Oakland County public meetings in 2021

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to vote on a resolution to extend a temporary overtime pay increase to reduce mandatory overtime. The body will also discuss a funding transfer for the implementation of a body-worn camera policy.

• Resolution to extend temporary increase in rate of overtime pay
• Funding transfer appropriation for Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program

The Board of Commissioners approved a $3,397,232 appropriation for a Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program, including a contract with Motorola Solutions. The board also extended a temporary overtime pay increase for Sheriff's Office employees through January 31, 2022, at a cost not exceeding $264,866. Both resolutions passed unanimously (18-0).

• Approved $3,397,232 for Body-Worn Camera Program (18-0)
• Authorized contract negotiation with Motorola Solutions for camera equipment and cloud storage
• Created four new FTE positions to support the camera program
• Extended temporary double-time overtime pay for Sheriff's Office through Jan 31, 2022 (18-0)
• Appropriated $264,866 from General Fund for overtime extension
• Approved minutes of Dec 9, 2021 meeting (18-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (18-0)

Majority Caucus

The Democratic Caucus is meeting to review the Board of Commissioners' consent and regular agendas. The meeting includes time for public comment and the approval of previous committee minutes.

• Approval of committee minutes from November 9, 10, and 19, 2021
• Review of Board of Commissioners’ Consent Agenda
• Review of Board of Commissioners’ Regular Agenda

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to approve previous minutes and conduct a closed session. The closed session focuses on the case Rafaeli v Oakland County.

• Closed session regarding Rafaeli v Oakland County

The Finance Committee approved minutes and the agenda, then entered closed session to discuss trial strategy in Rafaeli v Oakland County. After resuming, it authorized Corporation Counsel to proceed as discussed. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from Dec 1 and Dec 6, 2021 (8-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (8-0)
• Entered closed session for Rafaeli v Oakland County discussion (8-0)
• Authorized Corporation Counsel to proceed as discussed in closed session (8-0)

Subcommittee

The Claims Review Committee is meeting to conduct regular business and a closed session. The committee is tasked with taking action on the case of Rafaeli v. Oakland County.

• Closed session action regarding Rafaeli v. Oakland County

The Claims Review Committee approved minutes and agenda, then entered closed session to discuss trial or settlement strategy in Rafaeli v. Oakland County. After resuming, it authorized Corporation Counsel to proceed as discussed. No public comment or other business was conducted.

• Approved open and closed session minutes from November 30, 2021 (3-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (3-0)
• Entered closed session to discuss Rafaeli v. Oakland County (3-0)
• Authorized Corporation Counsel to proceed as discussed in closed session regarding Rafaeli v. Oakland County (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider multiple standard law enforcement services agreements for various townships and cities. The meeting includes decisions on American Rescue Plan Act funding for a Pontiac skatepark and school mental health initiatives, as well as several department director appointments.

• Law enforcement services agreements (2022-2024) for Pontiac, Rochester Hills, and 12 townships
• Appropriation of ARPA funds for a Pontiac skatepark matching grant
• Appropriation of ARPA funds for the Community in Schools Initiative
• Appointments for Director of Facilities Management and Director of Public Communications
• Tri-Party Road Improvement Program appropriations for South Lyon, Commerce, and White Lake

The Board of Commissioners approved the FY 2021 Year End Report, which included amendments to the FY 2022 budget. These amendments assigned $4.4 million from the General Fund Reserve for Non-Economic Budget Risks to a new 'Oakland County Oxford Response' fund and appropriated $600,000 to the Prosecuting Attorney's Office for security and temporary emergency personnel related to the Oxford High School shooting incident. The board also approved numerous other resolutions, including road improvement appropriations, grant acceptances, and law enforcement service agreements.

• Approved FY 2021 Year End Report with amendments (21-0)
• Assigned $4.4M to Oakland County Oxford Response fund (21-0)
• Appropriated $600K to Prosecutor's Office for Oxford shooting response (21-0)
• Approved $2.25M for Rafaeli case settlements (21-0)
• Approved 2022-2024 law enforcement service agreements with 15 communities (20-1)
• Established 2022-2024 sheriff patrol and overtime rates (20-1)
• Established 2022-2024 jail boarding fees at $143.61/day (20-1)
• Approved $500K for Community in Schools mental health initiative (18-2)

Standing Committee

The meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. The caucus will review the Board of Commissioners' consent and regular agendas.

Standing Committee

The Public Health & Safety Committee is considering the creation of a School Mental Health Fund Initiative. The body is also reviewing several law enforcement service agreements and fee structures for the Sheriff's Office.

• Resolution to create the School Mental Health Fund Initiative
• Establishment of jail boarding fees for 2022-2024
• Law enforcement service agreements for 2022-2024 with 13 municipalities including Pontiac and Rochester Hills
• Establishment of standard law enforcement service and overtime rates for 2022-2024
• Amendment to the 2019-2021 law enforcement services for Parks and Recreation Commission

The Public Health & Safety Committee recommended to the Board a resolution creating the School Mental Health Fund Initiative and an amended Sheriff's Office law enforcement services contract with the Parks and Recreation Commission, extending it to March 31, 2022. The committee also recommended approval of the Consent Agenda, which included standard law enforcement services agreements with multiple townships and cities, and rate and fee establishments for 2022-2024. All votes were recorded with specific tallies.

• Recommended School Mental Health Fund Initiative resolution (10-0)
• Recommended amended Sheriff's Parks contract extension to March 31, 2022 (9-2)
• Recommended Consent Agenda with 15 law enforcement agreements and rate/fee resolutions (10-1)

Ad Hoc Committee

The Pandemic Response Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to address funding for county operations and pandemic expenses. The body will consider actions regarding ARPA spending and the release of funds for FEMA reimbursable COVID-19 expenses.

• ARPA Spending for County Operations
• Request for Release of Funds for FEMA Reimbursable COVID-19 Expenses

The Pandemic Response Ad Hoc Committee unanimously approved the revised ARPA spending plan for county operations and the suggested expenditures, as well as the request for release of FEMA reimbursable COVID-19 expenses. All motions passed 7-0. The committee also approved the October 29, 2021 minutes and the agenda.

• Approved revised ARPA Spending for County Operations (7-0)
• Approved suggested ARPA Spending for County Operations expenditures (7-0)
• Approved Request for Release of Funds for FEMA Reimbursable COVID-19 Expenses (7-0)
• Approved minutes dated October 29, 2021 (7-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (7-0)

Ad Hoc Committee

The Local Government Critical Infrastructure Planning Grant Program Oversight Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to discuss grant administration. The primary focus is the application template and administrative process.

• Application Template and Grant Administrative Process

The Local Government Critical Infrastructure Planning Grant Program Oversight Ad Hoc Committee unanimously approved the Application Template and Grant Administrative Process. The meeting was procedural, with no public comment or other substantive decisions.

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved Application Template and Grant Administrative Process (5-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to review several fiscal recommendations for the Board of Commissioners. Key items include the apportionment of local tax rates and a deficit elimination plan for FY 2021.

• FY 2021 Apportionment of Local Tax Rates
• FY 2021 Deficit Elimination Plan
• Resolution on sunset positions for succession planning
• M&B FY 2021 Year End Report
• Closed session regarding opioid settlement recommendations

The Finance Committee unanimously recommended several resolutions to the Board, including the FY 2021 apportionment of local tax rates, the FY 2021 Deficit Elimination Plan, sunsetting positions for succession planning, and the M&B FY 2021 Year End Report. The committee also authorized Corporation Counsel to proceed with opioid settlement actions as directed in closed session. All votes were 6-0.

• Recommended FY 2021 apportionment of local tax rates (6-0)
• Recommended FY 2021 Deficit Elimination Plan (6-0)
• Recommended sunsetting positions for succession planning (6-0)
• Recommended M&B FY 2021 Year End Report (6-0)
• Authorized Corporation Counsel to proceed on opioid settlements as directed in closed session (6-0)

Standing Committee

The Finance Committee is reviewing recommendations for the Board of Commissioners regarding grant appropriations, labor contracts, and fiscal policies. The body will also consider a revised policy for participation in local development authorities.

• Appropriation of American Rescue Plan Act funds for a Pontiac Skatepark Matching Grant
• Three supplemental FY 2022–2024 Collective Bargaining Agreements with UAW Local 889
• Authorization of Oakland Township Water Supply System Improvements Bonds, Series 2022
• Appropriation of American Rescue Plan Act funds for the Community in Schools Initiative
• Revised policy for review and participation in Downtown Development and Corridor Improvement Authorities

Standing Committee

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee is reviewing several infrastructure projects and contracts. The body will discuss funding for road improvements, water supply system bonds, and a brownfield project in Novi.

• FY 2022 appropriations for Tri-Party Road Improvement Program projects with South Lyon, Commerce Township, and White Lake Township
• Contract extension with Limbach Company, LLC for Building Management System Replacement Project
• Oakland Township Water Supply System Improvements Bonds, Series 2022
• Interlocal Agreement for the Sakura Novi Brownfield Project
• ARPA Local Fiscal Recovery Funds for a Pontiac Skatepark Matching Grant

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee unanimously recommended approval of all agenda items, including a contract extension with Limbach Company, a sublease amendment with Easter Seals Michigan, authorization of water supply system bonds, an interlocal agreement for the Sakura Novi Brownfield Project, an invasive moth program, and an ARPA fund appropriation for a Pontiac skatepark matching grant. The committee also approved the consent agenda for three Tri-Party Road Improvement Program appropriations and the minutes from November 3, 2021.

• Approved minutes of November 3, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda for Tri-Party Road Improvement Program appropriations with South Lyon, Commerce Township, and White Lake (5-0)
• Recommended contract extension with Limbach Company for Building Management System Replacement (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Second Amendment to Sublease Agreement with Easter Seals Michigan (5-0)
• Recommended authorization of Oakland Township Water Supply System Improvements Bonds, Series 2022 (5-0)
• Recommended approval of interlocal agreement for Sakura Novi Brownfield Project (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Oakland County Invasive Moth Program (5-0)
• Recommended ARPA fund appropriation for Pontiac Skatepark Matching Grant (5-0)

Ad Hoc Committee

The Tax Increment Financing District Review Policy Ad Hoc Review Committee approved a revised policy for review and participation in Downtown Development Authorities, Corridor Improvement Authorities, and Local Development Financing Authorities, including a limitation on tax capture by all TIF authorities. The committee voted 7-0 to recommend the attached resolution to the Finance Committee. The committee also approved the July 28, 2021 minutes and the meeting agenda, both by 7-0 votes.

• Approved revised TIF District Review Policy and recommended to Finance (7-0)
• Approved July 28, 2021 draft minutes (7-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)

Subcommittee

The Claims Review Committee is meeting to review minutes and conduct a closed session. The primary focus of the meeting is a recommendation to approve settlements related to opioids.

• Closed session regarding opioid settlement recommendations

The Claims Review Committee voted 4-0 to enter closed session to discuss National Opioid settlement litigation, then resumed open session and voted 4-0 to authorize Corporation Counsel to proceed as directed in closed session. The committee also approved the November 3, 2021 open and closed session minutes and the agenda, all by 4-0 votes. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned at 4:28 PM.

• Approved the November 3, 2021 open session minutes (4-0).
• Approved the November 3, 2021 closed session minutes (4-0).
• Approved the agenda as presented (4-0).
• Moved into closed session to discuss National Opioid settlement litigation (4-0).
• Authorized Corporation Counsel to proceed as directed in closed session (4-0).

Standing Committee

The Public Health & Safety Committee is reviewing several grant acceptances and amendments for the Sheriff's Office, district courts, and health services. The body is also considering the appropriation of American Rescue Plan Act funds for school mental health and wellbeing.

• Appropriation of American Rescue Plan Act funds for the Community in Schools Initiative
• Acceptance of four therapy canine dogs for the Sheriff's Office
• Grant acceptances for Michigan Drug Court and Mental Health Court programs across multiple districts
• Grant acceptance for Substance Use Disorder Prevention Services with Oakland Community Health Network
• Acceptance of 2021-25 Consolidated Plan for CDBG, HOME, and ESG programs

The Public Health & Safety Committee voted to recommend 20 resolutions to the Oakland County Board, covering grants, road patrol, traffic safety, therapy dogs, drug courts, and health agreements. All motions passed, mostly unanimously, with one 5-1 vote on the school mental health grant. The committee also approved the November 2, 2021 minutes and the amended agenda, and received and filed three communications.

• Approved minutes of November 2, 2021 (6-0).
• Approved agenda as amended (6-0).
• Received and filed communications on homelessness, Empty the Shelters, and intake report (6-0).
• Recommended ARPA school mental health grant for Community in Schools (5-1).
• Recommended FY 2022 Secondary Road Patrol and Traffic Accident Prevention Program (6-0).
• Recommended 2021 Law Enforcement Distribution Program (6-0).
• Recommended FY 2022 Traffic Safety Enforcement (6-0).
• Recommended acceptance of four therapy canine dogs (6-0).

Standing Committee

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee is reviewing appointments for department directors and a citizen board member. The body is also considering several supplemental collective bargaining agreements for UAW Local 889 employees and a grant for the Mill Pond Dam removal.

• Appointments for Director of Facilities Management and Director of Public Communications
• Supplemental Collective Bargaining Agreements for UAW Local 889 (Emergency Management, Central Services, and Facilities Management)
• Grant acceptance from US Dept of Interior Fish and Wildlife Service for Mill Pond Dam Removal and Restoration
• Resolution opposing Senate Bills 597-598 regarding the Social Welfare Act and Mental Health Code
• Grant application for 2022 Survey and Remonumentation with the State of Michigan

The committee recommended the Board confirm Ed Joss as Facilities Management Director and Charlotte Fisher as Public Communications Director, both unanimously. It also recommended a resolution re-enacting prior Board decisions, but rejected an amendment to refer a mask-requirement resolution to a specific committee. The committee failed to appoint a citizen member to the Retirement and Deferred Compensation Board, and voted to advertise two Oakland Community Health Network vacancies.

• Approved minutes of Nov 2 and Nov 10, 2021 (6-0).
• Approved agenda as presented (6-0).
• Recommended to Board a resolution re-enacting decisions from the 09-02-2021 Full Board meeting (4-2).
• Rejected an amendment to refer a mask-requirement resolution to a specific committee (2-4).
• Recommended confirmation of Ed Joss as Facilities Management Director (6-0).
• Recommended confirmation of Charlotte Fisher as Public Communications Director (6-0).
• Failed to appoint a citizen member to the Retirement and Deferred Compensation Board (3-3).
• Approved advertising two Oakland Community Health Network vacancies with a Dec 17, 2021 deadline (6-0).

Majority Caucus

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners Democratic Caucus is meeting to discuss unfinished business. The primary focus is the expenditure priorities for the American Rescue Plan Act Local Fiscal Recovery Funds.

• Expenditure priorities of American Rescue Plan Act Local Fiscal Recovery Funds

Standing Committee

The Democratic Caucus will discuss expenditure priorities for the American Rescue Plan Act Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. The body will also review the Board of Commissioners' consent and regular agendas and a draft of the 2022 Board Calendar.

• Expenditure priorities of American Rescue Plan Act Local Fiscal Recovery Funds
• Draft Proposed 2022 Board Calendar

Standing Committee

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee is meeting to review a personnel appointment. The body will consider recommending the appointment of an Executive Officer for Oakland County Parks and Recreation.

• Appointment of Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission Executive Officer
• Creation of a new non-merit classification titled Director Parks and Recreation

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee voted 6-0 to recommend a resolution to the Board creating a new appointed non-merit classification titled Director of Parks and Recreation and appointing an executive officer for the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission. The motion was made by Marcia Gershenson and seconded by Adam Kochenderfer. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Recommended resolution to Board for new Director of Parks and Recreation classification (6-0)
• Approved meeting agenda as presented (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing economic development projects and collective bargaining agreements. The meeting includes public hearings on brownfield plans and discussions on state legislative amendments regarding auto insurance and social welfare.

• Brownfield Plan for 2292 Sleeth Road (Commerce Township) and 7020 Orchard Lake (West Bloomfield)
• Collective Bargaining Agreements for AFSCME Council 25 Local 2437 and UAW Local 889
• FY 2022 Tri-Party Road Improvement Program appropriations for Southfield and Auburn Hills
• Resolution urging state legislature to amend Michigan No-Fault Auto Insurance Reform Act
• Grant acceptances for SNAP Ed, Joint Terrorism Task Force, and Michigan Drug Court Program

The Board approved an additional $4,945,628 for the Financial and Human Capital Management Replacement (Workday) project, funded by American Rescue Plan Act dollars, with amendments requiring monthly status reports to caucus chairs and a separate resolution before further implementation. The Board also approved two brownfield redevelopment plans, several Tri-Party road improvement appropriations, collective bargaining agreements, and multiple grant acceptances. A motion to discharge a resolution urging the Health Division to permit school districts to determine mask requirements failed.

• Approved $4,945,628 additional appropriation for Workday project (19-0)
• Approved amendments requiring monthly status reports and separate resolution for further funding (19-0, 18-1)
• Adopted Brownfield Plan for 2292 Sleeth Road, Commerce Township (18-0)
• Adopted Brownfield Plan for 7020 Orchard Lake, West Bloomfield (18-0)
• Approved $184,831 Tri-Party road funds for Southfield (18-0)
• Approved $175,000 Tri-Party road funds for Auburn Hills (18-0)
• Approved AFSCME Local 2437 collective bargaining agreement (18-0)
• Failed motion to discharge mask requirement resolution (9-10)

Majority Caucus

The Board of Commissioners Democratic Caucus will meet to discuss expenditure priorities for American Rescue Plan Act Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. The body will also address a new apportionment plan.

• Expenditure priorities of American Rescue Plan Act Local Fiscal Recovery Funds
• Apportionment Plan

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to consider the adoption of the Apportionment Plan created by the Oakland County Apportionment Commission. The remainder of the meeting consists of standard procedural items.

• Resolution to adopt the Apportionment Plan of the Oakland County Apportionment Commission

The Democratic Caucus met and discussed the proposed Apportionment Plan (Resolution #21445), with Commissioner Woodward explaining how public feedback was incorporated and that redrawn districts reflect equal populations. No formal votes were taken; the caucus also heard public comments and made announcements about upcoming meetings and a new Parks and Recreation Director.

• Discussed proposed Apportionment Plan #21445 (no vote)
• Heard public comment from multiple residents
• Announced Tri-County Summit on Nov 12, 2021
• Noted special Legislative Affairs meeting on Nov 10, 2021

Ad Hoc Committee

The Reapportionment Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to review and potentially approve the Apportionment Plan of the Oakland County Apportionment Commission. If approved, the item will be recommended to the Apportionment Commission.

• Approval of the Apportionment Plan of the Oakland County Apportionment Commission

Ad Hoc Committee

The Oakland Together Mental Health and Wellbeing Non-Profit Grant Program Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to receive a presentation. Sara Gold of United Way will present a recommendations dashboard and summary report regarding the grant program.

• Presentation of Recommendations Dashboard & Summary Report for the Oakland County Mental Health and Wellbeing Nonprofit Grant Program

The Ad Hoc Committee approved the recommendations from the Oakland County Mental Health and Wellbeing Nonprofit Grant Program, as presented by United Way. It also approved a six-month review period to revisit the plan in mid-June. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved recommendations for Mental Health and Wellbeing Nonprofit Grant Program (5-0)
• Approved six-month review period to revisit plan in mid-June (5-0)

Standing Committee

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee approved minutes and agenda, received a CIP status communication, and recommended four resolutions to the Board: two development projects (2292 Sleeth Road in Commerce Township and 7020 Orchard Lake in West Bloomfield) and two FY 2022 appropriations for the Tri-Party Road Improvement Program (Southfield and Auburn Hills). Public hearings for the two development projects were set for November 10, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. All votes were unanimous (5-0). No public comments were made.

