Oakland County public meetings in 2022

Ad Hoc Committee

The Healthy Aging Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to review and potentially approve recommendations for Senior Centers Matching Grant applications.

• Recommendation for approval of Senior Centers Matching Grant applications

The committee approved the applications for Senior Centers Matching Grants. Members also discussed future agenda items, including the Meals on Wheels program and a presentation from the Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency.

• Approved minutes from October 11, 2022 (4-0-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (4-0-0)
• Approved Senior Centers Matching Grant applications (4-0-0)

Special Committee

The Special Committee to Study Road Commission Operations will receive a presentation on the Oakland County Road Commission's operational and financial overview. The committee will also identify topics for future meetings, including pension liability and a consolidation survey.

• Presentation on Oakland County Road Commission Operation and Financial Overview
• Discussion of Oakland County Road Commission Pension Liability Update for next meeting
• Discussion of Michigan County Road Commission Consolidation Survey for next meeting

The Special Committee to Study Road Commission Operations received a presentation on the Road Commission for Oakland County's (RCOC) responsibilities, jurisdiction, and funding. The committee formally received and filed the presentation and several planning and budget documents. No other substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from November 22, 2022 (3-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (3-0-0)
• Voted to receive and file RCOC PowerPoint presentation and supporting documents (3-0-0)

Majority Caucus

The Democratic Caucus is meeting to address unfinished business regarding organizational items for the 2023-2024 term. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items.

• Organizational Items for the 2023-2024 Term

The Caucus established membership for four standing committees for the 2023/2024 session. Members polled to determine nominees for committee leadership positions, noting that official votes will occur at the first meeting of the new session.

• Set Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee membership: Nelson, Jackson, Luebs, Johnson, McGillivray
• Set Public Health and Safety Committee membership: Luebs, Gershenson, Powell, Jackson, Nelson, Cavell, McGillivray
• Set Finance Committee membership: Markham, Powell, Charles, Raman, Cavell
• Set Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee membership: Miller, Charles, Johnson, Raman, Markham
• Nominated Powell as Vice-Chair for Public Health and Safety Committee (11-2 poll)
• Nominated Charles as Chair for Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee (11-2 poll)
• Nominated Nelson as Chair and Jackson as Vice-Chair for Legislative Affairs and Government Operations
• Nominated Markham as Chair and Raman as Vice-Chair for Finance Committee

Standing Committee

The Oakland County Out of School Time Learning Support Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on grant applications. The committee will also review minutes from the September 13, 2022 meeting.

• Recommendation for approval of grant applications

The Oakland County Out of School Time Learning Supports Ad Hoc Committee approved the recommendations provided in the United Way Recommendations Final Report. The committee also approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from September 13, 2022.

• Approved United Way Recommendations Final Report grant applications (5-0-0)
• Approved September 13, 2022 committee minutes (4-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the creation of a county transit division and supplemental compensation adjustments for commissioners. The meeting includes a large consent agenda featuring various grant acceptances and interlocal agreements for public health, safety, and parks.

• Resolution for the creation of the Oakland County Transit Division
• Resolution to adopt supplemental compensation adjustments for County Commissioners for 2023/2024
• Budget amendments for settlements in Bowles v Oakland County and Dover Glen Condominium Assn v Oakland County
• Interlocal agreement with Lapeer County for Medical Examiner services
• Grant application for the FY 2021 HOME Investment Partnership - American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) Program

The Board established the Oakland County Transit Division to manage public transportation services and funding. It also approved a $39.84 million settlement for two class action lawsuits regarding property tax foreclosure proceeds. Additionally, the Board approved a $6,000 base salary increase for County Commissioners.

• Created Oakland County Transit Division and established Fund #58800 (20-0-0)
• Approved $39.84M settlement for Bowles and Dover Glen class action lawsuits (20-0-0)
• Approved $6,000 supplemental base salary increase for County Commissioners (11-9-0)
• Approved $1.5M subrecipient agreement with Alliance for Housing of Oakland County for rental assistance (20-0-0)
• Approved $10.4M HOME-ARP grant application to HUD (13-7-0)
• Approved waiver of $40 polio vaccination and $7 administration fees for 1,000 residents (20-0-0)
• Approved amendment to add one Patrol Investigator position for Charter Township of Lyon (19-1-0)
• Approved $25,000 appropriation to sponsor the Rochester Fire & Ice Festival (20-0-0)

Majority Caucus

The Democratic Caucus of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners is meeting to review the Board's consent and regular agendas. The meeting consists of procedural items and public comment.

• Approval of November 30, 2022 minutes
• Review of Board of Commissioners’ Consent Agenda
• Review of Board of Commissioners’ Regular Agenda

The Democratic Caucus approved the minutes from the November 30, 2022 meeting. Members discussed several pending items including road commission appointments, grant acceptances, and the creation of the Oakland County Transit Division, but no other formal votes were recorded.

• Approved November 30, 2022 Caucus minutes

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review recommendations for the Board of Commissioners regarding the creation of a transit division and the waiving of polio vaccination fees. The committee will also review the Fiscal Year 2022 Year-End Report from Management and Budget.

• Resolution to create the Oakland County Transit Division
• Resolution to waive polio vaccination and associated administration fees
• Management and Budget Fiscal Year 2022 Year-End Report

The Finance Committee recommended three resolutions to the Board, including the creation of a county transit division and the waiving of polio vaccination fees. The committee also recommended the approval of the Fiscal Year 2022 Year-End Report.

• Recommended resolution to create the Oakland County Transit Division (5-1-0)
• Recommended resolution to waive polio vaccination and administration fees (6-0-0)
• Recommended approval of the Management and Budget Fiscal Year 2022 Year-End Report (6-0-0)
• Approved minutes from November 30, 2022 (6-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (6-0-0)
• Received and filed Ortonville Downtown Development Authority meeting notice (6-0-0)

Standing Committee

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee is meeting to discuss the creation of the Oakland County Transit Division. The committee will determine whether to recommend the resolution and forward it to Finance.

• Resolution regarding the Creation of the Oakland County Transit Division

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee voted to recommend a resolution creating the Oakland County Transit Division. The recommendation was forwarded to Finance for further action.

• Approved agenda (7-0-0)
• Recommended creation of the Oakland County Transit Division and forwarded to Finance (7-0-0)

General

The Oakland County Art Institute Authority is meeting to conduct business and review the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) 2023 Service Agreement Program Plan. The meeting includes a treasurer's report and approval of previous minutes.

• Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) 2023 Service Agreement Program Plan Review

General

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee meeting scheduled for November 30, 2022, was cancelled. The agenda contained only procedural boilerplate items.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to review several department recommendations for board approval. These include IT service contracts, grant applications for health and housing, and a budget amendment for legal settlements.

• Contract with Mission Critical Partners LLC for consulting services
• Contract with Trillium Software Inc. for address purging services
• Grant application for Catalpa Oaks Health and Wellness Park Improvements Project
• Budget amendment for settlements in Bowles v Oakland County and Dover Glen Condominium Assn v Oakland County
• Sponsorship of the Rochester Fire & Ice Festival

The Finance Committee recommended multiple budget amendments and contract extensions for the Board of Commissioners, including IT services and a festival sponsorship. The committee also recommended the acceptance of several state and federal grants for health, housing, and corrections.

• Recommended $250,000 transfer for Courts Case Management System RFP (7-0-0)
• Recommended 3-year contract extension with Mission Critical Partners LLC and $430,914 transfer (7-0-0)
• Recommended 5-year contract extension with Trillium Software Inc. (7-0-0)
• Recommended $25,000 appropriation to sponsor Rochester Fire & Ice Festival (7-0-0)
• Recommended contract with Oakland Schools for Printing and Graphic Services (7-0-0)
• Recommended grant application for Catalpa Oaks Health and Wellness Park Improvements (7-0-0)
• Recommended acceptance of grants for Community Corrections, Health Division, and HUD (7-0-0)
• Recommended settlement of Bowles v Oakland County and Dover Glen Condominium Assn v Oakland County (8-0-0)

Majority Caucus

The Democratic Caucus is meeting to approve minutes from November 17, 2022. The body will discuss organizational items for the 2023-2024 term.

• Approval of November 17, 2022 minutes
• Organizational items for the 2023-2024 term

Standing Committee

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee recommended several Parks & Recreation grants and a library service extension to the Board. The committee also recommended two board reappointments and authorized advertising for a Road Commission vacancy.

• Recommended grant for Enhancing Regional European Frog-Bit Responses Project (5-0-0)
• Recommended FY 2023 Off-Road Vehicle Trail Improvement Fund grant (5-0-0)
• Recommended SPARK Grant application for Catalpa Oaks Health and Wellness Park Improvements (5-0-0)
• Recommended $26,440 Library Services Agreement Extension with Rochester Hills Public Library (5-0-0)
• Recommended reappointment of Jamele Hage to Building Authority (5-0-0)
• Recommended reappointment of Amanda Herzog to Parks & Recreation Commission (5-0-0)
• Authorized advertising for vacancy on Board of County Road Commissioners (5-0-0)

Standing Committee

The Public Health & Safety Committee recommended several grant acceptances and interlocal agreements for the Sheriff's Office, Circuit Court, and Health Division. The committee also approved staffing modifications for the 52-1 District Court and Forensic Services Unit.

• Recommended Sheriff's Office grant acceptances and staffing modification (9-0-0)
• Recommended amendment to Law Enforcement Services Agreement with Charter Township of Lyon (8-1-0)
• Recommended Circuit Court grant acceptances for juvenile and adult programs (9-0-0)
• Recommended 52-1 District Court staffing modification for magistrate hours (9-0-0)
• Recommended Emergency Management grant acceptances from state and federal sources (9-0-0)
• Recommended Medical Examiner interlocal agreement with Lapeer County (9-0-0)
• Recommended various Health Division grants and housing assistance agreements (9-0-0)
• Recommended HOME-ARP grant application for Neighborhood and Housing Development (8-1-0)

Special Committee

The meeting for the Oakland County Out of School Time Learning Support Ad Hoc Committee scheduled for November 29, 2022, was cancelled.

Subcommittee

The Audit Subcommittee is meeting to review a pre-audit presentation from Plante Moran. This item is listed as informational.

• Plante Moran Pre-Audit Presentation

The Audit Subcommittee approved the May 4, 2022, minutes and the meeting agenda. The committee also voted to receive and file a Planned Scope and Timing Letter regarding the upcoming audit process presented by Plante Moran.

• Approved Board of Commissioners minutes dated May 4, 2022 (2-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (2-0-0)
• Voted to receive and file Plante Moran Planned Scope and Timing Letter (2-0-0)

Subcommittee

The Special Committee is meeting to establish its purpose and set a future meeting schedule. The session includes a presentation on enabling legislation by MAC Executive Director Steve Currie.

• Introductions and purpose of the Special Committee
• Presentation on enabling legislation by Steve Currie
• Discussion of topics for future meetings
• Establishment of meeting schedules

The committee met to introduce members and review the purpose of the group. A presentation was given on enabling legislation regarding road commission operations in Michigan counties. No policy decisions were made.

• Approved meeting agenda (3-0-0)
• Voted to receive and file Michigan Senate Bill No. 323 and Legislative Analysis (3-0-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Audit Subcommittee meeting scheduled for November 22, 2022, was cancelled. The agenda contained only procedural boilerplate.

Majority Caucus

The Democratic Caucus is meeting to review the Board of Commissioners' consent and regular agendas. The session includes a vote to approve minutes from October 20, 2022.

• Approval of October 20, 2022 minutes

The Democratic Caucus met to discuss various board agenda items, including gun buyback results and transportation millage rates. No substantive policy decisions were made other than the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Approved minutes of the October 20, 2022, Caucus

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will decide on the public transportation property tax levy millage rate based on the November 8, 2022 election. The body is also reviewing various grant acceptances for public safety and health, as well as aviation infrastructure projects.

• Resolution for Oakland County Public Transportation Property Tax Levy millage rate
• Grant acceptance for Runway 9L/27R rehabilitation and lighting reconstruction
• Resolution to authorize hydraulic jack replacements for Jail Elevators 1 & 3
• Collective bargaining agreements with UAW Local 889 for Circuit Court and County Clerk employees
• Appointment of Lewis Langham as a Magistrate of the 52nd 1st Division District Court

The Board authorized a 0.95 millage rate for public transportation based on the November 8, 2022 election. Other key actions included approving airport runway grants, jail elevator repairs, and multiple law enforcement service agreements.

• Approved 0.9500 millage rate for public transportation (15-4-0)
• Accepted $8,648,168 grant for Oakland County International Airport runway and taxiway work (17-0-0)
• Authorized $404,900 for Jail Elevators 1 & 3 hydraulic jack replacements (17-0-0)
• Approved $100,000 sponsorship for 2023 Pontiac Arts Commission Program (17-0-0)
• Approved $25,000 sponsorship for 2023 Youth Maritime Underwater Interest Development Program (17-0-0)
• Approved supplemental CBAs for Circuit Court Jury Office and County Clerk/Register of Deeds (17-0-0)
• Accepted $1,183,837 grant for Secondary Road Patrol and Traffic Accident Prevention (17-0-0)
• Appointed Lewis Langham as a Magistrate of the 52nd 1st Division District Court (19-0-0)

Standing Committee

The Claims Review Committee will meet to approve previous minutes and enter closed sessions. These sessions concern the cases of Jenna Bucher v. Oakland County, et al. and Lowry v. Oakland County Treasurer, et al.

• Closed Session: Jenna Bucher v. Oakland County, et al.
• Closed Session: Lowry v. Oakland County Treasurer, et al.

The committee entered closed sessions to discuss trial and settlement strategies for two legal cases. Following these sessions, the committee authorized Corporation Counsel to proceed based on the directives discussed.

• Approved October 10, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (3-0-0)
• Authorized Corporation Counsel to proceed in Jenna Bucher v. Oakland County, et al. (4-0-0)
• Authorized Corporation Counsel to proceed in Lowry v. Oakland County Treasurer, et al. (5-0-0)

Standing Committee

The Coordinating Zoning Committee is meeting to review and approve specific planning and zoning items. The session includes a staff review of a comprehensive master plan update for Southfield.

• Staff Review of the Sustainable Southfield 2.0 Comprehensive Master Plan Update (County Code No. MP 22-09)
• End of Year Zoning and Master Plan Procedures

The Coordinating Zoning Committee reviewed the City of Southfield's Comprehensive Master Plan update and found it not inconsistent with adjacent communities. The committee also waived its review rights for zoning or master plan amendments occurring before the first 2023 meeting.

• Recommended approval of Sustainable Southfield 2.0 Comprehensive Master Plan Update (2-0-0)
• Waived committee review and recommendation rights for zoning or master plan amendments before the first 2023 meeting (2-0-0)
• Approved September 14, 2022 minutes (2-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (2-0-0)

Standing Committee

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee is meeting to review grant acceptances for airport runway and taxiway construction. The body will also consider authorizations for jail elevator repairs and a performance resolution for the Water Resources Commissioner.

• Grant acceptance for Runway 9L/27R rehabilitation, lighting reconstruction, and taxiway construction (Twy L, H, J, W, K, S, N)
• Resolution to authorize Jail Elevators 1 & 3 Hydraulic Jack Replacements Project
• Resolution to adopt MDOT Performance Resolution for the Water Resources Commissioner
• Facilities Planning & Engineering Capital Improvement Program 3rd Quarter Report

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee recommended several resolutions for board and finance approval. These include aviation grants for runway and taxiway construction and hydraulic jack replacements for jail elevators.

• Recommended grant acceptance for runway 9L/27R and taxiway construction (5-0-0)
• Recommended resolution for Jail Elevators 1 & 3 hydraulic jack replacements (5-0-0)
• Recommended adoption of MDOT Performance Resolution (5-0-0)
• Approved October 12, 2022 committee minutes (4-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0-0)
• Received and filed Communications Capital Improvement Program 3rd Quarter Report (4-0-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is reviewing several recommendations for Board approval, including IT budget amendments and collective bargaining agreements. The body will also consider grant acceptances for road patrol and airport runway rehabilitation.

• Collective Bargaining Agreements for Circuit Court/Jury Office and County Clerk/Register of Deeds employees (UAW Local 889)
• Grant acceptance for Runway 9L/27R construction and taxiway rehabilitation
• Grant acceptance from Michigan Department of State Police for FY2023 Secondary Road Patrol and Traffic Accident Prevention Program
• Sponsorship of the 2023 Pontiac Arts Commission Program and 2023 Youth Maritime Underwater Interest Development Program
• Budget amendment for compliance with SCAO ruling to redact personal identifying information in Probate Court filings

The Finance Committee recommended several budget appropriations for the 2023 Pontiac Arts Commission and the Noble Odyssey Foundation. The committee also recommended authorizing IT service agreements with 26 public bodies and approving a $61,290 transfer for Probate Court filing redactions.

• Recommended $100,000 appropriation for 2023 Pontiac Arts Commission Program (5-0-0)
• Recommended $25,000 appropriation for 2023 Youth Maritime Underwater Interest Development Program (5-0-0)
• Recommended authorizing IT service agreements with 26 public bodies (5-0-0)
• Recommended $61,290 transfer from General Fund to IT Fund for Probate Court PII redaction project (5-0-0)
• Recommended approval of 4th Quarter 2022 IT Development Report and appropriation transfer (5-0-0)
• Recommended acceptance of grant for FY2023 Secondary Road Patrol and Traffic Accident Prevention (5-0-0)
• Recommended supplemental CBAs for UAW Local 889 Circuit Court and County Clerk employees (5-0-0)
• Recommended grant acceptance for airport runway and taxiway rehabilitation (5-0-0)

Standing Committee

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee is reviewing supplemental collective bargaining agreements for UAW Local 889 employees. The body is also receiving resolutions from four local municipalities opposing a proposed public transit millage.

• Resolutions opposing the Oakland County Public Transit Millage from Rose Township, Charter Township of Commerce, Village of Wolverine Lake, and Charter Township of Milford
• Supplemental Collective Bargaining Agreements (FY 2022-2024) for UAW Local 889 Circuit Court/Jury Office employees
• Supplemental Collective Bargaining Agreements (FY 2022-2024) for UAW Local 889 County Clerk/Register of Deeds employees
• Resolution implementing the Salary Administration Plan 4th Quarterly Report for FY2022
• Resolution exempting Oakland County Government from Public Act 152 of 2011 for 2023

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee recommended two supplemental UAW collective bargaining agreements for forwarding to Finance. The committee also recommended the appointment of Dr. Yolanda Giles to the Oakland Community Health Network and the reappointment of Dr. Grenae Dudley to the Health and Human Services Agency Board.

• Recommended approval of STEM Day, National Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week, and World Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day resolutions (4-0-0)
• Recommended and forwarded to Finance UAW Local 889 agreement for Circuit Court/Jury Office employees (4-0-0)
• Recommended and forwarded to Finance UAW Local 889 agreement for County Clerk/Register of Deeds employees (4-0-0)
• Recommended Salary Administration Plan 4th Quarterly Report for FY2022 to Board (3-1-0)
• Recommended resolution exempting county government from Public Act 152 of 2011 for 2023 to Board (4-0-0)
• Recommended appointment of Dr. Yolanda Giles to Oakland Community Health Network (4-0-0)
• Recommended reappointment of Dr. Grenae Dudley to Health and Human Services Agency Board (4-0-0)
• Received and filed resolutions from Rose Township, Commerce Township, Wolverine Lake, and Milford opposing public transit millage (4-0-0)

Standing Committee

The committee is considering several grant acceptances for the Sheriff's Office, Prosecuting Attorney's Office, and district courts. Members will also review law enforcement service agreements and staffing changes for the Animal Shelter & Pet Adoption Center.

• Law enforcement service agreement amendments for Brandon Township, Rochester Hills, and Springfield Township
• Law enforcement services agreement with Somerset Collection LP
• Staffing modifications (position deletion, reduction, and creation) for the Animal Shelter & Pet Adoption Center
• Appointment of Lewis Langham as a Magistrate of the 52nd 1st Division District Court
• Grant acceptances for Drug Court and Mental Health Court programs in Troy, Rochester Hills, and Novi

The Public Health & Safety Committee recommended several grant acceptances for the Sheriff's Office, Prosecuting Attorney's Office, and district courts. The committee also recommended law enforcement service agreements with local municipalities and the Somerset Collection.

