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OAKLAND COUNTY
loard Of Commissioners
MEETING
January 21, 1971
MocLinn called to order by Chairman William M. Richards at 10:1)/ A. M. in the Court_ House
Auditorium, 1200 North Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan.
Invocation given by Charles B. Edwards, Jr.
R, 1 called.
Pf wi—: ,.•,)n, I rakat, Bowden, Brennan, Burley, Coy, Daly, Edwards, Gabler, Hamlin, Harrison,
Her Hour : 9.. K, er-an, Mainland, Mathews, Olson, Patnales, Pornick, Riefords, Richardson,
Simson, .
As P , tinof , Powell. (2)
Quorum present.
Moved by Aaron supported by Szabo the minutes of the January 7, 1971 (Recessed to January 11,
1971) meeting he approved as printed.
Discussion followed.
Motion ruled out of order.
Moved by Brennan supported by Olson that the minutes of the January 7, 1971 (recessed to
January 11, 1971) meeting be Laken From the table.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Moved by Pornick supported by Szabo the minutes of the January 7, 19/1 (recessed Lc
January II, 1971) meeting be approved as printed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Moved by Burley supported by Olson the minutes of the January 11, 1971 meeting be approved
as printed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Clerk read letters from U. S, Senator Robert P. Griffin and U. S. Senator Philip A. Hart
relative to Resolution #5575, Michigan Law Enforcement Officers Training Council. (Placed on file.)
Clerk read opinion from Frank J. Kelley, Attorney General, regarding powers of Counties to
adopt Ai, Pollution Ordinances. (Placed on file.)
The Chairman announced that the National Association of Counties is sponsoring a Revenue
Sharing Conference in Cleveland, Ohio en January 29, 1971,
Misc, 5588
By Mr. Lennon
IN RE: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ACT 135 OF PUBLIC ACTS OF 1957, AS AMENDED
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Public Works Committee has had under consideration a proposed aKendment to Act 185
of the Public Acts of 19'57, as amended; and
WHEREAS the proposed amendment would change the present system of Condemnation Procedure to
the same Condemnation Procedure as is now used by the Michigan State Highway Department; and
WHEREAS the Department of Public Works recommends the adoption of the proposed Condemnation
Procedure,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Act 185 of the Public Acts of 1957, as amended, be amended
by deleting the existing Chapter 3, which Chapter pertains to Condemnation Procedure, and adding a now
Chapter 3 on Condemnation Procedure, as said added Chapter 3 is set Forth in Exhibit A, as attached
hereto,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution be referred to the Legislative Committee,
Mr, Chairman, on behalf of the Public Works Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
Bernard F. Lennon, Chairman
F. Frank Richardson, Charles 13, Edwards, Jr.,
Dale C. Burley, Harry W. Horton, Patrick K. Daly
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EXHIBIT "A"
An At to amend Act No. 185 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1957, as amended, by adding in
chapLor 3 thereof on Condemnation Procedure, seven new sections to be numbered sections 43.1 through
43,7, both inclusive.
Section I. Act No. 185 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1551, as amended, is hereby further
amended by adding in Chapter 3 thereof on Condemnation Procedure, the following seven new sections
numbered section' 43.1 through 43.7, both inclusive, reading as follows:
Sec. 43.1 If the board of public works shall determine in its resolution of necessity, or in
any subsequent resolution, that it is necessary, for reasons of public. health, to obtain immediate
possession and use of certain private property for a designated pnblic improvement, and shall recite in
the resolution that a written offer to purchase such private properly has been made to all of the persons
in therein and has been rejected by one or more of them, the county may tile in the court, with
the per or at any time after the petition is filed and before judgront, a declaration or taking
declaring that the described private property is thereby taken by the county.
