HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1970.04.28 - 7614377 OAKLAND COUNTY
Board Of Commissioners
MEETING
April 28, 1970
Meeting called to order by Chairman Robert F. Patnales at 10:02 A.M. in the County Center
Auditorium, 1200 North Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Aaron, Bawden, Benson, Brennan, Coy, Edwards, Gabler, Grba, Horton, Houghten,
Kasper, Mainland, Mast in, Mathews, O'Brien, O'Donoghue, Olson, Patnales, Perinoff, Pernick, Powell,
Richards, Richardson, Szabo, Walker, Wilcox. (26)
ABSENT: Hamlin (1)
Quorum present.
Invocation given by Charles B. Edwards, Jr.
Mr. A. Barry McGuire, Executive Director of the Michigan Association of Counties, presented
a plaque to Thomas H. O'Donoghue.
Moved by Mathews supported by Horton that April 28, 1970 be proclaimed "Thomas H. O'Donoghue
Day".
The motion was unanimously adopted.
Moved by Mainland supported by Bawden the minutes of April 14, 1970 and April 16, 1970
meetings be approved as printed,
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Clerk read resolution from the City of Orchard Lake Village opposing an increase in compen-
sation for members of the Board of Commissioners. (Placed on file.)
Clerk read letter from the Highland Township Library Board of Trustees and the City of
Southfield opposing establishment of a Library Authority. (Referred to Local Affairs Committee.)
Clerk read letter from the Michigan Intelligence Network of the Michigan State Police, thank-
ing the Board for the use of the Auditorium. (Placed on file.)
Misc. 5352
By Mr. Gabler
IN RE: STATE GRANT TO REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland recognizes the great need for improvements to public trans-
portation facilities and services in Southeastern Michigan; and
WHEREAS William G. Milliken, Governor of the State of Michigan has recommended that the State
provide $2,500,000.00 in grants to area-wide or regional transportation authorities during the next
fiscal year for research, engineering and demonstration projects; and
WHEREAS the County of Oakland believes the State of Michigan should be involved as a financial
supporter of public transportation facilities; and
WHEREAS the County of Oakland supports the efforts of the Southeastern Michigan Transportation
Authority to improve the public transportation facilities in the Southeastern Michigan Region and to
develop a region-wide rapid transportation system,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the County of Oakland supports the recommendations of
William G. Milliken, Governor of the State of Michigan, as set forth in the Executive Budget, the sum
of $2,500,000.00 for grants, research, engineering and demonstration projects for regional transportation
authorities;
BE LI FURTHER RESOLVED that this matter be placed on the County Legislative Program and that
Oakland County members of the Legislature be forwarded copies of this resolution by the Clerk of this
Board.
Mr. Chairman, on behalf of the Aviation and Transportation Committee, I move the adortion of
the foregoing resolution.
AVIATION AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Wallace F. Gabler, Jr., Chairman
George N. Grba, Mahlon Benson, Jr., James Mathews,
Thomas H. O'Donoghue
Moved by Gabler supported by O'Cionoghue the resolution be adopted.
378
Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 28, 1970
Discussion followed.
Mr. Olson voted 'no'.
The Chairman referred the resolution to the Legislative Committee.
Misc. 5353
By Mr. Gabler
IN RE: FEDERAL SAFETY DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Federal Government has informed the County of Oakland that it will produce a
Federal Safety Demonstration Program at no cost to the County of Oakland; and
WHEREAS the Traffic Improvement Association recommends that the County of Oakland execute a
Contract with the Federal Government for a Federal Safety Demonstration Program for Oakland County; and
WHEREAS the Aviation and Transportation Committee concurs in said recommendation,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Chairman and Clerk of this Board be and they are hereby
authorized to execute a Contract with the United States of America for a Federal Safety Demonstration
Program for Oakland County, said program to be established at no cost to the County of Oakland.
Mr. Chairman, on behalf of the Aviation and Transportation Committee, I move the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
AVIATION AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Wallace F. Gabler, Jr., Chairman
Mahlon Benson, Jr., Thomas H. O'Donognue,
George N. Grba, James Mathews
Moved by Gabler supported by Bawden the resolution be adopted.
Mr. Olson voted
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
misc. 5354
By Mr. Gabler
IN RE: REFERRAL OF MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION NO, 5229
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS existing studies and surveys demonstrate the need for additional major airport service
in Oakland County; and
WHEREAS the then Board of Supervisors, by Miscellaneous Resolution No. 3913, dated February 16,
1962, determined the need to expand the municipal airport service available in Oakland County; and
WHEREAS the Master Plan for the Oakland-Orion Airport has been approved by the Federal Aviation
Authority as to concept and air space; and
WHEREAS the Oakland-Orion Airport is presently in the Federal Grant Program for airports; and
WHEREAS the Aviation and Transportation Committee, having reviewed the studies and surveys
and other information pertaining to the Oakland-Orion Airport, recommends that the Board of Commis-
sioners reaffirms the position taken by the previous Board as to the Oakland-Orion Airport;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners reaffirms the
determination to proceed with the development of the Master Plan for the Oakland-Orion Airport;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the request in Miscellaneous Resolution No. 5229 to withdraw the
Master Plan for the Oakland-Orion Airport be denied.
Mr. Chairman, on behalf of the Aviation and Transportation Committee, I move the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
AVIATION AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Wallace F. Gabler, Jr., Chairman
Mahlon Benson, Jr., Thomas H. O i Donoghue,
George N. Grba
Moved by Gabler supported by Benson the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Mainland supported by Coy the resolution be tabled until the study is presented.
Mr. Horton voted i no,
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Misc. 5355
By Mr. Gabler
IN RE: REFERRAL OF MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION NO. 5230
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS existing studies and surveys demonstrate the need for additional major airport service
in Oakland County; and
Commissioners Minute Continued, April 28, 1970
WHEREAS the then Board of Supervisors, by Miscellaneous Resolution No. 3913, dated
February 16, 1962, determined the need to expand the municipal airport service available in 0Jk:and
County; and
WHEREAS the Master Plan for the Oakland-Orion Airport has been approved by the Federal Avia-
tion Authority as to concept and air space; and
WHEREAS the Oakland-Orion Airport is presently in the Federal Grant Program for airports; and
WHEREAS the Aviation and Transportation Committee, having reviewed the studies and surveys
and other information pertaining to the Oakland-Orion Airport, recommends that the Board of Commissioners
reaffirms the position taken by the previous Board as to the Oakland-Orion Airport;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners reaffirms the de-
termination to proceed with the development of the Master Plan for the Oakland-Orion Airport;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Miscellaneous Resolution No. 5230, dated f-tpergaio-o-ermr-+6-4.96.k. direct-
ing the sale of the Oakland-Orion Airport be and the same is hereby denied. '“,
Mr. Chairman, on behalf of the Aviation and Transportation Committee, I move the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
AVIATION AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Wallace F. Gabler, Jr., Chairman
Mahlon Benson, Jr„ Thomas H. O'Donoghue, George N. Grba
Moved by Olson supported by Mathews the resolution be laid on the table.
