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OAKLAND COUNTY
Boar: Of Commissioners
MEETING
June 4, 1970
Meeting called to order by Chairman Robert F. Patnaies at 9:35 A. M. in the County Center
Auditorium, 1200 North Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Bawden, Benson, Brennan, Coy, Edwards, Gabler, Grba, Hamlin, Horton, Houghten, Kasper,
Mainland, Mastin, Mathews, O'Brien, O'Donoghue, Olson, Patnales, Perinoff, Pernick, Powell, Richards,
Richardson, Szabo, Walker, Wilcox. (26)
ABSENT: Aaron. (1)
Quorum present.
Invocation given by Mahlon Benson, Jr.
Moved by Pernick supported by Mathews the minutes of the May 21, 1970 meeting be approved as
printed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Moved by Szabo supported by O'Donoghue the minutes of the May 27, 1970 meeting be approved as
printed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Clerk read card of thanks from Mrs. Elwood Dickens. (Placed on file.)
Clerk presented a petition to change the boundaries of the Village of Leonard. (Referred to
Local Affairs Committee.)
Clerk presented a petition from the Oakland County Tax Allocation Board to initiate procedures
for the adoption of separate tax limitations. (Referred to Equalization Committee.)
Misc. 5396
By Mr. Mastin
IN RE: TRIBUTE AND COMMEMORATION OF THE 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY OF MR. AND MRS. THOMAS H. O'DONOGHUE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Oakland County residents have been well represented by the Honorable Thomas H. O'Donoghue
since 1957, and
WHEREAS we, his fellow Commissioners, have been honored to work with Tom O'Donoghue during his
many years of service to our County, and
WHEREAS Tom O'Donoghue has brought honor to Oakland County and to his fellow County Commissioners
as a result of his selection as the "Mich Commish" by the Michigan Association of Counties, and
WHEREAS Tom O'Donoghue has the distinction of having served as a member of the last appointed
Board of Supervisors and of the first elected Board of Supervisors in Oakland County, and
WHEREAS Commissioner O'Donoghue's wit, perception and dedication to the people of Oakland County
have increased with each year of his service, and
WHEREAS Tom O'Donoghue has set an example for all of us by remaining a faithful and loving
companion to his good wife Jessie, and
WHEREAS Tom and Jessie O'Donoghue will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of their marriage on
June 10 of this year,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does hereby extend
their congratulations and warmest good wishes to Tom and Jessie O'Donoghue on this, the occasion of their
Golden Wedding Anniversary, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be spread upon the minutes of this meeting and that
a copy suitably framed and affixed with the Seal of Oakland County be presented to our "Mich Commish",
County Commissioner Thomas H. O'Donoghue and his bride of fifty years, Jessie O'Donoghue,
Mr. Chairman, I move that the rules be waived and that the foregoing resolution be unanimously
adopted by this Board.
OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Robert F. Patnales, Chairman Charles B. Edwards, Jr. Wm. L. Mainland William M. Richards
Alexander C. Perinoff Wallace F. Gabler, Jr. Philip O. Mastin, Jr. E. Frank Richardson
George N. Grba James Mathews Albert F. Szabo
Delos Hamlin Carl W. O'Brien Lee Walker
Harry W. Horton Niles E. Olson Richard R. Wilcox
Fred D., Houghten Lawrence R. Pernick
Paul E. Kasper Christian F. Powell
Dennis M. Aaron
Mary Mead Bawden
Mahlon Benson, Jr.
James M. Brennan
Lew 1. Coy
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AYES: Bawden, Benson, Brennan, Coy, Edwards, Gabler, Grba, Hamlin, Horton, Houghten, Kasper,
Mainland, Mastin, Mathews, O'Brien, O'Donoghue, Olson, Patnales, Perinoff, Pernick, Powell, Richards,
Richardson, Szabo, Walker, Wilcox. (26)
NAYS: None. (0)
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
Misc. 5397
By Mr. Edwards
IN RE: AMENDMENT OF THE BY-LAWS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS pursuant to Rule 18, oral notice was given to this Board on May 21, 1970, by your
Committee on Committees that, at the next meeting of this Board, the Committee would recommend an
amendment to the By-Laws, and
WHEREAS your Committee has been informed that there no longer exists the office of the Allied
Veterans Council, therefore the present language should be stricken from the Committees Responsibilities,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Exhibit A, Committee Responsibilities, 3. Human Resources,
be amended by striking, after the words "Veterans Affairs", all of the balance of that paragraph and
inserting the following:
'To provide liaison between the Oakland County Veterans' Affairs Commission and the Board of
Commissioners; to consult with the Chairman of the Commission and recommend to the Board such changes
or additions to the staff or facilities as to them shall seem advisable; to receive and report to the
Board on all matters referred to it; to familiarize itself with the obligations of the County to the
Veterans and recommend to the Board such steps as will insure the Veterans their rights under laws
extending rights to Veterans.