Sec. 43.2 The declaration of taking shall contain the following:
a, 2, reference to the petition by date, court in whirh filed and court number or, in lieu
thereof, the petition shall Lie. attached to the declaration of taking, and
Li. A statement of the sum of money estimated by the board or public works to be just
compensation for the private property taken, and
c. A statement of the persons known to the board of public works to be interested in the
private property taken and of the amount which will be paid to each person out of the
sum of money estimated to he just compensation, and
d. A notification to each person interested in the private property taken of the time with-
in which and the place where a motion must be filed to review the necessity for such
taking.
The declaration of taking shall be served on the persons interested in the private property in the manner
provided in section :LA,. Publication of the declaration of taking is not required. Service may be
carried out at the same time as any order of the court is served.
Sec. 43.3 Within ID days after the service of the declaration of taking regnired by section
43.2 has been rode, a person claiming fraud or abuse of discretion, or both, in the necessity of the
taking of all or any part of the private property and having an interest in the property involved, may
file a motion in the court and cause, asking that such necessity be reviewed. He shall give at least
10 days' notice of the hearing to all persons interested in the same private property. Such hearing
shall be held within 20 days of the filing of [The motion. At the hearing the court shall determine
whether or not there has been either fraud or abuse of discretion in regard to such necessity, Appeal
from the determination of the court may be taken as in other civil cases.
Sec. 43.4 If no motion for review i5 filed within the time specified in section 43.3, upon
filing a declaration of taking with the county treasurer and depositing the amount of the estimated
compensation, the title to the property described in the declaration of taking shall vest in the county,
which shall forthwith record a certification of taking with the Register of Deeds of the county. The
right to just compensation shall then vest in the persons entitled thereto and be secured as herein
provided. The deposit, filing and recording shall likewise be made and title vest, as hereinbefore
provided, if, after a hearing or appeal, the motion for review is disrissed or denied or the necessity
is affirmed and the right to appeal has terminated. The certification of taking to be recorded with the
Register of Deeds shall describe the private property taken, whether the interest taken is the fee or any
lesser interest and the location in general term of the designated public improvement. This certification
shall name the county as the owner of the interest taken with the name and address of the board of public
works and the name, if any, of the designated public improvement for which the private property was taken
but it shall not, name the persons from whom the private property was taken or state the amounts paid to
each of then.
Sec, 43.5 If a motion for review as provided in section 43.3 is not filed, or is dismissed or
denied or the necessity is affirmed and the right to appeal has terminated, upon application of the
persons interested in the private property the court may order the County Treasurer to pay the money thus
deposited, or any part thereof, for or on account ot the just compensation to be awarded in the proceed-
ing.
Sec. 43,6 Upon filing of a declaration of taking and making the deposit as provided in section
43.4, or ir motion for review is filed, upon final determination thereof, the court, shall fix the time
and terms for surrender of possession of tire property to the county, and to enforce surrender by appro-
priate order or writ of assistance.
See. 43.7 If any person named in the declaration of taking is known to the board of public
works to be a minor or an insane or incompetent person who has no general guardian, the county shall ask
the court to appoint a guardian ad litem for such person.
Moved by Lennon supported by Horton the resolution he adopted.
Discussion followed.
The Chairman referred the resolution to the Legislative Committee, There were no on
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Misc.
By Mr. t
IN RE: ii ii j'TY DRAIN COMMISSiONER
To the. 06" •- d I , I ,mwssioners
Mr. ChairR n
WluiA,, p, 1! fas hecn plcyc ‘r ontractuai basis by the Drain Commissioner's•
Office durin. ;.1 rinadIA- 13; 1 to th , a nt time; and
,• p riod Mr, , , :a' cs...•-; a Riyhts-of-Way Negotiator for several major
drain consi u.,j,- jecls; and
n , his cepacity he has demonstrJI .1 Ld( eptional ability, initiative and such other
outstandir as would recommend him for appoiniment to the office of Chief Deputy Drain
Inc his ten in office as Supervor White Lake Township his administrative
ability was r(, . •! his fe" w Supervisors of Oak l. '-'t y;
NOT ,E IT RE 0 that this Board : ,t , :sproves the Drain Commissioner's appoint-
ment of Edward N. I. iz to that ot Chief Deputy Drain Cemmis .oner.
