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January 21, 2026
Michigan Department of State
Office of the Great Seal
Richard H. Austin Building, 1st Floor
430 W. Allegan
Lansing, MI 48918
Dear Office of the Great Seal:
On June 11, 2025, the Board of Commissioners for Oakland County entered into an agreement per MR #2025-5346 –
Sheriff’s Office – Interlocal Agreement for Participation with the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Sheriff’s Search and Rescue
Team (SSRT).
As required by Urban Cooperation Act 7 of 1967 - MCL 124.510(4), a copy of the signed agreement with the County of
Oakland and the Township of Waterford, and the authorizing Board of Commissioners Resolution are enclosed for filing by
your office.
Send confirmation of receipt of this agreement to:
Mr. Joseph Rozell, Director of Elections
Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds
County Service Center, Building #14 East
1200 N. Telegraph Rd.
Pontiac, MI 48341
(Please include our Miscellaneous Resolution number on the confirmation of receipt letter for filing purposes.)
Contact our office at (248) 858-0564 if you have any questions regarding this matter.
Sincerely,
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
Joseph J. Rozell, CERA
Director of Elections
Cc: Donna Dyer, Corporation Counsel, Oakland County
Erika Munoz, Corporation Counsel, Oakland County
Liz Skwarczewski, Sheriff Rate and Grant Coordinator, OCSO
Anthony Bartolotta, Supervisor, Township of Waterford
Enclosures
AGENDA ITEM: Interlocal Agreement for Participation with the Oakland County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff's Search and Rescue Team (SSRT)
DEPARTMENT: Sheriff’s Office
MEETING: Board of Commissioners
DATE: Wednesday, June 11, 2025 7:00 PM - Click to View Agenda
ITEM SUMMARY SHEET
COMMITTEE REPORT TO BOARD
Resolution #2025-5346
Motion to approve the attached template for the Interlocal Agreements between participating
municipalities and the Oakland County Sheriff's Office to join the Oakland County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff's Search and Rescue Team; further, authorize the Chair of the Board of Commissioners to
execute the agreements.
ITEM CATEGORY SPONSORED BY
Interlocal Agreement Penny Luebs
INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND
The Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Team (SSRT) plays a vital role in ensuring the safety and well-
being of individuals in Oakland County and beyond. With their professional response capabilities
and specialized equipment, SSRT significantly enhances the effectiveness of search and rescue
operations, especially in challenging environments and critical situations.
SSRT responds with trained personnel and specialized equipment to scenes involving wide-area
searches for missing or suicidal persons, water rescues, ice rescues, drownings, and provides
support for search and rescue operations during natural disasters, confined space incidents, marine
fuel spills, and other technical rescue operations.
The Sheriff has agreed to allow the following agencies to participate in the Sheriff’s Search and
Rescue Team:
• Waterford Township Police Department
• Huron-Clinton Metroparks Police
• Milford Police Department
• DNR Law Enforcement Division CO
• Oakland County Homeland Security, Incident Management Team (IMT)
• Oakland County Sheriff Animal Control
All employment-related costs (wages, overtime, benefits, etc.), training costs, and equipment costs
for SSRT members of the above-named agencies are the responsibility of the agency. OCSO is
responsible for providing monthly SSRT training.
POLICY ANALYSIS
• The Municipality is responsible for:
o All employment-related costs of the Municipality-employee SSRT member, including,
but not limited to, wages, salary, overtime, benefits, local, state and federal taxes
associated with employment, and worker’s compensation, shall be the sole
responsibility of the Municipality at all times.
o All training costs related to the certification of the Municipality-employee SSRT
member.
o All equipment costs for the Municipality-employee SSRT member. The OCSO will not
provide any equipment for the Municipality-employee SSRT member.
• The OCSO is responsible for:
o Monthly training for the Municipality-employee SSRT member.
o Deputation of the Municipality-employee SSRT member, as set forth in Section 6.
o Liability protection for the Municipality-employee SSRT member as set forth in Section
9.
o The OCSO will dispatch its SSRT to provide aid to the Municipality on an asneeded
and as-available basis, as solely determined by the Sheriff using generally accepted
standards for search and rescue operations.
FISCAL IMPACT: No Budget Amendment Needed
Committee members can contact Barbara Winter, Policy and Fiscal Analysis Supervisor at
248.821.3065 or winterb@oakgov.com or the department contact persons listed for additional
information.
CONTACT
Timothy Willis, Undersheriff
Gaia Piir, Fiscal Officer
ITEM REVIEW TRACKING
Aaron Snover, Board of Commissioners Created/Initiated - 6/11/2025
AGENDA DEADLINE: 05/28/2025 4:30 PM
ATTACHMENTS
1. Final Interlocal Sheriff's Search and Rescue Team
COMMITTEE TRACKING
2025-06-03 Public Health & Safety - Recommend to Board
2025-06-11 Full Board - Adopt
Motioned by: Commissioner Penny Luebs
Seconded by: Commissioner Robert Hoffman
Yes: Charles Cavell, Ann Erickson Gault, Marcia Gershenson, Robert Hoffman, Brendan
Johnson, Karen Joliat, Christine Long, Penny Luebs, Gwen Markham, William Miller III, Kristen
Nelson, Angela Powell, Robert Smiley, Yolanda Smith Charles, Michael Spisz, Linnie Taylor,
Philip Weipert, David Woodward (18)
No: None (0)
Abstain: None (0)
Absent: Michael Gingell (1)
Passed
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AGREEMENT FOR PARTICIPATION WITH THE OAKLAND COUNTY
SHERIFF’S OFFICE SHERIFF’S SEARCH AND RESCUE TEAM (SSRT)
BETWEEN
COUNTY OF OAKLAND, THE OAKLAND COUNTY SHERIFF,
AND
__________________________________
This Agreement ("Agreement") is made between OAKLAND COUNTY, a Michigan
constitutional and municipal corporation, whose address is 1200 North Telegraph,
Pontiac, Michigan 48341 ("County"), the OAKLAND COUNTY SHERIFF, a Michigan
constitutional officer, whose address is 1200 North Telegraph Rd., Pontiac, Michigan
48341, Bldg. #38 East (“Sheriff’), and the_______________________, a municipal
corporation whose address is ___________________(“Municipality”). In this
Agreement, the County, Sheriff, and the Municipality may also be referred to
individually as "Party" or jointly as "Parties."
