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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2003.02.04 - 35786CHARLES E. PALMER Chairperson BILL BULLARD, JR. Vice Chairperson ERIC COLEMAN Minority Vice Chairperson February 4, 2003 The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairperson Bullard at 9:00 a.m. in Committee Room A, Auditorium Wing, County Service Center, Pontiac, Michigan. PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: Bill Bullard, Eric Coleman Sue Ann Douglas, Martin Knollenberg, Christine Long, Tom McMillin, Mike Rogers, David Coulter PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE: Charles E. Palmer OTHERS PRESENT Facilities Management Dave Ross, Director Paul Hunter, Manager Clerk – Register of Deeds G. William Caddell, Clerk-Register Planning & Economic Development Dan Hunter, Manager Mary Langhauser, Supervisor Bret Rasegan, Supervisor Larry Falardeau, Principal Planner Jim Keglovitz, Senior Planner Nina Misuraca, Associate Planner Kristen Wiltfang Board of Commissioners Commissioner Obrecht, District #3 Commissioner Webster, District #18 Sheryl Mitchell, Senior Analyst Nancy Wenzel, Committee Coordinator APPROVAL OF THE PREVIOUS MINUTES Rogers moved approval of the minutes of January 14, 2003, as printed. Supported by Douglas. Motion carried on a voice vote. Douglas moved approval of the minutes of January 21, 2003, as printed. Supported by McMillin. OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 1200 N. TELEGRAPH ROAD, PONTIAC, MI 48341-0470 Telephone (248) 858-0100 FAX (248) 858 -1572 PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE Sue Ann Douglas Martin J. Knollenberg Christine Long Tom McMillin Mike Rogers David Coulter PLANNING & BUILDING COMMITTEE Page 2 February 4, 2003 Motion carried on a voice vote. PUBLIC COMMENT None. CONSENT AGENDA A. Oakland County Economic Development Corporation Schedule of Events B. O.C. Building Authority Bond Counsel – Bond Issue for Administrative Offices Vice Chairperson Bullard indicated Item B states that to issue further series of Building Authority bonds for this project it will be necessary to obtain approval of the Planning & Building Committee. Long moved to receive and file Items A and B. Supported by Knollenberg. Motion carried on a voice vote. DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT – ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP Mr. Rasegan and other department members explained the Environmental Stewardship Program's mission is to prepare and communicate information, plans and options that conserve, promote and enhance Oakland County's natural e nvironment while supporting beneficial economic growth, development, and redevelopment. Their general goals are to assist in establishing a greenways planning and implementation component in each local community master plan and zoning ordinance, incorpora ting three areas of focus: water resources stewardship, natural area preservation/restoration and trail/path systems implementation. Vice Chairperson Bullard requested Committee members to indicate on the 2003 Facility Inspection List which facility/facilities they would inspect during the coming year. Mr. Johnston of Facilities Management (858-0162) will assist the Commissioners. PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION RESOLUTION APPROVING PROJECT AREA AND PROJECT DISTRICT AREA (PONTIAC PUBLIC SCHOOL ACADEMY PROJECT) – CITY OF PONTIAC PLANNING & BUILDING COMMITTEE Page 3 February 4, 2003 The Economic Development Corporations Act provides a means to encourage projects in Oakland County to alleviate and prevent conditions of unemployment, and to assist and retain local industrial and commercial enterprises in order to strengthen and revitalize the County's economy. The purpose of the Pontiac Public School Academy Project is to purchase the existing building, as well as an adjacent parcel of land for future expansion. Ten additional jobs will be created. Total project cost is $7,000,000. Coleman moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Rogers. Motion carried on unanimous roll call vote with Palmer absent. PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION RESOLUTION CONFIRMING APPOINTMENT OF ADDITIONAL EDC DIRECTORS (PONTIAC PUBLIC SCHOOL ACADEMY PROJECT) – CITY OF PONTIAC The Board of Commissioners must approve the County Executive's appointment of directors to the Board of Directors of the Economic Development Corporation to serve until the Pontiac Public School Academy Project is either abandoned or completed. It is requested Rayfus Jones and Mattie Lasseign, who are representative of neighborhood residents and business interests likely to be affected by this project, be confirmed as EDC Directors. Coleman moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Douglas. Motion