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AND COUNTY
if Commissioners
MEETING
May 6, 1971
Meeting called to order by Chairman Wiliia F. Richards at 9:55 A. M. in the Court House
Auditorium, 1200 North Telegraph Road, Pontiac, jan.
Invocation given by Thomas H. O'Donoghue, former County Commissioner.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Aaron, Barakat, Bowden, Brennan, Burley, Coy, Daly, Edwards, Hamlin, Harrison, Gabler,
Horton, Kasper, Lennon, Mainland, Mathews, Olson, Patnaies, Ferinoff, Pernick, Powell, Richards,
Richardson, Simson, Szabo, Wilcox. (26)
ABSENT; Houghten. (1)
Quorum present.
Moved by Burley supported by Aaron the minutes of the previous meeting be approved as printed.
Mr. Coy requested that the agenda be corrected, in accordance with Rule IX. I., to include
Mr_ Barakat's notice to discharge the Local and Regional Affairs Committee from further consideration of
Resolution 1/5669.
Moved by Barakat supported by Pernick that the agenda be corrected to include the notice to
discharge the Local and Regional Affairs Committ-e from further consideration of Resolution #5669.
A stiffi-cjent majority havi-ng voted thc a or, the motion c -arried.
Vote on approval of minutes:
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Clerk read letter from the Oakland County Citizens Committee for Property Tax Reform regarding
a series of public. hearings during which individuals and organizations are urged to present their views.
(Referred to the Legislative Committee.)
The Chairman appointed Lew L. Coy as the Oakland County Representative to the Huron River
Watershed Council. There were no objections. The appointment was approved.
Misc. 5 688
By Mr. Szabo
IN RE: STATE TAX COMMISSION HEARING STATE EQUALIZED VALUE FOR COUNTIES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr, Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS pursuant to the provisions of Act I06 of the Public Acts of 1960, as amended, the State
Tax Commission will meet in the City of Lansing at the Seven Story Office Building on Monday, May 24, 1971
to hear representatives of the several counties pertaining to the State equalized value for each county
in the State; and
WHEREAS your Committee recommends that all members of the Equalization Committee, the
Equalization Department Director and Corporation Counsel, be appointed to appear before. the State Tax
Commission on behalf of the County of Oakland;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that pursuant to the provisions of Act 106 of the Public Acts of
1960, as amended, the following named persons shall be appointed by the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners to represent the County of Oakland at the hearing of the State Tax Commission to be held
in the City of Lansing on Monday, May 24, 1971: Equalization Committee members, Albert F. Szabo, Harry W.
Horton, James M. Brennan, Fred D. Houghten, James Mathews, Niles E. Olson, Richard R. Wilcox; Equalization
Director, Herman W. Stephens; Corporation Counsel, Robert P. Allen.
The Equalization Committee, by Mr. Albert F. Szabo, Chairman, moves the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
EQUALIZATION COMMITTEE
Albert F. Szabo, Chairman
Moved by Szabo supported by Brennan the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
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Misc. 5689
By Mr. Pernick
IN RE: CONSTITUTIONAL REFERENDUM ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT SHARING OF STATE INCOME TAX
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Legislature enacted a State fiscal package in 1967 which gave limited recognition
to the fiscal problems of counties, cities, villages and townships by providing that 17% of the net
collection of the personal income would be returned to local units on a per capita basis; and
WHEREAS in recent sessions of the Legislature repeated efforts have been made at a take-over
of portions of this state-collected, locally-shared tax as a means of solving the State's financial
problem without consideration of the serious impact on local government services and programs; and
WHEREAS the State reduced property tax credits during the current year and eliminated the
local government share of the $92,000,000.00 in additional revenue; and
WHEREAS the Administration proposes to increase revenue from property tax credit reductions
netting the State an additional $104,000,000.00 in the next fiscal year in which local government will
not share; and
WHEREAS the Administration proposes an increase in the rate of the personal income tax rate
and also proposes that local government will not share in the additional revenue resulting from such
increase; and
WHEREAS the Administration proposes to change the sharing formula from 17% of net collections
of the personal income tax to 11.5% of gross collections which will ultimately reduce local govern-
ment's share of the tax substantially; and
WHEREAS the State tax sharing program has been established to provide a percentage allocation
on the income tax revenues for distribution to local units of government and this sharing concept should
be strengthened and protected so that a share more commensurate with local needs is provided; and
WHEREAS the recent efforts and proposals of the State indicate a continuing effort to reduce
local governments share of this revenue which can be accomplished by State Statute;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners supports a
Constitutional amendment to provide that 25% of all income tax revenues be returned to local units of
government; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairman of the Board is authorized to initiate appropriate
action to place the said Constitutional amendment on the ballot as soon as possible; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairman of the Board seek the support and cooperation of
l'Uchigan's eighty-three counties, the Michigan Association of Counties, other local units of government
and State Associations to insure the success of this effort.
The Legislative Committee, by Mr. Lawrence R. Pernick, Chairman, moves the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
Lawrence R. Pernick, Chairman
Moved by Pernick supported by Lennon the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Brennan supported by Szabo the resolution be amended by changing the paragraph
starting with NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, to read as follows:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners supports a
Constitutional amendment to provide that 25% of all income tax revenues be returned to local units of
government and that a minimum of 50% of such revenues so distributed, in excess of present levels, will
be used to reduce local property taxes and that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners also supports
a Constitutional amendment requiring a referendum vote on any increase in the income tax rate.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Perinoff supported by Bawden that this Board table any decision on both the amendment
and resolution, pending the attainment of a written amendment, for study by the members of the Board.
