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July 20, 2020
Chairperson Woodward called the meeting of the Pandemic Response and Economic Recovery
Committee to order at 1:03 p.m. via Videoconference.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
David Woodward, Marcia Gershenson, Michael Spisz, Helaine Zack, Janet Jackson, Penny
Luebs, William Miller, Kristen Nelson, Shelley Taub, Philip Weipert, Thomas Kuhn
MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE:
None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairperson Woodward led the Committee in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Chairperson Woodward requested the Agenda be amended to add item A, County
Executive - COVID-19 Update. There were no objections.
Gershenson moved approval of the Agenda, as amended. Seconded by Miller.
Motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Ben Gardner, Michigan Campaign Manager, All Voting is Local addressed the Committee.
COMMUNICATIONS
A. County Executive – COVID-19 Update
Sean Carlson, Deputy County Executive provided a COVID-19 Update Report and responded to
questions posed by the Commissioners.
Gershenson moved to receive and file the Communication. Seconded by Weipert.
Motion carried.
OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
1200 NORTH TELEGRAPH ROAD, PONTIAC, MICHIGAN 48341-0470
Telephone: (248) 858-0100 FAX: (248) 858-1572
PANDEMIC RESPONSE AND ECONOMIC RECOVERY COMMITTEE
(VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE)
David T. Woodward, Chairperson
Helaine Zack
Janet Jackson
Penny Luebs
William Miller
Kristen Nelson
Shelley Taub
Philip Weipert
Thomas Kuhn
MARCIA GERSHENSON
Vice Chairperson
MICHAEL SPISZ
Minority Vice Chairperson
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Vice-Chairperson Gershenson assumed the Chair at 1:19 p.m.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. MR #20257 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONRS – CREATION OF THE OAKLAND TOGETHER
ABSENTEE BALLOT PROGRAM FOR ALL OAKLAND COUNTY VOTERS
Woodward moved to report to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution.
Seconded by Nelson.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
2. MR #20258 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – AUTHORIZE GRANT FUNDING TO
IMPLEMENT VOCERA TOUCHLESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM TO PROTECT HEALTH
CARE PROVIDERS AND PATIENTS AT MCLAREN OAKLAND FACILITY
Jackson moved to report to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution.
Seconded by Woodward.
Motion carried on a roll call vote with Spisz voting no.
3. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS – STRATEGIC PLAN
Sean Carlson, Deputy County Executive provided the Commissioners with an update regarding
the Economic Development and Community Affairs Department Strategic Plan and responded to
questions posed by the Commissioners.
4. MR #20260 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – AMENDMENT OF OAKLAND TOGETHER
LOCAL GOVERNMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM POLICIES TO INCLUDE THE ROAD
COMMISSION FOR OAKLAND COUNTY AS A QUALIFIED LOCAL UNIT OF
GOVERNMENT
Miller moved to report to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution.
Seconded by Zack.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
5. MR #20261 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – OAKLAND TOGETHER “SAFE FOR
SCHOOL” HOTLINE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BEAUMONT HEALTH
Luebs moved to report to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution.
Seconded by Taub.
Motion carried on a roll call vote with Taub voting no.
6. MR #20259 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – RESERVE ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR
SCHOOL TOUCHLESS WATER BOTTLE FILLING STATION FROM COUNTY CARES
ACT CORONAVIRUS RELIEF FUND GRANT
Miller moved to report to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution.
Seconded by Nelson.
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Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting adjourned at 2:55
p.m.
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Wendy McBride, Elections Division Sandra O’Brien, Deputy Clerk/Register of
Deeds
NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.