HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1969.01.09 - 7811OAKLAND COUNTY
Board Of Supervisors
MEETING
January 9, 1969
Meeting called to order by Lynn D. Allen, County Clerk-Register of Deeds.
Invocation given by Dennis M. Aaron.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Aaron, EsJn, F;enson, Brennan, Coy, Edwards, Gabler, Grba, Hamlin, Horton, Houghten,
Kasper, Mainland, Mastin, Me O'Brien, O'Donoyhue, Olson, Patnales, Perinoff, Pernick, Powell,
Richards, Richardson, Szabo, Walker, Wilcox. (21)
ABSENT: None. (0)
Quorum Present
Moved by Hamlin supported by Kasper that this Board adopt the rules of the previous Board.
Discussion followed.
Mr. Kasper called for the previous question. Mr. Walker requested a roll call vote.
AYES: Bawden, Benson, Coy, Gabler, Hamlin, Her Houghten, Kasper, Patna lea, Powell,
Richardson, Wilcox. (12)
NAYS: Aaron, Brennan, Edwards, Grba, Mainland, Mastin, Mathews, O'Brien, O'Donoghue, Olson,
Perinoff, Pernick, Richards, Szabo, Walker. (15)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion lost.
Moved by Pernick supported by Mastin that this Board adopt the agenda submitted to the County
Clerk, (Motion ruled out of order.)
Discussion followed.
Mr. Gabler called for the question on Mr. Hamlin's motion.
Vote on Mr. Hamlin's motion:
AYES: Baden, Benson, Coy, Gabler, Hamlin, Horton, Houghten, Kasper, Patnales, Powell,
Richardson, Wilcox. (12)
NAYS: Aaron, Brennan, Edwards, Grba, Mainland, Mastin, Mathews, O'Brien, O'Donoghue, Olson,
Perinoff, Pernick, Richards, Szabo, Walker. (15)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion lost.
Moved by Pernick supported by Mast in that the agenda, as submitted to the County Clerk, be
adopted.
Mr. Mastin requested that the Clerk read the agenda.
Discussion followed.
Vote to adopt proposed agenda:
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Nominations in order For Temporary Chairman.
Mr, Perinoff nominated William L. Mainland. Mr. Mastin seconded the nomination.
Moved by Gabler supported by Horton that nominations be closed, the rules suspended, and the
Clerk be instructed to cast the unanimous vote at the Board for William L, Mainland.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
William L. Mainland declared elected Temporary Chairman and escorted to the Chair,
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Moved by Aaron supported by Edwards that this Body adopt Robert's Rules of Order as set
forth in printed form published by Scott, Foreman and Co. and dated 1951, as the temporary rules of
parliamentary procedure of this Board and further that any of the said Robert's Rules of Order may be
amended or superseded by action of this Board subsequently adopted by a majority vote of duly elected
members of this Board.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Kasper supported by Gabler the motion be amended to adopt Robert's Rules of Order
as printed.
Discussion followed.
AYES: Bawden, Benson, Coy, Gables, Hamlin, Horton, Houghten, Kasper, Patnales, Powell,
Richardson, Wilcox. (12)
NAYS: Aaron, Brennan, Edwards, Grba, Mainland, Mastin, Mathews, O'Brien, O'Donogflue, Olson,
Perinoff, Pernick, Richards, Szabo, Walker. (15)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion lost.
Moved by Patnales supported by Bawden the main motion be amended that Robert's Rules of
Order and By-Laws be adopted except as to that section adopting permanent rules and By-Laws at a
later date.
Discussion followed.
Mr. Patnales, with the consent of Mrs. Bawden, amended the motion for clarification purposes,
that Robert's Rules of Order shall be the temporary rules and By-Laws of the Board except the rule
pertaining to the amendment of the temporary rule for the purpose of enacting permanent rules and
By-Laws which shall require only a majority vote.
