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OAKLAND COUNTY
Board Of Commissioners
MEETING
December 19, 1972
Meeting called to order by Chairman Lawrence R. Pernick at 8:00 P. M. in the Court House
Auditorium, 1200 North Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Aaron, Barakat, Burley, Daly, Doyon, Gabler, Horton, Houghten, Kasper, Kronenberg,
Lennon, Mainland, Mathews, Olson, Paholak, Patnales, Perinoff, Pernick, Richardson, Szabo. (20)
ABSENT: Coy, Dearborn, Hamlin, Harrison, Powell, Simson, Wilcox. (7)
Quorum present.
Invocation given by James Mathews.
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.
The Chairman appointed Walter W. Paholak and John E. Kronenberg to the Manning Commission
for three-year terms beginning January 1, 1973 and ending December 33, 1975.
Moved by Lennon supported by Perinoff the appointments be approved.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
The Chairman made the following statement:
"At this time; in -accordance with the requirements of state law and the By-laws of this Board,
a Public Hearing is now called on the 1973 proposed annual budget for the County of Oakland. Legal
notice of this hearing was published in the Oakland Press on December 13, 1972 and the Daily Tribune on
December 12, 1972, both daily papers of general circulation in the County. The notice was also published
in the following weekly newspapers: Farmington Enterprise, Holly Herald, Rochester Clarion, Milford
Times, Oxford Leader and Southfield News and Observer. A copy of the budget was placed in the office
of the County Clerk for public inspection. In addition, copies of the Budget have been furnished to
all members of the Board of Commissioners."
The Chairman asked if any person wished to speak on the Budget.
John H. King of Bloomfield Township spoke regarding the cost of operating. the Board of
Commissioners, the number of County employees and allocating more funds for the needy.
The Chairman asked if any other person desired to speak on the budget. No other person
requested to be heard and the Public Hearing was declared closed.
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IN RE: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR NOMINATIONS FOR APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
By Mr. Daly
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Committee on Organization recommends the following nominations for appointment to County
Boards and Commissions:
Patrick K. Daly nominated for appointment to the Board of institutions for a three-year term
commencing January 1, 1973.
Dr. Hugh Wilson nominated for reappointment to succeed himself as Deg Warden for a two-year
term beginning January 1, 1973.
James Mathews nominated to succeed himself as a member of the Personnel Appeal Board for a
one-year term, beginning January 1, 1973.
COMMITTEE ON ORGANIZATION
Patrick K. Daly, Chairman
The Chairman announced that a separate vote would be taken on each appointment.
Nominations in order for member of the Board of Institutions.
Mr. Daly nominated Patrick K. Daly. There were no other nominations.
Moved by Olson supported by Perinoff that nominations be closed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
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Moved by Aaron supported. by Pholais the rules be suspended and the Clerk be instructed to
cast the unanimous vote of the Board. for Patrick K. Daly.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, Patrick K. Daly declared elected a member of the
Board of institutions for a three year term beginning January 1, 1.973 and ending December 31, 1975,
Nominations in order for Dog Warden.
Mr. Daly nominated F. Hugh Wilson, D.V.M. There were no other nominations.
Moved by Perinoff supported by Richardson that nominations be closed, the rules suspended,
and the Clerk be instructed to cast the unanimous vote of the Board for F. Hugh Wilson, D. V. M.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, F. Hugh Wilson, D.V.M. declared elected Dog
Warden for a two-year term beginning January 1, 1973 and ending December 31, 1974.
Nominations in order for member of the Personnel Appeal Board.
Mr. Daly nominated James Mathews. There were no other nominations.
Moved by Perinoff supported by Olson that nominations be closed, the rules suspended, and
the Clerk be instructed to cast the unanimous vote of the Board for James Mathews.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, James Mathews declared elected a member of the
Personnel Appeal Board for a one-year term beginning January 1, 1973 and ending December 31, 1973.
Mr. Mainland presented the Proposed 1973 Salary Rates and Proposed Changes in Fringe Benefits.
Moved by Mainland supported by Paholak the report be referred to the Finance Committee. There
were no objections. The report was referred.
Misc. 6170
By Mr. Mainland
IN RE: AFL-C10 CONTRACT FOR CASEWORKER EMPLOYEES OF THE OAKLAND COUNTY PROBATE COURT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland, the Caseworker Employees of the Oakland County Probate Court
and Local 2437, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-C10, have been
negotiating a Contract covering the employees in the Oakland County Probate Court; and
WHEREAS an Agreement has been reached and reduced to writing; and
WHEREAS said Agreement has been reviewed by your Personnel Practices Committee which recommends
approval of the Agreement,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Agreement between the County of Oakland, the Caseworker
Employees of the Oakland County Probate Court and Local 2437, American Federation of State, County and
Municipal Employees, AFL-C10, be and the same is hereby approved; 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
Agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto.
The Personnel Practices Committee, by Mr. William L. Mainland, Chairman, moves the adoption
of the foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL PRACTICES COMMITTEE
William L. Mainland, Chairman
THE OAKLAND COUNTY PROBATE COURT AND THE COUNTY OF OAKLAND
AND
THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, AFL-C10 COUNCIL 23
PROBATE COURT CASEWORKER EMPLOYEES
Collective Bargaining Agreement
1973
CASEWORKER
AGREEMENT
This agreement is made and entered into on this day of
A.D., 1973, by and between The Oakland County Probate Court and the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners, hereinafter referred to collectively as the "Employer", and Local 2437, American
Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO, hereinafter referred to as the "Union".
It is the desire of both parties to this agreement to continue to work harmoniously and to promote and
maintain high standards between the Employer and employees, which will best serve the citizens of Oakland
County.
I. RECOGNITION
The Employer recognizes the Union as the exclusive representative of the Casework
employees of the Oakland County Probate Court, for the purpose of collective bargaining with respect to
rates of pay, wages, hours of employment and other terms and conditions of employment, in the following
bargaining unit for which theyhave been certified, and in which the Union is recognized as collective
bargaining representative, subject to and in accordance with the provisions of Act 336 of the Public
Acts of 1947, as amended.
All employees of the Oakland County Probate Court; excluding confidential employees,
professional employees, executives and supervisors.
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H. MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
The right to hire, promote, discharge or discipline, and to maintain discipline and
efficiency of employees, is the sole responsibility of the Employer except that Union Members shall
not be discriminated against as such. In addition, the work schedules, methods and means of depart-
mental operation are solely and exclusively the responsibility of the Employer subject, however to
the provisions of this agreement.
Ill. DUES CHECK-OFF
(a) The Employer agrees to deduct the union membership initiation fee and dues, once
each month, from the pay of those employees who individually authorize in writing that such deductions
be made. All authorizations delivered to the Employer prior to the first day of the month shall become
effective during that succeeding month. Check-off monies will be deducted from the second paycheck of
each month and shall be remitted together with an itemized statement to the local treasurer, within
fourteen (14) days after the deductions have been made.
(b) An employee shall cease to be subject to check-off deductions beginning with the
month immediately following the month in which he is no longer a member of the bargaining unit. Any
employee may voluntarily cancel or revoke the Authorization for Check-off deduction upon written notice
to the Employer and the Union during the fifteen (15) day period prior to the expiration date of the
agreement.
(c) The Union will protect and save harmless the Employer from any and all claims,
demands, suits and other forms of liability by reason of action taken by the Employer for the purpose
of complying with this section.
IV. BASIS OF REPRESENTATION
Section 1.
There shall be one steward and one alternate steward.
Stewards will be permitted to leave their work, after obtaining approval of their
respective supervisors and recording their time, for the purpose of adjusting grievances in accordance
with the grievance procedure and for reporting to the grievant a change in status of his grievance.
Permission for stewards to leave their work stations will not be unreasonable withheld. Stewards will
report their time to their supervisor upon returning from a grievance discussion.
The privilege of stewards to leave their work during working hours, without loss of pay,
i-aextendedewlth,the-understanding-thlatethe time will be devoted to the prompt handling...et .grlemances
and will not be abused, and that they will continue to work at their assigned jobs at all times except
when permitted to leave their work to handle grievances.
Section 2.
There shall also be one Chief Steward and one alternate Chief Steward,
Section 3.
There shall be a grievance committee consisting of the Local president, the chief
steward and two other members to be selected from the represented group and certified in writing to
the Employer.
The Employer shall meet whenever necessary, at a mutually convenient time, with the
union grievance committee. The purpose of grievance committee meetings will be to adjust pending
grievances, and to discuss procedures for avoiding future grievances. In addition, the committee may
discuss with the Employer other issues which would improve the relationship between the parties.
V. GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
The Employer and the Union support and subscribe to an orderly method of adjusting
employee grievances. To this end, the Employer and the Union agree that an employee should first bring
his problem or grievance to the attention of his immediate supervisor, with or without his steward,
who shall attempt to resolve the grievance informally, Dismissals, suspensions, demotions and
disciplinary actions of any type shall not be a subject for the grievance procedure but shall be
processed according to the procedures of the Personnel Appeal Board.
Step 1.
If the grievance is not settled informally, it shall be discussed with the appropriate
steward and shall be reduced to writing, signed by the grievant and submitted to his immediate
supervisor.
Step 2.
The written grievance shall be discussed between the steward and the immediate supervisor,
and the Chief Steward if so desired. The supervisor will attempt to adjust the matter and will give his
written decision within five (5) days (excluding Saturday, Sunday and holidays) of receipt of the
written grievance.
Step 3.
A grievance not settled at Step 2 may be submitted to the Grievance Committee within
five days (excluding Saturday, Sunday and holidays) of the date of the receipt of the immediate
supervisor's written reply. Any grievance not submitted to the Grievance Committee by written
notification to the Employer within five days shall be considered dropped. A meeting on the grievance
shall be held by the Grievance Committee within ten days unless the time is extended by mutual agree-
ment of both parties.
Any matter not settled in Step 3 of the grievance procedure may be submitted to final
and binding arbitration by either of the parties. A request for arbitration must be submitted by
written notice to the other party within fifteen (15) days after the grievance committee meeting.
Expenses for arbitration shall be borne equally by both parties.
If the parties fail to select an arbitrator, one will be selected under the rules of
the American Arbitration Association.
Any grievance not appealed, from a decision in one of the steps of the grievance
procedure, to the next step as prescribed, shall be considered dropped and the last decision final
and binding, except that time limits may be extended by mutual agreement of the parties.
