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COUNTY MICHIGAN
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
December 9, 2021
COMMITTEE REPORT
Appointment Appointments to Various Boards and Commissions
Chairperson, the Board of Commissioners recommends the following Board action:
The Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee, having reviewed the vacancies for the boards
and commissions herein mentioned, recommends the filling of those vacancies as follows:
AREA AGENCY ON AGING (Two -Year Term ending 12/31/23)
Ron Borngesser, Older Adult Representative
OAKLAND COUNTY BUILDING AUTHORITY (Three -Year Term ending 12/31/24)
Eric McPherson
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION (Three -Year Terms)
Amanda Herzog, Citizen, term ending 12/31/2022
Ebony Bagley, Citizen, and Yolanda Charles, terms ending 12/31/2024
Chairperson, the following Commissioners recommend the adoption of the foregoing Board action: .
COMMITTEE TRACKING
2021-11-30 Legislative Affairs & Government Operations - recommend to Board
VOTE TRACKING - Board of Commissioners
Motioned by: Commissioner Kristen Nelson
Seconded by: Commissioner Gary McGillivray
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Gingell, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Eileen Kowall,
Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Thomas Kuhn, Charles Moss, Marcia Gershenson, William
Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray, Robert
Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer (20)
No: None (0)
Abstain: None (0)
Absent: (0)
Passed
ATTACHMENTS
1. Year End Report - Appointments
2. HANDBOOK - Area Agency on Aging 1-B Current Appointees
3. Incumbent - Ron Borngesser - Area Agency on Aging Board Application
4. HANDBOOK - Building Authority Current Appointees
5. Incumbent - Eric McPherson - Building Authority Application
6. HANDBOOK - Parks & Recreation Commission Current Appointees
7. Incumbent - Ebony Bagley - Parks & Recreation Commission Application
There are several board and commission appointments that expire on 12/31/2021. At this time,
each currently serving member has expressed a desire to be reappointed. An updated
application for each incumbent may be found under CivicClerk "Attachments," excluding
Commissioner Charles.
1. Robert Borngesser is currently appointed to the AAA 1-13 Board. Mr. Borngesser fulfills
the "Older Adult Representative" position on the Board.
a. This term of this position is for 2 years and will have a new end date of
12/31 /2023.
1. Eric McPherson is currently appointed to the Oakland County Building Authority.
a. The term of this position is for 3 years and will have anew end date of 12131/2024.
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1. Ebony Bagley is currently appointed to the OCPRC. Ms. Bagley fulfills a "Citizen"
position on the Commission.
a. The term of this position is for 3 years and will have anew end date of 12/3112024.
2. Commissioner Yolanda Charles is currently appointed to the OCPRC.
a. The term of this position is for 3 years and will have anew end date of 12/31/2024.
Pursuant to the 2021-2022 Rules for the Board of Commissioners, Section IX, Committee
Operations, Subsection K, Publication of Appointments, the Legislative Affairs and Government
Operations (LAGO) Committee has the discretion to waive the publication and interview
requirements when they are considering the reappointment of an individual. Below are the
various options for appointing these expiring terms.
® Reappoint incumbent members
o Timeline: Immediate. Updated applications have been uploaded to CivicClerk
Attachments.
• Appoint from application on file.
c Timeline 1: Applications on file can be provided upon request. Applications could
be reviewed and candidates interviewed and appointed at the next LAGO
meeting. The tentative date for the next LAGO meeting is 1/11/2022.
o Timeline 2: Review available applications on file and schedule interviews for the
next LAGO meeting, tentatively scheduled for 1/11/2022. Appointments could be
made 1/11/2022 or the following LAGO meeting, tentatively scheduled for
1 /25/2022
• Advertise and Interview
o Timeline:
■ Post publication accepting applications after the meeting with a closing
date no later than December 17, 2021. Parameters for advertising are
established in the Board Rules.
■ LAGO members would narrow candidates at 1/11/2022 meeting.*
■ LAGO members would interview candidates at 1/25/2022 meeting and
make a recommendation to Full Board, tentatively scheduled for 2/3/2022.
