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October 22, 2013
Chairperson Runestad called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. in Committee Room A of the
Courthouse Auditorium Wing, County S ervice Center, in Pontiac, Michigan.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT:
Jim Runestad, Robert Gosselin, Gary McGillivray , Mike Bosnic, Bill Dwyer, Philip Weipert, Marcia
Gershenson, David Woodward
COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE:
None.
OTHERS PRESENT:
CORPORATION COUNSEL Ahmad M. Roby, Asst. Corporation Counsel
COUNTY EXECUTIVE Matthew Gibb, Deputy County Executive
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & COMM. AFFAIRS Dan Hunter, Deputy Director
Bret Rasegan, Supervisor
Brad Hansen, Business Development Rep.
Whitney Calio, Environmental Prog. Coord.
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Art Holdsworth , Director
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES George Miller, Director
Kathy Forzley, Manager
RIZZO SERVICES Chuck Rizzo, CEO
Joseph Munem. Government Affairs Director
VARNUM, LLP Richard Manczert, Attorney
PLUNKETT COONEY Dennis Cowan, Attorney
CITY OF PONTIAC Mary Pietila, City Council
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Mattie Hatchett, Commissioner, District #10
Jim VerPloeg, Administrative Director
Sheryl Mitchell, Senior Analyst
Pamela Worthington, Committee Coordinator
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mary Pietila, City Council, City of Pontiac expressed her support for Item #2, Economic Development &
Community Affairs – Solid Waste Plan Amendment for Baldwin Pontiac LLC and Rizzo Properties, LLC .
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
Mike Bosnic
Bill Dwyer
Philip Weipert
Marcia Gershenson
David Woodward
JIM RUNESTAD
Chairperson
ROBERT GOSSELIN
Vice Chairperson
GARY MCGILLIVRAY
Minority Vice Chairperson
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APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
McGillivray moved approval of the minutes of October 8, 2013, as printed. Supported by Dwyer.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
AGENDA ITEMS
1. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION – AFFIDAVIT OF CLARIFICATION OF FINANCIAL
RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAVISBURG DAM – SPRINGFIELD OAKS COUNTY PARK
The Davisburg Mill Pond was conveyed by Quit Claim Deed to the Charter Township of Springfield on
March 1, 1984, and the Oakland County Parks and Recreation has been responsible for the required
inspection and maintenance of the dam since 200 0, as required by the Michigan Departm ent of Natural
Resources. It has been verified by Oakland County Corporation Counsel and Oakland County Property
Management that the County of Oakland owns the property of the dam; however, the deed language was
interpreted to read that the Charter Townsh ip of Springfield and Springfield Township Parks and Recreation
are financially obligated for the maintenance of the existing dam. The resolution approves the Affidavit of
Clarification of financial responsibility, including maintenance and operational re sponsibility, to the 1984
Quit Claim Deed for the Davisburg Mill Pond Dam at Springfield Oaks County Park. The Affidavit was
drafted by Oakland County Corporation Counsel and approved by the Charter Township of Springfield , and
it reflects 55% responsibility by the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission and 45% by the
Charter Township of Springfield .
McGillivray moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Gershenson.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
2. DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS – SOLID WASTE PLAN
AMENDMENT FOR BALDWIN, PONTIAC LLC AND RIZZO PROPERTIES, LLC
This item was postponed from the October 8, 2013 Planning and Building Committee, and the resolution
was revised to delete consideration of two transfer station/processing-recycling facilities on Telegraph Road
in the City of Southfield.
The Department of Economic Development and Community Affairs is currently seeking approval of a solid
waste plan amendment to consider the prop osal from Baldwin Pontiac, LLC and Rizzo Properties, LLC for
the inclusion of a proposed transfer station/processing -recycling plant to be located on 900 Baldwin
Avenue, in Pontiac. The application fee will be $5,000, which includes $1,000 for mailings an d $4,000 for
public notice advertising. Mr. Rizzo stated that this is a central location for the Pontiac residents whereby
they won’t have to drive as far to utilize the recycling services. He mentioned that Rizzo Properties will also
be discussing the possibility of a curb-side recycling program with the City of Pontiac.
Dwyer moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Weipert.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
Weipert moved to directly refer this resolution to the Finance Committee. Supported by Gosselin.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
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3. DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/DEPARTMENT OF CORPORATION COUNSEL –
FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE WITH WALLED LAKE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS FOR THE
WOMEN, INFANTS, & CHILDREN’S PROGRAM OF THE HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
DEPARTMENT
The Departments of Facilities Management and Corporation Counsel are seeking approval of an
amendment to the lease for approximately 20 square feet of office space from Walled Lake Cons olidated
Schools (WLCS) in the Walled Lake Community High School building for the Women, Infants & Children’s
Program (WIC) of the Health and Human Services Department. The original lease stated that the County
was to pay $720 per month in rent to the WLC S with an option to renew annually with the mutual consent of
both parties. The amendment allows the lease to automatically renew for successive one -year terms
commencing on July 1 and ending on June 30 of the immediately following year with no change in rent.
Ms. Forzley explained that the lease can be terminated at any time for any reason by either party with a
120-day advanced notice to the other party.
Weipert moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by McGillivray.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
4. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – PILOT PROGRAM FOR FOOD TRUCK VENDORS ON COUNTY
CAMPUS
Commissioner Woodward introduced this resolution to request that the Oakland County Executive’s
administration submit a proposal for establishing a limited pilot program for food trucks at th e Oakland
County campus with an emphasis on attracting local businesses to participate.
Chairperson Runestad stated that he spoke with Commissioner Gingell, and he suggested that a study
group be formed to develop guidelines for the food truck pilot program.
Gershenson moved to report to the full Board with the recommendation that the resolution be
adopted. Supported by Woodward.
Dwyer moved to amend the resolution, as follows:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, hereby
respectfully requests the Oakland County Executive’s administration establishes a study group to
submit a proposal for establishing a limited pilot program for food trucks at the Oaklan d County campus
with an emphasis on attracting local businesses to participate. The study group will then report back
to the Planning and Building Committee within 90 days with its findings.
Supported by Gosselin.
Motion to amend carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
Main motion, as amended, carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
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COMMUNICATIONS
A. Quarterly Progress Report/4 th Quarter – July, August & September 2013
Dwyer moved to receive and file the Communications. Supported by McGil livray.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting adjourned at 10:03 a.m.
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Pamela Worthington, Co mmittee Coordinator Jim VerPloeg, Administrative Director
NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.