HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2024.06.13 - 41295
1200 N. Telegraph Road, Bldg. 12 East, Pontiac, MI 48341
Board of Commissioners
David T. Woodward, Chair
June 13, 2024 at 9:30 AM
MINUTES
1. Call Meeting to Order
Chair David T. Woodward called the meeting of the Board of Commissioners to order at
9:38 AM in the Commissioners' Auditorium, 1200 N. Telegraph Road, 12 E, Pontiac, MI
48341.
2. Roll Call
MEMBERS PRESENT: Linnie Taylor, Gwen Markham, Charles Cavell, Yolanda Smith
Charles, William Miller III, Penny Luebs, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Robert Hoffman,
Karen Joliat, Ajay Raman, Michael Gingell, Brendan Johnson, David Woodward, Ann
Erickson Gault, Angela Powell, Marcia Gershenson, Michael Spisz (18)
MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE: Kristen Nelson (1)
3. Invocation - Angela Powell
4. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
5. Approval of Minutes
a. Board of Commissioners - dated May 22, 2024
Board Action #2024-4237 _
Christine Long moved approval of the Minutes dated May 22, 2024, as
presented. Seconded by Penny Luebs.
Motion Passed.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the Minutes dated May 22, 2024, were
approved
6. Approval of Agenda
Penny Luebs moved approval of the agenda, as presented. Seconded by Ann Erickson
Gault.
Motion Passed.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the Agenda was approved as presented.
7. Presentations
a. Board of Commissioners - Proclamation - Scott Guzzy
Board Action #2024-4235 _
Chair David Woodward and Commissioners Markham, Joliat, Gershenson,
Weipert and Spisz addressed the Board to present a proclamation honoring Scott
Guzzy, Purchasing Administrator on the occasion of his retirement after 32 years
with Oakland County.
Scott Guzzy addressed the Board.
b. Board of Commissioners - Proclamation - Park and Recreation Month
Board Action #2024-4236 _
Chair David Woodward addressed the Board to introduce Commissioners Long,
Smith Charles and Erickson Gault.
Commissioners Long, Smith Charles and Erickson Gault addressed the Board to
present a proclamation honoring Parks and Recreation Month.
Chris Ward, Director, Oakland County Parks and Recreation, addressed the
Board.
8. Communications
There were no communications read.
9. Public Comment
No one addressed the Board during Public Comment #1. Reports of Standing Committees
Consent Agenda
10. Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee - Yolanda Smith Charles
a. Board of Commissioners - Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriation with the City of
South Lyon for Tri-Party Road Improvement Program – Project No. 56331
Board Action #2024-4149 _
Linnie Taylor moved to approve Project No. 56331 submitted by the City of
South Lyon and authorize the transfer of Tri-Party Road Improvement
Program funds in the amount of $76,919 from Non-Departmental Transfers
appropriation (9090101); further, that the FY 2024 budget shall be amended
as described in the attached Schedule A – Budget Amendment; further, that
the Oakland County Clerk is requested to forward copies of this resolution
to the Road Commission for Oakland County, Oakland County Fiscal
Services, and the Community. Seconded by Philip Weipert.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (18-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Michael Gingell, Penny Luebs, Karen
Joliat, Christine Long, Robert Hoffman, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela
Powell, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles
Cavell, Brendan Johnson, Ajay Raman, Ann Erickson Gault, Linnie Taylor
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachments:
1. 56331_Schedule A-Budget Amendment
2. 56331_Tri-Party_SouthLyon
b. Board of Commissioners - Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriation with the City of
Walled Lake for Tri-Party Road Improvement Program – Project No. 57831
Board Action #2024-4150 _
Linnie Taylor moved to approve Project No. 57831 submitted by the City of
Walled Lake and authorize the transfer of Tri-Party Road Improvement
Program funds in the amount of $8,333 from Non-Departmental Transfers
appropriation (9090101); further, that the FY 2024 budget shall be amended
as described in the attached Schedule A – Budget Amendment; further, that
the Oakland County Clerk is requested to forward copies of this resolution
to the Road Commission for Oakland County, Oakland County Fiscal
Services, and the Community. Seconded by Philip Weipert.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (18-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Michael Gingell, Penny Luebs, Karen
Joliat, Christine Long, Robert Hoffman, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela
Powell, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles
Cavell, Brendan Johnson, Ajay Raman, Ann Erickson Gault, Linnie Taylor
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachments:
1. 57831_Schedule A-Budget Amendment
2. 57831_Tri-Party_WalledLake
c. Economic Development - Aviation and Transportation - Oakland County
International Airport (OCIA) Airport Land Lease with the Charter Township
of Waterford
Board Action #2024-4096 _ 24-46
MR #24046
Lease Oakland County International Airport (OCIA) Airport Land Lease with
the Charter Township of Waterford
Sponsored By: Yolanda Smith Charles
WHEREAS the Aviation Division has agreed to enter into a new Land Lease with
the Charter Township of Waterford for the continued use of airport property for
the purpose of maintaining a soccer field; and
WHEREAS the Land Lease will have a term of one year from May 1, 2024 to
June 30, 2025, with annual rent of $1.00; and
WHEREAS the Airport Committee and the County's Office of Corporation
Counsel have reviewed and agreed to the terms of the Land Lease.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners hereby approves and accepts the terms and conditions of the
attached Airport Land Lease with the Charter Township of Waterford for property
at the Oakland County International Airport for the term May 1, 2024 through
June 30, 2025.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
directs its Chair or their designee to execute the attached Land Lease and all
other related documents between the County and the Township of Waterford.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a budget amendment is not required as the
revenue is included in the FY-2024 - FY 2025 Airport Fund (#56500) budget.