AYES: Bawden, Benson, Coy, Gabler, Hamlin, Horton, Houghten, Kasper, Mainland, O'Brien,
O'Donoohue, Patnales, Powell, Richardson, Wilcox. (15)
NAYS: Aaron, Brennan, Edwards, Grba, Mastin, Mathews, Olson, Ferinoff, Fernick, Richards,
Szabo, Walker. (12)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Vote on motion, as amended;
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion, as amended, was adopted. Mr. Powell
abstained from voting.
Nominations in order for Chairman of the Board.
Mr. Brennan nominated Philip O. Mastin, Jr.
Mr. Patnales nominated Charles B. Edwards, Jr. Mr. Hamlin seconded the nomination.
Moved by O'Brien supported by Goy that nominations be closed.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Walker supported by Grba that the Board recess for thirty minutes.
Mr. Powell rose to a point of order stating that the motion to recess was out of order.
The Chairman ruled that the motion was in order.
Mr. Mastin requested a roll call vote.
Mr. Powell appealed the decision of the Chair. Mr. Kasper seconded the appeal.
Mr. Mainland stated the question, "Shall the decision of the Chair be sustained?''
AYES: Aaron, Brennan, Edwards, Grba, Mainland, Mastin, Mathews, O'Brien, O'Donoghue, Olson,
Pennon-, Pernick, Richards, Szabo, Walker. (15)
NAYS: Bawden, Benson, Coy, Gabler, Hamlin, Horton, Houyhten, Kasper, Patnales, Powell,
Richardson, Wilcox. (12)
The Chairman stated that the Ayes have it and the decision of the Chair is sustained.
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Vote on motion to recess:
AYES: Aaron, Brennan, Edwards, Grba, Mainland, Mastin, Mathews, O'Brien, Olson, Ferinoff,
Pernick, Richards, Szabo, Walker. (14)
NAYS: Bawden, Benson, Coy, Gabler, Hamlin, Horton, Houghten, Kasper, O'Donoghue, Patnaies,
Powell, Richardson, Wilcox. (13)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
The Board recessed at 11:30 A. M, and reconvened at 12100 Noon.
The Chairman stated that the motion before the Board is the motion to close nominations.
Mr. Edwards withdrew as a candidate for Chairman.
Mr. O'Brien, with the consent of Mr. Coy, withdrew the motion to close nominations. There
were no objections.
Mr. Powell nominated Robert F. Patnales for Chairman of the Board. Mr. Houghten seconded
the nomination.
Mr. Kasper requested that the Board recess for ten minutes. There were no objections; the
Board recessed.
Moved by Edwards supported by Olson that nominations be closed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
The Chairman appointed Mrs. Bawden and Mr. Walker to act as telle'rs.
A ballot vote was taken and the Chairman announced the result as follows:
Philip O. Mastin, Jr. - 13
Robert Patnales - 12
Blank ballots - 2
Moved by Kasper supported by Gabler that nominations be reopened and a secret ballot be
conducted on the nominations.
Discussion followed.
Mr. Kasper, with the consent of Mr. Gabler, withdrew the motion.
Moved by Kasper supported by Gabler that nominations be reopened.
AYES: Aaron, Bawden, Benson, Coy, Edwards, Gabler, Hamlin, Horton, Houghten, Kasper,
Mainland, Mastin, Mathews, O'Brien, Patnales, Perinoff, Powell, Richardson, Wilcox. (19)
NAYS: Brennan, Grba, O'Donoghue, Olson, Pernick, Richards, Szabo, Walker. (8)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Mr. Hamlin nominated William L. Mainland. Mr. Gabler seconded the nomination.
Mr. Mainland requested a five minute recess. There were no objections; the Board recessed.
Mr. Mainland withdrew as a candidate for Chairman.
Mr. Powell nominated Charles B. Edwards, Jr. Mr. Richardson seconded the nomination.
Mr. Richards nominated Delos Hamlin. Mr. Hamlin declined to accept the nomination.
Moved by Grba supported by Walker that nominations be closed.
Moved by Richards supported by Walker that the Board recess.
