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December 3, 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, Gary McGillivray, Mike Bosnic, Bill Dwyer, Philip Weipert, Marcia Gershenson, David
Woodward
COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE:
Robert Gosselin
OTHERS PRESENT:
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Irene Spanos, Director
Kristie Zamora, Marketing Coordinator
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Art Holdsworth, Director
Ed Joss, Manager
Paul Zachos, Property Specialist
FISCAL SERVICES Leo Lease, Financial Analyst
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES George Miller, Director
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Dan Stencil, Executive Director
WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER Philip Sanzica, Chief Deputy
Tim Prince, Manager
Tom Maxwell, Project Engineer
Sherri Gee, Chief, Administration
ROAD COMMISSION FOR OAKLAND COUNTY Tom Blust, Director of Engineering
Gary Piotrowicz, Dep. Manager, Director
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Jim VerPloeg, Administrative Director
Sheryl Mitchell, Senior Analyst
Pamela Worthington, Committee Coordinator
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Dwyer moved approval of the minutes of November 5, 2013, as printed. Supported by
Gershenson.
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
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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AGENDA ITEMS
1. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION – 2013 BP FUELING COMMUNITIES DONATION
ACCEPTANCE
The Parks and Recreation Commission is seeking acceptance of a $20,000 donation as part of the BP
Fueling Communities Program to support the Disabled Veteran’s Sport Initiative.
Weipert moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by McGillivray.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Gosselin absent.
2. WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER – 2013 COUNTY-WIDE SCADA SYSTEM S2 GRANT
ACCEPTANCE
The Water Resources Commissioner is seeking approval of the 2013 County -Wide SCADA System S2
Grant in the amount of $553,705, which includes $498,33 5 from the Michigan Department of Environmental
Quality and a County match of $55,370 for the period of August 2011 through June 2014. Continuation of
this program, including positions, is contingent upon continued funding. Mr. Prince explained that thes e
grant funds will help the WRC offset the designing cost for the SCADA System Project.
Gershenson moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by McGillivray.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Gosselin and Woodwa rd absent.
3. WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER – OAKLAND COUNTY PURCHASE BUILDING AT 2636
DIXIE HWY., WATERFORD TOWNSHIP, MI
The Water Resources Commissioner (WRC) is seeking approval of a purchase agreement to purchase a
building at 2636 Dixie Highway, Waterfo rd Township, Michigan for the purchase price of $315,000.00. This
will provide a location to move the billing services out of the 95 West facility, in Pontiac and consolidate the
Pontiac billing services into the WRC billing system.
Bosnic moved app roval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Dwyer.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Gosselin and Woodward absent.
Weipert moved to directly refer this resolution to the Finance Committee. Supported by McGillivray.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
4. DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS – ARTS, CULTURE &
FILM – FY 2014 REGIONAL REGRANTING SERVICES – ADMINISTRATION – GRANT
ACCEPTANCE
The Michigan Council for Arts Cultural Affairs has awarded Oakland Coun ty $10,400 in grant funding for
administrative services relating to its Regional Regranting Program for Fiscal Year 2014. There is a
required County match of $9,400, as determined on a dollar -for-dollar basis, $423 Economic Development
Community Affairs training and $3,720 in-kind goods/services. The Regional Re-granting Services program
provides funding for locally-developed, high quality arts projects to address local arts needs and increase
public access to the arts.
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Weipert moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by McGillivray.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
5. DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS – ARTS, CULTURE &
FILM – FY 2014 REGIONAL REGRANTING SERVICES – REGRANTING – GRANT ACCEPTANCE
The Michigan Council for Arts Cultural Affairs has awarded Oakland County $29,000 in grant funding for its
Regional Regranting Program for Fiscal Year 2014. There is no County match required for this grant. The
Regional Re -granting Services program provides funding for locally -developed, high quality arts projects to
address local arts needs and increase public access to the arts.
Dwyer moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Gershenson.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Gosselin absent.
6. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS – BUYOAKLAND PROGRAM
Economic Development & Community Affairs is seeking approval of the creation of the BuyOakland
initiative and the appropriation of $50,000 for the creation, dev elopment and marketing of the BuyOakland
campaign, which will be utilized to encourage both residents and businesses to look at Oakland County
businesses first. There will be an on -line portal, OaklandBusinessConnect.com , that will allow people to
search for businesses, such as residential roofers to automotive suppliers , for industrial purposes.
Dwyer moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Woodward.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Gosselin absent.
7. FACILITIES PLANNING & ENGINEERING/HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES – CONSTRUCTION OF A
NEW CHILDREN’S VILLAGE COUNSELING CENTER
The Departments of Facilities Management/Planning & Engineering and Health & Human Services are
seeking approval of the construction of a n ew Children’s Village Counseling Center facility with an
estimated cost of $610,657. Mr. Holdsworth explained that the staff at Children’s Village does counseling
sessions within the existing building s wherever space is available, and a new counseling fac ility would
provide consistency.
Commissioner Woodward inquired about whether or not this new facility will be Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design (LEED) certified. Commissioner Woodward also suggested that Facilities P lanning
& Engineering staff make sure they are paying prevailing wage for the workers. Mr. Joss indicated that
they had bids for both LEED certification and without , and the bid for LEED certification was higher in cost;
however, the same contractors would be utilized either way. Mr. Holdsworth indicated that it has never
been County policy to request prevailing wage.