• Recommended FY2023 Victim Rights and FY2022 Anti-Terrorism grants (6-0-0 and 7-0-0)
• Recommended Sheriff's Office grants for Narcotics Enforcement, Road Patrol, Bulletproof Vests, and DNA Capacity (7-0-0)
• Recommended law enforcement agreements for Brandon Township, Rochester Hills, Springfield Township, and Somerset Collection (7-0-0)
• Recommended FEMA FY2021 Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities grant (7-0-0)
• Recommended staffing modifications for Animal Shelter & Pet Adoption Center (7-0-0)
• Recommended 2023 COVID-19 Health Equity Regional Council grant (6-0-0)
• Recommended FY2023 Drug Court grants for Troy (6-0-0), Rochester Hills (5-1-0), and Novi (6-0-0) courts
• Recommended appointment of Lewis Langham as Magistrate of the 52nd 1st Division District Court (6-0-0)

Task Force

The Human Trafficking Task Force will meet to review informational presentations. The session includes an update on the Survivor to Thriver Program and a presentation titled Your Own Uniqueness.

• Survivor to Thriver Program update presented by Michael Spisz
• Your Own Uniqueness presentation by Dr. Tunishai Ford
• Recognition of Kathy Maitland

The Human Trafficking Task Force met and approved minutes from August 19, 2022, and the meeting agenda, both by a 4-0 vote. Members received an update on the Survivor to Thriver pilot program and heard a presentation from Y.O.U., Inc. Chairperson Jackson recognized Kathy Maitland with a proclamation and certificate for her public service. No substantive decisions were made beyond routine approvals.

• Approved August 19, 2022 minutes (4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)

Majority Caucus

The Democratic Caucus is meeting to review the Board of Commissioners' consent and regular agendas. The body will also consider the approval of minutes from September 27 and September 29, 2022.

• Approval of September 27, 2022 minutes
• Approval of September 29, 2022 minutes
• Review of Board of Commissioners’ Consent Agenda
• Review of Board of Commissioners’ Regular Agenda

The Democratic Caucus of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners met on October 22, 2022, but the minutes record only procedural items: call to order, roll call, public comment, approval of prior minutes, and review of upcoming board agendas. No motions, votes, or substantive decisions were made.

• Approved committee minutes from September 27, 2022 (no vote tally recorded)
• Approved committee minutes from September 29, 2022 (no vote tally recorded)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several grant acceptances for the Sheriff's Office and indigent defense. They are also considering a contract extension for the Next Generation 9-1-1 ESInet and various lease amendments for county facilities.

• Contract extension with Peninsula Fiber Network (PFN) for Next Generation 9-1-1 ESInet from 2022 to 2032
• Lease Amendment #2 for Sheriff's Office at 2470 Elizabeth Lake Road, Waterford
• Lease Amendment #1 for Sheriff's Office aircraft storage and office space at Oakland County International Airport
• Grant acceptance from the FBI for FY 2023 Gang and Violent Crime Safe Streets Task Force and Joint Terrorism Task Force
• Resolution supporting Michigan Senate Bill 1136 and House Bill 6305 regarding high energy prices

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a $15 million investment from American Rescue Plan Act funds for the Healthy Communities Park and Outdoor Recreation Investment Plan. The plan will fund improvements at four county parks and support the transfer of four municipal parks in Madison Heights, Oak Park, Pontiac, and Southfield to the Oakland County Parks system. The Board also accepted a $14.4 million state grant to create Oakland County's first public defender's office as part of a new hybrid indigent defense model, approved by an 18-2 vote.

• Approved $15M ARPA Healthy Communities Park and Outdoor Recreation Investment Plan (20-0)
• Accepted $14.4M Michigan Indigent Defense Commission grant to create first public defender's office (18-2)
• Approved $255,319 FY23 County Veterans Service Fund grant for veteran transportation and services (20-0)
• Approved $1.47M DOJ grant for Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Site-Based Program (20-0)
• Approved $1M COPS Technology and Equipment Program grant for body cameras and IT (20-0)
• Approved 10-year contract extension with Peninsula Fiber Network for Next Generation 9-1-1 ESInet (20-0)
• Approved lease extension for Sheriff's Office at 2470 Elizabeth Lake Road, Waterford through 2026 (20-0)
• Referred resolution supporting state anti-price-gouging bills (SB 1136/HB 6305) to committee

Standing Committee

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee is considering several grant acceptances and interlocal agreements for veterans services. The body will also review lease amendments for the Sheriff's Office and courthouse, and letters of intent for parks and recreation leases with four cities.

• FY23 County Veterans Service Fund Grant acceptance
• Interlocal Agreement amendment between SMART and Oakland County for Veteran Transportation
• EGLE Webster Community Center Grant agreement with Micah 6 Community
• Lease amendments for Sheriff's Office at 2470 Elizabeth Lake Road and Oakland County International Airport
• Letters of Intent for leases with the cities of Madison Heights, Oak Park, Pontiac, and Southfield

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee voted unanimously to recommend several items to the full Board, including acceptance of a FY23 County Veterans Service Fund Grant, an amendment to the SMART interlocal agreement for veteran transportation, and a sub-recipient grant agreement with Micah 6 Community for the EGLE Webster Community Center Grant. The committee also approved lease amendments for the Sheriff's Office at 2470 Elizabeth Lake Road and at the Oakland County International Airport, an AT&T equipment room lease at the courthouse, a memorandum of understanding for a safety fence with the Road Commission, and letters of intent with the cities of Madison Heights, Oak Park, Pontiac, and Southfield for parks and recreation leases. Two items passed 4-1: the airport lease amendment (Cavell dissenting) and the AT&T lease amendment (Smith Charles dissenting).

• Recommended acceptance of FY23 County Veterans Service Fund Grant (5-0)
• Recommended amendment to SMART interlocal agreement for veteran transportation (5-0)
• Recommended sub-recipient grant agreement with Micah 6 Community for EGLE Webster Community Center Grant (5-0)
• Recommended lease amendment #2 for Sheriff's Office at 2470 Elizabeth Lake Road, Waterford (5-0)
• Recommended lease amendment #1 for Sheriff's Office aircraft storage at Oakland County International Airport (4-1)
• Recommended lease amendment #1 with AT&T for equipment room at courthouse (4-1)
• Approved memorandum of understanding with Road Commission for safety fence (5-0)
• Authorized letters of intent with Madison Heights, Oak Park, Pontiac, and Southfield for parks leases (5-0 each)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is reviewing several interlocal agreements and contract extensions for recommendation to the Board. The body will also discuss grant acceptances for indigent defense and sheriff's office programs.

• Contract extension with Peninsula Fiber Network (PFN) for Next Generation 9-1-1 ESInet from 2022 to 2032
• Interlocal Agreement for assessing real and personal property services with City of Novi for 2022-2023
• Grant acceptance from the State of Michigan for the FY 2023 Michigan Indigent Defense Commission Grant
• Grant acceptance from the U.S. Department of Justice for the FY 2022 Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Site-Based Program
• Resolution for the Healthy Communities Park and Outdoor Recreation Investment Plan (ARPA)

The Finance Committee voted to recommend approval of a 10-year contract extension with Peninsula Fiber Network for Next Generation 9-1-1 ESInet through 2032, with no budget amendment needed. The committee also recommended interlocal agreements with Novi for property assessment services, designated Michael Lohmeier as Equalization Director, and approved the 2022 apportionment of local tax rates. Grant acceptances for indigent defense, opioid/substance abuse programs, and police technology were recommended, along with acceptance of two support canine dogs valued at $6,000. The committee entered closed sessions to discuss trial strategy in two lawsuits and authorized Corporation Counsel to proceed with directives discussed.

• Recommended 10-year contract extension with Peninsula Fiber Network for 911 ESInet through 2032 (8-0)
• Recommended interlocal agreement with City of Novi for property assessment services 2022-2023 (7-1)
• Recommended designating Michael Lohmeier as Oakland County Equalization Director (8-0)
• Recommended 2022 apportionment of local tax rates resolution (8-0)
• Recommended acceptance of FY 2023 Michigan Indigent Defense Commission grant (8-0)
• Recommended acceptance of DOJ Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Site-Based Program grant (8-0)
• Recommended acceptance of DOJ COPS Technology and Equipment Program grant (8-0)
• Authorized acceptance of two support canine dogs from Mission Oakland valued at $6,000 (8-0)

Ad Hoc Committee

The Oakland Together Mental Health and Wellbeing Non-Profit Grant Program Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to review funding. The primary action is to approve proposed recommendations for Phase 2 funding.

• Proposed Recommendations for Phase 2 Funding

The Ad Hoc Committee approved proposed recommendations for Phase 2 funding of the Oakland Together Mental Health and Wellbeing Non-Profit Grant Program. The vote was unanimous (4-0). No public comment or other business was discussed.

• Approved proposed recommendations for Phase 2 funding (4-0)

Ad Hoc Committee

The Oakland County School Mental Health Grant Program Oversight Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to approve amended grant applications. The committee will also receive information regarding unallocated grant funding.

• Approval of amended grant applications
• Discussion of unallocated grant funding

The Oakland County School Mental Health Grant Program Oversight Ad Hoc Committee approved amended grant applications and the minutes from September 29, 2022, both by unanimous 3-0 votes. A brief discussion was held on unallocated grant funding, but no decision was made on that item.

• Approved minutes of September 29, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved amended grant applications (3-0)

Healthy Aging Ad Hoc

The Healthy Aging Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to review and approve the guidelines and application process for the Senior Centers Matching Grant Program.

• Approval of Senior Centers Matching Grant Program Guidelines
• Approval of Senior Centers Matching Grant Program Application

The committee unanimously approved the Senior Centers Matching Grant Program guidelines and application form, both by 5-0 votes. The next meeting to review scored applications was scheduled for December 20, 2022.

• Approved Senior Centers Matching Grant Program guidelines (5-0)
• Approved Senior Centers Matching Grant Program application (5-0)
• Scheduled next meeting for December 20, 2022, to review applications

Standing Committee

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee will review a resolution regarding safe storage measures for firearms. The body will also discuss a parks and outdoor recreation investment plan funded by ARPA and appointments for the Solid Waste Planning Committee.

• Healthy Communities Park and Outdoor Recreation Investment Plan (ARPA)
• Resolution supporting Michigan Legislative Reform for safe storage measures and gun owner rights
• Solid Waste Planning Committee appointments
• Auburn Hills Resolution regarding Oakland County Proposed Public Transit Millage Plan

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee voted unanimously to recommend multiple appointments to the Solid Waste Planning Committee, including industry, general public, county government, township government, and environmental interest group seats. The committee also approved an amended resolution for the Healthy Communities Park and Outdoor Recreation Investment Plan, removing references to Red Oaks Golf Course conversion. A resolution supporting Michigan legislative reform on safe gun storage was also recommended to the full Board.

• Recommended appointments to Solid Waste Planning Committee: Mike Csapo, Kevin Kendall, Adam Christensen, Barnard Gill (industry seats) (5-0)
• Recommended appointments to Solid Waste Planning Committee: Mary Ann Ryan, Claire Galed, Patrick Kresnak (general public seats) (5-0)
• Recommended appointment of Bob Hoffman for county government seat on Solid Waste Planning Committee (5-0)
• Recommended appointment of Robert DePalma for township government seat on Solid Waste Planning Committee (5-0)
• Recommended appointments of Jean Gramlich and Christopher Bobryk for environmental interest group seats on Solid Waste Planning Committee (4-1)
• Amended and recommended Healthy Communities Park and Outdoor Recreation Investment Plan resolution, removing Red Oaks Golf Course conversion references (amendment 3-2; main motion 5-0)
• Recommended resolution supporting Michigan legislative reform for safe gun storage and responsible gun owner rights (5-0)
• Received and filed Auburn Hills resolution on proposed public transit millage plan (5-0)

Standing Committee

The committee is considering several grant acceptances for the Sheriff's Office and Indigent Defense. It will also review an interlocal agreement with the City of Detroit regarding HIV/AIDS treatment services.

• Interlocal Agreement with the City of Detroit for the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act of 2009 Program
• FY 2023 Michigan Indigent Defense Commission Grant
• FBI grants for the FY 2023 Gang and Violent Crime Safe Streets Task Force and Joint Terrorism Task Force
• U.S. Department of Justice grants for the FY 2022 Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Site-Based Program and COPS Technology and Equipment Program
• Donation acceptance of two support canine dogs, Woody and Colt

The Public Health & Safety Committee voted to recommend several grant acceptances and an interlocal agreement to the full Board of Commissioners. Actions included recommending a Ryan White HIV/AIDS program agreement with Detroit, accepting state and federal grants for indigent defense, gang/violent crime task force, terrorism task force, opioid/substance abuse programs, police technology, pedestrian/bicycle enforcement, and a Justice Assistance Grant. The committee also approved accepting two support canine dogs for the Sheriff's Office. All motions passed with mostly unanimous votes; one grant (indigent defense) passed 8-1 with Thomas Kuhn voting no.

• Recommended interlocal agreement with City of Detroit for Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act program (8-0).
• Recommended grant acceptance from State of Michigan for FY 2023 Indigent Defense Commission Grant (8-1, Kuhn no).
• Recommended grant acceptance from FBI for FY 2023 Gang and Violent Crime Safe Streets Task Force (9-0).
• Recommended grant acceptance from FBI for FY 2023 Joint Terrorism Task Force (9-0).
• Recommended grant acceptance from U.S. DOJ for FY 2022 Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Site-Based Program (9-0).
• Recommended grant acceptance from U.S. DOJ for FY 2022 COPS Technology and Equipment Program (9-0).
• Recommended grant acceptance from Michigan State Police for FY 2023 Pedestrian and Bicycle Overtime Enforcement (9-0).
• Recommended donation acceptance of two support canine dogs, Woody and Colt, for Sheriff's Office (9-0).

Standing Committee

The Claims Review Committee is meeting to review minutes and conduct a closed session. The committee will consider a recommendation to forward the Ransom v Oakland County matter to Finance.

• Closed session regarding Ransom v Oakland County

The committee approved minutes from September 28, 2022, and the agenda unanimously. It then voted 4-0 to enter closed session to discuss trial or settlement strategy in Ransom v Oakland County, and afterward authorized Corporation Counsel to proceed per closed-session directives. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved open and closed session minutes from September 28, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved the agenda as presented (4-0)
• Approved entering closed session for Ransom v Oakland County litigation strategy (4-0)
• Authorized Corporation Counsel to proceed per closed-session directives (4-0)

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 minutes.

• Review of Board of Commissioners’ Consent Agenda
• Review of Board of Commissioners’ Regular Agenda
• Approval of September 1, 2022 minutes

Standing Committee

The committee is reviewing three items for recommendation to the Board or Finance. These include two state grants and an updated interlocal agreement for shelter foster care services.

• Sheriff’s Office: FY 2023 Automobile Theft Prevention Authority (ATPA) Grant
• Children's Village: Interlocal Agreement updating per diem amount with MDHHS for Shelter Foster Care Services
• Circuit Court: FY 2023 Raise the Age Grant from Michigan Health and Human Services Department

The Public Health & Safety Committee voted unanimously to recommend three items to the full Board: a state grant for the Sheriff's Office auto theft prevention program, an interlocal agreement with MDHHS updating per diem rates for foster care at Children's Village, and a state grant for the Circuit Court's Raise the Age program. All three motions passed 5-0.

• Approved Resolution #2022-2067: Recommend to forward to Finance a grant acceptance with the State of Michigan for the FY 2023 Automobile Theft Prevention Authority (ATPA) Grant (5-0).
• Approved Resolution #2022-2103: Recommend to the Board an interlocal agreement with MDHHS updating the per diem amount for shelter foster care services at Children's Village (5-0).
• Approved Resolution #2022-2109: Recommend to the Board a grant acceptance with Michigan Health and Human Services for the FY 2023 Raise the Age Grant (5-0).

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider recommendations to the Board regarding a state grant for the Sheriff's Office and a special project for the Pontiac Transportation Museum.

• Sheriff’s Office Grant Acceptance with the State of Michigan for FY 2023 Automobile Theft Prevention Authority (ATPA) Grant
• BOC Special Project - Pontiac Transportation Museum

The Finance Committee voted unanimously to recommend a one-time $100,000 appropriation to sponsor the Pontiac Transportation Museum's renovation of a derelict building in Pontiac. The committee also recommended accepting a FY2023 Automobile Theft Prevention Authority (ATPA) grant from the State of Michigan for the Sheriff's Office. Both recommendations will go to the full Board of Commissioners.

• Recommended $100,000 appropriation for Pontiac Transportation Museum renovation (8-0)
• Recommended acceptance of FY2023 ATPA grant for Sheriff's Office (8-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (8-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the FY 2023 General Appropriations Act and property tax rates. The body is also reviewing employee healthcare contribution increases and compensation adjustments for county officials.

• FY 2023 General Appropriations Act and 2023 County General Property Tax Rates
• Resolution approving biweekly employee healthcare contribution increase
• Compensation adjustments for County Commissioners (2023/2024) and Elected Officials (2023)
• Proposed millage question for Oakland County Public Transportation Authority for May 2023 ballot
• Bonds for improvements to the Evergreen Farmington Sanitary Drain Drainage System

The Board of Commissioners adopted the FY2023 General Appropriations Act totaling $1,006,764,799 and set the 2023 county general property tax levy at 3.96860 mills. The vote was 18-2, with Commissioners Kuhn and Moss dissenting. The budget includes amendments adding $500,000 for senior initiatives, $4 million for road improvements, and $2 million for a township road repair partnership program. A separate amendment for $200,000 for workforce development simulators failed 7-13.

• Adopted FY2023 General Appropriations Act of $1,006,764,799 and 3.96860 mill property tax rate (18-2)
• Approved $15M in ARPA funds for Healthy Communities Park and Outdoor Recreation Investment Plan (unanimous)
• Approved $10.15M Oakland County School Mental Health Grant Program interlocal ARPA agreement (19-0)
• Approved $37.9M ARPA transit funding assignment contingent on millage failure (referred to committee)
• Approved 5% compensation increase for county commissioners and countywide elected officials for 2023
• Approved $10 biweekly employee healthcare contribution increase effective Jan 1, 2023 (16-4)
• Approved full faith and credit pledge for up to $135M in bonds for Evergreen-Farmington sanitary drain improvements (20-0)
• Approved $7.74M IT Infrastructure Modernization Program (20-0)

Standing Committee

The Oakland County School Mental Health Grant Program Oversight Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to authorize amended grant applications. The body will also discuss funding opportunities for the grant program.

• Authorization of amended grant applications
• Discussion on funding opportunities for the grant program
• Review of Oakland County School Mental Health Grant Application Analysis

The Oakland County School Mental Health Grant Program Oversight Ad Hoc Committee approved amended grant applications and received and filed a grant application analysis and funding opportunities document. All votes were unanimous (4-0). No public comment was received.

• Approved minutes from September 13, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
• Received and filed School Mental Health Grant Application Analysis (4-0)
• Authorized approval of amended grant applications (4-0)
• Received and filed funding opportunities for grant program (4-0)

General

The Oakland County Art Institute Authority is meeting to approve the FY 2023 budget and a resolution regarding the levy and collection of millage. The body will also review a half-year update for the DIA CY 2022.

• Approval of the FY 2023 Budget
• Resolution for Levy and Collection of Millage
• DIA CY 2022 Half-Year Update

The Oakland County Art Institute Authority approved the FY 2023 budget of $44,500 and adopted a resolution to levy and collect the millage in December 2022, both unanimously. The board also received and filed the treasurer's report and a half-year update from the Detroit Institute of Arts. No public comment or old/new business was discussed.

• Approved minutes of April 27, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Received and filed treasurer's report (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2023 budget of $44,500 (unanimous roll call)
• Adopted resolution to levy and collect millage in December 2022 (unanimous roll call)
• Received and filed DIA half-year update (unanimous)
• Received and filed Village of Lake Orion commercial rehabilitation exemption notice (unanimous)

Standing Committee

The Claims Review Committee is meeting to review specific legal matters. The agenda includes two items for closed session regarding lawsuits against Oakland County.