In consideration of the mutual promises, obligations, representations, and assurances in
this Agreement, the Parties agree to the following:
1. AUTHORITY. Authority for the Parties to enter into this Agreement can be found at
1951 PA 35 (MCL 124.1 et seq.).
2. PURPOSE. The purpose of this Agreement is to delineate the responsibilities of the
Parties associated with the Municipality’s participation with the Sheriff’s Search and
Rescue Team (SSRT). This Agreement is not intended, and should not be construed,
to create any right or benefit enforceable by law or otherwise by any third party
against the Parties or the officers, employees, agents, or other associated personnel
thereof.
3. DEFINITIONS. The following words and expressions, whether used in the singular
or plural, within or without quotation marks, or possessive or non-possessive, are
defined as follows:
3.1. Oakland County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) means the County and the Sheriff
jointly.
3.2 Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Team (SSRT) means OCSO’s select team of
specially trained Oakland County Sheriff’s deputies who respond to emergency
and critical incidents including, but not limited to, wide-area searches, technical
rescues, hazardous materials, public safety diving, water searches, and other
search and rescue operations.
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4. MUNICIPALITY’S RESPONSIBILITIES.
4.1. The Municipality may designate one or more of its full-time or part-time
employees to try out for the SSRT. If OCSO selects a Municipality employee for
the SSRT, the Municipality may authorize that employee to participate in the
SSRT.
4.2. If the Municipality authorizes its employee to participate on the SSRT:
4.2.1. The Municipality will allow its employee to attend all SSRT training
sessions.
4.2.2. The Municipality shall be responsible for all trainings costs related to the
certification of the Municipality-employee SSRT member.
4.2.3. The Municipality shall be responsible for all equipment costs for the
Municipality-employee SSRT member. The OCSO will not provide any
equipment for the Municipality-employee SSRT member.
4.2.4. The Municipality will permit its employee to respond to SSRT callouts
when requested by OCSO. The Municipality’s permission may be granted
on a case-by-case basis and will not be unreasonably withheld.
4.2.5. The Municipality will promptly notify the OCSO of any personnel action
involving a Municipality-employee SSRT member, including but not
limited to, any reprimand, suspension, discharge, resignation, or demotion.
The Municipality also agrees that it will promptly notify the OCSO of any
complaint, charge, or allegation of misconduct, whether civil or criminal
in nature, that the Municipality becomes aware of regarding any
Municipality-employee SSRT member.
4.3. All employment-related costs of the Municipality-employee SSRT member,
including, but not limited to, wages, salary, overtime, benefits, local, state and
federal taxes associated with employment, and worker’s compensation, shall be
the sole responsibility of the Municipality at all times.
5. OCSO’S RESPONSIBILITIES.
5.1. The OCSO will provide:
5.1.1. Monthly training for the Municipality-employee SSRT member.
5.1.2. Deputation of the Municipality-employee SSRT member, as set forth in
Section 6.
5.1.3. Liability protection for the Municipality-employee SSRT member as set
forth in Section 9.
5.2. The OCSO will dispatch its SSRT to provide aid to the Municipality on an as-
needed and as-available basis, as solely determined by the Sheriff using generally
accepted standards for search and rescue operations.
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6. DEPUTATIONS.
6.1. Subject to a background inquiry, a Municipality-employee must be sworn as a
special deputy of the Oakland County Sheriff before acting as a SSRT member.
The deputation must remain in effect throughout the tenure of each Municipality-
employee’s assignment to the SSRT.
6.2. Administrative and personnel policies imposed by the Municipality will not be
voided by deputation of its employee. However, deputized Municipality-
employees must follow OCSO’s orders, rules, regulations, policies, and
procedures when acting as a member of the SSRT under this Agreement.
6.3. This Agreement does not, in any manner, limit the unilateral and complete
discretion of the Sheriff to deputize, refuse to deputize, or revoke the deputation
of any Municipality-employee at any time and for any reason.
6.4. If a Municipality-employee’s deputation is revoked, the Municipality-employee
shall be considered immediately terminated from the SSRT. The Municipality
may designate another Municipality-employee to try out for the SSRT.
7. DURATION.
7.1. Prior to its effectiveness, this Agreement and any amendments hereto must be:
7.1.1. Signed by all Parties.
7.1.2. Approved by the Parties’ respective governing bodies. Such approval
shall be entered in the official minutes of the governing body of each
Party.
7.1.3. Filed with the Oakland County Clerk and the Secretary of State, in
compliance with MCL 124.510(4).
7.2. This Agreement becomes effective when the requirements in Section 7.1 are met
and will remain in effect until terminated as set forth in 7.3.
7.3. Any Party may terminate this Agreement for any reason upon 30 days’ written
notice. The effective date for termination or cancellation shall be clearly stated
in the notice.
8. NOTICES.
8.1. Notices given under this Agreement must be in writing and sent via certified mail
or first-class U.S. mail as follows:
8.1.1. To the Sheriff: Oakland County Sheriff, 1200 N. Telegraph, Building 38
East, Pontiac, MI 48341.
8.1.2. To the County: Chairperson of the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners, 1200 North Telegraph, Building 12 East, Pontiac,
Michigan 48341.
8.1.3. To the Municipality: ___________________________________
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9. LIABILITY.
9.1. The Municipality shall immediately notify OCSO of any civil, administrative,
or criminal claim, complaint, discovery request, or other request for
information that the Municipality receives notice of concerning or arising from
the conduct of any Municipality-employee SSRT member or otherwise relating
to the SSRT.
