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January 13, 2020
Chairperson Quarles called the meeting of the Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee
to order at 9:08 a.m. in Committee Room A of the Commissioners’ Auditorium Wing, County Service
Center in Pontiac, Michigan.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Nancy Quarles, Kristen Nelson, Marcia Gershenson, Penny Luebs, Shelley Goodman Taub, David
Woodward, Ex-Officio Member
MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE:
Michael Gingell
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Luebs moved approval of the minutes of December 2, 2019, December 9, 2019, and December
12, 2019, as presented. Supported by Nelson.
Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Gershenson moved approval of the agenda, as presented. Seconded by Luebs.
Motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
COMMUNICATIONS
A. Retirement and Deferred Compensation Board Minutes dated December 17, 2019
B. VEBA Board Minutes dated December 17, 2019
C. Investment Subcommittee Minutes dated December 11, 2019
D. Administrative Policies & Procedures Ad-Hoc Subcommittee Minutes dated December 11, 2019
Nelson moved to receive and file the Communications. Seconded by Taub.
Motion carried.
OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
1200 NORTH TELEGRAPH ROAD, PONTIAC, MICHIGAN 48341-0470
Telephone: (248) 858-0100 FAX: (248) 858-1572
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT
OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
Nancy Quarles, Chairperson
Marcia Gershenson
Penny Luebs
Shelley Goodman Taub
KRISTEN NELSON
Vice Chairperson
MICHAEL GINGELL
Minority Vice Chairperson
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REGULAR AGENDA
1. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION INTERVIEWS
Ruel McPherson was interviewed at 9:12 a.m. Gerald Fisher was interviewed at 9:18 a.m. A.C. Alrey was
interviewed at 9:38 a.m. Amanda Herzog was interviewed at 9:48 a.m. A discussion was held.
Luebs nominated Amanda Herzog for the citizen appointment on the Parks and Recreation
Commission. Seconded by Gershenson.
Taub nominated Aten “A.C.” Alrey for the citizen appointment on the Parks and Recreation
Commission. Seconded by Nelson.
There were no further nominations.
Chairperson Quarles declared the nominations closed and called for a roll call vote.
The result of the vote was as follows:
Nelson: Herzog Gershenson: Herzog
Luebs: Herzog Taub: Alrey
Woodward: Herzog
As a result of the vote, Amanda Herzog was selected as the recommended appointee for the
citizen appointment on the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Luebs moved to report to recommend that Amanda Herzog be appointed to the Parks and
Recreation Commission for a three-year term, from January 1, 2020, to December 31, 2023.
Seconded by Nelson.
Motion carried on a roll call vote with Taub voting no and Gingell absent.
2. UPDATE ON LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES
Jim Ryan, Lobbyist, Public Affairs Associates, gave a brief update on the status of legislation at the state
level.
3. CLERK/REGISTER OF DEEDS – 2020 SURVEY AND REMONUMENTATION REVISED COUNTY
PLAN
Gershenson moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Seconded by
Luebs.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Gingell and Woodward absent.
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4. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – APPOINTMENTS TO THE CLASSIFICATION DETERMINATION
HEARING SUBCOMMITTEE
Gershenson moved that the Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee
reappoint Commissioners Kristen Nelson, Nancy Quarles and Shelley Taub to the
Classification Determination Hearing Subcommittee with Commissioner Helaine Zack as the
alternate for a one-year term from January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. Seconded
by Luebs.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Gingell absent.
5. MR #19418 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT TO REFORM THE ROAD FUNDING
FORMULA OF PUBLIC ACT 51 OF 1951
Taub moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Seconded by Luebs.
Taub moved to postpone consideration of this resolution until the next Legislat ive Affairs and
Government Operations meeting or until Senator Lucido is available to address this issue.
Seconded by Gershenson.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Gingell absent.
6. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – REVIEW OF MENTAL HEALTH CODE AND APPLICATION
FORM
A discussion was held regarding potential revisions to the applications that the general public complete
for various Board appointments. Commissioners Taub, Luebs and Quarles agreed to meet to review the
applications for appointments and bring back recommendations to the Legislative Affairs and
Government Operations Committee at a future meeting.
OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting adjourned at 11:02 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.