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May 16, 2017
Chairperson Weipert called the meeting to order at 9:31 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 :
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Art Holdsworth, Director
Paul Zachos, Property Manager
Ed Joss, FPE Manager
Jason Warner, FPE Supervisor
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES Kathy Forzley, Director
CHILDREN’S VILLAGE Jody Overall, Manager
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Anita Campbell, Analyst
PARKS & RECREATION Dan Stencil, Executive Officer
SHERIFF’S OFFICE Doug Molinar, Captain
WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER Steve Korth, Manager
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Chris Ward, Administrative Director
Michael Andrews, Sr. Analyst
Connie Srogi, Analyst
Brandon Rusz, Intern
Tracy Stolzenfeld , Committee Coordinator
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairperson Weipert led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Crawford moved approval of the minutes of May 10, 2017, 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 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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APPROVAL OF THE A GENDA
Berman moved approval of the a genda, as presented. Supported by Quarles.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
AGENDA ITEMS
1. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION – AMENDMENT #1, OAKLAND COUNTY 4-H
FAIR ASSOCIATION AGREEMENT SPRINGFIELD OAKS
The Parks and Recreation Commission is seeking approval to amend the Oakland County 4-H Fair
Association Agreement. The item has been reviewed by t he appropriate departments and w as
approved for Automatic Direct Referral to the Finance Committee. The lease with the Oakland
County Parks for the Oakland County Fair will be amended to add a paving project to create
handicap access through the midway of the fair. The paving will start in late spring to early summer
so that it can be completed by the start of the annual fair scheduled in July. The 4-H Fair
Association will pay for the paving with no cost to the County. The Parks and Recreation
Commission has approved of this resolution.
Crawford moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported
by Jackson.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
2. PARKS AND RECREATION – RECOGNIZING JULY 2017 AS NATIONAL RECREATION
AND PARKS MONTH
Parks and Recreation is seeking recognition of July as National Recreation and Parks month. Mr.
Stencil stated that this resolution is an annual effort, along with the National Parks and Recreation
Association, to draw attention to the recreational learning experiences provided and open space
created in the parks.
McGillivray moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported
by Crawford.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
3. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION – ADDISON
OAKS LEASE – ATKINS-DOVBENKO
Facilities Management and the Parks and Recreation Commissio n are seeking approval of a lease
between Oakland County and the Atkins-Dovbenko for an Addison Oaks property. The lease is for
a 1,600 square foot house at the entrance of Addison Oaks. The lease is for five years beginning
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December 31, 2017. Rent is set at $700 a month and increases to $758 at the fifth year. Mr.
Stencil explained the benefit of renting the houses on County properties to assist with keeping an
eye on the park grounds. Currently eight houses on Parks property with part or full-time staff are
rented.
Dwyer moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by
Crawford.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote .
4. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER – NOTICE OF
GRANT AGREEMENT AWARD AND REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN OAKLAND
COUNTY AND THE US DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE – NATURAL RESOURCES
CONSERVATION SERVICE (USDA -NRCS)
The Information Technology Department and the Water Resources Commissioner (WRC) are
requesting acceptance of a grant agreement award between Oakland County and the US
Department of Agriculture – Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA -NRCS). The USDA-
NCRS grant award is $1.8 million. The costs will be shared between Information Technology and
WRC. The LiDAR technology has been used for many years for geographic information and its
data is highly accurate. Mr. Korth stated that LiDAR technology is better than what is being used
now.
Dwyer moved to report to recommend approval of the attached suggested reso lution. The
Committee further recommends funding for the total County share of the LiDAR Data in the
amount of $45,350, split equally between the Water Resources Commissioner’s Office and
the Department of Information Technology , be approved. Supported by Jackson.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote .
5. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/FACILITIES PLANNING & ENGINEERING – SHERIFF’S
ADMINISTRATION TO RESOURCE CRISIS CENTER STEAM TUNNEL RENOVATION
PROJECT
Facilities Management/Facilities Planning and Engineering is requesting approval of the Sheriff’s
Administration to Resource Crisis Center Steam Tunnel Renovation Project. The steam tunnel that
runs between the two buildings is in need of immediate repair. Funds were placed into the Capital
Improvement Plan (CIP) fund for this year . George Auch Company is the annual contractor who will
be contracting the subcontractors. Steam tunnels throughout the County campus are large enough
to walk through and they contain utility wires, IT data lines and electrica l and fiber optic cables.
Jackson moved to report to the Finance Committee to recommend the approval of the
attached suggested resolution. The Committee further recommends that the County’s
annual contractor be used for all materials and labor on this project and that the funding for
the total project cost of $2,550,000 including contingency, be approved. Supported by
Berman.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
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6. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/FACILITIES PLANNING & ENGINEERING – FY 2017 WINDOW
REPLACEMENT PROJECT
Facilities Management/Facilities Planning and Engineering is seeking approval of the Window
Replacement Project. The replacement windows will be installed at the Annex and Children’s
Village Buildings C, G and J due to broken seals. Hewett Company of Pontiac is the lowest
responsible bidder. A few additional annual contractors will be involved for hazardous materials
testing and restoration work. Commissioner Jackson requested the current annual contractor list.