9.2. Except as provided in Section 9.3, each Party shall be responsible for its own
acts and the acts of its employees, agents, and subcontractors, the costs
associated with those acts, and the defense of those acts.
9.3. Except for a claim involving the rendering of medical aid/care, whenever a
claim is made or a civil action is commenced against a Municipality-employee
arising from alleged negligent or wrongful conduct by the Municipality-
employee while acting under the direction and control of OCSO and within the
scope of his or her authority as a deputized member of the SSRT team pursuant
to this Agreement, the Municipality may request that the County defend and
indemnify the Municipality-employee. Under such circumstances, the
Municipality-employee will be covered under the County Indemnification
Policy (specifically, County Miscellaneous Resolutions 85339 and 86124 and
any amendments thereto). Consistent with County Miscellaneous Resolutions
85339 and 86124, and as further described in such Resolutions, the County will
select the attorney to represent the Municipality-employee and will have
control and supervision over the claim or civil action including, but not limited
to, settlement of the claim or lawsuit.
9.4. Notwithstanding the indemnification under Section 9.3, OCSO will not be
responsible for the Municipality-employee’s conduct that is not under the
direction and control of the OCSO, authorized by OCSO, or undertaken outside
the scope of a Municipality-employee’s SSRT duties and assignments under
this Agreement.
10. DISCRIMINATION. The Parties may not discriminate against their employees,
agents, applicants for employment, or any other person or entity with respect to hire,
tenure, terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, or any matter directly or
indirectly related to employment in violation of any federal, state or local law.
11. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS. Each Party shall comply with all federal, state, and
local statutes, ordinances, regulations, administrative rules, and requirements
applicable to its activities performed under this Agreement.
12. PERMITS AND LICENSES. Each Party shall be responsible for obtaining and
maintaining, throughout the term of this Agreement, all licenses, permits, certificates,
and governmental authorizations for its employees and/or agents necessary to perform
all its obligations under this Agreement. Upon request, a Party shall furnish copies of
any permit, license, certificate or governmental authorization to the requesting Party.
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13. DELEGATION/SUBCONTRACT/ASSIGNMENT. A Party shall not delegate,
subcontract, and/or assign any obligations or rights under this Agreement without the
prior written consent of the other Parties. A delegation, subcontract and/or
assignment made without the prior written consent of the other Parties is void.
14. RESERVATION OF RIGHTS. This Agreement does not and is not intended to
impair, divest, delegate, or contravene any constitutional, statutory, or other legal
right, privilege, power, obligation, duty, or immunity of the Parties.
15. NO IMPLIED WAIVER. Absent a written waiver, no act, failure, or delay by a
Party to pursue or enforce any rights or remedies under this Agreement shall
constitute a waiver of those rights with regard to any existing or subsequent breach of
this Agreement. No waiver of any term, condition, or provision of this Agreement,
whether by conduct or otherwise, in one or more instances shall be deemed or
construed as a continuing waiver of any term, condition, or provision of this
Agreement. No waiver by any Party shall subsequently affect its right to require
strict performance of this Agreement.
16. SEVERABILITY. If a court of competent jurisdiction finds a term or condition of
this Agreement to be illegal or invalid, then the term or condition shall be deemed
severed from this Agreement. All other terms, conditions, and provisions of this
Agreement shall remain in full force.
17. CAPTIONS. The captions and sections contained in this Agreement are intended for
the convenience of the reader, are not intended to have any substantive meaning, and
shall not be interpreted to limit or modify any substantive provisions of this
Agreement. This Agreement will be construed as a whole, according to its fair
meaning, and not construed strictly for or against any Party. In this Agreement, for
any noun or pronoun, use of the singular or plural form, use of the nominative
possessive, or objective case, and any reference to gender (masculine, feminine, and
neuter) shall mean the appropriate form, case, or gender as the context requires.
18. GOVERNING LAW/CONSENT TO JURISDICTION AND VENUE. This
Agreement shall be governed, interpreted, and enforced by the laws of the State of
Michigan. Except as otherwise required by law or court rule, any action brought to
enforce, interpret, or decide any Claim arising under or related to this Agreement
shall be brought in the 6th Judicial Circuit Court of the State of Michigan, the 50th
District Court of the State of Michigan, or the United States District Court for the
Eastern District of Michigan, Southern Division, as dictated by the applicable
jurisdiction of the court. Except as otherwise required by law or court rule, venue is
proper in the courts set forth above.
19. MODIFICATIONS.
19.1. This Agreement may be modified at any time by written consent of all Parties.
19.2. Modifications to this Agreement shall have no force and effect unless such
modifications are in writing and the requirements in Section 7.1 are met.
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20. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement represents the entire Agreement and
understanding between the Parties. This Agreement supersedes all other oral or
written Agreements between the Parties.
The Parties have taken all actions and secured all approvals necessary to authorize and
complete this Agreement. The persons signing this Agreement on behalf of each Party
have legal authority to sign this Agreement and bind the Parties to the terms and
conditions contained herein.
THE COUNTY OF OAKLAND:
BY:________________________________ DATE:_______________________
David T. Woodward , Chairman, Oakland County Board of Commissioners
OAKLAND COUNTY SHERIFF MICHAEL J. BOUCHARD:
BY: ________________________________ DATE: _________________________
Oakland County Sheriff
__________________________________:
BY:________________________________ _________________________________
Printed Name and Title Signature
DATE:_______________________
David T Woodward (Aug 15, 2025 19:24:20 EDT)08/15/2025
TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING MINUTES
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF WATEFORD TOWNHALL AUDITORIUM
MONDAY, MAY 12, 2025 6:00 P.M.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
Anthony Bartolotta, Supervisor
Kim Markee, Clerk
Steve Thomas, Treasurer
Jeff Gilbert, Trustee
Sam Harris, Trustee
Marie E. Hauswirth, Trustee
Gary Wall, Trustee
OTHERS PRESENT:
Robin McGregor
State Representative Harris
Russ Gerke
Donna Wall
Rudie McGregor
Lila Ball
Terry Ball
Rachelle Evans
Sharon Thomas
Grant Smith
Julie Schaefer
Mary Bartolotta
State Representative Carter
Randolph Carter
Jared Black
Tyler Soncrainte
Jen Thom
Jeffrey Polkowski
Karen Krupa
Roman Wasylkevych
Paul Coughlin
Linda Coughlin
Amy McNeil
Jeff McNeil
Evan McNeil
Noah McNeil
State Senator Moss
1. Supervisor Bartolotta called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Supervisor Bartolotta asked for a moment of silence and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Roll call vote was taken. All board members were present.
