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OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REPUBLICAN CAUCUS MINUTES
January 20, 2011
Meeting called to order by Republican Caucus Chairperson Shelley Taub at 8:30 a.m. in the Courthouse
Committee Room A, 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan.
Roll called.
REPUBLICAN COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Bosnic, Crawford, Dwyer, Gingell, Gosselin,
Hoffman, Long, Matis, Middleton, Nuccio, Potts, Runestad, Scott, Taub, Weipert. (15)
EXCUSED ABSENCE WITH NOTICE: (0)
Quorum present.
Caucus Chairperson, Shelley Taub introduced Mary Ann Jerge, a candidate for the Department of Human
Services Appointment.
Mary Ann Jerge addressed the caucus regarding her background, qualifications, and credentials.
No one addressed the Caucus during public comment.
Moved by Crawford supported by Potts the minutes of the January 5, 2011 Republican Caucus be
approved.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the minutes were approved.
The members of the Republican Caucus discussed the Board Agenda.
Caucus Chairperson, Shelley Taub introduced Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Business Manager, Dale
Cunningham who addressed the Caucus regarding, re-introducing two proposed resolutions entitled
Sheriff’s Office – Contract for Law Enforcement Services in the City of Pontiac and Sheriff’s Office –
Contract for Fire Dispatch Services for the City of Pontiac for 2011-2012.
Discussion followed
City of Pontiac Mayor, Leon Jukowski addressed the Caucus.
Commissioner Gingell addressed the Caucus regarding a resolution that was reconsidered before the
Board during the December 9, 2010 Board meeting, entitled Department of Health and Human
Services/Health Division – 2010/2011 Comprehensive Planning, Budgeting and Contracting (CPBC)
Agreement Acceptance. He stated that a motion to adopt the resolution after reconsideration was never
done, and now has to be re-introduced.
Commissioner Gingell addressed the Caucus regarding the Women’s Commission, expressing that
anyone with concerns or questions should call Democratic Commissioner Gershenson.
Republican Caucus Minutes Continued. January 20, 2011
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Discussion followed
Commissioner Long addressed the Caucus suggesting that Commissioners may want to sit in on a
Women’s Commission meeting.
Commissioner Matis addressed the Caucus to make a disclosure that although he has professional
connections with the City of Auburn Hills he believes it will not affect his vote on proposed resolution
entitled Department of Information Technology – Approval of Collaborative Asset Management System
CVT Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Auburn Hills.
Caucus Chairperson, Shelley Taub announced to the Caucus that there will be sign up sheet for a
February 15, 2011 field trip.
Discussion followed.
Caucus Chairperson, Shelley Taub introduced a proposed resolution entitled Board of Commissioners –
Support for Creating a Regional Water and Sewer District.
Caucus Chairperson, Shelley Taub presented Oakland County Animal Control Manger, Larry Obrecht
with the Orvis Dog Book.
Commissioner Hoffman addressed the Caucus to make a disclosure of having a Demolition contract with
the City of Pontiac; he also stated it will not affect his vote on two proposed resolutions entitled Sheriff’s
Office – Contract for Law Enforcement Services in the City of Pontiac and Sheriff’s Office – Contract for
Fire Dispatch Services for the City of Pontiac for 2011-2012.
Commissioner Potts addressed the Caucus to give his review of the State of State address he attended in
Lansing.
Commissioner Long addressed the Caucus to request an additional Republican Commissioner to attend
an upcoming General Government meeting, Commissioner Crawford volunteered.
The Republican Caucus adjourned at 11:40 a.m. until February 2, 2010, at 6:00 p.m.
BILL BULLARD, JR. SHELLEY GOODMAN TAUB
Clerk Caucus Chairperson