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July 22, 2020
Chairperson Zack called the meeting of the Finance and Infrastructure Committee to
order at 9:32 a.m. via Videoconference.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Helaine Zack, Gwen Markham, Tom Middleton, Marcia Gershenson, Gary McGillivray, Nancy Quarles,
Angela Powell, Christine Long
MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE:
Eileen Kowall
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairperson Zack led the Committee in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Chairperson Zack indicated that the COVID-19 Expenditure Report would be added as
Communications Item A, and the Overview of the Tax Foreclosure Case would be added as Item
1. There were no objections.
McGillivray moved approval of the agenda, as amended. Seconded by Long.
Motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
COMMUNICATIONS
A. COVID-19 Expenditure Report
Markham moved to receive and file the Communications item. Seconded by Powell.
Motion carried.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. TAX FORECLOSURE CASE – MICHIGAN SUPREME COURT RULING
Peter Menna, Deputy Corporation Counsel, gave a brief review of the Tax Foreclosure case that was
recently ruled on by the Michigan Supreme Court. Mr. Menna answered questions posed by the
Commissioners.
OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
1200 NORTH TELEGRAPH ROAD, PONTIAC, MICHIGAN 48341-0470
Telephone: (248) 858-0100 FAX: (248) 858-1572
FINANCE AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE
Helaine Zack, Chairperson
Marcia Gershenson
Gary McGillivray
Nancy Quarles
Angela Powell
Christine Long
Eileen Kowall
Gwen Markham
Vice Chairperson
Tom Middleton
Minority Vice Chairperson
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July 22, 2020
AGENDA
Commissioner Zack indicated that Item #2, Economic Development & Community Affairs - Strategic Plan
is scheduled for 11:00 a.m.; therefore, the Budget Overview would be presented at this time. There were
no objections.
OTHER BUSINESS
Budget Overview
Sean Carlson, Deputy County Executive, gave a brief overview of the County Executive’s budget
process, and Lynn Sonkiss, Fiscal Services Officer, gave a PowerPoint presentation, providing an
overview of the Oakland County Executive’s Recommended FY 2021 – FY 2023 Triennial Budget.
Powell moved to receive and file the Oakland County Executive’s Recommended FY 2021 – FY
2023 Triennial Budget PowerPoint presentation. Seconded by Markham.
Motion carried.
2. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS – STRATEGIC PLAN
Sean Carlson, Deputy County Executive, Jeff Marcell, Charlie Perham, Alex Cooke, and Jaclyn Le,
Theory Into Practice (TIP), gave a PowerPoint presentation, providing a brief overview of the Economic
Development Strategic Plan for Oakland County.
Quarles moved to receive and file the Economic Development & Community Affairs – Strategic
Plan. Seconded by Long.
Motion carried.
OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT
Budget Hearing
11:35 a.m. - Management and Budget/Purchasing
There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting adjourned at 12:00 p.m.
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Pamela L. Worthington, Committee Coordinator Chris Ward, Chief of Staff
NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.