16) NAYS: Gabler, Horton, Houghten, Kasper, Patnales, Powell, Dearborn. (7) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. MOved by Mainland supported by Kronenberg that consideration of the objection to the change in We 11, Section 7 of the Oakland County Merit System Rules, be considered at the next meeting of the Board. A sOffiCient majority haVing voted therefor, the motion carried. REPORT By Mr: Mainland IN RE: RESOLUTION 5982 - ESTABLISHING POSITION OF CITIZEN SERVICE COORDINATOR TO the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Personnel Practices Committee, by William L. Mainland, Chairman, reports Miscellaneous ResoiutiOn No: 5982 with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted. PERSONNEL PRACTICES COMMITTEE William L. Mainland, Chairman "Mi$6 . 5982 By Mr. Mainland IN RE: ESTABLISH POSITION OF CITIZEN SERVICE COORDINATOR To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners • Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the services of the County are many and its organizational structure complex; and 155 . . Commissioners Minutes Continued. May 18, 1972 , WHEREAS many other agencies offer similar and often interrelated service programs; and WHEREAS the knowledge of the service provided and the requirements necessary to qualify for such service are generally lacking in the citizens most needing such services; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that a Citizen Service Coordinator unit be established under the Board of Auditors, to be staffed with a Citizen Service Coordinator at a salary range of: Base $12,679; one year $13,230; two year $13,781 and three year $14,333, and a Stenographer II at the current County salary range for that classification; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Public Employment Funds be used to finance the entire salary of the Stenographer 11 and the first $12,000 rate of the Citizen Service Coordinator. The Personnel Practices Committee, by W. L. Mainland, Chairman, moves the adoption of the Foregoing resolution. PERSONNEL PRACTICES COMMITTEE W. L. Mainland, Chairman" FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT By Mr. Perinoff IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION 5982 - ESTABLISHING POSITION OF CITIZEN SERVICE COORDINATOR To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners • Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant to Rule 11, C of this Board, the Finance Committee finds that funds not to exceed $14,081.00 are available, such funds to be derived from the P.E.P. monies in the amount of $12,000.00, with the remaining sum of $2,081.00 to be derived from the Contingent Fund. FINANCE COMMITTEE Alexander C. Perinoff, Chairman Moved by Mainland supported by Mathews the resolution be adopted. Discussion followed. AYES: Harrison, Kronenberg, Lennon, Mainland, Mathews, Paholak, Pernick, Aaron, Barakat, Daly, Doyon. (11) NAYS: Horton, Houghten, Kasper, Olson, Perinoff, Powell, Richardson, Simson, Szabo, Burley, Dearborn, Gabler. (12) A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion lost. Misc. 6025 By Mr. Mainland IN RE: 1972 SUMMER EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the County of Oakland has traditionally had a program of employing students during the summer months; and WHEREAS County Department Heads depend on this program to staff their departments during the summer period of high annual leave usage; and WHEREAS departments delay many routine activities and special assignments until they can be performed during the summer months by less expensive employees; and WHEREAS the staffing patterns recommended by the Board of Auditors are based on the assumption that the summer work force will be available; and WHEREAS the further education of many County citizens is dependent on the income provided by summer employment with the County; and WHEREAS the County's summer work program has further sociological and economic 'benefit's to the County; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the County's 1972 Summer Employment Program be made operative immediately at approximately the 1971 salaries budget expenditure of $181,396.00, based on the indicated availability of approximately $51,000.00 in Public Employment Funds and such balances as might remain in the Salaries Reserve Fund. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the financing of the program for continuance beyond'the period covered by available funds be referred to the Finance Committee. The Personnel Practices Committee, by W. L. Mainland, moves theadoption of the foregoing resolution. PERSONNEL PRACTICES COMMITTEE W. L. Mainland, Chairman Moved by Mainland supported by Aaron the resolution be adopted. Discussion followed. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. Misc. 6026 By Mr. Mainland IN RE: NEW CLASSIFICATION OF 'DATA PROCESSING SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE TRAINEE" To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners • - Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS organization changes within the Data Processing Division of the Board of Auditors have Commissioners Minutes Continued. May 18, 1972 • 156 reassigned the employee formerly acting as the Division's liaison with the non-County governmental units for which the division provides services on a contractual basis; and WHEREAS a trained employee is not available to immediately assume the responsibilities; and WHEREAS the County does not now have a suitable classification to describe a trainee for the iob; and WHEREAS the salary for this position is paid from fees received for services rendered to the Division; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that a new classification of Data Processing Services Representative Trainee" be created at a salary range of: Base - $9,923.00; Six Months - $10,199.00 and One Year - $10,474.00 The Personnel Practices Committee, by W. L. Mainland, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PERSONNEL PRACTICES COMMITTEE W. L. Mainland, Chairman Moved by Mainland supported by Daly the resolution be adopted. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. Misc, 6027 By Mr, Harrison IN RE: AUTHORIZING BOARD OF AUDITORS TO SIGN LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS it is necessary to cross the right-of-way of the Grand Trunk Western Railroad Company in order to install a power line to service the County Pontiac Office (Social Services) Building; and WHEREAS a license agreement must be executed between the County of Oakland and the Grand Trunk Western Railroad Company for permission to cross the railroad right-of-way and your Committee so recommends; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Auditors be and they are hereby authorized, on behalf of the County of Oakland, to execute an agreement with the Grand Trunk Western Railroad Company, form attached hereto, for the crossing of railroad right-of-way to install a power line to the County Pontiac Office (Social Services) Building at a cost to the County for the first 10-year period or fraction thereof of $110.00 and thereafter a sum of $10.00 for each ten-year period or fraction thereof. 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 Mr. Harrison requested that the resolution be referred to the Finance Committee. There were no objections. Misc. 6028 By Mr. Olson IN RE: PRESENTATION OF ANNUAL REPORT OF OAKLAND COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS your Committee has reviewed the 1971 Annual Report of the Oakland County Board of Road Commissioners, copies of which were previously distributed to members of this Board; and WHEREAS your Committee recommends that the said report be received with the notation that the $700,000.00 sum listed therein is a County loan and not a County appropriation; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the 1971 Annual Report of the Oakland County Board of Road Commissioners be received as submitted with the notation of the $700,000.00 as a County loan. 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 Moved by Olson supported by Gabler the resolution be adopted. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. Misc. 6029 By Mr. Per inoff IN RE: CONTRACT AWARDS - FIRST PHASE RENOVATIONS - SOCIAL SERVICES BUILDING To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Auditors has received bids for the First Phase Renovations at the new Social Services Building in Pontiac; and WHEREAS the Board of Auditors has tabulated said bids and recommended to the Finance and • Planning and Building Comittees that the following named bidders: 157 Commissioners Minutes Continued. May 18, 1972 Firm Name Amount of Bid Degenhart and Daly Construction Company (Architectural Trades) $149,400 Duane Smelser Roofing Company (Roofing Trades) $ 45,800 Eames and Brown, Inc. (Plumbing Trades) $133,500 Phoenix Sprinkler and Heating Company (Fire P-otection Trades) $ 74,800 Auburn Electric, Inc. (Primary Electrical Traces) $ 6,779 are the lowest responsible bidders, in which recommendations your Committees concur; and WHEREAS this proposal is far beyond previous estimates of cost; and WHEREAS the sum of $410,279.00 is available in the Building Fund; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: (1) That the bids of Degenhart and Daly Construction Company, Duane Smelser Roofing Company, Eames and Brown, Inc., Phoenix Sprinkler and Heating Company and Auburn Electric, Inc„ the lowest responsible bidders, be accepted. (2) That the contracts be awarded to Degenhart and Daly Construction Company, Duane Smelser Roofing Company, Eames and Brown, Inc., Phoenix Sprinkler and Heating Company and Auburn Electric, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $410,279.00. (3) That these awards shall not be effective until the awardees have been notified in writing by the Oakland County Board of Auditors. (4) That the Board of Auditors be authorized to return the bid bonds or certified checks to the unsuccessful bidders, except that the bid bonds or certified checks of the three lowest responsible bidders be retained by the Board of Auditors until the execution of contracts by the awardees and the County of Oakland. (5) That the total project be reviewed and total final costs and what they include be immediately reviewed and determined, and final desired project, cost and means of financing same be determined. The Finance Committee, by Alexander C. Perinoff, Chairman, and with the concurrence of the Planning and Building Committee, moves the adoption of the foregoing resolution. FINANCE COMMITTEE Alexander C. Perinoff, Chairman FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT By Mr. Per inoff IN RE: CONTRACT AWARDS - FIRST PHASE RENOVATIONS - SOCIAL SERVICES BUILDING To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant to Rtile 11,C of this Board, the Finance Committee finds the sum of $410,279.00 available, such funds to be derived from the Building Fund. FINANCE COMMITTEE Alexander C. Perinoff, Chairman Moved by Perinoff supported by Barakat the resolution be adopted. Discussion followed. Perinoff requested that Daniel T. Murphy speak to the Board regarding this matter. There were no objections. Mr. Murphy addressed the Board. Discussion followed. Mr. Barakat moved the previous question. (No support.) Moved by Dearborn supported by Kasper that the resolution be referred back to the Finance Committee for their implementation of (5) of the resolution. AYES: Houghten, Kasper, Powell, Richardson, Dearborn, Gabler. (6) NAYS: Harrison, Horton, Kronenberg, Lennon, Mainland, Mathews, Olson, Paholak, Perinoff, Pernick, Simson, Szabo, Aaron, Barakat, Burley, Daly, Doyon. (17) A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the.motion lost. Discussion followed. Moved by Gabler supported by Dearborn the resolution be amended by changing paragraph (3) to read: "(3) That these awards shall not be effective until the awardees have been notified in• writing by the Oakland County Board of Auditors, and the conditions of paragraph (5), which fellows, are met.' Mrs. Simson requested that Daniel T.. Murphy speak to the Board. There were no objections. Mr. Murphy addressed the Board. Vote on amendment: A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion lost. Commissioners Minutes Continued, May 18, 1972 158 Vote on resolution: AYES: Horton, Houghton, Kronenberg, Lennon, Mainland, Mathews, Olson, Paholak, Perinoff, Pernick, Powell, Simson, Szabo, Aaron, Barakat, Burley, Daly, Doyon, Harrison. (19) NAYS: Kasper, Dearborn, Gabler. (3) A sufficient majority having voted t refor, the resolution was adopted. Moved by Burley supported by Barakat the vote on Resolution 115982, Establishing Position of Citizen Service Coordinator, be reconsidered. AYES: Kronenberg, Lennon, Mainland, Mathews, Olson, Paholak, Pernick, Szabo, Aaron, Barakat, Burley, Daly, Doyon, Harrison. (14) NAYS: Houghten, Kasper, Perinoff, Powell, Simson, Dearborn, Gabler, Horton. (8) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. Moved by Burley supported by Barakat that Resolution #5982, Establishing Position of Citizen Service Coordinator, be adopted. Discussion followed. Mr. Olson moved the previous question. Supported by Mr. Harrison. The Chairman stated that those in favor of calling the question, say Aye, and those opposed, say No. The vote wa:. as follows: AYES: Kasper, Kronenberg, Lennon, Mainland, Mathews, Olson, Paholak, Perinoff, Pernick, Powell, Simson, Szabo, Aaron, Barakat, Burley, Daly, Doyon, Gabler, Harrison, Horton. (20 NAYS: Dearborn, Houghten. (2) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the Chairman called for a vote on the resolution. The vote was as follows: AYES: Kronenberg, Lennon, Mainland, Mathews, Olson, Paholak, Pernick, Szabo, Aaron, Barakat, Burley, Daly, Doyon, Harrison. (14) NAYS: Perinoff, Powell, Simson, Dearborn, Gabler, Horton, Houghten, Kasper. (8) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. Moved by Perinoff supported by Aaron the Board adjourn to June 1, 1972 at 9:30 A. M. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. The Board adjourned at 1:10 P. M. Lynn D. Alien Lawrence R. Pernick Clerk Chairman