* If a low number of applications received, interviews could take place at
the 1/11/2022 LAGO meeting with recommendation made to Full Board,
tentatively scheduled for 1/20/2022.
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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS' APPOINTMENTS
AREA AGENCY ON AGING
GENERAL INFORMATION '
MCL 400.589, Older Americans Act, 1965
Appointed by Board of Commissioners
2 year term concurrent with BOC
County Allowance of Mileage Reimbursement
AAA pays Older Adult Rep's mileage.
$90 Per Diem (MR 19093)
COMMISSIONER
Penny Luebs
12/31/22
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REMARKS
(See AAA-1B Bylaws)
1 Commissioner;
1 Older Adult Representative (60 year
of age or older)
OLDER ADULT REPRESENTATIVE
Ronald B. Borngesser 12/31/21
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS' APPOINTMENTS
OAKLAND COUNTY ART INSTITUTE AUTHORITY
Oakland County Board of Commissioners' Appointments October 19, 2021
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Area Agency on Aging Governing Board Application
Submitted on: 10/28/2021 01:07:42 PM,
Please Provide Information for your Home/Legal Residence
First Name
Ronald
Last Name
Borngesser
Address Line 1:
Address Line 2:
City
LIP Code
Primary Phone
Type
Land line
Email Address
How long have you been a resident of Oakland County`.'
72 years
Board/Committee/Commission
Board/Committee/Commission
Area Agency on Aging Governing Board
Are you applying for reappointment?
Yes
Previous Term Dates
January 1, 2019 -December 31, 2021
Explain why you would like to serve on this Board/Coinmittee/Commission
I am very interested in Older Adult issues and my work experience at OLHSA gives
me insight that allows me to contribute to AAA1b's success.
Have you previously served on a Board/C,ominittee/Commission?
Yes
Please list which Board/Committee/Commission and the Corresponding Term Dates
I have been on the AAA1b's board since March 30, 2017.
I am also currently on the CNS Healthcare board.
While employed I was on the United Way of Oakland board, Michigan Community
Action board among others.
Please detail any prior NArork-related or community service experience and skills that may
contribute to the position you are seeking:
42 years at OLHSA the last 18 as CEO. We had over 400 employees and budget in
excess of $40 million. I have much experience in management, budgeting, leadership
and communication. I feel my experiences make me well qualified to continue on the
AAA1b board
Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony, or were you dishonorably discharged
from the military? Convictions or dishonorable.discharge will not be an automatic bar to
appointment. All circumstances will be considered.
No
Have you ever been named a party in one or more civil lawsuits?
No
Education
High School Name or GED
North Farmington
City/State
Farmington, Michigan
College/Technical
Michigan State University
City/State
East Lansing, Michigan
Degree(s) received
BA Business Administration
Employment
Employer
Oakland LIvingston Human Service Agency
Address
Position Title
CEO last 18 years
Dates of Employment
Oct 4, 1974 - Jan 3, 2017
Duties
As CEO I was responsible to lead over 400 employees with a budget in excess of $40
million and over 100 funding sources. Supervision, professional development,
organizational development and the overall leadership of the agency.
References
Contact # 1
Susan Harding, CEO Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency
Contact #2
Commissioner Penny Luebs
Contact #')
George Miller, M.A. Executive Director, The Rainbow Connection
Applicant's Signature
Ronald B. Borgesser
RONALD B. BORNGESSER
Employer: Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency
196 Cesar E. Chavez Ave., Pontiac, MI
Title: Chief Executive Officer
Employment: June 1, 1998 to present
Supervisor: Board of Directors
Responsibilities: I
Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the agency. Duties include
administration of over 74 programs, operating budgets in excess of $60
million and managing over 400 staff, Also responsible for oversight of
compliance of all funding sources, fiscal controls and achievement of the
goals and objectives in the Child and Family Services, Energy Services,
Community and Economic Services, and Livingston County Services
components. Responsible' for all human resources, marketing and public
relations, training, information systems, grant coordination, resource
development and board of directors related functions. Treasurer of the
Board of Directors for the Pontiac Academy for Excellence, Chairman of
Venture Inc. and Venture Housing Inc., and President of the Board of
Directors for the Michigan Community Action Agency Association. Past
president and current member of the Oakland County Human Services
Coordinating Council and Pontiac Rotary Club Education Advisory Group
of the School to Work Partnership.
