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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1971.03.31 - 7584OAKLAND COUNTY .,.Jard Of Commissionerr MEETING April 1, 1971 Meeting called to order by Chairman William M. Richards at 9:50 A.M. in the Court House Auditorium, 1200 North Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan, Invocation given by Wallace F. Gabler, Jr, Roll called. PRESENT: Aaron, Barakat, Brennan, Burley, Coy, Daly, Edwards, Gabler, Harrison, Horton, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, Mathews, Olson, Patnales, Perinoff, Pernick, Powell, Richards, Richardson, Simson, Szabo, Wilcox. (24) ABSENT: Bawden, Hamlin, Mainland. (3) Quorum present. Moved by Daly supported by Szabo the minutes of the previous meeting be approved as printed. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. The Chairman appointed Mrs. Morris (Harriet) Arnowitz and Mrs. Emil (Mary) Jawors as members of the Human Relations Committee. There were no objections. The appointments were approved. Clerk read resolution from the Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority requesting that one quarter of one mill he spread on the state equalized valuation in the County for the Authority. (Referred to the Legislative Committee.) Clerk presented a petition from the Village of Holly to annex certain territory in Rose Township to the Village of Holly. (Referred to the Local and Regional Affairs Committee.) Clerk read resolution from Berkley City opposing the increase in county jail boarding fees. (Referred to the Public Protection and Judiciary Committee.) Clerk read Ordinance from the City of Troy banning the sale of non-returnable containers. (Referred to the Public Works Committee-) Misc. 5661 By Mr. Edwards IN RE: RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION AND APPRECIATION -VIRGINIA M. SOLBERG To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS Virginia M. Solberg has been employed with the Oakland County Commission on Economic Opportunity since February 7, 1966; and WHEREAS her appointment as Assistant Director, Senior Opportunities and Services Program dates back to June 2, 1969, to March 22, 1971; and WHEREAS in view of such outstanding longevity and dedication; and WHEREAS because of her diligence, organizational ability, vision and skill, coupled with her ability to relate to the elderly and her visual demonstration of total and unselfish commitment to the elderly poor of Oakland County; and WHEREAS her insight and vision has led to the establishment of the "Oakland County Mobile Meals" as yet another meaningful instrument for the benefit of all Senior Citizens in our community; and WHEREAS her deep human commitment to: (1) share the fruits of our abundance with the elderly and, (2) her efforts to integrate the elderly back into our society on the basis of dignity and respect, has enabled the County of Oakland to serve as the model community for the Nation; and ' WHEREAS we the Board of Commissioners, consider the Oakland County Commission on Economic Opportunity's loss of her services with a deep sense of loss to the entire Oakland County Community and especially its elderly population; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners on the first day of April, 1971, hereby publicly expresses its sincere appreciation to Virginia M. Solberg for her tireless efforts and sincere dedication. William M. Richards, Chairman Alexander C. Perinoff, Vice Chairman Oakland County Board of Commissioners Oakland County Board of Commissioners Charles B. Edwards, Jr., District #8 Oakland County Board of Commissioners The resolution was unanimously adopted. 95 96 Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 1, 1971 Misc. 5662 By Mr. S .zbo IN RE: :A•Ht,..T:. E:ILL NO, 88 To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS Senate Bill 88 requires the County Equalization Director to tabulate tentative recommended equalization ratios and estimated multipliers necessary to compute individualized state equalized valuation of real and personal property and provides that such tabulation be published in local newspapers; and WHEREAS such listing and publication would be valuable to non-resident owners of property; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners supports Senate Bill 88. The Equalization Committee, by Albert F. Szabo, Chairman, moves that the foregoing resolution be referred to the Legislative Committee, EQUALIZATION COMMITTEE Albert F. Szabo, Chairman The resolution was referred to the Legislative Committee. There were no objections. Misc. 5663 By Mr. Szabo IN RE: HOUSE BILL NO. 4302 To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS House Bill 4302 provides for reimbursement by the State to local taxing units for revenues lost due to the exemption of tools, dies, jigs and fixtures; and WHEREAS the provisions of House Bill 4302 would be beneficial to local taxing units; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners supports House Bill 4302. The Equalization Committee, by Albert F. Szabo, Chairman, moves that the foregoing resolution be referred to the Legislative Committee. EQUALIZATION COMMITTEE Albert F. Szabo, Chairman The resolution was referred to the Legislative Committee. There were no objections. Misc. 5664 By Mr. Szabo IN RE: HOUSE BILL 4399 To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS Sec. 211.10d of the Compiled Laws of 1948 provides that the Board of Commissioners may waive examination as to equalifications for a supervisor, assessor or director of an equalization department who has had five (5) years of experience; and WHEREAS House Bill 4399 makes such waiver mandatory; and WHEREAS the Equalization Committee determines such mandatory provision to not be in the best interest of the people of Oakland County; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners opposes House Bill 4399. The Equalization Committee, by Albert F. Szabo, Chairman, moves that the foregoing resolution be referred to the Legislative Committee. EQUALIZATION COMMITTEE Albert F. Szabo, Chairman The resolution was referred to the Legislative Committee. There were no objections. FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT By Mr. Brennan IN RE: CHILDREN'S VILLAGE, PHASE 11 To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant to Rule XI.C. of this Board, the Finance Committee reports that there is the sum of $51,109.00 available in the 1971 Building Fund, and moves that the sum of $51,109.00 be appropriated from the 1971 Building Fund. FINANCE COMMITTEE James M. Brennan, Chairman Moved by Brennan supported by Szabo the Finance Committee Report be approved. AYES: Richardson, Simson, Szabo, Wilcox, Aaron, Brennan, Burley, Coy, Daly, Edwards, Gabler, Harrison, Horton, Houghten, Kasper, Mathews, Patnales, Perinoff, Pernick, Powell, Richards. (21) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. Witness:X (Signed) X Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 1, 1971 97 Misc. 5665 By Mr. Edwards IN RE: RIGHT-OF-WAY TO THE DETROIT EDISON COMPANY To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Detroit Edison Company has requested from the County of Oakland a Right-of-Way for the installation of necessary poles, guys, anchors, wires and equipment upon, over and across the following described property: Part of the N.E. 1/4 of the N.E. 1/4 of Section 18, T3N, R10E, described as commencing at the East 1/4 corner of Section 18, thence North on East Section line 1702.29 feet to point of beginning, thence North on East Section line 329:06 feet, thence N. 89 ° 45' West 877.08 feet to point of tang., thence along 90 30' curve to the left with center angle of 41 ° 19' 30" Distant 435 feet to point of tang., thence S. 48 ° 55' 30" W. 37.01 feet to North and South 1/8 line of East 1/2 of Section 18, thence South on said 1/8 line 160 feet, thence East to point of beginning. 9.5 acres, Excepting East 43 feet; and WHEREAS y ar C. mittee recommends that the County grant said Right-.f-way, NOW THERI ' Fi IT RESOLVED that the Chairman and Clerk of the Oakit-mid County Board of Commissioners be and they are hereby authorized to execute a Right-of-Way in the form attached hereto to the Detroit Edison Company for the installation of necessary utility poles and guy wires. The Planning and Building Committee, by Charles B. Edwards, Jr., Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE Charles B. Edwards, Jr., Chairman Date For good and valuable considerations, the right is hereby granted to The Detroit Edison Company, 2000 Second Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, 48226 its successors and assigns, to construct line facilities for the purpose of providing electric service and Company communication facilities including the necessary poles, guys, anchors, wires and equipment upon, over and across the property described hereinafter. The rights hereby granted include the right of access to and from the said premises, the right to ccroare -t, reaonstre-o, modify, operate and maintain said line facilities, and to trim or cut dewn ery t to ti': grartar, eithar within said right of way or upon the lands of the grantor in :eoa ,,p:nion of the grantee, at any time interfere with thefl ccrstruct'oa operat:on of said line facilities. It is expressly understood and agreed that the a eentee -haii, THIt, trim, or cut