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1200 N. Telegraph Road, Bldg. 12 East, Pontiac, MI 48341
Board of Commissioners
David T. Woodward, Chair
May 21, 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
10:12 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, Karen Joliat, Christine Long, Penny Luebs, Gwen
Markham, William Miller III, Kristen Nelson, Angela Powell, Robert Smiley, Yolanda Smith
Charles, Michael Spisz, Linnie Taylor, Philip Weipert, David Woodward (18)
MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE: Brendan Johnson (1)
3. Invocation - William Miller
4. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
5. Approval of Minutes
a. Clerk/Register of Deeds - dated April 30, 2026
Board Action #2026-6599 _
Penny Luebs moved approval of the Minutes dated April 30, 2026, as
presented. Seconded by Philip Weipert.
Motion Passed.
A voice vote was conducted and a sufficient majority having voted in favor, the
Minutes dated April 30, 2026, were approved, as presented.
6. Approval of Agenda
Michael Gingell moved approval of the Agenda, as presented. Seconded by Linnie
Taylor.
A voice vote was conducted and a sufficient majority having voted in favor, the Agenda
was approved, as presented.
7. Presentations
a. Board of Commissioners - Proclamation - 2026 National Gun Violence
Awareness - Wear Orange Day
Board Action #2026-6602 _
Commissioner Marcia Gershenson addressed the Board and invited the
Commissioners to join her in proclaiming June 5, 2026, as National Gun
Violence Awareness Day in Oakland County, as well as joining with members of
Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America. She invited the community to
wear orange June 5–7, 2026, to raise awareness about this issue.
Diana Darland, member of the South Oakland County Chapter of Moms Demand
Action, addressed the Board.
b. Board of Commissioners - Proclamation - Oakland County Health Division
100 Year Anniversary
Board Action #2026-6603 _
Commissioner Penny Luebs addressed the Board and invited the
Commissioners to join her in presenting a proclamation honoring the Oakland
County Health Division for its century of providing critical services and guidance
to residents.
Leigh-Anne Stafford, Health & Human Services Director, addressed the Board.
c. Board of Commissioners - Presentation - Oakland Community College
Update
Board Action #2026-6276 _
Chancellor Peter Provenzano, Jr., addressed the Board to give a presentation
entitled: Oakland Community College Update, followed by a short Q & A session.
8. Communications
a. Board of Commissioners - Grant Exception Letter dated May 21, 2026
Board Action #2026-6621 _
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: FY 2025 Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use
Site-Based Program
Department: Oakland County Sheriff’s Office
Amount: $1,600,000
Grant Application Deadline: May 11, 2026
Grant Name: Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program
Department: Children’s Village
Amount: $200,000
Grant Application Deadline: May 13, 2026
Grant Name: Clean Fuel & Charging Infrastructure (CFCI)
Department: Office of Sustainability
Amount: Minimum $400K up to $500K
Grant Application Deadline: May 15, 2026
Linnie Taylor moved to receive and file the attached Presentations and
Communications. Seconded by Robert Smiley.
A voice vote was conducted and, with unanimous support, the Presentations and
Communications were received and filed.
9. Public Comment
The following people addressed the Board during Public Comment #1: Taya Lyons, Ren
Nushaj, Phillip Decker, Dan Bowe, Emily Busch, Laura Vogel, John Kulesz, Susan
Warrow, Mike Flores, Diana Darland and Margarette Gupta.
Reports of Standing Committees
Consent Agenda
All items on the Consent Agenda Passed.
Michael Gingell moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested
resolutions on the Consent Agenda. Seconded by Penny Luebs.
Discussion followed.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (17-1-0)
Yes: Ann Erickson Gault, Michael Gingell, Marcia Gershenson, Robert Hoffman, Karen
Joliat, Christine Long, Penny Luebs, Gwen Markham, William Miller III, Kristen Nelson,
Angela Powell, Robert Smiley, Yolanda Smith Charles, Michael Spisz, Linnie Taylor,
Philip Weipert, David Woodward
No: Charles Cavell
Abstain: None
10. Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee - Yolanda Smith Charles
a. Board of Commissioners - Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriation with the City of
Northville for Tri-Party Road Improvement Program – Project No. 57291
Board Action #2026-6381 _
Approve Project No. 57291 submitted by the City of Northville and
authorize the transfer of Tri-Party Road Improvement Program funds in the
amount of $149,957 from Non-Departmental Transfers appropriation
(9090101); further, amend the FY 2026 budget as detailed in the attached
Schedule A – Budget Amendment; further, request that the Oakland
County Clerk forward copies of this resolution to the Road Commission for
Oakland County, Oakland County Fiscal Services, and the Community.
