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OAKLAND COUNTY
Board Of Commissioners
MEETING
March 12, 1970
Meeting called to order by Chairman Robert F. Patnales at 8:20 P. M. in the County Center
Auditorium, 1200 North Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Aaron, Benson, Coy, Edwards, Gabler, Grba, Houghten, Kasper, Mainland, Mastin, Mathews,
O'Brien, O'Donoghue, Olson, Patnales, Pernick, Powell, Richards, Richardson, Walker, Wilcox. (21)
ABSENT: Bawden, Brennan, Hamlin, Horton, Perinoff, Szabo. (6)
Quorum present.
Invocation given by William L. Mainland.
Mr. O'Brien requested that the prayer by Mr. Mainland be printed in the minutes.
Invocation
"We give thanks this evening for all the blessings of life; for health, family, friends and
fellowship; for this body assembled and for everyone sharing the responsibility of public service.
We pray for the grace and the wisdom to serve our fellowmen with courage and compassion,
effectively and unselfishly.
Especially this evening, we pray for our young people, that they may be imbued with the moral,
spiritual and intellectual strength and fortitude to seize the opportunities for service which are at
all times the companions of danger and temptatien; that they may at all times, be conscious of the love
and the faith of their elders.
For our member James Brennan, we pray for his comfort and early recovery."
The Chairman explained the procedure to be followed at this meeting on the Drug Abuse
presentation.
Mr. Grba presented a resolution regarding the Clinton-Oakland Sewage Disposal System-Waterford
Extensions Phase I.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Walker supported by O'Brien that consideration of the three items to be presented by
the Public Works Committee be postponed until the March 19, 1970 meeting.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Mr. Richards presented for filing with the County Clerk, a copy of the report of the Drug
Abuse Committee entitled "What Can You Do About The Use Of Drugs In Your Community?"
Mr. Richards introduced Arthur W. Jalkanen, Chairman of the Oakland County Drug Abuse Committee.
Dr. Jalkanen introduced members of the Committee.
Dr. Jalkanen and Gerald F. St. Souver, Vice Chairman of the Drug Abuse Committee, spoke to the
Board on the Drug Abuse Program, treatment and rehabilitation of drug addicts.
Moved by O'Brien that when the Board adjourns, it adjourn to March 19, 1970 at 9:30 A. M.
Members of the Committee answered questions from members of the Board and the audience.
Mr. Richards stated that inasmuch as there were no further questions, the presentation of the
Drug Abuse Program would be concluded.
Moved by O'Donoghue supported by Richards that the Board reconsider the vote on Resolution
#5301 (Rotation of Roll Call vote).
AYES: Aaron, Benson, Coy, Edwards, Gabler, Kasper, Mainland, O'Donoghue, Patnales, Powell,
Richards, Walker. (12)
NAYS: Mastin, Mathews, Olson, Pernick. (4)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Moved by Olson supported by Coy the Board adjourn to March 19, 1970 at 9:30 A. M.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
The Board adjourned at 10:20 P. M.
Lynn O. Allen
Clerk
Robert F. Patnales
Chairman