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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1971.10.07 - 7597252 0 KLAND COUNTY ird Of Commissioners MEETING October 7, 1971 Meeting called to order by Chairman William M. Richards at 9:40 A. M. in the Court House Auditorium, 1200 North Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan, Roll called. PRESENT: Aaron, Barakat, Brennan, Burley, Coy, Daly, Dearborn, Doyon, Gabler, Hamlin, Harrison, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, Mainland, Mathews, Olson, Patnales, Perinoff, Pernick, Powell, Richards, Simson, Szabo, Wilcox. (25) ABSENT; Horton, Richardson, (2) Quorum present. Invocation given by Marguerite Simson. Moved by Harrison supported by Daly the minutes of the previous meeting be approved as printed. Mrs. Dearborn requested that the minutes of the previous meeting be corrected by deleting the abstention vote on Resolution 5815. There were no objections. The minutes were approved as corrected. Clerk read resolution from Novi City urging the assessor and the Oakland County Board of Commissioners and Equalization Department to place and maintain a freeze on all real and personal property tax assessments during the Wage and Price Freeze. (Referred to Equalization Committee.) Clerk read communication from the Board of Trustees of Ray Township, Macomb County, opposing the Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority plans for building a recreational park in the Township. Clerk presented a petition requesting that the Parks and Recreation Commission use a portion of the 1/4 mill levied in 1970 for acquiring wild and natural lands. (Referred to Local and Regional Affairs Committee.) Clerk read letter from Howard A. Kaichen opposing the use of tax money for a Sports Stadium. (Received and placed on file.) Clerk read letter from Thomas H. O'Donoghue stating that he will not be a candidate for a member of the Board of Institutions after the expiration of his term. (Referred to Committee on Organization.) Dr. Arthur Jalkanen of the Oakland Community College, Center for Drug Studies, spoke to the Board regarding their help in establishing, administering and funding the drug abuse programs in Oakland County. Mr. Robert Bougart presented the Helping Hand Awards for the Board to James Mathews and William M. Richards; and to Gerald St. Souver, Oakland County Drug Abuse Director. Misc. 5816 By Mr. Daly IN RE: COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS FOR NEWLY APPOINTED COUNTY COMMISSIONER JAMES A. DOYON To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS James A. Doyon has been appointed and sworn in as Oakland County Commissioner from District #8 replacing Charles B. Edwards, Jr. who has resigned; and WHEREAS your Committee recommends that Commissioner James A. Doyon be appointed to the Planning and Building Committee, Public Works Committee and the Finance Committee, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that County Commissioner James A. Doyon be and he is hereby appointed to the Planning and Building Committee, Public Works Committee and the Finance Committee for the unexpired terms ending December 31, 1971. The Committee on Organization, by Patrick K. Daly, Chairman, moves the adoption of the fore- going resolution. COMMITTEE ON ORGANIZATION Patrick K. Daly, Chairman Moved by Daly supported by Olson the resolution be adopted. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. 253 Commissioners Minutes Continued. October 7, 1971 Misc., 5817 By Mr. Daly IN RE: DESIGNATION OF CHAIRMAN - PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Chairmanship of the Planning and Building Committee was made vacant due to the resignation of Charles B. Edwards, Jr. from the Board of County Commissioners; and WHEREAS your Committee recommends that County Commissioner Charlie J. Harrison, Jr. be appointed Chairman of the Planning and Building Committee, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that County Commissioner Charlie J. Harrison, Jr. be and he is hereby appointed as Chairman of the Planning and Building Committee for the unexpired term ending December 31, 1971. The Committee on Organi2.ation, by Patrick K. Daly, Chairman, moves the adoption of the fore- going resolution. COMMITTEE ON ORGANIZATION Patrick K. Daly, Chairman Moved by Daly supported by Lennon the resolution be adopted. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. Misc. 5818 By Mr. Daly IN RE: APPOINTMENT TO CLINTON RIVER WATERSHED COUNCIL To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS a vacancy was created" on the Clinton River Watershed Council due to the resignation of Oakland Township Supervisor Martin McMurray; and WHEREAS your Committee recommends that George Lyon, newly appointed Supervisor for Oakland Township, be appointed to the Clinton River Watershed Council, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Oakland Township Supervisor George Lyon be and he is hereby appointed to the Clinton River Watershed Council for the unexpired term ending May 6, 1973. The Committee on Organization, by Patrick K. Daly, Chairman, moves the adoption of the fore- going resolution,. COMMITTEE ON ORGANIZATION Patrick K. Daly, Chairman Moved by Daly supported by Lennon the resolution be adopted. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. Misc. 5819 By Mr. Daly IN RE: APPOINTMENT TO HEALTH COMMITTEE To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS there exists a vacancy on the Health Committee due to the resignation of Charles B. Edwards, Jr.; and WHEREAS your Committee receommends that Commissioner Charlie J. Harrison, Jr. be appointed to the Health Committee, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Commissioner Charlie J. Harrison, Jr. be and he is hereby appointed to the Health Committee of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners for the unexpired term ending December 31, 1971. The Committee on Organization, by Patrick K. Daly, Chairman, moves the adoption of the fore- going resolution. COMMITTEE ON ORGANIZATION Patrick K. Daly, Chairman Moved by Daly supported by Burley the resolution be adopted. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. Misc. 5820 By Mr. Barakat IN RE: HEALTH DEPARTMENT DESIGNATED AGENT FOR PLANNING GRANT FOR HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION, MISC. RES. #5751 To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: Your Committee has received and considered Misc. Res. #5751 and concurs with the Oakland County Health Department staff recommendation that the County of Oakland file an application to the Federal Government for the Health Maintenance Organization Planning Grant; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves the filing of an application to the appropriate federal agency and designates the Oakland County Department of Health as the appropriate county agency to develop a program for the Health Maintenance Organization Planning Grant pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #5751. The Health Committee, by Dale C. Burley, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing resolution. HEALTH COMMITTEE Dale C. Burley, Chairman 254 Commissioners Minutes Continued. October 7, 1971 Moved by Barakat supported by Gabler the resolution be adopted. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. REPORT By Mr. Pernick IN RE: SUPPORT OF HOUSE BILL 5467 (STOPCZYNSK1) - RESOLUTION 1/5775 To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: Mr. Lawrence R. Pernick, Chairman of the Legislative Committee, reports Miscellaneous Resolution #5775, with the recommendation that the resolution ; as amended, be adopted. "Misc. 5775 By Mrs. Simson IN RE: SUPPORT OF HOUSE BILL 5467 (STOPCZYNSK1) To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS House Bill 5467 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 welfare payments would be cut off to anyone refusing 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 Commissioners favors this pro- posed legislation and urges its adoption. Mr. Chairman, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. Marguerite Simson County Commissioner, District #20" REPORT BY LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE IN RE: RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF MISC. RES. #5775 - SUPPORT OF HOUSE BILL 5467 To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen; WHEREAS your Committee has received and considered Misc. Res. #5775, as amended by the Human Resources Committee; and WHEREAS your Committee concurs in and recommends approval of the amendment to Misc. Res. #5775; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the amendments which read as follows: "WHEREAS House Bill 5467 and Senate Bill 870 require 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 ADJUDGED SO BY THEIR PERSONAL PHYSICIANS AND/OR A PHYSICIAN OF THE COUNTY'S CHOOSING AND suitable work must be available; and "WHEREAS welfare payments would be cut off to anyone refusing 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 Commissioners SUPPORTS HOUSE BILL 5467 AND SENATE BILL 870 and urges THEIR adoption." be approved by this Board. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves Misc. Res. #5775 as amended, supporting House Bill 5467 and that certified copies of this resolution be forwarded to the Oakland County Legislators. The Legislative Committee, by Lawrence R. Pernick, Chairman, moves the adoption of the fore- going resolution. LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE Lawrence R. Pernick, Chairman Moved by Pernick supported by Szabo that Resolution #5775, as amended, be adopted. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended, was adopted. Misc. 5821 By Mr. Pernick IN RE: OPPOSITION TO HOUSE BILL 4016 - SEPTEMBER PRIMARY ELECTION To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS your Committee has considered House Bill 4016, which bill would provide for a September Primary Election; and WHEREAS objections have been received from various county municipalities and the County's Election Clerk that a September Primary would not give sufficient time to have the November ballots printed, especially in the event a recount was necessary, said objections being concurred in by your Committee; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby opposes House Bill 4016 and that certified copies of this resolution be forwarded to the Oakland County Legisla- tors. 255 Commissioners Minutes Continued, October 7, 1971 The Legislative Committee, by Lawrence R. Pernick, Chairman, moves the adoption of the fore- going resolution. LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE Lawrence R. Pernick, Chairman Moved by Pernick supported by Daly the resolution be adopted. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. Misc. 5822 By Mr. Pernick IN RE: SUPPORT OF HOUSE BILL 5422 - TO PROVIDE GRANTS IN AID TO WATERSHED COUNCILS To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Michigan Water Resources Commission did establish a Clinton River Watershed Council pursuant to Act 253 of the Public Acts of 1964; and WHEREAS there currently is before the Michigan Legislature House Bill 5422 which would pro- vide grants in aid to watershed councils and to make appropriation thereto on an equal basis; and WHEREAS your Committee recommends support of House Bill 5422; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners herewith supports House Bill 5422 and urges the Oakland County Legislators to extend every effort for its passage. The Legislative Committee, by Lawrence R. Pernick, Chairman, moves the adoption of the fore- going 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. REPORT By Mr. Pernick IN RE: RESOLUTION #5796 - EMERGENCY WELFARE FUNDING REQUEST To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: Mr. Lawrence R. Pernick, Chairman of the Legislative Committee, reports Miscellaneous Reso- lution 1/5796 with the recommendation the resolution, as amended, be approved. "Misc. 5796 By Mr. Pernick IN RE: EMERGENCY WELFARE FUNDING REQUEST To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the need to provide a decent standard of living for those qualifying under categorical assistance and general assistance programs is rising steadily due to the national economic situation; and WHEREAS national policy for welfare assistance, as established by court decisions is also adding to the number of those qualifying under assistance programs; and WHEREAS the potential of financial relief for distressed local governments under proposed general revenue sharing programs in 1971 appears fruitless; and WHEREAS proposed national "Welfare Reform Legislation" would stabilize County welfare costs at the 1970 level; and WHEREAS the financial burdens on the people of Oakland County to continue to provide adequate funding for essential County services is diminished by the increase in welfare assistance costs; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners requests its legislators in the Congress of the United States to sponsor legislation providing specific financial relief to Oakland County in the amount of $1,000,000.00 to cover County expenditures for welfare costs in excess of the 1970 level of expenditure. Mr. Chairman, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. Lawrence R. Pernick County Commissioner, District #15" REPORT BY LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE IN RE: RECOMMENDING LEGISLATION TO PROVIDE FOR EMERGENCY WELFARE FUNDING PURSUANT TO AMENDED MISC. RES. #5798 To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS your Committee has received Misc. Res. #5796, as amended and recommended by the Human Resources Committee; and WHEREAS your Committee concurs in and recommends approval of Misc. Res. #5796, as amended, which amendment reads as follows: "WHEREAS the estimated additional welfare costs in 1970 in Oakland County will be $1,000,000; "NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners requests its legislators in the Congress of the United States to consider legislation providing specific relief grants to States and Counties until such time as welfare reform legislation incorporating the cost freeze provision is enacted into law." THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves Misc. Commissioners Minutes Continued. October 7, 1971 256 Res. #5796, as amended, and that certified copies of said resolution be forwarded to U. S. Senators Philip A. Hart and Robert P. Griffin and to U. S. Congressmen William S. Broomfield and Jack H. McDonald. The Legislative Committee, by Lawrence R. Pernick, Chairman, moves the adoption of the fore- going resolution. LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE Lawrence R. Pernick, Chairman Moved by Pernick supported by Harrison that Resolution #5796, as amended, be approved. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. Misc. 5823 By Mr. Pernick IN RE: SUPPORT FOR LEGISLATION TO PERMIT INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT TO OPERATE SCHOOLS FOR WARDS OF THE COURT To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the County of Oakland and the Probate Court have deemed it necessary to establish and operate a school for wards of the court; and WHEREAS the State Legislature is attempting to implement legislation that would allow funds for the Intermediate School District to operate such a school and your Committee recommends such legislation; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners strongly supports legislation that would amend Section 12 of Act 312 of the Public Acts of 1957 that would allow the Intermediate School District to operate a school for children who are wards of the Court. The Legislative Committee, by Lawrence R. Pernick, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing resolution. LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE Lawrence R. Pernick, Chairman Moved by Pernick supported by Olson the resolution be adopted. Discussion followed. Moved by Powell supported by Olson the resolution be laid on the table. AYES: Dearborn, Doyon, Hamlin, Harrison, Houghten, Kasper, Olson, Powell, Richards, Simson, Szabo, Wilcox, Barakat, Burley, Coy, Daly. (16) NAYS: Gabler, Lennon, Mainland, Perinoff, Pernick, Aaron, Brennan. (7) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. Misc. 5824 By Mr. Harrison IN RE: EXERCISE OPTION TO PURCHASE PROPERTY - PARCEL 3A - RELATED TO MASTER PLAN OF CHILDREN'S VILLAGE To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr, Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS your Committee has received a recommendation from the Board of Auditors to purchase certain land comprising 1.4 acres, known as Parcel 3A, subject property legally described as: That part of the Northwest 1/4, section 24, Town 3 North, Range 9 East, Waterford Township, Oakland County Michigan, described as follows: Beginning at a point South 89 ° 55' 12" East, 892.37 feet from Northwest Section Corner, thence South 24 ° 57' 20" West, 523.60 feet, thence South 43° 39' 36" East, 114,41 feet, thence North 24° 57' 20" east, 614.79 feet, thence North 89° 55' 12" West, 117.39 feet to point of beginning. Parcel contains 1.4 acres more or less. and WHEREAS this purchase is initial and necessary to implement the Master Plan for the develop- ment of the Children's Village as adopted by Miscellaneous Resolution #5233 on November 20, 1969; and WHEREAS said parcel of land has been appraised by the County Equalization Department at $4,900.00; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Auditors be and they are hereby authorized to exercise an option For $4,900.00 for the purchase of land Parcel 3A as heretofore described. The Planning and Building Committee, by Charlie J. Harrison, Jr., Acting Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing resolution with referral to the Finance Committee. PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE Charlie J. Harrison, Jr., Acting Chairman Mr. Harrison moved the adoption of the resolution, with referral to the Finance Committee. Supported by Mr. Mathews. AYES: Doyon, Gabler, Hamlin, Harrison, Houghten, Mainland, Mathews, Olson, Perinoff, Pernick, Powell, Richards, Simson, Szabo, Wilcox, Aaron, Barakat, Brennan, Burley, Coy, Daly, Dearborn. (22) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. 257 Commissioners Minutes Continued, October 7, 1971 REPORT By Mr. IN RE: RE. '.e.UTION #5815 - CIRCUIT JUDGEi ALARIES To the Ozd. Caunty Beci' of Comm r.. . Mr. Chain. i 1, Ladies and U •ritlemen: Mr. Dennis M. Aeron, Chairman of the Public Protection and Judiciary Committee, reports that Resolution #5815 was received and considered by the Committee. The report of the Committee follows. "Misc. 5815 By Mr, Brennan IN RE: CIRCUIT JUDGES SALARIES To the Oaklani . County Board of Cornissioners Mr. Chairw -ta, t dies and Gentlemen; HIci judges of the Sixth Judicial Circuit have filed claim against the County of Oakland for additional alary funds not authorized by the elected officials of the County; and WHEtLi.itS such claim is based upon the alleged violation of Article, VI, Section 18, of the Michigan Constitution of 1963, which prohibits the lowering of a judge's salary during his term of office; and WHEREAS the officials of the County of Oakland have never decreased the total compensation paid to the circuit judges; and WHEREAS the opinion of the Oakland County Corporation Counsel in regard to the legality of this claim is based primarily upon the decision rendered by the Michigan Court of Appeals in the case of the Circuit Judges of the 16th Judicial Circuit vs Allison M. Green, Treasurer of the State of Michigan, the circumstances of which are totally ditlerent from those in Oakland County; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, the duly elected representatives of the citizens of Oakland County, do not recognize the validity of the claim of the Judges of the Sixth Judicial Circuit and advise the Board of Auditors to withhold payment of said claim and to take whatever legal action necessary to protect the interests of the taxpayers of Oakland County. Mr. Chairman, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. James M. Brennan County Commissioner, District #13" REPORT By PUBLIC PROTECTJON- AND JUDICIARY 60M-MiTTEE IN RE: MISC. RES. #5815 - CIRCUIT COURT JUDGES SALARIES To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: Your Committee reports that it has received and considered referred Misc. Res. #5815 regarding Circuit Judges Salaries, The Public Protection and Judiciary Committee further reports that it approves the action of the Board of Auditors in settling a claim that they were obliged to do under the law, as concerns the back payment of the Circuit