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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - 1971.12.16 - 760232 / OAKLAND COUNTY Board Of Comr-'7 -O ,--)r, 7rs MEETING December 16, 1971 Meeting called to order by Chairman William M. Richards at 9:53 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, Harrison, Horton, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, Mainland, Mathews, Olson, Patnales, Pernick, Powell, Richards, Richardson, Simson, Szabo, Wilcox. (25) ABSENT: Hamlin, Perinoff. (2) Quorum present. Moved by Mainland supported by Daly the agenda be amended in order that the Personnel Practices Committee and Finance Committee may present their reports. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. Mr. Mainland presented the Salaries Portion of the 1972 County Budget. IN RE: SALARIES PORTION OF 1972 BUDGET By Mr. Mainland To the Honorable Board of Commissioners The Personnel Practices Committee _recommends that the Lot:towing amounts be placed in the 1972 Budget to cover the cost of salaries: $15,934,808 in Departmental Budgets - For 1,590 positions which have been previously approved. (Including $144,000 for 60 Student Positions.) $ 1,630,453 in the Salaries Reserve Fund - For later distribution to departmental salaries budgets. This is made up of: $241,949 for 42 New Positions $ 30,700 for Emergency Salaries $400,000 for Overtime Reserve $200,000 for Summer Employment $ 17,000 for Training and Tuition Reimbursement $ 30,000 for Classification and rate changes for existing positions during the budget year. $155,000 reserve for second year salary adjustments under the two year labor contracts with the employees of the Sheriff and Animal Welfare departments. $555,804 For possible first-of-the-year salary adjustments. $17,565,261 TOTAL SALARIES BUDGET On the following pages are a summary sheet showing the distribution of the total salaries amount to the various departmental budgets, a list of the new positions requested and granted, a comparison with previous County Budgets and an explanation of the salaries budget items shown above. Respectfully submitted, PERSONNEL PRACTICES COMMITTEE William L. Mainland, Chairman Dennis M. Aaron, Mary M. Dearborn, Lew L. Coy Paul E. Kasper, Bernard F. Lennon, James Mathews EXPLANATION OF SALARIES BUDGET ITEMS Because the funds available for the salaries portion of the 1972 Budget fall far short of the amount required to meet requests, each category of salaries budget allotment has been closely studied and budgeted on an austerity basis. SALARY ADJUSTMENTS The budgeting for all positions, both old and new, has been done on the basis of 1971 salary rates. Because of the uncertainties of collective bargaining and Presidential wage controls, amounts for salary adjustments have been allotted at this time on a lump sum basis; $555,804 for possible salary adjustments and $155,000 for the second year salary adjustments called for under the two year labor contracts with the employees of the Sheriff and Animal Welfare Departments. The Committee recommends that the 1972 salary rates for employees not represented by bargaining units be set after the rates for represented employees have been settled. It is expected that these labor contracts will be brought to the Commission for approval shortly after the first of the year and recommended 1972 salary rates for non-bargaining unit employees and the appropriate transfers of funds, within the overall salaries budget amount will be brought to the Commission at the same time. The County has completed its annual salary survey, and these results, along with wage control guidelines and the County's financial picture, are being taken into consideration both in the County's labor negotiations and in the salaries recommendations for non-bargaining unit employees. 328 Commissioners Minutes Continued. December 16, 1971 NEW POSITIONS The County Departments requested 195 new positions costing $1,671,832. The Committee recommends 42 positions to staff the new Law Enforcement Complex as the only budgeted new positions recommended for 1972. Because this building will not open until the late spring of 1972, these positions have been budgeted only from May 1st through the remainder of the year. The positions involved would cost 5241,949 and, as shown on page E of this report, are assigned to the Sheriff (35), the Medical Examiner (5) and the Health Department (2). The Jail staffing has been studied in great detail and the number of employees is a bare minimum needed to staff the institution on a twenty four hour-seven day per week basis. In addition to these new budgeted employees, the County has been allotted 59 positions under the Public Employment Program (formerly Emergency Employment Act). The number and classifications of the positions involved are also shown on Page E, although some classification are currently being modified within the overall funding as some positions have proved difficult to till and some departmental needs have changed. With the present allotted positions, it is estimated that the County will receive up to $561,570 in federal funding under the program and the County participation in funding and in kind will not exceed $62,397, EMERGENCY SALARIES . As shown in the chart on page F of this report, the $30,700 is the lowest amount recommended for this purpose since 1967 and the fourth lowest amount since 1958. The small amount is due in part to the availability of some positions to be paid from Public Employment Act funds and the slack that has been taken up in recent years by summer employees. Even with these resources, the amount recommended for Emergency Salaries is marginal. OVERTIME RESERVE The $400,000 recommendation compares with the $412,701 spent in 1970 and the $439,737 used in 1969. It appears that slightly over $400,000 will be spent in 1971. Approximately 637 of this reserve is spent for conventional overtime and 377, for legal holiday premium pay. SUMMER EMPLOYMENT This program has been carried out by the County for many years, providing jobs and earnings for students and allowing County departments to carry out special projects and cover the vacations of regular employees with inexpensive labor. In 1971, the County had $273,470 worth of such labor with $179,803 being charged to the salaries portion of the budget and $93,667 being charged to other sources. TRAINING AND TUITION REIMBURSEMENT The $17,000 recommended is a cut from the $20,000 budgeted for the past several years and is the amount likely to be spent in 1971. CLASSIFICATION AND RATE CHANGES FOR EXISTING POSITIONS DURING THE BUDGET YEAR The $30,000 for classification and rate changes for existing positions is a budgetary item recommended for the first time. With over 2,300 employees in over 530 different job classifications working in a dynamic organization where changes in goals and methods are constantly occurring, it is not possible to foresee and study all possible changes in classifications which might become desirable and necessary during the budget year. Most such changes involve the creation of a new classification title and slight rate adjustments to make meaningful internal comparisons within the County's salary plan. In the recent past, such, changes have been brought to the Personnel Practices Committee then to the full Board of Commissioners by way of a resolution that is in turn sent to the Finance Committee and then back to the full Board for action. In many cases the amounts involved are less than the cost of the actions necessary. It is recommended that the S30,000 be placed in the Salaries Reserve Fund to be used only on the formal approval of the Personnel Practices Committee. Commissioners Minutes Continued. JociLtipoa !TOTAL SkIA 0 V FUND TOTAL FINANC1-.0 -ROM OTHER SOURCES TOTAL PROJECT7T SA1ARAES COST 24,496,784 200, 0.0 17,000 30,C00 155,000 TOTAL SALARIES BUDGF.V PAGE 0 TOTAL PERSONNEL COSTS FINANCED FRC)PR COUNTY SALARIES BUDGET PERSONNEL COSTS RECOMMENDED