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OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REPUBLICAN CAUCUS MINUTES
November 18, 2010
Meeting called to order by Republican Caucus Chairperson Bradford Jacobsen at 9:46 a.m. in the
Courthouse Committee Room A, 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan.
Roll called.
REPUBLICAN COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Bullard, Douglas, Gingell, Gosselin, Jacobsen,
Long, Middleton, Potts, Runestad, Scott, Taub. (11)
EXCUSED ABSENCE WITH NOTICE: (0)
ABSENT: Capello. (1)
Quorum present.
Moved by Middleton supported by Taub the minutes of the November 3, 2010 Republican Caucus be
approved.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the minutes were approved.
Commissioner Taub addressed the caucus during public comment to introduce college student Max.
Commissioner Bullard addressed the caucus during public comment to introduce Caroline Blaine, Ron
Folks – Road Commission and Kathy Crawford.
County Executive, L. Brooks Patterson addressed caucus during public comment regarding Deputy
County Executive, Robert Daddow assisting the State.
Deputy County Executive, Robert Daddow addressed caucus during public comment.
Discussion followed.
Public Affairs – Lansing, Tyrone Sanders addressed the caucus during public comment.
Discussion followed.
Commissioner Long addressed the caucus during public comment regarding – Report - Oakland County
Senior Planning Coalition – Needs Assessment and Collaborative Strategic Plan Report for Oakland
County’s Senior Population: “Preparing for the Silver Tsunami” – a Wave of Opportunity”.
Discussion followed.
Director of Human Resources, Nancy Scarlet announced that Supervisor of Human Resources, Cathy
Shallal is retiring; her last day with the County will be November 19, 2010.
Republican Caucus Minutes Continued. November 18, 2010
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Caucus Chairperson Bradford Jacobsen addressed the Caucus regarding the department memo, and
announced a calendar of events.
The members of the Republican Caucus discussed the Board Agenda.
Commissioner Long addressed the caucus regarding proposed resolution entitled – Department of Health
& Human Services/Homeland Security Division – Outdoor Warning System Expansion – Commerce
Township.
Discussion followed.
Commissioner Middleton addressed the caucus regarding previous resolution that was referred to
Finance – Sheriff’s Office – Contract for Law Enforcement Services in the City of Pontiac.
Discussion followed.
Oakland County Undersheriff, Michael McCabe addressed the caucus for Q&A.
Discussion followed.
Deputy County Executive, Gerald Poisson addressed the caucus.
Commissioner Taub introduced a proposed resolution entitled – Board of Commissioners – Support for
Construction Zone Property Tax Relief Bill.
Commissioner Douglas introduced a proposed resolution entitled – Board of Commissioners –
Adjustment to Salary for Oakland County Road Commissioners.
Discussion followed.
Democratic Commissioner, Dave Woodward introduced a proposed resolution entitled – Board of
Commissioners – Observance of “Buy Local Week” in Oakland County – November 26, 2010 – December
5, 2010.
Discussion followed.
Caucus Chairperson Bradford Jacobsen acknowledged Newly Elected Republican County
Commissioner(s), Mike Bosnic District #19; and Philip Weipert District #8.
The Republican Caucus adjourned at 9:30 a.m. until December 9, 2010, at 8:30 a.m.
RUTH JOHNSON BRADFORD JACOBSEN
Clerk Caucus Chairperson