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OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS MINUTES
August 6, 2020
Meeting called to order by Caucus Chairperson Gary McGillivray at 4:17 p.m. via Teleconference.
Roll called.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Gershenson, Jackson, Luebs, Markham, McGillivray, Miller,
Nelson, Powell, Quarles, Woodward, Zack. (11)
EXCUSED ABSENCE WITH NOTICE: None. (0)
Quorum present.
Commissioner Gershenson addressed the Caucus to congratulate and thank Lisa Brown, Oakland
County Clerk/Register of Deeds and Joe Rozell, Director of Elections for all of their hard work to ensure
the August 4, 2020 Primary Election in Oakland County was safe and successful..
Moved by Miller seconded by Jackson the minutes of the July 15, 2020 Caucus be approved.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the minutes were approved.
The members of the Caucus discussed the Board Agenda.
Commissioner Woodward addressed the Caucus regarding Health, Safety and Human Services
Committee Item e. entitled: Board of Commissioners – 2020-2029 Oakland County Parks and Recreation
Commission Millage.
Discussion followed.
Commissioner Woodward addressed the Caucus regarding Pandemic Response and Economic
Recovery Committee item a. entitled: Board of Commissioners - Authorize Grant Funding to Implement
Vocera Touchless Communication System to Protect Health Care Providers and Patients at McLaren
Oakland Facility. He stated that he expects an amendment to be offered.
Commissioner Woodward addressed the Caucus regarding a proposed miscellaneous resolution entitled:
Board of Commissioners – Installing a Drop Box for Campaign Finance Reports at the Oakland County
Elections Division Building. He stated that the resolution will be referred to the Pandemic Response and
Economic Recovery Committee.
Commissioner Woodward addressed the Caucus regarding a proposed miscellaneous resolution entitled:
Board of Commissioners – Amendment to the Rules of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners –
Revision of Section XI. – Standing Committee Responsibilities – Coordinating Zoning Committee
Membership Requirement. He stated that Commissioner Taub will be Requesting Suspension of the
Board Rules for Immediate Consideration Under New Business.
Democratic Caucus Minutes Continued. August 6, 2020
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Discussion followed.
Chairperson Gary McGillivray addressed the Caucus regarding a proposed miscellaneous resolution
entitled: Board of Commissioners – Feasibility Study for the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Training and
Emergency Operations Center.
Discussion followed.
Commissioner Zack addressed the Caucus regarding a proposed miscellaneous resolution entitled:
Board of Commissioners – Urging the Michigan State Police to Reconsider Its Position on Its Distributing
Proposal of the 2020 DNA Capacity and Backlog Reduction Grant. She stated that she will be Requesting
Suspension of the Board Rules for Immediate Consideration Under New Business as this matter is time
sensitive.
The Caucus adjourned at 8:00 p.m. until August 20, 2020, at 5:00 p.m.
LISA BROWN GARY MCGILLIVRAY
Clerk Caucus Chairperson