AYES: Olson, Patnales, Perinoff, Richardson, Simson, Wilcox, Bawden, Burley, Gabler, Harrison,
Horton, Kasper, Mainland, (13)
NAYS: Pernick, Powell, Richards, Szabo, Aaron, Barakat, Brennan, Coy, Daly, Edwards, Hamlin,
Lennon, Mathews. (13)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion lost.
Discussion followed.
Vote on amendment:
AYES: Powell, Szabo, Brennan, Coy, Daly, Gabler, Horton, Kasper, Olson. (9)
NAYS: Patnales, Perinoff, Pernick, Richards, Richardson, Simson, Wilcox, Aaron, Barakat,
Bawden, Burley, Edwards, Harrison, Lennon, Mainland, Mathews. (16)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the amendment lost.
resolution. Chairman took the chair. The Vice
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Vote on resolution:
AYES: Pernick, Powell, Richards, Simson, Wilcox, Aaron, Barakat, Burley, Coy, Daly, Edwards,
Gabler, Harrison, Kasper, Lennon, Mainland, Mathews. (17)
NAYS: Perinoff, Richardson, Szabo, Bawden, Brennan, Horton, Olson, Patnales. (8)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 5690
By Mr. Pernick
IN RE: URBAN COUNTY LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS urban counties of Michigan face many major and crucial problems; and
WHEREAS discussions have taken place among the Chairmen of the Boards of Genesee, Kent, Macomb,
Oakland and Wayne Counties to establish an Urban County Legislative Program in order that the legislature
may fully recognize the major problem areas and take appropriate action thereon;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Chairman of the Board, the Legislative Agent and
representatives of the Legislative Committee are authorized to act on behalf of the Oakland County Board
of Commissioners to meet with the Urban County Legislative Committee to develop proposed Urban Legislative
Program with the stipulation that said program be submitted for consideration and approval of the members
of the Board of Commissioners.
The Legislative Committee, by Mr. Lawrence R. Pernick, Chairman, moves the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
Lawrence R. Pernick, Chairman
Moved by Pernick supported by Daly the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
The Chairman vacated the chair to speak on the
Discussion followed.
The Chairman returned to the chair.
AYES: Pernick, Richards, Simson, Aaron, Barakat, Brennan, Gabler, Harrison, Horton, Lennon,
Mainland, Mathews, Olson, Perinoff. (14)
NAYS: Powell, Richardson, Wilcox, Bawden, Burley, Coy, Daly, Edwards, Hamlin, Kasper,
Patnales. (11)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 5691
By Mr. Pernick
IN RE: SENATE BILL 117, PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Senate Bill 117 would reduce the membership of the Parks and Recreation Commission
by eliminating certain officials now serving as members; and
WHEREAS the expertise of these officials has been extremely valuable to the Parks and
Recreation Commission; and
WHEREAS the Parks and Recreation Commission has adopted a resolution opposing Senate Bill
117;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners opposes Senate
Bill 117.
The Legislative Committee, by Mr. Lawrence R. Pernick, Chairman, moves the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
Lawrence R. Pernick, Chairman
Moved by Pernick supported by Perinoff the resolution be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 5692
By Mr. Pernick
IN RE: HOUSE BILLS 4518 and 4519, TUBERCULOSIS PATIENTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Health Committee has reviewed and discussed House Bill 4518 which requires the
State to pay the full cost of care of Tuberculosis patients in County Sanatoriums and House Bill 4519
which requires that the State pay the whole cost of care for indigent Tuberculosis patients in State
Sanatoriums, a cost now shared by the county of residence, and has recommended support of both bills;
and
WHEREAS the Legislative Committee concurs in the recommendation of the Health Committee and
finds passage of House Bill 4518 and 4519 to be in the best interests of Oakland County;
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners supports House
Bill 4518 and 4519 and urges the Legislature to pass both bills.
The Legislative Committee, by Mr. Lawrence R. Pernick, Chairman, moves the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
Lawrence R. Pernick, Chairman
Moved by Pernick supported by Lennon the resolution be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 5693
By Mr. Olson
IN RE: ROAD COMMISSION BORROWING TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR LOCAL ROAD SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Act 143 of the Michigan Public Acts of 1943, as amended, authorizes the Board of
County Road Commissioners to borrow money for certain purposes and to issue its notes in anticipation
of, and to pledge for the payment thereof, future revenue derived from State collected taxes returned
to the County for County road purposes, the maximum amount which may be borrowed to be previously
authorized by the Board of County Commissioners;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of County Road Commissioners of the County of
Oakland is hereby authorized to borrow a sum of money not to exceed $2,000,000.00 to provide funds
for the improvement of County local roads on a special assessment basis and to issue its notes therefor,
pursuant to said Act 143, at an interest rate not to exceed the maximum rate of interest permitted by
law at the time of sale; pledging for the payment thereof future revenues derived from State collected
taxes returned to the County for County road purposes: Provided, that the authority herein granted
shall expire on December 31, 1971, and no notes evidencing such borrowing shall be issued or delivered
thereafter. The full faith and credit of the County shall not be pledged for the payment of such notes.
The Transportation and Aviation Committee, by Mr. Niles E. Olson, Chairman, moves the adoption
of the foregoing resolution.