Linnie Taylor moved to adopt the attached Oakland County International
Airport (OCIA) Airport Land Lease with the Charter Township of
Waterford. Seconded by Philip Weipert.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (18-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Michael Gingell, Penny Luebs, Karen
Joliat, Christine Long, Robert Hoffman, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela
Powell, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles
Cavell, Brendan Johnson, Ajay Raman, Ann Erickson Gault, Linnie Taylor
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachment:
1. SOCCER FIELD.LAND LEASE WITH WATERFORD TOWNSHIP.v2.2024
d. Economic Development - Aviation and Transportation - Lease Contract with
MDOT for the Weather Observation and Data Dissemination System at
Oakland/Troy Airport
Board Action #2024-4132 _ 24-47
MR #24047
Lease Lease Contract with MDOT for the Weather Observation and Data
Dissemination System at Oakland/Troy Airport
Sponsored By: Yolanda Smith Charles
WHEREAS the Aviation Division has agreed to enter into a new Lease Contract
with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) for the lease, operation,
and maintenance of a new Weather Observation and Data Dissemination System
at Oakland/Troy Airport to enhance aviation safety and efficiency; and
WHEREAS the System is made up of three components or subsystems,
commonly known as (a) the Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS),
(b) a system to collect the AWOS data for national dissemination (Data Collection
System) and (e) a Weather Briefing System; and
WHEREAS the Lease will have a term of twenty (20) years from the date of the
award, with annual rent of $10.00; and
WHEREAS the Airport Committee and the County's Office of Corporation
Counsel have reviewed and agreed to the terms of the Lease.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners hereby approves and accepts the terms and conditions of the
attached Lease Contract with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT)
for the lease, operation and maintenance of a Weather Observation and Data
Dissemination System at the Oakland/Troy Airport.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
directs its Chair or their designee to execute the attached Lease Contract and all
other related documents between the County and MDOT.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a budget amendment is not required as the
expense is included in the FY-2024 - FY 2025 Airport Fund (#56500) budget.
Linnie Taylor moved to adopt the attached Lease Contract with MDOT for the
Weather Observation and Data Dissemination System at Oakland/Troy
Airport. Seconded by Philip Weipert.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (18-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Michael Gingell, Penny Luebs, Karen
Joliat, Christine Long, Robert Hoffman, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela
Powell, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles
Cavell, Brendan Johnson, Ajay Raman, Ann Erickson Gault, Linnie Taylor
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachment:
1. 2024AWOS
e. Economic Development - Aviation and Transportation - Amendment to
Oakland County Airports Rules & Regulations as adopted October 25, 2018
Board Action #2024-4175 _
Linnie Taylor moved to approve and adopt the attached Amendment to the
2018 Airport Rules and Regulations. Seconded by Philip Weipert.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (18-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Michael Gingell, Penny Luebs, Karen
Joliat, Christine Long, Robert Hoffman, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela
Powell, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles
Cavell, Brendan Johnson, Ajay Raman, Ann Erickson Gault, Linnie Taylor
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachments:
1. OCRulesRegs (airport committee review 05-15-24)
2. SummaryRevisions-2018RR
f. Water Resources Commissioner - Establishing a Lake Level Special
Assessment District for Vhay Lake
Board Action #2024-4140 _ 24-48
MR #24048
Resolution Establishing a Lake Level Special Assessment District for Vhay
Lake
Sponsored By: Yolanda Smith Charles
WHEREAS Vhay Lake is an inland lake of approximately 14 acres located in the
City of Bloomfield Hills, Oakland County, Michigan; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner was presented
with a petition from the property owners abutting Vhay Lake requesting that a
normal level be established; and
WHEREAS the procedures for establishing the normal level of an inland lake and
the powers and duties of the delegated county authority are found in Part 307 of
Act 451 of the Public Acts of 1994, as amended, MCL 324.30701 et seq., ("Part
307"); and
WHEREAS the petition alleges that a normal level is necessary to protect the
public health, welfare and safety, preserve the natural resources of the State of
Michigan, and protect the value of properties developed around Vhay Lake; and
WHEREAS Section 30702 of Part 307 (MCL 324.30702) provides that the County
Board of Commissioners shall, within 45 days of receipt of a petition to establish
a normal level of an inland lake, proceed with the necessary steps to have a
normal level of an inland lake determined by a circuit court; and
WHEREAS Part 307 provides that all costs associated with establishing a normal
level shall be assessed as a cost to all benefiting property owners within a special
assessment district to be established for Vhay Lake; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners has, on February 16, 2023, approved
Miscellaneous Resolution No. #2023-2506 which is attached, providing for the
establishment and maintenance of the lake level on Vhay Lake, in accordance
with MCL 324.30701 et seq.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners hereby
acknowledges receipt of a petition for the establishment of a normal level for
Vhay Lake.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Water Resources Commissioner is
appointed as the delegated authority under Part 307 and is directed to initiate
action to take all necessary steps to cause to be determined the normal level of
Vhay Lake.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the cost of any project to establish and
maintain a normal lake level for Vhay Lake may be deferred by the establishment
of a special assessment district by the Oakland County Water Resources
Commissioner as provided in MCL 324.30711(1).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Oakland County’s Corporation Counsel is
authorized to initiate proceedings in the name of the County in the Sixth Judicial
Circuit Court for the County of Oakland for a determination of a "normal" level for
Vhay Lake and consistent with the provisions of Part 307.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that no budget amendment is necessary.
Linnie Taylor moved to adopt the attached Establishing a Lake Level Special
Assessment District for Vhay Lake. Seconded by Philip Weipert.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (18-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Michael Gingell, Penny Luebs, Karen
Joliat, Christine Long, Robert Hoffman, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela
Powell, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles
Cavell, Brendan Johnson, Ajay Raman, Ann Erickson Gault, Linnie Taylor
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachments:
1. 2024-06-05 Memo re Vhay Lake
2. Vhay Lake Level District Map
3. Vhay Lake Level Resolution 2023-2506
g. Board of Commissioners - Dissolving the Solid Waste Planning Committee
and Creating the Materials Management Planning Committee
Board Action #2024-4217 _ 24-49
MR #24049
Resolution Dissolving the Solid Waste Planning Committee and Creating
the Materials Management Planning Committee
Sponsored By: Yolanda Smith Charles
WHEREAS the Oakland County Solid Waste Planning Committee was first
appointed by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners on October 9, 1997
pursuant to Part 115, Solid Waste Management, of the Natural Resources and
Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended (Part 115); and
WHEREAS the Solid Waste Planning Committee exists to assist with updates to
the Oakland County Solid Waste Management Plan and to make
recommendations to the Board of Commissioners for proposed amendments to
the Solid Waste Management Plan; and
WHEREAS recent amendments to Part 115 went into effect on March 29, 2023
and require that all counties prepare a Materials Management Plan, which after
approved will replace the Solid Waste Management Plan; and
WHEREAS the amendments to Part 115 require that a Materials Management
Planning Committee be appointed with representatives from specific sectors;
and
WHEREAS the Materials Management Planning Committee will primarily assist in
the development and implementation of the Materials Management Plan in
addition to its other responsibilities under Part 115.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners hereby dissolves the Oakland County Solid Waste Planning
Committee.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
hereby establishes the Oakland County Materials Management Planning
Committee as a permanent body in accordance with Part 115, Solid Waste
Management, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994
PA 451, as amended.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that members of the Oakland County Materials
Management Planning Committee shall be appointed by the Oakland County
Board of Commissioners pursuant to MCL 324.11572.