4. APPROVE AGENDA
4.1 May 12, 2025
Moved by Markee,
Seconded by Wall, RESOLVED, to approve the May 12, 2025, agenda as printed. A roll call vote was taken.
Motion carried.
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS
5.1 This is the last call to sign up for the Memorial Day Parade. If your organization would like to participate in
the parade, please review the flyer produced by the Elks and use their Google form as soon as possible.
If you're a member of the public who wants to attend the event, this form is not for you.
5.2 The Library will be closed on Saturday, May 24, 2025, through Monday, May 26, 2025 for the Memorial
Day weekend.
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5.3 Township Administrative Offices will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025, in observance of Memorial
Day. Emergency services will be available.
5.4 The annual Memorial Day Parade is on Monday, May 26th, at 10:00 a.m. Join thousands of your friends,
family, and neighbors for the largest annual event in the Township! The parade route is on the Dixie,
beginning at Sashabaw Road and traveling NW to the intersection of Dixie Highway and Williams Lake
Road. After the parade, join VFW Post 1008 at the Drayton Plains Cemetery for the memorial service.
5.5 Summer Library Hours for Waterford Township Public Library go into effect after Memorial Day
weekend. The Library will be open Monday-Wednesday 10:00 a.m.- 9:00 p.m.; Thursday-Saturday 10:00
a.m. - 5:00 p.m. The Library will be closed on Sundays through Labor Day Weekend. Fall Library hours
will resume after Labor Day, and the Library will then return to being open on Sundays, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00
p.m. Please visit the library’s website at www.waterfordmi.gov/library for program and services
information or call 248-674-4831.
5.6 Summer hours begin Tuesday, May 27, 2025. Administrative offices will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30
p.m. and continue through Labor Day.
5.7 The Waterford Optimist Club is joining forces with the Huron Valley Optimist Club to host their annual
Fishing Derby on Saturday, June 7, 2025. This annual event is scheduled during free fishing weekend in
Michigan, so no licenses are required to participate. The event will take place at the Pontiac Lake
Recreation Area at the Fishing Pier. There will be three age groups: 6 and Under (9:00 a.m.), 7 to 9
(10:00 a.m.), and 10 to 12 (11:00 a.m.). Pre-registration is encouraged by scanning the QR code on the
flyer or emailing huronvalleyoptimist@gmail.com. The Bait Shop will provide poles, bait, and fishing tips!
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your age group's check-in time and receive your free t-shirt.
5.8 Join us at the Ribbon Cutting for the completion of the Riverwalk on the Clinton River in the center of
Waterford Township on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at 11:00 AM in the parking lot of Community of Christ
Church, 1990 Crescent Lake Rd at Tubbs Rd. There wi ll be Music, Information Tables, the Detroit
Institute of Arts Inside Out artwork on the Riverwalk, and the opening of the outdoor art exhibition Blowin’
in the Wind. You will enjoy strolling on the new boardwalk over wetlands and the new 100’ bridge over the
river. We will also celebrate the America in Bloom/CN Railways grant for tree planting. This is a family -
friendly activity; bring the kids.
5.9 Are you traveling soon? Do you need a passport? Get your passport before you book international
travel. Many countries require six months of passport validity to enter, so we recommend applying six to
nine months before the expiration date or travel. Book your passport appointment now with the Waterford
Township Clerk’s Office by going to www.waterfordmi.gov/passports or calling 248-674-6266. The
current processing time is six to eight weeks. If you need it sooner, it will cost an additional
$60.00. Passport Photos are also available at the Township Clerk’s Office. If you are traveling soon,
don’t delay, book your appointment today with the Waterford Township Clerk’s Office. For more
information, visit www.waterfordmi.gov/passports or call 248-674-6266.
6. Awards and Presentations
6.1 Senator Moss – Legislative Update
Senator Moss provided a brief legislative update. The state Budget is aimed to be finished by June 30,
2025, so schools and local jurisdictions will know what to expect.
They repealed the pension tax, boosted the earned income tax credit, enacted new gun safety rules,
provided free meals for all public school students, and voting laws.
Three packages have passed with bi-partisan support out of the Senate and now sit for consideration in the
House. One deals with material and infant healthcare, as there is a racial disparity with childbirth. SB 29
creates a commission to find where racial disparities; SB 30 creates reporting procedures during the
childbirth period; and SB 31 requires hospitals to revise their policies and prevent discrimination based on
pregnancy and lactation status and requires patients that are pregnant or in labor to be stabilized before
ending their care. Passed SB32, which requires medical malpractice insurance policies to be provided to
the Department of Insurance and Financial Services with information on prenatal services annually.
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Senator Moss – Legislative Update Continued.
The Senate focused on protecting vulnerable adults in our community from abuse. SB 111 expands the
definition of personal protection order to protect vulnerable adults from elder abuse; SB 112 expands the
term racketeering to include embezzlement from a vulnerable adult and aligns penalties with that crime with
SB 113. SB 114 allows a County or Region to create a vulnerable adult multidisciplinary team to protect
vulnerable adults from abuse and neglect. Last week, with bi-partisan support, a bill that got out of the
Senate allows the creation of a prescription accountability and affordability board to prevent unjustified
increases.
For the 10 years he’s been in government, he’s been a transparency advocate and is trying to expand FOIA
to the Legislature with SB 1 and SB2. Michigan is one of two states that does not expand FOIA to the State
Legislature or the Governor’s office.
