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March 7, 2017
Chairperson Weipert called the meeting to order at 9:35 a.m. in Committee Room A of the
Courthouse Auditorium Wing, County S ervice Center, in Pontiac, Michigan.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT :
Philip Weipert, Hugh Crawford , Gary McGillivray, Bill Dwyer, Tom J. Berman, Doug Tietz,
Nancy Quarles, Janet Jackson
COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE:
None
OTHERS PRESENT :
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & Bret Rasegan, Manager
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS Whitney Calio, Sr. Planner
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Art Holdsworth, Director
Paul Zachos, Property Manager
Ed Joss, FPE Manager
HEALTH DEPARTMENT Kathy Forzley, Health Officer
SHERIFF’S OFFICE Doug Molinar, Captain
Todd Hill, Lieutenant
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Chris Ward, Administrative Director
Julia Ruffin, Sr. Community Liaison
Michael Andrews, Sr. Analyst
Connie Srogi, Analyst
Tracy Stolzenfeld , Committee Coordinator
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairperson Weipert led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Crawford moved approv al of the minutes of February 7, 2017, as printed. Supported by
Dwyer.
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 Bill Dwyer
Tom J. Berman
Doug Tietz
Nancy Quarles
Janet Jackson
PHILIP WEIPERT
Chairperson
HUGH CRAWFORD
Vice Chairperson
GARY MCGILLIVRAY
Minority Vice Chairperson
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AGENDA
McGillivray moved approval of the agenda, as printed. Supported by Quarles.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
AGENDA ITEMS
1. MR #17038 – HEALTH DIVISION/FACILITIES PLANNING & ENGINEERING – HEALTH
DIVISION LEAD ANALYZER LAB REMODELING PROJECT
The Health Division and Facilities Planning and Engineering are seeking approval of a lab
remodeling project at the Health Division. As part of the ongoing concerns with water quality, Mr.
Holdsworth stated that the County has been doing whatever it can to assist the public in water
analyzing. A lead analyzer is in the process of being purchased for the Health lab , which is located
at the Resource Crisis Center. A new air flow management system and dedicate d gas and
electrical lines are required at the lab for the analyzer. The cost of the remodel project is estimated
to be approximately $43,000. This project cost does not incl ude the purchase of the lead analyzer.
The charge for water testing for lead is $24, which is at the lowest cost that the Health Division can
offer at this time. The lead analyzer will be available to test water samples for residents and
schools.
Berman moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by
Quarles.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
2. DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT – APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF
LEASE AGREEMENT WITH MICHIGAN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY (AT&T MICHIGAN) FOR
AN EQUIPMENT ROOM IN THE OAKLAND COUNTY COURTHOUSE
Facilities Management is requesting approval of a lease agreement for space between Oakland
County and AT&T. The new lease will continue the rental of a 1,348 square foot equipmen t room in
the Courthouse basement. The copper-based Centrex phone backup system is housed there. The
current lease agreement expires on March 19 , 2017. The new lease term runs from March 20,
2017 through March 19, 2022 , with no option to renew. Commiss ioner Jackson stated that she
works for AT&T and will abstain from voting on this item.
Dwyer moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by
McGillivray.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vot e with Jackson abstaining.
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3. DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/FACILITIES PLANNING & ENGINEERING –
AUTHORIZATION TO RECEIVE BIDS FOR STEAM TUNNEL REPAIRS PROJECT
Facilities Management is seeking authorization to receive bids for the steam tunnel repairs project .
The tunnel runs from the Resource Crisis Center to the Sheriff’s Office Administration building. The
initial plan for this project was to replace the tunnel. The updated project plan consists of repairing
the corrosion and replacing rusted areas with new metal and installing a new cathodic protection
system to slow down future decay. The worst areas of the tunnel are where the roads and parking
lots are, mainly due to salt that goes through the metal. A dditionally a ventilation system will be
installed and other measures taken to repair and maintain the current tunnel and provide protection
against collapse. George Auch Company is the annual construction manager who is working on
this project which includes collecting the bids. The bid information will be p laced on Michigan
Intergovernmental Trade Network (MITN) and Auch can be contacted directly if a subcontractor is
interested in bidding on the project. Auch will use their expertise when dealing with the project and
managing the subcontractors. The subcontractors contract with Auch directly, which allows the
responsibility and liability to be placed on Auch, rather than the County. Mr. Joss briefly explained
the bidding process and that bidding information will be listed on MITN , which is available to the
public with no exclusions . Commissioner Jackson mention ed that further outreach and additional
education about the MITN system is needed. Ms. Srogi replied that she has been working on that.
A brief discussion regarding the bid for construction manage r took place. The Purchasing Division
handles the bidding process.
Crawford moved to authorize the Purchasing Division to receive bids for the Steam Tunnel
Repairs Project. Supported by Tietz.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
4. DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/FACILITIES PLANNING & ENGINEERING -
AUTHORIZATION TO R ECEIVE BIDS FOR JAIL EAST ANNEX DRIER FIRE PROTECTION
SYSTEM PROJECT
Facilities Management is seeking authorization to receive bids for Jail E ast Annex dryer fire
protection system project. New dryers were installed about a year ago in the laundry room of the
Jail East Annex and are commercial grade. At the time of installation, a care system was
recommended for the dryers, as they tend to operate at higher temperatures. Funding was limi ted
after the dryers were purchased and the cost of the care system was put into the capital
improvement fund for this year. There are five state-of-the-art dryers in the jail, which are run seven
days a week by staff. A fire suppression system is necess ary for the staff’s safety and the 300
inmates housed in the jail. The care system would extinguish a fire if one were to occur inside the
dryer. Previously small fires were put out in the old dryers by the deputies.
Dwyer moved to authorize the Purcha sing Division to receive bids for the Jail East Annex
Dryer Fire Protection System Project. Supported by Berman.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
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5. DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS – APPROVAL
OF 2017 NO HAZ INTERLOCAL AGREEME NT
The Department of Economic Development and Community Affairs is seeking approval of a No Haz
Interlocal Agreement for 2017. The No Haz program has been in place since 2003. The program
provides an avenue for County residents to dispose of household h azardous waste, paint, batteries,
motor oil, antifreeze, electronics and things of that nature. Collection events are held in the months
of April through October at various locations. Currently 16 communities participate. A fee is
charged per car that drops off materials at the event.
Berman moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by
Crawford.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote .
COMMUNICATIONS
A. Letter to the Board of Commissioners from Renee Sieg an, dated January 31, 2017, regarding
Lyon Oaks Banquet Facilities and Response Letter from Daniel
Stencil dated February 15, 2017
B. Building Authority Minutes – January 11, 2017
Commissioner McGillivray commented on Communication Item A that the Parks and Recreation
board meeting is next week and will follow up on the concern about the carpet and determine
the status of funding for Lyon Oaks .
Quarles moved to receive and file Communication It ems A and B . Supported by
Crawford.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commi ttee, the meeting adjourned at 10:27
a.m.
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Tracy Stolzenfeld , Committee Coordinator Chris Ward, Administrative Director
NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.