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January 4, 2018
Michigan Department of State
Office of the Great Seal Richard H. Austin Building, 1st Floor
430 W. Allegan Lansing, MI 48918
Dear Office of the Great Seal:
On May 2, 2012, the Board of Commissioners for Oakland County entered into an agreement per MR #13030 – Information
Technology – Intergovernmental Agreement to Transfer GIS and Related Data to the United States Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
As required by Urban Cooperation Act 7 of 1967 - MCL 124.510(4), a copy of the signed agreement with the County of
Oakland and United States Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the authorizing Board of Commissioners Resolution are enclosed for filing by your office.
Send confirmation of receipt of this agreement to:
Mr. Joseph Rozell, Director of Elections
Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds County Service Center, Building #12 East
1200 N. Telegraph Rd. Pontiac, MI 48341
(Please include our Miscellaneous Resolution number on the confirmation of receipt letter for filing purposes.)
Contact our office at (248) 858-0564 if you have any questions regarding this matter.
Sincerely,
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
Joseph J. Rozell Director of Elections
Cc: Pat Davis, Corporation Counsel, Oakland County
Anita Campbell, Supervisor, Oakland County Information Technology Erin Maloney, Civil Engineer, FEMA Region V
Enclosures
CITY OF ROCHESTER
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Mayor Cathy Daldin
Mayor Pro-Tem Kim Russell
Council Members: Stuart Bikson, Jeffrey Cuthbertson,
Ben Giovanelli, Ann Peterson & Rob Ray
400 Sixth Street July 10, 2017 7:00 pm
A regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council for the City of Rochester was called to
order at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, June 12, 2017, by Mayor Cathy Daldin, at 400 Sixth Street,
Rochester, Michigan.
PRESENT: Mayor Cathy Daldin, Councilmembers Stuart Bikson, Jeffrey Cuthbertson, Ben
Giovanelli and Ann Peterson.
ABSENT: None.
Mayor Daldin led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Councilmember Ray gave an update from the Historical Commission regarding funding for
the Detroit United Railway (DUR) book being created by the Historical Commission.
Proposed costs are $10,747.05 for 500 copies and $13,971.41 for 1,000 copies. The book
would be sold for $39.95. No action was requested at this time.
Councilmember Giovanelli commented on the use of GoFundMe and social media for
Historic Book Funding.
Councilmember Ray commented on the retail and fixed costs of the Historic Book and
stated that funds from the Historic Book should be used for historical preservation within
the City.
Council received an update from RARA Executive Director Ron Jewell.
Councilmember Russell commented on the Boards and Commissions reporting process.
Mayor Daldin recognized Vanessa from Expert Human Resources to answer questions
regarding the methodology of the wage survey.
Mayor Daldin asked Vanessa about the comparison criteria and data collection for the
survey.
City Manager Wing noted that RARA Executive Director Ron Jewell had provided a
timeline of the process.
Mayor Daldin asked Ron Jewell about a budget amendment for RARA employee
compensation.
City of Rochester City Council
Meeting Minutes
July 10, 2017
Page 2 of 5
Councilmember Giovanelli commented on the comparably high compensation for RARA
employees
Councilmember Ray asked Ron Jewell about the process for choosing a service provider.
Councilmember Bikson commented on the controversial nature of the RARA employee
compensation budget. Urge to work out compromise….
Councilmember Russell asked about employee evaluations within RARA and percent of
increase for Executive Director salary from 2016 forward.
Councilmember Peterson commented on Rochester Hills involvement in budget process for
RARA.
Mayor Daldin opened the meeting for Public Comment.
Jane Turner, Parkdale, commented on the demolition of a House on Elizabeth Street, the
Notify Me feature on the City website, Special Event Permits, enforcement of signs on
public Right-of-Way, and sewer bond.
Councilmember Cuthbertson commented on the costs for upgrading the audio/visual to
broadcasted meetings.
Council considered approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held June 26, 2017.
Russell moved, Peterson seconded to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held June
26, 2017. YES: Daldin, Russell, Bikson, Cuthbertson, Giovanelli, Peterson and Ray. NO:
None. Motion Carried.
Council considered two items on the Consent Agenda. Both were approved with one
motion.
Peterson moved, Russell seconded to approve the Special Event Application from Rochester
Jaycees to hold Rally for Rochester 5K Fun Run on Sunday, August 20, 2017. YES: Daldin,
Russell, Bikson, Cuthbertson, Giovanelli, Peterson and Ray. NO: None. Motion Carried.
Peterson moved, Russell seconded to approve the Special Event Application from
Crossroad Care Center of Auburn Hills to hold Bike for Life 2017 on September 16, 2017.
YES: Daldin, Russell, Bikson, Cuthbertson, Giovanelli, Peterson and Ray. NO: None.
Motion Carried.
Deputy City Manager Banda provided information on Special Project Approval for 400
Water Street, Rewold Office Building.
Council received a presentation from Stephen Auger regarding the Site Plan and Special
Project Approval for 400 Water Street, Rewold Office Building.
City of Rochester City Council
Meeting Minutes
July 10, 2017
Page 3 of 5
Frank Rewold commented on project givebacks for the City, including improvement of the
habitat on Paint Creek.
Councilmember Cuthbertson stated that Planning Commission minutes should be in
Council packet when relevant to an agenda item, and that Planning Commission
expectations of the 400 Water Street Special Project must be addressed.
Jason Rewold of Frank Rewold & Son explained the role of grant funding for the Special
Project.
