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February 26, 2018
Chairperson Long called the meeting of the General Government Committee to order at 9:31 a.m. in
Committee Room A of the Commissioners’ Auditorium Wing, County Service Center in Pontiac, Michigan.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT:
Christine Long, Wade Fleming, Bob Hoffman, Eileen Kowall , Adam Kochenderfer, Nancy Quarles
COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE:
Marcia Gershenson
OTHERS PRESENT :
52-3 DISTRICT COURT Tom Fuentes, Court Administrator
Amy Luce, Deputy Court Administrator
Karen Holt, Attorney
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Kathy Forzley, Director
DETROIT REGIONAL CONVENTION FACILITY
AUTHORITY – CITIZENS ADVISORY COUNCIL MiVida Burrus, Oakland County member
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Chris Ward, Administrative Director
Michael Andrews, Senior Analyst
Connie Srogi, Analyst
Jami Monte, Committee Coordinator
Anthony Bowen, Intern
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairperson Long led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Kowall moved approval of the minutes of January 17, 2018, as printed. Supported by Hoffman.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
AGENDA
Fleming moved approval of the agenda, as presented. Supported by Hoffman.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
1200 NORTH TELEGRAPH ROAD, PONTIAC, MICHIGAN 48341-0470
Telephone: (248) 858-0100 FAX: (248) 858-1572
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Bob Hoffman
Eileen Kowall
Adam Kochenderfer
Nancy Quarles
CHRISTINE LONG
Chairperson
WADE FLEMING
Vice Chairperson
MARCIA GERSHENSON
Minority Vice Chairperson
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AGENDA ITEMS
1. 52/3 DISTRICT COURT/DIVISION (ROCHESTER HILLS) – APPROVAL OF FIFTY-SECOND
DISTRICT COURT MAGISTRATE – KAREN M. HOLT
The 52/3 District Court is seeking confirmation of the appointment of Karen M. Holt as Court Magistrate for
the 52 nd District. Ms. Holt was unanimously selected by the 52 /3 District Court judges and approved by the
52nd District Court Chief Judge Joseph Fabrizio. She has worked as a licensed attorney for about 20 years
and served in various capac ities in Oakland County. Ms. Holt thanked the Committee for allowing her to
come before them and stated that she is excited for the opportunity.
Kochenderfer moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution . Supported by
Fleming.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Gershenson absent .
2. REGIONAL CONVENTION FACILITY AUTHORITY – CITIZENS ADVISORY COUNCIL – STATUS
UPDATE
Ms. Burrus presented the Detroit Regional Convention Facility Authority (DRCFA) – Cobo Center Status
Update in a PowerPoint presentation to the Committee. Ms. Burrus stated that she has attended multiple
meetings of the DRCFA and they have been very welcoming to her. She has gathered information on her
own, but is unclear as to wh at this Committee is looking fo r and requested their input and direction.
Commissioner Fleming requested Ms. Burrus to gather information regarding the future forecast of Cobo
and Commissioner Kochenderfer requested that if there are deficits, large capital expenditures or issues
that would invite public comment, that those be presented to this Committee. Brief discussion was held.
Kowall moved to receive and file the Detroit Regional Convention Facility Authority - Cobo Center
Status Update PowerPoint presentation . Supported by Fleming .
Motion carried on a voice vote.
3. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – MEMO – 2018 APPOINTMENTS – CURRENT MEMBERS
Chairperson Long identified the upcoming appointments and their current members that this Committee will
need to make recommendation on to the full Boa rd of Commissioners in 2018.
Fleming moved to receive and file the 2018 General Government Committee Recommended
Appointments Memorandum and current members packet. Supported by Quarles.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
4. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – REGIONAL CONVENTION FACILITY AUTHORITY – CITIZENS
ADVISORY COUNCIL APPOINTMENT
Chairperson Long stated that the current term expires as of March 2, 2018, and that MiVida Burrus is
interested in being reappointed. Chairperson Long stated that Ms. Burrus is doing an excellent job and
requested her to provide an update to this Committee on an annual basis. Ms. Burrus agreed and asked
the Committee to let her know if there are any particular issues that arise that they would like her to report
on.
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Fleming moved to reappoint MiVida Burrus to the Regional Convention Facility Authority – Citizens
Advisory Council to serve a four-year term from March 3 , 2018 through March 2, 2022. Supported
by Kowall.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Gershenson absent.
Kowall moved to waive the publication and interview requirements for the reappointment of MiVida
Burrus to the Regional Convention Facility Authority – Citizens Advisory Council, pursuant to Board
Rule IX, Section H. Supported by Kochenderfer.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
5. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – OAKLAND COMMUNITY HEALTH NETWORK APPOINTMENTS
Chairperson Long stated that the current terms expire as of March 31, 2018, and that all incumbents are
interested in being reappointed. Chairperson Long spoke to the Chairperson of the Oakland Community
Health Network (OCHN) Board , Bettye Arrington, who recommended that all incumbents be reappointed
since they are currently involved in the process of searching for a new director.
Hoffman moved to reappoint Eleanor Rzepecki, Adam Fuhrman, Dr. Steffan Taub and Dr. Bijaya
Hans to the Oakland Community Health Network Board to serve a three -year term from April 1,
2018 through March 31, 2021. Supported by Kowall.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Gershenson absent.
Fleming moved to waive the publication and interview requirements for the reappointment of
Eleanor Rzepecki, Adam Fuhrman, Dr. Steffan Taub and Dr. Bijaya Hans to the Oakland
Community Health Network Board , pursuant to Board Rule IX, Se ction H. Supported by
Kochenderfer.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
COMMUNICATIONS
A. DHHS Board Minutes – 12/19/17
B. Revised DHHS Board Meeting Dates – 2018
C. AAA 1-B Probation Status Update
D. Library Board Minutes – 11/28/17
E. DHHS Memo – 2/8/18
F. LVPI – Rochester Hills Contract Payment
Kochenderfer moved to receive and file Communication Item s A – F. Supported by Quarles .
Motion carried on a voice vote.
OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commi ttee, the meeting adjourned at 9:55 a.m.
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Jami Monte, Committee Coordinator Chris Ward, Administrative Director
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NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.