OTHER
Liaison with Dog Warden, Community Mental Health Services Board and Human Relations."
Mr. Chairman, on behalf of the Committee on Committees, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
COMMITTEE ON COMMITTEES
Charles B. Edwards, Jr., Chairman
E. Frank Richardson, Christian F. Powell, Richard Wilcox
Fred D. Houghten, Wm, L. Mainland, Wm, M. Richards
Robert F. Patnales
Moved by Edwards supported by Richards the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Bawden, Benson, Brennan, Coy, Edwards, Hamlin, Horton, Houghten, Kasper, Mainland,
Mastin, Mathews, O'Brien, 0 1 Donoghue, Patnales, Perinoff, Pernick, Powell, Richards, Richardson, Szabo,
Wilcox. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 5398
By Mr. Horton
IN RE: AMENDMENT TO MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION 5360
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS by Miscellaneous Resolution 5360, this Board of Commissioners authorized the Board of
County Road Commissioners for the County of Oakland to borrow a sum not to exceed in the aggregate,
$2,000,000.00, at an interest rate not to exceed 6% per annum, and
WHEREAS the Board of County Road Commissioners has informed your Committee that Michigan Bonds
are currently selling at interest rates from 6.80% to 7-1/2%, and
WHEREAS your Committee recommends that Miscellaneous Resolution 5360 be amended by raising the
maximum interest rate per annum from 6% to 7-1/2%,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Miscellaneous Resolution 5360 be and the same is hereby
amended by raising the maximum interest rate per annum from 6% to 7-l/2%,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof inconsistent herewith are hereby
rescinded.
Mr. Chairman, on behalf of the Public Works Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
Harry W. Horton, Chairman
Mahlon Benson, Jr., E. Frank Richardson
Thomas H. O'Donoghue, William M. Richards
Moved by Horton supported by O'Donoghue the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
Mr. Horton requested the Leroy McEntee, Assistant Corporation Counsel, be allowed to speak to
the Board on this matter. There were no objections.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. June 4, 1970 416
Mr, Mc_Entee addressad the Board.
AYES: Bawden, Benson, Coy, Hamlin, Horton, Houghten, Kasper, Mainland, Mastin, Mathews, O'Brien,
O'Donoghue, Olson, Patnales, Perinoff, Pernick, Powell, Richards, Richardson, Walker, Wilcox. (21)
NAYS: Brennan, Edwards, Szabo. (3)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 5399
By Mr. Houghten
IN RE: TOLL-FREE TELEPHONE SERVICE REPORT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee, by its Chairman, Mr. Fred D. Houghten, reports that the question of
toll-free telephone service to the County Service Center from any point in the County was referred to
the Finance Committee by the Local Affairs Committee.
The Finance Committee has the matter under consideration and approves the concept of toll-free
calling, but has requested the Local Affairs Committee to permit the Finance Committee to defer
consideration of the attachment of a Fiscal Note until the 1971 Budget, as finalized, is reviewed.
Mr. Chairman, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the foregoing report be received and
placed on file.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Fred D. Houghten, Chairman
Delos Hamlin, Christian F. Powell, Albert F. Szabo
Mary Mead Bawden, Thomas H. O'Donoghue
Mr. Houghten requested that the report be received and placed on file.
Discussion followed.
The Chairman stated the report would be received and that a report will be presented at a
later date.
Mr. Walker objected.
