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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1971.08.05 - 7593OALL .1.11 COUNTY __mud Of Commissioners METING August 5, 1971 Meeting called to order by Chairman William M. Richards at 10:08 A. M. in the Court House Auditorium, 1200 North Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan. Invocation given by Daniel T. Murphy, Chairman of the Board of Auditors. Moved by Mainland supported by Gabler the rules be suspended in order that this Board may extend congratulations and good wishes to Mrs. Mary Mead Dearborn (formerly Bawden) and Mr. Emery Dearborn. The motion was unanimously adopted. Roll called. PRESENT: Aaron, Barakat, Brennan, Coy, Daly, Dearborn, Edwards, Gabler, Hamlin, Harrison, Horton, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, Mainland, Mathews, Patnales, Perinoff, Pernick, Powell, Richards, Richardson, Simson, Szabo, Wilcox. (25) ABSENT: Burley, Olson. (2) Quorum present. Moved by Lennon 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 from Floyd A. Cairns, Farmington Township Clerk, opposing House Bill 4016 regarding holding Primary Elections in September instead of August, preceding the General November Election. Clerk read resignation of Charles B. Edwards, Jr. as a member of the Board of Institutions. Clerk read report from the Legislative Committee of the Wayne County Board of Commissioners. (Referred to Legislative Committee) Clerk read communication from Robert J. Brown, Associate Manpower Administrator for U. S. Training and Employment Service, regarding appropriation for the Neighborhood Youth Corps. (Referred to Personnel Practices Committee.) Clerk presented letters opposing the use of County funds to build a Sports Stadium in Oakland County from Troy City, Southfield City, Royal Oak City, Hazel Park City, Clawson City, South Lyon Schools, Brandon Schools, Farmington Schools and Phyllis M. Gleason, The Chairman announced that, at the National Association of Counties meeting in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Oakland County received awards for Traffic Improvement in the County and the Parks and Recreation Program. Misc. 5765 By Mr, Mathews IN RE: GRANT APPLICATION FOR COOPERATIVE REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENTS - CHILD SUPPORT To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS there is available to the County of Oakland a Federal Grant to provide services to ADC recipients and potential ADC recipients by commencing paternity actions and reciprocal support actions; and WHEREAS no County funds will be expended in such program; said program is funded jointly by Federal and State Funds; and WHEREAS the County will be required to supply stationery and other office equipment; and WHEREAS it was necessary to file the Grant Application prior to the Board meeting to be held on August 5, 1971; and WHEREAS the Chairman of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners signed and filed said Grant Application to reserve the County's rights to obtain a Grant, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, on behalf of the County of Oakland approves the filing of a Grant Application with the Michigan Department of Social Services, a copy of said Grant being attached hereto and made a part hereof. The Human Resources Committee, by Mr. James Mathews, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing resolution. HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE James Mathews, Chairman 199 200 Commissioners Minutes Continued. August 5, 1971 Moved by Mathews supported by Gabler the resolution be adopted. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. Misc. 5766 By Mr. Pernick IN RE: HOUSE BILL 4882 - UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Genflm,n: WHEREAS the Oakland County dray Abuse Control has endorsed the concept of House Bill 4882; and WHEREAS the bill has also received the endorsement of the Executive office of the Governor of the State of Michigan; and WHEREAS the bill is patterned after the 1970 Federal Comprehensive Drug Abuse and Control Act providing a consistency between State and Federal law, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners supports House Bill 4882. The Legislative Committee, by Mr. Lawrence R. Pernick, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing resolution, LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE Lawrence B. Pernick, Chairman Moved by Pernick supported by Szabo the resolution be adopted. Discussion followed. Moved by Dearborn supported by Mathews the resolution be amended to support the concept within the bill and then refer it to the Legislative Committee for consideration. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. Vote on resolution, as amended: A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended, was adopted. Misc. 5767 By Mr. Pernick IN RE: ADDITIONAL OAKLAND COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen; WHEREAS the Supreme Court has recommended a twelfth Circuit Judge for Oakland County and legislation has been introduced requiring such a twelfth Circuit Judge; and WHEREAS the Circuit Judges of Oakland County unanimously oppose the addition of a twelfth Circuit Judge; and WHEREAS statistics published by the Supreme Court Administrator's office show that the Oakland County Circuit Judges dispose of substantially more cases per year per judge than any other court in Michigan; and WHEREAS the office of the Circuit Court Administrator has round that there is no problem whatever in bringing criminal cases to a speedy trial in Oakland County, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners opposes a twelfth Circuit Judge for Oakland County. 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 Powell the resolution be adopted. Discussion followed. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. Misc. 5768 By Mr. Pernick IN RE; HEALTH SECURITY PROGRAM To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the people of the United States have reached their present status as leaders in the world community by combining their individual abilities with governmental technology for problem solving; and WHEREAS the quality of health care in the United States has been steadily declining in spite or record expenditures for health care services; and WHEREAS the health security program as proposed in the Kennedy-Griffith Bill would establish a comprehensive national health insurance program; and WHEREAS the Legislative Committee concurs in the recommendation of the Health Committee of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners in supporting the concepts contained in the proposed health security program, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners supports the Commissioners Minutes Continued. August 5, 1971 201 concept of a comprehensive national health insurance program, and to that end endorses the Kennedy- Griffiths Bill. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be forwarded to Congressmen William Broomfield and Jack McDonald, Senators Philip A. Hart and Robert Griffin. 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 Barakat the resolution be adopted. Discussion followed. Moved by Powell supported by Patnales the resolution be referred back to the Legislative Committee. AYES: Powell, Richardson, Wilcox, Coy, Dearborn, Gabler, Hamlin, Horton, Houghten, Kasper, Patnales. (11) NAYS: Perinoff, Pernick, Richards, Simson, Szabo, Aaron, Barakat, Brennan, Daly, Edwards, Harrison, Lennon, Mainland, Mathews. (14) A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion lost, Mr. Barakat moved the previous question. The Chairman stated that as many as are in favor of calling the question, say "Aye" and those opposed say "No". The vote was as follows: AYES: Pernick, Richards, Simson, Szabo, Aaron, Barakat, Brennan, Daly, Edwards, Harrison, Horton, Lennon, Mainland, Mathews, Perinoff. (15) NAYS: Powell, Richardson, Wilcox, Coy, Dearborn, Gabler, Hamlin, Houghten, Kasper, Patnales.(10) A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion lost. Discussion followed. Moved by Perinoff supported by Harrison that this Board invoke the rule relative to limiting - debate to one-hour on -this -matter.- AYES: Richards, Szabo, Aaron, Barakat, Brennan, Daly, Edwards, Harrison, Horton, Lennon, Mainland, Mathews, Perinoff, Pernick. (14) NAYS: Powell, Richardson, Wilcox, Coy, Dearborn, Hamlin, Kasper, Patnales. (8) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. The Chairman announced that debate would be limited to 2.4 minutes for each member. Mr. Kasper spoke 2.4 minutes in opposition to the resolution. Mr. Patnales yielded his allocated time to Mr. Kasper. Mr, Kasper spoke 2.4 minutes in opposition to the resolution. Mr. Powell spoke 2.4 minutes in opposition to the resolution. Mrs. Dearborn yielded her allocated time to Mr. Powell, Mr. Powell spoke 2.4 minutes in opposition to the resolution. Mr. Hamlin yielded his allocated time to Mr. Powell. Mr. Powell spoke 2..11 minutes in opposition to the resolution. Mr. Coy spoke in opposition to the resolution. Mr. Houghten spoke 2.4 minutes in opposition to the resolution. Discussion followed relative to other propositions before Congress and whether the resolution was the same resolution adopted by the Committee or if it had been changed. The Chairman ruled that the resolution was proper and properly before the Board. Mr. Powell appealed the ruling of the Chair. Supported by Mr, Kasper. The vote to appeal the ruling of the Chair was as follows: AYES: Richardson, Wilcox, Coy, Dearborn, Horton, Houghlen, Kasper NAYS: Richards, Simson, Szabo, Aaron, Barakat, Brennan, Daly, Edwards, Gabler, Hamlin, Harrison, Lennon 202 Commissioners Minutes Continued. August 5, 1971 The roll call was interrupted. A new roll call was ordered. The Chairman stated the question is, "Shall the decision of the Chair be sustained? Those in favor of sustaininy the Cheiris decision, say Aye, those opposed, say No." AYES: Simson, Szabo, Aaron, Barakat, Brennan, Daly, Edwards, Harrison, Lennon, Mainland, Mathews, Perinoff, Pernick, Richards. (14) NAYS: Richardson, Wilcox, Coy, Dearborn, Gabler, Hamlin, Horton, Houghten, Kasper, Patnales, Powell. (11) . A sufficient majority having voted in favor of sustaining the Chair's decision, the decision of the Chair was sustained. Moved by Kasper supported by Houghten the resolution be tabled for further consideration. AYES: Wilcox, Coy, Dearborn, Gabler, Hamlin, Horton, Houghten, Kasper, Patnales, Powell, Richardson. (11) NAYS: Simson, Szabo, Aaron, Barakat, Brennan, Daly, Edwards, Harrison, Lennon, Mainland, Mathews, Perinoff, Pernick, Richards. (14) A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion lost. Moved by Gabler supported by Horton the resolution be amended by deleting the words, "and to that end endorses the Kennedy-Griffiths Bill,'' AYES: Wilcox, Coy, Daly, Dearborn, Gabler, Hamlin, Horton, Houghten, Mainland, Richardson, Simson. (11) NAYS: Szabo, Aaron, Barakat, Edwards, Harrison, Kasper, Lennon, Mathews, Patnales, Perinoff, Pernick, Powell, Richards. (13) PASS: Brennan. (1) A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion lost. Moved by Powell supported by Kasper the resolution be amended that copies of the resolution be forwarded to the members of Congress from the State of Michigan, and that the resolution indicate thereon the roll call results of the vote of this body. AYES: Wilcox, Aaron, Barakat, Brennan, Coy, Daly, Dearborn, Edwards, Gabler, Hamlin, Harrison, Horton, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, Mainland, Mathews, Perinoff, Pernick, Powell, Richardson, Szabo. (22) NAYS: Patnales, Richards, Simson. (3) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. Vote on resolution, as amended: AYES: Aaron, Barakat, Brennan, Daly, Edwards, Harrison, Lennon, Mainland, Mathews, Perinoff, Pernick, Richards, Simson, Szabo. (14) NAYS: Coy, Dearborn, Gabler, Hamlin, Horton, Houyhten, Kasper, Patnales, Powell, Richardson, Wilcox, (11) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended, was adopted. misc. 5769 By Mr. Aaron IN RE: FEDERAL FUNDS FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAM ON ORGANIZED CRIME To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS Federal funds may be available for the funding of Public Education Program on Organized Crime by use of the public communication media; and WHEREAS the County of Oakland should apply For the available Federal funds; and WHEREAS a Grant Application must be filed with the Office of Criminal Justice Programs, Lansing, Michigan NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Chairman of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners be and he is hereby authorized to execute the necessary application for any Federal funds that may be available for Public Education Program on Organized Crime. 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 Moved by Aaron supported by Gabler the resolution be adopted. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. Commissioners Minutes Continued. August 5, 1971 203 Misc. 5770 By Mr. Aaron IN RE: FEDERAL fje o POLICE ADVISER To the Oakland Co ,:ity oard of siorkrs Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the County of Oakie d received a Federal Grant for the establishment of a Police Legal Adviser for the Oakland County Sheriff's Department and the Pontiac Police Department for one year; and WHEREAS the one year program will terminate on August 31, 1971; and WHEREAS there are additional Federal funds available to finance the Police Legal Adviser Program for an additional one year; and WHEREAS a Grant Application must be filed with the Office of Criminal Justice Programs, Lansing, Michigan, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Chairman of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners be and he is hereby authorized to execute the necessary application for any Federal funds that may be available for the Police Legal Adviser 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 Moved by Aaron supported by Gabler the resolution be adopted. Discussion followed. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. Misc. 5771 By Mr. Aaron IN RE: FEDERAL GRANT FOR COURT LAW ENFORCEMENT MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS Federal funds may be available for Court Law Enforcement Management Information System; and WHEREAS funds may also be available as a part of said program for Law Enforcement Statistical System; and WHEREAS the County of Oakland should apply for the available Federal funds; and WHEREAS a Grant Application must he filed with the Office of Criminal Justice Programs, Lansing., Michigan, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Chairman of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners be and he is hereby authorized to execute the necessary application for any Federal funds that may be available for Court Law Enforcement Management Information System. . 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 Moved by Aaron supported by Gabler the resolution be adopted. Mrs. Simson voted "no". A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. Misc. 5772 By Mr. Daly IN RE: SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY DIRECTIVE To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the need for improved public transportation in Southeastern Michigan is self-evident and has been attested to by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners; and WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners is not in complete accord with the planning, programming and funding of the Southeastern Michigan Transportation Authority, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Transportation and Aviation Committee be directed to study and evaluate all possible dimensions of public transportation as related to Oakland County and further that it be directed to carry on discussions with SEMTA for the purpose of formulating a public transportation system for Southeastern Michigan that will be right and proper for Oakland County. 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 Daly supported by Gabler the resolution be adopted. Moved by Pernick supported by Szabo the resolution be laid on the table. 204 Commissioners Minutes Continued, August 5, 1971 AYES: Earakat, Brennan, Daly, Edwards, Hamlin, Harrison, Lennon, Mainland, Mathews, Pernick, Richards, Richardson, Simson, Szabo, ,Aaron. (15) NAYS: Coy, Dearborn, Gabler, Horton, Houghten, Kasper, Patnales, Powell, Wilcox. (9) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. Misc. 5773 By Mr. Edwards IN RE: SECURITY ALTERATIONS FOR CHILDREN'S VILLAGE RECEPTION CENTER To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Children's Village Reception Center does not have adequate security protection; and WHEREAS the children housed in the Children's Village Reception Center have been able to leave the Center without authorization; and WHEREAS your Planning and Building Committee recommends the following security measures be installed: 1. 50' of 15' high security fence 2. Install security screen on outside window by new fence 3. Install security bars on 5 doors 4. Install security screens on 46 windows at a cost of $11,530.00, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the security alterations for the Children's Village Reception Center at a cost not to exceed $11,530. 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 Moved by Edwards supported by Simson the resolution be adopted. The Chairman referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections. Misc. 5774 By Mr. Edwards IN RE: COURT TOWER COMPLEX MARBLE AND ROOF RENOVATIONS To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the final design drawings and specifications for the Court Tower Complex Marble and Roof Renovations have been prepared by Smith, Hinchman and Grylls Associates; and WHEREAS the final design drawings and specifications have been reviewed and approved by the Planning and BO-riding Committee; and WHEREAS your Committee recommends that the Board of Commissioners approve the design drawings and specifications for the Court Tower Marble and Roof Renovations, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the final design drawings and specifications for the Court Tower Marble and Roof Renovations be and they are hereby approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the project be advertised and bids received on August 10, 1971, at 2:00 p. m., E.S.T., pursuant to the Rules and Procedures of this Board, and that a Report thereon be submitted to this Board after receipt and tabulation of such bids. 