Mr. Horton voted 'no'.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
The Clerk presented to the Board a letter from the County Drain Commissioner stating that a
resolution has been adopted by the Drainage Board for the Wilmont Relief Drains requesting that the
County of Oakland assume 63.7477% of the cost of the said Wilmont Relief Drains for drainage of the
Oakland-Pontiac Airport property in addition to the 4.4025% apportioned to the County of Oakland on
account of drainage to public highways and requesting that the Board of Commissioners adopt a reso-
lution apportioning a total of 68.1502% of the cost of the Wilmont Relief Drains to the County of
Oakland.
By unanimous consent, the said communication was ordered filed with the Clerk.
Misc. 5356
IN RE: W1LMONT RELIEF DRAINS
The following resolution was offered by Mr. Horton and seconded by Mr. Mastin.
WHEREAS pursuant to a petition filed by the Charter Township of Waterford and the County of
Oakland the statutory drainage board for the Wilmont Relief Drains has undertaken proceedings for the
construction of the Wilmont Relief Drains under the provisions of Chapter 20 of Act No. 40 of the Public
Acts of Michigan, 1956, as amended; and
WHEREAS said Wilmont Relief Drains will provide storm drainage necessary for furtherdevelop-
cent of the Oakland - Pontiac Airport; and
WHEREAS Section 468 of Chapter 20 of said Act No. 40 of the Public Acts of Michigan, 1956, as
amended, provides that the apportionment of the cost of an intro-county drain project against the county
shall be based solely upon drainage of county highways unle$s the county board of commissioners shall
assume additional cost of the drain by a vote of 2/3 rds of the members elect of the said board of
commissioners; and
WHEREAS the Drainage Board for the Wilmont Relief Drains has tentatively apportioned the cost
of said relief drains as follows:
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF WATERFORD 27.5020%
STATE OF MICHIGAN, on account of
drainage of state highways 4.3478%
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
on account of drainage of county
highways 4.4025%
on account of drainage of county
owned land 63.7477%
100.0000%
WHEREAS said Drainage Board deems it advisable and necessary to obtain from this Board a
resolution assuming 63.7477% of the cost of said Wilmont Relief Drains in addition to the 4.40251
apportioned to the County of Oakland on account of drainage of county highways; and
WHEREAS it is in the best interest of Oakland County that said Wilmont Relief Drains be
constructed.
NOW THEREFORE BE lT RESOLVED by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners:
1. That pursuant to the authorization provided in Section 468 of Chapter 20 of Act No. 40 of
the Public Acts of Michigan, 1956, as amended, the County of Oakland does hereby assume 63;7477% of
the cost of the Wilmont Relief Drains in addition to the 4.4025% apportioned to the County of Oakland
on account of drainage of county highways.
2. That the County of Oakland does hereby consent to the entry of a Final Order appor-
tioning atotal of 68.1502Y, of the cost of the Wilmont Relief Drains to the County of Oakland.
3. That all resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as the same may be in conflict with
the provisions of this resolution be and the same hereby are rescinded.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
Harry W. Horton, Chairman
379
380
Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 28, 1970
Moved by Horton supported by Mastin the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
Mr. Horton requested that action on the resolution be temporarily postponed.
The Chairman stated that at this time, 10:30 A.M., the resolution concerning compensation for
the 1971 Board of Commissioners would be considered.
Moved by Edwards supported by O'Brien that, inasmuch as the Committee on Committees did not
reach a determination on compensation at their meeting this morning, the compensation recommendation
for the 1971-1972 Board of Commissioners be made a special order of business on June 4, 1970 at 10:30 A.M.
Discussion followed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Moved by O'Brien supported by O'Donoghue that when the Board adjourns, it adjourn subject to
the call of the Chair.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Mr. Horton requested that the Board recess to hold a meeting of the Public Works Committee.
The Board recessed at 10:50 A. M. and reconvened at 11:10 A. M.
The Chairman called for a vote on Resolution #5356 (Wilmont Relief Drains).
Vote on Resolution 5356:
AYES: Aaron, Bawden, Benson, Brennan, Coy, Edwards, Gabler, Grba, Horton, Houghten, Kasper,
Mainland, Mastin, Mathews, O'Brien, O'Donoghue, Olson, Patnales, Perinoff, Pernick, Powell, Richards,
Richardson, Szabo, Wilcox. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
The Clerk presented to the Board a letter from the County Drain Commissioner stating that a
resolution has been adopted by the Drainage Board for the Snyder Drain authorizing the issuance of drain
bonds in the aggregate amount of $675,000.00 and requesting that the Board of Commissioners adopt a
resolution for the purpose of pledging the full faith and credit of the County of Oakland as secondary
security for the prompt payment of said drain bonds.
By unanimous consent, the said communication was ordered filed with the Clerk.
Misc, 5357
IN RE: SNYDER DRAIN
The following resolution was offered by Mr. Horton and seconded by Mr. O'Donoghue:
WHEREAS proceedings have been taken by the Statutory Drainage Board for the location, estab-
lishment and construction of the Snyder Drain under the provisions of Act No. 40 of the Public Acts of
Michigan of 1956, as amended, pursuant to a petition filed by the City of Southfield on January 16, 1968;
and
WHEREAS the said Drainage Board by resolution adopted on March 20, 1970, authorized and pro-
vided for the issuance of bonds in the aggregate principal amount of $675,000 in anticipation of the
collection of an equal amount of special assessments against the City of Southfield and the County of
Oakland as their respective shares of the cost of said drain, said special assessments having been
therefore duly confirmed by said Drainage Board; and
WHEREAS said bonds are to be designated Drain Bonds, are to be dated April 1, 1970, will bear
interest at a rate not exceeding 8%, and will be subject to redemption prior to maturity in accordance
with the provisions of the bond resolution; and
WHEREAS Section 474 of said Act No. 40, as amended, provides in part as follows:
"If any public corporation fails or neglects to account to the county treasurer for the
amount of any installment and interest, then the county treasurer shall advance the amount thereof from
county funds in the following cases:
" (I) if any bonds or other evidence of indebtedness have been issued to finance a project,
the petition for which was filed after June 6, 1961 in anticipation of the collection of the install-
ment and interest pursuant Lo the provisions of this chapter and the board of supervisors has previous-
ly acted, by a resolution adopted by a 2/3 vote of its members elect, to pledge the full faith and credit
of the county for the prompt payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds or evidence of in-
debtedness, or
" (2) If any bonds or other evidence of indebtedness have been issued to finance a project,
the petition for which was filed prior to June 6, 1961 in anticipation of the collection of the install-
ment and interest pursuant to the provisions of this chapter."
WHEREAS said Drainage Board deems it advisable and necessary to obtain from this Board a
resolution consenting to the pledge of the full faith and credit of the county on the aforesaid bonds;
and
Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 28, 1970 381
WHEREAS the s:d drainage project is immediately nec:,ssary lc) rrntect and pre s erve the pub-
lic health and therefore it is in the best interest of the County of Oakland that said bonds be sold.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners:
I. That pursuant to the authorization provided in Section 474 of Chapter 20 of the Drain
Code of 1956, as amended, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does hereby irrevocably pledge
the full faith and credit of the County of Oakland for the prompt payment of the principal of and
interest on the said Drain Bonds, and does agree that in the event the City of Southfield or the
County of Oakland shall fail or neglect to account to the County Treasurer of the County of Oakland
for the amount of any special assessment installment and interest, for the Snyder Drain, when due,
then the amount thereof shall be immediately advanced from County Funds, and the County Treasurer is
directed to immediately make such advancement to the extent necessary.