Mr, Chairman, on behalf of the Public Works Comittec, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PUBLIC WOWS COMMITTEE
burner d F. Lennon, Char nail
E. Frank Richardson, Charles E. Edwards, Jr.,
Dale C, Burity, Harry W. Merton, Patrick K. Daly
Moved by Lennon supported by Olson the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed,
Mr. Kasper requested that. the appointment be postponed,
AYES: Aaron, Barakat, bawden, Brennan, Burley, Daly, Edwards, Hamlin, Harrison, Horton, Lennon,
Mathews, Olson, Fernick, Richards, Richardson, Simson, Szabo, Wilcox, (19)
NAYS: Gabler, Kasper. (2)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted,
Misc. 55T? By m r , ! m
IN RE: Li, !'' ir APPRECIATION TO SOL D. LOMERSON FOR SERVICE TO COUNTY OF OAKLAND
To the Oak l , or ' of Commissioners
Mr. Chairmaf ; ,; .h den ,
WH 5 ii has concluded 35 years of distinguished public service to the citizens
oF Oakland Ccani- ,n ti rdmirement on December 31, 1970; and
!.,,1 D. Lomerson began his public service career in 1935 having been elected as Super-
visor of Orion Township and serving the township until his appointment to the Board of County Road
Commissioners for Oakland County on February 15, 1944, and re-appointment thereto up to the time of his
retirement; and
WHEREAS as a County Road Commissioner he gave of his untiriny efforts in keeping pace with the
ever-growing population of Oakland County and its needs for more and improved road systems; and
WHEREAS Sol D. Lomerson's administrative capabilities and warm personality gained the respect
and admiration of a multitude of personal friends, professional and governmental associates;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners herewith extends
recognition and commendation to Sol D, Lomerson for his 35 years of devoted public service in the interests
of all of the citizens of Oakland County and extends best wishes for his future.
Mr. Chairman, on behalf of the Public Works Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
Bernard F. Lennon, Chairman
Dale C. Burley, Patrick K. Daly, Harry w. Horton,
Charles B, Edwards, Jr., Robert F. Patnales
Moved by Lennon supported by Richardson the resolution be adopted.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
Misc. 5,1 91
By Mr. Mainland
IN RE; SUBMISSION OF CHANGES IN MERIT SYSTEM RULES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Section IV, Subsection A of the Merit System Resolution requires that copies of all
changes in the rules and regulations of the Merit System shall be submitted to the Board of Commissioners
at a regular meeting of the Board and shall become effective thirty days after such meeting unless object-
ion is received in writing by the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners, in which case the objection
shall become a matter of business at Lies next meeting of the Board, and
WHEREAS it has become desirable to make certain changes in the wording of Rules 2, 22 and 26,
fommissior Commi ss ior
RULE - E SALARIES TITL
RULE
NUMBER
V I
Change Submitted by:
Board of Auditors: V] Approved [I] Di
Directa of
Personnel. Practices Comidttee:Approved 'Disapproved by --
tritroduced to Board of c ommis sioners: Date: 1/ 1/71
Section IV Subsection A of Merit System Resolution
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Commissioners Minutes Continued. january 21, 1971
as spelled oLa in the attachments to this resolution, and
WHEREAS your Personnel Practices Committee reviewed and approved these changes at its meeting •
of January 20, 1971.
NOW THEREFORE. let the reading or this notice and the distribution of this notice and the
attached Forms labeled "Proposed Changc in Merit System Rule", to all the Commissioners present and
absent, be considered as the official submission, to the Board of Commissicners, or the c15,cribed changes
in Rules 2, 22 and 26.
PERSONNEL PRACTICES COMMITTEE
William L. Mainland, Chairman
Paul E. Kasper, Lew L, Coy, Dennis M. Aaron,
Bernard F. Lennon, Mary Mead Bawden, Janes Mathews
Moved by Mainland supported by Bowden the Notice be received.