• Closed session regarding Hammond v. Oakland County et al
• Closed session regarding Conahan v. Oakland County

The committee approved minutes and agenda, then held closed sessions to discuss trial or settlement strategy in two lawsuits: Hammond v. Oakland County et al and Conahan v. Oakland County. After each closed session, members voted unanimously to authorize Corporation Counsel to proceed as directed. No public comment or other business was conducted.

• Approved open and closed session minutes of August 3, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (3-0)
• Entered closed session for Hammond v. Oakland County et al (4-0)
• Authorized Corporation Counsel to proceed per closed-session directives on Hammond case (4-0)
• Entered closed session for Conahan v. Oakland County (4-0)
• Authorized Corporation Counsel to proceed per closed-session directives on Conahan case (4-0)

Majority Caucus

The Democratic Caucus of the Board of Commissioners is meeting to conduct business. The agenda includes a discussion on budget priorities under unfinished business.

• Discussion of budget priorities

Task Force

The meeting for the Human Trafficking Task Force scheduled for September 16, 2022, was canceled.

General

The Oakland County Zoological Authority is meeting to approve budgets for two fiscal years and a resolution regarding millage levy and collection. The body will also elect officers and review financial reports from the Detroit Zoological Society.

• Approval of FY 2021/2022 Budget
• Approval of FY 2022/2023 Budget
• Resolution for Levy and Collection of Millage
• Approval of contract for Oakland County Board of Commissioners Administrative Services
• Election of Officers

Standing Committee

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee is considering several infrastructure projects and drainage assessments. The body will recommend actions to the Board regarding facility upgrades and water resource resolutions.

• Bonds for improvements to the Evergreen Farmington Sanitary Drain Drainage System
• Assessments for Chapter 4 Drains, Chapter 18 Drains, and Lake Level Maintenance
• Building Management System Replacement Project – Sixth Phase
• Fire Alarm System Upgrades Project and Elevator Upgrades Project
• Extension of the 2022 Invasive Spongy (Gypsy) Moth Program to 2023

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee voted 2-3 against recommending a resolution supporting Senate Bills 184 and 185, known as the 'Filter First' school water bills. All other agenda items, including an extension of the invasive moth program and several water and facilities resolutions, were approved unanimously. The committee also received and filed a quarterly report on workforce and child care scholarship programs.

• Approved minutes of August 24, 2022 (5-0).
• Approved agenda as presented (5-0).
• Received and filed Economic Development Communications Quarterly Report on Oakland Together workforce and child care scholarship project (5-0).
• Recommended to Board extension of 2022 Invasive Spongy Moth Program to 2023 (5-0).
• Recommended and forwarded to Finance resolution for bond issuance for Evergreen Farmington Sanitary Drain improvements (5-0).
• Recommended to Board resolutions for assessments for Chapter 4 drains, Chapter 18 drains, and lake level maintenance (each 5-0).
• Recommended and forwarded to Finance resolution for Building Management System Replacement Project – Sixth Phase (5-0).
• Recommended to Board resolutions for Fire Alarm System Upgrades Project and Elevator Upgrades Project (each 5-0).

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is reviewing several recommendations for the Board of Commissioners. These include budget amendments for IT programs, employee compensation adjustments, and infrastructure projects. The body will also consider grant acceptances for health services and sheriff's office programming.

• Bonds for improvements to the Evergreen Farmington Sanitary Drain Drainage System
• Fiscal Year 2023 salary recommendations for non-represented employees
• Resolution for biweekly employee healthcare contribution increase
• Compensation adjustments for County Commissioners (2023/2024 term) and elected officials (2023)
• Building Management System Replacement Project – Sixth Phase

The Finance Committee recommended Board approval of a $7,742,000 IT Infrastructure Modernization Program funded from General Fund Assigned Fund Balance, and a $2,600,000 transfer for an Imaging Program Expansion Project. It also recommended a 5-year contract extension with BS&A Software, a $100,000 sponsorship for the Power of Girlhood program, and a $5,000 sponsorship for the Clawson City Park Trick or Treat Trail. Several personnel and compensation resolutions were recommended, including a biweekly healthcare contribution increase (8-1), compensation adjustments for county commissioners (7-2), and countywide elected official compensation (6-3). All other recommendations passed unanimously.

• Recommended $7,742,000 IT Infrastructure Modernization Program (8-0)
• Recommended $2,600,000 transfer for Imaging Program Expansion Project (8-0)
• Recommended 5-year contract extension with BS&A Software through Oct 2027 (8-0)
• Recommended $100,000 sponsorship for Allied Media Projects-Power of Girlhood (8-0)
• Recommended $5,000 sponsorship for Clawson City Park Trick or Treat Trail (8-0)
• Recommended biweekly employee healthcare contribution increase (8-1)
• Recommended compensation adjustments for county commissioners 2023/2024 term (7-2)
• Recommended countywide elected official compensation for 2023 (6-3)

Standing Committee

The Coordinating Zoning Committee will meet to discuss economic development and planning. The primary action item is the review of the City of Sylvan Lake Draft Master Plan Update.

• Approval of County Code No. MP 22-08 regarding the City of Sylvan Lake Draft Master Plan Update

The Coordinating Zoning Committee approved a motion finding that the City of Sylvan Lake Draft Master Plan Update is not inconsistent with the plans of surrounding communities. The vote was unanimous (3-0). The committee also approved minutes from August 16, 2022, and the meeting agenda.

• Approved finding that Sylvan Lake Draft Master Plan Update is not inconsistent with surrounding plans (3-0)
• Approved minutes of August 16, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (3-0)

Standing Committee

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee is reviewing several personnel and compensation adjustments. The body will consider recommendations for non-represented employee salaries, healthcare contribution increases, and pay for County Commissioners and elected officials.

• Resolution approving biweekly employee healthcare contribution increase
• Fiscal Year 2023 salary recommendation for non-represented employees
• Compensation adjustments for County Commissioners for the 2023/2024 term
• Countywide elected official compensation for 2023
• Resolution of support for Michigan Senate Bill 58 and House Bill 4314

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee voted 4-2 to recommend a 5% compensation adjustment for county commissioners effective January 1, 2023, and 3% effective January 1, 2024, after reconsidering an earlier failed motion. The committee also approved a 5% salary adjustment for countywide elected officials (executive, clerk, treasurer, sheriff, prosecutor, water resources commissioner) for FY2023. Other actions included forwarding a biweekly employee healthcare contribution increase (4-1), supporting state bills to hold polluters accountable (4-1), and appointing members to the Solid Waste Planning Committee.

• Approved 5% commissioner pay raise for 2023 and 3% for 2024 (4-2) after reconsideration
• Approved 5% salary adjustment for countywide elected officials for FY2023 (4-1)
• Forwarded biweekly employee healthcare contribution increase to Finance (4-1)
• Forwarded Parks and Recreation Department reorganization to Finance (5-0)
• Forwarded FY2023 salary recommendation for non-represented employees to Finance (5-0)
• Supported Michigan Senate Bill 58 and House Bill 4314 holding polluters accountable (4-1)
• Appointed Rachael Barlock and Daniel Smith to Solid Waste Planning Committee (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda recognizing Indigenous Peoples' Day, ADHD Awareness Month, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and National Disability Employment Awareness Month (5-0)

Standing Committee

The committee is reviewing several grant acceptances and interlocal agreements. Key items include staffing changes for the 52-4 District Court and various service contracts for the Sheriff's Office.

• Staffing modification at 52-4 District Court (Troy) to replace three part-time positions with one full-time position
• Grant acceptances from Michigan Department of Health and Human Services for FY 2023 LHD Comprehensive and Emerging Threats Agreements
• Contract extension with Haven, Inc. for sexual assault victim services (FY 2023-2025)
• Interlocal Agreement Amendment #3 with Oakland Community Health Network for MAT and JAWS programming at the county jail
• Interlocal Agreement with Oakland Community Health Network for a Mental Health Co-Responder Licensed Clinician for FY 2023

The Public Health & Safety Committee voted unanimously on all agenda items, including a staffing modification at 52-4 District Court (Troy) to delete three part-time positions and create one full-time position, acceptance of several health grants, and extensions of sheriff's office contracts and interlocal agreements. No public comment was received during the designated period, but several residents spoke later in the meeting.

• Approved minutes of August 23, 2022 (9-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (9-0)
• Received and filed communications on animal shelter report and sheriff's grant applications (9-0)
• Recommended to Board staffing modification at 52-4 District Court: delete three PTNE positions, create one FTE (9-0)
• Recommended to Finance acceptance of FY 2023 LHD Comprehensive Agreement grant (9-0)
• Recommended to Finance acceptance of FY 2023 LHD Emerging Threats Agreement grant (9-0)
• Recommended to Board contract extension with Haven, Inc. for START program FY 2023-2025, as amended (9-0)
• Recommended to Board interlocal agreement amendments and new agreement for sheriff's office programs (8-0 or 9-0)

Ad Hoc Committee

The Oversight Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to recommend grant applications for the School Mental Health Grant Program to the Board. The committee will also review and approve the grant timeline.

• Approval of School Mental Health Grant Program applications
• Review and approval of the grant timeline

The Oakland County School Mental Health Grant Program Oversight Ad Hoc Committee voted unanimously to recommend approval of grant applications and to approve a grant timeline. The meeting was called to order at 12:49 PM and adjourned at 1:20 PM.

• Approved minutes of July 26, 2022 (5-0-0).
• Approved the agenda as presented (5-0-0).
• Recommended approval of school mental health grant applications to the Board (5-0-0).
• Approved the suggested grant timeline (5-0-0).

Ad Hoc Committee

The Oakland County Out of School Time Learning Supports Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to discuss specific operational documents. The body will review a timeline and a rubric related to out-of-school learning supports.

• Oakland Out of School Time Learning Supports Timeline
• Oakland Out of School Time Rubric

The Out of School Time Learning Supports Ad Hoc Committee approved a timeline and a rubric for the Oakland County Out of School Time program. Both items were passed unanimously by the five members present.

• Approved the agenda as presented (5-0).
• Approved the Out of School Time Learning Supports Timeline (5-0).
• Approved the Out of School Time Rubric (5-0).
• Received and filed communications regarding appointment letters (5-0).

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 minutes.

• Approval of August 17, 2022 minutes
• Review of Board of Commissioners’ Consent Agenda
• Review of Board of Commissioners’ Regular Agenda

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is deciding on the appropriation of American Rescue Plan Act funds for senior initiatives and Project DIAMOnD Phase 2. The body is also reviewing funding for a gun buyback pilot program and a collective bargaining agreement for Deputy Sheriffs.

• Appropriating funding for the Anti-Violence Initiative to Create the Oakland County Gun Buyback Pilot Program
• Appropriating American Rescue Plan Act funds to support Oakland Together Senior Initiatives
• Collective Bargaining Agreement (FY 2022-2026) for the Oakland County Deputy Sheriff’s Association
• Contract extension through 2027 with Compulink Management Center Inc. #008203
• Appropriation of American Rescue Plan Act funds for Project DIAMOnD Phase 2

The Board of Commissioners approved a $15 million appropriation of American Rescue Plan Act funds for Project DIAMOnD Phase 2, which will provide 750 3D printers to small manufacturers. The board also approved a $45,000 gun buyback pilot program (14-4) and allocated up to $5.555 million in ARPA funds for senior initiatives. A collective bargaining agreement with the Oakland County Deputy Sheriff's Association was approved, covering fiscal years 2022-2026 with total funding of over $5.2 million.

• Approved $15M ARPA appropriation for Project DIAMOnD Phase 2 (17-1)
• Approved $45,000 gun buyback pilot program (14-4)
• Approved up to $5.555M ARPA funds for Oakland Together Senior Initiatives (18-0)
• Approved 5-year collective bargaining agreement with OCDSA (18-0)
• Approved 10-year renewable electric supply agreement for 75% renewable energy (18-0)
• Approved $100,000 sponsorship for Kids First Initiative (18-0)
• Approved $58,000 for Waterford Riverwalk project (18-0)
• Approved $20,000 for demolition of former Electro-Plating Services buildings (18-0)

Standing Committee

The committee voted 5-1 to recommend appropriating $15 million in ARPA funds for Project DIAMOnD Phase 2, an advanced manufacturing initiative, with amendments requiring quarterly expenditure reports. It also unanimously recommended a renewable electric supply agreement with an annual performance reporting requirement. Both items now go to the Finance Committee.

• Recommended $15M ARPA appropriation for Project DIAMOnD Phase 2 (5-1)
• Amended resolution to require quarterly expenditure reports from Automation Alley (5-1)
• Recommended renewable electric supply agreement with annual performance metrics report (6-0)
• Approved minutes of August 10, 2022 (6-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (6-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee recommended approval of the FY 2023-2025 County Executive Recommended Budget, as amended, with a 5-3 vote. It also recommended a $43,000 appropriation for the Oakland County Gun Buyback Pilot Program (7-2), and approved several other special project appropriations, including $100,000 for the Kids First Initiative and $58,000 for the Waterford Riverwalk. All recommendations are subject to final approval by the full Board of Commissioners.

• Recommended FY 2023-2025 County Executive Recommended Budget, as amended (5-3)
• Recommended $43,000 for Oakland County Gun Buyback Pilot Program (7-2)
• Recommended $100,000 for Kids First Initiative (9-0)
• Recommended $58,000 for Waterford Riverwalk project (9-0)
• Recommended $50,000 for Center for Employment Opportunities (9-0)
• Recommended $20,000 for demolition of former Electro-Plating Services buildings (9-0)
• Recommended 5-year IT contract extension with Compulink Management Center (9-0)
• Rejected amendment to add two Deputy Court Administrator positions (3-5)

Standing Committee

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee will consider a collective bargaining agreement for the Oakland County Deputy Sheriff’s Association. The body will also review several resolutions recognizing awareness months and receive a legislative update.

• Collective Bargaining Agreement for Fiscal Years 2022-2026 for Oakland County Deputy Sheriff’s Association (Corrections and Court Services Unit and Law Enforcement Unit)
• Resolution recognizing September 2022 as National Deaf Awareness Month
• Resolution recognizing September 2022 as National Hispanic Heritage Month
• Resolution declaring September as National Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month
• Resolution recognizing September 2022 as National Recovery Month and National Suicide Prevention Month

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee approved a consent agenda of six resolutions recognizing September as various awareness months and Michigan Trails Week. It also forwarded a collective bargaining agreement for the Oakland County Deputy Sheriff's Association to the Finance Committee. No public comment was received.

• Approved consent agenda: 6 resolutions for September awareness months and Michigan Trails Week (5-0)
• Forwarded to Finance: Collective bargaining agreement for OCDSA corrections and law enforcement units (5-0)
• Approved minutes from August 9, 2022 (5-0)

Standing Committee

The Public Health & Safety Committee recommended several items to the full Board, including accepting ATF overtime reimbursement grants, a K-9 dog ownership transfer, and multiple health division grants. The most consequential decision was recommending the appropriation of American Rescue Plan Act funds to support Oakland Together Senior Initiatives (9-0). All votes were unanimous.

• Recommended ATF FY2022 overtime reimbursement grant acceptance (8-0)
• Recommended ATF FY2023 overtime reimbursement grant acceptance (8-0)
• Recommended K-9 dog (Diago) ownership transfer contract (8-0)
• Recommended EGLE medical waste regulatory program grant acceptance (8-0)
• Recommended beach monitoring grant amendments (8-0)
• Recommended MDHHS shelter foster care interlocal contract amendment (8-0)
• Recommended ARPA funds for Oakland Together Senior Initiatives (9-0)

Task Force

The Human Trafficking Task Force is meeting to review minutes and receive informational updates. The session includes a status report on the Survivor to Thriver Program and FACES poster distribution at the airport.

• Status update on the Survivor to Thriver Program
• Update on FACES Poster Airport Distribution
• Approval of March 18, 2022 minutes

The Oakland County Human Trafficking Task Force met on August 19, 2022, and approved minutes from March 18, 2022, and the agenda. They received and filed a communication regarding the resolution creating the Survivor to Thriver Program and a FACES poster distributed to the Oakland County International Airport. No substantive decisions were made beyond procedural approvals and receiving updates.

• Approved minutes from March 18, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (3-0)
• Received and filed communication on Survivor to Thriver Program resolution (3-0)
• Received and filed FACES poster for airport distribution (3-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee held budget hearings for District Courts, Corporation Counsel and Risk Management, Water Resources Commissioner, Parks & Recreation, and Human Resources/Office of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. No votes were taken on any budget items; the hearings were informational only. The committee also received a briefing on a fiscal services amendment list for the upcoming budget wrap-up meeting.

• No decisions or votes recorded; all items were budget hearings or briefings

Majority Caucus

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

The Democratic Caucus of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners met on August 17, 2022, and discussed items on the upcoming Board of Commissioners agenda, including the Oak STEM Grant Program report, a resolution supporting state contracting bills, and appointments to the Oakland County Land Bank Authority. No binding decisions or votes were taken; the meeting was procedural and preparatory.

• Approved minutes of August 8, 2022 caucus (voice vote)
• Discussed Oak STEM Grant Program report (item 7f)
• Discussed resolution supporting Senate Bill 117 and House Bill 4902 (item 11f)
• Discussed appointments to Oakland County Land Bank Authority (item 15a)
• Commissioners Luebs and Charles volunteered for Out of School Time Learning Supports Ad Hoc Committee
• Commissioner Gershenson volunteered as alternate for same committee
• Commissioner Jackson announced proposed resolution designating August 2022 as Black Business Month

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss establishing fees for the Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center for 2023-2025. The body is also considering the use of American Rescue Plan Act funds for a Crisis Intervention Training Pilot Program.

• Establishment of FY 2023-2025 Oakland County Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center fees
• Appropriation of American Rescue Plan Act funds for a Crisis Intervention Training Pilot Program
• Grant acceptance for Oakland/Troy Airport taxiway rehabilitation and paint marking
• Grant acceptance for an Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicle
• Contract extensions with Windstream and Windstream Holdings 2 for colocation services

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners approved a $500,000 appropriation from American Rescue Plan Act funds to create a Crisis Intervention Training Pilot Program in partnership with Oakland Community Health Network. The board also approved several grant acceptances, including $765,464 for an aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle and $20,600 for Oakland/Troy Airport taxiway improvements. Additionally, the board confirmed appointments to the Oakland County Land Bank Authority and established new animal shelter fees for FY 2023-2025.

• Approved $500K ARPA appropriation for Crisis Intervention Training Pilot Program (20-0)
• Approved $765,464 grant for ARFF vehicle with $40,288 local match (20-0)
• Approved $20,600 MDOT grant for Oakland/Troy Airport taxiway improvements (20-0)
• Approved $36,832.50 SEMCOG grant for Nine Mile Pathway Feasibility Study (20-0)
• Confirmed Land Bank Authority appointments (14-6)
• Established FY 2023-2025 Animal Shelter fees (20-0)
• Approved interlocal agreements with 13 municipalities for animal shelter services (20-0)
• Approved Windstream contract extensions through 2023 (20-0)

Standing Committee

The Coordinating Zoning Committee is meeting to accept staff reviews from the Division of Planning and Local Business Development. The discussions focus on a draft master plan update and a rezoning proposal.

• Staff Review of the City of Ferndale Draft Master Plan Update (County Code No. MP 22-07)
• Staff Review of the Oxford Township Rezoning Proposal (County Code No. RZ 22-02)

The Coordinating Zoning Committee approved two staff reviews: the City of Ferndale Draft Master Plan Update and a rezoning proposal for 31 properties in Oxford Township. Both were found not inconsistent with adjacent communities' plans and were recommended for approval.

• Approved finding that Ferndale Draft Master Plan Update is not inconsistent with surrounding community plans (3-0)
• Approved recommendation that Oxford Township rezoning of 31 borderline properties is not inconsistent with adjacent land uses (3-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is conducting budget hearings for several county offices. Presenters will provide information regarding the budgets for health, treasury, public services, and legal offices.

• Budget hearing for Health and Human Services
• Budget hearing for Treasurer's Office
• Budget hearing for Public Services
• Budget hearing for Prosecuting Attorney
• Budget hearing for Indigent Defense Services Office

The Finance Committee conducted budget hearings for Health & Human Services, Treasurer's Office, Public Services, Indigent Defense Services, and Prosecuting Attorney's Office. No formal decisions were made; Kyle Jen outlined the budget wrap-up process. The meeting adjourned without public comment or votes.

