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1200 N. Telegraph Road, Bldg. 12 East, Pontiac, MI 48341
Board of Commissioners
David T. Woodward, Chair
August 13, 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
9:32 AM in the Commissioners' Auditorium 1200 N. Telegraph Road, 12E, Pontiac, MI
48341.
2. 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,
Michael Spisz, Linnie Taylor, David Woodward (17)
MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE: Michael Gingell, Philip Weipert (2)
3. Invocation - Michael Spisz
4. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
5. Approval of Minutes
a. Clerk/Register of Deeds - dated July 16, 2026
Board Action #2026-6936 _
Penny Luebs moved approval of the Minutes dated July 16, 2026, as
presented. Seconded by Christine Long.
Motion Passed.
A voice vote was conducted and with unanimous support, the Minutes dated July
16, 2026, were approved, as presented.
6. Approval of Agenda
Penny Luebs moved approval of the Agenda, as presented. Seconded by Angela
Powell.
Charles Cavell moved to amend the Agenda to place Consent Agenda item 13a -
Finance Committee - Executive's Office - Amendment #1 to the CLEMIS Transfer
Agreement on the Regular Agenda. Seconded by Kristen Nelson.
A voice vote was conducted, and the Motion to amend the Agenda was approved.
Returning to vote on approval of the Agenda, as amended.
A voice vote was conducted and with unanimous support, the Agenda was approved as
amended.
7. Public Hearing - Project Plan Approval of the Lourdes Senior Community Project
located in Waterford Township - 9:30 a.m.
At 9:37 AM, Chair David Woodward made the following statement: "A Public Hearing is
now called on the Project Plan Approval of the Lourdes Senior Community Project located
in Waterford Township. Is there anyone who wishes to speak?" No one requested to
speak, and the Chair declared the Public Hearing closed.
8. Public Hearing - Project Plan Approval of the Lighthouse MI Project located in
Pontiac - 9:30 a.m.
At 9:37 AM, Chair David Woodward made the following statement: "A Public Hearing is
now called on the Project Plan Approval of the Lighthouse MI Project located in Pontiac.
Is there anyone who wishes to speak?" No one requested to speak, and the Chair
declared the Public Hearing closed.
9. Presentations
a. Board of Commissioners - Proclamation — Michigan Teacher of the Year
— Erik Meerschaert, Lake Orion High School
Board Action #2026-6905 _
Commissioner Michael Spisz presented a proclamation honoring Erik
Meerschaert as the 2026-2027 Michigan Teacher of the Year, recognizing his
tireless service and dedication to empowering young people of the community.
Mr. Meerschaert began his teaching journey in 2009 and is focused on creating
a positive and less restrictive environment for students with special educational
needs.
Erik Meerschaert addressed the Board.
10. Communications
a. Executive's Office - CE Appointment — Laura Dodd, Deputy County
Executive I
Board Action #2026-6910 _
Fred Miller, Deputy Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds, addressed the
Board to read a communication from David Coulter, Oakland County Executive
appointing Laura Dodd as Deputy Executive I. This appointment is effective on
July 30, 2026.
b. Executive's Office - CE Appointments — Southeast Michigan Public
Historical Museum Authority
Board Action #2026-6866 _
Fred Miller, Deputy Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds, addressed the
Board to read a communication from David Coulter, Oakland County Executive,
appointing Walt Herzig and Kate Baker to serve as members of the Southeast
Michigan Public Historical Museum Authority (the “Authority”). Walt Herzig's term
expires on December 31, 2028, and Kate Baker's term expires on December 31,
2029.
c. Board of Commissioners - Appointment — Southeast Michigan Public
Historical Museum Authority
Board Action #2026-6937 _
Fred Miller, Deputy Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds, addressed the
Board to read a communication from Chair David Woodward, appointing Michael
Andrews to serve as a member of the Southeast Michigan Public Historical
Museum Authority (the “Authority”) for a term which expires on December 31,
2029.
d. Board of Commissioners - National Association of Counties Presidential
Appointment — Various Committees — William Miller
Board Action #2026-6941 _
Fred Miller, Deputy Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds, addressed the
Board to read a communication from George Dunlap, President of the National
Association of Counties (NACo), appointing William Miller as Vice Chair to the
Community, Economic and Workforce Development Policy Steering Committee
and a member of the Advisory Council on Immigration and Intergovernmental
Affairs and Large Urban County Caucus (LUCC).