Councilmember Ray asked whether or not work would be conducted directly in the river.
Deputy City Manager Banda replied no, explaining that soil contamination would prevent it.
Eric James from Land Design Studio provided an overview of the Site Plan.
Councilmember Cuthbertson asked about the plan for decaying root structure at the site.
Eric James replied that landscaping will help create new root structures.
Frank Rewold commented that they do not want project landscaping to disturb the natural
environment or obstruct the view of the river.
Councilmember Peterson commented that the area is too steep to open up additional
viewpoints of the river and felt that the dirt should not be disturbed with new foliage.
Mayor Daldin opened the meeting for Public Comment.
Mayor Daldin closed Public Comment.
Councilmember Giovanelli asked who would be responsible for maintenance of the creek
bank, how soil will remain undisturbed by project landscaping, and about the wall.
Deputy City Manager Banda said the property owner would be responsible and not the
Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, and that there will be a vapor barrier and
new soil so that new landscaping will not involve disturbing the original soil. He stated that
the wall is in good shape.
Frank Rewold commented that the City will have no responsibility in terms of the passage of
water through the wall.
Councilmember Peterson asked about distance between Paint Creek and proposed office
building.
City of Rochester City Council
Meeting Minutes
July 10, 2017
Page 4 of 5
Councilmember Russell commented on soil preservation of the soil at Paint Creek and
leaving the area as natural as possible, and asked about the traffic study, parking
requirements, and crosswalk.
Deputy City Manager Banda said that the building meets its parking requirements, and stated
that the crosswalk is meant to keep people from walking through parking lot aisles to access
the Rewold Office Building.
Councilmember Cuthbertson stated that a statement of approval should be obtained from
the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority.
Mayor Daldin commented on procedure
Councilmember Cuthbertson stated that he would make a conditional motion, contingent
upon obtaining a finalized landscaping plan, approvals from the Brownfield Redevelopment
Authority, and a statement of approval that Brownfield plan is not approved and that site
plan and special project is conditioned upon final approval of those instruments and a report
of the final plan for Council and Planning Commission; also a condition that approvals from
Brownfield and other environmental related approval per loan.
Councilmember Russell asked if this could be postponed until the next meeting
Scott Reynolds commented further on the plan for planting along the river.
Cuthbertson moved, Giovanelli seconded to approve the Site Plan and Special Project for
400 Water Street, Rewold Office Building with two conditions; finalized riverbank
stabilization plans to be considered by City Council and Planning Commission and
contingent upon Brownfield Redevelopment Authority approvals per loan. YES: Daldin,
Russell, Bikson, Cuthbertson, Giovanelli, Peterson and Ray. NO: None. Motion Carried.
Giovanelli stepped out.
Council considered an amendment to the City Code, Chapter 27, Section 27-3 and 27-4
Historic Districts – Second Reading and Adoption.
Russell moved, Cuthbertson seconded to give Second Reading and Adoption to Ordinance
2017-08 an Ordinance Amendment to the City Code, Chapter 27, Sec. 27-3 and 27-4
Historic Districts. YES: Daldin, Russell, Bikson, Cuthbertson, Peterson and Ray. NO:
None. ABSENT: Giovanelli. Motion Carried.
Giovanelli returned.
Council considered an interlocal agreement with Oakland County for Animal Control
Services for 2017, 2018 and 2019.
Peterson moved, Russell seconded to approve an Interlocal Agreement with Oakland
County for Animal Shelter Services and Disposal for 2017, 2018 and 2019. YES: Daldin,
Russell, Bikson, Cuthbertson, Giovanelli, Peterson and Ray. NO: None. Motion Carried.
City of Rochester City Council
Meeting Minutes
July 10, 2017
Page 5 of 5
Council considered a Cost Participation Agreement for Local Road Improvement Matching
fund Pilot Program for Letica Road. The grant is for $14,440 and requires the City to match
that amount.
Cuthbertson moved, Giovanelli seconded to approve a Cost Participation Agreement with
Oakland County for a Letica Drive Improvement Matching Fund Grant, the grant in the
amount of $14,440 with the City matching that amount. YES: Daldin, Russell, Bikson,
Cuthbertson, Giovanelli, Peterson and Ray. NO: None. Motion Carried.
Council reviewed the check register reports.
Deputy City Manager Banda provided an update on the Sundial project.
Councilmember Bikson announced a RARA tennis tournament.
Councilmember Ray discussed Historic Preservation and suggested talking with neighbors or
petitioning to the Historical District Commission to become a non-contiguous historic
district.
Councilmember Giovanelli commented on an email from a resident regarding water
spending.
Councilmember Russell commented on Boards and Commissions updates, Public Comment
sign-up cards, maintenance of parking decks, and detailed minutes for Planning Commission
meetings. Parking Advisory committee meeting, cars left parked for a long time, detailed
minutes for planning meetings.
Sue Ann Douglas commented on Historic District ordinance.
Mayor Daldin homecoming event schedule will be sent to Council and married a Rochester
Hills couple.
Deputy City Manager Banda commented on Brownfield and environmental consultant for
400 Water Street project.
Motion from Peterson, seconded by Russell to approve a request to go into Closed Session
to Consult with Legal Counsel Regarding Trial or Settlement Strategy regarding Pending
Litigation & Strategy and Negotiation Session Connected with negotiation of a Collective
Bargaining Agreement.
Mayor Daldin adjourned the meeting at 9:42 p.m.
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Lee Ann O’Connor, City Clerk Cathy Daldin, Mayor