b. Board of Commissioners - Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriation with the Charter
Township of White Lake for Tri-Party Road Improvement Program – Project
No. 58562
Board Action #2026-6486 _
Approve Project No. 58562 submitted by the Charter Township of White
Lake and authorize the transfer of Tri-Party Road Improvement Program
funds in the amount of $46,667 from Non-Departmental Transfers
appropriation (9090101); further, amend the FY 2026 budget as detailed in
the attached Schedule A – Budget Amendment; further, request that the
Oakland County Clerk forward copies of this resolution to the Road
Commission for Oakland County, Oakland County Fiscal Services, and the
Community.
c. Board of Commissioners - Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriation with the Charter
Township of Highland for Tri-Party Road Improvement Program – Project
No. 58572
Board Action #2026-6525 _
Approve Project No. 58572 submitted by the Charter Township of Highland
and authorize the transfer of Tri-Party Road Improvement Program funds in
the amount of $38,241 from Non-Departmental Transfers appropriation
(9090101); further, amend the FY 2026 budget as detailed in the attached
Schedule A – Budget Amendment; further, request that the Oakland
County Clerk forward copies of this resolution to the Road Commission for
Oakland County, Oakland County Fiscal Services, and the Community.
d. Facilities Management - Purchase of 2110 Executive Hills Ct for Storage of
the Oakland County Sheriff's Office
Board Action #2026-6550 _ 26-18
MR #26018
Adopt the attached Purchase of 2110 Executive Hills Ct for storage of the
Oakland County Sheriff's Office.
e. Facilities Management - Amendment #2 to Lease Agreement with
Rademacher Group One, LLC for the 52-2 District Court in Clarkston
Board Action #2026-6544 _ 26-19
MR #26019
Adopt the attached Amendment #2 to the Lease Agreement with
Rademacher Group One, LLC for the 52-2 District Court in Clarkston.
f. Facilities Management - Purchase of 48150 Grand River Ave., Novi, MI for
the Operations of the 52-1 District Court
Board Action #2026-6548 _ 26-20
MR #26020
Adopt the attached Purchase of 48150 Grand River Ave., Novi, MI for the
Operations of the 52-1 District Court.
g. Facilities Management - Amendment #1 to Lease Agreement with Hispanic
Autism Services of Michigan for 51111 Woodward in Pontiac
Board Action #2026-6552 _ 26-21
MR #26021
Adopt the attached Amendment #1 to Lease Agreement with Hispanic
Autism Services of Michigan for 51111 Woodward in Pontiac.
h. Facilities Management - Amendment #1 to Lease Agreement with Oakland
Literacy Council for 51111 Woodward in Pontiac
Board Action #2026-6558 _ 26-22
MR #26022
Adopt the attached Amendment #1 to the Lease Agreement with Oakland
Literacy Council for 51111 Woodward in Pontiac.
i. Water Resources Commissioner - Authorizing the Issuance of Bonds for a
Sewer Replacement Project within the City of Pontiac's Sewage Disposal
System
Board Action #2026-6533 _ 26-23
MR# 26023
Adopt the attached Authorizing the Issuance of Bonds for a Sewer
Replacement Project within the City of Pontiac's Sewage Disposal System.
j. Water Resources Commissioner - Authorizing the Issuance of Bonds for
Lead Service Line Replacement within Pontiac's Water Distribution System
Board Action #2026-6547 _ 26-24
MR# 26024
Adopt the attached Authorizing the Issuance of Bonds for Lead Service
Line Replacement within Pontiac's Water Distribution System.
k. Economic Development - Business Development - Abolish the Brownfield
Redevelopment Plan for 1200 Auburn Road located in the City of Pontiac
Board Action #2026-6461 _
Abolish the Brownfield Redevelopment Plan for the 1200 Auburn Road
project that was completed in the City of Pontiac.
l. Economic Development - Business Development - Abolish the Brownfield
Redevelopment Plan for 149 E. 14 Mile Road located in the City of Clawson
Board Action #2026-6462 _
Abolish the Brownfield Redevelopment Plan for the 149 E. 14 Mile Road
project that was completed in the City of Clawson.
m. Economic Development - Business Development - Terminate the
Brownfield Redevelopment Plan for 204 W. New York located in the City of
Pontiac
Board Action #2026-6534 _
Terminate the Brownfield Redevelopment Plan for the 204 W. New York
project that was not completed in the City of Pontiac.
n. Economic Development - Oakland County Transit Division - 2026 Access to
Transit Funding Adjustment for Waterford Township
Board Action #2026-6489 _
Approve the funding adjustment of 2026 Access to Transit Grant funds for
Waterford Township's project from $371,875 to $422,445 as detailed in the
attached Schedule B – Project Summaries and Total Grant Awards for an
amount not to exceed $1,159,550.
