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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2019.01.15 - 37230 January 15, 2019 Chairperson Miller called the meeting of the Economic Growth and Infrastructure Committee to order at 9:32 a.m. in Committee Room A of the Commissioners’ Auditorium Wing, County Service Center in Pontiac, Michigan. COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT : William Miller, Janet Jackson, Michael Spisz, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Philip Weipert, David Woodward, ex-officio member COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE: None OTHERS PRESENT: COUNTY EXECUTIVE Phil Bertolini, Deputy County Executive Malcolm Brown, Deputy County Executive Tim Meyer, Deputy County Executive ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMM. AFFAIRS Mike McCready, Director Dan Hunter, Deputy Director FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Art Holdsworth, Director HUMAN RESOURCES Jordie Kramer, Director Lori Taylor, Deputy Director Heather Mason, Supervisor INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Mike Timm, Director TREASURER Ross Gavin, Deputy Treasurer GENERAL PUBLIC Cherie Happy, Citizen BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Chris Ward, Administrative Director Michael Andrews, Senior Analyst Connie Srogi, Analyst Pam Worthington, Committee Coordinator PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairperson Miller led the Committee in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Commissioner Markham indicated a correction needs to be ma de in the Economic Development and Community Affairs Committee minutes of November 27, 2018, under Item #4, 1st paragraph, 2nd line and last paragraph, “Novi” should be changed to Wixom. OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 1200 NORTH TELEGRAPH ROAD, PONTIAC, MICHIGAN 48341-0470 Telephone: (248) 858-0100 FAX: (248) 858-1572 ECONOMIC GROWTH AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE William Miller, Chairperson Gwen Markham Angela Powell Philip Weipert JANET JACKSON Vice Chairperson MICHAEL SPISZ Minority Vice Chairperson Economic Growth and Infrastructure Committee Page 2 January 15, 2019 Markham moved approval of the Planning and Building Committee minutes of November 27, 2018 and the Economic Development and Community Affairs Committee minutes of November 27, 2018, as amended. Seconded by Jackson. Motion carried on a voice vote. AGENDA Weipert moved approval of the agenda, as presented. Seconded by Jackson. Motion carried on a voice vote. PUBLIC COMMENT The following individuals introduced themselves during Public Comment: Jordie Kramer, Phil Bertolini, Mike Timm, Mike McCready, Malcolm Brown, Lori Taylor, Heather Mason, Michael Andrews, Tim Meyer, Art Holdsworth, Dan Hunter, Cherie Happy, Chris Ward, Megan Sellers, Amy Aubry, Connie Srogi and Ross Gavin. Ms. Happy spoke about public transportation. AGENDA ITEMS 1. MR #09010 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – TRI-PARTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2019 APPROPRIATION – CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD – SHOULDER PAVING ON ANDERSONVILLE ROAD FROM DAVISBURG ROAD TO NORTHWEST COURT – PROJECT NO. 54661 The resolution, which was introduced by Commissioner Hoffman, approves the project submitted by the Charter Township of Springfield and authorizes the release of $59,877 (1/3 share) in Tri -Party Road Improvement Program funds from the Oakland County Assigned Fund Balance. Spisz moved to report to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Seconded by Jackson. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 2. APPOINTMENT OF MICHAEL MCCREADY TO DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS OF OAKLAND COUNTY A letter was received by the Board of Commissioners’ Chairman from County Executive Patterson requesting confirmation of the appointment of Michael McCready to the position of Director of Economic Development and Community Affairs. Spisz moved to report to recommend confirmation of the appointment of Michael McCready to the position of Director of Economic Development and Community Affairs. Seconded by Weipert. Jackson moved to postpone consideration of the vote until the call of the Chair. Seconded by Powell. Motion to postpone carried on a roll call vote with Spisz and Weipert voting no. Economic Growth and Infrastructure Committee Page 3 January 15, 2019 COMMUNICATIONS A. January 3, 2019 Bob Daddow Memo re: CLEMIS Funds B. November 11, 2018 Waterford Township Memo re: Public Hearing for Brownfield Redevelopment Plan for Summit Place Mall Weipert moved to receive and file the Communications. Supported by Markham. Motion carried on a voice vote. OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting adjourned at 11:11 a.m. ____________________________________ _____________________________________ Pamela Worthington, Committee Coordinator Chris Ward, Administrative Director NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.