A suff lent majority having voted Therefor, the motion carried,
Oakland County Merit System
PROPOSED CHANGE IN MERIT SYSTEM RULE
. SECTION TO BE CHANGED
Fl.a,.S:E:ST WORDING
VI MERIT INCREASES
The advancement to the nest higher rate with-
in a salary range shall be called a. Merit
Increase and shall be based trot only on the
passage of the indicated length of service in
the classification, but also on the written
recommendatiin of the employee's Department
Head as expressed on the official Personnel.
Division. Merit Increase form. The aft acted
crap yea shall. receive a copy of the
completed Merit Increase form, whether the
Merit Increase was granted or not A.
disapproved. Merit Increase is a disciplinary
action, and as such, may be appealed to the
Personnel Appeal Board,
ON PAGET-1710F
PROPOSED WORDING
VI MERIT INCREASES
(This section to remain the same except for
adding subsection A as below.)
A. The indicated ltingth of svice in the
classification s1411l.. s- only
service crenitud ehrrso period
toward the employee's Ber, It
Anniversary Date under Rule 22, III,
B, 1, a,
mN FOR CHANGE
To require that the amount of actu:1 . .6772e required for
for all employees, whether they are full. or part-time and
continuous or was interrupted by Leaves of Absence TX,ithou
Merit Increases be the same
whether rile_ service was
Pay.
Ps t of the rsLes rrnd repirn'.h:ons
future rhanses in sush ?"1.??.1-
r-o i Ps at; a rectal :7P r ,-)". 1.7.. •
. • r su•rh
of •"1-.• I.: • r•:if 7 uper-
I01"ri.,?.?:?. f7,1"?.(:: next so r t:;?(?
e.r?, 2 p-icci
fiftsd to th,?.
ohcz1.1 Ii CCM('
127 he (th
21./ /.,(torTic M(1(?1?CP P
of bhpersip.ors..
PROPOSED CHANGE IN MERIT STEM RUk..,E
jJ ON PAGE 1=i2 j OE 1 -1
1 E- 1
,redited by the Retire-
ment 1 for t!•!es other than
when actually
on 1;a:;.1--L1 shall be
deleted ho computing the
Anniversary Date.
. F. all other
of serviCE . .
its b
determined
[
on time
County
Anniver-
Introduced to Board of Commissioners: Date: 1/21/7
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Oakland County Merit System
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LL
TITLE
RULE
UMBER[
ELIGIBILITY FOR FRINGE BENEFITS
[ _
SECTION TO BE CHANGED III,h , 1, a,
I. Length shall he determined
by the .. • 'Employment Anniver-i
sary Dat" t. is based on time
recognized ie Oakland County
Retirement '...f-Y)Lm except:
(d) This deletes any credit be-
fore and after the actual
dates of service and time
spent on Leaves of Absence
Without Pay of more than 7
days.
shall. be
"Benefit
I T1- original wording of this rule
. was then performed by hand,
,.even nays or
but it
los and
-H.
1. Length of service
by tiie Lop levee
sary Dat," which is based
recogo.. eul by the Oakland
Retir :.:ystem except:
Reg :diess of the amount of
service recognized by the
R•tirement System, cod with the
'.ioas noted he after
1, 1971, ol)i: time for
wiL(,- the employee w s actually
pald by the Connty p ,,yrn 11 h.q 11
be recognized as counting toward
an employee's Benefit Anniversary
Date.
(1) Time
from
a.
spent on Military leave
Oakland County shall be
counted.
(2) Time recognized under sectiohs
-Th7 c, d-H-d d, below, sffall aiTho FOR CHANGE be counted-
' to lio.:t the amount of pro-rating necessary,
ted in a very inaccurate pro-ration which
did not accurately account for the differences
1F7::_thala full-time. Nov,eaqh emp,loyee'sBenef computer,_
0 .