Linnie Taylor moved to adopt the attached Dissolving the Solid Waste
Planning Committee and Creating the Materials Management Planning
Committee. Seconded by Philip Weipert.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (18-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Michael Gingell, Penny Luebs, Karen
Joliat, Christine Long, Robert Hoffman, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela
Powell, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles
Cavell, Brendan Johnson, Ajay Raman, Ann Erickson Gault, Linnie Taylor
No: None
Abstain: None
11. Finance Committee - Gwen Markham
a. Information Technology - Extension with Unity Fiber 2020 LLC for Fiber
Maintenance
Board Action #2024-4073 _
Linnie Taylor moved to approve the continuation of fiber maintenance
services with Unity Fiber 2020 LLC for the period January 1, 2025 –
December 31, 2030, with an option to extend for 5 additional years to
December 31, 2035. Seconded by Philip Weipert.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (18-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Michael Gingell, Penny Luebs, Karen
Joliat, Christine Long, Robert Hoffman, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela
Powell, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles
Cavell, Brendan Johnson, Ajay Raman, Ann Erickson Gault, Linnie Taylor
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachments:
1. AMENDMENT OF CONTRACT 005981 AMENDMENT 01 AMENDMENT
DATE: July 21, 2020
2. AMENDMENT OF CONTRACT 005989 AMENDMENT 02 AMENDMENT
DATE: August 11, 2020
3. AMENDMENT OF CONTRACT 005989 AMENDMENT 03 AMENDMENT
DATE: June 15, 2021
4. AMENDMENT OF CONTRACT 008776 AMENDMENT 04 AMENDMENT
DATE: March 14, 2023
5. AMENDMENT OF CONTRACT CON00008776 AMENDMENT O5
AMENDMENT DATE: March 22, 2024
b. Management and Budget - Authorization of 2024 County Tax Levies for
General Operating, Parks and Recreation, and Public Transportation
Board Action #2024-4216 _ 24-50
MR #24050
Resolution Authorization of 2024 County Tax Levies for General Operating,
Parks and Recreation, and Public Transportation
Sponsored By: Gwen Markham
WHEREAS Oakland County voters have approved three County property tax
levies: a levy to support Oakland County Operating activities approved on August
8, 1978; a levy to support Oakland County Parks and Recreation activities
approved on November 3, 2020; and a levy to support Oakland County Public
Transportation activities approved on November 8, 2022; and
WHEREAS these levies are consistent with Michigan Law (MCL 211.34d), the
"Headlee Amendment"; and
WHEREAS this resolution is required to adjust the tax rates to the maximum
allowable millage rates due to the adjusted growth in total county taxable value
being higher than the applicable Inflation Rate Multiplier published by the
Michigan Department of Treasury; and
WHEREAS the “Headlee” millage reduction fraction of 0.9963 has been applied
to the 2024 maximum allowable millage rates; and
WHEREAS the maximum allowable tax rates for 2024 are therefore adjusted to
the following: 3.9539 mills for Operating, 0.3418 mills for Parks and Recreation,
and 0.9464 mills for Public Transportation; and
WHEREAS after taking into account tax increment financing offsets and
estimated delinquent taxes, those millage rates are estimated to generate
approximately $307.5 million to support fiscal year 2024 Operating activities,
$26.5 million to support fiscal year 2025 Parks and Recreation activities, and
$73.6 million to support fiscal year 2025 Public Transportation activities.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Supervisors of the various townships
and Assessing Officers of the various cities of Oakland County are authorized
and directed to spread on their respective township or city tax rolls for the 2024
July levy, a tax rate of 3.9539 mills for Oakland County Operating activities, to be
applied to the 2024 Taxable Value of all property located within their respective
jurisdictions.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Supervisors of the various townships and
Assessing Officers of the various cities of Oakland County are authorized and
directed to spread on their respective township or city tax rolls for the 2024
December levy, a tax rate of 0.3418 mills for Oakland County Parks and
Recreation activities and a tax rate of 0.9464 for Oakland County Public
Transportation activities, to be applied to the 2024 Taxable Value of all property
located within their respective jurisdictions.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
authorizes execution of the Michigan Department of Treasury L-4029 2024 Tax
Rate Request form by signature of the Chairperson of the Board of
Commissioners.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that updated revenue estimates based on these
levies will be incorporated into the County budget as part of the FY 2025-2026
budget process.
Linnie Taylor moved to adopt the attached Authorization of 2024 County Tax
Levies for General Operating, Parks and Recreation, and Public
Transportation. Seconded by Philip Weipert.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (18-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Michael Gingell, Penny Luebs, Karen
Joliat, Christine Long, Robert Hoffman, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela
Powell, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles
Cavell, Brendan Johnson, Ajay Raman, Ann Erickson Gault, Linnie Taylor
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachment:
1. REVISED County 2024 L4029
c. Fiscal Services - Fiscal Year 2024 Second Quarter Financial Forecast
Board Action #2024-4205 _ 24-51
MR #24051
Budget Amendment Fiscal Year 2024 Second Quarter Financial Forecast
Sponsored By: Gwen Markham
WHEREAS Public Act 621 of 1978, the Uniform Budgeting and Accounting Act
for Local Units of Government, provides for adjustments to the adopted budget;
and
WHEREAS in accordance with Oakland County General Appropriations Act
Section 22, which authorizes budget amendments for variances between the
budgeted revenue and actual revenue, and Section 23, which authorizes budget
amendments for variances between estimated revenue and projected
expenditures, amendments are required; and
WHEREAS the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Second Quarter Financial Forecast Report
has identified several variances and budget amendments are recommended as
detailed in the attached Schedule A and B budget amendment; and
WHEREAS the departments have expended much of their carry forward requests
and the remaining balance is expected to be utilized by the end of FY 2024; and
WHEREAS Department of Public Services, Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption
Center received donations for the period of January 2024 through March 2024
totaling $17,320.42; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff’s Office received donations for the period of January 2024
through March 2024 totaling $16,600 of which $5,000 was a cash donation for K-
9 equipment; and
WHEREAS Children’s Village Division received donations for the period of
January 2024 through March 2024 totaling $12,665.26 of which $100 was a cash
donation; and
WHEREAS the Department of Health and Human Services received an allocation
in the amount of $10,000 to acquire reproductive contraceptives through the
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services; and
WHEREAS Health and Humans Services has requested write-offs totaling
$36,711.42 for the period of January 2024 through March 2024 for uncollectible
transactions.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners accepts
the Fiscal Year 2024 Second Quarter Financial Report.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to authorize the acceptance of the grant
extensions.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the donations be recognized in the Animal
Shelter and Pet Adoption Center, Sheriff’s, Children’s Village Division and
Department of Health and Human Services.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the uncollectible debts, as recommended by
the Department of Management and Budget and detailed in the attached
schedules are authorized to be written off.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the FY 2024 – FY 2026 Budgets are amended
pursuant to Schedules A and B.