.2. That in the event that, pursuant to said pledge of full faith and credit, the County of
Oakland advances out of County Funds, all or any part of said installment and interest, it shall be
the duty of the County Treasurer, for and on behalf of the County of Oakland, to take all actions and
proceedings and pursueall remedies permitted or authorized by law for the reimbursement of such sums
so paid.
3. That all resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as the same may be in conflict with
the provisions of this resolution be and the same hereby are rescinded.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
Harry W. Horton, Chairman
ADOPTED:
AYES: Aaron, Bawden, Benson, Coy, Edwards, Gabler, Grba, Horton, Houghten, Kasper, Mainland,
Mastin, Mathews, O'Brien, O'Donoghue, Olson, Patnales, Perinoff, Pernick, Powell, Richards, Richardson,
Szabo, Wilcox. (24)
NAYS: Brennan. (1)
The Clerk presented to the Board a letter from the County Drain Commissioner stating that a
resolution has been adopted by the Drainage Board for the Wagner Drain authorizing the issuance of
Drain Bonds in the aggregate amount of $1,655,000, and requesting that the Board of Commissioners
adopt a resolution for the purpose of pledging the full faith and credit of the County of Oakland as
secondary security for the prompt payment of said drain bonds.
By unanimous consent, the said communication was ordered filed with the Clerk.
Misc, 5358
IN RE: WAGNER DRAIN
The following resolution was offered by Mr. Horton and seconded by Mr. Perinoff:
WHEREAS proceedings have been taken by the Statutory Drainage Board for the location,
establishment and construction of the Wagner Drain under the provisions of Act No. 40 of the Public
Acts of Michigan of 1956, as amended, pursuant to a petition filed by the City of Southfield on
January 8, 1968; and
WHEREAS the said Drainage Board by resolution adopted on April 14, 1970, authorized and pro-
vided for the issuance of bonds in the aggregate principal amount of $1,655,000 in anticipation of the
collection of an equal amount of special assessments against the City of Southfield and the County of
Oakland as their respective shares of the cost of said drain, said special assessments having been
therefore duly confirmed by said Drainage Board; and
WHEREAS said bonds are to be designated Drain Bonds, are to be dated April 1, 1970, will
bear interest at a rate not exceeding 8%, and will be subject to redemption prior to maturity in
accordance with the provisions of the bond resolution; and
WHEREAS Section 474 of said Act No. 40, as amended, provides in part as follows:
"If any public corporation fails or neglects to account to the county treasurer for the
amount of any installment and interest, then the county treasurer shall advance the amount thereof
from county funds in the following cases:
"(1) if any bonds or other evidence of indebtedness have been issued to finance a project,
the petition for which was filed after June 6, 1961 in anticipation of the collection of the install-
ment and interest pursuant to the provisions of this chapter and the board of supervisors has pre-
viously acted, by a resolution adopted by a 2/3 vote of its members elect, to pledge the full faith
and credit of the county for the prompt payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds or ev-
idence of indebtedness, or
"(2) If any bonds or other evidence of indebtedness have been issued to finance a project,
the petition for which was filed prior to June 6, 1961 in anticipation of the collection of the install-
ment and interest pursuant to the provisions of this chapter."
WHEREAS said Drainage Board deems it advisable and necessary to obtain from this Board a
resolution consenting to the pledge of the full faith and credit of the county on the aforesaid bonds;
and
WHEREAS the said drainage project is immediately necessary to protect and preserve the public
health and therefore it is in the best interest of the County of Oakland that said bonds be sold.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners:
1. That pursuant to the authorization provided in Section 474 of Chapter 20 of the Drain
Code of 1956, as amended, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does hereby irrevocably pledge
the full faith and credit of the County of Oakland for the prompt payment of the principal of and in-
terest on the said Drain Bonds, and does agree that in the event the City of Southfield or the County
of Oakland shall fail or neglect to account to the County Treasurer of the County of Oakland for the
amount of any special assessment installment and interest for the Wagner Drain, when due, then the
amount thereof shall be immediately advanced from County Funds, and the County Treasurer is directed
to immediately make such advancement to the extent necessary.
382
Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 28, 1970
2. That in the event that pursuant to said pledge of full faith and credit, the County of
Oakland advances out of County Funds, all or any part of said installment and interest, it shall be the
duty of the County Treasurer for and on behalf of the County of Oakland to take all actions and pro-
ceedings and pursa!all remedies permitted or authorized by law for the reimbursement of such sums so
paid.
3. That all resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as the same may be in conflict
with the provisions of this resolution be and the same hereby are rescinded.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
Harry W. Horton, Chairman
ADOPTED:
AYES: Aaron, Bawden, Benson, Coy, Edwards, Gabler, Grba, Horton, Houghten, Kasper, Mainland,
Mastin, Mathews, O'Brien, O'Donoghue, Olson, Patnales, Perinoff, Pernick, Powell, Richards, Richardson,
Szabo, Wilcox. (24)
NAYS: Brennan. (1)
- Misc. 5359
By Mr. Horton
IN RE: 57th (1969) ANNUAL REPORT OF BOARD OF COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONERS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Section 25 of Chapter IV of Act No. 283 of the Public Acts of 1909, as amended,
(M. S. A. 9.125) requires the submission by the Board of County Road Commissioners to the Board of
Commissioners of an accurate account of all monies received and disbursed, a detailed statement of all
work done, right-of-way acquired and roads constructed, and
WHEREAS said law requires the publishing of said Report in the proceedings of this Board, and
WHEREAS said Report was filed with the Clerk of this Board on the 27th day of April 1970,
and
WHEREAS your Public Works Committee has perused and approved this Report,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
1. That the Report as filed by the Board of County Road Commissioners be accepted and filed.
2. That it be recorded in the Journal of this meeting and published as required by Law.
Mr. Chairman, on behalf of the Public Works Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
Harry W. Horton, Chairman
William M. Richards, Thomas H. O'Donoghue,
E. Frank Richardson, George N. Orba, James M. Brennan
Moved by Horton supported by Gabler the report be accepted and filed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
(Report filed in the records of the Board of Commissioners and published in The Pontiac Press.)
Misc. 5360
By Mr. Horton
IN RE: ROAD COMMISSION BORROWING TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Act No. 143 of the Michigan Public Acts of 1943, as amended, authorizes the Board of
County Road Commissioners to borrow money for certain purposes and to issue its notes in anticipation
of, and to pledge for the payment thereof, future revenue derived from State collected taxes returned
to the County of Oakland for County road purposes, the maximum amount which may be borrowed to be pre-
viously authorized by the Board of County Commissioners,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of County Road Commissioners of the County of
Oakland is hereby authorized to borrow a sum of money not to exceed in the aggregate, $2,000,000.00,
to provide funds for the improvement of County local roads and to issue its notes therefor in one or
more series, pursuant to said Act 143, at an interest rate that shall not exceed 6% per annum; pledg-
ing for the payment thereof future revenues derived from State collected taxes returned to the County
for County road purposes: Provided, that the authority herein granted shall expire on May 1, 1972,
and no notes evidencing such borrowing shall be issued or delivered thereafter. The full faith and
credit of the County shall not be pledged for the payment of such notes.
