Oakland County public meetings in 2023

General

The Oakland County Art Institute Authority will meet to elect a Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary. The body will also review and approve the Art Authority Service Agreement and the Detroit Institute of Arts 2024 Service Agreement Program Plan.

• Election of officers (Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary)
• Review and approval of Art Authority Service Agreement
• Review of Detroit Institute of Arts 2024 Service Agreement Program Plan
• Establishment of 2024 meeting calendar

Ad Hoc Committee

The meeting scheduled for December 8, 2023, was cancelled. No actions were taken and no items were decided.

Majority Caucus

The Democratic Caucus is meeting to discuss potential candidates for District #18 and a 2024 New Year Outlook presentation. The body will also review minutes from the November 16, 2023 meeting.

• Discussion of District #18 candidates: Amani Johnson, Linnie Taylor, and Alexandria Hughes
• 2024 New Year Outlook presentation by LAGO Chair Brendan Johnson

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several budget amendments involving American Rescue Plan Act funds for housing and economic programs. The agenda includes multiple contract amendments for regional transit divisions and various public health and safety initiatives.

• Amendments to interlocal agreements for Oakland County Transit Division services
• Appropriation of ARPA funds for Oakland Together Skilled & Educated Workforce Program Phase II Expansion
• Budget amendment for FY2024 BOC Accessible Toilet Rooms Renovation
• Resolution for Sheriff’s Office Marine Safety Patrols pilot program for 2024 and 2025
• Funding for the Wellspring Project and Royal Oak Cottages affordable housing developments

Subcommittee

The meeting of the Special Committee to Study Road Commission Operations scheduled for December 6, 2023, was canceled. The agenda contained only procedural boilerplate.

Standing Committee

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee is considering several 2024 public transportation agreement amendments. The body will also discuss a road repair partnership program for township special assessment districts and various facility and software contracts.

• 2024 transit agreement amendments for North Oakland, Western Oakland, and Rochester Hills-Oakland-Rochester transportation services
• 2024 public transportation agreement amendment with People's Express Inc.
• Contract extensions for Harris Computer Systems and InfoSend, Inc. via the Water Resources Commissioner
• Budget amendment for FY2024 BOC Accessible Toilet Rooms Renovation
• Policy and appropriation for Township Sub-division Road Special Assessment District (SAD) Partnership

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is reviewing several budget amendments to appropriate American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for housing, workforce, and water projects. The body is also considering various transit service contracts and grant acceptances for recommendation to the Board.

• ARPA fund appropriations for Royal Oak Township drinking water and sewer improvements
• ARPA fund appropriations for Oakland Together Housing Security Initiatives and Housing Trust Project
• Grant for the Oakland County Farmer's Market Modernization and Improvement Project
• 2024 amendments to public transportation agreements with NOTA, WOTA, SMART, and People's Express Inc.
• Budget amendment for FY2024 BOC Accessible Toilet Rooms Renovation

General

The Oakland County Zoological Authority is meeting to approve the budget for fiscal year 2023/2024. The body will also conduct an election of officers.

• Approval of the FY 2023/2024 Budget
• Election of Officers

Standing Committee

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee will review a resolution supporting Senate Bills 483-485 regarding prescription drug affordability. The body will also discuss grants for the Oakland County Farmer's Market and wildlife management at Addison Oaks County Park.

• Resolution supporting Senate Bills 483-485 (Prescription Drug Cost and Affordability Review Act)
• HUD Economic Development Initiative grant for Oakland County Farmer's Market Modernization and Improvement Project
• Cooperative Service Agreement for wildlife management at Addison Oaks County Park
• Proposed Healthy Workplace Policy
• Grant application for Legal Self-Help Centers via State Court Administrative Office

Standing Committee

The Public Health & Safety Committee is considering recommendations for the Board regarding affordable housing developments and public safety initiatives. The body will also review grants for nutrition and health equity and a hazard mitigation plan.

• Wellspring Project for affordable and permanent supportive housing in Southfield
• Royal Oak Cottages Project for affordable housing in Royal Oak Charter Township
• Pilot program to increase marine safety patrols on Oakland County lakes for 2024 and 2025
• Oakland County Hazard Mitigation Plan resolution
• Staffing modifications for the Prosecuting Attorney's Office

Majority Caucus

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners Democratic Caucus will meet to discuss a county executive appointee. The session includes time for public comment and the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Discussion of Teresa Mask for Director, Department of Public Communications
• Approval of October 17, 2023 minutes

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will appoint an individual to fill a vacant District 3 seat through December 31, 2024. The body is also reviewing various grant acceptances for courts and public safety, as well as ARPA fund allocations for health and energy programs.

• Appointment of a new District 3 Oakland County Commissioner
• ARPA fund allocations for Michigan Saves Energy Efficiency and the Pontiac Integrated Urgent Care center
• Road improvement appropriations for the Township of Holly (Project No. 57282) and Village of Clarkston (Project No. 57501)
• Contract extension with Trustmark Health Benefits, Inc. for healthcare administrative services
• Interlocal agreement with the City of Southfield for the 2023 Oakland County Gun Buyback Pilot Grant Program

Ad Hoc Committee

The Oakland County Transit Ad Hoc Committee is reviewing performance reports and 2024 agreements for local transit providers. The body is considering five amendments to public transportation agreements to be referred to the Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee.

• 2023 Performance Report for Local Transit Providers
• 2024 Amendment of Interlocal Agreement with North Oakland Transportation Authority
• 2024 Amendment of Interlocal Agreement with Western Oakland Transportation Authority
• 2024 Amendment of Interlocal Agreement with Rochester Hills-Oakland-Rochester Older Persons' Commission
• 2024 Amendment of Public Transportation Agreement with People's Express Inc. and Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation

Ad Hoc Committee

The meeting of the Tax Increment Financing District Review Policy Ad Hoc Review Committee scheduled for November 15, 2023, was cancelled.

Ad Hoc Committee

The scheduled meeting for the Oakland County Transit Ad Hoc Committee on November 13, 2023, has been canceled.

Standing Committee

The Coordinating Zoning Committee will review staff letters regarding draft master plan changes for Green Oak Township. The committee will also discuss year-end zoning and master plan procedures.

• Staff review of Commerce Township Draft Master Plan Update (County Code No. MP 23-04)
• Review of staff's letter to Green Oak Township for draft master plan changes
• Discussion on end of year zoning and master plan procedures

Standing Committee

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee will review several communications regarding transit reports and millage revenue. The committee will also consider recommendations for public transportation amendments and a memorandum of understanding with Charbone Corporation, USA.

• No-cost amendments to NOTA and WOTA Public Transportation Agreements
• Memorandum of Understanding between Oakland County and Charbone Corporation, USA
• Interlocal Agreement with the City of Novi for 2023 MiCareerQuest Southeast Event
• FY 2024 Road Improvement Program appropriations for Holly Township and Village of Clarkston
• Presentations on Oakland Thrive Program, DIAMOnd Project Phase II, and Broadband Update

Standing Committee

The Special Committee to Study Road Commission Operations will meet to review minutes from September 6, 2023, and receive a presentation. The meeting includes an overview of Strategic Planning, Partnerships & Environmental Stewardship.

• Approval of September 6, 2023, meeting minutes
• Presentation: Strategic Planning, Partnerships & Environmental Stewardship Overview

Finance Committee

The committee will consider several grant acceptances for public health, safety, and court programs. Members will also review recommendations for using American Rescue Plan Act funds for energy efficiency and healthcare projects.

• Acceptance of various state and federal grants for drug courts, crime victims rights, and community corrections
• Amendment to the Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the City of Rochester Hills
• Allocation of ARPA funds for Michigan Saves Energy Efficiency and Weatherization Program
• Allocation of ARPA funds for Pontiac Integrated Urgent Care project
• Budget amendment for Prosecutor's Office Case Management System implementation

Subcommittee

The Audit Subcommittee will hold an election for Board of Commissioners Chair and Vice Chair positions. The committee will also receive a pre-audit presentation from Tim St. Andrew of Plante Moran.

• Election of Board of Commissioners Chair and Vice Chair
• Plante Moran Pre-Audit Presentation by Tim St. Andrew
• Approval of November 29, 2022 minutes

Standing Committee

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee will consider several recommendations for the Board of Commissioners. Items include a communications director appointment and various park-related lease and grant agreements.

• Appointment of Teresa Mask as Department of Public Communications Director
• Residential lease agreement with Aaron Stepp at Independence Oaks County Park
• Interlocal partnership agreement with the City of Southfield for Southfield Oaks County Park
• Grant agreement with the City of Southfield for local park improvements
• Application reviews for Building Authority, Parks & Recreation Commission, and Materials Management Planning Committee

Standing Committee

The Public Health & Safety Committee will review and recommend several grants for mental health, drug treatment, and other programs to improve public safety and services.

• Recommendation of multiple state and federal grants for various court and health initiatives
• Amendment #3 to the Interlocal Agreement with Oakland Community Health Network for substance use disorder prevention services
• Acceptance of a gift from Ms. Margaret L. Stack for the Animal Shelter & Pet Adoption Center

Majority Caucus

The Democratic Caucus meeting scheduled for November 2, 2023, was cancelled.

Board of Commissioners

The scheduled meeting for November 2, 2023, was cancelled. No items were presented for decision or discussion.

General

The Oakland County Art Institute Authority will discuss and review proposed changes to its Service Agreement. No other substantive actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Review of draft modifications to Art Authority Service Agreement

Standing Committee

The scheduled meeting for the Oakland County Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee on October 25, 2023, was cancelled.

Special Committee

The Special Committee to Study Road Commission meeting scheduled for October 25, 2023, was canceled.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to conduct routine business including approvals of minutes and agendas. The committee will also review recommendations from several other standing committees.

• Review of Department Recommendations
• Public Health and Safety Committee Recommendations
• Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee Recommendations
• Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee Recommendations

Standing Committee

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee will review a grant application for survey and remonumentation work. The committee will also discuss several appointments and a resolution regarding state bills that affect local control of solar and wind developments.

• 2024 Survey & Remonumentation Grant Application with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
• Contract extension with Trustmark Health Benefits, Inc. for healthcare administrative services
• Resolution opposing Michigan House Bills 5120-5123 and Senate Bills 585-588 regarding solar and wind developments
• Appointments for the Area Agency on Aging, Building Authority, and Parks and Recreation Commission

Ad Hoc Committee

The Oakland County Safer Communities Ad Hoc Committee will hold elections for Chair and Vice Chair. The committee will also consider a resolution to amend the Interlocal Agreement with the City of Southfield regarding the 2023 Oakland County Gun Buyback Pilot Grant Program.

• Election of Committee Chair
• Election of Committee Vice Chair
• Amendment #1 to the Interlocal Agreement with the City of Southfield for the 2023 Oakland County Gun Buyback Pilot Grant Program

Standing Committee

The Public Health & Safety Committee meeting scheduled for October 24, 2023, was cancelled. No items were presented for decision or discussion.

Task Force

The task force will discuss the Board of Commissioners' human trafficking hotline and an upcoming event planned for January. The committee will also receive a presentation and report regarding Survivor to Thriver.

• Discussion of Human Trafficking Hotline
• Discussion of Human Trafficking Month Event in January
• Presentation and Report: Survivor to Thriver

General

The scheduled meeting for the Oakland County Art Institute Authority on October 19, 2023, was cancelled.

Majority Caucus

The Democratic Caucus will hold a meeting to conduct routine business, including roll call and approval of minutes. The agenda includes periods for public comment on any topic and specifically on agenda items.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review various grant acceptances for public safety, aviation, and veterans services. The meeting includes discussions on budget amendments using ARPA funds for medical debt relief and county operations.

• Budget amendment to use ARPA funds for Medical Debt Relief for Oakland County Families
• Interlocal agreement between the Sheriff’s Office and Somerset Collection LP for law enforcement services
• Interlocal agreement between the Sheriff’s Office and Pontiac School District for School Resource Officers
• Grant acceptance for the FY 2024 Oakland County Veteran Service Fund
• Resolution supporting Michigan bills prohibiting landlord income-based discrimination

Standing Committee

The Coordinating Zoning Committee is meeting to review planning documents. The body will consider approving the staff review of the City of Troy's draft master plan update.

• Review letter to Northville Township regarding Draft Master Plan Changes
• Approval of County Code No. MP 23-03: Staff's Review of the City of Troy Draft Master Plan Update

Ad Hoc Committee

The Oakland County Transit Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to review transit reports and agreements. The body will consider referring two no-cost amendments for public transportation agreements to the Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee.

• 2023 No-Cost Amendment to NOTA Public Transportation Agreement
• 2023 No-Cost Amendment to WOTA Public Transportation Agreement
• SMART April-June 2023 Quarterly Report
• 2024 Transit Provider Agreements
• Administration of the Transit Millage Program

Standing Committee

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee will review grant acceptances for airport improvements and veteran services. The body is also considering the appointment of Jeanne Dangerfield Broad as the Economic Development Director.

• Appointment of Jeanne Dangerfield Broad as Economic Development Director
• Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriation with the City of Wixom for Tri-Party Road Improvement Program (Project No. 56001)
• Fiscal Year 2024 County Veteran Service Fund (CVSF) grant acceptance
• Grant acceptance for PTK Taxiway-D rehabilitation and lighting reconstruction design
• Grant acceptance for PTK Runways 9R & 9L obstruction removal environmental study

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is reviewing several budget amendments and contracts for recommendation to the Board. Key items include the allocation of American Rescue Plan Act funds and various interlocal agreements for public safety and health services.

