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OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REPUBLICAN CAUCUS MINUTES
August 16, 2019
Meeting called to order by Caucus Chairperson Michael Gingell at 8:10 a.m. in the Pernick – Aaron
Conference Room, 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan.
Roll called.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Gingell, Hoffman, Kochenderfer, Kowall, Kuhn, Long, Middleton,
Spisz, Taub, Weipert. (10)
EXCUSED ABSENCE WITH NOTICE: None. (0)
Quorum present.
Commissioner Gingell addressed the Caucus regarding Commissioner Woodward’s resignation and the
legalities of rescinding his resignation.
Discussion followed.
Commissioner Middleton addressed the Caucus to ask if the Clerk’s office has Commissioner Woodward’s
resignation letter on file.
Discussion followed.
Gerald Poisson, County Executive addressed the Caucus regarding his role as County Executive, the
county budget, the importance of maintaining county financial obligations and protecting the counties AAA
bond rating.
Discussion followed.
Commissioner Hoffman addressed the Caucus to thank Gerald Poisson, County Executive for his service
to Oakland County.
Discussion followed.
The members of the Caucus discussed the Board Agenda.
Commissioner Weipert addressed the Caucus regarding the results from the bipartisan candidate
evaluation committee.
Discussion followed.
Commissioner Gingell addressed the Caucus regarding the possibility of nominating Gerald Poisson to
remain County Executive.
Discussion followed.
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Commissioner Kowall addressed the Caucus regarding changing the order of the Agenda.
Discussion followed.
Michael McCabe, Undersheriff, Oakland County addressed the Caucus regarding Deputy presence and
their role at the Board of Commissioners Meeting.
Discussion followed.
Commissioner Gingell addressed the Caucus regarding Public Safety and Social Justice Committee item
b. entitled: Sheriff’s Office – Use of Forfeited Funds.
Discussion followed.
JoEllen Shortley, Corporation Counsel addressed the Caucus regarding an injunction filed against the
Board of Commissioners.
Discussion followed.
Commissioner Kochenderfer addressed the Caucus regarding the importance of competent leadership for
Oakland County residents.
Discussion followed.
Commissioner Kuhn addressed the Caucus inquiring if the results from the bipartisan candidate evaluation
committee have been provided to the Commissioners.
Discussion followed.
Caucus recessed at 9:16 a.m.
Chairperson Michael Gingell called the Caucus to reconvene at 11:28 a.m.
Commissioner Gingell addressed the Caucus regarding the Executive position.
Discussion followed.
Commissioner Gingell addressed the Caucus asking if he has their support to address the Democratic
Caucus with a possible solution to filling the Executive position.
Discussion followed.
JoEllen Shortley, Corporation Counsel addressed the Caucus regarding the motion for injunction.
Discussion followed.
Commissioner Gingell left the meeting to speak with the members of the Democratic Caucus.
Discussion followed.
Commissioner Gingell addressed the Caucus informing them that the Democratic Party would be
nominating Dave Coulter as County Executive.
Discussion followed.
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The Caucus adjourned at 1:48 p.m. until September 5, 2019, at 9:30 a.m.
LISA BROWN MICHAEL GINGELL
Clerk Caucus Chairperson