down any trees unless in the grantee's opinion, it is absolutely r_eessary to do so. Upon the written consent of the grantee, buildings or structures may be placed within said right of way. This grant shall be binding upon the successors and assigns of the grantors. The property over which this grant is conveyed is situated in the City of Pontiac, County of Oakland, State of Michigan and further described as follows: Part of the N.E. 1/4 of the N.E. 1/4 of Section 18, T3N, R1OE, described as commencing at the East 1/4 corner of Section 18, the ,ce North cal _)st Section line 1702.29 feet to point of beginning, thence North on East Section line 329,36 feet, II N. 89° 45' West 877.08 feet to point of tang., thence along 9° 30' curve to the left ,eth cen ar e of 41 0 19' 30" Distant 435 feet to point of tang., thence S. 48° 55' 30" W. 37.01 feet to North a.' South 1/8 line of East 1/2 of Section 18, thence South on said 1/8 line 160 feet, thence East to po,at of beginning. 9.5 acres Excepting East 43 feet. THE ROUTE OF SAID LINES SHALL BE AS FOLLOWS: In a Northerly and Southerly direction across above described property along a line approximately 730 feet West of the East property line. Clear cut 20 foot swath through trees. Dispose of trees and brush. Moved by Edwards supported by Wilcox the resolution be adopted. AYES: Simson, Szabo, Wilcox, Aaron, Brennan, Burley, Coy, Daly, Edwards, Gabler, Harrison, Horton, Houghten, Kasper, Mathews, Patnales, Perinoff, Pernick, Powell, Richards, Richardson. (21) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. REPORT By Mr. Kasper IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION NO. 5655 - AFL-C10 CONTRACT FOR OAKLAND COUNTY ANIMAL WELFARE DEPARTMENT To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Personnel Practices Committee, by Mr. Paul E. Kasper, Vice Chairman, reports Miscellaneous Resolution No. 5655, with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted. "Misc. 5655 By Mr. Mainland IN RE: AFLar .0 CCialTaiCT FOR COUNTY ANIMAL WELFARE DEPARTMENT To the Oaklead of Ceeraiseioners Mr. Che ,o oe • .6 r. WHEREAS.. the ( 1 ,akland County Animal Welfare Department, and Local 1998, American Federation of Cow;:. sm hicipal Employees, AFL-C10, have been negotiating a Contract covering the employees in the Oal6and c. in :; Animal Welfare Department; and WHEREAS an Agreement ha; been r , ached and reduced to writing; and approval Caseworke, County and Clerk of C is said Agree' it of the for 98 Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 1, 1971 WHEREAS said Agreement has been reviewed by your Personnel Practices Committee which recommends approval of the Agreement; NO.4 THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED thet se= Ag -eeent between the County of Oakland, the Oakland County Anime l Welfare Department and Loci Hfl 1 , k Lea Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees. be and the same is here: appreved; and that the Chairman and Clerk of this Board, on behalf H:e• County of Oakland, be and ere hereby authorized to execute said Agreement, a copy of whie is ettched hereto. P,escnnel Practices Committee, by Mr. William L. Mainland, Chairman, moves the adoption of the tere-,ere rcsolution. PERSONNEL PRACTICES COMMITTEE William L. Mainland, Chairman AGREEMENT ON PAGES 89, 90 and 91 of March 18, 1971 Minutes" Moved by Kasper supported by Richardson that Resolution No. 5655 be adopted. AYES: Szabo, Wilcox, Aaron, Brennan, Burley, Coy, Daly, Edwards, Gabler, Harrison, Houghten, Kasper, Mathews, Patnales, Perinoff, Pernick, Powell, Richards, Richardson, Simson. (20) NAYS: Horton. (1) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. REPORT By IN R:: 'H'ElstiATOUS RESOLUTION NO. 5654 - AFL-C10 CONTRACT FOR NON-CASEWORKER EMPLOYEES OF THE OAKLAND COUNTY To the °eke,. A of COI. Assiorcrs Mr. Chairm..•-e :e l 'N'tleneil; e, .1 Practie. • by Mr. Paul E. Kasper, Vice Chairman reports Miscellaneous Resolution e.• 1,:th the ,eis- that the resolution be adopted. By tee :e.. IN F,L; 0 CONTRACT FOR NON-CASLWORKE!, Fiei-LOYEES OF THE OAKLAND COUNTY PROBATE COURT To the °Aland County B f 'emmissioners ChE -ran, Ladles WHEREAS the County of CM -A. the Non-Caseworker Employees of the Oakland County Probate Court and Le. el 1 • , American Feeera.ion of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-C10, have been negotiatin a • A-. A covering the -eoployees in the Oakland County Probate Court; and reoent has been reached and reduced to writing; and • jd .ement has been ft your Personnel Practices Committee which recommends RESOLVED t:e.j .