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January 13, 2009
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Scott at 9:33 a.m. in Committee Room A,
Auditorium Wing, County Service Center, Pontiac, Michigan.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT:
John Scott, Jim Nash, Bradford Jacobsen, Jim Runestad, Tim Burns, Steve Schwartz
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE:
Robert Gosselin
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITHOUT NOTICE:
Kim Capello
OTHERS PRESENT:
EXECUTIVE OFFICES Phil Bertolini, Deputy County Executive
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Bob Larkin, Manager
Paul Hunter, Manager, Facilities Engineering
Mike Hughson, Property Manager
Ed Joss, Supervisor, Facilities Planning
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Larry Doyle, Administrative Director
Harvey Wedell, Senior Analyst
Sheryl Mitchell, Senior Analyst
Pamela Worthington, Committee Coordinator
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Nash moved approval of the minutes of December 2, 2008, as printed. Supported by
Burns.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
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
Kim Capello
Jim Runestad
Tim Burns
Steven Schwartz
JOHN SCOTT
Chairperson
ROBERT GOSSELIN
Vice Chairperson
JIM NASH
Minority Vice Chairperson
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AGENDA ITEMS
1. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – 2008 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PLANNING &
BUILDING COMMITTEE
Mr. Bertolini indicated to the committee that since Dave Ross had retired last year, he has been
acting as interim Director of Facilities Management, and he introduced Bob Larkin, Manager ,
Facilities Management; Mike Hughson, Property Manager, Facilities Management; Paul Hunter,
Manager, Facilities Engineering; and Ed Joss, Supervisor of Facilities Planning, Facilities
Maintenance and Operations, to the committee members.
Per Section XI.D.5 of the Oakland County Board Rules, the Planning & Building Committee is to
complete an inspection biennially of County-owned buildings and grounds and submit a
detailed, annual report to the full Board of Commissioners with recommendations for necessary
improvement, repair or upkeep needed to place the buildings in a reasonably sufficient
condition, considering the aesthetic surroundings. Facilities Management drafted the 2008
Annual Report for the Planning and Building Committee reflecting the approved projects
completed and approved in 2008 and projects that are expected to be completed in 2009. Mr.
Bertolini assured the commissioners that all projects must go through him for approval , and only
projects that are absolutely necessary will be approved. The 2008 Annual Report is to be
submitted to the full Board for review.
Nash moved the foregoing 2008 Annual Report of the Planning and Building Committee
to the full Board for review. Supported by Jacobsen.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Gosselin and Capello absent.
2. THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION/DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES
MANAGEMENT – REQUEST TO GRANT EASEMENT FOR UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC
SERVICE TO THE DETROIT EDISON COMPANY – WATERFORD OAKS COUNTY PARK
The Detroit Edison Company has requested a ten-foot wide easement for underground electric
service at the Waterford Oaks County Park, as it is currently relocating and upgrading electrical
service to the maintenance and administration buildings at the park. The Parks and Recreation
Commission staff and the Detroit Edison Company have agreed on a route for the underground
electric service, and the Departments of Facilities Management and Corporation C ounsel have
reviewed and/or prepared all necessary documents for granting this easement.
Jacobsen moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Nash.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Gosselin and Capello absent.
CONSENT AGENDA – INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
A. 2009 Facility Inspection List
B. Oakland County Building Authority Minutes of November 12, 2008
C. Facilities Management 2009 Capital Improvement Program Monthly Progress Report –
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December 2008
The 2009 Facility Inspection List was passed around for the commissioners to sign up for
inspections of County facilities. The original list is on file with Pam Worthington, Committee
Coordinator.
Nash moved to receive and file Item A on the Consent Agenda. Supported by
Jacobsen.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
Jacobsen moved to receive and file Item B on the Consent Agenda. Supported by
Runestad.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
In regards to Item C on the Consent Agenda, Mr. Bertolini indicated that some of the projec ts on
the 2009 Capital Improvement Program have been stopped, put on hold or redesigned.
Nash moved to receive and file Item C on the Consent Agenda. Supported by
Jacobsen.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Scott reminded the commissioners about the revision in Board Rule IX. Committee
Operations B. Quorum and Attendance, that states that “Every Committee member shall, before
the meeting time of any Committee meeting, advise the Committee Coordinator assigned to
that committee when an absence is necessary. Such absence will be recorded in official
minutes. If previous notice is provided to the coordinator, the committee member shall be
marked ‘Absent with Notice’. If previous notice of an absence is not provided to the
coordinator, the member shall be marked ‘Absent Without Notice’. He further indicated
that if the Committee Coordinator, Pam Worthington, is not available at the time, they should
ask that a written note be provided to her informing her tha t they will be absent at that particular
meeting.
Chairperson Scott indicated that at the Board meeting of January 8, 2009, the following
commissioners were assigned to the Coordinating Zoning Committee: Robert Gosselin,
Chairperson; Kim Capello, Vice-Chairperson; and Steve Schwartz.
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There being no further business to come before the Commi ttee, the meeting adjourned at 10:10
a.m.
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Pamela L. Worthington Lawrence Doyle
Committee Coordinator Administrative Director
NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.