11. Finance Committee - Gwen Markham
a. Information Technology - 2026 Second Quarter Information Technology
Development Report
Board Action #2026-6509 _
Approve the 2026 Second 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. Information Technology - Execution of Joint Funding Agreement with U.S.
Geological Survey (USGS) for Acquisition of Light Detection and Ranging
(LiDAR) Data
Board Action #2026-6512 _
Authorize and execute the attached Joint Funding Agreement (JFA)
document related to the attached Scope of Work (SOW) on behalf of the
County of Oakland, thereby committing the funding to the United States
Geological Survey (USGS).
c. Purchasing - Contract Extensions Exceeding Five-Year Policy Limit with
Meltwater News US Inc., Savant Learning Systems Inc., Shutterstock Inc.,
Skillsoft Corporation, Pierce Monroe & Associates LLC, Guidehouse Inc.,
and Robert W. Baird and Co. Incorporated
Board Action #2026-6584 _
Approve the contract exceptions submitted pursuant to Section 2400.6 of
the Oakland County Purchasing Policy and authorize the extension of
existing contracts beyond the five (5) year policy limit, including a twelve
(12) month contract with Meltwater News US Inc. for the Department of
Public Communications in the amount of $32,600; a three (3) year contract
with Savant Learning Systems Inc. for the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office
in the amount of $105,024; a twelve (12) month contract with Shutterstock
Inc. for the Department of Public Communications in the amount of $9,500;
a one (1) year contract with Skillsoft Corporation for Human Resources in
the amount of $9,389.24; a one (1) year contract with Pierce Monroe &
Associates LLC for the County Executive in the amount of $90,000; a two
(2) year contract with Guidehouse Inc. for Management & Budget in the
amount of $275,000; and a two (2) year contract with Robert W. Baird and
Co. Incorporated for the County Executive in the amount of $120,000.
d. Board of Commissioners - Sponsorship of Commerce Township Heart of
the Lakes Festival
Board Action #2026-6337 _
Approve a one-time allotment of $5,000 from the FY 2026 Board of
Commissioners’ General Fund Sponsorship line-item budget to sponsor
the 2026 Commerce Township Heart of the Lakes Festival. 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.
e. Board of Commissioners - Sponsorship of Commerce Township Concert in
the Park Summer Series
Board Action #2026-6338 _
Approve a one-time allotment of $5,000 from the FY 2026 Board of
Commissioners’ General Fund Sponsorship line-item budget to sponsor
the 2026 Commerce Township Concert in the Park Summer Series. 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.
f. Board of Commissioners - Sponsorship of Lyon Events Organization (LEO)
International Kitefest
Board Action #2026-6553 _
Approve a one-time allotment of $5,000 from the FY 2026 Board of
Commissioners’ General Fund Sponsorship line-item budget to sponsor
the Lyon Events Organization (LEO) International Kitefest. Further,
authorize the Board Chair to execute any required agreements on behalf of
Oakland County. Additionally, require that the recipient publicly promote
the County’s support as a primary Sponsor and submit an impact report to
the Board of Commissioners by the end of the calendar year, detailing the
outcomes of the concert series, including attendance, participation, and
the number of Oakland County residents served.
g. Board of Commissioners - Sponsorship of Schools Offer Support (SOS)
7th Annual Strides for SOS 5k Race & Walk
Board Action #2026-6554 _
Approve a one-time allotment of $10,000 from the FY 2026 Board of
Commissioners’ General Fund Sponsorship line-item budget to sponsor
the 2026 Schools Offer Support (SOS) 7th Annual Strides for SOS 5k Race
& Walk. Further, authorize the Board Chair to execute any required
agreements on behalf of Oakland County. Additionally, require that the
recipient publicly promote the County’s support as a Diamond Sponsor
and submit an impact report to the Board of Commissioners by the end of
the calendar year, detailing the outcomes of the concert series, including
attendance, participation, and the number of Oakland County residents
served.