• Budget amendment for ARPA Local Fiscal Recovery Funds for medical debt relief for Oakland County families
• Budget amendment for ARPA Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to reimburse public health emergency operations
• Joint Operating Agreement between Oakland County and Macomb County for Medical Examiner Services
• Interlocal Agreement with Pontiac School District for 2023-2024 School Resource Officers
• Contracts with Village of Gagetown and City of Grosse Pointe Woods for Oaknet Connectivity and CLEMIS

Special Committee

The meeting of the Special Committee to Study Road Commission scheduled for October 11, 2023, was canceled. No actions were taken.

Standing Committee

The committee is reviewing several grant acceptances and interlocal agreements for public safety and court services. These items include funding for drug courts, school resource officers, and medical examiner services.

• Joint Operating Agreement between Oakland County and Macomb County for Medical Examiner Services
• Interlocal Agreement with the Somerset Collection LP for 2023-2024 Law Enforcement Services
• Interlocal Agreement with the Pontiac School District for 2023-2024 School Resource Officers
• Acceptance of FY 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program
• Acceptance of FY 2024 Raise the Age Program grant from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

Standing Committee

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee is reviewing several resolutions and policies for recommendation to the Board. Key items include county employment policies and positions on state legislation and local school district plans.

• Adopting the Hybrid Work Policy
• Exempting Oakland County Government from Public Act 152 of 2011 for 2024
• Supporting House Bills 4062-4063 and Senate Bills 205-207 regarding landlord income-based discrimination
• Urging West Bloomfield School District to reconsider demolishing Roosevelt Elementary School in Keego Harbor
• Appointment for the Materials Management Planning Committee

Standing Committee

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific policy decisions or discussion topics are listed.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing on the FY 2024-2026 budget and consider 2024 general property tax rates. The body is also reviewing various grants, interlocal agreements for health and safety services, and road improvement programs.

• Public hearing for FY 2024-2026 Oakland County Budget
• Resolution for FY 2024 General Appropriations Act and 2024 County General Property Tax Rates
• Proposed resolution prohibiting landlords from income-based discrimination
• Oakland County International Airport land lease termination with Pentastar
• Interlocal agreement with Oakland Schools for 2023-2024 School Resource Officers

Majority Caucus

The Democratic Caucus is meeting to conduct routine business. The agenda consists of procedural items and a period for public comment.

• Approval of minutes from September 14, 2023

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is reviewing several contracts, grants, and interlocal agreements for recommendation to the Board. Key items include health services for the Sheriff's Office and technical services for the City of Highland Park.

• Contract amendment with the City of Novi for assessing services
• Contract with the City of Highland Park for Oaknet Connectivity and CLEMIS access
• Sponsorship of the Greater Detroit Comedy Festival presented by the City of Pontiac
• FY 2024 Interlocal Agreements between the Sheriff's Office and Oakland Community Health Network
• Appropriation of Oakland County Transportation Millage Funds for transit service area development

Standing Committee

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee is considering recommendations for aviation grants and a land lease termination at Oakland County International Airport. The body will also discuss a MEDC SOAR Fund pilot grant and the appropriation of transportation millage funds. Additionally, the committee will review resolutions regarding drainage district and lake level assessments.

• Grant for Runway 10/28 lighting design at Oakland County International Airport
• Land lease termination for Pentastar at Oakland County International Airport
• MEDC Strategic Outreach and Attraction Reserve (SOAR) Fund Pilot Grant
• Appropriation of transportation millage funds for community transit service area development
• Resolutions for Chapter 18 and Chapter 4 drainage districts and lake level assessments

Standing Committee

The committee is reviewing several recommendations for grants and interlocal agreements related to public safety and health services. Key items include mental health programming in jails and courts, as well as funding for the Medical Examiner's system upgrade.

• Sheriff's Office interlocal agreements with Oakland Community Health Network for JAWS and MAT programs
• Interlocal agreement between Sheriff's Office and Oakland Schools for 2023-2024 School Resource Officers
• Budget amendment for the Medical Examiner's Forensic Case Management System Upgrade
• FY 2024 Local Health Department Comprehensive and Emerging Threats agreements with MDHHS
• Grant application to the Bissell Pet Foundation for the FY 2024 Empty the Shelter Event

Standing Committee

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee is meeting to review a quarterly salary administration report and a resolution regarding child-to-parent violence. The committee will also address appointments for the Board of County Canvassers.

• Salary Administration Plan 4th Quarterly Report for FY2023
• Resolution recognizing child-to-parent violence and abuse
• Appointment for the Board of County Canvassers
• Oakland County Land Bank Authority Annual Report

Ad Hoc Committee

The meeting scheduled for September 18, 2023, was canceled. The agenda contained only procedural boilerplate.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a resolution to adopt 2024 compensation for countywide elected officials. The meeting also includes votes on various grants, sheriff's office court deputy agreements, and a collective bargaining agreement for non-supervisory employees.

• Resolution to adopt Countywide Elected Official Compensation for 2024
• Supplemental Collective Bargaining Agreement for UAW Local 889 non-supervisory employees
• Contract extension for Hooker DeJong Inc. regarding facilities maintenance
• Court Deputy Services Agreements (FY 2024-2026) for 43rd, 46th, 47th, and 48th District Courts
• Joint Project Agreement with the U.S. Department of Commerce for space in Annex I Office Building

Majority Caucus

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific discussion items or decisions were listed in the provided document.

General

The Oakland County Art Institute Authority will discuss and consider approving the FY 2024 budget. The body will also consider a resolution for the 2023 millage levy and collection, and the DIA agreement with Oakland County.

• Approval of FY 2024 Budget
• Resolution for Levy and Collection of 2023 Millage
• Approval of the DIA Agreement with Oakland County
• Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) CY 2023 Half-Year Update

Finance Committee

The committee is considering the County Executive's recommended budget for FY 2024-2026 and authorizing a public hearing for September 21, 2023. The body is also reviewing several grant acceptances and contract recommendations for public health and safety.

• FY 2024-2026 County Executive Recommended Budget
• 2023 and 2024 Supplemental Collective Bargaining Agreement for UAW Local 889
• Countywide Elected Official Compensation for 2024
• Building Management System (BMS) Replacement Project / Seventh Phase
• FY 2024-2026 Interlocal Agreement with Oakland Community Health Network for Co-Responder Team Program

The Finance Committee recommended the FY 2024-2026 County Executive Recommended Budget to the Board with several amendments. The committee also recommended various grant acceptances and contract positions for board approval.

• Recommended FY 2024-2026 County Executive Recommended Budget as amended (7-0-0)
• Recommended 2024 Countywide Elected Official Compensation (7-0-0)
• Recommended UAW Local 889 Supplemental Collective Bargaining Agreement (7-0-0)
• Recommended Building Management System Replacement Project Seventh Phase (7-0-0)
• Recommended FY 2024 52nd District Courts contract positions (6-0-0)
• Recommended acceptance of FY 2022 Homeland Security Grant Program (5-0-0)
• Recommended FY 2024-2026 Sheriff’s Office agreement with Oakland Community Health Network (6-0-0)
• Authorized Public Notice and Public Hearing for September 21, 2023 (7-0-0)

Special Committee

The Special Committee to Study Road Commission Operations will meet to review departmental information. The primary agenda item is a presentation regarding the Board of Commissioners' Facilities, Fleet, and Purchasing Department.

• Presentation by Mary Gillis on the Board of Commissioners - Facilities, Fleet, & Purchasing Department Overview

The Special Committee to Study Road Commission Operations received a presentation from Director Mary Gillis regarding the Central Operations Department. The committee approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes.

• Approved minutes from August 9, 2023 (2-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (2-0-0)
• Voted to receive and file the 'Central Operations Department' PowerPoint presentation (3-0-0)

Standing Committee

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee is meeting to review facility maintenance contracts and reports. The body will consider recommendations for a contract extension and a building management system project.

• Hooker DeJong Inc. Contract CON#00008185 extension
• Building Management System (BMS) Replacement Project / Seventh Phase
• Joint Project Agreement (JPA) with the U.S. Department of Commerce for space in Annex I Office Building
• Facilities Planning & Engineering 3rd & 4th Quarter CIP Report
• SMART Quarterly Report for January - March 2023

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee recommended a contract extension for Hooker DeJong Inc. and a joint project agreement with the U.S. Department of Commerce. The committee also forwarded a building management system replacement project to Finance.

• Recommended Hooker DeJong Inc. Contract CON#00008185 Extension to Board (6-0-0)
• Forwarded Building Management System (BMS) Replacement Project / Seventh Phase to Finance (6-0-0)
• Recommended Joint Project Agreement (JPA) with U.S. Department of Commerce for Annex I Office Building space to Board (6-0-0)
• Approved August 9, 2023 Board of Commissioners minutes (6-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (6-0-0)
• Received and filed communications regarding CIP and transit reports (6-0-0)

Ad Hoc Committee

The Healthy Aging Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to review recommendations for senior-centered services and communication pieces. The body will consider a recommendation for the Oakland County CHORE Pilot Program to be sent to the Board.

• Oakland County CHORE Pilot Program recommendation for approval
• Funding opportunities for non-profit organizations providing senior centered services
• Educational/COVID-19 communication pieces recommendation for approval
• Senior Centers Matching Grant Program update

The Healthy Aging Ad Hoc Committee recommended the Oakland County CHORE Pilot Program and funding opportunities for senior-centered non-profits for Board approval. The committee postponed a decision on COVID-19 communication pieces and filed updates on senior center grants and facility visits.

• Recommended Oakland County CHORE Pilot Program for Board approval (4-0-0)
• Approved Funding Opportunities for Non-profit Organizations that Provide Senior Centered Services in Oakland County (4-0-0)
• Postponed decision on Educational/COVID-19 Communication Pieces to next meeting (4-0-0)
• Received and filed Senior Center Grants Update dated September 1, 2023 (4-0-0)
• Received and filed Oakland County Municipal Senior Facilities Visits dated September 5, 2023 (5-0-0)
• Approved July 11, 2023 minutes (4-0-0)

Standing Committee

The Claims Review Committee is meeting to approve the engagement of counsel by the Probate and Circuit Courts. The session includes time for public comment and a closed session.

• Approval of engagement of counsel by the Probate and Circuit Courts

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from August 2, 2023. A motion to ratify the engagement of counsel by the Probate and Circuit Courts and approve payment for services was tabled.

• Approved August 2, 2023 minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0-0)
• Tabled engagement of counsel by the Probate and Circuit Courts and payment for services (5-0-0)

Standing Committee

The committee is reviewing several grant acceptances and service contracts for the Sheriff's Office, Children's Village, and health services. Members will decide which items to recommend for final approval by the Board or the Finance committee.

• FY 2024-2026 Court Deputy Services Agreements for 43rd, 46th, 47th, and 48th District Courts
• FY 2024-2026 Interlocal Agreement with Oakland Community Health Network for the Co-Responder Team Program
• FY 2024 Children's Village Shelter Care contract
• Acceptance of the 2023 Pontiac Integrated Urgent Care Agreement grant
• FY 2024 Contract Positions Creation for 52nd District Courts

The committee voted to forward several grant acceptances and contract positions to the Finance department. Additionally, the committee recommended that the Board approve shelter care and nutrition programs for Children's Village and court deputy services agreements for the Sheriff's Office.

• Approved minutes from July 11, July 20, and August 3, 2023 (7-0-0)
• Forwarded FY 2024-2028 Friend of the Court Cooperative Reimbursement Program to Finance (7-0-0)
• Forwarded 52nd District Courts FY 2024 Contract Positions Creation to Finance (7-0-0)
• Forwarded FY 2024-2026 Title IV-E Cooperative Reimbursement Program to Finance (7-0-0)
• Forwarded FY 2022 Homeland Security Grant Program to Finance (7-0-0)
• Recommended Board approval for Children's Village Shelter Care and Child Nutrition Program (7-0-0)
• Recommended Board approval for Fallen K9 Program and Court Deputy Services Agreements for six district courts (7-0-0)
• Forwarded 2023 Pontiac Integrated Urgent Care Agreement to Finance (7-0-0)

Standing Committee

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee is meeting to review staffing modifications and appointment recommendations. The body will consider recommendations for 2024 elected official compensation and a supplemental collective bargaining agreement for UAW Local 889 employees.

• 2023 and 2024 Supplemental Collective Bargaining Agreement for UAW Local 889
• Countywide Elected Official Compensation for 2024
• Creation of Strategic Partnership and Grant Administration classifications and positions
• Appointment to the Oakland County DHS Agency Board
• Berkley City Council Resolution regarding the sale of dogs and cats in pet stores

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee approved several personnel and administrative actions. Key decisions included recommending new job classifications to the Board and forwarding compensation and bargaining agreements to Finance.

• Recommended creating Strategic Partnership and Grant Administration classifications and positions (8-0-0)
• Recommended reappointment of Sherrie Ross to the Oakland County DHS Agency Board for a three-year term (8-0-0)
• Approved 6-month extension of certified eligibility list (8-0-0)
• Forwarded UAW Local 889 supplemental collective bargaining agreement to Finance (8-0-0)
• Forwarded 2024 Countywide Elected Official Compensation to Finance (8-0-0)
• Received and filed FY 2024 Classification & Salaries Recommendation (8-0-0)
• Received and filed Berkley City Council Resolution regarding pet store sales of dogs and cats (8-0-0)

Ad Hoc Committee

The committee will discuss the Oakland County Community Transit Development Plan. Members will also review quarterly reports from SMART and local transit providers and receive information regarding driver shortages at SMART.

