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July 11, 2017
Chairperson Weipert called the meeting to order at 9:33 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 :
COUNTY EXECUTIVE Matthew Gibb, Deputy County Executive
ECONOMIC DEV. & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS Brad Hansen, Bus. Dev. Rep
COMMUNITY & HOME IMPROVEMENT Gordon Lambert, Chief of Operations
Karry Rieth, Manager
Kathy Williams, Housing Counseling Supervisor
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Art Holdsworth, Director
Ed Joss, FPE Manager
Jason Warner, FPE Supervisor
TREASURER’S OFFICE Jody DeFoe, Chief Deputy
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Chris Ward, Administrative Director
Michael Andrews, Sr. Analyst
Connie Srogi, Analyst
Tracy Stolzenfeld , Committee Coordinator
Brandon Rusz, Intern
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairperson Weipert led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Crawford moved approval of the minutes of June 15, 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
Jackson moved approval of the agenda, as presented. Supported by McGillivray.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
AGENDA ITEMS
1. DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS –
COMMUNITY & HOME IMPROVEMENT DIVISION – PROGRAM YEAR (PY) 2017
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ALLOCATION CHANGE
Economic Development is seeking approval to allow an allocation change for one year to the
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). The current methodology for allocation used for the
grant will be waived in 2017. This method consists of an allowance of up to 20% to be deducted
from the grant for administration with the remainder being shared among the 53 communities. The
current formula for the grant budget that is utilized was authorized by Board of Commissioners. The
communities are provided anywhere from $2,000 up to $68,000. The program has helped in
completing 200 houses per year. Mr. Gibb commended his staff for the absence of any audit
findings in the CDBG program.
Berman moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by
Dwyer.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
Crawford moved to directly refer the resolution to the Finance Committee. Supported by
McGillivray.
Motion for direct referral carried on a voice vote.
2. DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS –
COMMUNITY & HOME IMPROVEMENT DIVISION – PY 2017/2018 MICHIGAN STATE
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (MSHDA) HOUSING EDUCATION PROGRAM
CONTRACT FOR HOUSING COUNSELING SERVICES - ACCEPTANCE
Economic Development is seeking acceptance of a grant from the Michigan State Housing
Development Authority (MSHDA). The $29,500 grant will be used for housing counseling . The
Department is a HUD and MSHDA se rvicing counseling agency, in which all of the counselors have
taken continuing education and passed testing for certification. Approximately 990 households are
counseled per year. Through June 30 , 2017, the Department has counseled 291 families. This
number is lower than normal due to being short a counselor. As of July 1, Steph en O’Donnell, who
was recently trained and passed the required testing, will fill the open position as a third counselor.
The majority of the clients are seen for reverse mortgage counseling. The foreclosure rate has
increased in the last couple months. This rise is believed to be a result of interest -only mortgage
balloon payments becoming due and recollection of charge -offs. Most of the charge-offs
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stem from when housing values fell under $10,000 back in 2009 and lender s wrote off the loans and
sold them. The loans, known as garbage paper , are attempted to be recouped now that housing
values have begun to increase. An example given was the lady whose note was sold 12 times and
a private investor surfaced to collect $92 ,000 for the $30,000 Pontiac home. Since the homeowner
had not made a payment in seven years, the mortgage was charged off and a lien was put on the
property . These types of situations are being brought to the counselors. Ms. Williams identified
other problems in the system, such as when the State law was changed and notifications were not
sent regarding the foreclosure until the 15 -day required posting prior to the sale. The Department
has responded to this by placing notices in the newspaper within the four weeks prior to sale and
sending out letters to notify of the foreclosure , which has resulted in some response.
Chairperson Weipert reminded the Committee that the counseling location is 230 East Elizabeth
Lake Road. Commissioner Jackson asked about the status of homelessness counseling services.
Ms. Williams replied that there is emergency assistance, which includes three -month’s rent and
security deposit. Funding for shelters was cut by the State and federal government. With these
cuts, Oakland County has fewer shelter beds available.
Dwyer moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by
Jackson.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vot e.
3. DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS –
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PROVISIONS OF A BROWNFIELD PLAN FOR THE IRON
RIDGE PROJECT – CITY OF FERNDALE AND PLEASANT RIDGE
The Department of Economic Development and Community Affairs is seeking approval of a
Brownfield Plan for property located at the Iron Ridge project, in the City of Ferndale and Pleasant
Ridge. The cleanup and redevelopment i s planned for 3155 -3351 Bermuda, 3164-3350 Bermuda
and 660 East Ten Mile Road in Ferndale, and 400 -404 East Ten Mile Road and 660 East Ten Mile
Road in Pleasant Ridge. The two communities involved in the project, Pleasant Ridge and
Ferndale, contain a total of 24 parcels. The existing 70,000 square foot Walker Wire building that
will be redeveloped is contaminated with various Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), benzen e
and petroleum products. The overall campus totals 231,000 square feet. The new buildings that
are planned for this project are apartments, market space, a brewery and fitness center. The
projected cost is $25 to $30 million and will create 200 to 250 jobs. Mr. Gibb stated that the
Brownfield project has Oakland County’s support, as well as the support of both communities.
McGillivray moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported
by Berman.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
Chairperson Weipert set a public hearing on the adoption of the Brownfield Plan for Wednesday,
July 19, 2017, at 7:00 p.m.
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4. DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS –
RESOLUTION ABOLISHING OF THE BROWNFIELD PLA N FOR THE 4000 WEST 11 MILE -
CITY OF BERKLEY PROJECT
The Department of Economic Development and Community Affairs is seeking approval of the
abolishment of the Brownfield Plan for property located at 4000 West Eleven Mile project, in the City
of Berkley. The project was passed in 2008. The market downturn affected the funds for the plan
and the developer is not able to be repaid. It was agreed that the Brownfield Plan would be
abolished.
McGillivray moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported
by Berman.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
5. DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS –
RESOLUTION ABOLISHING OF THE BROWNFIELD PLAN FOR THE 4080 WEST 11 MILE -
CITY OF BERKLEY PROJECT
The Department of Economic Development and Community Affairs is seeking appr oval of the
abolishment of the Brownfield Plan for property located at 4080 West Eleven Mile project, in the City
of Berkley. This is the neighbor of the previous item where the money is not available to reimburse
the developer. The Brownfield Plan for this property will be abolished.
McGillivray moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported
by Dwyer.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote .
6. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/FACILITIES PLANNING & ENGINEERING – 2017 CAMPUS
ROAD REPAVING PROJECT
Facilities Management/Facilities Planning and Engineering is seeking approval of the Campus Road
Repaving Project. The funds are included in the Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year
2017. The project was competitively bid and F. Allied Construction of Clarkston was the lowest
responsible bidder. The total project cost for replacement of both Campus Drive South and Hospital
Drive is not to exceed $500,000.
Crawford 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 F. Allied Construction of Clarkston in the amount of $438,526 and that
the funding for the total project cost of $500,000, including contingency, be approved.
Supported by Jackson.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
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7. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/FACILITIES PLANNING & ENGINEERING – AUTHORIZATION
TO RECEIVE BIDS FOR TREASURER’S OFFICE DROP BOX PROJECT
Facilities Management is seeking authorization to receive bids for a drop box to be installed for the
Treasurer’s Office . An external drop box is planned to be installed in the berm wall at the south side
of the courthouse. The height of the future berm wall is approximately four feet. The Capital
Improvement Program fund has $40,000 set aside for this project. Once the bid results are
received, the Department will return to present the bid for approval. Ms. DeFoe stated that clients
contact the Treasurer’s Office regarding late arrival usually two to three times a week . The
Treasurer’s Office currently accepts clients from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Chairperson Weipert
provided a brief history of the berm that will be built to improve campus security. Mr. Holdsworth
and Mr. Joss answered questions regarding the drop box and construction phases of the campus
security project. There was a brief discussion.
Quarles moved to authorize the Purchasing Division to r eceive bids for the Treasurer’s
Office Drop Box Project. Supported by Tietz.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
COMMUNICATIONS
A. 2017 Capital Improvement Program Report – 2nd & 3rd Quarter
B. Building Authority Minutes – April 12, 2017 & May 10, 2017
C. Memo regarding Leases, dated June 26, 2017
Commissioner Quarles inquired about Communications C. Mr. Holdsworth explained that the
Detroit Free Press did not have a lease with the County. A lease will now be formalized without an
expiration date to allow the lease to be terminated at any point in time.
Quarles moved to receive and file Communications Item A -C. Supported by Dwyer.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commi ttee, the meeting adjourned at 10:22
a.m.
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Tracy Stolzenfeld , Committee Coordinator Chris Ward, Administrative Director
NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.