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OAKLAND COUNTY
Board Of Commissioners
MEETING
September 17, 1970
Meeting called to order by Chairman Robert F. Patnales at 7:55 P. M. in the County Center
Auditorium, 1200 North Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Aaron, 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. (27)
- ABSENT: None. (0)
Quorum present.
Invocation given by Thomas H. O'Donoghue.
Moved by O'Brien supported by Bawden the minutes of the previous meeting be approved as printed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Clerk read the following:
RESOLUTION TO ALTER AND CHANGE THE BOUNDARIES OF THE VILLAGE OF LEONARD IN THE COUNTY OF OAKLAND AND
STATE OF MICHIGAN
On March 12, 1970 at the regular meeting of the Village Council of the Village of Leonard,
County of Oakland and State of Michigan, the following resolution was made and adopted;
Moved by Trustee Julius Terry and supported by Trustee John Sutherby that the following
resolution be adopted by the Council of the Village of Leonard, Oakland County and State of Michigan.
Voting for the resolution, julius Terry, John Sutherby, Milward Strong, Calvin Scheall, Kenneth Pease and
John Flynn. Resolution carried by yes vote of all Trustees.
BE IT RESOLVED 1. That the Council of the Village of Leonard, Oakland County and State of
Michigan does hereby determine to alter the boundaries of said Village by taking in lands and premises
adjoining thereto described as follows;
A parcel of land located in and being a part of the NW 1/4 of Section 11, T5N, RI1E, Addison
Township, Oakland County, Michigan, and being more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at a point 1757.29 feet S 87 ° 49' 30" E from the West quarter post of said Section
11 and thence extending N 2° 00' E 324.58 feet, thence S 88 ° 53' E 100.3 feet; thence N 10 45' E 385.12
feet; thence N 88 ° 03' W 425.90 feet to the Easterly right-of-way line of the Pontiac, Oxford and Northern
Railroad; thence N 29° 35' 20" E 372.39 feet along the Easterly right-of-way line of the Pontiac, Oxford
and Northern Railroad; thence S 88 ° 03' E 332.67 feet; thence S 1 ° 45' W 1041.87 feet to the East/West
quarter line of said Section li; thence N 87 0 49 3G" w 182.50 feet along the East/West quarter line of
said Section 11 to the point of beginning and containing 5.25 acres of land. Also all other land between
the above description and the Village of Leonard boundary belonging to the Oxford Area School District,
if any.
A parcel of land located in and being a part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 11, Township of
Addison, Oakland County, State of Michigan and being more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at a point 2239.79 feet S 87 ° 49' 30' East from the West 1/4 Post of said Section 11
thence 1320 feet North; thence West to right-of-way of Pontiac, Oxford and Northern Railroad; thence
Southwesterly along said right-of-way to the corner of the Oxford Area School District property; thence
S 88° 03 1 East 332.67 feet; thence W 1 0 45" South 1041.87 feet to the East/West quarter line of said
Section 11; thence East along East/West quarter line of said section II, 300 feet to point of beginning.
2. That the Board of Commissioners of Oakland, Michigan be petitioned by the Council to make
such change in the boundaries of the Village of Leonard.
PETITION TO ALTER AND CHANGE THE BOUNDARIES OF THE VILLAGE OF LEONARD, OAKLAND COUNTY AND STATE OF MICHIGAN
Oakland County Board of Commissioners, Oakland County Court House, Pontiac, Michigan
Now comes the Council of the Village of Leonard, Oakland County and State of Michigan and
petitions the Oakland County Board of Commissioners of Oakland County and State of Michigan to alter and
change the boundaries of said Village, under the provisions of Chapter XIV, Section 6 of Act No. 3 of the
Public Acts of 1895, as amended, same being Section 5.1470 of Michigan Statutes Annotated, entitled
"Changing Village Boundaries, etc." and shows unto this Honorable Board as follows:
I. That the Village of Leonard is a Michigan Municipal Corporation located in the Township of
Addison, Oakland County and State of Michigan.
2. That the Council of the Village of Leonard determined by resolution, at its regular meeting
held on the 12th day of march 1970 to alter and change the boundaries of said Village of Leonard, by
taking in lands and premises adjoining thereto described as follows:
A parcel of land located in and being a part of the NW 1/4 of Section 11, T5N, RIIE, Addison
Township, Oakland County, Michigan and being more particularly described as follows:
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Commencing at a point 1757.29 feet S 87 ° 49' 30" E from the West quarter post of said Section
-', and thence extending N 2 ° 00' E 324.58 feet, thence S 88 ° 53' E 100.3 feet; thence N 1 ° 45' E 365.12
2t; thence N. 88° 03' W 425.90 feet to the Easterly right-of-way line of the Pontiac, Oxford and Northern
Keilroad; thence N 29 ° 35' 20- 8 32.39 feet along the Easterly right-of-way line of the Pontiac, Oxford
and Northern Railroad; thence S 88 03' 8 332.67 feet; thence S I ° 45' W 1047.87 feet to the East/West
quarter line of said Section 11; thence N 87 0 49 30' W 182.50 feet along the East/West quarter line of
said Section 11 to the point of beginning and containing 5.25 acres of land. Also all other land between
the above description and the Village of Leonard boundary belonging to the Oxford Area School District,
if any.
A parcel of land located in and being a part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 11, Township of
Addison, County of Oakland, State of Michigan and being more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at a point 2239.79 feet S 87 ° 49' 30" East from the West I/4 post of said Section I?,
thence 1320 feet North; thence West to right-of-way of Pontiac, Oxford and Northern Railroad; thence
Southwesterly along said right-of-way to the corner of the Oxford Area School District property; thence
S 880 03" East 332.67 feet; thence W 1 ° 45" South 1041.87 feet to the East/West quarter line of said
Section 11; thence East along East/West Quarter line of said Section 11, 300 feet to point of beginning.
3. That the reasons for the proposed change in the boundaries of such Village are: (a) That the
School Board of the Oxford Area School District feels that it is to their advantage to have all of their
property adjacent to the Village of Leonard within the Village boundary as it will give them protection
of Village Law Officers. Also maintenance of roads with Village equipment.
(b) That Mr. Robert Koski the other petitioner feels that he also will have police protection.
That he would have the opportunity to develop his property within the regulations of the Village ordinances
which will furnish tax base for the Village of Leonard without depriving the Township of Addison of any
tax base.
4. That attached hereto and made a part hereof as petitioner's Exhibit "A" is a copy of the
Council's resolution in relation to the proposed alteration and change in the boundaries of the Village
of Leonard.
