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OAKLAND COUNTY
Board Of Commissioners
MEETING
July 6, 1972
Meeting called to order by Chairman Lawrence R. Pernick at 9:38 A. A. in the Court House
Auditorium, 1200 North Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan.
Invocation given by James Mathews.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Aaron, Barakat, Coy, Daly, Dearborn, Doyon, Gabler, Hamlin, Harrison, Horton,
Houghten, Kasper, Kronenberg, Lennon, Mathews, Olson, Paholak, Patnales, Perinoff, Pernick, Powell
Fachardson, Simson, Szabo, Wilcox. (25)
ABSENT: Burley, Mainland. (2)
Quorum present.
Moved by Daly supported by Lennon the minutes of the previous meeting be approved as printed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Clerk read card of thanks from Robert F. Patnales. (Placed on file.)
Clerk read resolution from the City of Keego Harbor opposing the use of County or State Highway
funds for improving roads near the Pontiac Stadium. (Placed on file.)
Clerk read resolution from the Village of Leonard urging revision in general welfare; (Placed
on file.)
Clerk read letter from James Mathews, Chairman of the Human Resources Committee, inviting the
members of the Board of Commissioners and others to attend a public hearing on July 12, 1972 at 7:30 P. M.
to discuss the Social Services Program.
The Chairman announced that Oakland County received awards from the National Association of
Counties for Partners in Planning Program (PIP) developed by the County Planning Department, and TOPIC
Program developed by the Road Commission-
Misc. 6074
By Mr. Perinoff
IN RE: CONTRACT AWARDS-SECOND 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 Second 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 Committees that the following named bidders:
Firm Name Amount of Bid
Samuel S. Barnett Company (Architectural Trades) S278,808.00
Eames & Brown, Inc. (Mechanical Trades) 296,450.00
Schultz Electrical, Inc. (Electrical Trades) 123,705.00
are the lowest responsible bidders, in which recommendations your Committees concur, and
WHEREAS the additional costs as recommended by the Auditors in the amount of $168,007.00
listed below:
Administrative $ 2,500.00
Architect's fees 10,000.00
Carpeting 50,000.00
Construction Supervision 15,000.00
Contingency (6% of Phases 1 & II) 65,007.00
Elevators 10,000.00
Quality Control and Testing 500.00
Start-up (Moving, etc.) 15,000.00
Total 5168,007.m
bring the total project cost for Phase 11 renovations to $866,970.00;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
1. That the bids of Samuel S. Barnett Company, Eames s Drown, Inc. and Schultz Electrical, Inc.
the lowest responsible bidders, be accepted and contracts awarded accordingly.
2. That these awards shall not be effective until the awardees have been notified in writing
by the Oakland County Board of Auditors.
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3. That the Board of Auditors be authorized to return the bid bonds or certified checks to
the unsuccessful bidders, except that the ,i40:bonclsor 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.
4. That the sum of $866,970.00 be transferred to cover Phase II of the remodeling for the
Oakland County Social Services Building :as fellows:
Balance in Capital Program $466,970.00
1972 Building Authority Appropriation-Children's Village
(not needed for 1972) $320,000.00
1972 General Relief Budget - from excess of Allotment
over Disbursements $ 80,000.00
Total $866,970.00
The Finance Committee, by Alexander C. Perinoff, and with the concurrence of the Planning and
Building Committee, moves the adoption of the foregoing resolution,
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Alexander C. Perinoft, Chairman
Moved by Perinoff supported by Lennon the resolution be. adopt
Discussion followed.
Mr. Perinoff requested that Daniel T. Murphy, Chairman of the Board of Auditors, speak to the
Board on this matter. There were no objections. Mr. Murphy addressed the Board.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Szabo, Barakat, Coy, Daly, Doyon, Hamlin, Harrison, Horton, Houghten, Kronenberg,
Lennon, Mathews, Olson, paholak, Perinoff, Pernick, SIMSON, (17)
NAYS: Dearborn, Gabler, Patnales. (3)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 6075
By Mr. Mathews
IN RE: 1971 ANNUAL REPORT OF SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Copies of the Annual Report of the Department of Social Services for the year 1971 have been
distributed to the members of this Board.