e. Board of Commissioners - National Association of Counties Presidential
Appointment — Various Committees — Yolanda Smith Charles
Board Action #2026-6943 _
Fred Miller, Deputy Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds, addressed the
Board to read a communication from George Dunlap, President of the National
Association of Counties (NACo), appointing Yolanda Smith Charles as a
member to the following committees: Information Technology Standing
Committee, International Economic Development Innovation Council and Large
Urban County Caucus (LUCC).
f. Treasurer's Office - Resignation — Oakland County Land Bank Authority
Board Action #2026-6874 _
Fred Miller, Deputy Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds, addressed the
Board to read a communication from Khalfani Stephens, CEcD, EDFP, resigning
from the Oakland County Land Bank Authority, effective immediately.
g. Board of Commissioners - Grant Exception Letter dated August 13, 2026
Board Action #2026-6952 _
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: FY 2026 Trauma-Informed, Victim-Centered Training for Law
Enforcement on Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and
Stalking Program (Abby Honold Program)
Department: Oakland County Sheriff's Office
Amount: $500,000
Grant Application Deadline: July 29, 2026
Grant Name: FY 2026 Byrne Discretionary Community Grant Program for the
CLEMIS Modernization and Transformation Project
Department: County Executive
Amount: $1,031,000
Grant Application Deadline: July 29, 2026
Grant Name: FY 2027 Child Parent Legal Representation Grant
Department: Circuit Court
Amount: $100,000 (with a $300,000 Circuit Court budget match)
Grant Application Deadline: July 31, 2026.
h. Board of Commissioners - Oakland Community Health Network Director's
Report — August 2026
Board Action #2026-6942 _
Fred Miller, Deputy Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds, addressed the
Board to accept the director's report for August 2026 from Dana Lasenby, Chief
Executive Officer & Executive Director, Oakland Community Health Network.
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.
11. Public Comment
The following people addressed the Board during Public Comment #1: Monica Miller,
Chris McKenna, Kristina McLonis, Mary Doolin, Lynn Mills, Joe Toly, Jill Dunphy, Patricia
Kubota, Dr. Dan Doolin, Suzanne Meloeny, Michel Dickmeyer, Laura Vogel, Jackie
Myers, Robin McGregor, Jeanette Wareham, Angelina Esteban, Danielle Mallon, Sally
Walker, Tameka Ramsey-Brown, Debbie Rosenman, Judy Yanachik, Ed Bahoura,
Marilee Carstens, Toi Wilson, Justine Galbraith, Autumn Baker, Annette Longtine, Josh
Shriver, Leona Lefevre, Rosa Skrobola, Savannah Suttie, Trevor Skopczynski, Jenna
Lindsay, Abraham Zheng, Joseph Kosmarski, Adam Kuehner, Josiah Cook, Samanatha
Hunt, Mandy Wilson, Emily Mahon, Jonah Lyon, Paula Thorton Greear, Sarah Ford,
Genevieve Marnon, Marie Gravel, Rose Smith, William Asher, William Brown, Yvette
Carson, Murryum Farooqi, Kevin Peku, Hermon Barbe, Mia DeCerchio, Rosanne Boli, Dr.
Tamara Mitchell, Carrie Lazotte, Mike (last name not given), Karl Kuhn, Bill Kostrzewa,
Kimberly Bean and Veronica Taylor.
Reports of Standing Committees
Consent Agenda
All items on the Consent Agenda Passed.
Penny Luebs moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolutions
on the Consent Agenda. Seconded by Robert Hoffman.
Discussion followed.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (16-0-0)
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, Robert Smiley, Yolanda Smith Charles, Michael Spisz, Linnie Taylor,
David Woodward
No: None
Abstain: None
12. Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee - Yolanda Smith Charles
a. Board of Commissioners - Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriation with the City of
Farmington Hills for Tri-Party Road Improvement Program – Project No.
57881
Board Action #2026-6789 _
Approve Project No. 57881 submitted by the City of Farmington Hills and
authorize the transfer of Tri-Party Road Improvement Program funds in the
amount of $110,427 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 City of
Auburn Hills for Tri-Party Road Improvement Program – Project No. 58651
Board Action #2026-6790 _
Approve Project No. 58651 submitted by the City of Auburn Hills and
authorize the transfer of Tri-Party Road Improvement Program funds in the
amount of $83,333 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 City of
Farmington Hills for Tri-Party Road Improvement Program – Project No.