WHEREFORE the Council of the Village of Leonard prays that after hearing and due consideration
of said petition, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners will: (a) Order and determine such change in
the boundaries of said Village of Leonard. (b) Make an order of such determination and enter it upon the
records and transmit certified copies thereof to the Clerk of the Village of Leonard and to the Secretary
of State and carry out such other provisions of the statute as may be required by the terms thereof for
changing village boundaries.
COUNCIL FOR THE VILLAGE OF LEONARD
By Edward J. Porter, President
Clara Scheel], Clerk
AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
STATE OF MICNIGAN)ss
COUNTY OF OAKLAND)
James A. Sherman being duly sworn, says that he is publisher of The Oxford Leader, a newspaper
printed and published weekly in the Village of Oxford, State and County aforesaid, and that the notice
annexed was printed and published three weeks successively and immediately preceding the 10th day of
September 1970 in said newspaper, and that the first publication of said notice in said newspaper was on
the 27th day of August, 1970.
James A. Sherman
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 10th day of September 1970.
Hazel M. Sherman, Notary Public, Oakland County, Michigan
My commission expires Dec. 25, 1973
The Chairman stated that the Public Hearing would now be held in accordance with the Notice
published in the Oxford Leader and asked if any person wished to speak. No person requested to be heard.
The Chairman declared the Public Hearing closed.
Misc. 5485
By Mr. Wilcox
IN RE ANNEXATION TO THE VILLAGE OF LEONARD, LAND IN ADDISON TOWNSHIP
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS a petition has been filed with the Oakland County Clerk requesting annexation of certain
described lands pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 14, Section 6, Act 3 of the Public Acts of 1895, as
amended, and
WHEREAS it appears that the petition conforms in all respects to the requirements of the statute
in such case made and provided, and
WHEREAS it appears that annexation shou l d be had according to the request of the petition;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that this Board determines that the property described as:
"A parcel of land located in and being a part of the NW 1/4 of Section 11, T5N, RliE, Addison
Township, Oakland County, Michigan and being more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at a point 1757.29 feet S 87 ° 49' 30" E from the West quarter post of said Section
prle, thence extending N 20 00' E 324.58 feet, thence S BP 53' 8 100.3 feet; thence N 1 0 45' 8 385.12
feet; thence N 88 ° 03' W 425.90 feet to the Easterly right-of-way line of the Pontiac, Oxford and Northern
Rallroad; thence N 29 0 35' 20" E 372.39 feet along the Easterly right-of-way line of the Pontiac, Oxford
and Northern Railroad; thence S 88 ° 03' E 332.67 feet; thence S 1 0 45' W 1041.87 feet to the East/West
quarter line of said Section 11; thence N 87 ° 49' 30" W 182.50 feet along the East/West quarter line of
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said Section 11 to the point of beginning and containing 5.25 acres of land. Also all other land between
the above description and the Village of Leonard boundary belonging to the Oxford Area School District
if any.
A parcel of land located in and being a part of the Northwest 114 of Section 11, Township of
Addison, County of Oakland, State of Michigan and being more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at a point 2239.79 feet S 87° 49' 30" East from the West 1/4 post of said Section 11
thence 1320 feet north; thence West to right-of-way of Pontiac, Oxford and Northern Railroad; thence
Southwesterly along said right-of-way to the corner of the Oxford Area School District property; thence
S 88° 03" East 332.67 feet; thence W 1 0 45" South 1041.87 feet to the East/West quarter line of said
Section 11; thence East along East/West quarter line of said Section 11, 300 feet to point of beginning.,
be and the same is hereby added to the Village of Leonard and the boundaries of said Village of Leonard
shall hereafter include and be fixed as including the above described property.
Mr. Chairman, on behalf of the Local Affairs Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
LOCAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman
Niles E. Olson, Harry W. Horton, Paul E. Kasper
James M. Brennan, Philip O. Mastin, Jr., Dennis M. Aaron
Moved by Wilcox supported by Aaron the resolution be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Clerk read communications from the Downtown Pontiac Business Association, Sislock & Kent, Inc.,
Pontiac City Commission and North Oakland Chamber of Commerce recommending that the Board of Commissioners
purchase the Waites Building in downtown Pontiac to be used as County offices. (Referred to Planning,
Zoning and Building Committee.)
Clerk read communication from the Pontiac National Welfare Rights Organization regarding
providing money to meet the basic needs of ADC recipients.
misc. 5486
By Mr. Houghten
IN RE: APPROPRIATION FOR SOUTHEASTERN OAKLAND COUNTY SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland, acting by and through its Drain Commissioner as agency of the
County, and the City of Berkley, City of Birmingham, City of Clawson, City of Ferndale, City of Hazel
Park, City of Huntington Woods, City of Madison Heights, City of Oak Park, City of Pleasant Ridge, City
of Royal Oak, Township of Royal Oak, City of Southfield, City of Troy and Village of Beverly Hills,
municipal corporations in Oakland County, Michigan, (herein referred to as the "municipalities") may
enter into the Southeastern Oakland County Sewage Disposal System 1970 Contract to be dated as of
April 1, 1970, and
WHEREAS said contract provides for the extension, improvement and enlargement of the Southeastern
Oakland County Sewage Disposal System by the acquisition of pollution control facilities as are more
fully described in said contract, and for the payment of the net cost of the project by the municipalities
all pursuant to the provisions of Act No. 342, Michigan Public Acts of 1939, as amended, (herein referred
to as "Act No. 342"), and
WHEREAS the area to be served by the pollution control facilities to be so acquired consists
of the area served by the Twelve Towns Relief Drains and other lands within the County of Oakland, and
WHEREAS Act No. 342 does not authorize the assessment of the cost of a project undertaken
pursuant thereto against the County of Oakland, but does authorize the Board of Commissioners, by a two-
thirds vote of its members elect, to appropriate and pay from the 1970 General Fund of the County such
sums as are determined by said Board to be necessary for administrative expenses incurred by the County
agency in the performance of its duties and powers authorized by the Act and for purposes of obtaining
maps, plans, designs, specifications and cost estimates of proposed improvements or facilities, and
WHEREAS the pollution control project to be undertaken pursuant to said Contract dated as of
April 1, 1970 is essential to the public health and welfare of the residents of Oakland County to be
served thereby and will benefit the entire County of Oakland as did the Twelve Towns Relief Drains, and
it is, therefore, advisable for this Board of Commissioners to appropriate the sum hereinafter set forth
to be paid from the 1970 General Fund of the County;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN, as
follows:
I. That this Board does hereby agree to appropriate the sum of $10,000.00 to be paid from the
1970 General Fund of the County of Oakland for administrative expenses incurred and to be incurred by the
Drain Commissioner as county agency in the performance of his duties in connection with the pollution
control project to be undertaken pursuant to said Contract dated as of April 1, 1970, and for purposes of
obtaining maps, plans, specifications and cost estimates in connection with the said pollution control
project.