• Approved minutes of October 20, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Received and filed CIP status communication (5-0)
• Recommended 2292 Sleeth Road project to Board; public hearing set for Nov. 10 (5-0)
• Recommended 7020 Orchard Lake project to Board; public hearing set for Nov. 10 (5-0)
• Recommended FY 2022 appropriation with Southfield for Tri-Party Road Improvement Program (5-0)
• Recommended FY 2022 appropriation with Auburn Hills for Tri-Party Road Improvement Program (5-0)

Standing Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to recommend collective bargaining agreements for court employees to the Board. The body will also consider budget amendments for IT development and human capital management projects.

• Collective Bargaining Agreement for AFSCME Council 25, Local 2437 (Circuit/Family Court Employees) for FY 2022-2025
• Supplemental Collective Bargaining Agreement for UAW Local 889 (Probate Court) for FY 2022-2024
• Budget Amendment for IT Development Report - 4th Quarter 2021
• Budget Amendment for Financial and Human Capital Management Replacement Project
• FY 2021 - FY 2023 Contingency Report

The Finance Committee recommended approval of collective bargaining agreements for AFSCME Local 2437 (Circuit Court/Family Court employees) and UAW Local 889 (Probate Court employees) for fiscal years 2022-2025. It also recommended approval of the IT Development Report and the Financial and Human Capital Management Replacement Project extension, support, and enhancement. All recommendations will go to the full Board.

• Recommended AFSCME Council 25, Local 2437 collective bargaining agreement for FY 2022-2025 (7-0)
• Recommended UAW Local 889 supplemental collective bargaining agreement for FY 2022-2024 (7-0)
• Recommended IT Development Report - 4th Quarter 2021 (8-0)
• Recommended Financial and Human Capital Management Replacement Project extension, support, and enhancement (6-2)

Standing Committee

The Claims Review Committee is meeting to approve previous minutes and enter a closed session. The committee will discuss the case of Fleming v. Oakland County and may authorize Corporation Counsel to proceed based on that session.

• Closed session regarding Fleming v. Oakland County

The Claims Review Committee met and approved the open and closed session minutes from October 15, 2021, and the agenda. The committee entered closed session to discuss pending litigation in Fleming v. Oakland County, then authorized Corporation Counsel to proceed as directed. No public comment was received.

• Approved open and closed session minutes from October 15, 2021 (4-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
• Entered closed session to discuss Fleming v. Oakland County litigation (4-0)
• Authorized Corporation Counsel to proceed as directed in closed session (4-0)

Standing Committee

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee unanimously recommended several resolutions to the full Board, including urging the state legislature to amend Michigan's no-fault auto insurance reform act to address a reimbursement cap for accident victims. It also recommended collective bargaining agreements for AFSCME and UAW employees, property donations and lease renewals, and support for the Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act. All votes were 4-0.

• Recommended resolution urging state legislature to amend no-fault auto insurance reform act (4-0)
• Recommended FY 2022-2025 collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME Local 2437 (4-0)
• Recommended FY 2022-2024 supplemental collective bargaining agreement with UAW Local 889 (4-0)
• Recommended donation of property in Rose Township (4-0)
• Recommended residential lease renewal with John and Carolyn Podina at Highland Oaks County Park (4-0)
• Recommended residential lease renewal with Brad Lowe at Waterford Oaks County Park (4-0)
• Recommended residential lease renewal with Chris Rowland at Waterford Oaks County Park (4-0)
• Recommended support of Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2021 (4-0)

Standing Committee

The Public Health & Safety Committee approved minutes and agenda, received communications, and recommended seven grant-related resolutions to the Board, all passing 7-0. No substantive decisions were made beyond these recommendations.

• Approved minutes of October 19, 2021 (7-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (7-0)
• Received and filed Communications (Intake/Disposition Report, National School Lunch Program) (7-0)
• Recommended FY 2022 SNAP Ed Programming resolution to Board (7-0)
• Recommended Emergency Management Program Grant Acceptance to Board (7-0)
• Recommended FY 2022 Joint Terrorism Task Force resolution to Board (7-0)
• Recommended FY 2022 Gang and Violent Crime Safe Streets Task Force resolution to Board (7-0)
• Recommended FY 2021 Community Policing Development Microgrant, FY 2021 JAG, and FY 2022 Drug Court Grant resolutions to Board (7-0)

Ad Hoc Committee

The Pandemic Response Ad Hoc Committee approved proposed expenditures for FEMA reimbursable expenses and received a report on FEMA reimbursements. The committee also approved the June 28, 2021 minutes and the agenda. A brief discussion was held about donating masks to Oakland Schools, with Commissioner Gershenson to follow up.

• Approved proposed expenditures for FEMA reimbursable expenses (4-0)
• Received and filed report on FEMA reimbursements (4-0)
• Approved minutes of June 28, 2021 (4-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (4-0)

Standing Committee

The Democratic Caucus will meet to review the Board of Commissioners' consent and regular agendas. The meeting also includes time for public comment and the approval of previous minutes.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners approved multiple consent agenda items, including three Tri-Party Road Improvement Program appropriations for Independence Township and Royal Oak, a $410,078 airport grant, and a $160,237 IT budget amendment. A resolution to rescind the school mask mandate failed (9-10), and a motion to discharge a related resolution was postponed.

• Approved $16,667 for Independence Twp Tri-Party road project (19-0)
• Approved $33,333 for Independence Twp Tri-Party road project (19-0)
• Approved $108,000 for Royal Oak Tri-Party road project (19-0)
• Accepted $410,078 airport runway grant (19-0)
• Approved $160,237 IT budget amendment for Compulink (19-0)
• Approved 4-year MNA nurses contract (19-0)
• Failed to rescind school mask mandate (9-10)
• Postponed motion to discharge mask resolution to Nov 10

Task Force

The Human Trafficking Task Force met and approved the minutes from August 27 and September 24, 2021, and the agenda, all by unanimous vote (3-0). No public comment or communications were received. Updates were given on the Survivor to Thriver initiative and the next meeting was scheduled for November 19, 2021.

• Approved minutes of August 27 and September 24, 2021 (3-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (3-0)

Standing Committee

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee unanimously recommended approval of three Tri-Party Road Improvement Program appropriations, a runway rehabilitation and lighting project at an airport, and a brownfield plan for the Sakura Novi project. A public hearing for the brownfield plan was set for October 28, 2021. The committee also approved its prior minutes and agenda.

• Approved minutes of October 6, 2021 (6-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (6-0)
• Recommended approval of FY2022 appropriations for Tri-Party Road Improvement Program projects 56051, 56411, 56441 (6-0)
• Recommended approval of runway 9L/27R rehabilitation and lighting, taxiway L construction, and taxiway rehabilitation design grant acceptance (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Brownfield Plan for Sakura Novi-City of Novi Project (6-0)
• Set public hearing for October 28, 2021, 6:00 p.m. for the Sakura Novi brownfield plan resolution

Standing Committee

The Finance Committee approved several recommendations to the Board, including a collective bargaining agreement with the Michigan Nurses Association, multiple health department agreements, and a 2021 apportionment of local tax rates (5-2). It also authorized entering closed session to discuss pending litigation and authorized Corporation Counsel to proceed as directed. All other items passed unanimously.

• Approved minutes of October 6, 2021 (7-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (7-0)
• Received and filed communications including Lyon Board notice and contingency report (7-0)
• Recommended FY 2022-2025 collective bargaining agreement with Michigan Nurses Association (7-0)
• Recommended FY 2022 Emerging Threats Local Health Department Agreement (7-0)
• Recommended FY 2022 Local Health Department Comprehensive Agreement (7-0)
• Recommended 2021 Apportionment of Local Tax Rates (5-2)
• Authorized Corporation Counsel to proceed as directed in closed session (7-0)

Subcommittee

The Oakland County Audit Subcommittee met and approved prior minutes and agenda. It elected Charles Cavell as Chairperson and Gwen Markham as Vice-Chairperson. The subcommittee received and filed the Plante Moran pre-audit disclosures and entered closed session for a forensic audit update. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of October 21, 2020 (3-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (3-0)
• Elected Charles Cavell as Chairperson (3-0)
• Elected Gwen Markham as Vice-Chairperson (3-0)
• Received and filed Plante Moran pre-audit disclosures (3-0)
• Entered closed session for forensic audit update (3-0)

Standing Committee

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee approved several items, including a collective bargaining agreement with the Michigan Nurses Association for public health nurses, a resolution exempting Oakland County from PA 152 of 2011 for 2022, and a resolution supporting the November 3, 2020 election results. An amendment to delete a clause about election audits failed, but the main resolution passed. The committee also approved consent agenda items recognizing awareness weeks and days.

• Approved minutes from September 28 and October 4, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved agenda with Item 9d removed (5-0)
• Recommended approval of consent agenda resolutions for Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week, Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day, and STEM Day (5-0)
• Recommended approval of FY2022-FY2025 collective bargaining agreement with Michigan Nurses Association (5-0)
• Recommended approval of resolution exempting Oakland County from PA 152 of 2011 for 2022 (5-0)
• Recommended approval of resolution supporting November 3, 2020 election results (4-1)
• Rejected amendment to delete election audit clause from election resolution (1-4)
• Recommended approval of resolution advocating HB 5026 to amend Emergency 9-1-1 Service Enabling Act (5-0)

Standing Committee

The committee is reviewing several law enforcement service agreements and grant acceptances for the Prosecuting Attorney's Office and Sheriff's Office. The body is also considering budget amendments and new positions for the Circuit Court and Health & Human Services.

• Police officers drivers training agreements with City of Southfield and Charter Township of Shelby
• 2021 Law Enforcement Services Agreement with Somerset Collection LP
• FY 2022 Narcotics Enforcement Team (NET) Byrne Grant Acceptance
• Budget amendment to create one FTE Judicial Staff Attorney position in Circuit Court
• Creation of a Health Program Coordinator position in Health & Human Services

The Public Health & Safety Committee unanimously recommended several agreements and grant acceptances to the Board, including police driver training agreements with Southfield and Shelby Township, a law enforcement services agreement with Somerset Collection, and multiple grant acceptances. It also recommended creating one FTE Judicial Staff Attorney position (7-1) and a Health Program Coordinator position. All other items passed 8-0.

• Recommended police driver training agreement with City of Southfield (8-0)
• Recommended police driver training agreement with Charter Township of Shelby (8-0)
• Recommended 2021 Law Enforcement Services Agreement with Somerset Collection LP (8-0)
• Recommended FY2022 NET Byrne Grant acceptance (8-0)
• Recommended FY2022 Crime Victim Rights Grant acceptance (8-0)
• Recommended FY2022 Raise the Age Grant acceptance (8-0)
• Recommended creation of one FTE Judicial Staff Attorney position (7-1)
• Recommended FY2022 Creation of Health Program Coordinator position (8-0)

Standing Committee

The Claims Review Committee is meeting to approve previous minutes and conduct a closed session. The closed session concerns the case of Jarrels v Oakland County and Deputy David Waskomy.

• Closed session regarding Jarrels v Oakland County and Deputy David Waskomy

The Claims Review Committee met and approved the September 22, 2021 minutes and the agenda, both unanimously. The committee then entered closed session to discuss pending litigation in Jarrels v Oakland County and Deputy David Waskomy, and afterward authorized Corporation Counsel to proceed as directed in closed session. No public comment was received, and the meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Approved September 22, 2021 minutes (4-0)
• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Entered closed session to discuss Jarrels v Oakland County litigation (4-0)
• Authorized Corporation Counsel to proceed as directed in closed session (4-0)

Standing Committee

The Democratic Caucus will meet to review the Board of Commissioners' consent and regular agendas. The group will also receive updates from the American Rescue Plan Act workgroup.

• Review of Board of Commissioners’ Consent Agenda
• Review of Board of Commissioners’ Regular Agenda
• American Rescue Plan Act workgroup updates

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss economic development projects, including a public hearing for the Orion Meijer Brownfield Project. The meeting includes votes on road resurfacing, several collective bargaining agreements, and various committee appointments.

• Public hearing and resolution for the Orion Meijer Brownfield Project
• Road improvements: 12 Mile Road resurfacing (Farmington Hills) and Currie Road gravel paving (Lyon)
• Updated fee schedule for Online Property Records Search
• Collective bargaining agreements for UAW Local 889 and the Investigators Association
• Contract for Wellpath LLC regarding the Jail Health Clinic Inmate Health Program

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners approved a $5.8 million state grant to create a new Indigent Defense Services Office, transferring public defender positions from the courts to the County Executive Department to ensure judicial independence. The board also approved several other items, including a $2.4 million grant program for local infrastructure planning, a $2 million mental health ER services grant, and a temporary double-time pay for Sheriff's Office staff to reduce mandatory overtime. A motion to discharge a resolution opposing vaccine passports failed on a 9-10 vote.

• Approved $5.8M MIDC grant to create Indigent Defense Services Office (19-0)
• Approved $2.4M ARPA grant for local government infrastructure planning (19-0)
• Approved $2M ARPA grant for mental health ER services (19-0)
• Approved temporary double-time overtime pay for Sheriff's Office (19-0)
• Approved $499,918 for IT Data Center HVAC improvements (19-0)
• Approved $497,221 CVSF grant for veterans' services (19-0)
• Approved Orion Meijer brownfield redevelopment plan (19-0)
• Motion to discharge vaccine passport opposition resolution failed (9-10)

Standing Committee

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee unanimously recommended approval of several resolutions, including road improvement appropriations for Farmington Hills and Lyon Township, an IT data center HVAC project, a CVSF grant acceptance, the Orion Meijer brownfield project, a contract extension for Harris Computer Systems, a CARES Act revolving loan fund plan, and a critical infrastructure planning grant program. All votes were 5-0. A public hearing for the Orion Meijer project was scheduled for October 13, 2021.

• Approved consent agenda: Tri-Party Road Improvement FY 2021 appropriations for 12 Mile Road resurfacing (Farmington Hills) and Currie Road gravel paving (Lyon Township) (5-0)
• Recommended IT Data Center HVAC Improvements Project to Finance (5-0)
• Recommended CVSF FY 22 Grant Acceptance to Board (5-0)
• Recommended Orion Meijer Brownfield Project to Board; public hearing set for Oct 13, 2021 (5-0)
• Recommended Contract Extension for Harris Computer Systems to Board (5-0)
• Recommended Oakland County EDA CARES Act Recovery Assistance Revolving Loan Fund Plan to Board (5-0)
• Recommended Local Government Critical Infrastructure Planning Grant Program to Finance (5-0)

Standing Committee

The Oakland County Finance Committee met on October 6, 2021, and unanimously approved minutes and agenda. It recommended to the Board several resolutions, including the IT Data Center HVAC Improvements Project, the Local Government Critical Infrastructure Planning Grant Program, and multiple union contracts (UAW Local 889, Investigators Association). It also recommended appropriations for FEMA pandemic response and mental health ER services, and received and filed reports on jail health and benefits consulting.

• Recommended IT Data Center HVAC Improvements Project (7-0)
• Recommended Local Government Critical Infrastructure Planning Grant Program (8-0)
• Recommended FY 2022 MIDC Creation of Indigent Defense Services Office (8-0)
• Recommended FY 2022-2024 UAW Local 889 contracts for Animal Control, Auditors, Management & Budget, Sheriff's Work Projects Supervisor (8-0 each)
• Recommended FY 2022-2024 Investigators Association contract for Prosecutor's Investigators (8-0)
• Recommended FY 2022 Automobile Theft Prevention Authority (ATPA) appropriation (8-0)
• Recommended Appropriation for FEMA Reimbursable Pandemic Response Activities (8-0)
• Recommended Appropriation and Grant Administration Plan for Mental Health and Wellbeing ER Services Grant Program (9-0)

Standing Committee

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee is reviewing several collective bargaining agreements for FY 2022–2024. The body is also considering a new fee schedule for online property records searches and a temporary increase in overtime pay rates.

• Online Property Records Search Updated Fee Schedule
• FY 2022 MIDC Grant for Creation of Indigent Defense Services Office
• Five Collective Bargaining Agreements for FY 2022–2024 (UAW Local 889 and Investigators Association)
• Temporary Increase in Rate of Overtime Pay to Reduce Employee Mandatory Overtime Hours
• Deferred Compensation 457(b) Plan Amendment and Restatement

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee recommended approval of a resolution to create an Indigent Defense Services Office for FY2022, along with several other resolutions including updated online property records search fees and multiple UAW collective bargaining agreements. All votes were unanimous (5-0). The committee also approved the consent agenda declaring October awareness months and received the Historical Commission annual report.

• Recommended FY2022 creation of Indigent Defense Services Office (5-0)
• Recommended updated online property records search fee schedule, amended to start Oct 14-16, 2021 (5-0)
• Recommended FY2022-2024 UAW agreements for Animal Control, Auditor, Management & Budget, Sheriff's Work Projects Supervisor (5-0)
• Recommended FY2022-2024 Investigators Association agreement for Prosecutor's Investigators (5-0)
• Recommended Salary Administration Plan 3rd Quarterly Report for FY2021 (5-0)
• Recommended Deferred Compensation 457(b) Plan Amendment and Restatement (5-0)
• Recommended temporary increase in overtime pay rate to reduce mandatory overtime (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda declaring October as Domestic Violence, ADHD, Disability Employment, and Breast Cancer Awareness Months (5-0)

Standing Committee

The committee is reviewing several contracts and grant applications for the Sheriff's Office and Emergency Management. Decisions include recommending the creation of a Homeland Security Specialist position and approving pandemic response appropriations.

• Contract extension with Haven, Inc. for Safe Therapeutic Assault Response Team (START) FY 2022
• FY 2022 Automobile Theft Prevention Authority (ATPA) grant acceptance
• Budget amendment to create one Homeland Security Specialist position
• Appropriation for FEMA reimbursable pandemic response activities
• Interlocal Agreement with Oakland Community Health Network for Mental Health Co-Responder Licensed Clinician

The Public Health & Safety Committee unanimously recommended several resolutions to the Board, including transferring ownership of two K-9 dogs (Mordus and Bolt), extending Haven, Inc.'s contract for sexual assault services, and creating a Homeland Security Specialist position. It also forwarded appropriations for FEMA pandemic response and mental health ER services to Finance. The committee voted to add a motion to the agenda and requested a referral to the Pandemic Response Ad Hoc Committee.

• Recommended K-9 dog Mordus transfer to Board (8-0)
• Recommended K-9 dog Bolt transfer to Board (8-0)
• Recommended Haven START extension for FY 2022 to Board (8-0)
• Recommended FY 2022 ATPA resolution to Finance (8-0)
• Recommended Steridol wipes donation acceptance to Board (8-0)
• Recommended mental health co-responder interlocal agreement to Board (8-0)
• Recommended creating one Homeland Security Specialist position to Board (8-0)
• Requested referral to Pandemic Response Ad Hoc Committee (5-3)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding the FY 2022 General Appropriations Act and county general property tax rates. The body is also considering the appropriation of American Rescue Plan Act funds for pandemic and recovery operational expenses.