TRANSPORTATION AND AVIATION COMMITTEE
Niles E. Olson, Chairman
Moved by Olson supported by Gabler the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
AYES: Powell, Richards, Richardson, Simson, Wilcox, Aaron, Barakat, Bawden, Brennan, Burley,
Coy, Daly, Edwards, Gabler, Hamlin, Harrison, Horton, Kasper, Lennon, Mainland, Mathews, Olson,
Patnales, Perinoff, Pernick. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 5694
By Mr. Olson
IN RE: BOARD OF COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONERS' ANNUAL REPORT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Section 25 of Chapter 4 of Act 283 of the Public Acts of 1909, as amended (M.S.A.
9.125), requires the submission by the Board of County Road Commissioners to the Board of Commissioners
an accurate account of all monies received and disbursed, a detailed statement of all work done, right-
of-way acquired and road construction; and
WHEREAS said Act 283 requires the publishing of the report in the proceedings of this Board;
WHEREAS said report was filed with the Clerk of this Board on the 23rd day of April, 1971;
WHEREAS the Transportation and Aviation Committee has reviewed this report;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the report, as filed by the Board of County Road Commissioners,
be received and filed;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that it be recorded in the Journal of this meeting and published as
required by law.
TRANSPORTATION AND AVIATION COMMITTEE
Niles E. Olson, Chairman
Moved by Olson supported by Richardson the resolution be adopted.
and and
and and
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
(Report filed in the records of the Board of Commissioners and published in The Pontiac Press.)
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Misc. 5695
By Mr. Barakat
IN RE: PUBLIC HEARING ANNEXATION TO THE VILLAGE OF HOLLY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Lodies and Gentlemen:
a petition has been submitted to nakiand County Clerk by the Village of Holly
reeuesting anec,on of certain lands to the Vi 1''c of Holly from the Township of Rose pursuant to
the provisions of Chapter 14, 55, ct 3 of the ['Colic Acts of 1895, as amended; and
WHEREAS it is necess -s- County Board of Commissioners hold a Public Hearing
on the question of such annexa . ice ;.ard of Commissioners voting on the question of
annexation; and
WHEREAS your Committee re.eommends that the Public Hearing be held at 10:00 A.M. Eastern
Standard Time, on Thursday June 17, 1971 in the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Auditorium and
further, that the Notice of such hearing be published in the Holly Herald in accordance with the pro-
visions of Act 3 of the Public Acts of 1895, as amended;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that a Public Hearing be held at 10:00 A.M. Eastern Standard
Time, on Thursday, June 17, 1971, in the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Auditorium on the
petition to alter ad change the boundaries of the Village of Holly;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Notice of hearing be given in the Holly Herald once each
week for at least three weeks prior to June 17, re:1,
The Local and Regional Affairs Committee, by Mr. Joseph L. Barakat, Chairman, moves the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
LOCAL AND REGIONAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Joseph L. Barakat, Chairman
Moved by Barakat supported by Mainland the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Powell, Richards, Richardson, Simson, Wilcox, Aaron, Sarakat, Bawden, Brennan, Burley,
Coy, Daly, Edwards, Hamlin, Harrison, Horton, Kasper, Lennon, Mainland, Mathews, Olson, Patnales,
Perinoff, Pernick. (24)
NAYS: None, (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 5696
By Mr. Lennon
IN RE: EARLMOOR DRAIN
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr, Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS proceedings have been taken by the Statutory Drainage Board for the construction of
the Earlmoor Drain under the provisions of Act No. 40 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1956, as amended,
pursuant to a petition filed by the City of Pontiac, February 27, 1970; and
WHEREAS the said Drainage Board by resolution adopted on April 28, 1971, authorized and
provided for the issuance of bonds in the aggregate principal amount of $455,000 in anticipation of the
collection of an equal amount of special assessments against the City of Pontiac as its share of the
cost of said drain, said special assessments having been therefore duly confirmed by said Drainage
Board; and
WHEREAS said bonds are to be desinated D ,-ain Bonds, are to be dated June i, 1971, will bear
interest at a rate not exceeding 7%, and wil L.c suhiect to redemption prior to maturity in accordance
with the provisions of the bond resolution; and
WHEREAS Section 474 of said Act No. 40, as amended, provides in part as follows:
"If any public corporation fails or neglects to account to the county treasurer for the amount
to any installment and interest, then the county treasurer shall advance the amount thereof from county
funds in the following cases:
(1) If any bonds or other evidence of indebtedness have been issued to finance a project,
the petition for which was filed after June 6, 1961 in anticipation of the collection of the installment
and interest pursuant to the provisions of this chapter and the board of supervisors has previously
acted, by a resolution adopted by a 2/3 vote of its members elect, to pledge the full faith and credit
of the county for the prompt payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds or evidence of
indebtedness, or
(2) If any bonds or other evidence of indebtedness have been issued to finance a project,
the petition for which was filed prior to June 6, 1961 in anticipation of the collection of the install-
ment and interest pursuant to the provisions of this chapter."
WHEREAS said Drainage Board deems it advisable and necessary to obtain from this Board a
resolution consenting to the pledge of the full faith and credit of the county on the aforesaid bonds;
and
WHEREV the said drainage project is immediately necessary to protect and preserve the public
health and there.re it is in the best interest of the County of Oakland that said bonds be sold.
NOW THY FORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners:
1, That purouant to the authorization provided in Section 474 of Chapter 20 of the Drain
Code of 1956, as amended, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does hereby irrevocably pledge the
full faith and credit of the County of Oakland for the prompt payment of the principal of and interest
on the said Drain Bonds, and does agree that in the event the City of Pontiac shall fail or neglect to
account to the County Treasurer of the County of Oakland for the amount of any special assessment
installment and interest, for the Earlmoor Drain, when due, then the amount thereof shall be immediate-
ly advanced from County funds, and the County Treasurer is directed to immediately make such advancement
to the extent necessary.