Mr. Chairman, on behalf of the Human Resources Committee, I move that the Report be accepted
as presented and placed on file.
HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE
James Mathews, Chairman
Moved by Mathews supported by Daly the report be accepted and placed on file.
• Discussion followed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Misc. 6076
By Mrs. Simson
IN RE: SUPPORT SENATE BILL 1036 - COUNTY EXECUTIVE BILL
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Senate Bill 1036 would provide unified forms of County governments, and
WHEREAS your Committee recommends that the Board of Commissioners supports Senate Bill 1036,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners supports Senate
Bill 1036.
The Legislative Committee, by Mrs. Marguerite Simson, Chairman, moves the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
Marguerite Simson, Chairman
Moved by Simson supported by Szabo the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT
By Mrs. Simson
IN RE: RESOLUTION 1/6005-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:
The Legislative Committee, by Mrs. Marguerite Simson, Chairman, reports Miscellaneous
Resolution 46005 with the recommendation that the resolution not he adopted.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 6, 1972 209
"Misc. 6005
By Mr. POwe.1.1
IN RE: 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 1.-ilaJ
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
Marguerite Simson, Chairman
Moved by Simson supported. by Houghten the report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Moved by Dearborn supported by Gabler that Resolution 46005 be adopted.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Kronenberg supported by Lennon the resolution be amended to include that no member of
the Board of Commissioners appear on behalf of themselves or a client before any Board or Commission,
or the Court, where they have control of their salaries and budgets. (Motion ruled out of order.)
Discussion followed.
Moved by Kronenberg the resolution be amended that no member of this Board shall appear on
behalf of any client before any Board or Commission, who are appointed and receive their budgetary
support from this County. (Motion withdrawn.)
Moved by Lennon the resolution be amended that any member of this Board cannot run for a
County-wide office during his term of office. (Motion ruled out of order.)
Discussion followed.
Vote on adoption of Resolution 76005:
AYES: Wilcox, Dearborn, Gabler, Hamlin, Houghten, Patnales, Szabo. (7)
NAYS: Aaron, Barakat, Coy, Daly, Doyon, Harrison, Horton, Kronenberg, Lennon, Mathews, Olson,
Paholak, Perinoff, Pernick, Richardson, Simson. (16)
A-sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the resolution was not adopted.
Misc. 6077
By Mrs. Simson
IN RE: SUPPORT SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL 5869 STATE GRANT TO COUNTIES FOR ATTORNEY FEES-REPORT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Legislative Committee reports that the House and the Senate have adopted Substitute House
Bill 5869 and the Enrolled Bill has been forwarded to the Governor for signature.
The Legislative Committee, by Mrs. Marguerite Simson, Chairman, moves the adoption of the
foregoing report.
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
Marguerite Simson, Chairman
Moved by Simson supported by Daly the report be received.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Misc. 6078
By Mrs. Simson
IN RE: SUPPORT HOUSE BILL 4092-REQUIRE COVERING AND TYING DOWN LOADS ON TRUCKS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS House Bill 4092 amends the Motor Vehicle Code to require covering and tying down of
loads on trucks, and
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WHEREAS your Committee recommends the Oakland County Board of Commissioners supports this bill;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners supports House
Bill 4092.
The Legislative Committee, by Mrs. Marguerite Simson, Chairman, with the concurrence of the
Transportation and Aviation Committee, moves the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
Marguerite Simson, Chairman
Moved by Simson supported by Harrison the resolution be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 6079
By ,Mrs.. Simson
IN RE: SUPPORT PROPOSED CHANCE IN JUVENILE COURT CODE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Probate Judges feel that the present language in the Juvenile Court Code is
inconsistent, and
WHEREAS your Committee recommends that the Juvenile Court Code be amended to alleviate the
inconsistency;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that legislation be introduced to amend the Juvenile Court
Code, as follows:
"If during the pendency of a criminal charge against any person in any other court, it is
ascertained that the person was under the age of 17 at the time of the commission of the offense AND IS
CURRENTLY UNDER THE AGE OF 19, the court shall transfer such documents, and testimony connected there-
with, to the juvenile division of the probate court of the county in which such other court is situated
or in which the person resides."
