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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2023.01.12 - 37827 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Bldg. 12 East, Pontiac, MI 48341 Board of Commissioners David T. Woodward January 12, 2023 at 6:00 PM MINUTES 1. Call Meeting to Order Lisa Brown, Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds called the meeting of the Board of Commissioners to order at 06:12 PM in Commissioners' Auditorium 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Building 12E, Pontiac MI 48341. 2. Roll Call MEMBERS PRESENT: Ajay Raman, Yolanda Smith Charles, Gwen Markham, Charles Cavell, Angela Powell, Philip Weipert, William Miller III, Christine Long, Michael Spisz, Michael Gingell, Brendan Johnson, Robert Hoffman, Gary McGillivray, Marcia Gershenson, Karen Joliat, Janet Jackson, David Woodward, Kristen Nelson (18) MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE: Penny Luebs (1) 3. Invocation - Pastor Douglas P. Jones, Welcome Missionary Baptist Church, Pontiac, MI 4. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag 5. Approval of Minutes a. Clerk/Register of Deeds - Minutes dated December 8, 2022 Resolution #2022-2385 _ Christine Long moved to approve Clerk/Register of Deeds - Minutes dated December 8, 2022. Seconded by Gary McGillivray. Motion Passed. Vote Summary (18-0-0) Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Michael Gingell, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Christine Long, Robert Hoffman, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Marcia Gershenson, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Brendan Johnson, Ajay Raman No: None Abstain: None 6. Approval and Close of Journal for 2021-2022 Biennial Session Sine Die William Miller III moved to approve - Approval and Close of Journal for 2021-2022 Biennial Session Sine Die. Seconded by Michael Gingell. Motion Passed. Vote Summary (18-0-0) Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Michael Gingell, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Christine Long, Robert Hoffman, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Marcia Gershenson, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Brendan Johnson, Ajay Raman No: None Abstain: None 7. 2023-2024 Biennial Session a. Board of Commissioners - Other Action Swearing-In of Commissioners Resolution #2023-2509 _ Lisa Brown, Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds administered the Oath of Office to the 2023-2024 Oakland County Board of Commissioners. b. Board of Commissioners - Other Action Introduction of Commissioners Resolution #2023-2511 _ Lisa Brown, Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds introduced the 2023-2024 Oakland County Board of Commissioners. 8. Roll Call MEMBERS PRESENT: Ajay Raman, Yolanda Smith Charles, Gwen Markham, Charles Cavell, Angela Powell, Philip Weipert, William Miller III, Christine Long, Michael Spisz, Michael Gingell, Brendan Johnson, Robert Hoffman, Gary McGillivray, Marcia Gershenson, Karen Joliat, Janet Jackson, David Woodward, Kristen Nelson (18) MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE: Penny Luebs (1) 9. Adoption of the Agenda Charles Cavell moved to adopt - Adoption of the Agenda. Seconded by Karen Joliat. Motion Passed. Vote Summary (18-0-0) Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Michael Gingell, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Christine Long, Robert Hoffman, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Marcia Gershenson, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Brendan Johnson, Ajay Raman No: None Abstain: None 10. 2023-2024 Biennial Session a. Board of Commissioners - Other Action Temporary Board Rules Resolution #2023-2474 _ Gary McGillivray moved to adopt Board of Commissioners - Other Action Temporary Board Rules. Seconded by Michael Gingell. Motion Passed. Vote Summary (17-0-0) Yes: David Woodward, Michael Gingell, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Christine Long, Robert Hoffman, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Marcia Gershenson, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Brendan Johnson, Ajay Raman No: None Abstain: None 11. Nominations and Elections a. Board of Commissioners - Other Action Temporary Chairperson Resolution #2023-2497 _ Lisa Brown, Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds opened the nominations for Temporary Chairperson. David Woodward moved to nominate Board of Commissioners - Other Action Temporary Chairperson - Christine Long. Seconded by Yolanda Smith Charles. Motion Passed. Vote Summary (17-0-0) Yes: David Woodward, Michael Gingell, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Christine Long, Robert Hoffman, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Marcia Gershenson, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Brendan Johnson, Ajay Raman No: None Abstain: None Lisa Brown, Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds turned the gavel over to Temporary Chairperson