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May 13, 2003
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Palmer at 9:03 a.m. in Committee Room A, Auditori um
Wing, County Service Center, Pontiac, Michigan.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT:
Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson, Bill Bullard, Jr., Eric Coleman, Sue Ann Douglas, Martin J.
Knollenberg, Christine Long, Tom McMillin, Mike Rogers and Davi d Coulter
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE:
None
OTHERS PRESENT:
Facilities Management Dave Ross, Director
Community & Economic Development Dennis Toffolo, Director
Planning & Economic Development Dan Hunter, Manager
Dave Schreiber, Supervisor
Maureen Krauss, Senior Business Development Rep.
Mark Adams, Senior Business Development Rep
Michele Eaton, Business Development Representative
Drain Commissioner Joseph Colaiaine, Insurance Administrator
Phil Sanzica, Assistant Chief Engineer Construction
Corporation Counsel Keith Lerminiaux, Deputy Corporation Counsel
Board of Commissioners Sheryl Mitchell, Senior Analyst
Harvey Wedell, Senior Analyst
Nancy Wenzel, Committee Coordinator
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
APPROVAL OF APRIL 29, 2003 MINUTES
Coleman moved to approve the Minutes of April 29, 2003 as printed. Supported by Long.
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
Sue Ann Douglas
Martin J. Knollenberg
Christine Long
Tom McMillin
Mike Rogers
David Coulter
Charles E. Palmer
Chairperson
Bill Bullard, Jr.
Vice Chairperson
Eric Coleman
Minority Vice Chairperson
May 13, 2003
CONSENT AGENDA
Chairperson Palmer requested a copy of Corporation Counsel's legal opinion regarding Automation Alley
and the Michigan Open Meetings Act be added to the consent agenda as Item B. There was no objection.
Coleman moved to approve the Consent Agenda:
Items: A. 2003 Capital Improvement Program Monthly Progress Report – April 2003
B. Corporation Counsel legal opinion, May 7, 2003, regarding Automation Alley and the Michigan
Open Meetings Act
Supported by Long
Motion carried on a voice vote.
DRAIN COMMISSIONER – RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE EVERGREEN FARMINGTON SEWAGE
DISPOSAL SYSTEM SEGMENT III – WALNUT LAKE PUMPING STATION RECONSTRUCTION
PROJECT CONTRACT
The Oakland County Drain Commissioner is the designated County Agency for the system of sewers
known as the Evergreen-Farmington Sewage Disposal System. This resolution will approve a project
designated as the Evergreen Farmington Sewage Disposal System Segment III -Walnut Lake Pumping
Station replacement to serve the Charter Townships of Bloomfield and West Bloomfield. This project will
reduce and ultimately eliminate sanitary sewage overflows that occur as the result of infiltration and inflow
of storm water into this sanitary sewer system. The Townships are obligated to pay the entire estimated
cost of $2,738,400.
Mr. Colaiaine distributed copies of a contract modified and approved by the Townships and the County to
replace the contract in the packet.
Bullard moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Coleman
Motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote.
PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES – BUSINESS RETENTION AND
EXPANSION UPDATE
The Oakland County Economic Development Team helps businesses with customer -focused services
designed to meet individual unique needs. Busi ness Assistance Services consist of site location
assistance, finance and tax incentive assistance plus liaison with state and local agencies in an effort to
"cut the red tape". Oakland County is a resource for statewide and local employee recruitment dat abases.
Small business assistance service provides counseling, marketing assistance, business plan reviews,
customer relations and growth management. Additional services offered are wage and salary surveys,
customized lists of businesses, state to state tax comparisons, local economic and demographic
information, maps, digital aerial photography and detailed property descriptions.
OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Committee the meeting was adjourned at 10:23 a .m.
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Nancy Wenzel, Committee Coordinator James H. VanLeuven, Jr., Administrative Director
NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval