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OAKLAND COUNT).
Board Of Comrnissior-v
MEETING
July 1, 1971
Meeting called to order by Chairman William M. Richards at 9:30 A. M. in the Court House
Auditorium, 1200 North Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan.
Roll called,
PRESENT: Aron, Barakat, Burley, Daly, Gabler, Horton, Mainland, Mathews, Perinoff,
Pernick, Richards, -0. (1 3)
ABSENT: On en, Coy. ,..;,/erds, Hamlin, Harrison, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, Olson, Patnales,
Powell, Richardson, Sloson, WI ice.:. (14)
In the absence of a quorum, the Board recessed and reconvened at 10:02 A. M.
Invocation given by Joseph L. Barakat.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Aaron, Barakat, Bawden, Brennan, Burley, Coy, Daly, Edwards, Gabler, Hamlin, Harrison,
Horton, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, Mainland, Mathews, Olson, Patnales, Perinoff, Pernick, Powell, Richards,
Richardson, Simson, Szabo, Wilcox. (27)
ABSENT: None. (0)
Quorum •present.
Moved by Pernick supported by Harrison the minutes of the previous meeting be approved as printed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Clerk read letter of thanks from the family of Harold R. Barnard. (Placed on file.)
Clerk read letters from U. S. Representative Jack McDonald and U. S. Senator Philip A. Hart
relative to receipt of a resolution on the Youth Corps Program. (Referred to Legislative Committee.)
Clerk read resolution from the Oakland Township Board opposing the proposed County Area
Development Act. (Referred to Legislative Committee.)
Clerk read letter from the Grand Trunk Commuters Association relative to a rapid transit
study. (Referred to Local and Regional Affairs Committee.)
The Chairman announced that at the July 13, 1971 meeting of the Board, the report on Oakland
County Comprehensive Health Care Needs, prepared by E. D. Rosenfeld Associates, Inc., will be a Special
Order of Business at 11:00 A. M.
Moved by Bawden supported by Szabo that the July 15, 1971 meeting of the Board be cancelled
and that the next meeting of the Board be at 9:30 A. M. July 13, 1971.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Misc. 5753
By Mr. Lennon
IN RE: RAMIRO 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
Ramiro 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 Township of Avon on October 15, iX8, and
WHEREAS the said Drainage Board by resolution adopted on Jee• 9, 1971, authorized and provided
for the issuance of bonds in the aggregate principal amount of $390,000 in anticipation of the collection
of an equal amount of special assessments against the Township of Avon e: the County of Oakland, said
special assessments having been therefor duly confirmed by said Drainae and
WHEREAS said bonds are to be designated Drain Bonds, are to be .a ,c1 November 1, 1971, will bear
interest at a rate not exceeding 7%, and will be subject to redemption price to maturity in accordance
with the provisions of the bonds 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:
to obt.,:n from Board. a
:•••• tre, bonds, and
t'.c. public
.0 o;
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Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 1, 1971
'(1) If any ef 1r1A-bts—fee..,: rece issued to finance a project,
the petition for t:;se , e e..•.,e•-•:: • ...he collection of the install-
ment and interest put .e e, • of supervisors has previously
acted, by a resolution - • . • , .T ;.. •, a pledge the full faith and
credit of the county for •-u-ompt Hyn. ot Gi .6. F., • . interest on the bonds or evidence
of indebtedness, or
'(2) If any bends other evidence of indebteirne- been issued to finance a project,
the petition for whiJ w ..e tiled prior tt• June 6, 1961 1, : !leetion of the collection of the
installment and inteee' ttr .tart to the r.rovi ,lons of tfi ,
WHEREA! i • - I
resolution consent
WHEREA:.
health and theret -e . h is in
NOW THn i'liThif. BE IT F.'2
1. Th ,ant to • : e, . , e tf—Te:q. of the Drain Code
of 1956, a= e. .• 'ee 0,: e , ; , •..„ • , ...'e• • - pledge the full
faith and creee Cot re: . f.••• -i7 f.,f and interest on the
said Drain Do s, -,bA Hoes agr., ti - ee .:enb:•: of Oakland shall
fail or neglec .: te --eccunt to ;i ne C-e ,ty ifie ,,uree of th.- HiLincy of Oakland for :.1.e amount of any special
assessment ins'al .m,-.nt and for t• e Drain, al-ten due, then the amount thereof shall be
immediately advarf ,e. from Courly funds, and Lee County I 31..11-er is directed to immediately make such
advancement to tre extent necessary.
