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1) Approval of minutes (06/04/2025) — Motion to approve minutes moved by Commissioner Taylor, supported by Commissioner Smiley; voice vote recorded as affirmative and minutes approved.

2) Approval of agenda — Motion moved by Commissioner Taylor, supported by Commissioner Johnson; approved by voice vote.

3) Receive and file: Communications under item 7 — Motion moved by Commissioner Johnson, supported by Commissioner Markham; committee voted to receive and file the communications.

4) Receive and file: Downtown Pontiac renovation monthly report (late addition, item 7f) — Motion moved by Commissioner Weifert, supported by Commissioner Smiley; recorded voice/roll-call result announced as 7–0 in favor. Item received and filed.

5) Consent agenda (tri-party road improvement items) — Motion carried (70 ayes, 0 nays announced at prompt).

6) Authorization to apply for/pursue purchase of excess MDOT property related to the new Water Resource Commissioner site — Motion to recommend moving forward with the application moved by Commissioner Miller, supported by Commissioner Weifert; committee approved (recorded as 7–0). The $650 application fee will be paid and further discussions about sale price/market value to follow.

7) Water Resource Commissioner salary schedule adjustments for two classifications — Motion recommended forward to finance (moved by Commissioner Miller, supported by Commissioner Martin); committee approved (recorded as 7–0).

8) EGLE Materials Management Planning grant acceptance (formula grant: $360,000/year for three years) — Motion to recommend acceptance moved by Commissioner Taylor, supported by Commissioner Smiley; recorded roll-call announced as 7–0. This is a reimbursement grant; staff noted implementation and the materials-management committee reviewed the item.

9) Contract award recommendation for materials management planning consultant (RRS) — Motion moved by Commissioner Taylor, supported by Commissioner Weifert; committee approved selection (roll-call announced as 7–0). RRS was the committee’s recommended consultant after competitive proposals.

10) LRIP amendment (Bloomfield Hills scope change) — Motion moved by Commissioner Miller, supported by Commissioner Whiteford; committee approved (announced 70 ayes, 0 nays).

11) Motion to go into closed session to discuss purchase or lease of property — Motion moved by Commissioner Taylor, supported by Commissioner Markham; closed session taken and later the committee authorized the department to proceed in accordance with closed-session directives. Post-closed-session motion (moved by Commissioner Weifert, supported by Commissioner Smiley) was adopted (recorded as 7–0).

Votes recorded in the transcript are summarized here; detailed motions, agenda IDs and any associated contract/resolution identifiers were not always specified in the public record and are noted as not specified where applicable.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee Meeting 07-09-25","oneSentenceSummary","The Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee approved routine minutes and agenda items and recorded multiple committee recommendations to the board, including grant acceptance, consultant selection and authorization to pursue a parcel of MDOT excess property.","taxTitle","Oakland County, Michigan","taxId",2835,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6520035,"Downtown Pontiac renovation report: county says $23M allocated, bond proceeds not yet issued; interest income nearly $850,000",270,2471000,2741000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5339457-e33c152aa39b2112acaa71adafdd4254&start=2471&end=2741","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5339457-e33c152aa39b2112acaa71adafdd4254/thumbnail_2471000.jpg","/articles/6520035/Oakland-County/Michigan/Downtown-Pontiac-renovation-report-county-says-23M-allocated-bond-proceeds-not-yet-issued-interest-income-nearly-850000","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6520035-432350402c2c4ebba9245c707da6c42e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770916609&Signature=OA1SXaGrg6UMqWGk6CthGDcboac~Kt1tSiwomG4zPWbAsMMhz1bueAyMMASb2LELXGmeDWqwq~~~u-jEaTCU2txUrO5HoacZnUVQpv9lcuco~qum87kW6gOBVTsf5xL6RKsbjI8wxBHPwMopUplau0rolt8noEUI8~iv1AFIr0kYIj2eUH0XBmRiLkEvMWoqN6gavM2tff4Qz0FUL7F~MClmkQ81OKdKmmaemSm-utylP1530-pyUnwAeIKVS2zUythFoSIy2MeNZEpWCKeLR3H9xMvw~bdydYtN1IcDZNa~fNvqNzIZqI-QXs8MGXwuMq2CQ90QJmYGRJUaU1gBHQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Brian Leffler presented the committee with the Downtown Pontiac renovation monthly report and an accounting of identified revenue sources and allocations.

Leffler said the bond component of the financing remains unissued and therefore is shown as zero in the current report. As of June 30, staff had allocated about $23 million against identified program items; the second $25 million MEDC grant had not yet been drawn down. Leffler said a $10 million ARP allocation is earmarked for public‑health–related elements of the project.

Leffler also told commissioners that interest income on funds set aside for the project totaled about $850,000, noting that the county treasurer had moved the funds to a higher‑yield account. The first invoice from the development team had been received and was under review.