2. That this Board does hereby determine that the aforesaid sum is necessary for the purpose
for which it will be appropriated.
3. That the said sum to be appropriated shall not be paid from the 1970 General Fund of the
County unless and until the said Southeastern Oakland County Sewage Disposal System 1970 Contract, dated
as of April 1, 1970, is executed by all parties and the bonds to be issued pursuant thereto have been
sold and delivered.
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4. That this Board urges future Boards of Commissioners to honor the commitment to appropriate
$10,000.00 each year.
5. This resolution is reported out without recommendation.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Fred D. Houghten, Chairman
Delos Hamlin, Mary Mead Bawdent
Thomas H. O'Donoghue, George N. Grba
Moved by Houghten supported by O'Brien the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Horton supported by 0' Donoghue the resolution be amended by changing the sum of
$10,000,00 to $310,442.35, in paragraph 1. and deleting Paragraph L.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Aaron supported by Brennan the resolution be tabled until the next -meeting.
AYES: Brennan, Horton, Houghten, Kasper, Mastin, Mathews, O'Brien, Olson, Pernick, Szabo,
Aaron. (10
NAYS: Bawden, Benson, Coy, Edwards, Gabler, Grba, Hamlin, Mainland, D'IDonoghue, Patnales,
Perinoff, Powell, Richards, Richardson, Walker, Wilcox. (16)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion lost.
Moved by Gabler supported by Mast in the amendment be amended by changing the sum of $310,442.35
to $170,000.00.
Discussion followed.
Vote on amendment to amendment:
AYES: Brennan, Edwards, Gabler, Horton, Mastin, Szabo, Walker, Aaron. (8)
NAYS: Benson, Coy, Grba, Hamlin, Houghten, Kasper, Mainland, Mathews, O'Brien, O'Donoghue,
Patnales, Perinoff, Pernick, Powell, Richards, Richardson, Wilcox, Bawden, (18)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion lost.
Vote on amendment:
AYES: Brennan, Edwards, Gabler, Grba, Horton, Mastin, O'Donoghue, Richards, Szabo, walker,
Aaron. (II)
NAYS: Coy, Hamlin, Houghten, Kasper, Mainland, Mathews, O'Brien, Patna/es, Perinoff, Pernick,
Powell, Richardson, Wilcox, Bawden, Benson. (15)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion lost.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Coy, Edwards, Gabler, Grba, Hamlin, Horton, Mainland, Mastin, Mathews, O'Brien, O'Donoghue,
Patnales, Perinoff, Pernick, Powell, Richards, Richardson, Szabo, Walker, Wilcox, Aaron, Bawden, Benson,
Brennan. (24)
NAYS: Kasper. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 5487
By Mr. Edwards
IN RE: ADMINISTRATIVE RULES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Committee on Committees has been considering Administrative Rules for adoption by
this Board of Commissioners, and
WHEREAS the Committee on Committees has recommended the adoption of the attached Oakland County
Board of Commissioners Administrative Rules,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Administrative
Rules be and the same are hereby adopted and become a part of the official Rules of this Body.
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, George N. Grba
Richard R. Wilcox, William M. Richards, Fred D. Houghten
William L. Mainland, Robert F. Patnales
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OAVlrilD n01 1'TY BOARD or COMMISSIONERS ADMINISTRATIVE RULES
I. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS; RELATIONSHIP TO BOARD COMMITTEES, STANDING, SELECT AND SPECIAL
A. Procedures and Records
1. The Committee Clerk shall keep and maintain:
a. A file on agenda items for the Board and its committees and secure information
on agenda items as requested by Commissioners and approved by the committee chairman.
b. Minutes of committee meetings of the Board and maintain a separate record of all
motions adopted and the status of same.
2. The Committee Clerk shall correlate any recommendations of departments, boards and
committee referrals and place them on the agenda for the appropriate committee as referred by the Board
Chairman and approved by the committee chairman.
3. The Committee Clerk shall, as requested by a Committee chairman, schedule meetings
of administrators and department heads with the committee, and as requested by the Board Chairman with
the Board.
4. The Committee Clerk shall prepare meeting attendance sheets and expense vouchers for
the Accounting Department and one copy for the Board Administrative Office.
B. Presentation to Other Committees or to the Board
I. No resolution shall be considered by a committee unless it has first been presented to
the Board except a committee may, from time to time, receive reports concerning the general scope of its
responsibility and may introduce resolutions thereon to the Board.
2. Committees may not refer resolutions which did not originate with the Board to another
committee. If a committee decides that a resolution, properly before it, should be before another
committee, it shall so refer except as provided above.
3. The Board, unless it shall determine to suspend the rules in accordance with its
permanent rules, shall not act upon any resolution unless it has received a recommendation thereon by a
committee. A resolution introduced by a committee, in accordance with rule B-1, is not required to be
referred for further consideration.
C. Individual Prerogatives of Board Members
1. To attend Board meetings and committee meetings, as well as any other County Board or
Commission meeting whether opened or closed.
2. To receive a copy of any report, document or record maintained or prepared by the
County, any of its agencies or representatives.
D. Meetings; Scheduling; Cancelling
I. The Board of Commissioners shall meet as determined by the Board,. its rules or State law.
2. Committees
a. Committees shall meet at the time and place regularly set by their chairman and may
meet at such time and place as its members may decide.
b. Agenda shall include all Board referrals, committee referrals and previously
tabled and postponed matters and such other items as cleared with the committee chairman.
c. When a regular time and place is fixed, the chairman may, after consulting with
and upon consent of a majority of members, cancel or change the meeting.
II. BOARD'S RELATIONSHIP TO BOARD OF AUDITORS, COUNTY ADMINISTRATORS AND OTHER STAFF
A. Directly by members of the Board
1. Requests by members of the Board of Commissioners to the Board of Auditors, County
Administrators or other staff for information or reports shall be made in writing to the responsible
department head or Board of Auditors Chairman through the Committee Clerk, who shall maintain a record
of such correspondence.
2. Requests by members of the Board of Commissioners for legal opinions of the Corporation
Counsel may be made in writing to the Corporation Counsel either directly or through the Committee Clerk
who shall maintain a record of such request and reply.
B. Indirectly Through Committee's Chairman and Vice Chairman
I. Committees, by their chairman or vice-chairman on behalf of the committee, may direct
the Committee Clerk to:
a. Request information or reports either verbally or in writing from county personnel
within the general scope of committee responsibility. The Committee Clerk shall maintain such records
pertaining thereto unless otherwise directed by the committee chairman.
b. Schedule meetings of administrators and department heads or other county personnel
with the committee.
c. Notify Board members, the Board or Committees of need for joint meetings and other
matters as are from time to time required.