The Legislative Committee, by Mrs. Marguerite Simson, Chairman, moves the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
Marguerite Simson, Chairman
Moved by Simson supported by Mathews the resolution be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 6080
By Mr. Aaron
IN RE: ESTABLISHING CLASSIFICATION OF PARK MANAGER AND MANAGER OF YOUTH ACTIVITIES CENTER
To the Oakland County Board of Commissiohers
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS your Committee recommends that the classification of Park Manager and Manager of
Youth Activities Center be created with a salary range of:
Base 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year
515,225 $15,750 $16,275 $16,800 $17,325, and
WHEREAS funds for said classification will be derived from the Parks and Recreation Commission
Budget,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
the creation of the classification of Park Manager and Manager of Youth Activities Center with a
salary range of:
Base 1 year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year
$15,225 $15,750 $16,275 516,800 $17,325
such salary funds to be derived from the Parks and Recreation Commission Budget.
The Personnel Practices Committee, by Dennis M. Aaron, Acting Chairman, moves the adoption
of the foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL PRACTICES COMMITTEE
Dennis M. Aaron, Acting Chairman
Moved by Aaron supported by Szabo the resolution be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT
By Mr. Aaron
IN RE: RESOLUTION #6034 - APPROVE NEW CLASSIFICATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY'SUPERVISOR
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Practices Committee, by Dennis M. Aaron, Acting chairman, reports Miscellaneous
Resolution #6034 with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
PERSONNEL PRACTICES COMMITTEE
Dennis M. Aaron, Chairman
Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 6, 1972
"Miscellaneous Resolution g6034
By Mr. Mainland
IN RE: APPROVE NEW CLASSIFICATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY SUPERVISOR
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the right-of-way acquisition function of the Department of Public Works has grown to
the point where the supervisor of the function now supervises eleven employees, and
WHEREAS this division of the Department of Public works now also does right-of-way work for
other County departments, and
WHEREAS recent changes in the relative statutes require a somewhat more sophisticated approach
to some of the right-of-way work, and
WHEREAS a detailed study by the Personnel Division of the Board of Auditors indicates that the
present classification of Right-Of-Way Technician is no longer descriptive of the duties of the super-
visor of the right-of-way function of the Department of Public Works;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that a new classification of Right-Of-Way Supervisor be created
with a salary range of Base - $11,850; One Year - $12,400; Two Year - 512,950; Three Year - 513,500;
and Four Year - $14,050.
The Personnel Practices Committee, by W. L. Mainland, Chairman, moves the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL PRACTICES COMMITTEE
W. L. Main/and, Chairman"
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
IN RE: MISC. RES. #6034 - NEW CLASSIFICATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY SUPERVISOR
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XI, C. of this Board, the Finance Committee finds that the funds for the
recommended new classification of Right-Of-Way Supervisor are available in the Department of Public
Works budget.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Alexander C. Perinoff, Chairman
Moved by Aaron supported by Hamlin that Resolution #6034 be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT
By Mr. Aaron
IN RE: RESOLUTION #6062 - CLERK III POSITION FOR CIRCUIT COURT ADMINISTRATOR
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Practices Committee, by Dennis M. Aaron, Acting Chairman, reports Miscellaneous
Resolution 5/6062 with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
PERSONNEL PRACTICES COMMITTEE
Dennis M. Aaron, Acting Chairman
"Misc. 6062
By Mr. Mainland
IN RE: CLERK III POSITION FOR CIRCUIT COURT ADMINISTRATOR
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS it is recognized that the vast majority of all civil jury cases will be settled before
trial, and
WHEREAS the average time between filing a civil case and settlement or trial is increasing due
to the increasing civil caseload, and
WHEREAS the purpose of mediation is to precipitate the settling process in civil cases at an
earlier stage between filing and trial, hopefully effecting a savings to the County in time and money, and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Circuit Court has adopted rules for the mediation of civil cases, and
WHEREAS there is a need for the additional clerical support of one Clerk III in the office of
the Court Administrator to expedite the additional workload generated by the mediation of civil cases, and
WHEREAS the total cost for the remainder of 1972 for this position would be approximately
$3,600.00;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that one Clerk III position, costing 53,600.00 for the remainder
of 1972, be granted to the office of the Circuit Court Administrator.
