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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2026.06.11 - 43005 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Bldg. 12 East, Pontiac, MI 48341 Board of Commissioners David T. Woodward, Chair June 11, 2026 at 6:30 PM MINUTES 1. Call Meeting to Order Chair David T. Woodward called the meeting of the Board of Commissioners to order at 6:30 PM 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, Michael Spisz, Linnie Taylor, Philip Weipert, David Woodward (19) MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE: (0) 3. Invocation - Ann Erickson Gault 4. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag 5. Approval of Minutes a. Clerk/Register of Deeds - dated May 21, 2026 Board Action #2026-6652 _ Penny Luebs moved approval of the Minutes dated May 21, 2026, as presented. Seconded by Karen Joliat. Motion Passed. A voice vote was conducted and a sufficient majority having voted in favor, the Minutes dated May 21, 2026, were approved, as presented. 6. Approval of Agenda Penny Luebs moved approval of the Agenda, as presented. Seconded by Christine Long. A voice vote was conducted and with unanimous support, the Agenda was approved as presented. 7. Public Hearing - Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriation for Local Road Improvement Program - 6:00 p.m. At 6:32 PM, Chair David Woodward made the following statement: "A Public Hearing is now called on the Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriation for Local Road Improvement Program. 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 - Proclamation - Family Reunification and Preservation Day Board Action #2026-6680 _ Commissioner Penny Luebs presented a proclamation recognizing June 25, 2026, as Family Reunification and Preservation Day, promoting the safety, stability, and well-being of children and families in the child welfare system. The proclamation honors families who have successfully reunified and recognizes the contributions of staff, community partners, judicial officers, and other professionals whose dedication makes reunification possible. The Honorable Lorie Savin, Circuit Court Judge, and Lisa Harris, Juvenile Court Referee Supervisor addressed the Board. b. Board of Commissioners - Proclamation - Tracy Stolzenfeld Board Action #2026-6703 _ The Oakland County Board of Commissioners presented a proclamation honoring Tracy Stolzenfeld for her diligence, expertise and exceptional organizational skills, which significantly enhanced the Board’s ability to serve its constituents efficiently. The Board expressed their sincerest appreciation for her years of service and their most heartfelt wishes for a rewarding retirement. Tracy Stolzenfeld addressed the Board. c. Board of Commissioners - Presentation - Oakland Community Health Network Update Board Action #2026-6273 _ Dana Lasenby, Executive Director and CEO of Oakland Community Health Network, addressed the Board to give a presentation entitled: Oakland Community Health Network Quarterly Update. 9. Communications a. Board of Commissioners - Grant Exception Letter dated June 11, 2026 Board Action #2026-6701 _ Fred Miller, Deputy 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: Community Energy Management (CEM) Department: Office of Sustainability Amount: $50,000 Grant Application Deadline: May 22, 2026 Grant Name: Automobile Theft Prevention Authority Program Department: Oakland County Sheriff's Office Amount: $3,207,342 Grant Application Deadline: June 1, 2026 b. Board of Commissioners - Appointment to SEMCOG's Finance and Budget Committee Board Action #2026-6689 _ Fred Miller, Deputy Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds, addressed the Board to read a communication from Gwen Markham, SEMCOG’s Chair, appointing Commissioner Linnie Taylor as Chairperson of SEMCOG’s Finance and Budget Committee. The appointment will be effective as of July 1, 2026. c. Executive's Office - CE Appointments - Economic Development Corporation Board Action #2026-6702 _ Fred Miller, Deputy Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds, addressed the Board to read a communication from David Coulter, Oakland County Executive, requesting that the Board of Commissioners confirm the appointments of the following individuals as Directors of the Economic Development Corporation (EDC) of the County of Oakland for six-year terms ending June 11, 2032: Lola Aré David M. Jeup Lolita LeNoir Dave Morin Linnie Taylor moved to receive and file the attached Communications and Presentations and confirm the appointments. Seconded by Michael Spisz. A voice vote was conducted and with unanimous support, 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: Jenna Lindsay, Taya Lyons, Mike Flores, Emily Duthinh, Liz Goodall, Alexis Chromy, John Coski, Ann Lehman, John Paul Torres, Jean Bartus, Phillip Decker, Ricardo Cantu, Michele Poppe, Autumn Baker 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 Robert Hoffman. Discussion followed. Motion Passed. Vote Summary (19-0-0) Yes: 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, Michael Spisz, Linnie Taylor, Philip Weipert, David Woodward No: None Abstain: None 11. Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee - Yolanda Smith Charles a. Board of Commissioners - Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriation with the City of Rochester for Tri-Party Road Improvement Program – Project No. 58601 Board Action #2026-6580 _ Approve Project No. 58601 submitted by the City of Rochester and authorize the transfer of Tri-Party Road Improvement Program funds in the amount of $90,932 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. Water Resources Commissioner - Authorize the Issuance of Bonds for the Pontiac Woodward Loop Sewage Disposal Improvement Project Board Action #2026-6588 _ 26-26 MR #26026 Adopt the attached resolution authorizing the Issuance of Bonds for the Pontiac Woodward Loop Sewage Disposal Improvement Project. c. Water Resources Commissioner - Grant Acceptance with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for the RainSmart Rebates Program Board Action #2026-6561 _ Accept the $745,000 grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and authorize the Chair to execute all necessary documents to accept and implement this funding; further, acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any future commitment and continuation of this program is contingent upon continued future levels of grant funding; further, amend the FY 2026-2028 budgets as detailed in the attached Schedule A-Budget Amendment. d. Board of Commissioners - Funding for In-Line Skating Rink at Harding Park with the City of Ferndale Board Action #2026-6640 _ Approve the In-Line Skating Rink at Harding Park with the City of Ferndale as recommended by the Oakland County Community and Public Spaces Study Group in the amount of $10,000 and authorize the Chair of the Board of Commissioners to execute any necessary agreements. Further, that the necessary budget amendment shall be incorporated into a subsequent Quarterly Forecast Report. e. Board of Commissioners - Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriation for Local Road Improvement Program Board Action #2026-6636 _ Approve the projects listed on the attached Schedule B and authorize the release of Local Road Improvement Program funds from the Non- Departmental Transfers (9090101) line item Local Road Funding Program (#740085); further, authorize the Chair of the Board of Commissioners to enter into the attached cost participation agreement with the municipalities for the 2026 Local Road Improvement Program, as prepared by Corporation Counsel; further, request the Oakland County Clerk to forward copies of this resolution to Oakland County Fiscal Services and the municipalities participating in the 2026 Local Road Improvement Program; further, amend the FY 2026 budget as detailed in the attached Schedule A – Budget Amendment. 12. Finance Committee - Gwen Markham a. Board of Commissioners - Sponsorship of the Village of Wolverine Lake 39th Annual Fireworks Display Board Action #2026-6626 _ Approve a sponsorship in the amount of $2,500 from the FY 2026 Board of Commissioners General Fund Sponsorship line-item budget to On&Up, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization, to support the Village of Wolverine Lake’s 39th Annual Fireworks display. Further, authorize the Board Chair to execute any necessary agreements on behalf of Oakland County. Additionally, require that On&Up publicly recognize Oakland County’s support, submit an outcomes report to the Board of Commissioners by the end of the calendar year detailing estimated attendance, participation, services delivered, public safety feedback, and resident impact, and provide proof of expenditure upon request. b. Fiscal Services - FY 2026 Second Quarter Financial Forecast and Budget Amendments Board Action #2026-6633 _ Accept the Fiscal Year 2026 Second Quarter Financial Report; to recognize donations received for the period of January 2026 through March 2026 totaling $22,461.90 in the Animal Control and Pet Adoption Center and totaling $4,912.27 in the Children’s Village Division, of which $275 were cash donations; to authorize the write-off of uncollectible debts totaling $151,643.14 for Health and Human Services and $35.00 for the Sheriff’s Office for the period of January 2026 through March 2026, as recommended by the Department of Management and Budget and as detailed in the attached schedules; and to amend the FY 2026 – FY 2028 budgets pursuant to the attached Schedule A Budget Amendments. c. Executive's Office - Reallocation of American Rescue Plan Act Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Board Action #2026-6642 _ Authorize the one-time reallocation of the American Rescue Plan Act – Local Fiscal Recovery funding in the amounts of $1,200,000 to the Housing Trust Fund and $381,992.38 to eligible personnel expenses. The FY26 budget shall be amended as detailed in the Q3 Budget report. 13. Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee - Brendan Johnson a. Parks & Recreation - Interlocal Agreement with Bloomfield Hills Schools for Transition Services and Operational Continuity at Discovery Oaks and Bloomfield Oaks Board Action #2026-6540 _ Approve the Interlocal Agreement between Oakland County and Bloomfield Hills Schools for transition services and operational continuity at Discovery Oaks and Bloomfield Oaks for the period of July 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026; further, authorize the Chair of the Board of Commissioners to execute the agreement on behalf of the County; further that the FY 2026 budget be amended according to the attached Schedule A - Budget Amendment. b. Parks & Recreation - Memorandum of Understanding with the Huron- Clinton Metropolitan Authority for the 2026 Water Safety and Swim Lesson Partnership Board Action #2026-6608 _ Approve the Memorandum of Understanding for the 2026 Water Safety and Swim Lesson Partnership between the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission and the Huron Clinton Metroparks Authority; further, authorize the Chair of the Board to execute the Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of Oakland County. c. Parks & Recreation - Grant Acceptance from the State of Michigan for the FY 2026 Great Lakes Management Grant Program Board Action #2026-6613 _ Accept the grant award from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy Water Resources Division for the FY 2026 Great Lakes Management Grant Program in the amount of $42,000 for the period of October 1, 2025, through December 31, 2027; further, authorize the Chair of the Board of Commissioners to execute the agreement on behalf of the County; further amend the FY 2026 budget according to the attached Schedule A - Budget Amendment. d. Parks & Recreation - Grant Acceptance from the State of Michigan for the FY 2026 Invasive Species Grant Program Board Action #2026-6614 _ Approve the FY 2026 Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program funding in the amount of $80,000 from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for the period of May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2027; further, authorize the Chair of the Board of Commissioners to execute the agreement on behalf of the County; further amend the FY 2026 budget according to the attached Schedule A - Budget Amendment. 14. Public Health and Safety Committee - Penny Luebs a. Health & Human Services - Neighborhood and Housing Development - Grant Application to the Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Program Year 2026 Annual Action Plan Board Action #2026-6572 _ Approve the grant application submission to the Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Program Year 2026 Annual Action Plan in the amount of $9,523,816.77, with a grant match of $469,306.73, after final review and approval by Corporation Counsel and Risk Management; further, authorize the Chair of the Board of Commissioners to execute the agreement. b. Circuit Court - Request to Create One (1) GF/GP FTE Office Support Clerk Senior for Personal Protection Order Office Board Action #2026-6576 _ Approve the request to create one (1) GF/GP FTE Office Support Clerk Senior Position in the Juvenile Division; further, amend the FY 2026 - 2028 budget as detailed in the attached Schedule A. c. Health & Human Services - Neighborhood and Housing Development - Grant Acceptance from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority for the FY 2026 Enhancement Grant Board Action #2026-6634 _ Accept the grant funding from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority for the FY 2026 Enhancement Grant in the amount not to exceed $500,000 for the period of October 7, 2025, and March 31, 2028; further, authorize the Chair of the Board of Commissioners to execute the grant agreement; further, amend the FY 2026 - 2028 budget as detailed in the attached Schedule A. d. Health & Human Services - Health Division - Amendment #1 to the Oakland Schools FY 2025 Home Visitation Grant Program Board Action #2026-6566 _ Approve amendment #1 to the Oakland Schools FY 2025 Home Visitation Grant Program in the amount of $61,255 for the period of October 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026; further, delete one (1) vacant Part-Time Non- Eligible 1,000-hour Public Health Nurse III, and one (1) vacant Part-Time Non-Eligible 1,000-hour Auxiliary Health Clerk for the Nurse Family Partnership Program in the Nursing Services Health Infant Promotion Unit (#1060291); further, authorize the Chair of the Board of Commissioners to execute the agreement; further, amend the FY 2025 budget as detailed in the attached Schedule A. e. Health & Human Services - Health Division - Request for Staffing Modification within the Health Division for the Deletion of Seven (7) Special Revenue Positions Board Action #2026-6567 _ Approve the request for the staffing modification within the Health Division for the deletion of seven (7) Special Revenue Positions as detailed in the attached Schedule D. f. Health & Human Services - Health Division - Amendment #4 to the FY 2026 Local Health Department Agreement from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Board Action #2026-6568 _ Approve amendment #4 to the FY 2026 Local Health Department Agreement from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services in the amount of $200,565; further, delete three (3) positions as follows: one (1) GF/GP PTNE 1,000 hours per year Auxiliary Health Clerk position (P00017358), one (1) GF/GP PTNE 1,000 hours per year Public Health Nurse III position (P00012877), and one (1) GF/GP PTNE 1,000 hours per year Public Health Nurse II position (P00017355); further, create six (6) new positions as follows: one (1) General Fund/ General Purpose (GF/GP) Full- Time Eligible (FTE) H&HS Contract Compliance Supervisor position, one (1) GF/GP Part-Time Non-Eligible 1,000 hours per year Medical Director position in the Health Division Medical Services Unit, one (1) GF/GP FTE Public Health Nurse IV position, one (1) GF/GP FTE Auxiliary Health Clerk position in the Children’s Village Medical Unit, one (1) GF/GP PTNE 1,000 hours per year Community Health Worker position in the Oakland Connects Unit and one (1) SR PTNE, 1,000 hours per year Public Health Educator III; further, authorize the Chair of the Board of Commissioners to execute the attached agreement after final review by Corporation Counsel and Risk Management; further, amend the FY 2026 budget as detailed in the attached Schedule A. g. Public Services - Pretrial & Justice Services - Grant Application to the Michigan Department of Corrections for the FY 2027 Community Corrections Comprehensive Plan Program Board Action #2026-6596 _ Approve the grant application and comprehensive plan submission to the Michigan Department of Corrections for the FY 2027 Community Corrections Comprehensive Plan Program in the amount of $2,201,443 for the period of October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027. h. Sheriff’s Office - Memorandum of Understanding with the United States Capitol Police for Security Services for Members of Congress Board Action #2026-6591 _ Approve the attached Memorandum of Understanding with the United States Capitol Police for Security Services for Members of Congress. i. Sheriff’s Office - Amendment #1 to the FY 2026 Emergency Response Support Program for the Rochester Hills Splash Pad Shooting from Oakland County Health Network Board Action #2026-6589 _ Approve amendment #1 to the FY 2026 Emergency Response Support Program for the Rochester Hills Splash Pad Shooting from Oakland County Health Network to return grant funding in the amount of $331,604; further, delete one (1) SR FTE Dispatch Specialist position (P00017627) in the Sheriff’s Office, Emergency Response and Preparedness Division (#4030501); further amend the FY 2026-FY 2028 budget as shown in the attached Schedule A. j. Sheriff’s Office - Amendment #3 to the Interlocal Agreement with Oakland Community Health Network for Jail Alliance with Support Program Board Action #2026-6590 _ Approve amendment #3 to the Interlocal Agreement with Oakland Community Health Network for Jail Alliance with Support Program in the amount not to exceed $147,449 for the period October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027; further, authorize the Chair of the Board of Commissioners to execute the attached agreement; further, amend the FY 2027 budget as detailed in the attached Schedule A. Regular Agenda 15. Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee - Brendan Johnson a. Board of Commissioners - Appointment to the Land Bank Authority Board Action #2026-6434 _ Brendan Johnson moved to reappoint Martin Manna, as a county resident representative, to the Land Bank Authority for a three-year term beginning August 18, 2026, and ending August 17, 2029. Seconded by Robert Hoffman. Motion Passed. Vote Summary (19-0-0) Yes: 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, Michael Spisz, Linnie Taylor, Philip Weipert, David Woodward No: None Abstain: None 16. Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee - Yolanda Smith Charles a. Water Resources Commissioner - Contract Amendment with Auger, Klein and Aller Architects Board Action #2026-6569 _ Yolanda Smith Charles moved to amend the existing contract with Auger, Klein, and Aller, Architects for an increased amount of $111,378 to cover the cost of work having been completed to date, pursuant to the terms of its contract with Oakland County. Seconded by Michael Gingell. Motion Passed. Vote Summary (17-2-0) Yes: Charles Cavell, Ann Erickson Gault, Michael Gingell, Marcia Gershenson, Robert Hoffman, Brendan Johnson, 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: Karen Joliat, Christine Long Abstain: None 17. New & Miscellaneous Business d. Board of Commissioners - Sponsorship of the 2026 Blues in the Streets Event in Downtown Pontiac Board Action #2026-6649 _ The Chair referred the Board Action to the Finance Committee. There were no objections. e. Board of Commissioners - Resolution Opposing Michigan Constitutional Amendment that Would Disenfranchise Oakland County Citizens Board Action #2026-6651 _ The Chair referred the Board Action to the Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee. There were no objections. a. Board of Commissioners - Sponsorship of Disarmory Ministries Gun Buyback Events Board Action #2026-6694 _ The Chair referred the Board Action to the Finance Committee. There were no objections. c. Board of Commissioners - Support for Novi Youth Assistance Back-to- School Program Board Action #2026-6705 _ The Chair referred the Board Action to the Finance Committee. There were no objections. b. Board of Commissioners - Support for Royal Oak Township Civic Center Park Pavilion Emergency Structural Repairs Board Action #2026-6662 _ Yolanda Smith Charles moved to suspend the rules for immediate consideration of Item 17b. Seconded by Gwen Markham. A voice vote was conducted, and the Chair ruled that the Motion Passed. Yolanda Smith Charles moved to approve a one-time allotment in the amount of $5,000 from the FY 2026 Board of Commissioners General Fund Special Projects line-item budget to support emergency structural repairs to the existing pavilion at Civic Center Park in the Charter Township of Royal Oak. Further, authorize the Board Chair to execute any necessary agreements on behalf of Oakland County. Additionally, require that the Charter Township of Royal Oak use the funds for pavilion structural repairs, including replacement of damaged support posts and related cement work to maintain public access to the improved park facilities. Also, require to promote the County's support of the project and submit an outcomes report to the Board of Commissioners by the end of the calendar year detailing project valuation, repairs completed, public access benefits, and resident impact, including proof of expenditures upon request. Seconded by Gwen Markham. Discussion followed. Motion Passed. Vote Summary (12-7-0) Yes: Charles Cavell, Ann Erickson Gault, Marcia Gershenson, Brendan Johnson, Penny Luebs, Gwen Markham, William Miller III, Angela Powell, Yolanda Smith Charles, Linnie Taylor, Philip Weipert, David Woodward No: Michael Gingell, Robert Hoffman, Karen Joliat, Christine Long, Kristen Nelson, Robert Smiley, Michael Spisz Abstain: None 18. Announcements 19. Public Comment The following people addressed the Board during Public Comment #2: Julie Button, Jackie Myers, Jake Heykoop, Martha Szilagyi, Danielle Mallon, Mary Miller, Paul Weinberg, Sharon Trumpy, John Baldiga, Nancy Poprafsky, Eduarda Crain, Justine Galbraith, David Weishaar, Todd Cochell, Maureen Abele, Autumn Eden, Samantha Hunt, Susan Matthews, Ryan Ridenour, Dania Bazzi, Elaina Mosher, Maria Matta, Robin McGregor, Cecil George, Taya Lyons, Jenna Lindsay, Mike Flores, Jean Bartus, Phillip Decker, Autumn Baker, Alexis Chromy, Margarette Gupta, Danielle Blanchard, Jill Spatafora, Sally Walker, Chris Garr, Unknown Name, Michele Poppe, James Fancy, Murryum Farooqi, Nicholas Skinner, Anne Rzadca and Tracee Guibord. 20. Adjournment to July 16, 2026, or the Call of the Chair The meeting adjourned at 10:16 PM. NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.