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October 9, 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, Bradford Jacobsen, Michael Gingell, Robert
Gosselin, Marcia Gershenson, Dave Woodward, Tim Burns
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE:
None
OTHERS PRESENT:
DRAIN COMMISSIONER Joe Colaianne, Attorney & Insurance Admin.
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Dick Johnston, Manager
Mike Hughson, Property Manager
PARKS & RECREATION Dan Stencil, Executive Officer
MOCERI Dave Pakilaczyk
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Sheryl Mitchell, Senior Analyst
Pamela Worthington, Committee Coordinator
APPROVAL OF THE PREVIOUS MINUTES
Jacobsen moved approval of the minutes of September 25, 2007, as printed. Supported
by Potts.
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
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1. FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS AND DRAIN COMMISSIONER –
OAKLAND COUNTY – OAKLAND TOWNSHIP WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM – RESOLUTION
ACCEPTING DONATION OF 10.08 ACRES AND AQUIFER LOCATED AT STONEY CREEK
AND LAKE ST. GEORGE, OAKLAND TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN
Oakland Explorations LLC owns ce rtain property located in the Charter Township of Oakland
that is suitable for a new water supply facility. Oakland Explorations LLC desires to donate
10.08 acres of the property and the aquifer to the County. The resolution authorizes the Drain
Commissioner, on behalf of Oakland County, to accept 10.08 acres of property from the
property owner subject to the terms set forth in the Donation Agreement. Acceptance of this
agreement is contingent upon the completion of a Phase One Environmental Site Assessm ent
that does not identify any adverse environmental condition(s) on the donated property and the
Donor obtaining a partition to make the donated property separate, corresponding to the
property description contained in the agreement. The donation agreeme nt has been reviewed
and approved by Corporation Counsel.
Jacobsen moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Suppo rted by Gingell.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
2. PARKS & RECREATION – FACILITIES MANAGEMENT T0 REQUEST FOR
AUTHORIZATION TO BEGIN NEGOTIATIONS FOR POSSIBLE LICENSE AGREEMENT
SBA TOWER COMPANY – GLEN OAKS COUNTY PARK
The Parks and Recreation Department is requesting authorization to begin negotiations for a
possible license agreement to allow SBA to construc t a communication tower at Glen Oaks
County Park. This area is underserved by cellular and does not have enough towers for WIFI
coverage. Glen Oaks has enough land to meet the city zoning requirements, and SBA would
like to lease a small parcel of land to locate a 120’ monopole tower. They would handle all
aspects of obtaining approval and construction of the site such as soil borings, survey,
construction drawings, zoning and building permit. The lease would be a long -term lease with
an initial five-year term with up to ten, five-year renewals. Rent would be 25% of the rent paid
by each carrier, paid on a monthly basis. The tower would be able to accommodate up to six (6)
carriers.
Commissioner Potts suggested that Mr. Stencil check out the company because he has seen
circumstances where a company went out of business or bankrupt, and he had concern s with
the County signing a long-term lease with an unfamiliar company. He suggested that Mr.
Stencil get some advice from Corporation Counsel.
Jacobsen moved to authorize negotiations for a possible license agreement with SBA
Tower Company to install a monopole tower on property at Glen Oaks County Park.
Supported by Gingell.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
3. PARKS & RECREATION – FACILITIES MANAGEMENT – REQUEST FOR
AUTHORIZATION TO BEGIN NEGOTIATIONS FOR POSSIBLE LICENSE AGREEMENT
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WITH VERIZON WIRELESS – SPRINGFIELD OAKS COUNTY PARK
The Parks and Recreation Department is requesting authorization to begin negotiations for a
license agreement with Verizon Wireless to place antennas on top of the water tower at
Springfield Oaks County Park. Verizon Wireless has proposed to install 12 panel antennas on
the top of the water tower. The antennas are approximately 6” wide by 48” high. A
prefabricated equipment shelter measuring 11’6” x 26’ would be installed near the base of the
tower and protected with an ornamental fence. Verizon Wireless would work with Parks and
Recreation to minimize the visual distractions of the equipment by pa inting the antennas to
match the water tower or sky. An ornamental fence and landscaping could be used to screen
the shelter.
Woodward moved to authorize negotiations for a license agreement with Verizon
Wireless to place antennas on top of the water to wer at Springfield Oaks County Park.
Supported by Jacobsen.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
4. PARKS & RECREATION – FACILITIES MANAGEMENT – REQUEST FOR CLOSED
SESSION TO CONSIDER POSSIBLE PURCHASE OF PROPERTY (INFORMATION TO BE
PROVIDED AT MEETING)
Gershenson moved the meeting be closed for the purpose of discussing the possible
purchase of property. Supported by Nash.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
The meeting was closed at 10:20 a.m.
The meeting resumed in open session at 10:32 a.m.
Jacobsen moved that Facilities Management be authorized to proceed in accordance with
the directives set forth in the closed session. Supported by Woodward.
Motion carried on a roll call vote with Gosselin absent.
CONSENT AGENDA - INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
A. Facilities Management – 2007 Capital Improvement Program Monthly Progress Report –
September 2007
B. Facility Inspection Report – West Oakland Building and North Oakland Health Center (former
Executive Office Building) Commissioner Douglas
Jacobsen moved to receive and file the items on the Consent Agenda. Supported by
Gingell.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT
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There being no further business to come before the Commi ttee, the meeting adjourned at 10:33
a.m.
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Pamela L. Worthington Lawrence Doyle
Committee Coordinator Administrative Director
NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.