Commissioner McGillivray expressed concern about the cost of this building.
Gershenson moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Bosni c.
Woodward moved to amend the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph, as follows:
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
authorizes the construction of a new Children’s Village Counseling Center Project in the amou nt of
$610,657., subject to contractors/vendors utilizing the regulatory and compensation
standards in the Michigan Prevailing Wage.
Supported by Gershenson.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON AMENDMENT:
AYES: McGillivray, Gershenson, Woodward (3)
NAYS: Bosnic, Dwyer, Weipert, Runestad (4)
Motion failed.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MAIN MOTION:
AYES: Bosnic, Dwyer, Weipert, Runestad (4)
NAYS: McGillivray, Gershenson, Woodward (3)
Motion carried on a roll call vote.
8. FACILITIES PLANNING & ENGINEERING (FPE)/HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES (HHS) –
CHILDREN’S VILLAGE INTERCOM SYSTEM REPLACEMENT PROJECT
The Departments of Facilities Management/Planning & Engineering and Health & Human Services are
seeking approval of the Children’s Village Intercom System Replacement Project, w hich consists of a new
intercom system and security cameras in the J Building, which is a maximum security facility. Midstate
Security submitted the lowest responsible bid at $1,190,875. The estimated cost of this project is
$1,498,515, which includes $16 ,400 in Facilities Maintenance & Operations labor, $50,200 in professional
electrical engineering services costs and a 20% contingency of $241,040.
Dwyer moved to report to the Finance Committee with the recommendation that the County enter
into a contract with Midstate Security of Wyoming in the amount of $1,190,875 and that funding for
the total project cost of $1,498,515, including contingency, be approved. Supported by Bosnic.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Gosselin absent.
9. FACILITIES PLANNING & ENGINEERING – DIGITAL ROAD SIGN PROJECT
Facilities Planning & Engineering is requesting to install digital signs at each of the County Courthouse
entrances with different messages from multiple departments and other organizations (e.g. Parks and
Recreation, Community Mental Health Authority, Oakland County Marketing and Communications).
WorxDisplays submitted the lowest responsible bid at $25,222. The sign frames would be provided by the
County’s annual contractor, Done Right, at a cost of $9,388. The total estimated cost of the project would
be $72,732, which includes the cost of the sign, the sign frames, the installation and electrical run costs of
$26,000 and a $12,122 contingency.
Bosnic moved to report to the Finance Committee with the recommendation that the County enter
into a contract with WorxDisplays in the amount of $25,222 and that funding for the total project cost
of $72,732, including contingency, be approved. Supported by Weipert.
Motion carried on a roll call vote with Gershenson voting no and Gosselin absent.
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10. DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/FACILITIES PLANNING & ENGINEERING –
AUTHORIZATION TO RECEIVE BIDS FOR COURTHOUSE SOUTH ENTRANCE RAISED
CROSSWALK PROJECT
The Department of Facilities Management/Faci lities Planning & Engineering is seeking authorization to
receive bids for the Courthouse South Entrance Crosswalk Project, and Facilities Management is
recommending one of the following options for the crosswalk on Court Tower Blvd. South: Installing a
raised walkway, posting stop signs or imbedding lights in the pa vement. Mr. Holdsworth spoke about the
discussion at the last Planning and B uilding Committee meeting in regard to using a stop sign as opposed
to installing a raised crosswalk. Mr. Holdswort h explained that since this road is a Road Commission of
Oakland County (RCOC) road, he had contacted them for advice on the best option, and they had
responded with the recommendation of a raised walkway, which would serve as a speed bump. Mr. Blust
and Mr. Piotrowicz from the RCOC were present to address questions.
Dwyer moved to authorize Facilities Management to receive two separate bids, one for the raised
crosswalk and the other for the lighting system for the yield sign. Supported by Bosnic.
Motion carried on a voice vote with McGillivray dissenting.
AGENDA
Mr. Holdsworth requested that an item be added to today’s agenda for the purchase of the West Oakland
Office Building (WOOB) to be discussed in Closed Session.
McGillivray moved to add “F acilities Management - West Oakland Office Purchase Offer” to the
agenda as Item #11. Supported by Bosnic.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
11. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT – WEST OAKLAND OFFICE PURCHASE OFFER (CLOSED
SESSION)
McGillivray moved the meeting be closed for the purpose of discussing the possible purchase of
property. Supported by Dwyer.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Gosselin and Gershenson absent.
The meeting was closed at 11:27 a.m.
The meeting resumed in open session at 11:48 a.m.
Dwyer moved that Art Holdsworth, Facilities Management , be authorized to proceed in accordance
with the directives set forth in closed session. Supported by McGillivray.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Gosselin and Gershenson absent.
COMMUNICATIONS
A. Inspection Tour of South Oakland Office Building and South Oakland Health Center – Gary McGillivray
B. Oakland County Building Authority Minutes – October 9, 2013
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McGillivray moved to receive and file the Communications . Supported by Dwyer.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner McGillivray requested that Mr. Holdsworth provide a list of the Capital Improvement Projects
(CIP) coming up for bids in the next year, including the locatio ns of these projects.
There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting adjourned at 11:50 a.m.
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Pamela Worthington, Co mmittee Coordinator Jim VerPloeg, Administrative Director
NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.