• Oakland County Community Transit Development Plan discussion
• SMART Quarterly Report (January - March 2023)
• Local Transit Provider Quarterly Reports
• Informational item on driver shortage at SMART

The Transit Ad Hoc Committee approved the Oakland County Community Transit Development Plan and forwarded it to the Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee. The committee also received several quarterly transit reports and a TIF letter. Meeting dates for the remainder of 2023 were revised.

• Approved and forwarded Oakland County Community Transit Development Plan to Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee (4-0-0)
• Received and filed SMART Quarterly Report January-March 2023 (4-0-0)
• Received and filed Local Transit Provider Quarterly Reports (4-0-0)
• Received and filed Community Transit Development Plan presentation (4-0-0)
• Received and filed TIF Letter and Transit Forum (4-0-0)
• Approved July 26, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0-0)

Task Force

The Human Trafficking Task Force will receive a third-quarter status report on the Survivor 2 Thriver Pilot. The meeting also includes a presentation from the Prosecuting Attorney's Office Human Trafficking Unit.

• Presentation by Prosecuting Attorney's Office Human Trafficking Unit
• Survivor 2 Thriver Pilot Status Report - 3rd Quarter

The Human Trafficking Task Force received a presentation from the Prosecuting Attorney's Office and a status report on the Survivor 2 Thriver Pilot program. The Pilot program was described as a success and is scheduled to end next month upon contract expiration.

• Approved June 16, 2023 minutes (4-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0-0)
• Received and filed Prosecuting Attorney's Office PowerPoint presentation (4-0-0)
• Received and filed Survivor 2 Thriver Pilot Status Report - 3rd Quarter (4-0-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution regarding the reissuance of Series 2018 Bonds for the Detroit Skating Club, Inc. project in Bloomfield Hills. The body will also review contracts for the Pontiac Redevelopment Project and the Northwest Oakland Sanitary Drain.

• Public hearing and resolution for Series 2018 Bonds reissuance for the Detroit Skating Club, Inc. project in Bloomfield Hills
• Adoption of Memorandum of Agreement for the Pontiac Redevelopment Project
• ARPA Grant Agreement for the Northwest Oakland Sanitary Drain
• Budget amendment for Courthouse Auditorium Air Handling Unit’s 10 and 11 Replacement project
• Creation of nine Attendant positions and one Shelter Leader position for the Animal Shelter & Pet Adoption Center

The Board of Commissioners approved the reissuance of bonds for the Detroit Skating Club project and authorized several infrastructure and IT funding transfers. They also extended property assessment service agreements for numerous county communities through 2025.

• Approved reissuance of Series 2018 Bonds for Detroit Skating Club not to exceed $3,667,000 (16-0-0)
• Authorized ARPA Grant Agreement for Northwest Oakland Sanitary Drain (16-0-0)
• Approved $584,485 for Courthouse Auditorium Air Handling Units replacement (16-0-0)
• Approved 3rd Quarter IT Development appropriation transfers (16-0-0)
• Approved property assessment service agreements for various townships and cities through June 30, 2025 (16-0-0)
• Approved FY 2024 Secondary Road Patrol and Traffic Accident Prevention Program grant award (16-0-0)
• Confirmed appointment of Jeffrey Lance Abood to the Regional Convention Facility Authority
• Approved minutes from August 3, 2023

Majority Caucus

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The body will call the meeting to order, conduct a roll call, and approve minutes from August 3, 2023.

The caucus approved the Board of Commissioners minutes from August 3, 2023. Members discussed several upcoming items, including bond reissuance for the Detroit Skating Club and a healthcare partnership with FernCare Free Clinic, but no other formal decisions were recorded.

• Approved Board of Commissioners minutes dated August 3, 2023 (11-0-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will hold budget presentations for three county departments. These sessions allow the committee to review financial requests and operations for the specified areas.

• Budget presentation for Corporation Counsel and Risk Management
• Budget presentation for Indigent Defense Services
• Budget presentation for Parks and Recreation

The Finance Committee conducted budget hearings for Corporation Counsel, Indigent Defense, and Parks & Recreation. No formal votes or decisions were recorded in the minutes.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to hear budget presentations from several county departments. These include Facilities Management and three different court systems.

• Budget presentation for Facilities Management
• Budget presentation for Circuit Court
• Budget presentation for Probate Court
• Budget presentation for 52nd District Court

The Finance Committee conducted budget hearings for Facilities Management, the Circuit Court, and the 52nd District Courts. No formal votes or decisions were recorded in the minutes.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will hear budget presentations from several county departments. These presentations are part of the committee's review of county spending and resource allocation.

• Budget presentation from the Treasurer's Office
• Budget presentation from the Prosecuting Attorney's Office
• Budget presentation from the Clerk/Register of Deeds
• Budget presentation from the Water Resources Commissioner

The Finance Committee conducted budget hearings for the Treasurer's Office, Prosecuting Attorney's Office, Clerk/Register of Deeds, and Water Resources Commissioner. No substantive votes or decisions were recorded in the minutes.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will hear budget presentations from four departments. These presentations cover economic development, public services, health and human services, and management and budget.

• Economic Development budget presentation
• Public Services budget presentation
• Health and Human Services budget presentation
• Management and Budget budget presentation

The Finance Committee conducted budget hearings for Economic Development, Public Services, Health & Human Services, and Management and Budget. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

Special Committee

The Special Committee to Study Road Commission Operations is meeting to review a presentation on the Communications and Outreach Department. The committee will also determine the topic for the next meeting.

• Presentation by Craig Bryson on Road Commission for Oakland County Communications and Outreach Department Overview

The Special Committee to Study Road Commission Operations received a presentation on the Communications and Outreach Department. The committee also discussed future presentations regarding the Facilities, Fleet, and Purchasing Department.

• Approved July 12, 2023 minutes (2-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (2-0-0)
• Received and filed 'Our Public Outreach/Public Relations Program' presentation (2-0-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to recommend several budget amendments, contracts, and grants to the Board. The session includes reviews of IT development, youth programming sponsorships, and staffing changes for the Animal Shelter & Pet Adoption Center.

• Budget amendment for the Oakland County Youth Assistance Coordinating Council using American Rescue Plan Act funds
• Creation of nine attendant positions and one shelter leader position for the Animal Shelter & Pet Adoption Center
• Reissuance of Series 2018 Bonds for the Detroit Skating Club, Inc. project in Bloomfield Hills
• Budget amendment for Courthouse Auditorium Air Handling Unit’s 10 and 11 replacement project
• Sponsorships for Pontiac Regional Chamber Youth Internship and Engineering Program and Pontiac Youth Assistance

The Finance Committee recommended several board actions including the creation of 10 animal shelter positions and funding for youth internships and assistance. The committee also recommended a partnership with FernCare Free Clinic and the reissuance of bonds for the Detroit Skating Club project.

• Recommended creation of nine attendant and one shelter leader position (8-0)
• Recommended appropriation of ARPA funds to Oakland County Youth Assistance Coordinating Council (8-0)
• Recommended partnership with FernCare Free Clinic (5-2)
• Recommended sponsorship of 2023 Pontiac Regional Chamber Youth Internship and Engineering Program (8-0)
• Recommended sponsorship of Pontiac Youth Assistance After-School and Summer Activities (8-0)
• Recommended reissuance of Series 2018 Bonds for Detroit Skating Club, Inc. (8-0)
• Recommended replacement of Courthouse Auditorium Air Handling Units 10 and 11 (8-0)
• Recommended acceptance of FY 2024 Secondary Road Patrol and Traffic Accident Prevention Program funds (8-0)

Standing Committee

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee is reviewing a grant agreement for the Northwest Oakland Sanitary Drain and bond reissuance for the Detroit Skating Club, Inc. project. The body is also considering a budget amendment for air handling unit replacements at the Courthouse Auditorium.

• American Rescue Plan Act Grant Agreement for the Northwest Oakland Sanitary Drain
• Reissuance of Series 2018 Bonds for the Detroit Skating Club, Inc. Project in the City of Bloomfield Hills
• Budget amendment for Courthouse Auditorium Air Handling Unit’s 10 and 11 Replacement project

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee recommended a grant agreement for the Northwest Oakland Sanitary Drain. The committee also forwarded bond reissuance for the Detroit Skating Club and a courthouse air handling unit replacement project to Finance.

• Recommended ARPA Grant Agreement for Northwest Oakland Sanitary Drain to Board (6-0-0)
• Forwarded Series 2018 Bonds reissuance for Detroit Skating Club, Inc. to Finance (7-0-0)
• Forwarded Courthouse Auditorium Air Handling Unit’s 10 and 11 Replacement project to Finance (7-0-0)
• Approved July 26, 2023 minutes (6-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (6-0-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to hear budget presentations from several county departments. These presentations cover the Office of County Executive, Human Resources, Public Communications, and the Board of Commissioners.

• Budget presentation: Office of County Executive (including DEI and Environmental Sustainability)
• Budget presentation: Human Resources
• Budget presentation: Public Communications
• Budget presentation: Board of Commissioners

The committee conducted budget hearings for the Executive's Office, Human Resources, Department of Public Communications, and the Board of Commissioners. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded during the meeting.

Standing Committee

The meeting scheduled for August 8, 2023, was cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Standing Committee

The meeting scheduled for August 8, 2023, was cancelled. The agenda contained only procedural boilerplate items.

Ad Hoc Committee

The meeting scheduled for August 8, 2023, was cancelled. The agenda contained only procedural boilerplate items.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will vote on property purchase and lease amendments in the City of Pontiac. The body is also reviewing several grants for parks, transportation, and indigent defense, as well as potential funding for youth assistance and uninsured resident healthcare.

• Amendments #3 and #4 to a purchase and lease agreement for property in the City of Pontiac
• Agreement with People’s Express (PEX) for local public transportation services
• Grant agreements with the City of Oak Park for Shepherd Park management and a Farmers Market Project
• Grant agreement with the City of Hazel Park for the Community Center Renovation Project
• Proposed appropriation of American Rescue Plan Act funds for the Youth Assistance Coordinating Council

Majority Caucus

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The body will call the meeting to order, conduct a roll call, and approve minutes from July 27, 2023.

Standing Committee

The committee is reviewing recommendations for a beach water testing agreement and staffing modifications for the Animal Shelter & Pet Adoption Center. They are also considering an interlocal agreement between Children's Village and the Waterford School District.

• Amendment #6 to the 2018-7216 EGLE qPCR Methods for Oakland County Beaches Agreement
• American Rescue Plan Act funding for staffing modifications at the Animal Shelter & Pet Adoption Center
• Interlocal Agreement between Children's Village and Waterford School District

The Public Health & Safety Committee recommended a beach agreement amendment and a school district interlocal agreement to the Board. The committee also forwarded a request for American Rescue Plan Act staffing funds for the Animal Shelter & Pet Adoption Center to Finance.

• Recommended Amendment #6 to the 2018-7216 EGLE qPCR Methods for Oakland County Beaches Agreement to Board (7-0-0)
• Forwarded ARPA Local Fiscal Recovery Funds for Animal Shelter & Pet Adoption Center staffing positions to Finance (7-0-0)
• Recommended Children's Village - Waterford School District Interlocal Agreement to Board (7-0-0)

Standing Committee

The Claims Review Committee is meeting to approve previous minutes and conduct a closed session. The closed session will address the legal matter of Conahan, James v Oakland County, et al (File #2020-1345).

• Closed session regarding Conahan, James v Oakland County, et al; Corporation Counsel File #2020-1345

The Committee approved the May 10, 2023, meeting minutes and the current agenda. Following a closed session, the Committee authorized Corporation Counsel to proceed with directives regarding the case of Conahan, James v Oakland County, et al.

• Approved May 10, 2023, minutes (4-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0-0)
• Entered closed session to discuss trial or settlement strategy for Conahan, James v Oakland County, et al (4-0-0)
• Authorized Corporation Counsel to proceed based on closed session directives (4-0-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to review a purchase and lease agreement for property in the City of Pontiac. The meeting also includes standard procedural items and public comment periods.

• Approval and acceptance of assignment of purchase agreement to purchase and lease property in the City of Pontiac

The Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of Ottawa Tower I, Ottawa Tower II, and associated land and leases in Pontiac for $19.2 million. The acquisition is intended for a county office relocation project and will be funded via the General Fund with future reimbursement from grants and bonds.

• Approved $19.2M purchase of Ottawa Tower I, Ottawa Tower II, and associated land/leases (11-5-0)
• Authorized up to $350,000 for closing costs (11-5-0)
• Authorized $250,000 for 12 months of property management (11-5-0)
• Approved issuance of up to $20M in bonds to reimburse acquisition costs (11-5-0)
• Approved minutes from July 20, 2023 (16-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (16-0-0)

Majority Caucus

The meeting agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific policy items, contracts, or ordinances are listed for decision or discussion.

• Approval of minutes from July 20, 2023

The Caucus approved the Board of Commissioners minutes from July 20, 2023. Members discussed a Memorandum of Agreement for the Pontiac Redevelopment Project and plans to relocate 500-600 county employees. No votes were taken on the redevelopment project or renovation expenditures.

