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October 30, 2018
Chairperson Weipert called the meeting to order at 9:30 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 :
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Mary Gosine, IT Supervisor
WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER Tim Prince, Chief Manager
Amy Ploof, Chief Engineer
Nancy Basch, Business Sys. Manager
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 October 16, 2018, as printed. Supported by
McGillivray.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Jackson moved approval of the agenda, as presented. Supported by Crawford.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
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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AGENDA ITEMS
1. WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER – CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF HIGHLAND WATER
SYSTEM OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
The Water Resources Commissioner is seeking approval of the maintenance and operation
agreement for the water system located in Highland Township. The water system is owned by the
County and currently operates without an agreement. The Water Resources Commissioner is
working closely with Corporation Counsel to ensure th at agreements are in place for all systems
that the County maintains.
Tietz moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by
Jackson.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
2. WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER – CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF HIGHLAND
WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM TRANSFER AND ASSIGNMENT OF ALL COUNTY INTEREST IN
EASEMENTS, RIGHTS OF WAY FOR THE WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM AND RELATED
EQUIPMENT, FACILITIES AND IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED WITHIN THE CHARTER
TOWNSHIP OF HIGHLAND
The Water Resources Commissioner is seeking approval of the transfer of the water system in
Highland Township. The water system is currently owned by the County and the property is being
transferred to Highland Township. Mr. Prince explained that this is being done for consistency
across the communities who typically own their systems and have an agreement with the County to
operate them. A transfer of the systems to the township allows the communities to have authority
and direction over their water and sewer systems while decreasing the County’s liability.
Dwyer moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by
McGillivray.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
3. WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER – INTERJURISDICTIONAL PROPE RTY
INSURANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF KEEGO HARBOR
The Water Resources Commissioner is requesting approval of an insurance agreement between
the City of Keego Harbor and the County. Keego Harbor currently has no insurance and made a
request for the County to carry the insurance on their behalf. Insurance premiums for smaller
communities are more affordable when held through the County rather than obtaining insurance on
their own. An operating agreement with Keego Harbor will be addressed in the future.
McGillivray moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported
by Crawford.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
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4. WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER – CITY OF NOVI SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE A GREEMENT
The Water Resources Commissioner is seeking approval of a maintenance and operation
agreement for the sewer system located in Novi. The agreement replaces one that was established
in 1971.
Crawford moved to recommend approval of the attached su ggested resolution. Supported
by Jackson.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote .
5. WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER – CITY OF WALLED LAKE SEWER SYSTEM
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
The Water Resources Commissioner is seeking approval of a m aintenance and operation
agreement for the sewer system located in Walled Lake. The agreement replaces one that was
established in 1971. A brief discussion was held.
Dwyer moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by
Crawford.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
6. WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER – CITY OF WALLED LAKE WATER SYSTEM
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
The Water Resources Commissioner is seeking approval of a maintenance and operation
agreement for the water system located in Walled Lake. This agreement is separate from the
sewer system and is for the water system . A discussion was held.
Crawford moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported
by Tietz.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
7. WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER – HARRIS COMPUTER SYSTEMS CONTRACT
EXTENSION
The Water Resources Commissioner is requesting approval of a contract extension between Harris
Computer Systems and Oakland County. The NorthStar billing software is owned by the County.
Approximately $80 million is billed out for water and sewer annually. The extension is for the
maintenance contract with Harris, who provides software support, such as security patches and
upgrades. A bid has been placed for a new replacement package and is in the master plan project
for 2020. The transition is anticipated to tak e two to three years, so a three -year extension is being
sought. The replacement software may process mobile payments in the future. A discussion was
held.
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Crawford moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported
by Dwyer.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
COMMUNICATIONS
A. Airport Committee Minutes – August 9, 2018
Tietz moved to receive and file the Communications item . Supported by Jackson.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commi ttee, the meeting adjourned at 9:52 a.m.
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Tracy Stolzenfeld , Committee Coordinator Chris Ward, Administrative Director
NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.