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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1970.05.07 - 7615OAKLAND COUNTY Board Of Commissioners MEETING May 7, 1970 Meeting called to order by Chairman Robert F. Patnales at 9:40 A. M. in the County Center Auditorium, 1200 North Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan. Roll called. PRESENT: Aaron, Bawden, Benson, Coy, Edwards, Gabler, Orbs, Hamlin, Horton, Houghten, Kasper, Mainland, Mastin, Mathews, O'Brien, O r Donoghue, Olson, Patnales, Perinoff, Peraick, Powell, Richards, Richardson, Szabo, Walker, Wilcox. (26) ABSENT: Brennan. (1) Quorum present. Invocation given by Thomas H. O'Donoghue. Mr. O'Donoghue thanked everyone who participated in preparing the plaque presented to him and the proclamation declaring April 28, 1970 "Thomas H. O'Donoghue Day". Moved by Aaron supported by Gabler the minutes of the previous meeting be approved as printed. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. REPORT By Mr. Edwards IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION NO. 5348 - ESTABLISHMENT OF AD HOC COMMITTEE TO STUDY TAX REFORM The Committee on Committees, ..hy Mr- Charles Edwards, Jr., lhairman,. rePorts Miscellaneous__ Resolution No. 5348 with a recommendation that the resolution not be adopted for the reason that the matter of property taxes is being covered under the present Committee System by the Equalization and Legislative Committees and that there is no need for an ad hoc committee to consider, property taxes sep- arately. "MISC. 5348 IN RE: ESTABLISHMENT OF AD HOC COMMITTEE TO STUDY TAX REFORM To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: There has been much attention and discussion given to the problem of ever-increasing property taxes country-wide, state-wide and county-wide. Oakland County has also received its share of complaints and criticism from its citizens re- garding alleged increases in property taxes that are beginning in many cases to cause hardships. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners establish an Ad Hoc Tax Committee to find ways and means to halt the spiraling increase on property taxes." COMMITTEE ON COMMITTEES Charles B. Edwards, Jr., Chairman Discussion followed. The Chairman stated that Resolution #5348 was not adopted due to lack of support. REPORT By Mr. Edwards IN RE: MISC. 5345 - POLICY GOVERNING USE OF COUNTY FACILITIES The Committee on Committees, by Mr. Charles 8. Edwards, Jr., Chairman, reports Miscellaneous Resolution No, 5345 with amendments and with the recommendation that the Resolution, as amended, be adopted. MISC. 5345 IN RE: POLICY GOVERNING USE OF COUNTY FACILITIES To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Committee on Committees was submitted recommendations pertaining to the use of County Facilities by the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners; and WHEREAS said recommendations, as amended, are as follows: I. Allow use to political parties recognized under the Constitution of the State of Michigan. 2. Allow use to ANY CIVIC GROUP ORGANIZED AS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION that is not organized for the purpose of encouraging or establishing the overthrow of our government. 3. Allow use to any group that would not create a situation which would place the County pro- perty in jeopardy as to damage or destruction. 4. ANY GROUP DENIED THE RIGHT TO USE THE COUNTY FACILITIES MAY FILE A PETITION IN WRITING ADDRESSED TO THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR THE REVIEW OF SUCH DENIAL BY SAID BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AT ITS NEXT REGULAR MEETING. and WHEREAS your Committee recommends that the rules, as emended, be adopted. 393 394 Commissioners Minutes Continued. May 7, 1970 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the rules pertaining to the use of County Facilities be and the same are hereby adopted as follows: 1. Allow use to political parties recognized under the Constitution of the State of Michigan. 2. Allow use to ANY CIVIC GROUP ORGANIZED AS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION that is not organized for the purpose of encouraging or establishing the overthrow of our government. 3. Allow use to any group that would not create a situation which would place the County property in jeopardy as to damage or destruction. 4. ANY GROUP DENIED THE RIGHT TO USE THE COUNTY FACILITIES MAY FILE A PETITION IN WRITING ADDRESSED TO THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR THE REVIEW OF SUCH DENIAL BY SAID BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AT ITS NEXT REGULAR MEETING. COMMITTEE ON COMMITTEES Charles B. Edwards, Jr., Chairman George N. Grba, William M. Richards Moved by Edwards supported by Mathews that Resolution #5345, as amended, be adopted. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. • REPORT By Mr. Edwards IN RE: RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO COMPENSATION FOR MEMBERS OF THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS The Committee on Committees, by Mr. Charles B. Edwards, Jr., Chairman, reports the resolut- ion pertaining to compensation for Members of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners with the recom- mendation that said resolution be referred to the Personnel Practices Committee for their consideration and recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners. "MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION NO, IN RE: COMPENSATION FOR MEMBERS OF THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr.. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS Section 15 of Act 261 of the Public Acts of 1966, as amended, authorizes the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to establish the compensation for members of said Board of Commissioners; and WHEREAS said Section 15 requires that the compensation be established before members of the Board of Commissioners commence their term of office after a General Election; and WHEREAS the Committee on Committees has had under consideration the compensation to be established for members of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners other than the Chairman, for a two year term commencing on January 1, 1971, and recommends that the total compensation for members of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners be established as follows: Fiat Rate Salary of $5,700.00 per year, plus $35.00 per diem for attendance at meetings, with a maximum per diem of $3,500.00 per year. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the total compensation for members of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners other than the Chairman, for a two year term commencing on January 1, 1971, be and the same is hereby established as follows: Flat Rate Salary of $5,700.00 per year, plus $35.00 per diem for attendance at meetings, with a maximum per diem of $3,500.00 per year." COMMITTEE ON COMMITTEES Charles B. Edwards, Jr„ Chairman The Chairman referred the resolution to the Personnel Practices Committee. There were no objections. REPORT By Mr. Edwards IN RE: RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO COMPENSATION FOR CHAIRMAN OF THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS The Committee on Committees, by Mr. Charles B. Edwards, Jr., Chairman, reports the resolution pertaining to compensation for the Chairman of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners with the recom- mendation that said resolution be referred to the Personnel Practices Committee for their consideration and recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners. "MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION NO. IN RE: COMPENSATION FOR THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS Section 15 of Act 261 of the Public Acts of 1966, as amended, authorizes the County Board of Commissioners to establish the compensation for members of the Board of Commissioners, in- cluding the Chairman thereof; and WHEREAS said Section 15 requires that the compensation be established before members of the Board of Commissioners commence their term of office after a General Election; and WHEREAS the Committee on Committees has had under consideration the compensation to be established for the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners and recommends that the compensation for the Chairman of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners be established at the rate of $12,000.00 per year. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the compensation for the Chairman of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners be established at the rate of $12,000.00 per year for the years 1971 and 1972 respectively." COMMITTEE ON COMMITTEES Charles B. Edwards, Jr., Chairman Commissioners Minutes Continued. May 7, 1970 The Chairman referred the resolution to the Personnel Practices Committee. There were no objections, Misc. 5375 By Mr. Houghten IN RE: DRUG ABUSE REPORT To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Oakland County Drug Abuse Report recommends the establishment of a Drug Abuse Program; and WHEREAS the Finance Committee concurs in said recommendation and recommends to the Board of Commissioners the appropriation of $7,500.00 from the 1970 Contingent Fund to the Drug Abuse Program Appropriation, for Administrative and Secretarial costs for the balance of the year 1970; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners appropriates the sum of $7,500.00 from the 1970 Contingent Fund to the Drug Abuse Program Appropriation, for Adminis- trative and Secretarial costs for the balance of the year 1970. Mr. Chairman, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolu- tion. FINANCE COMMITTEE Fred D. Houghten, Chairman Delos Hamlin, Thomas H. O'Donoghue, Albert F. Szabo, Christian F. Powell Moved by Houghten supported by Powell the resolution be adopted. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. Misc. 5376 By Mr. Houghten IN RE: APPROPRIATION FOR AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Airport Committee and Aviation and Transportation Committee have recommended to the Finance Committee that funds be appropriated for a reproducible aerial topographical map for the Oakland- Pontiac Airport; and WHEREAS the Board of Auditors, Facilities and Operations, concurs in the recommendation of the Airport Committee and the Aviation and Transportation Committee; and WHEREAS the Aerial Topographical Map will reduce the need for extensive site surveys in pre- paring detailed engineering drawings for the various projects listed in the County Capital Program for the Oakland-Pontiac Airport; and WHEREAS cost quotations were received from Abrams Aerial Survey Corporation at $2,524.00; Stereofoto, Incorporated at $3,230.00; and L. Robert Kimball, Inc. at $4,060.00; and WHEREAS the Finance Committee recommends that Abrams Aerial Survey Corporation be authorized to prepare the topographical reproducible map of the Oakland-Pontiac Airport; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the expenditure of the sum of $2,524.00 from the Capital Improvement Fund for preparation of a reproducible Topographical Map of the Oakland-Pontiac Airport be approved. Mr. Chairman, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolu- tion, FINANCE COMMITTEE Fred D. Houghten, Chairman Delos Hamlin, Thomas H. O'Donoghue, George N. Grba, Christian F. Powell, Albert F. Szabo Moved by Houghten supported by Gabler the resolution be adopted. Discussion followed. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. Misc. 5377 By Mr. Powell IN RE: ADDITIONAL CIRCUIT JUDGES FOR OAKLAND COUNTY To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS Legislation has recently been introduced on the recommendation of the Supreme Court of the State of Michigan, which would provide two additional Circuit Judges for Oakland County; and WHEREAS the Oakland County Circuit Bench has not indicated that additional judges are necessary; WHEREAS the determination of whether additional Circuit Judges are necessary for the County Is a matter of local concern to be decided upon by the Circuit Bench and the Board of Commissioners; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners opposes any addi- tional Circuit Judges for Oakland County in the absence of any request from the Oakland County Circuit Bench. Mr. Chairman, on behalf of the Legislative Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing 395 and 396 Commissioners Minutes Continued. May 7, 1970 resolution. LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE Christian F. Powell, Chairman Philip O. Mastin, Jr., Wallace F. Gabler, Jr., Delos Hamlin, Lew L. Coy, William L. Mainland Moved by Powell supported by Coy the resolution be adopted. Mr. Perinoff voted "no". A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. Misc. 5378 By Mr. Powell IN RE: COUNTY HOME RULE STUDY COMMITTEE To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: - WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners has conducted extensive study on the question of County Home Rule, culminating in the Home Rule Conference on April 16, 1970; and WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners is desirous of obtaining the views of the people of Oakland County as to the desirability of adopting County Home Rule; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Chairman of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners shall appoint a Citizens' Study Committee, subject to confirmation by the Board of Commissioners, to formulate the facts and recommend to the Board of Commissioners whether the proposition of County Home Rule shall be placed on the ballot. Mr. Chairman, on behalf of the Legislative Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE Christian F. Powell, Chairman Philip 0, Mastin, Wallace F. Gabler, Jr., Delos Hamlin, Alexander C. Perinoff, Lew L. Coy, William L. Mainland Moved by Powell supported by Gabler the resolution be adopted. Discussion followed. Moved by Pernick supported by Perinoff the resolution be referred back to the Legislative Committee. AYES: Bawden, Benson, Edwards, Grba, Horton, O'Brien, Olson, Perinoff, Pernick, Richards, Richardson, Szabo, Walker. (13) NAYS: Coy, Gabler, Hamlin, Houghten, Kasper, Mainland, Mastin, Mathews, O'Donoghue, Patnales, Powell, Wilcox, (12) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. REPORT By Mr. Powell IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION NO. 5352 - STATE GRANT TO REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY The Legislative Committee, by Mr. Christian F. Powell, Chairman, reports Miscellaneous Resolution No. 5352 with the recommendation that it be adopted. "MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION No. 5352 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 transport- ation 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 IT 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." LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE Christian F. Powell, Chairman Lew L. Coy, Wallace F. Gabler, Jr., William L. Mainland, Philip O. Mastin, Alexander C. Perinoff Commissioners Minutes Continued. May 7, 1970 Moved by Powell supported by O'Brien the resolution be adopted. Mr. Walker voted A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. Misc, 5379 By Mr. Richardson IN RE: PARKS AND RECREATION MiLLAGE To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the one-quarter voted millage for the Oakland County Parks and Recreation areas in Oakland County will expire after the year 1971; and WHEREAS the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission has requested the question to be placed on the ballot at the August Primary Election for a continuation of the one-quarter (1/4) mill for an additional five (5) years for the purpose of improving and/or constructing suitable parks and recreation facilities; and WHEREAS your Committee concurs in said request, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Oakland, State of Michigan as follows: That there shall be submitted to the Electors of the County of Oakland at the Primary August Election to be held on the 4th day of August, 1970 from 7:00 o'clock A. M. to 8:00 o'clock P. M., Eastern Standard Time, the following proposition: "Shall the constitutional tax limitation on the total amount of general ad valorem taxes which may be imposed each year for all purposes upon real and tangible personal property in Oakland County, Michigan, be increased as provided in Section 6, Article IX of the Constitution of Michigan for a period of five (5) years from 1972 to 1976, both inclusive, by one-quarter (1/4) mill, twenty-five (25) cents per One Thousand ($1,000.00) Dollars of the assessed valuation as finally equalized for the purpose of acquiring, developing, operating and maintaining parks and recreation areas in Oakland County, Michigan (such increase being a renewal of the one-quarter (1/4) mill increase which expires in 1971)?" That each City and Township Clerk shall give notice of the submission of the aforesaid proposition by including same in the election notice for the said Primary August Election, which notice shall contain the statement of the Oakland County Treasurer as to previously voted tax limitation in- creases affecting property within the County of Oakland. Mr. Chairman, on behalf of the Planning, Zoning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. E. Frank Richardson, Chairman Mahlon Benson, Jr., Carl W. O'Brien, Paul E. Kasper, Niles E. Olson, Charles B. Edwards, Jr., Alexander C. Perinoff Moved by Richardson supported by Mainland the resolution be adopted. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. Misc. 5380 By Mr. Richardson IN RE: PURCHASE OF A PORTION OF GROVELAND OAKS To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission has acquired "Groveland Oaks" located in Groveland Township for park purposes; and WHEREAS the County of Oakland desires to purchase 2,92 acres of said "Groveland Oaks", including the buildings thereon, for the purpose of operating a North County Service Facility, which is presently being used by the Oakland County Sheriff's Department; and it is anticipated that said premises will be used by other County Departments; and WHEREAS said 2.92 acres may be purchased for the appraised price of $95,000.00; and WHEREAS your Committee recommends that the County purchase said premises for the sum of $95,000.00, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the County of Oakland purchase 2.92 acres of "Groveland Oaks" located in Groveland Township, for the appraised price of $95,000.00 and that prior to the completion of said purchase, the Board of Auditors, Department of Facilities and Operations, shall survey and prepare a legal description of said premises to be used in the completion of the transaction. 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 FINANCE COMMITTEE FISCAL NOTE Pursuant to Rule 15b of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the recommendation of the Planning, Zoning and Building Committee to purchase 2.92 acres of land in "Groveland Oaks" from the Parks and Recreation Commission at a cost of $95,000.00, and finds the sum of $95,000.00 to be 397 398 Commissioners Minutes Continued. May 7, 1970 available in the Building Fund and further moves that the sum of $95,000.00 be transferred from the Building Fund for the purchase of said premises. FINANCE COMMITTEE Fred D. Houghten, Chairman Delos Hamlin, Thomas H. O'Donoghue, Christian F. Powell, Mary Mead Bawden, Albert F. Szabo Moved by Richardson supported by O'Brien the resolution be adopted. Mr. Grba voted A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. Mr. Grba requested a report on Resolution #5174, presented August 21, 1969 (Purchase of land in Pontiac City for parks). Mr. Richardson stated that the Parks and Recreation Commission would be requested to consider this matter. Mr. O'Brien presented a report on Resolution #5284 (County Withdrawal From SEMCOG). In the absence of the Chairman, Vice Chairman Alexander L. Perinoff took the Chair. Mr. Coy requested that the motion regarding rotation of names on the roll call remain tabled for one more meeting. Mr. Orbs requested that the minutes of the April 28, 1970 meeting be corrected to show that he voted 'no' on Resolution #5361. Moved by Richards supported by Richardson that all members of this Board be named as delegates to attend the Legislative and Taxation Conference sponsored by the Michigan Association of Counties to be lleld on Mackinac Island July 6-8, 1970. Mr. O'Brien voted 'no'. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. Mr. Richardson announced that Kenneth VanNatta, Director of the Parks and Recreation Commis- sion, has been asked to serve as a Director on the National Association of Parks and Recreation, and requested the support of the Board for Mr. VanNatta. Moved by Richardson supported by O'Donoghue that the rules be suspended. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. Moved by Richardson supported by Benson that this Board give its unanimous support to Kenneth VanNatta's position as Director on the National Association of Parks and Recreation. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. Moved by Kasper supported by Edwards that all members of this Board be named as delegates to the National Association of Counties Convention (NACO), to be held July 26-29, 1970. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. Misc. 5381 By Mr, Benson IN RE: EXPRESSION OF APPRECIATION TO WATERFORD MUTT HIGH SCHOOL BAND To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the 20th All Women's International Air Race called the "Angel Derby" started on Monday, May 4, 1970 in Toronto, Canada with the first stop being the Oakland-Pontiac Airport; WHEREAS many County Officials and other interested spectators were in attendance at the Oakland- Pontiac Airport to greet the 110 lady pilots and co-pilots along with the Waterford Mott High School Band who played appropriate welcome music commensurate with the state represented by the respective pilots; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners extends an ex- pression of appreciation to the student members of the Waterford Mott High School Band and to its Director, Wilbur Jones, for their participation in extending a community welcome to the participants in the 20th All Women's International Air Race, Mr. Chairman, I move that the foregoing appreciation resolution be unanimously adopted and that the County Clerk forward a certified copy thereof to Wilbur Jones, Band Director at the Waterford Mott High School, 1151 Scott Lake Road, Pontiac, Michigan. George N. Orbs, Commissioner District #20 Mahlon Benson, Jr., Commissioner District #24 Lynn D. Allen Clerk Robert F. Patnales Chairman Alexander C. Perinoff Vice Chairman Commissioners Minutes Continued, r:ay 7, 1970 Moved by Benson supported by Richardson the resolution be adopted. Moved by Olson supported by O'Brien the rules be suspended for immediate consideration of the resolution. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. Vote on resolution: A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. Moved by O'Brien supported by Hamlin the Board adjourn to May 21, 1970 at 9:30 A. M. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. The Board adjourned at 10:55 A. M. 399