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2. That in the event that, pursuant to said pledge of full faith and credit, the County of
Oakland advances out of County funds, all or any part of said installment and interest, it shall be
the duty of the County Treasurer, for and on behalf of the County of Oakland, to take all actions
and proceedings and pursue all remedies permitted or authorized by law for the reimbursement of such
sums so paid.
3. That all resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as the same may be in conflict with
the provisions of this resolution be and the same hereby are rescinded.
The Public Works Committee, by Mr. Bernard F. Lennon, Chairman, moves the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
Bernard F. Lennon, Chairman
Moved by Lennon supported by Mathews the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Richards, Richardson, Simson, Wilcox, Aaron, Barakat, Bawden, Brennan, Burley, Coy,
Daly, Edwards, Hamlin, Harrison, Horton, Kasper, Lennon, Mainland, Mathews, Olson, Patnales, Perinoff,
Pernick, Powell. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
Misc. 5697
By Mr. Lennon
IN RE: CLINTON RIVER WATERSHED COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Act 253 of the Public Acts of 1964 provides for the establishment of Watershed
Councils in order to promote cooperation among local governments in river management; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Water Resources Commission having accepted the petitions of three
eligible local units of government within the basin for the establishment of a Clinton River Watershed
Council, adopted an order creating such a Council; and
WHEREAS Oakland County has more than 15% of its area in the Clinton River Basin and is there-
fore eligible for representation on said Council; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners recognizes the need for cooperation of
local units of government in planning and carrying out a coordinated water management program in the
Clinton River Basin and is entitled to 28 representatives on such Watershed Council;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Oakland County supports the concept of a Clinton River
Watershed Council and desires to take an active part in its activities and programs;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners appoints as representative!
to the Clinton River Watershed Council the persons named on Exhibit "A", a copy of which is attached
hereto, for a two-year term, but shall be subject to replacement at the pleasure of the Board of
Commissioners.
The Public Works Committee, by Mr. Bernard F. Lennon, Chairman, moves the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
Bernard F. Lennon, Chairman
WILLIAM M. RICHARDS
BERNARD F. LENNON
DANIEL W. BARRY
R. J. ALEXANDER
DONALD NICK
GEORGE N. SKRUBB
ROBERT INWOOD
HAROLD PEPPER
FRED W. LEHNEN
EXHIBIT "A"
GARY R. STONEROCK
MARTIN McMURRAY
JOHN LESSITER
ROBERT W. CLACK
ROY WAHL
DOUGLAS V. ANDERSON
CLAUDE A. TRIM
JAMES SEETERLIN
JOHN DOHERTY
RICHARD R. WILCOX
E. FRANK RICHARDSON
FRED D. HOUGHTEN
PATRICK K. DALY
ALBERT F. SZABO
PAUL E. KASPER
CHRISTIAN F. POWELL
JAMES MATHEWS
MARGUERITE SIMSON
CHARLIE J. HARRISON, JR.
Moved by Lennon supported by Mathews the resolution be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 5698
By Mr. Edwards
IN RE: LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION FOR WHITE LAKE-OAKS GOLF COURSE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission is desirous of obtaining a Liquor
License for the park facility known and designated as White Lake-Oaks Golf Course; and
WHEREAS the Planning and Building Committee concurs in such desire and believes it would be
beneficial to the financial operation of White Lake-Oaks Golf Course to secure a Liquor License;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
Application of the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission on behalf of the County of Oakland,
to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission for a "Class C" Liquor License.
The Planning and Building Committee, by Mr. Charles B. Edwards, Jr., moves the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Charles B. Edwards, Jr., Chairman
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Moved by Edwards supported by Lennon the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
Mr. Edwards requested that Kenneth VanNatta, Parks and Recreation Commission Director, be
allowed to address the Board relative to this matter.
There were no objections. Mr. VanNatta spoke to the Board.
Discussion followed.
AYES: Richardson, Wilcox, Aaron, Barakat, Brennan, Burley, Daly, Edwards, Gabler, Harrison,
Horton, Lennon, Mainland, Mathews, Patnales, Perinoff, Pernick, Richards. (18)
NAYS: Simson, Bawden, Coy, Hamlin, Kasper, Olson, Powell, (7)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT
By Mr. Edwards
IN RE: OAKLAND COUNTY HEALTH CENTER ADDITION-APPROVAL OF SCHEMATIC DRAWINGS AND AUTHORIZATION OF FINAL
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS - RESOLUTION NO. 5682
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Planning and Building Committee, by Charles B. Edwards, Jr., Chairman, reports
Miscellaneous Resolution No. 5682 with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
"Misc. 5682
By Mr. Edwards
IN RE: OAKLAND COUNTY HEALTH CENTER ADDITION APPROVAL OF SCHEMATIC DRAWINGS AND AUTHORIZATION
OF FINAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS by Miscellaneous Resolution No. 5400, the Board of Commissioners employed the firm
of Gilbert W. Savage, Architects and Associates to prepare schematic drawings for the proposed Oakland
County Health Center Addition; and
WHEREAS Gilbert W. Savage Architects and Associates have submitted the Schematic Drawings
which drawings have been reviewed and approved by your Committee; and
WHEREAS the Committee recommends that the firm of Gilbert W. Savage Architects and Associates
be authorized to proceed with the Final Plans and Specifications for said Oakland County Health Center
Addition.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Schematic Drawings as submitted by Gilbert W.Savage
Architects and Associates be and the same are hereby approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Gilbert W. Savage Architects and Associates be authorized to
prepare Final Plans and Specifications for the Oakland County Health Center Addition, said Final Plans
and Specifications to be submitted to this Board for approval.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Auditors be directed and authorized
to enter into and execute a Contract in an amount not exceeding $40,000.00 with Gilbert W. Savage
Architects and Associates, said Contract to call for the preparation of Final Plans and Specifications
for the Oakland County Health Center Addition.