57891
Board Action #2026-6791 _
Approve Project No. 57891 submitted by the City of Farmington Hills and
authorize the transfer of Tri-Party Road Improvement Program funds in the
amount of $203,733 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. Board of Commissioners - Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriation with the City of
Southfield for Tri-Party Road Improvement Program – Project No. 57871
Board Action #2026-6823 _
Approve Project No. 57871 submitted by the City of Southfield and
authorize the transfer of Tri-Party Road Improvement Program funds in the
amount of $63,735 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.
e. Board of Commissioners - Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriation with the City of
Oak Park for Tri-Party Road Improvement Program – Project No. 57871
Board Action #2026-6889 _
Approve Project No. 57871 submitted by the City of Oak Park and authorize
the transfer of Tri-Party Road Improvement Program funds in the amount
of $15,296 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.
f. Board of Commissioners - Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriation with the City of
Berkley for Tri-Party Road Improvement Program – Project No. 57871
Board Action #2026-6890 _
Approve Project No. 57871 submitted by the City of Berkley and authorize
the transfer of Tri-Party Road Improvement Program funds in the amount
of $48,438 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.
g. Economic Development - Project Plan Approval of the Lourdes Senior
Community Project located in Waterford Township
Board Action #2026-6852 _
Certify and approve the Project Plan for the Lourdes Senior Community
Project located in the Charter Township of Waterford, having been
determined to constitute a public purpose as contemplated by the
Economic Development Corporations Act; further, authorize the Oakland
County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) to take such steps as
are necessary to implement the Project and the financing thereof by the
issuance of its limited obligation revenue bonds as contemplated by the
Project Plan; further, direct the County Clerk to provide a certified copy of
this resolution to the Assistant Secretary of the Board of the EDC.
h. Economic Development - Project Plan Approval of the Lighthouse MI
Project located in Pontiac
Board Action #2026-6859 _
Certify and approve the Project Plan for the Lighthouse MI Project located
in the City of Pontiac, having been determined to constitute a public
purpose as contemplated by the Economic Development Corporations Act;
further, authorize the Oakland County Economic Development Corporation
(EDC) to take such steps as are necessary to implement the Project and
the financing thereof by the issuance of its limited obligation revenue
bonds as contemplated by the Project Plan; further, direct the County
Clerk to provide a certified copy of this resolution to the Assistant
Secretary of the Board of the EDC.
i. Economic Development - Planning and Local Business Development -
Grant Acceptance with the State of Michigan, Department of Environment,
Great Lakes and Energy for the FY 2026 Brownfield Redevelopment Grant
Program - HOPE Shelters Pontiac
Board Action #2026-6919 _
Approving the grant acceptance for the Michigan Department of
Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) FY 2026 Brownfield
Redevelopment Grant Program in the amount of $460,000 for the period of
August 13, 2026, through August 12, 2029; further, authorize the Chair of
the Board of Commissioners to sign the attached contract; further, amend
the FY 2026-2028 budget as detailed in the attached Schedule A. 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.
j. Aviation - Grant Acceptance with Michigan Department of Transportation
for reimbursement to Acquire Easements for Approach-08 at
Oakland/Southwest Airport
Board Action #2026-6822 _
Approve and accept the grant contract from Michigan Department of
Transportation (MDOT) in the amount of $204,082.00 including federal
funds of $193,876.00 and $10,206.00 state funds, with no local match
required; further, authorize the Chair of the Board of Commissioners to
execute the grant contract. 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.
k. Aviation - Grant Acceptance between MDOT-Office of Aeronautics and
Oakland County International Airport to Clean/Rehabilitate Fuel/Water
Separator - Construction
Board Action #2026-6855 _
Approve and accept the grant contract from Michigan Department of
Transportation (MDOT) in the amount of $86,843.00 in state funds, with no
local match required; further, authorize the Chair of the Board of
Commissioners to execute the grant contract. 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.
l. Aviation - Grant Acceptance with Michigan Department of Environment,
Great Lakes and Energy for the 2026 EGLE Airport PFAS Grant
Board Action #2026-6962 _
Accept the 2026 EGLE Grant for PFAS Response Activities - Oakland
County International Airport in an amount not to exceed $327,600.00, for a
period through December 31, 2027; further, authorize the Chair of the
Oakland County Board of Commissioners to execute the grant contract.