• Public hearing on FY 2022 General Appropriations Act and 2022 County General Property Tax Rates
• Appropriation of American Rescue Plan Act Local Fiscal Recovery Funds for pandemic and recovery operational expenses
• Collective bargaining agreements for UAW Local 889 and IBEW Local 58 (OCEU)
• Appointment of Director of Public Services
• 2021 Lake Level Assessments for Operation and Maintenance

The Board of Commissioners adopted the Fiscal Year 2022 General Appropriations Act, setting a $971,238,971 budget and a 3.9880 mills county property tax levy. The board also approved multiple budget amendments, including a $10 million appropriation from American Rescue Plan Act funds for pandemic-related operational expenses. Several collective bargaining agreements with UAW Local 889 were approved, along with various IT contracts and infrastructure assessments.

• Adopted FY2022 General Appropriations Act of $971,238,971 and 3.9880 mills property tax levy (20-0)
• Appropriated $10M in ARPA Local Fiscal Recovery Funds for pandemic operational expenses (20-0)
• Approved UAW Local 889 supplemental agreements for supervisory and non-supervisory employees (20-0)
• Approved $1.49M for 381 multi-function device replacements (20-0)
• Approved $1.6M for wireless network project Group B sites (20-0)
• Approved $994,000 in lake level assessments for FY2022 (20-0)
• Approved $678,050 in Chapter 4 drain maintenance assessments (20-0)
• Confirmed Barbara M. Hankey as Director of Public Services (20-0)

Majority Caucus

The Democratic Caucus is meeting to review the Board of Commissioners' consent and regular agendas. Members will discuss updates from the American Rescue Plan Act work group and the Reapportionment Commission.

• American Rescue Plan Act work group updates
• Parks and Recreation appointment
• Reapportionment Commission discussion

Ad Hoc Committee

The Reapportionment Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to discuss a recommendation to pursue a definitive date in November. The meeting includes standard procedural items and public comment.

• Discussion on recommendation to pursue definitive date in November

The Reapportionment Ad Hoc Committee approved the final draft of the Rules of Procedure, recommending it to the Board. They also discussed the Declaratory Judgment Opinion and agreed to have Clerk Lisa Brown convene the Apportionment Commission via videoconference on September 29, 2021, and to recommend pursuing an extension for a possible November deadline.

• Approved final draft of Rules of Procedure, recommending to Board (roll call, Kowall present but not voting)
• Agreed to have Clerk Lisa Brown convene Apportionment Commission via videoconference on September 29, 2021
• Decided to meet September 29, 2021 to recommend pursuing an extension for a possible November deadline

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners, acting as the Apportionment Commission, adopted amended Rules of Procedure for redrawing county commission districts following the 2020 census. The rules include limits on plan submissions, a deadline for proposed plans, and requirements for public posting and online meeting access. The board also received and filed a Michigan Attorney General memorandum and a Michigan Court of Appeals action.

• Adopted amended Rules of Procedure for the Apportionment Commission (Resolution #21-444), 20-0
• Amended rules to require the county to provide all necessary tools to commission members for preparing plans
• Amended rules to limit each commissioner to one proposed plan, with a submission deadline of October 15, 2021
• Amended rules to require proposed plans be posted online for at least 96 hours for public review
• Amended rules to require all apportionment meetings be held publicly and available online
• Received and filed the Michigan Attorney General Memorandum, 20-0
• Received and filed the Michigan Court of Appeals Action, 20-0

Standing Committee

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee voted unanimously to recommend the confirmation of Barbara Hankey as Director of Public Services to the full Board. It also recommended the reappointment of Gloria Harsten-Spann to the Board of County Canvassers as the Democratic representative, with no recommendation for the Republican seat. The meeting was procedural, with no other substantive decisions.

• Recommended confirmation of Barbara Hankey as Director of Public Services (4-0)
• Recommended reappointment of Gloria Harsten-Spann to Board of County Canvassers (4-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to review a resolution regarding the appropriation of American Rescue Plan Act Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. These funds are intended for county pandemic and recovery operational expenses.

• Resolution for appropriation of American Rescue Plan Act Local Fiscal Recovery Funds
• Closed session regarding Pepper v. Oakland County

The Finance Committee recommended approval of a resolution appropriating American Rescue Plan Act Local Fiscal Recovery Funds for county pandemic and recovery operational expenses. The motion passed 7-1, with Charles Cavell voting no. The committee also entered closed session to discuss pending litigation in Pepper v. Oakland County and authorized Corporation Counsel to proceed as directed.

• Recommended ARPA funds appropriation for pandemic/recovery expenses (7-1)
• Entered closed session for Pepper v. Oakland County litigation (8-0)
• Authorized Corporation Counsel to proceed as directed in closed session (7-0)

Standing Committee

The Public Health & Safety Committee approved a resolution recommending the FY2016-FY2020 Title IV-E Client Services Contract Amendment to the Board. The agenda was approved as presented after a proposed amendment to add a mask-requirement resolution was withdrawn. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda as presented (8-0)
• Withdrew motion to add mask-requirement resolution
• Recommended Title IV-E contract amendment to Board (8-0)

Standing Committee

The Claims Review Committee is meeting to approve previous minutes and conduct a closed session regarding Pepper v. Oakland County. The committee will determine whether to recommend and forward the matter to Finance.

• Closed session regarding Pepper v. Oakland County

The Claims Review Committee approved minutes and agenda, then entered closed session to discuss pending litigation in Pepper v. Oakland County. After resuming, the committee authorized Corporation Counsel to proceed as discussed, with a 4-1 vote. No public comment was received.

• Approved open and closed session minutes from September 14, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Entered closed session to discuss Pepper v. Oakland County litigation (5-0)
• Authorized Corporation Counsel to proceed as discussed in closed session (4-1)

Standing Committee

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee is meeting to consider three resolutions regarding water resource assessments. The committee will decide whether to recommend these maintenance assessments to the Board.

• 2021 Lake Level Assessments for Operation and Maintenance
• 2021 Maintenance Assessment for Chapter 4 Drains
• 2021 Maintenance Assessment for Chapter 18 Drains

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee approved minutes and agenda, then voted unanimously (5-0) to recommend three resolutions to the Board: 2021 Lake Level Assessments for Operation and Maintenance, 2021 Maintenance Assessment for Chapter 4 Drains, and 2021 Maintenance Assessment for Chapter 18 Drains. No public comment was made, and the meeting adjourned at 10:07 AM.

• Approved minutes of August 25, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Recommended 2021 Lake Level Assessments resolution to Board (5-0)
• Recommended 2021 Maintenance Assessment for Chapter 4 Drains resolution to Board (5-0)
• Recommended 2021 Maintenance Assessment for Chapter 18 Drains resolution to Board (5-0)

Standing Committee

The Oakland County Finance Committee voted unanimously to recommend to the Board several resolutions, including the appropriation of American Rescue Plan Act funds for pandemic and recovery operational expenses, but postponed the resolution on evaluation standards for ARPA fund expenditure. The committee also recommended contracts, lease amendments, and union agreements, and authorized Corporation Counsel to proceed with litigation as discussed in closed session.

• Recommended ARPA fund appropriation for pandemic and recovery expenses (8-0)
• Postponed resolution on ARPA fund evaluation standards (8-0)
• Recommended Universal Communications and Collaboration Program Phase III wireless project (8-0)
• Recommended Multi-Function Devices procurement (8-0)
• Recommended contract extension with Strategic Communications for cloud services (8-0)
• Recommended lease amendments with Home Depot and West Bloomfield (8-0)
• Recommended FY2021 Q3 financial forecast and budget amendments (8-0)
• Authorized Corporation Counsel to proceed in Stevens v. Oakland County (7-0)

Standing Committee

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee is reviewing several collective bargaining agreements and salary recommendations for non-represented employees. The body is also considering resolutions regarding voting rights and various commemorative weeks.

• Collective Bargaining Agreement for UAW Local 889 supervisory employees (FY 2021-2024)
• Collective Bargaining Agreement for UAW Local 889 non-supervisory employees (FY 2021-2024)
• Wage reopener for Oakland County Employees Union (IBEW Local 58) for FY 2021
• Fiscal Year 2022 salary recommendation for non-represented employees
• Resolution opposing restrictions to the right to vote

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee approved its agenda, minutes, communications, and consent resolutions, and forwarded several union contract resolutions to the Finance Committee. It also recommended the Fiscal Year 2022 salary plan, amended to give 0% raises to six county officials, and recommended resolutions opposing voting restrictions and supporting Temujin Kensu.

• Approved minutes of August 10, 2021, as presented (4-0).
• Approved agenda as amended, removing items 9a, 9b, and 9c (4-0).
• Received and filed communications from Farmington Hills and OCHN (4-0).
• Recommended approval of five consent resolutions (Constitution Week, Adult Ed Week, Trails Week, Hispanic Heritage Month, Indigenous Peoples' Day) (4-0).
• Forwarded UAW Local 889 supplemental resolution for supervisory employees to Finance (4-0).
• Forwarded UAW Local 889 supplemental resolution for non-supervisory employees to Finance (4-0).
• Forwarded OCEU/IBEW wage reopener resolution to Finance (4-0).
• Recommended FY2022 salary plan with amendment for 0% raises for six county officials (3-1, Joliat no).

Standing Committee

The committee will consider several FY 2022 grant acceptances and amendments for health and legal services. Members will also receive an informational presentation regarding Beaumont Health and Spectrum Health.

• Presentation regarding Beaumont Health and Spectrum Health
• FY 2022 Local Health Department (Comprehensive) Funds grant acceptance
• FY 2022 Emerging Threats Local Health Department Funds grant acceptance
• FY 2022 PA Cooperative Reimbursement Program (CRP) Amendment #1
• FY 2022 Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Raise the Age grant application

The Public Health & Safety Committee approved its agenda and minutes, and received and filed communications and a presentation on Beaumont Health and Spectrum Health. It voted unanimously to recommend and forward three fiscal year 2022 resolutions to Finance: the PA Cooperative Reimbursement Program Amendment #1, Local Health Department (Comprehensive) Funds, and Emerging Threats Local Health Department Funds. A proposed amendment to add a resolution on school mask requirements to the agenda failed 3-4.

• Approved minutes of August 24, 2021, as presented (7-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (7-0); amendment to add mask resolution failed (3-4)
• Received and filed communications, including FY 2022 Raise the Age and July 2021 Intake/Disposition Report (7-0)
• Received and filed PowerPoint presentation on Beaumont Health and Spectrum Health (7-0)
• Recommended and forwarded FY 2022 PA Cooperative Reimbursement Program Amendment #1 to Finance (7-0)
• Recommended and forwarded FY 2022 Local Health Department (Comprehensive) Funds to Finance (7-0)
• Recommended and forwarded FY 2022 Emerging Threats Local Health Department Funds to Finance (7-0)

Standing Committee

The Claims Review Committee is meeting to discuss two legal matters in closed session. The body will also review and approve minutes from the August 6, 2021 meeting.

• Closed session regarding Gomez-Anaya v. Oakland County
• Closed session regarding Stevens v. Oakland County

The Claims Review Committee approved minutes and agenda, then held closed sessions to discuss pending litigation in Gomez-Anaya v. Oakland County and Stevens v. Oakland County. After each closed session, the committee voted 5-0 to authorize Corporation Counsel to proceed as directed. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of August 6, 2021, including closed session minutes (5-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Entered closed session to discuss Gomez-Anaya v. Oakland County (5-0)
• Authorized Corporation Counsel to proceed as directed in Gomez-Anaya case (5-0)
• Entered closed session to discuss Stevens v. Oakland County (5-0)
• Authorized Corporation Counsel to proceed as directed in Stevens case (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing the assignment of American Rescue Plan Act funds for a matching grant program for local cities, villages, and townships. The meeting also includes votes on various facility projects, grant applications, and law enforcement contracts.

• ARPA Local Fiscal Recovery Funds for critical infrastructure planning matching grants
• Mill Pond Dam Removal and Restoration grant with Michigan Department of Natural Resources
• Law enforcement service contract amendments for the City of Pontiac and Charter Township of Orion
• Building Management System Replacement Project - Fifth Phase
• Appointment of Corporation Counsel

The Board of Commissioners approved a resolution assigning $2.4 million of American Rescue Plan Act funds to a matching grant program for local cities, villages, and townships to plan critical water and sewer infrastructure projects. The board also approved a $10 million mental health and wellbeing non-profit grant program, confirmed Solon Phillips as Corporation Counsel, and approved numerous consent agenda items including building, repaving, and roof projects. A resolution urging the Health Division to rescind its school mask mandate failed to suspend the rules and was referred to committee.

• Approved $2.4M ARPA matching grant program for local water/sewer infrastructure planning (MR #21303, amended from $2M)
• Approved Oakland Together Mental Health and Wellbeing Non-Profit Grant Program policies and $10M funding (MR #21-353)
• Confirmed Solon Phillips as Corporation Counsel
• Approved $600,000 Building Management System Replacement Project Fifth Phase (MR #21-329)
• Approved $1,438,510 FY 2021 Repaving Program Project (MR #21-330)
• Approved $597,429 FY 2021 Roof Replacement Program Projects (MR #21-332)
• Approved $345,000 MDNR Fisheries Habitat Grant for Mill Pond Dam Removal (MR #21-354)
• Failed to suspend rules to vote on resolution urging Health Division to rescind school mask mandate (8-11)

Standing Committee

The Finance Committee recommended the FY 2022-2024 County Executive Recommended Budget to the Board, with several amendments approved and two rejected. The committee also authorized a public notice and hearing for September 29, 2021, and received the Emergency Management & Homeland Security budget presentation. All votes were unanimous except for two failed amendments.

• Recommended FY 2022-2024 County Executive Recommended Budget to Board (8-0)
• Approved Section A: Amendments Made Pursuant to Adoption by Separate Resolution (8-0)
• Approved Section B: Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee amendments (8-0)
• Approved Section C: Finance Committee Recommended Amendments 1-8 (8-0)
• Denied Section C: Finance Committee Recommended Amendment 9 (3-5)
• Approved Section C: Finance Committee Recommended Amendments 10 and 11 (8-0)
• Denied Section C: Finance Committee Recommended Amendment 12 (2-6)
• Approved Section C: Finance Committee Recommended Amendment 13 (8-0)

Standing Committee

The Finance Committee approved the agenda with a budget wrap-up postponed, received and filed correspondence, and recommended several resolutions to the full board, including a law enforcement training agreement with Oakland Community College, multiple grant applications (FEMA, Emerging Threats, NET Byrne, Secondary Road Patrol), and infrastructure projects (Building Management System, Repaving, Roof Replacement). All recommendations passed unanimously (8-0). The committee also received and filed a budget amendment list for Parks and Recreation and Board of Commissioners.

• Approved agenda with budget wrap-up postponed (7-0)
• Received and filed correspondence (8-0)
• Recommended law enforcement training agreement with Oakland Community College (8-0)
• Recommended FEMA-4494-DR-MI Public Assistance Grant application (8-0)
• Recommended FY2022 Emerging Threats Local Health Department Agreement (8-0)
• Recommended FY2022 NET Byrne Grant application (8-0)
• Recommended FY2021 Secondary Road Patrol Grant application (8-0)
• Recommended Building Management System, Repaving, and Roof Replacement projects (8-0 each)

Standing Committee

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee met and unanimously recommended six resolutions to the Board, covering a building management system replacement, the FY 2021 repaving program, a legal resources center consolidation, 2021 roof replacements, acceptance of a brownfield redevelopment grant, and adoption of stormwater engineering design standards. The committee also approved minutes from August 4 and 11, 2021, and received and filed airport committee minutes. One agenda item, a property purchase authorization, was removed before the meeting.

• Approved minutes from August 4 and 11, 2021 (6-0).
• Approved amended agenda after removing a property purchase item (6-0).
• Received and filed Oakland County Airport Committee minutes from June 7, 2021 (6-0).
• Recommended to Board: Building Management System Replacement Project – Fifth Phase (6-0).
• Recommended to Board: FY 2021 Repaving Program Project (6-0).
• Recommended to Board: Legal Resources Center Consolidation Project (6-0).
• Recommended to Board: 2021 Roof Replacement Program Projects (6-0).
• Recommended to Board: EGLE Brownfield Redevelopment Grant acceptance and Water Resources Commissioner Stormwater Engineering Design Standards (6-0 each).

Standing Committee

The Public Health & Safety Committee recommended to the Board an amended resolution for the Oakland Together Mental Health and Wellbeing Non-Profit Grant Program, which includes creating an ad hoc committee to oversee the program. The committee also recommended several grant applications and contract amendments to the Board, including FEMA assistance, narcotics enforcement, and law enforcement services. All votes were unanimous except the final recommendation, which passed 5-1.

• Recommended amended Oakland Together Mental Health grant program to Board (5-1)
• Tabled then amended mental health grant program resolution (6-0)
• Recommended FY2021 FEMA-4494-DR-MI grant application to Board (6-0)
• Recommended FY2022 Emerging Threats Local Health Department agreement to Board (6-0)
• Recommended 2019 Beach Monitoring Program Grant Amendment #2 to Board (6-0)
• Recommended FY2022 NET Byrne Grant application to Board (6-0)
• Recommended FY2021 Secondary Road Patrol Grant application to Board (6-0)
• Recommended contract amendments for Orion and Pontiac law enforcement to Board (6-0)

Standing Committee

The Finance Committee recommended approval of contract extensions with Norstan Communications and Windstream through 2022, and a third-quarter 2021 development appropriation transfer, all unanimously. It also requested a Facilities Management report on restroom renovation costs and received the budget amendment list.

• Recommended approval of Norstan Communications contract extension through 2022 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Windstream contract extension through 2022 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Q3 2021 development appropriation transfer (unanimous)
• Requested Facilities Management report on restroom renovation cost and timeframe (unanimous)
• Received and filed the Amendment List (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda and regular agenda items, including appropriations of American Rescue Plan Act funds for the 'Unlocking Doors Oakland' rental assistance program and the implementation of a law enforcement body-worn cameras program. The board also approved the reissuance of Series 2010 bonds for the Cranbrook Educational Community project and various road, airport, and facility projects. No votes were recorded in the minutes, so outcomes are listed as approved without tallies.

• Approved 'Unlocking Doors Oakland' rental housing access assistance program with ARPA funds
• Approved implementation of law enforcement body-worn cameras program
• Approved reissuance of Series 2010 bonds for Cranbrook Educational Community project
• Approved Tri-Party Road Improvement Program for Royal Oak resurfacing
• Approved grant acceptance for Oakland/Troy Airport runway rehabilitation
• Approved ARPA funds for 2021 Arts, Beats and Eats festival sponsorship
• Approved jail sprinkler head replacement project
• Approved sale of county-owned property on Brown Road (Amendment #1)

Standing Committee

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee recommended approval of several resolutions, including appropriating American Rescue Plan Act funds for the 2021 Arts, Beats and Eats festival in Royal Oak, and approving road resurfacing in Royal Oak. It also recommended approval of sewer and water operation agreements with Oxford Township, airport grant acceptances, bond reissuance for Cranbrook, and various facility projects. The jail carport project was postponed to the next meeting. All votes were unanimous except one no vote on the Brown Road property sale.

