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OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS MINUTES
September 29, 2022
Meeting called to order by Caucus Chairperson Kristen Nelson at 8:36 a.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: (0)
Quorum present.
No one addressed the Caucus during Public Comment #1.
Moved by McGillivray seconded by Markham the minutes of the September 1, 2022
Caucus be approved.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the minutes were approved.
The members of the Caucus discussed the Board Agenda.
Commissioner Markham addressed the Caucus regarding item 14 b. entitled Resolution
FY 2023 General Appropriations Act and 2023 County General Property Tax Rates. She
stated that she expects bi-partisan support during this morning’s budget hearing approval.
Commissioner Woodward addressed the Caucus to announce that amendments will be
introduced to the Finance Committee item entitled: Resolution FY 2023 General
Appropriations Act and 2023 County General Property Tax Rates , including:
• Amendment to add an additional $2,000,000.00 for the Tri-Party Local Road
Improvement Program.
• Amendment for $500,000.00 to support senior initiatives.
• Amendment regarding contracts more than $250,000.00 be approved by the Board
of Commissioners.
Discussion followed.
Democratic Caucus Minutes Continued. September 29, 2022
Commissioner Miller addressed the Caucus to announce that he will be introducing an
amendment in the amount of $150,000.00 for funding workforce development simulators
that will be used in community centers during outreach programs.
Discussion followed
Commissioner Woodward addressed the Caucus to announce that Commissioner Cavell
will be introducing an amendment for a budget increase to the Haven, Inc. contract
extension during this morning’s Board meeting.
Chairperson Kristen Nelson addressed the caucus to discuss the Legislative Affairs and
Government Operations Committee item entitled: Human Resources – Resolution
Approving Biweekly Employee Healthcare Contribution Increase.
Discussion followed
Chairperson Kristen Nelson addressed the Caucus to discuss the Legislative Affairs and
Government Operations Committee item entitled: Human Resources – Resolution
Adopting Compensation Adjustments for County Commissioners for the 2023/2024 Term
of Office.
Discussion followed.
Chairperson Kristen Nelson addressed the Caucus to discuss the Legislative Affairs and
Government Operations Committee item entitled: Human Resources – Resolution
Adopting Countywide Elected Official Compensation for 2023.
Discussion followed
Chairperson Kristen Nelson addressed the Caucus to discuss the Legislative Affairs and
Government Operations Committee item entitled: Board of Commissioners – Solid Waste
Planning Committee Appointments.
Discussion followed.
Chairperson Kristen Nelson addressed the Caucus to discuss the Legislative Affairs and
Government Operations Committee agenda item entitled Board of Commissioners –
Resolution Support for Michigan Senate Bill 58 and House Bill 4314 – Holding Polluters
Accountable.
No one addressed the Caucus during Public Comment #2.
The Caucus adjourned at 12:58 p.m. until October 20, 2022, at 5:00 p.m.
FRED MILLER KRISTEN NELSON
Deputy Clerk Caucus Chairperson