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VI. BULLETIN BOARD
The Employer shall assign appropriate space on bulletin boards which shall be used by
the Union for posting notices, bearing the written approval of the President of the Union local, which
shall be restricted to:
(a) Notcies of Union recreational and social affairs;
(b) Notices of Union elections;
(c) Notices of Union appointments and results of Union elections;
(d) Notcies of Union Meetings;
(e) Other notices of bona fide Union affairs which are not political or libelous in
nature.
VII. SENIORITY
New employees may acquire seniority by working six (6) continuous months, in which
event the employee's seniority will date back to the date of hire into the department. When the employee
acquires seniority, his name shall be placed on the seniority list, in the order of his seniority date.
An up-to-date seniority list shall be furnished to the Union every six (6) months.
An employee shall lose his seniority for the following reasons:
(a) If the employee resigns or retires;
(b) If the employee is discharged, and not reinstated;
(c) If the employee is absent from work for three working days, without properly
notifying the Employer, unless a satisfactory reason is given;
(d) if the employee does not return to work at the end of an approved leave;.
(e) If the employee does not return to work when recalled from a layoff.
VIII. LAYOFF, RECALL, AND TRANSFERS
(a) If and when it becomes necessary for the Employer to reduce the number of employees
in the work force, the employees will be laid off in seniority order, based on capability of performing
available jobs and shall be recalled in the same order.
(b) If and when an employee is permanently transferred to another division within the
Department, the president or chief steward shall be notified of said transfer by the employer.
IX. MATERNITY SEPARATION
Employees who leave Probate Court employment, as a result of maternity, will be given
employment preference if they make application to return. to the Prollate tourt anfl if.a.vacancy exists,.
in the classification in which they left, provided they apply within one year of separation and are
qualified to return.
X. PROMOTIONS
All promotions within the bargaining unit shall be made on the basis of competitive
examination as provided for in the Oakland County Merit System. The employer will make his Selection
for promotion from the three highest ranking candidates who have passed the promotional examination.
Xi. GENERAL CONDITIONS
Section 1.
The Union shall be notified in advance of anticipated permanent major changes in working
conditions and discussions shall be held thereon.
Section 2.
The provisions of this agreement shall be applied equally and without favoritism to all
employees in the bargaining unit. There shall be no discrimination as to age, sex, marital status, race,
color, creed, national origin or political affiliation. The Union shall share equally with the Employer
the responsibility for applying this provision of the agreement.
Section 3.
The reemployment rights of employees and probationary employees who are veterans will
be limited by applicable laws and regulations.
Section 4.
Employees elected to any permanent full time union office or selected by the Union to do
work which takes them from their employment with the County, shall at the written request of the Union
be granted a leave of absence without pay. The leave of absence shall not exceed two (2) years, but it
shall be renewed or extended for a similar period at any time upon the written request of the Union.
Section 5.
When any position not listed on the wage schedule is filled or established, the County
may designate a job classification and rate structure for the position. In the event the Union does not
agree that the classification, rate or structure are proper, the Union shall have the right to submit
the issue as a grievance through the grievance procedure within a six (6) month period.
Section 6.
If any other represented unit negotiates a contract containing any form of agency shop,
this unit may then request negotiations to discuss a modified agency shop.
Xll. ADOPTION BY REFERENCE OF RELEVANT RESOLUTIONS AND PERSONNEL POLICIES
All Resolutions of Oakland County Board of Commissioners, as amended or changed, from
time to time, relating to the working conditions and compensation of the employees covered by this agree-
ment, and all other benefits and policies provided for in the Oakland County Merit System, which in-
corporated herein by reference and made a part hereof to the same extent as if they were specifically
set forth.
XIII. MAINTENANCE OF CONDITIONS
Wages, hours and conditions of employment legally in effect at the execution of this
agreement shall, except as improved herein, be maintained during the term of this agreement. No
employee shall suffer a reduction in such benefits as a consequence of the execution of this agreement.
XIV. ECONOMIC MATTERS
Wages and other economics are attached hereto as Appendix A.
XV, NO STRIKE - NO LOCKOUT
Under no circumstances will the Union cause or authorize or permit its members to cause,
CLASSIFICATION
BOY'S BOARDING HOME SUPV,
CHILD WELFARE WORKER I
CHILD WELFARE WORKER II
JUVENILE COURT INTAKE WORKER
VOCATIONAL COUNSELOR
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nor will any member of the bargaining unit take part, in any strike, sitdown, stay-in or slowdown or
any violation of any state law. ln the event of a work stoppage or other curtailment, the .Union shall
immediately instruct the involved employees in writing, that their conduct is in violation of the
contract and that all such persons shall immediately cease the offending conduct.
The Employer will net lockout any employees of the bargaining unit during the term of this
agreement.
XVI. DURATION
This agreement shall remain in full force and effect until midnight, December 31, 1973.
It shall be automatically renewed from year to year thereafter unless either party shall notify the
other, in writing, sixty (60) days prior to the anniversary date, that it desires to modify this
agreement. In the event that such notice if given, negotiations shall begin not later than sixty (60)
days prior to the anniversary date. This agreement shall remain in full force and be effective during
the period of negotiations and until notice of termination of this agreement is provided to the other
party in the manner set forth in the following paragraph.
In the event that either party desires to terminate this agreement, written notice
must be given to the other party no less than ten days prior to the desired termination date which
shall not be before the anniversary date set forth in the preceding paragraph.
It is agreed and understood that the provisions contained herein shall remain in full
force and effect so long as they are not in violation of applicable statutes and ordinances and remain
within the jurisdiction of the County of Oakland.
The Union recognizes the right and duty of the Probate Court to operate and manage its
affairs in accordance with the State of Michigan Constitutional provisions and statutes and such
Constitutional provisions and statutes shall take precedence over any conflicting provisions which
might be contained in this Agreement. If any article or section of this agreement or any appendixes
or supplement thereto should be held invalid by any Constitutional provisions, operation of law or by
any tribunal of competent jurisdiction, or if compliance with or enforcement of any article or section
should be restrained by such tribunal, the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby.
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL OAKLAND COUNTY PROBATE COURT
EMPLOYEES METROPOLITAN COUNCIL NO. 23, AFL-CIO, LOCAL 2437
Judge Donald E. Adams
Senior Probate Judge
COUNTY OF OAKLAND, a Michigan
Constitutional Corporation
By
Lawrence R. Pernick, Chairman;
and
Lynn D. Allen, Clerk of its
Board of Commissioners
CASEWORKER
AGREEMENT
APPENDIX A
SALARIES
The following merit salary schedule shall prevail for the period from January I, 1973
through December 31, 1973:
6 1 2
Base Months Year Year
11,175 11,775 12,425 13,500
9,975 10,575
11,175 11,775 12,425 13,500
14,575 15,100
11,175 11,775 12,425 13,500
CASEWORKER
AGREEMENT
APPENDIX B
For the following fringe benefits refer to the Oakland County Employees' Handbook:
1. Injury on the Job
2. Holidays
3. Leave of Absence
4. Life Insurance
5. Longevity
6. Master Medica1 Insurance
7. Sick Leave
8. Retirement
9, Annual Leave
Moved by Mainland supported by Perinoff the resolution be referred to the Finance Committee.
There were no objections. The resolution was referred.
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Misc. 6171
By Mr. Mainland
IN RE: AFL-CIO CONTRACT FOR NON-CASEWORKER EMPLOYEES OF THE OAKLAND COUNTY PROBATE COURT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland, the Non-Caseworker Employees of the Oakland County Probate
Court and Local 2437, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-C10, have been
negotiating a Contract covering the employees in the Oakland County Probate Court; and
WHEREAS an Agreement has been reached and reduced to writing; and
WHEREAS said Agreement has been reviewed by your Personnel Practices Committee which
recommends approval of the Agreement,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Agreement between the County of Oakland, the Non-
Caseworker Employees of the Oakland County Probate Court and Local 2437, American Federation of State,
County and Municipal Employees, AFL-C10, be and the same is hereby approved; 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 Agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto.
The Personnel Practices Committee, by Mr. William L. Mainland, Chairman, moves the adoption
of the foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL PRACTICES COMMITTEE
William L. Mainland, Ghairman
THE OAKLAND COUNTY PROBATE COURT AND THE COUNTY OF OAKLAND
AND
THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, AFL-C10 COUNCIL 23
PROBATE COURT NON-CASEWORKER EMPLOYEES
Collective Bargaining Agreement
1973
AGREEMENT
This agreement is made and entered into on this day of
A. D., 1973, by and between the Oakland County Probate Court and the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners, hereinafter referred to collectively as the "Employer", and Local 2437, American
--Federation—of—S-tate-,-County and Murri-e1W tmpl-oye5T-AEL-C-1-0, heTeinaftar mferri -"Ufi-roW"-:
It is the desire of both parties to this agreement to continue to work harmoniously and to promote
and maintain high standards, between the Employer and employees, which will best serve the citizens of
Oakland County.
I. RECOGNITION
The Employer recognizes the Union as the exclusive representative of all employees
other than Caseworkers, of the Oakland County Probate Court, for the purposes of collective bargain-
ing with respect to rates of pay, wages, hours of employment and other terms and conditions of
employment, in the following bargaining unit for which they have been certified, and in which the
Union is recognized as collective bargaining representative, subject to and in accordance with the
provisions of Act 336 of the Public Acts of 1947, as amended.
All employees of the Oakland County Probate Court; excluding confidential employees,
professional employees, executives and supervisors.
MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
The right to hire, promote, discharge or discipline, and to maintain discipline and
efficiency of employees, is the sole responsibility of the Employer except that Union Members shall
not be discriminated against as such. In addition, the work schedules, methods and means of depart-
mental operation are solely and exclusively the responsibility of the Employer, subject, however, to
the provisions of this agreement.
III. DUES CHECK-OFF
(a) The Employer agrees to deduct the union membership initiatid'h fee and dues, once
each month, from the pay of those employees who individually authorize in writing that such deductions
be made. All authorizations delivered to the. Employer prior to the first day of the month shall become
effective during that succeeding month. Check-off monies will be deducted from the second paycheck
of each month and shall be remitted together with an itemized statement to the local treasurer, within
fourteen (14) days after the deductions have been made.
