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1200 N. Telegraph Road, Bldg. 12 East, Pontiac, MI 48341
Board of Commissioners
David T. Woodward, Chair
February 19, 2026 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
9:47 AM in the Commissioners' Auditorium 1200 N. Telegraph Road, 12E, Pontiac, MI
48341.
2. Roll Call
MEMBERS PRESENT: Charles Cavell, Ann Erickson Gault, Michael Gingell, Marcia
Gershenson, Robert Hoffman, Brendan Johnson, Karen Joliat, Christine Long, Penny
Luebs, Gwen Markham, William Miller III, Kristen Nelson, Angela Powell, Robert Smiley,
Yolanda Smith Charles, Linnie Taylor, Philip Weipert, David Woodward (18)
MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE: Michael Spisz (1)
3. Invocation - Gwen Markham
4. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
5. Approval of Minutes
a. Clerk/Register of Deeds - dated January 22, 2026
Board Action #2026-6259 _
Angela Powell moved approval of the Minutes dated January 22, 2026, as
presented. Seconded by Christine Long.
Motion Passed.
A voice vote was conducted and with unanimous support, the Minutes dated
January 22, 2026, were approved, as presented.
6. Approval of Agenda
Penny Luebs moved approval of the Agenda, as presented. Seconded by Michael
Gingell.
Motion Passed.
A voice vote was conducted and with unanimous support, the Agenda was approved as
presented.
7. Public Hearing - Creation of Aviation Department and Reorganization of Positions -
9:30 a.m.
At 9:51 AM, Chair David Woodward made the following statement: "A Public Hearing is
now called on The Creation of Aviation Department and Reorganization of Positions. Is
there anyone who wishes to speak?" No one requested to speak, and the Chair declared
the Public Hearing closed.
8. Presentations
a. Board of Commissioners - Awards - Black Excellence Awards
Board Action #2026-6263 _
Commissioners Angela Powell, Gwen Markham, Yolanda Smith Charles, and
Linnie Taylor addressed the Board to present the 2026 Black Excellence Awards
to the following recipients: DaQuetta Baylor-Boothe, Sanya L. Weston, Kevandre
Thompson, Gregory Glenn, and Justen Daniels.
Each of the award recipients addressed the Board.
b. Board of Commissioners - Proclamation - Deputy Claude Wilson
Board Action #2026-6264 _
Commissioners Linnie Taylor, Yolanda Smith Charles and William Miller III
addressed the Board to present a proclamation honoring Deputy Claude Wilson
and recognizing the legacy of fallen law enforcement officers and to
acknowledge their sacrifice in protecting the lives, homes and belongings of
Oakland County residents.
Undersheriff Timothy Willis addressed the Board.
c. Board of Commissioners - Proclamation - Parks 60th Anniversary
Board Action #2026-6265 _
Commissioners Yolanda Smith Charles, Christine Long and Ann Erickson Gault
addressed the Board to present a proclamation honoring Oakland County Parks
for six decades of leadership, innovation and service that have strengthened the
park system and enriched the lives of many visitors.
Ebony Bagley, Chair, Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission
addressed the Board.
d. Board of Commissioners - Presentation - Detroit Zoo
Board Action #2026-6130 _
Dr. Hayley Murphy, Executive Director and CEO, Detroit Zoological Society,
addressed the Board to give a presentation entitled: Detroit Zoological Society -
Where Life Connects.
e. Sheriff’s Office - Presentation - Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation
Commission Accreditation Certificate
Board Action #2026-6282 _
Matthew M. Saxton, CEO/Executive Director, Michigan Sheriff's Association and
Matthew Silverthorn, Accreditation Program Director, Michigan Association of
Chiefs of Police presented the Oakland County Sheriff's Office with a Michigan
Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission Accreditation Certificate.
Undersheriff Timothy Willis addressed the board.
