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April 22, 2014
Chairperson Runestad called the meeting to order at 9:32 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:
OTHERS PRESENT:
COMMUNITY & HOME IMPROVEMENT Kathy Williams, Supervisor
Carla Spradlin, Grant Compliance
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Art Holdsworth, Director
Steve Stanford, Project Coordinator
Paul Zachos, Property Management Specialist
Jason Warner, Supervisor
OAKLAND COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Karl Randall, Manager
SUPPORT SERVICES Todd Birkle, Manager
WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER Phil Sanzica, Chief Deputy
Sherrie Gee, Chief
OTHERS William Armstrong
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Jim VerPloeg, Administrative Director
Sheryl Mitchell, Senior Analyst
Helen Hanger, Sr. Committee Coordinator
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairperson Runestad led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Dwyer moved approval of the minutes of April 1, 2014 as printed. Supported by McGillivray.
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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APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
McGillivray moved approval of the agenda as printed. Supported by Gosselin.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
AGENDA ITEMS
1. DEPARTMENT OF CENTRAL SERVICES – OAKLAND COUNT INTERNATIONAL AIR PORT –
2014 GRANT PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE – ACQUIRE SNOW REMOVAL EQUIPMENT –
DISPLACEMENT PLOW
The Oakland County International Airport (OCIA) is requesting authorization to accept a Michigan
Department of Transportation Grant Contract for $337,000 consisting of state funds of $320,150 and a
required local match of $16,850 for the acquisition of snow removal equipment (displacement plow) at the
OCIA. The local match is available in the Airport Fund.
Mr. Randall explained that th is grant will replace one of the Airport’s two large Oshkosh runway snow plow
trucks which are over 20 years old. The plow being replaced will be used to supply parts for the other
existing plow. These trucks are larger than those used by the Road Commission and have parts that shape
to conform to the runways.
Weipert moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by
Bosnic.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Woodward absent .
2. DEPARTMENT OF CENTRAL SERVICES/LEASED VEHICLES – NEW POSITION CREATION
Support Services is requesting authorization for the creation of one Proprietary Funded full -time eligible
Communication Installe r I position in its Leased Vehicles Unit to support the additional work created as a
result of growth in the She riff’s fleet by 81 vehicles since 2010 as a result of increased law enforcement
contracts.
Mr. Birkle explained that the Sheriff’s vehicles require installation of Mobile Data Computers, camera
equipment, cages and push bumpers. The County fleet includ es 773 vehicles of which about 50% are for
the Sheriff. The number of builds increased from 29 in 2012 to 40 in 2013. There is also interest among
the local units for this service which would mean additional work. Farmington Hills has asked the County to
build 12 a year, which is their normal vehicle replacement schedule. Having the County provide this service
would be a cost savings for the city.
Dwyer moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by
McGillivray.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
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3. WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER – OAKLAND COUNT BUILDING RENOVATIONS AT
2636 DIXIE HWY., WATERFORD TOWNSHIP, MI
The Water Resources Commissioner (WRC) is requesting authorization of additional project costs in the
amount of $231,942 associated with the renovations of the building at 2636 Dixie Highway, Waterford
Michigan. MR #13311 authorized purchase of this building to consolidate billing and payment functions
which had expanded to include the City of Pontia c’s sewer and water operations. At the time of purchase it
was not yet known how the additional space would be utilized but the resolution authorized an estimated
$254,000 for renovation costs . Since then the WRC has decided that this building will also house a portion
of the Water Maintenance department so additional work is required to renovate this space and address
building code issues .
Ms. Gee explained that this decision was made because Water Maintenance works closely with the billing
function and the WRC is running out of space in its existing building . The architect and electrician have
identified the need for additional electrical service based on the increased number of employees requiring
computers, emergency lighting, furniture, etc. Information Technology was able to move an existing fiber
optic line with higher up-front cost but less cost later on. The building was originally inspected prior to
purchase and the need for electrical upgrades was known at that time but not to this extent.
Bosnic moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Dwyer.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
McGillivray moved to directly refer this item to the Finance Committee. Supported by Dwyer.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
4. DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT – APPROVAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT TO
ALLOW OAKNET FIBER OPTIC HUB TO REMAIN IN THE WEST OAKLAND OFFICE BUILDING IN
WALLED LAKE, MICHIGAN, UNTIL IT CAN BE MOVED INTO THE OUTDOOR FIBER OPTIC HUB
EASEMENT AND APPROVAL OF EASEMENT
MR 14035 authorized sale of the West Oakland Office Building (WOOB) to Samara Property Management.
Facilities Management is requesting authorization to enter into a lease agreement and grant of easement
between the County and Sa mara Property Management LLC to continue use of 90 square feet of office
space in the WOOB for the County’s OakNet fiber optic hub for 4 months from the effective date of the
lease until the hub is relocated to an easement in the southeast corner of the pa rking lot by summer, 2014.
The county shall pay $1.00 for the lease and $1.00 for the easement. The hub will be housed in a pre -built
structure on a concrete base surrounded by a fence.
Mr. Holdsworth explained that the cost to relocate the hub off site was estimated at $150,000. Since the
hub is remaining on site, lines will be dropped from the utility pole so no un derground boring is necessary
and the cost is now estimated at $100,000. The hub services the County and its southwest communities to
provide CLEMIS services.
Commissioner Woodward asked if the total cost of selling the WOOB, moving the hub, and relocating the
County departments originally housed in the WOOB back to the County Campus, including depreciation of
assets, resulted in a savings to the County.
Mr. Holdsworth stated that the property sold for $626,000, the cost to relocate several offices, including
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Veterans Services, to the County campus was about $50,000 -$60,000, on-going annual maintenance and
security costs for the WOOB were $130,000, and the cost to relocate the hub is about $100,000. This
information is being tabulated for Fiscal Services and should reflect an estimated additional $400,000 in the
Capital Improvement Plan. The Women Infants Children (WIC) program was relocated to rental space in
another building in Walled Lake. The $130,000 was mostly operating costs and will be reflected in a better
bottom line for the Facilities Management and Operations Fund which is about 90% of the Facilities budget.
Bosnic moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by
McGillivray.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
McGillivray moved to directly refer this item to the Finance Committee. Supported by Gershenson.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
COMMUNICATIONS
A. Oakland County Airport Committee Minutes 3/06/14
B. Economic Development & Community Affairs Department – Community & Home Improvement
Division – 2014 Annual Action Plan and Consolidated Grant Application to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development for Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG), Home Investment Partnership Grant (HOME) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
C. Economic Development & Community Affairs Department – Community & Home Improvement
Division – Fiscal Year (FY) 2014 -2015 Comprehensive Housing Counseling Grant – Program
Application (CFDA Number 14.169 Housing Counseling Assistance Program)
D. Economic Development & Community Affairs Department – Community & Home Improvement
Division – Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s (MSHDA’s) Program (PY) 2014 -
2015 Housing Education Program – Grant Application
Gosselin moved to receive and file Communications A-D. Supported by McGillivray.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commi ttee, the meeting adjourned at 10:05 a.m.
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Helen Hanger, Sr. Committee Coordinator Jim VerPloeg, Administ rative Director
NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.