The Planning and Building Committee, by Mr. Charles B. Edwards, Jr., Chairman, moves the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUIIDINO, COMMITTEE
Charles B. Edwards, Jr., Chairman"
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
IN RE: OAKLAND COUNTY HEALTH CENTER ADDITION APPROVAL OF SCHEMATIC DRAWINGS AND AUTHORIZATION FOR FINAL
PLANS AND SPECIFICATION - RESOLUTION NO. 5682
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 $40,000.00 available in the Building Fund.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
James M. Brennan, Chairman
Moved by Edwards supported by Coy that Resolution No. 5682 be adopted.
AYES: Simson, Wilcox, Aaron, Barakat, Bawden, Brennan, Burley, Coy, Daly, Edwards, Gabler,
Hamlin, Harrison, Horton, Kasper, Lennon, Mainland, Mathews, Olson, Patnales, Perinoff, Pernick, Powell,
Richards, Richardson. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT
By Mr. Edwards
IN RE: MARBLE PROBLEM ON COURT HOUSE - RESOLUTION NO. 5683
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Planning and Building Committee, by Charles B. Edwards, Jr., Chairman, reports
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Miscellaneous Resolution No. 5683 with the recommendation the resolution be adopted.
"Misc. 5683
By Mr. Edwards
IN RE: MARBLE PROBLEM ON COURTHOUSE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the marble on the Courthouse is shifting and creating a dangerous condition; and
WHEREAS the Board of Auditors, Department of Facilities and Operations, has been negotiating
with Smith, Hinchman and Grylls for design drawings and specifications for rehanging the marble and
corrections to the faulty roof areas on the Courthouse complex; and
WHEREAS Smith, Hinchman and Grylls has agreed to perform the work for $22,000.00, plus
$3,000,00 administrative expenses and contingencies;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Auditors be and is hereby authorized to enter
into a Contract with Smith, Hinchman and Grylls in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 for the preparation
of Plans and Specifications for the rehanging of the marble and the correction of the roof problems on
the Courthouse complex.
The Planning and Building Committee, by Mr. Charles B. Edwards, Jr„ Chairman, moves the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Charles B. Edwards, Jr., Chairman"
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
IN RE: MARBLE PROBLEM ON COURTHOUSE - RESOLUTION NO. 5683
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 $25,000.00 available in the Building Fund.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
James M. Brennan, Chairman
Moved by Edwards supported by Richardson that Resolution #5683 be adopted.
Discussion followed.
AYES: Wilcox, Aaron, Barakat, Bawden, Brennan, Coy, Edwards, Hamlin, Harrison, Horton, Kasper,
Mainland, Mathews, Patnales, Perinoff, Pernick, Powell, Richards, Richardson. (19)
NAYS: Burley, Gabler, Lennon, Simson. (4)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT
By Mr. Mainland
IN RE: ASSISTANT COORDINATOR OF RESEARCH, TRAINING AND CLINICAL SERVICES - RESOLUTION NO. 5678
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Practices Committee, by William L. Mainland, Chairman, reports Miscellaneous
Resolution No. 5678 with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
"Misc. 5678
By Mr. Mainland
IN RE: ASSISTANT COORDINATOR OF RESEARCH, TRAINING AND CLINICAL SERVICES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Psychological Clinic of the Juvenile Division of the Probate Court has expanded
its functions in recent years to include services to other County Departments; and
WHEREAS the job of supervising the thirteen full-time and up to twelve part-time staff
members and coordinating the activities of the Clinic has also become larger and more complex; and
WHEREAS the Clinic now has a second staff member with a Doctorate in Psychology and the
related academic and professional qualifications required to assist in the leadership of the Clinic;
and
WHEREAS an existing salary range now exists for a Psychologist position with similar
qualifications and comparable duties in a different County Department;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the classification of Assistant Coordinator of Research,
Training and Clinical Services be established at a salary range of Base $17,325; one year $18,375;
two year $19,425; three year $20,475; and four year $21,525.
The Personnel Practices Committee, by Mr. William L. Mainland, Chairman, moves the adoption
of the foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL PRACTICES COMMITTEE
William L. Mainland, Chairman"
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
IN RE: ASSISTANT COORDINATOR OF RESEARCH, TRAINING AND CLINICAL SERVICES - RESOLUTION NO. 5678
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
$1,390.00 available in the 1971 Contingent Fund.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
James M. Brennan, Chairman
10,800
10,100
10,800 12,800
13,350 Flat
12,800 Flat
10,600 12,250
9,750 10,175
8,000
7,350
6,550
6,550
6,825
15,350
12,250
13,850
15,350
12,250
17,350
15,850
14,350
10,450
10,450
17,350
15,850
15,850
15,850
15,850
15,350
14,850
14,850
14,350
13,850
13,350
13,350
13,350
12,850
Commissioners Minutes Continued. May 6, 1971 142
Moved by Mainland supported by Aaron that Resolution No. 5678 be adopted.