Misc. 5400
By Mr. Richardson
IN RE: OAKLAND COUNTY HEALTH CENTER ADDITION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the present Health Center located in the Oakland County Service Center is inadequate
in size, and
WHEREAS it is necessary to consider an addition to said Health Center, and
WHEREAS several architectural firms were interviewed for the purpose of furnishing archi-
tectural services for said addition to the Oakland County Health Center, and
WHEREAS your Committee recommends that Gilbert W. Savage, Architects and Associates, be
employed for the purpose of furnishing architectural services in accordance with their proposal of
May 14, 1970, at the fee schedule as set forth in the Michigan Society of Architectural Fee Schedule
65A, and
WHEREAS Gilbert W. Savage, Architects and Associates, should be directed to proceed with
schematic drawings only, and report back to this Board for further authorization for final plans and
specifications,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Gilbert W. Savage, Architects and Associates, be employed
for the purpose of furnishing Architectural services at the fee schedule as set forth in the Michigan
Society of Architectural Fee Schedule 65A,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Gilbert W. Savage, Architects and Associates, is hereby authorized
to proceed at this time, only with schematic drawings, until further authorization of this Board,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairman and Clerk of this Board are hereby authorized to enter
into a Contract with Gilbert W. Savage, Architects and Associates, in accordance with the foregoing terms.
Mr. Chairman, on behalf of the Planning, Zoning and Building Committee, F move the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING, ZONING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
E. Frank Richardson, Chairman
Mahlon Benson, Jr., Paul E. Kasper, Carl W. O'Brien
Chas. B. Edwards, Jr., Alexander C. Perinoff
FINANCE COMMITTEE FISCAL NOTE
Pursuant to Rule 15(b) of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the recommendation
of the Planning, Zoning and Building Committee to pay a sum not to exceed $4,800.00 for schematic
drawings for an addition to the Oakland County Health Center, and finds the sum of $4,800.00 to be
available in the Building Fund and further moves that the sum of $4,800.00 be appropriated from the
Building Fund to the Health Center Addition Project Fund.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Fred D. Houghten, Chairman
Delos Hamlin, Christian F. Powell, Albert F. Szabo
Mary Mead Bawden, Thomas H. 0' Donoghue
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Moved by Richardson supported by O'Brien the resolution be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 5401
By Mr. Richardson
IN RE: UTILITIES FOR COUNTY SERVICE BUILDING
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the utilities for the County Service Building presently under construction, would he
let under a separate Contract, and
WHEREAS bids were received on the utilities as shown on the attached bid tabulation on May 28,
1970, and
WHEREAS the Steve Kruchko Company was low bidder with a base bid in the amount of $63,623.00,and
WHEREAS with Alternate No. 1 being accepted, the net bid price was $62,210,00, and
WHEREAS your Committee recommends awarding the Contract to the Steve Kruchko Company, the
lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $62,210.00,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the bid of the lowest responsible bidder, the Steve Kruchko
Company, in the amount of $62,210.00 be accepted,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in compliance with the foregoing terms, the Chairman and Clerk of
this Board are hereby authorized to execute said Contract on behalf of the County of Oakland.
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., Paul E. Kasper, Carl W. O'Brien
Chas, B. Edwards, Jr., Niles E. Olson
Alexander C. Perinoff
FINANCE COMMITTEE FISCAL NOTE
Pursuant to Rule 15(b) of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the recommendations
of the Planning, Zoning and Building Committee to contract for the sum of $62,210.00 which has been
previously appropriated by Miscellaneous Resolution No. 5023,dated March 20, 1969 for the necessary
utilities for the County Service Building.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Fred 0, Houghten, Chairman
Delos Hamlin, Christian F. Powell, Mary Mead Bawden
Thomas H. O'Donoghue, Albert F. Szabo
Moved by Richardson supported by O'Brien the resolution be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 5402
By Mr. Powell
IN RE: BLOOD TESTS FOR MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATORS INVOLVED IN ACCIDENTS TO DETERMINE DRUG INFLUENCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS there is a growing concern about the use of drugs and their relationship to motor
vehicle accidents, and
WHEREAS your Committee believes that legislation should be enacted to permit blood tests of
motor vehicle operators involved in accidents for the purpose of determining whether the operators are
under the influence of drugs,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners recommends the
introduction of legislation providing for the taking of blood tests of motor vehicle operators involved
in accidents for the purpose of determining whether said operators are under the influence of drugs;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this matter be placed on the Oakland 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 Legislative Committee, 1 move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
Christian F. Powell, Chairman
Philip O. Mastin, Jr., Delos Hamlin, Lew L. Coy
Alexander C. Perinoff, William L. Mainland
Moved by Powell supported by Mastin the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. June 4, 1970
Misc. 5403
By Mr. Powell
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Substitute Senate Bill 1413 provides that Probate Judges salaries, in counties over
600,000, shall be equal to the salaries of the Circuit Judges in that county, and
WHEREAS the Committee on Public Protection and Judiciary has recommended support of such
legislation,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners support Substitute
Senate Bill 1413 to provide that the salaries of the Probate Judges in Oakland County shall be the same
as the Circuit Judges salaries.
