HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2019.11.13 - 37314Nancy Quarles
Gary McGillivray
Angela Powell
William Miller
Christine Long
Eileen Kowall
November 13, 2019
Chairperson Zack called the meeting of the Finance Committee to order at 9:33 a.m. in Committee Room
A of the Commissioners’ Auditorium Wing, County Service Center in Pontiac, Michigan.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Helaine Zack, Gwen Markham, Thomas Middleton, Nancy Quarles, Gary McGillivray, Angela
Powell, William Miller, Christine Long, Eileen Kowall
MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE:
None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairperson Zack led the Committee in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Long moved approval of the minutes from October 30, 2019, as presented. Seconded by
McGillivray.
Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Miller moved approval of the agenda, as presented. Seconded by Long.
Motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
COMMUNICATIONS
A. FY 2019 – FY 2021 Contingency Report
B. County Executive Compliance Office/Purchasing – Contract Exception Report for November 13,
2019 Finance Committee Meeting
C. Health and Human Services – Health Division – 2020 Michigan Department of Agricultural and
Rural Development Food Safety Education and Training Grant Application
D. Clerk/Register of Deeds – 2020 Survey and Remonumentation Grant Acceptance
E. Friend of the Court – FY 2020 Access and Visitation Grant Application
OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
1200 NORTH TELEGRAPH ROAD, PONTIAC, MICHIGAN 48341-0470
Telephone: (248) 858-0100 FAX: (248) 858-1572
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Helaine Zack, Chairperson Gwen Markham,
Vice Chairperson
Thomas F. Middleton
Minority Vice Chairperson
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November 13, 2019
Miller moved to receive and file the Communications. Seconded by Middleton.
Motion carried.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. MCCUE V. OAKLAND COUNTY
Middleton moved that the Finance Committee go into Closed Session for the purpose of
discussing pending litigation. Seconded by Kowall.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Powell absent.
The Committee went into Closed Session at 9:38 a.m.
The Committee resumed in Open Session at 9:56 a.m.
McGillivray moved to authorize Corporation Counsel to proceed in accordance with the directives
set forth in Closed Session. Seconded by Middleton.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
2. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – FISCAL YEARS 2019, 2020 AND 2021 COLLECTIVE
BARGAINING AGREEMENT FOR EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY THE OAKLAND COUNTY
EMPLOYEES UNION AFFILIATED WITH INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL
WORKERS LOCAL 58, AFL-CIO (OCEU)
Miller moved to report to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Seconded
by Quarles.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
3. BUDGET DEBRIEF/DISCUSSION: PROCESS, OUTCOME AND STRUCTURE
Chairperson Zack entertained feedback from the Finance Committee about this year’s budget process
and suggestions for moving forward in the future. Lynn Sonkiss, Fiscal Services Officer, Management
and Budget, stated that all Board staff and Commissioners are invited to attend the presentation of the
Fiscal Plan, which will be held in December at the Finance Committee meeting.
OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting adjourned at 10:22 a.m.
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Pamela L. Worthington, Committee Coordinator Chris Ward, Chief of Staff
NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.