In Departmental Budgets In Salaries Iteserve Fund Total FINANCED FROM PERS !MEL TOTAL County OTHER SOURCES I DEPARTMENT TOTAL TOTAL PREVIOUSLY APPROVED POSITIONS NEW POSITIONS ',EMERGENCY SALARIES kidgeled I POSITIONS COST I MUMMER AMOUNT NUMBER 411013311 F SALARIES RESERVE Salaries POSITIONS AMOUNT Airport 10 11O,414I 10 110 ,414 ; Animal Welfare 15 149,362 15 149,362 149,362' ! Auditors - Administration 110 1,152,486 105 1,103,365 1,103,365 5 49,121 Auditors - Central Services 78 580,523 20 159,320 159,320 58 421,203 Auditors - Data Processing 58 590,602 58 590,602 Auditors - Drug Abuse 5 59,193 5 59,193 59,193 Auditors - Facilities & Operations 238 2,101,174 23 259,666 259,666 215 1,841,508 Auditors - Planning 22 259,400 22 259,400 259,400 Circuit Court 48 701,758 46 472,990 472,996 2 228,760i Circuit Court - Friend of the Court 43 408,244 43 408,244 408,244 Circuit Court - Probation 38 415,404 33 368,224 368,224 5 47,180 Civil Counsel 8 141,836 s 141,836 141,836 Clerk/Register 65 474,348 65 471,348 3,000 3,000 474,348 Commissioners 31 293,481 31 293,481 293,481 Community Mental Health 99 1,044,881 99 1,044,881 Co-op Extension Service 5 40,1541 5 39,454 700 700 40,154 Disaster Control & Civil Defense 4 40,0131 4 40,013 40,013 District Courts 28 249,254 28 190,754 190,754 58,500 D.P.W. 172 1,685,770 21,000 21,000 172 1,664,770 Drain Commissioner 51 729,890 35 430,549 430,549 26 299,341 Equalization. 33 395,553 32 389,353 389,355 , 1 6,198 Health 259 2,862,441 254 2,807,928 2 14,088 14,088 2,822,016 3 40,425 Hospital 182 1,383,541 182 1,383,541 1,353,541 Medical Examiner 18 167,313 13 140,555 5 26,758 26,758 167,313 , Parks and Recreation 21 215,953 21 215,9531 Probate Court 41 391,8471 41 346,847 346,847 45,000 Probate - Camp Oakland 38 328,4061 36 282,603 12,000 12,000 294,603 2 33,803 i Probate - Children's Village 119 1,188,717 1 119 1,173,717 15,000 15,000 1,138,717 I Probate - Juvenile Court 138 1,405,729 131 1,359,515 1,359 .516 I 7 46,213 Prosecuting Attorney 58 682,555 56 652,555 -•.. 2 30,000 Sheriff 216 2,270,105 173 1,913,918 35 201,103 201,10 2,i:•,021 8 95,084 Sheriff - Marine Safety 4 53,166 4 53,166 Sheriff - Trusty Camp 10 108,174 10 108,174 108,174 Treasurer 36 292,206 36 292,206 292,206 2 1 9,401 Veterans' Affairs 21 165,087 19 155,686 155,586 I TOTAL 2,332 23,138,980 I 590 15,934,808 42 241,949 30,700 272,649 le.,207,457 700 6,93:,-)23i I 400,000 OVERTIME RESERVE 400,000 200,000 SUMMER EMPLOYMENT 200,000 17,000 TRAINING & TUITif:9 RTJABURSEMENT 17,000 30,000 CLASSIFICATION 6, LAE CHANGES FOR EXISTING 30,000 POSITIONS DUR-NG BUDGEI YEAR 155,000 RESERVE FOR 2ND YEAR SAL. ADJ. ON 2 YR. 155,000 LABOR CONTRACTS: 555,804 POSSIBLE SAL:.:Y AOUSTMENTS 555,804 C-) LQ O us CD F., 0 0 to CD CD C CD ci- '91 Aoqw000a NEW BUDGETED POSITIONS REQUESTED FOR 1972 BUDGET E.E.A. CLASSIFICATION , 1ST 12 MONTHS E.E.A. POS, RECOKMEtcDED 1 1ST 12 MO. OR '! SALARIESIFRINCES [ APPROVED BY AS BUDGETED DEPARTMENT # CLASSIFICATION COST RECMMENDED EACH EACH PERS. ?RAC. NEW POSITIONS (Total # Pos. Requested) EACH BUDGET CLASSIFICATION #111/12 COST 4 COST Mid. - Administration 2 Typist I 5,591 Typist I 5,591 1,466 2 12,938 Aud. - Cent. Accounting Accountant I 9,582 1,966 1 10,556 2 Student 2,400 Typist I 5,591 1,466 1 6,469 Aud. - Personnel 1 Typist II 6,143 Typist I 5,591 1,466 5 6,469 Aud. - Cen. Services 1 Typist II 6,143 (2) 1 Safety Coordinator 12,500 Aud. - Drug Abuse 1 Clerk II 6,037 Typist I 5,591 1,466 1 6,469 (4) 1 Chief - Div. of Special Services 13,160 , 2 Drug Program Coordinator 12,600 Drug Program Coordinator 12,000 2,306 2 26,228 Aud. - Fac. & Op. 1 Civil Engineer II 12,075 Aud. - Planning 1 Librarian 11,000 1 (15) 2 Associate Planner 13,650 4 Intermediate Planner 10,605 Intermediate Flan r 10,605 2,092 4 46,556 2 Assistant Planner 11,550 1 Engineering Aide II 9,240 , 1 Engineering Aide I 7,744 Engineering Aide i 7,744 1,850 1 8,794 1 Secretary 7,140 1 Clerk III 6,878 1 Typist II 6,143 1 Stenographer I 6,116 Cir. Ct. - Admin. 2 Typist I 5,591 Typist I 5,591 1,466 1 6,469 Cir. Ct. - F. O. C. 1 Ct. Serv. Off. - F. O. C. 10,800 Ct. Serv. Off. - F. O. C. 10,800 2,220 j1 11,935 1 (6) 1 lIAttorney I 11,025 l!Domestic Relations Invest. III 9,713 11Typist 11 6,143 2 Clerk I 5,381 Cir. Cs. - Probation 5 Probation Officer I 9,963 Probation Officer I 9,963 2,077 5 55,183 (7) 1 Typist I 5,591 1 Student 2,400 Clk./Reg. of Deeds 2 Typist I 5,591 Typist I 5,591 1,466 1 6,469 Co-op. Ext. Service 1 Student 2,400 Program Assistant 5,985 1,522 3 18,767** District Courts 2 Deputy Court Clerk 6,353 Drain Commissioner 1 Civil Engineer III 14,700 (2) 1 Typist II 6,143,Iypist I 5,591 1,466 1 6,469 Equalization 4 Real Property Appraiser II 11,C25 Appraiser Aide 7,639 1,834 4 34,734 (10) 2 Personal Property Auditor II 11,025 3 Clerk II 6,037 1 Equalization Technician 8,600 Health Department 2 Dictating Machine Typist 6,143 (38) 1 1 Typist II 6,1431Typist I 5,591 1,466 1 I 5,851** 1,Stenographer IT 6,8781 1_Clerk ILL - X-Ray Technician Aide 6,C38 Clerk III - X-Ray Tech. Aide 6,878 1,680 1 7,845 3!Pub. Hlth. Sanitarian III 12,075 l 'Pub. Hlth. San. Supervisor 13,650 F I 5 Pub. Hltn. Sanitarian II 10,500 F F S 1 4 Pub. Hlth, San. Assistant I 6,668 Pub. Hlth. San. Asst. I 6,668 1,649 i 4 30,495 1 2 Pub. 111th, Nursing Sups. I 12,600 , ' 1 1 14 Pub. 155th. Nurse II F 10,500 Auxiliary 111th. Worker 8,000 1,899 3 27,204 I 1 Administrative Assistant 11,025 Public Health Nurse It f10,500 2,126 ; 5 52,40855 1 1 Mental llealrh Consultant 12,600 1 ' i 1 Pub. Hlth, Clinical Dentist F 15,750[Pub. Hlth. Clin, Dentist 15,750 10,500* 1 Dent. Clinic Asst. I I ,35210ent. Clinic Asst. I , 5,382 i 3,58'8* I - , PACE E 1 Commissioners Minutes Continued. NEW BUDGETED POSITIONS REQUESTED FOR 1972 BUDGET E.E.A. CLASSIFICATION 1ST 17 MONTHS E.E.A. POE I RECOMMENDED I 1ST 12 MO. OR SALARIES FRINGES APPROVED F., A'. BUDGETED DEPARTMENT # CLASSIFICATION COST RECOMMENDED EACH EACH PERS. I'' 'ITIONsi (Total 9 Pos. Re, ) EACH BUDGET CLASSIFICATION 3 COST:' COST ---1 Hospital I Accountant II 11,025 Accountant I 9,582 1 ,966 ,1 10,586 (4) 1 Medical Records Librarian 8,610 Medical Records Librarian 8,610 1,914 1 9,647 Typist IT 6,143 Physical Therapist 8,925 Physical Therapist 8,925 1,944 1 9,963 Medical Examiner 1 Toxicologist 12,600 Toxicologist 12,600 - 1 8,400* (5) 1 Med. Examiner Investigator 9,240 Med. Examiner investigator 9,240 2,027 1 6,160* Typist II 6,143 Typist I 5,591 1,466 1 3,727k 2 Morgue Attendant 6,353 Morgue Attendant 6,353 1,610 - 8,471* Probate Court 3 Deputy Probate Register I 7,140 Typist I . 5,591 1,466 2 12,938 (9) ! 1 Admin. Asst. - Probate Court 11,025 ! liTypist II 6,143! i 3Hourt Officer 5,090 Court Officer Probate 6,090 I 1,599 1 7,048 1 liCourt Reporter 1 9,000 ICourt Reporter I 9,000 F 2,000 P rob. - Camp Oakland i 1'Children's Supervisor I 7,900 Children's Supervisor I 7,900 - (3) 2ICh. Supv. I - 3/5 time 4,740 Ch. Supv. - part-time. 4,740 - Prob. - Ch. Village 6 Ch. Supv. I 7,900 Prob. - Juvenile Court 1 Juv, Ct. Intake Worker 13,250 (12) 1 Child Welfare Worker III 12,850 2 Child Welfare Worker I 9,963 Child Welfare Worker I 9,963 2,077 4 44,167 3 Child Welfare Worker IL 10,800 1 Stenographer 1 6,116 2 Typist II 6,143 2 Student 2,400 Pros. Attorney , Typist I 5,541 1,466 1 6,469 Sheriff 331Jail Guard * 6,867 Jail. Guard , 10,300 4 27,467* (58) 11Infirmary Guard * 6,867 Turnkey 8,500 1,598 241136,000* l!General Staff Nurse * 5,950 Senior Ceo, Staff Nurse. 