(b) An employee shall cease to be subject to check-Off deductions beginning with the
month immediately following the month in which he is no longer a member of the bargaining unit. Any
employee may voluntarily cancel or revoke the Authorization for Check-off deductions upon written
notice to the Employer and the Union during the fifteen (15) day period prior to the expiration elate
of the agreement.
(c) The Union will protect and save harmless the Employer from any and all claims,
demands, suits and other forms of liability by reason of action taken by the Employer for the purpose
of complying with this section.
IV. BASIS OF REPRESENTATION
Section 1.
There shall be one steward and an alternate steward for the following locations and
shifts:
Children's Village - One (1) each shift
Camp Oakland - One (1) each for the day and afternoon shift
Court House - One (1) for the day shift
Stewards will be permitted to leave their work, after obtaining approval of their
respective supervisors and recording their time, for the purpose of adjusting grievances in accordance
with the grievance procedure and for reporting to the grievant a change in status of his grievance.
Permission for stewards to leave their work stations will not be unreasonably withheld. Stewards will
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report their time to their supervisor upon returning from a grievance discussion.
The privilege of stewards to leave their work during working hours, without loss of
pay, is extended with the understanding that the time will be devoted to the prompt handling of
pjevances and will not be abused, and that they will continue to work at their assigned jobs at all
times except when permitted to leave their work to handle grievances.
Section 2.
There shall also be one Chief Steward and one alternate Chief Steward.
Section 3.
There shall be a grievance committee consisting of three (3) members selected from the
non-caseworker group and certified in writing to the Employer; however, a Local President or Chief
Steward not in the group may be one of the three members.
The Employer shall meet whenever necessary, at a mutually convenient time, with the
union grievance committee. The purpose of grievance committee meetings will be to adjust pending
grievances, and to discuss procedures for avoiding future grievances. In addition, the committee may
discuss with the Employer other issues which would improve the relationship between the parties.
V. GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
The Employer and the Union support and subscribe to an orderly method of adjusting
employee grievances. To this end, the Employer and the. Union agree than an employee should first
bring his problem or grievance to the attention of his immediate supervisor, with or without his
steward, who shall attempt to resolve the grievance informally. Dismissals, suspensions, demotions
and disciplinary actions of any type shall not be a subject for the grievance procedure but shall be
processed according to the procedures of the Personnel Appeal Board,
Step 1.
If the grievance is not settled informally, it shall be discussed with the steward and
shall be reduced to writing, signed by the grievant and submitted to his immediate supervisor.
Step 2.
The written grievance shall be discussed between the steward and the. immediate
supervisor, and the Chief Steward if so desired. The supervisor will attempt to adjust the matter and
will give his written decision within five (5) days (excluding Saturday, Sunday, and holidays) of
receipt of the written grievance.
Step 3.
A grievance not settled at Step 2 may be submitted to the Grievance Committee within
five days (excluding Saturday, Sunday and holidays) of the date of the receipt of the immediate
supervisor's written reply. Any grievance not submitted to the Grievance Committee by written
notification to the Employer within five days shall be considered dropped. A meeting oh the grievance
shall be held by the Grievance Committee within ten days unless the time is extended by mutual agreement
of both parties.
Any matter not settled in Step 3 of the grievance procedure may be submitted to final
and binding arbitration by either of the parties. A request for arbitration must be submitted by
written notice to the other party within fifteen (15) days after the grievance committee meeting.
Expenses for arbitration shall be borne equally by both parties.
If the parties fail to select an arbitrator, one will be selected under the rules of
the American Arbitration Association.
Any grievance not appealed, from a decision in one of the steps of the grievance
procedure, to the next step as prescribed, shall be considered dropped and the last decision final
and binding, except that time limits may be extended by mutual agreement of the parties.
VI. BULLETIN BOARD
The Employer shall assign appropriate space on bulletin boards which shall be used by
the Union for posting notices, bearing the written approval of the President of the Union local, which
shall be restricted to:
(a) Notices of Union recreational and social affairs;
(b) Notices of Union elections;
(c) Notices of Union appointments and results of Union elections;
(d) Notices of Union Meetings;
(e) Other notices of bona fide Union affairs which are not political or libelous in
nature.
VII. SENIORITY
Section 1.
New employees may acquire seniority by working six (6) continuous months, in which
event the employee's seniority will date back to the date of hire into the department. When the employee
acquires seniority, his name shall be placed on the seniority list, in the order of his seniority date.
An up-to-date seniority list shall be furnished to the Union every six (6) months.
An employee shall lose his seniority for the following reasons:
(a) If the employee resigns or retires;
(b) If the employee Is discharged, and not reinstated;
(c) If the employee is absent from work for three working days, without properly
notifying the Employer, unless a satisfactory reason is given;
(d) If the employee does not return to work at the end of an approved leave;
(e) If the employee does not return to work when recalled from a layoff.
Section 2.
Shift preference will be granted at Children's Village or Camp Oakland on the basis of
seniority, within the classification, provided the employee meets the qualifications of the vacancy.
Shift preference may be utilized only for vacancies created by employee separation, promotion or the
creation of a new position. Vacancies created by employee transfers, as a result of shift preference,
shall not be subject to shift preference.
VIII. LAYOFF, RECALL, AND TRANSFERS
(a) If and when it becomes necessary for the Employer to reduce the number of employees
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in ,he work force, the employees will be laid off in seniority order, based on capability of performing
available jobs and shall be recalled in the same order.
(b) If and when an employee is permanently transferred to another division within the
Department, the president or chief steward shall be notified of said transfer by the employer.
IX. MATERNITY SEPARATION
Employees who leave Probate Court employment, as a result of maternity, will be given
employment preference if they make application to return to the Probate Court and if a vacancy exists,
in the classification in which they left, provided they apply within one year of separation and are
qualified to return.
X. PROMOTIONS
All promotions within the bargaining unit shall be made on the basis of competitive
examination as provided for in the Oakland County Merit System. The employer will make his selection
for promotion froi:) the three highest ranking candidates who have passed the proMotional examination.
XI. GENERAL CONDITIONS
Section 1.
The Union shall be notified in advance of anticipated permanent major changes in
working conditions and discussions shall be held thereon.
Section 2.
The provisions of this agreement shall be applied equally and without favoritism to
all employees in the bargaining unit. There shall be no discrimination as to age, sex, marital, status,
race, color, creed, national origin or political affiliation. The Union shall share equally with the
Employer the responsibility for applying this provision of the agreement.
Section 3.
The reemployment rights of employees and probatienary employees who are veterans will
be limited by applicable laws and regulations.
Section Lt.
Employees elected to any permanent full time union office or selected by the Union to
do work which takes them from their employment with the County, shall at the written request of the
Union be granted a leave of absence without pay. The leave of absence shall not exceed two (2) years,
but it shall be renewed or extended for a similar period at any time upon the written request of the
Union.
Section 5.
When any position not listed on the wage schedule is filled or established, the County
may designate a job classification and rate structure for the position. In the event the Union does
not agree that the classification, rate or structure are proper, the Union shall have the right to
submit the issue as a grievance through the grievance procedure within a six (6) month period.
Section 6.
If any other represented unit negotiates a contract containing any form of agency shop,
this unit may then request negotiations to discuss a modified agency shop.
XII. ADOPTION BY REFERENCE OF RELEVANT RESOLUTIONS AND PERSONNEL POLICIES
All Resolutions of Oakland County Board of Commissioners, as amended or changed, from
time to time, relating to the working conditions and compensation of the employees covered by this
agreement, and all other benefits and policies provided for in the Oakland County Merit System, which
incorporates the Oakland County Employees' Handbook, are incorporated herein by reference and made a
part hereof to the same extent as if they were specifically set forth.
XIII. MAINTENANCE OF CONDITIONS
Wages, hours and conditions of employment legally in effect at the execution of this
agreement shall, except as improved herein, be maintained during the term of this agreement. No
employee shall suffer a reduction in such benefits as a consequence of the execution of this agreement.
XIV. ECONOMIC MATTERS
Wages and other economics are attached hereto as Appendix A.
XV. NO STRIKE - NO LOCKOUT
Under no circumstances will the Union cause or authorize or permit its members to
cause, nor will any member of the bargaining unit take part, in any strike, sitdown, stay-in or slow-
down or any violation of any state law. In the event of a work stoppage or other curtailment, the
Union shall immediately instruct the involved employees in writing, that their conduct is in violation
of the contract and that all such persons shall immediately cease the offending conduct.
The Employer will not lockout any employees of the bargaining unit during the term of
this agreement.
XVI. DURATION
This agreement shall remain in full force. and effect until midnight, December 31, 1973.
It shall be automatically renewed from year to year thereafter unless either party shall notify the
other, in writing, sixty (60) days prior to the anniversary date, that it desires to modify this agree-
ment. In the event that such notice is given, negotiations shall begin not later than sixty (60) days
prior to the anniversary date. This agreement shall remain in full force and be effective during the
period of negotiations and until notice of termination of this agreement is provided to the other pary
in the manner set forth in the following paragraph.
In the event that either party desires to terminate this agreement, written notice must
be given to the other party no less than ten days prior to the desired termination date which shall not
be before the anniversary date set forth in the preceding paragraph.
It is agreed and understood that the provisions contained herein shall remain in full
force and effect so long as they are not in violation of applicable statutes and ordinances and remain
within the jurisdiction of the County of Oakland.
The Union recognizes the right and duty of the Probate Court to operate and manage its
affairs in accordance with the State of Michigan Constitutional provisions and statutes and such
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Constitutional provisions and statutes shall take precedence over any conflicting provisions which
might be contained in this Agreement. If any article or section of this agreement or any appendixes
or supplement thereto should be held invalid by any Constitutional provision, operation of law or by
any tribunal of competent jurisdiction, or if compliance with or enforcement of any article or section
should be restrained by such tribunal, the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby.
