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1200 N. Telegraph Road, Bldg. 12 East, Pontiac, MI 48341
Democratic Caucus Minutes
May 22, 2024 at 5:00 PM
1. Call Meeting to Order
Chair Angela Powell called the meeting of the Democratic Caucus to order at 5:09 p.m., 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, Marcia Gershenson, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Brendan
Johnson, Ajay Raman, Ann Erickson Gault, Linnie Taylor (12)
MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE: William Miller III (1)
3. Public Comment
The following person addressed the Caucus during Public Comment #1: Kathryn Kennedy
4. Approval of Minutes
a. Board of Commissioners - dated April 24, 2024
Linnie Taylor moved approval of the Minutes dated April 24, 2024, as
presented. Seconded by Brendan Johnson.
Motion Passed.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the Minutes dated April 24, 2024,
were approved.
5. Discussion Items
Yolanda Smith Charles addressed the Caucus regarding Economic Development and
Infrastructure Committee item entitled: Facilities Management - Lease with Novi
Investment Partners, LLC at 48150 Grand River Avenue, Novi, Michigan for the 52-1
District Court.
Discussion followed.
Gwen Markham addressed the Caucus regarding Finance Committee item entitled: Board
of Commissioners - White Lake Township Corridor Improvement Authority Plan.
David Woodward addressed the Caucus and stated there will be an amendment offered
to the resolution, then discussed the Tax Increment Finance Authority.
Discussion followed.
Gwen Markham addressed the Caucus regarding Finance Committee item entitled: Board
of Commissioners - Extension with Allen Law Group, PC for Outside Legal Counsel
Services.
Discussion followed.
Brendan Johnson addressed the Caucus regarding Legislative Affairs and Government
Operations Committee item entitled: Board of Commissioners - Jury Board Appointment.
He indentified the Appointee as Denise Elias.
Penny Luebs addressed the Caucus regarding Public Health and Safety Committee item
entitled: Sheriff's Office - Acceptance of Donation of the Matrice 30T SP Drone Combo
and Accessories from the Township of Oakland.
Discussion followed.
David Woodward addressed the Caucus in regarding New and Miscellaneous Business
item entitled: Supporting Protect Michigan Kids Tobacco Legislation.
Penny Luebs addressed the Caucus regarding New and Miscllaneous Business item
entitled: Designating the County of Oakland as a Purple Heart County.
Yolanda Smith Charles addressed the Caucus regarding New and Miscellaneous
Business item entitled: Sponsorship of the Lathrup Village Music Festival.
David Woodward addressed the Caucus and stated that Commissioner Michael Spisz will
introduce a resolution entitled: Board of Commissioners - Approve the Addition of Gold
Star Families to the Parks Free Annual Vehicle Pass Program. He thanked the Finance
Committee and Chair for all of the work prepping for the audit. He also informed the
Caucus that he is appointing Ronald Campbell to the Oakland County Historical
Commission.
Angela Powell addressed the Caucus to review the Caucus Memo of announcements.
Discussion followed.
6. Public Comment
No one addressed the Caucus during Public Comment #2.
7. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:54 p.m.