Employer: Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency
196 Cesar E. Chavez Ave., Pontiac, MI
Title: Deputy Executive Director
Employment: April 18, 1994 to May 31, 1998
Supervisor: Robert L. Conaway, Executive Director
Responsibilities:
Assumed the responsibilities of the Executive Director in his absence.
Duties included day-to-day administration of over 50 programs, operating a
budget which exceeds $16 million and managing over 500 staff. Also
entrusted to oversee program funding compliance issues, fiscal controls
and achievement of program objectives in the area of senior citizens,
housing, energy, Head Start, and employment and Training. Daily
responsibilities included administering all human resources functions,
training, staff development, marketing and public relations, information
systems, grant coordination, economic and resource development and
governing board related functions. Also directly responsible for the day-to-
day administration of all programs in the Human Services Division; the
Senior Citizens, and Community and Family Services programs. Directly
and indirectly supervised over 200 employees, and preside as the President
of the Board of the New Directions Institute.
Employer Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency
196 Cesar E. Chavez Ave., Pontiac, Ml
Title: Division Manager of Human Resources & Information Systems
Employment: September 11, 1989 to April 17, 1994
Supervisor: Robert L. Conaway, Executive Director
Responsibilities:
Administered the agency human resources, training, staff development,
marketing and public relations, information systems, grants coordination,
fund development and governing board related functions. Duties included
administration of the personnel practices, union contract, affirmative action
plan, evaluation system, payroll, salary policy, recruitment, hiring,
placement, promotions, transfers and terminations. Managed the
computerized human resources records system. Monitored workers'
compensation and unemployment compensation systems. Negotiated the
union contract. Represented the agency during unemployment, workers'
compensation, EEOC, civil rights and related hearings. Administered the
agency training functions including new employee orientation, management
development training, the on-the-job training system and specialized
training. Directed the public relations functions including press releases,
press conferences, promotional literature, feature stories, and media
relations. Oversawthe information systems department including computer
hardware and software purchases, installation, training maintenance and
utilization. Managed the grant coordination functions including grant
submittal and monitoring, evaluation committee, training and technical
assistance and surveys. ' Monitored the governing board coordination
functions including new member orientation.
Employer: Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency
196 Cesar E. Chavez Ave., Pontiac, Ml
Title: Personnel Manager
Employment: October 2, 1974 to September 10, 1989
Supervisor: Richard Q. Howlett, Division Manager of Business and Finance
Responsibilities:
Administered and managed the entire human resources function for over
400 employees. Duties included: recruitment, compensation and fringe
benefits, administration, labor relations, staff development, training and
Affirmative Action/EEOC. Managed personnel staff operations, which
affected union and nonunion staff in central and district offices. Created
and implemented a professional human resources department during a
growth period when the organization increased in size by 300%. Instituted
and managed numerous personnel activities including training, staff
development, employee appraisals, uniform merit compensation systems,
and a management succession planning model. Improved many of the
existing personnel systems and functions including personnel policies,
union contract and negotiation strategy, recruitment methods, grievance
handling, and fringe benefits administration. Identified and programmed
various personnel procedures, which resulted in the decrease of, staff
turnover by 20% in a four-year period. Substantially reduced the cost of the
unemployment and workers' compensation programs by the
implementation of a comprehensive monitoring and control system.
Virtually eliminated the initiation of employee grievances through intensive
supervisory training, improving communication links between management
and union, and establishing a winning record within the arbitration process.
Employer: United States Navy
Title: Personnel Administration
Employment: October 1971 to October 1974
Responsibilities:
Personnel administrator for two Naval Reserve Divisions. Managed service
records for all officer 'and enlisted personnel. Represented the
Commanding Officer in matters pertaining to the personnel functions of the
unit: recruitment, payroll, advancements, record audits, issuance of orders,
court-martials and training. Supervised ten support staff in the
administration of all personnel related functions. Implemented an office
procedures system, which improved the efficiency rating of the unit by over
20%. Designed and delivered naval orientation and career development
training programs. Developed monitoring and control programs that
reduced errors within various personnel related functions. Promoted four
times in a four-year period.