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.
m. Facilities Management - Sublease Agreement with Oakland Family Services
for the Women, Infants and Children Supplemental Food Program (WIC)
Board Action #2026-6886 _ 26-37
MR #26037
Adopt the attached Sublease Agreement with Oakland Family Services for
the Women, Infants and Children Supplemental Food Program (WIC).
13. Finance Committee - Gwen Markham
a. Information Technology - 2026 Third Quarter Information Technology
Development Report
Board Action #2026-6827 _
Receive and file the 2026 Third Quarter Information Technology
Development Report and approve the Fiscal Year 2026 Third Quarter
appropriation transfer for General Fund/General Purpose County
departments in the amount of $1,989,300.22, as specified in the attached
report; further, the report identifies direct charges to Special Revenue and
Proprietary fund departments in the amount of $973,289.29 and non-county
agency charges in the amount of $5,953.00 for the Third Quarter of Fiscal
Year 2026.
b. Board of Commissioners - Support for Oakland County Historical
Organizations Coordination
Board Action #2026-6831 _
Approve a one-time allocation in the amount of $20,000 from the FY 2026
Board of Commissioners General Fund Program Special Projects line-item
budget to support coordination and planning related to Oakland County
historical organizations, including the Oakland County Historical
Commission, the Oakland County Historical Society, Oakland County
Parks, Oakland County Planning, and other relevant stakeholders.
Following approval, notification of funding shall be made to the Board
Study Group on Historical Organizations Coordination and Planning, which
shall make a recommendation regarding whether to contract with a
consultant or transfer the funds to the appropriate County department to
support the work. Any recommended consultant contract, departmental
transfer, or related implementation action shall proceed through the
applicable Board approval, County contracting, and purchasing processes.
c. Board of Commissioners - Sponsorship of the 2026 Revin’ In The Heights
Cultural Community Event
Board Action #2026-6883 _
Approve a sponsorship in the amount of $4,000 from the FY 2026 Board of
Commissioners General Fund Sponsorship line-item budget to support the
2026 Revin’ In The Heights cultural community event in Madison Heights.
Further, authorize the Board Chair to execute any necessary agreements
on behalf of Oakland County. Additionally, require that the Madison
Heights Human Relations & Equity Commission recognize Oakland
County’s support on event signage and in public communications, submit
an outcomes report to the Board of Commissioners by the end of the
calendar year detailing attendance, participation, vendor involvement,
community feedback, services delivered, and resident impact, and provide
proof of expenditure upon request.
14. Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee - Brendan Johnson
a. Human Resources - 2026 Supplemental Collective Bargaining Agreement
for Employees Represented by the United Auto Workers, Local 889 (UAW),
Representing Prosecuting Attorney’s Office
Board Action #2026-6834 _
Approve the proposed Supplemental Agreements between the County of
Oakland and the United Auto Workers (UAW), Local 889, covering the
period of August 22, 2026, through September 30, 2028, for supervisory
and non-supervisory employees in the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office;
further, to amend the budget as detailed in the attached Schedule A -
Budget Amendment.
b. Human Resources - Implementing the Salary Administration Plan 3rd
Quarterly Report for FY 2026
Board Action #2026-6845 _
Authorize the implementation of the Salary Administration Plan 3rd
Quarterly Report for FY 2026, effective August 22, 2026; further, change
classifications 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,
amend the FY 2026-2028 Budget as detailed in the attached Schedule A -
Budget Amendment.
c. Human Resources - Approval of High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)
Design and Health Savings Account (HSA) Funding Parameters for Non-
Union Employees
Board Action #2026-6879 _
Approve the following High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) design and
Health Savings Account (HSA) funding parameters for non-union
employees: (1) the HDHP annual deductible shall be established at the IRS
minimum for the 2028, 2029, and 2030 plan years; (2) the County's
employer HSA contribution shall be front-loaded in the first paycheck of
each calendar year; and (3) the County shall fully fund the HDHP
deductible through employer HSA contributions for the 2027 and 2028
benefit years.
d. Parks & Recreation - Approval of the 2026 Strategic Partnership Grant
Agreement with the Joseph Jones Drainage District for the Oakland Park
Stormwater Improvements Project
Board Action #2026-6867 _
Approve the Park Development Grant Agreement with the Joseph Jones
Drain Drainage District for the installation of site amenities at Oakland Park
through a Strategic Partnership Grant in the amount of $28,582 for the
period of three years; 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 - Budget Amendment.
