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OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS MINUTES
August 20, 2020
Meeting called to order by Caucus Chairperson Gary McGillivray at 4:35 p.m. via Teleconference.
Roll called.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Gershenson, Jackson, Luebs, Markham, McGillivray, Nelson,
Powell, Quarles, Woodward, Zack. (10)
EXCUSED ABSENCE WITH NOTICE: Miller. (1)
Quorum present.
No one addressed the Caucus during Public Comment.
Moved by Luebs seconded by Nelson the minutes of the July 23, 2020 and August 6, 2020 Caucuses 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 the five Motions to Discharge on the Agenda.
He stated that he believes all of the motions will be postponed until the next Board of Commissioners
meeting.
Commissioner Woodward addressed the Caucus regarding three new proposed miscellaneous
resolutions entitled: Board of Commissioners – Designating September 11-17, 2020 as Michigan Patriot
Week in Oakland County, Board of Commissioners – Commemoration of Centennial Anniversary of the
19th Amendment Ratification – Women’s Equality Day and Board of Commissioners – Designation of
September 6-12, 2020 as Suicide Prevention Week in Oakland County. He stated that the sponsors of
these resolutions will request Suspension of the Board Rules for Immediate Consideration Under New
Business.
Commissioner Gershenson addressed the Caucus to inform the Commissioners that her presentation
during the Board of Commissioners meeting entitled: Oakland County - Centennial Celebration of the 19th
Amendment and Women’s Suffrage will only be about five minutes long.
Commissioner Woodward addressed the Caucus regarding a new proposed miscellaneous resolution
being introduced by Commissioner Gingell entitled: Board of Commissioners – Free Day-Use Park
Admission for Seniors (62 and Over), Military, Veterans, Residents with Permanent Disabilities, First
Responders and Healthcare Workers. He also stated that Commissioner Taub will introduce several new
proposed miscellaneous resolutions at the Board of Commissioners meeting.
Democratic Caucus Minutes Continued. August 20, 2020
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Discussion followed.
Commissioner Woodward addressed the Caucus regarding the Oakland Together Small Business Grant
Program. He stated that he would like to see the deadline extended for grant applications.
Commissioner Nelson addressed the Caucus to ask when the grant application process will be opened to
Senior Centers.
Discussion followed.
Commissioner Nelson addressed the Caucus regarding a new proposed miscellaneous resolution that
she will introduce tonight entitled: Board of Commissioners – Supporting the Child Care is Essential Act.
She stated that she will request Suspension of the Board Rules for Immediate Consideration Under New
Business.
Commissioner Nelson addressed the Caucus to inquire if the School Nurse Initiative places nurses
physically in schools.
Discussion followed.
The Caucus adjourned at 6:32 p.m. until September 3, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.
LISA BROWN GARY MCGILLIVRAY
Clerk Caucus Chairperson