carried on unanimous roll call vote with Palmer absent. PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION RESOL UTION APPROVING PROJECT AREA AND PROJECT DISTRICT AREA (R & K TOOL INC. PROJECT) – CITY OF WIXOM The Economic Development Corporations Act provides a means to encourage projects in Oakland County to alleviate and prevent conditions of unemployment, and to assist and retain local industrial and commercial enterprises in order to strengthen and revitalize the County's economy. The R & K Project will involve the acquisition of a 20,467 square foot manufacturing facility located on approximately 1.84 acres. They intend to make renovations and improvements to the facility including furniture and fixtures. They will construct a new 7,500 square foot expansion as well as making renovations to the parking lot and landscape. Additional machinery and equipment will also be acquired. Total project cost $2,860,000. Rogers moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Long. Motion carried on unanimous roll call vote with Palmer absent. PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION RE SOLUTION CONFIRMING APPOINTMENT OF ADDITIONAL EDC DIRECTORS (R & K TOOL INC. PROJECT) – CITY OF WIXOM The Board of Commissioners must approve the County Executive's appointment of directors to the Board of Directors of the Economic Development Corporation to serve until the R & K Tool PLANNING & BUILDING COMMITTEE Page 4 February 4, 2003 Inc. Project is either abandoned or completed. It is requested Ron Nordstrom and Kevin Hinckley, who are representative of neighborhood residents and business interests likely to be affected by this project, be confirmed as EDC Directors. Coleman moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Douglas. Motion carried on unanimous roll call vote with Palmer absent. PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION RESOLUTION APPROVING PROJECT AREA AND PROJECT DISTRICT AREA (HYDRODYNAMIC TECHNOLOGIES, INC., PROJECT) – CITY OF PONTIAC The Economic Development Corporations Act provides a means to encourage projects in Oakland County to alleviate and prevent conditions of unemployment, and to assist and r etain local industrial and commercial enterprises in order to strengthen and revitalize the County's economy. The Hydrodynamic Technologies Inc., Project will involve the acquisition of a 32,430 square foot manufacturing facility located on 2.4 acres. Th ey intend to make renovations and improvements to the facility. Additional machinery and equipment will also be acquired. Total project cost $4,073,000. Coulter moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Long. Motion carried on unanimous roll call vote with Palmer absent. PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION RESOLUTION CONFIRMING APPOINTMENT OF ADDITIONAL EDC DIRECTORS (HYDRODYNAMIC TECHNOLOGIES, INC., PROJECT) – CITY OF PONTIAC The Board of Commissioners must approve the County Executive's appointment of directors to the Board of Directors of the Economic Development Corporation to serve until the Hydrodynamic Technologies, Inc. Project is either abandoned or completed. It is requested Rayfus Jones and Mattie Lasseign, who are representative of neighborhood residents and business interests likely to be affected by this project, be confirmed as EDC Directors. Douglas moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Coleman. Motion carried on unanimous roll call vote with Palmer absent. PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FIRST QUARTER UPDATE Mr. Dan Hunter highlighted the Planning & Economic Development Department's 1 st Quarter Report. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT SERVICE CENTER SIDEWALK PROGRAM UPDATE Mr. Ross explained to the Committee that due to the budget shortfalls the County is facing it PLANNING & BUILDING COMMITTEE Page 5 February 4, 2003 was determined not to go ahead with a proposed sidewalk program at this time. He also reported that the cost of constructing a sidewalk from the jail to the existing sidewalk along Telegraph Road would be approximately $120,000. OTHER BUSINESS Commissioner McMillin indicated that at the January 14, 2003 Committee meeting he requested copies of the individual financials for the waterparks and golf cou rses for the last three years and has not yet received them. Vice Chairperson Bullard asked Sheryl Mitchell to follow up on Commissioner McMillin's request. ADJOURNMENT There being no other business to come before the committee, the meeting adjourned at 10:17 a.m. _____________________________________ Nancy Wenzel Committee Coordinator ________ _________________________________ James H. VanLeuven, Jr. Administrative Director NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.