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March 23, 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, Sue Ann Douglas, Martin J. Knollenberg, Christine
Long, Tom McMillin, Mike Rogers, and Da vid Coulter
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE:
Eric Coleman
OTHERS PRESENT:
Facilities Management Dave Ross, Director
Richard Johnston, Manager
Michael Hughson, Property Management Specialist
Phillip Goulding
Community & Home Improvement Karry Rieth, Manager
Gordon Lambert, Chief of Operations
Kris Hoffman, Supervisor
Bonnie Eason, Loan Closing Officer
Mike Kyle, Supervisor
Prosecutors Office Mary Larkin, Chief Attorney Adminis tration
Parks & Recreation Ralph Richard, Executive Officer
Central Services David J. VanderVeen, Director
Aviation Karl Randall, Manager
Corporation Counsel Jody Schaffer, Assistant Counsel
Others James Orr, Johnson Controls
Board o f Commissioners Sheryl Mitchell, BOC Senior Analyst
Nancy Wenzel, Committee Coordinator
APPROVAL OF March 9, 2004 minutes
Wilson moved to approve the minutes of March 9, 2004 as printed. Supported by McMillin.
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
Eric S. Wilson
Vice Chairperson
Eric Coleman
Minority Vice Chairperson
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
CONSENT AGENDA
Wilson moved approval of Consent Agenda Items A & B.
A. Oakland County Building Authority Minutes – February 11, 2004
B. Facilities Engineering 2004 Capital Improveme nt Program Monthly Progress Report March 2004
Supported by Rogers.
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda carried on a voice vote.
DEPARTMENT OF CENTRAL SERVICES – OAKLAND COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT – 2004
GRANT PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE – CONSTRUCTION OF NORTH HANGAR AREA
Oakland County is in receipt of Michigan Department of Transportation Grant for State funds in the
amount of $1,386,700 for the development and improvement of Oakland County International Airport. A
local grant match of $199,300 is avail able from the airport fund. The project consists of construction of a
north hangar area. Karl Randall distributed copies of Corporation Counsel's sign off indicating satisfaction
of previously voiced concerns.
Long moved the Planning & Building Committe e Report to the Board with the recommendation this
grant be accepted. Supported by Wilson.
Motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote with Coleman absent.
DEPARTMENT OF CENTRAL SERVICES – OAKLAND COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 2004
GRANT PROGRAM ACCEPT ANCE – DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF SCREEN
WALL/PURCHASE OF AIRCRAFT RESCUE FIRE FIGHTING (ARFF) VEHICLE
Oakland County is in receipt of Michigan Department of Transportation Grant for Federal funds in the
amount of $1,131,301 and State funds in the amount of $62,849 for the development and improvement of
Oakland County International Airport. A local grant match of $62,850 is available from the airport fund.
The project consists of design and construction of a screen wall and the purchase of an aircraft re scue
and fire-fighting vehicle.
Rogers moved the Planning & Building Committee Report to the Board with the recommendation
this grant be accepted. Supported by Long.
Motion carried on unanimous roll call vote with Coleman absent.
Chairperson Palmer stated he looked forward to seeing these items again prior to commencement of
construction.
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COMMUNITY AND HOME IMPROVEMENT DIVISION – 2004 HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
GUIDELINE CHANGES
The Community and Home Improvement Division has administered the Home Improvement Program
since 1976 to improve approximately 250 single family owner occupied homes per year for low and
moderate income persons in the 50 communities participating in the Oakland County Commu nity
Development Block Grant Program each year. The guideline changes are: a) the total property related
indebtedness after improvement shall not exceed 95% of market value as identified by the Oakland
County MAAP or a current appraisal prepared by a Mich igan licensed appraiser or lowest value of a
market analysis prepared by a licensed realtor; b) property taxes are current; c) installation of air purifying
systems and air conditioning without formal medical justification; and d) allow transferring owners hip of
property to spouse or children.
Coulter moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Wilson.
Motion carried on unanimous roll call vote with Coleman absent.
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT – EMERALD ASH BORER TREE PLANTIN G GRANT
APPLICATION
The County is applying to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources – Urban and Community
Forestry Program for a new reimbursement grant project in the amount of $29,120. The grant is to replace
new and mature ash plantings that are declining or that have succumbed to emerald ash borer infestations
at County-owned facilities with a diverse selection of replacement trees. The grant application includes
$11,250 Federal funding supplemented by $17,870 County In -kind Match provided from the FY 2004
Facilities Maintenance & Operations Division Budget. County In -Kind Match is required to be at least 50%
of total project cost and includes labor, equipment and supplies required for the tree replacements as well
as purchase of additional trees. No General Fund/General Purpose funds are involved.
Douglas moved to Receive & File. Supported by Long.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT – REQUEST TO CONVEY GIDDINGS ROAD RIGHT
OF WAY TO THE CITY OF AUBURN HIL LS PART OF PARCEL NO. 14 -03-100-028
The City of Auburn Hills is requesting the County of Oakland convey the westerly road right of way of
Giddings Road known as parcel number 14 -30-100-028, adjacent to the Oakland County Animal Shelter,
to be used by the Detroit Edison Company for installation of underground electrical conduit. Said
conveyance to be by quit claim deed for the sum of one dollar.
McMillin moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Wilson.
Motion carried on unanimous roll call vote with Coleman absent.
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DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT – APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF LEASE WITH
OPTION TO PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD, PART OF THE
SOUTHFIEL D HEALTH CENTER PROPERTY, PART OF PARCEL NOS. 24 -13-426-001 AND
24-13-404-013
The County has leased approximately 25 -acres of the Southfield Health Center property to the City of
Southfield for recreational purposes since 1978. The City of Southfield ha s requested the lease be
extended and that the County and City negotiate the possible purchase of 22 -acres by the City. The
Lease with Option to Purchase agreement will allow the City to lease 25 -acres of land for recreational
purposes until May 5, 2005 for one dollar per year. During the term of the lease the City will have the
option to purchase 22-acres. The sale of the property will be pursuant to a purchase agreement to be
negotiated and adopted pursuant to the rules and procedures of the parties.
Knollenberg moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Douglas.
Motion carried on unanimous roll call vote with Coleman absent.
DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT – APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF LICENSE
AGREEMENT WITH SPRINT SPECT RUM, LP FOR CONSTRUCTION OF RADIO TOWER AND
SUPPORT FACILITIES AT ADDISON OAKS COUNTY PARK, PART OF PARCEL NO. 05 -33-100-004
Sprint Spectrum, LP has requested a license from the County to construct, own, operate and maintain a
radio tower and related support facilities at Addison Oaks County Park. The lease agreement grants
Sprint Spectrum, LP the right to construct, own, operate and maintain a 190 -ft. monopole tower and
related support facilities on part of the Addison Oaks County Park property for an in itial term of five years
with the option for three renewable five year terms. Sprint Spectrum LP shall pay the County a $5,000
non-refundable legal and administration fee upon execution of the agreement. Further Sprint will pay an
annual license fee of $21,600 per year for the initial term of the license agreement, which will increase at a
rate of 15% at each five -year renewal. In addition Sprint will pay the County 30% of any co -location
revenue generated which amount will also be subject to a 15% incre ase at each five -year renewal.
Wilson moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Knollenberg.
Motion carried on unanimous roll call vote with Wilson and Coleman absent.
OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Committee the meeting adjourned at 9:57 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 Committee approval.