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Democratic Caucus Minutes
March 14, 2024 at 8:30 AM
1.Call Meeting to Order
The Chair called the meeting of the Democratic Caucus to order at 8:35 AM in Committee
Room A, 1200 N. Telegraph Road, 12E, Pontiac, MI 48341.
2.Roll Call
MEMBERS PRESENT: David Woodward, Penny Luebs, Kristen Nelson, Gwen Markham,
Angela Powell, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Ajay Raman,
Ann Erickson Gault, Linnie Taylor (11)
MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE: Marcia Gershenson, Brendan Johnson (2)
3.Public Comment
Larry Gray addressed the Caucus during Public Comment #1.
4.Approval of Minutes
a.Board of Commissioners - dated February 29, 2024
Gwen Markham moved approval of the Minutes dated February 29, 2024, as
presented. Seconded by Penny Luebs.
Motion Passed.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the minutes were approved, as
presented.
5.Discussion Items
a.Board of Commissioners - Cost Allocation Plan Overview - Dispatch
Services Rates
Sheryl Johnson, Deputy Chief Financial Officer addressed the Caucus to
introduce Casey Steffee, Lead Cost Accounting Consultant, Maximus Financial
Services.
Casey Steffee, Lead Cost Accounting Consultant, Maximus Financial Services
addressed the Caucus to give a presentation entitled: Cost Allocation Plan
Overview. The presentation was followed by a brief Q & A session.
b. General Discussion Items
David Woodward addressed the Caucus regarding Public Health and Safety
Committee item entitled: Health and Human Services - Acceptance of Opioid
Settlement Funds and Position Creation. He addressed how these funds will be
spent and stated that an amendment will be offered.
Discussion followed.
Penny Luebs addressed the Caucus and stated that there are 28 Public Health
and Safety agreements on today's agenda.
David Woodward addressed the Caucus to inform the Commissioners that 27 of
the 28 Public Health and Safety agreements on the Agenda will be moved as
one item.
Discussion followed.
William Miller addressed the Caucus to inquire if the Commissioners could offer
more Narcan distribution methods.
Discussion followed.
William Miller addressed the Caucus to inform the Commissioners that he will
be introducing a Board Action entitled: Sponsorship of Pontiac Skatepark
Project Dedication. He added that he will request suspension of the Board rules
for an immediate vote on this action.
Discussion followed.
Kristen Nelson addressed the Caucus and stated that she will be introducing a
Resolution entitled: Support for Senate Bills 669-670 to Expand the Application
of the Freedom of Information Act to the Michigan Legislature, the Governor and
the Lieutenant Governor.
Charlie Cavell addressed the Caucus to give a short overview of the 2024
Democratic Caucus Goals.
Discussion followed.
Chair Angela Powell addressed the Caucus to announce the Oakland Thrive
Business Spotlight and Reception will be held on March 20th at the Royal Oak
Farmer's Market, the Summer Jobs Program has kicked off, and a reminder that
March is Reading Month.
Gwen Markham addressed the Caucus to invite everyone to the groundbreaking
of the Webster Community Center in Pontiac, being held on April 3rd.
6.Public Comment
No one addressed the Caucus during Public Comment #2.
7.Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 11:15 AM.