Trustee Harris applauded Senator Moss on his transparency efforts and inquired about a ballot proposal.
Clerk Markee stated that we have requested the grant for Fire Station No. 2 and hoped he would advocate
for the funding. She also thanked Senator Moss and State Representative Carter for the $500,000 for the
Waterford Senior Center and shared that the Township received $125,000 of the funds. She r equested that
he keep Waterford Township in mind as they work on the Community Center. She thanked him for the
legislative update.
Supervisor Bartolotta thanked Senator Moss for his legislative update.
6.2 Proclamation Honoring Paul Coughlin
PROCLAMATION
Recognizing the Career and Contributions of
Paul Coughlin
WHEREAS, Paul Coughlin has been running the Runnin Gear store since 1981 and has been
providing customer satisfaction to thousands of customers for the last 35-plus years.
WHEREAS, Runnin Gear is the longest-serving running store in Oakland County and has
provided technical expertise, service, and quality products to Oakland County runners.
WHEREAS, during his ownership of Runnin Gear, Paul Coughlin has sponsored hundreds of
races, most of them for charities over the last 35 years.
WHEREAS, during his career, he has volunteered endless hours of his own time to work on
planning committees, to serve at water stations, organize finish chutes, and has made many
more contributions, including hosting free running clinics and group runs.
WHEREAS, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, that the Waterford Township Board of
Trustees, on behalf of the Waterford community hereby recognize retiring Runnin Gear Owner,
Paul Coughlin for his legacy service to Waterford Township, express our sincere appreciation for
his dedication and commitment to the citizens of our community, and extend to Paul Coughlin
our best wishes and continued happiness.
Proclaimed on this 12th day of May 2025.
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Proclamation Honoring Paul Coughlin Continued.
Charter Township of Waterford
__________________ ______________________________
Date Kimberly Markee, Township Clerk
Moved by Markee,
Seconded by Marie, to approve the Proclamation Recognizing the Career and Contributions of
Paul Coughlin. A roll call vote was taken.
Motion carried unanimously.
Paul Caughlin was presented with special recognition with Resolutions and Proclamations from US
Representative Harris, Senator Moss, Senator Runestad, State Representative Carter, and State
Representative Harris.
Clerk Markee read the Proclamation Recognizing the Career and Contributions of Paul Caughlin, Runnin’
Gear Owner, for his legacy service to Waterford Township. We express our sincere appreciation for his
dedication and commitment to the citizens of our community and extend to Paul Coughlin our best wishes
and continued happiness.
Evan and Noah McNeil, Paul’s grandsons, read a Resolution honoring Paul for his years of service to our
community.
Robin McGregor thanked the Township Board and Representatives for honoring a man who has made a
difference. Paul encouraged Robin to run a 5k and everyone who came into his stores.
Paul stated that the store started as an opportunity and ended as a privilege. It put his kids through
college and built a retirement for himself. It was a privilege and honor to do it in his hometown.
The Board of Trustees offered their congratulations.
Trustee Wall stated that at 10 years old Paul’s dad, Red Coughlin, the best carpenter in town, convinced
him that he wanted to be a carpenter, and for 40 years.
Trustee Hauswirth said she met Paul 40 years ago and purchased her first pair of running shoes.
7. Public Comments
After being recognized by the Supervisor, individuals in the audience may address the Township Board.
Please go to the podium and provide name and address.
No one addressed the Board of Trustees.
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8. Consent Agenda
Board Members may remove items from the Consent Agenda for discussion purposes or for the purpose of
voting in opposition. Public comment for items removed from the consent agenda may be received in the same
manner immediately following the Consent Agenda.
8.1 April 28, 2025, Meeting Minutes
8.2 May 12, 2025, Bill Payment
8.3 Receive the Assessing Department's Annual 2025 Report
8.4 Receive the Clerk's Office January - March 2025 Reports
8.5 Receive the Department of Public Works April 2025 Reports
8.6 Receive the 51st District Court's April 2025 Report
8.7 Receive the Library's 2024 Annual Report
8.8 Receive the Library's February and March 2025 Reports
8.9 Receive the Treasurer's Office March 2025 Report
8.10 Walk Permit - St. Benedict's Church
Moved by Markee,
Seconded by Thomas, RESOLVED, to approve consent agenda items 8.1 through 8.10. A roll call vote was
taken.
Ayes: Bartolotta, Markee, Thomas, Gilbert, Hauswirth, Harris, and Wall
Nayes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried unanimously.
9. Board Liaison Reports (Verbal)
Trustee Gilbert
Eagle Lake Improvement Board will continue with Progressive/Aqua weed doing the surveys and
chemical treatments of underwater invasive species, also continue with Goosebusters destroying
geese nests and eggs, will continue with monthly water testing at both beaches, continue
monitoring for beaver activity, and spoke about the placement of Avian Flu warning signs at
subdivision entrances.
Reminder, that there is an important meeting at the Road Commission of Oakland County
regarding removing the building, already started in Waterford, on Wednesday morning. Please
make it if you can.
Trustee Gilbert provided a Community Center (OCC) update with an opening maybe at the end of
2027 or early 2028. They hope to have conceptual drawings soon.
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Trustee Hauswirth
Hess Hathaway Committee met on Thursday, May 8 th, and shared the following events.
Concerts in the Park - Thursdays in June
Park It Family Fun Night - Wednesday, July 9
Mad Music & Arts Festival - Saturday, July 19 Featuring Magic Bus
Drop-In Hayrides resume June 7th on select Saturdays 3-4PM $5/per person
Community Garden all 88 plots have been rented for the season. Gardeners are busy preparing
their gardens.
Watkins Lake Improvement Board met April 29th. The current board will remain on the board
for the next year. The three-year rolling budget is still in effect. A resolution for reimbursement in
the amount of $64,013.32 was unanimously passed for operation and administrative expenses for
the weed harvesting program as well as general operational and maintenance expenses for the
2024 season.
