December 2022 Report

2022 Monthly Report Building, Ordinance and Facilities

SnipDpireecttosr We welcome a new Plan The Building Director, Deputy Reviewer/Inspector to Director and the Mayor presented to our department - Jason members of OPC Rhoades! We are excited to educate them on some of the to have him on our team. important items pertaining to the Building and Ordinance Division. The Building Department kept the tradition of having a Christmas theme WEEK before we were off for the holiday. Tony Tomasin cut his vacation time short to help out a new business wanting to open before the holidays. Inspections were requested last minute so Tony offered to come in and help them out. Thanks for the dedication Tony, your actions didn’t go unnoticed!

Oh What Fun... December was! Happy BIRTHDAY Dec. 2nd: Mark Artinian Dec. 4th: Beth Bartos Dec. 7th: Bill Mathisen & Dillon Morgan Happy Anniversary! Mike McLain celebrated 5 years with the city on December 12th. OCBOA LUNCHEON We're dog lovers! A few managers and Customer Members of the Department attended the Service took a quick break to take swearing in ceremony of Mike Viazanko as a picture with the puppies from President of OCBOA (Oakland County Building Officials Association) and Angelo Pizzo as Leader Dogs for the Blind. Treasurer. 3rd The Builidng Department took 3rd place in the City- wide decorating competition. A big 'Thank You' to all who helped make it happen!

Staff Activity The Building Department raised $3,000.00 Lisa Knudsen for our sponsored families this Christmas! worked with the Fire The Village of Rochester Hills and Kroger Department to generously donated gift cards as well. create a Mortar Matt Wells, Esther Chirodea and Henrietta Vettraino Permit for dropped off the Christmas gifts to the families. Contractors to apply for online through BS&A. Honorable Mentions During our City Luncheon, the following people were recognized for their years of service: Lisa K nudsen: 25 years Tim Hollis: 20 years Mark Stimac: 10 years Jeff Kellett: 5 years Mario Iafrate: 5 years Alex Drummer: 5 years The whole city enjoyed a well-deserved break during the City Hall Christmas Luncheon. Winners of the decorating contest were announced along with the handout of anniversary pins.

Staff Activity Christmas Week Building Department Bake-Off 1st Place: Jeff Schultz with a variety of chocolate chip, pistachio and snickerdoodle cookies 2nd Place: Jodi Welch We started Christmas The department had fun with Nanaimo Bars Week off with a guessing decorating aprons for 3rd Place: Beth D game of our first cars! the Directors to wear on with Pepperoni Bread the day of our luncheon. The uglier the better! We had a panel of judges - Leanne Scott, Chris McLeod and Lisa Cummins The staff split up into teams and put their best efforts towards building a gingerbread house to meet the inspectors' requirements. How well do you know your coworkers? The staff guessed which fun fact belonged to which employee. Some of you guys have lived some interesting lives!

White Elephant Gift Exchange

Building Department Activity Commercial Building Permits C of O's Issued Rehab Lab Automark Collision COM FULL CO 1 1 11 Commercial Interior RES TCO 46 TOTAL Alterations (3 TOTAL) 21 COM TCO 5 Alloy Personal Training RES FULL CO 1 9 32 Total Permits New House Permits Issued: 3 Average Construction Value: $513,665 Total Construction Value: $1,540,996 Total Trade Permits Applied: 185 Total Inspections Completed: 1,432

Ordinance Activity Dillon successfully Matt Wells, Brian completed his Thomas, Brad Bletch, Code Officer Mario Iafrate and Safety Specialist Mike Lubinski Certification! participated in Meals Ordinance staff on Wheels this moved into their month. new work areas - CPomroTpaolctaatDiilnveIcetneIIsmnNnpsbsuepepmcreetbcIicneottirinsosopsnne:scs1t9::i293o08n thanks to Facilities for their assistance! Enforcements Closed 23 DECEMBER Sign Permit Reviews Completed 16 Numbers Zoning Reviews Completed 10 210 Grading Reviews Completed 10 100 150 200 250 Enforcements Filed 36 Illegal Signs Removed Tags Issued 19 0 50

Facilities Activity Design and build new workstations in the Building Department Innovation Hills Ranger Station and Borden Park Office Building work is ongoing Permits were pulled and work is in progress for the city park building roofs Currently reviewing vendors for DPS lighting upgrades to all LED lights Spencer Park Beach house restrooms are painted and updated with new partitions Fire 1 has new glass overhead doors being installed - status is ongoing Museum farmhouse porch replacement is on hold due to weather Lactation Room being built on 2nd floor Working on specifications for 2023 projects Facilities continue to incorporate the Building plan in our work and interactions

Our Mission Our mission is to partner with our customers to ensure safety in all buildings; to assist our residents and business owners in maintaining and enjoying safe buildings and properties; to provide a well maintained, clean, and comfortable environment for our residents, visitors and employees; to ensure Rochester Hills continues to be the preeminent place to live, work and raise a family.