• Held budget hearing for Health & Human Services
• Held budget hearing for Treasurer's Office
• Held budget hearing for Public Services
• Held budget hearing for Indigent Defense Services Office
• Held budget hearing for Prosecuting Attorney's Office

General

The Oakland County Public Transportation Authority approved its FY 2022-2023 budget, extended the legal services contract with Dickinson Wright through August 31, 2024, and extended the SMART contract through June 30, 2023. The board also received and filed the Treasurer's Report, local cost projections and millage summary, and SMART performance reports. All motions passed with roll call votes, with member Byrd absent.

• Approved FY 2022-2023 budget (roll call, Byrd absent)
• Extended Dickinson Wright legal services contract through 8/31/2024 (roll call, Byrd absent)
• Extended SMART contract through 6/30/2023 (roll call, Byrd absent)
• Received and filed Treasurer's Report for FY 2021-2022, Month 12
• Received and filed Local Cost Projection and Oakland County Public Transit Millage Summary documents
• Received and filed SMART Key Performance Indicators 2021-22 and OCPTA Update

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to conduct budget hearings. Presenters will discuss budgets for Information Technology, Economic Development, and the Clerk/Register of Deeds.

• Budget hearing: Information Technology
• Budget hearing: Economic Development
• Budget hearing: Clerk/Register of Deeds

The Finance Committee held budget hearings for Information Technology, Economic Development, and Clerk/Register of Deeds. No decisions were made; the hearings were informational and the meeting adjourned without substantive action.

• Held budget hearing for Information Technology (1:07-1:52 p.m.)
• Held budget hearing for Economic Development (2:00-2:40 p.m.)
• Held budget hearing for Clerk/Register of Deeds (2:51-3:34 p.m.)

Standing Committee

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee is meeting to consider recommending two grant acceptances to the Board. Both items concern aviation and transportation upgrades at the Oakland/Troy Airport.

• Grant acceptance for Oakland/Troy Airport taxiway pavement sealing, crack sealing, rehabilitation, and paint marking
• Grant acceptance for the acquisition of an Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) Vehicle (Part 139) Index B, Class 4 and Equipment
• Mid-Year Report for the 2022 Moth Suppression Grant Program

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee approved minutes and agenda, received a moth suppression grant report, and recommended two grant acceptances for Oakland/Troy Airport: one for taxiway pavement and marking work, and one for an aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Approved July 13, 2022 open and closed session minutes (6-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (6-0)
• Received and filed 2022 Moth Suppression Grant Program mid-year report (6-0)
• Recommended grant acceptance for taxiway seal/rehab and airfield paint marking at Oakland/Troy Airport (6-0)
• Recommended grant acceptance for ARFF vehicle (Part 139) Index B, Class 4 and equipment (6-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will hold budget hearings for the Probate Court, Facilities Management, Board of Commissioners, and Sheriff's Office. The body will also consider recommendations for IT contract extensions and the use of federal recovery funds for a crisis intervention pilot program.

• Budget hearings for Probate Court, Facilities Management, Board of Commissioners, and Sheriff's Office
• Appropriating American Rescue Plan Act funds for a Crisis Intervention Training Pilot Program
• Extension of Windstream Contract #009726 through 2023
• Extension of Windstream Holdings 2 Contract #009727 for Colocation Services
• Budget Amendment IT Development Report for 3rd Quarter 2022

The Finance Committee approved minutes and agenda, received communications, and recommended several IT budget amendments and contract extensions. It also recommended a resolution appropriating American Rescue Plan Act funds for a Crisis Intervention Training Pilot Program with Oakland Community Health Network, after a recess to consult Sheriff's Office staff. Budget hearings were held for Circuit Court, Facilities Management, Board of Commissioners, and Sheriff's Office, but no decisions were recorded from those hearings.

• Approved July 27, 2022 minutes (7-0)
• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Received and filed communications (7-0)
• Recommended IT budget amendment for 3rd quarter 2022 (7-0)
• Recommended Windstream contract #009726 extension through 2023 (7-0)
• Recommended Windstream contract #009727 extension for colocation services (7-0)
• Recommended ARPA funding for Crisis Intervention Training Pilot Program (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss and potentially approve the specific language for an Oakland County public transportation millage. This millage is proposed for the November 8, 2022, ballot.

• Resolution approving language for an Oakland County Public Transportation Millage for the November 8, 2022, ballot

The Board of Commissioners approved placing a 0.95-mill, 10-year public transportation millage on the November 8, 2022 ballot. The measure passed 13-7 after several amendments were considered; two amendments to increase funding for specific agencies and lower the millage rate failed. The millage is estimated to collect $66,163,000 in its first year.

• Approved placing 0.95-mill, 10-year public transportation millage on Nov. 8 ballot (13-7)
• Approved Amendment #1 setting NOTA funding at $1.6M (20-0)
• Approved Amendment #2 restoring NOTA funding to $2M (20-0)
• Amendment #3 adding $1M for Peoples Express failed (9-11)
• Amendment #4 limiting millage to approving communities failed (9-11)
• Amendment #5 reducing millage to 0.55 mills failed (9-11)
• Amendment #6 reducing millage to 0.75 mills failed (9-11)
• Approved minutes of Aug. 4, 2022 meeting (20-0)

Standing Committee

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee recommended approval of a resolution placing an Oakland County public transportation millage on the November 8, 2022 ballot, with an amendment specifying funding levels for SMART, NOTA, OPC, and WOTA. The committee also recommended approval of resolutions supporting state bills for business contracting, accepting a SEMCOG grant for planning, and designating several awareness weeks. It nominated Martin Manna for the Land Bank Authority's General Public seat and Khalfani Stephens and Jeffrey Campbell for the City and Township Official seats, while other nominations failed.

• Recommended transit millage resolution for Nov. 8 ballot (6-0)
• Amended millage resolution to specify funding for SMART, NOTA, OPC, WOTA (6-0)
• Nominated Martin Manna for Land Bank General Public seat (3-2)
• Nominated Khalfani Stephens and Jeffrey Campbell for Land Bank seats (4-1)
• Rejected Kathleen Duffy nomination for Land Bank seat (1-4)
• Rejected Margaret Brown nomination for Land Bank seat (1-4)
• Recommended SEMCOG grant acceptance for planning (5-0)
• Recommended resolution supporting SB 117 and HB 4902 (5-0)

Standing Committee

The Public Health & Safety Committee voted unanimously to recommend to the full Board resolutions establishing FY 2023-2025 animal shelter fees and an interlocal agreement for shelter services with municipalities. It also recommended and forwarded to Finance a resolution appropriating American Rescue Plan Act funds for a Crisis Intervention Training Pilot Program in partnership with Oakland Community Health Network. All votes were 6-0.

• Recommended resolution establishing FY 2023-2025 animal shelter fees (6-0)
• Recommended interlocal agreement with municipalities for 2023-2025 shelter services (6-0)
• Recommended and forwarded to Finance ARPA-funded Crisis Intervention Training Pilot Program (6-0)
• Approved minutes of July 26, 2022 (6-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (6-0)
• Received and filed communications on animal shelter intake report, Children's Village grant exception, and prosecutor's grant exception (6-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is conducting budget presentations for several county entities. These hearings allow the committee to review funding requests and operational needs for the listed departments.

• Budget presentation for Circuit Court
• Budget presentation for Emergency Management
• Budget presentation for County Executive and Office of Environmental Sustainability
• Budget presentation for Public Communications
• Budget presentation for Management & Budget

The Finance Committee held budget hearings for the Circuit Court, Emergency Management & Homeland Security, Executive's Office, Office of Public Communications, and Management and Budget. No formal decisions or votes were recorded; the hearings were informational only. The meeting adjourned at 4:43 PM.

• Held budget hearing for Circuit Court (1:03-1:46 PM)
• Held budget hearing for Emergency Management & Homeland Security (1:50-2:12 PM)
• Held budget hearing for Executive's Office (2:28-2:53 PM)
• Held budget hearing for Office of Public Communications (3:05-3:59 PM)
• Held budget hearing for Management and Budget (4:07-4:42 PM)

Majority Caucus

The Democratic Caucus discussed a resolution to place a 0.95-mill public transportation millage on the November 8, 2022 ballot, which would generate about $66 million in its first year to expand transit routes and improve infrastructure. No formal vote was taken; the caucus also discussed budget priorities for the upcoming fiscal year.

• Approved minutes of August 4, 2022 caucus
• Discussed resolution for public transportation millage on November ballot
• Discussed budget items including co-responders, local partnerships, and mental health

Board of Commissioners

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to place a .95 mill public transportation millage on the November 8, 2022 ballot, with the language referred to the Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee for further review. The board also approved a series of resolutions, including creating the Survivor to Thriver program, accepting a $100,000 donation for the Animal Shelter, and appropriating ARPA funds for senior initiatives and a Pontiac school resource officer. All substantive resolutions passed with an 18-1 vote, with Commissioner Kristen Nelson voting no on each.

• Approved .95 mill public transportation millage for Nov. 8 ballot (referred to committee)
• Created Survivor to Thriver pilot program with $10,900 expenditure (18-1)
• Accepted $100,000 donation to Animal Shelter from Jerry Coffel (18-1)
• Appropriated up to $200,000 ARPA funds for Pontiac school resource officer (18-1)
• Appropriated up to $3,555,000 ARPA funds for senior initiatives (referred to committee)
• Approved $76,650 election security grant application (18-1)
• Approved $50,000 sponsorship of Arts, Beats and Eats festival (18-1)
• Approved $6,000 sponsorship of Hazel Park Art Fair (18-1)

Special Committee

The Claims Review Committee is meeting to approve previous minutes and enter a closed session. The closed session will address the case of Jones, Kaia v. Oakland County et al.

• Closed session regarding Jones, Kaia v. Oakland County et al

The Claims Review Committee met and approved minutes and the agenda. The committee then entered closed session to discuss settlement strategy in the case Jones v. Oakland County et al. After returning to open session, the committee voted unanimously to authorize Corporation Counsel to proceed with the directives discussed in closed session. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved open and closed session minutes from July 13, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved the agenda as presented (4-0)
• Entered closed session to discuss settlement strategy in Jones v. Oakland County et al. (5-0)
• Authorized Corporation Counsel to proceed with directives from closed session (5-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee approved several recommendations to the full Board, including appropriating American Rescue Plan Act funds for safety concerns in the Pontiac School District, with an amendment by Angela Powell. It also recommended grant applications for election security, Byrne JAG, and HUD's Annual Action Plan, plus the appointment of Michael Lohmeier as Equalization Director. All motions passed unanimously (7-0 or 8-0).

• Recommended ARPA funds for Pontiac school safety (7-0, amended)
• Recommended 2022 Election Security Grant application (7-0)
• Recommended Byrne JAG grant application (7-0)
• Recommended HUD PY 2022 Annual Action Plan grant (7-0)
• Recommended Michael Lohmeier as Equalization Director (7-0)
• Recommended creating Survivor to Thriver Program (7-0)
• Recommended 2022 Arts, Beats and Eats sponsorship (8-0)
• Recommended 2022 Hazel Park Art Fair sponsorship (7-0)

Standing Committee

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee is meeting to review a grant application for election security and discuss land bank authority appointments. The body will also receive communication regarding a pathway study for the Nine Mile Corridor.

• Grant application with the Michigan Department of State, Bureau of Elections for the 2022 Election Security Grant
• Oakland County Land Bank Authority Appointments
• SEMCOG Planning Assistance Program Application for the Nine Mile Corridor Pathway Study

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee approved forwarding a grant application to the Michigan Department of State for the 2022 Election Security Grant to the Finance Committee. It also scheduled interviews for Oakland County Land Bank Authority appointments and received and filed a Parks & Recreation grant application for the Nine Mile Corridor Pathway Study. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved minutes of July 12, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Received and filed Parks & Recreation SEMCOG grant application for Nine Mile Corridor Pathway Study (5-0)
• Recommended and forwarded Clerk/Register of Deeds 2022 Election Security Grant application to Finance (5-0)
• Scheduled interviews for Land Bank Authority candidates: Drew Benson, Khalfani Stephens, Jeffrey Campbell, Margaret Brown, Kathleen Duffy, George Luvene, Martin Manna (5-0)

Standing Committee

The Public Health & Safety Committee is reviewing several grant applications and funding requests. The body will discuss appropriating American Rescue Plan Act funds for safety in the City of Pontiac school district and a law enforcement agreement with the Renaissance Festival.

• Appropriation of American Rescue Plan Act funds for safety concerns in the School District of the City of Pontiac
• Interlocal Agreement with the Renaissance Festival for 2022-2024 Law Enforcement Services
• Use of Non-Departmental General Fund for Woodward Dream Cruise Special Event Signage
• Grant application with HUD for the Program Year (PY) 2022 Annual Action Plan
• Sheriff’s Office grant application for the FY 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne JAG) Program

The Public Health & Safety Committee unanimously recommended forwarding a resolution to Finance that would appropriate American Rescue Plan Act funds to address safety concerns in the Pontiac School District, with an amendment added. The committee also recommended several other items, including grant applications, an interlocal agreement for law enforcement services at the Renaissance Festival, and acceptance of donations. All votes were unanimous except for one 8-1 vote on creating a school liaison subcommittee.

• Recommended ARPA funds for Pontiac school safety resolution (9-0)
• Approved amendment to ARPA resolution (9-0)
• Approved creation of 3-member school liaison subcommittee (8-1)
• Recommended Byrne JAG grant application to Finance (8-0)
• Recommended Woodward Dream Cruise signage resolution (9-0)
• Recommended Renaissance Festival law enforcement agreement (9-0)
• Recommended acceptance of two support canine dogs (9-0)
• Recommended HUD Annual Action Plan grant application (9-0)

Ad Hoc Committee

The Oakland County School Mental Health Grant Program Oversight Ad Hoc Committee approved the suggested guidelines and application form for the grant program. Both motions passed unanimously (3-0) with members Penny Luebs, Karen Joliat, and Laura Dodd voting yes. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 12:28 PM.

• Approved suggested guidelines for School Mental Health Grant Program (3-0)
• Approved suggested application form for School Mental Health Grant Program (3-0)

Majority Caucus

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

• Review of Board of Commissioners’ Consent Agenda
• Review of Board of Commissioners’ Regular Agenda
• Approval of June 23, 2022 minutes

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners approved a $5 million appropriation of American Rescue Plan Act funds for the Oakland County Out of School Time Learning Supports Investment, which will provide grants to school districts and nonprofits for tutoring and youth well-being programs. The board also approved a $228,409 road improvement appropriation with the City of Troy, accepted a $135,000 HIDTA grant for drug enforcement, and authorized a $10.8 million health department grant application. A resolution urging the governor to grant clemency to Temujin Kensu passed 13-8, and a resolution to create a special committee to study road commission operations passed 14-7.

• Approved $5M ARPA appropriation for Out of School Time Learning Supports (20-1)
• Approved $228,409 Tri-Party Road Improvement appropriation with City of Troy (21-0)
• Accepted $135,000 HIDTA grant for Narcotics Enforcement Team (21-0)
• Authorized $10,835,066 grant application for FY 2023 Emerging Threats (21-0)
• Approved resolution urging governor to grant clemency to Temujin Kensu (13-8)
• Created special committee to study road commission operations (14-7)
• Approved $250,000 transfer for ArcGIS Indoors software implementation (21-0)
• Approved appointment of Cody R. Ellwanger as 52-1 District Court magistrate (21-0)

Standing Committee

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee is reviewing several resolutions for board recommendation. Key items include software implementation and the use of federal recovery funds for water access.

• Road Improvement Fiscal Year 2022 Appropriation with the City of Troy (Project No. 56311)
• Memorandum of Understanding between Oakland County and the Oakland County Business Finance Corporation
• Appropriation of American Rescue Plan Act funds for the Securing Our Water Access Initiative
• Authorization to negotiate the sale of property in Waterford
• Closed session regarding the purchase of new property in Troy

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee approved several items to recommend to the Board, including a road improvement appropriation with Troy, a memorandum of understanding with the Oakland County Business Finance Corporation, ArcGIS Indoors software implementation, and authorization to negotiate the sale of property in Waterford. It also postponed indefinitely a resolution for ARPA funds for the Securing Our Water Access Initiative, and authorized property purchase negotiations in Troy after a closed session. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved road improvement appropriation with City of Troy (5-0)
• Approved MOU with Oakland County Business Finance Corporation (5-0)
• Approved ArcGIS Indoors software implementation (5-0)
• Postponed indefinitely ARPA funds for Securing Our Water Access Initiative (5-0)
• Authorized negotiation of property sale in Waterford (5-0)
• Authorized negotiation of property purchase in Troy after closed session (5-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is reviewing recommendations for the Board regarding health department grants and child care funding. The body will also receive reports on tax increment financing and industrial facility exemptions.

• Grant application for FY 2023 Local Health Department Emerging Threats Agreement
• 2022-2023 Oakland County Child Care Fund Annual Plan and Budget
• Appropriation of American Rescue Plan Act funds for Out of School Time Learning Supports Investment
• Lyon Township Notice of Application for an Industrial Facilities Exemption (IFE) Certificate
• Highland Downtown Development Authority Annual Report on Tax Increment Financing Plan

The Finance Committee recommended three resolutions to the full Board, including a grant application for the FY 2023 Local Health Department Emerging Threats Agreement, the 2022-2023 Oakland County Child Care Fund Annual Plan and Budget, and a resolution appropriating American Rescue Plan Act funds for the Out of School Time Learning Supports Investment. The ARPA resolution passed 6-1, with Christine Long voting no. The committee also received and filed communications from Lyon Township and Highland Downtown Development Authority, and approved the June 15, 2022 minutes and the agenda.

• Recommended grant application for FY 2023 Local Health Department Emerging Threats Agreement (7-0)
• Recommended 2022-2023 Oakland County Child Care Fund Annual Plan and Budget (7-0)
• Recommended ARPA funds for Out of School Time Learning Supports Investment (6-1)
• Received and filed communications from Lyon Township and Highland DDA (7-0)
• Approved June 15, 2022 minutes (6-0)
• Approved agenda (6-0)

Ad Hoc Committee

The Claims Review Committee is meeting to approve previous minutes and enter a closed session. The closed session will focus on the case of Coakley v. Oakland County.

• Closed session regarding Coakley v. Oakland County

The Claims Review Committee met and approved minutes and agenda unanimously. The committee entered closed session to consult with attorneys on pending litigation, then authorized Corporation Counsel to proceed with the discussed directives. No public comment was received.

• Approved May 16, 2022 open and closed session minutes (4-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
• Entered closed session for attorney consultation on litigation strategy (4-0)
• Authorized Corporation Counsel to proceed per closed session directives (4-0)

Standing Committee

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee is reviewing several resolutions for recommendation to the Board. These include opposition to specific state house and senate bills and a request for gubernatorial clemency.

• Resolution opposing Michigan House Bills 4729 through 4732
• Resolution opposing Senate Bill 446 regarding the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act
• Resolution urging the Governor to grant clemency to Temujin Kensu
• Oakland County Land Bank Authority appointments
• Resolution recognizing August 3, 2022 as Black Women's Equal Pay Day

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee unanimously recommended several resolutions to the full Board, including opposing Michigan House Bills 4729-4732 and Senate Bill 446, urging clemency for Temujin Kensu, and supporting an increased state Earned Income Tax Credit. It also approved the consent agenda, including a resolution recognizing Black Women's Equal Pay Day, and authorized advertising for Land Bank Authority appointments. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved minutes of June 14, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Recommended resolution recognizing Aug 3, 2022 as Black Women's Equal Pay Day (5-0)
• Recommended resolution opposing Michigan House Bills 4729-4732 (5-0)
• Recommended resolution implementing Salary Administration Plan 3rd Quarterly Report FY 2022 (5-0)
• Recommended resolution opposing Senate Bill 446 on zoning (5-0)
• Recommended resolution urging clemency for Temujin Kensu (5-0)
• Recommended resolution encouraging increased state Earned Income Tax Credit (5-0)

Standing Committee

The committee is reviewing several grant applications and interlocal agreements for recommendation to the Board. Discussions include funding for school learning supports and the appointment of a district court magistrate.