9. Communications
a. Board of Commissioners - Grant Exception Letter dated February 19, 2026
Board Action #2026-6288 _
Lisa Brown, Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds, addressed the Board to
read a communication from Chair David Woodward notifying the Board that he
has authorized the submission of the following grant applications:
Grant Name: High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA)
Department: Oakland County Sheriff’s Office
Amount: $132,300
Grant Application Deadline: February 27, 2026
b. Board of Commissioners - Resignation from the Community Corrections
Advisory Board
Board Action #2026-6202 _
Lisa Brown, Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds, addressed the Board to
read a communication from the Honorable Judge Kelley Kostin, announcing her
resignation from the Community Corrections Advisory Board, effective January
31, 2026.
c. Board of Commissioners - Appointment to the Oakland County Community
Corrections Advisory Board
Board Action #2026-6299 _
Lisa Brown, Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds, addressed the Board to
read a communication from Chair David Woodward appointing the following
individuals to serve on the Oakland County Community Corrections Advisory
Board for a four-year term beginning March 1, 2026, ending February 28, 2030:
Name Represents
Lt. Kathleen Mickens (designee) County Sheriff’s Office
Chief Steven Cooper Chief of City Police Department
Honorable Mary Ellen Brennan Circuit Court Judge
Honorable Laura Polizzi District Court Judge
Honorable Jennifer S. Callaghan Probate Court Judge
Edward Hutton – Alternate Probate Court Judge
Angela Powell County Commission
Megan Phillips Behavioral Health Provider
Karen McDonald County Prosecuting Attorney
Justin Davis - Alternate County Prosecuting Attorney
Judith Gracey Criminal Defense Counsel
VACANT Business Community
Michael McCanham Communications Media
Britain Washington MDOC Probation
Elizabeth Rivard-Weston Workforce Development
Honorable Fred Mester (Ret.) General Public
Pete Menna Ad Hoc Member
Jamie Webb Ad Hoc Returning Member
d. Board of Commissioners - Appointment to the Sanitary Code Appeal Board
Board Action #2026-6301 _
Lisa Brown, Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds, addressed the Board to
read a communication from Chair David Woodward appointing David Woodward
and Sarah May Seward to serve on the Oakland County Sanitary Code Appeal
Board for a term ending December 31, 2028.
Philip Weipert moved to receive and file the attached Communications and
Presentations and confirm the appointments. Seconded by Penny Luebs.
Discussion followed.
A voice vote was conducted and a sufficient majority having voted in favor, the
Communications and Presentations were received and filed, and the
appointments confirmed.
10. Public Comment
The following people addressed the Board during Public Comment #1: John Coski,
Constance Peabody, Jill Dunphy, Bruce Fealk, Kris McLonis, Dallas Oliver, Mary Jo
Showalter, Annis Pratt, Mary Jo Ebert, Suzanne Meloeny, Laura Vogel, Laurie Lisi,
Glenda Stainback, Ann Lehman, Kym Worth, Jim Meenahan, Bethany Schryburt, Cathy
King, Elaine Jirkans, Steve Hansen, Sarah Morisot, Sarah Redmond, Danielle Mallon,
Mike Wise, Sidney Kardon, Pauline Whitworth Smith, Sally Walker, Izzy Khapoya, Martha
Szilagyi, Chris Lynch, Lori Lynch, John Lauve, Margarette Gupta, Jennifer Marck, Emily
Duthinh, Lori Lutz, Megan Callaghan, Willie Perkins, Shirley Yu, Anne Rzadca, Dan
Lombardo, Maureen Abele, Murryum Farooqi, Justine Galbraith, Robin McGregor, Paul
Weinberg, Courtney John, Debbie Duong, Diane Falkowski and Mike Flores.
Reports of Standing Committees
Consent Agenda
All items on the Consent Agenda Passed.
Yolanda Smith Charles moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested
resolutions on the Consent Agenda. Seconded by Linnie Taylor.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (17-0-0)
Yes: Charles Cavell, Ann Erickson Gault, Marcia Gershenson, Robert Hoffman, Brendan
Johnson, Karen Joliat, Christine Long, Penny Luebs, Gwen Markham, William Miller III,
Kristen Nelson, Angela Powell, Robert Smiley, Yolanda Smith Charles, Linnie Taylor,
Philip Weipert, David Woodward
No: None
Abstain: None
11. Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee - Yolanda Smith Charles
a. Water Resources Commissioner - Sewer System Operations and
Maintenance Agreement with the Charter Township of White Lake
Board Action #2025-6109 _
Approve a 10-year sewer system operation and maintenance agreement
with the Charter Township of White Lake.
