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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2005.12.31 - 83821 MINUTES OF THE REPUBLICAN CAUCUS November 14, 2005 Meeting called to order by Republican Caucus Chairperson Eileen Kowall at 6:45 p.m. at Liberty Golf and Banquet, 6060 Maybee Rd, Clarkston, Michigan 48346. REPUBLICAN COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Bullard, Crawford, Douglas, Kowall, Long, Middleton, Molnar, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Scott. (12) Quorum of Republican Caucus were present. Moved by Moss supported by Long the Republican Caucus Agenda and Caucus Rules be adopted. A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the Republican Caucus Agenda and Caucus Rules were adopted. Moved by Douglas supported by Molnar to nominate Eileen Kowall for Republican Caucus Chairperson. A sufficient majority having voted in favor, Eileen Kowall was elected Republican Caucus Chairperson. Moved by Long supported by Patterson to nominate Eric Wilson for Republican Caucus Vice Chairperson. A sufficient majority having voted in favor, Eric Wilson was elected Republican Caucus Vice Chairperson. Moved by Patterson supported by Bullard to govern under 2005 Board Rules for 2006, subject to any subsequent rule changes adopted at the December 8, 2005 Board meeting, or if amended in 2006. Discussion followed. A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the Board Rules for 2006 were adopted. Moved by Palmer supported by Patterson to nominate Hugh Crawford for Board of Commissioners Vice Chairperson. A sufficient majority having voted in favor, Hugh Crawford was nominated Board of Commissioners Vice Chairperson. Caucus Chairperson Eileen Kowall congratulated Commissioner Crawford. Moved by Crawford supported by Douglas to keep items #7 (Selection of Chairperson for Standing Committees), #8 (Selection of Vice Chairperson for Standing Committees), and #9 (Selection of Members of Standing Committees) of the agenda the same for 2006. A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the Selection of Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Members of Standing Committees remained the same for 2006. Caucus Chairperson Eileen Kowall read the appointments to all the committees as to who showed interest, per attached sheet. Republican Caucus Minutes Continued. November 14, 2005 2 Moved by Patterson supported by Moss to refer the recommendations for appointments to the Retirement Board to the General Government Committee to allow for candidates to be interviewed. Discussion followed. Vote on motion to refer the recommendation for appointments to the Retirement Board to the General Government Committee: AYES: Bullard, Kowall, Long, Middleton, Molnar, Moss, Patterson, Potter, Scott. (9) NAYS: Crawford, Douglas, Palmer. (3) A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the recommendation for appointments to the Retirement Board were referred to the General Government Committee to allow for candidates to be interviewed. Discussion followed. Moved by Moss supported by Patterson to recommend Vincent Gregory for reappointment to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Discussion followed. A sufficient majority having voted in favor, Vincent Gregory was recommended for reappointment to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Moved by Palmer supported by Crawford to recommend Pecky Lewis and Suzy Vogt for reappointment to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Discussion followed. Moved by Douglas supported by Scott to amend the procedures for appointments to allow for interviews of candidates in 2007. Discussion followed. Commissioner Douglas withdrew her motion. Vote on recommendation of Pecky Lewis and Suzy Vogt to the Parks and Recreation Commission: AYES: Crawford, Douglas, Kowall, Long, Middleton, Molnar, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Bullard. (11) NAYS: Scott. (1) A sufficient majority having voted in favor, Pecky Lewis and Suzy Vogt were recommended for reappointment to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Discussion followed. Moved by Moss supported by Long to recommend incumbents William Patterson, Tom Middleton, Hugh Crawford, Vincent Gregory, and David VanderVeen (Executive Designee) for appointment to the Airport Committee. Moved by Moss supported by Long to recommend incumbents Jan Dolan and Eric Wilson (alternate) for appointment to the Area Agency on Aging. Moved by Moss supported by Long to recommend Joel Garrett for appointment to the Building Authority. Republican Caucus Minutes Continued. November 14, 2005 3 Moved by Moss supported by Long to recommend Delegates Mike Rogers, Chris Long, Chuck Moss, Eric Coleman, and Mattie Hatchett, with Alternates Dennis Toffolo, Greg Jamian, John Scott, Tim Melton and Jim Nash for appointment to SEMCOG. Commissioner Moss made a “Friendly Amendment” to add Clifton Hitchcock for recommendation for appointment to Area Agency on Aging. Moved by Douglas supported by Crawford to remove Clifton Hitchcock from recommendation for appointment to the Area Agency on Aging, to be interviewed later. Discussion followed. Moss withdrew his “Friendly Amendment” to consider Clifton Hitchcock at this time. Vote on recommendations for appointment to the Airport Committee, Area Agency on Aging, Building Authority, and SEMCOG: AYES: Douglas, Kowall, Long, Middleton, Molnar, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Scott, Bullard, Crawford. (12) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the incumbents, as shown in the attachment, were recommended for appointment to the Airport Committee, Area Agency on Aging, Building Authority, and SEMCOG. Discussion followed. Commissioner Crawford requested to reconsider Dennis Murphy for the Retirement Board, and asked the affirmative side to make the motion. Caucus Chairperson Eileen Kowall asked if anyone wanted to make the motion. No person made a motion to reconsider. Discussion followed. Caucus Chairperson Eileen Kowall asked if there was any further discussion on the appointments. Chairperson Bill Bullard, Jr. reviewed the Chairperson’s appointments and indicated he would welcome input on the appointments he will submit to the Board of Commissioners on December 8, 2005. Chairperson Bill Bullard, Jr. addressed the Republican Caucus with discussion of other business. The Republican Caucus adjourned at 7:30 p.m.