• Recommended approval of ARPA funds for 2021 Arts, Beats and Eats festival (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Royal Oak road resurfacing project (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Oxford sewer system O&M agreement (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Oxford water system O&M agreement (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of airport grant acceptances for environmental study and runway rehab (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Cranbrook bond reissuance (unanimous)
• Postponed jail carport project to next meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Brown Road property sale amendment (Spisz voted no)

Standing Committee

The Finance Committee recommended approval of all eight resolutions on its regular agenda, including the Treasurer's Office transition project, reissuance of Series 2010 bonds for Cranbrook Educational Community, and a property sale amendment on Brown Road. Two items passed with dissenting votes: the COVID-19 accounts receivable write-off (Moss no) and the transfer of Public Communications Division (Cavell and Powell no). The committee also received and filed communications and heard a budget overview presentation.

• Recommended approval of Treasurer's Office transition and upgrades project (roll call, Charles absent)
• Recommended approval of reissuance of Series 2010 bonds for Cranbrook Educational Community (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Amendment #1 to sell county-owned property on Brown Road (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Friend of the Court CRP grant agreement (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Registered Nurses in Primary Care grant acceptance (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of COVID-19 accounts receivable write-off with Fuller Oak Management (Moss no)
• Recommended approval of Independence Township Corridor Improvement Authority project modification (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of transfer of Office of Public Communications Division (Cavell and Powell no)

Ad Hoc Committee

The Healthy Aging Oakland County Ad Hoc Committee met and received updates on aging sector service gaps, transportation issues, and survey comparisons. No formal decisions were made beyond routine approvals of minutes, agenda, and a communication item. A possible town hall was discussed for future planning.

• Approved minutes of May 18, 2021, as presented
• Approved agenda as presented
• Received and filed Area Agency on Aging 1-B invoice dated June 9, 2021

Standing Committee

The Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee recommended approval of a resolution to transfer the Office of Public Communications and reorganize positions, with Joliat voting no and Kochenderfer absent. It also recommended approval of a COVID-19 pandemic accounts receivable write-off for Fuller Oak Management, LLC related to Addison Oaks and Glen Oaks conference centers. The committee received and filed a presentation on the reorganization and heard updates on state legislation and the Environmental Sustainability Officer hiring.

• Recommended approval of COVID-19 accounts receivable write-off with Fuller Oak Management, LLC (roll call, Kochenderfer absent)
• Recommended approval of transfer of Office of Public Communications and reorganization of positions (roll call, Joliat no, Kochenderfer absent)
• Received and filed Emergency Management and Community Engagement PowerPoint presentation

Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Committee recommended approval of a $3,131,110 appropriation for a five-year body-worn camera contract with Motorola Solutions, including two new positions, and requested a committee to assess implementation. It also recommended approval of the Unlocking Doors Oakland program, a $315,000 ARPA-funded landlord risk mitigation fund, after amendments. All recommendations will go to the full Board of Commissioners.

• Recommended approval of $3,131,110 for body-worn cameras (5-year Motorola contract) (roll call, Kuhn and Nelson absent)
• Recommended approval of Unlocking Doors Oakland program with $315,000 ARPA funds and $105,000 General Fund match (roll call, Gingell no, Kuhn absent)
• Recommended approval of ARPA funds for Oakland Together Mental Health school partnership (roll call, Kuhn absent)
• Recommended approval of FY 2022 Local Health Department agreement grant application (roll call, Kuhn absent)
• Recommended approval of Registered Nurses in Primary Care grant acceptance (roll call, Kuhn absent)
• Received and filed communications on grants and reports (motion carried)
• Received and filed body-worn camera grant timeline (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Board adopted a revised General Fund balance policy that raises the minimum fund balance to 25% of annual ongoing expenditures, designated as the Budget Stabilization Reserve. Two amendments to require a 2/3 majority vote for fund balance appropriations and to limit use to one-time expenditures failed. The Board also approved the consent agenda, including multiple road, lease, and grant items, and confirmed appointments.

• Adopted revised Fund Balance Policy raising minimum to 25% of expenditures (21-0)
• Approved consent agenda with 12 resolutions (21-0)
• Approved $80,062 for Brandon Township gravel/chloride road project
• Approved $146,849 jail bathroom retiling project
• Approved lease renewal with D'AN-CO Properties for water storage yard
• Approved FY 2022-2023 Friend of the Court grant of $27.7M
• Approved $70,246 snowmobile law enforcement grant (20-1)
• Confirmed Emerson Jackson to Building Authority (21-0)

Majority Caucus

The Democratic Caucus met to discuss the Board agenda, focusing on American Rescue Plan (ARP) fund allocation. They identified priority categories (acute and long-term needs) and discussed forming work groups with bipartisan and citizen representation, but no formal decisions were made. The caucus approved the previous meeting's minutes and adjourned.

• Approved June 30, 2021 caucus minutes
• Discussed ARP fund allocation priorities and work group formation (no vote)

Standing Committee

The Finance Committee recommended approval of a revised Fund Balance Policy for the General Fund, with Commissioner Moss voting no. The committee also recommended approval of several resolutions, including a snowmobile law enforcement grant application, a lease renewal with D'An-Co Properties, the Child Care Fund budget, a cooperative reimbursement grant agreement, a tower site agreement amendment, and comprehensive IT services interlocal agreements. All recommendations were made on roll call votes with Cavell and Long absent. The committee also received and filed communications and a presentation on the fund balance policy.

• Recommended approval of the revised Fund Balance Policy for the General Fund (Moss voted no)
• Recommended approval of the 2021 Snowmobile Law Enforcement Program grant application
• Recommended approval of the renewal lease with D'An-Co Properties, LLC
• Recommended approval of the Oakland County Child Care Fund budget for 2021-2022
• Recommended approval of the FY2022-FY2023 Cooperative Reimbursement Program grant agreement
• Recommended approval of Amendment #2 to the tower site agreement with the Oakland County Road Commission
• Recommended approval of the Comprehensive I.T. Services Interlocal Agreements
• Received and filed the Communications and the fund balance policy presentation

Ad Hoc Committee

The Coordinating Zoning Committee reviewed the City of Lathrup Village's draft Comprehensive Master Plan Update and unanimously approved a motion finding it not inconsistent with surrounding communities' plans, with staff recommendations to be included. The meeting was otherwise procedural, including approval of minutes and agenda.

• Approved minutes of June 23, 2021, as presented (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved motion that Lathrup Village's Comprehensive Master Plan Update is not inconsistent with surrounding plans and that staff recommendations be included (unanimous roll call)

Standing Committee

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee met and approved the minutes and agenda. It received and filed three communications, including a capital improvement progress report and a grant. The committee recommended approval of four resolutions: a tri-party road improvement appropriation for Brandon Township, a lease for the Medical Control Authority, a renewal lease with D'An-Co Properties, and a jail bathroom retiling project. All votes were roll call with two members absent.

• Approved minutes of June 23, 2021, as presented.
• Approved the agenda, as presented.
• Received and filed three communications, including the 2021 Capital Improvement Program 3rd Quarter Progress Report.
• Recommended approval of the FY2021 Tri-Party Road Improvement Program appropriation for Brandon Township (Project No. 56362).
• Recommended approval of the lease for Oakland County Medical Control Authority.
• Recommended approval of the renewal lease with D'An-Co Properties, LLC for building and storage yard use.
• Recommended approval of the Jail Bathroom Retiling Project.

Standing Committee

The Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee recommended the reappointment of Emerson Jackson to the Building Authority, waiving publication and interviewing requirements. The committee also received and filed communications and a parks grant presentation, and heard updates on parks millage spending, the parks director search, and a new HR director introduction. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended reappointment of Emerson Jackson to Building Authority (roll call, Kochenderfer absent)
• Waived publication and interviewing requirements for Building Authority appointment (roll call, Kochenderfer absent)
• Approved minutes of June 8, 2021, as presented
• Approved agenda as presented
• Received and filed communications (HR memos, Parks Natural Resources Management Update)
• Received and filed Parks 2020 Millage-Funded Grant Program presentation

Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Committee recommended approval of seven resolutions, including the Area Agency on Aging FY 2022 Annual Implementation Plan, court position reorganizations, the Child Care Fund budget, a grant amendment for the Friend of the Court, a substance use disorder prevention interlocal agreement amendment, a housing education grant acceptance, and a snowmobile law enforcement grant application. The body-worn cameras funding item was received and filed as informational only, with no vote taken. All recommendations were unanimous except the snowmobile grant, which passed with one dissenting vote.

• Recommended approval of the Area Agency on Aging FY 2022 Annual Implementation Plan (unanimous).
• Recommended approval of position reorganizations for 52/1 District Court (Novi) and 52/2 District Court (Clarkston) (unanimous).
• Recommended approval of the Circuit Court/Family Division Child Care Fund Budget 2021-2022 (unanimous).
• Recommended approval of the Friend of the Court FY2022-FY2023 Cooperative Reimbursement Program grant amendment over 15% (unanimous).
• Recommended approval of Amendment #5 to the interlocal agreement with the Oakland Community Health Network for substance use disorder prevention services (unanimous).
• Recommended approval of the MSHDA Housing Education Program grant acceptance (unanimous).
• Recommended approval of the Sheriff's Office 2021 Snowmobile Law Enforcement Program grant application (passed with Cavell voting no).
• Received and filed informational documents on body-worn cameras funding (no vote taken).

Standing Committee

The Finance Committee recommended approval of a resolution authorizing targeted investments and appropriations of American Rescue Plan Act Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. An amendment was added stating that ARPA fund appropriations shall not obligate the General Fund unless authorized by the Board of Commissioners. The main motion, as amended, carried on a roll call vote with Long absent.

• Recommended approval of ARPA Local Fiscal Recovery Funds resolution (roll call, Long absent)
• Added amendment: ARPA appropriations shall not obligate General Fund unless Board-authorized (roll call, Long absent)

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved the Oakland Together Skilled & Educated Workforce Program, appropriating $6,624,000 in American Rescue Plan funds for workforce training, childcare scholarships, and related services. It also authorized $10,000,000 for mental health nonprofit grants, $4,000,000 for emergency room services, $2,000,000 for school partnerships, $2,000,000 for legal aid, $2,500,000 for small business support, and $500,000 for business navigators, all from ARP funds. Additionally, the Board approved a $3,131,110 appropriation for body-worn cameras for the Sheriff's Office, a $104,530 appropriation for redistricting software, and several administrative resolutions, including a reorganization of the Economic Development Department.

• Approved $6,624,000 for the Oakland Together Skilled & Educated Workforce Program, including career navigators, success coaches, financial assistance, and childcare scholarships.
• Approved $10,000,000 for the Oakland Together Mental Health and Wellbeing Non-profit Grant Program.
• Approved $4,000,000 for mental health emergency room services grants.
• Approved $2,000,000 for school partnership mental health grants.
• Approved $2,000,000 for crisis housing legal aid and assistance.
• Approved $2,500,000 for small business recovery and resilience grants.
• Approved $500,000 for business community navigators.
• Approved $3,131,110 for body-worn cameras and related equipment for the Sheriff's Office.

Majority Caucus

The Democratic Caucus approved adding a resolution (MR #21284) to the June 30, 2021 Board of Commissioners agenda, authorizing targeted investments for immediate community needs using American Rescue Plan Act funds. They also postponed two agenda items to the next caucus meeting on July 22, 2021, and scheduled that meeting for 3:30 p.m. The caucus discussed several other agenda items, including workforce program funding, a salary report, reapportionment software, and body-worn cameras, but took no formal action on them.

• Approved adding MR #21284 (Targeted Investments for Immediate Community Needs, ARP funds) to the June 30, 2021 Board agenda
• Postponed Caucus agenda items b. and c. to the July 22, 2021 Caucus meeting
• Scheduled the next Caucus meeting for July 22, 2021 at 3:30 p.m.
• Approved the minutes of the June 17, 2021 Caucus

Ad Hoc Committee

The Pandemic Response Ad Hoc Committee approved two measures. First, it extended the Vaccination Incentive Program through July 4, 2021, or until 70% of Oakland County residents are vaccinated, whichever is later. Second, it approved a $200 per person incentive for county employees who are already vaccinated or receive the vaccine by September 6, 2021, administered through Human Resources. Both motions passed on roll call votes with Moss and Hoffman absent.

• Approved continuation of Vaccination Incentive Program through July 4, 2021, or until 70% resident vaccination rate, whichever later (roll call, Moss and Hoffman absent)
• Approved $200 per person Vaccination Incentive Program for county employees, administered through Human Resources, for those vaccinated by September 6, 2021 (roll call, Moss and Hoffman absent)

Ad Hoc Committee

The Coordinating Zoning Committee is meeting to consider two land use items. The body will decide whether to recommend approval for a master plan update and a township rezoning.

• County Code No. MP 21-03: Village of Bingham Farms Draft Master Plan Update
• County Code No. RZ 21-02: West Bloomfield Township Rezoning

The Coordinating Zoning Committee approved a motion finding the Village of Bingham Farms' draft master plan update not inconsistent with surrounding communities' plans. It also recommended approval of a rezoning in West Bloomfield Township from B-3 to Planned Development District. Both motions passed by roll call with one member absent.

• Approved motion that Bingham Farms Master Plan Update is not inconsistent with surrounding plans (2-0, McGillivray absent)
• Recommended approval of West Bloomfield Township rezoning RZ 21-02 from B-3 to PDD (2-0, McGillivray absent)

Standing Committee

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee approved several items, including authorizing negotiations for a new Health Department HARM Program lease and for the 'Turtle Woods' property acquisition in Troy. It recommended approval of resolutions on division reorganization and a brownfield grant application. The committee also approved, as amended, a resolution for the Oakland Together Skilled & Educated Workforce Program, increasing funding from $5,424,000 to $6,624,000 in Local Fiscal Recovery Funds.

• Authorized Facilities Management to negotiate a new lease for Health Department HARM Program office space
• Authorized Facilities Management to negotiate acquisition and execute a Letter of Intent for the 'Turtle Woods' property in Troy
• Recommended approval of a resolution on reorganization of Economic Development/Workforce Development and Veterans Services divisions
• Recommended approval of a resolution for a 2021 EGLE Brownfield Development Grant application
• Approved, as amended, the Oakland Together Skilled & Educated Workforce Program with $6,624,000 in Local Fiscal Recovery Funds
• Amended the workforce program resolution to increase funding from $5,424,000 to $6,624,000 and add a childcare scholarship component

Standing Committee

The Finance Committee unanimously recommended approval of four resolutions: a brownfield redevelopment grant application, a position classification change, payment of county dues to the Michigan Association of Counties, and funding for the Oakland Together Skilled and Educated Workforce Program using American Rescue Plan Act funds. The workforce resolution was amended to clarify the funding source. All motions passed unanimously on roll call votes.

• Recommended approval of the 2021 Michigan ELGE Brownfield Redevelopment Grant application.
• Recommended approval of the creation and reclassification of one position.
• Recommended approval of the release of funds for 2021-2022 Michigan Association of Counties dues.
• Recommended approval of the Oakland Together Skilled and Educated Workforce Program funding, amended to specify American Rescue Plan Act funds.

Ad Hoc Committee

The Pandemic Response Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to decide on vaccine incentives and the use of Qualtrics software for employee COVID-19 screening. The committee will also receive information regarding personnel costs for testing, contact tracing, and vaccine administration.

• Approval of vaccine incentives
• Approval of Qualtrics software for employee COVID-19 screening and vaccines
• Informational report on personnel costs for contact tracing, testing, vaccine administration, and warehouse

The Pandemic Response Ad Hoc Committee approved up to $1 million for a $50 incentive per person on the first vaccine dose administered by the Oakland County Health Department through July 4, 2021. An amendment to change 'first' to 'second' dose failed. The committee also approved Qualtrics software for COVID-19 screening and vaccination tracing through September 30, 2021, and received a memorandum on proposed 4th quarter COVID-19 expenditures.

• Approved up to $1 million for a $50 incentive per person on the first vaccine dose administered by the Oakland County Health Department through July 4, 2021.
• Denied an amendment to change the incentive to the second vaccine dose.
• Approved Qualtrics software for COVID-19 screening and vaccination tracing through September 30, 2021.
• Received and filed the June 17, 2021 Memorandum on Proposed 4th Qtr Expenditures for COVID-19 Expenses.
• Approved the minutes of April 21, 2021, as presented.
• Approved the agenda, as presented.

Standing Committee

The Pandemic Response Ad Hoc Committee approved up to $1 million for a $50 incentive per person on the first vaccine dose administered by the Oakland County Health Department through July 4, 2021, after an amendment to change it to the second dose failed. The committee also approved Qualtrics software for COVID-19 screening and vaccination tracing through September 30, 2021, and received and filed a memorandum on proposed 4th quarter COVID-19 expenditures.

• Approved up to $1M for $50 vaccine incentive per first dose (main motion carried; amendment to second dose failed 2-5)
• Approved Qualtrics software for COVID-19 screening and vaccination tracing through September 30, 2021
• Received and filed June 17, 2021 memorandum on proposed 4th quarter COVID-19 expenditures

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and consider appropriations for the 2021 Local Road Improvement Program and Tri-Party Road Improvement Program. The meeting also includes reviews of IT contracts, court grant applications, and various commemorative designations.

• Public hearing and approval of 2021 Local Road Improvement Program Project Applications (No. 2021-01 through 2021-35)
• Tri-Party Road Improvement appropriations for Addison, Birmingham, Holly, Troy, Waterford, and West Bloomfield
• Contract extension with Compulink Management Center Inc. through 2022
• MR #21170: Support for source of income protection to prohibit housing discrimination
• MR #21213: Funding for townships to rebuild and improve road infrastructure in subdivisions

The Board of Commissioners approved the 2021 Local Road Improvement Program, appropriating funds for 35 projects across Oakland County cities and villages, and adopted the Tri-Party Road Improvement Program resolutions for several townships. The board also accepted the FY 2021 Second Quarter Financial Report with numerous budget amendments, and adopted a resolution supporting source of income protection to prohibit housing discrimination, with a $12,500 contract for the Fair Housing Center of Metropolitan Detroit. A resolution supporting Michigan HB 4667 (COVID-19 Vaccination Privacy Act) was referred to committee after a motion to suspend rules failed.

• Approved 2021 Local Road Improvement Program appropriations for 35 projects (M.R. #21220-21254)
• Approved Tri-Party Road Improvement Program appropriations for Addison, Birmingham, Holly, Troy, Waterford, and West Bloomfield (M.R. #21214-21219)
• Accepted FY 2021 Second Quarter Financial Report with budget amendments (M.R. #21259)
• Adopted Source of Income Protection resolution, amended to support cities/villages/townships, with $12,500 contract (M.R. #21170)
• Adopted resolution urging release of journalist Danny Fenster from Myanmar (M.R. #21278)
• Adopted resolution advocating for township road funding from federal plans (M.R. #21213)
• Referred HB 4667 (COVID-19 Vaccination Privacy Act) support resolution to committee after suspension motion failed (M.R. #21279)
• Approved various grants, including HIDTA ($135,000) and Marine Slow-No Wake Zone ($100,000) (M.R. #21261, #21262)

Majority Caucus

The Democratic Caucus met to discuss the upcoming Board of Commissioners agenda, including resolutions on housing discrimination, Danny Fenster's release, and road funding. No formal decisions were made; the caucus only approved its own minutes and adjourned.

• Approved May 26, 2021 caucus minutes (voice vote)
• Moved Danny Fenster resolution from Consent to Regular Agenda (discussed)
• Discussed amendments to MR #21170 on source of income protection
• Discussed amendment to Salary Administration Plan 2nd Quarterly Report
• Discussed MR #21213 on funding for township road infrastructure
• Discussed American Rescue Plan immediate vs. long-term needs
• Discussed reforming Reapportionment Ad Hoc Committee
• Discussed adding extra caucus meetings for Q3

Standing Committee

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee approved the consent agenda, which included FY2021 appropriations for the Tri-Party Road Improvement Program and the Local Road Improvement Program for numerous municipalities. The committee also recommended approval of a resolution accepting a grant for airfield sealing and marking at Oakland County International Airport. All motions carried on roll call votes with Markham absent.