AYES: Aaron, Brennan, Grba, Mainland, Mastin, Mathews, O'Brien, Olson, Perinoff, Pernick,
Richards, Szabo, Walker. (13)
NAYS: Bawden, Benson, Coy, Edwards, Gabler, Hamlin, Horton, Houghten, Kasper, O'Donoghue,
Patnales, Powell, Richardson, Wilcox. (14)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion lost.
Mr. Mastin nominated William L. Mainland.
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Moved by O'Brien supported by Aaron the board recess.
AYES: Aaron, Brennan, Orbs, Mainland, Mastin, Mathews, O'Brien, O'Donoyhue, Olson, Perinoff,
Pernick, Richards, Szabo, Walker. (14)
NAYS: Bawden, Benson, Coy, Edwards, Gabler, Hamlin, Horton, Houghten, Kasper, Patnales,
Powell, Richardson, Wilcox. (13)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
AFTERNOON SESSION
Mr. Mastin withdrew as a candidate for Chairman.
Mr. Mainland requested that he be relieved of his duties as Temporary Chairman and that
Delos Hamlin act as Temporary Chairman. There were no objections and Mr. Hamlin took the Chair.
The Chairman called for a vote on the motion to close nominations.
A voice vote was taken. The motion carried.
Moved by Powell supported by Kasper the vote for Chairman be by secret ballot.
AYES: Bawden, Benson, Coy, Edwards, Gabler, Hamlin, Horton, Houghten, Kasper, O'Brien,
Patnales, Powell, Richardson, Wilcox. (14)
NAYS: Aaron, Brennan, Orbs, Mainland, Mastin, Mathews, O'Donoyhue, Olson, Perinoff, Pernick,
Richards, Szabo, Walker. (13)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Moved by Aaron supported by Brennan the Board recess for ten minutes.
AYES: Aaron, Brennan, Orbs, Mainland, Mastin, Mathews, Olson, Perinoff, Pernick, Richards,
Szabo, Walker. (12)
NAYS: Bawden, Benson, Coy, Edwards, Gabler, Hamlin, Horton, Houghten, Kasper, O'Brien,
O'Donoghue, Patnales, Powell, Richardson, Wilcox. (15)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion lost.
A ballot vote was taken for election of Chairman, The Chairman announced the result as follows
Charles B. Edwards, Jr. - 15
William L. Mainland - 11
Robert PaLnaies - I
Charles B. Edwards, Jr. declared elected and escorted to the Chair.
Nominations in order for Vice Chairman,
Mr. Pernick nominated Alexander C. Perinoff. Mr. Mainland seconded the nomination.
Mr. Powell nominated Robert F. Patnales. Mr. Houghten seconded the nomination.
Moved by Grba supported by Olson that nominations be closed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Moved by Kasper supported by Richardson the election of the Vice Chairman be by secret ballot.
Mr. Mastin requested a roll call vote.
AYES: Bawden, Benson, Coy, Edwards, Gabler, Hamlin, Horton, Houghten, Kasper, O'Brien,
Patnales, Powell, Richardson, Wilcox. (14)
NAYS: Aaron, Brennan, Grba, Mainland, Mastin, Mathews, O'Donoghue, Olson, Perinoff, Pernick,
Richards, Szabo, Walker. (13)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
The Chairman announced the result of the ballot vote as follows:
Alexander C. Perinoff - 14
Robert F. Patnales - 13
Alexander C. Perinoff declared elected Vice Chairman and escorted to the Chair,
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Clerk read telegram from A. Barry McGuire, Executive Director of the Michigan State Association
of Supervisors announcing the Conference, "New Horizens in County Government", to be held at the Sheraton-
Cadillac, Detroit on January 27 and 28, 1969.
Moved by Mainland supported by O'Donoghue that the members of this Board he authorized to
attend at the expense of the County as has been the custom for the State Association of Supervisors
Convention.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Clerk read letter from the League of Women Voters of Birmingham-Bloomfield, Farmington,
Ferndale-Pleasant Ridge, Oak Park-Huntington Woods, Rochester, Royal Oak, Southfield-Lathrup Village,
West Bloomfield regarding the state's welfare allotment for food and clothing. (Referred to the Board
of Auditors.)