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL OAKLAND COUNTY PROBATE COURT
EMPLOYEES METROPOLITAN COUNCIL NO. 23 AFT-CIO, LOCAL 2437
Judge Donald E. Adams
Senior Probate Judge
COUNTY OF OAKLAND, a Michigan
Constitutional Corporation
By
Lawrence R. Pernick, Chairman; and
Lynn D. Allen, Clerk of its
Board of Commissioners
NON-CASEWORKER AGREEMENT
APPENDIX A
I. SALARIES
(a) The following merit salary schedule shall prevail for the period from January 1, 1973,
through December 31, 1973:
3 6 1 2 3 4
CLASSIFICATION BASE MONTHS MONTHS YEAR YEARS YEARS YEARS
Account Clerk I 6,800 6,950 7,100 7,400 7,700 8,000
Account Clerk 11 7,800 8,200 8,600 9,000 9,400
Assistant Deputy Probate Register 6,800 6,950 7,100 7,400 7,700 8,000
Children's Supervisor I 8,268 8,476 8,684 9,100 9,516
Children's Supervisor II -9,932 Flat Rate
Clerk I 5,600 5,700 5,800 6000 -
Clerk 11 6,300 6,450 6,600 6,900 7,200 7,500
Clerk III 7,300 7,450 7,600 7,900 8,200 8,500
Court Officer - Probate Court 6,651 Flat Rate
Court Reporter 1 9,700 10,300 10,900
Court Reporter 11 11,700 12,400
Court Reporter Trainee 8,400 8,700 9,000
Court Service Officer 1 8,320 8,632 8,944 9,568
Court Service Officer II 10,192 10,920 11,648 12,376
Departmental Clerk 7,700 8,100 8,500 8,900 9,300
Deputy Juvenile Register 7,700 8,100 8,500 8,900 9,300
Deputy Probate Register 1 7,700 8,100 8,500 8,900 9,300
Deputy Probate Register 11 9,600 9,900
First Cook 7,488 7,592 . 7,696 7,904 8,112 8,320
General Staff Nurse , 9,746 10,320 10,893 11,466
Houseparent 8,268 8,476 8,684 9,100 9,516
Probate Court Clerk 6,300 6,450 6,600 6,900 7,200 7,500
Second Cook 6,812 6,982 7,150 7,488
Secretary 7,700 8,100 8,500 8,900 9,300
Stenographer I 6,400 6,500 6,600 6,800
Stenographer 11 7,300 7,450 7,600 7,900 8,200 8,500
Typist I 5,800 5,900 6,000 6,200
Typist II 6,500 6,650 6,800 7,100 7,400 7,700
(b) Premium Pay - Reception Center
Employees in the classifications of Children's Supervisor i and Children's Supervisor
il shall receive premium pay of fifteen cents per hour when actually performing duties at the Children's
Village Reception Center. Such premium shall not be included in the salary rate which is used for
the computation of payment of overtime. Payment of this premiuM will be made only during the period
the present facility is used as the Children's Village Reception Center.
NON-CASEWORKER
AGREEMENT
APPENDIX B
For the following fringe benefits refer to the Oakland County Employees' Handbook:
I. Injury on the job
2. Holidays
3. Leave of Absence
4. Life Insurance
5. Longevity
6. Master Medical Insurance
7. Sick Leave
8. Retirement
9. Annual Leave
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Moved by Mainland supported by Patnales the resolution be referred to the Finance Committee.
There were no objections. The resolution was referred.
Misc. 6172
By Mr. Mainland
IN RE: AFL-C10 CONTRACT FOR THE CUSTODIAL, GROUNDS AND MAINTENANCE EMPLOYEES OF THE FACILITIES AND
OPERATIONS DIVISION OF THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD or AUDITORS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen;
WHEREAS the County of Oakland, the Custodial, Grounds and Maintenance Employees of the
Facilities and Operations Division of the Oakland County Board of Auditors and Local 1998, American
Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-C[0, have been negotiating a Contract covering
the Custodial, Grounds and Maintenance Employees of the Facilities and Operations Division of the
County Board of Auditors; and
WHEREAS an Agreement has been reached and reduced to writing; and
WHEREAS said Agreement has been reviewed by your Personnel Practices Committee which
recommends approval of the Agreement,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Agreement between the County of Oakland, the Custodial,
Grounds and Maintenance Employees of the Facilities and Operations Division of the County Board of
Auditors and Local 1998, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO, be
and the same is hereby approved; 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 Agreement, a copy of which is attached
hereto.
The Personnel Practices Committee, by Mr. William L. Mainland, Chairman, moves the adoption
of the foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL PRACTICES COMMITTEE
William L. Mainland, Chairman
THE COUNTY OF OAKLAND
AND
THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, AFL-C10 COUNCIL 23
MAINTENANCE, CUSTODIAL AND GROUNDS EMPLOYEES OF THE FACILITIES AND OPERATIONS DIVISION OF THE .BOA
OF AUDITORS
Collective Bargaining Agreement
1973 - 1974
AGREEMENT
This agreement is made and entered into on this day of, A.D., 1972, by and
between the Oakland County Board of Auditors and the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, hereinafter
referred to collectively as the "Employer", and Metropolitan Council No. 23, of the American Federation
of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-C10, hereinafter referred to as the uUnion".
It is the desire of both parties to this agreement to continue to work harmoniously and to
promote and maintain high standards, between the employer and employees, which will best serve the
citizens of Oakland County, and that all terms of this agreement shall be tempered with the fact and
knowledge that both parties are human beings with the rights of human beings under law and morality.
1, RECOGNITION
The Employer recognizes the Union as the exclusive representative of the following
employees, for the purposes of collective bargaining with respect to rates of pay, wages, hours of
employment and other terms and conditions of employment, and in the following bargaining units for
which they have been certified; and in which the Union is recognized as collective bargaining
representative, subject to and in accordance with the provisions of Act 336 of the Public Acts of 1947,
as amended:
All employees of the Building Custodial, Maintenance and Grounds units of the Facilities
and Operations Division of the Board of Auditors excluding supervisors and office
employees comprising clerical, secretarial and confidential employees.
II. MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
The right to hire, promote, discharge or discipline for just cause, and to maintain
discipline and efficiency of employees, is the sole responsibility of the Employer except that Union
members shall not be discriminated against as such. In addition, the work schedules, methods and means
of departmental operations are solely and exclusively the responsibility of the Employer, subject,
however, to the provisions of this agreement.
III. DUES CHECK-OFF
(a) The Employer agrees to deduct the union membership initiation fee and dues, once
each month, from the pay of those employees who individually authorize in writing that such deductions
be made. All authorizations delivered to the Employer prior to the first day of the month shall become
effective during that succeeding month. Check-off monies will be deducted from the second paycheck of
each month and shall be remitted together with an itemized statement to the local treasurer, within
fourteen (14) days after the deductions have been made.
(b) An employee shall cease to be subject to check-off deductions beginning with the
month immediately following the month in which he is no longer a member of the bargaining unit. Any
employee may voluntarily cancel or revoke the Authorization for Check-off deduction upon written notice
to the Employer and the Union during the fifteen (15) day period prior to the expiration date of the
agreement.
(c) The Union will protect and save harmless the Employer from any and all claims,
demands, suits and other forms of liability by reason of action taken by the Employer for the purpose
of complying with this section.
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IV. REPRFLENTATION.
Section 1.
The members of all Union committees recognized by the Employer for purposes of
collective bargaining shall have to be seniority employees in the bargaining unit.
Section 2.
The names of all such committee members shall be submitted in writing to the Employer
by the Union upon election or appointment to a recognized committee.
Section 3.
The Employer agrees to recognize a bargaining committee which shall be composed of not
more than four (4) based on the present composition of the bargaining unit.
Section 4.
There shall be stewards and alternate stewards in accordance with the following formula:
(a) The Maintenance employees shall be represented by one (I) steward and one (1)
alternate steward.
(b) The Grounds employees shall be represented by one (1) steward and one (1) alternate
steward.
(c) The Custodial employees shall be represented by one (1) steward and one (1)
alternate steward for the day shift; one (l) steward and one (I) alternate steward for the afternoon
shift - North County (employees working in buildings located north of Birmingham); one (I) steward and
one (1) alternate steward for the afternoon shift - South County (employees working in buildings
located in or south of Birmingham).
Stewards will be permitted to leave their work, after obtaining approval of their
respective supervisors and recording their time, for the purpose of adjusting grievances in accordance
with the grievance procedure and for reporting to the grievant a change in status of his grievance.
PermisSion for stewards to leave their, work stations will not be unreasonably withheld. Stewards will
report their time to their supervisor upon returning from a grievance discussion.
The privilege of stewards to leave their work during workin hw 5, without loss
of pay, is extended with the understanding that the time will be devoted to the prompt handling of
grievances and will not be abused, and that they will continue to work at their assigned jobs at all
times except when permitted to leave their work to handle grievances.
Section 5.
There shall also be one Chief Steward and one alternate Chief Steward representing all
employees 'covered by thls -agreemente
Section 6.
There shall be a permanent grievance committee consisting of four representatives to be
selected by the Union and certified in writing to the Employer. The Employer•shali meet whenever
necessary, at a mutually convenient time, with the Union grievance committee.
V. GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
Section 1.
The Employer and the Union support and subscribe to an orderly method of adjusting
employee grievances. To this end, the Employer and the Union agree that an employee should first
bring his problem or grievance to the attention of his immediate supervisor, with or without his
steward, and an attempt will be made to resolve the grievance informally. In the event the steward
is called he shall be released from his duties as soon as possible and in any event no later than the
beginning of his shift the next day and the supervisor, the employee and the steward shall meet
simultaneously in ah . attempt to resolve the matter. Dismissals, suspensions, demotions and disciplinary
actions of any type shall not be a subject for the grievance proCedUre but shall be processed
according to the procedures of the Personnel Appeal Board.
Step I.
If the grievance is not settled informally between the employee and his immediate
supervisor, the employee shall have the right to discuss the grievance with his steward. If, in the
steward's opinion, proper cause for the complaint exists, the Union shall have the right to submit a
written, grievance on the complaint to the immediate supervisor within five days. The written grievance
must be signed by the employee and his steward and receipt acknowledged by the employee's immediate
supervisor.
Step 2.
The department will give its written reply within five days .(excluding Saturday, Sunday
and holidays) of receipt of the written grievance.
Step 3.
A grievance not settled at Step 2 may be submitted to the Grievance Committee within
five days of the date of the receipt of the written reply. Any grievance not submitted to the Grievance
Committee by written notification to the Employer within five days shall be considered dropped. A
meeting on the grievance shall be held by the Grievance Committee within ten days unless the time is
extended by mutual agreement of both parties.
Step 4.
Any matter not settled in Step 3 of the grievance procedure may be submitted to final
and binding arbitration by either of the parties. A request for arbitration, must be submitted by
written notice to the other party within fifteen (15) days after the grievance committee meeting.
