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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2015.06.02 - 36898 June 2, 2015 Chairperson Weipert called the meeting to order at 9:30 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, David Bowman COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE: Janet Jackson OTHERS PRESENT: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Dan Hunter, Deputy Director Greg Doyle, Supv., Information Service FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Art Holdsworth, Director Paul Zachos, Property Manager PARKS AND RECREATION Dan Stencil, Executive Officer Phil Castonia, Chief, Business Operations WATER RESOURCES Steve Korth, Manager Sid Lockhart, Chief Engineer Tom Maxwell, Asst. Chief Engineer BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Jim VerPloeg, Administrative Director Connie Srogi, Analyst Jami Monte, Committee Coordinator PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairperson Weipert led the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Scott moved approval of the minutes of May 12, 2015, as printed. Supported by Dwyer. Motion carried on a voice vote. AGENDA Gosselin moved approval of the Agenda, as printed. Supported by Bowman. Motion carried on a voice vote. PUBLIC COMMENT 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 Planning and Building Committee Minutes Page 2 June 2, 2015 None. AGENDA ITEMS 1. WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER – RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE EVERGREEN AND FARMINGTON SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS NORTH EVERGREEN INTERCEPTOR CONTRACTS AND EVERGREEN AND FARMINGTON SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS NORTH EVERGREEN INTERCEPTOR BONDS, SERIES 2015 The Water Resources Commissioner is seeking authorization to construct three sanitary sewer projects and the issuance of bonds by the County. The North Evergreen Interceptor Projects are a part of the Evergreen Farmington Sewage Disposal System and involve th ree communities: City of Troy, City of Bloomfield Hills, and Bloomfield Township. These projects are required per the Administrative Consent Order issued by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality and must be completed by November 2017. The improvements are needed to address excess wet weather sanitary flow, to reduce sanitary sewer overflows, and meet the design requirements stipulated in the Consent Order. These projects will address the requirements by providing in -system storage, and will increase storage capacity by making hydraulic improvements to the system. The total estimated project cost is $7,359,000. The bond sale will be for a maximum total of $4 million and will be issued to pay for Bloomfield T ownship’s share of the costs . The Cities of Troy and Bloomfield Hills will be paying cash for their respective shares. Dwyer moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution . Supported by Bowman. Motion carried unanimously on a ro ll call vote with Jackson absent . 2. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION – RECOGNIZING JULY 2015 AS NATIONAL RECREATION AND PARKS MONTH FOR THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION The Parks and Recreation Commission is requesting recognition of July 2015 as National Recreation and Parks month. It is an opportunity for the Parks system to celebrate the benefits of leading healthy and active lifestyles by citizens participating in recreational activities of their choice. The Parks and Recreation Commission will use this as an opportunity for a series of p romotional news releases and gaining recognition. Scott moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by McGillivray. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Jackson absent. 3. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION – REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF INTER -LOCAL AGREEMENT FOR DAVISBURG DAM – SPRINGFIELD OAKS COUNTY PARK The Parks and Recreation Commission is seeking approval of the Interlocal Agreement with Springfield Township for improvements for the Davisburg Dam. According t o Miscellaneous Resolution #13284, the financial obligation for maintenance and repair is based on the Mill Pon d frontage. The Agreement has been created with the assistance of Corporation Counsel and Risk Management , and identifies the County to be responsible for 55% and Springfield Township is responsible for 45% of the maintenance and repairs. A budget has been identified of about $140,000 to be used toward improvements over the next five years. Dwyer moved to recommend approval of the attached sugges ted resolution. Supported by Scott . Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Jackson absent. Planning and Building Committee Minutes Page 3 June 2, 2015 4. DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT – APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF AMENDMENT TO LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH SBA STEEL, LLC FOR EXTENSION OF THE TERM FOR TH E EXISTING CELL TOWER AT ADDISON OAKS COUNTY PARK, PART OF PARCEL NO. 05-33-100-004 The Department of Facilities Management is seeking approval and acceptance for the extension of the term of the license agreement with SBA Steel, LLC. In 2009, SBA Steel took over the original lease that Sprint Spectrum, LP held since 2004. The agreement authorized a term of five years, with three renewals, ending on September 26, 2024. SBA Steel desires to amend the agreement to extend the term for four additional five-year terms, starting at the end of the original agreement in September of 2024. Upon execution of the amendment, SBA Steel will pay a one -time administration fee of $5,000. Additionally, SBA Steel had proposed a 15% increase every five years, and Facilities Management negotiated an increase of 3% each year instead. This negotiation will net an additional $90,000 for the County over the course of the 20-year extension. SBA Steel is one of the top three tower operators in the country, and it is in their b est interest to extend the lease. Scott moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested re solution. Supported by McGillivray. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Jackson absent. 5. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS – ONE STOP SHOP BUSINESS CENTER OVERVIEW Dan Hunter, Deputy Director of Economic Development, and Greg Doyle, Supervisor of Information Service, gave an overview of resources available to business owners and entrepreneurs in Oakland County through the One Stop Shop Business Center. The One Stop Shop offers business consulting, management counseling, and educational services. Most of these services are free of charge. Their team of experts have over 75 years worth of small business consulting experience to offer bu siness owners. They offer confidential consulting, specifically looking at market plans, expansion, and analysis, as well as financial analyses and assistance in putting together loan packages to bring to lenders. There are multiple tools used to assist businesses, such as GIS Business Analyst, Search Engine Optimization, Growth Wheel, Profit Sense, and Profit Mastery (just to name a few). These tools each have unique way s of delving into the specifics of all areas that will help business es develop, g row, and thrive. They offer an online survey that will look at all departments and personnel to identify issues existing within the company . Walk-In Thursday is a chance for business owners to come in for consultations without an appointment. Tech248 is a business initiative that focuses on tech businesses , as Oakland County is a hotspot for this type of business. The One Stop Shop has helped m any businesses, but is not well -known. Marketing materials have been sent to libraries, chambers of commerce, and various other locations throughout the County, in addition to presentations being given. COMMUNICATIONS A. Facility Inspection Tour – Materials Management – Commissioner Jackson, District 21 B. Building Authority Minutes – April 8, 2015 C. Parks and Recreation Commission – 2015 Request for Financial Support (Independence Oaks/Wint Center Archery Trailer Project) – Grant Application D. Parks and Recreation Commission – 2016 Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) Trail Improvement Program – Grant Application E. Parks and Recreation Commission – A Pathway to a Healthier Michigan – Grant Application Planning and Building Committee Minutes Page 4 June 2, 2015 Scott moved to receive and file Communication Item s A - E. Supported by Dwyer. Motion carried on a voice vote. OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting adjourned at 10:16 a.m. ______________________________________ _____________________________________ Jami Monte, Committee Coordinator Jim VerPloeg, Administrative Director NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.