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July 10, 2001
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Palmer at 9:05 a.m. in
Committee Room A, Auditorium Wing, County Service Center, Pon tiac, Michigan.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT:
Charles E. Palmer, Peter H. Webster, Tim Melton, Lawrence A. Obrecht, John P. Garfield,
William Brian, and Nancy Dingeldey
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE:
Terry L. Sever and Vincent Gregory
OTHERS PRESENT:
Facilities Management David Ross, Director
Central Services David VanderVeen, Director
Parks & Recreation Ralph Richard, Executive Officer
Others Kathleen Gray, Detroit Free Press
Board of Commissioners Nancy Wenzel, Committee Coordinator
Harvey Wedell, Senior Analyst
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JUNE 14, 2001, JUNE 19, 2001 AND JUNE 28, 2001:
Garfield moved to approve the minutes of June 14, 2001, June 19, 2001 and Ju ne 28,
2001. Supported by Webster
Motion carried on a voice vote.
Chairperson Palmer reported to the Committee he had been in contact with Judy Cunningham,
Corporation Counsel, regarding the need for the Planning and Building Committee to develop a
policy involving the Drain Commissioner/County's involvement in operating sewage disposal
systems. Corporation Counsel has requested additional time for investigation of this subject
and will contact Mr. Palmer when this process is completed.
OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
1200 NORTH TELEGRAPH ROAD PONTIAC, MICHIGAN 48341-0470
Telephone: (248) 858-0100 FAX: (248) 858-1572
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Lawrence A. Obrecht
John P. Garfield
Nancy Dingeldey
Terry L. Sever
William Brian
Vincent Gregory
Charles E. Palmer
Chairperson
Peter H. Webster
Vice Chairperson
Tim W. Melton
Minority Vice Chairperson
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CONSENT AGENDA
Chairperson Palmer suggested Item B – Summary of Channel Keepers Intent to Sue the Bear
Creek Inter-County Drainage District, and Item F – Letter to Frank Millard, Chairperson, Board
of Commissioners, Re: Proposed Lake Name Change in Brandon Township, b e held over to the
next meeting of the Planning and Building Committee for further action.
Dingeldey moved to receive and file Items A, C, D, and E. Supported by Garfield.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
Item B – Will be placed on the July 24, 2001 C ommittee meeting agenda as an action item. A
representative from the Drain Commissioner will be requested to attend.
Item F – Harvey Wedell will prepare a resolution and notify the appropriate individuals of the
established Planning and Building Committe e policy regarding Lake Name changes.
CENTRAL SERVICES – OAKLAND COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT – 2001 GRANT
PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE – LAND ACQUISITION
Oakland County is in receipt of a Michigan Department of Transportation Grant in the amount of
$3,000,000 for the development and improvement of the Oakland County International Airport.
This project consists of acquisition of approximately 22.51 acres and 14 homes. The grant
requires a local grant match of $333,400 that will come out of the County's General Fund.
Garfield moved that the Planning and Building Committee Report to the full Board with
the recommendation that the resolution be adopted. Supported by Brian.
Motion carried on unanimous roll call vote with Sever and Gregory absent.
MR #01175 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR MAINTAINING THE RED
OAKS GOLF COURSE AS PART OF THE OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS SYSTEM
Vice Chairperson Webster assumed the Chair at 9:27 a.m.
Commissioner Palmer explained this resolution is an attempt to restore and continue the
operation of the Red Oaks Golf Course after the required environmental drainage construction
in the area is completed. The General Government Committee at its July 9 th meeting issued a
Report to the Board (attached) with suggested changes.
Melton moved that the Planning and Building Committee Report to the full Board with the
recommendation MR #01175 be adopted with the recommended changes suggested by
the General Government Committee. Supported by Garfield.
Motion carried on unanimous roll call vote with Sever and Gregory absent.
Chairperson Palmer resumed the Chair at 9:37 a.m.
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT – 2001 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM MONTHLY
PROGRESS REPORT – JUNE, 2001
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Garfield moved to Receive and File this item. Supported by Brian
Motion carried on a voice vote.
Mr. Ross updated the Committee on the status of the purchase of 216 acres of the Clinton
Valley property by the City of Pontiac. The State of Michigan requested Oakland County to
proceed with appraisals and environmental stu dies on a standby basis. County Administration's
position on this request is negative unless the City of Pontiac fails in its efforts to purchase the
property.
OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:5 1 a.m.
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Nancy Wenzel, Committee Coordinator
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James H. VanLeuven, Jr. Administrative Director
NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to committee approval.