b. Water Resources Commissioner - Transfer of Real Property Interests from
Oakland County to Local Municipalities
Board Action #2026-6148 _
Authorize the release and conveyance of title to real property interests
held by Oakland County related to municipal water and/or sanitary sewer
systems to the cities, villages, and townships within the County as all
indebtedness, secured by the County, has been paid in full; further,
authorize the Chair of the Board of Commissioners to execute Quit Claim
Deeds in favor of each municipality and to execute any other documents
necessary to effectuate these transfers.
c. Economic Development - Aviation and Transportation - Airport Land Lease
between Oakland County International Airport and Park Place Hangar Co.,
LLC
Board Action #2026-6167 _ 26-3
MR# 26003
Adopt the attached Airport Land Lease between Oakland County
International Airport and Park Place Hangar Co., LLC.
d. Economic Development - Aviation and Transportation - Creation of
Aviation Department and Reorganization of Positions
Board Action #2026-6194 _
Authorize the creation of the Aviation Department, creation of a new
Appointed Non-Merit classification of Director Aviation at salary grade
APP/337, change the status of position # 1090501-02399 from Merit to
Appointed Non-Merit, and reclassify Manager Aviation & Transportation to
a new classification of Director Aviation, and transfer positions as shown
in Schedules B-D; further, amend the FY26-FY28 Budget as detailed in the
attached Schedule A.
e. Economic Development - Oakland County Transit Division - Amendment
2026-2 of Public Transportation Agreement with Rochester Hills-Oakland-
Rochester Older Persons’ Commission (OPC)
Board Action #2026-6266 _
Approve Amendment 2026-2 to the Public Transportation Agreement
between Oakland County and Rochester Hills-Oakland-Rochester Older
Persons’ (OPC); further, authorize an appropriation in an amount not to
exceed $64,000 from the Oakland County Public Transportation Millage to
pay OPC pursuant to Amendment 2026-2; further, authorize the Chair of
the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to execute the Amendment
on behalf of Oakland County; further, amend the FY 2026 budget as
detailed in the attached Schedule A.
12. Finance Committee - Gwen Markham
a. Information Technology - 2026 First Quarter Information Technology
Development Report
Board Action #2026-6185 _
Approve the 2026 First Quarter appropriation transfer as specified on the
attached schedule and that the respective departmental Fiscal Year 2026
budgets are to be amended as specified in the attached detailed schedule.
b. Board of Commissioners - Sponsorship of Peer-to-Peer Mentorship
Program 42 Strong Foundation
Board Action #2026-6198 _
Approve a one-time allotment of $10,000 from the FY 2026 Board of
Commissioners’ General Fund Sponsorship line-item budget to sponsor
the Peer-to-Peer Mentorship Program by 42 Strong Foundation. Further,
authorize the Board Chair to execute any required agreements on behalf of
Oakland County. Additionally, require that the recipient of the funds
publicly promote the County’s support and submit an impact report to the
Board of Commissioners by the end of the calendar year, detailing the
outcomes of the event, including the number of Oakland County residents
served and supported by the initiative.
c. Board of Commissioners - Sponsorship of Hazel Park Promise Zone
Initiative
Board Action #2026-6200 _
Approve a one-time allotment of $5,000 from the FY 2026 Board of
Commissioners’ General Fund Sponsorship line-item budget to sponsor
the Hazel Park Promise Zone initiative. Further, authorize the Board Chair
to execute any required agreements on behalf of Oakland County.
Additionally, require that the recipient of the funds publicly promote the
County’s support and submit an impact report to the Board of
Commissioners by the end of the calendar year, detailing the outcomes of
the event, including the number of Oakland County residents served and
supported by the initiative.