P ''s ,-nne'late:1/20/71
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Date :1/20/71
(/
/ Date:1 /2 0/7 1
1-1 -mu SubmitLc, by
Board of Auditors: wed [-] Disappr--
Personnel Practices Committee: Approved ,Th.sapproved by
Section IV Subsection. A of Merit System Resolution
Cosies of the rules and regulations developed by the Personnel Policies Committee and.
all future changes in such rutes and reciulations shalt be submitted to the Board of
:Tupervisoro at a reczular meeting of the Board of Supervisors and shall become effectise
thirty des such meeting unless objection is received in writing by the Chairman
of the Board of Supervisors, in which case the objection shell become a matter of
business at the next meeting of the Board of Supervisors.
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ON PAGE OF
Employees Icon
day in It
with pay becaue it
but who are assigned
spite of P
work the
.n get it off
Holiday,
the day in
holiday:
a. F( the employee
ctually
••, the
(1) Time and one-half in Compensatory
Time,
or (2) Time and one-half in pay.
Oakland County Merit System.
AOPOSED CHANG'7 IN MERli SYSTEM RULE
RULE
NUMBER
RULE
TITLE LEGAL HOLIDAYS
SECTION TO BE CHANGED FV17, D, 3, a.
PPc:
Employees nor..: iol: to work the
day in questio ,F;0 would get it off
with pay beca ,L:e it a Legal Holiday,
but who an. -:-.A..!.ned to work the day in
spite of it L.,:cr• LvmC Holiday:
a. For thc the employee
shall 1.),
(1) One day in Compensatory Time,
or (2) An extra day's pay at the
regulir rate.
b. I: :1 :)etually
the
emplofe either:
(1) Time and one-half in Compensa-
tory Time,
or (2) Time and one-half in pay.
(1) A day's pay at the employee's
rate.
PY.A 'ON FOR C
The Legal Holiday must be paid for in my because it is one
working days in his pay period. The premum pay for the time actually worked can be in
either time or money.
GE
of the employee's regular
r Change Submitted by:
Board of Auditors: LI] Approved
Personnel Practices Committee: Lintroduced to Board
Di ,:approv
Approved " epproved by
of Commissioners: Date: _1/21/r1
Section IV Subsection A of Merit System Resolution
Copies of the rules and regulations developed by the Personnel Policies Committee and
all future changes in such rules and regulations shall be submitted to the Board of tSupervisors at a regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors and shall become effective
thirty days after such meeting unless objection is received in writing by the Chairman
of the Board of Supervisors, in which case the objection shall become a matter of
business at the next meeting or the Hoard of Supervisors.
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LIBRARY FOARD - 5 Year Term
Hope Tyrreli
Marguerit imson
William B.1: .te
William R; rds, All. nix
Mary Mead cawden, Del •
On Hamlin, AlternaL
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Misc. Yi..i97
By Mr, Bali/
IN REi ' iEN C TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
To the Oa: ! !, nty Picard ot Commissioners
Mr. Chairmar adies and Gentlemen:
Tie LomiLteu on Committees recommends the fells-,in ilw —
BOARD Or HEALth - 5 Year Term PAR' ijJ EA , e !:LO,SSION - 3 Year Term
Charles r Edwards, Jr. Henry
BUILDING AMM d LEV - Year Tern William L. Msiinissid
Evere L F y BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS - 3 Year Term
COUNTY 4 I-11 OMMITTLE Wi Fi r F! .
Niles : Bernare a
James M. E linan Alexander C. Perinoff
Wallace F. Gabler, Jr, DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS - 3 Year Term
DIRECTOR OF AWMAL WELFARE - 2 Year Term Vernon B. are
E. Hugh Wilson, D.V.M. SEMUJG (c Wi iliehip n uncil of Governments)
The Committee on Committees concurs in the following appointments made by the Chairman.
PERSONNEL APPEAL BOARD - I Year Term
James Mathews
Joseph L. Sarakat
PLANNING COMMISSION - 3 Year Term
Roger Mere
Eugene Kuthy
Levy Williams
COMMITTEE ON COMMITTEES
Patrick K. Daly, Chairman
Moved by Daly supported by Edwards the appointments be approved.
