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March 10, 2015
Chairperson Weipert called the meeting to order at 9:36 a.m. in Committee Room A of the Courthouse
Auditorium Wing, County Service Center, in Pontiac, Michigan.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT:
Philip Weipert, Robert Gosselin, Gary McGillivray, John Scott, Bill Dwyer, Hugh Crawford, Janet
Jackson, David Bowman
COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE:
None.
OTHERS PRESENT:
CENTRAL SERVICES Todd Birkle, Manager, Support Svc.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/COMMUNITY AFFAIRS Dan Hunter, Deputy Director
David Schreiber, Supervisor, Bus. Dev.
Whitney Calio, Senior Planner
Rachel Loughrin, Re tail Project Advisor
COUNTY EXECUTIVE Matthew Gibb, Deputy County Executive
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Art Holdsworth, Director
Ed Joss, Manager, Planning/Eng.
Robert Larkin, Manager, Maintenance/Opr.
Jason Warner, Supervisor
Joe Murphy, Specialist
Paul Zachos, Property Management
Specialist
HUMAN RESOURCES Heather Mason, Supervisor, Comp/Class
INFORMATION TECHN OLOGY Ed Poisson, Director
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Sandy Dorey, Supervisor, Recreation Pgm
Melissa Prowse, Supervisor, Planning
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dave Woodward, Commissioner, District 19
Jim VerPloeg, Administrative Director
Chris Ward, Senior Analyst
Connie Srogi, Analyst
Jami Monte, Committee Coordinator
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairperson Weipert led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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 John Scott
Bill Dwyer
Hugh Crawford
Janet Jackson
David Bowman
PHILIP WEIPERT
Chairperson
ROBERT GOSSELIN
Vice Chairperson
GARY MCGILLIVRAY
Minority Vice Chairperson
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APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Gosselin moved approval of the minutes of February 10, 2015 , as printed. Supported by Scott.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
AGENDA
Dwyer moved approval of the Agenda. Supported by McGillivray.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Jim VerPloeg introduced Connie Srogi as the new analyst in the Board of Commissioners’
administration.
AGENDA ITEMS
1. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION – FY2015 BARRICK ENTERPRISES, INC.
CONTRIBUTION ACCEPTANCE
The Parks and Recreation Commission is seeking acceptance of a $10,000 contribution from Barrick
Enterprises, Inc. to fund the Disabled Veteran’s Sport Initiative. By accepting this contribution, it will make
Oakland County Parks and Recreation eligible to potentially receive matching funds by the BP Fueling
Communities Program.
Gosselin moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Scott.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote .
2. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION – SUPPORT OF APPLICATION FOR A 2015 MICHIGAN
NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST FUND DEVELOPMENT GRANT THROUGH THE MICHIGAN
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR THE OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND
RECREATION UNIVERSALLY ACCESSIBLE FISHING PIER/BOAT DOCK PROJECT
The Parks and Recreation Commission is see king approval of the 2015 Michigan Natural Resources Trust
Fund Program development grant application for $50,000; a resolution from the governmental body i s
required by the grant agency. The grant amount will make up 62% of the total project cost, with a match of
$31,200 from the Parks and Recreation Fund. The monies will be used to repl ace a fishing pier / boat dock
in the twin chimneys area at Independence Oaks. The docks are used for special events, fishing, and
docking their pontoon boat.
McGillivray moved approval of the attached suggested resol ution. Supported by Scott.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
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3. CENTRAL SERVICES/SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION – CREATION OF GARAGE ACCOUNT
CLERK POSITION
The Central Services/Support Services Division is seeking approval to create one Proprietary Revenue
funded Full Time Eligible Garage Account Clerk position. Due to budget task reductions around 2009, this
position was previously deleted and the responsibilities were added to a Senior Automobile Mechanic. The
County has since added 97 vehicles to its fleet: the Sheriff’s Of fice added 71 vehicles, and the Water
Resources Commission has added 26. With the increase in workload, the mechanic is needed in the
garage on a full-time basis.
Dwyer moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Bowman .
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
4. DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS – WASTE RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT – APPROVAL OF 2015 NO HAZ INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
The Department of Economic Development & Community Affairs is seeking approva l of the 2015 NO HAZ
Interlocal Agreement between Oakland County and any municipality entering into this agreemen t. The
agreement requires the municipalities to reimburse Oakland County for any costs incurred. Participation is
sought in communities that are not within the Southeastern Oakland County Resource Recovery Authority
(SOCRRA) and Resource Recovery and Recycling Authority of Southwest Oakland County (RRRASOC)
areas. Municipalities that have already approved this agreement are: Addison Township, Groveland
Township, City of Lake Angelus, Oakland Township, Oxford Township, Orion Township, City of Rochester,
City of Rochester Hills, and Waterford Township. T wo new municipalit ies, Rose Township and
Independence Township, have also approved the agreem ent.
Scott moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by McGillivray .
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
5. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/FACILITIES ADMINISTRATION – LICENSING OF COURTHOUSE
PARKING SPACES TO BILL FOX CHEVROLET
Facilities Management/Facilities Administration is seeking approval of the license agreement between
Oakland County and Bill Fox Chevrolet for the use of 126 parking spaces at the Rochester Hills District
Courthouse. A request for proposal (RFP) went out and the winning bid was Fox Chevrolet, who currently
holds a license agreement expiring March 15, 2015. The bid was increased by 40%, raising the monthly
rate from $1,000 to $1,401. The license is for one year, with two additional one -year renewals, by mutual
consent.
Dwyer moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by McGillivray .
