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January 9, 2018
Chairperson Spisz called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. in Committee Room A of the Courthouse
Auditorium Wing, County Service Center, in Pontiac, Michigan.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT :
Michael Spisz, Shelley Taub, Dave Woodward, Wade Fleming, Tom Berman, Nancy Quarles
COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE:
None
OTHERS PRESENT :
ECONOMIC DEV. & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS Irene Spanos, Director
Dan Hunter, Deputy Director
Brad Hansen , Sr. Business Dev. Rep.
EQUALIZATION Dave Hieber, Manager
Stacey Elkorn, Technical Assistant
HUMAN RESOURCES Frank Russell, Analyst III
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Chris Ward, Administrative Director
Michael Andrews, Sr. Analyst
Connie Srogi, Analyst
Tracy Stolzenfeld , Committee Coordinator
Anthony Bowen, Intern
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairperson Spisz led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Berman moved approval of the agenda, as presented. Supported by Fleming.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Chairperson Spisz made an opening statement welcoming all to the inaugural meeting of the
EDCA Committee .
OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
1200 NORTH TELEGRAPH ROAD, PONTIAC, MICHIGAN 48341-0470
Telephone: (248) 858-0100 FAX: (248) 858-1572
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Wade Fleming
Tom Berman
Nancy Quarles
MICHAEL SPISZ
Chairperson
SHELLEY TAUB
Vice Chairperson
DAVE WOODWARD
Minority Vice Chairperson
Economic Development and Community Affairs Committee
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AGENDA ITEMS
1. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS – RESOLUTION APPROVING
THE PROVISIONS OF A BROWNFIELD PLAN FOR THE 585 EAST SOUTH BOULEVARD –
CITY OF PONTIAC PROJECT
The Department of Economic Development and Community Affairs is seeking approval of a
Brownfield Plan for property located at 585 East South Boulevard , in the City of Pontiac. The site is
located on the north side of South Boulevard, e ast of Woodward Avenue and west of Opdyke Road.
The Troy company, United Shore Mortgage, will be relocating and expanding their operations at the
site. The investment is short of $70 million and the plan includes hiring up to 6 00 employees to add
to the existing 2,100 that the company currently employs . Mr. Hunter stated that th is company has
been searching for real estate for several years. This project was approved by the OCBRA to be
redeveloped under the Brownfield plan in November and was approved by the Pontiac City Council
in December. Fill material brought in by past tenants was found to be the source of site
contamination. A brief discussion regarding general Brownfield policy was held.
Mr. Hunter stated that a Treasurer’s report contain ing Brownfield information will be forwarded to
the Committee members. Commissioner Taub recused herself from the vote due to a conflict of
interest.
Berman moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by
Woodward .
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Taub abstaining.
Chairperson Weipert set a public hearing on the adoption of the Brownfield Plan for Wednesday,
January 17, 2018, at 7:00 p.m.
COMMUNICATIONS
None.
OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT
The 1:00 meeting time was discussed and the consensus of the Committee was to set the time at
2:00 p.m. It was agreed that the matter would be revisited at the next meeting. There was no
objection.
Chairperson Spisz requested a short presentation on EDCA at the next meeting about the
operations and its structure. Commissioner Taub stated that information on TIF and DDAs and their
differences would be helpful. Commissioner Woodward mentioned several topics that could be
further explored: Workforce development strategy and attracting talent; workforce spectrum of 50
and up; the economy and its fast pace; the displacement factor; and the transit system.
Commissioner Taub indicated that Gerald Poisson has an RTA presentation planned for the
January 17, 2018 caucus.
Mr. Hansen stated that an OCBRA progress report/Brownfield project update will be provided to the
Committee. Chairperson Spisz requested that a general EDCA calendar be shared with the
Economic Development and Community Affairs Committee
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Commissioners for events, so that they know about them in advance .
Ms. Spanos stated that a week was spent gathering demographic materials and submitting
information for the Amazon headquarters project bid. Commissioner Woodward expressed an
interest in viewing the proposal.
There being no further business to come before th e Committee, the meeting adjourned at 1:53 p.m.
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Tracy Stolzenfeld , Committee Coordinator Chris Ward, Administrative Director
NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.