C. Resolutions; Requests and Drafting
I. Drafting and printing of committee resolutions shall be the responsibility of the
Corporation Counsel, The Corporation Counsel may request the assistance of the Committee Clerk or other
appropriate departments and boards in the draftinq of resolutions.
a. All resolution‘, shall be reviewed by the committee chairman.
2. No member or committee of the Board of Commissioners shall request any member of the
staff of the Committee Clerk to perform any work not directly connected with the official functions of
the Board of Commissioners, its committees or its members.
3. Upon request, the Committee Clerk shall provide all available information and material
necessary for drafting of resolutions to members and committees of the Board of Commissioners. Requests
which require substantial time or study shall be submitted in writing to the Committee Clerk and/or the
Corporation Counsel.
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4. Subject to the limitation of time and the number of requests on hand, the Corporation
Counsel shall comply with any drafting request of a member or committee of the Board of Commissioners
4ithout regard to the subject matter of the proposed resolution. The drafting of resolutions by the
Committee Clerk, Corporation Counsel or other department or board, shall be done without express or
implied endorsement by the drafter.
5. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing provisions, requests for resolutions dealing
with State or Federal legislation shall be submitted to the Corporation Counsel for drafting or for
review before being acted upon by the full Board.
0, New or Expanded Programs, Departments or Functions
1. At the time of any proposal for the establishment of a new or expansion of an existing
County program, department or function, the Committee on Committees shall be immediately requested to
review the proposal and prepare a tentative or proposed policy governing such program, department or
function.
2. Before final implementation of such new or expanded program, department or function
every effort shell be made by the Committee on Committees to report to the Board of Commissioners its
preliminary policy recommendation, receive directions from the Board, followed by further deliberation
by the Committee and the formulation of a final policy recommendation.
a. Such policy recommendation shall include but not be limited to
1, Definition of area of responsibility;
2. To whom new personnel will report;
3. Guidelines for an operating manual, if appropriate;
4. if the new or expanded program, department or function has direct contact with
the public or state agencies, procedure and directions regarding such contact;
5. The authority limitations on speaking for, or acting on behalf of the Board of
Commissioners or a committee thereof.
b. The Committee on Committees shall receive a preliminary recommendation of financial
feasibility and manner of finance from the Finance Committee, said Committee may meet with the Committee
on Committees or be advised of discussions on the new or expanded program, department or function.
III. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RELATIONSHIP TO ELECTED COUNTY OFFICIALS
A. All matters considered by the Board or any of its committees that affect the operation of
en elected county official shall include communication with and the views of said elected official.
IV. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RELATIONSHIP WITH OFFICERS AND MEMBERS
A. With Officers
1. All committees may directly call upon the Board officers for information and assistance
in any business of the Board.
2. Officers shall release dates for all functions to be held in the Board of Commissioners
Auditorium.
a. Allow use to political parties recognized under the Constitution of the State of
Michigan.
b. Allow use to any group that is not organized for the purpose of encouraging or
establishing the overthrow of our government.
c. Allow use to any group that would not create a situation which would place the
County property in jeopardy as to damage or destruction.
3. The Chairman (Vice Chairman in his absence) shall handle all reasonable correspondence
concerning the Oakland County Board of Commissioners business when properly channeled, as requested
and/or approved (this does not include large mass mailings to constituents, or public at large without
direction from the Board).
B, With Members
I. To keep all Board Members informed of the meeting dates, locations and time, for all
committee meetings, etc., of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners.
2. To receive and properly distribute all mail and communications unopened.
3. To have all purchase orders and all expenses involving the Board of Commissioners
Administrative Offices approved and signed by the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners.
4. All Committee expenses shall be signed by the committee chairman and referred to the
Board Chairman,
V. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RELATIONSHIP WITH PUBLIC, PRESS AND OTHER UNITS OF GOVERNMENT
A. individual Members and Officers Speaking for the Board
1. Individual Board Members and/or staff shall not speak for the Board, unless specifically
authorized by the Board, but shall make a record of inquiries and complaints of citizens that reach the
Board of Commissioners, either by mail, telephone or personal visit, and expeditiously advise the elected
Commissioner of the District from which it was received, which shall also be the responsibility of the
Board Chairman, Committee Chairman, Committee Clerk and County Administrators,
2. The Board Chairman, or any committee chairman, may speak for the Board or committee
only on such matters on which the Board or committee has taken an official position or action.
B. Necessary Communicat rions
I. Public Hearing as provided by law or decided by the Board.
2. News releases as provided or directed by the Board or set forth in Rule VA-2 above.
a. All press releases emanating from the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners or
:Auditors shall be distributed to all members of the Board of Commissioners.
3. Other communications as determined by the Board or appropriate committee establish and
maintain good relations between all branches of government (Township, City, County, State and Federal).
To set up proper receptions for dignitaries for County tours, presentation to the Board, dinners, or
whatever is required to suit the occasion.
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• VI. RECORD KEEPING
A. Keeping Current Index of all Board Resolutions
The Clerk of Committees shall keep a current index of all resolutions of the Board of
Commissioners containing the status of each resolution and make such corrections therein from meeting to
meeting as may be necessary.
B. Numbering of Resolutions
The Clerk of the Board shall number each resolution upon introduction to the Board of
Commissioners.
C. Reporting on Resolutions
Resolutions referred to a committee of the Board of Commissioners shall be reported to
the Board not later than ninety (90) days following referral. The report of the Committee shall contain
a recommendation that the resolution pass, that the resolution not pass, that the resolution pass, as
amended, or the resolution may be reported as to status only. The Clerk of Committees shall record the
date of referral in the index of resolutions and in the event the resolution is not reported as provided
herein, shall notify the Board of Commissioners that the 90 day period has expired.
D. Monthly Status Report
The Committee Clerk shall maintain a monthly status report indexed by topic, by Miscell-
aneous Resolution number and Committee resolution number.
Moved by Edwards supported by Mathews the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Bawden supported by Benson the resolution be tabled and the Committee on Committees
hold a meeting and invite members of the Board and the Corporation Counsel, to discuss the Administrative
Rules,
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Misc. 5488
By Mr. Richards
IN RE: AVONDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT DRUG ABUSE PROGRAM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Avoodale" School District is establishing a "Drug Abuse-Prevention Through.Education"
Program and has requested the sum of $4,765.00 to assist in the operation of said Program, and
WHEREAS your Committee recommends that the sum of $4,765.00 be granted to the Avondale School
District for assistance in funding the Avondale "Drug Abuse-Prevention Through Education" Program,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the sum of $4,765.00 be granted to the Avondale School
District to assist in funding the operation of the Avondale "Drug Abuse-Prevention Through Education"
Program.
Mr. Chairman, on behalf of the Human Resources Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE
William M. Richards, Chairman
Lew t. Coy, Paul E. Kasper, Wallace F, Gabler, Jr.