Expenses for arbitration shall be borne equally by both parties.
If the parties fail to select an arbitrator, one will be selected under the rules of the
American Arbitration Association,
The Arbitrator shall have no power or authority to add to, subtract from, alter or
modify the terms of this agreement, or set a wage rate_
Section 2.
The time limits specified hereinafter for movement of grievances through the process
shall be strictly adhered to. In the event that a grievance is not appealed within the particular
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specified time limit, it shall be deemed to be settled on the basis of the Employer's last answer. In
the event that the Employer shall fail to supply the Union with its answer to the particular step
within the specified time limits, the grievance shall be deemed automatically positioned for appeal
at the next step with the time limit for exercising said appeal commencing with the expiration of the
grace period for answering.
Section 3.
All specified time limits herein shall consist only of County work days Monday through
Friday.
Section 4,
Each grievance shall have to be initiated within five (5) days of each occurrence of
the cause for complaint or, if neither the aggrieved nor the Union had knowledge of said occurrence
at the time of its happening, then within five (5) days after the Union or the aggrieved becomes aware
of the cause for complaint.
VI. SENIORITY
New Employees may acquire seniority by working six (6) continuous months (refer to Rule
7 - Probationary Period, Oakland County Merit System Handbook), in which event the employee's seniority
will date back to the date of hire into the department. The date of employment will be determined by
the first date of eligible employment in the department as described in Rule 22 of the Oakland County
Merit System Handbook, When the employee acquires seniority, his name shall be placed on the seniority
list, in the order of his seniority date,
An up-to-date seniority list shall be furnished to the Union every three (3) months.
An employee shall lose his seniority for the following reasons:
(a) If the employee resigns or retires;
(b) If the employee is discharged, and not reinstated;
(c) If the employee is absent from work for three working days, without properly
notifying the Employer, unless a satisfactory reason is given;
(d) If the employee does not return to work at the end of an approved leave'
(e) If the employee does not return to work when recalled from a layoff.
VII, LAYOFF AND RECALL
If and when it becomes necessary for the Employer to reduce the number of employees in
the work force, the employees will be laid off in unit seniority order (maintenance, custodial and
grounds are to be considered separate units), based on capability of performing available jobs and
----- Feea4eda4nalhe 4-nverse-order (ref-ex to Rule 9. - Oaklancl _CoujoL Merit 5Astem
employees 50 laid off shall be offered the opportunity of recall prior to the hiring of any new
employees.
VIII. PROMOTIONS
All promotions within the bargaining unit shall be made on the basis of competitive
examination as provided for in the Oakland County Merit System. The employer will make his selection
for promotion from the three highest ranking candidates who have passed the promotional examination.
The qualification for admission to the examination will be seniority in a classification within the
bargaining unit and meeting the minimum qualifications for the classification of the vacancy as shown
in the latest dated written specification for that classification. In cases for which all other aspects
of the examination result in equal examination scores, seniority in the immediate lower classification
or classifications shall be the determining factor in arriving at the final ranking of the candidates.
These promotional examinations shall be conducted under the provisions of the Merit
System applying to continuous examinations. The Eligibility Lists shall be superseded by new
Eligibility Lists after a period of not less than two (2) years.
IX. RATES FOR NEW JOBS
When any position not listed on the wage schedule is filled or established, the County
may designate a job classification and rate structure for the position. In the event the Union does
not agree that the classification, rate or structure are proper, the Union shall have the right to
request a meeting of the special conference committee to discuss the matter.
X. TEMPORARY CHANGE OF RATE
In those cases in which the temporary assignment includes taking over the ultimate
responsibility inherent in the higher level job, and in which the employee working in the temporary
assignment has qualified for the higher level classification by taking and passing the promotional
Merit System examination for that classification; and in which the temporary assignment is for at
least one full shift, the base salary rate will be paid to the employee in the temporary assignment
for the time -actually worked in the higher classification but the increased earnings will not count
toward the basis on which service increment pay is determined.
Xl. GENERAL CONDITIONS
Section 1.
Employees elected to any permanent fall time Union office or selected by the Union to
do work which takes them from their employment with the County, shall at the written request of the
Union be granted a leave of absence without pay. The leave of absence shall not exceed two (2) years,
but it shall be renewed or extended for a similar period at any time upon the written request of the
Union.
Section 2.
In any building where there are three or more permanently assigned employees represented
by this bargaining group, the Employer shall assign a locked bulletin board which shall be used by
the Union for posting notices, bearing the written approval of the President of the Union Loca, which
shall be restricted to:
(a) Notices of Union recreational and social affairs;
(b) Notices of Union elections;
(c) Notices of Union appointments and results of Union elections;
(d) Notices of Union meetings;
(e) Other notices of bona fide Union affairs which are not political or libelous in
nature.
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Section 3.
In the event that any other represented unit negotiates a contract with the County of
Oakland containing any form of union security, the same right will automatically be given to the units
covered under this agreement.
Section 4.
Special conferences for important matters may be arranged at a mutually convenient time
between the Chapter Chairman and the Employer or its designated representative upon the request of
either party. Such meetings shall be between at least two representatives of the Employer and no more
than three employee representatives of the Union and the Staff Representative, if so desired.
Arrangements for such special conferences shall be made in advance and an agenda of the matters to be
taken up at the meeting shall be presented at the time the conference is requested. Matters taken up
in in special conferences shall be confined to those included in the agenda. The members of the Union
shall not lose time or pay for time spent in such special conferences.
Section 5.
The parties agree that there shall be no discrimination against any employee by reason
of race, creed, color, sex, or national origin. The Employer will not discriminate against any member
of the bargaining unit by reason of membership in the Union.
Section 6.
Wages, hours and conditions of employment legally in effect at the execution of this
agreement shall, except as improved herein, be maintained during the term of this agreement. No
employee shall suffer a reduction in such benefits as a consequence of the execution of this agreement.
Section 7,
All supplemental agreements shall be subject to the approval of the Employer and the
Council and/or International Union. They shall be approved or rejected within a period of thirty (30)
days following the date of the agreement between the parties.
XII. ADOPTION BY REFERENCE OF RELEVANT RESOLUTIONS AND PERSONNEL POLICIES
All resolutions of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, as amended or changed,
from time to time, relating to the working conditions and compensation of the employees covered by this
agreement, and all other benefits and policies provided for in the Oakland County Merit System, which
incorporates the Oakland County Employees' Handbook, are incorporated herein by reference and made a
part hereof to the same extent as if they were specifically set forth.
XIII. ECONOMIC MATTERS
The agreement between the partjes on._.. economic matters are set forth in Appenditx_A_and
--Appen-dix B attached hereto and are incorporated into this collective bargaining agreement, subject to
the terms and conditions thereof.
XIV. NO STRIKE - NO LOCKOUT
Under no circumstances will the Union cause or authorize or permit its members to cause,
nor will any member of the bargaining unit take part, in any strike, sitdown, stay-in or slowdown or
any violation of any State law. In the event of a work stoppage or other curtailment, the Union shall
immediately instruct the involved employees in writing, that their conduct is in violation of the
contract and that all such persons shall immediately cease the offending conduct.
The Employer will not lockout any employees of the bargaining unit during the term of
this agreement.
XV. DURATION
Section 1 - Duration of Agreement
This agreement shalt remain in full force and effect from January 1, 1973, to midnight,
December 31, 1974. it shall be automatically renewed from year to year thereafter unless either party
shall notify the other, in writing, sixty (60) days prior to the anniversary date, that it desires to
modify this agreement, in the event that such notice is given, negotiations shall begin not later than
(60) days prior to the anniversary date. This agreement shall remain in full force and be effective
during the period of negotiations and until notice of termination of this agreement is provided to the
other party in the manner set forth in the following paragraph.
Section 2 Severability
In the event that either party desires to terminate this agreement, written notice must
be given to the other party no less than ten days prior to the desired termination date which shall not
be before the anniversary date set forth in the preceding paragraph.
It is agreed and understood that the provisions contained herein shall remain in full
force and effect so long as they are not in violation of applicable statutes and ordinances and remain
within the jurisdiction of the County of Oakland. If any terms shall be considered in violation of
applicable statutes Or ordinances, then upon the request of either party the Employer and Union shall
meet to review the affected contract provision or provisions.
Section 3 - Ratification
The Union agrees to submit this agreement promptly to the employees of the bargaining
unit covered by this agreement for ratification by them, and the Council 23 representative and Local
1998 Union officers will recommend to the employees that it be ratified.
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF AUDITORS
EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO, METROPOLITAN COUNCIL NO. 23, LOCAL 1998
Daniel T. Murphy, Chairman
COUNTY OF OAKLAND, a Michigan
Constitutional Corporation
• By
Lawrence R. Pernick, Chairman; and
Lynn D. Allen, Clerk of its Board
of Commissioners
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FACILITIES AND OPERATIONS
MAINTENANCE, CUSTODIAL AND GROUNDS AGREEMENT
APPENDIX A
SALARIES
The following merit salary schedule shall prevail during the term of this collective
bargaining agreement:
JANUARY 1, 1973 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1973
CLASSIFICATION BASE 1 YEAR 2 YEARS
Custodial Worker ill 8,347 8,567 8,786
Mobile Unit Custodial Worker 8,347 8,567 8,786
Custodial Worker II 7,633 7,853 8,073
Custodial Worker 1 6,534 6,865 7,194
Building Operations Leader 11,752 Flat Rate
Master Maintenance Mechanic 11,753 Flat Rate
Building Operations Technician 10,159 10,654 11,148
Central Stock Man 10,159 10,654 11,148
Senior Maintenance Mechanic 10,159 10,654 31,148
Window Washer Crew Leader 10,544 Flat Rate
General Maintenance Mechanic 9,225 9,720 10,214
Window Washer 9,225 9,720 10,214
Incinerator Operator 8,182 8,677 9,171
Maintenance Mechanic Aide 8,182 8,677 9,171
Maintenance Laborer 7,798 8,292 8,786
Groundskeeper Crew Chief 10,050 10,598
Grounds Equipment Mechanic 9,225 9,720 10,214
Groundskeeper II 8,786 9,281 9,775
Groundskeeper I 7,798 8,292 8,786
JANUARY 1, 1974 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1974
CLASSIFICATION BASE 1 YEAR 2 YEARS
.. Custodial Worker III 8,689 8,918 9,146
Mobile Unit Custodial Worker 8,689 8,918 9,146
Custodial Worker II 7,946 8,175 8,404
Custodial Worker I 6,802 7,146 7,489
Building Operations Leader 12,234 Fiat Rate
Master Maintenance Mechanic 12,234 Flat Rate
Building Operations Technician 10,576 11,091 11,605
Central Stock Man 10,576 11,091 11,605
Senior Maintenance Mechanic 10,576 11,091 11,605
Window Washer Crew Leader 10,976 Flat Rate
General Maintenance Mechanic 9,603 10,119 10,633
Window Washer 9,603 10,119 10,633
Incinerator Operator 8,517 9,033 9,547
Maintenance Mechanic Aide 8,517 9,033 9,547
Maintenance Laborer 8,118 8,632 9,146
Groundskeeper Crew Chief 10,462 11,033
Grounds Equipment Mechanic 9,603 10,119 10,633
Groundskeeper II 9,146 9,662 10,176
Groundskeeper 1 8,118 8,632 9,146
FACILITIES AND OPERATIONS
MAINTENANCE, CUSTODIAL AND GROUNDS AGREEMENT
APPENDIX B
For the following fringe benefits refer to the Oakland County Employee's Handbook:
1. Injury on the Job
2. Holidays
3. Leave of Absence
4. Life Insurance
5. Longevity
6. Hospitalization, Medical and Master Medical Insurance
7, Sick Leave
8. Retirement
9, Annual Leave
For the second year of the contract which commences on January 1, 1974, the County agrees to
institute one of the following three (3) fringe benefits, the selection to be made by the County of
Oakland, at an expense approximately comparable to the 1972 cost of the difference between present
Blue Cross/Blue Shield MVF-1 coverage and Blue Cross/Blue Shield MVF-2 coverage.
