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April 12, 2011
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Potts at 9:25 a.m. in Committee Room A, Auditorium
Wing, County Service Center, Pontiac , Michigan.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT:
David Potts, Philip Weipert, Jim Nash, Robert Gosselin, Jim Runestad, Kathy Crawford, Beth Nuccio,
Janet Jackson, Dave Woodward, Gary McGillivray
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE:
None
OTHERS PRESENT:
COMMUNITY HOME IMPROVEMENT Karry Rieth, Manager
Gordon Lambert, Chief of Operations
Carla Spradlin, Grants Coordinator
CORPORATION COUNSEL Jody Hall, Assistant Corporation Counsel
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Art Holdsworth, Director
Paul Hunter, Manager
Mike Hughson, Property Manager
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES George Miller, Director
Kathy Forzley, Manager , Health Department
HUMAN RESOURCES Dana Cosby, Analyst
Connie Srogi, Analyst
PARKS AND RECREATION Mike Donnellon, Chief, Parks Facilities
PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Dan Hunter, Manager
Mary Langhauser, Supervisor
Bret Rasegan, Supervisor
Ryan Dividock, Planner
James Keglovitz, Planning
VETERANS’ SERVICES Garth Wootten, Manager
WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER Kevin Larsen, Chief Deputy
Jim Wineka, Environmental Engineer
THE DETROIT NEWS M. Steele, Reporter
AGREE REALTY Jared Gell, Director
MILFORD HIGH SCHOOL Students
LATHRUP HIGH SCHOOL Students
HARRISON HIGH SCHOOL Students
LAKELAND HIGH SCHOOL Students
TROY ATHENS HIGH SCHOOL Students
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
Robert Gosselin
Jim Runestad
Kathy Crawford
Beth Nuccio
Janet Jackson
Dave Woodward
Gary McGillivray
DAVID POTTS
Chairperson
PHILIP WEIPERT
Vice Chairperson
JIM NASH
Minority Vice Chairperson
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PONTIAC HIGH SCHOOL Students
BETHUNE SCHOOL Students
INTERNATIONAL TECH ACADEMY Students
LAKE ORION HIGH SCHOOL Students
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Harvey Wedell, Senior Analyst
Sheryl Mitchell, Senior Analyst
Pamela Worthington, Committee Coordinator
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENT
Chairperson Potts welcomed the students , and gave them a brief synopsis of the responsibilities of the
Planning and Building Committee.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Woodward moved approval of the minutes of March 15, 2011, as printed. Supported by
McGillivray.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
AGENDA ITEMS
1. WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER (WRC) – 2011 ROUGE OAKLAND PUBLIC SERVICE
ANNOUNCEMENTS – 2011 PROJECT – GRANT ACCEPTANCE
The County of Wayne, through the R ouge River National Wet Weather Demonstration Project, has
offered federal grants to governmental entities for addressing and improving the water quality of the
Rouge River. The Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner has applied for and was awarded a
Federal grant reimbursement of $42,000 from the County of Wayne. The project cost is $84,000, of
which $42,000 is required as a County match, which will be met with donated services and go toward the
2011 Rouge Oakland Public Service Announcements – 2011 Project.
Weipert moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Jackson.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Woodward absent.
2. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – REGIONAL WATER COLLABORATION
The resolution reflects that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners urges the elected leaders of
Wayne, Oakland and Macomb Counties and the State of Michigan to work with the elected leaders of the
City of Detroit to seek common solutions relative to issues facing the Detr oit Water and Sewerage
Department. It further reflects that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners urges the Oakland
County Water Resources Commissioner to withdraw the Federal Court motion and instead seek
resolution to critical regional issues throug h regional collaboration as opposed to divisive measures such
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as litigation.
This item was postponed from the March 1, 2011 and March 15, 2011 meetings to invite the Water
Resources Commissioner to the meeting to respond to this resolution and to provide information to the
committee with regards to the motion that was filed in federal court, including the history of it, what the
status is presently and to get a perspective from him about the potential of a future resolution of the
issues that led to this m otion being filed.
Since Mr. McCulloch was not able to attend today’s meeting, Commissioner Nash requested to have this
item removed from today’s agenda, and Mr. Larsen provided some information to the commissioners that
indicates that circumstances may have changed that may make it necessary to amend this resolution.
There were no objections. Chairperson Potts indicated that he would extend the invitation to Mr.
McCulloch for the April 26 th Planning and Building meeting.
3. WATER RESOURCES COMMIS SIONER – FY2011 – 2014 BUDGET TASK
The Oakland County Executive assigned departmental budget tasks for FY 2011 through FY 2014 and
declared a triennial budget plan for Fiscal Years 2012, 2013 and 2014. The Water Resources
Commissioner, to comply with the requested departmental budget task, identified structural revisions in
staff positions that have resulted in cost savings to meet the budget task for FY 2011 through FY 2014.