Linnie Taylor moved to adopt the attached Fiscal Year 2024 Second Quarter
Financial Forecast. Seconded by Philip Weipert.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (18-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Michael Gingell, Penny Luebs, Karen
Joliat, Christine Long, Robert Hoffman, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela
Powell, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles
Cavell, Brendan Johnson, Ajay Raman, Ann Erickson Gault, Linnie Taylor
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachments:
1. Memo from Fiscal Services
2. Budget Amendments - Schedule A
3. Budget Amendments - Schedule B
4. FY 2024 Second Quarter Financial Forecast Packet
d. Board of Commissioners - Sponsorship of the Lyon Township Downtown
Development Authority's (DDA) Music on the Grand Volunteer Appreciation
Night
Board Action #2024-4034 _
Linnie Taylor moved to approve the one-time allotment of $5,000 from the
Fiscal Year 2024 Board of Commissioners General Fund Sponsorship line-
item budget for the purpose of sponsoring the Lyon Township Downtown
Development Authority's Music on the Grand, Volunteer Appreciation
event; further, approve and authorize the Board Chair to execute any
required agreements on behalf of Oakland County. Additionally, require that
the recipient of the funds promote the County as a primary sponsor and
provide an impact report to the Board detailing the sponsorship outcomes,
including the number of residents served. Seconded by Philip Weipert.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (18-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Michael Gingell, Penny Luebs, Karen
Joliat, Christine Long, Robert Hoffman, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela
Powell, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles
Cavell, Brendan Johnson, Ajay Raman, Ann Erickson Gault, Linnie Taylor
No: None
Abstain: None
e. Board of Commissioners - Sponsorship of the Lathrup Village Music
Festival
Board Action #2024-4202 _
Linnie Taylor moved to approve the one-time allotment of $10,000 from the
Fiscal Year 2024 Board of Commissioners General Fund Sponsorship line-
item budget for the purpose of sponsoring the 2024 Lathrup Village Music
Festival; further, approve and authorize the Board Chair to execute any
required agreements on behalf of Oakland County. Additionally, require that
the recipient of the funds promote the County as a primary sponsor and
provide an impact report to the Board detailing the sponsorship outcomes,
including the number of residents served. Seconded by Philip Weipert.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (18-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Michael Gingell, Penny Luebs, Karen
Joliat, Christine Long, Robert Hoffman, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela
Powell, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles
Cavell, Brendan Johnson, Ajay Raman, Ann Erickson Gault, Linnie Taylor
No: None
Abstain: None
f. Board of Commissioners - Fiscal Year 2024 Through Fiscal Year 2028
Independent Annual Audit Services
Board Action #2024-4198 _
Linnie Taylor moved to approve the Audit Subcommittee recommendation to
enter into a contract with Rehmann Robson, LLC to conduct the annual
independent audit of the County’s financial statements for the fiscal year
ending September 30, 2024 through the fiscal year ending September 30,
2028; further, upon review by Corporation Counsel and Purchasing,
authorize the Board Chair to execute any required agreements on behalf of
Oakland County. Seconded by Philip Weipert.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (18-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Michael Gingell, Penny Luebs, Karen
Joliat, Christine Long, Robert Hoffman, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela
Powell, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles
Cavell, Brendan Johnson, Ajay Raman, Ann Erickson Gault, Linnie Taylor
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachment:
1. Rehmann LLC_010913-Clean Draft
12. Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee - Brendan Johnson
a. Board of Commissioners - Supporting Protect Michigan Kids Tobacco
Legislation
Board Action #2024-4060 _ 24-43
MR #24043
Resolution Supporting Protect Michigan Kids Tobacco Legislation
Sponsored By: Angela Powell, Ajay Raman, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs,
Christine Long, Michael Spisz
WHEREAS tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death and disability
in Michigan and contributes greatly to heart disease, cancer, and stroke; and
WHEREAS many of the most effective health policies to reduce teen smoking,
like the excise tax on cigarettes or bans on flavored cigarettes, have not been
expanded to e-cigarettes in Michigan; and
WHEREAS the U.S. Surgeon General has called raising prices on cigarettes “one
of the most effective tobacco control interventions because increasing the price is
proven to reduce smoking, especially among kids; and
WHEREAS Michigan currently has no state tax on e-cigarettes or vaping
products that contain nicotine and has not increased its tax on cigarettes in nearly
20 years; and
WHEREAS Michigan state law prohibits local governments from enacting policies
that regulate the sale and licensure of tobacco and nicotine products, keeping
local communities from protecting kids’ health; and
WHEREAS companies benefit from this lack of regulation, specifically appealing
to young people by offering e-cigarettes in candy and fruit flavors with colorful
packaging; and
WHEREAS tobacco retail licensing is an effective tobacco control measure that
requires every store that sells tobacco products to have a license and Michigan is
one of only 10 states that does not require retailers to obtain a license to sell
tobacco, making effective enforcement almost impossible; and
WHEREAS Senate Bills 647-654, introduced on November 9, 2023, which still
await hearing in the Senate Regulatory Affairs Committee, aim to further restrict
and reduce tobacco use; and
WHEREAS the eight Michigan Senate bills in the package include:
• Senate Bill 647 would allow local counties and cities to enact tougher
restrictions on tobacco sales within their own community.