e. Parks & Recreation - Approval of 2026 Strategic Partnership Grant
Agreement – City of Hazel Park
Board Action #2026-6869 _
Approve the Park Development Grant Agreement with the City of Hazel
Park for the Viking Strong 55+ Fitness Program at the Hazel Park
Recreation Center through a Strategic Partnership Grant in the amount of
$82,307; 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 - Budget Amendment.
f. Parks & Recreation - Approval of 2026 Strategic Partnership Grant
Agreement – Charter Township of Royal Oak
Board Action #2026-6870 _
Approve the Park Development Grant Agreement with the Charter
Township of Royal Oak for the Picnic Pavilion at Civic Center Park project
through a Strategic Partnership Grant in the amount of $30,000; 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 - Budget Amendment.
15. Public Health and Safety Committee - Penny Luebs
a. Emergency Management & Homeland Security - Grant Application to the
Michigan State Police for Reimbursement for the 2026 Great Lakes Water
Authority Water Main Break
Board Action #2026-6825 _
Approve the grant application to the Michigan State Police for
Reimbursement for the 2026 Great Lakes Water Authority Water Main
Break in the amount of $51,653.53; further, approve and authorize the
submission of the attached grant resolution required by the Grantor
Agency authorizing the Director of the Emergency Management and
Homeland Security Department to act as the applicant agent; further,
authorize the Chair of the Board of Commissioners to execute the
application proxy.
b. Public Services - Children's Village - Amendment #3 & #4 to the Interlocal
Agreement with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
for the FY 2024 Children's Village Shelter Care Program
Board Action #2026-6478 _
Approve amendment #3 & #4 to the interlocal agreement with the Michigan
Department of Health and Human Services for the FY 2024 Children's
Village Shelter Care Program for the period of April 1, 2026, through
September 30, 2028; further, authorize the Chair of the Board of
Commissioners to execute the attached agreements.
c. Public Services - Pretrial & Justice Services - Grant Acceptance from the
U.S. Department of Justice for the FY 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice
Assistance Program
Board Action #2026-6918 _
Approve the grant funding from the U.S. Department of Justice for the FY
2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Program in the amount of
$75,818 for the period of October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2028;
further, authorize the Chair of the Board of Commissioners to execute the
agreement; further, amend the FY 2026 - FY 2028 budget as detailed in the
attached Schedule A.
d. Health & Human Services - Health Division - Amendment #2 to the 2024
Inland Lake Beach Monitoring Program from the Michigan Department of
Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, Water Resources Division
Board Action #2026-6851 _
Approve amendment #2 to the 2024 Inland Lake Beach Monitoring Program
from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy,
Water Resources Division in the amount of $50,000 for the period ending
on December 31, 2027; 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 for the National Integrated Ballistic
Information Network Modernization Program
Board Action #2026-6857 _
Approve the grant application to the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of
Justice Assistance for the National Integrated Ballistic Information
Network Modernization Program in the amount of $300,000 for the period
of October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2031; further, authorize the Chair
of the Board of Commissioners to execute any grant agreements.
f. Sheriff’s Office - Grant Acceptance from the Office of National Drug
Control Policy for the 2026 High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Program
Board Action #2026-6856 _
Approve the grant funding from the Office of National Drug Control Policy
for the 2026 High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Program in the amount
of $132,300 for the period January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026;
further, approve the attached subrecipient agreement template for
participating local units of government; further, authorize the Chair of the
Board of Commissioners to execute all required grant agreements; further,
amend the FY 2026 budget as detailed in the attached Schedule A.
g. Sheriff’s Office - Establishment of the Court Deputy Services Agreement
Rates for October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2029
Board Action #2026-6881 _ 26-38
MR #26038
Adopt the attached Establishment of the Court Deputy Services Agreement
Rates for October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2029.
h. Prosecuting Attorney's Office - Grant Application to the Michigan
Department of Health and Human Services for the FY 2027 Victim Rights
Program
Board Action #2026-6888 _
Approve the grant application to the Michigan Department of Health and
Human Services for the FY 2027 Victim Rights Program in the amount of
$796,037 for the period of October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027;
further, authorize the Chair of the Board of Commissioners to execute the
grant agreement.
