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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2023.04.20 - 38154Democratic Caucus Minutes April 20, 2023 at 5:00 PM 1.Call Meeting to Order Chair Janet Jackson called the meeting of the Democratic Caucus to order at 5:01 p.m. in BOC Committee Room A 1200 N. Telegraph Road, 12E, Pontiac, MI 48341. 2.Roll Call MEMBERS PRESENT: Charlie Cavell, Marcia Gershenson, Janet Jackson, Brendan Johnson, Penny Luebs, William Miller, Kristen Nelson, Ajay Raman, Yolanda Smith Charles, David Woodward. (10) MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE: Gwen Markham, Gary McGillivray, Angela Powell. (3) 3.Public Comment No one addressed the Caucus during Public Comment #1. 4.Approval of Minutes a.Board of Commissioners - dated March 22, 2023 Brendan Johnson moved approval of the Minutes dated March 22, 2023, as presented. Seconded by Penny Luebs. A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the Motion Passed. b.Board of Commissioners - dated March 23, 2023 Brendan Johnson moved approval of the Minutes dated March 23, 2023, as presented. Seconded by Penny Luebs. A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the Motion Passed. 5.Discussion Items Commissioner David Woodward addressed the Caucus to discuss appointments to the Citizens Advisory Board, Community Corrections Board, Transit Ad Hoc Committee, Zoological Authority and Art Institute Authority. Discussion followed. Commissioner Brendan Johnson addressed the Caucus regarding Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee item entitled: Facilities Management - Renovation and Expansion of Outdoor Kennel Project for the Animal Shelter. Commissioner Ajay Raman addressed the Caucus regarding Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee item entitled: Management and Budget - 2023 Oakland County Equalization Report. Commissioner Brendan Johnson addressed the Caucus to announce the following appointments: Oakland Community Health Network (OCHN), Pastor Douglas Jones Oakland County Chief Information Officer, Rod Davenport Oakland County Jury Board, Kimberly Reeves Discussion followed. Commissioner Kristen Nelson addressed the Caucus to provide an update regarding grants for senior centers. She stated the interlocal agreements would need to be amended to meet new language requirements before funding could be transferred to the awarded facility managers. She also stated that the Healthy Aging Ad Hoc Senior Chore Program needs additional assistance before the funds can move forward. Discussion followed. Commissioner David Woodward addressed the Caucus to announce a resolution entitled: Partnership with the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) to Assist in the Reconstruction and Rehabilitation of Township Subdivision Roads will be introduced at tonight's Board meeting. Discussion followed. Commissioner Penny Luebs addressed the Caucus to announce the following resolutions entitled: Sponsorship of Troy Nature Society Annual Nature Uncorked Fundraiser and Sponsorship of the 2023 Clawson Fourth of July Festival will be introduced at tonight's Board meeting. Commissioner Ajay Raman addressed the Caucus to announce a resolution entitled: Sponsorship of 14th Annual International Lyon Township Kite Festival will be introduced at tonight's Board meeting. Chair Janet Jackson addressed the Caucus to announce a resolution entitled: Sponsorship of 2023 US National Bocce Tournament will be introduced at tonight's Board meeting. Discussion followed. Chair Janet Jackson addressed the Caucus and stated that the Standing Committees need to have a quorum for the agenda to move forward. Discussion followed. Commissioner David Woodward addressed the Caucus and stated that an additional Caucus will be scheduled for a later date to finalize the remaining American Rescue Plan Act funds (ARPA). He also stated that the Tri-County Conference will be held on September 8th-10th, 2023 and that April is recognized as National County Government month. Patti Dib, Chief of Staff, Board of Commissioners addressed the Caucus to announce the Oakland County Broadband survey is preparing to launch. 6.Public Comment The following people addressed the Caucus during Public Comment #2: Lisa Brown, Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds. 7.Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 7:07 p.m. LISA BROWN Clerk JANET JACKSON Caucus Chairperson