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March 9, 2004
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, Chairperson, Eric S. Wilson, Eric Coleman, Sue Ann Douglas, Martin J.
Knollenberg, Christine Long, Tom McMillin, Mike R ogers, and David Coulter
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE:
None
OTHERS PRESENT:
Facilities Management Dave Ross, Director
Steve Stanford, Maintenance Planner
Community & Economic Development Dennis Toffolo, Director
Dan Hunter, Manager
Bret Rasegan, Supervisor
Robert Donohue, Principal Planner
Russ Lewis, Principal Planner
Corporation Counsel Judy Cunningham, Corporation Counsel
Others James Orr, Johnson Controls
Board of Commissioners Sheryl Mitchell, BOC Senior Analyst
Nancy Wenzel, Committee Coordinator
APPROVAL OF February 24, 2004 minutes
Wilson moved to approve the minutes of February 24, 2004 as printed. Supported by Knollenberg.
Motion carried on a voice vo te.
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
Sue Ann Douglas
Martin J. Knollenberg
Christine Long
Tom McMillin
Mike Rogers
David Coulter
Charles E. Palmer
Chairperson
Eric S. Wilson
Vice Chairperson
Eric Coleman
Minority Vice Chairperson
March 9, 2004
CONSENT AGENDA
Coleman moved approval of Consent Agenda Item A.
A. Oakland County Building Authority Minutes – January 16, 2004.
Supported by Rogers.
Commissioner Wilson as ked why the 52-3 Rochester District Court/Sheriff's Substation project completion
date was moved to late March. Mr. Ross explained there is a disagreement between the County and
Rochester Hills regarding a smoke control issue for the holding cells located in the basement of the
Courthouse. Rochester Hills is trying to treat the area as a jail type facility with 24 -hour occupancy/sleep
over capabilities. This area was designed as holding cells for short intervals with prisoners brought over
from the County jail for hearings/sentencing. The Code writer has been contacted for interpretation.
Hopefully this situation will be resolved shortly.
Chairperson Palmer announced the Building Authority is touring the facility on April 14, 2004 at
approximately 9:30 and invited Committee members to participate.
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda carried on a voice vote.
COUNTY EXECUTIVE – ACCEPTANCE OF ANTIQUE 1924 OAKLAND AUTOMOBILE
Ms. Judy Hewitt is donating an antique 1924 Oakland automobile to the County w ith the condition that the
County keeps the automobile on permanent public display. The value of the vehicle is estimated at
$10,000. The are minimal financial obligations to the County for some preservation maintenance.
Douglas moved approval of the a ttached suggested resolution. Supported by Knollenberg.
Motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote.
DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT – AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE LEASE FOR
DOWNTOWN DESIGN STUDIO -MAIN STREET OAKLAND COUNTY PROGRAM
The Main Street Oakland County Program was established in 2000 to provide assistance to Oakland
County communities to help redevelop downtown districts. The lease will be for three years inclusive of
provisions for extension and early termination in the event that fundin g ceases at 17 South Perry Street,
Pontiac, Michigan. Grant funding totaling $15,250 annually has been pledged in support of this program;
$10,000 from the Pontiac Downtown Development Authority and $5,250 by Chrysler Arts Beats and Eats,
Inc. No County funding is required.
Coleman moved to authorize negotiation of a lease for 17 South Perry Street. Supported by
Wilson.
Motion carried on unanimous roll call vote.
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March 9, 2004
OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Wilson thanked the Department of Planning & Economic Development Services for their
prompt attention to a recent fire in Lake Orion which destroyed part of their Main Street program. Mr.
Rasegan indicated his department has a meeting scheduled w ith Lake Orion officials to determine what
financial remedies are available.
Commissioner Rogers asked about the status of the Ferndale Main Street program. Mr. Toffolo explained
he had reached an impasse with the Ferndale City Manager and felt their dec ision to sue SEMCOG is in
effect a lawsuit against Oakland County ultimately draining funds needlessly. This resulted in his decision
to terminate the Ferndale Main Street program.
There being no further business to come before the Committee the meeting was adjourned at 9:37 a.m.
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Nancy Wenzel, Committee Coordinator
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Helen Hanger, Senior Committee Coordinator
NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Com mittee approval.