Either - Improved Hospitalization Insurance
or - Sick and Accident Income Protection Insurance
or - Additional Life Insurance coverage
Moved by Mainland supported by Perinoff the resolution be referred to the Finance Committee.
There were no objections. The resolution was referred.
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Misc. 6173
By Mr. Mainland
IN RE: AFL-CIO CONTRACT FOR THE EMPLOYEES OF THE OAKLAND COUNTY - ANIMAL WELFARE DEPARTMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland, the Employees of the Oakland County Animal Welfare Department
and Local 1998, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO, have been
negotiating a Contract covering the employees in the Oakland County Animal Welfare Department; and
WHEREAS an Agreement has been reached and reduced to Writing; and
WHEREAS said Agreement has been reviewed by your Personnel Practices Committee which
recommends approval of the Agreement,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Agreement between the County of Oakland, the Employees
of the Oakland County Animal Welfare Department and Local 1998, American Federation of State, County
and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO, be and the same is hereby approved; and that the Chairman and the
Clerk of this Board, on behalf of the County of Oakland, be and they are hereby authorized to execute
said Agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto.
The Personnel Practices Committee, by William L. Mainland, Chairman, moves the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL PRACTICES COMMITTEE
William L. Mainland, Chairman
THE COUNTY OF OAKLAND
AND
THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO COUNCIL 23
ANIMAL WELFARE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES
Collective Bargaining Agreement
1973 - 1974
AGREEMENT
This agreement is made and entered into on this day of A.D.,
1972, by and between the Oakland County Animal Welfare Department and the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners, hereinafter referred to collectively as the "Employer", and Metropolitan Council No.
23, of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO, hereinafter referred
to as the "Onion". It is the desire of both parties to this agreement to continue to work harmoniously
and to promote and maintain high standards, between the Employer and employees, which will best serve
the citizens of Oakland County, and that all terms of this agreement shall be tempered with the fact
and knowledge that both parties are human beings with the rights of human beings under law and morality.
I. RECOGNITION
The Employer recognizes the Union as the exclusive representative of the employees of
the Oakland County Animal Welfare Department for the purposes of collective bargaining with respect to
rates of pay, wages, hours of employment and other terms and conditions of employment, in the following
bargaining unit for which they have been certified, and in which the Union is recognized as collective
bargaining representative, subject to and in accordance with the provisions of Act 336 of the Public
Acts of 1947, as amended.
All Deputy Dog Wardens and Kennelmen, excluding clerical and supervision.
II. MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
The right to hire, promote, discharge or discipline, and to maintain discipline and
efficiency of employees, is the sole responsibility of the Employer except that UniOn Members shall
not be discriminated against as such. In addition, the work schedules, methods and means of depart-
mental operation are solely and exclusively the responsibility of the Employer subject, hOwever •to the
provisions of this agreement.
/II. DUES CHECK-OFF
(a) The Employer agrees to deduct the union membership initiation fee and dues, once
each month, from the pay of those employees who individually authorize in writing that such deductions
be made. All authorizations delivered to the Employer prior to the first day of the month shall become
effective during that succeeding month. Check-off monies will be deducted from the second paycheck
of each month and shall be remitted together with an itemized statement to the local treasurer, within
fourteen (14) days after the deduction's have been made.
(b) An employee shall cease to be subject to check-off deductions beginning with the
month immediately f011owing the month in which he is no longer a member of the bargaining unit. Any
employee may voluntarily cancel or revoke the Authorization for Check-off deduction upon written notice
to the Employer and the Union during the fifteen (15) day period prior to the expiration date of the
agreement.
(c) The Union will protect and save harmless the Employer froM any and all claims,.
demands, suits and other forms of liability by reason of action taken by the Employer for the purpose
of complying with this section.
IV. BASIS OF REPRESENTATION
Section 1.
There shall be one steward and one alternate steward.
Stewards will be permitted to leave their work, after obtaining approval of their
respective supervisors and recording their time, for the purpose of adjusting grievances in accordance
with the grievance procedure and for reporting to the grievant a change in status of his grievance..
Permission for stewards to leave their work stations will not be unreasonably withheld. Stewards will
report their time to their supervisor upon returning froM a grievance discussion.
The privilege of stewards to leave their work during working hours, without loss of pay,
is extended with the understanding that the time will be devoted to the prompt handling of grievances
and will not be abused, and that they will continue to work at their assigned jobs at all times except
when permitted to leave their work to handle grievances.
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Section 2.
There shall be a grievance committee consisting of the Local president, the chapter
chairman and steward to be certified in writing to the Employer.
The Employer shall meet whenever necessary, at a mutually convenient time, with the
union grievance committee. The purpose of grievance committee meetings will be to adjust pending
grievances, and to discuss procedures for avoiding future grievances. In addition, the committee may
discuss with the Employer other issues which would improve the relationship between the parties.
V. GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
The Employer and the Union support and subscribe to an orderly method of adjusting
employee grievances. To this end, the Employer and the Union agree that an employee should first
bring his problem or grievance to the attention of his immediate supervisor, with or without his
steward, and an attempt will be made to resolve the grievance informally. in the event the steward
is called he shall be released from his duties as soon as possible and in any event no later than the
beginning of his shift the next day and the supervisor, the employee and the steward shall meet
simultaneously in an attempt to resolve the matter. Dismissals, suspensions, demotions and disciplinary
actions shall not be a subject for the grievance procedure but shall be processed according to the
procedures of the Personnel Appeal Board.
Step I.
If the grievance is not settled informally between the employee and his immediate
supervisor, the employee shall have the right to discuss the grievance with his steward, If, in the
steward's opinion, proper cause for the complaint exists, the Union shall have the right to submit a
written grievance on the complaint to the immediate supervisor within five days. The written grievance
must be signed by the employee and his steward and receipt acknowledge by the employee's immediate
supervisor.
Step 2.
The department will give its written reply within five days (excluding Satui 'ay, nday
and holidays) of receipt of the written grievance.
Step 3.
A grievance not settled at Step 2 may be submitted to the Grievance Committee within
five days of the date of the receipt of the written reply. Any grievance not submitted to the Grievance
Committee by written notification to the Employer within five days shall be considered dropped,. A
—meeting cm the grievance shall be held -by tfre Grievance Comm-i-Mee withi-n ten days ualess the time is
extended by mutual agreement of both parties
Step 4.
Any matter not settled in Step 3 of the grievance procedure may be submitted to final
and binding arbitration by either of the parties. A request for arbitration must be submitted by
written notice to the other party within fifteen (15) days after the grievance committee meeting.
Expenses for arbitration shall be borne equally by both parties.
If the parties fail to select an arbitrator, one will be selected under the rules of the
American Arbitration Association.
The Arbitrator shall have no power or authority to add to, subtract from, alter or
modify the terms of this agreement, or set a wage rate.
Section 2,
The time limits specified hereinafter for movement of grievances through the process
shall be strictly adhered to. In the event that a grievance is not appealed within the particular
specified time limit, it shall be deemed to be settled on the basis of the Employer's last answer.
In the event that the Employer shall fail to supply the Union with its answer to the particular step
within the specified time limits, the grievance shall be deemed automatically positioned for appeal at
the next step with the time limit for exercising said appeal commencing with the expiration of the
grace period for answering.
Section 3.
All specified time limits herein shall consist only of County work days Monday through
Friday.
Section 4.
Each grievance shall have to be initiated within five (5) days of each occurrence of
the cause for complaint or, if neither the aggrieved nor the Union had knowledge of said occurrence at
the time of its happening, then within five (5) days after the Union or the aggrieved becomes aware
of the cause for complaint.
VI. BULLETIN BOARD
The Employer shall assign appropriate space on a bulletin board which shall be used by
the Union for posting notices, bearing the written approval of the Chapter Chairman, which shall be
restricted to:
(a) Notices of Union recreational and social affairs;
(b) Notices of Union elections;
(c) Notices of Union appointments and results of Union elections;
(d) Notices of Union Meetings;
(e) Other notices of bona fide Union affairs which are not political or libelous in
nature.
VII. SENIORITY
New Employees may acquire seniority by working six (6) continuous months, in which event
the employee's seniority will date back to the date of hire into the department. When the employee
acquires seniority, his name shall be placed on the seniority list, in the order of his seniority date.
An up-do-date seniority list shall be furnished to the Union every six (6) months.
An employee shall lose his seniority for the following reasons:
(a) If the employee resigns or retires;
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(b) If the employee is discharged, and not reinstated;
(c) If the employee is absent from work for three working days, without properly
notifying the Employer, unless a satisfactory reason is given;
(d) If the employee does not return to work at the end of an approved leave;
(e) If the employee does not return to work when recalled from a layoff.
VIII. LAYOFF, RECALL, AND TRANSFERS
(a) If and when it becomes necessary for the Employer to reduce the number of employees
in the work force, theemployees will be laid off in seniority order, based on capability of performing
available jobs and shall be recalled in the same order.
(b) If and when an employee is permanently transferred to another division within the
Department, the president or steward shall be notified of said transfer by the employer.
IX. PROMOTIONS
All promotions within the bargaining unit shall be made on the basis of competitive
examination as provided for in the Oakland County Merit System. The employer will make his selection
for promotion from the three highest ranking candidates who have passed the promotional examination.
X. GENERAL CONDITIONS
Section I.
The Union shall be notified in advance of anticipated permanent major changes in working
conditions and discussions shall be held thereon.
Section 2.
The provisions of this agreement shall be applied equally and without favoritism to all
employees in the bargaining unit. There shall be no discrimination as to age, sex, marital status,
race, color, creed, national origin or political affiliation. The Union shall share equally with the
Employer the responsibility for applying this provision of the agreement.
Section 3.
The reemployment rights of employees and probationary employees who are veterans will be
limited by applicable laws and regulations.
Section 4.
Employees elected to any permanent full-time union office or selected by the Union to
do work which takes them from their employment with the County, shall at the written request of the
Union be granted a leave of absence without pay. The leave of absence shall not exceed two (2) years,
but it shall be renewed or extended for a similar period at any time upon the written request of the
n..ion—Two_b_r_more_empJoyees shall not be absent from work_ on such leave simultaneously.--------.
Section 5.
When any position not listed on the wage schedule is filled or established, the County
may designate a job classification and rate structure for the position. In the event the Union does
not agree that the classification, rate or structure are proper, the Union shall have the right to
submit the issue as a grievance through the grievance procedure within a six (6) month period.
Xi. ADOPTION BY REFERENCE OF RELEVANT RESOLUTIONS AND PERSONNEL POLICIES
All Resolutions of Oakland County Board of Commissioners, as amended or changed, from
time to time, relating to the working conditions and compensation of the employees covered by this
agreement, and all other benefits and policies provided for in the Oakland County Merit System, which
incorporates the Oakland County Employees' Handbook, are incorporated herein by reference and made a
part hereof to the same extent as if they were specifically set forth.
XII. MAINTENANCE OF CONDITIONS
Wages, hours and conditions of employment legally in effect at the execution of this
agreement shall, except as improved herein, be maintained during the term of this agreement. No
employee shall suffer a reduction in such benefits as a consequence of the execution of this agreement.
ECONOMIC MATTERS
Wages and other economics are attached hereto as Appendix A.
XIV. NO STRIKE - NO LOCKOUT
Under no circumstances will the Union cause or authorize or permit its members to cause,
nor will any member of the bargaining unit take part, in any strike, sitdown, stay-in or siowdoWn or
any violation of any state law. In the event of a work stoppage or other curtailment, the Union shall
immediately instruct the involved employees in writing, that their conduct is in violation of the
contract and that all such persons shall immediately cease the offending conduct.
The Employer will not lockout any employees of the bargaining unit during the term of
this agreement.
XV. DURATION
This agreement shall remain in full force and effect from January 1, 1973, to midnight,
December 31, 1974. It shall be automatically renewed from year to year thereafter unless either party
shall notify the other, in writing, sixty (60) days prior to the anniversary date, that it desires to.
modify this agreement. In the event that such notice is given, negotiations shall begin not later than
sixty (60) days prior to the anniversary date. This agreement shall remain in full force and be
effective during the period of negotiations and until notice of termination of this agreement is
provided to the other party in the manner set forth in the following paragraph,
In the event that either party desires to terminate this agreement, written notice must
be given to the other party no less than ten days prior to the desired termination date which shall not
be before the anniversary date set forth in the preceding paragraph.
Ft is agreed and understood that the provisions contained herein shall remain in full
force and effect so long as they are not in violation of applicable statutes and ordinances and remain
within the jurisdiction of the County of Oakland. If any terms shall be considered in Violation of
applicable statutes or ordinances, then upon the request of either party the Employer and Union shall
meet to review the affected contract provision or provisions:
The Union recognizes the right and duty of the Oakland County Animal Welfare Department
to operate and manage its affairs in accordance with the State of Michigan Constitutional provisions
and statutes and such Constitutional provisions and statutes shall take precedence over any conflicting
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provisions which might be contained in this Agreement. If any article or section of this agreement or
any appendixes or supplement thereto should be held invalid by any Constitutional provisions, operation
of law or by any tribunal of competent jurisdiction, or if compliance with or enforcement of any article
or section should be restrained by such tribunal, the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected
thereby.
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND OAKLAND COUNTY ANIMAL WELFARE DEPARTMENT
MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES METROPOLITAN COUNCIL ND. 23, AFL-CIO
P. Hugh Wilson, D.V.M.
Director of Animal Welfare
COUNTY OF OAKLAND, a Michigan
Constitutional Corporation
By
Lawrence R. Pernick, Chairman; and
Lynn D. Allen, Clerk of its
Board of Commissioners
ANIMAL WELFARE
AGREEMENT
APPENDIX A
SALARIES
The following merit salary schedule shall prevail during the term of this collective
bargaining agreement:
' JANUARY 1, 1973 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1973
CLASSIFICATION BASE 6 MONTHS. 1 YEAR 2 YEARS 3 YEARS
Deputy Dog Warden 8,883 9,144 9,405 . 9,928 10,476
Kennelman 8,883 9,170 9,457
JANUARY 1, 1974 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1974
CLASSIFICATION BASE 6 MONTHS I YEAR 2 YEARS 3 YEARS
-----" ------------- --.Deputy Do-g-Vn---------9-,247 9-,519 9 ,791 _ ----- 1_0_03-5_______40,906._
Kennelman 9,247 9,546 9,845
ANIMAL WELFARE
AGREEMENT
APPENDIX 5
For the following fringe benefits refer to the Oakland County Employee's Handbook:
1. Injury on the job.
2. Holidays
3. Leave of Absence
4, Life Insurance
5. Longevity
6, Master Medical Insurance
7. Sick Leave
8. Retirement
9. Vacation
For the second year of the contract which commences on January I, 1974, the County agrees
to institute one of the following fringe benefits, the selection to be made by the County of Oakland,
at an expense approximately comparable to the 1972 cost of the difference between present Blue Cross/
Blue Shield MVF-1 coverage and Blue Cross/Blue Shield MVF-2 coverage.
Either:
Improved Hospitalization insurance coverage
or Sick and Accident Income Protection Insurance
or Additional Life Insurance coverage
Moved by Mainland supported by Szabo the resolution be referred to the Finance Committee.
There were no objections. The resolution was referred. •
Misc. 6174
By Mr. Mainland
IN RE: OAKLAND COUNTY RETIREMENT SYSTEM - AMENDMENTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County as a part of labor negotiations, has agreed to increase the County
Retirement Benefit Formula, applicable to the first $4,200.00 of Final Average Compensation, from 1.45
percent to 1.7 percent as of January I, 1973; and
FURTHER upon approval of the members of the County Retirement System, to raise the employee
contribution rate as of January i, 1973 from 5 percent to 6 percent, to additionally raise the County
Retirement Benefit Formula as of January 1, 1973 to 1.8 percent of the total Final Average Compensation;
and
WHEREAS sufficient funds have been allocated in the "Salaries" portion of the 1973 Budget;
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which, together with funds on hand in the Sundry Reserves from recovery of fringe benefit costs from
outside financed County departments, are sufficient to meet the total employer costs for such amend-
ments, to wit: 5280,637.00 for a raise to 1.7 percent and $45,065.00 additional for the raise to 1.8
percent; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Retirement Commission and your Committee so recommend.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that effective January I, 1973, Subsection (a) (2) of Section
25 of the Oakland County Employees Retirement System entitled "Retirement Allowance'' be and the same
is hereby amended to read as follows:
(2) A pension which when added to his annunity will provide a retirement allowance equal
to the number of years, and fraction of a year, of his credited service multiplied by 1.7 percent of
his final average compensation. His pension provided in this paragraph shall not exceed $1,800 a
year or 3/4 of his final average compensation, whichever is greater.
FURTHER RESOLVED that effective January 1, 1973, upon certification by the Oakland County
Employees Retirement Commission that the members of the County Retirement System have favorably voted
upon the proposal to raise the Employee contribution rate from 5 percent to 6 percent, that Section
25, Subsection (a) (2) be and the same hereby is additionally amended to read 1.8 percent rather than
1.7 percent and that Subsection (b) of Section (38) entitled "Employees Savings Fund" be and the same
is hereby amended to read:
(b) Until January 1, 1973 a member's contributions to the retirement system shall be 5
percent of his compensation. From and after December 31, 1972 a member's contributions to the retire-
ment system shall be 6 percent of his compensation. The Officer or Officers responsible for preparing
the payroll shall cause the contributions provided for herein to be deducted from the compensation of
each member on each and every payroll, for each and every payroll period, so long as he continues to be
a member.
The Personnel Practices Committee, by Mr. William L. Mainland, Chairman, moves the adoption
of the foregoing resolution. •
PERSONNEL PRACTICES COMMITTEE
William L. Mainland, Chairman
• 4, oLkl, /
Moved by Mainland supported by Lennon the resolution be referred to the Finance Committee.
There were no objections. The resolution was referred.
Misc. 6175
By Mr. Mainland
IN RE: MILEAGE PAYMENT SCHEDULE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Board of Auditors has recommended a mileage payment schedule to be effective
January 1, 1973; and
WHEREAS your Committee concurs in the recommended mileage payment schedule for reimbursement
for the use of privately owned automobiles on County business as follows:
First 600 miles @ 13t per mile; Next 400 miles @ Ilt per mile and over 1000 miles P 9t per
mile
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the mileage payment schedule of First 600 miles @ 13t per
mile; Next 400 miles @ lit per mile and over 1000 miles P 9t per mile apply to all County employees
actryt..mmi:sa.hon-e=rs for the use of privately owned automobiles on County business.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the aforementioned mileage payment schedule be effective
January I, 1973.