2. That in the event that, pursuant to said pi,' •- of full faith and credit, the County of
Oakland advances out of County funds, all :.ny part of Aid installment and interest, it shall be the
duty of the County Treasurer, for and of L:n ,.f of the Ci Aity of Oakland, to take all actions and
proceedings and pursue all remedies permitt.el 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.
Mr. Chairman, on behalf of the Public Works Committee, i move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
Bernard F. Lennon, Chairman
ADOPTED.
AYES: Coy, Daly, Edwards, Gabler, Hamlin, Harrison, Horton, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, Mainland,
Mathews, Olson, Perinoff, Pernick, Powell, Richards, Richardson, Simson, Szabo, Wilcox, Aaron, Barakat,
Bawden, Brennan, Burley. (26)
NAYS: None. (0)
ABSENT: Patnales. (I)
Misc. 5754
By Mr. Lennon
IN RE: SANTA ANN DRAIN
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS proceedings have been taken by the Statutory Dra!rrie Board for the construction of
the Santa Ann Drain under the provisions of Act No. 40 of the Pu'e'.f. :-,(ts of Michigan of 1956, as
amended, pursuant to a petition filed by the City of Lathrup Vi11:fneon May 11, 1970, and
WHEREAS the said Drainage Board by resolution adopted on June 9, 1971, authorized and provided
for the issuance of bonds in the aggregate principal amount of $260,000 in anticipation of the collection
of an equal amount of special assessments against the City of Lathrup Village, said special assessments
having been therefor duly confirmed by said Drainage Board, and
WHEREAS said bonds are to be designated Drain Bonds, are to be dated November 1, 1971, will
bear interest at a rate not exceeding 7V, and will be subject 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 eli.enee of incitre'rse have been issued to finance' a project, the
petition for which was filed afte' „ in ai ,en of the collection of the installment and
interest pursuant to the provisioL: ..e.. ix.ed of supervisors has previously acted, by
a resolution adopted by a 2/3 yotf ,,• e the full faith and credit of the
county for the prompt p..enent of ,..,- 'ite or the bonds or evidence of indebtedness,or
"(2) If any ha --n. er •Y;H•c( • • , been issued to finance a project, the
petition for which w•,:- ior r••• :•.(;f:.i.ipetion of the collection of the installment
and interest pursuant to L. ;,,ce • e•r,"
WHEREAS said oeems ead Lecessary to obtain from this Board a
resolution consenting to the Af the full faith and credlt of the county on the aforesaid bonds,and
WHEREAS the said drainage project is immediately necessary to protect and preserve the public
health and therefore it is in the beL interest of the County of Oakland that said bonds he sold;
n, Horton,
Ichardson, f
, Kasper, Lennon, Mainland,
..s_abe, Wilcox, Aaron, Barakat,
ling and waste and would penalize sp
,>-ist in local taxation,
of Commissioners opposes the Governor's
J Commissioners recommends that the State
e, those units of local government having
REPrIRT
By Mr. Ferris
To
Mr. Uhai
IN Tmi.. IF MICHIGAN INCOME TAX REVENUE
,man, reports PesoluLi:C..9ith
IE'H,
Thc.
the rece;
'ResoluI...i -
IN RE: PF;-;F;:.,s•
To the 0;-:l I
Mr. Chain
OF MICHIGAN INCOME TAX REVENUE FORMULA
. loners
Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 1, U71 187
NOW THEREFORE BE IT 'isle -iED II' TEL 1,V; ;_,•-•;'D COU1 ,-, :j-J•1!IRD OF CAM:.I.SIONERS: ,
I. That pursuant te- e,,, =e ; .e , ,i..i•e. eeee;..ej -,, ':,:e.i.1 -•n li(- re' CF, . • 0 of the Drain Code of . ,
1956, as amended. the Oaklan: ;,- : -- ' . e ..I :e; ',-_,-,•-• e..-•,:: ,i; ;,-,es IN -:e-e :T—„,., .t.,i• pledge the full faith . .
and credit of C-e:: Ceuet, ,-,- e...-. e• ; e -e- ---• e ',.-.:!•: e:-..ee,...e ,- . _--e ::-'-wj i . 1 or ,d interest on the said .