The Personnel practices Committee, by W. L. Mainland, moves the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PERSONNEL PRACTICES COMMITTEE
W. L. Mainland, Chairman"
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
IN RE: MISC. RES. #6062 - CLERK Ill POSITION FOR CIRCUIT COURT ADMINISTRATOR
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XI, C. of this Board, the Finance Committee finds the sum of $3,600 available
such funds to be derived from the Contingent Fund.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Alexander C. Perinoff, Chairman
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Moved by Aaron supported by Patnales that Resolution 1(6062 be adopted.
Discussion followed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT
By Mr. Aaron
IN RE: RESOLUTION /16035 - APPROVE ADDITIONAL POSITION OF STAFF PHYSICIAN AND TRANSFER OF SENIOR GENERAL
STAFF NURSE POSITION FROM SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT BUDGET TO OAKLAND COUNTY HOSPITAL
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Practices Committee, by Dennis M. Aaron, Acting Chairman, reports Miscellaneous
Resolution 116035 with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
PERSONNEL PRACTICES COMMITTEE
Dennis M. Aaron, Acting Chairman
"Misc. 6035
By Mr. Mainland
IN RE; APPROVE ADDITIONAL POSITION OF STAFF PHYSICIAN AND TRANSFER OF SENIOR GENERAL STAFF NURSE POSITION
FROM SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT BUDGET TO OAKLAND COUNTY HOSPITAL
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the infirmary in the Jail section of the new Law Enforcement Complex will require
closer medical supervision than does the medical treatment possible in the limited physical facilities
of the present jail, and
WHEREAS it will be possible to have more complete medical coverage by having the medical
supervisor of the infirmary supplied by a County medical facility having several physicians available, and
WHEREAS the Personnel Division of the Board of Auditors will find it advantageous to have its
Pre-Employment and Service Extension Medical Examinations performed by a County Medical Facility, and
WHEREAS the Board of Auditors, the Sheriff, the Health Department and the County Hospital all
agree that Oakland County Hospital is the County medical facility to perform these functions, and
WHEREAS the funds budgeted for a physician's services for the Sheriff's Department and for
Pre-Employment and Service Extension medical examinations for the Personnel Division amount to $42,000
for 1972, which appears to be adequate to finance the program; and
WHEREAS these services can be provided by the County Hospital with the addition of one physician
to its staff, the transfer of one nursing position from the Sheriff's payroll and the availability of
$3,000 for consulting services;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that one Staff Physician position, with a current salary range
from $25,358 to $28,655, be created for Oakland County Hospital;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one Senior General Staff Nurse position be transferred from the
salaries budget of the Sheriff's Department to the salaries budget of Oakland County Hospital;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that 53,000 be placed in the Hospital's operating budget for consulting
services;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the medical supervision of the Infirmary Unit of the Jail section
of the Law Enforcement Complex be made the responsibility of Oakland County Hospital.
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. Per inoff
IN RE: REPORT ON RESOLUTION #6035-ADDITIONAL POSITION OF STAFF PHYSICIAN AND TRANSFER OF SENIOR GENERAL
STAFF NURSE POSITION FROM SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT BUDGET TO OAKLAND COUNTY HOSPITAL
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen;
WHEREAS the Finance Committee finds the funds available, in the Sheriff's budget and in the
budget of the Board of Auditors, to implement Resolution 116035, which adds an additional Staff Physician
position to the Oakland County Hospital and transfers a Senior General Staff Nurse position from the
Sheriff's Department to the Hospital;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that a sum, not to exceed $15,500.00 be transferred from the
Physicians Item in the Sheriff's Budget and from the Pre-Employment and Employee Medical Screenings
Item in the Auditor's Budget to the Budget of the Oakland County Hospital to cover the salary of the
additional Staff Physician and for the fees of Consulting Physicians; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the $7,350.00 budgeted in the Salaries Reserve Fund of the 1972
Budget, for a Senior General Staff Nurse for the Sheriff's Department, be transferred to the salaries
portion of the Oakland County Hospital's Budget.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Alexander C. Perinoff, Chairman
Moved by Aaron supported by Harrison that Resolution #6035 be adopted.
