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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1972.07.06 - 7565207 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. 208 Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 6, 1972 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 210 Commissioners Minutes Continued, July 6, 1972 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 211 212 Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 6, 1972 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. 214 Commissioners minutes Continued. July 6, 1972 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 Commissioners Minutes Continued, July 6, 1972 215 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