James Mathews, Lawrence R. Pernick, Lee Walker
FINANCE COMMITTEE FISCAL NOTE
Pursuant to Rule 15(b) of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the recommendations
of the Human Resources Committee to pay the sum of $4,765.00 for assistance in funding the Avondale
"Drug Abuse-Prevention Through Education" Program, and finds the sum of $4,765.00 to be available in
the 1970 Contingent Fund and further moves that the sum of $4,765.00 be appropriated to the Avondale
School District.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Fred D. Houghten, Chairman
Delos Hamlin, Christian F. Powell, Mary Mead Bawden
Thomas H. O'Donoghue, George N. Grba, Albert F. Szabo
Moved by Richards supported by Houghten the resolution be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 54B9
By Mr. Richards
IN RE: ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT 1970 BUDGET
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen;
WHEREAS the increased case load on the Oakland County Social Services has necessitated the
Oakland County Department of Social Services to request additional funds in the amount of $960,000.00, and
WHEREAS the Human Resources Committee concurs in the recommendation that the sum of $960,000.00
be appropriated to the 1970 Social Services Department budget, said sum to be transferred by the Oakland
County Board of Auditors to the Oakland County Social Services Department on a month to month basis;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the sum of $960,000.00 be appropriated to the 1970 Social
Services Department budget, said sum to be transferred by the Oakland County Board of Auditors to the
Oakland County Social Services Department on a month to month basis.
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Mr. Chairman, on behalf of the Human Resources Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE
William M. Richards, Chairman
Lew L. Coy, Paul E. Kasper, Wallace F. Gabler, Jr.
James Mathews, Lawrence R. Pernick, Lee Walker
FINANCE COMMITTEE FISCAL NOTE
Pursuant to Rule 15(b) of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the recommendation of
the Human Resources Committee to pay the sum of $960,000.00 to the Social Services Department 1970 Budget,
and finds the sum of $960,000.00 will be available in the 1970 Contingent Fund and further moves that
said sum of $960,000.00 be appropriated to the Social Services Department 1970 Budget.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Fred D. Houghten, Chairman
Delos Hamlin, Thomas H. O'Donoghue, George N. Grba
Moved by Richards supported by Mathews the resolution be adopted.
Mr. Houghten requested that Daniel T. Murphy, Chairman of the Board of Auditors, speak on this
matter. There were no objections. Mr. Murphy spoke to the Board.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
The Board recessed at 9:30 P. M. and reconvened at 9:40 P. M.
Misc. 5490
By Mr. Wilcox
IN RE: PURCHASE OF SESQUICENTENNIAL FILM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS your Local Affairs Committee has reviewed the Oakland County Sesquicentennial Film, and
WHEREAS your Committee recommends that the County purchase six copies of said film at a cost
of $102.00 each, for the purpose of lending said films to citizen groups in Oakland County,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that six copies of the Oakland County Sesquicentennial Film be
purchased at a cost of $102.00 for each copy.
Mr. Chairman, on behalf of the Local Affairs Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
LOCAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman
Niles E. Olson, Harry W. Horton, Paul E. Kasper
James M. Brennan, Philip O. Mastin, Jr., Dennis M. Aaron
FINANCE COMMITTEE FISCAL NOTE
Pursuant to Rule 15(b) of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the recommendations of
the Local Affairs Committee to pay the sum of $102.00 each for six copies of the Oakland County Sesqui-
centennial film, and finds the sum of $612.00 to be available in the 1970 Contingent Fund and further
moves that said sum of $612.00 be appropriated to the Oakland County Sesquicentennial Fund.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Fred D. Houghten, Chairman
Delos Hamlin, Thomas H. O'Donoghue, George N. Grba
Moved by Wilcox supported by Aaron the resplution be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 5491
By Mr. Wilcox
IN RE: ANNEXATION OF LAND TO CITY OF FARMINGTON FROM TOWNSHIP OF FARMINGTON
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS certain residents of the City of Farmington and the Township of Farmington have
petitioned this Board, pursuant to the provisions of Act 279 of the Public Acts of 1909, as amended, to
detach the territory described below from the Township of Farmington and attach it to the City of
Farmington, and
WHEREAS your Committee finds that the petition qualifies as to form and sufficiency,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED as follows:
I. That the petition containing the following described property, to-wit:
"Description of land to be annexed to the City of Farmington consisting of all or parts of
Sections 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, TIN, R9E, Farmington Township, Oakland
County, Michigan, all contained in the following: Beginning at the SE corner of Section 33, TIN, R9E,
3nd proceeding thence westerly 15,840 feet, more or less, coincident with the southerly lines of Sections
33, 32 and 31 to the SW corner of Section 31; thence northerly along the westerly lines of Sections 31,
30 and 19, 15,840 feet, more or less, to the NW corner of Section 19; thence easterly along the northerly
lines of Sections 19, 20 and 21, 11,880 feet, more or less, to the westerly boundary of the Village of
Quakertown; thence southerly coincident with the westerly boundary of the Village of Quakertown 2,640 feet,
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more or less, to the E & W 1/4 line of Section 21; thence easterly 660 feet, more or. less, coincident with
the E & W 1/4 line of Section 21 and the boundary of the Village of Quakertown; thence southerly 1,320
Feet, more or less, coincident with the boundary of the Village of Quakertown; thence easterly 660 feet,
more or less, coincident with the boundary of the Village of Quakertown to the west line of "Grossman &
Marquis Subdivision" common with the N & S 1/4 line of Section 21; thence southerly 803.57 feet coincident
with the westerly line of the "Crossman & Marquis Subdivision" and the N & S 1/4 line of Section 21 to
the SW corner of the "Grossman & Marquis Subdivision"; thence northeasterly 260,93 ft. coincident with the
south line of "Crossman & Marquis Subdivision" to the west line of Oakwood Cemetery; thence southerly
602.34 feet coincident with the westerly line of Oakwood Cemetery to the northerly boundary of the City
of Farmington and the north line of Section 28; thence westerly 225.84 feet coincident with the boundary
of the City of Farmington and the north line of Section 28 to the north 1/4 corner of Section 28; thence
south 235.58 feet, coincident with the N & S 1/4 line of Section 28 and the boundary of the City of
Farmington to the centerline of Grand River Avenue; thence westerly 2640 feet, more or less, along the
northerly boundary of the City of Farmington and the centerline of Grand River Avenue to the NW corner
of Section 28, coincident with the NE corner of Section 29; thence westerly 5280 feet, more or less,
coincident with the northerly line of Section 29 and the northerly boundary of the City of Farmington