• Sheriff’s Office grant from Michigan State Police for 2022 High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Program
• Interlocal Agreement with City of Lake Angelus for 2022-2024 Marine Patrol Services
• Appointment of Cody R. Ellwanger as 52-1 District Court (Novi) Magistrate
• Appropriation of American Rescue Plan Act funds for Oakland County Out of School Time Learning Supports Investment
• Submission of 2022-2023 Oakland County Child Care Fund Annual Plan and Budget

The Public Health & Safety Committee recommended several resolutions to the Board, including accepting a HIDTA grant, an interlocal agreement for marine patrol, and appropriating ARPA funds for Out of School Time Learning Supports (with an amendment). All items passed, with the ARPA resolution passing 6-1 after amendment and the marine patrol agreement passing 6-1.

• Recommended HIDTA grant acceptance (7-0)
• Recommended Lake Angelus marine patrol interlocal agreement (6-1)
• Recommended FY 2023 Emerging Threats Agreement grant application (7-0)
• Recommended Child Care Fund Annual Plan and Budget (7-0)
• Recommended appointment of Cody R. Ellwanger as Novi District Court magistrate (7-0)
• Recommended ARPA Out of School Time Learning Supports resolution with amendment (6-1)

Ad Hoc Committee

The Oakland Together Mental Health and Wellbeing Non-Profit Grant Program Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to discuss grant program updates. The committee is asked to approve the Phase 1 Extension Plan and the Phase 2 Funding Plan.

• Approval of Oakland Together Mental Health and Wellbeing Non-Profit Grant Program Phase 1 Extension Plan
• Approval of Oakland Together Mental Health and Wellbeing Non-Profit Grant Program Phase 2 Funding Plan
• Informational item regarding extending invitations to additional non-profits for the grant program

The Oakland Together Mental Health and Wellbeing Non-Profit Grant Program Ad Hoc Committee approved a six-month extension for grant activities and the Phase 2 Funding Plan for remaining grant funds, both by unanimous 5-0 votes. The committee also discussed extending invitations to additional non-profits but took no action. Minutes from November 4, 2021, and the agenda were approved.

• Approved 6-month extension for full execution of grant activities (5-0)
• Approved Phase 2 Funding Plan for remaining grant funds (5-0)
• Approved minutes from November 4, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)

Subcommittee

The Coordinating Zoning Committee is meeting to consider a staff review of the Orion Charter Township Draft Master Plan Update. The committee will also receive communications regarding a draft Master Plan Amendment for the City of Ferndale.

• Approval of County Code No. MP 22-06: Staff Review of Orion Charter Township Draft Master Plan Update
• Notice of Intent to Distribute a Draft Master Plan Amendment for the City of Ferndale

The Coordinating Zoning Committee approved the minutes and agenda, received and filed communications, and determined that Orion Charter Township's draft master plan update is not inconsistent with surrounding communities' plans. The meeting was procedural with no substantive decisions beyond the plan review.

• Approved June 7, 2022 committee minutes (2-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (2-0)
• Received and filed communications regarding Ferndale draft master plan amendment (2-0)
• Found Orion Charter Township draft master plan update not inconsistent with neighboring plans (2-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review multiple appropriations of American Rescue Plan Act funds for health, education, and food initiatives. The body is also deciding on the creation of the Oakland County Land Bank Authority and various public safety grants.

• Interlocal Agreement with State Land Bank Authority to create Oakland County Land Bank Authority
• ARPA fund appropriations for early childhood education staffing, Double Up Food Bucks, and student mental health
• Road improvement appropriation for Project No. 55011 with the City of Sylvan Lake
• Resolution opposing the imposition of Highland Park's water and sewer debt on Oakland County communities
• Collective bargaining agreements with MAPE and UAW Local 889

The Board of Commissioners approved a $10.15 million ARPA-funded grant program to address mental health needs in Oakland County public schools, with each district eligible for up to $175,000 in base funding and an additional $175,000 with matching funds. The board also approved $10 million in ARPA funds for the Northwest Oakland Sanitary Drain project, a $2.3 million security fencing project at Children's Village, and a $2.5 million appropriation for Corktown Health to acquire and renovate a Hazel Park property. Several other ARPA appropriations were approved for food access programs, including $1.7 million for emergency food providers and $300,000 for a food landscape study.

• Approved $10.15M ARPA school mental health grant program (17-2)
• Approved $10M ARPA assignment for Northwest Oakland Sanitary Drain Phase I (17-2)
• Approved $2.3M Children's Village security fencing and gates project (16-4)
• Approved $2.5M ARPA appropriation for Corktown Health Hazel Park facility (13-7)
• Approved $1.7M ARPA for Healthy Food Access Initiative, amended to $850K (19-1)
• Approved $300K ARPA for food landscape study (13-7)
• Approved $1M ARPA for HONOR Community Health residency program (19-1)
• Approved $240K ARPA for Water Affordability Coalition (14-6)

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 minutes from June 7, 2022.

The Democratic Caucus met to discuss the upcoming Board agenda, including items on a Land Bank Authority, ARPA food access funding, and road commission operations. No formal decisions were made; the caucus approved its own minutes and adjourned.

• Approved minutes of June 7, 2022 caucus meeting
• Postponed road commission operations study resolution to next Board meeting
• Discussed Land Bank Authority interlocal agreement
• Discussed ARPA food access and food landscape study resolutions
• Discussed ARPA funding for Corktown Health and HONOR Community Health
• Discussed adding court grant and marine safety items to Consent Agenda
• Discussed Water Affordability Coalition resolution for immediate vote
• Discussed deer population and tick-borne disease survey

Special Committee

The Public Health & Safety Committee is reviewing grant amendments for the 52-1 District Court in Novi. The body will also consider a resolution to increase marine safety patrols on county lakes for the 2022 boating season.

• FY 2022 Michigan Drug Court Grant amendment for 52-1 District Court (Novi)
• FY 2022 Michigan Mental Health Court Grant amendment for 52-1 District Court (Novi)
• Pilot program resolution to increase Marine Safety Patrols on Oakland County Lakes

The Public Health & Safety Committee recommended three resolutions to the Board: amendments to the FY 2022 Michigan Drug Court and Mental Health Court grants for the 52-1 District Court (Novi), and a resolution increasing marine safety patrols on Oakland County lakes during the 2022 boating season as a pilot program. All motions passed unanimously. The meeting was procedural, with no other substantive decisions.

• Recommended grant amendment for FY 2022 Michigan Drug Court Grant (6-0)
• Recommended grant amendment for FY 2022 Michigan Mental Health Court Grant (6-0)
• Recommended resolution increasing marine safety patrols on Oakland County lakes (10-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is reviewing several recommendations for the Board of Commissioners, including the use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for health and education. The body is also considering collective bargaining agreements and the creation of a county land bank.

• Interlocal Agreement with State Land Bank Authority to create Oakland County Land Bank Authority
• Collective Bargaining Agreements with MAPE and UAW Local 889
• ARPA fund appropriations for early childhood education staffing, healthy food access, and school mental health
• Resolutions for Children's Village life safety and security enhancements (fencing and gates)
• ARPA fund assignment for Northwest Oakland Sanitary Drain Drainage District Phase I

The Finance Committee recommended to the Board the creation of the Oakland County Land Bank Authority via an interlocal agreement with the State Land Bank Authority, with an amendment requiring a county resident with real estate experience on the board. The committee also recommended several other resolutions, including collective bargaining agreements, grant applications, and ARPA fund appropriations for various programs. All recommendations passed, with some votes not unanimous.

• Recommended interlocal agreement to create Oakland County Land Bank Authority (8-2)
• Amended Land Bank agreement to require a county resident with real estate experience on board (10-0)
• Recommended Northwest Oakland Sewer General Fund transfer to Drainage District Account (9-1)
• Recommended collective bargaining agreement with MAPE for Children's Village supervisors (10-0)
• Recommended collective bargaining agreement with UAW Local 889 (10-0)
• Recommended ARPA funds for Healthy Food Access Initiative (8-2)
• Recommended ARPA funds for HONOR Community Health (7-3)
• Recommended ARPA funds for Corktown Health (7-3)

Standing Committee

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee is reviewing several funding requests and interlocal agreements. The body will discuss allocating American Rescue Plan Act funds for water access, drainage, and early childhood education staffing. A proposal to create a special committee to study Road Commission operations is also on the agenda.

• ARPA funds for Northwest Oakland Sanitary Drain Drainage District Phase I
• ARPA funds for Securing Our Water Access Initiative
• ARPA funds for early childhood education staffing via United Way for Southeastern Michigan
• Resolution to create a Special Committee to Study Road Commission Operations Options
• Road improvement appropriation with the City of Sylvan Lake for Project No. 55011

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee recommended several resolutions to the full Board, including allocating ARPA funds for the Northwest Oakland Sanitary Drain Drainage District Phase I, early childhood education staffing, and a water access initiative (postponed to July 13). It also recommended a lease addendum with Midfield Management, a veterans service grant application, an interlocal agreement with Oakland University, and life safety and security enhancements at Children's Village. A resolution creating a special committee to study road commission operations was amended and recommended, and a resolution opposing Highland Park's water and sewer debt was amended and recommended.

• Recommended ARPA funds for Northwest Oakland Sanitary Drain Drainage District Phase I (8-0)
• Recommended airport land lease addendum with Midfield Management, LLC (8-0)
• Recommended FY 2023 County Veterans Service Fund grant application authorization (8-0)
• Recommended interlocal agreement with Oakland University for sustainability research (8-0)
• Recommended Children's Village life safety enhancements (8-0)
• Recommended Children's Village security fencing and gates (7-1, Spisz no)
• Recommended ARPA funds for early childhood education staffing with United Way (8-0)
• Recommended resolution creating special committee to study road commission operations, as amended (6-2)

Standing Committee

The committee is considering several resolutions to appropriate American Rescue Plan Act funds for health and food initiatives. The body is also reviewing grant applications and agreements related to public health, court programs, and sheriff services.

• Appropriation of ARPA funds for Healthy Food Access Initiative, Food Landscape Study, HONOR Community Health, Corktown Health, and Double Up Food Bucks Program
• Resolution to create the Oakland County Schools Mental Health Grant Program using ARPA funds
• Sheriff’s Office fleet expansion of one new vehicle for Marine Division
• Approval of Area Agency on Aging 1-B FY 2023-2025 Multi Year Plan
• Donation acceptance of two Naloxone Vending Machines for Community Corrections

The Public Health & Safety Committee recommended several resolutions to the Board, including ARPA fund appropriations for food access, a food landscape study, HONOR Community Health, Corktown Health, and the Double Up Food Bucks program. It also recommended approving the Area Agency on Aging 1-B FY 2023-2025 Multi-Year Plan, Sheriff's Office fleet expansion, grant acceptances, and an interlocal agreement amendment. All motions passed, with some split votes.

• Recommended Area Agency on Aging 1-B FY 2023-2025 Multi-Year Plan (8-0)
• Recommended Sheriff's Office fleet expansion of one marine vehicle (8-0)
• Recommended Sheriff's Office grant acceptance for 2022 Law Enforcement Distribution Program (8-0)
• Recommended Sheriff's Office grant acceptance for 2022 Marine Safety Program (8-0)
• Recommended Sheriff's Office interlocal agreement amendment with Independence Township (7-1)
• Recommended ARPA funds for Healthy Food Access Initiative (6-2)
• Recommended ARPA funds for Food Landscape Study (7-1)
• Recommended ARPA funds for HONOR Community Health (4-3)

Standing Committee

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee is meeting to consider collective bargaining agreements for county employees. The body will also review a contract amendment for park improvements and several commemorative resolutions.

• Contract Amendment #4 with Oakland County 4H Fair Association for George M. Hager Memorial Garden at Springfield Oaks County Park
• Collective Bargaining Agreement (FY 2022-2025) with Michigan Association of Public Employees for Children’s Village Supervisory Employees
• Supplemental Collective Bargaining Agreement (FY 2022-2024) with UAW Local 889 for Corporation Counsel and Risk Management employees
• Resolutions recognizing National Safety Month, Juneteenth, Immigrant Heritage Month, World Refugee Day, LGBTQ+ Pride Month, and World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
• Solid Waste Planning Committee appointment update

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee recommended approval of two collective bargaining agreements: one with MAPE for Children's Village supervisory employees (FY 2022-2025) and one with UAW Local 889 for Corporation Counsel and Risk Management employees (FY 2022-2024 supplemental). The committee also recommended a contract amendment for the George M. Hager Memorial Garden improvements and approved a consent agenda of six resolutions. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Recommended collective bargaining agreement with MAPE for FY 2022-2025 (4-0)
• Recommended supplemental collective bargaining agreement with UAW Local 889 (4-0)
• Recommended contract amendment #4 with Oakland County 4H Fair Association for garden improvements (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda with six resolutions (4-0)
• Approved minutes of May 17, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
• Received and filed Solid Waste Planning Committee appointment update (4-0)

Majority Caucus

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

• Review of Board of Commissioners’ Consent Agenda
• Review of Board of Commissioners’ Regular Agenda
• Approval of May 12, 2022 minutes

The Oakland County Democratic Caucus met and approved the minutes from the May 12, 2022 meeting. Members discussed the upcoming Board agenda, including a resolution supporting the 2022 Stepping Up Initiative to reduce mental illness in jails, a grant application for indigent defense, and several resolutions to be introduced at the Board meeting. No final decisions were made on these agenda items during the caucus.

• Approved minutes of May 12, 2022 Caucus meeting

Standing Committee

The Coordinating Zoning Committee will meet to review and potentially approve staff reviews for local planning documents. The meeting includes actions on a rezoning request and two draft master plan updates.

• Staff review of White Lake Charter Township Rezoning (County Code No. RZ 22-01)
• Staff review of City of Huntington Woods Draft Master Plan Update (County Code No. MP 22-04)
• Staff review of Brandon Charter Township Draft Master Plan Update (County Code No. MP 22-05)

The Coordinating Zoning Committee approved a rezoning request for White Lake Charter Township (County Code RZ 22-01), changing land use from AG to RM-1, based on staff recommendation. It also approved two master plan updates, finding them consistent with surrounding plans. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Approved White Lake rezoning RZ 22-01 from AG to RM-1 (3-0)
• Approved Huntington Woods draft master plan update MP 22-04 as consistent (3-0)
• Approved Brandon Township draft master plan update MP 22-05 as consistent (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to review road improvement appropriations for several cities and townships. The body is also considering the allocation of American Rescue Plan Act funds for critical infrastructure planning and various county resolutions.

• Appropriation of American Rescue Plan Act Local Fiscal Recovery Funds for critical infrastructure planning
• FY 2022 road improvement appropriations for Clawson, Rochester Hills, Brandon Township, White Lake Township, and Milford Township
• Grant acceptance with National Fish and Wildlife Foundation for Mill Pond Dam Removal and Restoration Project
• Resolution opposing Senate Bill 446 regarding the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act
• Proposed resolution to recognize Juneteenth as an Oakland County Government Holiday for 2022

The Board of Commissioners approved adding $1.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds to expand the Local Government Critical Infrastructure Planning Grant Program, which helps local governments plan water and sewer projects. The board also approved several road improvement appropriations, a lease for the Warbirds of Glory Museum, and a resolution making Juneteenth a county holiday for 2022. A resolution to partner with Lighthouse Michigan for a guaranteed income pilot program was referred to the Finance Committee without a vote.

• Approved $1.5M ARPA expansion for infrastructure planning grants (21-0)
• Approved Juneteenth as county holiday for 2022, with $370K estimated overtime costs (15-6)
• Approved $40,701 for Clawson Tri-Party road project (21-0)
• Approved $137,500 for Rochester Hills Tri-Party road project (21-0)
• Approved $28,246 for Brandon Township Tri-Party road project (21-0)
• Approved $53,631 for White Lake Township Tri-Party road project (21-0)
• Approved $106,919 for Milford Township Tri-Party road project (21-0)
• Approved 5-year lease with Warbirds of Glory Museum at Oakland/Southwest Airport (21-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is reviewing several resolutions for recommendation to the Board, including the allocation of American Rescue Plan Act funds for critical infrastructure. The body will also consider grant applications for indigent defense and the 52-4 District Court drug court program.

• Appropriation of additional American Rescue Plan Act – Local Fiscal Recovery Funds for the Local Government Critical Infrastructure Planning Grant Program
• Grant application with the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission for FY 2023
• Grant application with the State Court Administrative Office for FY 2023 Michigan Drug Court Program (52-4 District Court)
• Resolution sponsoring the 2022 Clawson Fourth of July Festival
• Revisions to Business Expense Reimbursement Regulations

The Finance Committee approved several recommendations to the full Board, including revisions to business expense reimbursement regulations, sponsorship of the 2022 Clawson Fourth of July Festival, and appropriation of additional American Rescue Plan Act funds for the Local Government Critical Infrastructure Planning Grant Program. It also recommended grant applications for indigent defense and a drug court program, and authorized Corporation Counsel to proceed with settlement strategy in the Rafaeli v. Oakland County case after a closed session. All votes were unanimous except the closed-session authorization, which passed 7-1.

• Approved revisions to business expense reimbursement regulations (8-0)
• Approved sponsorship of 2022 Clawson Fourth of July Festival (8-0)
• Recommended ARPA fund appropriation for infrastructure planning grants (8-0)
• Recommended indigent defense grant application with Michigan Indigent Defense Commission (8-0)
• Approved drug court grant application with State Court Administrative Office (8-0)
• Authorized Corporation Counsel to proceed as directed in closed session (7-1)

Standing Committee

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee is considering road improvement appropriations for five municipalities. The body will also discuss a resolution opposing the imposition of Highland Park's water and sewer debt on Oakland County communities.

• Tri-Party Road Improvement Program appropriations for City of Clawson (Project No. 56311), City of Rochester Hills (Project No. 56711), Charter Township of Brandon (Project No. 56782), Charter Township of White Lake (Project No. 56812), and Charter Township of Milford (Project No. 56821)
• Lease for Warbirds of Glory Museum
• Resolution opposing Highland Park's water and sewer debt imposition on Oakland County
• Appropriation of American Rescue Plan Act funds for the Local Government Critical Infrastructure Planning Grant Program
• Presentation on Sheriff's Training Center, Auxiliary Building, and Dispatch Center

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee voted 4-1 to postpone a resolution opposing the imposition of Highland Park's water and sewer debt on Oakland County communities until June 15, 2022. The committee also recommended approval of several road improvement appropriations, a lease for the Warbirds of Glory Museum, and an ARPA funding resolution. Minutes and agenda were approved unanimously.

• Postponed resolution opposing Highland Park water/sewer debt to June 15, 2022 (4-1)
• Recommended approval of FY2022 road improvement appropriations for Clawson, Rochester Hills, Brandon, White Lake, and Milford (6-0)
• Recommended approval of lease for Warbirds of Glory Museum (5-0)
• Recommended and forwarded ARPA Local Fiscal Recovery Funds resolution to Finance (6-0)
• Received and filed Sheriff's Training Center presentation (5-0)
• Approved May 4, 2022 minutes (6-0)
• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Received and filed communications (6-0)

Standing Committee

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee is meeting to review a bill of sale for the Ernst Barn and a grant for dam removal. The body will also hear a presentation from the Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer.

• Contract with Holly Township for Bill of Sale of Ernst Barn at Waterford Oaks County Park
• Grant acceptance with National Fish and Wildlife Foundation for Mill Pond Dam Removal and Restoration Project
• Presentation by Robin Carter-Cooper, Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer
• Resolutions designating various awareness days and months for May and June 2022

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee approved its May 3 minutes and agenda, and recommended approval of six consent resolutions (including declarations for Missing Children's Day, Mental Health Month, Teacher Appreciation Week, Drug Court Month, Stepping Up Initiative, and Gun Violence Awareness Day). It also recommended approval of a contract for the sale of Ernst Barn to Holly Township and acceptance of a grant for the Mill Pond Dam Removal and Restoration Project. A presentation on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion was received and filed. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved May 3, 2022 committee minutes (5-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Recommended approval of six consent agenda resolutions (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Ernst Barn sale contract with Holly Township (5-0)
• Recommended approval of grant acceptance for Mill Pond Dam Removal (5-0)
• Received and filed DEI presentation (5-0)

Ad Hoc Committee

The Healthy Aging Ad Hoc Committee will meet to review a presentation regarding ARPA funds. The session includes time for public comment and the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Presentation on ARPA funds by Ken Dobson

The Healthy Aging Ad Hoc Committee approved the March 24, 2022 minutes and the agenda, both unanimously. Ken Dobson, ARPA Fund Director, presented eligible uses for ARPA funds, and the committee voted to receive and file the handout. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved March 24, 2022 minutes (4-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
• Received and filed ARPA eligible uses presentation handout (5-0)

Standing Committee

The committee is considering recommendations for several grant applications and an interlocal agreement. These items involve law enforcement wellness, indigent defense, and drug court programming.

