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OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS MINUTES
February 7, 2019 Meeting called to order by Caucus Chairperson Gary McGillivray at 8:38 a.m. in the Courthouse Committee Room A, 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan. Roll called.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Gershenson, Jackson, Luebs, Markham, McGillivray, Miller, Nelson, Powell, Woodward, Zack. (10) EXCUSED ABSENCE WITH NOTICE: Quarles. (1)
Quorum present.
No one addressed the Caucus during public comment. Moved by Miller seconded by Nelson the minutes of the January 24, 2019 Caucus be approved.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the minutes were approved.
The members of the Caucus discussed the Board Agenda.
Chris Ward, Board of Commissioners Administration Director, Program and Operational Analyst addressed
the Caucus regarding Legislative and Government Operations Committee Affairs item c : entitled Board of Commissioners – Appointments to the Job Evaluation Review Panel.
Discussion followed.
Chairperson Gary McGillivray addressed the Caucus regarding the Caucus Memo.
Discussion followed.
Chairperson Gary McGillivray addressed the Caucus regarding a new proposed Miscellaneous Resolution
being introduced today by Commissioner Spisz entitled: Board of Commissioners – Tri-Party Road Improvement Program Fiscal Year 2019 Appropriation – Charter Township of Oakland – Roundabout
Construction on Adams Road at Gunn Road – Project No. 53351.
Discussion followed.
Chairperson McGillivray addressed the Caucus regarding the Walk for Warmth which is being held at Great Lakes Crossing on February 9, 2019 at 8:00 a.m.
Discussion followed.
Chairperson Gary McGillivray addressed the Caucus regarding tonight’s State of the County Address. Seating opens at 6:30 p.m. with a reception prior.
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Discussion followed. Commissioner Woodward addressed the Caucus regarding the press conference for the Universal
Breakfast Initiative which will be held on February 12, 2019 at 7:00 a.m. Discussion followed. Commissioner Woodward addressed the Caucus regarding the State of the State Address and reception that is being hosted on February 12, 2019.
Discussion followed. Commissioner Woodward addressed the Caucus regarding the Local Progress Conference being held in
Detroit on July 25-27, 2019.
Discussion followed. Commissioner Woodward addressed the Caucus regarding a special committee to work on a contingency plan for food assistance in the event the Federal Government shuts down again. The Finance Committee
will meet after the Board of Commissioners Meeting regarding fund balance support for the contingency plan.
Discussion followed.
Commissioner Woodward addressed the Caucus regarding the formation of a special committee for
Oakland County sustainable energy renewal. Commissioner Markham will chair this committee.
Discussion followed.
Commissioner Woodward addressed the Caucus regarding the formation of an Ad Hoc Review Committee to provide oversight for contracts and grants in Oakland County.
Discussion followed.
Commissioner Zack addressed the Caucus regarding a contracting policy for servicing agreements and
developing a purchasing code of ethics.
Discussion followed.
Commissioner Zack addressed the Caucus regarding a new proposed Miscellaneous Resolution she is introducing today entitled: Board of Commissioners – Recognizing March 2019 as Developmental
Disabilities Awareness Month in Oakland County. Commissioner Zack will be requesting Suspension of the Board Rules for Immediate Consideration.
Discussion followed. The Caucus adjourned at 10:22 a.m. until March 14, 2019, 7:00 p.m.
LISA BROWN GARY MCGILLIVRAY Clerk Caucus Chairperson