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., Delos Hamlin, Lew L. Coy
Wallace F. Gabler, Jr., Alexander C. Perinoff
William L. Mainland
Moved by Powell supported by Mainland the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Benson supported by Kasper the resolution be tabled until later in the meeting.
Misc. 5404
By Mr. Mainland
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 your Committee 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:
Vice Chairman, Flat rate salary of $4,500.00 per year, plus $35.00 per diem for attendance
at meetings, with a maximum per diem of $3,500.00 per year, and mileage to be paid at the rate of ICle
per mile;
Members, Flat rate salary of $4,500.00 per year, plus $35.00 per diem for attendance at
meetings, with a maximum per diem of $3,000.00 per year, and mileage to be paid at the rate of 10e
per mile;
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:
Vice Chairman, Flat rate salary of $4,500.00 per year, plus $35.00 per diem for attendance
at meetings, with a maximum per diem of $3,500.00 per year, and mileage to be paid at the rate of 10e
per mile;
Members, Flat rate salary of $4,500.00 per year, plus $35.00 per diem for attendance at meetings,
with a maximum per diem of $3,000.00 per year, and mileage to be paid at the rate of 10e per mile.
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, Lew L. Coy, Delos Hamlin
Mary Mead Bawden, James Mathews, Dennis M. Aaron
Moved by Mainland supported by Kasper the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
Moved by O'Brien supported by Olson the resolution be referred back to the Committee, pending
action of the State Legislature to establish a Compensation Commission.
AYES: Brennan, Edwards, Grba, O'Brien, Olson, Perinoff, Pernick, Richards, Richardson, Szabo,
Walker, Wilcox. (12)
NAYS: Bunson, Coy, Hamlin, Horton, Houghten, Kasper, Mainland, Mastin, Mathews, O'Donoghue,
Patnales, Powell, Bawden. (13)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion lost.
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Mr. Kasper moved the previous question. Mrs. Bawden seconded the motion.
AYES: Hamlin, Horton, Houghten, Kasper, Mainland, Mathews, O'Donoghue. Bawden. (8)
NAYS: Brennan, Coy, Edwards, Grba, Mastln, O'Brien, Olson, Patnales, Perinoff, Pernick, Powell,
Richards, Richardson, Szabo, Walker, Wilcox, Benson. (1 7)
A two-thirds vote not having been cast in favor of the motion, the motion lost.
Moved by Richards supported by Olson the resolution be amended that all elected County
Commissioners be compensated a maximuM of $7500 per year with adjustments being made into their maximum
for service and compensation from special Boards and Commissions.
Discussion followed.
The Chairman stated it is questionable whether the Board has the authority to limit compensation
established by the Legislature for Boards and Commissions.
Moved by Olson supported by Brennan this matter be tabled until a legal bpinion is presented
by the Corporation Counsel.
AYES: Edwards, Orbs, Houghten, Mastin, Mathews, O'Brien, Olson, Perinoff, Pernick, Richards,
Richardson, Szabo, Walker, Wilcox, Brennan. (15)
NAYS: Coy, Hamlin, Horton, Kasper, Mainland, O'Donoghue, Patnales, Powell, Bawden, Benson. (10)
ABSTAIN: Gabler. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Misc. 5405
By Mr. Mainland
IN RE: COMPENSATION FOR THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
lathe 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, including
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 your Committee 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 $10,000.00 per year, and mileage
to be paid at the rate of 10e per mile,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the compensation for the Chairman of the Oakland County
Board of Commissioners be established at the rate of $10,000.00 per year for the years 1971 and 1972
respectively, and mileage to be paid at the rate of 10e per mile.