The revisions include the deletion of one (1) SR full -time eligible Drainage District Legal Counsel position
and the deletion of one vacant General Fund/General Purpose full -time eligible Account Clerk I position
effective June 4, 2011. In addition, the department proposes the creation of a new classification and
position titled Paralegal – WRC (salary grade 9) effective June 4, 2011.
McGillivray requested that in the future dollar amounts indicating the savings per year are included in the
resolution.
Crawford moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by McGi llivray.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Woodward absent.
4. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION – ENBRIDGE ENERGY DONATION AGREEMENT –
ROSE OAKS COUNTY PARK
The Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission received approval of a Mic higan Natural
Resources Trust Fund Grant for the construction of boardwalks within Rose Oaks County Park.
Enbridge Energy, Limited Partnership of Enbridge Pipelines, (Lakehead), LLC (Enbridge Energy) holds
an easement through Rose Oaks County Park. Enbri dge Energy would like to donate $41,000.00 to the
Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission to use toward the construction of the boardwalks.
The resolution also authorizes the Parks and Recreation Commission to erect a sign that indicates which
portions of the boardwalks within Rose Oaks County Park were constructed with the monetary donation
from Enbridge Energy.
This item was postponed from the March 15, 2011 meeting to allow Enbridge more time to respond to
questions posed about the pipelines running through the Rose Oaks County Park. They submitted
answers in writing to questions posed, and they were included in today’s meeting packets.
Weipert moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Crawford.
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Nash moved to amend the resolution by deleting the first BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
paragraph, and remove language in the agreement pertaining to erecting a sign indicating which
portions of the boardwalks within Rose Oaks County Park were constructed with the monetary
donation from Enbridge Energy. Supported by Runestad.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Nash, Runestad, Jackson, Woodward, Potts (5)
NAYS: Weipert, Gosselin, Crawford, Nuccio, McGillivray (5)
Motion to amend failed for lack of a majority vote.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Weipert, Gosselin, Crawford, Nuccio, McGillivray (5)
NAYS: Nash, Runestad, Jackson, Woodward, Potts (5)
Main motion failed for lack of a majority vote.
RECESS AT 10:20 A.M.
RECONVENED MEETING AT 10:35 A.M. WITH VICE -CHAIR WEIPERT ASSUMING THE C HAIR
AGENDA
Gosselin moved to amend the agenda by moving Item #9 Department of Facilities Management –
Approval and Acceptance of Purchase Agreement for Sale of West Oakland Building, 1010 E.
West Maple Road, Walled Lake, Michigan to be considered now. Supported by Crawford.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
9. DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT – APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF
PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR SALE OF WEST OAKLAND BUILDING, 1010 E. WEST MAPLE
ROAD, WALLED LAKE, MICHIGAN
Facilities Management is s eeking approval of a purchase agreement for the sale of the West Oakland
Office Building property to Agree Development, LLC. Currently this facility houses personnel from the
Health Department, Probate Court Probation, Circuit Court Family Division and an Information
Technology hub. It is estimated that this would be a cost savings of $135,000/year in Facilities
Management and Operations and utility costs. The estimated cost of relocating County staff and the I.T.
hub is $500,000. This item was postpone d from the March 15th Planning and Building Committee
meeting.
Crawford moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Gosselin.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Potts, Gosselin, Runestad, Crawford, Nuccio, Weipert (6)
NAYS: Nash, Jackson, Woodward, McGillivray (4)
Motion carried on a roll call vote
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Potts moved to directly refer this resolution to the Finance Committee on April 14, 2011.
Supported by Gosselin.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
5. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT – COMMUNITY & HOME
IMPROVEMENT DIVISION – GRANT ACCEPTANCE FOR PY 2010 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT FOR NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM 3 (NSP3)
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded $2,080,700 in grant funding to
Oakland County as a substantial amendment to the 2010 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Annual Action Plan. The funding period is a three -year period from the date the NSP 3 grant agreement
is executed by HUD , 2011-2014. The NSP3 substantial amendment incorporates HUD prescribed
targeting rules and data to identify the highest and best use of funds towards critical housing needs in
the County’s highest risk areas due to foreclosure, abandonment and blight to achieve significant and
durable impact. The Federal grant allocation of $2,080,700 includes funding for three eligible activities,
including $1,664,560 for Financing Mechanisms (County Homebuyer Program) $208,070 for Demolition
and $208,070 for Administration. N o County match is required for this grant, and no new positions are
required; however, the grant includes partial funding for a General Fund/General Purpose Full -Time
Eligible Community and Home Improvement Specialist position to provide counseling service s.