-leet between the Cei.,nty of cr r the Non- land Coun• ,e_ert and Local 1996, Americi.e ,-eJon of State, AFL-C10, i. se iie•-ame is hereby app -.:eed; and thet the Chairman and ef C-ea•ey ot Oakland, be and they e--e hereby authorized to execute hereto. tonel Prec .ces Commit -, by Mr. William L. Mainland, Chairman, moves the adoption resolution. PERSONNEL PRACTICES COMMITTEE William L. Mainland, Chairman AGREEMENT ON PstH t g 86, 87 and 88 of MARCH 18, 1971 MINUTES " Moved cy Kasper supported by Daly that Resolution No. 5654 be adopted. AYES: Wilc.e.e, Aaron, Barakat, Brennan, Burley, Coy, Daly, Edwards, Gabler, Harrison, Houghten, Kasper, Mathews, Pare-.ales, Perinoff, Pernick, Powell, Richards, Richardson, Simson, Szabo. (21) NAYS: Horton. (1) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. REPORT By Mr. Kasper IN RE: M1SCF1LANEOUS RESOLUTION NO. 5653 - AFL-CIO CONTRACT FOR CASEWORKER EMPLOYEES OF THE OAKLAND COUNTY PROEUE COURT To the Oakl:,ed County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Personnel Practices Committee, by Mr. Paul E. Kasper, Vice Chairman, reports Miscellaneous Resolution No. 5653 with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted. "Misc. 5653 By Mr. Mainland IN RE: AFL-CIO CONTRACT FOR CASEWORKER EMPLOYEES OF THE OAKLAND COUNTY PROBATE COURT To the Oakland County Bi _rd of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies e-e eee Temen: WHEREAS the County of ,ad, the Caseworker Employees of the Oakland County Probate Court and Local 1998, American Federatii: 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; Commissioners Minutes Continued, April 1, 1971 99 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Agreement between the County of Oakland, the Caseworker Employees of the Oakland County Probate Court and Lor.J 1998, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-C10, be and the same is h.a;...A : approved: and that the Chairm- a ,d Clerk of this Board, on behalf of the County of Oakland, be are hereby authorized to ex,:.cute 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 CASEWORKER AGREEMENT ON PAGES 82, 83, 84 and 85 OF MARCH 18, 1971 MINUTES" Moved by Kasper supported by Aaron that Resolution No. 5653 be adopted. AYES: Aaron, Barakat, Brennan, Burley, Coy, Daly, Edwards, Gabler, Harrison, Houghten, Kasper, Mathews, Patnales, Perinoff, Pernick, Powell, Richards, Richardson, Simson, Szabo, Wilcox. (21) NAYS: Horton. (1) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT By Mr. Brennan IN RE: AFL-C10 CONTRACT FOR OAKLAND COUNTY ANIMAL WELFARE DEPARTMENT To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant to Rule XI.C. of this Board, the Finance Committee reports that there is the sum of $7,525.00 available, and moves that the sum of $7,525.00 be appropriated from the 1971 Contingent Fund to the Oakland County Animal Welfare Department 1971 Budget. FINANCE COMMITTEE James M. Brennan, Chairman Nov T by Brennan supported by Perinoff the Report of the Finance Committee be approved. , rakat, Brennan, Burley, Coy,_ Daly, Edwards, Gabler,-Tddrrison,-Houghten ;-Kasper i -Lennon, athews, Pair-Tes, Perinoff, Pernick, Powell, Richards, Richardson, SiMson, Szabo, Wilcox, Aaron. (22) Horton. (1) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT By Mr. Brennan IN RE: AFL-C10 CONTRACTS FOR CASEWORKER AND NON-CASEWORKER EMPLOYEES OF THE OAKLAND COUNTY PROBATE COURT To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant to Rule XI.C. of this Board, the Finance Committee reports that there is the sum of $143,150.00 available, and moves that the sum of $143,150.00 be appropriated from the 1971 Contingent Fund to the Oakland County Probate Court 1971 Budget, FINANCE COMMITTEE James M. Brennan, Chairman Moved by Brennan supported by Lennon the Report of the Finance Committee be approved. AYES: Brennan, Burley, Coy, Daly, Edwards, Gabler, Harrison, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, Mathews, Patnales, Perinoff, Pernick, Powell, Richards, Richardson, Simson, Szabo, Wilcox, Aaron, Barakat. (22) NAYS: Horton. (1) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. Misc. 5666 By Mr. Barakat IN RE: ONE-HOUR LIMITATION ON DEBATE OF MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS To the Oakland County Board Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and GenZLmen: WHEREAS Rule XXII o the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Rules for Organization and Procedure provides that deba on all motions and resolutions and amendments thereto shall be limited to one hour equally divided between proponents and opponents to such motions or resolutions; and WHEREAS a determination and an announcement should be made by the Chairman as to when the one hour limitation commelcai; NOW THEREFC.FE BE IT RESOLVED that when, in the opinion of the Chair, any motion or resolution will be debated for more than one hour the Chairman shall announce, pursuant to said Rule XXII, the time the one hour commences. Mr. Chairman, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution, Joseph L. Barakat The resolution was referred to the Committee on Organization. There were no objections. 