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1200 N. Telegraph Road, Bldg. 12 East, Pontiac, MI 48341
Democratic Caucus Minutes
June 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM
1. Call Meeting to Order
Chair Angela Powell called the meeting of the Democratic Caucus to order at 6:06 PM in
Committee Room A 1200 N. Telegraph Road, 12E, Pontiac, MI 48341.
2. Roll Call
MEMBERS PRESENT: Ann Erickson Gault, Marcia Gershenson, Brendan Johnson,
Penny Luebs, William Miller III, Angela Powell, Yolanda Smith Charles, Linnie Taylor,
David Woodward (9)
MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE: Charles Cavell, Kristen Nelson, Gwen Markham (3)
3. Public Comment
The following person addressed the Caucus during Public Comment #1: Chris Ward,
Director, Parks & Recreation.
Chair Powell provided an opportunity for Commissioners to discuss the MSU Extension
contract with Chris Ward.
4. Approval of Minutes
a. Board of Commissioners - dated May 22, 2025
Penny Luebs moved approval of the Minutes dated May 22, 2025, as
presented. Seconded by Linnie Taylor.
Motion Passed.
A voice vote was conducted and the Minutes dated May 22, 2025, were
approved unanimously.
5. Discussion Items
Commissioner Woodward addressed the Caucus regarding Economic Development and
Infrastructure Committee item entitled: Executive's Office - Development Agreement with
Endeavour Pontiac Partners, LLC for the Construction of Parking Decks and Site
Improvements in Pontiac, MI.
Discussion followed.
Commissioner Smith Charles addressed the Caucus regarding Economic Development
and Infrastructure Committee item entitled: Water Resources Commissioner - Amend the
Scope of Services and Extend the Contract of Auger Klein Aller Architects, Inc.
Discussion followed.
Commissioner Luebs addressed the Caucus regarding Public Health and Safety
Committee item entitled: Board of Commissioners - Support of the 2025 Disarmory
Ministries' Gun Buy Back Program.
Discussion followed.
Timothy Willis, Oakland County Undersheriff, addressed the Caucus regarding Public
Health and Safety Committee item entitled: Board of Commissioners - Support of the
2025 Disarmory Ministries' Gun Buy Back Program.
Discussion followed.
Commissioner Woodward addressed the Caucus regarding New & Miscellaneous
Business item entitled: Special Event Law Enforcement Services Agreement Template for
Non-Contracted Communities.
Discussion followed.
Commissioner Johnson addressed the Caucus regarding New & Miscellaneous Business
item entitled: Establishment of the Flag Leadership and Advisory Group (F.L.A.G.) to
Guide the Redesign of the Official Oakland County Flag.
Discussion followed.
Commissioner Woodward made a motion to vacate the Majority Caucus Vice Chair
position. Seconded by Chair Powell.
Discussion followed.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (9-0-0)
Yes: Ann Erickson Gault, Marcia Gershenson, Brendan Johnson, Penny Luebs, William
Miller III, Angela Powell, Yolanda Smith Charles, Linnie Taylor, David Woodward
No: None
Abstain: None
Commissioner Luebs addressed the Caucus to nominate Commissioner Taylor as
Majority Caucus Vice Chair. Seconded by Chair Powell.
Discussion followed.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (9-0-0)
Yes: Ann Erickson Gault, Marcia Gershenson, Brendan Johnson, Penny Luebs, William
Miller III, Angela Powell, Yolanda Smith Charles, Linnie Taylor, David Woodward
No: None
Abstain: None
Commissioner Miller III addressed the Caucus to request that funding for the gun lock
program be used for gun storage.
Discussion followed.
Commissioner Woodward addressed the Caucus regarding an adjustment of membership
on various special committees which will be listed among ‘Communications’ at tonight’s
meeting.
Discussion followed.
Commissioner Luebs addressed the Caucus regarding the resignation of Nancy Quarles,
Board Member of the Road Commission.
Discussion followed.
Chair Powell addressed the Caucus to review the Caucus Memo of Announcements.
6. Public Comment
No one addressed the Caucus during Public Comment #2.
7. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:16 PM.