The Personnel Practices Committee by William L. Mainland, Chairman, moves the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL PRACTICES COMMITTEE
William L. Mainland, Chairman
Moved by Mainland supported by Perinoff the resolution be referred to the Finance Committee.
There were no objections. The resolution was referred.•
Misc. 6176
By Mr. Mainland
IN RE: SALARY RECOMMENDATION FOR COUNTY BOARD OF ROAD COMMISSIONERS APPOINTMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS pursuant to Misc. Res. iJ5597, adopted by this Board on March 4, 1971, the then
existing vacancy in the County Board of Road Commissioners was considered as being of a part-time
nature and compensation not to exceed a total of $7,500 per year was established for said vacancy; and
WHEREAS your . Committee recommends that the appointment to the County Board of Road
Commissioners beginning January 1, 1973, be also considered as being of a part-time nature and
compensation not to exceed $7,500 per year be established,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the compensation for the term of Road Commissioners
commencing January 1, 1973 for the year 1973, be established at the flat rate of $7,500.00 per year.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the compensation for the Commissioner whose term of office
commenced on March 18, 1971, for the year of 1973 be established, at the flat rate of $7,500.00
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any resolution or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are
hereby rescinded.
The Personnel Practices Committee by William L. Mainland, Chairman, moves the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL PRACTICES COMMITTEE
William C. Mainland, Chairman
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Moved by Mainland supported by Lennon the resolution be referred to the Finance Committee.
Moved by Lennon the resolution be amended to increase the salary of the Chairman an additional
$2,000.00. (No support)
Discussion followed.
The resolution was referred to the Finance Committee.
Mr. Doyon, Vice Chairman of the Planning and Building Committee, introduced members of the
architectural firm of Tarapata, MacMahon, Paulsen Corporation. A slide presentation on the proposed
expansion of the County Hospital was presented to the Board.
Misc. 6177
By Mr. Doyon
IN RE: APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PROPOSED COUNTY HOSPITAL EXPANSION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr, Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS pursuant to Misc. Res. #6139, the architectural firm of Tarapata, MacMahon, Paulsen
Corporation was employed by the County and directed to proceed with schematic drawings only for the
proposed expansion to the County Hospital; and
WHEREAS said schematic drawings and preliminary plans have been approved by the State Board
of Health; and
WHEREAS your Committee has received and reviewed said schematic drawings and recommends
their approval by this Board,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the schematic drawings and preliminary plans f .lr th2
proposed expansion of the County Hospital as presented by Tarapata, MacMahon and Paulsen Corporation,
Architects, be and the same are hereby approved,
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 Doyon supported by Burley the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 6178
By Mr. Doyon
IN RE: AUTHORIZATION FOR ARCHITECTS TO PROCEED WITH FINAL PLANS FOR PROPOSED EXPANSION TO COUNTY
HOSPITAL
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Tarapata, MacMahon, Paulsen Corporation, Architects, have submitted schematic
drawings and preliminary plans for the proposed addition to the County Hospital, said drawings and
plans having been approved by this Board; and
WHEREAS the Planning and Building Committee recommends that the Architects proceed with the
development of the final plans and specifications; and
WHEREAS the Department of Facilities and Operations will be doing on-site engineering at a
cost not to exceed $10,000,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Tarapata, MacMahon, Paulsen Corporation, Architects, be
and they are hereby authorized to proceed with final plans and specifications for the proposed expansion
of the County Hospital at the fee as set forth in the Michigan Society of Architectural Fee Schedule
65-8 revised 70-12, not to exceed $100,000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the sum of $10,000 be appropriated to the Department of Facilities
and Operations for on-site engineering;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairman and Clerk of this Board are hereby authorized to
enter into a contract with Tarapata, MacMahon, Paulsen Corporation, Architects, in accordance with the
foregoing terms.
The Planning and Building Committee, by Charlie J. Harrison, Jr., Chairman, moves the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
James A. Doyon, Vice Chairman
Moved by Doyon supported by Burley the resolution be referred to the Finance Committee.
Discussion followed.
Mr. Kasper objected to the referral.
The Chairman referred the resolution to the Finance Committee in accordance with Rule XI. C.
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Misc. 6179
By Mr. Doyen
IN RE: ACCEPTANCE OF OFFER TO PURCHASE COUNTY PROPERTY - SCOTT LAKE ROAD PROPERTY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Board of Auditors has received an offer from the Elks Club of Pontiac for the
purchase of County property located on Scott Lake Road in Waterford Township, legal description as
follows:
Part of the West 1/2 of Section 13. Beginning at a point distant South 3 degrees, 20 minutes,
West 518 feet and South 86 degrees, 16 minutes, East, 925.65 feet from the West 1/4 corner, thence
South 86 degrees, 16 minutes, East, 200 feet, thence South 80 degrees, 41 minutes, 42 seconds, East,
1546.23 feet, thence North 40 degrees, 26 minutes, 10 seconds, West, 692.02 feet, thence South 48
degrees, 53 minutes, West 335.39 feet, thence North 41 degrees, 19 minutes, West, 1420.52 feet, thence
North 86 degrees, 29 minutes, 05 seconds, West, 108.18 feet, thence North 5 degrees, 26 minutes, 25
seconds, East, 534.06 feet, thence along curve to left R-5600 feet, chord bears North 48 degrees, 37
minutes, West 128,92 feet, distant 129.08 feet, thence South 3 degrees, 44 minutes, 55 seconds, West,
388.62 feet, thence North 86 degrees, 25 minutes, 14 seconds, West 19.69 feet thence South 3 degrees,
19 minutes, 11 seconds, West, 275 feet, thence South 86 degrees, 29 minutes, 05, seconds, East, 17,63
feet, thence South 3 degrees, 44 minutes, 55 seconds, West, 545.90 feet, thence South 89 degrees, 16
minutes, East, 181.58 feet, thence South 3 degrees, 44 minutes, 50 seconds, West, 518 feet to beginning.
23.28 acres.
WHEREAS your Committee recommends acceptance of the offer, attached hereto, to purchase said
County property according to the following terms:
T. Sale Price, $70,000.00
2. 10% down payment, $7,000.00
3. 10-year land contract at 7% interest with monthly payments of not less than $730,00.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Auditors be and they are authorized to
proceed with the sale of County property as herein described,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairman and Clerk of the Board be and they are hereby
authorized to execute the necessary documents to effect the sale of said County property on behalf of
the County of Oakland.
The Planning and Building Committee, by Charlie J. Harrison, Jr., Chairman, moves the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
James A. Doyon, Vice Chairman
Moved by Doyon supported by Daly the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
AYES: Kasper, Kronenberg, Lennon, Mainland, Mathews, Olson, Paholak, Perinoff, Pernick,
Richardson, Szabo, Aaron, Barakat, Burley, Daly, Doyon, Houghten. (17)
NAYS: • None. (0)
ABSTAIN: Gabler, Horton. (2)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopte,d.
Misc. 6180
By Mr. Olson
IN RE: TRANSMITTAL OF ANNUAL AIRPORT REPORT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Transportation and Aviation Committee herewith transmits the Annual Airport Report by
the County Airport Committee pursuant to provisions of Act 90, Public Acts of 1913, copies of said
report being previously distributed.
Mr. Chairman, I move that the Annual County Airport Committee Report be received and placed
on file.
TRANSPORTATION AND AVIATION COMMITTEE
Niles E. Olson, Chairman
Moved by Olson supported by Gabler the report be received and placed on file.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Misc. 618?
By Mr. Lennon
IN RE: AGENCY FOR SOUTHEASTERN OAKLAND COUNTY SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Board of Supervisors of Oakland County by Miscellaneous Resolution No. 1923
adopted April 21, 1942, as subsequently amended, did authorize and direct that there be established,
maintained and operated under the provisions of Act No, 342, of the Public Acts of 1939, as amended,
and any other applicable Acts, a system of sewer and sewage disposal improvements and services for the
purpose of disposing of sewage from a district to be known as the "Southeastern Oakland County Sewage
Disposal District"; and
WHEREAS said system is known as the "Southeastern Oakland County Sewage Disposal System" and
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is hereinafter referred to as the 'system"; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Drain Commissioner was designated as the Agency of the County in
connection with the establishment, maintenance and operation of the Southeastern Oakland County Sewage
Disposal System and as the Agency which shall have supervision and control of the management and
operation of said system; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners deems it necessary to the efficient, effective and
economical management of a system of sewer and sewage disposal facilities to place the management and
operation of all such systems and facilities under the Department of Public Works; and
WHEREAS Act No. 342, of the Public Acts of 1939, as amended, does not presently authorize
the Board of Commissioners to designate the Department of Public Works as its Agent; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners subscribes to the views of the Drain Commissioner and the
Drain Commissioner-Elect that the Office of Drain Commissioner should be abolished and its functions
merged and consolidated with other County agencies; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners deems it in the best interests of the County to
immediately take steps to bring all systems and facilities for sewer and sewage disposal under the
Department of Public Works.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that pursuant to the provisions of Act No, 342, of the Public
Acts of 1939, as amended, the County Road Commission is designated the Agency of the County in
connection with the establishment, maintenance and operation of the Southeastern Oakland County
Sewage Disposal System and as the Agency which shall have supervision and control of the management
and operation of said system; and the Agency of the Drain Commissioner is terminated; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that it is the intent of the Board of Commissioners to designate the
Department of Public Works as the Agency of the County for the Southeastern Oakland County Sewage
Disposal System when Act No. 342, of the Public Acts of 1939 is amended to allow the Board this
option; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution take effect January 1, 1973.
Mr. Chairman, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
Bernard F. Lennon
Moved by Lennon supported by Daly the resolution be referred to the Public Works Committee.
Mr. Kasper objected to the referral and requested a roll call vote.
The Chairman stated that those in favor of referral to the Public Works Committee, say 'aye'
and those opposed say 'no'. The vote was as follows:
AYES: Kronenberg, Lennon, Mainland, Mathews, Olson, Paholak, Perinoff, Pernick, Szabo,
Aaron, Barakat, Burley, Daly, Doyon, (14)
NAYS: Richardson, Gabler, Horton, Houghten, Kasper. (5)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was referred to the Public Works
Committee.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Perinoff supported by Daly the Board adjourn until December 21, 1972 at 9:30 A. M,
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
The Board adjourned at 9:35 P. M.
Lynn D. Allen
Clerk
Lawrence R. Pernick
Chairman•