Regular Agenda
16. Finance Committee - Gwen Markham
a. Information Technology - Comprehensive Information Technology Service
Agreement Renewals
Board Action #2026-6622 _
Gwen Markham moved to authorize the Chairperson of the Board to execute
Comprehensive Information Technology Service Agreements, including
the applicable exhibits, for services with the following “Out-of-County”
public bodies: 16th District Court – Livonia, Exhibits I, II, and VII; 18th
District Court – Westland, Exhibits I and II; 21st District Court – Garden
City, Exhibits I and II; 22nd District Court – Inkster, Exhibits I, II, and VII;
31st District Court – Hamtramck, Exhibits I, II, and VII; 35th District Court –
Plymouth, Exhibits I, II, and VII; 66th District Court – Shiawassee County,
Exhibits I and II; Calhoun County Friend of the Court, Exhibit II; City of
Battle Creek, Exhibits I and II; City of Flat Rock, Exhibit I; City of Onaway,
Exhibits I and II; Genesee County, Exhibits I and II; Hamilton Township,
Exhibits I and II; Hartland Township, Exhibits I and II; Jackson County,
Exhibits I and II; Lenawee County, Exhibits I and II; Oakfield Township,
Exhibits I and II; Saginaw County, Exhibits I and II; Shiawassee County,
Exhibits I and II; Shiawassee County FOC, Exhibits I and II; Southeast
Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG), Exhibit X; Spaulding
Township, Exhibits I and II; Swan Creek Township, Exhibits I and II; and
Tuscola County, Exhibits I and II. Further, authorize, upon receipt of final
executed agreements from the designated agents or governing bodies of
the public bodies requesting services, the Board Chairperson to execute
and enter into these Agreements on behalf of the County of Oakland. The
Department of Information Technology will provide a list of all public
bodies agreeing to the attached Interlocal Agreement along with its
quarterly report to the Economic Growth and Infrastructure Committee.
Seconded by Robert Hoffman.
Discussion followed.
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, Michael Spisz, Linnie Taylor, David Woodward
No: None
Abstain: None
b. Purchasing - Extensions Beyond Five-Year Term with Marsh & McLennan
Agency, LLC, Qualtrax, Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI),
Equature, and Ferguson Enterprises
Board Action #2026-6897 _
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 three-year contract with Marsh & McLennan Agency, LLC for
Human Resources - Benefits Administration in the amount of $480,000.00;
a three-year contract with Qualtrax for the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office
in the amount of $47,639.41; a three-year contract with Environmental
Systems Research Institute (ESRI) for the Information Technology
Department in the amount of $2,925,000.00; a one-year contract with
Equature for the Information Technology Department - Public Safety
Division in the amount of $155,755.00; and a five-year contract with
Ferguson Enterprises for the Information Technology Department in
support of the Water Resources Commissioner’s Office in an amount not
to exceed $200,000.00, subject to review and approval by Corporation
Counsel of the finalized agreements. Seconded by Yolanda Smith Charles.
Discussion followed.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (14-3-0)
Yes: Ann Erickson Gault, Marcia Gershenson, Robert Hoffman, Brendan
Johnson, 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, Christine Long, Kristen Nelson
Abstain: None
c. Executive's Office - Amendment #1 to the CLEMIS Transfer Agreement
Board Action #2026-6772 _
Gwen Markham moved to approve Amendment #1 to the CLEMIS Transfer
Agreement between Oakland County and the CLEMIS Authority, including
Schedule 13 and the reimbursement terms for the detail of four Oakland
County Information Technology employees to the CLEMIS Authority while
they remain County employees; direct the Office of the County Executive
to provide notice to the Board before the employee-detail arrangement
continues beyond the initial term ending March 30, 2028; and authorize the
Board Chair to execute any necessary agreements on behalf of Oakland
County. Seconded by Penny Luebs.
Discussion followed.
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, Michael Spisz, Linnie Taylor, David Woodward
No: None
Abstain: None
17. Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee - Brendan Johnson
a. Board of Commissioners - Funding Appropriation for Milestone #2 and
Milestone #3 of the Oakland County Student Debt Relief Initiative with SAVI
Solutions Public Benefit Corporation
Board Action #2026-6854 _
Brendan Johnson moved to authorize a one-time appropriation in the amount
not-to-exceed $300,000 from the General Fund/General Purpose (GFGP)
Unassigned Fund Balance to the Board of Commissioner Department –
Professional Services account to support the milestone-based funding
structure outlined in contract No. 011039, Milestone #2 and Milestone #3
with SAVI Solutions PBC; further, amend the FY 2026 – FY 2028 budget as
detailed in the attached Schedule A. Seconded by Penny Luebs.
