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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2025.01.13 - 41830 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Bldg. 12 East, Pontiac, MI 48341 Board of Commissioners David T. Woodward, Chair January 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM MINUTES 1. Call Meeting to Order Lisa Brown, Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds called the meeting of the Board of Commissioners to order at 06:38 PM in Commissioners' Auditorium 1200 N. Telegraph Road, 12E, Pontiac, MI 48341. 2. Roll Call MEMBERS PRESENT: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Penny Luebs, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Christine Long, Robert Hoffman, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Brendan Johnson, Ann Erickson Gault, Linnie Taylor, Robert Smiley (18) MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE: Michael Gingell (1) 3. Invocation - Bishop William H. Murphy II, New Mount Moriah International Missionary Baptist, Pontiac, MI 4. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag 5. National Anthem - Elena Recinto 6. Approval of Minutes a. Clerk/Register of Deeds - dated December 12, 2024 Board Action #2024-4847 _ Penny Luebs moved approval of the Minutes dated December 12, 2024, as presented. Seconded by Linnie Taylor. Motion Passed. A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the Minutes dated December 12, 2024, were approved, as presented. 7. Approval and Close of Journal for 2023-2024 Biennial Session Sine Die Christine Long moved to approve - Approval and Close of Journal for 2023-2024 Biennial Session Sine Die. Seconded by Brendan Johnson. Motion Passed. A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the motion carried. 8. 2025-2028 Quadrennial Session a. Board of Commissioners - Swearing-In of Commissioners Board Action #2024-4828 _ Lisa Brown, Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds administered the Oath of Office to the 2025-2028 Oakland County Board of Commissioners. b. Board of Commissioners - Introduction of Commissioners Board Action #2024-4829 _ Lisa Brown, Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds introduced the 2025-2028 Oakland County Board of Commissioners. 9. Roll Call MEMBERS PRESENT: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Penny Luebs, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Christine Long, Robert Hoffman, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Brendan Johnson, Ann Erickson Gault, Linnie Taylor, Robert Smiley (18) MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE: Michael Gingell (1) 10. Adoption of the Agenda Yolanda Smith Charles moved to approve the Agenda, as presented. Seconded by Marcia Gershenson. Motion Passed. A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the Agenda was approved. 11. 2025-2028 Quadrennial Session a. Board of Commissioners - Temporary Board Rules Board Action #2024-4830 _ Philip Weipert moved to adopt 2025-2028 Quadrennial Session - Temporary Board Rules. Seconded by Ann Erickson Gault. Motion Passed. A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the Adoption of the Temporary Board Rules was approved. Attachment: 1. Temporary Board Rules for Organizational Meeting 12. Nominations and Elections a. Board of Commissioners - Temporary Chair Board Action #2024-4831 _ Lisa Brown, Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds opened the nominations for Temporary Chair. Christine Long moved to nominate Gwen Markham for Temporary Chair. Seconded by Angela Powell. Motion Passed. Vote Summary (18-0-0) Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Penny Luebs, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Christine Long, Robert Hoffman, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Brendan Johnson, Ann Erickson Gault, Linnie Taylor, Robert Smiley No: None Abstain: None Lisa Brown, Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds turned the gavel over to Temporary Chair Gwen Markham and assumed the Chair of the County Clerk of the Board. b. Board of Commissioners - Permanent Chair Board Action #2024-4832 _ Temporary Chair Gwen Markham opened the nominations for Permanent Chair. Angela Powell moved to nominate David Woodward for Permanent Chair. Seconded by William Miller. Motion Passed. Vote Summary (17-1-0) Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, 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, Ann Erickson Gault, Linnie Taylor, Robert Smiley No: Kristen Nelson Abstain: None Chair David Woodward addressed the Board to thank his fellow Commissioners. c. Board of Commissioners - Vice Chair Board Action #2024-4833 _ Chair David Woodward opened the nominations for Vice Chair. Linnie Taylor moved to nominate Marcia Gershenson for Vice Chair. Seconded by Penny Luebs. Motion Passed. Vote Summary (17-1-0) Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, 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, Ann Erickson Gault, Linnie