, , Drain Bonds, ae,; je..• -e • ., ....' ..e. ,. s:s !-,;. eI- „,e.--7-. ..: :•=ei e shall fail or neglect to account ,
to the Count ,: TreeeL.:-e: s ,-;- '... ,s - • :or -I' •-. ,.ie..-1 .. s•e• e2ecial assessment installment and ; ,
interest, for the .,•re-e ,:•ria le..a ,rn t e.::::•.-:' ;:1-Iall be immediately advanced from .
County funds, aid e;,.! te ,.!n:., T.;,..... ,. ,e .H ,,. •,:,,e:ee such advancement to the extent . ,
necessary. • .
2. 1-1,. ". in t'v. .....-e,I• ;ere, . rie ,e-:: ?••• - - e ,. -., ee. • ,-.:I T-e. •:. credit, the County of ,
Oakland i,... %--17:7-5 on r, ,::_qq,..-...i,...„-.H., .:',E ,.'..- :',!--. ri ,r-:. ' '' :.,,. : ',,--,••• E ' _ _erest,it shall be the . , , duty of the Ci -ernty TrE7.:ru,.:e : „. ,.•, • .• ;,..„,,,e ,j •-• e- .e; -cy :1' .1 and, take all actions and ,
proceedings ar-1 pursue e!! .-,,e -•-;-- ;;- -•:71 -Lc:ec: 65 ,,:1,.:: ,_',' ,.,: Ier the reimbursement of such sums I
so paid.
3, That all .•• • -et e••.- ., -:-, ts 0; ree •. '....e,e :, ,e'e , ., i I !. same may be in conflict with
the provisions of - .--..e'e:e_ .e -,•-. the s .sA..
Mr. Chairman, ei, lee•-•,' .. • ehe Public. WI . •:: ..I.ecc,e -_,,ee• ; •-,.. vee adoption of the foregoing
resolution,
lEE
Chairman
ADOPTED.
AYES: Dal. . Edwards, (.-e'er, Hamlin, Hy.
Mathews, Olson, Pe - rf, F,rnIe' . Powell, Rie;-es:
Bawden, Brenee, ; ev, •
jef,e, "•;.
(1)
:e of Michigan has proposed a change in the State Income Tax
F• -mula", and
in f;. e.e of governmental units levying the greatest amount of
;•.;_s, and
to increase the local tax burden in order to
Revenue sbe
property ta ,e-el v
retain or impro ,,e reir revs
WHEREtY: rerele e woo.. ,eaward exce!ske
efficiency and lotHee Iion '''.)rts, and
WHEREJ -. se; r ould increase the inequitie ,
NOW Ti j ; ;, ;r ',Y,":SOI."FD that the Oakland Co:
proposed Revenue Shari , ;muIa, s d
BE IT uF I-e ...;.land Count(
of Michigan adopt vs.eighted in
the lowest assessed valu it, r
BE IT FURMET, tnat the Oakland County Board of Commissioners recommends that a minimum
of 50% of State Revenue so P,Hstributed, in excess of present levels, be earmarked for reduction of
property taxes."
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
Lawrence R. Pernick, Chairman
Moved by Perniek supported by Barakat that Resolution 5659 be opposed.
Discussion followed.
Mr. Brennan voted l•no'.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
REPORT
By Mr. Pernick
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RILUTION #5723-OPPOSITION TO AMENDING ACT 54, P. A. 1964 REGARDING MENTAL HEALTH
BOARD
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and 0 ,.•Itlemen
The Legislative '.ummittee, by Mr. Lawrence Pernick, Chairman, reports Miscellaneous Resolution
#5723 with the recommenden that the resolution be adopted.
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Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 1, 1971
"Resolution No. 5723
IN RE: OPPOSITION TO AMENDING ACT 54, P. A. 1964 REGARDING MENTAL HEALTH BOARD
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Michigan UnivErHties' Psychiatry
Health Liaison Committee has recreme e-d legislation to
Boards and Directors and the Stae - Ieee.treent of Ment.:
WHEREAS if these recommeneeelons were
Health Statut, consent of programmirt and fundil
would fe ds r. oroj
WHEREAS thy o..-klar•-'
the Eee ,ei ef Commisieos h e -
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RE
legislation."
