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OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REPUBLICAN CAUCUS MINUTES
April 15, 2009
Meeting called to order by Republican Caucus Chairperson Bradford Jacobsen at 6:00 p.m. in the
Courthouse Committee Room A, 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan.
Roll called.
REPUBLICAN COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Bullard, Capello, Douglas, Gingell, Gosselin,
Jacobsen, Middleton, Potter, Potts, Runestad, Scott, Taub. (12)
EXCUSED ABSENCE WITH NOTICE: Long. (1)
Quorum present.
Moved by Taub supported by Douglas the minutes of the March 26, 2009 Republican Caucus be
approved.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the minutes were approved.
Former County Commissioner Don Jensen addressed the Caucus during Public Comment.
The members of the Republican Caucus discussed budget concerns regarding the Law Library. Judy
Cunningham, Corporation Counsel, addressed the Caucus regarding the offer to combine Adams - Pratt
Law Library Collection with Cooley’s Law School Collection. Nancy Scarlet, Director of Human
Resources, answered questions regarding the number of employees that would be affected. Larry Doyle,
Board of Commissioners Administration Director, also addressed the issue and answered questions.
Commissioner Mike Gingell opened discussion regarding the Board of Commissioners Yearly Newsletter.
The Republican Caucus members discussed options in changing the newsletter, costs, and bids. Larry
Doyle, Board of Commissioners Administration Director, answered questions.
The members of the Republican Caucus discussed the Parks and Recreation Committee appointment.
Anthony Markwort, an applicant for the Department of Human Services Committee, addressed the
Caucus. Discussion followed.
The Commissioners discussed Caucus cooperation and unity on issues and appointments.
Commissioner Bullard opened discussion regarding the Parks and Recreation annual passes. Discussion
followed and Judy Cunningham, Corporation Counsel, answered questions.
Republican Caucus Chairperson Bradford Jacobsen stated that the next scheduled evening Republican
Caucus meeting on May 20, 2009, has been canceled because the Caucus will be meeting on May 21,
2009, before the regular Board of Commissioners meeting.
The Republican Caucus adjourned at 8:37 p.m. until April 23, 2009, at 8:30 a.m.
RUTH JOHNSON BRADFORD JACOBSEN
Clerk Caucus Chairperson