Christine Long and assumed the Chair of the County Clerk of the Board. b. Board of Commissioners - Other Action Permanent Chairperson Resolution #2023-2501 _ Temporary Chairperson Christine Long opened the nominations for Permanent Chairperson. Marcia Gershenson moved to nominate Board of Commissioners - Other Action Permanent Chairperson - David Woodward. Seconded by Philip Weipert. Motion Passed. Vote Summary (16-1-0) Yes: David Woodward, Michael Gingell, Karen Joliat, Christine Long, Robert Hoffman, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Marcia Gershenson, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Brendan Johnson, Ajay Raman No: Kristen Nelson Abstain: None Commissioner Long presented Chairperson David Woodward with the gavel. Chairperson David Woodward addressed the Board to thank his fellow Commissioners. c. Board of Commissioners - Other Action Vice Chairperson Resolution #2023-2502 _ Chairperson David Woodward opened the nominations for Vice Chairperson. Gary McGillivray moved to nominate Board of Commissioners - Other Action Vice Chairperson - Marcia Gershenson. Seconded by Christine Long. Motion Passed. Vote Summary (16-1-0) Yes: David Woodward, Michael Gingell, Karen Joliat, Christine Long, Robert Hoffman, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Marcia Gershenson, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Brendan Johnson, Ajay Raman No: Kristen Nelson Abstain: None Vice Chairperson Marcia Gershenson addressed the Board to thank her fellow Commissioners. d. Board of Commissioners - Appointment Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee Members Resolution #2023-2503 _ Chairperson David Woodward addressed the Board to read the names of the proposed members of the Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee. William Miller III moved to appoint Board of Commissioners - Appointment Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee Members: Kristen Nelson, Chairperson, Janet Jackson, Majority Vice Chair, Karen Joliat, Minority Vice Chair, Gary McGillivray, Penny Luebs, Brendan Johnson, Robert Hoffman and Michael Spisz. Seconded by Robert Hoffman. Motion Passed. Vote Summary (17-0-0) Yes: David Woodward, Michael Gingell, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Christine Long, Robert Hoffman, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Marcia Gershenson, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Brendan Johnson, Ajay Raman No: None Abstain: None Chairperson David Woodward called for a recess at 6:52 p.m. 12. Call Meeting to Order Chairperson David Woodward called the Board to reconvene at 7:29 p.m. 13. Roll Call MEMBERS PRESENT: Ajay Raman, Yolanda Smith Charles, Gwen Markham, Charles Cavell, Angela Powell, Philip Weipert, William Miller III, Christine Long, Michael Gingell, Brendan Johnson, Robert Hoffman, Gary McGillivray, Marcia Gershenson, Karen Joliat, Janet Jackson, David Woodward, Kristen Nelson (17) MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE: Penny Luebs, Michael Spisz (2) 14. Public Comment No one addressed the Board during Public Comment #1. 15. Reports of Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee a. Board of Commissioners - Other Action Permanent Rules for the Board of Commissioners Resolution #2022-2386 _ Kristen Nelson moved to adopt Board of Commissioners - Other Action Permanent Rules for the Board of Commissioners. Seconded by Michael Gingell. Motion Passed. Vote Summary (17-0-0) Yes: David Woodward, Michael Gingell, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Christine Long, Robert Hoffman, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Marcia Gershenson, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Brendan Johnson, Ajay Raman No: None Abstain: None b. Board of Commissioners - Appointment Reports on Standing Committee Assignments, Appointments to Various Boards, Commissions and Authorities Resolution #2022-2387 _ Kristen Nelson moved to adopt Board of Commissioners - Appointment Reports on Standing Committee Assignments, Appointments to Various Boards, Commissions and Authorities. Seconded by Karen Joliat. Motion Passed. Vote Summary (17-0-0) Yes: David Woodward, Michael Gingell, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Christine Long, Robert Hoffman, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Marcia Gershenson, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Brendan Johnson, Ajay Raman No: None Abstain: None 16. Communications Charles Cavell moved to receive and file - Communications. Seconded by Robert Hoffman. Motion Passed. Vote Summary (17-0-0) Yes: David Woodward, Michael Gingell, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Christine Long, Robert Hoffman, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Marcia Gershenson, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Brendan Johnson, Ajay Raman No: None Abstain: None a. Board of Commissioners - Communications Grant Exception - FY 2023 AEAP-Antiterrorism Emergency Assistance and 2023 Survey and Remonumentation