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June 5, 2018
Chairperson Spisz called the meeting to order at 2:11 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, David Bowman
COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE:
None
OTHERS PRESENT :
COUNTY EXECUTIVE Bob Daddow, Deputy County Exec.
Jerry Poisson, Deputy County Exec.
Phil Bertolini, Deputy County Exec./CIO
Tim Meyer, Deputy County Exec.
Bill Mullan, Media and Communications
DETROIT NEWS Mike Martindale, Reporter
ECONOMIC DEV. & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS Irene Spanos, Director
Dan Hunter, Deputy Director
Cathy Rasegan, Supervisor, Financial Svs.
EQUALIZATION Dave Hieber, Manager
HNTB Jeremy Papuga, Planner
OAKLAND PRESS Mark Cavitt, Reporter
RTA Matt Webb, Chief Operating Officer
Tim Soave, Oakland County Representative
Ryan Tinsley, Intern
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Chris Ward, Administrative Director
Michael Andrews, Sr. Analyst
Connie Srogi, Analyst
Tracy Stolzenfeld , Committee Coordinator
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairperson Spisz led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Taub moved approval of the minutes of May 8, 2018, as printed. Supported by Fleming.
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
David Bowman
MICHAEL SPISZ
Chairperson
SHELLEY TAUB
Vice Chairperson
DAVE WOODWARD
Minority Vice Chairperson
Economic Development and Community Affairs Committee
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Motion carried on a voice vote.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Taub moved approval of the agenda, as presented. Supported by Berman .
Motion carried on a voice vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
AGENDA ITEMS
1. DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS –
RESOLUTION APPROVING PROJECT PLAN (THE DETROIT SKATING CLUB, INC.
PROJECT) – CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BLOOMFIELD
The Department of Economic Development and Community Affairs requests approval of a Project
Plan for the Detroit Skating Club, Inc., P roject in Bloomfield Township. Mr. Hunter introduced Ms.
Rasegan, who has taken over as supervisor following Mary Langhauser’s retirement. Ms. Rasegan
highlighted the project plan recommended for the Detroit Skati ng Club. One of the rinks is uneven
and will need to be torn out and rebuilt. A brief discussion was held.
Taub moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by
Fleming.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
2. REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY (RTA) – CONNECT SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN PLAN –
PRESENTATION
The Regional Transit Authority (RTA) Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Webb, gave an overview of the
Connect Southeast Michigan Plan and provided a PowerPoint presentation . A brief background of
the RTA and its 20 -year master plan was given. Mr. Webb indicated that the current plan is an
improvement from the 2016 plan. Key points were outlined regarding adding bus routes and
frequency of service; commuter rail service connecting Ann Arbor and Detroit and a plan for
hometown service in the outlying communities . The presentation can be found on the Board of
Commissioners’ website.
The Committee members provided feedback and raised issues regarding the aging population, a
need for upgrading the transit system, fixing the roads and benefits to the northern and outer parts
of the county. Discussion was held.
A presentation was given by Mr. Poisson and Mr. Daddow. Mr. Poisson stated there are two
Oakland County RTA representatives: Tim Soave and Chuck Moss. A background of the RTA
proposal and a brief history was provided. Mr. Poisson outlined the County administration’s position
relative to required changes in state statute prior to receiving support for an RTA proposal. Mr.
Daddow presented his memorandum, “Business Issues Associated with the Regional Transit
Authority Master Plan II.” A discussion was held.
Economic Development and Community Affairs Committee
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Woodward moved that a formal request be sent to the RTA for a response to the issues
presented to be submitted to this Committee. Supported by Berman.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
Woodward moved that a resolution be drafted to encourage County leadership to support an
RTA proposal. Supported by Berman.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Woodward, Berman, Bowman (3)
NAYS: Spisz, Taub, Fleming (3)
Motion failed due to lack of majority.
COMMUNICATIONS
None.
OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commi ttee, the meeting adjourned at 4:25 p.m.
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Tracy Stolzenfeld , Committee Coordinator Chris Ward, Administrative Director
NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.