LEGHLTIAH':
Lawrence. R, R Chairman
Moved by Pernick supported by Burley that Resolution #5723 be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
INTERIM REPORT
By Mr. Pernick
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #5667-ABOLITION OF FUNERAL PROCESSIONS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Your Legislative Committee has had several meetings to discuss Miscellaneous Resolution #5667.
The Committee has received testimon/ • con the sponscee. of the resolution and from Mr. Henry Earle,
Michigan Funeral Directors Associati rr, W. BennE:, of the William R. Hamilton Company and the
Reverend Malcolm K. Burton, Firs r: Clue-
Following the testimony t ,o-ei its June 1
until October and invited Mr. Jorgewen eaci Mr. Earl
othe , cr.ncerned parties to submit segoetions for cc-is
received and filed a letter from Garrison E. Clayton,
of funeral processions.
Your Legislative Committee will take up the matter of Resolution #5667 in October for possible
action.
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
Lawrence R. Pernick, Chairman
The report was placed on file.
Misc. 5755
By Mr. Mainland
IN RE: SALARY RANGES FOR CLASSIFICATIONS OF SECURITY GUARD AND WATCHMAN
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the classifications of Security Guard and Watchman received no salary adjustment
effective January 1, 1971 when most other classifications receivei y adjustriv-Its 5%, because
these two classifications were then involved in a petition for riero as a baro.,ning group, and
WHEREAS it could have been conceived as an unfair labor pr liceto raise these salaries at
that time, and
WHEREAS the petition has since been dismissed, and
WHEREAS these classifications are found only in a department paid from sources other than the
Salaries Portion of the County Budget,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the salary ranges for the classifications of Security Guard
and Watchman be granted 5% salary adjustments, retroactive to January 1, 1971 which result in the
following salary ranges:
lnd the rtment of Mental
-He relatien ,:nipc !Ale Act 54
nd
.-ated into io re,eilons of the Mental
eal health servi re.. the community level
Mental Health Services Board ,oe,l the Health Committee of
sreh legislation,
tr.flt the Oakland County Bo of Commissioners opposes such
I 071 meeting, the Commit I: Lled the resolution
he Michigan Funeral FOrer-o)r. Association and
by the Committee. The Committee also
f of Police of Westgate supporting the banning
Base
Security Guard $7,350
Watchman $6,300
The Personnel Practices
of the foregoing resolution.
6 Rio,
$/,!)
$6,405
Committee,
1 Yr. 2 Yr. 3 Yr. 4 Yr.
$7,665 $7,980 $8,295 58,610
56,510 $6,720
by Mr. William L. Mainland, Chairman, moves the adoption
PERSONNEL PRACTICES COMMITTEE
William L. Mainland, Chairman
Moved by Mainland supported by Coy the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Edwards, Gabler, Hamlin, Harrison, Horton, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, Mainland, Mathews,
Olson, Pernick, Powell, Richards, Richardson, Simson, Szabo, Wilcox, Aaron, Barakat, Bawden, Brennan,
Burley, Coy, Daly. (25)
NAYS: None. (0 )
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 1, 1971 189
Misc.5756
By Mr. Mainland
IN RE: ADDITIONAL STAFF FOR THE OF:-I(E cr PROSECUTING
To the Oakland County Board of Comol.),,ers
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlew:,
WHEREAS the present 1:thcd zsLHL vi,-rants during Cou ay -ki Li the
the Prosecuting Attorney creene .• approely o,01,o.00 in overtiff to n: onioOt shifL
Deputies, and
WHEREAS this method also results in overtime u.yrnont to rr'. mt shift police officers from
other law enforcement agencies in the Couto:, and
WHEREAS the lack of trial ato:o..5 Thr.o of -o.o n=.--!..:uting Attorney has resulted in
delays and inconvenience for other attLrnioi_ rFo
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED th Atto -ey be cr:Inted one
additional Assistant Prosecutor 1 position to p nyed in tne vo.o-raots belore the normal
starting time of the office, and one additioial oo- Trial HArr •i7t.,.nt to Circuit
Court work.