The Chairman asked if there were other nominations.
Mr. Kasper nominated James L. Reid as a member of the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Mr. Kasper requested that the Chairman consider retaining Richard R. Wilcox as a member of the
Personnel Appeal Board, and J. Robert F. Swanson as a member of the Planning Commission.
Mr. Kasper nominated John B. Huhn as a member of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Moved by Coy supported by Hough ten the question be divided to vote on each appointment
separately.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
The Chairman announced that a vote would be taken on the appointment of Member of the Board of
Health, nominee Charles B. Edwards, Jr.
Moved by Sarakat supported by Aaron that nominations be closed,
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Vote on appointment of Charles B. Edwards, Jr, member of Board of Health:.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, Charles B. Edwards, Jr. declared appointed a
member of the Board of Health for a five year term ending December 31, 1975.
The Chairman announced that a vote would be taken on the appointment of momber;of the Building
Authority, nominee Everett Saggerly.
Moved by Olson supported by Barakat that nominations be closed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Vote on appointment of Everett Baggerly, member of Building Authority:
A sufficient majority having voted theretor, Everett Baggerly declared appointed a member ot
the Building Authority for a three year term ending December 31, 1973,
The Chairman announced that a vote would be taken on the appointment of member of the County
AT Cormittee, nominees Niles Olson, James M. Brennan and Wallace F. Gabler, Jr.
Moved by Barakat supported by Brennan that nominations be closed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
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Vote on appointment of Niles Olson, James M. Brennan and Wallace F. Gabler, Jr. as members of
I he County Airport Committee:
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, Niles Olson, James M. Brennan and Wallace F.
Gabler, Jr, declared appointed members of the Courty Airport Committee,
The Chairman announced that a vote would be taken on the appointment of Director of Animal
Welfare, nominee F. Nugh Wilson, D.V.M.
Moved by Mainland supported by Aaron that nominations he closed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Vote on appointment of F.. Hugh Wilson, D.V.M., Director of Animal Welfare:
A sufficient majorIty having voted therefor, F. Hugh Wilson, D.V.M. declared appointed
Director of Animal Welfare for a two year term ending December 31, 1972.
The Chairman announced that a vote would be taken on the appointment of two members of the
Library Board, nominees Hope Tyrrell and Marguerite Simson.
Moved by Harrison supported by Olson that nominations be closed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Vote on appointment of two members of the Library Board:
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, Hope Tyrrell and Marguerite Simson declared
appointed members of the Library Board for five year terms ending August 24, 1975.
The Chairman announced that a vote would be taken on the appointment of two members of the
Parks and Recreation Commis.sion, nominees Henry A. Schiffer, William L. Mainland and James L. Reid.
Moved by Mathews supported by Pernick that nominations be closed
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
The result of the roll call vote was as follows:
William L. Mainland - 22
Henry A. Schiffer - 15
James L. Reid - 10
William L. Mainland and Henry A. Schiffer declared appointed members of the Parks and
Recreation Commission for three year terms ending January 1, 1974 at noon.
The Chairman announced that a vote would be taken on the appointment of three members of the
Board of Public Works, two full terms and one to fill vacancy, nominees William M. Richards, Bernard
Lennon and Alexander C. Perinoff.
'Moved by Simson supported by Brennan that William M. Richards be designated as replacing
Philip O. Mastin, Jr. for a three year term, Bernard Lennon be designated as replacing George N. Grba
for a term expiring January 1, 1972 at noon, and Alexander C. Perinoff be reappointed for a three year
term.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Moved by Olson supported by Lennon that nominations be closed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Vote on appointment of members of the Board of Public Works:
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, William M. Richards, Bernard Lennon and
Alexander C. Perinoft declared appointed members of the Board of Public Works for the following terms:
William M. Richards - three year term expiring January 1, 1974 at noon
Bernard Lennon - unexpired term ending January I, 1972 at noon
Alexander C. Perinoff - three year term expiring January 1, 1974 at noon
The Chairman announced that a vote would be taken on the appointment of one member of the
Department of Veterans Affairs, nominees Vernon B. Edward and John B. Huhn_
Moved by Barakat supported by Brennan that nominations be closed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
T'
to SEMCCI (s
Delegates,
ON Lne appc
!-1,,;Res Wirnam t
n, A1tArnates.