Mr. Chairman, on behalf of the Public Works Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
Harry W. Horton, Chairman
James M. Brennan, George N. Grba,
Thomas H. O'Donoghue, William M. Richards
Moved by Horton supported by Mastin the resolution be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Commissioners Minutes Continued, April 28, 1970 383
Misc. 5361
By Mr. Richardson
IN RE: APPROVAL OF TRUSTY CAMP
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution No. 5995 authorized that the construction of an Oakland
County Trusty Camp on County-owned land in Pontiac Township at a cost not to exceed $150,000.00, and
further directed that the final plans for the Oakland County Trusty Camp be submitted by the Board of
Auditors for approval by the Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS the Board of Auditors submitted the Final Plans for the Oakland County Trusty Camp
to the Planning, Zoning and Building Committee; and
WHEREAS your Committee has reviewed the Final Plans as submitted and recommends that the Final
Plans be approved by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Final Plans for the Oakland County Trusty Camp, as sub-
mitted to the Committee on April 20, 1970, be and the same are hereby approved.
Mr. Chairman, on behalf of the Planning, Zoning and Building Committee, I move the adoption
of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING, ZONING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
E. Frank Richardson, Chairman
Mahlon Benson, Jr., Carl W. O'Brien, Paul E. Kasper,
Charles B. Edwards, Jr„ Alexander C. Perinoff
Moved by Richardson supported by Perinoff the resolution be adopted.
Mr. Olson voted 'no'.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
• Misc. 5562
By Mr. Richardson
IN RE: RIGHT-OF-WAY EASEMENT TO DETROIT EDISON COMPANY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the tounty of Oakland is buifding a Trusty Camp, -and
WHEREAS to serve Camp facilities with electricity it is necessary to grant an easement to
Detroit Edison Company,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Chairman and Clerk of the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners be and they are hereby authorized to execute a Right-of-Way in the form attached hereto
for the installation of electrical lines to service the Oakland County Trusty Camp,
Mr. Chairman, on behalf of the Planning, Zoning and Building Committee, I move the adoption
of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING, ZONING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
E. Frank Richardson, Chairman
Mahlon Benson, Jr., Carl W. O'Brien, Paul E. Kasper,
Niles E. Olson, Charles B. Edwards, Jr.
Alexander C. Perinoff
Date April 23, 1970
For good and valuable considerations, the right is hereby granted to THE DETROIT EDISON
COMPANY and the MICHIGAN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY, their licensees lessees, successors and assigns, to
construct line facilities for the purpose of providing electric service and communication service,
including the necessary poles, guys, anchors, wires, and equipment in, upon, over and across the
property located in Pontiac and Orion Township, County of Oakland, State of Michigan further describ-
ed as follows: the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 34, Town 4 North, Range 10 East, Orion
Township; and the North fractional 1/2 of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of Section 3, Town 3 North,
Range 10 East, Pontiac Township, except that portion beginning at a point 1494 feet north of the
center of said Section 3, thence North 559.50 feet, thence North 83 ° -33' -55" West, 1000.20 feet,
thence South 00 -31' -20" West, 670.70 feet, thence South 89°-57' -10" East, 1000 feet to the point
of beginning.
With full right of ingress and egress upon the said premises to employes or appointees of
the said grantees to construct, reconstruct, repair, operate and maintain said line facilities, and to
trim or cut down any trees which, in the opinion of the grantees, at any time interfere or threaten to
interfere with the construction and operation of said line facilities.
The route of the line facilities is described as follows: in a northerly and southerly
direction across said land approximately 1300 feet west of the center line of Giddings Road from a
point 105 feet north of the center line of Brown Road thence south 1525 feet, also in an easterly and
westerly direction beginning at a point approximately 1380 feet west of the center line of Gidding
Road thence west approximately 230 feet.
Moved by Richardson supported by Kasper the resolution be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 5363
By Mr. Powell
IN RE: SUPPORT OF UNITED STATES SENATE BILL #2948
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS there is pending in the U. S. Senate, Senate Bill #2948; which provides for "Revenue
384
Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 28, 1970
Sharing" with states and local units of government; and
WHEREAS a sharing in the Federal income taxes by state and local governments is one of the
few remaining sources of sorely needed revenues to meet the growing needs of local government; and
WHEREAS the concept of financing and controlling as many services to the perople as possible
at the local level of government which is closest to and most responsive to the people is desirable;
WHEREAS Oakland County wishes to go on record in support of this legislation and to do all it
can to gain support for and passage of U. S. Senate Bill #2948;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners totally favors
and supports the concept of "Revenue Sharing" and the passage of U. S. Senate Bill #2948, providing for
the commencement of a Revenue Sharing program;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of the resolution be sent to all sponsors of the Bill in
the U. S. Senate, each state association of counties, the National Association of Counties, the Mich-
igan Legislature, House Speaker, President of the Senate, each Legislator from Oakland County, and the
Governor of the State of Michigan with a request to all to lend their support to Revenue sharing and
U. S. Senate Bill #2948.
Mr. Chairman, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution on behalf of the Legislative
Committee of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners.
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
Christian F. Powell, Chairman
Philip O. Mastin, Jr. Lew L. Coy, Wallace F. Gabler, Jr,
William L. Mainland, Alexander C. Perinoff
Moved by Powell supported by Szabo the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Aaron, Bawden, Benson, Brennan, Coy, Edwards, Gabler, Horton, Houghten, Kasper,
Mainland, Mastin, Mathews, O'Brien, O'Donoghue, Olson, Patnales, Perinoff, Pernick, Powell, Richards,
Richardson, Szabo, Walker, Wilcox. (25)
NAYS: Grba. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT
By Mr. Powell
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION NO, 5328-ABOLISHING SECRET BALLOT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Legislative Committee, by Mr. Christian F. Powell, Chairman, reports Miscellaneous
Resolution No. 5328 with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
"MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION NO. 5328
IN RE: SECRET BALLOTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Section 3 of Act 156 of the Public Acts of 1851, as amended by Act 56 of the Public
Acts of 1968 (Sec. 463 of the Compiled Laws of 1948, M.S.A. 5.323) Provides that no votes of the Board
of Supervisors shall be taken by secret ballot except when voting for Chairman of the Board or on
appointment of officials or employees, and
WHEREAS the election of the Chairman of the Board and the appointment of officials and employees
is an important function of the Board of Commissioners affecting the policy of the Board and the business
of the County, and
WHEREAS the citizens of the County have a right to know how their elected supervisors vote
on important matters affecting their County government including the election and appointment of officials
and employees who are charged with the responsibility of carrying out the day to day operation of County
business;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners requests the
Legislature of the State of Michigan to amend the above cited Act 156 to provide that no votes of the
Board of Commissioners shall be taken by secret ballot with no exception thereto."
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
Christian F. Powell, Chairman
Wallace F. Gabler, Jr., Lew L. Coy, Philip O. Mastin,Jr.
Moved by O'Brien supported by Olson that Resolution #5328 be adopted.
Discussion followed.