EDC & BRA (Brownfield Re-development Authority Annual) meetings were held on Thursday,
May 8th and current officers were re-elected for the year 2025 for both committees. The Annual
financial statements were approved and the Dayton Freight Reimbursement request for eligible
expenses was approved based upon the provision of supplemental documentation subs tantiating
all costs.
The next Zoning Board meeting will be on May 20th at 6:00 p.m. in the auditorium and the next
Greenways Advisory Board meeting is on May 27th at 6:00 p.m. at the library.
Greenway Advisory Committee
The Community Greenways Advisory Committee would like to thank everyone who came out for
the Riverwalk Cleanup on Saturday. They put in a lot of hard work, cutting back weeds and
opening up the sidewalk north of the phone booth as we prepare for the opening of the Riverwalk
Extension and Connector, they cut back a lot of vines choking the large trees on the north side,
picked up all the litter and cut back weeds on the various bridges. We love to see the community
get together for events such as these!
The Committee is planning to coordinate with various involved Township departments to host a
community workshop (similar to one held in 2001) to establish priorities to create a Township
Non-Motorized Transit Plan, which they call "Connecting Where the Pat hways End." This is in line
with the Township Master Plan and the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, where a major
objective is to improve health and fitness by connecting non-motorized pathways and bike lanes
not only to the parks and destinations within the Township (for example, to the new Community
Center), but also to surrounding communities' major trails. They hope to facilitate this workshop in
early Fall.
Clerk Markee
The Friends of the Library raised over $9,000.
Lake Oakland will have treatments on May 12, 2025 for invasive species, and the board will meet
on May 14th at the Water Resource Commission.
There is 1.2 million dollars available for subdivision roads. Residents could receive 10% to go
towards their subdivision road projects with RCOC.
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Supervisor Bartolotta
Community Center (OCC) closing should take place by July 1, 2025. The quarantine areas within
Hess Hathaway Park were lifted today after a site visit from the Michigan Department of
Agriculture & Development. He thanked everyone that came out to assist cleaning up the River
Walk on May 10, 2025 including Trustee Wall, Clerk Markee, Trustee Hauswirth, and Mary
Bartolotta. They pulled out 2 shopping carts from the river. He thanked the Board members that
attended.
Trustee Wall
Trustee Wall provided a Riverwalk update and thanked DPW and F&O for picking up the brush
and tree limbs during the Riverwalk cleanup. They picked up 17 bags of limbs and vines.
Trustee Harris
Trustee Harris attended a Cable Commission meeting. He also held a neighborhood meeting
with some volunteers from the Watkins Lake Subdivision, and County Commissioner Joliat about
fixing subdivision roads and discussed different funding options. It was a very positive meeting.
He inquired about the conceptual drawing process and asked if there will be community
involvement. Supervisor Bartolotta stated that they just visited Levinson Hall and water pump
station, and a brief discussion followed.
10. New Business
10.1 Interlocal Agreement between Oakland County, Oakland County Sherrif’s Office, Waterford Township, and
the Waterford Township Police Department
The following memo was received by Chief Underwood.
We have accepted an invitation to become a member agency of the OCSO Search and Rescue
Team (SSRT). SSRT members have professional response capabilities through specific training
and the use of specialized equipment that enhances the effectiveness of search and rescue
operations, especially in challenging environments and critical situations. SSRT is available 24/7,
365 days a year to provide immediate response and support for search and rescue operations
throughout Oakland County.
SSRT responds with trained personnel and specialized equipment to scenes involving wide -area
searches for missing or suicidal persons, water rescues, ice rescues, and drownings, and
provides support for search and rescue operations during natural disasters, confined space
incidents, marine fuel spills, and other technical rescue operations. SSRT members receive a
wide variety of training and may specialize in one or more areas.
We will begin by assigning one Officer to the team, with a possible second addition later this year
or sometime in 2026. This is a part-time assignment in addition to the Officers regular duty
assignment.
We have worked with the SSRT in the past and seen first-hand their commitment, dedication, and
work ethic, not to mention their level of training and expertise. This is the first time a local agency
has been included as part of the team and we see this opportunity as a great benefit for our
community.
We have included the proposed interlocal agreement between Oakland County, the Oakland
County Sheriff’s Office, Waterford Township, and the Waterford Township Police Department for
your review and consideration. Our Township Attorney has reviewed the agre ement and has no
objections.
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Interlocal Agreement between Oakland County, Oakland County Sherrif’s Office, Waterford Township, and the
Waterford Township Police Department Continued.
We respectfully request this honorable body approve the attached agreement based on the
information set forth above. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or
need further information.
Moved by Markee,
Seconded by Gilbert, RESOLVED, to approve the Interlocal Agreement between Oakland County,
Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, Waterford Township, and the Waterford Township Police Department. A
roll call vote was taken.
Ayes: Bartolotta, Markee, Thomas, Gilbert, Hauswirth, Harris, and Wall
Nayes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
10.2 Water Main Relocation / Replacement – Edgeorge Drive
The following memo was received by Justin Westland, DPW Director.
The Waterford Department of Public Works was notified in April of 2025 that the Road
Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) made plans to replace the culvert and bridge for the
Clinton River at Edgeorge Drive in the fall of 2025. RCOC’s work will interfere with the current
position of the water main, which is required to be relocated before the culvert and bridge
replacements occur. The DPW is requesting to hire DLZ to complete the design engineering
phase for relocating several hundred feet of 8-inch water main and installing new gate valves and
gate wells at the connection points to the existing water main. Further details regarding the scope
of this project are in DLZ’s proposal which is attached for the Board to review.
This bridge project will be paid for using Federal funds allocated to the RCOC; therefore, a large
portion of the water main relocation will also be paid for using Federal funds if the Township can
include the water main relocation in the RCOC project. The estimated savings for this project
would be about 75% of the total cost of construction, so it benefits Waterford greatly to include
the relocation of the water main in RCOC’s project.
