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September 18, 2018
Chairperson Weipert called the meeting to order at 9:37 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, Janet Jackson
COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE:
Doug Tietz
OTHERS PRESENT :
CIRCUIT COURT David Bilson, Deputy Court Administrator
John Cooperrider, Business Manager
Scott Hamilton, Manager, Judicial Support
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Ed Joss, Manager, FPE
PARKS AND RECREATION Sue Wells, Manager
Mike Donnellon, Chief, Maintenance Div.
POLLY ANN TRAIL Linda Moran, Manager
Larry Obrecht, Manager
WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER Tim Prince, Chief Manager
Mike McMahon, Chief Engineer
Geoff Wilson, Civil Engineer
Kelsey Cooke, Senior Attorney
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 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 August 14, 2018, as printed. Supported by
Jackson.
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
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APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Crawford moved approval of the agenda, as presented. Supported by McGillivray.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
AGENDA ITEMS
1.WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER – 2018 LAKE LEVEL ASSESSMENTS FOR
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE RESOULTION
The Water Resources Commissioner (WRC) is seeking approval of the proposed asses sments for
2018. The lake level assessment is made up of 29 Lake Level Districts. The WRC maintains and
operates equipment that regulates the water levels. On a weekly basis, 35 lake level control
structures are monitored and maintained on these drains. Mr. Wilson provided a brief status of the
past and future projects of the districts.
Dwyer moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by
Jackson.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Tietz absent.
Crawford moved to directly refer the resolution to the Finance Committee. Supported by
McGillivray.
Motion to refer carried on a voice vote.
2. WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER – 2018 CHAPTER 4 DRAIN MAINTENANCE
ASSESSMENT RESOULTION
The Water Resources Commiss ioner is seeking approval of the proposed assessments on 8 9
drains established under Chapter 4 of the Michigan Drain Code. The drains are assessed to the
individual property owners that benefit from the drain and include residences as well as
municipalities.
McGillivray moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported
by Dwyer.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Tietz absent.
Crawford moved to directly refer the resolution to the Finance Committee. Support ed by
McGillivray.
Motion to refer carried on a voice vote.
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3. WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER - 2018 CHAPTER 18 DRAIN MAINTENANCE
ASSESSMENT RESOLUTION
The Water Resources Commissioner is seeking approval of the proposed assessments on 83
drains established under Chapter 18 of the Michigan Drain Code. The Chapter 18 Drains are
assessed directly to the properties that are benefitting from the drain. Chapter 18 Drains are
specific to West Bloomfield and Oakland Township . A brief discussion was held.
Dwyer moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by
Jackson.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Tietz absent.
Crawford moved to directly refer the resolution to the Finance Committee. Supported by
Jackson.
Motion to refer carried on a voice vote.
4. WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER – INTERJURISDICTIONAL PROPERTY
INSURANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE VILLAGE OF LAKE ORION
The Water Resources Commissioner is requesting approval of an insurance agreement between
the Village of Lake Orion and the County. Insurance premiums for smaller commun ities are more
affordable when held through the County rather than obtaining insurance on their own.
Crawford moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Sup ported
by McGillivray.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Tietz absent.
5. WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER – CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF OAKLAND SEWER
SYSTEM OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
The Water Resources Commissioner is seeking approval of a maintenance and operation
agreement for the sewer system located in Oakland Township . Approximately a year ago, the
maintenance agreement for the water system was approved. This agreement is for the sewer
system and is more detailed than the past contract. A discussion was held.
Dwyer moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by
Jackson.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Tietz absent.
6. PARKS AND RECREATION COM MISSION – RESIDENTIAL LEASE AMEND MENT –
OAKLAND URBAN GROWERS – WATERFORD OAKS
Parks and Recreation is seeking approval of a residential lease amendment between the County
and Oakland Urban Growers for a house located at 1580 Scott Lake Road, Waterford. The
property and house was purcha sed in 2009. After five years passed, it was found that it was not
cost-productive for the County to grow flowers there. Ms. Wells gave the background on the
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property . Oakland Urban Growers currently holds a ten-year lease for the property and recently
notified the Parks Commission of their cash flow situation . A special arrangement was negotiated
to amend the lease terms. The lease amendment reflects that all repairs are the Urban Grower’s
responsibility, monthly lease payments are deferred for three years and the rent will increase the
following three years until the Parks and Recreation Commission is paid off. Discussion was held.
Crawford moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported
by McGillivray.
Motion carried on a roll call vote with Tietz absent and Dwyer voting no.
7. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION – GREENHOUSE LEASE AMENDMENT –
OAKLAND URBAN GROWERS – WATERFORD OAKS
Parks and Recreation is seeking approval of a lease amendment with Oakland Urban Growers fo r
the greenhouses and surrounding land at the Waterford Oaks property. This lease amendment is
connected to the residential lease in the prior item.
McGillivray moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported
by Crawford.
Motion carried on a roll call vote with Tietz absent and Dwyer voting no.
8. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/FACILITIES MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS – FORMER
ANIMAL SHELTER GAZEBO REMOVAL PROJECT
Facilities Management is seeking approval of an agreement for the removal of the gazebo at the
former animal shelter location. Mr. Obrecht stated that the family who d onated the gazebo
encourages the relocation to the Polly Ann Trail . The moving costs will be donated.
Crawford moved to recommend approval of the attached sug gested resolution. Supported
by McGillivray.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Tietz absent.
9. CIRCUIT COURT/FACILITIES PLANNING & ENGINEERING – JUVENILE INTAKE
REMODELING PROJECT
Circuit Court and Facilities are requesting approval of the Juvenile Intake Remodeling Project. Mr.
Bilson explained that the cases at the juvenile intake consist of adoptions, delinquent juveniles,
neglect cases, juvenile traffic a nd personal protection orders , all of which have hearings that are
held in a small area. The lobby area and courtrooms will be remodeled and expanded, which will
improve the current situation and provide better security . The project is in the Capital Improvement
Program (CIP) budget as a line item for this year. The Circuit Cou rt has anticipated doing this
project for years and office space recently became available. The hearing rooms will expand in size
from 90 square feet to approximately 400 square feet.
Dwyer moved to report to the Finance Committee to recommend approval of the attached
suggested resolution. The Committee further recommends that the County amend the
following contracts: DIRTT (American Interiors) of Novi in the amount of $156,651; Floor
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Transformations of Clinton Township in the amount of $22,996.42; Allied Building Services
of Detroit in the amount of $18,725; and Johnson Controls, Inc. of Auburn Hills in the
amount of $4,300. The Committee further recommends funding for the total project cost of
$325,316, including contingency, be approved. Supported by Jackson.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Tietz absent.
COMMUNICATIONS
None.
OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commi ttee, the meeting adjourned at 10:44
a.m.
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Tracy Stolzenfeld , Committee Coordinator Chris Ward, Administrative Director
NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.