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
UNITED WAY OF SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN
On several advisory committees
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ROTARY CLUB OF PONTIAC
Past -President, Past -Board Member, Past Chairman of the Fundraising
Committee, past Treasurer, and active in fundraisers and charitable
functions.
MICHIGAN COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY ASSOCIATION (10CAAA)
Past President of the Board of Directors, member of Finance/Personnel,
Legislative, and Strategic Planning Committees.
EDUCATION
School: Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
Dates: 1966 to 1970
Degree:Bachelor of Arts
Major., Business Administration
Minor: Management Economics and Marketing
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Society For Human Resource Development
Human Resources Association of Greater Detroit
Michigan Community Action Agency
National Community Action Foundation
Community Action Partnership
Oakland County Human Service Coordinating Council
Oakland County Education Advisory Group
Oakland County Employment Diversity Council
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS' APPOINTMENTS
BUILDING AUTHORITY
GENERAL INFORMATION
MCL 123.955, Act 31, PA 1948; MR #4534
Appointed by Board of Commissioners (3)
3 year term
$90 Per Diem (MR 19093)
County Allowance of Mileage Reimbursement
Jamele Hage
Emerson Jackson
IEric Dean McPherson
Per diem allowed by statute. MR
491259 - Serve until successor
appointed. No Board of
Commissioners' member shall serve.
12/31/22
12/31/23
12/31/21
**Per Res. 491259, County Treasurer (Andrew Meisner) and County Executive
(David Coulter - James Esshaki serves as designee) also serve as members
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Building Authority Application
Submitted on: 11/19/2021 01:12:32 PM
Please Provide Information for your Home/Legal Residence
First Name
Eric
Last Name
McPherson
Address Line 1:
Address Line 2:
City
ZIP Code
Primary Phone
Type
Email Address
How long have you been a resident of Oakland County?
56 yrs
Board/Committee/Commission
Board/Committee/Commission
Building Authority
Are you applying for reappointment?
Yes
Previous Term Dates
jan9th 2019 term ending Dec 312021
Explain why you would like to serve on this Board/Committee/Commission
Would like to be part of building a better for all everyone included for Oakland
County.
Have you previously served on a Board/Committee/Commission?
Yes
Please list which Board/Committee/Commission and the Corresponding Term Dates
Oakland County Building Authority Jan 9th 2019 ending Dec 312021
Please detail any prior work -related or community service experience and skills that may
contribute to the position you are seeking:
union rep business agent Sheet Metal Workers local 8018 yrs 32 yr member
journeyman sheet metal worker Greater Building trades delegate Michigan Maritime
Trades Port Council board officer
Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony, or were you dishonorably discharged
from the military? Convictions or dishonorable discharge will not be an automatic bar to
appointment. All circumstances will be considered.
No
Have you ever been named a party in one or more civil lawsuits?
No
Education
Hiah School Name or GED
Novi Detroit Catholic Central
City/State
Novi Michigan
College/Technical
sheet metal workers JAC
City/State
warren
Degree(s) received
Journeyman sheet metal worker
Employment
Employer
Sheet Metal Workers Local 80
Address
Position Title
Business Agent
Dates of Employment
August 1st 1987 to current
Duties
Health and welfare trustee Political Director negotiate contracts secure work for
members good and welfare checks represent members on the job for work site
safety and community service
References
Contact # l
Tim Mulligan B.M SHEETMETAL WORKERS LOCAL 80. _
Contact #2
DAVE WOODWARD OAKLAND COUNTY COMMISIONER ROYAL OAK
Contact #3
WILLIAM MILLER OPERATING ENGINEERS 324
Applicant's Signature
ERIC DEAN MCPHERSON
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS' APPOINTMENTS
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
GENERAL INFORMATION
Act 261, PA 1965, as amended, MCL 46.351
MR *09007
Appointed by Board of Commissioners
3 Year Term
$90 Per Diem (MR 19093)
County Allowance of Mileage Reimbursement
Nancy Quarles (statutory)
O.C. Road Commissioner
31001 Lahser Rd.
Birmingham, MI 48010
645-2000, Ext. 250 (RCOC)
David VanderVeen (statutory)
County Executive - designee
Andrea LaFontaine (Citizen)
Ebony Bagley (Citizen)
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3 Statutory Members: Oakland County
Executive, or designee, Water
Resources Commissioner, Road
Commissioner
No more than 3 County Commissioners
(MR 09007 - one from minority party).
