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September 10, 2002
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Palmer at 9:00 a.m. in Committee Room A, Auditorium
Wing, County Serv ice Center, Pontiac, Michigan.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT:
Charles E. Palmer, William Brian, George Suarez, John P. Garfield, Fran Amos, Terry L. Sever, and
Thomas F. Middleton
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOT ICE:
Peter H. Webster and Vincent Gregory
OTHERS PRESENT:
Facilities Management David W. Ross, Director
Michael Hughson, Property Management Specialist
Paul Hunter, Manager
Bob Larkin, Supervisor Facility Planning
Corporation Counsel John Ross, Assistant Counsel
Community & Economic Development Dennis Toffolo, Director
Dan Hunter, Manager
Mary Langhauser, Supervisor
Jack Johnson, Loan Officer
Board of Commissioners Harvey Wedell, Senior Analyst
Sheryl Mitchell, Senior Analyst
Nancy Wenzel, Committee Coordinator
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF August 27, 2002
Brian moved approval of the August 27, 2002 minutes as printed. Supported by Sever.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
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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
CONSENT AGENDA
Garfield moved to Receive and File:
A. 2002 Capital Improvement Program Monthly Progress Report August 2002
B. Inspection Tour of Community Mental Health and Children's Village Complex – Commissioner
Garfield
C. Inspection Tour of South Oakland County Health Center, Central Services Building and Medical
Examiner Building – Commissioner Webster
D. Oakland County Building Authority Minutes – July 3, 2002
Supported by Brian.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION RESOLUTION APPROVING
PROJECT AREA AND PROJECT DISTRICT AREA (THE CATHOLIC CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL OF
DETROIT PROJECT) – CITY OF NOVI
The Economic Development Corporations Act provides a means to encourage projects in Oakland Cou nty
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 economy. This project consists of
construction of a new high school with capacity for 1,000 to 1,200 young men in grades nine through
twelve (approximately 200,000 square feet). The campus would also provide athletic practice fields, a
home football field, and adequate parking for students and faculty. 110 jobs will be retained with f ive new
jobs created.
Garfield moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Middleton.
Motion carried on unanimous roll call vote with Amos, Webster and Gregory absent.
PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION RESOLUTI ON CONFIRMING
APPOINTMENT OF ADDITIONAL EDC DIRECTORS (THE CATHOLIC CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL OF
DETROIT PROJECT) – CITY OF NOVI
It is necessary to confirm the County Executive's appointment of two additional directors to the Board of
the Catholic Central High School of Detroit Project. John DiPonio and Frank Murphy are appointed as
additional directors to the Board of Directors for the Catholic Central High School of Detroit Project.
Suarez moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Ga rfield.
Motion carried on unanimous roll call vote with Amos, Webster and Gregory absent.
DRAIN COMMISSIONER – 2002 LAKE LEVEL ASSESSMENTS FOR OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE
The Oakland County Drain Commissioner operates and maintains 35 lake level control d evices/structures
and 6 lake augmentation pumps that regulate the legally established water level of 53 lakes located within
Oakland County. The Drain Commissioner proposes to assess 28 separate Lake Level Districts for the
total aggregate amount of $364,177.40 for operation, maintenance and repair purposes.
Suarez moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Middleton.
Motion carried on unanimous roll call vote with Amos, Webster and Gregory absent.
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DRAIN COMMISSIONER 2002 CHAPTER 4 DRAIN MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT RESOLUTION
The Oakland County Drain Commissioner operates and maintains a number of open ditch or enclosed
drains at various locations throughout Oakland County. The Drain Commissioner proposes to assess,
levy and collect from 24 Drainage Districts the total aggregate amount of $71,959.77 for the operation,
maintenance, clean out and repair of 24 drains in accordance with the said $2,500 per mile of drain per
year limitation.
Garfield moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Middleton.
Motion carried on unanimous roll call vote with Webster and Gregory absent.
DRAIN COMMISSIONER 2002 CHAPTER 18 DRAIN MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT RESOLUTION
The Oakland County Drain Commissioner operates and maintains a number of open ditch and/or enclosed
pipe drains at various locations in Oakland and West Bloomfield Townships. The Drain Commissioner
proposes to assess 14 Drainage Districts a total aggreg ate amount of $29,296.15 for maintenance,
operation, clean out and repair of 14 drains in accordance with the said $2,500.00 per mile of drain per
year limitation.
Suarez moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Amos.
Motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote with Webster and Gregory absent.
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT – AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS
FOR 52-2 DISTRICT COURT RENOVATIONS
Renovations to approximately 4,000 square feet of the 52 -2 District Court courthouse are required to
accommodate the new judge, associated staff, and the resulting increase in the volume of business at the
court. The scope of the project has been significantly reduced through further development of the design;
reducing total estimated project costs to $235,000, which is available in the FY 2002 Capital Improvement
Program.
Middleton moved the Planning & Building Committee Report to the Finance Committee with the
recommendation the Resolution be adopted. Supported by Amos.
Motion carried on unanimous roll call vote with Webster and Gregory absent.
OAKLAND COUNTY PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES – 3RD QUARTER
REPORT –APRIL 1 – JUNE 30, 2002
Mr. Dan Hunter highlighted the quarterly activities of Planning and Economic Development Services
including receipt of NACo awards for the Shiawassee and Huron Resource Preservation Project and the
Automation Alley led September 2001 Germany trade mission. Assisting in the planning and execution of
a trade mission to China, conduc ted a Stream Buffer Workshop, Assisted the City of Pontiac in being
selected by the National Trust for Historic Preservation and the James L. Knight Foundation to be part of
the Preservation Development Initiative, and completed the Rochester Hills Clinton River Open Space
Planning Project.
Suarez moved to Receive & File. Supported by Sever.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
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DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT – ACCEPTANCE AND APPROVAL OF PURCHASE
AGREEMENT FOR THE SALE OF 20.06 ACRES OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE
CITY OF PONTIAC, KNOWN AS TAX IDENTIFICATION NO. 14 -15-276-001
On February 26, 2002, the Department of Facilities Management received authorization from the Oakland
County Board of Commissioners' Planning & Building Committee to advertise for the sale of the above
property in its "as is" condition making no warranties. This property was advertised for sale in the Oakland
Press, Craine's Detroit Business and on the Oakland County Government Internet Website to receive
sealed offers. Nine offers were received. Facilities Management recommends the acceptance of the offer
of A.G. Construction Company in the amount of $825,000.
Suarez moved approval of the attached suggested resol ution. Supported by Garfield.
Motion carried on unanimous roll call vote with Amos, Webster and Gregory absent.
OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT
Dave Ross expressed his sympathy for the family of an electrical contractor who was accidentally
electrocuted on County grounds. The matter is being investigated. He indicated in his forty years with the
County there has never been a similar incident.
There being no further business to come before the Committee the meeting was adjourned at 9:50 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.