• Approved Board of Commissioners minutes dated July 20, 2023

Ad Hoc Committee

The Oakland County Transit Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to review communications regarding local public transportation services. The agenda includes a status update on Downtown Development Authorities.

• Agreement between Oakland County and People’s Express (PEX) for Local Public Transportation Services
• Municipal Credits for Local Public Transportation Services
• Status update of Downtown Development Authorities

The committee approved the June 26, 2023, minutes and the current meeting agenda. Members received and filed communications regarding People’s Express (PEX) and municipal credits for transportation services. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved June 26, 2023 minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0-0)
• Received and filed communications regarding People’s Express (PEX) and municipal credits (5-0-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to review a county budget overview and the 2023 budget hearing schedule. The body will also consider recommendations for a transportation services agreement and a grant for indigent defense.

• Acceptance of FY 2024 Michigan Indigent Defense Commission (MIDC) Grant
• Budget amendment for Court Management System Gap Analysis and Risk Assessment
• Agreement between Oakland County and People’s Express (PEX) for Local Public Transportation Services
• County Budget Overview presentation

The Finance Committee recommended several actions to the Board, including the acceptance of an indigent defense grant and a transportation services agreement. The committee also received a county budget overview and the 2023 budget hearing schedule.

• Recommended acceptance of FY 2024 Michigan Indigent Defense Commission Grant (8-0-0)
• Recommended Court Management System Gap Analysis and Risk Assessment (8-0-0)
• Recommended agreement between Oakland County and People’s Express (PEX) for transportation services (8-0-0)
• Approved minutes from July 12 and July 20, 2023 (7-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0-0)
• Received and filed County Budget Overview presentation (8-0-0)
• Received and filed 2023 Budget Hearing Meeting Schedule (8-0-0)

Standing Committee

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee is reviewing several transportation and economic agreements. The body will consider recommendations for the Board regarding aviation grants, transit services, and a career event. Members will also discuss a purchase agreement for property in the City of Pontiac.

• Grant acceptance for Environmental Study-EA Phase 2 (T&E Species, Wetlands & Rwy/Twy)
• Participant Agreement for the 2023 MiCareerQuest Southeast Event
• Agreement between Oakland County and People’s Express (PEX) for transportation services
• Interlocal Agreement for Municipal Credits for Local Public Transportation Services
• Assignment of Purchase Agreement to purchase and lease property in the City of Pontiac

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee recommended several items to the Board, including an environmental study grant and a MiCareerQuest event agreement. The committee also forwarded a People’s Express transportation agreement to Finance and recommended municipal credits for transit services.

• Recommended Board approval for Aviation and Transportation Environmental Study-EA Phase 2 grant (8-0-0)
• Recommended Board approval for 2023 MiCareerQuest Southeast Event participant agreement (8-0-0)
• Forwarded People’s Express (PEX) local public transportation services agreement to Finance (9-0-0)
• Recommended Board approval for Municipal Credits for Local Public Transportation Services (9-0-0)
• Approved minutes from July 12, 2023 (8-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (8-0-0)

Standing Committee

The meeting scheduled for July 25, 2023, was cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Standing Committee

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee is reviewing several interlocal agreements and grant programs for parks and recreation. The committee will also consider a quarterly report on the Salary Administration Plan. Items recommended by the committee will be sent to the Board for final action.

• Partnership Agreement with the City of Oak Park for Shepherd Park management
• Grant Agreement with the City of Oak Park for the Farmers Market Project
• Grant Agreement Amendment with the City of Pontiac for the Crystal Lake Revitalization Project
• Grant Agreement with the City of Hazel Park for the Community Center Renovation Project
• 2023 Parks and Recreation Community Park and Trail Capital Grant Program

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee recommended five parks and recreation agreements and grants to the Board. The committee also recommended the 3rd Quarterly Report for the FY2023 Salary Administration Plan.

• Recommended Salary Administration Plan 3rd Quarterly Report for FY2023 (6-0-0)
• Recommended Shepherd Park management partnership with City of Oak Park (6-0-0)
• Recommended Farmers Market Project grant agreement with City of Oak Park (6-0-0)
• Recommended Crystal Lake Revitalization Project grant amendment with City of Pontiac (6-0-0)
• Recommended Community Center Renovation Project grant agreement with City of Hazel Park (6-0-0)
• Recommended 2023 Community Park and Trail Capital Grant Program (6-0-0)
• Approved July 11, 2023 minutes (6-0-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will receive a recommended budget overview for fiscal years 2024-2026. The body is also deciding on new standard and overtime law enforcement services agreement rates for schools and local entities.

• FY 2024 - 2026 Recommended Budget Overview presentation
• Establishment of the Oakland County Safer Communities Fund
• Tri-Party Road Improvement Program appropriations for Keego Harbor, Orion Township, and Independence Township
• Standard and overtime law enforcement services agreement rates for Oakland County schools
• Interlocal agreements for law enforcement services with Somerset Collection LP, Notre Dame Preparatory School, and Marist Academy

The Board of Commissioners approved three separate appropriations for the Tri-Party Road Improvement Program to fund road construction and repair. The board also received a presentation on the recommended budget for fiscal years 2024-2026.

• Approved $36,080 for City of Keego Harbor road project No. 56021 (16-0-0)
• Approved $250,088 for Charter Township of Orion road project No. 55241 (16-0-0)
• Approved $311,693 for Charter Township of Independence road project No. 55241 (16-0-0)
• Approved June 15, 2023 meeting minutes (16-0-0)
• Received and filed FY 2024-2026 Recommended Budget Overview presentation (16-0-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review a recommendation to establish the Oakland County Safer Communities Fund. The committee will also receive a grant acceptance from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation for FY 2023.

• Recommendation to the Board to establish the Oakland County Safer Communities Fund
• FY 2023 Michigan Economic Development Corporation Grant acceptance

The Finance Committee voted to recommend a resolution to the Board of Commissioners to establish the Oakland County Safer Communities Fund. The committee also accepted a grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation for FY 2023.

• Recommended establishing the Oakland County Safer Communities Fund (6-2)
• Received and filed FY 2023 Michigan Economic Development Corporation Grant acceptance (7-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)

Majority Caucus

The meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. The body is scheduled to approve minutes from June 15 and June 22, 2023.

• Approval of June 15, 2023 minutes
• Approval of June 22, 2023 minutes

The Democratic Caucus approved the Board of Commissioners meeting minutes from June 15 and June 22, 2023. Members discussed the Pontiac Project, Medicaid coverage for pretrial detainees, and school resource officer agreement templates. No other substantive votes were recorded.

• Approved Board of Commissioners minutes dated June 15, 2023
• Approved Board of Commissioners minutes dated June 22, 2023

Standing Committee

The Public Health & Safety Committee is reviewing several law enforcement service agreements and rate structures. The body will also consider the FY 2024 Child Care Fund Budget and the creation of the Oakland County Safer Communities Fund.

• FY 2024 Child Care Fund Budget for the Department of Health and Human Services
• Standard Law Enforcement Services Agreement Rates for schools in Oakland County
• Establishment of the Oakland County Safer Communities Fund
• Law enforcement services contracts with Notre Dame Preparatory School, Marist Academy, and Somerset Collection LP
• Amendment to the 2022-2024 Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the City of Pontiac

The Public Health & Safety Committee recommended several law enforcement service agreements and rate updates to the Board. The committee also moved to establish the Oakland County Safer Communities Fund and approved the FY 2024 Child Care Fund Budget recommendation.

• Recommended FY 2024 Child Care Fund Budget to Board (8-0-0)
• Recommended acceptance of 2023 Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Planning (8-0-0)
• Recommended standard law enforcement service rates for schools (8-0-0)
• Recommended agreement template for school resource officers (8-1-0)
• Forwarded resolution to establish Oakland County Safer Communities Fund to Finance (8-1-0)
• Recommended law enforcement services agreement with Notre Dame Preparatory School and Marist Academy (9-0-0)
• Recommended overtime law enforcement services agreement rates through Dec 31, 2024 (9-0-0)
• Recommended law enforcement services agreements with Somerset Collection LP and City of Pontiac (9-0-0)

Subcommittee

The Oakland County Zoological Authority is meeting to review financial reports and approve the budget for the 2023/2024 fiscal year. The body will also consider a resolution regarding the levy and collection of millage.

• Approval of the FY 2023/2024 Budget
• Resolution regarding Levy and Collection of Millage
• Detroit Zoological Society Finance Report for 2022

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is considering several contract extensions for IT services and a modification of Information Technology staffing roles. The body is also reviewing grant acceptances and a deficit elimination plan for the 2022 fiscal year.

• IT staffing modification: creation of Application & Client Services Director, Infrastructure Services Director, and (3) Business Relationship Managers
• Contract extensions with Telesoft, LLC, Carahsoft Technology, Esri, LeadsOnLine LLC, and Elavon Services
• Amended Fiscal Year 2022 Deficit Elimination Plan
• Sponsorship of 2023 Arts, Beats & Eats Festival in Royal Oak
• Grant acceptance from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation

The Finance Committee voted to recommend multiple items to the Board, including an amended FY 2022 deficit elimination plan and various IT contract extensions. The committee also recommended the acceptance of a state economic development grant and a federal drug trafficking grant.

• Recommended acceptance of FY 2023 Michigan Economic Development Corporation Grant (7-0-0)
• Recommended donation of surplus testing equipment to Oakland Community College (8-0-0)
• Recommended Amended Fiscal Year 2022 Deficit Elimination Plan (8-0-0)
• Recommended IT staffing changes including creation of three Business Relationship Managers (8-0-0)
• Recommended IT contract extensions with Telesoft LLC, Carahsoft Technology, Esri, LeadsOnLine LLC, and Elavon (8-0-0)
• Recommended sponsorship of 2023 Arts, Beats & Eats Festival (7-0-0)
• Recommended acceptance of 2023 High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas grant (7-0-0)
• Recommended Clinton River Water Resource Recovery Facility Optimization Project (6-0-0)

Standing Committee

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee is reviewing road improvement appropriations and several facility leases. The body will also discuss a grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and the sale of vacant land.

• Tri-Party Road Improvement Program appropriations for City of Keego Harbor and Charter Townships of Orion and Independence
• Authorization to market and negotiate the sale of vacant land on Dixie Highway, Independence Township
• FY 2023 Michigan Economic Development Corporation Grant acceptance
• Office space lease for Oakland County Medical Control Authority
• Clinton River Water Resource Recovery Facility Optimization Project resolution

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee approved the sale of vacant land in Independence Township. The committee also recommended several road improvement appropriations and fleet expansions for board approval.

• Approved authorization to market and negotiate sale of vacant land on Dixie Highway, Independence Township (8-0)
• Recommended approval of FY 2023 Tri-Party Road Improvement appropriations for Keego Harbor, Orion Township, and Independence Township (8-0)
• Recommended expansion of one vehicle for Park Operations (7-0)
• Forwarded Clinton River Water Resource Recovery Facility Optimization Project to Finance (7-0)
• Forwarded FY 2023 Michigan Economic Development Corporation Grant acceptance to Finance (7-0)
• Forwarded 2023 Interim Local Transportation Reimbursement Program to Finance (8-0)
• Recommended approval of office space lease for Oakland County Medical Control Authority (8-0)
• Approved June 7, 2023 minutes (8-0)

Special Committee

The Special Committee to Study Road Commission Operations will receive presentations on two specific departments. The meeting focuses on reviewing the Customer Services Department and the Traffic Safety Department.

• Presentation from David Czerniakowski on Customer Services Department (Concerns, Permits & Weighmaster)
• Presentation from Danielle Deneau on Traffic Safety Department Overview

The Special Committee to Study Road Commission Operations received and filed two departmental presentations. These reports covered customer services, permits, the weighmaster, and traffic safety operations.

• Approved May 17, 2023 minutes (2-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (2-0-0)
• Received and filed Customer Services Department Concerns, Permits and Weighmaster presentation (2-0-0)
• Received and filed Traffic Safety Department Overview presentation (2-0-0)

Standing Committee

The committee is meeting to review and recommend several contracts, grants, and agreements to the Board. Key items include Sheriff's Office law enforcement services and health and human services subrecipient agreements.

• Sheriff’s Office Memorandum of Understanding with Oakland Community Health Network
• Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Services Agreement amendment with Charter Township of Commerce
• Health & Human Services Subrecipient Agreement with Centro Multicultural La Familia
• HUD application for the Program Year 2023 Annual Action Plan
• Area Agency on Aging 1-B FY 2024 Annual Implementation Plan

The committee recommended the approval of the Area Agency on Aging 1-B FY 2024 Annual Implementation Plan and various Sheriff's Office, Health & Human Services, Emergency Management, and Public Services agreements. One Sheriff's Office item regarding HIDTA acceptance was forwarded to Finance.