h. Board of Commissioners - Sponsorship of the Orion Art Center 2026
Dragon on the Lake Festival
Board Action #2026-6555 _
Approve a one-time allotment of $5,000 from the FY 2026 Board of
Commissioners’ General Fund Sponsorship line-item budget to sponsor
the Orion Art Center 2026 Dragon on the Lake Festival. Further, authorize
the Board Chair to execute any required agreements on behalf of Oakland
County. Additionally, require that the recipient publicly promote the
County’s support as a primary Sponsor and submit an impact report to the
Board of Commissioners by the end of the calendar year, detailing the
outcomes of the concert series, including attendance, participation, and
the number of Oakland County residents served.
i. Board of Commissioners - Sponsorship of Oxford Township Parks &
Recreation First Responder Appreciation Event
Board Action #2026-6556 _
Approve a one-time allotment of $5,000 from the FY 2026 Board of
Commissioners’ General Fund Sponsorship line-item budget to sponsor
the Oxford Township Parks & Recreation 2026 First Responder
Appreciation Event. Further, authorize the Board Chair to execute any
required agreements on behalf of Oakland County. Additionally, require
that the recipient publicly promote the County’s support as a Primary
Sponsor and submit an impact report to the Board of Commissioners by
the end of the calendar year, detailing the outcomes of the concert series,
including attendance, participation, and the number of Oakland County
residents served.
j. Board of Commissioners - Sponsorship of Friends of Downtown Highland
2026 Red, White & Blues Festival
Board Action #2026-6557 _
Approve a one-time allotment of $5,000 from the FY 2026 Board of
Commissioners’ General Fund Sponsorship line-item budget to sponsor
the Friends of Downtown Highland 2026 Red, White & Blues Festival.
Further, authorize the Board Chair to execute any required agreements on
behalf of Oakland County. Additionally, require that the recipient publicly
promote the County’s support as a Presenting Sponsor and submit an
impact report to the Board of Commissioners by the end of the calendar
year, detailing the outcomes of the concert series, including attendance,
participation, and the number of Oakland County residents served.
k. Board of Commissioners - Sponsorship of 34th Annual Milford Memories
Summer Festival
Board Action #2026-6522 _
Approve a one-time allotment of $5,000 from the FY 2026 Board of
Commissioners’ General Fund Sponsorship line-item budget to sponsor
the 34th Annual Milford Memories Summer Festival. Further, authorize the
Board Chair to execute any required agreements on behalf of Oakland
County. Additionally, require that the recipient publicly promote the
County’s support as a primary Sponsor and submit an impact report to the
Board of Commissioners by the end of the calendar year, detailing the
outcomes of the concert series, including attendance, participation, and
the number of Oakland County residents served.
l. Board of Commissioners - Sponsorship of American Legion Post 14 Blues,
Brews and Cruise Car Show
Board Action #2026-6523 _
Approve a one-time allotment of $2,500 from the FY 2026 Board of
Commissioners’ General Fund Sponsorship line-item budget to sponsor
the American Legion Post 14 2026 Blues, Brews and Cruise Car Show.
Further, authorize the Board Chair to execute any required agreements on
behalf of Oakland County. Additionally, require that the recipient publicly
promote the County’s support as a primary Sponsor and submit an impact
report to the Board of Commissioners by the end of the calendar year,
detailing the outcomes of the concert series, including attendance,
participation, and the number of Oakland County residents served.
m. Board of Commissioners - Support for the HIRE! Pontiac Pre-Engineering
Summer Internship Program
Board Action #2026-6475 _
Approve a one-time allotment of $5,000 from the FY 2026 Board of
Commissioners’ General Fund Special Project line-item budget to support
HIRE! Pontiac Pre-Engineering Summer Internship Program. Further,
authorize the Board Chair to execute any required agreements on behalf of
Oakland County. Additionally, require that the recipient publicly promote
the County’s support as a primary Sponsor and submit an impact report to
the Board of Commissioners by the end of the calendar year, detailing the
outcomes of the concert series, including attendance, participation, and
the number of Oakland County residents served.