• Senate Bill 648 would tax e-cigarettes and vaping products containing
nicotine for the first time and increase tobacco taxes with proceeds used to
reduce tobacco use among youth.
• Senate Bills 649 and 650 would end the sale of all flavored tobacco
products, including flavored e-cigarettes and menthol-flavored cigarettes.
• Senate Bills 651 and 652 would require tobacco retailers to be licensed,
just like liquor retailers, so the state can enforce laws prohibiting the sale
of tobacco to minors.
• Senate Bills 653 and 654 would repeal penalties against minors for
tobacco purchase, use and possession, which supporters say have been
“ineffective.”
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners supports the Protect MI Kids Bill Package and urges the Michigan
Legislature to swiftly pass these critical bills to protect the health and well-being
of Michigan's children and youth.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds
is requested to forward copies of the adopted resolution to the Governor of the
State of Michigan, the State Senate Majority and Minority leaders, the State
House Speaker and Minority Leader, and the members of the Oakland County
delegation to the Michigan Legislature and the Board of Commissioner’s
legislative lobbyist.
Linnie Taylor moved to adopt the attached Supporting Protect Michigan Kids
Tobacco Legislation. Seconded by Philip Weipert.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (18-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Michael Gingell, Penny Luebs, Karen
Joliat, Christine Long, Robert Hoffman, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela
Powell, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles
Cavell, Brendan Johnson, Ajay Raman, Ann Erickson Gault, Linnie Taylor
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachment:
1. Alliance Bill Package Summary
13. Public Health and Safety Committee - Penny Luebs
a. Sheriff’s Office - Acceptance from Michigan Department of Natural
Resources for the 2024 Marine Safety Program
Board Action #2024-4193 _
Linnie Taylor moved to accept the 2024 Marine Safety Grant Award from the
Michigan Department of Natural Resources in amount of $173,500 for the
period January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024; further, authorize the
Chair of the Board of Commissioners to execute the grant agreement;
further, amend the FY 2024 budget as detailed in Schedule A. Seconded by
Philip Weipert.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (18-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Michael Gingell, Penny Luebs, Karen
Joliat, Christine Long, Robert Hoffman, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela
Powell, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles
Cavell, Brendan Johnson, Ajay Raman, Ann Erickson Gault, Linnie Taylor
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachments:
1. 2024 Marine Safety Grant Schedule A
2. Grant Review Sign-Off
3. Project_Agreement_-_MS_MS24
4. SF424B_Form
b. Sheriff’s Office - Acceptance from the Michigan State Police for the 2024
Paul Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Program and Funding
Transfer Request
Board Action #2024-4194 _
Linnie Taylor moved to accept the 2024 Coverdell grant award in the amount
of $76,960 from the Michigan State Police for the period of April 1, 2024
through March 31, 2025; further, transfer $112,709 from the Law
Enforcement Enhancement Lab Fees Restricted Fund (#21340); further,
authorize the Chair of the Board of Commissioners to execute the grant
agreement; further, amend the FY 2024 budget as detailed in the attached
Schedule A. Seconded by Philip Weipert.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (18-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Michael Gingell, Penny Luebs, Karen
Joliat, Christine Long, Robert Hoffman, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela
Powell, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles
Cavell, Brendan Johnson, Ajay Raman, Ann Erickson Gault, Linnie Taylor
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachments:
1. 2024 Coverdell Forensic Science Grant Schedule A
2. Grant Review Sign-Off
3. FY24 OCSO Coverdell Full Contract
4. Attachment 4 - Performance Progress Reports FY24
5. Attachment 5 - Financial Status Report FY24
c
.