• Recommended FY 2024 Annual Implementation Plan for Area Agency on Aging 1-B (8-0-0)
• Recommended Sheriff's Office MOU with Oakland Community Health Network (8-0-0)
• Forwarded Sheriff's Office acceptance of 2023 HIDTA funds to Finance (8-0-0)
• Recommended Sheriff's Office acceptance of 2023 Emergency Federal Law Enforcement Assistance (8-0-0)
• Recommended Amendment #1 to Law Enforcement Services Agreement with Charter Township of Commerce (8-0-0)
• Recommended use of General Fund Contingency for 2023 Dream Cruise signage (8-0-0)
• Recommended Health & Human Services agreement with Centro Multicultural La Familia and HUD Annual Action Plan application (8-0-0)
• Recommended Emergency Management Interlocal Agreement Template and Children's Village amendment with Waterford School District (8-0-0)

Standing Committee

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee will discuss appointments for the Oakland County Land Bank Authority. The body is also considering recommendations to the Board regarding Medicaid coverage for pretrial detainees and the creation of three college intern positions for the Clerk's Office.

• Resolution supporting the Medicaid Reentry Act and Due Process Continuity of Care Act
• Creation of three college intern positions for e-Services Legal Self Help Centers
• Discussion of Oakland County Land Bank Authority appointments
• Parks & Recreation Grant Application for GameTime National Demonstration Site Grant Program
• Parks & Recreation Quarterly Report on Healthy Communities Park and Outdoor Recreation Improvement Plan (ARPA)

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee recommended the creation of three college intern positions for e-Services Legal Self Help Centers. The committee also recommended reappointments to the Land Bank Authority and support for Medicaid coverage for pretrial detainees.

• Recommended creation of three college intern positions for e-Services Legal Self Help Centers (7-0-0)
• Recommended reappointments of Jeffrey Campbell and Martin Manna to the Oakland County Land Bank Authority (7-0-0)
• Recommended resolution supporting the Medicaid Reentry Act and Due Process Continuity of Care Act (7-0-0)
• Approved June 6, 2023 Board of Commissioners minutes (7-0-0)

Standing Committee

The Healthy Aging Oakland County Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to receive an update on the Senior Centers Matching Grant Program. The body will also discuss senior initiatives including COVID-19 communications, non-profit funding, and a chore pilot program.

• Senior Centers Matching Grant Program update
• Oakland Together Senior Initiatives
• Funding opportunities for senior-centered non-profit organizations
• Oakland County Chore Pilot Program

The committee approved the minutes from April 11, 2023, and the meeting agenda. Members received updates on the Senior Centers Matching Grant Program and Oakland Together Senior Initiatives. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved April 11, 2023 minutes (4-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0-0)

Ad Hoc Committee

The committee will receive informational updates regarding transit management and the SMART system. Members will also discuss Downtown Development Authorities (DDAs), local tax captures, and the 2023 Interim Local Transportation Reimbursement Program.

• Status update from Transit Manager Eli Cooper
• SMART update
• Discussion on DDAs and Local Tax Captures
• 2023 Interim Local Transportation Reimbursement Program

The committee received a status update from Transit Manager Eli Cooper and a presentation from SMART Vice President Harmony Lloyd. Members discussed Downtown Development Authorities (DDAs) and local tax captures. A resolution to increase the $500,000 Interim Local Transportation Reimbursement Program will be submitted to the Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee on July 12.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0-0)
• Received and filed Committee Appointment Letter (4-0-0)
• Received and filed Transit Activity Memorandum and presentation (4-0-0)
• Received and filed SMART PowerPoint Presentation (4-0-0)
• Received and filed Transit Reimbursement Program presentation (4-0-0)

Majority Caucus

The Democratic Caucus is meeting to discuss the proposed final allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for Oakland County.

• Proposed Final Oakland County ARPA Allocation

The Caucus discussed the proposed final allocation of $80 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. Members discussed staffing, housing strategies, and sewer projects, but no formal votes were taken on the allocations. The topic will be moved forward at the next meeting.

• Scheduled next Majority Caucus for July 20, 2023, at 4:30 p.m.

Task Force

The Human Trafficking Task Force will review questionnaire responses regarding suggested goals and priorities. The body will also receive a second-quarter status report on the Survivor 2 Thriver Pilot.

• Review of questionnaire responses for suggested goals/priorities
• Survivor 2 Thriver Pilot 2nd Quarter status report

The Task Force received a second-quarter status report for the Survivor 2 Thriver pilot program, which has received $11,550 in grants and donations. Members discussed jurisdictional restraints in trafficking cases and the potential for funding a special task force.

• Approved February 17, 2023 minutes (3-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (3-0-0)
• Received and filed Survivor 2 Thriver Pilot Status Report - 2nd Quarter (3-0-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several road improvement appropriations for local municipalities and supplemental collective bargaining agreements for UAW employees. The meeting also includes discussions on IT service renewals and various grant applications for public health and safety.

• Tri-Party Road Improvement appropriations for Sylvan Lake, Springfield, Oxford, Northville, and Waterford
• Supplemental Collective Bargaining Agreements for UAW Local 889 (Sheriff’s Office and Department of Public Communications)
• IT service agreement renewals and a contract with Workday for financial, HR, and purchasing systems
• Resolution supporting Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson’s proposed FY 2024 Budget
• Park Operations Partnership Agreement with the City of Madison Heights

The Board of Commissioners approved three separate appropriations for the Tri-Party Road Improvement Program. These funds will support road construction, maintenance, and repair projects in the City of Sylvan Lake and the Charter Townships of Springfield and Oxford.

• Approved $30,000 for Sylvan Lake road project No. 56021 (17-0-0)
• Approved $165,684 for Charter Township of Springfield road project No. 56681 (17-0-0)
• Approved $37,672 for Charter Township of Oxford road project No. 57232 (17-0-0)
• Approved minutes from May 25, 2023 (16-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (16-0-0)
• Received and filed communications regarding grant applications for RAP 2.0 Program ($7M) and GameTime National Demonstration Site Grant Program ($174,172.50) (17-0-0)

Majority Caucus

The Democratic Caucus will meet to approve minutes from May 25, 2023, and hold a discussion session. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items.

• Approval of May 25, 2023 meeting minutes

The Democratic Caucus approved the Board of Commissioners minutes from May 25, 2023. Members discussed School Resource Officer agreements, ARPA allocations, and the Pontiac Phoenix Center project. No other formal votes were recorded.

• Approved Board of Commissioners minutes dated May 25, 2023 (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider two resolutions regarding the county's fiscal management. The body will review the second quarter financial forecast and budget amendments for Fiscal Year 2023, as well as the deficit elimination plan for Fiscal Year 2022.

• Fiscal Year 2023 Second Quarter Financial Forecast and Budget Amendments
• Fiscal Year 2022 Deficit Elimination Plan

The Finance Committee voted to recommend two resolutions to the Board. These include the Fiscal Year 2023 second quarter financial forecast and budget amendments, as well as the Fiscal Year 2022 deficit elimination plan.

• Recommended FY 2023 Second Quarter Financial Forecast and Budget Amendments to Board (8-0-0)
• Recommended FY 2022 Deficit Elimination Plan to Board (8-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0-0)

Special Committee

The June 7, 2023, meeting of the Special Committee to Study Road Commission Operations was cancelled. The agenda contained only procedural boilerplate items.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to review several recommendations for the Board of Commissioners. These include IT service renewals, labor agreements for Sheriff's Office and Public Communications employees, and infrastructure funding.

• Supplemental Collective Bargaining Agreements for UAW Local 889 (Sheriff's Office and Department of Public Communications)
• Acceptance of State Land Bank Authority funds for the Oakland County Housing Trust Fund
• Appropriation of American Rescue Plan Act funds for the Local Government Critical Infrastructure Planning Grant Program
• FY 2023 Parking Lot Paving Project resolution
• Partnership with the Road Commission for Oakland County for township subdivision road reconstruction

The Finance Committee voted to recommend several items to the Board of Commissioners, including IT service renewals, housing trust fund capitalization, and infrastructure projects. The committee also recommended approval of supplemental collective bargaining agreements for UAW employees. No items were denied or tabled.

• Recommended support for Troy Nature Society Education Programming (6-0-0)
• Recommended sponsorship of Wixom 2023 Downtown Dazzle & Holiday Tree Lighting (6-0-0)
• Recommended IT Service Agreement 2023 Renewals and Workday support contract (6-0-0)
• Recommended acceptance of State Land Bank Authority funds for Oakland County Housing Trust Fund (6-0-0)
• Recommended supplemental CBAs for UAW Local 889 Sheriff's Office and Public Communications employees (6-0-0)
• Recommended appropriation of ARPA funds for Critical Infrastructure Planning Grant Program (6-0-0)
• Recommended transfer of Evergreen-Farmington Sewage Disposal System (6-0-0)
• Recommended FY 2023 Parking Lot Paving Project and RCOC township road rehabilitation partnership (6-0-0)

Standing Committee

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee is considering several road improvement appropriations and land leases. The body will also discuss the allocation of American Rescue Plan Act funds for critical infrastructure planning.

• FY 2023 Tri-Party Road Improvement appropriations for Sylvan Lake, Springfield, Oxford, Northville, and Waterford
• Airport land lease addendum for Midfield Management, LLC
• Land lease for Easter Seals MORC of Michigan
• Appropriation of American Rescue Plan Act funds for the Local Government Critical Infrastructure Planning Grant Program
• Partnership with the Road Commission for Oakland County for township subdivision road reconstruction

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee recommended several road improvement appropriations and land leases for board approval. The committee also forwarded resolutions regarding water resources and parking lot paving to the Finance committee.

• Recommended approval of FY 2023 Tri-Party Road Improvement appropriations for Sylvan Lake, Springfield, Oxford, Northville, and Waterford (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Airport Land Lease Addendum for Midfield Management, LLC (6-0)
• Forwarded resolution for ARPA Local Fiscal Recovery Funds for Critical Infrastructure Planning to Finance (6-0)
• Forwarded resolution to transfer Evergreen-Farmington Sewage Disposal System to Evergreen-Farmington Sanitary Drain Drainage District to Finance (6-0)
• Forwarded FY 2023 Parking Lot Paving Project resolution to Finance (6-0)
• Recommended approval of land lease for Easter Seals MORC of Michigan (6-0)
• Forwarded resolution for partnership with RCOC for township subdivision road reconstruction to Finance (6-0)
• Approved May 17, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)

Standing Committee

The committee is reviewing several grant applications and budget amendments for the Sheriff's Office, Circuit Court, and District Court. Members will consider recommendations to the Board regarding staffing for youth assistance and a service agreement with the City of Keego Harbor.

• Agreement for Auxiliary Deputy Services with the City of Keego Harbor
• Acceptance of State Land Bank Authority funds for the Oakland County Housing Trust Fund
• Application for the FY 2023 Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) Program
• Restoration of Youth Assistance Casework Position for Mentors Plus
• Application for the FY 2024-2028 Cooperative Reimbursement Program

The committee recommended several grant applications and service agreements for the Prosecutor's Office, Circuit Court, District Court, and Sheriff's Office to the Board. One action regarding the Oakland County Housing Trust Fund was forwarded to Finance.

• Recommended Prosecutor's Office application for FY 2024-2028 Cooperative Reimbursement Program (7-0-0)
• Recommended restoring Youth Assistance Casework Position for Mentors Plus (7-0-0)
• Recommended 52-1 District Court Amendment #1 to FY 2023 Michigan Mental Health Court Grant Program (6-0-0)
• Recommended Sheriff's Office application for FY 2023 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program (6-0-0)
• Recommended Sheriff's Office acceptance of 2023 Marine Safety Program funds (6-0-0)
• Recommended Sheriff's Office use of forfeited funds (6-0-0)
• Recommended 2023-2024 Auxiliary Deputy Services agreement with City of Keego Harbor (6-0-0)
• Forwarded acceptance of State Land Bank Authority funds for Oakland County Housing Trust Fund to Finance (6-0-0)

Standing Committee

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee is reviewing several collective bargaining agreements and park-related projects. The body will consider recommendations for the Board regarding employee benefits and a resolution supporting the Secretary of State's proposed budget.

• Supplemental Collective Bargaining Agreements for UAW Local 889 (Sheriff’s Office and Department of Public Communications)
• AT&T Easement at Rotary Park in Davisburg
• Medical and prescription benefit coverage for non-represented employees
• Resolution supporting Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson’s proposed FY 2024 Budget
• Michigan Department of Natural Resources 2024 Off-Road Vehicle Trail Improvement Fund Grant Application

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee recommended several parks and human resources actions to the Board. It also forwarded two UAW collective bargaining agreements to the Finance committee and approved a resolution supporting the Secretary of State's proposed budget.

• Recommended Natural Resources Community Stewardship Projects to Board (8-0-0)
• Recommended recognizing July 2023 as Park and Recreation Month (8-0-0)
• Recommended AT&T Easement at Rotary Park resolution to Board (8-0-0)
• Forwarded UAW Local 889 Sheriff’s Office supplemental agreement to Finance (8-0-0)
• Forwarded UAW Local 889 Dept of Public Communications supplemental agreement to Finance (8-0-0)
• Recommended medical and prescription benefit coverage for non-represented employees to Board (8-0-0)
• Recommended resolution supporting Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson’s FY 2024 budget (6-2-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on appropriations for the FY 2023 Local Road Improvement Program. The body is also reviewing several grant acceptances for aviation, public health, and court services, as well as interlocal agreements with the City of Pontiac.