DLZ is a single-source vendor for Waterford Township and has completed countless water and
sanitary sewer design projects for the DPW with good results. The cost and scope for the design
and construction engineering services are detailed in the attached proposal and would total
$52,000. Since the DPW was not aware that the water main would need to be moved last year,
this project was not discussed in the budget hearings and will require a budget adjustment for
$52,000 to account # 59045-97000. I would also like to include a 10% contingency of $5,200 for a
total budget adjustment of $57,200.
Requested Board Action:
1. Authorize Supervisor Bartolotta to sign the attached DLZ proposal for the design and
construction engineering services for the relocation of the water main at the Edgeorge
Drive Bridge over the Clinton River in the amount of $52,000.00 from account # 59 045-
97000.
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Water Main Relocation / Replacement – Edgeorge Drive Continued.
2. Authorize a budget adjustment in the amount of $57,200 to account number 59045 -
97000.
Moved by Markee,
Seconded by Hauswirth, RESOLVED, to authorize Supervisor Bartolotta to sign the attached DLZ
proposal for the design and construction engineering services for the relocation of the water main at the
Edgeorge Drive Bridge over the Clinton River in the amount of $52,000.00 from account # 59045-97000;
furthermore, to authorize a budget adjustment in the amount of $57,200 to account number 59045-97000.
A roll call vote was taken.
Motion carried unanimously.
10.3 Extenet Small Cell – Replace DTE Pole
The following memo was received by Robert Merinsky, P.E., Township Engineer.
Background:
Parcel I.D. Right-of-way fronting 13-34-478-037: T3N, R9E, SEC 34 MENIWATERS
SUB LOTS 442 & 443
Property Location Right-of-way fronting 1361 Hendricks Way
Property Zoned R-1C, Single-Family Residential
Road Class Secondary
Applicant ExteNet
Request Collocation of a small wireless facility on a replacement utility pole.
Revisions/Additional Details: A review letter has been provided to the Applicant on April 22,
2025 outlining the revisions and additional details required for approval of the Small Cell
Application in accordance with the Waterford Township Code of Ordinances.
Recommendation: We recommend that the Board of Trustees make a motion to approve the
application for collocation of a small cell wireless facility on a new utility pole with the following
conditions:
1. All comments will be addressed to the satisfaction of staff prior to final approval.
2. Staff may coordinate and finalize small cell collocation plan details.
Attachments:
1. ExteNet_1361 Hendricks Way_DTE Pole - Small Cell Review
2. ExteNet DTE Pole Plans 2024-9-27
Moved by Markee,
Seconded by Gilbert, RESOLVED, to approve the application for collocation of a small cell wireless
facility on a new utility pole at 1361 Hendricks Way with the following conditions: All comments will be
addressed to the satisfaction of staff prior to final approval and staff may coordinate and finalize small cell
collocation plan details. A roll call vote was taken.
Motion carried unanimously.
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10.4 Extenet Small Cell – Replace AT&T Pole
The following memo was received by Robert Merinsky, P.E., Township Engineer.
Background:
Parcel I.D. Right-of-way fronting 13-35-156-041: T3N, R9E, SEC 35
Property Location Right-of-way fronting 3806 Cass Elizabeth Lake Road
Property Zoned R-1C, Single Family Residential
Road Class Primary
Applicant ExteNet
Request Collocation of a small wireless facility on a new utility pole.
Revisions/Additional Details: A review letter has been provided to the Applicant on April 21,
2025 outlining the revisions and additional details required for approval of the Small Cell
Application in accordance with the Waterford Township Code of Ordinances.
Recommendation: We recommend that the Board of Trustees make a motion to approve the
application for collocation of a small cell wireless facility on a new utility pole with the following
conditions:
1. All comments will be addressed to the satisfaction of staff prior to final approval.
2. Staff may coordinate and finalize small cell collocation plan details.
Attachments:
1. ExteNet - 3806 Cass Elizabeth Lake Road - New Pole - Small Cell Review
2. ExteNet New Pole – Small Cell Plans 2023-8-28
Moved by Markee,
Seconded by Hauswirth, RESOLVED, to approve the application for collocation of a small cell wireless
facility on a new utility pole at 3806 Cass Elizabeth Lake Road with the following conditions: All
comments will be addressed to the satisfaction of staff prior to final approval and staff may coordinate and
finalize small cell collocation plan details. A roll call vote was taken.
Motion carried unanimously.
10.5 Purchase of Desktop PC’s
The following was received by Jared Black, IT Director.
In 2024, the Township Board approved budget dollars to purchase new desktop PC’s for various
departments. This is in order to keep the Township’s technology up to current standards, and to
keep up with changing demands in software, operating system and cybersecurity requirements.
As this expense has already been approved, we would like to go ahead and make this purchase
now so that we can work on deploying the machines throughout the year.
The attached quote is based on the Sourcewell pre-bid government contract. According to the
Township procurement policy, purchases from pre-bid contracts do not require sealed bids, but
purchases over $25,000 do require Township Board approval. This quot e is over the threshold,
so this will require Board approval.
These units are for a number of departments, so the purchase will be split into several budget line
items as follows:
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Purchase of Desktop PC’s Continued.
General Services 12480-97133-ISERV $4,930.30
Library 27790-97133 $9,860.60
Police 20730-97133-ISERV $24,651.50
Fire 20630-97133-ISERV $5,916.36
District Court 11360-97133-ISERV $6,902.42
Total $52,261.48
Requested Board Action:
Approve the purchase of 53 Dell Optiplex 7020 PC’s, per the attached quote from SHI
International, based on the Sourcewell pre-bid contract, in the amount of $52,261.18.
Jared Black addressed the Board of Trustees.
Moved by Markee,
Seconded by Thomas, RESOLVED, to approve the purchase of 53 Dell Optiplex 7020 PC’s from SHI
International, based on the Sourcewell pre-bid contract, in the amount of $52,261.18. A roll call vote was
taken.
Motion carried unanimously.
10.6 National Police Week – May 11, 2025 through May 17, 2025
The following was presented.
