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OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REPUBLICAN CAUCUS MINUTES
November 28, 2012
Meeting called to order by Republican Caucus Chairperson Shelley Taub at 6:15 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, River, Runestad, Scott, Taub, Weipert. (16) EXCUSED ABSENCE WITH NOTICE: (0)
Quorum present.
Moved by Middleton supported by River the minutes of the November 1, 2012 Republican Caucus be
approved.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the minutes were approved.
Dennis Pittman, Executive Director of Oakland County Republican Party addressed the Caucus during public comment.
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 items on the Consent Agenda.
Commissioner Scott addressed the Caucus and stated that the Human Resources 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 the Finance Committee item i.: entitled Bond Resolution Authorizing the County of Oakland to issue the County of Oakland Retirees Health Care
Refunding Bonds, Series 2013 (General Obligation Limited Tax) on the Regular Agenda and stated that it will be going out for bid.
Discussion followed.
Commissioner Long addressed the Caucus and stated that there will be a suspension list to add two
additional items to the Regular Agenda under General Government Committee items a. and b.: entitled Department of Health and Human Services/Homeland Security – Outdoor Warning System Expansion –
Holly Township; and Department of Health and Human Services/Health Division – Inter-Governmental Agreement Between the County of Oakland and the City of Detroit, and will refer both items to the
Finance Committee.
Republican Caucus Minutes Continued. November 28, 2012
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Commissioner Scott addressed the Caucus and stated that the Human Resources Committee has no items to report on the Regular Agenda.
Commissioner Potts addressed the Caucus and stated that the Planning and Building Committee has no
issues with the item on the Regular Agenda.
Commissioner Runestad addressed the Caucus and stated that the Public Services Committee has no issues with the items on the Regular Agenda.
Republican Caucus Chairperson Shelley Taub addressed the Caucus regarding two proposed
Miscellaneous Resolutions that will be introduced under New Business at the Board; and requesting suspension of the Board Rules for immediate consideration entitled Board of Commissioners – Water
Resources Commissioner Transition Expense; and Board of Commissioners – Clerk/Register of Deeds Transition Expense.
Discussion followed.
Republican Caucus Chairperson Shelley Taub addressed the Caucus regarding the Caucus Memo.
Commissioner Scott addressed the Caucus regarding the Caucus Re-Organization meeting.
Commissioner Hoffman addressed the Caucus regarding Dan Dewey proclamation.
The Republican Caucus adjourned at 10:00 p.m. until December 13, 2012, at 8:30 p.m.
BILL BULLARD, JR. SHELLEY GOODMAN TAUB Clerk Caucus Chairperson