to the NW corner of Section 29; thence south along the west line of Section 29, coincident with the
boundary of the City of Farmington, to the southerly line of 1-96 Expressway; thence southeasterly along
the southerly line of 1-96 Expressway to the E & 14 1/4 line of Section 29; thence easterly coincident
with the boundary of the City of Farmington and the E & W 1/4 lines of Sections 29 and 28 to the N & S
1/4 line of Section 28; thence southerly 2640 feet, more or less, coincident with the N & S 1/4 line of
Section 28 and the boundary of the City of Farmington, to the South 1/4 corner of Section 28, thence
easterly 2640 feet, coincident with the boundary of the City of Farmington and the South line of Section
28 to the SE corner of Section 28, coincident with the NE corner of Section 33; thence southerly along
the easterly line of Section 33, 5280 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning. Also that part of
TIN, 89E, beginning at a point on the South line of Section 34 located distant East 2003,18 feet from
the SW corner of Section 34, which point is coincident with the SE corner of the boundary of the City
of Farmington, proceeding thence along the easterly boundary of the City of Farmington northerly 2642.50
feet to the E & W 1/4 line of Section 34; thence westerly coincident with the E & W 1/4 line of Section
34 and the boundary of the City of Farmington to a point located 984.30 feet east of the West 1/4 corner
of Section 34; thence northerly coincident with the boundary of the City of Farmington 2655 feet to the
North line of Section 34; thence easterly coincident with the northerly line of Section 34 and the
boundary of the City of Farmington •to a point on the northerly line of Section 34 located 1786.75 feet
west of the NE corner of Section 34; thence southerly 117.75 feet coincident with the boundary of the
City of Farmington; thence southeasterly 568.85 feet coincident with the boundary of the City of
Farmington; thence northerly 362.18 feet coincident with the boundary of the City of Farmington to the
E & W 1/4 line of Section 34; thence easterly 1256.55 feet coincident with the boundary of the City of
Farmington to the NE corner of Section 34, which point is coincident with the NW corner of Section 35;
thence easterly 434.70 feet coincident with the North line of Section 35 and the boundary of the City
of Farmington to the centerline of Grand River Avenue; thence southeasterly 1142.96 feet coincident
with the boundary of the City of Farmington and the centerline of Grand River Avenue to a point of
intersection of the centerline of Grand River Avenue and the easterly line of Lot 106 of "Supervisor's
Subdivision No. 4" produced to the centerline of Grand River Avenue; thence northeasterly 145.04 feet
to the NE corner of Lot 6 coincident with the boundary of the City of Farmington and the East line of
Lot 6 produced; thence northwesterly 25.15 feet to the SE corner of Lot 28 "Regal Orchards Subdivision":
thence northerly 3088.80 feet coincident with a line lying 132 feet east of and parallel to the East
line of Hawthorn Avenue and the boundary of the City of Farmington to the E & W 1/4 line of Section 26;
thence westerly 1481.41 feet coincident with the E & W 1/4 line of Section 26 and the boundary of the
City of Farmington to the West 1/4 corner of Section 26; thence northerly 2640 feet, more or less,
coincident with the boundary of the City of Farmington and the West line of Section 26 to the NW corner
of Section 26; thence easterly 10,560 feet, more or less, coincident with the northerly lines of Sections
26 and 25 to the NE corner of Section 25; thence southerly 10,560 feet, more or less, coincident with
the easterly lines of Sections 25 & 36 to the SE corner of Section 36; thence westerly 13,830 feet, more
or less, along the southerly lines of Sections 36, 35 and 34 to the point of beginning, containing
7,482 acres, more or less"
be approved as to form and sufficiency and in compliance with Act 279 of the Public Acts of 1909, as
amended;
2. That the County Clerk take the necessary steps to submit to the electors in the district
to be affected, the question of detaching the territory above described from the Township of Farmington
and annexing the same to the City of Farmington at the General Election to be held on the 3rd day of
November, 1970.
Mr. Chairman, on behalf of the Local Affairs Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
LOCAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman
Niles E. Olson, Harry W. Horton, Paul E. Kasper
James M. Brennan, Philip 0, Mastin, Jr., Dennis M. Aaron
Moved by Wilcox supported by Hamlin the resolution be adopted.
A sufficient Najority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
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Misc. 5492
By Mr. O'Brien
IN RE: METROPOLITAN PARK FACILITY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland is a member of the Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority, and
WHEREAS there does not presently exist a large Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Park facility in
the County of Oakland, and
WHEREAS your Committee recommends and urges the Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority to develop
a large metropolitan park facility to be located in the County of Oakland,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners recommends and
urges the Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority to develop a large metropolitan park facility located
within the County of Oakland.
Mr. Chairman, on behalf of the Regional Affairs Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
REGIONAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE -
Carl W. O'Brien, Chairman
Delos Hamlin, Mary Mead Bawden,'Christian F. Powell
Charles B. Edwards, Jr., Albert F. Szabo, Lee Walker
Moved by O'Brien supported by Olson the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Wilcox supported by Mainland the resolution be tabled.
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion lost.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Richardson supported by Gabler the resolution be referred to the Parks and Recreation
Commission. (Motion ruled out of order.)
Moved by Powell supported by Coy that action on the resolution be postponed until the next
meeting subsequent to the October 5, 1970 meeting.
AYES: Houghten, Kasper, Mainland, Powell, Richardson, Wilcox, Bawden, Coy. (8)
NAYS: Edwards, Gabler, Grba, Hamlin, Horton, Mastin, Mathews, O'Brien, O'Donognue, Olson,
Patnales, Perinoff, Pernick, Richards, Szabo, Walker, Aaron, Benson, Brennan. (19)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion lost.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Gabler, Grba, Hamlin, Horton, Houghten, Kasper, Mastin, Mathews, O'Brien, O'Donoghue,
Olson, Patnales, Perinoff, Pernick, Powell, Richards, Szabo, Walker, Aaron, Bawden, Benson, Brennan,
Coy, Edwards. (24) ,
NAYS: Mainland, Richardson, Wilcox. (3)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
misc. 5493
By Mr. Horton
IN RE: FARMINGTON SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM-GRAND RIVER ARM-DPW SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL NO. 6
To the Honorable Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Oakland County Department of Public Works Special Assessment Roll No. 6 has been confirmed
and installment No. 10 has been certified to the County Clerk, as required by Act 185 of the Public Acts
of 1957, as amended, and the following resolution is submitted to this Board.