Nuccio moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Jackson.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Potts absent.
6. PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION RESOLUTION APPROVING
PROJECT AREA AND PROJ ECT DISTRICT AREA (IBC NORTH AMERICA, INCL PROJECT) –
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD
The Planning and Economic Development Services Division is seeking approval of a Project Area and
Project District Area in the Charter Township of Springfield for the IBC North America, Inc. Project. The
project consists of a building addition of about 20,000 square feet and an additional blow molding line at
4545 Clawson Tank Dr., in Clarkston, MI. The estimated project cost of this project is $5,400,000.
Nuccio moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Goss elin.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Potts absent.
7. PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION RESOLUTION CONFIRMING
APPOINTMENT OF ADDITIONAL EDC DIRECT ORS (IBC NORTH AMERICA, INC. PROJECT) –
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD
The Planning and Economic Development Services Division is seeking confirmation of the appointments
of Mike Trout and Jamie L. Dubre by the County Executive as additional directors for the Economic
Development Corporation of the County of Oakland for the IBC North America Project in the Charter
Township of Springfield. Their appointments cease when the project is either abandoned or, if
undertaken, is completed in accordance with the P roject Plan.
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Nash moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Nuccio.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Potts absent.
8. PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION – 2011 GREAT LAKES
RESTORATION INITIATIVE (GLRI) TREE ENHANCEMENTS IN PRIORITY URBAN AREAS – GRANT
ACCEPTANCE
The Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG) has awarded Oakland County $100,000 in
grant funding for the period of January 1, 2011 , through December 31, 2012. The funds are to be used
to identify priority tree planting areas, develop landscaping plans and plant trees in the Rouge Watershed
within Oakland County. There is a required County match of $15,000. No new staff positions will be
required to implement or administer this grant.
Nash moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Crawford.
Motion carried on a roll call vote with Potts absent.
10. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/FACILITIES PLANNING & ENGINEERING – 2011 ROOF
REPLACEMENT PROGRAM – CHILDREN’S VILLAGE BUILDINGS B, G AND NOHC KEY SHOP
PROJECT
On January 25, 2011, the Planning and Building Committee authorized the Facilities Planning &
Engineering Division to advertise and receive bids for the replacement of the roofing of Children’s Village
buildings B, G and the NOHC Key Shop. In accordance with Purchasing Division procedures, bids for
the project were received and reviewed by the Facilities Planning & Engineering Division and the
Purchasing Division. The lowest responsible bidder is Rena issance Restorations, Inc. of Birmingham,
Michigan with a bid in the amount of $105,425 for the roofing of all three buildings. The total project
budget it $180,000, which is available in the 2011 Capital Improvement Program Budget, Building
Section.
McGillivray moved to report to the Finance Committee with the recommendation that the County
enter into a contract with Renaissance Restorations, Inc. of Birmingham in the amount of
$105,425 and that funding for the total project cost of $180,000, including contingency, be
approved. Supported by Runestad.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Potts absent. Supported by Runestad.
11. GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE AWARD UPDATE
Jim Keglovitz and Bret Rasegan handed out some informational documents fo r the commissioners to
review, and they conducted a presentation on the Green Infrastructure Award Update . Oakland County’s
Green Infrastructure Vision is a vision plan for an interconnected resource network created at the local
level by engaged communities. The vision reflects the collective thoughts of 61 communities and is a
composite of individual local open -space efforts intended to guide and coordinate local and multi -
jurisdictional natural resource preservation projects. Mr. Keglovitz indicated th at Oakland County’s
Green Infrastructure Vision received the 2011 Conservation Fund Stakeholder Engagement Award.
Nash moved to receive and file the Green Infrastructure Update documents. Supported by
Crawford.
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Motion carried on a voice vote.
CONSENT AGENDA – INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
A. Letter from Mike Hughson to Boy Scouts of America – Lease Extension
B. Letter to John McCulloch from Commissioner Potts – MR #11031 – Invitation to April 12 Planning
Building Committee Meeting
C. Article and Curriculum Vitae of De troit Water Board Member Representing Oakland County
D. Building Authority Minutes – February 9, 2011
E. 2011 CIP Quarterly Progress Report – January, February, March 2011
F. Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of February 2, 2011
G. Study Group for Vendor Cart Services Meeting Minutes – February 8, 2011
Gosselin moved to receive and file the items on the Consent Agenda. Supported by Jackson.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting adjourned at 11:15 a.m.
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Pamela L. Worthington Jim VerPloeg
Committee Coordinator Administrative Directo r
NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.