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 Moved by Edwards supported by Harrison the resolution be adopted, A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. REPORT By Mr. Mainland IN RE: ELIMINATION OF CLASSIFICATION OF HEAD COOK To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Personnel Practices Committee, by Mr. William L. Mainland, Chairman, reports Miscellaneous Resolution #5740 with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted. .Misc. 5740 By Mr. Mainland IN RE: ELIMINATION OF CLASSIFICATION OF HEAD COOK To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS part of the collective bargaining agreement with the Probate Non-Caseworker Bargaining Unit called for the Personnel Division of the Oakland County Board of Auditors Co conduct a classification study of the Cook classifications within the bargaining unit; and WHEREAS all of the County's Cook classifications received the flat five percent salary adjust- ment for 1971; and • Commissioners Minutes Continued. August 5, 1971 '205 WHEREAS the PP .up,1 Division has conducted a study of seven Cook classifications, involving 27 employees in four de...a,1. ;Is; and WHEREAS the results of this classification study recommends the dropping of one classification and the adding of one salary step to another existing classification at an overall cost of $642.00 for the remainder of 1971, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the classification of Head Cook be eliminated, that a four year salary step of $7,770.00 be added to the present salary range of Base $6,930.00; six months $7,035.00 ; one year $7,140.00; two year $7,350.00 and three year $7,560.00 for the classification of First Cook and that the following amounts be transferred to the salaries portion of the following 1971 budgets: Camp Oakland $350.00; Children's Village $117.00; Sheriff $117.00 and Oakland County Hospital $58,00. 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: ELIMINATION OF CLASSIFICATION OF HEAD COOK To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant to Rule XI. C. of this Board, the Finance Committee finds the sum of Four Hundred Sixty Seven and no/100 ($467.00) Dollars available in the Contingent Fund, to be distributed as follows: County Hospital ....... .......$ 42.00, Sheriffs Department 85.00, Childrens Village ............ 85.00, Camp Oakland .......... ..... 255.00. FINANCE COMMITTEE James M. Brennan, Chairman Moved by Mainland supported by Hamlin that Resolution #5740 be adopted. Mr. Brennan voted "no". .A..sufficient-maler4ty having-voted therefora the- resolution -was-adopted. REPORT By Mr. Mainland IN RE: CREATION OF THREE CHILDREN'S SUPERVISORS III AND TWO CHILDREN'S SUPERVISORS I POSITIONS To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Personnel Practices Committee, by Mr. William L. Mainland, Chairman, reports Miscellaneous Resolution #5739 with the recommendation that the resolution be referred back to the Personnel Practices Committee for updating. "Misc. 5739 By Mr. Mainland IN RE: CREATION OF THREE CHILDREN'S SUPERVISORS III AND 7,40 CHILDREN'S SUPERVISORS 1 POSITIONS To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the type of children now constituting a large part of the caseload in the Children's Village have problems which require closer supervision than was generally necessary in the past; and WHEREAS it is highly disruptive to the children, the staff and to the programs to adjust work assignments to cover vacancies caused by sick leave, annual leave and Workmen's Compensation leave; and WHEREAS part of the collective bargaining agreement with the Probate Non-Caseworker Bargaining Unit called for the creation of a Mobile Relief Crew of Children's Supervisors to fill in during absences instead of transferring present staff members from assignment to assignment, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that three Children's Supervisors III positions, costing $5,361.00 each for the remainder of 1971, and two Children's Supervisor 1 positions, costing $4,337.00 each for the remainder of 1971, be granted, effective immediately, and that the sum of $24,757.00 be transferred to the salaries portion of the Children's Village 1971 Budget, 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: ADDITIONAL SUPERVISORS FOR CH1LDRENS VILLAGE To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant to Rule XI. C. of this Board, the Finance Committee finds that there are not sufficient funds available in the Contingent Fund for additional Supervisors for the Childrens Village and recommends that this matter be considered in the 1972 Budget determinations. FINANCE COMMITTEE James M. Brennan, Chairman Moved by Mainland supported by Coy the resolution be referred back to the Personnel Practices Committee for updating. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. 