Taylor, Robert Smiley No: Kristen Nelson Abstain: None Vice Chair Marcia Gershenson addressed the Board to thank her fellow Commissioners. d. Board of Commissioners - Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee Members Board Action #2024-4834 _ Chair David Woodward addressed the Board to read the names of the proposed members of the Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee. Penny Luebs moved to appoint the attached Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee Members: Brendan Johnson, Chair, Ann Erickson Gault, Majority Vice Chair, Karen Joliat, Minority Vice Chair, Penny Luebs, Linnie Taylor, Marcia Gershenson, Kristen Nelson and Robert Hoffman. Seconded by Robert Hoffman. Motion Passed. Vote Summary (18-0-0) Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Penny Luebs, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Christine Long, Robert Hoffman, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Brendan Johnson, Ann Erickson Gault, Linnie Taylor, Robert Smiley No: None Abstain: None Chair David Woodward called for a recess at 7:11 p.m. 13. Call Meeting to Order Chair David Woodward called the Board to reconvene at 8:28 p.m. 14. Roll Call MEMBERS PRESENT: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Penny Luebs, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Christine Long, Robert Hoffman, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Brendan Johnson, Ann Erickson Gault, Linnie Taylor, Robert Smiley (18) MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE: Michael Gingell (1) 15. Public Comment No one addressed the Board during Public Comment #1. 16. Reports of the Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee a. Board of Commissioners - Permanent Rules for the Board of Commissioners Board Action #2024-4841 _ Brendan Johnson moved The Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee, having reviewed the proposed 2025-2028 Rules for the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, recommends the adoption of the attached rules as the permanent rules for the Oakland County Board of Commissioners' 2025-2028 term. Seconded by Charles Cavell. SPISZ AMENDMENT #1 Michael Spisz moved to adopt the attached Spisz Amendment #1. Seconded by Philip Weipert. Motion Failed. Vote Summary (7-11-0) Yes: Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Christine Long, Robert Hoffman, Philip Weipert, Robert Smiley No: David Woodward, Penny Luebs, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Brendan Johnson, Ann Erickson Gault, Linnie Taylor Abstain: None NELSON AMENDMENT #1 Kristen Nelson moved to adopt the attached Nelson Amendment #1. Seconded by Robert Hoffman. Motion Failed. Vote Summary (7-11-0) Yes: Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Christine Long, Robert Hoffman, Philip Weipert, Robert Smiley No: David Woodward, Penny Luebs, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Brendan Johnson, Ann Erickson Gault, Linnie Taylor Abstain: None NELSON AMENDMENT #2 Kristen Nelson moved to adopt the attached Nelson Amendment #2. Seconded by Michael Spisz. Motion Failed. Vote Summary (7-11-0) Yes: Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Christine Long, Robert Hoffman, Philip Weipert, Robert Smiley No: David Woodward, Penny Luebs, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Brendan Johnson, Ann Erickson Gault, Linnie Taylor Abstain: None NELSON AMENDMENT #3 Kristen Nelson moved to adopt the attached Nelson Amendment #3. Seconded by Karen Joliat. Motion Failed. Vote Summary (7-11-0) Yes: Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Christine Long, Robert Hoffman, Philip Weipert, Robert Smiley No: David Woodward, Penny Luebs, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Brendan Johnson, Ann Erickson Gault, Linnie Taylor Abstain: None Vote on Original Motion, as presented. Motion Passed. Vote Summary (11-7-0) Yes: David Woodward, Penny Luebs, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Brendan Johnson, Ann Erickson Gault, Linnie Taylor No: Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Christine Long, Robert Hoffman, Philip Weipert, Robert Smiley Abstain: None Attachment: 1. 2025-28 Permanent Rules for the Board of Commissioners i) Board of Commissioners - Spisz Amendment #1 Board Action #2025-4888 _ Michael Spisz moved to adopt 3. The Board Chair shall preside over all sessions of the Board of Commissioners. In absence of the Board Chair, the Board Vice Chair shall preside and be vested with all powers of the Board Chair. a. The Board Chair and Board Vice Chair shall be ex officio voting members of all standing and ad hoc committees of the Board and be considered for quorum. b. Board staff shall report to the Chief of Staff who shall report to the Board Chair. Requests for staff assistance should be submitted to the Chief of Staff. Resolution requests should, in general, be made at least 48 hours in advance of the Board meeting at which they are to be introduced. c. Commissioners can request legal opinions