•, : s and alternates
!ond in Mary Mead Bawden,
ds
Commissioners Minutes Continued. January 21, 1971 23
The result of the roll call vote W9q f 11
-
declare' Vs ri '
year term en dins
I a awmber of th C a 'iW,nt of Veterans Affairs for a three
Moved by b:. ,upportcd I that nominations be closed.
A sufficient majority having vista, thencfor, the motion carried.
Vote on appointment or delegates and alternates to SEMCOG:
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, William L. Mainland Mary Mead Bawden declared
appointed delegates to SEMCOG and William M. Richards and Delos Hamlin declared appointed alternates to
SERICOC.
The Chairman appointed James Mathews and Joseph L. Barakat members of the Personnel Appeal
Board for one-year terms ending December 31, 1971.
Moved by Daly supported by Brennan the appointments be approved.
A sufficient majority haying voted therefor, the motion carried.
The Chairman appointed Roger Marz, Eugene Kuthy and Levy Williams members of the Planning
Commission for three-year terms ending December 31, 197).
Moved by Daly supported by Lennon the appointments be approved.
AYES: A Barakat, Bn salan, Burley, Daly, Edwards, Harrison, Lennon, Mainland, Mathews,
Olson, Pernick, F.cLrd, Simson, abo. (15)
NAYS: Dawchn, Coy, Hamlin, Horton, Houghten, Kasper, Patnales, Richardson, Wilcox. (9)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Roger Marz, Eugene Kuthy and Levy Will declared appointed members of the Planning Commission
for three year terms ending December 31, 1973.
Misc, 5593
By Mr. Burley
IN RE: PRISONER TRANSPORTATION SERVICE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS there are many cities in Oakland County which at times, especially on the weekends,
have only two or three police cars patrolling within those cities; and
WHEREAS on numerous occasions they have to deliver prisoners to the County Jail or to the
Courts at all hours of the day or night; and
WHEREAS the delivery of such prisoners requires a police car and two officers to leave the
city for an undetermined amount of time, which action substantially reduces the police protection in
that city,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Public Protection and Judiciary Committee be requested
to develop a program to provide prisoner bussing by picking up and delivering prisoners from Lhe local
communities to the County Jail and various Courts.
Mr. Chairman, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Dale C. Burley
Bernard F. Lennon
Moved by Burley supported by Lennon the resolution be adopted.
The Chairman referred the resolution to the Public Protection and Judiciary Committee. There
were no objections.
Misc. 5594
By Mr. Edwards
IN RE: TEST BORINGS ON WALTON BOULEVARD PROPERTY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland presently owns approximately 11.3 acres of land located West of
Stanley and South of Walton Boulevard in the City of Pontiac; and
WHEREAS the property is partially under water and appears to contain large amounts of organic
soils; and
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WHEREAS to properly utilize the. properly and for possible future sale, it will be necessary
to remove the. undesirable material and replace it with clean surplus soil from various County projects;
and
WHEREAS for 1-he Cimt:. •rs lo plan for l• -h removal, it is necessary to have snit test borings,
which soil Lest borinc. at. • not to • H,J
NOW THEFFEW BE .3LVED that the Board ot .•• Department of Facilities and
Operations, Cr author; j te h::,s soil test borings on tin' .1 10, ntioned proocry, thc cost 01 said
borings not to exceed :i,000.00,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the sum of $1,000.00 ht. ,tparopriated from the Building Fund,
Mr, Chairman, on behalf of the Planning, Zoning and Building Committee, I move the adoption
of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING, ZONING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Charles B, Edwards, Jr., Chairman
Charlie J. Harrison, Jr., Harry W. Horton,
Hiles E. Olson, E. Frank Richardson,
Marguerite Simson, Richard R, Wilcox
Moved by Edwards supported by Harrison the resolution be adopted.