The Personnel Practices Committee, by -,. William L. Mainland, Chair-loan, moves the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
OHFIL PRACTICES COMMITTEE
L. Mainland, Chairman
Moved by Mainland supported by Olson the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
The resolution was referred to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
Misc. 5757 ' ,
By Mr. Edwards .
IN RE: REVISION OF THE OAKLAND COUNTY 1971 CAPITAL PROGRAM, 1971-75
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies 77-! Ge-o'-iomen: t
While the o -riy gm! :;on befc.t. the Boaro !, this time, und ,-:. ' o ,:•.otion 45718, i• the acquisition .
of the General motors !oo o-i,,- o.r tke ,:iiiit of 5200,jcO, .o :° to -trni. u:...,:i.n ,-o.3 that !,.,,:;,:ty of
--fundS- inVolves the co ,o-- o. ..00L:: rer:•,--,-7-7. it ero,t „:o ••.o L„):000.
Your Commitee hao ia....,..;n(-. - - - -• :-.:o! , ro.H000 . o.._.o.,-: .0-... I Financing,..,--i , :,.o. the
years 1971-2 and concur that, to meet the eto.,:ote 1 : :..:::::.i,, :-7,-H1,--,,,; ',:. acquire an ,
General Motors Building, as well as to hoc.i. the zirin.,-,..1 ,,,,C/'-'', r -,-': -:.e. Courthouo: "ioo±r .7,,,-:.:oling, ,
`t. that the 1971-2 Capital Financing Schedule, under th,r: p.,:,.-r.': --, ,:.-.r.ir County Capital Proor---, s'ic.uld
be revised as indicated. . . . It should be noted that this five-year .. rc„oo. ,, !, .',,,,.. .00lually, serves solely as a planning (
guide to the orderly construction of (c.,1.:%. facill.i-o. I 'o,00n:, of roeds, c...":.rty, and in relation to
the financial ability of the Count ,,.., •.o.1 is not 1, ,.; :•o on tr••:. ..:5....r, 2xce.;_.t !..o,o:ar as the individual :
projects are implemented and funds approvriated '.-or .-,--. .,,-t ,oar purpose. .
By way of additional information, your Cow6, io-o. ....o ':-.-...i advised that the State and Federal .
government will, through annual payments amortize:: .---o- ... -or--OJI life of the improvements, subsidize I
the cost of the building and improvements in an estioote: ,-,-!ount of $243,320. .
Ladies and Gentlemen, on behalf of the Ploning ,-.. L.oilding Com,qt ,o, -.. I move that this report .
be received and the revisions recommended in the 1971-2 Ce::ital Financing t.i_l.,..::,le attached, be approved. .
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMI-W!1 ,
ides B. Edwards, Jr., Co.i-oon ,
RECOMMENDED Rt',iSED CAPITAL ,2.- I971-1972 ' , FUNDING Pr. oity .•-,1 , , 1st 'mated ,
Project Numi-o: Cr 1971 1972 .
East Wing
Law Enfor
Mental Re
Youth Activities Complex 1 81 ,,-,r0 . ------- ------- . ,
Court Tower Marble Renovations - 4 5 ,' '-' 4:,000
Office Building-Pontiac 2A 1,200,-0 3',2,CO3 280,000 :
South Oakland Office Building 213 2,000,Ca0 * *
Children's Village-Phase 11 3 4,470,000 51,109 330,000 ,
Animal Shelter 4 510,000 ------- 360,000 .
Health Center Addition 5 493,000 40,000 350,000 .
Central Service Building 6 50,000-:,* ------- 50,000 ,
Central Supply Building-Dem. 7 90,000 ------- ------- . , ,
Central Laundry Addition 8 60,000
West Oakland Service Center 9 80,000 —.......... . 40,000 ,
Mental Health Center-North 10 970,000 ------- ------- .
Priority Projects 11 through 14 not affected by this revision
Covered Parking 15 88,000 ................- _.....-___
East Wing Alterations 16 275,0" --_____ 200,000
Priority Projects 17 through 20 not affected by this revision
Soil borings 9,000 9,000
Utilities • - 2,5!./-10 5-:-.1,t.1 1.::** 400,000
Airports - 1 l'' ...-, .., .......,.
