HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2007.11.29 - 9324Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing Resolution.
Commissioner RobaM. Gosselin
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Miscellaneous Resolution # 07279
BY: Commissioner Robert M. Gosselin, District #13
RE: Board of Commissioners - Repeal of State Service Tax
TO: Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairman, Ladies, and Gentlemen:
Whereas the State of Michigan and the County of Oakland are facing tremendous economic challenges,
the Oakland County Board of Commissioners recognizes the economic distress of families, individuals,
businesses, organizations, and charities, all of whom are negatively effected within the boundaries of
Oakland County, by the devastating and negative impact brought about by the downturn in the economy
of the State of Michigan; and
Whereas the Governor of the State of Michigan, Jennifer Granholm, has disapproved cost cutting budget
recommendations and has increased user fees and/or excise taxes on business licensing, has created new
taxes on services, and has increased income taxes; and
Whereas the Legislators of the State of Michigan have approved new programs, fees, and taxes; and
Whereas new taxes on services provided in the State of Michigan by resident businesses will cause cost
increases to those same businesses and their customers who are also residents and taxpayers in the State
of Michigan; and
Whereas the Oakland County Board of Commissioners wishes to show support for the people of Oakland
County whom they are elected to represent and respect for the businesses in Oakland County that may not
withstand the new service tax imposition.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners is showing
support for all Oakland County taxpayers, both residents and businesses, by officially requesting a repeal
without replacement of the new Service Tax approved by the Legislative bodies of the State of Michigan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners respectfully requests
the Oakland County Clerk, Ruth Johnson, to forward copies of this adopted resolution to Governor
Jennifer Granholm, Senate Majority Leader Michael Bishop, and other Oakland County Senators,
Speaker of the House Andy Dillon, and other Oakland County State Representatives.
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Resolution #07279 November 29, 2007
Moved by Gosselin supported by Scott to suspend the rules and vote on MISCELLANEOUS
RESOLUTION #07279 - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS — REPEAL OF STATE SERVICE TAX.
Discussion followed.
Vote on motion to suspend the rules:
AYES: Jacobsen, KowaII, Long, Middleton, Potter, Potts, Rogers, Scott, Bullard, Burns,
Crawford, Douglas, Gingell, Gosselin, Greimel, (15)
NAYS: Nash, Spector, Zack, Coulter, Gershenson, Gregory, Hatchett. (7)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the motion to suspend the rules and vote on
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07279 - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS — REPEAL OF STATE
SERVICE TAX carried.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Nash supported by Coulter to amend the resolution to add a paragraph to read. BE IT
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners has no concern for the
consequences of eliminating revenues for our state's public schools, universities and colleges,
first responders or local governments.
Commissioner KowaII, as a point of order, asked for a copy of the amendment.
Vote on Nash's amendment:
AYES: Nash, Spector, Zack, Coulter, Gershenson, Gregory, Hatchett. (7)
NAYS: KowaII, Long, Middleton, Potter, Potts, Rogers, Scott, Bullard, Burns, Crawford, Douglas,
Gingell, Gosselin, Greimel, Jacobsen. (15)
A sufficient majority not having voted in favor, the amendment failed.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Gershenson supported by Greirnel to remove the second WHEREAS paragraph of the
resolution, and in the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph, to strike the words without
replacement.
Discussion followed.
Chairperson Bill Bullard, Jr. called for a recess so copies of the amendments could be made and
distributed to the Commissioners.
Discussion followed.
Vote on Gershenson's amendment:
AYES: Middleton, Spector, Zack, Burns, Coulter, Gershenson, Gregory, Greimel, Hatchett. (9)
NAYS: Long, Nash, Potter, Potts, Rogers, Scott, Bullard, Crawford, Douglas, Gingell, Gosselin,
Jacobsen, KowaII. (13)
A sufficient majority not having voted in favor, the amendment failed.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Middleton, Potter, Potts, Rogers, Scott, Spector, Bullard, Burns, Crawford, Douglas,
Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Greimel, Jacobsen, KowaII, Long. (17)
NAYS: Nash, Zack, Coulter, Gregory, Hatchett. (5)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was adopted.
I HEREBY APPROVE THE FOREGOING RESOLUTn'
ACTING PURSUANT TO 1973 PA 139
STATE OF MICHIGAN)
COUNTY OF OAKLAND)
I, Ruth Johnson, Clerk of the County of Oakland, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution is a true and
accurate copy of a resolution adopted by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners on November
29, 2007, with the original record thereof now remaining in my office.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the County of Oakland at Pontiac,
Michigan this 29th day of November, 2007.
RuthlY6iii%fi;et-ounty Clerk