AYES: Aaron, Grba, Mainland, Mastin, Mathews, O'Brien, O'Donoghue, Olson, Pernick, Richards,
Walker. (11)
NAYS: Bawden, Benson, Brennan, Coy, Edwards, Horton, Houghten, Kasper, Patnales, Rerinoff,
Powell, Richardson, Szabo, Wilcox. (1 4)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion lost.
and
Commissioners Minutes Continued, April 28, 1970
Misc. 5364
By Mr. Powell
IN RE: SUPPORT OF HOUSE BILL 4618-FORMULA CHANGE IN DISTRICT COURT REBATES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentilemen:
WHEREAS House Bill 4618 would provide for the reallocation of certain fines collected by the
District Court so that the political subdivision whose law is violated would receive one-half of said
fines and the County one-half in lieu of the present allocation of one-third to the local units and
two-thirds to the County, and
WHEREAS the Legislative Committee has reviewed this reallocation change and finds that it
would not have an appreciable affect on the County, and
WHEREAS the Chairman of the Oakland County Board of Auditors has no objection to the reallocation,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners supports House
Bill 4618,
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
Christian F. Powell, Chairman
Philip 0, Mastin, Jr., Wallace F. Gabler, Jr.
Alexander C. Perinoff, William L. Mainland, Lew L.Coy
Moved by Powell supported by Mastin the resolution be adopted.
Mr. Grba voted "no".
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT
By Mr. Powell
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION NO, 5351-OPPOSITION TO P. A. 311 OF 1969 CHANGING LAW APPLICABLE TO
DELAYED BIRTH REGISTRATIONS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Legislative Committee, by Mr. Christian F. Powell, Chairman, reports Miscellaneous
Resolution No. 5351 with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
"MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION NO. 5351 IN RE: OPPOSITION TO P. A. 311
APPLICABLE TO DELAYED BIRTH REGISTRATIONS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Public Act No. 311 of 1969, effective March 20, 1970 has removed from the jurisdiction
of the Probate Court the right of said Court to grant delayed birth certificates to residents of the
State of Michigan born in other states or foreign countries, and
WHEREAS such residents have experienced great difficulty in securing delayed registrations in
the states and countries of their birth where school and birth records are poorly kept,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that this Board of Commissioners petition the State Legislature
to restore to the Probate Courts the power to grant delayed birth registrations."
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
Christian F. Powell, Chairman
Alexander C. Perinoff, Philip O. Mastin, Jr.
Wallace F. Gabler, Jr., Lew L. Coy
Moved by Mathews supported by Grba that Resolution 45351 be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 5365
By Mr. Powell
IN RE: REAL PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENTS BASED ON 5-YEAR SALES TREND
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Equalization Committee of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners has recommend-
ed the support of legislation to permit consideration of the past 5 year sales trend of properties in
arriving at tax assessments of real property instead of current year sales; and
WHEREAS the Legislative Committee has considered this recommendation and concurs in the find-
ings of the Equalization Committee that such a procedure would tend to keep assessments at a lower level
in times of inflation and prevent sudden drops in times of deflated values;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners supports legis-
lation that would permit consideration of the past 5 years sales trend of properties to arrive at tax
assessments of real property.
Mr. Chairman, on behalf of the Legislative Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
Christian F. Powell, Chairman
Philip O. Mastin, Jr., Wallace F. Gabler, Jr.,
Alexander C. Perinoff, William L. Mainland,
Lew L. Coy
385
OF 1969 CHANGING LAW
386
Commissioners Minutes Continued, April 28, 1970
Moved by Powell supported by Szabo the resolution be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 5366
By Mr. Powell
IN RE: OPPOSITION TO SENATE BILL NO. 600
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Senate Bill 600 concerning the organization and function of the Regional Councils of
Government would be detrimental to the Southeastern Michigan Council of Government; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Regional Affairs Committee has noted its
opposition to Senate Bill 600; and
WHEREAS the Legislative Committee has held extensive discussions on Senate Bill 600 and finds
that it is not in the best interest of Oakland County;
HOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners opposes Senate
Bill 600.
Mr. Chairman, on behalf of the Legislative Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
Christian F. Powell, Chairman
Philip O. Mastin, Jr., Wallace F. Gabler, Jr.,
Alexander C. Perinoff, William L. Mainland,
Lew L. Coy
Moved by Powell supported by O'Brien the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
AYES: Aaron, Bawden, Benson, Coy, Edwards, Gabler, Horton, Houghten, Kasper', 'Mainland,
Mastin, O'Brien, OfDonoghue, Olson, Patnales, Perinoff, Pernick, Powell, Richards, Szabo, Walker,
Wilcox. (22)
NAYS: Grba. (1)
ABSTAIN: Brennan, ..(A)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 5367
By Mr. Powell
IN RE: OPPOSITION TO HOUSE BILL 4682; CHANGE IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT SHARE OF STATE INCOME TAX REVENUE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS House Bill 4682 would reduce the local government share of the State income Tax from
17% of net collection, subject to property and local income tax credits, to 13% of net collections;
and
WHEREAS if this change had been In effect in the fiscal year 1968-69, local government would
have received $1,154,000 less; and
WHEREAS if House Bill 4682 is enacted and property tax credits are reduced, as proposed,
local governments would receive as their share of the State Income Tax $11,756,000 less than they did
under present law; and
WHEREAS the same language of H. B. 4682 is in substitute S.B. 1084, Section 481; and
WHEREAS such a loss for local governments would be disasterous;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners opposes enact-
ment of House Bill 4682 and Sec. 481 of S.B. 1084;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be sent to the Michigan Association of
Counties, all Oakland County State Legislators and all member counties of the Michigan Association of
Counties.
Mr. Chairman, on behalf of the Legislative Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
Christian F. Powell, Chairman
Philip O. Mastin, Jr., Wallace F. Gabler, Jr.,
Alexander C. Perinoff, William L. Mainland,
Lew L. Coy
Moved by Powell supported by Houghten the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Aaron, Bawden, Benson, Brennan, Coy, Edwards, Gabler, Grba, Horton, Houghten, Kasper,
Mainland, Mastin, Mathews, O'Brien, O'Donoghue, Olson, Patnales, Perinoff, Pernick, Powell, Richards,
Richardson, Szabo, Walker, Wilcox. (26)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 28, 1970 387
Misc. 5368
By Mr. Powell
IN RE: OPPOSITION TO HOUSE BILL 4031: INCREASE IN CANDIDTATE FILING FEES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners is in receipt of a resolution from the
Ingham County Board of Commissioners opposing Mouse Bill 4031; and
WHEREAS House Bill 4031 proposes revision of the Michigan Election Law to raise candidate
filing fees to $1,000.00 which would tend to discourage many people from seeking office; and
WHEREAS the Legislative Committee of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners has thoroughly
discussed this matter and deems House Bill 4031 to be detrimental to the best interest of the people
of Oakland County;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners opposes House
Bill 4031.
Mr. Chairman, on behalf of the Legislative Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
Christian F. Powell, Chairman
Philip O. Mestin, Jr., Wallace F. Gabler, Jr.,
Alexander C. Perinoff, William L. Mainland,
Lew L. Coy
Moved by Powell supported by Richardson the resolution be adopted.
Mr. O'Brien voted "no".