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, Lew L. Coy, Delos Hamlin
Mary Mead Bawden, James Mathews, Dennis M. Aaron
Moved by Olson supported by Mainland the resolution the resolution be laid on the table.
AYES: Edwards, Gabler, Grba, Hamlin, Horton, Houghten, Kasper, Mainland, Mastin, Mathews,
O'Brien, Olson, Patnales, Perinoff, Pernick, Richards, Richardson, Szabo, Walker, Wilcox, Bawden,
Benson, Brennan, Coy. (24)
NAYS: O'Donoghue, Powell. (2)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Mr. Mainland presented the rules of the Oakland County Merit System.
To the Members of the Board of Commissioners
Oakland County, Michigan
Ladies and Gentlemen
Pursuant to a motion of the Personnel Practices Committee on June 3, 1970, we are herewith
submitting to this honorable Board, the rules and regulations of the Oakland County Merit System as per
Section IV of Miscellaneous Resolution #4606 of September 19, 1966.
These rules have been developed and prepared by the Personnel Practices Committee of the
Oakland County Board of Commissioners.
Very truly yours,
W. L. Mainland, Chairman
Personnel Practices Committee
Commissioners Minutes Continued. June 4, 1970 420
Mr. Mainland stated that the 'Ierit System Rules will b:):,, c.-ffective thiity days after this
meeting unless objections are received, in writing, by the Chairman of the Board. •
Moved by O'Brien supported by Richardson that Resolution #5403 be taken from the table.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Discussion followed.
Vote on Resolution #5403:
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 5406
By Mr. Powell
IN RE: OUT-PATIENT TREATMENT SERVICE TO MINORS FOR DRUG ABUSE, ALCOHOLISM AND VENEREAL DISEASE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Human Resources Committee has approved the resolution of the Community Mental Health
Services Board that legislation be adopted to permit out-patient treatment services to minors in the
area of Drug Abuse, Alcoholism and Venereal Disease without parental consent, and
WHEREAS the Legislative Committee has studied the recommendations and approves them,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners supports legislation
to amend the present State laws to permit out-patient treatment service to minors in the areas of Drug
Abuse, Alcoholism and Venereal Disease without parental consent, provided that proper safeguards as to
treatment need and reasons for lack of parental consent are provided.
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., Delos Hamlin, Lew L. Coy
Wallace F. Gabler, Jr., Alexander C. Perinoff
William L. Mainland
Moved _by Towell supported by Gabler the resolution .be -adopted-
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 5407
By Mr. Powell
IN RE: PROPOSED COUNTY HOME RULE STUDY COMMITTEE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners referred back to the Legislative Committee,
Miscellaneous Resolution #5378 regarding County Home Rule Study Committee, and
WHEREAS that resolution provided that the Chairman of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
shall appoint a citizens study committee to formulate the facts and recommend to the Board of Commissioners
whether the proposition of County Home Rule shall be placed on the ballot, and
WHEREAS the Legislative Committee has discussed the action of the Board in referring Miscell-
aneous Resolution 5378 back to it,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislative Committee of the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves in principle, the concept of County Home Rule, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a special meeting of the Board of Commissioners be held and that
representatives of all the taxing units within the County be invited and urged to participate in this
meeting to discuss the pros and cons of County Home Rule.
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., Delos Hamlin, Lew L. Coy
Wallace F. Gabler, Jr., Alexander C. Perinoff
William L. Mainland
Moved by Powell supported by Pernick the resolution be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 5408
By Mr. Powell
IN RE: OPPOSITION TO HOUSE BILL 4203 AMENDMENT TO GENERAL PROPERTY TAX ACT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS House Bill 4203 amends the General Property Tax Act to require a hearing before the
Board of Review after application of the equalization factor, it also provides for a subsequent appeal
on this hearing to the State Tax Commission, and
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WHEREAS such a procedure would be impossible to implement within the time allowed by State
Statute, and
WHEREAS such a procedure would work hardships upon the local units of government within the
County,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners opposes the adoption
of House Bill 4203.