Discussion followed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 6, 1972 213
Misc. 6081
By Mr. Harrison
IN RE: CONSTRUCTION OF OFFICE SPACE IN SOUTH OAKLAND HEALTH CENTER FOR ALCOHOLISM PROGRAM-PROJECT 72-6
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS your committee recommends the immediate construction of six offices and a clerical
area in the basement storage area of the South Oakland Health Center for an expanded alcoholism control
program, and
WHEREAS the program will be funded by a Federal Grant which will include an amount of about
$15,000 over a two year period to reimburse the County as rent for the estimated remodeling cost of
$15,388;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland :County Board of Commissioners approves the
advance of funds, estimated at 515,388, for the remodeling costs of offices and clerical space in the
South Oakland Health Center to be used for the Alcoholism 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
Moved by Harrison supported by Kronenberg the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Dearborn supported by Coy the resolution be referred to the Health Committee.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
REPORT
By Mr. Harrison
IN RE: RESOLUTION .:6049-PROPOSED CHILDREN'S VILLAGE, PHASE II, LEASE AND LEASE BACK AGREEMENTS
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. 6049 with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Charlie J. Harrison, Jr.
"Misc. 6049
By Mr. Harrison
IN RE: PROPOSED CH1LDHEN'S VILLAGE, PHASE II, LEASE AND LEASE BACK AGREEMENTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland established a Building Authority by Resolution #4534, dated
February 8, 1966, and
WHEREAS it is necessary for the County of Oakland to lease to the Building Authority the
land upon which Children's Village, Phase II, will be built, and
WHEREAS it is necessary for the County of Oakland to lease back from the Building Authority
the proposed Children's Village, Phase II, and
WHEREAS the Building Authority has approved the Ground Lease and Lease .Back Agreements, and
WHEREAS your Committee has reviewed the Ground Lease and Lease Back Agreements and recommends
that they be approved by this Board and the Chairman and Clerk of this Board are hereby directed and
authori2ed to execute said Lease;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the County of Oakland approves the Ground Lease and the
Lease Back Agreements to be entered into with the Oakland County Building Authority and the chairman
and Clerk of this Board are hereby directed and authorized to execute the Ground Lease and the Lease
Back Agreements on behalf of the County of Oakland.
The Planning and Building Committee, by Charlie J. Harrison, Jr., moves the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Charlie J. Harrison, Jr., Chairman
(LEASE BACK AGREEMENT APPEARS ON PAGES 189, 190, 191 AND 192 OF JUNE 1, 1972 MINUTES)"
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
IN RE: RESOLUTION #6049 - PROPOSED CHILDREN'S VILLAGE, PHASE l, LEASE AND LEASE BACK AGREEMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant OD Rule XI, C. of this Board, the Finance Committee reports Miscellaneous Resolution
#6049 and recommends its approval, and further reports that the necessary funds will be available in
the 1973 budget.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Alexander C. Perinoff, Chairman
Moved by Harrison supported by Barakat that Resolution #6049 be adopted.
Discussion followed.
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Moved by Horton that this Board declare this the final action on the use of the Building
Authority for five years. (Motion ruled out of order.)