TOTALS $30,5,i',. O.- $3,1:•'''..,:-.... S3,044,250
13,0A
73,(')9
4c(
$3,
$ Eo5,411
2-3.'_±21190
,030
509,853
500,000
-------
$3,0149,264
i‘lee-Tee
Building Authori Payments
Sub-Total
I/10 Mill statutory miliage
Budget appropriation-Utilities
Federal Government
Building Fund Balance
Total Resources:
190
Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 1, 1971
*Project recommended for funding 1972
** Reeiej total cost
*** Projee recemmended for delay or funding from cthr sources
Moved by Edwards supported by Harrison the report be received and the revisions recommended
in the 1971-2 Capital Financing Schedule be approved.
Discussion followed.
Mr. Pernick requested that Robert E. Lilly, Vice Chairman of the Board of Auditors, be allowed
to address the Board. There were no objections. Mr. Lilly spoke to the Board regarding the Building
Program.
The vote was as follows:
AYES: Harrison, Horton, Lennon, Mainland, Mathews, Olson, Perinoff, Pernick, Richards, Simson,
Szabo, Wilcox, Aaron, Barakat, Brennan, Burley, Daly, Edwards. (18)
NAYS: Gabler, Hamlin, Houghten, Kasper, Patnales, Powell, Richardson, Bowden, Coy. (9)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
REPORT
By Mr. E4ard-
IN RE: RI: 's :-PURCHASE OF DOWNTOWN OFFICE BUILDING
To the 0,;_ee; 1-,:r.L1 of Commissioners
Mr. Chairmei. IdWee -;,)(1 Gentlemen:
The Planning and Building Committee, by Mr. Charles B. Edwards, Jr., Chairman, reports
Resolution No. 5718 with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
"Resolution Ne, 5718
By Mr. Edward ,
IN RE: PURC• OF DOWNTOWN OFFICE BUILDING
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland has been negotiating with Argoreut Realty Division of the General
Motors Corporation for the purchase of the former Administration Buildie the Pontiac Motor Division
of General Motors Corporation located on Oakland Avenue, Pontiac, Micee, id
WHEREAS the County of Oakland must vacate No. 1 Lafayette Strtet on or before December 31,
1971, and it will be necessary to find suitable quarters for the Oakland County Clothing Store and the
Office on Economic Opportunity, and
WHEREAS the Downtown Offi Building will be used to house the Department of Social Services,
the Office on Economic Opportuni1 id !ic Oakland County Clothing Store, and
WHEREAS the County may ac puire said building for the sum of $200,000.00 which your Committee
believes to be a fair price for said building,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the County of Oakland agrees to purchase the former
Administration Building from'the Pontiac Motor Division of General Motors Corporation, located on
Oakland Avenue, Pontiac, Michigan for the sum of $200,000.00 and that $200,000.00 be appropriated for
said purchase,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairman and Clerk of this Board be and they are hereby
authorized to execute all necessary documents to effectuate said purchase.
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: REVISED CAPITAL PROGRAM FOR 1971-2
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XI. C. of this Board, the Finance Committee finds, after approval of the
Revised Capital Program for 1971-72, the SW of $200,000.00 in the Building Fund.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
James M. Brennan, Chairman
Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 1, 1971 191
Moved by Edwards supported by Perinoff that Resolution #5718, Purchase of Downtown Office
Building, be adopted.
Discussion followed.
Mr. Mathews moved the previous question. Mr. Perinoff seconded the motion.
The Chairman stated that as many as are in favor of calling the previous question, say Aye, and
those opposed say No.
The vote was as follows:
AYES: Hamlin, Harrison, Hr.rtna, ''tighten, Kasper, Lennon, Mainland, Mathews, Olson, Perinoff,
Pernick, Powell, Richards, Richardson, 3imson, Wilcox, Aaron, Barakat, Burley, Coy, Daly, Edwards. (22)
NAYS: Patnales, Szabo, Bowden, Brennan, Gabler. (5)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor of the motion, the previous question was ordered.
