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OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS MINUTES
August 5, 2021
Meeting called to order by Caucus Chairperson Kristen Nelson at 5:12 p.m. in the
Courthouse Committee Room A, 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan.
Roll called.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Cavell, Charles, Gershenson, Jackson, Luebs,
Markham, McGillivray, Miller, Nelson, Powell, Woodward. (11)
EXCUSED ABSENCE WITH NOTICE: None. (0)
Quorum present.
No one addressed the Caucus during Public Comment.
Moved by Luebs seconded by McGillivray the minutes of the July 22, 2021 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 Board of Commissioners
communications to be read into the record at tonight’s meeting and the Detroit Institute
of the Arts presentation.
Commissioner Woodward addressed the Caucus regarding Economic Development
and Infrastructure Committee item j. entitled: Facilities Management/Facilities Planning
and Engineering and Sheriff’s Office – Jail Carport Project. He stated that there will be a
four-vehicle carport constructed.
Commissioner Woodward addressed the Caucus regarding Economic Development
and Infrastructure Committee item k. entitled: Facilities Management – Approval and
Acceptance of Purchase Agreement to Sell County Owned Property on Brown Road –
Amendment #1. He stated that the property being s old was the old Animal Shelter, and
the proceeds will be put toward the costs incurred building the new Animal Shelter and
Pet Adoption Center.
Democratic Caucus Minutes Continued. August 5, 2021
Commissioner Markham addressed the Caucus to provide an update on the Budget
Review.
Commissioner Gershenson addressed the Caucus to inquire about the Request for
Proposal (RFP) process.
Discussion followed.
Commissioner Luebs addressed the Caucus regarding Public Health and Safety
Committee item d. entitled: MR #21176 – Board of Commissioners – Approval of
“Unlocking Doors Oakland” Program to Provide Rental Housing Access Assistance and
Appropriation of American Rescue Plan Local Coronavirus Recovery Fu nds. She stated
that the title of the program was changed.
Commissioner Woodward addressed the Caucus and stated that there will be two
amendments offered for the resolution.
Commissioner Luebs addressed the Caucus regarding Public Health and Safety
Committee item e. entitled: MR #21288 – Board of Commissioners – Implementation of
Law Enforcement Body-Worn Cameras Initiative Within the Oakland County Sheriff’s
Office. She stated that a grant has been applied for that will reduce the cost of
implementation.
Commissioner Woodward addressed the Caucus and informed the Commissioners that
the Body-Worn Cameras Initiative is a priority for the Board of Commissioners and the
initiative will go forward regardless of grants received.
Discussion followed.
Commissioner McGillivray addressed the Caucus regarding Legislative Affairs and
Government Operations Committee item a. entitled: Parks and Recreation Commission
– COVID-19 Pandemic Accounts Receivable Write-Off with Fuller Oak Management,
LLC for Addison Oaks Conference Center and Glen Oaks Conference Center and Grill
Room. He provided the Commissioners details of the amounts being written off for
payments and utilities.
Discussion followed.
Chairperson Kristen Nelson addressed the Caucus regarding Legislative Affairs and
Government Operations Committee item b. entitled: County Executive – Creation of
Public Communications Division and Reorganization of Positions. She suggested the
Commissioners contact the staff assigned to their district.
Discussion followed.
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Democratic Caucus Minutes Continued. August 5, 2021
Chairperson Kristen Nelson addressed the Caucus to remind the Commissioners that
there will be a meeting of the Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee
immediately following Caucus to confirm the candidate being offered the Director of
Parks and Recreation position.
Discussion followed.
Commissioner Woodward addressed the Caucus regarding a new proposed
miscellaneous resolution being introduced tonight entitled: Board of Commissioners –
Remembrance of U.S. Senator Carl Levin. He stated that Commissioner McGillivray will
also request Suspension of the Board Rules for Immediate Consideration under New
Business.
Commissioner Powell addressed the Caucus regarding the next meeting of the Board of
Commissioners being moved from August 19th to August 18th.
Discussion followed.
Commissioner Woodward addressed the Caucus regarding two resolutions on the
Regular Agenda concerning amendments to the Board Rules.
Discussion followed.
Chairperson Kristen Nelson addressed the Caucus regarding the study groups on
budget priorities and the scheduling of these meetings going forward. She also stated
that the minority Caucus members will be joining these study groups.
Discussion followed.
The Caucus adjourned at 9:09 p.m. until August 18, 2021, at 5:00 p.m.
LISA BROWN KRISTEN NELSON
Clerk Caucus Chairperson
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