Emergency Management & Homeland Security - Acceptance from the Michigan
Department of State Police of the FY 2023 Hazardous Materials Emergency
Preparedness Planning
Board Action #2024-4118 _
Linnie Taylor moved to accept the FY 2023 Hazardous Materials Emergency
Preparedness Planning grant in the amount of $11,520, with a 25% in-kind match,
from the Michigan Department of State Police, Emergency Management and
Homeland Security Division; further, authorize the Chair of the Board of
Commissioners to execute the grant agreement; further, amend the FY 2024 budget
as detailed in the attached Schedule A. Seconded by Philip Weipert.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (18-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Michael Gingell, Penny Luebs, Karen Joliat,
Christine Long, Robert Hoffman, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Marcia
Gershenson, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Brendan Johnson,
Ajay Raman, Ann Erickson Gault, Linnie Taylor
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachments:
1. EMHS_Homeland Security -2024 HMEP_Sch. A
2. Grant Acceptance Sign-Off
3. FY 23-24 HMEP GA Packet - Oakland County
4. AWD00474__FY_24_Hazard_Materials_Emergency_Preparedness_(HME_09_30_2024
_(version_0)
d. Emergency Management & Homeland Security - Creation of Positions in the
Building Safety Division
Board Action #2024-4163 _
Linnie Taylor moved to approve creation of one (1) FTE GF/GP Mobile
Building Safety Attendant position and one (1) FTE GF/GP Building Safety
Shift Leader position in the Building Safety Division (#1110102); further,
amend the FY 2024–2026 budgets as detailed in the attached Schedule A.
Seconded by Philip Weipert.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (18-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Michael Gingell, Penny Luebs, Karen
Joliat, Christine Long, Robert Hoffman, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela
Powell, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles
Cavell, Brendan Johnson, Ajay Raman, Ann Erickson Gault, Linnie Taylor
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachments:
1. Schedule A - EMHS_Positions Creations FY2024
2. Emergency Mgt write up
e. Health & Human Services - Subrecipient Agreement with Honor Community
Health for Pontiac Integrated Health Walk-In Clinic
Board Action #2024-4186 _
Linnie Taylor moved to approve the attached Subrecipient Agreement with
Honor Community Health to reimburse Honor Community Health for
obtaining and using the Integrated Urgent Care Facility and provision of
primary care services at the Integrated Urgent Care Facility in Pontiac;
further, authorize the Chair of the Board of Commissioners to execute the
agreement, after final review by the Purchasing Department and
Corporation Counsel. Seconded by Philip Weipert.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (18-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Michael Gingell, Penny Luebs, Karen
Joliat, Christine Long, Robert Hoffman, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela
Powell, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles
Cavell, Brendan Johnson, Ajay Raman, Ann Erickson Gault, Linnie Taylor
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachment:
1. County-Honor Subrecipient Agreement (final version 05-31-24)
f. Health & Human Services - Subrecipient Agreement with Oakland
Community Health Network for Pontiac Integrated Health Walk-In Clinic
Board Action #2024-4187 _
Linnie Taylor moved to approve the attached Subrecipient Agreement with
Oakland Community Health Network and to reimburse Oakland Community
Health Network (OCHN) for provision of behavioral health services; further,
authorize the Chair of the Board of Commissioners to execute the
agreement, after final review by the Purchasing Department and
Corporation Counsel. Seconded by Philip Weipert.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (18-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Michael Gingell, Penny Luebs, Karen
Joliat, Christine Long, Robert Hoffman, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela
Powell, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles
Cavell, Brendan Johnson, Ajay Raman, Ann Erickson Gault, Linnie Taylor
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachment:
1. 2024-0289-IHC Oakland County Final
g. Health & Human Services - FY 2024 Budget Amendment to Address Public
Health, Literacy, and Homelessness Concerns in Oakland County
Board Action #2024-4188 _
Linnie Taylor moved to authorize an appropriation in the amount of $910,000
to address public health, literacy, and homelessness concerns in Oakland
County; further, amend the FY 2024 – 2026 budgets as detailed in the
attached Schedule A. Seconded by Philip Weipert.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (18-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Michael Gingell, Penny Luebs, Karen
Joliat, Christine Long, Robert Hoffman, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela
Powell, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles
Cavell, Brendan Johnson, Ajay Raman, Ann Erickson Gault, Linnie Taylor
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachment:
1. HHS_FY24 Amendment to Address Public Hlth, Literacy, and
Homelessness
h. Public Services - Animal Shelter & Pet Adoption Center - Gift Acceptance
from United Charitable – The Belco Family Foundation
