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July 9, 2002
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Palmer at 9:00 a.m. in Committee
Room A, Auditorium Wing, County Service Center, Pontiac, Michigan.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT:
Charles E. Palmer, William Brian, George Suarez, John P. Garfield, Fran Amos, Terry L. Sever, Peter
H. Webster, Thomas F. Middleton, and Vincent Gregory
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE:
None
OTHERS PRESENT:
Facilities Management David W. Ross, Director
Michael Hughson, Property Management Specialist
Richard Johnston, Manager, Facilities Maintenance
Steve Stanford, Maint Planner
Joseph Murphy, Facility Engineer
Drain Commissioner Joseph P. Kozma, Deputy and Manager
Philip Sanzica, Assistant Chief Engineer, Construction
Corporation Counsel Keith Lerminiaux, Deputy Corporation Counsel
Planning & Economic Development Catherine Rasegan, Loan & Finance Officer
Community & Home Improvement Karry Rieth, Manager
Solid Waste Martin Seaman
Patrick Grady
Charter Township of Orion Gerald A. Dywasuk, Supervisor
Board of Commissioners Sheryl Mitchell, Senior Analyst
Nancy Wenzel, Committee Coord inator
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF June 4, 2002
Garfield moved approval of the June 4, 2002 minutes as printed. Supported by Amos.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
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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
John P. Garfield
Fran Amos
Terry L. Sever
Peter Webster
Thomas F. Middleton
Vincent Gregory
Charles E. Palmer
Chairperson
William Brian
Vice Chairperson
George Suarez
Minority Vice Chairperson
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
Chairperson Pa lmer indicated Consent Agenda Item A is a request by the Drain Commissioner to
postpone consideration on Chapter 20 Resolutions and Petitions, including Items 4 & 5 on the agenda,
until further information is gathered. Commissioner Sever suggested a publi c hearing be held where the
Drain Commissioner could make a presentation to all interested parties and ideas could be shared.
CONSENT AGENDA
Amos moved to Receive and File:
A. Letter from Oakland County Drain Commissioner, June 21, 2002 RE: Comprehensive Ch apter 20
Resolutions and Petitions Proposed Soil Erosion & Sedimentation Control
B. Letter from Stulberg Development Corporation, June 20, 2002 RE: Proposed County Soil Erosion
Ordinance
C. Communication from Oakland County Drain Commissioner, June 27, 2002, t o Barry Stulberg.
Reply, June 28, 2002 RE: Soil Erosion & Sedimentation Control Fee Schedule
D. Letter from City of the Village of Clarkston, June 27, 2002 RE: Chapter 20 Drains
E. Letter from Charter Township of Brandon, June 19, 2002 RE: Chapter 20 Dr ains
F. Resolution from the Township of Milford, June 19, 2002 RE: Chapter 20 Drains
G. Letter from Rose Township, June 19, 2002 RE: Chapter 20 Drains
H. Oakland County Building Authority Minutes May 8, 2002
I. 2002 Capital Improvement Program Monthly Progress R eport – June 2002
Supported by Gregory.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION RESOLUTION APPROVING
PROJECT AREA AND PROJECT DISTRICT AREA (EVEREST ACADEMY PROJECT) -
INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP
The Economic Development Corporations Act provides a means to encourage projects in Oakland County
to alleviate and prevent conditions of unemployment, to assist and retain local industrial and commercial
enterprises in order to strengthen and revitalize the County's econom y. Everest Academy intends to
construct two new facilities, one of approximately 64,074 square feet for a kindergarten/elementary school,
additionally a 3,735 square foot central power plant building. Nine jobs will be created. Total project cost
$15,255,100.
Amos moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Middleton.
Motion carried on unanimous roll call vote.
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PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION RESOLUT ION CONFIRMING
APPOINTMENT OF ADDITIONAL EDC DIRECTORS (EVEREST ACADEMY PROJECT) –
INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP
The Board of Commissioners must approve the County Executive's appointment of directors to the Board
of Directors of the Economic Development Corporat ion to serve until the Everest Academy project is either
abandoned or completed. It is requested Dawn Horner and Todd Moss, who are representative of
neighborhood residents and business interests likely to be affected by this project, be confirmed as EDC
Directors.
Amos moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Middleton.
