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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2007.03.12 - 36156CHRISTINE LONG Chairperson MICHAEL GINGELL Vice Chairperson MATTIE MCKINNEY HATCHETT Minority Vice Chairperson March 12, 2007 Chairperson Long called the meeting of the General Government Committee to order at 9:30 a.m. in Committee Room A, Commissioners’ Wing, County Service Center, Pontiac, Michigan. COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: Christine Long, Michael Gingell, Mattie McKinney Hatchett, Hugh D. Crawford, Eileen Kowall, Jeff Potter, Bradford Jacobsen, David Potts, Vincent Gregory, George Suarez, Jim Nash and Tim Greimel COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE: None OTHERS PRESENT CENTRAL SERVICES J. David VanderVeen, Director Karl Randall, Manager, Aviation CLERKS/REGISTER OF DEEDS Ruth Johnson, Clerk/Register of Deeds HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES Thomas Gordon, Director PARKS AND RECREATION Sue Wells, Administrator, Operations Jon Noyes, Landscape Designer WASTE RESOURCE MGMNT. Whitney Calio, Environmental Program Coordinator COMM, MENTAL HEALTH AUTH. John Bowker, Director GENERAL PUBLIC Joe Erwin, Member, AMORE Robert DePalma, Applicant, Solid Waste Planning BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Bill Bullard, Commissioner, District #2 Harvey Wedell, Senior Analyst PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC COMMENT Mr. Erwin mentioned that he had applied for the Community Mental Health Authority, Secondary Consumer seat that was recently filled. He has a developmentally disabled son and he is the President of Springhill Housing, homes for people who are disabled. He h ad heard that there might be a vacancy for a General Public member on the CMHA in the near future, and he would like the committee to consider him for that seat, if indeed a seat becomes available. OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 1200 N. TELEGRAPH ROAD, PONTIAC, MI 48341-0470 Telephone (248) 858-0100 FAX (248) 858 -1572 GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Hugh D. Crawford Eileen Kowall Jeff Potter Bradford Jacobsen David Potts Vincent Gregory George Suarez Jim Nash Tim Greimel GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Page 2 March 12, 2007 APPROVAL OF THE PREVIOUS MINUTES Crawford moved approval of the minutes of February 26, 2007, as printed. Supported by Suarez. Motion carried on a voice vote. AGENDA Potter moved to amend the agenda by removing #8, #9 and #10 from the agenda, to be postponed until March 26th, adding MR #07040 – Board of Commissioners – Support our Troops Day 2007 as #8 to the agenda and moving #3 up on the agenda to be taken up first. Supported by Suarez. Motion carried on a voice vote. AGENDA ITEMS 3. DEPARTMENT OF CENTRAL SERVICES – OAKLAND COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT – GRANT PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE – DESIGN EXTENSION OF RUNWAY 9L AND TAXIWAY D, RELOCATION OF TAXIWAY M, POROUS FRICTION COURSE FOR RUNWAY 9R/27L AND 9L/27R, AND NOISE ANALYSIS STUDY FOR EXTENSION OF RUNWAY 9R/27L AND 9L/27R The Michigan Department of Transportation has awarded the County of Oakland $117,000 in grant funding, which includes a local grant match of $2,925. The funds would be used for the development and improvement of the Oakland County International Airport. The project consists of the design of the extension of Runway 9L and Taxiway D, the relocation of Taxiway M, a porous friction course for runway 9R/27L and 9L/27R and a noise analysis study for the ex tension of Runway 9R/27L and 9L/27R. The required $2,925 local match is available from the airport fund. The resolution authorizes the acceptance of the $117,000, which includes the $2,925 local grant match. David VanderVeen thanked Commissioner Kowall for pointing out the price that the Road Commission was charging Central Services for gas. The Oakland County Airport addressed the issue with the Road Commission, and the Road Commission lowered its price, resulting in a savings to the Oakland County Airport. Crawford moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Gingell. Motion carried on a roll call vote with Hatchett absent. 1. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – APPOINTMENT TO THE COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY – INTERVIEW APPLICANTS FOR PRIMARY CONSUMER SEAT Piper Anne Gieske was interviewed at 9:45 a.m. Regina Kramer was interviewed at 10:00 a.m. Barbara Zeichner was interviewed at 10:15. Charles Haviland was interviewed at 10:25 a.m. AGENDA GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Page 3 March 12, 2007 In light of the fact that the applicant scheduled for 10:45 was late, and the presenter for Items 4 and 5 on the agenda was present, Chairperson Long suggested that Items 4 and 5 be taken up at this time. There were no objections. 