13. Public Health and Safety Committee - Penny Luebs
a. Health & Human Services - Health Division - Grant Application to the
Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy Water
Resources Division for the 2026-2027 Inland Lake Beach Monitoring
Program
Board Action #2026-6172 _
Approve the grant application to the Michigan Department of Environment,
Great Lakes and Energy Water Resources Division for the 2026-2027 Inland
Lake Beach Monitoring Program in the amount of $101,306.64; further,
authorize the Chair of the Board of Commissioners to execute the
agreement.
b. Health & Human Services - Neighborhood and Housing Development -
Amendment #1 to the FY 2026 Medicaid CHIP Lead Hazard Control
Community Development Program from the Michigan Department of Health
and Human Services
Board Action #2026-6223 _
Approve amendment #1 to the FY 2026 Medicaid CHIP Lead Hazard Control
Community Development Program from the Michigan Department of Health
and Human Services to add eleven (11) Neighborhood and Housing
Development staff per the attached Schedule B for the period of October 1,
2025 through September 30, 2026; further, authorize the Chair of the Board
of Commissioners to execute the agreement upon final review from
Corporation Counsel and Risk Management.
c. Health & Human Services - Health Division - Amendment #2 to the
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services FY 2026 Emerging
Threats Local Health Department Agreement
Board Action #2026-6181 _
Approve amendment #2 to the FY 2026 Emerging Threats Local Health
Department Agreement from the Michigan Department of Health and
Human Services in the amount of $495,163; further, authorize the Chair of
the Board of Commissioners to execute the agreement; further, amend the
FY 2026 budget as detailed in the attached Schedule A.
d. Health & Human Services - Health Division - Amendment #6 to the
Interlocal Agreement with Oakland Community Health Network for
Substance Use Disorder Prevention Services
Board Action #2026-6168 _
Approve Amendment #6 to the Interlocal Agreement with Oakland
Community Health Network for Substance Use Disorder Prevention
Services in the amount of $180,178 with a local in-kind match of $16,380 for
the period October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026; further, authorize
the Chair of the Board of Commissioners to execute the attached
agreement; further, amend the FY 2026 budget as detailed in the attached
Schedule A.
e. Circuit Court - Request for Supplemental Funding for the Adult Treatment
Court Program
Board Action #2026-6153 _
Approve the request for supplemental funding for the Adult Treatment
Court Program for a one-time allocation of $150,000 through September 30,
2026; further, amend the FY 2026 budget as detailed in the attached
Schedule A.
f. Sheriff’s Office - Grant Application to the Michigan Department of Natural
Resources for the FY 2026 Marine Safety Program
Board Action #2026-6217 _
Approve the grant application to the Michigan Department of Natural
Resources for the FY 2026 Marine Safety Program in the amount of
$913,853 for the period January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026;
further, authorize the Chair of the Board of Commissioners to execute the
agreement.
g. Sheriff’s Office - Grant Acceptance from the Michigan Commission on Law
Enforcement Standards for the 2026 Continuing Professional Education
Program for the Sheriff's and Prosecutor's Office
Board Action #2026-6218 _
Accept the grant funding from the Michigan Commission on Law
Enforcement Standards for the 2026 Continuing Professional Education
Program for the Sheriff's and Prosecutor's Office in the amount of
$627,000, for the period January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026;
further, authorize the Chair of the Board of Commissioners to execute the
agreement; further, amend the FY 2026 budget as detailed in the attached
Schedule A.