Dwyer moved to report to the Finance Committee to recommend the approval of the
attached suggested resolution. The Committee further recommends that the County
enter into a contract with Hewett Co. of Pontiac in the amount of $550,500 and that the
funding for the total project cost of $646,000, including contingency, be approved.
Supported by McGillivray.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
7. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/FACILITIES PLANNING & ENGINEERING – FY 2017 PARKING
LOT REPAVING PROGRAM PROJECTS
Facilities Management/Facilities Planning and Engineering is seeking approval of the Parking Lot
Repaving Program Projects. The funds are included in the CIP for the 2017 fiscal year. The North
Oakland Health Center parking lot and the Jail Complex South parking lo t both need replacing.
Asphalt Specialists of Pontiac is the lowest responsible bidder. The project costs are $381,534.
Additional costs include a survey that was done by engineers and other miscellaneous expenses .
The repaving project at the jail cons ists of a smaller square footage than the Health Center.
Concrete work is required along the parking lot curb and the sidewalk and leading up to the jail.
The North Oakland Health Center has little concrete work to be done. Questions from Committee
members regarding lowest responsible bidder were answered. Mr. Joss stated that it is rare that
the lowest cost bidder is not awarded the bid. Certain scoring factors, such as past experience and
qualifications, are taken into consideration, as well as cost. Most businesses applying for bids are
qualified. The Purchasing Division is involved in every step of the bidding process. A brief
discussion regarding the bidding process was held.
Crawford moved to report to the Finance Committee to recommend the ap proval of the
attached suggested resolution. The Committee further recommends that the County
enter into a contract with Asphalt Specialists of Pontiac in the amount of $381,534 and
that the funding for the total project cost of $449,687 including contingency, be approved.
Supported by Berman.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
8. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/FACILITIES PLANNING & ENGINEERING – AUTHORIZATION
TO RECEIVE BIDS FOR MANDY’S PLACE BEDROOM SEPARATION PROJECT
Facilities Management/Facilities Planning and Engineering is seeking authorization to receive bids
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for Mandy’s Place Bedroom Separation Project. Mandy’s Place is a facility for both young offenders
and abused and/or neglected children. Several large rooms are available to house the children.
Ms. Overall stated that there is currently a wing for girls and boys that duplicate each other. Two
dorms can accommodate six children each, which can be complicated and possibly problematic.
Each of the rooms will be divided up to allow staff to bette r manage the children’s care. The project
will place no more than two children in each room , ensuring that the youth are separated according
to behavioral issues and special needs . Mandy’s Place currently has capacity for 44 children and
the program is operated by Children’s Village. The neglected and abused kids are placed in
Mandy’s Place under Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) contract. Ms. Overall
indicated that Children’s Village is operated by Oakland County; however, f or billing purposes, the
DHHS pays for the neglected and abused children at Mandy’s Place. Once the bid results are
received, the departments will return to present the bid for approval.
Dwyer moved to authorize the Purchasing Division to receive bids for t he Mandy’s Place
Bedroom Separation Project. Supported by McGillivray .
Motion carried on a voice vote.
9. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/FACILITIES PLANNING & ENGINEERING – AUTHORIZATION
TO NEGOTIATE A NEW LEASE FOR THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT WIC PROGRAM
Facilities Management is requesting authorization to negotiate a new lease for the Health
Department WIC program. The current lease with Walled Lake Schools i s terminating due to the
closing of the building. Approximately 750 to 1,000 square feet made up of four of fices and a
waiting room is needed. The search has been challenging due to the lack of choices in the area.
Ms. Forzley gave a brief history and stated that 1,700 clients come through the Walled Lake
location each month. After review ing the data, it was determined that the Walled Lake area is the
most ideal location for the program.
Crawford moved to authorize Facilities Management to negotiate a new lease for the Health
Department WIC Program. Supported by McGillivray.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
10. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/FACILITIES PLANNING & ENGINEERING – AUTHORIZATION
TO CONDUCT PRESALE ACTIVITIES FOR 1700 BROWN ROAD
Facilities Management is seeking authorization to conduct presale activities for 1700 Brown Road .
The new animal shelter is being built and the old space will be closed down. Only 25 acres out of
the 40 acres of property available is usable due to wetlands. Presale activities include worth
assessment, rezoning and working with Auburn Hills for master planning. The property i s currently
zoned as residential, R1A. The master plan for Auburn Hills is undergoing the process to change
the zoning to nonresidential. This rezoning process takes approximately three months. The
surrounding properties are all industrial zoning, which i s considered the highest and best use in this
area.
Crawford moved to authorize Facilities Management to conduct Presale Activities for 1700
Brown Road. Supported by McGillivray.
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Motion carried on a voice vote.
COMMUNICATIONS
None.
OTHER BUSINESS/AD JOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commi ttee, the meeting adjourned at 10:19
a.m.
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Tracy Stolzenfeld , Committee Coordinator Chris Ward, Administrative Director
NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.