206 Commissioners Minutes Continued. August 5, 1971 Mr. Powell requested that the rescdution from Floyd Cairns, Farmington Tema -Ishii) Clerk, opposing House Bill 64016 re: holding the Primary Election in September preceding the General November Election, rather than in August, be referred to the Legislative Committee. (There were no objections. The resolution was. referred.) Misc. 57'75 By Mrs. Simson IN RE: SUPPORT OF HOUSE BILL 5467 (STOPCZYNSKI) To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies ;lad Gentlemen: WHEREAS House Bill 546,2 requires 3-day work per week from able-bodied welfare recipients on local or state work relief projects; and WHEREAS recipients must be physically capable and suitable work must be available; and WHEREAS weltare payments would be cut off to anyone refusine to report for work at least three days a week; and WHEREAS we believe this requirement would contribute to the dignity and self-respect of the recipient; and WHEREAS this work would serve to improve the community, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Connissioners favors this proposed legislation and or9es its adoption. Mr. Chairman, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. Marguerite Simson County Commissioner, District #20 Moved by Sir son supported by Kasper the resolution be adopted. The Chairman referred the resolution to the Human Resources Committee and Legislative Committee. There were no objections. Mr. Mathews presented the following letter: STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES LANSING, MICHIGAN 48913 R. BERNARD HOUSTON, Director June 29, 1971 Mr. Daniel T. Murphy, Chairman Oakland County Board of Auditors fentiac, Michigan Diii• Mr. Murphy; infted States Depa• etelt i•: Education and Welfare requires the State Department of Social SirvieesttO establish and rip:if siandards for office space, equipment and facilities that will adequately meet the program and sloff needs of county depertments. The State Department of Social Services can obtain federal ,inancial participation in the cost for space only as long as the county office space meets these prescribed standards. • An evaluation of the office space provided by Oakland County for the Oakland County Department of Social Services shows that the amount of space assigned is grossly inadequate to meet the needs of the depart- ment. A. county department with 262 employees should have between 32,750 and 39,300 square feet of use- able office space as specified in Chapter IV of the Administrative Handbook. The Oakland County Depart- ment has been assibred only 28,499 square fent; 23,349 in Pontiac and 5,150 in Royal Oak. As you can see, this space assigned is 4,251 square feet less than the minimum standard and 10,801 square feet less than the upper acceptable allocations. lam sire you will agree that this amount of space fails to provide adequate room for private interviews and makes it impossible to provide proper temperature control, ventilation, noise level control and re- lated environmental factors essential to staff health and morale. The crowded conditions also make it extremely difficult to maintain work flow that will provide efficient staff utilization and efficiency. It leaves no room for staff expansion, which has been a continuing reality. These inadequacies must be corrected if the county is to continue to be eligible for federal financial participation in office expense. 1 realize that the county has been exploring various ways to provide suitable space, hut has, as of this date, failed to develop an affirmative plan. On the basis of this failure, and in an effort to encourage action, it is my responsibility to inform you that federal financial participation will be discontinued effective September 30, 1971 unless positive action has been taken to achieve suitable office accomodations. For the record, participation for 1970 totaled $19,175.98. Since your Board of Commissioners meets every month, it should be possible to reach some conclusion in the very near future. Please notify this office of action taken as soon as possible, but no later than September 1, 1971. If the action taken will provide suitable space within a reasonable period, we will consider extending this deadline. Please feel free to contact me at any time if you have any questions or if I may be of assistance. I will be available at any time to meet with you to explore ways possible to attain suitability and continue participation in office expense. My office phone is 517 - 373-6780. Sincerely, William Thomas, Director Business Services Division WT/jd cc: R. B. Houston, Director, Michigan Department of Social Services, John Smith, Deputy Director, Michigan Department of Social Services, Paul Conlan, Deputy Director, Michigan Department of Social Services, Ora Hinckley, Director, Oakland County Department of Social Services Commissioners Minutes Continued. August 5, 1971 207 The letter was referred to the Planning and Building Committee. There were no objections. The Annual Report of the Oakland County Department of Social Services was presented to the Board. Moved by Daly supported by Gabler the Board adjourn to August 19, 1971 at 9:30 A. M. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. The Board adjourned at 12:45 P. M. Lynn D. Allen William M. Richards Clerk Chairman