Regular Agenda
14. Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee - Yolanda Smith Charles
a. Executive's Office - County Executive Appointment of Cheryl Bush as
Oakland County’s Aviation Director
Board Action #2026-6220 _
Yolanda Smith Charles moved to concur with the County Executive’s
appointment of Cheryl Bush as Oakland County's Aviation Director,
pursuant to Public Act 139 of 1973, effective February 21, 2026. Seconded
by Linnie Taylor.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (17-0-0)
Yes: Charles Cavell, Ann Erickson Gault, Marcia Gershenson, Robert Hoffman,
Brendan Johnson, Karen Joliat, Christine Long, Penny Luebs, Gwen Markham,
William Miller III, Kristen Nelson, Angela Powell, Robert Smiley, Yolanda Smith
Charles, Linnie Taylor, Philip Weipert, David Woodward
No: None
Abstain: None
b. Facilities Management – Capital Planning & Design - Creation and
Reimbursement of Positions to Support Facilities Management Department
Board Action #2026-6225 _
Yolanda Smith Charles moved to authorize the creation of two (2) new
classifications and three (3) GF/GP FTE positions and reimburse six (6)
FTE existing positions in Capital Planning and Design (CPD) and one (1)
FTE existing position in Management and Budget with bond proceeds;
further, authorize the creation of one (1) GF/GP FTE position in the
Facilities Management Administration, one (1) GF/GP FTE position in
Facilities Planning and Engineering (FPE) and one (1) PR FTE position in
Facilities Maintenance and Operations (FMO), as detailed in Schedules B,
C and D; further, amend the FY 2026 – FY 2028 budget as detailed in the
attached Schedule A. Seconded by Penny Luebs.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (12-5-0)
Yes: Charles Cavell, Ann Erickson Gault, Marcia Gershenson, Brendan
Johnson, Penny Luebs, Gwen Markham, William Miller III, Kristen Nelson,
Angela Powell, Yolanda Smith Charles, Linnie Taylor, David Woodward
No: Robert Hoffman, Karen Joliat, Christine Long, Robert Smiley, Philip Weipert
Abstain: None
c. Facilities Management - Purchase of Property at 70 E. Silverdome
Industrial Park Pontiac, Michigan
Board Action #2026-6247 _ 26-4
MR #26004
Yolanda Smith Charles moved to adopt the attached purchase of property at
70 E. Silverdome Industrial Park, Pontiac, Michigan. Seconded by Angela
Powell.
Discussion followed.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (12-5-0)
Yes: Ann Erickson Gault, Marcia Gershenson, Brendan Johnson, Penny Luebs,
Gwen Markham, William Miller III, Angela Powell, Robert Smiley, Yolanda Smith
Charles, Linnie Taylor, Philip Weipert, David Woodward
No: Charles Cavell, Robert Hoffman, Karen Joliat, Christine Long, Kristen
Nelson
Abstain: None
15. Finance Committee - Gwen Markham
a. Purchasing - Exception to Purchasing Policy - Extensions Beyond Five-
Year Term with Applied Innovation and Van Cleve and Associates
Board Action #2026-6235 _
Gwen Markham moved to approve the contract exceptions submitted
pursuant to Section 2400.6 of the Oakland County Purchasing Policy and
authorize the extension of existing contracts beyond a five (5) year term,
including a one (1) year contract with Applied Innovation for the
Information Technology Department, and a three (3) year contract with Van
Cleve and Associates for the Information Technology Department in the
amount of $13,500.00. Seconded by Angela Powell.
Discussion followed.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (14-3-0)
Yes: Ann Erickson Gault, Marcia Gershenson, Robert Hoffman, Brendan
Johnson, Karen Joliat, Christine Long, Penny Luebs, Gwen Markham, William
Miller III, Angela Powell, Robert Smiley, Linnie Taylor, Philip Weipert, David
Woodward
No: Charles Cavell, Kristen Nelson, Yolanda Smith Charles
Abstain: None
16. Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee - Brendan Johnson
a. Board of Commissioners - Resolution in Support of Michigan Senate Bills
508, 509 and 510
Board Action #2026-6252 _ 26-5
MR# 26005
Brendan Johnson moved to adopt the attached Resolution in Support of
Michigan Senate Bills 508, 509 and 510. Seconded by Yolanda Smith Charles.
Discussion followed.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (12-5-0)
Yes: Charles Cavell, Ann Erickson Gault, Marcia Gershenson, Robert Hoffman,
Brendan Johnson, Penny Luebs, Gwen Markham, William Miller III, Angela
Powell, Yolanda Smith Charles, Linnie Taylor, David Woodward
No: Karen Joliat, Christine Long, Kristen Nelson, Robert Smiley, Philip Weipert
Abstain: None
b. Board of Commissioners - Regional Convention Facility Authority -
Citizens Advisory Council Appointment
Board Action #2026-6191 _
Brendan Johnson moved to reappoint MiVida Burrus to the Citizens
Advisory Council - Regional Convention Facility Authority for a four-year
term beginning March 3, 2026, and ending March 2, 2030. Seconded by Ann
Erickson Gault.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (17-0-0)
Yes: Charles Cavell, Ann Erickson Gault, Marcia Gershenson, Robert Hoffman,
Brendan Johnson, Karen Joliat, Christine Long, Penny Luebs, Gwen Markham,
William Miller III, Kristen Nelson, Angela Powell, Robert Smiley, Yolanda Smith
Charles, Linnie Taylor, Philip Weipert, David Woodward
No: None
Abstain: None
Chair David Woodward called a recess at 1:21 PM.