Discussion followed.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Aaron, Barakat, Coy, Daly, Dearborn, Dayon, Gabler, Harrison, Houghten, Kasper,
Kronenherg, Lennon, Mathews, Olson, Paholak, Patnales, Perinoff, Pernick, Powell, Richardson, Simson,
Wilcox. (22)
NAYS: Horton. (1)
A- sOfficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 6082
By Mr. Bat-akar
IN RE: PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, LadieS and Gentlemen;
WHEREAS presently there is the lack of citizen awareness of the nature of County government
and the functions and services it offers, and
WHEREAS the creation of a Public information Office will result in a more efficient and
effective County government and will provide a service for directing and aiding the citizens of the
County of Oakland in contacting various County Departments, and
WHEREAS the dresent method of each board or commission or department of the County attempting
to distribute reports, data, etc. is fragmented and relatively inefficient, and
WHEREAS a position known and designated as "Public Information Office" would provide such
services as liaison with the news media, arranging and handling visits to the County Complex by such
as student groups, fraternal organizations, clubs, etc., preparation of periodic newsletters where
some public, relations emphasis may be desired, such as the County Hospital or the Jail;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that a position known and designated as "Public Information
Office" be and the same is hereby created for the purpose of serving the citizens of Oakland County
relative to liaison with the news media; arranging and handling visits to the County Complex by such
e'S student groups, fraternal organizations, clubs, etc., preparation of periodic news letters where
some public relations emphasis may he desired such as the County Hospital or the Jail.
Mr. Chairman, I moVe the adoption Of the foregoing resolution.
Joseph L. Barakat
County Commissioner, District #5
The Chairman referred the resolution to the Personnel Practices Committee, Mr. Perinoff objected.
Discussion followed.
The Chairman called for a vote on referral to the Personnel practices Committee. The vote was
as follows:
AYES: Barakat, Doyon, Harrison, Kronenberg, Lennon, Mathews, Paholak, Pernick, Wilcox,
Aaron. (10)
NAYS: Coy, Daly, Dearborn, Gabler, Hamlin, Horton, Houghten, Kasper, Olson, Ratnales,
Perihaff, Pt:me -11, Richardson, Simson. (14)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the resolution was not referred to committee.
Misc. 608:3
By Mts. Simson
1N RE; PER Dl EM PAYMENT TO PLAT BOARD
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Plat Board is established by state law for determining the legality of proposed
plats, and
WHEREAS this Board is composed of six members, the Register of Deeds, the Drain Commissioner,
the three members of the Board of Auditors, and the Chairman of the County Board of Commissioners, and
WHEREAS the plats are routed through various County departments for clearance, and
WHEREAS presently the time involved in final clearance by the Plat Board is very minimal, and
WHEREAS all members are full time employees of the County, with the exception of the Chairman
of the Board of Commissioners, who receives additional compensation for serving as Board Chairman, and
WHEREAS the duties of the Plat Board are carried out during regular working hours,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board Of Commissioners supports legislative
action to rescind payment to Plat Board members and that copies of this resolution be sent to all Oakland
County legislators, requesting their cOnsideration and support.
Mr. Chairman, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Marguerite Simson
County Commissioner., District #20
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Moved by Dearborn supported by Olson the rules be suspended for immediate consideration of
the resolution.
AYES: Coy, Daly, Dearborn, Doyon, Gabler, Hamlin, Harrison, Horton, Houghten, Kasper,
Kronenherg, Mathews, Olson, Patnales, Powell, Simson, Aaron. (17)
NAYS: Lennon, Pahoiak, Perinoff, Pernick, Richardson, Wilcox, Barakat. (7)
A sufficient majority not having voted in favor of suspending the rules, the motion lost
The Chairman referred the resolution to the Personnel Practices Committee. Mr. Houghten objected.
The Chairman called for a vote on referral of the resolution to the Personnel Practices
Committee. The vote was as follows:
AYES: Daly, Dearborn, Doyon, Hamlin, Harrison, Kasper, Kronenberg, Lennon, Mathews, Olson,
Paholak, Patnales, Perinoff, Pernick, Powell, Wilcox, Aaron, Barakat. (18)
NAYS: Gabler, Horton, Houghten, Richardson, Simson, Coy. (6)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was referred to the Personnel
Practices Committee.
Moved by Perinoff supported by Aaron the Board adjourn until July 20, 1972 at 930 A. M.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
The Board adjourned at 11:07 A. M.
Lynn D. Allen
Clerk
Lawrence R. Pernick
Chairman