• FY 2023 Appropriation for the Local Road Improvement Program
• Appropriation of American Rescue Plan Act funds for Northwest Oakland Sanitary Drain Drainage District Phase I
• Interlocal agreements with the City of Pontiac for Crystal Lake Park Revitalization and Hawthorne Park
• Amendment #6 with Oakland County 4-H Fair Association for paving at Springfield Oaks County Park
• FY 2023 Roof Replacement Projects budget amendment

The Board of Commissioners approved a $1,331,760 funding transfer for FY 2023 roof replacement projects. They also accepted multiple aviation grants and approved a grant application for veteran services. A public hearing was held regarding the FY 2023 Local Road Improvement Program, but no one spoke.

• Approved $1,331,760 for FY 2023 Roof Replacement Projects (15-0-0)
• Approved $505,019 grant application for FY24 County Veteran Service Fund (15-0-0)
• Approved MDOT Grant Contract No. 2023-0367 for $12,667 for OSA runway work (15-0-0)
• Approved MDOT Grant Contract No. 2023-0408 for $134,900 for PTK runway work (15-0-0)
• Approved $24,704.77 for 2023 Invasive Moth Suppression Program (15-0-0)
• Confirmed appointment of David Woodward to Tax Increment Financing District Policy Ad Hoc Review Committee
• Approved minutes from May 11, 2023 (15-0-0)

Majority Caucus

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The body will call the meeting to order, conduct a roll call, and approve minutes from May 11, 2023.

• Approval of May 11, 2023 minutes

The Democratic Caucus unanimously approved the Board of Commissioners minutes from May 11, 2023. Members discussed several upcoming Board items including fireworks sponsorship, housing applications, and road improvements.

• Approved Board of Commissioners minutes dated May 11, 2023 (Unanimous)

Standing Committee

The Local Road Improvement Program Special Committee is meeting to review applications for the 2023 program. The committee will consider a recommendation to the Board of Commissioners regarding these applications.

• Application for 2023 Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP)

The Local Road Improvement Program Special Committee recommended that the Board approve the City of Clawson's application for the 2023 Local Road Improvement Program. The committee also approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from May 11, 2023.

• Recommended approval of City of Clawson 2023 Local Road Improvement Program application (2-0-0)
• Approved May 11, 2023 minutes (2-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (2-0-0)

Subcommittee

The Special Committee to Study Road Commission Operations will meet to review maintenance operations. The body will receive a presentation from the Road Commission of Oakland County's Highway Maintenance Department.

• Presentation from Darryl M. Heid, P.E., Director of Maintenance, regarding the Highway Maintenance Department Overview

The Special Committee to Study Road Commission Operations received a presentation on the 2023 Highway Maintenance Department Report. The committee also approved the agenda and previous meeting minutes.

• Approved minutes from April 19, 2023 (2-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (2-0)
• Received and filed RCOC Highway Maintenance Department Overview presentation (2-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review several special project sponsorships and budget recommendations. The body is deciding whether to recommend funding for infrastructure repairs and community applications to the Board.

• FY 2023 Roof Replacement Projects budget amendment
• American Rescue Plan Act funds for Northwest Oakland Sanitary Drain Drainage District Phase I
• Sponsorship of the 2023 Holiday Extravaganza
• Sponsorship of the 2023 Huntington Woods Fireworks
• Support for a web-based community connection application by The Alliance for Housing

The Finance Committee recommended several board actions for approval, including roof replacements and drainage district funding. The committee also recommended sponsorships for local events and a housing application.

• Recommended sponsorship of 2023 Holiday Extravaganza (7-0-0)
• Recommended sponsorship of 2023 Huntington Woods Fireworks (7-0-0)
• Recommended support for Alliance for Housing web-based community connection application (8-0-0)
• Recommended FY 2023 Roof Replacement Projects (7-0-0)
• Recommended appropriation of ARPA funds for Northwest Oakland Sanitary Drain Drainage District Phase I (5-1-0)
• Approved May 3, 2023 Board of Commissioners minutes (8-0-0)

Standing Committee

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee is considering grant acceptances for runway rehabilitation at OSA and PTK airports. The body is also reviewing funding for roof replacements, veteran services, and the Local Road Improvement Program.

• Grant acceptance for OSA runway pavement, crack sealing, and paint marking
• Grant acceptance for PTK runway rehabilitation, paint marking, and crack sealing
• FY 2023 Roof Replacement Projects budget amendment
• Appropriation of ARPA funds for Northwest Oakland Sanitary Drain Drainage District Phase I
• FY 2023 Appropriation for the Local Road Improvement Program

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee recommended several grant acceptances for airport runway rehabilitation and funding for the Local Road Improvement Program. The committee also forwarded roof replacement projects and sanitary drain funding to Finance. An amendment to add a $500 hook-up fee for the Northwest Oakland Sanitary Drain was denied.

• Recommended OSA runway and airfield construction grant acceptance (7-0-0)
• Recommended PTK runway and airfield construction grant acceptance (7-0-0)
• Forwarded FY 2023 Roof Replacement Projects to Finance (7-0-0)
• Approved ARPA funds for Northwest Oakland Sanitary Drain Phase I (8-0-0)
• Denied amendment for $500 hook-up fee for gray infrastructure (4-4-0)
• Recommended FY24 County Veteran Service Fund grant application (8-0-0)
• Recommended 2023 Invasive Moth Suppression Program funding (7-0-0)
• Recommended FY 2023 Local Road Improvement Program appropriation (8-0-0)

Standing Committee

The committee is reviewing several grant applications for court programs and sheriff services. Members will decide which items to recommend to the Board of Commissioners for final approval.

• Interlocal Agreement with Somerset Collection LP for 2023 Law Enforcement Services
• FY 2024 Adult Treatment Court Program grant application
• FY 2024-2028 Cooperative Reimbursement Program grant application for Friend of Court
• FY 2024 Auto Theft Prevention Authority grant application
• FY 2024 Paul Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Program grant application

The committee recommended several grant applications and agreements for the Circuit Court and Sheriff's Office to the Board of Commissioners. These include programs for treatment courts and law enforcement services. The committee also approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes.

• Approved Board of Commissioners minutes from May 2, 2023 (7-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0-0)
• Received and filed communications regarding court programs and recovery reports (7-0-0)
• Recommended FY 2024 Adult Treatment Court and Cooperative Reimbursement Program applications to Board (7-0-0)
• Recommended MCOLES Law Enforcement Distribution, Auto Theft Prevention, and Somerset Collection LP agreements to Board (5-2-0)
• Recommended FY 2024 Paul Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Program application to Board (7-0-0)

Standing Committee

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee is reviewing several interlocal agreements and contracts for recommendation to the Board. Key items include park revitalization and paving projects, as well as a grant for legal self-help centers.

• Grant Agreement with the City of Pontiac for the Crystal Lake Park Revitalization Project
• Interlocal Partnership Agreement with the City of Pontiac for Hawthorne Park
• Amendment #6 with Oakland County 4-H Fair Association for paving improvements at Springfield Oaks County Park
• Grant Acceptance with the Michigan Supreme Court State Court Administrative Office for Legal Self Help Centers Grant Program - FY 2023
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Presentation by Harry Weaver

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee recommended three parks-related agreements and one legal grant for Board approval. The committee also received presentations on the Office of Diversity Equity and Inclusion and the Crystal Lake Park Revitalization Project.

• Recommended grant agreement with City of Pontiac for Crystal Lake Park Revitalization Project (8-0-0)
• Recommended interlocal partnership agreement with City of Pontiac for Hawthorne Park (8-0-0)
• Recommended Amendment #6 with Oakland County 4-H Fair Association for Springfield Oaks County Park paving (7-1-0)
• Recommended grant acceptance for Legal Self Help Centers Grant Program FY 2023 (8-0-0)
• Approved May 2, 2023 Board of Commissioners minutes (7-0-0)
• Received and filed Hawthorne Park Fact Sheet and Park Revitalization Vision handouts (8-0-0)
• Received and filed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Presentation (8-0-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider the approval of 2023 county tax levies and various road improvement appropriations. The meeting includes reviews of multiple grant applications for public health, safety, and court programs, as well as several local event sponsorships.

• Approval of 2023 County Tax Levies
• Tri-Party Road Improvement appropriations for Orchard Lake Village, Beverly Hills, Royal Oak, Waterford, Novi, Highland, Brandon, and Lake Angelus
• Three-year contract extension with Kronos Incorporated (UKG) for workforce and clock licensing
• Grant applications for FY 2024 Michigan Drug Court and Mental Health Court programs
• Establishment of the Oakland County Acorn2Oak Youth Mini Grant Program

The Board of Commissioners approved fiscal year 2023 appropriations for the Tri-Party Road Improvement Program. Funding was allocated to specific road projects in the City of Orchard Lake Village and the Village of Beverly Hills.

• Approved $16,063 for City of Orchard Lake Village road project No. 56021 (18-0-0)
• Approved $72,525 for Village of Beverly Hills road project No. 56031 (18-0-0)
• Approved minutes from April 20, 2023 meeting (18-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (18-0-0)

Majority Caucus

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific policy items, contracts, or ordinances are listed for decision or discussion.

The caucus unanimously approved the Board of Commissioners minutes from April 20, 2023. Members discussed several upcoming agenda items, including park projects, youth grants, and community sponsorships, but no other formal votes were taken.

• Approved Board of Commissioners minutes dated April 20, 2023 (unanimous)

Special Committee

The Local Road Improvement Program Special Committee is meeting to review applications for the 2023 program. The committee will report its findings to the Economic Development & Infrastructure committee.

• Applications for 2023 Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP)

The Local Road Improvement Program Special Committee recommended approving the 2023 program applications listed in Schedule B. This recommendation will be reported to the Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee.

• Approved March 15, 2023 minutes (2-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (2-0-0)
• Recommended approval of 2023 Local Road Improvement Program applications (2-0-0)

Standing Committee

The Claims Review Committee will elect a Chair and Vice Chair. The body will consider the approval of the Corporation Counsel's County Approved Firms List and hold closed sessions regarding legal matters.

• Election of Chair
• Election of Vice Chair
• Approval of Corporation Counsel County Approved Firms List
• Closed session regarding outside counsel for Prosecutor in pending reversed conviction cases
• Closed session regarding O'Neal v 52nd District Court, et al.; File No. 2022-0255

The committee elected Gwen Markham as Chair and Gordon Snavely as Vice Chair. Members approved a proposed 'County Approved Firms' list and authorized outside counsel for specific reversed conviction cases and the O'Neal v 52nd District Court matter.

• Elected Gwen Markham as Committee Chair and Gordon Snavely as Committee Vice Chair (5-0)
• Approved combining RFQ and Grandfathered Firms into a 'County Approved Firms' list for recommendation to the County Executive and Board Chair (5-0)
• Approved request to engage outside counsel for prosecutor in cases 22-CV-11809, 22-CV-12973, and 22-CV-12879 (5-0)
• Authorized Corporation Counsel to proceed with directives regarding O'Neal v 52nd District Court, et al.; File No. 2022-0255 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from April 27, 2023 (5-0)

Standing Committee

The committee will meet to conduct business, including a closed session. The agenda is primarily procedural.

• Closed session to authorize the negotiation of a lease or purchase of property

The committee voted 10-0 to enter closed session to discuss property lease or purchase. After the closed session, they voted 9-1 to authorize the department to proceed with directives discussed in that session. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda as presented (10-0)
• Entered closed session to consider property lease or purchase (10-0)
• Authorized department to proceed with closed-session directives (9-1, Spisz opposed)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to recommend the 2023 County Tax Levies and review preliminary revenue estimates for fiscal years 2024-2026. The body will also consider various contract extensions, budget amendments for facility upgrades, and several grant acceptances.

• Approval of 2023 County Tax Levies
• Three-year contract extension with Kronos Incorporated (UKG) for licensing and maintenance
• Budget amendments for Access Control Systems Upgrade, Roof Restraint Safety System Projects, and Water Resources Commissioner conference room renovation
• Sponsorships for the Clawson Fourth of July Festival, International Lyon Township Kite Festival, and US National Bocce Tournament
• Establishment of the Oakland County Acorn2Oak Youth Mini Grant Program

The Finance Committee voted unanimously to recommend approval of the 2023 County Tax Levies and received the Fiscal Year 2024-2026 Preliminary Revenue Estimates. The committee also recommended several other actions, including a three-year extension with Kronos Incorporated for workforce licensing, reorganization of Risk Management, and sponsorship of three community events. All recommendations will go to the full Board of Commissioners for final approval.

• Approved minutes of April 12, 2023 (7-0)
• Recommended 2023 County Tax Levies to Board (7-0)
• Recommended three-year extension with Kronos Incorporated for workforce licensing (7-0)
• Recommended reorganization of Risk Management (7-0)
• Recommended sponsorship of 2023 Clawson Fourth of July Festival, 14th Annual International Lyon Township Kite Festival, and 2023 US National Bocce Tournament (6-1)
• Recommended establishment of Oakland County Acorn2Oak Youth Mini Grant Program (7-0)
• Recommended acceptance of 2023 Paul Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Grant (6-0)
• Recommended acceptance of Hazard Mitigation Grant from FEMA (6-0)

Standing Committee

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee is reviewing several road improvement appropriations for various municipalities. The body is also considering resolutions for facility upgrades, including access control and roof safety systems.