Chair David Woodward called the Board to reconvene at 2:40 PM.
Roll Call
MEMBERS PRESENT: Charles Cavell, Ann Erickson Gault, Marcia
Gershenson, Robert Hoffman, Brendan Johnson, Karen Joliat, Christine Long,
Penny Luebs, Gwen Markham, William Miller III, Kristen Nelson, Angela Powell,
Robert Smiley, Yolanda Smith Charles, Philip Weipert, David Woodward (16)
MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE: Michael Gingell, Linnie Taylor, Michael
Spisz (3)
17. New & Miscellaneous Business
a. Board of Commissioners - Oakland County Community Safety and Civil
Rights Ad Hoc Committee
Board Action #2026-6304 _
Fred Miller, Deputy Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds, addressed the
Board to read a communication from Chair David Woodward notifying the
creation of the Oakland County Community Safety and Civil Rights Ad Hoc
Committee. The Ad Hoc Committee will be organized under the provisions of the
Board Rules and will report to the Public Health & Safety Committee. The
following Commissioners will be appointed to the Ad Hoc Committee with a term
ending December 31, 2028:
Commissioner Angela Powell, Chair
Commissioner Gwen Markham, Member
Commissioner Yolanda Smith Charles, Member
Commissioner Brendan Johnson, Member
Commissioner Penny Luebs, Member
Vice Chair Marcia Gershenson moved to receive and file the attached
Communication and confirm the appointments. Seconded by Angela Powell.
Discussion followed.
A voice vote was conducted and a sufficient majority having voted in favor, the
communication was received and filed, and the appointments confirmed.
b. Board of Commissioners - Resolution Opposing Civil Immigration
Enforcement Activities by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
and Related Federal Agencies within Oakland County Owned or Operated
Facilities, and Opposing the Use of Face Coverings that Conceal Officers
Identities During Civil Immigration Enforcement
Board Action #2026-6227 _ 26-6
MR# 26006
Brendan Johnson moved to suspend the rules for immediate consideration
of Item 17b. Seconded by Angela Powell.
Discussion followed.
A voice vote was conducted, and the Chair ruled that the Motion Passed.
Kristen Nelson requested a roll call vote.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (10-6-0)
Yes: Ann Erickson Gault, Marcia Gershenson, Brendan Johnson, Penny Luebs,
Gwen Markham, William Miller III, Angela Powell, Yolanda Smith Charles, Linnie
Taylor, David Woodward
No: Charles Cavell, Karen Joliat, Christine Long, Kristen Nelson, Robert Smiley,
Philip Weipert
Abstain: None
Brendan Johnson moved to adopt the attached Resolution Opposing Civil
Immigration Enforcement Activities by Immigration and Customs
Enforcement (ICE) and Related Federal Agencies within Oakland County
Owned or Operated Facilities, and Opposing the Use of Face Coverings
that Conceal Officers Identities During Civil Immigration
Enforcement. Seconded by Angela Powell.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (12-4-0)
Yes: Charles Cavell, Ann Erickson Gault, Marcia Gershenson, Robert Hoffman,
Brendan Johnson, Penny Luebs, Gwen Markham, William Miller III, Kristen
Nelson, Angela Powell, Yolanda Smith Charles, David Woodward
No: Karen Joliat, Christine Long, Robert Smiley, Philip Weipert
Abstain: None
c. Board of Commissioners - Sponsorship of Clawson Lions Club 28th
Annual Charity Car Show
Board Action #2026-6149 _
The Chair referred the Board Action to the Finance Committee. There were no
objections.
f. Board of Commissioners - Request to Allocate Additional Funding for the
Increase of Marine Safety Patrols on Oakland County Lakes Program for
2026-2028 Boating Seasons
Board Action #2026-6201 _
The Chair referred the Board Action to the Public Health and Safety Committee.