Motion carried on unanimous roll call vote.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT – COMMUNITY AND HOME
IMPROVEMENT DIVISION – 2002 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND CONSOLIDATED GRANT
ACCEPTANCE FOR CDBG, HOME AND ESG PROGRAMS AND 2001 -2002 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
AMENDMENT
The 2002 Annual Action Plan contains a consolidated Federal grant application for activities designed to
accomplish the goals and objectives fo r the Community Development Block Grant Program, HOME
Investment Partnerships Program and the Emergency Shelter Grant Program. HUD, by letter dated
November 29, 2001, transmitted to the Community and Home Improvement Division a Program Year 2002
consolidated allocation of $6,436,000 including $4,810,000 for CDBG, $1,484,000 for HOME and
$142,000 for ESG, for the period of May 1, 2002 through April 30, 2003
Amos moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Suarez.
Motion carried on unanimous roll call vote.
DRAIN COMMISSIONER – APPROVAL OF REVISIONS TO THE SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR SOIL
EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF PART 91
Garfield moved to postpone this item to a future date. Supported by Amos
Motion carried on a voice vote.
DRAIN COMMISSIONER – COUNTY ORDINANCE FOR ENFORCEMENT OF PART 91 OF THE
MICHIGAN NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, SOIL EROSION
AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL
Suarez moved to postpone this item to a future date. Supported by Amos
Motion carried on a voice vote.
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DRAIN COMISSIONER – MAIN 1 -2 STORM WATER DETENTION POND INVENTORY AND
ASSESSMENT PROJECT: $54,350 GRANT APPLICATION/ACCEPTANCE
Wayne County, through the Rouge River National Wet Weather Demonstration Project, has offered
technical assistance and Federal grants to government entities for addressing and improving the water
quality and recreational use of the Rouge River. The purpose of th e grant is to enable the County and
local units of government within the Rouge River and other watersheds to evaluate alternative approaches
for controlling sources of water pollution. Oakland County is responsible for matching funds of $54,350,
which will be charged to the maintenance funds from the respective County drains and will be partially
reimbursed by local municipalities. No additional County personnel are required.
Suarez moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Amos.
Motion carried on unanimous roll call vote with Garfield absent.
DRAIN COMMISSIONER – MAIN 1-2 STREAM BANK INVENTORY PROJECT: $49,645 GRANT
APPLICATION/ACCEPTANCE
Wayne County, through the Rouge River National Wet Weather Demonstration Project, has of fered
technical assistance and Federal grants to government entities for addressing and improving the water
quality and recreational use of the Rouge River. The purpose of the grant is to enable the County and
local units of government within the Rouge Ri ver and other watersheds to evaluate alternative approaches
for controlling sources of water pollution. Oakland County is responsible for matching funds of $49,645,
which will be charged to the maintenance funds from the respective County drains and will be partially
reimbursed by local municipalities. No additional County personnel are required.
Suarez moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Middleton.
Motion carried on unanimous roll call vote with Garfield absent.
MR #02155 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT OF H.R. 1927 – SOLID WASTE
INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORTATION ACT OF 2001
H.R. 1927, which is cited as the Solid Waste International Transportation Act of 2001, amends the Solid
Waste Disposal Act to give States the Authority to enact laws prohibiting or limiting the importation of
foreign trash. 44% of the trash imported into Oakland County originates from Canada.
Middleton moved the Planning & Building Committee Report to the full Board with the
recommendation MR #02155 be adopted. Supported by Suarez.
Motion carried on unanimous roll call vote with Garfield absent.
Chairperson Palmer noted Mr. Seaman had not yet arrived and suggested Item #9 be held until his arrival.
There was no objection.
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MR #02129 JOHN F. NICHOLS LAW ENFORCEMENT COMPLEX MONUMENT
MR #99003 named the law enforcement complex "The John F. Nichols Law Enforcement Complex" in
honor of the late Sheriff. The resolution also stated that the appropria te department be directed to create
and affix a monument and/or plaque to the John F. Nichols Law Enforcement Complex. Donations have
been collected from individuals wishing to have a monument constructed and placed within the John F.
Nichols Law Enforcement Complex.
Amos moved the Planning & Building Committee Report to the full Board with the recommendation
MR #02129 be adopted. Supported by Suarez.
Webster moved to amend the Report to include an additional BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
paragraph, "that only donated funds be used for any necessary repairs or maintenance of the
monument." Supported by Middleton.
Motion to amend carried on a voice vote.
Main motion as amended carried on a unanimous roll call vote with Garfield absent.
DEPARTMENT OF FACILITI ES MANAGEMENT – JOHN F. NICHOL'S COMPLEX LAW
ENFORCEMENT MONUMENT
Facilities Management worked with the Sheriff's Department and the donor's representative to determine a
suitable location for this monument. The site chosen is directly adjacent to the pu blic entrances to the Law
Enforcement Complex but is not in the way of future expansion of the facility. The site is well lit at night
and can be seen from County Center Drive as well as surveillance cameras at the Jail. The site will
require only minimal cost to develop, yet will provide a dignified and prominent setting for the monument.