Clerk read letter from Howard Draft, Staff Representative of Metropolitan Council No. 23,
stating that a majority of all Lieutenants of the Sheriff's Department, excluding the Sheriff, Under-
sheriff, Captains and office clerical have designated Metropolitan Council No. 23 and its International
Union, the American Federation of state, county and Municipal Employees, as their exclusive repre-
sentative for the purpose of collective bargaining. (Referred to the Corporation Counsel.)
Mr. Horton suggested that the Committee on Committees consist of four members from each party,
with the Chairman of the Board acting as Chairman.
Moved by Mainland supported by Grba that the Committee on Committees consist of four Democrats
including the Chairman, and three Republicans.
Discussion followed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Moved by Mastin supported by Richardson that when the Board adjourns, it adjourn to
January 13, 1969.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Moved by Mainland supported by Richardson that Delos Hamlin be appointed as delegate to the
Council of Governments.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Moved by Gabler supported by Bawden that William L. Mainland be appointed as delegate to the
Council of Governments.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Mr. Mastin nominated Alexander C. Perinoff as alternate delegate for Mr. Mainland. Mr. Horton
nominated Mary Bawden as alternate delegate for Mr. Hamlin.
Moved by Mastin supported by Pernick that nominations be closed, the rules suspended, and
the Clerk be instructed to cast the unanimous vote of the Board for Alexander C. Perinoff and Mary Bawden.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Moved by Mainland supported by Grba that the Chairman be authorized to appoint a Citizens
Advisory Committee to make a study of the time and responsibilities of this Board, which committee
would bring its recommendations to the Board, through the committee which eventually will be the
Personnel Policies Committee.
Discussion followed.
AYES: Aaron, Brennan, Edwards, Grba, Mainland, Mastin, Mathews, O'Brien, Olson, Perinoff,
Pernick, Richards, Szabo, Walker. (14)
NAYS: Bawden, Benson, Coy, Gabler, Hamlin, Horton, Houghten,Kasper, O'Donoghue, Patnales,
Powell, Richardson, Wilcox. (13)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Moved by Mainland supported by Pernick that the action just taken, be rescinded.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
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Moved by Mainland supported by O'Donoghue that the Board of Auditors, through the Personnel
staff, proceed to make a study of the question of compensation involving all the ramifications referred
to and that they be requested and instructed to report their findings to the committee of the Board
which will be that committee charged with personnel policies.
Discussion followed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Misc. 4985
By Mr. Pernick
IN RE: APPROVAL OF INTEREST OF JAMES MATHEWS IN OPERATING AND CONDUCTING A FOSTER HOME
To the Oakland County Board of Supervisors
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS James Mathews, a member of this Board of Supervisors, is duly licensed by the State
of Michigan to operate a foster home to be located in the County of Oakland, and
WHEREAS the foster home of James Mathews is supervised and the child is assigned to said home
by the Oakland County Juvenile Court, and
WHEREAS Act 317 of the Public Acts of 1968 permits a member of the Board of Supervisors to
be interested in a transaction involving the County and any of its boards or commissions upon a showing
of such interest and approval by 2/3 of the members of the Board of Supervisors, and
WHEREAS James Mathews now conducts and desires to conduct a suitable and approved foster home,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Supervisors approves the interest
of James Mathews, a member of this Board, in operating and conducting a foster home under the juris-
diction of, and is paid for such operation by Oakland County Juvenile Court.
Mr. Chairman, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Lawrence R. Pernick
Moved by Pernick supported by O'Donoghue the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Aaron, Bawden, Benson, Brennan, Coy, Edwards, Gabler, Grba, Hamlin, Horton, Houghten,
Kasper, Mainland, Mastin, O'Brien, O'Donoghue, Olson, Patnales, Perinoff, Pernick, Powell, Richards,
Richardson, Szabo, Walker, Wilcox. (26)
NAYS: None. (0)
ABSTAIN: Mathews. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Moved by Gabler supported by O'Donoghue the Board adjourn until January 13, 1969 at 10:00 A.M.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Lynn D, Allen Charles B. Edwards, Jr.
Clerk Chairman