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April 10, 2018
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, Doug Tietz, Janet Jackson
COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE:
None.
OTHERS PRESENT :
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Art Holdsworth , Director
Joe Murphy, Manager, FMO
Michael Chiasson, Chief, FMO
Mark Baldwin, Chief, Landscape Services
Penny Knope , Supervisor, Admin. Services
HUMAN RESOURCES Monica Buchholz, Analyst
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Joseph Tabor, Chief, Technical Services
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Chris Ward, Administrative Director
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 approval of the minutes of March 13, 2018, as printed. Supported by
McGillivray.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Crawford moved approval of the agenda, as presented. 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
Doug Tietz
Janet Jackson
PHILIP WEIPERT
Chairperson
HUGH CRAWFORD
Vice Chairperson
GARY MCGILLIVRAY
Minority Vice Chairperson
Planning and Building Committee
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PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
AGENDA ITEMS
1. WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER – RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE EVERG REEN
AND FARMINGTON SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS
Water Resources Commissioner is seeking authorization to issue bonds for the Evergreen and
Farmington Sewage Disposal System Improvements project. These funds will reimburse monies
put into the project, which the costs are estimated a t a total of $15 million. The largest portion of the
funds have been used for the Southfield sink hole and a water main break from 2016. Mr. Lockhart
explained that reserves were used for the Southfield issue and the City of Southfield is sharing the
costs. A brief discussion was held.
Dwyer moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by
McGillivray.
Motion carried unanimously on a rol l call vote with Jackson absent.
2. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT – LICENSING OF 52-3 DISTRICT COURT ROCHESTER
HILLS EXCESS PARKING SPACES TO BILL FOX CHEVROLET
Facilities Management is requesting approval of an agreement between the County and Bill Fox
Chevrolet, Rochester Hills , for the continuation of licensing of the parking lot for storage . A few
dealerships were interested and the bid was awarded to continue with Fox Chevrolet. The license
agreement is for one (1) year and may be renewed by mutual agreement for four (4) additional years.
The license fee was increased from $1,401 to $1,502 per month for the first through third y ears, with the
fourth and fifth years having a 3 percent increase if renewed. The license may be terminated on a 30-day
notice by either party and the terms remain th e same. This item has completed the Automatic Direct
Referral process.
Crawford moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported
by Tietz.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Jackson absent.
3. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT/FACILITIES MAINTENANCE &
OPERATIONS DIVISION – POSITION DELETIONS AND POSITION CREATIONS
Facilities Maintenance and Operations is seeking approval of the deletion and creation of
positions. The elimination of 16 part-time non-eligible general helper positions will be replaced
with four newly created full-time employees. This will help with hiring, applications, turnover and
training. Mr. Murphy explained th e history of the part-time positions and the difficulty with the
part-time status when hiring college students and retaining employees. The number of full-time
staff will be 16 employees. A brief discussion was held.
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McGillivray moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported
by Crawford.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Jackson absent.
4. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/FACILITIES MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS –
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DATA CENTER FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM
REPLACEMENT PROJECT
Facilities Maintenance and Operations is seeking approval of the Information Technology Data
Center Fire Suppression System Replacement Project. The project is planned for the Data Center
at the Information Technology (IT) Department, where millions of dollars of assets are housed. The
current system is Halon gas system and is 30 years old. Halon is no longer an authorized gas , due
to better alternatives that are less hazardous. After inspection of the current system, the reliability
of the sensors was questioned. Out of the six bids, the recommended system of the awarded bid
will cost approximately $272,000. Commissioner Crawford asked about replacement plan for the
fire suppression system at the Clerk’s Office where records are stored in the Courthouse. Mr.
Holdsworth stated that he will check on that issue. A fire suppression system that uses gas, rather
than water, would require a seale d room. The timeframe to complete the replacement at IT is four
to six months. During the replacement, both systems will be in place until the new one is tested. A
brief discussion was held.
Dwyer moved to report to the Finance Committee to recommend the approval of the
attached suggested resolution. The Committee further recommends that the County amend
the contract with Johnson Controls Fire Protection (formerly Simplex Grinnell) of Farmington
Hills in the amount of $272,667. The Committee further recommends funding fo r the total
project cost of $383 ,559, including contingency, be approved. Supported by Crawford.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
COMMUNICATIONS
A. Memo regarding Oakland County Vehicle Fleet – Fiscal Year 2018 Update, dated March 22,
2018, with Vehicle List by Department and Report
B. Capital Improvement Progress Report – 1st Quarter – October, November & December 2017
and 2nd Quarter – January, February & March 2018
C. Building Authority Minutes – February 14, 2018
Jackson moved to receive and file the Communications items. 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 9:51 a.m.
_____________________________________ ___________________________________
Tracy Stolzenfeld , Committee Coordinator Chris Ward, Administrative Director
Planning and Building Committee
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NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.