• Approved consent agenda with FY2021 Tri-Party Road Improvement Program appropriations for Addison, Birmingham, Holly, Troy, Waterford, and West Bloomfield
• Approved consent agenda with FY2021 Local Road Improvement Program appropriations for 35 municipalities including Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bloomfield Hills, Clarkston, Clawson, Farmington, Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion, Lathrup Village, Leonard, Madison Heights, Milford, Novi, Oak Park, Orchard Lake Village, Ortonville, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester, Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, South Lyon, Southfield, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Wixom, and Wolverine Lake
• Recommended approval of resolution accepting grant for 2021 seal runway pavement surface/joints at Oakland County International Airport
• Approved minutes of May 19, 2021, as presented
• Approved agenda as presented
• Received and filed communications on FY2021 Capital Improvement Plan status and 2021 Local Road Improvement Program project applications

Standing Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to review several grant applications for drug, mental health, and veterans treatment courts. The body will also consider a wage reopener for the Oakland County Employees Union and IT service agreements.

• FY 2022 grant applications for Michigan Veterans, Drug, and Mental Health Courts
• FY 2020 Wage Reopener for Oakland County Employees Union (OCEU)
• Contract extension with Compulink Management Center Inc. through 2022
• Comprehensive I.T. Services Interlocal Agreements and modifications
• Fiscal Year 2021 Second Quarter Financial Forecast and Budget Amendments

Standing Committee

The Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee is reviewing several recommendations for the Board of Commissioners. Key items include funding for township road infrastructure and a wage reopener for the Oakland County Employees Union.

• MR #21213: Funding for Oakland County Townships to rebuild and improve road infrastructure in subdivisions
• Fiscal Year 2020 Wage Reopener for employees represented by the Oakland County Employees Union (OCEU)
• Human Resources Salary Administration Plan 2nd Quarterly Report for FY 2021
• Resolution to recommend the Biden Administration secure the release of journalist Danny Fenster from Myanmar
• Designations for World Refugee Day, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Immigrant Heritage Month, Juneteenth, LGBTQ+ Pride Month, and National Safety Month

The Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee recommended approval of a resolution advocating for county funds from the American Rescue Plan Act and the proposed American Job Plan to be allocated to townships for rebuilding subdivision roads. The resolution was amended to include calls for federal and state action to allow such funding. The committee also recommended approval of several consent agenda items, including designations for World Refugee Day, Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Immigrant Heritage Month, Juneteenth, LGBTQ+ Pride Month, and National Safety Month, as well as a resolution recognizing Park and Recreation Month, a salary administration report, a wage reopener for union employees, and a resolution urging action to secure the release of journalist Danny Fenster from Myanmar.

• Recommended approval of resolution for township road funding, as amended (roll call, Gershenson no, Kochenderfer absent)
• Recommended approval of consent agenda resolutions (roll call, Kochenderfer absent)
• Recommended approval of Park and Recreation Month resolution (roll call, Kochenderfer absent)
• Recommended approval of Salary Administration Plan 2nd Quarterly Report (roll call, Kochenderfer absent)
• Recommended approval of FY 2020 wage reopener for OCEU employees (roll call, Kochenderfer absent)
• Recommended approval of resolution urging release of Danny Fenster (roll call, Kochenderfer absent)

Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Committee recommended approval of a resolution supporting cities, villages, and townships with source of income protection to prohibit housing discrimination, as amended. The amendment includes a $25,000 appropriation over two years for a contract with the Fair Housing Center of Metropolitan Detroit, with a report due November 30, 2021. The committee also recommended approval of several grant applications and other items, all carried on roll call votes with Gingell absent and Kuhn voting no on the housing resolution.

• Approved minutes of May 18 and May 26, 2021
• Approved agenda as amended (moved item 10 to item 4)
• Received and filed communications (animal shelter report, veterans court grant, shelter assessment)
• Recommended approval of 2021 Dream Cruise special event signage use of RCOC
• Recommended approval of 2021 HIDTA grant acceptance
• Recommended approval of 2021 Marine Slow No Wake Zone Enforcement grant
• Recommended approval of 2022 Paul Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Grant application
• Recommended approval of MR #21170 (source of income protection) as amended, with $25,000 appropriation

Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Committee met and received testimony on fair housing initiatives from three organizations. The only action was to receive and file the PowerPoint presentation; no substantive decisions were made. The meeting adjourned without further business.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Received and filed fair housing PowerPoint presentation (unanimous)

Special Committee

The Local Road Improvement Program Special Committee is meeting to review appropriation applications for the 2021 fiscal year. This item is reported to the Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee.

• Local Road Improvement Program Fiscal Year 2021 Appropriations Applications

The Local Road Improvement Program Special Committee voted unanimously to recommend approval of all 35 applications received for the Fiscal Year 2021 appropriations. The recommendation will be reported to the Board of Commissioners. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of March 29, 2020 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 35 FY2021 Local Road Improvement Program applications (unanimous roll call)

Task Force

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners Human Trafficking Task Force will meet to discuss the approval of Dr. Manu Malhotra as a core group member. The body will also receive updates from its various workgroups.

• Discussion and potential committee approval of Core Group Member Dr. Manu Malhotra
• Update from workgroups

The Oakland County Human Trafficking Task Force approved the minutes of the March 26, 2021 meeting and the agenda as presented. Members appointed Dr. Manu Malhotra as a Victim Services Agencies representative to the Core Group. A workgroup update on speaker resources and vetting training was discussed, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of March 26, 2021 (motion carried)
• Approved agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Appointed Dr. Manu Malhotra to Core Group as Victim Services representative (motion carried)

Standing Committee

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners Finance Committee is meeting to review a report regarding a grant application. The item concerns the Sheriff's Office 2021 DNA Capacity Enhancement and Backlog Reduction (CEBR) Program.

• Sheriff’s Office 2021 DNA Capacity Enhancement and Backlog Reduction (CEBR) Program grant application

The Finance Committee voted to recommend approval of a resolution supporting the Sheriff's Office 2021 DNA Capacity Enhancement and Backlog Reduction (CEBR) program grant application. The motion passed on a roll call vote with one member absent. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and adjourned shortly after.

• Approved the agenda as presented (motion by Powell, seconded by Charles).
• Recommended approval of the Sheriff's Office 2021 DNA CEBR grant application resolution (motion by Moss, seconded by Charles; roll call vote, Long absent).

Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Committee is meeting to review a grant application for the Sheriff’s Office. The committee will decide whether to recommend the application to the Board.

• Sheriff’s Office 2021 DNA Capacity Enhancement and Backlog Reduction (CEBR) Program grant application

The Public Health and Safety Committee recommended approval of a resolution supporting the Sheriff's Office 2021 DNA Capacity Enhancement and Backlog Reduction (CEBR) program grant application. The motion passed by roll call vote with three members absent. No other substantive business was conducted.

• Recommended approval of 2021 DNA CEBR grant application resolution (roll call vote, 3 absent)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to review items from four standing committees. Key actions include the acceptance of federal American Rescue Plan Act funding and various grant applications for the Sheriff's Office.

• Acceptance of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 funding from the U.S. Federal Government
• Tri-Party Program additional appropriation for the City of Royal Oak (Project No. 54651)
• Prohibiting hairstyle based racial discrimination in Oakland County
• Sheriff's Office grant applications for ATPA, Marine Safety, BVP, and LEMHWA programs
• Expansion of seven used vehicles for Sheriff's Office training

The Board of Commissioners accepted Oakland County's $244,270,949 share of American Rescue Plan Act funds, with an amendment ensuring no General Fund commitment without Board action. The Board also adopted a resolution prohibiting hairstyle-based racial discrimination, defining 'race' to include hair texture and protective hairstyles. All consent agenda items were approved unanimously.

• Accepted $244,270,949 American Rescue Plan Act funding (20-0)
• Adopted resolution prohibiting hairstyle-based racial discrimination (20-0)
• Approved $3M EDA CARES Act grant for Revolving Loan Fund (consent agenda)
• Approved $20,000 additional Tri-Party funding for Royal Oak road project (consent agenda)
• Approved reorganization of Workforce Development positions (consent agenda)
• Approved $16.1M salary administration plan budget amendment (consent agenda)
• Approved Sheriff's Office fleet expansion of 7 used vehicles (consent agenda)
• Approved multiple grant applications including ATPA, Marine Safety, and DNA CEBR (consent agenda)

Majority Caucus

The Democratic Caucus of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners met and approved the minutes from the May 13, 2021 caucus. Members discussed the upcoming Board agenda, including a resolution to accept American Rescue Plan Act funding that would be moved to the regular agenda due to an amendment, and several grant applications for the Sheriff's Office and Prosecuting Attorney. No final votes were taken on these agenda items during the caucus.

• Approved minutes of May 13, 2021 caucus (unanimous)
• Discussed moving ARPA funding acceptance resolution to regular agenda due to amendment
• Discussed Sheriff's Office LEMHWA grant application for two new positions
• Discussed Prosecuting Attorney Victim Rights Grant amendment
• Discussed Health Division Registered Nurses in Primary Care grant amendment
• Announced formation of Sheriff's Office Training Center Committee
• Noted new honorary/memorial resolutions on Consent Agenda

Ad Hoc Committee

The Coordinating Zoning Committee is meeting to recommend approval for two land-use items. The body will consider a master plan amendment for the Village of Holly and a rezoning request for Highland Township.

• County Code No. MP 21-02: Village of Holly Draft Master Plan Amendment
• County Code No. RZ 21-01: Highland Township Rezoning

The Coordinating Zoning Committee approved minutes and agenda, then reviewed two items. It unanimously found the Village of Holly's Master Plan Amendment consistent with surrounding community plans. It also unanimously recommended denial of the Highland Township rezoning request, following staff and township planning commission recommendations.

• Approved minutes of May 5, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Found Holly Master Plan Amendment not inconsistent with neighboring plans (unanimous roll call)
• Recommended denial of Highland Township rezoning (unanimous roll call)

Standing Committee

The Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee is meeting to review a grant acceptance and project appropriations. The body will consider recommendations to the Board regarding workforce development and federal recovery assistance.

• Tri-Party Program additional appropriation for the City of Royal Oak (Project No. 54651)
• Acceptance of U.S. Economic Development Administration (U.S. EDA) CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant
• Reorganization of positions within the Economic Development/Workforce Development and Veterans Services Division

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee recommended approval of three resolutions: a tri-party program additional appropriation for Royal Oak, a reorganization of positions in the Economic Development/Workforce Development and Veterans Services Division, and acceptance of a U.S. EDA CARES Act recovery assistance grant. All motions passed by roll call vote with one member absent. No public comment or other business was conducted.

• Recommended approval of tri-party program additional appropriation for Royal Oak (Project No. 54651) - motion carried
• Recommended approval of reorganization of positions in Economic Development/Workforce Development and Veterans Services Division - motion carried
• Recommended approval of U.S. EDA CARES Act recovery assistance grant acceptance - motion carried

Standing Committee

The Finance Committee recommended approval of a resolution to accept American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding from the U.S. federal government, along with several other grant applications and budget items. All motions were carried unanimously on roll call votes. The committee also received and filed communications and approved the minutes and agenda.

• Recommended approval of ARPA funding acceptance (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of FY 2022 Automobile Theft Prevention Authority grant application (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of FY 2021 Bulletproof Vest Partnership grant application (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of FY 2021 Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act grant application (unanimous)
• Recommended Board Chair exception to Board Rule XI.H.1 for LEMHWA grant (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of U.S. EDA CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant acceptance (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Economic Development/Workforce Development reorganization (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of IT Q2 2021 development appropriation transfer (unanimous)

Ad Hoc Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss the Oak 65 Project and the results of the Oakland County Needs and Solutions Survey. Members will also identify information sources for examination and approve the 2021 meeting schedule.

• AAA 1-B Contract (Receive and File)
• Oak 65 Project informational update
• Oakland County Needs and Solutions Survey results
• Approval of 2021 Meeting Schedule

The Healthy Aging Oakland County Ad Hoc Committee met and received presentations on the Oak 65 Project and the 2019 Oakland County Needs and Solutions Survey, both of which were received and filed. The committee also approved the 2021 meeting schedule and the minutes from the previous meeting. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of April 20, 2021 (motion carried)
• Approved agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Received and filed Oak 65 Project PowerPoint presentation (motion carried)
• Received and filed Oakland County Needs and Solutions Survey presentation (motion carried)
• Approved 2021 meeting dates as presented (motion carried)

Standing Committee

The Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee recommended approval of a resolution to return to in-person Board of Commissioners meetings effective May 26, 2021, with amendments allowing for remote attendance under certain conditions. The committee also recommended approval of several other resolutions, including supporting the 21 Day Equity Challenge, affirming support for the 2021 Tri-County Summit, and prohibiting hairstyle-based racial discrimination. All votes were unanimous among present members, with Kochenderfer absent.

• Approved minutes of April 27 and May 4, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Received and filed Charter Township of Orion resolution on youth athletics (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 5 consent agenda resolutions (roll call, Kochenderfer and Jackson absent)
• Approved extension of HR eligibility list (roll call, Kochenderfer absent)
• Recommended approval of budget amendment for salary administration plan (roll call, Kochenderfer absent)
• Recommended approval of resolution encouraging participation in 21 Day Equity Challenge, as amended (roll call, Kochenderfer absent)
• Recommended approval of resolution affirming support for 2021 Tri-County Summit (roll call, Kochenderfer absent)

Standing Committee

The committee is reviewing several grant applications for the Sheriff's Office and Health and Human Services. Members will consider recommendations to the Board regarding law enforcement equipment and public health staffing. The meeting includes a presentation on COVID-19 from the Oakland Community Health Network.

• Sheriff’s Office grant applications for Automobile Theft Prevention, Bulletproof Vest Partnership, and Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness
• Sheriff’s Office 2021 Marine Safety Program grant acceptance
• Prosecuting Attorney Victim Rights Grant Amendment #1 regarding staffing levels
• Health Division Registered Nurses in Primary Care Grant Amendment #1
• Oakland Community Health Network presentation: COVID-19: A Year in Review

The Public Health and Safety Committee recommended approval of six grant-related resolutions, including Sheriff's Office grants for auto theft prevention, marine safety, bulletproof vests, and mental health, plus a victim rights grant amendment and a nurse retention grant amendment. All motions carried on roll call votes with Gingell absent. The committee also received and filed communications and a COVID-19 year-in-review presentation from Oakland Community Health Network.

• Recommended approval of FY2022 Automobile Theft Prevention Authority grant application (roll call, Gingell absent)
• Recommended approval of 2021 Marine Safety Program grant acceptance (roll call, Gingell absent)
• Recommended approval of FY2021 Bulletproof Vest Partnership grant application (roll call, Gingell absent)
• Recommended approval of FY2021 Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act grant application (roll call, Gingell absent)
• Recommended approval of FY2021 Victim Rights Grant Amendment #1 (roll call, Gingell absent)
• Recommended approval of Nurse Education, Practice, Quality and Retention grant amendment over 15% (roll call, Gingell absent)
• Received and filed communications on housing education and youth suicide prevention grant applications
• Received and filed Oakland Community Health Network COVID-19 year-in-review presentation

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting via videoconference to review committee reports and a consent agenda. Key items include federal housing grant applications and the authorization of a street tree enhancement pilot program.

• 2021 Program Year Annual Action Plan and Consolidated Grant Application to HUD for CDBG, HOME, and ESG grants
• Authorization of 'OAKSTEM 2021' Street Tree Enhancement Matching Grant Pilot Program
• Endorsement of Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Goals and Environmental Sustainability Evaluation Standards
• Lease Agreement with the City of Novi for Public Safety Communications System at 26300 Lee Begole Drive
• Support for Bail Reform Legislation in Michigan and the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021

The Board of Commissioners approved the OAKSTEM 2021 Street Tree Enhancement Matching Grant Pilot Program, a $200,000 initiative offering 1:1 matching grants to communities in the George W. Kuhn Drainage District for planting trees in public rights-of-way. The board also endorsed County Executive Coulter's goal of net zero carbon emissions by 2050 and supported several state and federal legislative positions. Several other resolutions were referred to committees without a vote.

• Approved OAKSTEM 2021 tree-planting matching grant program ($200,000) (14-6)
• Endorsed net zero carbon emissions goal by 2050 and President Biden's 50% reduction pledge (11-8)
• Approved support for four-year terms for county commissioners (19-1)
• Approved support for the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 (13-7)
• Approved 20-item consent agenda including road funding, drain bonds, and grant acceptances (20-0)
• Confirmed appointments to the Job Evaluation Review Panel (20-0)
• Failed to suspend rules to vote on returning to in-person meetings (9-11)
• Referred resolutions on vaccine passports, hair discrimination, and Tri-County Summit to committee

Majority Caucus

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners Democratic Caucus met on May 13, 2021, and approved the minutes from April 20, 26, and 29, 2021. The caucus discussed various agenda items, including a lease agreement with the City of Novi for a public safety communications system, a proposal to postpone a fleet expansion item, and a motion to move a resolution supporting four-year terms for county commissioners to the regular agenda. No final votes were taken on these items during the caucus meeting.

• Approved minutes of April 20, April 26, and April 29, 2021 caucus meetings
• Discussed postponing Sheriff's Office fleet expansion item to next Board meeting
• Moved to shift resolution on four-year terms for county commissioners to regular agenda

Ad Hoc Committee

The Coordinating Zoning Committee reviewed a request to rezone about four acres at M-59 and Tipsico Lake Road in Highland Township from residential (LV) to commercial (C-2). Staff recommended contingent approval with conditions, but the committee voted unanimously to postpone the item until additional information from Highland Township is obtained. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of February 10, 2021, as presented (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Postponed Highland Township rezoning (RZ 21-01) pending additional information (unanimous roll call)

Standing Committee

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee recommended approval of the Tri-Party Road Improvement Program appropriation for Highland Township and the Bald Eagle Lake Drain Bonds, Series 2021. It also recommended approval of the OakSTEM 2021 tree grant pilot and greenhouse gas emission reduction goals, both with one dissenting vote. The committee received and filed the Water Resources Commissioner's 2020 Annual Report and heard an update on the One Stop Shop.

• Recommended approval of Tri-Party Road Improvement Program FY2021 appropriation for Highland Township (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Bald Eagle Lake Drain Bonds, Series 2021 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of OakSTEM 2021 street tree matching grant pilot (Spisz voting no)
• Recommended approval of greenhouse gas emission reduction goals and sustainability standards (Spisz voting no)
• Received and filed Water Resources Commissioner 2020 Annual Report (unanimous)

Standing Committee

The Finance Committee met and recommended approval of several resolutions, including the Bald Eagle Lake Drain Bonds Series 2021, the 2021 Annual Action Plan for HUD grants, a CARES Act grant amendment, and a lease agreement with the City of Novi. The committee also received and filed the Plante Moran audit report and other communications. All motions carried, with the bond resolution passing on a roll call vote with Powell absent.