Resolution to Declare May 11-17, 2025,
Police Week in the Charter Township of Waterford, Michigan
Whereas, In 1962, President John F. Kennedy proclaimed May 15th as National Peace Officers
Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15th falls as National Police
Week. Established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, National Police Week
pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in
the line of duty for the safety and protection of others, and;
Whereas, There are more than 800,000 law enforcement officers serving in communities across
the United States, including the approximately 17,000 full-time uniformed police
officers in Michigan, and;
Whereas, Members of law enforcement deserve the appreciation and respect of the people of
Waterford, Michigan for the merit, dignity, bravery, and reliability they exhibit each
and every day. We must also honor the sacrifices made by families of police officers,
as each day they must face constant fear as their loved one works to protect us, and;
Whereas, 147 officers have died in the line of duty in 2024 which is an increase of 25%
compared to the previous year, and many, many more assaulted in the line of duty
across the country. The names of these dedicated public servants who made the
ultimate sacrifice are engraved on the walls of the National Law Enforcement Officers
Memorial in Washington, D.C., and;
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National Police Week – May 11, 2025 through May 17, 2025 Continued.
Whereas, There are currently 24,067 names of officers killed in the line of duty inscribed on the
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, DC, dating back to the
first known death in 1786. The deadliest year on record for law enforcement was
2021, when 586 law enforcement officers were killed in the line of duty. and;
Whereas, Michigan’s fallen officers will never be forgotten, nor will their service to their
respective communities. By choosing to commit themselves to law enforcement,
these brave individuals answered the call for service and willingly put their lives in
jeopardy. We commend them for recognizing service as a noble career, and
protecting the public safety; and also all of those who are serving without incident to
date, and;
Whereas, The Charter Township of Waterford, Michigan and all Michigan citizens have turned
to members of law enforcement for assistance and support in times of distress,
whether they are coping with a personal crisis, or struggling through civil disorder or a
natural disaster. Our communities rely on these courageous individuals when it is
difficult to stand on our own, and we are indebted to the unwavering public service of
our local and state police. We are indeed fortunate and grateful for the contributions
of law enforcement officers to the people of this state;
Now, therefore, be It Resolved that the members of this Board of Trustees declare May 11-17,
2025, as Police Week in the Charter Township of Waterford, Michigan. We publicly
salute the service of law enforcement officers in our community as well as those of
our state and nation and honor police who place their lives on the line for the safety
and security of their communities.
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that this Resolution was adopted by the Charter Township of Waterford Board
of Trustees at a regular meeting of the Board on May 12, 2025.
Charter Township of Waterford
Date Kimberly Markee, Township C lerk
Clerk Markee read the National Police Week Proclamation.
Moved by Markee,
Seconded by Gilbert, RESOLVED, to approve the Resolution to Declare May 11-17, 2025, Police Week
in the Charter Township of Waterford, Michigan. A roll call vote was taken.
Motion carried unanimously.
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10.7 Public Comment: Non Agenda Items limited to three (3) minutes per person.
State Representative Brenda Carter
Representative Carter thanked Paul Coughlin for his service as he participates in the Holiday
Extravaganza Parade every year so the children of Pontiac also benefit from his service.
She represents precincts 14-21 in Waterford and enjoys visiting with the Seniors every month.
On May 19th, Representative Greg Markinen from Houghton 110th District as part of the Mile
Program visiting District 53 in Auburn Hills, Pontiac and Waterford, to see our lifestyle and in
return she will visit Houghton to see theirs.
Representative Carter is the Minority Vice Chair for Insurance and works with Chair,
Representative Harris. Together they work and collaborate together for the rising costs of health,
auto and health insurance.
She also strongly supports our Veterans. Her son, her only child, died in 2019 from PTSD. She
took on the commitment that every Veteran she gives 120% of her effort, time, and dedication.
She is pleased to be with Representative Harris for a tribute to VFW 1008.
She’s strong on infrastructure and knows that Waterford is in desperate need of repairing roads
and she will work with the team to bring as much as possible to Waterford.
She looks forward to seeing everyone at the Memorial Day Parade.
Supervisor Bartolotta thanked Representative Carter for her update.
Jeffrey Polkowski, Director of Development Services
The Planning Commission will be holding the first study session at 6:00 p.m., on Wednesday,
May 21st to review proposed Drayton Plains Central Business District.
Grant Smith, Elks Club, Optimist Club of Waterford, and Waterford Youth Assistance
Friday, May 16, 2025, is the deadline to sign up to participate in the Memorial Day Parade. For
those who already applied should have received an update yesterday, May 11, 2025. He is
looking for a coffee truck to be there that morning. He thanked VFW Post 1008 for holding the
Ceremony after the parade at the Drayton Plains cemetery.
Fishing for Kids, is an opportunity for kids to come out to the Pontiac Lake Recreation Center to
learn about fishing on Free Fishing Weekend. Mark from the Bait Shop will be there to help the
kids.
The annual Waterford Youth Assistance Shoe Drive will start in July. Please consider donating
your gently used shoes. More information to come!
Tyler Soncrante, 6870 Essex Court.
Tyler thanked the Board for passing the agreement for Interlocal Participation with the Oakland
County Sheriff’s Office Sheriff’s Sea and Rescue Team (SSRT). A couple years ago he fell in the
Clinton River early one April and the Fire Dept. had to borrow a kayak from a neighbor to assist
him. After doing some research they figured that SSRT is responsible for most water resources.
He started a Project River Rescue and when dropping off the kayaks he toured the SSRT and
they have boats, dive gear, busses, mobile command centers, four wheelers, and jet skis. He
feels that it will bring a lot more safety measures to Waterford.
Supervisor Bartolotta stated that the Fire Department did purchase a couple of kayaks.
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11. Adjournment
Moved by Wall,
Seconded by Markee, RESOLVED, to adjourn the meeting at 7:07 p.m. A roll call vote was taken.
Motion carried unanimously.
Kim Markee, Clerk
Anthony Bartolotta, Supervisor