AYES: Wilcox, Aaron, Barakat, Bawden, Brennan, Burley, Coy, Edwards, Gabler, Hamlin, Harrison,
Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, Mainland, Mathews, Patnales, Perinoff, Pernick, Powell, Richards, Richardson,
Simson. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT •
By Mr. Mainland
IN RE: RETROACTIVE SALARY ADJUSTMENTS - RESOLUTION NO, 5680
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Practices Committee, by William L. Mainland, Chairman, reports Miscellaneous
Resolution No, 5680 with the recommendation the resolution be adopted.
"Misc. 5680
By Mr. Mainland
IN RE: RETROACTIVE SALARY ADJUSTMENTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS 573 of the County's 2,225 positions have received retroactive salary adjustments as
the result of Collective Bargaining between the County and its five bargaining units; and
WHEREAS the 113 additional County positions listed on the attached pages are directly related
to the bargaining unit positions, either because they are in the same or similar classification or
because they have a supervisory relationship over bargaining unit positions; and
WHEREAS it appears equitable to your Committee to adjust the salaries of these related
positions in keeping with the salaries of the bargaining unit positions;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the proposed 1971 salary ranges shown for the 113 positions
on the attached pages be made effective January 1, 1971.
The Personnel Practices Committee, by Mr. 'William L. Mainland, Chairman, moves the adoption
of the foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL PRACTICES COMMITTEE
William L. Mainland, Chairman"
-Proposed-1971-------- ---
Salary Range Salary Range
Min. Max. Min. Max.
ANIMAL WELFARE
9,000 10,000 1 - Chief Deputy Dog Warden 9,800
8,600 9,500 1 - Assit. Chief Dep. Dog Warden 9,200
CIR. CT. - FR. OF COURT
9,300 10,800 3 - Court Service Officer - Fr. of Ct.
C1R, CL-PROBATION
New Class 3 - Probation Officer Supervisor
11,500 12,000 1 - Probation Officer III
10,000 11,200 13 - Probation Officer II
9,000 9,400 4 - Probation Officer I
OAKLAND COUNTY HOSPITAL
6,900 7,300 3 - Custodial Worker III 7,600
6,300 6,700 9 - Custodial Worker II 6,950
5,400 6,000 8 - Custodial Worker 1 5,950
5,200 5,600 1 - Seamstress 5,550
6,100 6,500 3 - Second Cook 6,405
PROBATE - CAMP OAKLAND
New Class 1 - Program Director" Camp Oakland 14,350
9,800 11,400 1 - Supt. - Camp Oakland 10,600
12,000 13,000 1 - Social Worker 1 12,850
PROBATE - CHILDREN"S VILLAGE
12,500 14,500 1 - Asst. Dir.-Child Care Institutions 13,350
9,800 11,400 1 - Supt. Children's Village 10,600
15,500 16,500 1 - Senior Psychologist 16,350
14,000 15,000 2 - Clinical Psychologist 11 14,850
12,500 13,500 1 - Clinical Psychologist 1 13,350
9,550 Flat 5 - Children's Supervisor III 9,650
9,550 Flat 1 - Recreation Supervisor 9,650
PROBATE - JUVENILE COURT
15,500 16,500 1 - Senior Psychologist 16,350
15,000 15,000 3 - Juvenile Court Referee 13,850
13,500 15,000 1 - Casework Supervisor 14,350
13,500 15,000 1 - Supv. - Protective Services 14,350
14,000 15,000 1 - Clinical Psychologist II 14,850
13,500 14,500 0 - Social Worker II 14,350
13,000 14,000 1 - Sup/. - Foster Care 13,850
13,000 14,000 1 - Copy. - Intake Services 13,850
12,500 13,500 1 - Clinical Psychologist I 13,350
12,000 13,000 1 - Social Worker I 12,850
12,000 12,500 6 - Child Welfare Worker III 12,850
12,000 12,500 1 - Volunteer Coordinator 12,850
12,000 12,500 1 - Admin. Asst. Juv, Court 12,850
10,000 12,000 1 - Traffic Referee & Intake Invg. 10,850
143
Commissioners Minutes Continued. May 6, 1971
1970 Proposed 1971
Salary Range Salary Range
Min. Max. Min. Max.
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
10,000 10,500 2 - Court Reporter II 10,800 11,300
AUDITORS - DIV. OF FACILITIES Er OPERATIONS
11,000 12,000 3 - Gen. Maintenance Foreman 11,840 12,840
New Class 1 - Maintenance Planner 11,840 12,840
9,500 11,500 1 - Custodial Operations Supv. 10,300 12,300
9,500 11,500 1 - Heating Plant Supervisor 10,300 12,300
10,500 11,000 0 - Maintenance Foreman II 11,270 11,770
10,500 11,000 1 - Shop Foreman 11,270 11,770
9,000 10,500 2 - Maintenance Foreman 1 9,735 11,235
New Class 1 - Asst. Custodial Operations Supv. 9,735 11,235
7,850 8,250 3 - Custodial Work Foreman II 8,635 9,035
7,700 Flat 3 - Custodial Work Foreman I 8,435 Flat
SHERIFF
15,500 17,000 1 - Undersheriff 17,500 19,000
14,500 Flat 1 - Captain 16,500 Flat
13,500 Flat 1 - Lieutenant 15,250 Flat
13,000 Flat 1 - Chief of Detectives 14,500 Flat
13,000 Flat 1 - Chief I. D. Technician 14,500 Flat
13,000 Flat 1 - Chief Jail Guard 14,500 Flat
13,000 Flat 1 - Chief Court Service Officer 14,500 Flat
12,000 12,500 1 - Trusty Camp Supt. 12,300 13,800
6,800 8,000 1 - Drivers' Lic. Exam. Supv. 7,800 9,000
6,700 7,300 1 - Head Cook 7,035 7,665"
Moved by Mainland supported by Simson that Resolution No. 5680 be adopted.