from Corporation Counsel through the Board Chair;. The minority caucus may seek a legal opinion through the Minority Caucus Chair. Legal opinions they may not be sought directly from Corporation Counsel. Both the Majority and Minority caucus chairs shall receive copies of ALL legal opinions. d. Commissioners can request a legal opinion from the Board’s outside counsel through the Board Chair. The minority caucus may seek a legal opinion through the Minority Caucus Chair. Commissioners may not seek a legal opinion directly from outside counsel. Both the Majority and Minority caucus chairs shall receive copies of ALL legal opinions. e. If the position of Board Chair or Board Vice Chair is permanently vacated, an election to fill the remainder of the term shall be held at the next regular Board meeting, after at least fourteen (14) days have elapsed since the effective date of the vacancy. The election shall be held in accordance with these Rules. f. If the positions of the Board Chair and Board Vice Chair are both vacant, the Finance Committee Chair shall preside. If the Finance Committee Chair is unavailable, the Chairs of the standing committees shall be called to preside, succeeding by order of their appointment. Seconded by Philip Weipert. Motion Failed. ii) Board of Commissioners - Nelson Amendment #1 Board Action #2025-4889 _ Kristen Nelson moved to adopt 3. The Board Chair shall preside over all sessions of the Board of Commissioners. In absence of the Board Chair, the Board Vice Chair shall preside and be vested with all powers of the Board Chair. a. The Board Chair and Board Vice Chair shall be ex officio voting members of all standing and ad hoc committees of the Board and be considered for quorum. In the absence of a member of a standing committee or ad hoc committee, the Board Chair and the Vice Chair may act as an alternate voting member in the place of the absent member. b. Board staff shall report to the Chief of Staff who shall report to the Board Chair. Requests for staff assistance should be submitted to the Chief of Staff. Resolution requests should, in general, be made at least 48 hours in advance of the Board meeting at which they are to be introduced. c. Commissioners can request legal opinions from Corporation Counsel through the Board Chair; they may not be sought directly from Corporation Counsel. d. Commissioners can request a legal opinion from the Board’s outside counsel through the Board Chair. The minority caucus may seek a legal opinion through the Minority Caucus Chair. Commissioners may not seek a legal opinion directly from outside counsel. e. If the position of Board Chair or Board Vice Chair is permanently vacated, an election to fill the remainder of the term shall be held at the next regular Board meeting, after at least fourteen (14) days have elapsed since the effective date of the vacancy. The election shall be held in accordance with these Rules. f. If the positions of the Board Chair and Board Vice Chair are both vacant, the Finance Committee Chair shall preside. If the Finance Committee Chair is unavailable, the Chairs of the standing committees shall be called to preside, succeeding by order of their appointment. Seconded by Robert Hoffman. Motion Failed. iii) Board of Commissioners - Nelson Amendment #2 Board Action #2025-4891 _ Kristen Nelson moved to adopt 3. The Board Chair shall preside over all sessions of the Board of Commissioners. In absence of the Board Chair, the Board Vice Chair shall preside and be vested with all powers of the Board Chair. a. The Board Chair and Board Vice Chair shall be ex officio voting members of all standing and ad hoc committees of the Board and be considered for quorum. b. Board staff shall report to the Chief of Staff who shall report to the Board Chair. Requests for staff assistance should be submitted to the Chief of Staff. Resolution requests should, in general, be made at least 48 hours in advance of the Board meeting at which they are to be introduced. c. Commissioners can request legal opinions from Corporation Counsel through the Board Chair; they may not be sought directly from Corporation Counsel. d. Opinions issued by Corporation Council at the request of the Board of Commissioners or pertaining to business pending before the Board of Commissioners shall be kept on file in the office of the Chief of Staff and made available for review upon the request of any member. Members shall at all times maintain confidentiality. e. Commissioners can request a legal opinion from the Board’s outside counsel through the Board Chair. The minority caucus may seek a legal opinion through the Minority Caucus Chair. Commissioners may not seek a legal opinion directly from outside counsel. f. If the position of Board Chair or Board Vice Chair is permanently vacated, an election to fill the remainder of the term shall be held at the next regular Board meeting, after at least fourteen (14) days have elapsed since the effective date of the vacancy. The election shall be