• Interlocal Agreement between Oakland County and Sanilac County for Back-Up Medical Director Coverage
• FY 2022 Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (LEMHWA) grant application exception
• FY 2023 Michigan Indigent Defense Commission grant application
• FY 2023 Michigan Drug Court Grant Program application for 52-4 District Court (Troy)

The Public Health & Safety Committee approved several items, including receiving a Sheriff's Office grant exception communication, recommending an interlocal agreement with Sanilac County for back-up medical director coverage, and recommending grant applications for indigent defense and the 52-4 District Court drug court program. All motions passed, with one dissenting vote on the indigent defense grant.

• Approved agenda as presented (8-0)
• Received and filed Sheriff's Office LEMHWA grant exception communication (8-0)
• Recommended interlocal agreement with Sanilac County for back-up medical director coverage (8-0)
• Recommended indigent defense grant application to Finance (7-1)
• Recommended 52-4 District Court drug court grant application to Finance (8-0)

Special Committee

The Claims Review Committee is meeting to approve previous minutes and enter closed sessions. These sessions will address an appeal to the PAB by D. Hieber and the case of Rafaeli v. Oakland County.

• Closed session regarding D. Hieber appeal to PAB
• Closed session regarding Rafaeli v. Oakland County

The Claims Review Committee approved the April 22, 2022 open and closed session minutes and the meeting agenda, all by unanimous 4-0 votes. The committee also entered closed sessions to discuss settlement strategy in two cases (D. Hieber - Appeal to PAB and Rafaeli v. Oakland County), and after each, authorized Corporation Counsel to proceed as directed in closed session, also by unanimous votes. No public comment was received, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved April 22, 2022 open and closed session minutes (4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Entered closed session for D. Hieber - Appeal to PAB (4-0)
• Authorized Corporation Counsel to proceed as directed in closed session for D. Hieber (4-0)
• Entered closed session for Rafaeli v. Oakland County (4-0)
• Authorized Corporation Counsel to proceed as directed in closed session for Rafaeli (4-0)

Standing Committee

The committee is considering recommendations to the Board regarding new Sheriff's Office positions for active assailant training and computer crimes. The meeting also includes a consent agenda of marine patrol service agreements with multiple cities and townships.

• Resolution for new positions for Countywide Active Assailant Incident Training Two-Year Pilot Program
• Staffing modification to create a Deputy II position for the Computer Crimes Unit
• Interlocal Agreements for 2022-2024 Marine Patrol Services with 13 municipalities including Novi, Bloomfield, and Waterford

The Public Health & Safety Committee recommended two resolutions to the Board: adding positions for a countywide active assailant training pilot program and creating a Deputy II position for the Computer Crimes Unit. It also recommended approval of 13 interlocal agreements for marine patrol services with various municipalities. The minutes from May 3, 2022, and the agenda were approved.

• Recommended resolution adding positions for active assailant training pilot program (10-0)
• Recommended resolution creating Deputy II position for Computer Crimes Unit (10-0)
• Recommended 13 interlocal agreements for marine patrol services (10-0)
• Approved minutes from May 3, 2022 (7-0)
• Approved agenda (7-0)

Majority Caucus

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

The Democratic Caucus of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners met and approved the minutes of the April 14, 2022 caucus. Members discussed several agenda items, including road improvements, broadband funding, a jury board appointment, and new proposed resolutions. No final votes were taken on these items during the caucus.

• Approved minutes of April 14, 2022 caucus

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve various road improvement appropriations and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. The agenda includes multiple interlocal agreements for sheriff's office services and public health grant applications.

• Public hearing on 2022 Local Road Improvement Program Project Applications (No. 2022-01 through 2022-35)
• Appropriation of ARPA funds for a Broadband Feasibility Study
• Approval of 2022 County Millage Tax Levy and Parks and Recreation Property Tax Levy
• Interlocal agreements for 2022-2024 Marine Patrol Services across multiple townships and cities
• Appropriation of ARPA funds for the Clinton River Trail Safety & Maintenance Improvement Project

The Board of Commissioners approved a $3,000,000 appropriation from the General Fund Strategic Investment Plan Assigned Fund Balance to Automation Alley for the U.S. Center for Advanced Manufacturing Hub, contingent on an executed agreement. The board also approved numerous road improvement appropriations, tax levies, grant applications, and interlocal agreements, all with unanimous votes except the Automation Alley item. Several resolutions were referred to committees for further review.

• Approved $3M for Automation Alley advanced manufacturing hub (12-9)
• Approved 2022 county operating millage levy at 3.9686 mills (21-0)
• Approved 2022 parks and recreation millage levy at 0.3431 mills (21-0)
• Approved $1M ARPA broadband feasibility study (21-0)
• Approved $120K ARPA Clinton River Trail safety improvements (21-0)
• Approved $1,969,721 for 2022 Local Road Improvement Program (21-0)
• Approved multiple Tri-Party road improvement appropriations (21-0)
• Approved creation of 3 active assailant training Deputy II positions (21-0)

Ad Hoc Committee

The Local Government Critical Infrastructure Planning Grant Program Oversight Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to consider recommendations from the Executive's Office. The body is asked to approve communications regarding the WRC Critical Infrastructure Planning Grant.

• Approval of WRC Critical Infrastructure Planning Grant recommendations

The committee approved the grant applications listed on Attachment A and recommended the release of grant funds. It also moved to request that the Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee prepare a resolution to expand the Local Government Critical Infrastructure Planning Grant Program by up to $1.5 million to fund 17 additional projects. Both motions passed unanimously (4-0).

• Approved grant applications on Attachment A and recommended release of grant funds (4-0)
• Requested resolution for $1.5M program expansion to fund 17 additional projects (4-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is reviewing recommendations for the 2022 County and Parks and Recreation property tax levies. The body is also considering the appropriation of American Rescue Plan Act funds for broadband and trail projects, as well as several grant applications for public safety.

• 2022 County Millage Tax Levy and Parks and Recreation Property Tax Levy
• ARPA funding for Clinton River Trail Safety & Maintenance Improvement Project
• ARPA funding for a Broadband Feasibility Study
• Funding for U.S. Center for Advanced Manufacturing Hub Designation to Automation Alley
• Grant applications for Community Corrections, Crime Gun Intelligence Center, and Automobile Theft Prevention Authority

The Finance Committee unanimously recommended approval of the 2022 county millage tax levy and the Parks and Recreation property tax levy, along with several other resolutions and grant applications. All votes were 7-0 except where noted. The committee also received and filed communications and reports, and authorized Corporation Counsel to proceed as discussed in closed session regarding Oak v. Oakland County.

• Approved minutes of April 6, 2022 (7-0)
• Approved agenda as amended (7-0)
• Received and filed communications (7-0)
• Received and filed audit presentation and FY 2021 ACFR (7-0)
• Recommended IT budget amendment (7-0)
• Recommended 2022 Parks and Recreation property tax levy (7-0)
• Recommended 2022 county millage tax levy (7-0)
• Recommended ARPA funds for Clinton River Trail and broadband study (7-0; broadband amended 6-1)

Subcommittee

The Audit Subcommittee is meeting to review and approve previous minutes and a department recommendation. The primary action item is a request from Management and Budget to extend the contract for the Fiscal Year 2022 Independent Annual Audit.

• Contract extension for the Fiscal Year 2022 Independent Annual Audit

The Audit Subcommittee approved a contract extension with Plante & Moran, PLLC for independent auditing services for fiscal year 2022. The motion passed unanimously (3-0). The subcommittee also approved the minutes from the October 20, 2021 meeting and the agenda.

• Approved extension of contract with Plante & Moran, PLLC for FY2022 independent annual audit (3-0)
• Approved open and closed session minutes from October 20, 2021 (3-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (3-0)

Standing Committee

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee is reviewing several road improvement appropriations for various townships and cities. The body is also considering the allocation of American Rescue Plan Act funds for a broadband feasibility study and the Clinton River Trail.

• FY 2022 Tri-Party Road Improvement appropriations for Bloomfield, Walled Lake, West Bloomfield, Farmington, Highland, Orchard Lake Village, and Oakland townships
• ARPA funding for the Clinton River Trail Safety & Maintenance Improvement Project
• ARPA funding for a Broadband Feasibility Study
• Interlocal Agreement with the Village of Leonard for stormwater drainage and catch basin maintenance
• Funding for the Advanced Manufacturing Hub Designation to Automation Alley

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee recommended approval of a $3,000,000 appropriation from the General Fund for Automation Alley to establish a U.S. Center for Advanced Manufacturing Hub, with amendments requiring quarterly reports. The committee also recommended approval of several road improvement appropriations, interlocal agreements, and resolutions, all passed unanimously.

• Recommended $3M appropriation to Automation Alley for advanced manufacturing hub (6-0)
• Recommended approval of 8 Tri-Party Road Improvement Program appropriations (6-0)
• Recommended interlocal agreement with Village of Leonard for stormwater maintenance (6-0)
• Recommended resolution declaring Oakland County a Designated WaterTown (6-0)
• Recommended ARPA funds for Clinton River Trail Safety & Maintenance (6-0)
• Recommended ARPA funds for broadband feasibility study (6-0)
• Recommended FY2022 Local Road Improvement Program appropriation (5-0)
• Recommended invasive moth program cost participant agreement (6-0)

Standing Committee

The Public Health & Safety Committee is reviewing several interlocal agreements for law enforcement and marine patrol services. The body is also considering grant applications for crime gun intelligence, automobile theft prevention, and public health programs.

• Interlocal agreements for 2022-2024 Marine Patrol Services for 13 municipalities including Novi, Bloomfield, and Waterford
• Interlocal agreement with the City of Wixom for 2022-2024 Auxiliary Deputy Services
• Resolution to establish the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Marine Safety Patrol Matching Grant Program
• Grant application with the U.S. Department of Justice for the FY2022 Local Law Enforcement Crime Gun Intelligence Center (CGIC) Integration Initiative
• Interlocal Agreement amendment with Oakland Community Health Network for MAT and JAWS programming at the Oakland County Jail

The Public Health & Safety Committee recommended approval of several grant applications and interlocal agreements, including a NEPQR nursing grant, a Community Corrections plan, and multiple Sheriff's Office grants. The committee also postponed consideration of a Marine Safety Patrol Matching Grant Program and 13 related marine patrol interlocal agreements until May 12, 2022.

• Approved minutes of April 5, 2022 (6-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (6-0)
• Received and filed communications from Animal Shelter, HAVEN, and grant applications (6-0)
• Recommended NEPQR nursing grant amendment from Wayne State University (7-0)
• Recommended Community Corrections Comprehensive Plan FY 2023 grant application (7-0)
• Recommended Crime Gun Intelligence Center Integration Initiative grant application (8-0)
• Recommended Automobile Theft Prevention Authority FY 2023 grant application (8-0)
• Postponed Marine Safety Patrol Matching Grant Program and 13 marine patrol interlocal agreements until May 12, 2022 (10-0)

Standing Committee

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee will review a report regarding an appointment to the Jury Board. The body will also consider a resolution sponsoring the 13th Annual International Lyon Township Kite Festival.

• Appointment to Jury Board
• Resolution sponsoring the 13th Annual International Lyon Township Kite Festival (June 4-5, 2022)
• Designation of May 1, 2022, as Law Day
• Recognition of National Nurses Week (May 6-12, 2022)
• Designation of May 2022 as Asian and Pacific American Heritage Month

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee approved its April 14 minutes and agenda, and recommended four consent resolutions (Law Day, Nurses Week, Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Peace Officer's Memorial Day/National Police Week). It also authorized advertising for Solid Waste Planning Committee applications, recommended Daniel Quick's reappointment to the Jury Board, and recommended a resolution sponsoring the Lyon Township Kite Festival with an amendment requiring Corporation Counsel to negotiate an agreement with Lyon Events Organization.

• Approved April 14, 2022 committee minutes (5-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Recommended approval of four consent resolutions (4-0)
• Authorized advertising for Solid Waste Planning Committee applications (5-0)
• Recommended Daniel Quick's reappointment to Jury Board for six-year term (5-0)
• Recommended Kite Festival resolution with amendment for Corporation Counsel agreement (5-0)

Special Committee

The Local Road Improvement Program Special Committee is meeting to review road improvement applications for Fiscal Year 2022. The committee will determine if a report regarding these applications should be sent to the EDI.

• Review of Board of Commissioners Road Improvement Fiscal Year 2022 Applications for Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP)

The Local Road Improvement Program Special Committee approved the Fiscal Year 2022 applications for the Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP) and will report them to EDI. The committee also approved the March 24, 2022 minutes and the meeting agenda. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Approved FY2022 LRIP applications for report to EDI (3-0)
• Approved March 24, 2022 committee minutes (3-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (3-0)

General

The Oakland County Art Institute Authority is meeting to review the CY 2021 Year End Activity Report from the DIA and the CY 2020 Plante Moran Review Report. The body will also receive a Treasurer's Report.

• CY 2021 Year End Activity Report from DIA
• CY 2020 Plante Moran Review Report
• Treasurer's Report

The Oakland County Art Institute Authority approved minutes, agenda, and received the CY 2021 DIA year-end activity report, the CY 2020 Plante Moran review report, and the Treasurer's Report for FY 2021-2022. No substantive policy decisions were made; all actions were procedural approvals to receive and file reports.

• Approved minutes of February 10, 2022
• Approved agenda as presented
• Received and filed CY 2021 DIA year-end activity report
• Received and filed CY 2020 Plante Moran review report
• Received and filed Treasurer's Report for FY 2021-2022

Special Committee

The Claims Review Committee is meeting to approve previous minutes and the current agenda. The body will enter closed sessions to discuss the legal matters of Zuzga v. Oakland County and Oak v. Oakland County.

• Closed session: Zuzga v. Oakland County
• Closed session: Oak v. Oakland County
• Approval of March 4, 2022 committee minutes

The Claims Review Committee approved minutes and agenda, then held closed sessions to discuss trial or settlement strategy in two lawsuits against Oakland County: Zuzga v. Oakland County and Oak v. Oakland County. After each closed session, the committee voted unanimously to authorize Corporation Counsel to proceed as directed or discussed. No public comment was received, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved open and closed session minutes from March 4, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (3-0)
• Authorized Corporation Counsel to proceed as directed in Zuzga v. Oakland County (3-0)
• Authorized Corporation Counsel to proceed as discussed in Oak v. Oakland County (3-0)

Majority Caucus

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

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the creation of a Housing Trust Fund and the use of American Rescue Plan Act funds for the Oakland Together Housing Security Initiative. The meeting also includes votes on several collective bargaining agreements and road improvement appropriations.

• Resolution establishing the Oakland County Housing Trust Fund
• Road improvement appropriations for West Bloomfield, Troy, and Addison
• Collective bargaining agreements with IBEW Local 58, IUOE Local 324, and UAW Local 889
• Adoption of a hybrid work policy for human resources
• Resolution opposing the imposition of Highland Park's water and sewer debt on county communities

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners approved several major appropriations from American Rescue Plan Act funds, including $15 million for the Business Forward small business program, $5 million for a new Housing Trust Fund, and $7 million for the Oakland Together Housing Security Initiative. The board also approved multiple collective bargaining agreements with employee unions, a hybrid work policy, and numerous road improvement projects and grant acceptances. All votes were recorded with specific tallies, with several resolutions passing by narrow margins.

• Approved $15M ARPA appropriation for Business Forward small business program (21-0)
• Established Oakland County Housing Trust Fund with $5M ARPA and $2M annual General Fund appropriations (12-9)
• Approved $7M ARPA for Oakland Together Housing Security Initiative (16-5)
• Approved FY2022 wage reopener with OCEU/IBEW Local 58, 4% and 6% increases (11-10)
• Approved 4-year CBA with Operating Engineers Local 324 (13-8)
• Approved supplemental CBA with UAW Local 889 (13-8)
• Adopted Hybrid Work Policy requiring department implementation plans (16-5)
• Approved $1,090,590.43 gift to Animal Shelter from Kenneth Thweatt estate (20-0)

Standing Committee

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee is reviewing several labor contracts and salary changes. The committee will decide whether to recommend these agreements and pay adjustments to the Board.

• Collective Bargaining Agreement (FY 2022-2025) with International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 324
• Supplemental Collective Bargaining Agreement (FY 2022-2024) with UAW Local 889
• FY 2022 Wage Reopener with Oakland County Employees Union (IBEW Local 58)
• Seasonal employee salary and incentive changes at Oakland County Parks

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee voted to recommend four collective bargaining agreements to the full Board of Commissioners. All motions passed, with the wage reopener for the Oakland County Employees Union passing 4-2. The committee also approved its April 5, 2022 minutes and the meeting agenda.

• Recommended CBA with IUOE Local 324 for Facilities, Maintenance and Operations (5-0)
• Recommended supplemental CBA with UAW Local 889 for Health and Human Services (5-0)
• Recommended 2022 wage reopener with OCEU/IBEW Local 58 (4-2)
• Recommended seasonal employee salary and incentive changes at Oakland County Parks (6-0)
• Approved April 5, 2022 committee minutes (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is reviewing several recommendations for the Board, including the establishment of the Oakland County Housing Trust Fund. The body is also discussing budget amendments for housing security and website content management.

• Resolution establishing the Oakland County Housing Trust Fund
• Budget amendment for American Rescue Plan Act funds for the Oakland Together Housing Security Initiative
• Resolution to opt-out of City of Birmingham Corridor Improvement Authority Tax Capture
• Budget amendment for Website Content Management System Implementation
• Resolution approving a second annual leave buy back option under Merit Rule 23

Standing Committee

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee is considering road improvement appropriations and several water and sewer maintenance contracts. The body will also review a transportation program for veterans and a memorandum of understanding with the Oakland County Business Finance Corporation.

• Road Improvement FY2022 Appropriations for West Bloomfield (Project No. 56672), Troy (Project No. 56721), and Addison (Project No. 56762)
• Operations and Maintenance Agreements for water and sewer systems in the City of Pleasant Ridge
• Operations and Maintenance Agreements for water and sewer systems in the City of Sylvan Lake
• SMART Interlocal Agreement for Veteran Transportation Program
• Easement transfer from Oakland County to Highland Township

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee unanimously recommended approval of the Business Forward Initiative resolution and forwarded it to Finance. It also recommended approval of three Tri-Party Road Improvement Program appropriations for West Bloomfield, Troy, and Addison, along with several water and sewer agreements and other resolutions. All votes were 5-0.

• Recommended Business Forward Initiative resolution to Finance (5-0)
• Recommended FY2022 road appropriation for West Bloomfield (5-0)
• Recommended FY2022 road appropriation for Troy (5-0)
• Recommended FY2022 road appropriation for Addison (5-0)
• Recommended easement transfer to Highland Township (5-0)
• Recommended water O&M agreement with Pleasant Ridge (5-0)
• Recommended sewer O&M agreement with Pleasant Ridge (5-0)
• Recommended Bald Eagle Lake drain bonds resolution (5-0)

Standing Committee

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee is meeting to recommend several contracts, grants, and personnel policies to the Board. Key discussions include a new hybrid work policy and changes to employee classifications and salaries.

• Hybrid Work Policy adoption
• Contract Amendment #3 with the Oakland Literacy Council
• Grant acceptance for 2022 Survey and Remonumentation
• Grant acceptance for FY2022 Off-Road Vehicle Trail Improvement Fund
• Resolution supporting Human Trafficking House Bills 4091-4113 and 4214-4215

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee recommended a hybrid work policy to the full Board, passing 3-2 after an amendment. It also recommended several other items, including contract amendments, grant acceptances, and a staffing change. Three collective bargaining agreements were removed from the agenda for a special meeting.