Mr. Chairman, on behalf of the Legislative Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
Christian F. Powell, Chairman
Philip O. Mastln, Jr., Delos Hamlin, Lew L. Coy
Wallace F. Gabler, Jr., William L. Mainland
Moved by Powell supported by Benson the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
Mr. Pernick voted 'no'.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 5409
By Mr. Powell
IN RE: DRUNK-O-METER TESTS AND BLOOD TESTS FOR AUTO DRIVERS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Traffic Improvement Association recommends:
I. The presumptive blood-alcohol level in the implied consent law be reduced from 0.15% to 0.10%;
2. That a blood sample be taken from anyone killed on the highways;
3. That a blood-alcohol test be taken of any driver of a motor vehicle in an accident involving
a fatality;, and
WHEREAS your Committee recommends that this Board supports the proposed changes of the Traffic
Improvement Association;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners supports the
recommendations of the Traffic Improvement Association as follows:
1. The presumptive blood-alcohol level in the implied consent law be reduced from 0.15% to 0.10%;
2, That a blood sample be taken from anyone killed on the highways;
3. That a blood-alcohol test be taken of any driver of a motor vehicle in an accident involving
a fatality.
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., Delos Hamlin, Lew L. Coy
Wallace F. Gabler, Jr., Alexander C. Perinoff
William L. Mainland
Moved by Powell supported by Gabler the resolution be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 5410
By Mr. Powell
IN RE: HOUSE BILL 4513-AMENDMENT TO GENERAL PROPERTY TAX ACT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS House Bill 4513 amends the General Property Tax Act to provide an exemption for all
homesteads in the State to the extent of $1,000.00 of state equalized valuation, and
WHEREAS House Bill 4513 provides for reimbursement to local units by the State for lost
revenue, and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Equalization Committee has recommended
support of this legislation,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does support
House Bill 4513 amending the General Property Tax Act to provide an exemption for all homesteads in
the State to the extent of $1,000.00 of state equalized valuation.
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., Delos Hamlin, Lew L. Coy
Wallace F. Gabler, Jr., Alexander C. Perinoff
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'ay Powell supported by Mast in the resolution be adopted.
• Discussion followed.
Moved by Bawden supported by Gabler the resolution be referred back to the Committee and, if
recommended again, it be accompanied with a suggestion as to where the money is to be obtained.
AYES: Gabler, Grba, Hamlin, Horton, Kasper, Mainland, O'Donoghue, Patnales, Bawden, Benson. (10)
NAYS: Mastin, Mathews, Olson, Perinoff, Pernick, Powell, Richards, Richardson, Walker, Wilcox,
Brennan, Coy, Edwards. (13)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion lost.
Vote on resolution:
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 5411
By Mr. Powell
IN RE: PROPOSED WATER SAFETY ORDINANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Legislative Committee has had under consideration a proposed Water Safety Ordinance,
WHEREAS your Committee recommends to this Board the approval of the attached proposed Water
Safety Ordinance for the purpose of discussion and negotiations with the Department of Natural Resources
for an Oakland County Water Safety Ordinance, and
WHEREAS the Chairman of the Legislative Committee, the Corporation Counsel and Lieutenant .
Donald Kratt of the Water Safety Division of the Oakland County Sheriff's Department, should be authorized
to discuss and negotiate with the Department of Natural Resources for an Oakland County Water Safety
Ordinance;
. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the proposed Water Safety Ordinance as attached hereto, be
and the same is hereby adopted for the purpose of discussion and negotiations only, with the Department
of Natural Resources, and that the Chairman of the Legislative Committee, the Corporation Counsel and
Lieutenant Donald Kratt, be authorized to enter into negotiations with the Department of Natural Resources
for an Oakland County Water Safety Ordinance;
, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon completion of such negotiations, the proposed Ordinance be "
brought back to this Board for its consideration of approval and adoption. '
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., Delos Hamlin, Lew L. Coy
Wallace F. Gabler, Jr., Alexander C. Perinoff
William L. Mainland
Moved by Powell supported by Richardson the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
Mr. Brennan requested that Niles E. Olson also be authorized to participate in the discussion.
There were no objections.
