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October 16, 2018
Chairperson Weipert called the meeting to order at 9:33 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 :
CENTRAL SERVICES/AVIATION DIVISION Cheryl Bush, Airport Manager
CORPORATE COUNSEL Jody Hall, Assistant Corp. Counsel
COUNTY EXECUTIVE Phil Bertolini, Deputy Cou nty Exec./CIO
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Ed Joss, Manager, FPE
IT/CLEMIS Jeff Nesmith, Manager
PARKS AND RECREATION Dan Stencil, Executive Officer
SHERIFF’S OFFICE Thomas Vida , Lieutenant
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 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 September 18, 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 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
Planning and Building Committee
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PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
AGENDA ITEMS
1. CIRCUIT AND PROBATE COURTS/FACILITIES PLANNING & ENGINEERING – NEW
COURTROOM CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
The Circuit and Probate Courts and Facilities Planning and Engineering are seeking approval of the
New Courtroom Construction Project. The Circuit and Probate Courts collaborated in preparation of
the new 20th judge coming in January. A new courtroom is needed due to the planned courtroom
not being sufficient for the large docket of probate cases, room size and technology requirements.
The current visiting judge will vacate a courtroom used to handle Personal Protection Orders only
and that courtroom has no jury box and inadequate facilities. Judge Ryan gave a brief history of the
courtrooms that were built in the early 1960s. Discussion was held .
Dwyer moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by
Jackson.
Motion carried on a roll call vote with Tietz absent and McGillivray voting no .
Dwyer moved to directly refer the resolution to the Finance Committee. Supported by
Crawford.
Motion to refer carried on a voice vote.
2. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSI ON – INDEPENDENCE OAKS - STEPP LEASE
The Parks and Recreation Commission is seeking approval of a lease at Independence Oaks. The
residence located at 8489 Sashabaw Road is a three-bedroom ranch. The renewal lease is for five-
years beginning on January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2023. The lessee acts as caretaker for
the property on the Independence Oaks grounds.
Jackson moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported
by Crawford.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll cal l vote with Tietz absent.
3. DEPARTMENT OF CENTRAL SERVICES/AVIATION DIVISION – APPROVAL AND
ADOPTION OF AIRPORT RULES AND REGULATIONS
The Aviation Division is seeking approval and adoption of the Airport Rules and Regulations. The
airports are governed by the Aeronautics Commission code for safe flying procedures and
practices. The rules address increased security measures and a stricter enforcement policy update
from the 2002 rules. Ms. Bush stated that going forward these rules will be reviewed at least every
other year. A brief discussion was held.
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Crawford moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported
by Jackson.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Tietz absent.
4. SHERIFF’S OFFICE/FACILITIES PLANNING & ENGINEERING – JAIL LAUNDRY
REMODELING PROJECT
The Sheriff’s Office and Facilities Planning and Engineering are requesting approval of the Jail
Laundry Remodeling Project. The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget will fund the project.
The remodeling of the jail laundry room will provide security and privacy for strip searches.
Dwyer moved to report to the Finance Committee to recommend approval of the attached
suggested resolution and that the County’s annual contractors be used for all mater ials and
labor on this project. The Committee further recommends funding for the total project cost
of $131,130, including contingency, be approved. Supported by Jackson.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
COMMUNICATIONS
A. Building Authority Minutes – August 9, 2018
Tietz moved to receive and file the Communications item . Supported by McGillivray.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commi ttee, the meeting adjourned at 10:04
a.m.
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Tracy Stolzenfeld , Committee Coordinator Chris Ward, Administrative Director
NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.