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OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS MINUTES
July 19, 2022
Meeting called to order by Caucus Chairperson Kristen Nelson at 5:05 p.m. in the
Courthouse Committee Room A, 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan.
Roll called.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Cavell, Charles, Gershenson, Jackson, Luebs,
Markham, McGillivray, Miller, Nelson, Powell and Woodward. (11)
EXCUSED ABSENCE WITH NOTICE: None. (0)
Quorum present.
No one addressed the Caucus during Public Comment #1.
Moved by McGillivray seconded by Miller the minutes of the June 23, 2022 Caucus be
approved.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the minutes were approved.
The members of the Caucus discussed the Board Agenda.
Chairperson Kristen Nelson addressed the Caucus regarding the formation of the
Oakland County Land Bank Authority. She stated that they are currently accepting
applications for a seat on the Authority for the following:
One Oakland County Township official who has economic development, housing,
planning or real estate experience.
One Oakland County City official who has economic development, housing, planning or
real estate experience.
One Oakland County resident who has economic development, housing, plann ing or
real estate experience.
Commissioner Miller addressed the Caucus regarding Legislative Affairs and
Government Operations Committee item 11 d. entitled: Board of Commissioners –
Resolution Opposing Senate Bill 446 to Amend Article II (Zoning Authorization and
Initiation) of the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Commissioner Charles to postpone Legislative Affairs and Government
Operations Committee item 11 d. entitled: Board of Commissioners – Resolution
Democratic Caucus Minutes Continued. July 19, 2022
Opposing Senate Bill 446 to Amend Article II (Zoning Authorization and Initiation) of the
Michigan Zoning Enabling Act to the August 4, 2022, Board of Commissioners meeting.
Seconded by Commissioner Miller.
AYES: Cavell, Charles, Gershenson, Jackson, Luebs, Markham, McGillivray,
Miller, Powell and Woodward. (10)
NAYS: Nelson. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was postponed to the August
4, 2022 Board of Commissioners meeting.
Commissioner Penny Luebs addressed the Caucus regarding Public Health and Safety
Committee item 16 b. entitled: Executive’s Office – Resolution Appropriating American
Rescue Plan Act – Local Fiscal Recovery Funds for the Oakland County Out of School
Time Learning Supports Investment.
Discussion followed.
Commissioner Miller addressed the Caucus regarding Economic Development and
Infrastructure Committee item 13 a. entitled: Board of Commissioners – Resolution
Creating Special Committee to Study Road Commission Operations Options.
Discussion followed.
Chairperson Kristen Nelson addressed the Caucus to inform the Commissioners that an
amendment to Public Health and Safety Committee item 16 b. entitled: Executive’s
Office – Resolution Appropriating American Rescue Plan Act – Local Fiscal Recovery
Funds for the Oakland County Out of School Time Learning Supports Investment will be
offered by Commissioners Weipert and Kuhn.
Commissioner Powell addressed the Caucus to inform the Commissio ners that she will
be holding a Facebook Live meeting with local non-profit agencies to bring awareness
of the grant opportunities being offered by Oakland County.
Commissioner Woodward addressed the Caucus and stated that there will be four new
resolutions introduced at the Board of Commissioners meeting, and they will all be
referred to committee.
Chairperson Kristen Nelson addressed the Caucus to announce that there is an
anticipated amendment to item 16 b. from Commissioners Spisz and Weipert.
Commissioner Gershenson addressed the Caucus to introduce Michelle McClellan,
candidate for District 3 County Commissioner and Emily Busch, candidate for Dist rict 66
State Representative.
Democratic Caucus Minutes Continued. July 19, 2022
Commissioner Charles addressed the Caucus about the availability of ARPA funding for
Royal Oak Township as well as the level of funding from the County to the United way.
Commissioner McGillivray addressed the Caucus to remind the Commissioners that
Campaign Finance reports are due Friday, July 22nd.
Commissioner Woodward addressed the Caucus to inform the Commissioners that
additional informational Caucus meetings will be scheduled in regard to transit.
Chairperson Kristen Nelson addressed the Caucus to inform the Commissioners that
the Senior Services Ad Hoc Study Group plans to have resolutions come before the
Board in August.
Commissioner Jackson addressed the Caucus about the Revolving Loan Fund and the
lack of minority-owned businesses receiving awards.
The following people addressed the Caucus during Public Comment #2: Ross Bar ranco
and Sandra Rahman.
The Caucus adjourned at 8:07 p.m. until August 4, 2022, at 5:00 p.m.
FRED MILLER KRISTEN NELSON
Deputy Clerk Caucus Chairperson