• Recommended approval of Bald Eagle Lake Drain Bonds Series 2021 (roll call, Powell absent)
• Recommended approval of 2021 Annual Action Plan for CDBG, HOME, and ESG grants (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of CARES Act CDBG-CV Round 3 grant amendment (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of lease agreement with City of Novi for public safety communications (unanimous)
• Received and filed Plante Moran audit report for FY 2020
• Received and filed communications including contingency report and grant applications

Standing Committee

The Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee recommended approval of a resolution supporting bail reform legislation in Michigan, with an amendment noting cash bail can lead to social inequities. It also recommended approval of resolutions for sheriff's office fleet changes, an election services fee schedule, and other items. A resolution calling on the Michigan Legislature to amend the Open Meetings Act was withdrawn at the sponsor's request.

• Recommended approval of bail reform resolution with amendment (unanimous)
• Approved reimbursement agreement with Oakland University for Prescription for a Healthy Oakland (unanimous)
• Approved fleet changes and expansion of 7 used vehicles for Sheriff's Office training (unanimous)
• Approved election services agreement fee schedule for municipal absentee ballot counting (unanimous)
• Withdrew resolution to amend Open Meetings Act for remote attendance (no objections)
• Recommended approval of support for U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 (roll call, 4-2)
• Recommended approval of support for four-year terms for county commissioners (unanimous)
• Recommended appointments to Job Evaluation Review Panel (unanimous)

Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Committee recommended approval of the 2021 Annual Action Plan and consolidated HUD grant application (CDBG, HOME, ESG), an amendment to the PY 2019 plan accepting CDBG-CV Round 3 funds, and a HIDTA grant for forensic lab positions. All motions passed on roll call votes with some members absent. The committee also received and filed communications and a presentation from Alliance for Housing.

• Recommended approval of 2021 Annual Action Plan and HUD grant application (CDBG, HOME, ESG) (roll call, Gingell and Hoffman absent)
• Recommended approval of PY 2019 Annual Action Plan amendment and CDBG-CV Round 3 grant acceptance (roll call, Gingell, Hoffman, McGillivray absent)
• Recommended approval of HIDTA reimbursement funding for forensic lab technician firearms positions (roll call, Gingell, Hoffman, McGillivray absent)
• Received and filed communications including SNAP-Ed grant application, beach monitoring grant, HAVEN report, animal shelter report, and medical marihuana reports
• Received and filed Alliance for Housing presentation on Continuum of Care

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners approved the 2021 county operating tax levy at the maximum allowable rate of 4.0132 mills, estimated to generate approximately $256.1 million, and the Parks and Recreation Commission levy at 0.3470 mills, estimated to generate $22.7 million. The board also adopted a consent agenda containing numerous resolutions, including road funding, airport leases, and grant approvals. Additionally, it approved funding for a Healthy Aging blueprint and opposed state legislation to extend alcohol sales hours.

• Approved 2021 county operating tax levy at 4.0132 mills (19-0)
• Approved 2021 Parks and Recreation tax levy at 0.3470 mills (19-0)
• Adopted consent agenda with 26 resolutions (19-0)
• Approved $61,700 for Oakland County Strategic Blueprint for Healthy Aging (18-1)
• Approved lease for PPE warehouse at 112 W Pike Street, Pontiac (19-0)
• Adopted resolution opposing Michigan House Bill 4115 to extend alcohol sales hours (13-6)
• Approved Karen Liddle as 52nd District Court magistrate (19-0)
• Referred multiple resolutions to committees, including fair housing and bail reform

Majority Caucus

The Democratic Caucus of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners met on April 29, 2021, and approved the minutes from the March 23 and 25, 2021 caucus meetings. The caucus discussed various agenda items, including a lease agreement for PPE warehouse space, an FAA reimbursable agreement for airport runway rehabilitation, the 2021 County Millage Tax Levy, and several resolutions to be introduced at the Board meeting. No final decisions were made on these items; they were only discussed.

• Approved minutes of March 23 and 25, 2021 caucus meetings
• Discussed lease agreement for new warehouse space for PPE storage
• Discussed FAA reimbursable agreement for runway 9R/27L and North Connector Taxiways rehabilitation
• Discussed 2021 County Millage Tax Levy
• Discussed resolution opposing Michigan legislation to extend on-premises alcohol sales hours
• Discussed approval of 52nd District Court Magistrate Karen Liddle
• Discussed funding for Oakland County Strategic Blueprint for Healthy Aging
• No objections to suspension of board rules for two honorary resolutions

Standing Committee

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee met and recommended approval of all seven items on its agenda, including a tri-party road improvement program, airport land lease assignments, and various facility management projects. All motions passed unanimously on roll call votes. The committee also requested that the PPE warehouse lease item be placed on the Board of Commissioners' regular agenda.

• Recommended approval of Tri-Party Road Improvement Program FY2021 appropriation for Rose Township gravel/chloride spreading (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of airport land lease assignment to PALLA, LLC (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of services agreement with Road Commission for Oakland County at Oakland/Southwest Airport (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of FAA reimbursable agreement for runway 9R/27L and north connector taxiways rehabilitation (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of North Oakland Health Center exterior stair systems replacement project (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of DTE Electric Company overhead easement at Cass Lake Road lake level control (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of lease agreement for new warehouse space for PPE storage (unanimous)

Standing Committee

The Finance Committee recommended approval of the 2021 County Millage Tax Levy and the 2021 Parks and Recreation Property Tax Levy, both passing on roll call votes with Commissioner Cavell voting no. The committee also recommended approval of several IT contract extensions, grant applications, and the 2021 Equalization Report, all passing unanimously or with one absence. Additionally, the committee received and filed the FY2022-FY2024 Preliminary Revenue Estimates Summary and a property tax overview, and authorized Corporation Counsel to proceed with directives from a closed session on pending litigation.

• Recommended approval of 2021 County Millage Tax Levy (passed, Cavell no)
• Recommended approval of 2021 Parks and Recreation Property Tax Levy (passed, Cavell no)
• Recommended approval of Shelter Management contract extension through 2024 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Comprehensive I.T. Services Interlocal Agreements (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Elavon Inc. contract extension through 2022 (passed, Charles absent)
• Recommended approval of Jail CCTV Video Storage Improvements Project (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 2021 DNR ORV Trail Improvement Fund grant application (unanimous)
• Authorized Corporation Counsel to proceed per closed session directives (unanimous)

Standing Committee

The Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee recommended approval of several resolutions, including opposing Michigan legislation to extend on-premises alcohol sales hours (with one no vote) and approving Parks and Recreation rules and grant applications. Two resolutions were postponed to the May 4 meeting: one calling for remote attendance amendments to the Open Meetings Act and one supporting the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021. The committee also received and filed a COVID-19 year-in-review report from the Oakland Community Health Network.

• Approved consent agenda resolutions for Earth Day, National County Government Month, and Fair Housing Month (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 Parks and Recreation Rules and Regulations (unanimous)
• Approved ORV Trail Improvement Fund grant application (unanimous)
• Approved Saginaw Bay Watershed Initiative Network grant acceptance (unanimous)
• Recommended opposing Michigan legislation to extend on-premises alcohol sales hours (Jackson no)
• Postponed resolution to amend Open Meetings Act for remote attendance to May 4 (unanimous)
• Postponed resolution supporting U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 to May 4 (unanimous)
• Approved Arbor Day recognition (unanimous)

Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Committee met and recommended approval of all 10 agenda items, including jail CCTV improvements, K-9 dog donation and transfer, several grants, a drug treatment court agreement, and a magistrate appointment. All votes were unanimous except two items where one member was absent. No public comment was received.

• Recommended approval of jail CCTV video storage improvements (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of K-9 dog donation acceptance (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of K-9 dog Drako ownership transfer and release of claims (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 2021 Paul Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Grant (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of EGLE Medical Waste Regulatory Program reimbursement agreement (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of qPCR beach testing grant amendment (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of SARS-CoV-2 wastewater SEWER Network grant application (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of drug treatment court interlocal agreement (unanimous)

Majority Caucus

The Democratic Caucus met and received updates on the new County COVID-19 Pandemic Response Dashboard and the American Rescue Plan. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational and procedural.

• No formal decisions made; meeting was informational

Standing Committee

The committee is meeting to receive updates on spending for vaccine operations, contact tracing, and testing. Members will also discuss the Oakland County PPE Warehouse and a grant opportunity from the MDHHS.

• Update on expenditures for vaccine operations, contact tracing, and testing
• Oakland County PPE Warehouse update
• MDHHS grant opportunity

The Pandemic Response Ad Hoc Committee approved expenditures for supplemental staffing, medical supplies, and a security system for the PPE warehouse, with a roll call vote and Jackson absent. The committee also received updates on the PPE warehouse relocation and a MDHHS grant opportunity for wastewater-based contact tracing, but took no action on these items.

• Approved expenditures for supplemental staffing, medical supplies, and PPE warehouse security system (roll call vote, Jackson absent)
• Approved minutes of March 15, 2021
• Approved agenda as presented

Majority Caucus

The Oakland County Democratic Caucus met on April 20, 2021, and discussed several items, including a proposed educational attainment compensation incentive program for Sheriff's Office deputies, the development of the Oakland County Housing Initiative, and Earth Day resolutions. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the meeting was for discussion only. The caucus also received updates on auditorium equipment, summer Parks and Recreation hiring, and the COVID-19 American Recovery Plan.

• Discussed MR #20623: Further Educational Attainment Compensation Incentive Program for Sheriff's Office deputies
• Discussed development of the Oakland County Housing Initiative
• Discussed Earth Day resolutions and making them more visible to the public
• Discussed security at the Board of Commissioners Auditorium
• Discussed difficulty filling summer Parks and Recreation positions; suggested competitive wages
• Discussed $350 bounty for employee referrals for summer positions
• Discussed streamlining summer employee application process
• Discussed six Fair Housing resolutions to be introduced at April 29, 2021 Board meeting

Ad Hoc Committee

The Healthy Aging Oakland County Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to approve the AAA 1-B Scope of Work. The committee will also receive information regarding the 2010 report titled 'Preparing for the Silver Tsunami, A Wave of Opportunity'.

• Approval of the AAA 1-B Scope of Work
• Review of the 2010 'Preparing for the Silver Tsunami, A Wave of Opportunity' report

The Healthy Aging Oakland County Ad Hoc Committee approved the amended Area Agency on Aging 1-B Scope of Work to create the Oakland County Blueprint for Healthy Aging, with a roll call vote and Kowall absent. The committee also received and filed a PowerPoint presentation on the 2010 'Silver Tsunami' report. No public comment was made, and the meeting adjourned at 11:21 a.m.

• Approved AAA 1-B Scope of Work as amended (roll call, Kowall absent)
• Received and filed 'Silver Tsunami' PowerPoint presentation

Ad Hoc Committee

The Healthy Aging Oakland County Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to approve the selection of a vendor. The committee will also receive informational presentations regarding an introduction and a proposed scope of work.

• Selection of Vendor (Committee Approval)
• Proposed Scope of Work (Informational)

The Healthy Aging Oakland County Ad Hoc Committee approved Area Agency on Aging 1-B as the vendor to create the Oakland County Blueprint for Healthy Aging. The committee also received and filed the proposed scope of work document from AAA 1-B. The next meeting is scheduled for April 20, 2021.

• Approved Area Agency on Aging 1-B as vendor for the Blueprint for Healthy Aging
• Received and filed proposed scope of work from AAA 1-B

Special Committee

The Local Road Improvement Program Special Committee is meeting to approve the 2021 application form, matching fund policy, and distribution formula. The body will also consider a cost participation agreement and discuss the program schedule.

• 2021 Local Road Improvement Program Application Form
• Local Road Improvement Matching Fund Program Policy
• Local Road Improvement Program Distribution Formula
• Cost Participation Agreement
• Local Road Improvement Program Schedule

The Local Road Improvement Program Special Committee approved the 2021 application form, the matching fund policy (Attachment A), the distribution formula (Attachment B), and the cost participation agreement, all unanimously. They also set the application deadline for May 7, 2021, as proposed by Amy Aubry. The meeting was held via videoconference with all three members present.

• Approved the minutes of July 22, 2020.
• Approved the agenda as presented.
• Approved the 2021 Local Road Improvement Program application form.
• Approved Attachment A - Local Road Improvement Matching Fund Program Policy.
• Approved Attachment B - Local Road Improvement Program Distribution Formula.
• Approved the Cost Participation Agreement.
• Approved the May 7, 2021, deadline for submitting applications.

Task Force

The Human Trafficking Task Force will hold a videoconference to review presentations and workgroup updates. The body will discuss the 2021 meeting calendar and consider the approval of Kathy Maitland as a Core Group Member.

• Presentations by Alice Johnson and Marc Keast
• Discussion of 2021 Meeting Calendar
• Update from Workgroups
• Approval of Kathy Maitland as Core Group Member

The Oakland County Human Trafficking Task Force approved the February minutes and the agenda as presented. It received and filed the 2021 meeting calendar after removing the April meeting, with no objections. The task force appointed Kathy Maitland as an Outreach Liaison representative to the Core Group via a roll call vote, with Michael Spisz absent. Two presentations were given, and public comment announced a May 21 seminar for health care professionals.

• Approved the minutes of February 26, 2021, as presented.
• Approved the agenda, as presented.
• Removed the April 2021 meeting from the calendar; no objections.
• Received and filed the 2021 Meeting Calendar, as amended.
• Appointed Kathy Maitland as Outreach Liaison representative to the HTTF Core Group (roll call vote, Spisz absent).

Majority Caucus

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners Democratic Caucus met on March 25, 2021, and approved the minutes from the March 9 and March 11, 2021 caucus meetings. The caucus discussed various agenda items, including a resolution condemning hate crimes against Asian Americans, support for federal funding for the Beck Road Business Corridor, appointments to the Oakland Community Health Network, and a proposed resolution opposing extended alcohol sales hours. No final decisions were made on these agenda items during the caucus.

• Approved the minutes of the March 9 and March 11, 2021 caucus meetings.
• Discussed agenda items including condemning hate crimes against Asian Americans and supporting federal funding for the Beck Road Business Corridor.
• Discussed appointments to the Oakland Community Health Network and the Healthy Aging Oakland County Ad Hoc Committee.
• Discussed a proposed resolution opposing legislation to extend on-premises alcohol sales hours.
• Discussed COVID-19 safety protocols for Board of Commissioners staff.
• Discussed the appointment of Paul Curtis to the Oakland County Community Development Citizens Advisory Council.
• Discussed Security Awareness Training and FOIA training.
• Adjourned until April 20, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.

Standing Committee

The Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee will review recommendations for the Board of Commissioners regarding hate crimes and federal funding for a road project. The committee will also report on the appointment of a Chief of Staff.

• Condemning hate crimes, hateful rhetoric, and hateful acts against Asian Americans
• Support for local municipalities seeking federal funding for the Beck Road Business Corridor Improvement Project
• Appointment of Board of Commissioners’ Chief of Staff

The Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee met and voted unanimously to recommend approval of three resolutions to the full Board of Commissioners. These include condemning hate crimes against Asian Americans, supporting local municipalities' efforts to secure federal funding for the Beck Road Business Corridor Improvement Project, and appointing a Board of Commissioners' Chief of Staff. The meeting was procedural, with no other substantive decisions made.

• Recommended approval of resolution condemning hate crimes, hateful rhetoric, and hateful acts against Asian Americans
• Recommended approval of resolution supporting Oakland County local municipalities' efforts to secure federal funding for the Beck Road Business Corridor Improvement Project
• Recommended approval of resolution for the appointment of the Board of Commissioners' Chief of Staff

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider numerous police and fire dispatch service agreements with local municipalities. The body will also discuss budget amendments, road improvements, and the creation of an Environmental Sustainability Officer position.

• Dispatch service agreements (April 2021–March 2024) for multiple cities, villages, and townships
• Road improvements: Old Plank Road in Milford and gravel/chloride spreading in White Lake
• Creation of Environmental Sustainability Officer classification and position
• Fiscal Year 2021 First Quarter Financial Forecast and Budget Amendments
• Sale of county-owned property on Brown Road

The Board of Commissioners approved a $625,500 Campus Sustainability Planning Project with AECOM and created a new Environmental Sustainability Officer position, both by narrow 11-10 votes. The board also adopted a 21-item consent agenda covering road projects, property sales, dispatch agreements, and budget amendments. A resolution to establish a Healthy Aging Oakland County Ad Hoc Committee was approved after an amendment removed its $50,000 funding.

• Approved $625,500 Campus Sustainability Planning Project with AECOM (11-10)
• Created Environmental Sustainability Officer position, deleting Deputy Director Economic Development (11-10)
• Approved sale of 40.8 acres on Brown Road to General Development Company, LLC for $4,001,000
• Approved FY 2021 First Quarter Financial Forecast and budget amendments
• Approved AFSCME wage increases averaging 6.4%, effective March 13, 2021
• Approved 2021-2024 Sheriff's dispatch service agreements with multiple municipalities
• Established Healthy Aging Oakland County Ad Hoc Committee, without $50,000 funding (21-0)
• Confirmed Patti Dib as Board of Commissioners Chief of Staff (19-2)

Majority Caucus

The Democratic Caucus met to discuss the upcoming Board of Commissioners agenda, including committee consent items and several specific resolutions. No formal votes were taken; the caucus is a discussion forum. The meeting recessed until March 25, 2021.

• No formal decisions or votes were made during the caucus.
• Discussed agenda items including a Campus Sustainability Planning Project and creation of an Environmental Sustainability Officer position.
• Discussed appointments to the Oakland Community Health Network.
• Discussed amendments to a resolution establishing a Healthy Aging Oakland County Ad Hoc Committee.
• Commissioner Woodward noted he is working on resolutions regarding Anti-Asian hate crimes and support for Congressional earmarks.
• Commissioner Miller requested a resolution or press release supporting remote meeting extensions due to COVID-19.
• Commissioner Woodward mentioned the Study Group recommended Patti Dib for Chief of Staff.
• Commissioner Cavell will chair the Local Road Improvement Program Committee.

Standing Committee

The Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee is meeting to review road improvement appropriations and facility projects. The body will consider recommendations to the Board regarding sustainability planning, stair replacement, HVAC systems, and a property sale.

• Tri-Party Road Improvement Program: Spot resurfacing of Old Plank Road in Charter Township of Milford
• Tri-Party Road Improvement Program: Gravel and chloride spreading in Charter Township of White Lake
• Campus Sustainability Planning Project
• Children’s Village H North Exterior Stair System removal and replacement
• Purchase agreement to sell County owned property on Brown Road

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee recommended approval of several resolutions, including a campus sustainability planning project, a stair replacement at Children's Village, an HVAC replacement for Patrol Services, a property sale on Brown Road, and a new lease for Homeland Security PPE storage. All recommendations were approved on roll call votes, with some members voting no or absent. The committee also approved the consent agenda for road improvement projects in Milford and White Lake townships.

• Approved consent agenda for Tri-Party road projects in Milford and White Lake (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of campus sustainability planning project (5-1, Spisz no)
• Recommended approval of Children's Village stair replacement (5-0, Cavell absent)
• Recommended approval of Patrol Services HVAC replacement (5-0, Cavell absent)
• Recommended approval of sale of county property on Brown Road (5-0, Cavell absent)
• Recommended approval to negotiate PPE storage lease (4-1, Charles no, Cavell absent)

Standing Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the FY 2021 first quarter financial forecast and budget amendments. The body will also consider a purchase agreement to sell county-owned property on Brown Road and a campus sustainability planning project.