Grant Application Resolution #2022-2442 _ Lisa Brown, Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds addressed the Board to read a communication from Chairperson David Woodward notifying the Commissioners that he has authorized submission of the following grant applications: Name: FY 2023 AEAP-Antiterrorism Emergency Assistance Department: Prosecuting Attorney Amount: $87,500 Grant Application Deadline: December 26, 2022 Name: 2023 Survey and Remonumentation Grant Application Department: Clerk/Register of Deeds Amount: $295,429 Grant Application Deadline: December 31, 2022 b. Executive's Office - Appointment CE Appointment - Economic Development Corporation - L. Orcutt Resolution #2022-2444 _ Lisa Brown, Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds addressed the Board to read a communication from David Coulter, Oakland County Executive, notifying the Board of the reappointment of Louis Orcutt as a Director of the Economic Development Corporation (EDC) of the County of Oakland for a term of six years ending January 1, 2029. c. Board of Commissioners - Communications Resignation - Canvassing Board, W. Cotton Resolution #2023-2445 _ Lisa Brown, Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds addressed the Board to read a communication from Wilma S. Cotton, Chairperson of the Oakland County Canvassing Board, resigning her position effective January 1, 2023. d. Board of Commissioners - Communications Board Chair Appointments to Various Boards, Commissions and Authorities Resolution #2023-2513 _ Lisa Brown, Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds addressed the Board to read a communication from Chairperson David Woodward notifying the Commissioners of the following appointments: Airport Committee - Term ending December 31, 2024 Gwen Markham, Penny Luebs, Gary McGillivray, Christine Long, Philip Weipert Claims Review Committee - Term ending December 31, 2024 Gwen Markham, David Woodward MSU Extension Advisory Council - Term ending December 31, 2024 Angela Powell Tax Increment Financing Review (TIFA) - Term ending December 31, 2024 To be determined Youth Assistance Coordinating Council - Term ending December 31, 2024 Gary McGillivray, Karen Joliat Lake Boards - Terms ending December 31, 2024 Robert Hoffman - Big Lake, Bush Lake, Charlick Lake, Dixie Lake, Eliza Lake, Gourd Lake, Highland Lake, Kellogg Lake, Lake Louise, Murray Lake, Susin Lake, Taggett Lake, Tipsico Lake, Tomahawk Lake, Wau-Me-Gah Lake, White Lake, Woodruff Lake Angela Powell - Blue Heron Pond, Duck Lake Pond, Forest Lake, Lower Long Lake, Upper Long Lake Christine Long - Cedar Island Lake, Lake Neva, Pontiac Lake, Round Lake, Wolverine Lake Penny Luebs - Charnwood Lake Karen Joliat - Clarkston Mill Pond, Eagle Lake, Huntoon Lake, Lake Oakland, Rainbow Lake, Schoolhouse Lake, Scott Lake, Van Norman Lake, Walters Lake, Watkins Lake, Williams Lake Michael Spisz - Cranberry Lake, Lakeville Lake Philip Weipert - Duck Lake, Grass Lake, Lake Ona Marcia Gershenson - Gilbert Lake, Island Lake, Meadow Lake, Orange Lake, Wabeek Lake Michael Gingell - Indianwood Lake Ajay Raman - Walled Lake 17. New & Miscellaneous Business a. Board of Commissioners - Sponsorship Sponsorship of the 2023 Winter Blast Royal Oak Festival Resolution #2023-2488 _ REPORT Sponsorship Sponsorship of the 2023 Winter Blast Royal Oak Festival Sponsored By: David Woodward, William Miller III, Michael Spisz, Charles Cavell, Yolanda Smith Charles, Michael Gingell Motion to authorize the one-time appropriation of $50,000 from the non- departmental transfers General Fund Special Projects expenditure line item for sponsorship of the 2023 Winter Blast Festival in the City of Royal Oak and that the Board of Commissioners shall act as the contract administrator for the distribution of funds. The Board authorizes the Chairperson to execute an interlocal agreement with the City of Royal Oak for the release of funds; further, a FY 2023 budget amendment is detailed in the attached Schedule A. 18. Public Comment The following people addressed the Board during Public Comment #2: Mary Hatt, Ivan Downarowicz, Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds, Lisa Brown and Brandon Kolo. Commissioner Gershenson addressed the Board regarding the Gift of Life email update. Commissioner Smith Charles addressed the Board to issue an invitation to the Women Officials Network Foundation event being held on Friday, January 13, 2023. Commissioner Miller addressed the Board to commend the Michigan Legislature on their first day of work. Commissioner Johnson addressed the Board to invite everyone to the 2023 Fire and Ice Festival being held in Rochester on January 20-21, 2023. Chairperson David Woodward addressed the Board to thank the Oakland County Elections Division for their excellent work on the election and subsequent recounts. Commissioner Hoffman addressed the Board to wish a Happy Birthday to Commissioner McGillivray. 19. Adjournment to January 26, 2023 or Call of the Chair The meeting adjourned at 07:51 PM.