Discussion followed.
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, Michael Spisz
Abstain: None
b. Board of Commissioners - Appointment to the Michigan Department of
Human Services - Oakland County DHS Board
Board Action #2026-6452 _
Brendan Johnson moved to reappoint Sherrie Ross as a Member to the
Michigan Department of Human Services Oakland County Department of
Human Services (DHS) Board for a three-year term beginning November 1,
2026, and ending October 31, 2029. Seconded by Penny Luebs.
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, Michael Spisz, Linnie Taylor, David Woodward
No: None
Abstain: None
18. Public Health and Safety Committee - Penny Luebs
a. Board of Commissioners - Resolution Authorizing an Appropriation to
Support Access to Preventative and Reproductive Health Services
Through a Contract with Planned Parenthood of Michigan
Board Action #2026-6807 _ 26-39
MR #26039
Penny Luebs moved to adopt the attached Resolution Authorizing an
Appropriation to Support Access to Preventative and Reproductive Health
Services Through a Contract with Planned Parenthood of
Michigan. Seconded by Marcia Gershenson.
Discussion followed.
Michael Spisz moved to postpone the vote on Item 18a until detailed
financials are provided. Seconded by Kristen Nelson.
Discussion followed.
A voice vote was conducted. The Chair ruled that the Motion Failed. Kristen
Nelson requested a roll call vote.
Motion Failed.
Vote Summary (6-11-0)
Yes: Robert Hoffman, Karen Joliat, Christine Long, Kristen Nelson, Robert
Smiley, Michael Spisz
No: Charles Cavell, Ann Erickson Gault, Marcia Gershenson, Brendan Johnson,
Penny Luebs, Gwen Markham, William Miller III, Angela Powell, Yolanda Smith
Charles, Linnie Taylor, David Woodward
Abstain: None
Returning to the vote on the Main Motion.
Discussion followed.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (11-6-0)
Yes: Charles Cavell, Ann Erickson Gault, Marcia Gershenson, Brendan
Johnson, Penny Luebs, Gwen Markham, William Miller III, Angela Powell,
Yolanda Smith Charles, Linnie Taylor, David Woodward
No: Robert Hoffman, Karen Joliat, Christine Long, Kristen Nelson, Robert
Smiley, Michael Spisz
Abstain: None
19. New & Miscellaneous Business
Chair David Woodward called a recess at 1:13 PM.
Chair David Woodward called the Board to reconvene at 1:24 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,
Michael Spisz, Linnie Taylor, David Woodward (17)
MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE: Michael Gingell, Philip Weipert (2)
20. Announcements
Michael Spisz addressed the Board to clarify that all Commissioners should have received
a challenge coin as a thank you from the Oxford First Responder Appreciation Event held
on August 11, 2026. He noted it was a great event.
Charles Cavell addressed the Board to invite anyone seeking information about Strangers
No Longer, a 501 (c)(3) organization, to reach out for additional information.
Brendan Johnson addressed the Board to announce the Arts & Apples Festival in
downtown Rochester is taking place on September 11–13, and we are the main stage
sponsor.
William Miller III addressed the Board to announce the next Board of Commissioners
Meeting will be held on September 17, 2026. He also stated this year is the 25th
anniversary of September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. He expressed appreciation to the
Sheriff and Sheriff's Office and Prosecutor's Office for their outstanding work with the Anti-
Human Trafficking Committee and protecting the community.
Angela Powell addressed the Board to announce the Woodward Dream Cruise will take
place this weekend. She encouraged everyone to be safe, have fun and enjoy the classic
cars.
Yolanda Smith Charles addressed the Board to offer encouragement to families, teachers,
and educators as they prepare to return to school buildings. She congratulated Erik
Meerschaert, the 2026–2027 Michigan Teacher of the Year.
Ann Erickson Gault addressed the Board to invite everyone to the Hazel Park Art Fair,
which will be held August 22–23, at Green Acres Park.
21. Public Comment
The following people addressed the Board during Public Comment #2: Danielle Mallon,
Justine Galbraith, Christina Griesser, Grace Zasacky, Rev. Bob Alltop, Mary Ann Romeo,
Murryum Farooqi, Martha Szilagyi, Jean Bartus and Mia DeCerchio.
22. Adjournment to September 17, 2026, or the Call of the Chair
The meeting adjourned at 1:52 PM.
NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.