held in accordance with these Rules. g. If the positions of the Board Chair and Board Vice Chair are both vacant, the Finance Committee Chair shall preside. If the Finance Committee Chair is unavailable, the Chairs of the standing committees shall be called to preside, succeeding by order of their appointment. Seconded by Michael Spisz. Motion Failed. iv) Board of Commissioners - Nelson Amendment #3 Board Action #2025-4892 _ Kristen Nelson moved to adopt Section 21. Any meeting consisting of a quorum of the Board of Commissioners where public business is discussed and deliberations are made towards a decision of the board shall be video recorded and broadcasted, consistent with procedures for meetings of the full board and standing committees. Seconded by Karen Joliat. Motion Failed. b. Board of Commissioners - Standing Committee Assignments for 2025 Board Action #2024-4839 _ Brendan Johnson moved to adopt the attached Standing Committee Assignments for 2025. Seconded by Penny Luebs. Motion Passed. Vote Summary (18-0-0) Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Penny Luebs, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Christine Long, Robert Hoffman, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Brendan Johnson, Ann Erickson Gault, Linnie Taylor, Robert Smiley No: None Abstain: None Appointment Standing Committee Assignments for 2025 The Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee hereby recommends the following appointments to the Board of Commissioners’ Standing Committees for 2025: FINANCE COMMITTEE: Gwen Markham, Chair; Linnie Taylor, Majority Vice Chair; Christine Long, Minority Vice Chair; Angela Powell; Yolanda Smith Charles; Charlie Cavell; Michael Spisz LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE: Brendan Johnson, Chair; Ann Erickson Gault, Majority Vice Chair; Karen Joliat, Minority Vice Chair; Penny Luebs; Linnie Taylor; Kristen Nelson; Marcia Gershenson; Robert Hoffman PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE: Penny Luebs, Chair; Angela Powell, Majority Vice Chair; Michael Gingell, Minority Vice Chair; Marcia Gershenson; Linnie Taylor; Charlie Cavell; Ann Erickson Gault; Michael Spisz ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE: Yolanda Smith Charles, Chair; Brendan Johnson, Vice Chair; Philip Weipert, Minority Vice Chair; Gwen Markham; William Miller; Linnie Taylor; Robert Smiley c. Board of Commissioners - Various Boards, Commissions and Authorities Board Action #2024-4840 _ Brendan Johnson moved The Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee, having reviewed the vacancies for the boards, commissions, committees and councils herein mentioned, recommends the filling of those vacancies as follows: AGEWAYS (Two-Year Term ending 12/31/26) Commissioner Penny Luebs BUILDING AUTHORITY (Three-Year Term ending 12/31/27) Eric McPherson (General Public) COORDINATING ZONING COMMITTEE (Two-Year Terms ending 12/31/26) Commissioner (Chair) Gwen Markham Commissioner (Vice-Chair) Yolanda Smith Charles Commissioner Philip Weipert JOB EVALUATION REVIEW PANEL (Two-Year Terms ending 12/31/26) Commissioner Linnie Taylor Commissioner Yolanda Smith Charles Commissioner Michael Gingell, Alternate PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION (Three-Year Terms ending 12/31/27) Commissioner Yolanda Smith Charles Ebony Bagley (General Public) SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (SEMCOG) (Two- Year Terms ending 12/31/26) Delegates Alternates David Coulter Sean Carlson Gwen Markham Charlie Cavell Linnie Taylor Marcia Gershenson William Miller Brendan Johnson David Woodward Angela Powell Philip Weipert Robert Smiley Seconded by Christine Long. Motion Passed. Vote Summary (17-0-0) Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, 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, Ann Erickson Gault, Linnie Taylor, Robert Smiley No: None Abstain: None d. Board of Commissioners - Oakland County Road Commission Appointment Board Action #2025-4894 _ Brendan Johnson moved to appoint OAKLAND COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION (Six-Year Term ending 12/31/30) James Esshaki (General Public) Seconded by Robert Hoffman. Motion Passed. Vote Summary (16-2-0) Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Christine Long, Robert Hoffman, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Brendan Johnson, Ann Erickson Gault, Linnie Taylor, Robert Smiley No: Penny Luebs, Kristen Nelson Abstain: None Chair David Woodward addressed the Board and took a moment to recognize and applaud the service of Andrea LaLonde to the Road Commission and also congratulate the appointment of James Esshaki to the Road Commission. 17. Confirmations a. Board of Commissioners - Board Chair Appointments to Various Boards, Commissions and Authorities - Requiring Board Confirmation Board Action #2024-4835 _ Brendan Johnson moved to adopt the attached Board Chair Appointments to Various Boards, Commissions and Authorities - Requiring Board Confirmation. Seconded by Penny Luebs. Motion Passed. Vote Summary (17-0-0) Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, 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, Ann Erickson Gault, Linnie Taylor, Robert Smiley No: None Abstain: None Attachment: 1. 