• Tri-Party Road Improvement Program appropriations for Orchard Lake Village, Beverly Hills, Royal Oak, Waterford, Novi, Highland, Brandon, and Lake Angelus
• Access Control Systems Upgrade Project resolution
• FY2023 Roof Restraint Safety System Projects resolution
• Water Resources Commissioner conference room renovation resolution
• Presentations on Emergency Management and Homeland Security and a Boil Water Advisory

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee approved a consent agenda containing eight Fiscal Year 2023 appropriations for the Tri-Party Road Improvement Program with various municipalities, including Orchard Lake Village, Beverly Hills, Royal Oak, Waterford, Novi, Highland, Brandon, and Lake Angelus. The committee also received and filed reports on the County Leased Vehicle Program, emergency management, and water system presentations, and forwarded several facility projects to the Finance Committee. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Approved consent agenda with 8 Tri-Party Road Improvement Program appropriations (6-0)
• Received and filed Water Resources Commissioner communication on Water Affordability Project ARPA Accounting (5-0)
• Received and filed Emergency Management & Homeland Security presentation (6-0)
• Received and filed Water Resources Commissioner Boil Water Advisory presentation (6-0)
• Received and filed County Leased Vehicle Program Annual Report (6-0)
• Forwarded Access Control Systems Upgrade Project to Finance (6-0)
• Forwarded FY2023 Roof Restraint Safety System Projects to Finance (6-0)
• Forwarded Water Resources Commissioner Conference Room Renovation to Finance (6-0)

Standing Committee

The Coordinating Zoning Committee is meeting to review land use and zoning documents. The body will consider a staff review of the Village of Ortonville Future Land Use Amendment and a proposed draft zoning ordinance and map change for Groveland Township.

• Staff review of Village of Ortonville Future Land Use Amendment (MP 23-02)
• Proposed draft zoning ordinance and map changes for Groveland Township (RZ 23-01)

The Coordinating Zoning Committee voted unanimously to find Groveland Township's proposed draft zoning ordinance update not inconsistent with adjacent communities' plans, recommending approval to the Groveland Township Board. The committee also approved minutes from April 12 and received a communication regarding Ortonville's future land use amendment.

• Approved minutes of April 12, 2023 (2-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (2-0)
• Received and filed communication on Ortonville future land use amendment (3-0)
• Found Groveland Township draft zoning update not inconsistent with adjacent plans, recommending approval (3-0)

Standing Committee

The committee is reviewing several grant applications for district courts, the Sheriff's Office, and Emergency Management. Members will also consider a subrecipient agreement with Catholic Charities Southeast Michigan and a laboratory renovation application.

• FY 2024 grant applications for Drug, Mental Health, and Veterans Treatment Courts
• 2023 Paul Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Grant for the Sheriff's Office
• FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program application
• Subrecipient agreement with Catholic Charities Southeast Michigan
• Application for the renovation of the Medical Examiner’s Laboratory

The Public Health & Safety Committee voted unanimously to recommend or forward several grant applications and agreements to the full Board of Commissioners. Actions included forwarding applications for drug, veterans treatment, DWI/sobriety, and mental health court grants, as well as a forensic sciences grant, a hazard mitigation grant, and a health department agreement. The committee also recommended a subrecipient agreement with Catholic Charities and a community corrections plan.

• Approved minutes from April 11, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Received and filed communications including animal shelter report and court grant applications (5-0)
• Recommended to Board 52-4 District Court application for FY 2024 Drug Court Grant (5-0)
• Recommended to Board 52-1 District Court application for FY 2024 Drug Court Grant (5-0)
• Recommended to Board 52nd District Courts application for FY 2024 Mental Health Court Grant (5-0)
• Forwarded to Finance Sheriff's Office acceptance of Paul Coverdell Forensic Sciences Grant (5-0)
• Forwarded to Finance Emergency Management acceptance of Hazard Mitigation Grant (5-0)

Standing Committee

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee is meeting to review several grant programs and intergovernmental agreements. The body will consider recommendations for youth grants and park maintenance contracts.

• Establishment of the Oakland County Acorn2Oak Youth Mini Grant Program
• Grant acceptance for the 2023 Oakland County Survey and Remonumentation Grant
• First Amendment to the agreement with Charter Township of Springfield for Mill Pond Dam Maintenance and Repair
• License Agreement and Consent to Work with Royal Oak Township for the Mack-Rowe Park Project
• License Agreement and Consent to Work with the City of Hazel Park for the Green Acres Park Project

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee recommended several resolutions to the Board and Finance committee, including the Acorn2Oak Youth Mini Grant Program and park projects in Royal Oak Township and Hazel Park. The committee also approved a grant for survey and remonumentation and a dam maintenance agreement.

• Recommended Acorn2Oak Youth Mini Grant Program resolution to Finance (4-3-0)
• Denied Spisz Amendment to the Acorn2Oak resolution (2-5-0)
• Recommended 2023 Survey and Remonumentation Grant acceptance to Finance (7-0-0)
• Recommended Mill Pond Dam Maintenance agreement amendment with Springfield Township to Board (5-1-0)
• Recommended Mack-Rowe Park Project agreement with Royal Oak Township to Board (5-1-0)
• Recommended Green Acres Park Project agreement with City of Hazel Park to Board (5-1-0)
• Recommended FY 2023 Salary Administration Plan 2nd Quarterly Report to Board (6-0-0)
• Approved April 11, 2023 minutes (6-0-0)

Standing Committee

The Claims Review Committee is meeting to approve previous minutes and conduct a closed session. The closed session involves a discussion with Corporation Counsel regarding Federal Case No. 2-22-CV-11417.

• Closed session to discuss Federal Case No. 2-22-CV-11417

The committee approved the agenda and previous meeting minutes. A motion to authorize Corporation Counsel to proceed with directives regarding Federal Case No. 2-22-CV-11417, discussed in a closed session, was denied.

• Approved March 9, 2023 minutes (4-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0-0)
• Entered closed session to discuss Federal Case No. 2-22-CV-11417 (4-0-0)
• Denied authorization for Corporation Counsel to proceed with directives for Federal Case No. 2-22-CV-11417 (2-2-0)

Task Force

The meeting scheduled for April 21, 2023, was canceled. The agenda contained only procedural boilerplate items.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing FY 2023 appropriations for the Tri-Party Road Improvement Program across multiple townships. The body is also deciding on a resolution for the renovation and expansion of outdoor kennels at the animal shelter.

• FY 2023 road improvement appropriations for Commerce, West Bloomfield, Groveland, White Lake, Waterford, and Oakland townships
• Resolution for the renovation and expansion of outdoor kennels for the Animal Shelter
• Contract extension with Norstan for SL-100 Phone Service Support
• Amendment #5 with Oakland County 4-H Fair Association for livestock barn improvements at Springfield Oaks County Park
• Resolution regarding support for the expansion of the Compassionate Access to Medical Cannabis Act (Ryan’s Law)

The Board of Commissioners approved two road improvement projects under the Tri-Party Road Improvement Program. Funding was allocated to the Charter Township of Commerce and the Charter Township of West Bloomfield. The Board also confirmed several administrative appointments to county authorities and boards.

• Approved $30,000 for Charter Township of Commerce road project No. 56892 (16-0-0)
• Approved $50,000 for Charter Township of West Bloomfield road project No. 57132 (16-0-0)
• Confirmed appointments to the Oakland County Zoological Authority (16-0-0)
• Confirmed appointment of Jen Miller to the Oakland County Art Institute Authority (16-0-0)
• Confirmed creation and membership of the Oakland County Transit Ad Hoc Committee (16-0-0)
• Confirmed appointments to the Community Corrections Advisory Board (16-0-0)
• Confirmed appointments to the Oakland County Community Development Citizens Advisory Council (16-0-0)
• Approved minutes from March 23, 2023 (16-0-0)

Majority Caucus

The Democratic Caucus will meet to approve minutes from March 22 and March 23, 2023. The agenda includes time for general and item-specific public comment and a period for discussion items.

• Approval of March 22, 2023 minutes
• Approval of March 23, 2023 minutes

The Democratic Caucus approved the Board of Commissioners meeting minutes from March 22 and March 23, 2023. Members discussed upcoming board resolutions regarding road rehabilitation and event sponsorships. No other substantive votes were recorded.

• Approved Board of Commissioners minutes dated March 22, 2023
• Approved Board of Commissioners minutes dated March 23, 2023

Standing Committee

The Special Committee to Study Road Commission Operations is meeting to receive a presentation on the Road Commission of Oakland County Engineering Department. The committee is also discussing the scheduling of a future public hearing.

• Engineering Department Overview presentation by Director Sam Fitzer
• Discussion on scheduling a public hearing
• Review of counties and survey tracking

The Special Committee to Study Road Commission Operations received a presentation on the Engineering Department's divisions and project costs. The committee approved the previous meeting's minutes and the current agenda. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved March 15, 2023 minutes (3-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (3-0-0)
• Received and filed Road Commission of Oakland County Engineering Department Overview (3-0-0)

General

The Oakland County Art Institute Authority is meeting to conduct business and review the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) 2022 year-end report. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items.

• Review of Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) 2022 Year End Report

The Authority received the Treasurer's Report for the period ending March 31, 2023. Members reviewed a presentation from the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) regarding 2022 community participation, student field trips, and senior programming.

• Approved minutes of December 6, 2022
• Approved meeting agenda
• Received and filed the Treasurer's Report for FY 2022-2023, Month 4

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to review and recommend several items to the Board, including grant applications and contract extensions. The agenda includes staffing modifications and project funding for public safety and animal services.

• Application to Michigan Indigent Defense Commission for Indigent Criminal Defense Services grant
• Creation of one Financial Services Technician III position in the Fiscal Services Reimbursment Unit
• One-year contract extension with Norstan for SL-100 Phone Service Support
• Acceptance of FY 2023 Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) Enhancement Project grant
• Resolution for the renovation and expansion of the Animal Shelter outdoor kennel project

The Finance Committee voted to recommend multiple items to the Board, including a new financial technician position and an animal shelter kennel expansion. The committee also recommended the use of forfeiture funds for the Prosecuting Attorney's Office and a phone service contract extension.

• Recommended creation of one Financial Services Technician III position (5-0-0)
• Recommended 2023 Oakland County Equalization Report (4-1-0)
• Recommended one-year Norstan SL-100 phone service support extension (5-0-0)
• Recommended use of forfeiture funds for Prosecuting Attorney's Office (5-0-0)
• Recommended acceptance of FY 2023 MEDC Enhancement Project for Sheriff's Office (5-0-0)
• Recommended second-year funding for Active Assailant Incident Training pilot (5-0-0)
• Recommended renovation and expansion of Animal Shelter outdoor kennels (5-0-0)
• Recommended action regarding Oakland County v Teva National, et al. following closed session (5-0-0)

Standing Committee

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee is considering several road improvement appropriations for various townships. The body will also review a lease addendum for JDS Pump-N-Go LLC and a project to renovate and expand the animal shelter's outdoor kennel.

• FY 2023 Tri-Party Road Improvement Program appropriations for Commerce, West Bloomfield, Groveland, White Lake, Waterford, Oakland, and Addison townships
• Airport Land Lease Addendum for JDS Pump-N-Go LLC
• Resolution to create three positions for the Leased Vehicle Operations Unit
• Resolution for the renovation and expansion of the animal shelter outdoor kennel
• Authorization to negotiate property for Parks & Recreation

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee recommended several FY2023 road improvement appropriations and an airport land lease addendum to the Board. The committee also recommended the creation of three positions for the Leased Vehicle Operations Unit and forwarded an animal shelter kennel project to Finance.

• Recommended FY2023 road improvement appropriations for Commerce, West Bloomfield, Groveland, White Lake, Waterford, Oakland, and Addison townships (7-0-0)
• Recommended airport land lease addendum for JDS Pump-N-Go LLC (7-0-0)
• Recommended creation of three positions for Leased Vehicle Operations Unit (7-0-0)
• Forwarded animal shelter outdoor kennel renovation and expansion project to Finance (6-1-0)
• Authorized Parks & Recreation and Facilities Management to proceed with property directives discussed in closed session (7-0-0)
• Approved March 15, 2023 minutes (7-0-0)

Standing Committee

The Coordinating Zoning Committee is meeting to review planning and business development items. The body will act on a staff review of a proposed Master Plan Amendment for the City of Novi and receive information on a proposed zoning ordinance for Groveland Township.

• Staff Review of the City of Novi proposed Master Plan Amendment
• Groveland Township Proposed Zoning Ordinance

The Coordinating Zoning Committee reviewed a proposed Master Plan Amendment for the City of Novi and determined it is not inconsistent with Novi Township land uses. A proposed zoning ordinance for Groveland Township was presented, but a separate meeting will be scheduled to address it.

• Approved minutes from November 2, 2022 (2-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (2-0-0)
• Received and filed Economic Development New Term Welcome Letter (2-0-0)
• Recommended approval of City of Novi Master Plan Amendment (2-0-0)
• Tabled Groveland Township Proposed Zoning Ordinance for a future meeting

Standing Committee

The Healthy Aging Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to review previous minutes and receive a presentation. The primary focus is a status update on the Senior Center Matching Grant Program.

• Status update regarding Senior Center Matching Grant Program presented by Ashley McBride-Braswell

Ad Hoc Committee

The Oakland County School Mental Health Grant Program Oversight Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to consider changes to a specific school grant and the allocation of remaining funds. The body will vote on an amendment for Clawson Public Schools and a proposal for distributing leftover grant money.

• Amendment to the grant proposal of Clawson Public Schools
• Proposal to allocate remaining grant funding

The Oakland County School Mental Health Grant Program Oversight Ad Hoc Committee approved an amendment to the Clawson Public Schools grant proposal. The committee also approved a proposal to allocate remaining grant funding.