WHEREAS the Board of Supervisors by Miscellaneous Resolution No. 3844 did approve the plans,
specifications, estimate of cost and period of usefulness, and
WHEREAS a special assessment roll, covering all costs involved in the project, has been con-
firmed by the Beare of Public Works and installment No. 10 has been certified to the County Clerk,
NOW THEREFORE BE lT RESOLVED that installment No. 10 of the Oakland County Department of
Public Works Special Assessment Roll No. 6 be confirmed by this Board of Commissioners, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk be authorized to certify installment No. 10 of
said roll to the assessing officer of Farmington Township and to order the collection from the owners
of, or the parties in interest in the lots or parcels of land, as shown in said Special Assessment Roll
No. 6, the amount of money assessed and due and set opposite such lots or parcels of land.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
Harry W. Horton, Chairman
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Moved by Horton supported by Grba that the resolution be adopted.
ADOPTED.
AYES: Gabler, Grba, Hamlin, Horton, Houghten, Kasper, Mainland, Mastin, Mathews, O'Brien,
0 1 0onoghue, Olson, Patnales, Perinoff, Pernick, Powell, Richards, Richardson, Szabo, Walker, Wilcox,
Aaron, Bawden, Benson, Brennan, Coy, Edwards. (27)
NAYS: None. (0)
ABSENT: None. (0)
Misc. 5494
By Mr. Horton
IN RE: DRAIN AND LAKE LEVEL ASSESSMENT REPORT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS your Public Works Committee has reviewed the Assessment Rolls, as prepared by the
Drain Commissioner, for the year 1970, and
WHEREAS such Assessment Rolls have been prepared and submitted in accordance with the provisions
of Act No. 40 of the Public Acts of 1956, as amended, and Act No. 146 of the Public Acts of 1961, as
amended, and
WHEREAS your Public Works Committee concurs in the figures as established by the Drain
Commissioner for the various drains and lake level projects in the County, a copy of which is attached
hereto, and
WHEREAS a summary of such Assessment Roll is as follows:
Current Year - At Large $ 3,178.54
Current Year - Property 90,792.07
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Oakland, State of
Michigan, that there be assessed, levied and collected for the year 1970 for the purpose of establishing,
constructing, maintaining, cleaning out, deepening and extending County drains and establishing and
maintaining the normal height and level of various lakes in Oakland County within and by the several
political subdivisions, the aggregate sum of $93,970.61, which sum represents the total amount of
assessments for said year and which are contained in the several Drain and Lake Level Assessment Rolls
as heretofore determined by the said Oakland County Drain Commissioner.
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, E. Frank Richardson, George N. Grba
Thomas H. O'Donoghue, Mahlon Benson, Jr.
William M. Richards
Moved by Horton supported by Mathews the resolution be tabled until the October 12, 1970 meeting.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Misc. 5495
By Mr. Richardson
IN RE: APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL GRANT-YOUTH ACTIVITIES COMPLEX SEWAGE TREATMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, Public Act 84-66 and Act 329 of the
Michigan Public Acts of 1966, as amended, there is available Federal and State Grants to construct
sewage treatment facilities, and
WHEREAS it will be necessary to have sewage treatment facilities for the Youth Activities
Complex, and
WHEREAS it is necessary for application for Federal and State Grants to be executed by person
or persons authorized to act as Agent for the County of Oakland in all matters relative to procuring
such funds,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Robert F. Patnales, Chairman of the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners, or in his absence, Daniel T. Murphy, Chairman of the Oakland County Board of Auditors,
or their successors, be and they are hereby authorized to act as Agent for the County of Oakland in all
matters relative to procuring Federal and State Grants to construct a Sewage Treatment Facility for the
Youth Activities Complex.
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
Charles B. Edwards, Jr., Niles E. Olson
Alexander C. Perinoff
Moved by Richardson supported by Mastin the resolution be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
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Misc. 5496
By Mr. Richardson
IN RE: APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL GRANT-CHILDREN'S VILLAGE, PHASE II
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS under the Federal Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Street Act of 1968, the County of
Oakland is eligible to apply for Discretionary Grants to cover 50% of the design fees to develop Final
Plans and Specifications for Children's Village, Phase 11; and
WHEREAS it is necessary for application for Federal Grants to be executed by person or persons
authorized to act as Agent for the County in all matters relative to procuring such funds,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Robert F. Patnales, Chairman of the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners, or in his absence, Daniel T. Murphy, Chairman of the Oakland County Board of Auditors,
or their successors, be and they are hereby authorized to act as Agent for the County of Oakland in all
matters relative to procuring a Federal Grant to develop final plans and specifications for the
Children's Village, Phase 11.
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, Charles B. Edwards,Jr.
Carl W. O'Brien, Niles E. Olson, Alexander C. Perinoff
Moved by Richardson supported by Perinoff the resolution be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 5497
By Mr. Richardson
IN RE: APPLICATION NA FEDERAL GRANT-CRIME LABORATORY AND TELEVISION MONITORING SYSTEM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS under the Federal Omnibus Control and Safe Street Act of 1968, there are certain
Federal Funds available as a Federal Grant to furnish, equip and operate a Crime Laboratory and
Television Monitoring System in the Law Enforcement-Jail Complex, and
WHEREAS it is necessary for application for Federal Grants to be executed by person or persons
authorized to act as Agent for the County in all matters relative to procuring such funds,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Robert F. Patnales, Chairman of the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners, or in his absence, Daniel T. Murphy, Chairman of the Oakland County Board of Auditors,
or their successors, be and they are hereby authorized to act as Agent for the County of Oakland in all
matters relative to procuring a Federal Grant to furnish, equip and operate a Crime Laboratory and
Television Monitoring System in the Law Enforcement-Jail Complex.
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, Can W. O'Brien
Charles B. Edwards, Jr., Niles E. Olson
Alexander C. Perinoff
Moved by Richardson supported by Aaron the resolution be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 5498
By Mr. Richardson
IN RE: WIGGS PARKING LOT LEASE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen.
WHEREAS there is presently available for renting the parking lot known as the Wiggs Parking
Lot which contains 22 parking spaces and may be rented for the sum of $1,560.00 per year, and
WHEREAS your Committee recommends the lease of the Wiggs parking lot in an amount not to
exceed $1,560.00 per year;
NOW THEREFORE BE 11 RESOLVED that the County of Oakland enter into a lease for the wiggs
parking lot in an amount not to exceed $1,560.00 per year, which funds are presently in the Sheriff's
Department Budget;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairman and Clerk of this Board be and they are hereby
authorized to execute the necessary agreements for the leasing of said parking lot.
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, Charles B.Edwards, Jr.
Car! W. O'Brien, Niles E. Olson, Alexander C. Perinoff
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Moved by Richardson supported by Perinoff the resolution be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 5499
By Mr. Mainland
IN RE: TWENTY STUDENT POSITIONS AND DEPUTY CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS there has been a request for twenty student positions in the Student Co-op Program and
an additional Deputy Court Clerk for the First Division of the 52nd District Court, and
WHEREAS there is a necessity for the positions immediately;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the additional positions consisting of twenty Co-op Student
Positions and one Deputy Court Clerk for the First Division of the 52nd District Court be and the same
are hereby approved for an amount not to exceed 57,173.00 for the balance of 1970.