100 Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 1, 1971 Misc. 5667 By Mr. Patnales IN RE: ABOLITION OF FliNERAT PR;liCESSiOriS To the Oakland County board of Ccemissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies anj Gentlemen: WHEREAS funeral processions have created a safety hazard on the highways in Michigan; and WHEREAS three tragic accidents have occurred in the last few months causing fatalities of persons riding in funeral processions; and WHE!,., funeral processions should be abolished, whici ,•e:id necessitate enabling legislation; and WHPLAS persons desiring to attend graveside services c(...ld proceed directly from the funeral service to the cemetery without the necessity of traveling in a procession; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that enabling legislation be adopted abolishing funeral processions upon the highways of the State of Michigan. Mr. Chairman, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. Robert F. Patnales James M. Brennan The resolution was referred to the Legislative Committee. There were no objections. Misc. 5668 By Mr, Mathews IN RE: ADDITIONAL ATTORNEY FOk LA.i,Df SOCIETY To the Oakland County Board c , Lommissioners Mr. Chairman, [e.ten: would communities; meLpEec if e-. !,!etl to provide the sdditional service, including one attorney full time, secretarial costs and private attorneys hired on a consulting basis, will cost $34,000.00 !,;-• -:)uld be the Feeer:J! Giant and $8,500.00 from the Local unit; Its l 1A-LF IT RESOLVED that th Ceertj f Oakland appropriates the sum of $8,500.00 to provide the s_rvic(. = outlined above and to assur.. the Federal Government that the local unit's 25% in matching fund, is available. Mr. Chairman, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. James Mathews The resolution•.;I.,rred to the Public Protection and Judiciary Committee. There were no objections. The Chairman announced that the meeting scheduled for April 15, 1971 has been cancelled and the next meeting of the Board will be April 13, 1971 at 9:30 A.M. Misc. 5EL) By Mr. ..z.r:*.t IN RE: Ml CAN BELL TELEPHONE •-,Le--Y SERVICE INCREASE To the Oakled County Board of Co Issioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: Wtj.':FEAS the Michigan Bell Telephone Company has filed an application with the Michigan Public Serv!. Commission for an increased telephone rate; and ',."1-REAS said increase requested by the Michigan Bell Telephone Company is approximately 19.54%; and WHEREAS Article VII, Section 15 of the 1963 Constitution permits o county to intervene in any action involving the service changes or rates of any privately-owned public utility furnishing services for commodities to rate payers within the county; NOW THEFEflRE BE IT RESOLVED that pursuant to the provisions of Article VII, Section 15 of the 1963 Constitutien, the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney and the Office of the Corporation Counsel be and are hereby aLthorized to intervene on behalf of the County of Oakland in the Michigan Bell Telephone Company's application for increased rates, entitled Michigan Public Service Commission docket U-3838. Joseph L. Barakat The resolution was referred to the Local and Regional Affairs Committee. There were no objections. Mr. Barakat requested that the Board recess for twenty minutes. The Board recessed at 10:35 A,M. and reconvened at 10:57 A.M. exists in the County of Oakland an on-going legal aid program; and 4, of Health, Education and Welfare has indicated that legal services may be matchee w :e i'ee• .:(He Title IV, Part A, of the Social Security Act, as amended, at the rate of 11- • Lcal funds; and tie eakiand Legal Aid Society could, if funded, hire an additional attorney who services ie elvi I matters to ADC families and other persons in the low income 101 Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 1, 1971 In' Roll called. PRESENT: Burley, Daly, Edwards, Horton, Kasper, Lennon, Mathews, Olson, Patnales, Powell, Richards, Richardson, Wilcox. (13) ABSENT: Aaron, Barakat, Bawden, Brennan, Coy, Gabler, Hamlin, Harrison, Houghten, Mainland, Perinoff, Pernick, Simson, Szabo. (14) in the absence of a quorum, the Board adjourned to April 13, 1971 at 9:30 A.M. William M. Richards Clerk Chairman The Board adjourned at 11:00 A.M. Lynn D. Allen