Meets first Wednesday of the month at
1:00 P.M.
Jim Nash (statutory)
Water Resources Commissioner
Public Works Building
858-0968 (wk)
(Citizen) 12/31/22
RESIGNED
12/31/23 Yolanda S. Charles (Comm.)
12/31/21 Gary McGillivray (Comm.)
Christine Long (Comm -Min Pty) 12/31/22
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Lance Stokes
(Citizen)
12/31/21
12/31/22
12/31/23
Oakland County Board of Commissioners' Appointments October 19, 2021
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Parks and Recreation Commission Application
Submitted on: 11/23/2021 02:47:02 PM
Please Provide Information for your Home/Legal. Residence
First Name
Ebony
Last Name
Bagley
Address Line 1:
Address Line 2:
City
ZIP Code
Primary Phone
Type
PHONE
Email Address
How long have you been a resident of Oakland County?
30+ Years
Board/Committee/Commission
Board/Committee/Commission
Parks and Recreation Commission
Are you applying for reappointment?
Yes
Previous Term Dates
January 2019
Explain why you would like to serve on this Board/Committee/Commission
Serving on the Oakland County Parks Board is something I am truly passionate
about. I enjoy being apart of the change when it comes to Oakland County and apart
of maintaining all of the beautiful landmarks, parks and resources that make our
County the best in the nation. I am a firm believer in the importance of making parks
and open spaces accessible to all Oakland County resident and improving the overall
well-being and health of individuals across the county.
Have you previously served on a Board/Committee/Commission?
Yes
Please list which Board/Committee/Commission and the Corresponding Term Dates
Oakland County Parks Board Appointed In 2019
Please detail any prior work -related or community service experience and skills that may
contribute to the position you are seeking:
Prior to my appointment to the Oakland County Parks Commission I had previously
worked over 7 years as a camp and program director for the City of Southfield Parks
and Recreation. This leadership role gave me the work and volunteer experience
which made me a passionate supporter of the local and county -wide parks and
recreational program. Currently, through my sorority I am on the health and
wellness committee in which I promote health and wellness opportunities
throughout the county and I also volunteer my time to support these types of events.
I also work as the communications director for the American Heart Association
where I spread the life-saving message of our organization to Southeastern Michigan
residents. This role has allowed for me to partner with the parks and recreation
department of Oakland County during our yearly heart walk to highlight and drive
residents to our parks and I am looking forward to more opportunities for
collaborations between parks and the AHA in the future. Lastly, since 2017 I
volunteer my time as an internet wellness advocate speaking to local community
groups and schools about staying cyber safe, internet wellness, and unplugging from
social media and technology.
Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony, or were you dishonorably discharged
from the military? Convictions or dishonorable discharge will not be an automatic bar to
appointment. All circumstances will be considered.
No
Have you ever been named a party in one or more civil lawsuits?
No
Education
High School Name or GED
Southfield Lathrup High School
City/State
Lathrup Village
College/Technical
Wayne State University
City/State
Detroit Michigan
Degree(s) received
Elementary Education BS
Employment
Employer
American Heart Association
Address
Position Title
Communications Director
Dates of Employment
Nov.2019,2021
Duties
In my role as communications director I execute our communications strategy to
promote AHA health and development priorities in Southeastern Michigan through
earned media, social media, paid media, PSAs, media advocacy, messaging and
storytelling. I also support events through scripting and storytelling.
References
Contact 91
Nancy Quarles, OCPR Commissioner,
Contact #2
Carla Watson, Ford Fund Director, 31
Contact #3 ,
Cynthia Simmons, Independent Contractor OC,
Applicant's Signature
Ebony Bagley
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