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August 10, 2004
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Palmer at 9:00 a.m. in Committ ee 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, and Tom McMillin
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE:
Eric Coleman, Mike Rogers and David Coulter
OTHERS PRESENT:
Facilities Management Dave Ross, Director
Dick Johnston, Manager
Mike Hughson, Property Manager
Facilities Engineering Paul Hunter, Manag er
Drain Commissioner Steve Korth, Engineer
Karen Warren, Engineer
Sheriff's Department Mike McCabe, Undersheriff
Dale Cunningham, Business Manager
Parks & Recreation Ralph Richard, Executive Officer
Johnson Controls James Orr
Board of Commissioners Lawrence M. Doyle, Administrative Director
Sheryl Mitchell, BOC Senior Analyst
Nancy Wenzel, Committee Coordinator
APPROVAL OF July 27, 2004 minutes
McMillin moved to approve the minutes of July 27, 2004 as pr inted. Supported by Wilson.
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
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
August 10, 2004
CONSENT AGENDA
Wilson moved approval of the Consent Agenda Items A - D.
A. Resolution – City of Keego Harbor – Detroit Water and Sewer
B. Oakland County Building Authority Minutes May 19, 2004
B1. Oakland County Building Authority Minutes April 14, 2004
C. Facility Tour of "D" Building and Administrative Annex I –Commissioner Douglas
D. Facilities Management – 2004 Capital Improvement Program Monthly Progress Report – July
2004
Supported by McMillin.
Commissioner Wilson thanked Commissioner Douglas for presenting her facility tour report and
encouraged Committee members to complete their tour assignments.
Chairperson Palmer requested an explanation of the statement "prepayment upon contract signing before
beginning the work on the project" regarding the Jail Management and Video Arraignment Project in the
May 19, 2004 Building Authority Minutes. Mr. Ross indicated it was hi s understanding that prepayment is
not unusual with Information Technology projects. Commissioner Wilson requested on update on the
video arraignment project. Chairperson Palmer also requested an explanation of "telemedicine". Mr.
Ross volunteered to contact Mr. Daddow to arrange for an update at the August 31, 2004 meeting.
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda carried on a voice vote.
DRAIN COMMISSIONER – RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REVISED PROJECT COSTS, ASSESSMENT
ROLL AND ISSUANCE OF BONDS FOR WATKINS LAKE
MR #02324 designated the Drain Commissioner to act on behalf of the Board of Commissioners to
oversee the design and construction of a new augmentation well and drain outlet for Watkins Lake and to
prepare a special assessment district and a special assessment roll designating each parcel of land that
will benefit from the establishment and maintenance of the normal summer height and level. MR #04055
approved this action in February 2004 and was amended in April 2004. The estimated cost of the proje ct
was originally $520,000. The Drain Commissioner is now requesting a revision of the project costs to
reflect an increased estimated cost of $595,000. The resolution authorizes the Special Assessment
District to issue Bonds in an amount not to exceed $5 75,000.
Long moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by McMillin
Wilson moved to amend the resolution by adding a fourth paragraph to the NOW THEREFORE
paragraph as follows:
4. "This resolution supercedes MR #04055 adopted in Febru ary 2004 and MR #04055 as amended
in April 2004."
Supported by Long.
Motion to amend carried on a voice vote.
Motion on the attached suggested resolution as amended carried on unanimous roll call vote with
Coleman, Rogers and Coulter absent.
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DRAIN COMMISSIONER – WATKINS LAKE AUGMENTATION WELL PROJECT – FULL FAITH AND
CREDIT RESOLUTION
This resolution is pledges the County's full faith and credit for the bonds issued for the Watkins Lake
Augmentation Well Project (preceding resolution). The Committee previously approved this project via
MR #04056 in February 2004 and in April 2004 when the MR #04055 was referred back to Committee to
approve an amended Assessment Roll.
Knollenberg moved approva l of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Long
Long moved to amend the resolution by adding the word "Revised" in the title and a sixth paragraph
to the NOW THEREFORE paragraph as follows:
6. "This resolution supercedes MR #04056 adopted in Febr uary 2004 and MR #04056 as amended
in April 2004."