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 5369
By Mr. Mainland
IN RE: DRUG ABUSE PROGRAM DIRECTOR
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Drug Abuse Report heretofore filed with the Oakland County Board of Commissioh-
ers-Tecommends the establishment of a. Drug Abuse Program Director whose duties, Among others, _shall
be to coordinate the County Drug Abuse Program with other levels of government, institutions, private
organizations and other resources; and
WHEREAS the Personnel Practices Committee recommends the establishment of the Drug Abuse
Program Director at an annual salary of $17,500.00;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the position of Director of the Oakland County Drug Abuse
Program be established at an annual salary of $17,500,00,
Mr. Chairman, on behalf of the Personnel Practices Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL PRACTICES COMMITTEE
William L. Mainland, Chairman
Paul E. Kasper, Mary Mead Bawden, Lew L. Coy,
James Mathews, Dennis M. Aaron
FINANCE COMMITTEE FISCAL NOTE
Pursuant to Rule 15-(b) of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the recommendations
of the Personnel Practices Committee to pay the sum of $17,500.00 for the purpose of establishing the
position of Drug Abuse Program Director, and finds the sum of $17,500.00 to be available in the 1970
Contingent Fund and further moves that the sum of $17,500.00 be appropriated from the 1970 Contingent
Fund to the Drug Abuse Appropriation,
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Fred D. Houghten, Chairman
Thomas H. O'Donoghue, Christian F. Powell,
Mary Mead Bawden, Albert F. Szabo
Moved by Mainland supported by Richards the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
Mr. Grba and Mr. O'Brien voted "no".
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 5370
By Mr. Mainland
IN RE: DRUG ABUSE PROGRAM SECRETARY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Drug Abuse Report heretofore filed with the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
recommends the establishment of a Drug Abuse Program Director whose duties, among others, shall be to
coordinate the County Drug Abuse Program with other levels of government, institutions, private organ-
izations and other resources; and
WHEREAS the Personnel Practices Committee recommends the establishment of the Classification
of Secretary to the Drug Abuse Director.
388
Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 28, 1970
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the classification of Secretary to the Drug Abuse Director .
be alid the same is hereby estabIisheo.
PERSONNEL PRACTICES COMMITTEE
William L. Mainland, Chairman
Paul E. Kasper, Mary Mead Bawden,
Lew L. Coy, James Mathews, Dennis M. Aaron
Moved by Mainland supported by Walker the resolution be adopted.
Mr. Grba voted "no".
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISC. 5371
By Mr. Mainland
IN RE: COMPENSATION FOR JURY COMMISSION MEMBER
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Jury. Commissioners have recommended that the Secretary member of
the Jury Commission Board be granted an additional $1,000.00 compensation for the extra work load and
the amount of time required to carry out the duties of the Secretary member of the Board; and
WHEREAS your Committee concurs in said recommendation,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the salary for the Secretary member of the Oakland County
Jury Commission be increased from $4,000.00 to $5,000.00 per year, effective immediately.
Mr. Chairman, on behalf of the Personnel Practices Committee, I move the adoption of the fore-
going resolution.
PERSONNEL PRACTICES COMMITTEE
William L. Mainland, Chairman
, Paul E. Kasper, Mary Mead Bawden, Lew L. Coy,
James Mathews, Dennis M. Aaron
FINANCE COMMITTEE FISCAL NOTE
Pursuant to Rule I5-(b) of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the recommendations
of the Personnel Practices Committee to pay the sum of $1,000.00 for additional compensation for the
Secretary member of the Oakland County Jury Commission, and finds the sum of $1,000.00 to be available
in.7.the 1970 Contihgent Fund and further moves that the-sum of $1,000.00 be appropriated from the 1970
Contingent Fund to the Oakland County Jury Commission Appropriation.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Fred D. Houghten, Chairman
Thomas H. O'Donoghue, Christian F. Powell,
Mary Mead Bawden, Albert F. Szabo
Moved by Mainland supported by O'Donoghue the resolution be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 5372
By Mr. Mainland
IN RE: ESTABLISHMENT OF POLICE LEGAL ADVISER
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Thomas G. Plunkett, Prosecutor for the County of Oakland, has recommended to the
Personnel Practices Committee that a position of Police Legal Adviser be established; and
WHEREAS the Federal Government has indicated that the sum of $15,000.00 is available to
establish a pilot program to evaluate the benefits of a Police Legal Adviser; and
WHEREAS pursuant to the Federal Omnibus Crime Act, application for funds for pilot programs
must be completed by May 1, 1970; and
WHEREAS the project will be financed with 60% Federal funds and 40% local funds, which local
funds may be in office space, telephone, supplies, fringe benefits, and others; and
WHEREAS the Personnel Practices Committee approves the concept of a Police Legal Adviser
Program and recommends the application for Federal Grant monies and the creation of two Assistant
Prosecutor III positions at an annual salary not to exceed $15,000.00 each, subject to the approval of
the Federal Grant,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the con-
cept of a Police Legal Adviser Program and authorizes the application for Federal Grant monies and the
creation of two Assistant Prosecutor ill positions at an annual salary not to exceed $15,000.00 each,
subject to the approval of the Federal Grant.
Mr, Chairman, on behalf of the Personnel Practices Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL PRACTICES COMMITTEE
William L. Mainland, Chairman
Paul E, Kasper, Mary Mead Bawden, Lew L, Coy,
James Mathews, Dennis M. Aaron
FINANCE COMMITTEE FISCAL NOTE
Pursuant to Rule 15-(b) of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the recommendations
of the Personnel Practices Committee to pay the sume of $9,087.50 for the purpose of establishing the
Addison
Avon
Bloomfield
Brandon
Commerce
Farmington
Groveland
Highland
Holly
Independence
Lyon
Milford
Novi
Oakland
Orion
Oxford
Pontiac
Rose
Royal Oak
Southfield
Springfield
Waterford
West Bloomfield
White Lake
TOTAL
$ 13,783,425
113,448,550
252,350,300
14,985,750
60,191,835
236,721,300
11,657,100
32,915,467
24,381,669
49,834,950
23,169,230
34,599,000
2,309,804
29,880,050
58,169,200
29,662,950
45,832,589
12,392,583
20,483,194
99,687,000
19,191,600
83,503,860
163,484,725
.50 L85 1 ,1 5 0
$1,483,527,281
Commissioners Minutes Continued, April 28, 1970
position of Police Legal Adviser, subject to approval of the Federal Grant and continued review by the
Pub=ft Prc,t,cL:on ed JudThryC:cr,n:ttee, and find s ftc. LL)e availLIbie i the 97()
Contingent Fund and further moves that the sum of $9,087.50 be appropriated from the 1970 Contingent
Fund to the Police Legal Adviser Appropriation. ,
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Fred D. Houghten, Chairman
Thomas H. O'Donoghue, Christian F. Powell,
Mary Mead Bawden, Albert F. Szabo
Moved by Mainland supported by Grba the resolution be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 5373
By Mr. Szabo
IN RE: 1970 EQUALIZATION REPORT
To the Honorable Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Your Committee on Equalization respectfully reports that it has carefully examined properties
and compared assessment rolls of the several Townships and Cities within the said County, assessed for
the year 1970 and have equalized the same by adding to or deducting from the valuation of the taxable
property in the several Townships and Cities so assessed, such an amount as in its judgement will pro-
duce relatively an equal and uniform valuation of the taxable property in the County. The Equalization
Factors listed on pages I & 2 of the attached report are for information purposes only and are not re-
quired by statute. The Committee has conducted hearings to its findings and recommendations. We here-
with submit the attached report with the recommendation that it be adopted by this Board as the County
Equalization for the year 1970.
EQUALIZATION COMMITTEE
Albert F. Szabo, Chairman
Richard R. Wilcox, Lawrence R. Pernick,
Fred D. Houghten, Lee Walker
1970 ASSESSED AND EQUALIZED VALUE SHOWING THE PERCENTAGE DISTRIBUTION OF THE TOTAL EQUALIZED VALUE
BY TOWNSHIPS IN OAKLAND COUNTY
AMOUNT 1970
ASSESSING VALUATION ADDED OR VALUATION -EQUALIZED EQUALIZING
DISTRICT AS ASSESSED DEDUCTED AS EQUALIZED PERCENTAGES FACTOR
$ 13,783,425
124,793,405
317,961,378
19,181,760
74,035,957
0 236,721,300
11,657,100
32,915,467
24,381,669
60,798,639
23,169,230
34,599,000
2,309,804
29,880,050
63,986,120
30,849,468
45,832,589
12,392,583
21,507,353
109,655,700
19,191,600
229,635,615
163,484,725
50,891,150
$1,753,615,087
389
0
$ 11,344,855
65,611,078
4,196,010
13,844,122
0
0
0
10,963,689
0
0
0
0
5,816,920
1,186,518
0
0
1,024,159
9,968,700
0
146,131,755
0
0
$270,087,806
EQUALIZED
PERCENTAGES
0.29085
2.63333
6.70948
0.40476
1.56227
4.99519
0.24598
0.69457
0.51449
1.28294
0.48891
0.73009
0.04874
0.63052
1.35021
0.65097
0.96714
0.26150
0.45384
2.31390
0.40497
4.84567
3.44978
1.07388
37.00398
1.00
1.10
1.26
1.28
1.23
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.22
1.00
1,00
1.00
1.00
1.10
1.04
1.00
1.00
1.05
1.10
1.00
2.75
1.00
1.00
20,483,194
99,687,000
19,191,600
83,503,860
163,484,725
50,891,15o
1,483,527,2 8 1
19,119,555
106,666,835
15,840,000
197,973,490
158,050,200
45,808,750
1,580,722,010
PERSONAL
PROPERTY
1,939,565
19,219,530
14,331,618
1,530,624
12,107,382
22,267,600
1 ,637,350 3,694,127
3,351,219
6,231,211
3,788,580
5,647,000
97,804
7,771,350
11,853,325
5,427,032
5,064,764
1,025,683
2,387,798
2,988,865
3,351 ,600
31,662,125
5,434,525
5,082,400
172,893,077
TRUE CASH VALUE
TOTAL TOTAL
13,783,425 27,566,850
124,793,405 249,586,810
317,961,378 635,972,756
19,181,760 38,363,520
74,035,957 148,071,914
236,721,300 473,442,600
11,657,100 23,314,200
32,915,467 65,830,934
24,381,669 48,763,338
60,798,639 121,597,278
23,169,230 46,338,460
34,599,000 69,198,000
2,309,804 4,619,608
29,880,050 59,760,100
63,986,120 127,972,240
30,849,468 61,698,936
45,832,589 91,665,178
12,392,583 24,785,166
43,014,706
219011,400
38,383,200
459,271,230
326,969,450
101782,300
3,507,230,174
21,507,353
109,655,700
19,191,600
229,635,615
163,484,725
50,891,150
1,753,615,087
390
Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 28, 1970
1970 ASSESSED AND EQUALIZED VALUE SHOWING THE PERCENTAGE DISTRIBUTION OF THE TOTAL EQUALIZED VALUE
DY CITIES IN OAKLAND CCUNTY
ASSESSING
DISTRICT
Berkley
Birmingham
Bloomfield Hills
Clawson
Farmington
Ferndale
Hazel Park
Huntington Woods
Keego Harbor
Lathrup Village
Madison Heights
Northville
Novi
Oak Park
Orchard Lake
Pleasant Ridge
Pontiac
Rochester
Royal Oak
Southfield
South Lyon
Sylvan Lake
Troy
Wailed Lake
Wixom
TOTAL CITIES
TOTAL TOWNSHIPS
TOTAL COUNTY
VALUATION
AS ASSESSED
$ 66,266,000
171,259,240
39,741,5a
46,088,925
44,174,370
132,311,850
68,395,930
39,438,180
6,980,460
30,738,050
117,128,360
6,458,950
58,267,179
176,246,730
11,012,986
17,178,731
339,658,400
31,504,550
310 '505,960
449,562,485
12,511,700
3,028,373
303,870 ,7 1 5
18,853,740
40,814,240
$2,541,997,604
1,483,527,281
$4,025,524,885
AMOUNT
ADDED OR
DEDUCTED
0
0
10,332,790
15,209,344
12,368,823
0
8,207,511
0
209,413
0
53,879,045
2,389,810
4,661,373
0
2,643,116
2,233,234
173,225,784
21,735,417
121,381,870
0
6,329,298
0
0
8,570,990
$443,377,818
270,087,806
$713,465,624
VALUATION
AS EQUALIZED
$ 66,266,000
171,259,240
50,074,290
61,298,269
56,543,193
132,311,850
76,603,441
39,438,180
7,189,873
30,738,050
171,007,405
8,848,760
62,928,552
176,246,730
13,656,102
19,411,965
512,884,184
31,504,550
332,241,377
570,944,355
12,511,700
9,357,671
303,870,715
1 8 ,853,74 0
49,385,230
$2,985,375,422
1,753,615,087
$4,738,990,509
19/0
EQUALIZED EQUALIZING
PERCENTAGES FACTOR
1.39832 1.00
3.61383 1.00
1,05665 1.26
1.29349 1.33
1.19315 1.28
2.79198 1.00
1.61645 1.12
0.83221 1.00
0,15172 1.03
0.64862 1.00
3.60852 1.46
0.18672 1.37
1.32789 1.08
3.71908 1.00
0.28816 1.24
0„40962 1.13
10,82265 1.51
0,66479 1.00
7.01080 1.07
12.04781 1,27
0.26402 1.00
0.19746 3.09
6.41214 1.00
0.39784 1.00
1.04210 1.21
62.99602
37.00398
100.00000
1970 DISTRIBUTION OF ASSESSED, EQUALIZED AND TRUE CASH VALUES BY TOWNSHIPS IN OAKLAND COUNTY
VALUATION AS ASSESSED VALUATION AS EQUALIZED
ASSESSING REAL PERSONAL REAL
DISTRICT ESTATE PROPERTY TOTAL ESTATE
Addison 11,843,860 1,939,565 13,783,425 11,843„860
Avon 95,976,250 17,472,300 113,448,550 105,573,875
Bloomfield 240,976,000 11,374,300 252,350,300 303,629,760
Brandon 13,789,950 1,195,800 14,985,750 17,651,136
Commerce 50,348,435 9,843,400 60,191,835 61,928,575
Farmington 214,453,700 22,267,600 236,721,300 214,453,700
Groveland 10,019,750 1,637,350 11,657,100 10,019,750
Highland 29,221,340 3,694,127 32,915,467 29,221,340
Holly . 21,030,450 3,351,219 24,381,669 21,030,450
Independence 44,727,400 5,107,550 49,834,950 54,567,428
Lyon 19,380,850 3,788,580 23,169,230 19,380,650
Milford 28,952,000 5,647,000 34,599,000 28,952,000
Novi 2,212,000 97,804 2,309,804 2,212,000
Oakland 27,108,700 2,771,350 29,880,050 27,108,700
Orion 47,393,450 10,775,750 58,169,200 52,132,795
Oxford 24,444,650 5,218,300 29,662,950 25,422,436
Pontiac 40,767,825 5,064,764 45,832,589 40,767,825
Rose 11,366,900 1,025,683 12,392,583 11,366,900
2,274,094
2,717,150
3,351,600
11,513,500
47,393,450
24,444,650
40,767,825
11,366,900