There were no objections.
d. Board of Commissioners - Sponsorship of Brandon Township Community
Fireworks Celebration
Board Action #2026-6236 _
The Chair referred the Board Action to the Finance Committee. There were no
objections.
e. Board of Commissioners - Sponsorship of Art & Apples Festival - Main
Stage Sponsorship
Board Action #2026-6300 _
The Chair referred the Board Action to the Finance Committee. There were no
objections.
g. Board of Commissioners - Resolution Regarding Civil Immigration
Enforcement Activities in Oakland County–Owned, Leased, or Operated
Buildings and Facilities
Board Action #2026-6260 _
Charles Cavell moved to suspend the rules for immediate consideration of
Item 17g. Seconded by Kristen Nelson.
A voice vote was conducted, and the Chair ruled that the Motion failed.
The Chair referred the Board Action to the Oakland County Community Safety
and Civil Rights Ad Hoc Committee. There were no objections.
h. Board of Commissioners - Resolution Opposing and Declining
Participation in Immigration Enforcement Agreements Pursuant to Section
287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act
Board Action #2026-6261 _
Charles Cavell moved to suspend the rules for immediate consideration of
Item 17h. Seconded by Kristen Nelson.
A voice vote was conducted, and the Chair ruled that the Motion failed.
The Chair referred the Board Action to the Oakland County Community Safety
and Civil Rights Ad Hoc Committee. There were no objections.
i. Board of Commissioners - Resolution Appropriating One-Time Emergency
Assistance Funding to Support Oakland County Residents Impacted by
Federal Immigration Enforcement Activities
Board Action #2026-6262 _
Charles Cavell moved to suspend the rules for immediate consideration of
Item 17i. Seconded by Kristen Nelson.
A voice vote was conducted, and the Chair ruled that the Motion failed.
The Chair referred the Board Action to the Oakland County Community Safety
and Civil Rights Ad Hoc Committee. There were no objections.
j. Board of Commissioners - Resolution Urging the CLEMIS Authority to
Terminate ICE Database Access and Establish Conditions of Future
County Appropriations and Participation
Board Action #2026-6286 _
Charles Cavell moved to suspend the rules for immediate consideration of
Item 17j. Seconded by Kristen Nelson.
A voice vote was conducted, and the Chair ruled that the Motion failed.
The Chair referred the Board Action to the Oakland County Community Safety
and Civil Rights Ad Hoc Committee. There were no objections.
18. Announcements
Ann Erickson Gault addressed the Board to announce that the Hazel Park Promise Zone
initiative will take place on March 3rd. She noted that, as sponsors, the organization has
several seats available for anyone interested in attending with her.
Karen Joliat addressed the Board to express her gratitude to the Parks and Recreation
Department for their work on the recent Fireworks and Flannel Festival held at Waterford
Oaks County Park. She noted that the event was highly successful.
Gwen Markham addressed the Board to inform them that this year 2026 marks the 250th
anniversary of the United States. Oakland County and Oakland County Parks will be
partnering with the Oakland County Historical Society for its annual Ice Cream Social as
part of the 250th celebration of America. She invited anyone interested in participating in
the planning efforts to contact her directly.
Angela Powell addressed the Board and asked anyone planning to attend the Black
History Celebration Gala to please text her to confirm. A table has been reserved for the
event, and she will need an accurate count of attendees.
Yolanda Smith Charles addressed the Board and expressed that it is an honor to serve
alongside them. She emphasized her strong belief in public-private partnerships and
urged everyone to examine the contracts where public resources are being spent. She
closed by wishing everyone a great Black History Month.
19. Public Comment
The following people addressed the Board during Public Comment #2: Jennifer Jambor,
Steve Hansen, Mike Wise, Debbie Duong, Anne Edelstein, Martha Szilagyi, Margarette
Gupta, Samantha Hunt, Shirley Yee, Robin McGregor, Murryum Farooqi, Diane
Falkowski, Mike Flores, Tracee Guibord and Anne Rzadca.
20. Adjournment to March 11, 2026, or the Call of the Chair
The meeting adjourned at 3:30 PM.