• Recommended hybrid work policy to Board (3-2)
• Recommended contract amendment with Oakland Literacy Council (5-0)
• Recommended 2022 Survey and Remonumentation Grant acceptance (4-0)
• Recommended FY2022 Off-Road Vehicle Trail Improvement Fund grant acceptance (4-0)
• Approved extension of Certified Eligibility Lists through October 2022 (5-0)
• Recommended second annual leave buy back option under Merit Rule 23 (5-0)
• Recommended creation of Chief Employee & Labor Relations Officer position (4-1)
• Recommended reappointment of MiVida Burrus to Citizens Advisory Council (5-0)

Standing Committee

The Public Health & Safety Committee is reviewing several Sheriff's Office grants and staffing modifications. The body is also discussing the establishment of the Oakland County Housing Trust Fund and the use of American Rescue Plan Act funds for housing and school mental health professionals.

• Resolution establishing the Oakland County Housing Trust Fund
• Appropriating ARPA funds for licensed mental health professionals in 28 local school districts
• Budget amendment for ARPA funds for the Oakland Together Housing Security Initiative
• Resolution for Sheriff's Office staffing modifications following the Oxford School Shooting
• Marine Patrol Services Agreement rates for May 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024

The Public Health & Safety Committee recommended several resolutions to the full Board, including funding for the Oakland Together Housing Security Initiative and establishment of a Housing Trust Fund. A resolution appropriating funding for staffing changes in response to the Oxford school shooting was postponed to the next meeting. All other items, including grant acceptances and a marine patrol rates agreement, were recommended as presented.

• Recommended ARPA housing security budget amendment (6-1)
• Recommended establishing Oakland County Housing Trust Fund (7-0)
• Postponed Oxford shooting staffing funding resolution (6-2)
• Recommended EFLEA grant acceptance (8-0)
• Recommended Coverdell forensic science grant acceptance (8-0)
• Recommended marine patrol rates for 2022-2024 (8-0)
• Recommended law enforcement services agreement with Parks (8-0)
• Recommended sheriff's department reorganization (8-0)

Ad Hoc Committee

The Healthy Aging Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to approve previous minutes and the current agenda. The primary item of business is the creation of study groups.

• Creation of Study Groups

Special Committee

The Local Road Improvement Program Special Committee is meeting to consider two items for approval. These include a 2022 program application and a Cost Participation Agreement.

• 2022 Local Road Improvement Program Application
• Cost Participation Agreement

Majority Caucus

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

• Review of Board of Commissioners’ Consent Agenda
• Review of Board of Commissioners’ Regular Agenda
• Approval of March 10, 2022 minutes

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing spending authorizations for county operations and proposals for park infrastructure using American Rescue Plan Act funds. The meeting includes discussions on the FY 2022 first quarter financial forecast and various grant acceptances for public health and safety.

• American Rescue Plan Act spending authorization for County Operations (April to September 2022)
• Proposed ARPA funds for child care tuition assistance and broadband feasibility study
• Proposed ARPA funds to increase licensed mental health professionals in 28 local school districts
• Fiscal Year 2022 First Quarter Financial Forecast and Budget Amendments
• Grant acceptance from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for FY 2021 Comprehensive Housing Counseling Program

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution appropriating an additional $3,097,800 from American Rescue Plan Act funds for county operations from April to September 2022, along with the remaining $836,220 from the initial $5 million appropriation. The board also approved several other resolutions, including a $10.8 million appropriation for mental health professionals in schools, a $5.75 million child care tuition assistance program, and a $1 million broadband feasibility study, all referred to committees. The FY 2022 First Quarter Financial Forecast and Budget Amendments were approved with an 18-2 vote.

• Approved $3,097,800 ARPA spending for county operations (20-0)
• Approved FY 2022 First Quarter Financial Forecast and Budget Amendments (18-2)
• Approved $10,807,466 ARPA appropriation for school mental health professionals (referred to committee)
• Approved $5,750,488 ARPA appropriation for child care tuition assistance (referred to committee)
• Approved $1,000,000 ARPA appropriation for broadband feasibility study (referred to committee)
• Approved resolution supporting law enforcement officers (20-0)
• Approved $15,000 grant for off-road vehicle law enforcement (20-0)
• Approved $21,437.85 grant for bulletproof vests (20-0)

Task Force

The Human Trafficking Task Force will receive a presentation from the City of Southfield law enforcement. The body will also address the 2022 HTTF meeting schedule.

• Law enforcement presentation from the City of Southfield
• 2022 HTTF Meeting Schedule

The Human Trafficking Task Force approved the January 21, 2022 minutes and the meeting agenda, both unanimously. Members received and filed the 2022 meeting schedule. The task force heard a presentation from Southfield Police Department officers on their human trafficking work and discussed airport signage and pending state legislation.

• Approved January 21, 2022 minutes (4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Received and filed 2022 meeting schedule (4-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is reviewing spending authorizations for American Rescue Plan Act funds for county operations. The body will also consider grant applications for the Sheriff's Office and a report on fiscal services contingency. A closed session is scheduled to discuss a settlement agreement involving The Brown Road Group, LLC.

• ARPA spending authorization for County Operations from April to September 2022
• Sheriff’s Office grant application for the 2023 High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Program
• Sheriff’s Office grant application for the Community Policing Innovations Initiative Grant
• Proposals for ARPA Local Fiscal Recovery Funds for park and outdoor recreation infrastructure
• Settlement agreement regarding Oakland County v The Brown Road Group, LLC

The Finance Committee recommended to the Board a resolution authorizing American Rescue Plan Act spending for county operations from April to September 2022, and also recommended resolutions for park infrastructure investments, sheriff's grant applications, and a quarterly financial forecast. The committee approved minutes, agenda, and a communications report, and authorized Corporation Counsel to proceed with a settlement agreement following closed session.

• Approved minutes of March 2, 2022 (7-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (7-0)
• Received and filed Communications Contingency Report FY 2022-2024 (8-0)
• Recommended resolution for ARPA park infrastructure investments (8-0)
• Recommended resolution for HIDTA grant application (8-0)
• Recommended resolution for Community Policing Innovations Initiative grant (8-0)
• Recommended ARPA spending authorization for county operations (8-0)
• Recommended FY 2022 Q1 financial forecast and budget amendments (7-1)

Standing Committee

The meeting scheduled for March 16, 2022, was cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Standing Committee

The committee is reviewing several grant acceptances and applications for the Sheriff's Office and Health & Human Services. Members will also consider a resolution regarding overtime pay rates for Sheriff's Office employees.

• Sheriff’s Office resolution to extend temporary increase in overtime pay rates
• Grant acceptance for FY 2022 Off-Road Vehicle Law Enforcement Program
• Grant acceptance for FY 2021 Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP)
• HUD grant acceptance for FY 2021 Comprehensive Housing Counseling Program
• HUD grant acceptance for HOME-ARP Administrative and Planning Funds

The Public Health & Safety Committee unanimously recommended or forwarded nine resolutions to the Board of Commissioners, covering Sheriff's Office grants, overtime pay, and health/housing programs. All motions passed with 8-0 votes except one 7-1 vote on the HOME-ARP grant. The committee also approved the prior meeting's minutes and the agenda.

• Approved minutes of March 1, 2022 (8-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (8-0)
• Recommended Sheriff's Off-Road Vehicle Law Enforcement grant (8-0)
• Recommended extension of temporary overtime pay increase (8-0)
• Recommended Bulletproof Vest Partnership grant (8-0)
• Recommended HIDTA grant application, forwarded to Finance (8-0)
• Recommended Community Policing Innovations grant, forwarded to Finance (8-0)
• Recommended HOME-ARP grant (7-1, Gingell no)

Standing Committee

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee is reviewing a request for the Parks and Recreation Commission to propose investments using American Rescue Plan Act funds. The body is also considering resolutions regarding law enforcement and several commemorative designations for April 2022.

• Resolution to utilize American Rescue Plan Act – Local Fiscal Recovery Funds for park and outdoor recreation infrastructure
• Resolution declaring support, respect, and appreciation for law enforcement officers
• Resolution designating April 2, 2022, as World Autism Day
• Resolution recognizing April 2022 as National County Government Month
• Resolution designating April 2022 as National Distracted Driving Awareness Month

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee recommended approval of a resolution appropriating $15 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds for a Healthy Communities Parks and Outdoor Recreation Program, with amendments capping project funding at $10 million and requiring Board approval for each project. The committee also recommended a resolution declaring support for law enforcement officers, amended to include visitors in the language. Both items will go to the full Board of Commissioners.

• Approved amended resolution for $15M ARPA parks program (6-0)
• Approved amendment capping park project funding at $10M (5-1)
• Approved resolution supporting law enforcement officers (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda with four proclamations (6-0)
• Approved March 1, 2022 minutes (6-0)
• Approved agenda (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing various grant acceptances, interlocal agreements, and budget amendments. Key discussions include the use of American Rescue Plan Act funds for early childhood education staffing and support for human trafficking legislation.

• Appropriation of ARPA Local Fiscal Recovery Funds for early childhood education staffing with United Way for Southeastern Michigan
• Road Improvement FY 2022 Appropriation with the City of Oak Park for Project No. 56461
• Authorization of Oakland County City of Pontiac Water Supply System Bonds
• Collective Bargaining Agreement (FY 2022-2025) with Michigan Association of Public Employees for Children’s Village
• Budget amendment for Sheriff’s Office to replace and upgrade Airborne Video Observation Systems

The Board of Commissioners approved several resolutions, including authorizing up to $5 million in bonds for the City of Pontiac Water Supply System improvements, appropriating $750,000 for Sheriff's Office helicopter video observation systems, and accepting various grants. All votes were unanimous except for the helicopter video upgrade, which passed 19-1. The board also approved a $450,000 appropriation from ARPA funds for early childhood education staffing.

• Authorized up to $5M in bonds for Pontiac water system improvements (20-0)
• Approved $750,000 for Sheriff's helicopter video observation systems (19-1)
• Appropriated $450,000 in ARPA funds for early childhood educator training (20-0)
• Approved $62,036 for Oak Park Tri-Party road improvement project (20-0)
• Approved 2022 NoHaz interlocal agreement for hazardous waste collection (20-0)
• Accepted $148,243 veterans service fund grant amendment (20-0)
• Approved collective bargaining agreement with MAPE for Children's Village (20-0)
• Approved $75,000 transfer from Prosecutor's forfeiture funds for training and equipment (20-0)

Majority Caucus

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

• Review of Board of Commissioners’ Consent Agenda
• Review of Board of Commissioners’ Regular Agenda
• Approval of February 24, 2022 minutes

Subcommittee

The Claims Review Committee is meeting to approve previous minutes and conduct a closed session. The primary focus of the closed session is a settlement agreement regarding the Brown Road Group.

• Closed session regarding Brown Road Group Settlement Agreement

The Claims Review Committee approved the open and closed session minutes from February 25, 2022, and the agenda, both unanimously. The committee then entered closed session to discuss settlement strategy with attorneys and, upon returning, authorized Corporation Counsel to proceed as directed in closed session regarding the Brown Road Group Settlement Agreement. No public comment or communications were received.

• Approved open and closed session minutes from February 25, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved the agenda as presented (4-0)
• Moved into closed session to discuss settlement strategy with attorneys (4-0)
• Authorized Corporation Counsel to proceed as directed in closed session on Brown Road Group Settlement Agreement (4-0)

Standing Committee

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee is meeting to recommend several agreements and grants to the Board. Key items include water supply system bonds for the City of Pontiac and multiple aviation reimbursement requests.

• Road Improvement Project No. 56461 with the City of Oak Park
• Authorization of Oakland County City of Pontiac Water Supply System Bonds
• 2022 NoHaz Interlocal Agreement
• County Veterans Service Fund Grant Amendment
• Three 2021 CRRSAA aviation grant agreements and reimbursement requests

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee unanimously recommended several resolutions to the full Board, including the 2022 NoHaz interlocal agreement, a road improvement appropriation with Oak Park, and multiple grant acceptances. All votes were 6-0. The committee also received and filed communications and approved the prior meeting's minutes and agenda.

• Approved Feb 9, 2022 committee minutes (6-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Received and filed communications including MVAA grant application and Wayne County resolution (6-0)
• Recommended FY2022 road improvement appropriation with City of Oak Park, Project No. 56461 (6-0)
• Recommended 2022 NoHaz interlocal agreement (6-0)
• Recommended County Veterans Service Fund grant amendment (6-0)
• Recommended resolution to reimburse project costs from bond proceeds (6-0)
• Recommended authorization of Oakland County-City of Pontiac water supply system bonds (6-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is reviewing recommendations for the Board of Commissioners regarding staffing, labor agreements, and public safety funding. The body will also consider resolutions related to water supply system bonds for the City of Pontiac.

• Staffing modification to continue two sunset positions in the Clerk’s/Register of Deeds Election Division
• Collective Bargaining Agreement (FY 2022-2025) with Michigan Association of Public Employees for Children’s Village
• Budget amendment for Sheriff’s Office airborne video observation systems
• Resolution to authorize Oakland County City of Pontiac Water Supply System Bonds
• Settlement agreement in Bradford v. Oakland County (Closed Session)

The Finance Committee approved its minutes and agenda, received and filed communications, and recommended several resolutions to the Board of Commissioners. Notable recommendations include a Sheriff's Office budget amendment for airborne video observation systems (5-1), a collective bargaining agreement with MAPE for Children's Village employees, and authorization for Corporation Counsel to proceed with a settlement in Bradford v. Oakland County (5-1). The committee also entered closed session for settlement strategy.

• Approved minutes of Feb 9, 2022 (6-0)
• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Received and filed communications (6-0)
• Recommended Clerk/Register of Deeds staffing modification for two sunset positions (6-0)
• Recommended collective bargaining agreement with MAPE for Children's Village (6-0)
• Recommended Sheriff's budget amendment for airborne video observation systems (5-1)
• Recommended Sheriff's grant application for Marine Safety Program (6-0)
• Authorized Corporation Counsel to proceed with settlement in Bradford v. Oakland County (5-1)

Standing Committee

The Public Health & Safety Committee is reviewing several funding requests and grant applications. The body will decide whether to recommend budget amendments and resolutions for the Sheriff's Office and Prosecuting Attorney's Office to the Board and Finance committee.

• Sheriff’s Office budget amendment for airborne video observation systems
• Sheriff’s Office funding for staffing modifications related to the Oxford School Shooting
• Sheriff’s Office Marine Safety Program Grant application with Michigan Department of Natural Resources
• Prosecuting Attorney's Office request to use forfeiture funds
• Grant acceptances for Home Visitation Partnership and Child and Adult Food Care Program

Standing Committee

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee is reviewing staffing modifications and a collective bargaining agreement for Children’s Village employees. The body is also considering a 2% general salary increase for FY 2022 and updated parks regulations.

• Collective Bargaining Agreement for Non-Supervisory Employees in Children’s Village (FY 2022-2025)
• Proposed additional 2% general salary increase in FY 2022
• Oakland County Parks and Recreation 2022 Rules and Regulations
• Staffing modification to continue two sunset positions in the Clerk’s/Register of Deeds Election Division
• Contract renewal with Michigan Department of Natural Resources for the Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee recommended approval of a 2% general salary increase for FY 2022, despite a failed attempt to postpone it until a budget amendment was provided. The committee also recommended approval of several other items, including a collective bargaining agreement with MAPE for Children's Village employees, the Parks and Recreation 2022 rules and regulations, and a contract renewal for the Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake conservation agreement. All votes were 5-0 except the salary increase, which passed 3-2.

• Recommended 2% general salary increase for FY 2022 (3-2)
• Recommended collective bargaining agreement with MAPE for Children's Village (5-0)
• Recommended Parks and Recreation 2022 rules and regulations (5-0)
• Recommended contract renewal for Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake conservation (5-0)
• Recommended staffing modification for Clerk/Register of Deeds election division (5-0)
• Recommended salary administration plan 1st quarterly report (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda with three recognition resolutions (5-0)
• Approved minutes from Feb 3 and Feb 8 meetings (5-0)

Subcommittee

The Claims Review Committee is meeting to review committee minutes and conduct a closed session. The body will consider a recommendation to forward the Bradford v. Oakland County matter to Finance.

• Closed session regarding Bradford v. Oakland County

The Claims Review Committee approved minutes and agenda, then entered closed session to discuss settlement strategy with an attorney. After resuming, it authorized Corporation Counsel to proceed as directed in closed session regarding Bradford v. Oakland County. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Approved January 27, 2022 committee minutes (4-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
• Entered closed session for settlement strategy discussion (4-0)
• Authorized Corporation Counsel to proceed as directed in closed session (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the release of funding to the Oakland Community Health Network for the Oxford community and an economic recovery agreement with Oxford Township. The meeting also includes votes on road improvements, jail medical services, and ARPA fund allocations for mental health and parks.

• Interlocal Agreement with Charter Township of Oxford for Oxford Township Economic Recovery
• Resolution for funding to Oakland Community Health Network for Oxford community mental health needs
• Contract with Wellpath LLC for medical services at the Oakland County Jail
• ARPA fund appropriations for the School Mental Health Fund Initiative and Healthy Communities Parks and Outdoor Recreation Program
• Road Improvement Fiscal Year 2022 Appropriation with the City of Keego Harbor (Project No. 56591)

Majority Caucus

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

• Approval of February 3, 2022 minutes
• Review of Board of Commissioners’ Consent Agenda
• Review of Board of Commissioners’ Regular Agenda

Ad Hoc Committee

The Oxford Response Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to review an interlocal agreement with the Charter Township of Oxford for economic recovery. The committee will decide whether to recommend this agreement to the Board of Commissioners.

• Interlocal Agreement with the Charter Township of Oxford for the Oxford Township Economic Recovery
• Communications regarding OCHN Contract for Mental Health Services Copay & Deductible Program

The Oxford Response Ad Hoc Committee voted unanimously to recommend an interlocal agreement with Oxford Township for economic recovery to the full Board of Commissioners. The committee also approved its prior minutes, the meeting agenda, and received a communication regarding a mental health services contract. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended interlocal agreement with Oxford Township for economic recovery (3-0)
• Approved minutes from February 16, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (3-0)
• Received and filed OCHN mental health services communication (3-0)

Ad Hoc Committee

The Pandemic Response Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to review a January 2022 FEMA Reimbursement Report. The body will consider a request from Emergency Management & Homeland Security for the release of funds for FEMA eligible expenses.

• January 2022 FEMA Reimbursement Report
• Request for release of funds for FEMA eligible expenses from Emergency Management & Homeland Security

The Pandemic Response Ad Hoc Committee approved the release of funds for FEMA-eligible expenses, as requested by Emergency Management & Homeland Security. It also approved the December 9, 2021 minutes, the meeting agenda, and received and filed the January 2022 FEMA Reimbursement Report. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved release of funds for FEMA eligible expenses (5-0)
• Approved minutes of December 9, 2021 as presented (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda as presented (5-0)
• Received and filed January 2022 FEMA Reimbursement Report (5-0)

Ad Hoc Committee

The Oxford Response Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to approve grant procedures for Oxford area economic recovery. The body will also consider recommending the release of funding to the Oakland Community Health Network for mental health needs in the Oxford community.

• Approval of Oxford Area Economic Recovery Grant Procedure and Criteria
• Recommendation for funding release to Oakland Community Health Network for Oxford community mental health needs
• Presentation of the #StrongerTogether Proposal for Downtown Oxford and Downtown Lake Orion

The Oxford Response Ad Hoc Committee recommended to the Board a resolution to release funding to Oakland Community Health Network for mental health needs of the Oxford community. The committee also received and filed a presentation on the #StrongerTogether proposal for Downtown Oxford and Downtown Lake Orion, and postponed consideration of the Oxford Area Economic Recovery Grant Procedure and Criteria. Minutes and agenda were approved unanimously.

• Recommended resolution for release of funding to Oakland Community Health Network for mental health needs (3-0)
• Received and filed #StrongerTogether proposal presentation for Downtown Oxford and Lake Orion (3-0)
• Postponed consideration of Oxford Area Economic Recovery Grant Procedure and Criteria (3-0)
• Approved minutes of February 9, 2022 (2-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (2-0)

Standing Committee

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee is meeting to recommend a contract for connecting the City of Pontiac sewage disposal system to the Clinton-Oakland Sewage Disposal System. The body will also consider a road improvement appropriation with the City of Keego Harbor.

