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OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REPUBLICAN CAUCUS MINUTES
September 5, 2012
Meeting called to order by Republican Caucus Chairperson Shelley Taub at 6:17 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, Matis, Nuccio, Potts, River, Runestad, Scott, Taub, Weipert. (14) ABSENT: Long, Middleton. (2)
Quorum present.
Moved by Gosselin supported by Crawford the minutes of the August 23, 2012 Republican Caucus be
approved.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the minutes were approved.
Republican Caucus Chairperson Shelley Taub addressed the Caucus to introduce Deputy County Executive, Gerald Poisson.
Deputy County Executive, Gerald Poisson addressed the Caucus during public comment to give an
update on County Executive, L. Brooks Patterson recovery.
The members of the Republican Caucus discussed the Board Agenda.
Republican Caucus Chairperson Shelley Taub addressed the Caucus and inquired if there were any issues with the Finance Committee items on the Consent Agenda. There were none.
Republican Caucus Chairperson Shelley Taub addressed the Caucus and inquired if there were any
issues with the General Government Committee items on the Consent Agenda. There were none.
Commissioner Potts addressed the Caucus and stated that the Planning and Building Committee has no issues with the item 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.
Republican Caucus Chairperson Shelley Taub addressed the Caucus and stated that the Finance Committee has no items to report on the Regular Agenda.
Republican Caucus Minutes Continued. September 5, 2012
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Commissioner Kathy Crawford, Vice-Chair of the General Government Committee, addressed the Caucus and stated that the General Government Committee has no issues with item b. on the Regular
Agenda; she also stated that item c.: entitled County Clerk/Register of Deeds – Elections Division – Agreement to Utilize the Services of the Oakland County Board of Canvassers by the Charter Township
of Bloomfield and Waterford and the City of Berkley on the Regular Agenda will be referred to the Finance Committee.
Commissioner Scott addressed the Caucus and stated that the Human Resources Committee has no
issues with items a.: entitled Human Resources Department - $500 Payment to Non-Represented Full-Time Eligible Employees; and b.: entitled Human Resources Department – Salary Administration Plan 3rd
Quarterly Report for FY 2012 on the Regular Agenda and stated that both items will be referred to the Finance Committee.
Commissioner Potts addressed the Caucus and stated that the Planning and Building Committee has no
items to report on the Regular Agenda.
Commissioner Runestad addressed the Caucus and stated that the Public Services Committee item d.: entitled Circuit Court – Family Division – Oakland County Child Care Fund Budget 2012-2013 on the
Regular Agenda will be referred to the Finance Committee.
Commissioner Gingell addressed the Caucus and stated that there may be several Public comments during the regular Board meeting regarding an Animal Control issue. He also stated that the Manager of
Animal Control, Larry Obrecht will be in attendance to address any concerns.
Republican Caucus Chairperson Shelley Taub addressed the Caucus and inquired if there were any New Business items to discuss.
Discussion followed.
Commissioner Potts addressed the Caucus regarding a letter from Canteen Correctional dated
08/24/2012.
Discussion followed.
Republican Caucus Chairperson Shelley Taub addressed the Caucus and asked Corporation Counsel, Judy Cunningham to comment on the letter from Canteen Correctional dated 08/24/2012.
Corporation Counsel, Judy Cunningham addressed the Caucus regarding the letter from Canteen
Correctional dated 08-24-2012; and suggested that the Caucus refer their concerns regarding this matter to the Sheriff’s office or Purchasing.
Discussion followed.
Republican Caucus Chairperson Shelley Taub addressed the Caucus to introduce Democratic
Commissioner Dave Woodward.
Democratic Commissioner Dave Woodward addressed the Caucus to introduce a proposed Miscellaneous Resolution entitled Board of Commissioners – Resolution in Support of Home Affordable
Refinance Program 3.0 and stated that he will refer it to the General Government Committee.
Commissioner Gingell addressed the Caucus regarding Miscellaneous Resolution #11228 that was previously introduced by Democratic Commissioner Craig Covey entitled Board of Commissioners –
Support for FRAC ACT, H.R. 1084/S. 587 and BREATHE ACT, H.R. 1204 that was referred to the General Government Committee at the September 22, 2011 Board meeting.
Discussion followed.
Republican Caucus Minutes Continued. September 5, 2012
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Republican Caucus Chairperson Shelley Taub addressed the Caucus and stated that the General
Government and the Human Resources Committee meeting has been cancelled for next week.
Republican Caucus Chairperson Shelley Taub addressed the Caucus and stated that there will be an Additional Caucus meeting held on September 18, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss the Budget.
Republican Caucus Chairperson Shelley Taub addressed the Caucus regarding the snack schedule and
circulated a list.
Commissioner Bosnic addressed the Caucus regarding a joint Fundraiser with Commissioner Matis.
Republican Caucus Chairperson Shelley Taub addressed the Caucus regarding her Fundraiser.
Republican Caucus Chairperson Shelley Taub addressed the Caucus to announce that the Post-Election Campaign Statements are due September 6, 2012 by 5:00 p.m.
The Republican Caucus adjourned at 7:30 p.m. until September 20, 2012, at 8:30 a.m.
BILL BULLARD, JR. SHELLEY GOODMAN TAUB
Clerk Caucus Chairperson