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OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REPUBLICAN CAUCUS MINUTES
October 28, 2009
Meeting called to order by Republican Caucus Chairperson Bradford Jacobsen at 6:06 p.m. in the
Courthouse Committee Room A, 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan.
Roll called.
REPUBLICAN COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Bullard, Gingell, Gosselin, Jacobsen, Long,
Middleton, Potter, Potts, Runestad, Scott, Taub. (11)
EXCUSED ABSENCE WITH NOTICE: Capello, Douglas. (2)
Quorum present.
Larry Obrecht, Manager of the Oakland County Animal Control Division and former County Commissioner
addressed the Board during public comment regarding transportation issues.
Moved by Middleton supported by Scott the minutes of the October 14, 2009 Republican Caucus be
approved.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the minutes were approved.
Deputy County Executive Gerald Poisson gave a presentation regarding transportation issues and
proposals and answered questions from the Commissioners.
Commissioner Bill Bullard, Jr. opened discussion with the members of the Republican Caucus regarding
the number of night meetings in 2010. Undersheriff McCabe addressed the Caucus regarding the cost of
having deputies and extra deputies present at the Board meetings in the evening. Commissioner Bullard
stated that he will put together a schedule for everyone to review.
Commissioner Bill Bullard, Jr. discussed the length of time allowed for public comment and asked the
Caucus members for suggestions. Discussion followed.
Commissioner Mike Gingell addressed the Republican Caucus regarding the 2010 committee
assignments that will be adopted at the Board meeting on December 9, 2009.
Commissioner Mike Gingell discussed ethics, conflict of interest, and policy updates. Discussion followed.
Commissioner Long addressed the Caucus regarding appointments to boards.
Commissioner Gosselin addressed the Caucus regarding suspension of rules and Caucus positions.
Discussion followed.
Republican Caucus Chairperson Bradford Jacobsen addressed the Republican Caucus regarding
upcoming fundraisers. He also stated that the General Government Committee will meet on October 29,
2009 at 9:05 a.m. before the Board meeting.
The Republican Caucus adjourned at 8:45 p.m. until October 29, 2009, at 8:30 a.m.
RUTH JOHNSON BRADFORD JACOBSEN
Clerk Caucus Chairperson