The vote was as follows:
AYES: Harrison, Ho ton, Lennon, Mainland, Mathews, Perinoff, Pernick, Richards, Simson, Aaron,
Barakat, Burley, Daly, EdwLcd, (14)
NAYS: Houghten, t ,h ar, Olson, Patnales, Powell, Richardson, Szabo, Wilcox, Bawden, Brennan.
Coy, Gabler, Hamlin. (13)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 5758
By Mr. Brennan
IN RE: RESTRICTION ON HIRING NEW EMPLOYEES
To the Oakland Ceen! Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Laa,, a ,e lemen:
c).Ja.and County Board of Auditors has advised that if vacancies occurring in the last
six months art- 1 -i!fae. except on a necessary emergency basis, it may be possible to effectuate some
savings, al....
WERE:I-a your 03:501 7.tea carvLas in that recommends to this Board that vacancies
occurring in ti-le last six rocajhs of th:a year not be filled except vacancies of a necessary or emergency
nature,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that any vacancies occurring on and after July 1, 1971, be left
vacant, except as to those positions that are of a necessary or emergency nature,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that before any positions are filled, they must be reviewed and approved
by the Oakland County Board of Auditors.
The Finance Committee, by Mr. James M. Brennan, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
James M. Brennan, Chairman
Moved by Brennan supported by Olson the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Barakat supported by Edwards the resolution be referred to the Personnel Practices
Committee.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
By Mr. Brennan
IN RE: OPTION FOR DOWNTOWN OFFICE BUILDING
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The motion by Harrison, supported by Edwards, that the Board of Auditors be authorized to extend
the option with the General Motors Corporation for the Downtown Office Building, was referred to the
Finance Committee.
Your Committee now reports that, in view of the adoption of Resolution #5718, there is no longer
any need to extend the option.
The Finance Committee, by Mr. James M. Brennan, Chairman, moves that the foregoing report
be received.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
James M. Brennan, Chairman
Moved by Brennan supported by Szabo the report be received.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
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Misc. 5759
By Mr. Brennan
IN RE: COUNSEL FOR MARBLE FACING PROBLEM ON COURT HOUSE COMPLEX
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution No. 5701 was referred to the Finance Committee, and
WHEREAS your Committee believes outside legal counsel should be retained to assist the
Corporation Counsel in investigating the legal ramifications of the marble facing problem on the Court
House Complex,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Corporation Counsel be and is hereby authorized to engage
outside counsel at a fee not to exceed $3,000.00, to counsel with the Corporation Counsel and advise
this Board as to the legal ramifications of the marble facing problem,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the sum of $3,000.00 be transferred from the Building Fund to the
Corporation Counsel's Budget for this purpose.
The Finance Committee, by Mr. James M. Brennan, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
James M. Brennan, Chairman
Moved by Brennan supported by Szabo the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Barakat supported by Edwards the resolution be amended to authorize the Corporation
Counsel to initiate litigation rather than to discover whether there is litigation possible.
Discussion followed.
Vote on amendment:
AYES: Barakat, Edwards. (2)
NAYS: Horton, Kasper, Lennon, Mainland, Mathews, Olson, Patnales, Perinoff, Pernick, Powell,
Richards, Richardson, Simson, Wilcox, Aaron, Bawden, Brennan, Burley, Coy, Daly, Gabler, Hamlin,
Harrison. (23)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion lost.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Kasper, Mainland, Mathews, Olson, Patnales, Pernick, Powell, Richards, Richardson,
Wilcox, Barakat, Bawden, Brennan, Coy, Daly, Gabler, Hamlin, Harrison, Horton. (19)
NAYS: Lennon, Perinoff, Simeon, Aaron, Burley, Edwards. (6)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 5760
By Mr. Brennan
IN RE: CONTRACT AWARD-PRIMARY ELECTRICAL SERVICE, PHASE 3-C
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Auditors received bids for the Primary Electrical Service,
Phase 3-c, and
WHEREAS the Board of Auditors tabulated said bids and recommends to the Finance and Planning
and Building Committees that the following named bidder:
Firm Name Affount of Bid
Schultz Electrical, Inc. $116,726.00
is the lowest responsible bidder and in which recommendation your Committees concur, and
WHEREAS an additional sum of $6,974.00 be allocated as follows:
Construction Supervision $ 2,500.00
Quality control and testing 750.00
Contingencies 3,724.00, and
WHEREAS the sum of $123,700.00 is available in the Utilities Fund,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
I. That the bid of Schultz Electrical, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, be accepted;
2. That the Contract be awarded to Schultz Electrical, Inc. in an amount not to exceed
$116,726.00;
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 supervision $ 2,500.00
Quality control and testing 750.00
Contingencies 3,724.00
be authorized for the project;
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6. That the total cost o'r $123,700,00 is available in the Utilities Fund.