Court Judges salaries. The Public Protection and Judiciary Committee, by Dennis M. Aaron, Chairman, moves the receiving of the foregoing report. PUBLIC PROTECTION AND JUDICIARY COMMITTEE Dennis M. Aaron, Chairman Moved by Aaron supported by Gabler the foregoing report be received. Discussion followed relative to the back payment of the Circuit Judges salaries. Mr. Kasper requested that the members of the Board of Auditors be allowed to speak to the Board on this matter. Mr. Patnales objected. The Chairman stated that those in favor of allowing the members of the Board of Auditors to address the Board, say Aye and those opposed, say No. The vote was as follows: AYES: Gabler, Hamlin, Harrison, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, Mainland, Mathews, Olson, Perinoff, Pernick, Powell, Richards, Simson, Szabo, Wilcox, Barakat, Brennan, Burley, Coy, Daly, Dearborn, Doyon. (23) NAYS: Patnales, Aaron. (2) A sufficient majority having voted in favor of the request, Daniel T. Murphy, Chairman of the Board of Auditors, and Robert E. Lilly, Vice Chairman of the Board of Auditors, addressed the Board. Discussion followed. Moved by Powell supported by Kasper the report be amended that this Board receives the report, but finds said report superfluous. AYES: Harrison, Kasper, Mainland, Patnales, Perinoff, Powell, Richards, Simson, Wilcox, Aaron, Coy, Dearborn. (12) NAYS: Hamlin, Houghten, Lennon,. Mathews, Olson, Pernick, Szabo, Barakat, Brennan, Burley, Daly, Doyon, Gabler. (13) Commissioners Minutes Continued, October 7, 1971 258 A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion lost. Mrs. Dearborn moved the previous question. Supported by Mr. Daly. The Chairman stated that those in favor of calling the question, say Aye and those opposed say No. The vote was as follows: AYES: Hamlin, Harrison, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, Mainland, Mathews, Olson, Patnales, Perinoff, Pernick, Powell, Richards, Simson, Szabo, Wilcox, Aaron, Barakat, Brennan, Burley, Coy, Daly, Dearborn, Doyon, Gabler. (2 5) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the previous question was called. Vote on motion to receive report: AYES: Houghten, Kasper, Mainland, Mathews, Olson, Patnales, Perinoff, Pernick, Powell, Richards, Wilcox, Aaron, Barakat, Coy, Dearborn, Gabler, Hamlin, Harrison. (18) NAYS: Lennon, Simson, Szabo, Brennan, Burley, Daly, Doyon. (7) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. Misc. 5825 By Mr. Lennon IN RE: DRAIN AND LAKE LEVEL ASSESSMENT REPORT To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS your Public Works Committee has reviewed the Assessment Rolls, as prepared by the Drain Commissioner for the year 1971; and WHEREAS such Assessment Rolls have been prepared and submitted in accordance with the pro- visions of Act No. 40 of the Public Acts of 1956, as amended, and Act No. 146 of the Public Acts of 1961, as amended; and WHEREAS your Public Works Committee concurs in the figures as established by the Drain Commissioner for the various drains and lake level projects in the County, a copy of which is attached hereto; and WHEREAS a-summary of such Assessment Roll as follows: Current Year - At Large $ 7,823.36 Current Year - Property - $67,141.42 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Oakland, State of Michigan that there be assessed, levied and collected for the year 1971 for the purpose of establishing, constructing, maintaining, cleaning-out, deepening and extending County Drains and establishing and maintaining the normal height and level of various lakes in Oakland County within and by the several political subdivisions, the aggregate sum of $74,964.78, which sum represents the total amount of assessments for said year and which are contained in the several Drain and Lake Level Assessment Rolls as heretofore determined by the said Oakland County Drain Commissioner. Mr. Chairman, on behalf of the Public Works Committee, I move to table the Resolution until October 21, 1971. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Bernard F. Lennon, Chairman Moved by Lennon supported by Coy the resolution be laid on the table until October 21, 1971. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. Moved by Olson supported by Gabler that Resolution #5772, Southeastern Michigan Transportation Authority Directive, be taken from the table. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. Moved by Olson supported by Gabler that Resolution #5772 be adopted. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. The Chairman vacated the Chair. Vice Chairman Alexander C. Perinoff took the Chair. Misc. 5826 By Mr. Burley IN RE: BUSSING OF STUDENTS ACROSS SCHOOL DISTRICT BOUNDARY LINES To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS bussing across school boundaries could cause physical and mental discomfort; and WHEREAS bussing across school boundaries will cost a great deal of added taxes; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners go on record as opposing bussing across school boundary lines. FURTHER, that copies of this resolution be sent to all the Congressmen from the State of Michigan, to all of the State Senators and to the State Representatives. Mr. Chairman, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. Dale C. Burley County Commissioner, District #9 Niles E. Olson, James Brennan, Albert F. Szabo, Bernard F. Lennon, Patrick K. Daly, William M. Richards 259 Commissioners Minutes Continued, October 7, 1971 Moved by Burley supported by Szabo the rules be suspended for immediate consideration of the resolution. AYES: Kasper, Lennon, Olson, Perinoff, Pernick, Richards, Simson, Szabo, Wilcox, Brennan, Burley, Coy, Daly, Doyon, Houghten. (15) NAYS: Mainland, Mathews, Powell, Dearborn, Gabler, Hamlin, Harrison. (7) A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion lost. The Chairman referred the resolution to the Public Protection and Judiciary Committee, Human Resources Committee and Legislative Committee. There were no objections. Misc. 5827 By Mr. Richards IN RE: EXPENDITURES OF FUNDS FOR REPAIRING AND IMPROVING COUNTY BUILDINGS To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the County Board of Auditors has the power, pursuant to §47.9, C.L. 1948,: "Tenth, to have immediate charge and control of the court house and all other county buildings of said county and to provide for the maintenance of the same in an appropriate manner: Provided, that no more than $1,000.00 shall be expended in any one year for repairing or improving the county buildings."; and WHEREAS the County Board of Commissioners has the power pursuant to, §46.11, C.L. 1948: "Seventeenth, To establish such rules and regulations in reference to the management of the interest and business concerns of such county, ***, as they shall deem necessary and proper in all matters not especially provided for in this act or in some law of this state and WHEREAS it is necessary and proper to provide rules and regulations for the repair and im- provement of county buildings in excess of the Board of Auditors statutory limitation of $1,000.00 total in any one year; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does hereby establish the following rules and regulations pertaining to the expenditure of funds for the repairing or improving of County buildings in excess of $1,000,00 in any one year: 1. These rules shall apply whenever expenditures of funds by the County Board of Auditors for the repair or improvement of all County buildings shall exceed a total of $1,000.00 in any year. 2. All requests for repairs and improvements to County buildings in excess of $500.00 shall be submitted for approval to the Board of Commissioners Planning and Building Committee. 3. The Planning and Building Committee may approve or reject the request. Upon approval, the request shall be submitted to the Board of Commissioners Finance Committee to determine the availability of funds pursuant to Rule Ilc of the Rules of Organization and Procedure of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners. 4. The Finance Committee shall report to the Board of Commissioners which shall either approve or reject the request. 5. All requests for repairs and improvements to County buildings not in excess of $500.00 shall be submitted for approval to the Board of Auditors which may approve or reject the request. 6. No repair or improvement to County buildings shall be made except in accordance with these rules. Mr. Chairman, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. William M. Richards The resolution was referred to the Planning and Building Committee. There were no objections. Misc. 5828 By Mr. Richards IN RE: RULES AND REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO APPROVAL OF TRAVEL BY COUNTY OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the County Board of Commissioners has the power pursuant to §46.11, C.L. 1948: "Seventeenth, To establish such rules and regulations in reference to the management of the interest and business concerns of such county; *** as they shall deem necessary and proper in all matters not especially provided for in this act or in some law of this state***."; and WHEREAS it is necessary and proper to provide rules and regulations for the approval of travel and travel expenses by County officials and employees in order to limit such travel and expenses to only such as are absolutely necessary to the interest and business of the County; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does hereby establish the following rules and regulations pertaining to the approval of travel and travel expenses by County officials and employees: I. No County funds, whether budgeted or not, shall be expended for travel and travel expenses of County officers and employees, other than normal mileage, without the prior approval of any two of the following named Officials: Chairman of the Board of Commissioners, Chairman of the Board of Auditors, Chairman of the Board of Commissioners' Finance Committee. 