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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2018.02.13 - 37135 February 13, 2018 Chairperson Spisz called the meeting to order at 2:02 p.m. in Committee Room A of the Courthouse Auditorium Wing, County Service Center, in Pontiac, Michigan. COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT : Michael Spisz, Shelley Taub, Wade Fleming, Tom Berman, Nancy Quarles COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE: Dave Woodward OTHERS PRESENT : ECONOMIC DEV. & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS Irene Spanos, Director Dan Hunter, Deputy Director Mary Langhauser, Admin. Fin. Services Bret Rasegan, Manager Jennifer Llewellyn, Manager, WD Greg Doyle, Supervisor Paula Harrington, Supervisor, Marketing Brad Hansen , Sr. Business Dev. Rep. Steve Huber, Marketing Officer Karry Rieth, Manager , Community Home Improv. EQUALIZATION Dave Hieber, Manager Mary Ritchie, Appraiser III Stacey Etzkorn, Technical Assistant OXFORD TOWNSHIP Jack Curtis, Trustee BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Chris Ward, Administrative Director Michael Andrews, Sr. Analyst Connie Srogi, Analyst Tracy Stolzenfeld , Committee Coo rdinator Anthony Bowen, Intern PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairperson Spisz led the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Fleming moved approval of the minutes of January 9, 2018, as printed. Supported by Taub. 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 Page 2 February 13, 2018 Motion carried on a voice vote. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Berman moved approval of the agenda, as presented. Supported by Taub. Motion carried on a voice vote. PUBLIC COMMENT None. AGENDA ITEMS 1. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS – RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PROVISIONS OF A SECOND BROWNFIELD PLAN AMENDMENT FOR THE IRON RIDGE PROJECT – CITY OF FERNDALE AND PLEASANT RIDGE The Department of Economic Development and Community Affairs is seeking approval of a Second Brownfield Plan Amendment for Iron Ridge P roject located in the City of Ferndale and Pleasant Ridge. The Brownfield Plan for Iron Ridge Project and first amendment was approved last year. An additional amendment is necessary due to some Ferndale parcels being combined and added to the Brownfield Plan, which requires approval under the Brownfield Act . The numbers remain unchanged. Mr. Hansen updated the Committee members on t he 13-acre project located east of Woodward in both Pleasant Ridge and Ferndale and includes the vacant 70,000 square foot Walker Wire plant. Apartment space is planned for 30,000 square feet in Ferndale. Also in the plan is office space, a beer garden and some open area. The site contains contaminated soil. The investment is estimated between $25 million to $32 million. The plan includes up to 250 full-time jobs upon completion. The project amendment was approved by the Oakland County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (OCBRA) to be redeveloped under the Brownfield P lan. Commissioner Taub pointed out a typographical error in the 6th Whereas paragraph and requested that the correct use of the verb “have” replace “has” in the resolution. Taub moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Fleming. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Woodward and Quarles absent. Chairperson Spisz set a public hearing on the adoption of the Brownfield Plan Amendment for the Iron Ridge Project for Wednesday, February 21, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. 2. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS – DELETE AND CREATE POSITION The Department of Economic Development and Community Affairs is seeking approval of the deletion and creation of a position. The marketing liaison position will be converted from a General Fund part-time position to full-time, with the balance being paid for by the workforce development non-general fund. The Marketing Coordinator will support the workforce development programs and initiatives. A department overview was presented and a PowerPoint presentation on Michigan Works detailing new and expanding initiatives was given by Ms. Llewellyn. A brief discussion was Economic Development and Community Affairs Committee Page 3 February 13, 2018 held. Fleming moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Berman. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Woodward absent. 3. OAKLAND COUNTY BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY PROGRESS REPORT 2015 -2017 Mr. Hansen presented the PowerPoint of a snapshot of the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Progress Report, 2015-2017. Fleming moved to receive and file OCBRA Progress Report brochure. Supported by Taub. Motion carried on a voice vote. 4. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW Ms. Spanos gave an overview of the Department of Economic Development and Community Affairs and presented a coordinating PowerPoint, with a department description. Chairperson Spisz commented that graphs and tracking information might be helpful in identifying trends. COMMUNICATIONS A. EDCA Staff Roster B. TIF Capture Chart/Summary C. Novi Notice of Hearing dated December 2017 D. MR #18000 – Board of Commissioners – Updated Policy for Participation in Downtown Development Authorities, Corridor Improvement Authorities, Local Development Financing Authorities, and Limitation on Tax Capture by All TIF Authorities Berman moved to receive and file Communication Items A through D. Supported by Quarles. Motion carried on a voice vote. OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commi ttee, the meeting adjourned at 3:30 p.m. _____________________________________ ___________________________________ Tracy Stolzenfeld , Committee Coordinator Chris Ward, Administrative Director NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.