Vote on resolution:
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Moved by Powell supported by Mathews that this Board support the recommendation of the Oakland
County Mental Health Board to recommend that present State Statutes be amended to provide that the
discharging physicians on an institutional involuntary commitment be allowed to recommend to the Probate
Court as to the patient's restoration of rights and soundness of mind either at time of discharge or
during convalescent status; and further, that if there is any existing legislation pertaining to this
in the State of New York, that the Corporation Counsel obtain copies for study by the members of the
Legislative Committee.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Misc. 54l2
By Mr. Mastin
IN RE: RESOLUTION OPPOSING OAKLAND-ORION AIRPORT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners is concerned for the health, safety and
general welfare of the citizens of Oakland County, and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners is concerned with consequences to the citizens
of the expressed intent of some of the Oakland County Commissioners to use citizens tax dollars for the
construction of an airport to be known as Oakland-Orion Airport to be used for private enterprise purposes;
and and
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners urges the Michigan
State Legislature to study and investigate and to enact necessary legislation to regulate and control
the problems of air pollution, aircraft noise, and aircraft safety created by present and proposed
airport and aircraft operations,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Michigan State Legislature is urged to provide its political
subdivisions with the necessary authority to regulate and control local problems of noise, pollution
and safety hazards created by the operation of aircraft and airports within their boundaries;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Michigan and Oakland County legislative bodies are urged to
devote primary consideration to the dire needs of the road systems in populated areas, and to traffic
congestion problems created thereby;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that it is not the intention of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
to oppose improving the Oakland-Pontiac Airport but to be on record as being opposed to the development
of Oakland-Orion Airport.
Mr, Chairman, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Philip 0. Mastin, Jr.
Commissioner, District #9
Moved by Mastin supported by Olson the resolution be adopted.
The Chairman referred the resolution to the Legislative Committee and Aviation and Trans- ... .
portation Committee.
Misc. 5+l3
By Mr. Grba
IN RE: AUTHORITY OR STATUTE BY TITLE ALLOWING THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE COUNTY TO ACT ON CERTAIN
,MATTERS AS AN AGENT OF THE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
From time to time certain matters come before the Board of Commissioners that are legal
matters, ordinances, resolutions, contracts, sale of property, etc. These matters have been carried
out by the respective departments to which the action would apply.
. WHEREAS from time to time such matters are acted upon by the administrative staff and depart-
ments without proper authority, that errors could be corrected by showing their source of power or
authority to act on such matters;
This is a standard practice in governmental bodies and should be applied to Oakland County
government.
Mr. Chairman, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution, as contained in the title
of this resolution.
George N. Grba
Commissioner, District #20
The resolution was referred to the Committee on Committees. There were no objections.
Misc. 5414
By Mr. Pernick
IN RE: SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS AND SUPPLEMENTARY BENEFIT REDUCTIONS
To the Oakland County board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Congress of the United States of America in its wisdom recognized the increased
cost of living existing in the country as well as the reduced purchasing power of the dollar and
accordingly increased social security benefits to Senior Citizens and Retirees, to compensate for this
situation and,
WHEREAS the State of Michigan Department of Social Services has reduced supplementary benefits;
and/or Medicaid premiums have been increased, and food stamps have been denied those whose Social
Security has been increased, and therefore the increases in Social Security benefits are negated by
these actions, and
WHEREAS the actions of the Department of Social Services appear to be basically unfair and
do not provide equal protection of the taw for those whose supplementary benefits may be reduced, and
WHEREAS many citizens of Oakland County are directly adversely affected by this action of
the Department of Social Services,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners calls upon the
Department of Social Services to review and reconsider their actions to the end of restoring the intent
of the Congress of the United States to recognize the need for increased benefit levels to senior
citizens and retirees on social security.
Mr. Chairman, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution and ask that it be referred to
the Human Resources Committee for recommendation.
James Mathews, District 419 Commissioner
Lawrence R. Pernick, District #I5 Commissioner
The resolution was referred to the Human Resources Committee. There were no objections.
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The Chairman stated that under certain rules, coffee is not to be brought into the Auditorium.
Moved by Mastin supported by Olson that members of the Board be allowed to bring coffee into
the Auditorium.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Bawden supported by Powell that this matter be referred to the Committee on Committees
and the Planning, Zoning and Building Committee.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Moved by Richardson supported by Horton the Board adjourn to June 18, 1970 at 9:30 A. M.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
The Board adjourned at 12:05 P. M.
Lynn D. Allen
Clerk
Robert F. Patnales
Chairman