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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2007.07.24 - 36193 July 24, 2007 The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Douglas at 9:38 a.m. in Committee Room A, Auditorium Wing, County Service Center, Pontiac, Michigan. PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: Sue Ann Douglas, David Potts, Jim Nash, Michael Gingell, Robert Gosselin, Marcia Gershenson, Dave Woodward, Tim Burns PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE: Bradford Jacobsen OTHERS PRESENT: CENTRAL SERVICES J. David VanderVeen, Director Pat Shull, Supervisor, Airpt, Admin. Svcs. DRAIN COMMISSIONER Philip Sanzica, Chief Engineer FACILITIES MANAGEMENT David Ross, Director PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOP. Doug Smith, Director Maureen Krauss, Deputy Director Steve Huber, Supervisor Dan Hunter, Manager Cathy Rasegan, Loan Officer FORD & EARL ASSOCIATION Howard English, Manager Account Services MCA Aaron Harris, Promotional Manager CITY OF BIRMINGHAM Jill Robinson, City Planner BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Larry Doyle, Administrative Director Jim Cavanaugh, Commissioner Liaison Sheryl Mitchell, Senior Analyst Pamela Worthington, Committee Coordinator APPROVAL OF THE PREVIOUS MINUTES Potts moved approval of the minutes of July 10 2007, as printed. Supported by Gosselin. Motion carried on a voice vote. PUBLIC COMMENT None AGENDA ITEMS 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 Bradford Jacobsen Michael Gingell Robert Gosselin Marcia Gershenson Dave Woodward Tim Burns SUE ANN DOUGLAS Chairperson DAVID POTTS Vice Chairperson JIM NASH Minority Vice Chairperson Planning & Building Committee Page 2 July 24, 2007 1. DRAIN COMMISSIONER – GEORGE W. KUHN DRAINAGE DISTRICT DRAIN BOND – FULL FAITH AND CREDIT RESOLUTION The Drainage Board for the George W. Kuhn Drain, by resolution adopted on July 17, 2007, authorized and provided for the issuance by the George W. Kuhn Drainage District of its Drain bonds, Series 2007G in aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $2,500,000 to defray part of the cost of the George W. Kuhn Drain. They will bear interest at s uch rates not to exceed 8% per annum, will mature in such years and principal amounts and will be subject to redemption prior to maturity as shall be determined by the Oakland County Drain Commissioner as Chairperson of the Drainage Board for the George W. Kuhn Drainage District. This resolution reflects that the Board of Commissioners of Oakland County pledges irrevocably the full faith and credit of the County for the prompt payment of the principal of and interest on the Drain Bonds, Series 2007G not to exceed in the aggregate $2,500,000 and agrees that, in the event the public corporations assessed for the cost of the George W. Kuhn Drain shall fail or neglect to account to the County Treasurer of the County for the amount of any special assessment installment and interest when due, the amount thereof shall be advanced immediately from County funds, and the County Treasurer is directed to make such advancement to the extent necessary. In the event that, pursuant to the pledge of full faith and credit, t he County advances out of County funds all or any part of an installment and interest, i t shall be the duty of the County Treasurer, for and on behalf of the County, to take all actions and proceedings and pursue all remedies permitted or authorized by law for the reimbursement of such sums so paid. Gosselin moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Nash . Motion carried on a roll call vote with Jacobsen and Woodward absent. 2. DEPARTMENT OF CENTRAL SERVICES – OAKLAND/SOUTHWEST AIRPORT – GRANT PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE – REHABILITATION OF TAXIWAY CONNECTOR The Michigan Department of Transportation has awarded Oakland County $69,000 in grant funding, which includes $55,200 in Federal funds, $12,075 in State funds and a required County match of $1,725, which is available from the Airport Fund. The funds would be used for a project that consists of rehabilitation of the taxiways. They have not been done in a number of years, and they are cracked in places. Gershenson moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Gingell. Motion carried on a roll call vote with Jacobsen and Woodward absent. 3. PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION RESOLUTION APPROVING PROJECT AREA AND PROJECT DISTRICT AREA (ORCHARD LAKE SCHOOLS PROJECT) – CITY OF ORCHARD LAKE VILLAGE The Economic Development Corporations Act, Act No. 338 of the Michigan Public Acts of 1974, as amended, provides a means for the encouragement of projects to alleviate and prevent conditions of unemployment, to assist and retain local industrial and commercial enterprises in order to strengthen and revitalize the County’s economy and to encourage the location and expansion of such enterprises to provide needed services and facilities to the County and its residents. The resolution reflects that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners certifies Planning & Building Committee Page 3 July 24, 2007 and approves the Project Area for the Orchard Lake Schools Project in the City of Orchard Lake Village. Orchard Lake Schools will be refinancing existing debt, as well as requesting $1.6 million for capital expenditures to be incurred over the next three years. The expenditures will include new roofs, furnaces, renovation of high school dorms and the addition of ten new classrooms. Potts moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Nash. Motion carried on a roll call vote with Jacobsen absent. 4. PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION RESOLUTION CONFIRMING APPOINTMENT OF ADDITIONAL EDC DIRECTORS (ORCHARD LAKE SCHOOLS PROJECT) – CITY OF ORCHARD LAKE VILLAGE The Board of Directors of the Economic Development Corporation of the County of Oakland (EDC) adopted a resolution designating a Project Area and Project District Area for the Orchard Lake Schools Project. Under the provisions of Act 338, Public Acts of 1974, as amended, L. Brooks Patterson appointed Warren Hirschfield and Shirley Itin to act as additional directors of the EDC of the County of Oakland for the Orchard Lake Schools Project. The resolution reflects that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the appointments. Gershenson moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Gingell. Motion carried on a roll call vote with Jacobsen absent. 5. DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS – PRESENTATION OF 2007 – 2008 MARKETING PLAN Mr. Smith thanked the committee, on behalf of the Department of Economic Development & Community Affairs, for its support in the past. Maureen Krauss and Steve Huber were also present to give a brief overview of what their department has done and is doing. Mr. Huber mentioned that they have created marketing materials that are translated into Chinese so they can start reaching markets that they don’t have or are trying to expand into. Th ey try to educate not only businesses, but the public what they do. They published an Oakland County magazine that they are hoping will become self-sufficient. The magazines are displayed at Metro Airport in Detroit and the Bishop Airport in Flint. These magazines are also in select upscale hotels. They are going to send it out in Crains, and there are a number of publications that advertise some of the County’s programs such as Rails and Trails and Mainstreet. They are looking to expand the advertising market into the Detroit region, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh and Indiana to give people a sense as to why Oakland County is the place to be. Ms. Krauss mentioned that despite the tough times in the State of Michigan, Oakland County is doing pretty well. She mentioned that the Oakland County magazine has been quite popular. It is displayed at kiosks at the airports, and they are looking at expanding more kiosks. They go through 1,000 magazines a year at the airports and 17,000 magazines at the Oak land County library. They also have a video kiosk at Metro and Bishop Airports, and they are getting 700 hits a week on those. Looking forward for the next year and beyond, they have looked at advertising that they have done, and some of it they have to decide with their budget every year what they are going to keep and what they are going to toss. They have an electronic publication, and the readership Planning & Building Committee Page 4 July 24, 2007 on that has expanded. It is an electronic newsletter. They welcome the commissioners’ input or if there are stories in their communities that could be put into these newsletters , they would be happy to include them. They have also spent a lot of time and money to revamp the website. The website was launched on July 23, 2007. Their staff is currently researching specific opportunities that they could participate in. The Bio Show was in Boston in May of this year, and Oakland County advertised in the Bio Show directory. That will be ongoing this year as new students arise and they identify new trade shows or organizations that seem to make sense for the market and Oakland County. They are working with Northwest Airlines to advertise in the In Flight magazine to reach international travelers in a broader sense. Next year, they will be looking at partnering with businesses such as law firms, accounting firms or local banks for joint advertising ventures. They will also work towards expanding their electronic presence on the Internet to advertise all the assets from a business quality of life in Oakland County. They have been talking with the owners of the Palace of Auburn Hills to put a local magazine in suites at the Palace, and since the owners of the Pistons also own the Tampa Bay Lightning, they are considering advertising in Tampa, as well. Ms. Krauss gave their website address, which is www.globaloakland.com. This can also be accessed through the www.oakgov.com website. There is an icon for the Business Development website. Mr. Smith gave a brief overview of the Trade Mission to China. He indicated that it was very successful. They implemented a program for three to five years that at least 28 school districts will add Mandarin language in their school curriculum. Ms. Krauss mentioned that Oakland Community College was asked to put together a marketing piece to students , and they were talking to them about advertising in the Oakland magazine. 6. DEMONSTRATION OF PERVIOUS CONCRETE Commissioner Nash invited Aaron Harris, Promotional Manager, Michigan Concrete Association, to come in to give a presentation on pervious concrete, a potential cost -saving material over long-term for mainly sidewalks and parking lots. Mr. Harris gave a PowerPoint presentation, and he passed out a sample piece of the pervio us concrete, which resembled a “Rice Krispie” treat. He also passed out a promotional packet of materials explaining what pervious concrete is, the benefits and what it can do to prevent storm water runof f. He indicated that pervious concrete has been around for over 100 years, starting around the time of World War II when it came to making walls for structures. He encourages the use of pervious concrete for driveways, residential streets and roadway runway base, not for airport runways, basketball courts, track areas or industrial facilities. Pervious concrete allows water to get down to tree roots, such as in cityscapes. It also absorbs less heat and cools more rapidly in hot environments. In cold w eather, anecdotal evidence suggests both snow and ice more rapidly leave the surface of pervious concrete than traditional pavements because the moisture has pathways to drain down immediately upon melting. Since there is no ponding of moisture, there is not the same propensity for re-freezing as with conventional pavements. Pervious concrete costs 20 to 40 percent more than conventional concrete. Chairperson Douglas inquired about the cost of maintenance of pervious concrete. Mr. Harris indicated that he did not have that information readily available today, but he could get that Planning & Building Committee Page 5 July 24, 2007 information. Commissioner Potts suggested that Mr. Harris communicate with the Road Commission for Oakland County and the Drain Commissioner to do a presentation with them. Gingell moved to receive and file the promotional packet of materials that explains pervious concrete. Supported by Gershenson. Motion carried on a voice vote. CONSENT AGENDA - INFORMATIONAL ITEMS A. Oakland County Building Authority Minutes – June 13, 2007 Gershenson moved to receive and file Item A on the Consent Agenda. Supported by Gingell. Motion carried on a voice vote. OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Burns indicated that he had received a notice from a constituent about the issue with Detroit water in regards to the Huron station having excessive copper and lead in the water for 14 days. He asked Mr. Sanzica if he had any information as to the cause of this. Mr. Sanzica indicated that he was not aware of this, but he would be happy to look into it and get back to Commissioner Burns with an answer. Commissioner Burns suggested that he come back to the Planning and Building Committee at a later time with information regarding the cause of this, and Mr. Sanzica said that he would be h appy to do that. There being no further business to come before the Commi ttee, the meeting adjourned at 11:06 a.m. ___________________________________ __________________________________ Pamela L. Worthington Lawrence Doyle Committee Coordinator Administrative Director NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.