• Sale of County owned property on Brown Road
• FY 2021 First Quarter Financial Forecast and Budget Amendments
• FY 2020 Wage Reopener for AFSCME Council 25, Local 2437 employees
• CARES Act Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG-CV2) Round 2 allocation
• Comprehensive I.T. Services Interlocal Agreements

The Oakland County Finance Committee met and recommended approval of several resolutions, including a wage reopener for AFSCME-represented employees, a campus sustainability planning project, and various budget and grant amendments. All items were recommended for approval, with the sustainability project passing 4-3 and the rest unanimously.

• Recommended approval of FY 2020 wage reopener for AFSCME employees (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of campus sustainability planning project (4-3, Powell absent)
• Recommended approval of comprehensive I.T. services interlocal agreements (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of FY 2021 Q1 financial forecast and budget amendments (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Amendment #2 to Local Health Department agreement (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of CARES Act ESG-CV2 grant allocation (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of sale of county-owned property on Brown Road (unanimous)

Standing Committee

The Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee is reviewing a wage reopener for AFSCME Council 25, Local 2437 employees. The body is also considering the creation of an Environmental Sustainability Officer position and the expansion of the park operations vehicle fleet.

• Fiscal Year 2020 Wage Reopener for AFSCME Council 25, Local 2437 employees
• Creation of Environmental Sustainability Officer Classification and Position
• Approval of (1) additional vehicle for Park Operations fleet expansion
• 2021 Fair Food Network Double Up Food Bucks Program Award
• Oakland Community Health Network Board interviews for 9 candidates

The Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee recommended approval of a resolution to create an Environmental Sustainability Officer classification and position, with Commissioner Kochenderfer voting no. The committee also recommended appointments to the Oakland Community Health Network board, including Adam Fuhrman, Dr. Bijaya Hans, Dr. Steffan Taub, and Dennis Cowan, with Commissioner Jackson voting no. All other agenda items, including the AFSCME wage reopener, a fleet expansion, and a grant award, were recommended for approval unanimously.

• Approved minutes of March 2, 2021, as presented.
• Approved agenda, as amended to move the distracted driving resolution to the regular agenda.
• Received and filed the Oakland County Vehicle Fleet FY 2021 Update.
• Recommended approval of resolutions for World Autism Day, Public Safety Telecommunicator Week, and Genocide Awareness Month.
• Recommended approval of resolution designating April 2021 as National Distracted Driving Awareness Month.
• Recommended approval of FY 2020 wage reopener for AFSCME-represented employees.
• Recommended approval of fleet expansion of one vehicle for park operations.
• Recommended approval of 2021 Fair Food Network Double Up Food Bucks Program grant award.

Standing Committee

The committee is considering numerous police and fire dispatch service agreements for various townships and cities. Members will also discuss grant applications for hazardous materials preparedness and CARES Act emergency solutions.

• 2021 Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) Grant Application
• Dispatch Service Agreements (April 1, 2021 – March 31, 2024) for multiple municipalities including Pontiac, Auburn Hills, and Wixom
• Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2021 Local Health Department Comprehensive Agreement
• CARES Act Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG-CV2) Round 2 allocation acceptance
• Establishment of the Healthy Aging Oakland County Ad Hoc Committee

The Public Health and Safety Committee recommended approval of 30 Sheriff's Office dispatch service agreements with various municipalities and agencies for April 1, 2021 through March 31, 2024. The committee also recommended approval of a health department agreement amendment, a CARES Act grant allocation, a K-9 dog transfer, and the establishment of a Healthy Aging Oakland County Ad Hoc Committee. An amendment to the Healthy Aging committee resolution failed on a 3-5 vote.

• Approved 30 Sheriff's Office dispatch service agreements (consent agenda)
• Approved Auburn Hills police and fire dispatch agreement (roll call, Gingell absent)
• Approved FY2021 Local Health Department agreement amendment #2 (roll call, Gingell absent)
• Approved CARES Act ESG-CV2 grant allocation and PY2019 Annual Action Plan amendment (roll call, Gingell absent)
• Approved K-9 dog Lex transfer of ownership and release of claims (roll call, Gingell absent)
• Approved resolution to establish Healthy Aging Oakland County Ad Hoc Committee (roll call, Kuhn no, Gingell absent)
• Amendment to Healthy Aging committee appointment structure failed (3-5)

Standing Committee

The committee is meeting to receive informational updates on pandemic-related activities. Discussions include vaccine operations, testing, and the American Rescue Plan Act.

• Update on expenditures for vaccine operations, contact tracing, and testing
• PPE warehouse relocation
• Health Department equity update
• American Rescue Plan Act information
• Aquasight COVID surveillance and contact tracing

The Pandemic Response Ad Hoc Committee approved a $6,000 lump-sum equity adjustment stipend for 42 salaried staff who worked overtime at vaccine clinics, amending an earlier $3,000 proposal. The committee also approved expenditures for vaccine operations, contact tracing, and testing, and authorized negotiation of a lease for PPE warehouse relocation. A legislative update and an American Rescue Plan overview were received and filed, and a presentation on a sewer-water COVID surveillance tool was given. No public comment was made.

• Approved minutes of February 9, 2021, as presented
• Approved the agenda, as presented
• Received and filed the expenses report
• Approved expenditures for vaccine operations, contact tracing, and testing
• Authorized negotiation of a lease for PPE warehouse relocation
• Approved a $6,000 lump-sum equity adjustment stipend for 42 salaried staff (amended from $3,000)
• Received and filed documents on the American Rescue Plan Act

Majority Caucus

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners Democratic Caucus met on March 11, 2021, and approved the minutes from its February 16 and 18, 2021 meetings. The caucus discussed several upcoming Board agenda items, including amendments to resolutions on a public safety radio system and death certificate delivery, and a proposal for two easements at Independence Oaks County Park. No public comment was received, and no final decisions were made on the agenda items discussed.

• Approved the minutes of the February 16 and 18, 2021 Caucus meetings.
• Discussed an upcoming amendment to the Public Safety Communications System radio resolution.
• Discussed an upcoming amendment to the death certificate delivery resolution.
• Discussed a resolution for two easements at Independence Oaks County Park.
• Discussed a proposed resolution to establish a Healthy Aging Oakland County Ad Hoc Committee.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting via videoconference to review a consent agenda and regular business. Key items include infrastructure projects, public safety communications upgrades, and various grant applications.

• Resurfacing of Cranbrook Road from 14 Mile Road to Maple Road
• Partial funding for demolition of former Electro-Plating Services Company buildings at 901-959 East 10 Mile Road
• Public Safety Communications System voice-data-audio recording/archive system
• Lease agreement with Charter Township of Independence for Public Safety Communications System at 6050 Flemings Lake Road
• Contract extensions for Maximus Consulting Services Inc. and MGT of America Consulting LLC

The Board of Commissioners approved a $3,267,730 appropriation for the First Responder GPS Safety Channel and 60 additional non-first responder radios, funded from the General Fund, Proprietary Funds, and assigned fund balance. The board also approved a $1,333,500 sole-source contract with Equature for a countywide public safety radio recording/archive system. A resolution to waive express mail fees for death certificates to funeral homes was adopted as amended, with $50,000 in funding.

• Approved $3,267,730 for First Responder GPS Safety Channel and non-first responder radios (21-0)
• Approved $1,333,500 sole-source contract with Equature for radio recording/archive system (21-0)
• Approved $150,000 for demolition of former Electro-Plating Services buildings in Madison Heights
• Approved $24,902 for COVID-19 configuration of Board auditorium (12-8)
• Approved $103,645 for Tri-Party road resurfacing of Cranbrook Road in Bloomfield Township
• Approved $12,000/month lease for Sheriff's training facility in Brandon Township
• Approved $50,000 for express mail waiver for death certificates to funeral homes (11-10)
• Approved FY2020 wage reopener for GELC employees with 3.6% average increase

Majority Caucus

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners Democratic Caucus met on March 9, 2021, to discuss the upcoming Board agenda. No formal decisions or votes were made during the caucus; the meeting was procedural, focusing on committee updates and agenda items. The caucus recessed until March 11, 2021.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during caucus
• Discussed moving items from Consent Agenda to Regular Agenda
• Discussed COVID-19 configuration of Auditorium Project
• Discussed easements for roundabout at Sashabaw and Oakhill Roads
• Discussed express delivery of death certificates to funeral homes
• Discussed formation of Ad-Hoc Committee on Healthy Aging
• Discussed appointments to Community Corrections Advisory Council and CDBG Advisory Committee

Standing Committee

The Oakland County Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee will consider several action items, including a road improvement appropriation, an interlocal agreement for hazardous waste, a lease for expanded sheriff training space, and a COVID-19 auditorium configuration project. They will also receive an informational overview on data security for the Health Department and county.

• Approve $ for Tri-Party Road Improvement Program: resurfacing Cranbrook Road from 14 Mile to Maple Road in Bloomfield Township (Project No. 55201)
• Approve 2021 NoHaz Interlocal Agreement for hazardous waste services
• Approve lease agreement for expanded use of Training Center Building (Sheriff's Office)
• Approve COVID-19 configuration of Auditorium Project (Facilities Management/Board of Commissioners)
• Receive and file Oakland County Airport Committee minutes (Nov 9, 2020)

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee met and recommended approval of several resolutions, including the 2021 No Haz interlocal agreement for household hazardous waste programs and a lease agreement for expanded use of the Sheriff's Office training center. The committee also received an overview of county data security from the IT director. All actions were recommendations to the full Board of Commissioners.

• Approved minutes of February 10, 2021, as presented
• Approved agenda, as presented
• Received and filed Oakland County Airport Committee minutes dated November 9, 2020
• Recommended approval of Tri-Party Road Improvement Program FY 2021 appropriation for resurfacing Cranbrook Road from 14 Mile to Maple Road (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 2021 No Haz interlocal agreement (unanimous)
• Received and filed Oakland County Household Hazardous Waste Programs map
• Recommended approval of lease agreement for expanded use of Training Center building (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of COVID-19 configuration of Auditorium project (passed, Spisz voting no)

Standing Committee

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners Finance Committee is meeting to review and recommend action on several contracts and grant applications. Items include lease and equipment approvals for the public safety communications system, contract extensions, and grant applications for the Sheriff's Office and Parks and Recreation. The committee will also receive reports on the county contingency fund and a notice from the City of Southfield regarding its master plan update.

• Lease agreement with Charter Township of Independence for public safety communications at 6050 Flemings Lake Road
• Approval of public safety radio systems, including GPS and recording/archive systems
• Contract extensions: Maximus Consulting Services (through March 31, 2022) and Mgt of America Consulting (through June 30, 2022)
• Amendment to PY 2019 Annual Action Plan and application for CARES Act CDBG-CV Round 3 funds
• Grant applications: 2022 HIDTA, 2021 Marine Slow No Wake Zone, and 2021 DNR Fisheries Habitat Grant

The Finance Committee met and recommended approval of all 10 agenda items, including lease agreements, grant applications, and contract extensions. All motions carried, with some roll call votes having one member absent or voting no. The committee also approved the minutes and agenda, and received and filed communications.

• Approved minutes of January 27, February 4, and February 10, 2021
• Approved agenda as amended, moving Sheriff's Marine Slow No Wake Zone item to #8
• Received and filed FY 2021-2023 Contingency Report and Southfield Master Plan notice
• Recommended approval of lease agreement with Independence Township for public safety communications system
• Recommended approval of GPS safety channel and governmental radios (Cavell voted no)
• Recommended approval of voice-data-audio recording/archive system
• Recommended approval of contract extensions for Maximus and MGT of America
• Recommended approval of CDBG-CV Round 3 grant application and HIDTA, Marine, and Fisheries Habitat grant applications

Standing Committee

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners' Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee will consider several action items, including wage reopeners for union employees, creation of a full-time animal control officer position, a voluntary separation incentive program, and contract extensions. They will also receive reports on proclamations and an informational presentation on the Better with Breakfast program.

• Fiscal Year 2020 Wage Reopener for GELC-represented employees
• Create one full-time eligible Animal Control Officer position and delete two part-time noneligible positions
• Voluntary Employee Separation Incentive Program for Schedule C Employees (VESIP-C)
• Courthouse Café Pontiac LLC #004672 extension through 2024
• Approval of two easements at Independence Oaks County Park

The Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee recommended approval of several resolutions, including a wage reopener for GELC-represented employees, creation of a full-time animal control officer position, a voluntary separation incentive program, and a courthouse café extension. It also approved interviews for Oakland Community Health Network board vacancies. All motions passed with roll call votes, with one member absent.

• Approved minutes of Jan 26, Feb 9, and Feb 18, 2021
• Approved agenda as presented
• Recommended approval of consent agenda resolutions (proclamations and recognitions)
• Received and filed Better with Breakfast Year 2 reports
• Recommended approval of FY2020 wage reopener for GELC employees
• Recommended approval to create one full-time animal control officer and delete two part-time positions
• Recommended approval of VESIP-C voluntary separation incentive program
• Recommended approval of Courthouse Café Pontiac LLC extension through 2024

Standing Committee

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners' Public Health and Safety Committee will hear a COVID-19 and vaccination update, consider accepting several state and federal grants, and recommend action on a partial funding request for demolishing former Electro-Plating Services buildings in Madison Heights. The agenda includes multiple grant acceptances and a new court position, with most items recommended to the full Board.

• COVID-19 and Vaccination Update presentation
• Grant acceptance: Michigan Fitness Foundation SNAP-ED
• Grant acceptance: 2021 Michigan Medical Marihuana Operation and Oversight
• Partial funding for demolition of former Electro-Plating Services buildings at 901-959 East 10 Mile Road, Madison Heights
• Create part-time Skilled Maintenance Mechanic II position at 52/1 District Court (Novi)

The Public Health and Safety Committee met and recommended approval of several grant acceptances and applications, including for the Michigan Fitness Foundation SNAP-Ed, medical marihuana oversight, CARES Act CDBG-CV Round 3, HIDTA, and Marine Slow No Wake Zone Enforcement. It also recommended approval of creating a part-time maintenance mechanic position at the 52-1 District Court and partial funding for demolition of former Electro-Plating Services buildings in Madison Heights. All recommendations passed on roll call votes with some members absent. The committee also received and filed the Animal Shelter report and an Oakland Community Health Network presentation.

• Approved minutes of January 26 and February 9, 2021
• Approved agenda, amended to move item 9 to item 7
• Received and filed Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center Intake/Disposition Report for January 2021
• Received and filed Oakland Community Health Network PowerPoint presentation
• Recommended approval of Michigan Fitness Foundation SNAP-Ed grant acceptance
• Recommended approval of 2021 Michigan Medical Marihuana Operation and Oversight grant acceptance
• Recommended approval of CARES Act CDBG-CV Round 3 grant allocation application
• Recommended approval of 2022 HIDTA grant application, 2021 Marine Slow No Wake Zone grant application, new court position, and demolition funding

Task Force

The Oakland County Human Trafficking Task Force is meeting to discuss updates from the previous term and from its workgroups, and to hear an informational update from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Division of Victims Services. The agenda is largely procedural, with no votes or new business listed.

• Update from previous term (discussion)
• Update from workgroups (discussion)
• Update from MDHHS Division of Victims Services (informational)

The Oakland County Human Trafficking Task Force approved the minutes of November 20, 2020, and the meeting agenda as presented. Members heard updates from workgroups (no new information) and from MDHHS Division of Victims Services, including a farewell from coordinator Aleksandra Andjelkovic. Chairperson Jackson announced two planned educational awareness events (spring and fall). No substantive decisions were made beyond approvals.

• Approved the minutes of November 20, 2020, as presented.
• Approved the agenda as presented.

Majority Caucus

The Oakland County Democratic Caucus met via videoconference and approved the minutes from the February 2 and February 4, 2021 caucuses. The caucus discussed several agenda items, including a proposed resolution on death certificate delivery, appointments, and various projects, but no substantive decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved minutes of February 2 and February 4, 2021 caucuses

Standing Committee

The Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee is meeting to consider a County Executive appointment for the Director of Health and Human Services. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• County Executive appointment for Director of Health and Human Services

The Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee voted unanimously to recommend concurrence of the appointment of Leigh-Anne Stafford as Director of Health and Human Services, effective February 18, 2021. The motion was carried on a roll call vote. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Recommended concurrence of Leigh-Anne Stafford as Director of Health and Human Services (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider a consent agenda with multiple financial and administrative items, including road improvement appropriations, bond authorizations, and contract extensions. The regular agenda includes facility upgrade projects and appointments. The meeting is held via videoconference.

• Tri-Party Road Improvement Program FY2021 appropriation for traffic signal and pedestrian crossing on Baldwin Road near Great Lakes Crossing
• Authorization of Farmington Hills Water Supply System Refunding Bonds, Series 2021
• Authorization of Pontiac Wastewater Treatment Facility Drain Refunding Bonds, Series 2021 (Taxable)
• Contract extension with Great Lakes Data Systems Inc. through 2024
• Re-establishment of the Oakland County Native Plants Initiative

The Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda including $11.3 million in water supply refunding bonds, a $68,839 courtroom COVID configuration project, and a $250,000 Prosecutor's Office upgrade. They confirmed Leigh-Anne Stafford as Director of Health and Human Services and Lance Stokes to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Several resolutions were referred to committees for further review.

• Approved $11.3M Farmington Hills water supply refunding bonds (20-0)
• Approved $68,839 COVID courtroom configuration project (20-0)
• Approved $250,000 Prosecutor's Office upgrades project (20-0)
• Confirmed Leigh-Anne Stafford as Health and Human Services Director (20-0)
• Confirmed Lance Stokes to Parks and Recreation Commission (14-6)
• Approved $31,161 Tri-Party road improvement for Auburn Hills (20-0)
• Approved $38,000 traffic safety enforcement grant (20-0)
• Referred vaccine priority resolution to Public Health and Safety Committee

Majority Caucus

The Democratic Caucus of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners met on February 16, 2021, to discuss the Board agenda and committee updates. No formal decisions or votes were recorded; the meeting was procedural and informational. Topics included COVID-19 vaccines, a restaurant relief program, and proposed resolutions on death certificates and demolition funding.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the caucus meeting

Ad Hoc Committee

The Coordinating Zoning Committee is meeting to consider a recommendation on County Code No. MP 21-01, the Madison Heights Master Plan Update. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, agenda, and public comment.

• County Code No. MP 21-01, Madison Heights Master Plan Update — recommend to city

Standing Committee

The Oakland County Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee will consider several action items, including a road improvement appropriation for Auburn Hills, bond authorizations for water and wastewater systems, and approval of a sublease amendment with Easter Seals Michigan. They will also receive a COVID and vaccination update and discuss court and prosecutor office projects.

• Tri-Party Road Improvement Program FY2021 appropriation for Auburn Hills traffic signal and pedestrian crossing on Baldwin Road near Great Lakes Crossing
• Amendment #1 to sublease agreement with Easter Seals Michigan, Inc.
• Resolution to authorize Farmington Hills Water Supply System Refunding Bonds, Series 2021
• Resolution to authorize City of Pontiac Wastewater Treatment Facility Drainage District Drain Refunding Bonds, Series 2021 (Taxable)
• Concurrence for public sale and minimum sale price for 1700 Brown Road

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee met and recommended approval of all agenda items, including a tri-party road improvement program for Auburn Hills, a sublease amendment with Easter Seals Michigan, courtroom COVID configuration, prosecutor's office upgrades, two bond resolutions, and the sale of 1700 Brown Road. All motions carried, with one no vote on the prosecutor's office upgrades and one absence on the Brown Road sale. No public comment was received.

• Approved minutes of Jan 13 and Jan 27, 2021
• Approved agenda as presented
• Recommended approval of Auburn Hills traffic signal and pedestrian crossing project (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Easter Seals Michigan sublease amendment (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of COVID courtroom configuration project (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of prosecutor's office upgrades (carried, Spisz no)
• Recommended approval of Farmington Hills water supply refunding bonds (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Pontiac wastewater refunding bonds (unanimous)

Standing Committee

The Finance Committee will receive reports and recommend actions on several items, including an IT contract extension, a development appropriation transfer, interlocal IT agreements, a marine safety grant application, and two bond resolutions for water systems. They will also receive and file various reports, including a CARES Act expenditure update and contract exception reports.

• Contract #004690 with Great Lakes Data Systems Inc. extension through 2024
• First Quarter 2021 Development Appropriation Transfer for IT
• 2021 Marine Safety Program grant application by Sheriff's Office
• Resolution to authorize Oakland County Farmington Hills Water Supply System Refunding Bonds, Series 2021
• City of Pontiac Wastewater Treatment Facility Drainage District Drain Refunding Bonds, Series 2021 (Taxable)

The Finance Committee met and recommended approval of several resolutions, including extending an IT contract with Great Lakes Data Systems through 2024, approving an IT development appropriation transfer, authorizing comprehensive IT services interlocal agreements, approving a Sheriff's Office marine safety grant application, and authorizing two water resources bond refunding resolutions. All votes were unanimous. The committee also received and filed communications and a CARES Act expenditure update.

• Approved minutes of January 13, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda with CARES Act update moved to Item 1 (unanimous)
• Received and filed communications (unanimous)
• Received and filed CARES Act expenditure update (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of IT contract #004690 extension through 2024 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of IT Q1 2021 development appropriation transfer (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of comprehensive IT services interlocal agreements (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Sheriff's Office 2021 marine safety grant application (unanimous)

Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Committee will consider three action items: an amendment to the county's health department agreement, acceptance of a traffic safety grant, and a marine safety grant application. They will also receive a quarterly report on the HAVEN START program.

• Amendment #2 to FY2021 Local Health Department (Comprehensive) Agreement
• FY2021 Traffic Safety Enforcement grant acceptance
• 2021 Marine Safety Program grant application
• HAVEN START Program quarterly report (receive and file)

Standing Committee

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners' Pandemic Response Ad Hoc Committee will meet via videoconference to consider two action items: a review and recommendation for a MEDC Survival Grant, and approval of the Oakland Together 2021 pandemic response plan for testing, vaccine operations, and contact tracing. Public comment is scheduled, and the agenda is subject to approval.

• MEDC Survival Grant review and recommendation (Sean Carlson)
• Oakland Together 2021 pandemic response for testing, vaccine operations, and contact tracing (Thom Hardesty)
• Public comment period
• Videoconference meeting format

The Pandemic Response Ad Hoc Committee elected officers and unanimously approved two items: a recommendation for the state's Small Business Survival Grant Program and expenditures for the 2021 Oakland Together Pandemic Response Initiative. No public comment was made, and no other substantive decisions were taken.

• Elected David Woodward as Chairperson (unanimous)
• Elected Marcia Gershenson as Vice Chairperson (unanimous)
• Elected Chuck Moss as Minority Vice Chairperson (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved MEDC Survival Grant Scenario #2 for businesses operating after Feb 1, 2021 (unanimous roll call)
• Approved Oakland Together 2021 expenditures for testing, vaccine operations, and contact tracing (unanimous roll call)

Standing Committee

The Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee will conduct interviews for the Parks and Recreation Commission, discuss designating February 17 as Random Acts of Kindness Day, consider Oakland Community Health Network appointments, and discuss re-establishing the Native Plants Initiative. The committee will also receive and file a CTCL COVID-19 Response Grant report.

• Interviews for Parks and Recreation Commission: Robert Kostin, Kelly Hyer, Jenny Martin, Margo Pernick, Lance Stokes, Neoma Lindley, Jeff Kingzett, A.C. Alrey
• Designation of February 17, 2021 as National Random Acts of Kindness Day in Oakland County
• Oakland Community Health Network (OCHN) appointments
• Re-establishment of the Oakland County Native Plants Initiative
• CTCL COVID-19 Response Grant Report (receive and file)

The committee recommended Lance Stokes for a three-year term on the Parks and Recreation Commission, and approved resolutions for Random Acts of Kindness Day and the Native Plants Initiative. It also set a timeline for OCHN appointments and discussed a mental health study group.

• Recommended Lance Stokes for Parks and Recreation Commission (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Random Acts of Kindness Day resolution (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Native Plants Initiative resolution (Kochenderfer no)
• Set OCHN application timeline: Feb 12-19, review Mar 2

Standing Committee

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners Finance Committee will meet virtually to consider accepting a grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation's Small Business Survival Grant Program. The item is listed for action and recommendation to the full Board. The agenda includes only this one substantive item, along with routine procedural matters.

• Grant acceptance: Michigan Small Business Survival Grant Program
• Presenters: Sean Carlson and Dan Hunter
• Action required: recommend to Board
• Meeting held via videoconference
• Public comment available via written form, email, or phone

The Finance Committee voted unanimously to recommend approval of a resolution accepting the Michigan Small Business Survival Grant Program from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. The motion was made by McGillivray and seconded by Kowall, and passed on a roll call vote. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended approval of Michigan Small Business Survival Grant Program acceptance (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider a consent agenda and regular agenda items, including road improvement appropriations, a restaurant relief program, a wage reopener for nurses, and a pandemic response initiative. The meeting is held via videoconference and includes public comment opportunities.

• Tri-Party Road Improvement Program FY2021 appropriations for West Bloomfield (Lochaven Road resurfacing) and Oxford (gravel spreading)
• Restaurant Relief Program interlocal agreement between Oakland County and public body
• FY2020 wage reopener for employees represented by the Michigan Nurses Association
• Re-establishment of the Oakland County Human Trafficking Task Force 2021-2022
• 2021 Oakland Together Pandemic Response Initiative and Ad Hoc Committee

The Board of Commissioners approved a $10 million appropriation for the 2021 Oakland Together Pandemic Response Initiative, establishing a Pandemic Response Ad Hoc Committee to oversee expenditures. They also accepted a $6,075,000 grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation for the Small Business Survival Grant Program to support local businesses impacted by COVID-19. Additionally, the Board approved several other resolutions, including road improvement projects, a wage increase for nurses, and the re-establishment of the Human Trafficking Task Force.

• Approved $10M for 2021 Oakland Together Pandemic Response Initiative (21-0)
• Accepted $6,075,000 MEDC Small Business Survival Grant (20-0)
• Approved $82,548 for West Bloomfield Lochaven Road resurfacing (Consent Agenda)
• Approved $27,062 for Oxford Township gravel spreading (Consent Agenda)
• Approved Restaurant Relief Program Interlocal Agreement (Consent Agenda)
• Approved wage increases for Michigan Nurses Association employees (Consent Agenda)
• Approved $200,000 grant application for Mill Pond Dam removal (Consent Agenda)
• Re-established Human Trafficking Task Force for 2021-2022 (Consent Agenda)

Majority Caucus

The Democratic Caucus of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners met and approved the minutes from January 14, 19, and 21, 2021. Members discussed several agenda items, including a small business survival grant, a rental and mortgage assistance grant, a pandemic response initiative, a proposed fee suspension for restaurants, a proposed interim chief of staff resolution, and an amendment to a homeless blueprint grant. No final decisions were made on these items during the caucus.

• Approved minutes of January 14, 19, and 21, 2021 caucus meetings

Majority Caucus

The Democratic Caucus met to discuss the upcoming Board of Commissioners agenda, including items on restaurant relief, a grant acceptance, and a parks grant application. No formal decisions or votes were recorded; the meeting was procedural and informational.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the caucus meeting

Standing Committee

The Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee will consider two road improvement appropriations and an interlocal agreement for a restaurant relief program. The road items are consent agenda items for West Bloomfield and Oxford townships. The restaurant relief agreement is a regular agenda item recommended to the full Board.

• Tri-Party Road Improvement Program FY2021 appropriation for resurfacing Lochaven Road in West Bloomfield (Project No. 56121)
• Tri-Party Road Improvement Program FY2021 appropriation for spreading gravel on various roads in Oxford Township (Project No. 56142)
• Restaurant Relief Program interlocal agreement between Oakland County and a public body

Standing Committee

The Oakland County Finance Committee will consider a recommendation to participate in the Village of Holly Downtown Development Authority and approve a related contract, pending a recommendation from the TIF Review Committee. The committee will also receive reports on the Southfield DDA and the FY 2021-2023 contingency, and discuss the 2021 Oakland Together Pandemic Response Initiative, a wage reopener for nurses, a parks grant application, and an audit subcommittee appointment.

• Participation in Village of Holly Downtown Development Authority and contract approval
• 2021 Oakland Together Pandemic Response Initiative report
• FY 2020 wage reopener for Michigan Nurses Association employees
• 2021 grant application to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Fish Passage Program
• Audit Subcommittee appointment discussion

The Finance Committee recommended approval of a resolution for Oakland County's participation in the Village of Holly Downtown Development Authority and approval of a contract. It also recommended approval of resolutions for the 2021 Oakland Together pandemic response initiative, a wage reopener for Michigan Nurses Association-represented employees, and a 2021 grant application to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. All motions passed on roll call votes with McGillivray absent. The committee also appointed members to the Audit Subcommittee.

• Recommended approval of Holly DDA participation and contract (roll call, McGillivray absent)
• Recommended approval of 2021 Oakland Together pandemic response initiative (roll call, McGillivray absent)
• Recommended approval of FY 2020 wage reopener for MNA-represented employees (roll call, McGillivray absent)
• Recommended approval of 2021 grant application to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (roll call, McGillivray absent)
• Appointed Markham, Cavell, and Kowall to Audit Subcommittee

Standing Committee

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners' Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee will consider several action items, including a wage reopener for nurses, a grant application for fish passage, re-establishing the Human Trafficking Task Force, and designating February as African American History Month. They will also receive informational reports on the Talking Books service and parks grant applications.

• Human Resources – Fiscal Year 2020 Wage Reopener for MNA-represented employees
• Parks and Recreation Commission – 2021 grant application to US Fish and Wildlife Service National Fish Passage Program
• Re-Establishment of Oakland County Human Trafficking Task Force 2021-2022
• Designation of February 2021 as African American History Month
• Rochester Hills Public Library Talking Books Service Annual Report (receive and file)

The Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee met and recommended approval of several resolutions, including a wage reopener for Michigan Nurses Association employees, a grant application for the National Fish Passage Program, re-establishment of the Human Trafficking Task Force, and designation of February 2021 as African American History Month. The committee also approved interviewing seven applicants for the Parks and Recreation Commission. All motions passed with roll call votes, with Kochenderfer absent.

• Recommended approval of FY 2020 wage reopener for MNA employees (passed, Kochenderfer absent)
• Recommended approval of 2021 grant application to US Fish and Wildlife Service (passed, Kochenderfer absent)
• Recommended approval of re-establishing Human Trafficking Task Force 2021-2022 (passed, Kochenderfer absent)
• Recommended approval of designating February 2021 as African American History Month (passed, Kochenderfer absent)
• Approved interviews for Parks and Recreation applicants (passed, Kochenderfer absent)

Standing Committee

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners' Public Health and Safety Committee will meet to consider several action items, including accepting additional state grant funding for public safety and public health payroll, approving 2021 emergency funding for coronavirus response, and a grant agreement for the Homeless Blueprint. The committee will also review an amendment to the SWAT interlocal agreement and receive an informational presentation on the Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center. A report on animal control dispositions for November 2020 will be received and filed.

• Acceptance of Michigan Department of Treasury Public Safety and Public Health Payroll Reimbursement Program grant
• 2021 Emergency Funding for Coronavirus Pandemic Response Measures
• Homeless Blueprint 2021 grant agreement
• SWAT Interlocal Agreement amendment
• Animal Control Disposition Report for November 2020

Board of Commissioners

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners is meeting via videoconference to consider a consent agenda with multiple items, including a public hearing on a brownfield plan for the 2219 Coolidge redevelopment in Berkley. The board will also vote on various contracts, grants, and resolutions, such as waiving interest and fees for certain taxpayers and urging increased COVID-19 vaccine supply.

• Public hearing on Brownfield Plan for 2219 Coolidge Redevelopment, City of Berkley
• Airport land lease with EJB-OC, LLC
• Waiver of interest and fees for qualifying taxpayers through April 30, 2021
• Contract extension with Communication Brokers Inc through 2022
• Resolution urging CDC to increase Michigan's and Oakland County's COVID-19 vaccine supply

The Board of Commissioners approved a 21-item consent agenda, including a 30-year airport land lease with EJB-OC, LLC, a brownfield plan for 2219 Coolidge in Berkley, and multiple grant acceptances. They also adopted a resolution urging the CDC to increase Michigan's COVID-19 vaccine supply and approved a separate resolution to redesignate funding for absentee voter post cards. All votes were unanimous (21-0).

• Approved 30-year airport land lease with EJB-OC, LLC (21-0)
• Approved Brownfield Plan for 2219 Coolidge redevelopment in Berkley (21-0)
• Approved $321,725 EOB elevator controller replacement project (21-0)
• Approved $31,818 work-from-home office configuration project (21-0)
• Approved waiver of interest/fees for qualifying taxpayers through April 30, 2021 (21-0)
• Approved $322,165 Survey and Remonumentation Grant acceptance (21-0)
• Approved $1,922,553 Community Corrections grant acceptance (21-0)
• Adopted resolution urging CDC to increase COVID-19 vaccine supply (21-0)

Majority Caucus

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners Democratic Caucus met on January 14, 2021, and discussed the upcoming vacancy in the Chief of Staff position, as Chris Ward is leaving to become Deputy County Executive. No formal decisions or votes were made; the caucus only discussed the hiring timeline, possible interim appointment, and job description review. The meeting was procedural and informational.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the meeting
• Discussed filling Chief of Staff position by March 1, 2021 (no action)
• Discussed forming a Study Group to review job descriptions and staffing (no action)
• Discussed possibility of interim Chief of Staff (no action)

Standing Committee

The Oakland County Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee is meeting to consider several action items, including an airport land lease, a water system easement transfer, a brownfield plan for a Berkley redevelopment, an elevator replacement project, a joint project agreement with the U.S. Department of Commerce, and a work-from-home office configuration project. The committee will also receive a capital improvement program progress report. All items are recommendations to the full Board of Commissioners.

• Airport land lease with EJB-OC, LLC
• Transfer of county interest in easements to Highland Township water system
• Brownfield plan for 2219 Coolidge redevelopment in Berkley; public hearing set for Jan 21, 2021
• EOB elevator controller replacement project
• Joint project agreement with U.S. Dept. of Commerce for Annex Building space

Standing Committee

The Oakland County Finance Committee is meeting to consider several action items, including a proposal to waive interest and fees for certain qualifying taxpayers through April 30, 2021, and a contract extension with Communication Brokers Inc. through 2022. The committee will also review a transfer of county easements to Highland Township's water supply system and receive updates on the COVID-19 vaccine county website. Several reports and grant applications are scheduled to be received and filed.

• Treasurer's Office: Board approval to waive interest and fees for certain qualifying taxpayers through April 30, 2021
• Information Technology: Communication Brokers Inc Contract #004366 extension through 2022
• Water Resources Commissioner: Transfer of county's interest in easements and rights of way to Charter Township of Highland Water Supply System
• Friend of the Court: FY 2021 Access and Visitation Grant application
• Parks & Recreation Commission: Saginaw Bay Watershed Initiative Network (WIN) Grant (≤ $250,000) application

Standing Committee

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners' Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee will consider several items to recommend to the full Board, including accepting a 2021 Survey and Remonumentation Grant, approving an amendment to the Fair Food Network 2020 Grant Agreement for the Double Up Food Bucks Program, and designating January 2021 as Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. The committee will also discuss dedicating and naming the Elections Division Training Room after Willis C. "Bill" Bullard Jr., and urging the CDC to increase Michigan's and Oakland County's COVID-19 vaccine supply. A Parks and Recreation Commission grant application for the Saginaw Bay Watershed Initiative Network (WIN) will be received and filed.

• Accept 2021 Survey and Remonumentation Grant
• Approve Amendment #1 to Fair Food Network 2020 Grant Agreement for Double Up Food Bucks Program
• Designate January 11, 2021 as National Human Trafficking Awareness Day and January 2021 as Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month
• Name Elections Division Training Room after Willis C. "Bill" Bullard Jr.
• Urge CDC to increase Michigan's and Oakland County's COVID-19 vaccine supply

Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Committee will review and recommend action on multiple grant acceptances, interlocal agreements, and a contract amendment, including a K-9 dog donation and law enforcement services in Oxford Township. The meeting is via videoconference and includes public comment.

• Contract Amendment #2 for Law Enforcement Services in Charter Township of Oxford 2019-2021
• Acceptance of Donation for K-9 Dog (ROLK)
• FY21 Medical Marihuana Operation and Oversight Grants Application
• Interlocal Agreement with Oakland Intermediate School District for Public Health Nurse Service
• FY 2021 Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) Law Enforcement Grant Acceptance

Board of Commissioners

This meeting combines the close of the 2019-2020 biennial session with the start of the 2021-2022 session. The board will swear in commissioners, adopt temporary and permanent rules, elect a chairperson and vice chairperson, and make committee appointments. The agenda is largely procedural and organizational, with no substantive policy items listed.

• Swearing-in of commissioners by County Clerk Lisa Brown
• Election of temporary and permanent chairperson and vice chairperson
• Adoption of temporary and permanent rules for the board
• Appointments to standing committees and various boards, commissions, and authorities
• Public comment available via written form, email, or phone

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners convened a new session, administering the oath of office to the 2021-2022 Board. David Woodward was elected Permanent Chairperson, Marcia Gershenson as Vice-Chairperson, and Christine Long as Temporary Chairperson. The Board adopted the 2021-2022 session rules and confirmed numerous committee assignments and appointments to various boards and authorities. An amendment to the rules regarding committee appointments and grant application thresholds failed, and an amendment to replace a Road Commission appointee also failed.

• Adopted 2021-2022 Board Rules as permanent (20-1)
• Elected David Woodward as Permanent Chairperson (21-0)
• Elected Marcia Gershenson as Vice-Chairperson (21-0)
• Confirmed 2021 Standing Committee assignments (21-0)
• Confirmed appointments to Coordinating Zoning Committee (21-0)
• Confirmed appointments to various boards and authorities (21-0)
• Amendment to rules on committee appointments and grant thresholds failed (10-11)
• Amendment to replace Road Commission appointee failed (10-11)

Majority Caucus

The Democratic Caucus of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners met on January 6, 2021, and approved the minutes from its November 30, 2020 meeting. Members discussed the Board agenda, including possible amendments to the proposed 2021-2022 Rules of the Board, and two new resolutions on human trafficking awareness and re-establishing the county's Human Trafficking Task Force. They also discussed a resolution to name the Elections Division training room after Willis C. 'Bill' Bullard Jr. No formal decisions were made on these items.

• Approved minutes of November 30, 2020 caucus meeting
• Discussed possible amendments to proposed Board Rules 2021-2022
• Discussed resolution designating January 11, 2021 as Human Trafficking Awareness Day and Prevention Month
• Discussed resolution to re-establish Oakland County Human Trafficking Task Force 2021-2022
• Discussed resolution to name Elections Division training room after Willis C. 'Bill' Bullard Jr.