2. No cash advances for travel shall be made without the approval of any two of the above- named officials; Commissioners Minutes Continued. October 7, 1971 260 3. The Board of Auditors may make such other rules and regulations not inconsistent with those contained herein pertaining to travel by County officers and employees, including rules per- taining to normal mileage as they deem necessary. Such rules shall become effective only upon approval of the Board of Commissioners. Mr. Chairman, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. William M. Richards The resolution was referred to the Finance Committee. There were no objections. Misc. 5829 By Mr. Richards IN RE: COUNTY VEHICLES To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the County Board of Commissioners has the power pursuant to §46.11, C.L. 1948: "To represent their respective counties and to have the care and management of the property and business of the county in all cases where no other provisions shall be made; *** To establish such rules and regulations in reference to the management of the interest and business concerns of such county, *** as they shall deem necessary and proper in all matters not especially provided for in this act or in some law of this State and, WHEREAS the Board of Auditors presently exercises supervision and control of County vehicles and holds title thereto without statutory authority; and WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners deems it necessary and proper to establish rules and regulations pertaining to the management of County vehicles; o NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does hereby establish the following rules and regulations pertaining to the management of County vehicles: 1. Title to all County vehicles shall be vested in the County of Oakland and the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners is authorized on behalf of the County to execute any and all documents necessary to perfect, record, change or transfer title thereto. 2. No purchase, lease, rental or sale of any County vehicle shall be made and no vehicle may be otherwise acquired or dfsposed of without prior approval of the Board of Commissioners. 3. The Personnel Practices Committee of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners shall have control of the assignment of County automobiles to County departments, agencies, officers and employees. and; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Personnel Practices Committee of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners shall study and recommend to the Board of Commissioners rules and regulations in addition to the above for the supervision and control of County vehicles. Mr. Chairman, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. William M. Richards The resolution was referred to the Personnel Practices Committee. There were no objections. Misc. 5830 By Mr. Richards IN RE: MANAGEMENT OF COUNTY OFFICE SPACE To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the County Board of Commissioners has the power pursuant to §46.11, C.L. 1948: "To represent their respective counties and to have the care and management of the property and business of the county in all cases where no other provisions shall be made; "To establish such rules and regulations in reference to the management of the interest and business concerns of such county, *** as they shall deem necessary and proper in all matters not especially provided for in this act or in some law of this state and; WHEREAS the Supreme Court of the State of Michigan has ruled that under the above statutory provision "The general power undoubtedly has been conferred on the county boards of supervisors *** to have the care and management of property and business and to establish rules and regulations in reference to the management of the interest and business concerns of the county. It is competent for the boards acting in good faith, to assign space in court houses or county buildings to the respec- tive county officials and departments and to reapportion the same from time to time as conditions and circumstances may require," and; WHEREAS such management of county office space does not conflict with the board of auditors' statutory power to have the "immediate control" of county buildings; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of -Commissioners deems it necessary and proper to establish rules and regulations for the management of County office space in order to improve the, efficiency and effectiveness of the various County departments. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does hereby establish the following rules and regulations pertaining to the management of County office space: I. All assignments of space in the Court House or County buildings to respective County offices and departments, and all reapportionment of such space shall be made by the Board of Commission- ers; 261 Commissioners Minutes Continued. October 7, 1971 2, Requests for assignment or reapportionment of office space shall be made to the Board of Commissioners; 3. The Planning and Building Committee of the Board of Commissioners may approve or reject the request. Upon approval, the request shall be submitted to the Board of Commissioners' Finance Committee to determine the availability of funds pursuant to Rule 11C of the Rules of Organization and Procedure of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners. 4. The Finance Committee shall report to the Board of Commissioners which shall either approve or reject the request. 