2025 Appointments_Confirm 18. Communications a. Board of Commissioners - Board Chair Appointments to Various Boards, Commissions, and Authorities Board Action #2024-4858 _ Lisa Brown, Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds addressed the Board to read a communication from Chair David Woodward appointing the following individuals: Acorn2Oaks Steering Committee – Term ending December 31, 2028 Brendan Johnson, Angela Powell Airport Committee – Term ending December 31, 2026 Gwen Markham, Penny Luebs, David Woodward, Karen Joliat, Christine Long Claims Review Committee – Term ending December 31, 2026 Gwen Markham, David Woodward MSU Extension Advisory Council – Term ending December 31, 2028 Angela Powell Nine Mile Task Force – Term ending December 31, 2028 Charlie Cavell, Linnie Taylor, Philip Weipert Tax Increment Financing Review (TIFA) – Term ending December 31, 2026 David Woodward Youth Assistance Coordinating Council – Term ending December 31, 2026 Linnie Taylor, Robert Smiley Lake Boards – Terms Ending December 31, 2028 Big Lake - Bob Hoffman Blue Heron Pond - Angela Powell Bush Lake - Bob Hoffman Cedar Island Lake - Christine Long Charlick Lake - Bob Hoffman Charnwood Lake - Penny Luebs Clarkston Mill Pond - Karen Joliat Cranberry Lake - Michael Spisz Dixie Lake - Bob Hoffman Duck Lake - Phil Weipert Duck Lake Pond - Angela Powell Eagle Lake - Karen Joliat Eliza Lake - Bob Hoffman Forest Lake - Angela Powell Gilbert Lake - Marcia Gershenson Gourd Lake - Bob Hoffman Grass Lake - Phil Weipert Highland Lake- Bob Hoffman Huntoon Lake - Karen Joliat Indianwood Lake - Mike Gingell Island Lake - Marcia Gershenson Kellogg Lake - Bob Hoffman Lake Louise - Bob Hoffman Lake Neva - Christine Long Lake Oakland - Karen Joliat Lake Ona - Phil Weipert Lakeville Lake - Michael Spisz Lower Long Lake - Angela Powell Meadow Lake - Marcia Gershenson Murray Lake - Bob Hoffman Orange Lake - Marcia Gershenson Pontiac Lake - Christine Long Rainbow Lake - Karen Joliat Round Lake - Christine Long Schoolhouse Lake - Karen Joliat Scott Lake - Karen Joliat Susin Lake - Bob Hoffman Taggett Lake - Bob Hoffman Tipsico Lake - Bob Hoffman Tomahawk Lake - Bob Hoffman Upper Long Lake - Angela Powell Van Norman Lake - Karen Joliat Wabeek Lake - Marcia Gershenson Walled Lake - Robert Smiley Walters Lake - Karen Joliat Watkins Lake - Karen Joliat Wau-Me-Gah Lake - Bob Hoffman White Lake - Bob Hoffman Williams Lake - Karen Joliat Wolverine Lake - Christine Long Woodruff Lake - Bob Hoffman b. Executive's Office - CE Appointments - Claims Review Committee Board Action #2025-4881 _ Lisa Brown, Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds addressed the Board to read a communication from David Coulter, Oakland County Executive, notifying the Board that he is reappointing Solon Phillips and appointing Robert Erlenbeck to the Claims Review Committee. Attachment: 1. Claims Review appointment BOC 2025 c. Executive's Office - CE Appointment - Oakland County Art Institute Authority Board Action #2025-4882 _ Lisa Brown, Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds addressed the Board to read a communication from David Coulter, Oakland County Executive, appointing James Cristbrook to the Board of Directors of the Oakland County Art Institute Authority. This appointment shall become effective immediately. Mr. Cristbrook will serve the completion of the current term through the next term ending on May 22, 2028. Attachment: 1. Cristbrook Art Inst Authority Board d. Executive's Office - CE Appointment - Oakland County Medical Examiner Board Action #2025-4886 _ Lisa Brown, Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds addressed the Board to read a communication from David Coulter, Oakland County Executive, reappointing Ljubisa J. Dragovic, M.D., F.C.A.P. as Oakland County Medical Examiner. Attachment: 1. Dr. Dragovic reappointment letter Philip Weipert moved to receive and file the attached Communications. Seconded by William Miller. Motion Passed. A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the communications were received and filed. 19. New & Miscellaneous Business William Miller addressed the Board and gave thanks to law enforcement for attending every meeting. Angela Powell addressed the Board to remind the Commissioners that the Black Excellence Award application deadline is January 16, 2025. Vice Chair Marcia Gershenson addressed the Board to report on her recent return from Los Angeles and expressed the devastation from the fires are beyond words and to keep a good thought for the residents of the Los Angeles area. 20. Public Comment No one addressed the Board during Public Comment #2. 21. Adjournment to January 23, 2025, or the Call of the Chair The meeting adjourned at 08:54 PM.