AYES: Aaron, Barakat, Burley, Coy, Edwards, Gabler, Hamlin, Harrison, Horton, Lennon,
Mainland, Mathews, Patnales, Perinoff, Pernick, Richards, Simson. (17)
Bawden, Brernan,-Kasper, Rlohardson, Wilcox. (6)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
By Mr. Brennan
IN RE: RETROACTIVE SALARY ADJUSTMENTS - RESOLUTION NO. 5680
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule Xl. C. of this Board, the Finance Committee finds the sum of $36,802.00
available in the 1971 Contingent Fund, and moves to transfer the following designated amounts to the
Salaries portion of the listed departmental budgets:
Animal Welfare $ 425.00
Circuit Court--Friend of the Court 6,000.00
Circuit Court--Probation 7,615.00
Oakland County Hospital 13,995.00
Probate--Camp Oakland 480.00
Probate--Childrens' Village 3,337.00
Probate--Juvenile Court 3,350.00
Prosecuting Attorney 1,600.00
Total $36,802.00
FINANCE COMMITTEE
James M. Brennan, Chairman
Moved by Brennan supported by Perinoff the report be adopted.
AYES: Barakat, Brennan, Burley, Coy, Edwards, Gabler, Hamlin, Harrison, Horton, Kasper,
Lennon, Mainland, Mathews, Patnales, Perinoff, Pernick, Powell, Richards, Simson, Wilcox, Aaron. (21)
NAYS: Bawden, Richardson. (2)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was adopted.
Misc. 5699
By Mr. Mainland
IN RE: CRIMINAL JUSTICE GRANTS AND PLANNING COORDINATOR
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS under the Federal Omnibus Crime Bill, Federal Funds are available for use by the
County and local units of government within the County for improving law enforcement; and
WHEREAS effective May 1, 1971, the responsibility for providing the informational, technical
and supportive planning relative to application for and administration of such grants to local criminal
justice agencies within Oakland County has been transferred from Southeast Michigan Council of Govern-
ments to the County of Oakland; and
Commissioners Minutes Continued. May 6, 1971
WHEREAS $30,000.00 a year of Federal Funds will now be allocated to the County instead of
to Southeast Michigan Council of Governments, to finance this responsibility.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the County of Oakland create a new classification of
Criminal Justice Grants and Planning Coordinator at a flat rate annual salary of $15,000.00 and that
a position of this classification and a Stenographer II position be created in the Administrative
Division of the Board of Auditors with the salaries of both positions to be paid from Federal Funds
received under the Omnibus Crime Bill.
The Personnel Practices Committee, by Mr. William L. Mainland, Chairman, moves the adoption
of the foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL PRACTICES COMMITTEE
William L. Mainland, Chairman
Moved by Mainland supported by Gabler the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
AYES: Bawden, Brennan, Burley, Coy, Daly, Gabler, Hamlin, Harrison, Horton, Kasper, Lennon,
Mainland, Mathews, Patnales, Perinoff, Pernick, Powell, Richards, Simson, Wilcox, Aaron, Barakat. (22)
NAYS: Richardson. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 5700
By Mr. Brennan
IN RE: MENTAL RETARDATION CENTER UTILITIES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Auditors received bids for the extension of the necessary
utilities to the Mental Retardation Center; and
WHEREAS the Board of Auditors tabulated said bids and recommends to the Finance and Planning
and Building Committees that the following bidder:
FIRM NAME AMOUNT OF BID ;
R. CORNWALL, INC. $300,750.00
is the lowest responsible bidder and in which recommendation your Committees concur; and
WHEREAS an additional sum of $15,250.00 be allocated as follows:
Construction fees $ 4,000.00
Quality Control Testing 1,250.00
Contingencies 10,000.00;
and
WHEREAS the sum of $316,000.00, the total sum of the project, is available in the Utilities
Fund;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED
1. That the bid of K. R. CORNWALL, INC., the lowest responsible bidder, be accepted;
2. That the Contract be awarded to K. R. CORNWALL, INC. in an amount not to exceed $300,750.00,
3. That this award shall not be effective until the awardee has been notified in writing by
the Oakland County Board of Auditors;
4. That the Board of Auditors be authorized to return the bid bonds or certified checks to
the unsuccessful bidders, except that the bid bonds or certified checks of the three lowest responsible
bidders be retained by the Board of Auditors until the execution of the Contract by the Awardee and
the County of Oakland;
5, That the additional sums of:
Construction Fees $ 4,000.0o
Quality Control Testings 1,250,00
Contingencies 10 000 00
$15,250.00
be authorized for the project;
6. That the total cost of $316,000.00 is available in the Utilities Fund.
The Finance Committee, by Mr. James M. Brennan, Chairman, and with the concurrence of the
Planning and Building Committee, moves the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
James M. Brennan, Chairman
Moved by Brennan supported by Harrison the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Brennan, Burley, Coy, Daly, Edwards, Gabler, Hamlin, Harrison, Horton, Kasper, Lennon,
Mainland, Mathews, Patnales, Perinoff, Pernick, Powell, Richards, Richardson, Simson, Wilcox, Aaron,
Barakat, Bawden, (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
The Chairman stated that, at the last meeting of the Board, a vote should have been taken
on Mr. Perinoff': objection to refer Resolution #5687 to the Committee on Organization.