Suarez moved the Planning & Building Committee approve Facilities Management's report.
Supported by Brian.
Motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote with Garfiel d absent.
DEPARTMENT OF WASTE MANAGEMENT – RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PROVISIONS OF A
BROWNFIELD PLAN FOR THE FORMER SANICEM LANDFILL
The former Sanicem landfill site in Orion Township has been a long -standing environmental hazard under
state statute and a tax-reverted, non-producing parcel for many years. A Brownfield clean up and
redevelopment plan has been prepared to restore the environmental and economic viability of this parcel,
which the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority has reviewed and modified. The Township Board has
reviewed the Plan and has unanimously approved a resolution declaring their concurrence with the
provisions of the Plan.
Amos moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Gregory.
Middleton moved to amend the resolution by adding an additional BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
paragraph, "that adoption of this resolution is contingent on Corporation Counsel approval of Public
Hearing publishing dates of July 16, 2002 and July 18, 2002; and," Supported by Webster.
Motion to amend carried on a voice vote.
Main motion as amended carried on a unanimous roll call vote with Garfield absent.
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DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT – AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED AND
APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR LEAD ABATEMENT FOR THE JAIL CELL LOCK REPLACEMENT
PROGRAM
The Board of Commissioners approved the Jail cell lock renovation project as part of the 2000 -2001
Capital Improvement Program. The replacement project is for the cell door locking syste m in the Oakland
County Jail. The total estimated project cost of $1,260,000 included demolition, abatement, rework control
cabinets, switches, rewire and install lock system operators. A Michigan certified lead inspector inspected
the site, findings ind icated there was no lead paint contamination in targeted construction areas. The
project cost was adjusted to $970,000 eliminating the need for abatement. It was later determined the
prime coat of paint on the work areas and on related equipment contains lead. Facilities Management is
requesting funding in the amount of $265,000 including contingency be provided for lead abatement.
Webster moved the Planning & Building Committee Report to the Finance Committee with the
recommendation funding for the project cost of $265,000 including contingency, be approved.
Supported by Amos.
Motion carried on unanimous roll call vote with Garfield absent.
DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT – APPROVAL OF CONVEYANCE OF COUNTY
OWNED REAL ESTATE TO THE ROAD COMMISSI ON FOR OAKLAND COUNTY, WHITE LAKE
OAKS COUNTY PARK, WATERFORD AND WHITE LAKE TOWNSHIPS, PART OF PARCEL NO. 13 -
19-101-001 AND 12-24-200-007
The Road Commission for Oakland County has requested the County of Oakland convey, for no
compensation, via quit cla im deed, two triangular shaped parcels of land and grant two grading permits to
the Road Commission for Oakland County to accommodate the planned improvements of the intersection
of Pontiac Lake Road and Williams Lake Road.
Brian moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Suarez.
Motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote with Garfield absent.
DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT APPROVAL OF GRANTING EASEMENTS TO THE
DETROIT EDISON COMPANY, ADDISON OAKS COUNTY PARK, ADDISON TOWNS HIP, PART OF
PARCEL NOS. 05 -33-200-001 AND 05 -33-100-004
The Detroit Edison Company is requesting three 12 -foot wide easements to facilitate planning
campground improvements at Addison County Park. Easement no. 375399A is an overhead easement
for relocation of approximately 400 lineal feet of existing electrical cable. Easement no. 375399B is for
new underground electric service to provide service to the new campground area. Easement no.
375399C is also for underground electric service.
Amos moved app roval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Middleton.
Motion carried on unanimous roll call vote with Garfield absent.
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DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT – ACCEPTANCE AND APPROVAL OF LEASE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF OAKLAND AND AMERITECH MICHIGAN, 654 SQUARE
FEET OF EQUIPMENT ROOM – OAKLAND COUNTY COURTHOUSE
The County presently operates its own primary telephone system. The Centrex telephone system as
provided by Ameritech Mic higan is presently utilized as an emergency back -up telephone system. In lieu
of rent Ameritech will provide the Centrex telephone system and related equipment and services and the
County will furnish at its cost, all lighting, heat and electricity.
Amos moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Gregory.
Motion carried on unanimous roll call vote with Garfield absent.
OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Committee the meeting as adjour ned at 10:50 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.