Commissioners discussed prompt‑payment requirements and contractual language; Leffler confirmed prompt‑pay provisions are being included in the Endeavor Group development agreement and architect AIA contracts.

The committee voted to receive and file the monthly Downtown Pontiac renovation report.","County staff presented the monthly Downtown Pontiac renovation report and said roughly $23 million has been allocated as of June 30, bond proceeds have not yet been drawn, and interest income on set‑aside funds is approximately $850,000. The committee received and filed the report.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6520040,"Transit report: county staff say operators performing well; vendor contracts up for renewal at end of millage cycle",379,175000,554000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5339457-e33c152aa39b2112acaa71adafdd4254&start=175&end=554","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5339457-e33c152aa39b2112acaa71adafdd4254/thumbnail_175000.jpg","/articles/6520040/Oakland-County/Michigan/Transit-report-county-staff-say-operators-performing-well-vendor-contracts-up-for-renewal-at-end-of-millage-cycle","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6520040-6c2f25937256bba7b2294f2df2fd9f37/orig.mp4?Expires=1770916609&Signature=RLNlHGd2hpN-lVbFjq8xVAfjKsWI6uomzBOpifGq2i4pK2GI5eKtb8SCIJhbELejmgSuBWb4KA~HuUOHclHmbj6r7H93xYXCNyCnSJvx6~RFk7Zm30CYVTOAyIHporQ8-uQzIFl-oC0jt96ird3f~zSGWaTrR8hjWuiGlQU0xNElLV0FLiRamoEVi6WGfzqLlsNL2qQuqWKzdcpL11rjBdyjqm8vM~QVimWcVE-c~VohR2F~W3VRlr~F91nW2fnDdZGWlgSSZP6fCYY-p3CPbrFEnE0ZGAFR6bZeUX80rtqJM3M2Bsoi4JE7JbOrLiTaVIKtGVzmEUJ04XTI1MjthA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Oakland County transit staff briefed the Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee on the county Transit Division’s local-provider quarterly report for January–March.

Eli Cooper, the transit manager, and county staff said operating costs are generally acceptable and ridership increases have strained some providers’ capacity. Staff noted that four of five service providers were identified in the millage ballot language and that the first cycle contracts under the 10‑year millage expire at the end of the calendar year; discussions with operators about needs for 2026 and beyond have begun.

Commissioners asked about People’s Express, a locally based operator seeking a nearer operating facility than its current Wolverine Lake location. Staff said People’s Express has renewed its agreement for six months and that recommendations from the county’s community transit plan—expected later this summer—could propose temporary operating facilities or longer-term changes to fleet and facility siting.

Commissioners praised the veteran-rides program and the “Ride Is On Us” initiative highlighted in the report and encouraged continued outreach and communication to constituent communities.

No formal action was taken on the report; staff asked commissioners to help distribute community‑plan flyers and to participate in outreach.","Oakland County transit staff presented the county’s Local Transit Providers report for January–March and said operating costs are broadly in line with expectations and vendor contracts for the first millage cycle expire at year-end, prompting vendor discussions for 2026 and beyond.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":92,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6520045,"Project Diamond Phase 2: Oakland County reports 57 printers distributed, 117 approvals in program pipeline",721,1275000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5339457-e33c152aa39b2112acaa71adafdd4254&start=554&end=1275","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5339457-e33c152aa39b2112acaa71adafdd4254/thumbnail_554000.jpg","/articles/6520045/Oakland-County/Michigan/Project-Diamond-Phase-2-Oakland-County-reports-57-printers-distributed-117-approvals-in-program-pipeline","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6520045-e5c175417638779d2d137305217ac1c5/orig.mp4?Expires=1770916609&Signature=ghF1ECj17ykqLia3aZVctHOFtCUnxykXDBXkYFsaJuB1ysXMYJkmOfBk4B1FTzKUWhDWddePd6VtfIek0OzKe6lrE1XnV~IAAgmyj6biKCHolLEeBCEsZLHp1ahAng1ISlgQ~KEHZrSryQ6AgIl~a0-UD5Te5TP0LgeVLzoxQcbgJWFe0XTi3gzIxcKC0uVNP1VbANNNPIzObbSWws-zRweJ3mID~zXDfA9kt0pOvzR6zEft4IP4B3h7QslywhaOyTXecqU7wH~IrZaCIkAyWLKrUiUYDlp4muc9foAQMaXBAGyQZPW1gwMtBJMkH0twZDI8mCMT-GfwTAh-fNEEkQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Oakland County staff and partners told the Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee that Project Diamond Phase 2—an initiative providing 3D printers and training to small businesses—has distributed 57 printers and helped 27 companies complete the full training sequence.