• Road Improvement Fiscal Year 2022 Appropriation with the City of Keego Harbor (Project No. 56591)
• Contract for connection of City of Pontiac Sewage Disposal System to Clinton-Oakland Sewage Disposal System
• Informational presentation on American Rescue Plan Act funds for the Oakland Together Housing Security Initiative

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee recommended approval of a resolution to connect the City of Pontiac sewage disposal system to the Clinton-Oakland Sewage Disposal System. It also recommended approval of a road improvement appropriation with the City of Keego Harbor. An informational item on the American Rescue Plan Act housing security initiative was discussed but not voted on.

• Recommended approval of Pontiac sewage system connection to Clinton-Oakland system (6-0)
• Recommended approval of FY2022 road improvement appropriation with City of Keego Harbor (6-0)
• Approved minutes of January 26, 2022 (6-0)
• Approved agenda with added informational item (6-0)

Ad Hoc Committee

The Oxford Response Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to discuss the grant process for Oxford Area Economic Recovery and the process for a mental health plan. Both items are listed as informational.

• Oxford Area Economic Recovery Grant Process Discussion and Plan
• Oxford Response Mental Health Plan Process Discussion

The Oxford Response Ad Hoc Committee met and discussed plans for distributing Oxford Area economic recovery grants to local businesses, with Louis Starks volunteering to implement the online application process. They also discussed options for distributing Oxford Response mental health plan grant funds, with Dana Lasenby assisting in establishing eligibility and reimbursement processes. No formal decisions were made; the goal is to have a grant application and distribution plan ready for approval at the next meeting.

• Approved agenda as presented (2-0)
• Discussed Oxford Area economic recovery grant distribution plan
• Discussed Oxford Response mental health plan grant fund distribution options

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is considering recommendations for the Board regarding the use of American Rescue Plan Act funds for school mental health services. The body will also discuss the deletion of the Central Services Department and the creation of performance management positions.

• Appropriating American Rescue Plan Act funds for the School Mental Health Fund Initiative
• Transfer of positions and deletion of the Central Services Department
• Contract extension #0005906 with Tyler Technologies Inc. for Jury Management System
• Contract extension #005228 with Intellitech Corp for Jail Management System
• Grant applications for Sheriff's Search and Rescue equipment and Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness

The Finance Committee recommended to the Board a resolution appropriating American Rescue Plan Act funds for the School Mental Health Fund Initiative. It also recommended resolutions for HR position transfers, IT budget amendments, and contract extensions for jury and jail management systems. An attempt to add an informational item on housing security was defeated.

• Recommended ARPA funds for School Mental Health Fund Initiative (7-0)
• Recommended HR position transfers and creation of performance management positions (8-0)
• Recommended IT budget amendment for development report (8-0)
• Recommended Tyler Technologies contract extension for jury management system (8-0)
• Recommended Intellitech Corp contract extension for jail management system (8-0)
• Approved minutes of January 26, 2022 (7-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (6-1)
• Motion to add housing security item to agenda failed (2-5)

Standing Committee

The Public Health & Safety Committee is reviewing the appropriation of American Rescue Plan Act funds for school mental health and housing security initiatives. The body will also consider a grant for animal shelter kennels and a K-9 dog ownership transfer.

• Appropriation of ARPA Local Fiscal Recovery Funds for the School Mental Health Fund Initiative
• Appropriation of ARPA Local Fiscal Recovery Funds for the Oakland Together Housing Security Initiative
• Grant acceptance from Two Seven Oh, Inc. for additional outside kennels at the Animal Shelter & Pet Adoption Center
• Transfer of Ownership and Release of Claims Agreement for K-9 Dog (Brig)
• Grant applications for Sheriff's Search and Rescue equipment and Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness

The Public Health & Safety Committee recommended to the Board a resolution appropriating American Rescue Plan Act funds for the School Mental Health Fund Initiative. It also recommended resolutions for a K-9 dog transfer agreement and a grant to build animal shelter kennels. All votes were unanimous (8-0 or 9-0).

• Recommended ARPA funds for School Mental Health Fund Initiative (8-0)
• Recommended K-9 dog transfer and release of claims agreement (8-0)
• Recommended grant acceptance from Two Seven Oh, Inc. for animal shelter kennels (8-0)
• Received and filed housing security initiative resolution (7-0)
• Approved January 25, 2022 minutes (9-0)
• Approved agenda (9-0)
• Received and filed communications on FEMA reimbursements, Firehouse Subs grant, and HMEP grant (9-0)
• Received and filed illiteracy presentation materials (8-0)

Standing Committee

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee is reviewing human resources actions including salary grade increases and position transfers. The body will also address appointments for the Oakland Community Health Network.

• Appointment to the Oakland Community Health Network
• Extension of Certified Eligibility Lists
• Resolution to increase the salary grade for the Equalization Officer Classification
• Resolution to delete the Central Services Department and create Performance Management positions

The committee recommended Yvette Woodruff and Sarah May for appointment to the Oakland Community Health Network, with a 4-1 vote. It also approved extending certified eligibility lists, recommended a salary grade increase for the Equalization Officer, and recommended a resolution to transfer positions and delete the Central Services Department. All other agenda items were approved unanimously.

• Recommended Yvette Woodruff and Sarah May for Oakland Community Health Network appointments (4-1)
• Approved extension of certified eligibility lists (5-0)
• Recommended resolution to increase salary grade for Equalization Officer (5-0)
• Recommended resolution to transfer positions and delete Central Services Department (5-0)
• Approved minutes of January 25, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)

Standing Committee

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee is meeting to review a budget amendment. The committee will consider recommending a salary grade increase for specific Parks & Recreation roles to the Board.

• Budget amendment to increase salary grades for Lifeguard and Parks & Recreation Program Leader classifications

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee voted 5-0 to recommend a budget amendment to increase the salary grade for lifeguard and Parks & Recreation Program Leader classifications. The recommendation will go to the full Board for consideration. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Recommended budget amendment to increase salary grade for lifeguard and Parks & Recreation Program Leader classifications (5-0)

Majority Caucus

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

• Review of Board of Commissioners’ Consent Agenda
• Review of Board of Commissioners’ Regular Agenda
• Approval of January 20, 2022 minutes

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several grant applications and contracts, including medical services for the county jail. The body is also discussing the appropriation of American Rescue Plan Act funds for housing security and a local festival.

• Budget amendment for a contract with Wellpath LLC for medical services at the Oakland County Jail
• Appropriation of American Rescue Plan Act funds for the Oakland Together Housing Security Initiative
• Road improvement appropriations with Charter Township of Waterford for projects 56051 and 56451
• Resolution to waive interest and fees for qualifying taxpayers from March 1 to April 30, 2022
• Regional partnership between Oakland, Wayne, and Macomb Counties for broadband and water infrastructure

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners approved a $20,205,364 three-year contract with Wellpath LLC for jail medical services, with a 19-1 vote. The board also approved several other items including road improvement appropriations for Waterford Township, a 25-year lease for Red Oaks Nature Center, and a $29.1M housing security initiative was referred to committees. An amendment to require an independent cost analysis of outsourced services failed 9-11.

• Approved $20.2M Wellpath jail medical contract (19-1)
• Approved $400,000 Waterford Tri-Party road project (20-0)
• Approved $16,667 Waterford Tri-Party road project (20-0)
• Approved 25-year Red Oaks Nature Center lease (20-0)
• Approved $50,000 Winter Blast Royal Oak sponsorship (18-2)
• Approved $15,000 Bocce tournament sponsorship (19-1)
• Referred $29.1M housing security initiative to committees
• Failed amendment for independent cost analysis of outsourced services (9-11)

Subcommittee

The Claims Review Committee is meeting to approve minutes from December 17, 2021. The primary action item is the approval of fees paid to outside counsel.

• Approval of fees paid to outside counsel

The Claims Review Committee approved an increase in hourly rates for outside counsel from $160 to $180 for attorneys and from $95 to $110 for paralegals, effective February 1, 2022. The motion passed unanimously (3-0). The committee also approved the minutes and agenda from the prior meeting.

• Approved increase in outside counsel fees to $180/hr for attorneys and $110/hr for paralegals, effective Feb 1, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved minutes of Dec 17, 2021 open and closed sessions (3-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (3-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is reviewing several recommendations for the Board of Commissioners. These include budget amendments for jail medical services and various state and federal grant applications for public safety and infrastructure.

• Budget amendment for a contract with Wellpath LLC for medical services at the Oakland County Jail
• Proposal to waive interest and fees for qualifying taxpayers from March 1, 2022 - April 30, 2022
• ARPA Local Fiscal Recovery Funds for the 2022 Winter Blast Royal Oak Festival Matching Grant
• IT related BlueHill contract renewal
• FEMA grant applications for Building Resilient Infrastructure in Communities and Hazard Mitigation

The Finance Committee recommended several resolutions to the full Board, including a budget amendment for a Wellpath LLC medical services contract at the Oakland County Jail (passed 4-2), a grant application for first responder training, and multiple grant acceptances. All other items, including the approval of minutes and agenda, were passed unanimously. The committee also received and filed communications on various fiscal topics.

• Recommended Sheriff's Office grant application for FY 2022 First Responder Training and Recruitment (6-0)
• Recommended budget amendment for Wellpath LLC jail medical services contract (4-2)
• Recommended grant acceptance and interlocal agreement with Macomb County for 2020 Homeland Security Grant (6-0)
• Recommended FEMA grant application for Building Resilient Infrastructure in Communities (6-0)
• Recommended FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant application for DR-4494-MI (7-0)
• Recommended ARPA funding for 2022 Winter Blast Royal Oak Festival Matching Grant (7-0)
• Recommended IT BlueHill Contract Renewal (7-0)
• Recommended waiver of interest and fees for qualifying taxpayers March 1-April 30, 2022 (7-0)

Standing Committee

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee is meeting to review road improvement appropriations and grant funding. The body will consider recommendations for a bocce tournament sponsorship and a festival matching grant.

• Road Improvement FY2022 Appropriation with Charter Township of Waterford (Project No. 56051)
• Road Improvement FY2022 Appropriation with Charter Township of Waterford (Project No. 56451)
• Resolution sponsorship for the 2022 International Bocce Tournament at Palazzo Di Bocce
• American Rescue Plan Act - Local Fiscal Recovery Funds matching grant for the 2022 Winter Blast Royal Oak Festival

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee recommended approval of resolutions for the 2022 Winter Blast Royal Oak Festival matching grant using ARPA funds (7-0) and sponsorship for the 2022 International Bocce Tournament (6-1). It also approved consent agenda items for Waterford road improvement appropriations. Discussions were held on campus road repairs, EV infrastructure, and ARPA fund updates.

• Approved January 12, 2022 minutes (7-0)
• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Waterford road improvement appropriations for projects 56051 and 56451 (7-0)
• Recommended sponsorship for 2022 International Bocce Tournament (6-1, Yolanda Smith Charles dissenting)
• Recommended ARPA Local Fiscal Recovery Funds for 2022 Winter Blast Royal Oak Festival matching grant (7-0)

Standing Committee

The committee is deciding on several grant applications and budget amendments for public safety and emergency management. Members will also discuss the Oakland County Blueprint for Successful Aging.

• Budget amendment for a contract with Wellpath LLC for medical services at the Oakland County Jail
• Resolution to extend a temporary increase in overtime pay for the Sheriff's Office
• Grant application for FY 2022 First Responder Training and Recruitment
• Grant acceptance for FY 2022 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding for the Circuit Court
• FEMA grant applications for Building Resilient Infrastructure in Communities and Hazard Mitigation

The Public Health & Safety Committee approved minutes and agenda, received communications, and recommended several items to the full Board, including the Oakland County Blueprint for Successful Aging, a Sheriff's Office resolution on overtime pay, and multiple grant applications. The committee also recommended a budget amendment for a jail medical services contract with Wellpath LLC (8-1).

• Approved minutes of January 11, 2022 (7-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (7-0)
• Received and filed communications on medical marihuana grant and animal shelter report (7-0)
• Recommended Blueprint for Successful Aging project to Board (8-0)
• Recommended resolution extending temporary overtime pay increase (9-0)
• Recommended grant application for First Responder Training and Recruitment (9-0)
• Recommended budget amendment for Wellpath LLC jail medical contract (8-1)
• Recommended grant acceptance for Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (8-0)

Standing Committee

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee will review a regional partnership between Oakland, Wayne, and Macomb Counties. The body is also considering a lease for George W. Suarez Friendship Woods and funding to commemorate Elizabeth Denison Forth.

• Regional partnership between Oakland, Wayne, and Macomb Counties for Broadband Equity and Water Infrastructure
• Parks & Recreation contract lease with the City of Madison Heights for George W. Suarez Friendship Woods (Red Oaks Nature Center)
• Resolution appropriating funding to commemorate Elizabeth Denison Forth
• Appointment of a Retirement Board Citizen Member
• Appointment of Oakland Community Health Network applications

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee unanimously recommended approval of several resolutions to the full Board, including a regional partnership with Wayne and Macomb counties for broadband equity and water infrastructure, a lease with Madison Heights for George W. Suarez Friendship Woods, and funding to commemorate Elizabeth Denison Forth. It also recommended appointments to the Oakland Community Health Network and the Retirement Board. All votes were 4-0.

• Recommended regional broadband/water partnership with Wayne and Macomb counties (4-0)
• Recommended lease with City of Madison Heights for George W. Suarez Friendship Woods (4-0)
• Recommended funding to commemorate Elizabeth Denison Forth (4-0)
• Recommended Dion Stephens as citizen member of Retirement Board (4-0)
• Recommended appointments to Oakland Community Health Network (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda designating Random Acts of Kindness Day and African American History Month (4-0)
• Approved minutes of January 11, 2022 (4-0)

Task Force

The Human Trafficking Task Force is meeting to receive informational presentations. The body will discuss the Survivor to Thriver Initiative and the 2022 direction for potential activity.

• Survivor to Thriver Initiative update presentation by Allison Mercer
• Human Trafficking Materials update presentation by Sarita Callender
• Discussion on 2022 direction and potential activity

The Oakland County Human Trafficking Task Force met and approved prior minutes and the agenda. Members discussed updates on the Survivor to Thriver initiative and Blue Campaign materials, and planned a special event for May or June at the Oakland County Airport. The group set a 2022 goal to address how people become involved in human trafficking and how it is handled.

• Approved November 19, 2021 minutes (3-0)
• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Planned special event for May or June at Oakland County Airport
• Set 2022 goal to address how people are caught up in human trafficking

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss funding for positions and resources related to the Oxford school shooting incident. The body is also reviewing road improvement appropriations and a proposed regional partnership for broadband and water infrastructure.

• Request for funding and sunset position creations for the Oxford school shooting response
• Road improvement appropriations for Project No. 55041 (West Bloomfield) and Project No. 56561 (Wixom)
• Proposed regional partnership between Oakland, Wayne, and Macomb Counties for broadband and water infrastructure
• COVID-19 Temporary Emergency Leave Policy Extension resolution
• Proposed appropriation of American Rescue Plan Act funds for the 2022 Winter Blast Royal Oak Festival matching grant

The Board of Commissioners approved a $3,247,701 appropriation from the General Fund for the county's response to the Oxford High School shooting, including creating nine sunset positions in the Prosecutor's Office, funding for mental health, security, and economic recovery. The resolution passed 16-3-1. The Board also approved several road improvement projects, a $4.69M renovation of the Pontiac Health Center, and various grants and appointments.

• Approved $3,247,701 Oxford shooting response package, creating 9 sunset positions (16-3-1)
• Approved $4,690,789 Pontiac Health Center renovation project (19-0)
• Approved $92,266 Tri-Party road project with West Bloomfield (19-0)
• Approved $150,000 Tri-Party road project with Wixom (19-0)
• Extended COVID-19 Temporary Emergency Leave Policy through June 30, 2022 (19-0)
• Accepted $431,351 federal DNA backlog reduction grant (19-0)
• Approved Oxford Township law enforcement contract amendment adding a Patrol Investigator (19-0)
• Elected Marcia Gershenson as Vice Chairperson (18-0-1)

Majority Caucus

The Democratic Caucus will review the Board of Commissioners' consent and regular agendas. Members will discuss expenditure priorities for American Rescue Plan Act Local Fiscal Recovery Funds and the Blueprint for Successful Aging.

• Expenditure priorities of American Rescue Plan Act Local Fiscal Recovery Funds
• Blueprint for Successful Aging

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to review recommendations for the Board of Commissioners. The agenda includes grant applications for health and safety and a renovation project for a health center.

• Recommendation for Pontiac Health Center Building Renovation Project
• FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program application
• FY 2022 Michigan Court Improvement Program COVID-19 Supplemental Funding application
• 2022 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding application
• FY 2022 Child and Adult Care Food Program application

The Finance Committee approved minutes, agenda, and communications, and recommended two resolutions to the Board: one for a FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant application and one for the Pontiac Health Center Building Renovation Project. All votes were unanimous (8-0). No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved December 21, 2021 minutes and closed session minutes (8-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (8-0)
• Received and filed communications including grant applications (8-0)
• Recommended FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant application to Board (8-0)
• Recommended Pontiac Health Center Building Renovation Project resolution to Board (8-0)

Standing Committee

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee is meeting to consider road improvement appropriations and a renovation project. The body will also receive information regarding an invasive moth program.

• FY 2022 Road Improvement Appropriation with Charter Township of West Bloomfield (Project No. 55041)
• FY 2022 Road Improvement Appropriation with City of Wixom (Project No. 56561)
• Resolution for the Pontiac Health Center Building Renovation Project
• Discussion regarding the Oakland County Invasive Moth Program

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee approved the consent agenda, including road improvement appropriations for West Bloomfield and Wixom, and recommended the Pontiac Health Center Building Renovation Project to the Board. Discussion was held on the Oakland County Invasive Moth Program, and draft resolutions on CVT Match Fund and Family Resiliency Fund were presented as possible COVID-19 response measures.

• Approved December 1, 2021 minutes (5-0)
• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Recommended approval of road improvement appropriations for West Bloomfield and Wixom (5-0)
• Recommended Pontiac Health Center renovation resolution to Board (5-0)

Standing Committee

The committee is reviewing several grant applications and contract amendments for the Sheriff's Office and Health Division. Members will decide which items to recommend for final Board approval, including services for the Charter Township of Oxford.

• Contract Amendment #1 with Charter Township of Oxford for 2022-2024 Law Enforcement Services Agreement
• Grant Application with FEMA for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
• Grant Acceptance with U.S. Department of Justice for the 2021 DNA Capacity Enhancement and Backlog Reduction Program
• Grant Amendment to extend FY 2021 Interlocal Agreement with Oakland Community Health Network for jail programming
• Grant Acceptance with Michigan Department of Education for the 2021-2022 National School Lunch Program

The Public Health & Safety Committee approved minutes and agenda, received communications, and recommended several resolutions to the Board, including grants for hazard mitigation, medication-assisted treatment, DNA backlog reduction, and school lunch programs. An item on prosecutor staffing related to the Oxford shooting was removed from the agenda.

• Approved minutes from Nov 30 and Dec 9, 2021 (8-0)
• Approved agenda with item 9a removed (8-0)
• Received and filed communications (7-0)
• Recommended FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant application (8-0)
• Recommended OCHN MAT/JAWS grant amendment (8-0)
• Recommended DOJ DNA CEBR grant acceptance (8-0)
• Recommended Oxford Township law enforcement contract amendment (8-0)
• Recommended acceptance of therapy canine donation (8-0)

Standing Committee

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee is meeting to discuss personnel policies and official designations. The body will consider recommending a COVID-19 temporary emergency leave policy extension to the Board.

• Resolution for a COVID-19 Temporary Emergency Leave Policy Extension
• Resolution designating January 11, 2022 as National Human Trafficking Awareness Day
• Resolution designating January 2022 as Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee recommended to the Board a resolution extending the COVID-19 Temporary Emergency Leave Policy, and also recommended a resolution designating January 11, 2022 as Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Both recommendations passed unanimously (4-0). The committee approved its November 30, 2021 minutes and amended agenda, with no other substantive decisions.

• Recommended COVID-19 Temporary Emergency Leave Policy extension to Board (4-0)
• Recommended resolution for Human Trafficking Awareness Day to Board (4-0)
• Approved November 30, 2021 committee minutes (4-0)
• Approved amended agenda (4-0)