4. PARKS AND RECREATION – APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF APPROXIMATELY 208 ACRES OF LAND IN THE TOWNSHIP OF HIGHLAND TO ESTABLISH A NEW COUNTY PARK TO BE KNOWN AS HIGHLAND OAKS COUNTY PARK Pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #07016 of February 1, 2007, the County of Oakland entered into a Michigan Department of Natural Resources Trust Fund Agreement to receive a grant to reimburse Oakland County 40 percent of the acquisition cost of property to establish a new county park in Highland Township Michigan to be known as Highland Oa ks County Park. An agreement has been drafted between Highland Hye Company, LLC and the County of Oakland for the purchase of 208 acres of land in the Township of Highland , at a cost of $2,462,500. The resolution approves and accepts the terms and conditions of the attached Purchase Agreement between the County of Oakland, as purchaser, and Highland Hye Company, LLC, as seller for a cash sale purchase. Gregory moved approval of the attached suggested resolution . Supported by Kowall. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 5. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION - APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF APPROXIMATELY 52 ACRES OF LAND IN THE TOWNSHIP OF HIGHLAND TO ESTABLISH A NEW COUNTY PARK TO BE KNOWN AS HIGHLAND OAKS COUNTY PARK Pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #07016 of February 1, 2007, the County of Oakland entered into a Michigan Department of Natural Resources Trust Fund Agreement to receive a grant to reimburse Oakland County 40 percent of the acquisition cost of property to establish a new county park in Highland Township Michigan to be known as Highland Oaks County Park. An agreement has been drafted between the Marie J. Parker Revocable Trust and the County of Oakland for the purchase of 52 acres of land in the Township of Highland, at a cost of $820,000. The resolution approves and accepts the terms and conditions of the attached Purchase Agreement between the County of Oakland, as purchaser, and the Marie J. Parker Revocable Trust, as seller for a cas h sale purchase. Crawford moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Kowall. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. RECESS AT 10:49 A.M. RECONVENED AT 10:54 A.M. 1. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – APPOINTMENT TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Page 4 March 12, 2007 Gloria Holzman was interviewed at 10:54 a.m. Malkia Marisha Newman was unable to make her interview today due to a conflict with her job. AGENDA Chairperson Long suggested that the committee hold their discussions and decision on Item #1 until the other items on the agenda are taken up. There were no objections. 2. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – APPOINTMENT TO THE ACT 641 SOLID WASTE PLANNING COMMITTEE Robert DePalma has applied to the Solid Waste Planning Commi ttee to fill the Environmental Interest Group seat that has been vacant for a couple of years. All of the terms on the Solid Waste Planning Committee will expire on October 11, 2007. Some of the commissioners had a question about whether or not the committee would be meeting before that time. Whitney Calio was present to answer questions about the committee. She said that the Solid Waste Plan is currently on hold by the State of Michigan, but she indicated that this summer they may possibly bring the group together just to go over the historical part of the solid waste plan and start talking about the next solid waste plan. Suarez moved Item #2 for discussion. Supported by Jacobsen. Commissioner Kowall suggested that someone from Waste Management come to a future General Government Committee meeting to give a presentation regarding what the Solid Waste Planning Committee has done and is doing currently. Commissioner Crawford expressed his concern about Mr. DePalma being a Township Supervisor and applying for an Environmental Interest Group seat. He indicated that his primary qualification would be representative of Township government. He suggested having a press release sent out to the public to allow other people to apply for the Environmental Interest Group seat Commissioner Hatchett indicated that she did not see a reason to postpone the appointment. She indicated that they had a recommendation of Mr. DePalma, and the committee should go forward with appointing him to the Solid Waste Planning Committee. She indicated that this appointment would only be until October, and all of the current members would have to be reappointed anyway at that time. Gingell moved to postpone consideration of the appointment to advertise the vacancy fo r 30 days, to obtain an opinion on an elected official occupying the environmental appointment and to obtain an update from Tom Law or an individual from his department on the solid waste committee and planned future activity. Supported by Kowall. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Gingell, Crawford, Kowall, Potter, Potts, Gregory, Greimel, Long (8) NAYS: Hatchett, Jacobsen, Suarez, Nash (4) Motion carried on a roll call vote. 6. PARKS AND RECREATION – SUPPORT FOR SUBMISSION OF GRANT APPLICATION TO GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Page 5 March 12, 2007 THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST FUND TO PROVIDE MATCHING FUNDS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ADDISON OAKS TRAIL CONNECTOR The Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission is applying for a grant to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Trust Fund. Parks and Recreation would like to obtain grant funding for the development of the Addison Oaks Trail Connector. The grant agency requires a resolution from the governing body in support of the application. Parks and Recreation is applying for $520,800 in grant funding from the Michigan Natural Resourc es Trust Fund, which would include a County match of $291,200. Crawford moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Kowall. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 7. PARKS AND RECREATION – SUPPORT FOR SUBMISSION OF GRANT APPLICATION TO THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST FUND TO PROVIDE MATCHING FUNDS FOR THE ADDISON OAKS PROPERTY ACQUISITION The Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission is app lying for a grant to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Trust Fund. One of the Parks and Recreation Commission’s priorities has been that whenever there is land available continuous to their park land, they look at purchasing that property. Parks and Recreation would like to obtain grant funding to purchase 100 acres of property, which is currently owned by Upland Hills Farm, Inc. The grant agency requires a resolution from the governing body in support of the application. Parks and Recreation is applying for $1,400,000 in grant funding from the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund, which would include a County match of $784,000. Crawford moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Gregory. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 8. MR #07040 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT OUR TROOPS DAY 2007 Commissioner Kowall introduced a resolution to recognize that March 26, 2007 is Support Our Troops Day in Oakland County. The resolution reflects that the Oaklan d County Board of Commissioners proclaims that March 26, 2007 is Support Our Troops Day in Oakland County. Residents are respectfully requested to pause for five minutes at 6:00 p.m. on March 26, 2007, to reflect on the sacrifices being made by our servic emen and women in order to preserve our freedom and our way of life. The Oakland County Board of Commissioners encourages schools, churches, associations and local governments to organize and promote ceremonies on March 26th in observance of Support Our Troops Day. The resolution also reflects that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners urges the United States Government to officially declare March 26 th as National Support Our Troops Day. Kowall moved to report to the full Board with the recommenda tion that the resolution be adopted. Supported by Suarez. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 1. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – APPOINTMENT TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Page 6 March 12, 2007 There was discussion about the applicant who could not make it today and whether they should set up another date to allow Ms. Newman to interview with the committee, since she was unable to attend at today’s meeting. Crawford moved to postpone consideration of the appointment to the Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority until Thursday, March 22 nd, 9:00 a.m. when a General Government Committee meeting will be scheduled prior to the Board meeting . Supported by Gregory. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. COMMUNICATIONS A. CLEMIS Funds – Financial Statements and Schedules for the Quarter Ended December 31, 2006 B. Charter Township of Milford – Resolution to Request all of the County Tax be Levied on the Summer Tax Bill C. Oakland County Library Board – Minutes of December 20, 2006 D. Oakland County Library Board – Minutes of February 7, 2007 E. Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency – Board of Directors Meeting Minutes of January 24, 2007 F. Oakland County Senior Advisory Council Meeting Minutes – January 22, 2007 Kowall moved to receive and file the Communications. Supported by Gregory. Motion carried on a voice vote. OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT There being no other business to come before the committee, the meeting was adjourned at 12:04 p.m. ________________________ _______________________________ Pamela L. Worthington Lawrence Doyle Committee Coordinator Administrative Director NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.