Michael Abdallah, manager of Business Development, said to date Project Diamond has received 452 applicants; 258 were determined ineligible (most commonly for exceeding SBA size thresholds or being outside Oakland County). Of applicants, 99 were identified as diverse businesses: 48 women-owned, 52 minority-owned and 11 veteran-owned. For Phase 2 specifically, Abdallah said 117 companies are fully approved, 20 are waiting and 38 remain in the pipeline.

Abdallah and Eric Davis of Automation Alley said Project Diamond now offers a hybrid PD Academy that moves portions of training online to reduce time away from businesses. Applicants are vetted using SBA-size guidelines tied to NAICS codes; staff said several applicants were excluded after parent/sister company employee counts were aggregated per SBA rules.

Commissioners discussed informal site tours of participant firms. Commissioner Miller invited colleagues to join a site visit in Novi; staff said commissioners are welcome to attend openings and tours as outreach. County staff also emphasized that the program’s eligibility was broadened to include non-traditional manufacturers such as food service and roofing firms that have tooling or prototyping needs.

County staff asked commissioners to refer local businesses for Phase 3 recruitment and noted a flyer with a QR code is available for outreach.","Oakland County and partners said Project Diamond Phase 2 continues to place 3D printers with small businesses and to expand digital training. County staff reported application and distribution numbers and urged commissioners to refer businesses for phase 3 recruitment.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6520050,"Oakland County clerk warns lack of fire suppression risks historic records; commissioners ask for phased protection plan",1842,2765000,4607000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5339457-e33c152aa39b2112acaa71adafdd4254&start=2765&end=4607","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5339457-e33c152aa39b2112acaa71adafdd4254/thumbnail_2765000.jpg","/articles/6520050/Oakland-County/Michigan/Oakland-County-clerk-warns-lack-of-fire-suppression-risks-historic-records-commissioners-ask-for-phased-protection-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6520050-ec1a36527ab9e933c319c9525142d704/orig.mp4?Expires=1770916609&Signature=URAiObSwQcnrL6AMcV4JhXuSW2sFpQnLNwqWtL7uRqNb2DUlCKd2AgqOVOLa3tpOfnEqEsi5sDS94kLn8Qi~yoicUhnnyhw-gjIQT5RJmbQ7xKrGwczqh3QiGTtzYlyEpzoci0RCdM9QcThcwFfRPP3rJoMxOvy90n4~deTEQYxdVJgHjCJo9TTu3r8~mdu841Tbp0vgb-Mhmv2QiumOyYWaxGXaeFfk5SHABuBr7KCCJvZDICo9jWoW67JeqV~7EyWnnvcr7eb7h~BIexyhlJqw-OceK80iN-nVX-RMz2rMqGfoGH5Ul3DOOMpOWeg6USSZ9BXhIf0tjj9cWnJFjw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","County Clerk Lisa Brown told the Oakland County Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee that large parts of the administration building have no fire suppression and that her office stores legally required vital and deed records on site.

Brown said the county’s West Wing has sprinklers but the clerk’s offices and other areas do not. “We have no fire suppression besides the fire extinguishers that I bought for our break room,” she said, adding that the office has historic vitals, survey cards and other records that cannot be relocated without jeopardizing statutory retention requirements.

Brown described two technical alternatives to water sprinklers: gas-based systems, which use tanks and must be recharged after discharge, and high-pressure water-mist systems that combine water and nitrogen. She said a vendor’s site assessment indicated additional work could be required to raise pipe pressure and that the estimated cost to scan a subset of vital books was about $200,000; broader scanning and full protections could run substantially higher.

Commissioners pressed for a comprehensive approach rather than piecemeal fixes. Commissioner Gwen Markham urged staff to produce a multi‑phased plan with short-, medium- and long-term steps. County staff and several commissioners said the executive office and capital-planning staff are aware of the issue and are working on a capital-plan review that could include fire-safety upgrades across the campus.

The committee did not take a funding vote at the meeting but directed staff to assemble documentation, vendor quotes and a phased proposal for review during the county’s upcoming budget cycle. Commissioner Markham and others said they expect a deliverable outlining immediate protective steps and the costs and timeline for larger capital work.

Brown also reiterated operational shortfalls in her area, such as lack of a break room for staff and missing or incompatible fire-hose fittings in the building’s wall cabinets.

The committee asked staff to coordinate with the clerk to (a) identify immediate low-cost protections, (b) compile vendor assessments and quotes for sprinkler/gas/mist options and for high-resolution digitization of historic records, and (c) present a phased funding and implementation plan to the board during the next budget cycle.","County Clerk Lisa Brown told the Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee that large portions of the administration building lack fire suppression, placing irreplaceable vital and deed records at risk. Commissioners asked county staff to produce a phased, comprehensive plan and cost estimate for protecting records and staff safety.","actionData","errors"]

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