Board Action #2024-4142 _
Linnie Taylor moved to accept the donation of $10,000.00 from United
Charitable – The Belco Family Foundation to the Oakland County Animal
Shelter and Pet Adoption Center’s Legacy Fund. Seconded by Philip Weipert.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (18-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Michael Gingell, Penny Luebs, Karen
Joliat, Christine Long, Robert Hoffman, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela
Powell, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles
Cavell, Brendan Johnson, Ajay Raman, Ann Erickson Gault, Linnie Taylor
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachments:
1. Belco_Eidson Memorial Donation_Redacted
2. Belco_Eidson Memorial Donation_Receipt
Regular Agenda
14. Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee - Brendan Johnson
a. Board of Commissioners - Oakland County Land Bank Authority
Appointment
Board Action #2024-3752 _
Brendan Johnson moved to reappoint Khalfani Stephens, as a City Official, to
the Oakland County Land Bank Authority for a three-year term beginning
August 18, 2024 through August 17, 2027 Seconded by Angela Powell.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (18-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Michael Gingell, Penny Luebs, Karen
Joliat, Christine Long, Robert Hoffman, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela
Powell, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles
Cavell, Brendan Johnson, Ajay Raman, Ann Erickson Gault, Linnie Taylor
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachments:
1. StephensApp
2. Stephens Resume
b. Board of Commissioners - Materials Management Planning Committee
Appointment
Board Action #2024-4160 _
Brendan Johnson moved to appoint the following members to the Materials
Management Planning Committee for a five-year term beginning June 13,
2024 through June 12, 2029, as follows:
Robert Hoffman, County Elected Official
Larry Gray, Township Elected Official
Rachel Barlock, SEMCOG Representative
Mike Csapo, Material Recovery Facility Operator
Danielle Todd, Waste Diversion, Reuse or Reduction Facility Operator
Amanda Herzog, City or Village Elected Official
Rachel Gribas, Operator of a Business that Generates a Managed Material
Julia Johnson, Environmental Interest Group Representative
Schuyler Butze, Solid Waste Disposal Facility Operator
Barnard Gill, Waste Hauler
Bill Whitley, Composting or Anaerobic Digester Facility Operator
Seconded by Linnie Taylor.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (18-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Michael Gingell, Penny Luebs, Karen
Joliat, Christine Long, Robert Hoffman, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela
Powell, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles
Cavell, Brendan Johnson, Ajay Raman, Ann Erickson Gault, Linnie Taylor
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachments:
1. MMP Committee Applicants List52824
2. MMP AppointeesApppkt
15. Public Health and Safety Committee - Penny Luebs
a. 52-2 District Court (Clarkston) - Approval of the Appointment of a District
Court Magistrate - Richard G. Strenger
Board Action #2024-4143 _
Penny Luebs moved to approve the appointment of Richard Strenger,
Attorney at law, to act as a magistrate for the Fifty-Second District
Court. Seconded by Michael Gingell.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (18-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Michael Gingell, Penny Luebs, Karen
Joliat, Christine Long, Robert Hoffman, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela
Powell, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles
Cavell, Brendan Johnson, Ajay Raman, Ann Erickson Gault, Linnie Taylor
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachment:
1. Richard Strenger Resume
16. Presentations
a. Circuit Court - Presentation - State of the Circuit Court Address
Board Action #2024-4104 _
Chair David Woodward addressed the Board to introduce The Honorable Jeffery
S. Matis, Chief Judge of the Sixth Judicial Court.
The Honorable Jeffery S. Matis, Chief Judge of the Sixth Judicial Court
addressed the Board to give a presentation entitled: 2024 State of the Sixth
Judicial Circuit Court, followed by a short question and answer session.
17. New & Miscellaneous Business
a. Board of Commissioners - Establish the Oakland County Student Debt
Relief Initiative
Board Action #2024-3998 _ 24-52
The Chair referred the resolution to the Legislative Affairs and Government
Committee and the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
18. Announcements
Brendan Johnson addressed the Board to wish a Happy Pride Month to all.
Ann Erickson Gault addressed the Board to announce the Madison Heights Juneteenth
Celebration will be held on June 15th from 12 PM - 6 PM at the Madison Heights Civic
Center Park.
Chair David Woodward addressed the Board to discuss the Oakland County Juneteenth
Celebration that was held on Thursday, June 13, 2024.
19. Public Comment
The following people addressed the Board during Public Comment #2: Farah Baig,
Mohammad Mubeen, Suhair Ghannam, Farah Ashtiani, Kazi, Afzal, Erik Shelley, Farah
Khan, Rania Masri, Mike Flores, Alia Malik, Angela Lippard, David Finkel, Anrit Kohli,
Heidi West, Hank Kennedy and Rakia Ali.
20. Adjournment to July 18, 2024, or the Call of the Chair
The meeting adjourned at 11:37 AM.