The Chairman referred the resolution to the Finance Committee, There were no objections.
Misc. 55q5
By Mr. fdwards
IN RE: LEST BORINGS ON SERVICE CENTER. PROPERTY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS along the North end of the Service Center, between Telegraph Road and the Grand Trunk
Railroad, there is an extensive low area; and
WHEREAS this low area has been partially filled; and
WHEREAS to continue the filling without adequate engineering, investigation and plans would
endanger the Grand Trunk Railroad embankment; and
WHEREAS the estimated cost of said engineering, investigation and plans is $8,000.00,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Auditors, Department of Facilities and
Operations, be authorized to investigate, plan and where necessary, provide for the relocation of
utilities within the aforementioned Brea at a cost not to exceed $8,000.00,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the sum of $8,000,00 be appropriated from the Building Fund for
suish purpose.
Mr. Chairman, on behalf of the Planning, Zoning and Building Committee, I move the adoption
of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING, ZONING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Charles B. Edwards, Jr., Chairman
Charlie J. Harrison, Jr., Harry W. Horton,
Niles E. Olson, E. Frank Richardson,
Marguerite Simson, Richard R. Wilcox
Moved by Edwards supported by Daly the resolution be adopted.
The Chairman referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
Misc. 5596
By Mr. Coy
IN RE: ASSESSMENT BY DRAIN COMMISSIONER FOR MAINTENANCE WORK
To the. Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Drain Commissioner' has levied assessments aginst various munic-
ipalities within the County of Oakland for maintenance work done on County Drains within said
municipalities; and
WHEREAS said municipalities have no knowledge of the type of work performed or when the work
was performed; and
WHEREAS it is recommended that the Oakland County Drain Commissioner notify the municipal-
ities as to time and place of said maintenance work;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners requests the
Oakland County Drain Commission to send along with assessments for repairs, an itemized accounting
as Lo time and place or said maintenance.
Mr. Chairman, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Lew L. Coy
Moved by Coy supported by Mathews the resolution be adopted.
The Chairman referred the resolution to the Public Works Committee, There were no objections.
ib tii c. of three Ootland County
mel Psasi 's coismittoe of the OaL-land
the Com ii. ii id on Ot,te
;loners at it iinj, held on 0 ts r
vacancy be f.. Iliad as a Poll( .
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dsd its belief that stmn a role should nor involve [hr full tine
fill it in that Lhcy boliEved it to be part time in character;
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fJ597
By Mr. i
IN RI
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What. • .1. ,• ,,,,sosadisd that the compensation he on a pea diem basis of $75.00 per day,
the same ricA 1 Idtal of $7,500.00 per year; and
WHH. . !(• •1 ion was Ii ad by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners at its
meeting of r•I . R which time it was referred to the Public Works Committee of the Board
for study :-• r. .11 •inde. dn. and
of said Public Works Committee held on Decembor 17, 1970 said committee
voted -IA e: l• . a c nipensation of $7,500.00 per year pattern to ail 3 members of the Oakland County
Road Commii
Wh• ilo . Is resolution was not presented to the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
holding oftica at r ., time,
NOW THEhiStO ElF IT RESOLVED that this Board hereby considers the vacancy existing in the
Oakland County Reed as being of a part Lime nature and establishes the compensation for
the Commissioner to i• appointed to till it at $7,500.00 per year.
Mr. Chairwn, 1 NOVe the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
William L. Mainland
Moved by Mainland supported by Hamlin the resolution be adopted.
The Chairman referred the resolution to the Transportation and Aviation Committee and
Personnel Practices Committee, There were no objections.
Moved by Mathews supported by Horton the Board adjourn to February 4, 1971 at 9:30 A. M.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
The Board adjourned at 12:15 P. M,
LYNN DI. ALLEN WILLIAM M. RICHARDS
CHAIRMAN CLERK