n. Board of Commissioners - Sponsorship of 2026 Hazel Park Art Fair
Board Action #2026-6583 _
Approve a one-time allotment of $5,000 from the FY 2026 Board of
Commissioners’ General Fund Sponsorship line-item budget to sponsor
the 2026 Hazel Park Art Fair. Further, authorize the Board Chair to execute
any required agreements on behalf of Oakland County. Additionally,
require that the recipient publicly promote the County’s support as a
primary Sponsor and submit an impact report to the Board of
Commissioners by the end of the calendar year, detailing the outcomes of
the concert series, including attendance, participation, and the number of
Oakland County residents served.
o. Board of Commissioners - Sponsorship of 2026 Independence Township
Fireworks at Independence Fest
Board Action #2026-6594 _
Approve a one-time allotment of $5,000 from the FY 2026 Board of
Commissioners’ General Fund Sponsorship line-item budget to sponsor
the 2026 Independence Township fireworks display at Independence Fest.
Further, authorize the Board Chair to execute any required agreements on
behalf of Oakland County. Additionally, require that the recipient publicly
promote the County’s support as a primary Sponsor and submit an impact
report to the Board of Commissioners by the end of the calendar year,
detailing the outcomes of the concert series, including attendance,
participation, and the number of Oakland County residents served.
p. Board of Commissioners - Sponsorship of 2026 Lathrup Village Music
Festival
Board Action #2026-6595 _
Approve a one-time allotment of $5,000 from the FY 2026 Board of
Commissioners’ General Fund Sponsorship line-item budget to sponsor
the 2026 Lathrup Village Music Festival. Further, authorize the Board Chair
to execute any required agreements on behalf of Oakland County.
Additionally, require that the recipient publicly promote the County’s
support as a primary Sponsor and submit an impact report to the Board of
Commissioners by the end of the calendar year, detailing the outcomes of
the concert series, including attendance, participation, and the number of
Oakland County residents served.
12. Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee - Brendan Johnson
a. Human Resources - Implementing the Salary Administration Plan 2nd
Quarterly Report for FY2026
Board Action #2026-6536 _
Adopt the implementation of the Salary Administration Plan 2nd Quarterly
Report for FY 2026, effective May 30, 2026, further, to adopt classification
changes according to the attached Schedule B; further, change the salary
grade of classifications according to the attached Schedule C; further,
reclassify positions according to the attached Schedule D; further, that the
FY 2026-2028 Budget be amended as detailed in the attached Schedule A -
Budget Amendment.
b. Board of Commissioners - Authorize Oakland County to Intervene in
Proceedings before the Public Service Commission Regarding Proposed
Rate Increases by DTE Electric Company
Board Action #2026-6607 _ 26-25
MR# 26025
Adopt the attached resolution Authorizing Oakland County to Intervene in
Proceedings before the Public Service Commission Regarding Proposed
Rate Increases by DTE Electric Company.
13. Public Health and Safety Committee - Penny Luebs
a. Emergency Management & Homeland Security - Interlocal Agreement with
the Township of Milford for the Severe Weather System Siren Expansion
Board Action #2026-6502 _
Approve the interlocal agreement with the Township of Milford for the
Severe Weather System Siren Expansion in the amount of $7,062.75;
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.
b. Health & Human Services - Neighborhood and Housing Development -
Grant Application to the Department of Housing and Urban Development
for the 2025 Comprehensive Housing Counseling Grant Program
Board Action #2026-6518 _
Approve the grant application to the Department of Housing and Urban
Development for the 2025 Comprehensive Housing Counseling Grant
Program for the period of August 3, 2026, through March 31, 2027; further,
authorize the Chair of the Board of Commissioners to execute the grant
agreement.
c. Health & Human Services - Neighborhood and Housing Development -
Submission of the Five-Year Consolidated Plan for Program Years 2026–
2030 to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development
Board Action #2026-6573 _
Approve the submission of the Five-Year Consolidated Plan for Program
Years 2026–2030 to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development.
d. Health & Human Services - Health Division - Grant Acceptance from Metro
Solutions for the FY 2026 Southeast Michigan Perinatal Quality
Improvement Collaborative Subrecipient Grant
Board Action #2026-6410 _
Accept the grant funding from Metro Solutions for the FY 2026 Southeast
Michigan Perinatal Quality Improvement Collaborative Subrecipient Grant
in the amount of $50,000 through September 30, 2026; further, authorize
the Chair of the Board of Commissioners to execute the grant agreement;
further, amend the FY 2026 budget as detailed in the attached Schedule A.