The Finance Committee, by Nr. James M. Brennan, Chirred, ad with the concurrence of the
Planning and Building Committee, !,00es the adoption •i tae e .--ee, resolution.
. I .-•'!CE
je • -• M. Chairman
Moved by Brennan supported by Richardson the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Kasper, Lennon, Mainland, Mathews, Patnales, Perinoff, Pernick, Powell, Richards, Richardson,
Simson, Wilcox, Aaron, Barakat, Bawden, Brennan, Burley, Coy, Daly, Edwards, Hamlin, Harrison, Horton. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 5761
By Mr. Aaron
IN RE: FEDERAL GRANT FOR POLICE LEGAL ADVISER PROGRAM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland received a Federal Grant for the establishment of a Police Legal
Adviser Program for one year, and
WHEREAS the one-year Program will terminate on June 30, 1971, and
WHEREAS there is available additional Federal Funds to finance the Police Legal Adviser Program
for one additional year,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that William M. Rie -,ards, Chairman of the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners be and he is hereby authorized to make end ee•.-e•te the necessary applications for Federal
Grant Funds that may be available for a Police Legal Advisor Program.
The Public Protection and Judiciary Committee, by Mr. Dennis M. Aaron, Chairman, moves the
adoption of the foregoing resolution,
PUBLIC PROTECTION AND JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
Dennis M. Aaron, Chairman
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
Pursuant to Rule XI. C„ the Finance Committee reports that the sum of $2,200 is available
in- the- J971- - Contingency Fund,
FINANCE COMMITTEE
James M. Brennan, Chairman
Moved by Aaron supported by Mathews the resolution be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Mr. Aaron reported that the Building Authority has filed a Federal Grant application in the
amount of $41,000 for a radio communications system to be installed in the Jail,
Misc. 5762
By Mr. Daly
IN RE: APPOINTMENTS-LAW ENFORCEMENT AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING COUNCIL
To the Oakland County Board of Commis§loners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Committee on Organization recommends that the following persons be appointed as members
of the Law Enforcement and Criminal justice Planning Council, to fill vacancies:
Judge Montague Hunt, representing the lower courts; John Whetstone, representing probation
interests; J. Stewart Brophy, representing police interests; Loren King, representing local government;
Thor Peterson, representing school interests.
Mr. Chairman, I move that the foregoing appointments be approved.
COMMITTEE ON ORGANIZATION
Patrick K. Daly, Chairman
Moved by Daly supported by Edwards the appointments be approved.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Moved by Powell supported by Bawden that action on Resolution 115718, Purchase of Downtown
Office Building, be held in abeyance until the Corporation Counsel presents to the Board, a written
opinion regarding purchase of existing buildings, by a simple majority vote of the Board.
AYES: Powell, Richardson, Wilcox, Bawden, Coy, Gabler, Hamlin, Horton, Kasper. (9)
NAYS: Lennon, Mainland, Mathews, Olson, Perinoff, Pernick, Richards, Simson, Aaron, Barakat,
Burley, Dal y, Edwards, Harrison. (14)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion lost.
Moved by Pernick supported by Perinoff that Resolution #5730, Southeastern Michigan Metropolitan
Transportation Authority Funds, be taken from the table.
The Chairman ruled the motion out of order, due to the resolution not being removed from the
table at the last meeting.
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Moved by Gabler supported by Olson that a resolution be formulated, to be referred to the
Transportation and Aviation Committee, for discussion of a public transportation system for Southeastern
Michigan.
Discussion followed.
The Chairman referred the motion to the Transportation and Aviation Committee.
The Chairman announced that, following this meeting, a presentation will be made on the proposed
Pontiac Stadium.
Moved by Perinoff supported by Gabler the Board adjourn to July 13, 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