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OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REPUBLICAN CAUCUS MINUTES
March 7, 2012
Meeting called to order by Republican Caucus Chairperson Shelley Taub at 6:04 p.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: None. (0)
Quorum present.
Moved by Scott supported by Matis the minutes of the February 16, 2012 Republican Caucus be
approved.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the minutes were approved.
Oakland County Republican Party (OCRP) Chairperson Jim Theinel addressed the Caucus during public comment and introduced his guest, Theresa Mungioli.
The members of the Republican Caucus discussed the Board Agenda.
Commissioner Middleton addressed the Caucus and stated that the Finance Committee has no issues
with the item on the Consent Agenda.
Commissioner Weipert addressed the Caucus and stated that the Planning and Building Committee has no issues with the items on the Consent Agenda.
Commissioner Runestad addressed the Caucus and stated that the Public Services Committee has no
issues with the items on the Consent Agenda.
Commissioner Middleton addressed the Caucus regarding Finance Committee item b. on the Regular Agenda entitled Board of Commissioners – Amendment to General Appropriations Act Section 26 – Debt
Forgiveness.
Discussion followed.
Commissioner Long addressed the Caucus and stated that the General Government Committee has no items to report on the Regular Agenda.
Commissioner Scott addressed the Caucus and stated that the Human Resources Committee has no
items to report on the Regular Agenda.
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Commissioner Potts addressed the Caucus and stated that the Planning and Building Committee has no issues with the items on the Regular Agenda.
Commissioner Runestad addressed the Caucus and stated that the Public Services Committee has no
issues with the item on the Regular Agenda.
Caucus Chairperson Shelley Taub addressed the Caucus regarding the suspension list: ITEMS NOT ON BOARD AGENDA
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE (add to Consent Agenda following the Finance Committee) a. Clerk/Register of Deeds – 2012 Survey and Remonumentation Grant Acceptance
(Reason for Suspension Waiver of Rule III: Resolution taken up by General Government Committee immediately prior to today’s meeting. (Fiscal Note taken up by Finance on March 1)); and
b. MR #12026 – Board of Commissioners – Proclaim March 13, 2012 as K-9 Veterans’ Day in Oakland County
(Reason for Suspension Waiver of Rule III: Resolution was taken up by General Government Committee immediately prior to today’s meeting); and
c. MR #12027 – Board of Commissioners – Recognition of March 2012 as National Women’s History Month and the 2012 Theme: Women’s Education – Women’s Empowerment
(Reason for Suspension Waiver of Rule III: Resolution was taken up by General Government Committee immediately prior to today’s meeting).
HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE (add to Regular Agenda) a. Human Resources Department – SAP Quarterly
(Reason for Suspension Waiver of Rule III: Resolution taken up by Human Resources Committee immediately prior to today’s meeting – for referral to Finance).
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE (add to Consent Agenda) c. MR #12038 – Sheriff’s Office and Health and Human Services – Homeland Security Division –
Creation of Classification and Position of Intelligence Analyst Funded by Homeland Security Grant
(Reason for Suspension Waiver of Rule III: Resolution taken up by Human Resources Committee immediately prior to today’s meeting).
Discussion followed.
Caucus Chairperson Shelley Taub addressed the Caucus to introduce Miscellaneous Resolution #12056
entitled: Board of Commissioners – Recognizing March 2012 as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in Oakland County; She will be requesting suspension of the rules and move for immediate
consideration.
Caucus Chairperson Shelley Taub addressed the Caucus regarding Democratic Commissioner Nash’s motion to discharge Miscellaneous Resolution #12018 – Board of Commissioners – Oakland County
Ethics Policy from the Finance Committee.
Discussion followed.
Caucus Chairperson Shelley Taub addressed the Caucus to introduce Deputy Corporation Counsel, Keith Lerminiaux.
Deputy Corporation Counsel, Keith Lerminiaux addressed the Caucus to give an update on current
redistricting litigation.
Discussion followed.
Commissioner Gingell addressed the Caucus regarding the recent resignation of Democratic Commissioner Tim Greimel.
Discussion followed.
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Caucus Chairperson Shelley Taub declared recess.
Caucus Chairperson Shelley Taub reconvened the Caucus to discuss Miscellaneous Resolution #12050 entitled Parks and Recreation Commission – Proposed Revision of Oakland County Parks & Recreation
Commission Rules and Regulations.
Caucus Chairperson Shelley Taub addressed the Caucus to introduce Oakland County Parks and Recreation Executive Officer, Dan Stencil.
Oakland County Parks and Recreation Executive Officer, Dan Stencil addressed the Caucus.
Discussion followed.
The Republican Caucus adjourned at 8:48 p.m. until March 22, 2012, at 8:30 a.m.
BILL BULLARD, JR. SHELLEY GOODMAN TAUB
Clerk Caucus Chairperson