e. Sheriff’s Office - Grant Application to the U.S. Department of Justice,
Bureau of Justice Assistance Programs for the FY 2025 De-Escalation and
Crisis Response Training Program
Board Action #2026-6539 _
Approve the submission of the grant application to the U.S. Department of
Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance Programs for the FY 2025 De-
Escalation and Crisis Response Training Program, in the amount of
$678,142, after final review and approval by Corporation Counsel and Risk
Management; further, authorize the Chair of the Board of Commissioners
to execute the agreement.
f. Sheriff’s Office - Grant Acceptance from the Michigan State Police for the
2026 Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards Narcotics
Teams & Task Force Grant Program
Board Action #2026-6524 _
Approve the grant funding from the Michigan State Police for the 2026
Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards Narcotics Teams &
Task Force Grant Program in the amount of $43,592, for the period January
1, 2026 through September 30, 2026; authorize the Chair of the Board of
Commissioners to execute the grant agreement; further, amend the FY
2026 budget as detailed in the attached Schedule A.
g. Sheriff’s Office - Grant Acceptance from the U.S. Department of Justice for
the FY 2025 DNA Capacity Enhancement and Backlog Reduction Program
Board Action #2026-6564 _
Approve the grant funding from the U.S. Department of Justice for the FY
2025 DNA Capacity Enhancement and Backlog Reduction Program in the
amount of $420,000 for the period of October 1, 2025, through September
30, 2027; 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.
h. Sheriff’s Office - Amendment #6 to the Michigan Commission on Law
Enforcement Standards Public Safety Academy Assistance Program for
the January 2026 Academy
Board Action #2026-6529 _
Approve amendment #6 to the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement
Standards Public Safety Academy Assistance Program for the January
2026 Academy in the amount of $100,000; 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.
i. Sheriff’s Office - Acceptance of Donation from the Detroit Athletic Club
Foundation for the Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue Team
Board Action #2026-6528 _
Accept the donation from the Detroit Athletic Club Foundation for the
Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue Team for the following equipment: RKI
Gas Monitors, three (3) Powerhawk Rescue Tool Battery Upgrade Kits,
Paratech Rescue Equipment, Rescue Struts, two (2) SCOTT Confined
Space Air Packs, and Confined Space Air Supply Equipment at an
estimated value of $55,000.
j. Sheriff’s Office - Interlocal Agreement with the City of Rochester Fire
Department for Participation in the Oakland County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff's Search and Rescue Team
Board Action #2026-6538 _
Approve the Interlocal Agreement with the City of Rochester Fire
Department for participation in the Oakland County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff's Search and Rescue Team; further, authorize the Chair of the
Board of Commissioners to execute the attached agreement.
Regular Agenda
14. Finance Committee - Gwen Markham
a. Purchasing - Single Source Procurements with Data Society, Revels
Tractor and Turf, Motoport USA, Drone Tag, LENS Tracking Devices, iMs
Trident, Motorola Solutions, and Data Sheet Solutions
Board Action #2026-6585 _
Gwen Markham moved to receive and file the Contract Exception Report
submitted pursuant to Sections 1200.1 and 2300.11 of the Oakland County
Purchasing Policy, which includes single source contract exceptions
consisting of a two (2) year contract with Data Society for Health & Human
Services in the amount of $29,500; a purchase from Revels Tractor and
Turf for Parks and Recreation in the amount of $23,926.41; a one (1) year
contract with Motoport USA for the Sheriff’s Office in the amount of
$41,525.00; a three (3) year contract with Drone Tag for the Sheriff’s Office
in the amount of $9,000; a one (1) year contract with LENS Tracking
Devices for the Sheriff’s Office in the amount of $2,632.00; a three (3) year
contract with iMs Trident for Information Technology in the amount of
$49,000.00; a five (5) year contract with Motorola Solutions for the Sheriff’s
Office in the amount of $177,100; and a three (3) year contract with Data
Sheet Solutions for County Executive Administration in the amount of
$36,000.00. Seconded by Angela Powell.