11,025 IA 7,350* 2 Licensed Practical Nurse * 4,479 Medical Turn' 9,000 - 3i 18,000* 1 Kitchen Supervisor * 4,682 Typist II 6,143 31 12,286* 4 Identification Tech. II 10,800 lcletification Tech. II 10,800 2,220 1 11,935 4, ,Detective 13,300 Patrolman 10,300 2,100 2 22,733 2IC.t. Service Officer III 13,300 0 Patrolman 10,300 I Veterans Affairs 1 Vet. Service RepreseriCative 6,353 I i TOTAL POSITION 95 TOTAL 12 MONTH COST 1,671,832 OTAL - TIM k2231 ,949 , 1 NON-SALARYBDD ST DEPT, OF FACILITIES AND OPERATIONS 6,950 Custodial Worker II 6 ,950 1 1,771 2 13,989 1 * COST FROM MAY 1, 197 TH OUCH REMAINDER TOTAL .L.I-1. / ITIUNS 159 540,044 OF YEAR. (8/12.) ** COST FOR 10 MONTHS. LAJ 0 Os-, V in 0 ID V V 0 0- '91 Joquaoaa GD COMPARISON WITH PREVIOUS BUDGETS A B C , D E F G 1 H I , J K L M N 0 P Q R S 1._ INCREASE OVER NEW POSITIONS EMERGENCY COS 1 BUDGET TOTAL PREVIOUS YEAR BUDGETED POSITIONS BUDGETED REQUESTED SALARIES OF OVERTIME YEAR SALARIES OLD OLD NEW I NEW FOR NEW TENT. . ' FINAL , SALARY PAY BUDGET AMOUNT 7 TOTAL REG. STU. REG. STU. POSITIONS REG. STU. REG. 1 TU. BUDGETED USED IADJUSTMENTS BUDGETED USED I I 1972 17,565,261 1,522,576 9.5 1,632 1,530 241 ,949 206 0 189 1 6 30,700 710 304 400 0 1971 16,042,685 1,991,758 14.2 1,574 1,472 58 44 0 399,133 123 18 I 115 19 60,290 929 390 380,000 1970 14,050,92/ 2,358,771 1 20.2 1,602 3 ,492 0 73 37 587 ,341 156 0 73 37 86,000 131 ,285 1,391,659 1 300,000 412,701 1, 11,692,155 1,754,532 ! 17.7 1,412 1,347 65 454,058 28 48,170 195,OB71,100,000 233 ,937 .' 439,737 *5 , . I 9.,937,624 1,407,24, 16,5 1,257 1 ,161 106 725,298 132 127 52,100 106,879 1 779,539 200,000: 281,440 I 1 * * ** *** 8,530,383 992,171 13,2 1,222 1,184 38 255,875 145 108 18,050 669,970 ** ** 7,538,212 112,100 1 1 1 1 5 1 100 15 100,67 88 15 000 e900 400 1965 7,426,112 389,593 5.5 1 297 1,237 60 189,932 108 96 29,100 43 216 203,386 * 1964 7,036,419 265,746 3.9 1,247 1,241 6 23,255 52 36 ,I 47,000 43,244 313,700 * * , 1963 6,769,673 56,472 .8 1 ,259 1,255 4 27,300 61 ' 49 90,300 57,076 1 7 ,400 1962 6,713,201 560,438 9.1 1,275 1,245 30 141 ,089 112 81 113,700 100,996 I 190,800 1961 6,152,763 720,012 13.3 1,280 1,206 74 355,112 108 ' 94 97,590 86,8211 * * 1950 5,432,751 385,352 7,6 1 ,208 1,198 10 48,520 69 10 88,249 84,630 1 224,203 , 1959 5,047,399 74,743 1.5 1,122 1,085 36 9981 83 65 99,25082,480 , 10.500 * * I * 1958 4,972,656 667,358 15.5 1,112 1,027 85 334,184 103 125 46,000 40,239 i 223,654 1 A B C D E F G H 1 J K L M N 0 P Q K S * Student positions not previously budgeted separate from regular budgeted positions. ** More Emergency Salaries (column P) were used than budgeted. Only the budgeted amount, however, was transferred from Emergency Salaries. The balance was paid from the unspent salaries budgets of the departments involved. Emergency Salaries entered for 1967, '68, '69 and '70 includes a large program for the employment of Student help during the summer. *** Not budgeted in previous years. Overtime before 1968 was paid from unspent salaries resulting from turnover (position vacated at high rate; filled at low rate), vacant positions, etc. .• NOTE: See TOTAL SALARIES BUDGET description sheet for a breakdown of total salari e s budget costs. Budgeted position totals may not compare from year to year due to changes in budgeting techniques relative to ,he treatment of budgeted positions and positions paid from other sources. PACE E Commissioners Minutes Continued, December 16, 1971 Misc. 5879 By Mr. Brennan IN RE: FINAL ANNUAL BUDGET 1972 To the Honorable Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: As required by State Law, the Oakland County Board of Auditors on October 12, 1971, presented their 1972 budget recommendations to the Board of Commissioners, which referred the budget to the following committees for study and recommendation: Finance, Planning and Building, and Personnel Practices. Your Finance Committee, after careful review of the Auditors io•e( .,2ndations and those of the Personnel Practices Committee; and after conducting hearings with County d. eartmenlos and other agencies requesting funds, now present their recommended budget for the fiscal -yar beginning January 1, 1972 and ending December 31, 1972 in the amount of $39,415,348. While the budget indicates only a 550,000 increase over the Auditors' original recommendations, our recommendations reflect extensive changes both as to revenue estimates and expenditure proposals. In part these recommendations have been a result of policy decisions made by this Commission; in part due to new information received subsequent to the Auditors' proposals, and lastly as a result of decisions arrived at by your Committee, which in our judgment result in a more equitable and efficient distribution of available resources. SALARIES Included in our recommendations is the total sun of $17,565,261 to cover the Personnel portion of the budget as agreed on by your Committee with the Personnel Practices Committee. It is to be specifically noted however that the internal distribution as reported by that Committee is being transmitted with no recommendation on the part of your Finance. Conuittee. Although this recommendation exceeds the Auditors' original recommendation by 574,416, it does represent a 11 reduction ($174,396) in the revised amount finally reported and recommended to your Committee by the Auditors. Included in the amount of $17,565,261 is the mandatory raises to the Circuit Judges. NON-DEPARTMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS Changes in the Auditors' recommended non-departmental appropriations have been made as follows: 1. In line with the policy decision of this Commission to raise current and Chapter 20-21 drains within the 15 mills, a line item appropriation of $407,000 for this purpose has been added to this section of the budget, 2. Your Committee, after review and with the concurrence of the Auditors, has transferred some placed by the Auditors in the respective County departments for Capital Outlay to a line item for that purpose. It is felt that continuance of this long established practice will better ensure both control and review of these proposed expenditures; 3. Your Committee, in order to balance the budget, ditected a further 1/: cut in departmental operations totaling $78,000. Of this total reduction, $21,500 falls under non-departmental appropriation as follows: Ambulance - $1,000; Auditors Data Processing - $5400; Care of the Mentally 111, Temporary Mental Cases - $5,000; Community Mental Health - $4,000; 1 nsortce and Surety Bonds $5,000; Tax Allocation Board - $500; and T. B. Cases Outside - $1,000; 4. Building Authority payments were reduced $10,000 to meet the revised 1972 Capital Program commitments (see Capital Program below); 5. As a part of final budget adjustments, the Contingent Fund was raised $6,584 to $166,584. As noted by the Auditors, this appropriation must be considered together with the recommended new Sundry appropriation of $159,000 which formerly was included in the Contingent Fund; 6. ROAD COMMISSION - In the light of discussions with the Road Commission and review of expected increases in weight and gas tax revenue to that agency, your Committee has recommended no appropriation to the Road Commission for 1972. However, in view of the importance of the County Road Program and the vital need to insure availability of funds to match State and Federal funds available to Oakland County during 1972, your Committee strongly urges and recommends that in the event the expected increases in road revenues are unduly delayed or are not available within the current fiscal year, this Commission, at that time, consider and approve an advance on a loan basis to the Road Commission in the amount needed up to $700,000. The cooperation of the Road Commission in this matter is commended by your Committee; 7. The $1,400,000 Employees Retirement Fund appropriation, together with those contributions to be collected from outside Financed County Agencies whose employees are members of the County plan, are expected to meet the overall County contribution as estimated by the Actuary at 51,872,500. DEPARTMENTAL The only changes other than those reductions reflecting transfers to the Capital Outlay appropriation is that portion of the total 11 operating reduction of $78,000 directed by your Committee, namely 556,500, as follows: Auditors Administration - $2,500; Auditors Central Services Administration - $300; Auditors Drug Abuse - $5,000; Auditors Planning - $10,500; Clerk/Register - $5,000; Commissioners - $2,000; Health Department - $6,200; Medical Examiner - $1,000; Probate Court - Juvenile Court - $1,500; Probate Court - Juvenile Maintenance - $5,000; Prosecutor - $5,000; Sheriff - $10,000; Sheriff Trusty Camp - $2,500. REVENUES In its consideration of Revenues, your Committee has made the following changes from the original estimates submitted by the Auditors; 1. The addition of a new receipt of $260,000 for estimated revenues under the new State Revenue Sharing Act; 2. A reduction in the light of past experience. of S100,000 in the estimated revenue from the State Income Tax, CAPITAL PROGRAM This Committee, in order to provide the necessary funds for the 1972 Building Program, as finally -approved by the "Special Building Program Review Committee" consisting of the Finance Committee, Planning and Building Committee and the Chairman of all other standing committees, has added $100,000 to the Auditors' original recommendations for this purpose. Total financing of $2,499,264 includes the 333 17,565,261 300,000- 13,353,500 756,411- 14,482,476 7,667,611 17,265,261 31,41 1,32148 12,597,089 26,818,259 12A-14 15 34-8 334 Commissioners Minutes Continued. December 16, 1971 following: Building Authority Payments - $1,233,000; Statutory Building Fund Appropriation - $509,853; and Miscellaneous Non-Tax Revenue - $756,411. The Building Authority Payments include the following: East Wing - $236,500; Law Enforcement Jail Complex - $676,500; and Children's Village Phase II (as modified) $320,000. The balance provides for the following: Balance for the remodeling of the Pontiac Office Building - $280,000; Miscellaneous Remodeling - $100,000; East Wing Alterations - $190,000; balance for the Health Center Addition - $546,500; and the Oakland Pontiac Airport - $153,050. The 1972 Budget, as recommended, is extremely tight both as to revenue estimates and expenditure forecasts and any deterioration in the economic picture could have serious consequences both in terms of revenues and expenditures especially in the area of General Relief and related fields. It should be additionally noted that outside of those positions (42) connected with the new jail operations, all new employees granted for 1972 in order to keep services at even present levels, have been provided by Federal funds. At the end of the Federal Program, County funds for these additional positions will have to be provided it these services are to be continued. Your Finance Committee recognizes the possible burden of budget cuts imposed upon the needy of Oakland County and recommends continual review of the County and Social Services Department Budgets in relation to economic changes which may occur and should favorable conditions permit, the Finance Committee will consider reinstating all or part of the County We] fare Program, based on priorities recommended by the Human Resources Committee. In conclusion, your Finance Committee believes that the estimates herein are realistic; provide as equitable a distribution to the many services needing County support as is possible within the limits of the funds available; and, in the judgment of this Committee, present a properly balanced budget for the year 1972. Mr. Chairman, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the above report and approval of the 1972 budget as submitted. I further move that the matter of adoption of the budget be made a special order of business at the Commissioners meeting scheduled for December,:i0, 1971. Respectfully submitted, FINANCE COMMITTEE James M. Brennan, Chairman Dale C. Burley, Delos Hamlin, James A. Doyon Fred D. Houghten, Alexander C. Perinoff, Lawrence R. Pernick Christian F. Powell, Albert F. Szabo SALARIES PORTION OF 1972 BUDGET ON PAGES 327, 328, 329, 330, 331, 332 1972 FINAL ANNUAL BUDGET SUMMARY Non-Departmental Appropriations Departments and institutions Operating Budgets Salaries Less: Personnel Turnover Adjustment Total Budget to be Financed Estimated Receipts Less: Allocation of Misc. Non-Tax Revenue Tax Levy (5.26 Mills on State Equalized Value 5,098,528,481) NON-DEPARTMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS Airport 15,000 Ambulance 4,000 Auditors-Data Processing 405,254 Births and Deaths 6,000 Building Authority Payments 1,233,000 Building Fund 509,853 Capital Outlay 98,782 Care of Mentally III 1,781,000 Community Mental Health ( 426,000) State Institutions (1,100,000) Temporary Mental Cases ( 255,000) Compensation Insurance 200,000 Contagious Cases 1,500 Contingent 166,584 Council or Governments 35,000 Current, Chapter 20 and 21 Drains 407,000 Election Expense 115,000 Employees' Hospitalization Insurance 900,000 Employees' Life Insurance 149,000 Employees' Retirement Administration 22,500 Employees' Retirement Fund 1,400,000 Extradition Expense 6,500 4-H Fair Premiums 2,000 Hospitalization of Prisoners 15,000 Huron-Clinton Authority 1,274,633 Insurance and Surety Bonds 70,000 TOTAL NON-DEPARTMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS Jury Commission 14,750 Law Libraries 34,620 Local Assessing Assistance Program - - Oakland County Pioneer & Historical Society 7,500 Office of Economic Opportunity 118,000 Photocopy Expense 9,500 Real Property Parcel Numbering System 100,000 Road Commission Social Security Social Services General Relief Hospitalization Relief Administration Soil Conservation Soldiers' Burial Soldiers' Relief Southeastern Mich. Tourist Association Southeastern Mich. Transportation Auth. Sundry Tax Allocation T. B. Cases-Outside Township and City Tax Rolls Township and City Treasury Bonds Traffic Improvement Association Utilities, Parking Lots and Roads 14,482,476 - - 866,000 3,570,000 (2,650,000) ( 425,000) ( 495,000) 500 100,000 1,500 6,000 123,000 159,000 4,500 4,000 11,000 15,000 20,000 500,000 Commissioners Minutes Continued. December 16, 1971 335 DEPARTMENTS AND INSTITUTIONS Animal Welfare 184,587 Equalization 439,005 Auditors 1,439,422 Health 3,118,466 Auditors-Central Services Admin, 142,137 Hospital 1,802,951 Mailing, Printing, Stationery Stores 52,708 Medical Examiner 237,013 Auditors-Drug Abuse 247,518 Probate Court 411,522 Building and Grounds 2,225,096 Probate Court-Juvenile Court 1,530,241 Fac. S Oper.-Administration ( 235,496) Child Care 2,670,445 Fac, 5 Oper.-Maint. & Operations ( 1,989,600) Probate Court-Camp Oakland ( 427,153) Auditors-Fac. S Oper.-Tel. Ex, 243,945 Probate Court-Children's Village (1,617,117) Auditors-Planning 357,500 Probate Court-Juvenile Maintenance ( 626,175) Circuit Court 1,268,418 Prosecutor 762,955 Circuit Court-Friend of the Court 450,544 Sheriff 2,829,821 Circuit Court-Probation 398,724 Sheriff-Marine Safety 163,765 Civil Counsel 155,016 Sheriff-Trusty Camp 155,674 Clerk/Register 662,148 Treasurer 374,106 Commissioners 371,181 Veterans' Affairs 182,566 Cooperative Extension 63,329 Salaries Reserve Fund 1,357,804 D. P.W , 40,500 (For Distribution see Salaries Report) . Disaster Control -6 Civil Defense 60,098 Sick Leave Reimbursement 100,000 District Courts 278,068 Less: Personnel Turnover Adjustment 300,000- Drain Commissioner 455,599 TOTAL DEPARTMENTS s- INSTITUTIONS 24,932,872 GRAND TOTALS 39.415,348 The Chairman made the following statement: "At this time, in accordance with the requirements of State Law and the By-Laws of this Board, a Public Hearing is now called on the 1972 proposed annual budget for the County of Oakland. Legal notice of this Hearing was published in The Pontiac Press and The Daily Tribune, daily papers of general circulation in the County, on December 9, 1971, and a copy of the budget was placed in the Office of the County Clerk for public inspection. In addition, copies of the Budget have been furnished to all members of the Board of Commissioners". The Chairman asked if any person wished to speak on the Budget. Joycelyn Hubbard, representing the National Welfare Rights Organization, spoke to th-e—BeaTA -- concerning the basic needs of people. John H. King of Bloomfield Hills spoke to the Board regarding SEMTA and airport funds. The Chairman asked if any other person desired to speak on the budget. No other person requested to be heard and the Public Hearing was declared closed. Moved by Brennan supported by Houghten the Budget be approved and adoption of the Budget be made a special order of business on December 30, 1971. (See page 343.) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. Invocation given by Thomas H. O'Donoghue. Moved by Daly supported by Aaron the minutes of the previous meeting be approved as printed. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. Clerk read invitation from the Pontiac Senior Citizens to attend a Christmas Dinner Party on December 17, 1971 at 6:00 P. M. Chairman William M. Richards appointed the following persons to the Overall Economic Development Plan Committee for Oakland County, in accordance with Title 1 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965: Edward Barker, William Henry, John Riley, Joseph Vaughn, Faustin Dobski, William L. Treanor, Regis Lesco, Jr., Roy Wahl, Honorable Robert L. Shipper, J. Robert F. Swanson, Sr., Irving Rubin, Jack Douglas, George Smith, Shirley Gray, Martin Doctoroff, Lynn Hooe, Bernard Rivkin, Earl Floyd, David Burns, Tony Oleskseuski, Richard C. Fell. There were no objections. The appointments were approved. Clerk read resolutions from the City of Lathrup Village, City of Southfield, Pontiac Township and Ferndale City recommending acquisition by Oakland County of the 166 acres natural area northwest of Adams Road and 1-75 known as "The Adams Woods". (Referred to Local and Regional Affairs.) Clerk read resignation of George J. Fulkerson as a member of the Board of Auditors. Moved by Pernick supported by Aaron the resignation be accepted. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. 336 Commissioners Minutes Continued. December 16, 1971 Clerk read resignation of James M. Brennan as Commissioner from District No. 13, effective immediately. Moved by Pernick supported by Kasper the resignation be accepted. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. Misc. 5880 By Mr. Powell IN RE:COMMENDATION - MABEL CHILD To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS Mabel Child will be retiring from County Service on December 31, 1971; and WHEREAS Mabel Child has served as Chief Elections Clerk of Oakland County since 1954, during which time she has worked 38 State Elections, 16 Bienniel State Elections in April of odd-numbered years and many Special Elections for incorporations of cities or villages or annexations thereto; and WHEREAS her warm personality and dedication to do the best job as Elections Clerk as gained for her a multitude of friends and admirers both within and out of the County; and WHEREAS Mabel Child, upon retirement, will have served in County government for 30 years, having served as Deputy County Clerk for St. Clair County prior to joining Oakland County, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby expresses commendation and appreciation to Mabel Child for a job well done as Elections Clerk and extends best wishes for a happy retirement. William M. Richards, Chairman Oakland County Board of Commissioners Alexander C. Perinoff, Vice Chairman Oakland County Board of Commissioners The resolution was unanimously adopted. Misc. 5881 By Mr. Mainland and Mr. Richardson IN RE: MEMORIAL RESOLUTION, KENNETH L. VANNATTA -To the Uakiand County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: Kenneth L. VanNatta, Director of Parks and Recreation for the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission, passed away on December 2, 1971, at the age of 59 years, having resided in Davisburg, Springfield Township, Michigan. He was born in April, 1912, in Chicago, Illinois, and received his schooling at the Austin High School and DePaul University, Chicago, Illinois, and Oakland University, here in Michigan, attaining the rank of Registered Landscape Architect, From 1946 through 1958, he was active in landscaping work with the Detroit Flower and Garden Show, becoming Assistant Manager, and later was Assistant Exhibit Sales Manager of the Michigan State Fair in the late fifties. From 1953 through 1955, he served as the elected Springfield Township Supervisor and was a member of the Oakland County Board of Supervisors in the same period, and from 1960 through 1965, was employed with Oakland County and was responsible for the landscape development of the County Complex. Kenneth L. VanNatta was appointed as Director of the Parks and Recreation Commission in February of 1966, at the same time as the Commission was established by action of the Board of Supervisors, pursuant to Act 261, Public Acts of 1965. He served in a dual role of Superintendent of County Lands and Grounds Division, Real Estate Division, and Director of the Parks Commission; and largely through his efforts the special millage for the purpose of acquiring and developing a park system in Oakland County was approved by the voters in November, 1966, and again in August, 1970, which resulted in the creation of six parks totaling 2,200 acres. His memberships include National Recreation and Park Association, Michigan Recreation and Park Association, service on the Board of Directors of the National Association of County Park and Recreational Officials, during which time, the National Association of Counties presented Mr. VanNatta with a plaque symbolic of the Nation's outstanding County Park System, Kenneth L. VanNatta was a dedicated man who worked diligently in the interests of his community and fellow man. His ideals and goals to establish one of the finest County Park Systems in the Nation will serve as a guiding inspiration for the future. Mr. Chairman, I move that the foregoing Memorial Resolution be spread upon the proceedings of this meeting of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners and that a certified copy, affixed with the Great Seal of the County of Oakland be forwarded to his surviving wife, Bernice. SPECIAL MEMORIAL COMMITTEE William M. Richards, Chairman County Board of Commissioners William L. Mainland, Member Parks and Recreation Commission E. Frank Richardson, Member Parks and Recreation Commission The resolution was unanimously adopted. Comissioners Minutes Continued. December 16, 1971 337 Misc, 5682 By Mr. Lennon Recommended by the Board of Public Works RE: FARMINGTON AND EVERGREEN SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM - WALNUT LAKE ARM - EXCHANGE OF EASEMENTS WHEREAS an easement was granted to the County of Oakland by Rema Frankel, which- easement was recorded in Liber 4976, Page 30, Oakland County Records and, WHEREAS during construction of the above referenced project, the location of the sanitary sewer was changed and, WHEREAS because of said location change it is now necessary to make an exchange of easements to correct this situation. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the County Board of Commissioners that the Chairman and Clerk of this Board be and are hereby authorized and directed to execute a Quit Claim Deed on behalf of the County of Oakland to accomplish said exchange. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Bernard F. Lennon, Chairman Moved by Lennon supported by Daly the resolution be adopted. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. REPORT By Mr. Mathews IN RE: MISC. RES. '75826 - BUSING OF STUDENTS ACROSS SCHOOL DISTRICT BOUNDARY LINES To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Human Resources Committe, by Mr. James Mathews, Chairman, reports Miscellaneous Resolution ii/5826 without recommendation. HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE James Mathews, Chairman "Misc. 5826 By Mr. Burley IN RE: BUSING OF STUDENTS ACROSS SCHOOL DISTRICT BOUNDARY LINES To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS busing across school boundaries could cause physical and mental discomfort; and WHEREAS busing 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 busing 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, Niles E. Olson, James M. Brennan Bernard F. Lennon, Albert F. Szabo, Patrick K. Daly, William M. Richards" Moved by Pernick supported by Harrison the resolution be laid on the table. Discussion followed. The Chairman ruled the motion out of order. Moved by Mathews supported by Kasper the report be received. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. REPORT By Mr. Mathews IN RE: MISC. RES. k5831 - PROTECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF COMMUNITY NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL SYSTEM To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Human Resources Comittee, by Mr. James Mathews, Chairman, reports Miscellaneous Resolution /75831 without recommendation. HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE James Mathews, Chairman "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 saxes 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 338 Commissioners Minutes Continued, December 16, 1971 opposing forced busing of school children away from their neighborhood schools. FURTHER that copies of this resolution be sent to all the Congressmen from the State of Michigan, to all of the State Senators and the State Representatives. Mr. Chairman, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. Paul E. Kasper County Commissioner, District #3" Moved by Mathews supported by Gabler the report be accepted. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. REPORT By Mr. Mathews IN RE: PUBLIC PROTECTION AND JUDICIARY COMMITTEE RESOLUTION REGARDING SCHOOL BUSING To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: - The Human Resources Committee, by Mr. James Mathews, Chairman, reports that it has reviewed and concurs in the Public Protection and Judiciary Committee resolution regarding school busing and so recommends to this Board. HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE James Mathews, Chairman "SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION REFERRED TO HUMAN RESOURCES AND LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEES FROM THE PUBLIC PROTECTIO AND JUDICIARY COMMITTEES WHEREAS this Committee has received Misc. Res. #5826 and Misc. Res. 1/5831; and WHEREAS this Board of Commissioners has previously gone on record in favor of upholding and observing the law as stated by our legislative bodies and by our courts; and WHEREAS there is pending litigation before a Federal Court with results that may affect every person in Oakland County but to which no Oakland County governmental agency has been made a party; and WHEREAS there exists currently in every community in Oakland County a great deal of tension and emotion over the issue of "bussing" or "forced bussing" which is detrimental to the safety and tranquility of our community; and WHEREAS there appears to be a vacuum of constructive political leadership on the issue; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County _Board of Commissioners takes the ---TOTTOWing positive immediate action. 1. We request the inclusion of representatives of the possibly affected school districts by Judge Roth as parties to the litigation before him. 2. We ask the Governor of the State of Michigan to begin anew his quest for "educational reform" by calling a state-wide conference of local school officials, state legislators, and other interested persons, to develop alternative methods of achieving quality education throughout the State of Michigan. 3. That this matter be referred to Human Resources Committee and Legislative Committee for their concurrence." Moved by Gabler supported by Lennon the report be accepted. A sufficient majority haying voted therefor, the motion carried. REPORT By Mr. Pernick IN RE: MISC. RESOLUTION NO, 5826 BUSSING OF STUDENTS ACROSS SCHOOL DISTRICT BOUNDARY LINES To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Legislative Committee reports Misc. Resolution #5826, regarding Bussing of Students Across School District Boundary Lines and recommends that said Resolution be amended as follows: (Third Paragraph to read) "Therefore Be It Resolved that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners go on record as opposing bussing across school boundary lines because of race, creed, or national origin." The Legislative Committee, by Lawrence R. Pernick, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing amendment. LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE Lawrence R. Pernick, Chairman "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 M. Brennan, Albert F. Szabo Bernard F. Lennon, Patrick K. Daly, William M. Richards" 339 Commissioners Minutes Continued. December 16, 1971 Moved by Pernick supported by Powell the amendment be adopted. Moved by Aaron that Resolution 75826 be tabled until such time as the resolution of the Public Protection and Judiciary Committee is voted on. (Ruled VOL of order.) Vote on amendment: A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. Moved by Burley supported by Kasper that Resolution 85826, as amended, be adopted. Moved by Pernick supported by Harrison that Resolution 85826 be laid on the table. AYES: Richards, Simson, Szabo, Aaron, Daly, Doyon, Harrison, Mainland, Mathews. Olson, Pernick. (11) NAYS: Wilcox, Barakat, Burley, Coy, Dearborn, Gabler, Horton, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, Patnales, Powell. (12) A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion lost. Discussion followed, Mr. Pernick moved the previous question. Seconded by Mrs. Dearborn. The Chairman stated that those in favor of calling the question, say 'Aye:', and those opposed, say 'No'. The vote was as follows: AYES: Richardson, Simson, Szabo, Wilcox, Aaron, Barakat, Burley, Coy, Daly, Dearborn, Doyon, Harrison, Horton, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, Mainland, Mathews, Olson, Patnales, Pernick, Powell, Richards. (23) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted in favor of calling the question, a vote was called on the main motion. The vote was as follows: AYES: Simson, Szabo, Wilcox, Barakat, Burley, Coy, Daly, Dearborn, Doyon, Gabler, Horton, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, Olson, Patnales, Pernick, Powell, Richards, Richardson. (20) NAYS: Aaron, Harrison, Mainland, Mathews. (4) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended, was adopted. REPORT By Mr. Pernick IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #5831 - PROTECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF COMMUNITY NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL SYSTEM To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Legislative Committee reports Miscellaneous Resolution 85831, regarding Protection and Maintenance of Community Neighborhood School System and recommends that said Resolution be amended as follows: (Fourth Paragraph to Read) "Therefore Be It Resolved that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners go on record opposing forced bussing of school children away from their neighborhood schools because of race, creed or national origin." The Legislative Committee by Lawrence R. Pernick, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing amendment. LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE Lawrence R. Pernick, Chairman "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 Congressmen from the State of Michigan, to all of the State Senators and the State Representatives. Mr. Chairman, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. Paul E. Kasper County Commissioner, District 83" Moved by Pernick supported by Kasper the report be accepted. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. 340 Commissioners Minutes Continued. December 16, 1971 . Moved by Pernick supported by Kasper the amendment be adopted. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the notion carried. Moved by Pernick supported by Kasper that Resolution #5831, as amended, be adopted. Discussion followed. Mr. Houghton moved the previous question. Seconded by Mr. Coy. The Chairman stated that those in favor of calling the question, say 'Aye' and those opposed day 'No". The vote was as follows: AYES: Szabo, Wilcox, Aaron, Barakat, Burley, Coy, Daly, Dearborn, Doyon, Gabler, Harrison, Horton, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, Mainland, Mathews, Olson, Patnales, Pernick, Powell, Richards, Richardson, Simson. (24) NAYS: None, (0) A sufficient majority having voted in favor of calling the question, the Chairman called for a vote on the main motion. Vote on Resolution 1/5831, as amended: AYES: Wilcox, Burley, Coy, Dearborn, Gabler, Horton, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, Olson, Patnales, Powell, Richards, Richardson, Simson. (15) NAYS: Aaron, Barakat, Daly, Doyon, Harrison, Mainland, Mathews, Pernick, Szabo. (9) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended, was adopted. REPORT By Mr. Pernick IN RE: PROPOSED RESOLUTION FROM PUBLIC PROTECTION AND JUDICIARY COMMITTEE REGARDING SCHOOL BUSSING To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Legislative Committee reports the proposed resolution from the Public Protection and Judiciary Committee and recommends that said Resolution be amended as follows: 1. In item #1, the word "request" be changed to "recommend". 2. In Item #2, third line, following the word "achieving" insert the word "equal". The Legislative Committee, by Lawrence R. .Pernick, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing amendments. LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE Lawrence R. Pernick, Chairman SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION REFERRED TO HUMAN RESOURCES AND LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEES FROM THE PUBLIC PROTECTION AND JUDICIARY COMMITTEES WHEREAS this Committee has received Misc. Res. #5826 and Misc. Res. 1/5831; and WHEREAS this Board of Commissioners has previously gone on record in favor of upholding and observing the law as stated by our legislative bodies and by our courts; and WHEREAS there is pending litigation before a Federal Court with results that may affect every person in Oakland County but to which no Oakland County governmental agency has been made a party; and WHEREAS there exists currently in every community in Oakland County a great deal of tension and emotion over the issue of "bussing" or "forced bussing" which is detrimental to the safety and tranquility of our community; and WHEREAS there appears to be a vacuum of constructive political leadership on the issue; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners takes the following positive immediate action. 1. We request the inclusion of representatives of the possibly affected school districts by Judge Roth as parties to the litigation before him. 2. We ask the Governor of the State of Michigan to begin anew his quest for "educational reform" by calling a state-wide conference of local school officials, state legislators, and other interested persons, to develop alternative methods of achieving quality education throughout the State of Michigan. 3. That this matter be referred to Human Resources Committee and Legislative Committee for their concurrence. Moved by Pernick supported by Daly the report be received. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. Moved by Pernick supported by Daly the amendments be adopted. Moved by Coy supported by Powell the amendment be amended by changing "equal" in #2. to read, "equal, economic, quality education". Discussion followed. Mr. Pernick moved the previous question. Seconded by Daly. Commissioners Minutes Continued, December 16, 1971 341 The Chairman stated that those in favor of calling the question, say 'Aye', and those opposed say 'No'. The vote was as follows: AYES: Aaron, Barakat, Burley, Coy, Daly, Dearborn, Doyon, Gabler, Harrison, Horton, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, Mainland, Mathews, Olson, Patnalcs, Pernick, Powell, Richards, Richardson, Simson, Szabo, Wilcox. (24) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, a vote was taken on the amendment to the amendment. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. Vote on amendment, as amended: A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. Moved by Pernick supported by Richardson that the substitute resolution of the Public Protection and Judiciary Committee, as amended, be adopted. Discussion followed. Mr. Pernick moved the previous question. Seconded by Mr. Olson. The Chairman stated that those in favor of calling the question, say 'Aye and those opposed say 'No'. The vote was as follows: AYES: Barakat, Burley, Coy, Daly, Dearborn, Doyon, Gabler, Harrison, Horton, Houghten, Lennon, Mainland, Mathews, Olson, Pernick, Powell, Richards, Richardson, Simson, Szabo, Wilcox, Aaron. (22) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, a vote was taken on the resolution, as amended. The vote was as follows: AYES: Burley, Coy, Daly, Dearborn, Doyon, Gabler, Harrison, Horton, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, ----Mainland, Mathews, Olson, Patnales, Pernick, -Powell, Ricfsards, Richardson, Simson,'Szbo, Wilcox, Aaron, Barakat. (24) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended, was adopted. Misc. 5883 By Mr. Pernick IN RE: SUPPORT OF H.B. 5734, AMENDING THE PROBATE CODE ACT 288, P.A. 1939. To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS your Committee has reviewed H.B. 5734, which amends the Probate Code, Act 288, Public Acts of 1939; and WHEREAS the proposed legislation would allow the Juvenile Division of the Probate Court to send orders to parents by First Class rather than Registered Mail; but would not change the alternative means of service by personal delivery of the Order to the parent; and WHEREAS your Committee believes that support of H.B. 5734 would be in the best interests of the County, affording savings in postage costs and assuring that the parent receives the notice, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby supports H.B. 5734, and that certified copies of this Resolution be forwarded to the Oakland County Legislators, urging their support in passage of this proposed legislation. The Legislative Committee, by Lawrence R. Pernick, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoin Resolution. LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE Lawrence R. Pernick, Chairman Moved by Pernick supported by Olson the resolution be adopted. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. Misc. 5884 By Mr. Mainland IN RE: AUTHORIZING PUBLIC PROTECTION AND JUDICIARY COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE AND REPORT RECOMMENDATION ON DISCONTINUANCE OF COUNTY DRIVERS LICENSING BUREAU To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS your Committee has received and considered a recommendation from the Finance Committee that the County Drivers License Bureau be discontinued; and WHEREAS your Committee believes there is probable justification in turning over the Drivers License Bureau to the State, which would result in an estimated net savings to the County of $40,000 to S50,000 annually; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Public Protection and Judiciary Committee to investigate and report back a recommendation on the discontinuance of the County Drivers License Bureau. 342 Commissioners Minutes Continued, December 16, 1971 The Personnel Practices Committee, by William L. Mainland, Chairman, moves the adoption of the toregoiny resolution. PERSONNEL PRACTICES COMMITTEE William L. Mainland, Chairman The resolution was referred to the Public Protection and Judiciary Committee. There were no objections. Mr. Olson requested that the resolution regarding the Inter-County Highway Commission Contract remain on the table. There were no objections. REPORT By Mr. Daly IN RE: MISC. RES. 5 5827 - EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR REPAIRING AND IMPROVING COUNTY BUILDINGS To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Committee on Organization reports Miscellaneous Resolution 1/582/, as amended, regarding expenditures of tunds for repairing and improving County buildings and recommends that said Resolution be further amended as Follows: 1. That the dollar amount in Rule #2 be changed from $500 to $2000. 