5. No assignment or reapportionment of office space in the Court House or County buildings shall be made except in accordance with these rules. Mr. Chairman, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. William M. Richards The resolution was referred to the Planning and Building Committee. There were no objections. Misc. 5831 By Mr. Kasper IN RE: PROTECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF COMMUNITY NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL SYSTEM To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS forced busing away from neighborhood schools jeopardizes the safety of children, which could cause physical and mental discomfort and destroy the community neighborhood school system; and WHEREAS forced busing away from neighborhood schools will cost a great deal of added taxes which could be used to improve the quality of education for all school age children; and WHEREAS no child should be forced to attend a school away from his neighborhood school because of his race, creed or national origin; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners go on record as opposing forced busing of school children away from their neighborhood schools. FURTHER that copies of this resolution be sent to all the Con_gTessmen from the State of Michigan, Lo all of the State Senators and the State Representatives. Mr. Chairman, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. Paul F. Kasper County Commissioner, District #3 The resolution was referred to the Human Resources Committee, Public Protection and Judiciary Committee and Legislative Committee. There were no objections. Misc. 5832 By Mr. Mathews IN RE: SUPPLEMENTARY EMERGENCY CLOTHING PROGRAM - 1971 To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the need for supplementary emergency clothing assistance to maintain continuous school attendance For the children of the poor in Oakland County continues to exist; and WHEREAS the preparation and readiness for all school children need to occur in a manner which eliminates unnecessary stress and undue hardship on the recipients; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners provide a means of meeting the need for supplementary emergency school clothing and that adequate funds be appropriated to implement this program. Mr. Chairman, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. James Mathews County Commissioner, District #19 The resolution was referred to the Human Resources Committee and Finance Committee concurrently. There were no objections. Misc. 5833 By Mr. Barakat IN RE: REQUEST END OF WAR IN SOUTHEAST ASIA To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS continuation of the war in southeast Asia inevitably means more avoidable deaths and heartbreak for the people of the United States and of Asia; and WHEREAS prisoners-of-war remain in North Vietnam when they could be home for Christmas; and WHEREAS the will of the majority of the American people is total and immediate withdrawal; and WHEREAS the war in southeast Asia has had a negative effect on our economy and has adversely affected American credibility throughout the world; and WHEREAS only an end to the war in southeast Asia will make available the massive sums of public revenue necessary to revitalize our cities and restore our people; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners urges the Congress and the President of the United States to use the principles of peace tn end the war in southeast Asia immediately, with bilateral concessions and with honor to both sid Commissioners Minutes Continued. October 7, 1971 262 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that October 13, 1971, be declared Moratorium day in Oakland County. BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be forwarded to the President of the United States, to U.S. Senators Philip A. Hart and Robert P. Griffin, to Governor William G. Milliken and to our Federal and State Representatives from the County of Oakland, Mr, Chairman, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. Joseph L. Barakat County Commissioner, District #5 Moved by Barakat supported by Harrison the rules be suspended for immediate consideration of the resolution. AYES: Lennon, Mathews, Olson, Perinoff, Pernick, Richards, Simson, Szabo, Aaron, Barakat, Brennan, Burley, Daly, Doyon, Hamlin, Harrison, Houghten, Kasper. (18) NAYS: Mainland, Wilcox. (2) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. Mr. Lennon requested a quorum call. PRESENT: Aaron, Barakat, Brennan, Burley, Daly, Doyon, Harrison, Kasper, Lennon, Mainland, Mathews, Olson, Perinoff, Pernick, Richards, Simson, Szabo. (17) ABSENT: Coy, Dearborn, Gabler, Hamlin, Horton, Houghten, Patnales, Powell, Richardson, Wilcox. (10) Quorum present. Moved by Barakat supported by Harrison the resolution be adopted. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. Moved by Daly supported by Mainland the Board adjourn until October 12, 1971 at 9:30 A. M. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. The Board adjourned at 11:55 A. M. Lynn D. Allen William M. Richards Clerk Chairman Alexander C. Perinoff Vice Chairman