Supported by Knollenberg.
Motion to amend carried on a voice vote.
Motion on the attached suggested resolution as amended carried on unanimous roll call vote with
Coleman, Rogers and Coulter absent.
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT – REQUEST FOR COMMITTEE AUTHORIZATION TO OBTAIN
APPRAISAL AND NEGOTIATE TERMS OF PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR POSSIBLE PURCHASE
OF LAND – SPRINGFIELD OAKS COUNTY PARK
The Parks Commission and Facilities Management is requesting authorizati on to obtain an appraisal of
11.08 acres of vacant land adjacent to the Southeast corner of the Springfield Oaks County Park for the
purpose of negotiating the possible purchase of the property. Ruth D. Lucas currently offers the property
for sale at an asking price of $154,900.
Commissioner McMillin requested Facilities Management report back with specific information regarding
the taxable value of this property.
Long moved to approve the request for authorization to obtain an appraisal and negotiate terms of
purchase. Supported by Wilson.
Motion carried on unanimous roll call vote with Coleman, Rogers and Coulter absent.
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT – 2005 SPECIAL PROJECTS BUDGET
The proposed 2005 Special Projects Budget totals $650,000 involving 14 Cou nty sites.
Wilson moved the Planning & Building Committee Report to the Finance Committee
recommending approval of the 2005 Special Projects Budget in the amount of $650,000.
Supported by Knollenberg.
Motion carried on unanimous roll call vote with Cole man, Rogers and Coulter absent.
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FACILITIES MANAGEMENT – 2005-2009 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
BUILDINGS – The 2005-2009 Capital Improvement Program (Buildings) consists of 33 items. The
proposed 2005 Capital Improvement Program consists of seven projects totaling $13,884,500. The
projects reflect input received from the Board of Commissioners, the County Executive, other elected
officials, department heads, and managers. Approval is preliminary and all projects require future
individual presentation, review and approval from the Planning and Building and Finance Committees and
the Board before further action can be taken.
Wilson moved the Planning & Building Committee Report to the Finance Comm ittee with the
recommendation the 2005 -2009 Capital Improvement Program – 2005 Buildings Section be
approved. Supported by Knollenberg.
Douglas moved the Report be amended to include the following paragraph: "A total of 33 items
are listed in the 2005 -2009 Capital Improvement Program (Buildings Section). At this time seven
items are prioritized for FY 2005. However, the order of priority may change for this and future
years based on changing circumstances." Supported by Long.
Motion to amend carried on a voice vote.
Motion on amended Report carried on a roll call vote.
Palmer, Wilson, Douglas, Knollenberg, Long – yes
McMillin – no
Coleman, Rogers and Coulter – absent
UTILITIES - The 2005-2009 Capital Improvement Program (Utilities) consists of 13 i tems. The proposed
2005 Capital Improvement Program consists of three projects totaling $653,000. The projects reflect input
received from the Board of Commissioners, the County Executive, other elected officials, department
heads, and managers. Approva l is preliminary and all projects require future individual presentation,
review and approval from the Planning and Building and Finance Committees and the Board before further
action can be taken.
Wilson moved the Planning & Building Committee Report to the Finance Committee with the
recommendation the 2005 -2009 Capital Improvement Program – 2005 Utilities Section be
approved. Supported by McMillin.
Douglas moved the Report be amended to include the following paragraph: "A total of 13 items
are listed in the 2005-2009 Capital Improvement Program (Utilities Section). At this time three
items are prioritized for FY 2005. However, the order of priority may change for this and future
years based on changing circumstances." Supported by Long.
Motion to amend carried on a voice vote.
Motion on amended Report carried on unanimous roll call vote with Coleman, Rogers and Coulter
absent.
OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Committee the meeting adjourned at 10:30 a .m.
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Nancy Wenzel, Committee Coordinator Lawrence M. Doyle, Administrative Director
NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.