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OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REPUBLICAN CAUCUS MINUTES
October 18, 2007
Meeting called to order by Republican Caucus Chairperson Eileen Kowall at 8:44 a.m. in the Courthouse
Committee Room A, 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan.
Roll called.
REPUBLICAN COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Bullard, Crawford, Douglas, Gingell, Gosselin,
Jacobsen, Kowall, Long, Middleton, Potter, Potts, Scott. (12)
EXCUSED ABSENCE WITH NOTICE: Rogers. (1)
Quorum present.
Moved by Crawford supported by Long the minutes of the October 4, 2007 Republican Caucus be
approved.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the minutes were approved.
Judy Cunningham of Corporation Counsel addressed the Republican Caucus regarding rescinding
Resolution #06193 – Board of Commissioners – Approve Creation of One Additional Circuit Judgeship
Effective January 1, 2009.
Mike Fredericks, Legislative Lobbyist, addressed the Republican Caucus regarding various issues in the
State.
Bob Daddow, Deputy County Executive, addressed the Republican Caucus regarding Senate Bills 410
and 411 and stated that Miscellaneous Resolution #07188 – Information Technology – Request to Extend
the Emergency Telephone Operations Surcharge needs to be postponed to the November 1, 2007, Board
meeting.
John McCulloch, Drain Commissioner, addressed the Republican Caucus regarding various issues with
the Drain Commission.
The members of the Republican Caucus discussed the Board Agenda.
Commissioner Potts stated the new Regional Director for MADD, Richard Rondeau, would be at today’s
Board meeting.
Commissioner Gosselin had a question for Judy Cunningham of Corporation Counsel regarding the
lawsuit filed against Blue Cross and Blue Shield. Judy Cunningham answered questions from other
Commissioners.
Chairperson Kowall introduced a resolution titled Board of Commissioners – Rescission of Miscellaneous
Resolution #06193 and asked the rules be suspended and the resolution be voted on today.
Republican Caucus Minutes Continued. October 18, 2007
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Commissioner Jacobsen introduced a resolution titled Drain Commissioner – Request for $150,000 Loan
from the Long Term Revolving Fund for Repair of the Oxford Multi-Lakes Level Control Structure.
Chairperson Kowall reminded everyone about Commissioner Rogers fund raiser.
Commissioner Douglas stated the Planning and Building Committee meeting for next week is cancelled.
Commissioner Bullard talked about the presentation that is taking place at the regular Board meeting
today and that at the next board meeting there are going to be two presentations.
The Republican Caucus adjourned at 9:27 a.m. until November 1, 2007, at 8:30 a.m.
RUTH JOHNSON EILEEN KOWALL
Clerk Caucus Chairperson