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
6. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/FACILITIES MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS – INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY CHILLER REPLACEME NT PROJECT
Facilities Management/Facilities Maintenance & Operations is seeking approval of the Chiller Replacement
Project in the Information Technology building. This Committee approved a request to issue an RFP in
February of 2013. The project was de layed for redesign purposes, but the construction manager on the
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project, George W. Auch Company, ha s since received bids and submitted their recommendation. The
FY2013 Capital Improvement Plan allocated $300,000 for th is project and has been carried over .
Additionally, $462,810 is available from the Project Work Order Fund, totaling $762,810 for the entire
project.
Gosselin moved approval of the attached suggested resolution . Supported by Scott.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
7. DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT / FACILITIES PLANNING & ENGINEERING –
AUTHORIZATION TO RECEIVE BIDS FOR CAMPUS REROOFING PROJECTS
The Department of Facilities Management / Facilities Planning & Engineering is seeking authorization to
receive bids for their annual Campus Reroofing Projects. There have been three buildings identified that
are in need of roof replacement: Public Works Building (95 West), Central Heating Building (22 East), and
Children’s Village H Building (83 West). These projects will be funded out of the Capital Improvement
Program funds.
Dwyer moved to authorize the Purchasing Department to receive bids for the Campus Reroofing
Projects. Supported by Jackson .
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
8. DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES M ANAGEMENT / FACILITIES PLANNING & ENGINEERING –
AUTHORIZATION TO RECEIVE BIDS FOR CAMPUS PARKING LOT REPAVING PROJECTS
The Department of Facilities Management /Facilities Planning & Engineering is seeking authorization to
receive bids for the Campus Parkin g Lot Repaving Project. The Patrol Services Building (57 West) parking
lot has been identified as needing replaced.
Gosselin moved to authorize the Purchasing Department to receive bids for the Campus
Parking Lot Repaving Projects. Supported by McGillivray.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
9. DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT / FACILITIES PLANNING & ENGINEERING –
AUTHORIZATION TO RECEIVE BIDS FOR STEAM TUNNEL REPAIRS PROJECT
The Department of Facilities Management / Facilities Plannin g & Engineering is seeking authorization to
receive bids for the Steam Tunnels Repairs Project. The section identified as needing repair is located
between the Community Mental Health Association’s Resource and Crisis Center and the Sheriff’s
Administration building. Rather than replacing the entire tunnel, in collaboration with engineers, it has been
determined that spot-repairs can be made in the bad areas, as well as upgrading the existing cathodic
protection system to drastically slow down future dete rioration of the tunnel. The Capital Improvement Plan
has $1.5 million allotted for this project, but it is anticipated that only $500,000 will be needed.
Gosselin moved to authorize the Purchasing Department to receive bids for the Steam Tunnel
Repairs Project. Supported by McGillivray.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
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10. SHERIFF’S OFFICE (SO) / FACILITIES PLANNING & ENGINEERING (FPE) – SHERIFF’S OFFICE
BROWN ROAD MARINE UNIT POLE BARN DEMOLITION PROJECT
The Sheriff’s Office / Facilitie s Planning & Engineering departments are seeking authorization to demolish
the Brown Road Marine Unit Pole Barn . Based upon the bids received for the demolition, cutting and
capping the utilities, permits, project management, and 10% contingency , the estimated total cost will be
$21,813. Funding is available to be moved from the FY2015 Capital Improvement Program / Building
Improvement Fund to the Project Work Order Fund.
Dwyer moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Scott .
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
11. MR #15050 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – INITIATE PROPERTY ASSESSED CLEAN ENERGY
(PACE) PROGRAM COUNTYWIDE TO ASSIST OAKLAND COUNTY BUSINESSES AND GREEN
INVESTMENT
Commissioner Woodward introduced a resolution to request assistance from the Economic Development
and Community Affairs and Purchasing Departments to develop and submit a Request for Proposals (RFP)
for professional services to create and administer a PACE Program within Oakland County. This program
will act as a financing tool to better afford energy upgrades for commercial real estate owners. This creates
a way for the financing of improvements to be tied to the property, whereas, the building could be sold, and
the energy savings and payments wou ld be passed on to the new owner. There are about 10 other
counties in the State of Michigan that have launched the PACE Program, as well as the cities of Rochester
Hills and Southfield within Oakland County.
McGillivray moved approval of the attached su ggested resolution. Supported by Jackson .
McGillivray moved to amend the resolution to delete the last paragraph, “BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED that the Chairman of the Planning and Building Committee shall designate at least
one member of the majority caucus and one member of the minority caucus to represent the
Board of Commissioners in the development of a PACE program .” Supported by Bowman.
Motion to amend carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
Main motion, as amended, carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
12. REAL ESTATE PROJECT ASSISTANT SERVICES
The Department of Economic Development and Community Affairs staff provided a brief presentation
regarding real estate project assistant services they can provide. Dave Schreiber, a Business Development
Supervisor, mentioned their ability to work with communities, developers, and property owners, with specific
focus on the real estate . Rachel Loughrin, a Retail Project Advisor, described her ability to assist
developers and local land owners through the ent itlement process, such as hang -ups or questions on
approvals with site plans, rezoning, or construction documents in order to find a solution with the
community and allow the project to continue to move forward.
COMMUNICATIONS
None.
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OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT
Art Holdsworth announced the retirement of Bob Larkin after 35 years with Oakland County, and introduced
Joe Murphy as his replacement.
There being no further business to come before the Commi ttee, the meeting adjourned at 10:33 a.m.
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Jami Monte, Committee Coordinator Jim VerPloeg, Administrative Director
NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.