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
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 $7,173.00 for the balance of 1970 for twenty
student positions and one Deputy Court Clerk for the First Division of the 52nd District Court, and
finds the sum of $7,173.00 to be available in the 1970 Contingent Fund and further moves that said sum
of $7,173.00 be transferred to the salaries portion of the 1970 Budget,
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Fred D. Houghten, Chairman
Delos Hamlin, Christian F. Powell, Mary Mead Bawden
Thomas H. O'Donoghue, George N. Grba, Albert F. Szabo
Moved by Mainland supported by Perineff the resOlution be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Discussion followed relative to the option to purchase the downtown Pontiac Waite's building
and an engineering study of the Pontiac Motor Division Administration Building, to be used for the
Social Services Department.
Mr. Pernick requested that Daniel T. Murphy, Chairman of the Board of Auditors, speak to the
Board on this matter. There were no objections. Mr. Murphy addressed the Board.
Discussion followed regarding funds for clothing needs of school-aged children of ADC recipients.
Moved by Mastin supported by Mathews the rules be suspended and that $50,000 be allocated for
emergency clothing for ADC children and that the money be turned over to the Social Services Board and
the most serious cases be taken care of at 'this time.
Discussion followed.
The Chairman stated the rules must be suspended to vote on the motion.
Vote on motion to suspend rules:
AYES: Grba, Mastin, Mathews, O'Brien, Olson, Perinoff, Pernick, walker, Aaron, Edwards. (10)
NAYS: Hamlin, Horton, Houghten, Kasper, Mainland, O'Donognue, Patnales, Powell, Richards,
Richardson, Szabo, Wilcox, Bawden, Benson, Coy, Gabler. (16)
ABSTAIN: Brennan. (I)
Mr. Gabler questioned abstaining from voting by members of the Board.
The Chairman ruled that all members on the floor must vote on a question unless they
have an interest in the matter on the floor.
The Chairman stated the vote would be vacated and another roll call vote taken on the motion
to suspend the rules.
AYES: Mastin, Mathews, O'Brien, Olson, Perinoff, Pernick, Walker, Aaron, Edwards, Grba. (10)
NAYS: Hamlin, Horton, Houghten, Kasper, Mainland, D'Donoghue, Patnales, Powell, Richards,
Richardson, Szabo, Wilcox, Bawden, Benson, Brennan, Coy, Gabler. (17)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion lost.
Moved by Perinoff supported by Gabler the Board adjourn.
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Mr. Mastin requested a report from the Special Committee, at the next meeting on October 5,
1970, on the ADC clothing question.
Discussion followed.
The Chairman stated that this is not a Special Committee, but a group appointed from each
party to study the ADC clothing question and a report will be presented in the near future.
Moved by O'Brien supported by Perinoff that when the Board adjourns, it adjourn to October 5,
1970 at 7:30 P. M.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Misc. 5500
By Mr. Grba
IN RE: REPEAL OF BOARD OF AUDITORS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners -
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
It is the desire of this Board of Commissioners to adopt County Home Rule to modernize govern-
ment and make it more responsive to the will of the electors of the county. This is a long drawn out
process that will take years. One of the main features of Home Rule is the County Executive, an office
that would separate the administrative functions from the legislative body. The State Legislature has
a County Controller Act that embodies all the duties and functions of the Auditors Act, except the
County Controller is one officer and he is known as the Chief Accounting Officer. The County Commissioners
can abolish the Board of Auditors and replace it with the County Controller and effect a Home Rule
provision that is more desirable because it will affect the separation of the administration functions
from the legislative functions.
When the three man, partisan Board of Auditors created by the voters November 5, 1918, when
the County was in a rural state of being, and the old Board of Supervisors was composed of part-time
appointments from the cities and township supervisors, and required two organizational meetings because
city members were appointed during the spring and township supervisors were elected during the fall, the
supervisors were required to appoint two partisan auditors of the majority party and one partisan auditor•
by the minority party for three year terms, and a chairman from the three each year. This same process
is followed by the one-man, one-vote Board of Commissioners of Oakland. The following counties, the
largest in the state, all have a Controller: Macomb, Genesee, Kent, Ingham, Saginaw, Washtenaw, Kalamazoo,
Calhoun, Jackson, Bay, Eaton and Marquette; from the Michigan County Government Financial Report, Depart-
ment of Treasury, December 31, 1969, with the exception of Bay and Washtenaw Counties, which had their
Auditors repealed by local act, as reported in Michigan Association of Counties Legislative Action
Bulletin this summer. Wayne County has the elected Auditor. Of the remaining nineteen largest counties,
twelve counties are operating under the Controller Act.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the ballot question "Repeal of the County Board of Auditors"
be placed on the November 3, 1970 General Election ballot, as follows:
"Shall the electors of Oakland County repeal the partisan Board of Auditors to be replaced
by a County Controller, who shall be appointed by the elected County Commissioners in accordance with
Section 131d of Act No. 156 of the Public Acts of 1851, being Section 46.13b of the Compiled Laws of
1948 and as amended by Public Act of 1969, No. 49g1, and given immediate effect July 17, 1969?
Shall the partisan Board of County Auditors Office be abolished?
Yes
No Em"
George N. Grba
District #20 County Commissioner
Moved by Grba supported by Mastin the rules be suspended to consider the resolution.
AYES: Horton, Mastin, O'Brien, O'Donoghue, Olson, Pernick, Bawden, Benson, Edwards, Grba,
Hamlin. (11)
NAYS: Houghten, Kasper, Mainland, Mathews, Patnales, Perinoff, Richards, Richardson, Szabo,
Walker, Wilcox, Aaron, Brennan, Coy, Gabler. (15)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion lost.
Moved by Richards supported by Bawden the rules be suspended for the purpose of voting and
the County exercise its option to purchase the Waite's building, (Motion ruled out of order.)
Moved by Richards supported by Bawden the Planning, Zoning and Building Committee be discharged
from consideration of the purchase of the Waite's building.
Discussion followed.
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AYES: Houghten, Patnales, O'Clonoghue, Pernick, Richards, Richardson, Wilcox, Bawden, Benson,
Gabler, Hamlin, Horton. (12)
NAYS: Kasper, Mastin, Mathews, O'Brien, Olson, Perinoff, Szabo, Walker, Aaron, Brennan, Coy,
Edwards. (12)
ABSTAIN: Mainland. (1)(Conflict of interest)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion lost.
Moved by O'Brien supported by Perinoff the Board adjourn.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
The Board adjourned at 11:37 P. M.
Lynn D. Allen Robert F. Patnales
Clerk Chairman