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August 14, 2012
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Potts at 9:32 a.m. in Committee Room A, Auditorium
Wing, County Service Center, Pontiac , Michigan
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRE SENT:
David Potts, Philip Weipert, Jim Nash, Robert Gosselin, Jim Runestad, Kathy Crawford, Beth
Nuccio, Janet Jackson, Dave Woodward, Gary McGillivray
COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE:
None
OTHERS PRESENT:
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & COMM. AFFAIRS Dan Hunter, Deputy Director
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Art Holdsworth, Director
Bob Larkin, Manager
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/PLANNING & ENG. Ed Joss, Manager
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Jody Overall, Manager
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Jim VerPloeg, Administrative Direc tor
Julia Ruffin, Commissioner Liaison
Harvey Wedell, Senior Analyst
Sheryl Mitchell, Senior Analyst
Pamela Worthington, Committee Coordinator
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairperson Potts led the Committee in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
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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APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
McGillivray moved approval of the minutes of July 24, 2012, as printed. Supported by Nash.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
AGENDA ITEMS
1. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS – 2012 MITRADESCHOOL.ORG
GRANT ACCEPTANCE
The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MDEC) has awarded the County of Oakland
$60,000 in grant funding for the period of August 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012. The majority
of the funds ($50,000) will be used for the development of a da tabase and web portal that lists trade
schools, apprenticeships and other trade -related training programs for residents and businesses.
The remaining $10,000 will be used for implementation costs of a regional Salesforce System,
which is a pilot program.
Mr. Hunter mentioned that he has some apprenticeship books, and Commissioner s McGillivray and
Crawford requested that copies be provided to the commissioners.
Nuccio moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Jackson.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Woodward absent.
2. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/FACILITIES PLANNING & ENGINEERING – AUTHORIZATION
AND AP PROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR CHILDREN’S VILLAGE SALLYPORT RENOVATIONS
– SECURE DETENTION PEDESTRIAN DOOR ADDITION INSTALLATION
Facilities Management/Facilities Planning & Engineering is seeking approval of a funding transfer in
the amount of $17,000 to cover the cost of renovating the Children’s Village Sallyport – Security
Detention Pedestrian Door Addition Installa tion. The amount of $9,500 is available for transfer from
the Juvenile Accountability Block Grant, which was accepted via MR #12047 , and $7,500 is
available for transfer from the Children’s Village budget. The remaining $11,439.50 would be billed
as Maintenance Department charges.
Weipert moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Runestad.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
3. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/FACILITIES MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS – ELEVATOR
MODERNIZATION PROJE CT – AWARD OF CONTRACT
Facilities Management & Operations received authorization to advertise for bids on the Elevator
Modernization Project on March 13, 2012. Five bids were received on May 15, 2012, and
evaluated by the Purchasing Division based on pri cing, business experience/qualifications and
references. The low bidder was Detroit Elevator Company of Ferndale at $481,510. The project
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consists of Elevator modernization, related electrical work, consulting services and a 15%
contingency. The total p roject budget is $585,910.00. The resolution authorizes a contract be
awarded to Detroit Elevator Company in the amount of $481,510 for the modernization of three
courthouse elevators.
Jackson moved to report to the Finance Committee with the recommenda tion that the County
enter into a contract with Detroit Elevator Co. of Ferndale in the amount of 481,510 and that
funding for the total project cost of $585,910, including contingency, be approved. Supported by
Nash.
Motion carried unanimously on a ro ll call vote.
CONSENT AGENDA – INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
None.
OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner McGillivray inquired as to when the chiller project will be completed so that the
landscaping at the front of the courthouse can be repaired to impro ve the aesthetics of the courthouse.
Mr. Holdsworth indicated that the landscaping in front of the courthouse would be leveled and re -
sodded by early September, 2012.
There being no further business to come before the Commi ttee, the meeting adjourned at 9:46 a.m.
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Pamela Worthington, Committee Coordinator Jim VerPloeg, Administrative Director
NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.