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1200 N. Telegraph Road, Bldg. 12 East, Pontiac, MI 48341
Democratic Caucus Minutes
July 18, 2024 at 5:00 PM
1. Call Meeting to Order
The Chair called the meeting of the Democratic Caucus to order at 5:10 PM 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, Charles Cavell, Brendan Johnson, Ajay Raman, Ann
Erickson Gault, Linnie Taylor (11)
MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE: William Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles (2)
3. Public Comment
No one addressed the Caucus during Public Comment #1.
4. Approval of Minutes
a. Board of Commissioners - dated June 13, 2024
Linnie Taylor moved approval of the Minutes dated June 13, 2024, as
presented. Seconded by Penny Luebs.
Motion Passed.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the Minutes dated June 13, 2024 were
approved, as presented.
5. Discussion Items
Brendan Johnson addressed the Caucus regarding Economic Development and
Infrastructure Committee item entitled: Executive's Office - Pontiac Redevelopment
Project - Owner's Representative Contract, Architect/Engineer and Urban Planning
Contract, and Community Engagement Contract.
Discussion followed.
Gwen Markham addressed the Caucus regarding Finance Committee item entitled:
Management and Budget - Reclassification of Chief Procurement Officer as County
Executive Appointed Non-Merit.
Discussion followed.
Gwen Markham addressed the Caucus regarding Finance Committee item entitled: Board
of Commissioners - Sponsorship of the 2024 Arts, Beats & Eats Festival. She stated that
this sponsorship will be written into next year's budget.
Brendan Johnson addressed the Caucus regarding Legislative Affairs and Government
Operations Committee item entitled: Board of Commissioners - Establish the Oakland
County Student Debt Relief Initative.
Discussion followed.
David Woodward addressed the Caucus to inform the commissioners that the order of the
agenda will be changed to accommodate the Executive Office's presentation. He also
stated that Chris Long would like an immediate vote tonight on New and Miscellaneous
Business item entitled: Sponsorship of the Commerce Township 2024 Concert Series
Finale.
Marcia Gershenson addressed the Caucus to suggest a change in the communication
structure of the Budget Hearings. She also informed the commissioners that 90 guns and
4 automatic rifles were turned over and destroyed on site at the recent Southfield Gun
Buyback Event.
Lisa Brown, Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds addressed the Caucus to remind
everyone currently running for office that Campaign Finance reports are due on July 26,
2024.
Angela Powell addressed the Caucus to review the Caucus Memo of announcements and
to request prayer for the family of Monica Hawes.
Gwen Markham addressed the Caucus to remind everyone that the Oakland County
Pioneer and Historical Society will be hosting their Annual Ice Cream Social on Saturday,
July 27th. The Pontiac Transportation Museum will also have its ribbon cutting ceremony
that day.
David Woodward addressed the Caucus regarding the possibility of creating a cease-fire
resolution.
Discussion followed.
6. Public Comment
No one addressed the Caucus during Public Comment #2.
7. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 9:28 PM.