2. That the dollar amount in Rule 1/5 be changed from $500 to $2000. The Committee on Organization, by Patrick K. Daly, moves the adoption of the foregoing amendments. COMMITTEE ON ORGANIZATION Patrick K. Daly, Chairman Moved by Pernick supported by Mathews the report be accepted. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. Moved by Daly supported by Wilcox the amendments be adopted. Discussion followed. Moved by Powell supported by Barakat this matter be laid on the table. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. REPORT By Mr. Houghten IN RE: MISC, RESOLUTION A5837 - FINANCING OF CHILDREN'S VILLAGE, PHASE II To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Finance Committee reports that Miscellaneous Resolution #5837, regarding financing of Children's Village, Phase II was considered jointly by the Finance Committee and the Planning and Building Committee and joint action was taken for the financing of Children's Village, Phase II through the Building Authority, and therefore, Miscellaneous Resolution #5837 is discharged from the Finance Committee The Finance Committee, by Fred D. Houghten, Vice Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing report. FINANCE COMMITTEE Fred D. Houghten, Vice Chairman Moved by Houghten supported by Szabo the report be adopted. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. Misc. 5885 By Mr. Houghten IN RE: 1971 ANTICIPATED DEFICIT To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS it is imperative that all possible funds be made available to avoid an anticipated year-end deficit; and WHEREAS from the latest forecasts by the Board of Auditors, it may be necessary to use up to $200,000.00 of additional funds to accomplish this end; and WHEREAS resources are available for such purposes through the cancellation of up to $200,000.00 of the 1971 appropriation of miscellaneous non-tax revenues to the Building Fund in an amount up to $200,000.00; and WHEREAS such cancellation would not jeopardize the 1972 Capital Building Program as presently proposed; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the sum of $50,000.00 be transferred from the Land Sales Fund to the County Building Fund; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Auditors be and it is hereby authorized to cancel and transfer as necessary to meet the anticipated 1971 deficit up to, but not exceeding, the sum of $200,000.00 of the 1971 allocation of Miscellaneous non-tax revenues. Commissioners Minutes Continued. December 16, 1971 343 The Finance Committee, by Mr. Fred D. Houghten, Vice Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing resolution. FINANCE COMMITTEE Fred D. Houghten, Vice Chairman Moved by Houghten supported by Pernick the resolution be adopted. A suificient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. Moved by Powell supported by Pernick that the motions regarding the Budget be corrected to read "to receive the Budget". A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. Moved by Powell supported by Richardson the Budget be amended to provide $350,000 for the Road Commission. Moved by Pernick supported by Olson that the amendment and consideration of the Budget be postponed until December 30, 1971 at 10:30 A. M. Discussion followed. AYES: Daly, Doyon, Gabler, Harrison, Horton, Lennon, Mainland, Mathews, Olson, Pernick, Richards, Simson, Szabo, Aaron, Barakat, Burley. (16) NAYS: Coy, Dearborn, Houghten, Kasper, Patnales, Powell, Richardson, Wilcox. (8) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. IN RE: AMENDMENT TO COUNTY BUDGET By Mrs. Dearborn To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: The need for road construction funds is a top priority item in Oakland County. The Transpomtation and Aviation Committee reviewed the 1972 construction program and the needs of the Oakland County Road Commission and voted unanimously to support the inclusion of a budget item of $700,000 for road construction. This sum will generate over $2,000,000 for roads during this next construction season. This construction program has already been reviewed and approved. The loss of these funds would be a disaster to our already inadequate road program in this county and necessitate deleting already approved construction for next summer. The Road Commission must know that these funds are available in order to proceed with their program. Since there is good reason to believe that Oakland County will not receive any additional gas and weight tax funds in time for the 1972 construction season, it is imperative that an appropriation for roads be included in the county budget for 1972. Therefore I move that the County budget, as presented today, be amended to include the appropriation for roads and that the Finance Committee be asked to reorder budget priorities so that the final budget adopted by this Board will include an appropriation for roads. Mary Mead Dearborn County Commissioner, District #4 The amendment was referred to the Finance Committee. There were no objections. Mr. Pernick nominated James M. Brennan to fill the unexpired term of George J. Fulkerson as a member of the Board of Auditors for term ending December 31, 1971, Mr. Lennon seconded the nomination. Discussion followed. Moved by Pernick supported by Olson that nominations be closed. Discussion followed. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. The Chairman called for a vote on the appointment of James M. Brennan as a member of the Board of Auditors. The vote was as follows: AYES: Daly, Doyon, Gabler, Harrison, Horton, Lennon, Mainland, Mathews, Olson, Pernick, Richards, Simson, Szabo, Aaron, Barakat, Burley. (16) NAYS: Dearborn, Houghten, Kasper, Patnales, Powell, Richardson, Wilcox, Coy. (8) James M. Brennan declared elected a member of the Board of Auditors to fill vacancy for term ending December 31, 1971. Mr. Pernick nominated James M. Brennan as a member of the Board of Auditors for a three-year term beginning January 1, 1972 and ending December 31, 1974. Moved by Pernick supported by Lennon that nominations be closed. 344 Commissioners Minutes Continued. December 16, 1971 A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. Moved by Powell supported by Wilcox that this matter be laid on the table. A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion lost. The Chairman called for a vote on the appointment of James M. Brennan as a member of the Board. of Auditors. The vote was as follows: AYES: Doyon, Harrison, Horton, Lennon, Mainland, Mathews, Olson, Pernick, Richards, Simson, Szabo, Aaron, Barakat, Burley, Daly. (15) NAYS: Dearborn, Kasper, Powell, Richardson, Wilcox, Coy. (6) James M. Brennan declared elected a member of the Board of Auditors for a three-year term beginning January 1, 1972 and ending December 31, 1974, Misc. 5886 By Mr. Lennon IN RE: ENDORSEMENT OF S.B. 878 AND H.B. 5201 To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: RESOLVED BY the Board of Commissioners of the County of Oakland, that it hereby does endorse S.B. 878 and H.B. 5201 which would allow political subdivisions of the state, including counties, to qualify for participation in the Michigan Emergency Security Act (unemployment benefits). Mr. Chairman, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. Bernard F. Lennon County Commissioner, District /711 The resolution was referred to the Legislative Committee. There were no objections. Moved by Daly supported by Burley the Board adjourn until December 30, 1971 at 10:30 A. M. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. The Board adjourned at 1:05 P.M. Lynn D. Allen William M. Richards Clerk Chairman