Royal Oak 18,209,100
Southfield 96,969,850
Springfield 15,840,000
Waterford 71,990,360
W.Bloomfld. 158,050,200 5,434,525
White Lake 45,808,750 5,082,400
TOTAL 1,340,88-1,570 142,645,711
1970 DISTRIBUTION VALUES BY CITIES IN OAKLAND COUNTY
VALUATION AS EQUALIZED
391
516,555,291
142,645,711
659,201,002
2,541,997,604
1,483,527,281
4,025,524,885
Mathews, O'Donoghue, ii
Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 28, 1970
OF ASSESSED, EQUALIZED AND
VALUATION AS ASSESSED
PERSONAL
PROPERTY
4,638,920
15,809,360
1,864,200
5,994,075
6,035,690
37,724,200
9,173,075
781,190
612,320
1,192,900
26,894,600
249,640
10,027,909
26,606,160
595,619
1,575,790
162,795,400
5,330,300
36,238,430
62,276,250
4,732,800
194,808
68,906,840
6,249,505
20,055,310
PEAL
DISTRICT ESTATE
Berkley 61,627,080
Birmingham 155,449,880
Blmfid.Hills 37,877,300
Clawson 40,094,850
Farmington 38,138,680
Ferndale 94,587,650
Hazel Park 59,222,855
Hunt.Wds. 38,656,990
Keego Harbor 6,368,140
Lathrup V111.29,545,150
Madison Hts. 90,233,760
Northville 6,209,310
Novi 48,239,270
Oak Park 149,640,570
Orchard Lk, 10,417,367
PI.Ridge 15,602,941
Pontiac 176,863,000
Rochester 26,174,250
Royal Oak 274,267,530
Southfield 387,286,235
South Lyon 7,778,900
Sylvan Lake 2,833,565
Troy 234 ,963,875
Walled Lk. 12,604,235
Wixom 20,758,930
TOTAL
CITIES 2,025,442,313
TOTAL
TOWNSHIPS 1,340,881,570
TOTAL
COUNTY 3,366,323,883
TRUE CASH
REAL
ESTATE
61,627 r o8o
155,449,880
47,725,398
53,326,150
48,817,510
94,587,650
66,329,597
38,656,990
6,559,184
29,545,150
131,741,289
8,506,754
52,098,411
149,640,570
12,917,535
17,631,323
267,063,130
26,174,250
293,466,257
491,853,518
7,778,900
8,755,715
234,963,875
12,604,235
25,118,305
2,342,938,656
1,580,722,010
3,923,660,666
PERSONAL
PROPERTY
4,638,920
15 0809,360
2,348,892
7,972,119
7,725,683
37,724,200
10,273,844
781,190
630,689
1,192,900
39,266,116
342,006
10 0 830,141
26,606,160
738,567
1,780,642
245,821,054
5,330,300
38,775,120
79,090,837
4,732,800
601,956
68,906,840
6,249,505
24,266,925
642,436,766
172,893,077
815,329,843
TRUE CASH VALUE
TOTAL TOTAL
6r,72-6T,000 132,532,000
171,259,240 342,518,480
50,074,290 100 0 148,580
61,298,269 122,596,538
56,543,193 113,086,386
132,311,850 264,623,700
76,603,441 153,206,882
39,438,180 78,876,360
7,189,873 14,379,746
30,738,050 61,476,100
171,007,405 342,014,810
8,848,760 17,697,520
62,928,552 125,857,104
176,246,730 352,493,460
13,656,102 27,312,204
19,411,965 38,823,930
512,884,184 1,025,768,368
31,504,550 63,009,100
332,241,377 664,482,754
570,944,355 1,141,888,710
12,511,700 25,023,400
9,357,671 18,715,342
303,870,715 607,741,430
18,853,740 37,707,480
49,385,230 98,770,460
5,970,750,844
3,507,230,174
9,477,981,018
TOTAL
66,266,000
171,259,240
39,741,500
46,088,925
44,174,370
132,311,850
68,395,930
39,438,180
6,980,460
30,738,050
117,128,360
6,458,950
58,267,179
176,246,730
11,012,986
17,1 7 8 ,731
339,658,400
31,504,550
310,505,960
449,562,485
12,51 1 ,700
3,028,373
303,870,715
18,853,740
40,814,240
2,985,375,422
1,753,615,087
4,738,990 ,509
Moved by Szabo supported by Aaron the report be adopted.
Discussion followed.
AYES: Aaron, Bawden, Benson, Coy, Edwards, Grba, Houghten, Mainland, Mastin,
Patnales, Perinoff, Pernick, Richards, Richardson, Szabo, Walker, (18)
RAYS: Gabler, Horton, Kasper, O'Brien, Olson. (5)
ABSTAIN: Brennan. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was adopted.
Misc. 5374
By Mr. Brennan and Mr. Aaron
IN RE: ESTABLISHMENT OF NARCOTICS DISPENSING CLINIC
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the use of heroin and
and
other narcotics has increased at alarming rates within the County
WHEREAS the addiction to the use of such drugs most frequently requires the user to commit various
violent and non-violent crimes against the citizenry for the sole purpose of securing funds for the pur-
chase of said drugs, and
WHEREAS the illicit sale of narcotics results in large financial gains to the purveyors of said
drugs and which financial gains support organized crime within the nation at large.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED as follows:
1. That it shall be the public policy of the County of Oakland that its citizens addicted to the
use of narcotics shall be treated as indigent persons in need of medical treatment.
2. That the Board of Commissioners establish as part of the office of the Health Director and/or
Medical Examiner a clinic for the dispensation of drugs to those persons addicted to the use of said drugs.
3. That said dispensation of drugs be under the supervision of a licensed physician and treat-
ment be geared towards the ultimate rehabilitation of the addicted person.
Mr. Chairman, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Dennis M. Aaron, Commissioner, District 12
James M. Brennan, Commissioner. District 3
The resolution was referred to the Human Resources Committee.
Moved by Coy supported by Bawden that the motion regarding alternating names on the roll call be
made a special order of business at the next meeting.
392
Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 28, 1970
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Moved by Perinoff supported by O'Donoghue the Board adjourn.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
The Board adjourned at 1:12 P. M.
Lynn D. Allen
Clerk
Robert F. Patnales
Chairman