Mr. Perinoff removed his objection to the referral.
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Misc. 5701
By Mr, Powell
IN RE: RETENTION OF LAW FIRM-DETERMINE RESPONSIBILITY RE: BUILDINGS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the marble on the buildings in Oakland County has presented a serious problem, and
has very costly implications for correction; and
WHEREAS legal determinations specialized in the areas of contract, warranty and tort are
involved, as well as numerous contributions by contractors and other personnel, relative to design on
behalf of the County;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that a law firm, with such expertise, be retained for the
purpose of determining all preliminary legal questions of whether there is identifiable responsibility
and liability; whether there is an available remedy against one or all, and what things should be done
on advice of that counsel by the County and the departments in charge of this problem, in preparation
for litigation, if a remedy is available.
Mr. Chairman, I move that the foregoing resolution be referred to the appropriate Committee.
Christian F. Powell
County Commissioner, District #18
The resolution was referred to the Finance Committee and Planning and Building Committee.
There were no objections.
REPORT
By Mr. Barakat
IN RE: RESOLUTION NO. 5669 - MICHIGAN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY SERVICE INCREASE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
On April 1, 1971, I introduced to this body a resolution requesting a public hearing in
Oakland County on the proposed Michigan Bell rate increase. Since that date petty politics and
partisan quarreling has caused delays in permitting the resolution to come to the floor for proper
debate. In a last ditch effort to bring this resolution before this board, I served notice at the
last board meeting on April 27, 1971 of my intention to discharge the Local and Regional Affairs
Committee thus permitting this resolution to come before us. Since then I have been informed that
it is absolutely too late for the Public Service Commission to establish a hearing date for us in
Oakland County. I regret that the county, as a telephone customer and the people of Oakland County
will not have the opportunity to be heard in their own county.
Therefore I respectfully request the demise of the resolution and inform the public of
Oakland County that two dates have been set and that they may, if they want to be heard, travel to
the City-County Building of Detroit on May 26, 1971 or to Lansing on June 14, 1971 where the only
two public hearings in Michigan will be held.
Joseph L. Barakat
County Commissioner, District #5
Mr. Barakat announced that a resolution would be presented at the next meeting of the Board.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Bawden supported by Coy that the Local and Regional Affairs Committee be discharged
from consideration of Resolution No. 5669 relating to the Michigan Bell Telephone Company service
increase.
Discussion followed.
Mr. Mainland requested that his statement be incorporated in the minutes, as follows:
"In not lending my support to bring the motion to the floor of this body, I was in no sense
engaging in petty politics and partisan quarreling, and ask that the motion be permitted to follow
the procedure requested."
Discussion followed.
Vote on motion to discharge Committee:
AYES: Coy, Edwards, Gabler
NAYS: Burley, Hamlin, Harrison
The roll call was interrupted. A new roll call was ordered.
AYES: Coy, Edwards, Gabler, Hamlin, Kasper, Powell, Richardson, Wilcox, Bawden. (9)
NAYS: Burley, Daly, Harrison, Lennon, Mainland, Mathews, Olson, Patnales, Pernick, Richards,
Simson, Aaron, Barakat, Brennan. (14)
PASS: Horton. (I)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion lost.
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Misc. 5702
By Mr. Barakat
IN RE: COMPENSATION OF BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Act 261 of the Public Acts of 1966, as amended, provides that the Board of
Commissioners shall establish its own compensation; and
WHEREAS members of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners have, in the past, been
criticized for establishing the level of compensation; and
WHEREAS the State Legislature does not establish its own compensation, but rather the
compensation is established by a compensation commission composed of non-members of the Legislature;
and
WHEREAS most, if not all, city councils and commissions compensation is established by
charter; and
WHEREAS the compensation of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners should be established
by a commission composed of members other than members of the Board of Commissioners,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners recommends that
Act 261 of the Public Acts of 1966, as amended, be amended to provide that the compensation of County
Boards of Commissioners be established by persons other than the County Boards of Commissioners.
Mr. Chairman, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Joseph L. Barakat
County Commissioner, District #5
The resolution was referred to the Legislative Committee. There were no objections.
Misc. 5703
By Mrs. Simson
IN RE: SUPPORT OF SENATOR HART'S PROPOSED LEGISLATION FOR INCREASED APPROPRIATION FOR NEIGHBORHOOD
YOUTH CORPS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Michigan's U. S. Senator Philip A. Hart has proposed an increased appropriation for
Neighborhood Youth Corps; and
WHEREAS the proposed increase would make a total of $310 million available for summer jobs,
1971, for employment for youths 14 to 18 years of age; and
WHEREAS this appropriation would provide 641,600 Neighborhood Youth Corps summer job slots;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners favors this
proposed legislation and urges its adoption.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to President Richard Nixon,
White House, and also that copies be sent to Senators Hart and Griffin and Congressmen Jack McDonald
and William Broomfield.
Mr. Chairman, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Marguerite Simson
County Commissioner, District 1/20
The resolution was referred to the Legislative Committee. There were no objections.
Moved by Lennon supported by Gabler the Board adjourn to May 20, 1971 at 9;30 A. M.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
The Board adjourned at 12:55 P. M.
Lynn D. Allen William M. Richards
Clerk Chairman
Alexander C. Perinoff
Vice Chairman