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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2018.07.10 - 37180 July 10, 2018 Chairperson Spisz called the meeting to order at 2:00 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, David Bowman COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE: Tom Berman OTHERS PRESENT : COUNTY EXECUTIVE Bob Daddow, Deputy County Exec. Phil Bertolini, Deputy County Exec./CIO Tim Meyer, Deputy County Exec. Bill Mullan, Media and Communications ECONOMIC DEV. & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS Irene Spanos, Director Dan Hunter, Deputy Director Greg Doyle, Supervisor Steve Huber, Marketing/Communications Officer COMMUNITY HOME IMPROVEMENT DIVISION Gordon Lambert, Chief Karry Rieth, Manager Kathy Williams, Supervisor EQUALIZATION Dave Hieber, Manager GM STUDENT CORPS (See attached Sign-in sheet) BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Chris Ward, Administrative Director Michael Andrews, Sr. Analyst Connie Srogi, Analyst Tracy Stolzenfeld, Committee Coordinator Angelina Torres, Intern PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairperson Spisz led the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Fleming moved approval of the minutes of June 5, 2018, as printed. Supported by Bowman. 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 Page 2 July 10, 2018 Motion carried on a voice vote. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Taub moved approval of the agenda, as presented. Supported by Woodward. Motion carried on a voice vote. PUBLIC COMMENT Commissioner Bowman recognized the visitors from General Motors (GM) Student Corps. There were three GM Cares Coordinators and ten student GM interns who introduced themselves . Mr. Ward introduced the Board of Commissioners summer intern, Angelina Torres . AGENDA ITEMS 1. DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS – COMMUNITY & HOME IMPROVEMENT DIVISION – PY 2018 ANNUAL ACT ION PLAN FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG), HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP GRANT (HOME), AND EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT (ESG)– PRESENTATION Ms. Rieth gave a PowerPoint presentation on the Department of Economic Development and Community Affairs – Community & Home Improvement Division ’s application for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnership Grant (HOME) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) and provided a description of each. Ms. Williams explained a situation where a low -income housing apartment complex caught fire and displaced 40 families. The Division responded to the need by coordinating several agencies to assist these families with relocation to temporary housing until permanent housing could be arranged . Ms. Reith described the housing resources and services available and how each grant could be utilized . Committee members’ questions were answered. A brief discussion was held. A public hearing regarding this action plan and application will take place on July 18, 2018. The deadline to submit the Plan application to Housing Urban Develop ment (HUD) is August 16, 2018. Fleming moved to receive and file the presentation materials. Supported by Bowman. Motion carried on a voice vote. 2. MR #18251 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – RESOLUTION URGING RE GIONAL LEADERS TO CONTINUE DISCUSSIONS RELATED TO IMPROVING TRANSIT IN OAKLAND COUNTY AND THE REGION The resolution was introduced by Commissioner Gingell, urging continued discussions for the improvement of regional transit. Mr. Bertolini, who is involved in the discussions with Wayne County, City of Detroit, Washtenaw County and Macomb Coun ty, indicated that the process is currently ongoing. Discussion was held. Woodward moved to report to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution . Supported by Bowman. Economic Development and Community Affairs Committee Page 3 July 10, 2018 Taub moved that the resolution be amended as follows: “NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does hereby urge all regional leaders to continue to work toward the development of an equitable plan that improves transit in Oakland County and the region. and with a goal of letting voters decide in November of 2018 ” Supported by Fleming. Motion to amend carried unanimou sly on a roll call vote with Berman absent. Main motion, as amended, carried on a roll call vote with Taub voting no and Berman absent. OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Daddow stated that a memorandum from the consultant firm, HNTB, was received regarding the RTA proposal. Mr. Daddow indicated that a response to this memo will be prepared. A discussion followed. COMMUNICATIONS A. Economic Development & Community Affairs Department – Community & Home Improvement Division – (PY)2018 Annual Action Plan and Consolida ted Grant Application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnership Grant (HOME) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) B. Letter dated May 14, 2018, from Rose Township regard ing Resolution 2018-02 Regional Transit Authority (RTA) Tax Opt -Out C. Township of Addison Resolution to Exempt/Opt Out an Excluded Addison Township from the RTA County Wide Millage, dated June 18, 2018 D. Letter dated June 25, 2018, from Beier Howlett reg arding the Resolution of the City of Orchard Lake Village – Opposition to Taxing Local Government/Residents for the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) Millage, dated June 18, 2018 E. Tax Impact on Oakland County Residents and Other Significant Busines s Issues with Responses from RTA and Oakland County – RTA Plan II Draft F. Letter dated June 28, 2018, from Clark Hill regarding Oakland County’s Rebuttal to HUD FHEO’s April 9, 2018 Letter of Findings of Noncompliance Taub moved to receive and file the C ommunications Items. Supported by Woodward. Motion carried on a voice vote. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commi ttee, the meeting adjourned at 3:40 p.m. _____________________________________ ___________________________________ Economic Development and Community Affairs Committee Page 4 July 10, 2018 Tracy Stolzenfeld , Committee Coordinator Chris Ward, Administrative Director NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.