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1200 N. Telegraph Road, Bldg. 12 East, Pontiac, MI 48341
Democratic Caucus Minutes
July 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
1. Call Meeting to Order
Chair Angela Powell called the meeting of the Democratic Caucus to order at 5:15 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, Gwen Markham, William Miller III, Angela Powell, Yolanda Smith Charles,
Linnie Taylor, David Woodward (10)
MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE: Charles Cavell, Kristen Nelson (2)
3. Public Comment
No one addressed the Caucus during Public Comment #1.
4. Approval of Minutes
a. Board of Commissioners - dated June 11, 2025
Penny Luebs moved approval of the Minutes dated June 11, 2025, as
presented. Seconded by Linnie Taylor.
Motion Passed.
A voice vote was conducted and the Minutes dated June 11, 2025, were
approved unanimously.
5. Discussion Items
Chair Powell addressed the Caucus to announce that there will be updates to the Agenda
at tonight's Board meeting.
Commissioner Woodward addressed the Caucus regarding a new Tax Increment
Financing policy between Oakland County and Lyon Township that was approved in the
Finance committee and will be added to the Consent Agenda.
Discussion followed.
Commissioner Smith Charles addressed the Caucus regarding Legislative Affairs and
Government Operations Committee item entitled: Parks & Recreation - Creation of Deputy
Director of Parks and Recreation Position.
Discussion followed.
Commissioner Miller III addressed the Caucus regarding Public Health and Safety
Committee item entitled: Board of Commissioners - Support the Operational Needs of the
Sheriff's Office and Prosecutor's Office in their Joint Anti-Human Trafficking Initiatives.
Discussion followed.
Commissioner Woodward addressed the Caucus to announce that Commissioner Miller
III will be introducing an amendment to Public Health and Safety Committee item entitled:
Board of Commissioners - Support the Operational Needs of the Sheriff's Office and
Prosecutor's Office in their Joint Anti-Human Trafficking Initiatives.
Sean Carlson, Deputy County Executive II, Walt Herzig, Deputy County Executive II -
DEO and Aaron Wagner, Chief Procurement Officer, addressed the Caucus regarding the
I.T. contract media reports.
Discussion followed.
Commissioner Woodward addressed the Caucus to announce that a resolution regarding
a state policy on mental health services and funding will be introduced at tonight's Board
of Commissioners' meeting.
Discussion followed.
Commissioner Johnson addressed the Caucus to discuss Legislative Affairs and
Government Operations Committee item entitled: Human Resources - 2025 Supplemental
Collective Bargaining Agreements and Letter of Agreements for Employees Represented
by the United Auto Workers, Local 889 (UAW), Representing Department of Parks &
Recreation, Indigent Defense Services Office, the Department of Information Technology,
Water Resources Commissioners Office, Sheriff’s Office, Department of Economic
Development and Department of Public Services. In addition, he also addressed the
Caucus on the development of the World Peace initiative, which is being reviewed by the
Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee.
Commissioner Woodward addressed the Caucus regarding the (EGLE) action on public
works sewage discharge.
Discussion followed.
Commissioner Miller III addressed the Caucus to announce that Alisha Bell, Wayne
County Commission Chair, was elected 2nd Vice President of the National Organization
of Counties (NACo) during the organization’s annual policy conference.
Commissioner Markham addressed the Caucus to announce the Oakland County's
Historical Society is hosting an Ice Cream Social on July 26th and 27th.
Chair Powell addressed the Caucus to review the Caucus Memo of Announcements.
5. Public Comment
No one addressed the Caucus during Public Comment #2.
6. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:07 PM.