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OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REPUBLICAN CAUCUS MINUTES
August 1, 2013
Meeting called to order by Republican Caucus Chairperson Shelley Taub at 8:37 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, Runestad, Scott, Spisz, Taub, Weipert. (14) EXCUSED ABSENCE WITH NOTICE: (0)
Quorum present.
Moved by Spisz supported by Middleton the minutes of the July 17, 2013 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.
Commissioner Middleton addressed the Caucus regarding Finance Committee item g.: entitled Department of Information Technology – Modifications to Comprehensive I.T. Services Interlocal
Agreement and stated that it will be moved to the Regular Agenda.
Commissioner Crawford, Vice-Chair of the General Government Committee addressed the Caucus and stated that the General Government Committee has no items to report on the Consent Agenda.
Commissioner Scott addressed the Caucus regarding Miscellaneous Resolution #13190 entitled Human
Resources Department – Information Technology Department Position and Salary Structure Changes.
Discussion followed.
Director of Human Resources, Nancy Scarlet addressed the Caucus regarding Miscellaneous Resolution #13190 entitled Human Resources Department – Information Technology Department Position and
Salary Structure Changes and stated that the Human Resources Market Survey showed Oakland County paying far below average market I.T. wages.
Commissioner Runestad addressed the Caucus and stated that the Planning and Building Committee has
no issues with the items on the Consent Agenda.
Commissioner Dwyer addressed the Caucus regarding Miscellaneous Resolution #13192 entitled Sheriff’s Office – Contract Amendment #4 for Law Enforcement Services in the City of Pontiac – 2013-
2015 and stated that it will be moved to the Regular Agenda.
Commissioner Middleton addressed the Caucus and stated that the Finance Committee has no issues with the items on the Regular Agenda.
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Commissioner Crawford, Vice-Chair of the General Government Committee addressed the Caucus and
stated that the General Government Committee has no issues with the items on the Regular Agenda.
Commissioner Runestad addressed the Caucus regarding Planning and Building Committee item c.: entitled Department of Facilities Management – Request for Approval of Parcel Exchange with the
City of Walled Lake, Michigan, for OAKNET Fiber Hub Relocation and stated there will be a provision added in the agreement.
Discussion followed.
Commissioner Dwyer addressed the Caucus regarding Miscellaneous Resolution #13194 entitled
Sheriff’s Office – Contract for Auxiliary Deputy Services in the City of Royal Oak 2013.
Discussion followed. Republican Caucus Chairperson Shelly Taub addressed the Caucus regarding Miscellaneous Resolution #13112 entitled Board of Commissioners – Support for Medicaid Reform in the State of Michigan. Discussion followed. Commissioner Bosnic addressed the Caucus regarding a proposed Miscellaneous Resolution entitled Board of Commissioners – Digitizing of Research Library and stated it will be referred to the General Government Committee and Planning and Building Committee.
Commissioner Long addressed the Caucus regarding General Government Committee item b.: entitled Board of Commissioners – Appointment to the Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority
Board and inquired as to why the previous appointee resigned.
Discussion followed. Commissioner Matis addressed the Caucus regarding Miscellaneous Resolution #13145 entitled Board of Commissioners – Support for Full Financial Transparency and Disclosure of the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association Funds. Discussion followed. Jim VerPloeg, Administrative Director Program and Operations Analysis addressed the Caucus regarding the Cabinets being replaced in the Committee room. Discussion followed. Republican Caucus Chairperson Shelley Taub addressed the Caucus to recognize Phil Bertolini, Deputy County Executive for his universal knowledge in Information Technology; and for receiving an award for being Ranked Top Five in Digital Counties by Center Digital Government and the National Association of Counties (NACo). Commissioner Bosnic addressed the Caucus regarding Miscellaneous Resolution #13146 entitled Board of Commissioners – Recognizing October as Respect Life Month in Oakland County. Discussion followed. Deputy County Executive, Gerald Poisson addressed the Caucus regarding Miscellaneous Resolution #13145 entitled Board of Commissioners – Support for Full Financial Transparency and Disclosure of the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association Funds. Commissioner Hoffman addressed the Caucus regarding the elimination of night Board meetings.
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Commissioner Scott addressed the Caucus to invite everyone to the Oakland County Farmer’s Market “Oakland Uncorked” event occurring at the Oakland County Farmer’s Market on Friday, August 2, 2013 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Commissioner Middleton addressed the Caucus regarding the Board of Commissioner Budget Hearings. Discussion followed.
The Republican Caucus adjourned at 10:42 a.m. until August 14, 2013, at 6:00 p.m.
LISA BROWN SHELLEY GOODMAN TAUB Clerk Caucus Chairperson