Discussion followed.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (13-5-0)
Yes: Michael Gingell, Marcia Gershenson, Robert Hoffman, Karen Joliat, Penny
Luebs, Gwen Markham, William Miller III, Angela Powell, Robert Smiley,
Yolanda Smith Charles, Michael Spisz, Linnie Taylor, David Woodward
No: Charles Cavell, Ann Erickson Gault, Christine Long, Kristen Nelson, Philip
Weipert
Abstain: None
b. Management and Budget - 2026 Tax Rate Request - Millage Rates
Board Action #2026-6574 _
Gwen Markham moved to authorize execution of the attached Michigan
Department of Treasury Form L-4029 – 2026 Tax Rate Request by signature
of the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners. Seconded by Yolanda
Smith Charles.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (13-5-0)
Yes: Charles Cavell, Ann Erickson Gault, Michael Gingell, Marcia Gershenson,
Penny Luebs, Gwen Markham, William Miller III, Kristen Nelson, Angela Powell,
Yolanda Smith Charles, Linnie Taylor, Philip Weipert, David Woodward
No: Robert Hoffman, Karen Joliat, Christine Long, Robert Smiley, Michael Spisz
Abstain: None
15. Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee - Brendan Johnson
a. Board of Commissioners - Appointment to the Oakland Community Health
Network
Board Action #2026-6531 _
Ann Erickson Gault moved to appoint Christine Burk, as a General Public
member, to the Oakland Community Health Network, to fill the vacancy for
the remainder of the term ending March 31, 2029. Seconded by Michael
Gingell.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (16-2-0)
Yes: Charles Cavell, Ann Erickson Gault, Marcia Gershenson, Michael Gingell,
Robert Hoffman, Karen Joliat, Penny Luebs, Gwen Markham, William Miller III,
Angela Powell, Robert Smiley, Yolanda Smith Charles, Michael Spisz, Linnie
Taylor, Philip Weipert, David Woodward
No: Christine Long, Kristen Nelson
Abstain: None
16. New & Miscellaneous Business
a. Board of Commissioners - Resolution Establishing a Countywide
Unmanned Aircraft Systems Policy for Oakland County Departments,
Offices, and County-Funded Operations
Board Action #2026-6600 _
The Chair referred the Board Action to the Public Health and Safety Committee.
There were no objections.
b. Board of Commissioners - Creation of the Rental Stability and
Recertification Pilot Program
Board Action #2026-6623 _
The Chair referred the Board Action to the Public Health and Safety Committee.
There were no objections.
c. Board of Commissioners - Resolution Requesting an Independent
Investigation by Outside Legal Counsel into Allegations of Oakland County
Sheriff's Office Possible Assistance to U.S. Immigration and Custom
Enforcement (ICE)
Board Action #2026-6624 _
The Chair referred the Board Action to the Public Health and Safety Committee.
There were no objections.
d. Board of Commissioners - Resolution to Terminate the Flock Safety Pilot
Program Approved under Resolution No. 026-6416 at the Earliest Legally
Permissible Date and in Accordance with Applicable Contract Permissions,
County Procurement Policies, and Michigan Law
Board Action #2026-6625 _
The Chair referred the Board Action to the Public Health and Safety Committee.
There were no objections.
e. Board of Commissioners - Sponsorship of the Nature Uncorked Event
Fundraiser Supporting Stage Nature Center Educational Programs
Board Action #2026-6626 _
The Chair referred the Board Action to the Finance Committee. There were no
objections.
f. Board of Commissioners - Sponsorship of the Village of Wolverine Lake
39th Annual Fireworks Display
Board Action #2026-6877 _
The Chair referred the Board Action to the Finance Committee. There were no
objections.
g. Board of Commissioners - Sponsorship of the City of Huntington Woods
Centennial Celebration
Board Action #2026-6627 _
The Chair referred the Board Action to the Finance Committee. There were no
objections.
17. Announcements
18. Public Comment
The following people addressed the Board during Public Comment #2: Chris Barnett, Matt
Pfeiffer and Ashley Coyle.
Chair David Woodward yielded the gavel to Vice Chair Marcia Gershenson.
The following people also addressed the Board during Public Comment #2: Bruce
Pearson, Mike McDonald, Joe Merucci, Jack Curtis, Jenna Lindsay, Samantha Hunt,
Danielle Mallon, Dan Bowe, Dana Binkowski, Martha Szilagyi, Jackie Myers, Laura Vogel,
Margarette Gupta, Mike Flores, Phillip Decker, Murryum Farooqi, Sharon Trumpy, Mike
Wise, Jason Rumble, Commissioner Robert Hoffman, Commissioner Penny Luebs,
Commissioner Charles Cavell, Commissioner Gwen Markham and Commissioner Kristen
Nelson.
19. Adjournment to June 11, 2026, or the Call of the Chair
The meeting adjourned at 12:57 PM.
NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.