• Approved amendment to Clawson Public Schools grant proposal (3-0-0)
• Approved proposal to allocate remaining grant funding (3-0-0)
• Approved minutes from October 11, 2022 (3-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (3-0-0)

Standing Committee

The committee is reviewing several grant applications and contract recommendations for the Sheriff's Office, Prosecutor's Office, and Health & Human Services. The body will decide which items to recommend for final Board approval or forward to the Finance committee.

• Request to use forfeiture funds for the Prosecuting Attorney's Office
• Sheriff's Office grant applications for DNA Capacity Enhancement and Law Enforcement Mental Health
• Subrecipient Agreement between Oakland County and Honor Community Health
• MOU between Oakland County and FEMA for the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Program
• Acceptance of a support canine dog named Georgie for the Sheriff's Office

The committee recommended several grant applications and agreements to the Board, including funds for antiterrorism and law enforcement mental health. Other items were forwarded to Finance for review. The committee also approved the acceptance of a support canine dog named Georgie.

• Recommended to Board: FY 2023 Antiterrorism Emergency Assistance (5-0-0)
• Recommended to Board: FY 2023 DNA Capacity Enhancement and Backlog Reduction Program (5-0-0)
• Recommended to Board: FY 2023 Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act projects (5-0-0)
• Recommended to Board: Acceptance of support canine dog Georgie (5-0-0)
• Recommended to Board: Agreement with Honor Community Health and Housing Education Program (5-0-0)
• Recommended to Board: FEMA MOU for Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Program (5-0-0)
• Recommended to Board: 2022-2023 Child Nutrition Programs for Children's Village (5-0-0)
• Forwarded to Finance: Request to use forfeiture funds and MEDC Enhancement Project (5-0-0)

Standing Committee

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee is meeting to recommend several appointments and contracts to the Board. Discussions include park regulations and a resolution regarding medical cannabis access.

• Appointment of Rod Davenport as Chief Information Officer
• Amendment #5 with Oakland County 4-H Fair Association for livestock barn improvements at Springfield Oaks County Park
• Approval of the Oakland County Parks and Recreation 2023 Rules and Regulations
• Resolution supporting the expansion of the Compassionate Access to Medical Cannabis Act (Ryan’s Law)
• Appointments to the Oakland Community Health Network and Jury Board

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee approved the reappointment of Kymberly K. Reeves to the Jury Board. The committee also recommended the appointment of Douglas Jones to the Oakland Community Health Network and Rod Davenport as Chief Information Officer. Additionally, the committee recommended approval of 2023 park rules and livestock barn improvements at Springfield Oaks County Park.

• Approved reappointment of Kymberly K. Reeves to the Jury Board (8-0-0)
• Recommended appointment of Douglas Jones to the Oakland Community Health Network (8-0-0)
• Recommended concurrence of Rod Davenport as Chief Information Officer (8-0-0)
• Recommended Amendment #5 for livestock barn improvements at Springfield Oaks County Park (8-0-0)
• Recommended approval of Oakland County Parks and Recreation 2023 Rules and Regulations (8-0-0)
• Recommended resolution supporting expansion of the Compassionate Access to Medical Cannabis Act (8-0-0)
• Approved March 14, 2023 minutes (8-0-0)

Majority Caucus

The scheduled meeting for the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Democratic Caucus was cancelled. The agenda contained only procedural boilerplate items.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to review a consent agenda featuring multiple grants, contracts, and labor agreements. Key items include the adoption of Juneteenth as an official county holiday and the acquisition of land in Troy.

• Resolution to adopt Juneteenth (June 19th) as an official Oakland County Government Holiday
• Grant application for the acquisition of 71.17 acres of land in Troy
• Acceptance of ARPA Airport Rescue Grants for PTK, VLL, and Y47 airports
• Collective bargaining agreements with UAW Local 889 for Water Resources and court offices
• Fiscal Year 2023 First Quarter Forecast budget amendment

The Board of Commissioners established June 19th as a paid holiday for county employees. They also approved a grant application to purchase 71.17 acres in Troy for a nature preserve and accepted multiple ARPA grants for airport operational costs.

• Adopted Juneteenth (June 19th) as an official paid government holiday (14-0-0)
• Approved grant application for $3,247,500 to acquire 71.17 acres in Troy for a nature preserve (14-0-0)
• Accepted ARPA grants for airport COVID costs: $148,000 (PTK), $59,000 (VLL), and $32,000 (Y47) (14-0-0 each)
• Approved $69,240 for a new Facilities Management record retention system from Filetrail, Inc. (14-0-0)
• Approved Intergovernmental Support Agreement for landscaping at Donald R. Moyer Army Reserve Center (14-0-0)
• Created three new positions in the Department of Public Communications (14-0-0)
• Approved Supplemental Collective Bargaining Agreement for UAW Local 889 Water Resources employees (14-0-0)
• Adopted revised Liability Claims and Workers Compensation Policy and Procedures (15-0-0)

Majority Caucus

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate for a Democratic Caucus meeting. No specific policy items, contracts, or ordinances are listed for decision or discussion.

The meeting consisted of discussion items and updates provided by commissioners. No formal votes or decisions were recorded in the minutes.

Majority Caucus

The Board of Commissioners Democratic Caucus will meet to approve minutes from March 2, 2023, and hold a session for discussion items. The agenda consists primarily of procedural boilerplate.

• Approval of March 2, 2023 minutes

The Democratic Caucus established that ARPA funding focus should be on decisions addressing systems, impacting the underserved, and effecting macro changes for Oakland County. The group received and filed a project status update presentation. A follow-up meeting was called for April 10, 2023.

• Approved Board of Commissioners minutes from March 2, 2023
• Defined ARPA funding focus as systems, underserved populations, and macro changes
• Received and filed ARPA Project Status Update presentation documents
• Scheduled next Caucus meeting for April 10, 2023

Special Committee

The Local Road Improvement Program Special Committee is meeting to review and approve the 2023 program's policy, funding distribution, and application process. The committee will also consider the program's cost participation agreement.

• 2023 Local Road Improvement Program Policy
• 2023 Local Road Improvement Program Distribution Allocation
• 2023 Local Road Improvement Program Application
• 2023 Local Road Improvement Program Cost Participation Agreement

The Local Road Improvement Program Special Committee approved the 2023 program policy, distribution allocation, application, and cost participation agreement. These documents establish the rules and funding distribution for local road improvements.

• Approved 2023 Local Road Improvement Program Policy (2-0-0)
• Approved 2023 Local Road Improvement Program Distribution Allocation (2-0-0)
• Approved 2023 Local Road Improvement Program Application (2-0-0)
• Approved 2023 Local Road Improvement Program Cost Participation Agreement (2-0-0)
• Approved minutes from April 28, 2022 (2-0-0)

Special Committee

The Special Committee to Study Road Commission Operations will meet to receive a budget update. Finance Director Melissa Williams is scheduled to present the update for the committee to receive and file.

• Oakland County Road Commission Budget Update presentation
• Review of list of counties and survey tracking

The Special Committee to Study Road Commission Operations received a presentation on County Road Law and an update on the status of community surveys. No policy changes or funding decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from January 24, 2023 (2-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (2-0)
• Received and filed presentation on County Road Law (2-0)
• Received and filed communication regarding survey tracking (2-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is reviewing a budget amendment for the Fiscal Year 2023 first quarter forecast. The body is also considering several contract amendments, grants, and collective bargaining agreements for recommendation to the Board.

• Fiscal Year 2023 First Quarter Forecast budget amendment
• Lease agreement amendment with K2 Towers II, LLC for communications equipment
• Contract extension with Windstream Holdings II for Data Center Co-location Services
• Three supplemental collective bargaining agreements with UAW Local 889
• Acceptance of PTK Airport Rescue Grant from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)

The Finance Committee approved several recommendations for the Board of Commissioners, including the FY 2023 first quarter forecast and various lease and grant agreements. The committee also recommended the approval of three collective bargaining agreements for UAW Local 889 employees.

• Recommended revised Liability Claims and Workers Compensation Policy and Procedures (7-0-0)
• Recommended lease amendment with K2 Towers II, LLC for communications equipment (6-0-0)
• Recommended data center co-location services extension with Windstream Holdings II (6-0-0)
• Recommended Fiscal Year 2023 First Quarter Forecast (6-0-0)
• Recommended amendment for MAT and JAWS programs at Oakland County Jail (6-0-0)
• Recommended acceptance of FY 2023 Virtual Backlog Response Docket Program (6-0-0)
• Recommended acceptance of PTK Airport Rescue Grant via ARPA (6-0-0)
• Recommended three UAW Local 889 supplemental collective bargaining agreements (6-0-0)

Standing Committee

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee is meeting to consider several American Rescue Plan Act grants for airports. The body will also review a support agreement with the Army 88th Readiness Division and a record retention system replacement.

• Acceptance of PTK Airport Rescue Grant (ARPA)
• Acceptance of VLL Airport Rescue Grant (ARPA)
• Acceptance of Y47 Airport Rescue Grant (ARPA)
• Intergovernmental Support Agreement (IGSA) with the Army 88th Readiness Division
• Record Retention System Replacement resolution

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee recommended the acceptance of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grants for PTK, VLL, and Y47 airports. The committee also recommended an intergovernmental support agreement with the Army 88th Readiness Division.

• Forwarded PTK Airport Rescue Grant (ARPA) resolution to Finance (8-0-0)
• Recommended VLL Airport Rescue Grant (ARPA) resolution to Board (8-0-0)
• Recommended Y47 Airport Rescue Grant (ARPA) resolution to Board (8-0-0)
• Recommended Intergovernmental Support Agreement with Army 88th Readiness Division to Board (8-0-0)
• Forwarded Record Retention System Replacement resolution to Finance (8-0-0)
• Received and filed Water Affordability Project presentation (8-0-0)
• Approved February 22, 2023 minutes (6-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (6-0-0)

Standing Committee

The committee is reviewing several grant applications and contracts related to public safety, health, and court services. Members will decide whether to recommend these items to the Board or forward them to Finance.

• Amendment #4 to the Interlocal Agreement with Oakland Community Health Network for MAT and JAWS at the Oakland County Jail
• Subrecipient Agreement between Oakland County and Oakland University
• Grant application for the FY 2023 Byrne Discretionary Community Project
• Grant application for the 2023-2024 Inland Lake Beach Monitoring Program
• Acceptance of the FY 2023 Virtual Backlog Response Docket Program grant

The committee approved recommendations for various Sheriff's Office and Health & Human Services grant applications and agreements to be sent to the Board. Other actions included receiving informational packets and forwarding specific items to Finance for review.

• Approved Youth Assistance information packet (6-0-0)
• Approved February 7, 2023 minutes (6-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (6-0-0)
• Received and filed seven departmental communications (6-0-0)
• Recommended to Board: DOJ Byrne Discretionary Project and MCOLES Public Safety Academy assistance (6-0-0)
• Forwarded to Finance: Sheriff's Office Interlocal Agreement with OCHN for MAT and JAWS (6-0-0)
• Recommended to Board: Beach monitoring and microbial tracking applications and Oakland University subrecipient agreement (6-0-0)
• Forwarded to Finance: Non-Community Public Water Programs Grant Amendment and Virtual Backlog Response Docket Program (6-0-0)

Standing Committee

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee is reviewing a grant application for land acquisition and a resolution to make Juneteenth an official county holiday. The body is also discussing several collective bargaining agreements and department reorganizations.

• Grant application to Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund for 71.17 acres of land in Troy
• Resolution to adopt Juneteenth (June 19th) as an official Oakland County Government holiday
• Reorganization and creation of positions in the Department of Public Communications
• Supplemental Collective Bargaining Agreements for UAW Local 889 (Water Resources, Circuit Court Jury Office, and Probate Court)
• Extension of Certified Eligibility Lists for the Sheriff's Office

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee recommended several resolutions to the Board, including the adoption of Juneteenth as a government holiday and a grant application for land acquisition in Troy. The committee also approved extensions for Sheriff's Office eligibility lists and updated appointments for the Oakland Community Health Network and Job Evaluation Review Panel.

• Recommended grant application for 71.17 acres of land in Troy (7-0-0)
• Approved 6-month extension of two Sheriff's Office eligibility lists (7-0-0)
• Recommended reorganization and creation of positions in Dept. of Public Communications (7-0-0)
• Recommended adopting Juneteenth as an official county government holiday (7-0-0)
• Recommended UAW Local 889 collective bargaining agreements for Water Resources, Circuit Court Jury Office, and Probate Court to Finance (7-0-0)
• Changed Dr. Yolanda Giles' representation category on Oakland Community Health Network to Mental Health Provider (7-0-0)
• Approved conducting interviews for OCHN General Public category applicants at next meeting (7-0-0)
• Recommended appointments to the Job Evaluation Review Panel for 2023-2024 (7-0-0)

Standing Committee

The Claims Review Committee will meet to approve previous minutes and hold closed sessions. These sessions involve legal matters regarding the Oakland County Treasurer and other litigation.

• Approval of January 31, 2023 minutes
• Closed session: Patrice Robinson v. Oakland County Treasurer and Southfield Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative, LLC
• Closed session: Harville v McNally

The Committee approved the January 31, 2023 minutes and the meeting agenda. Following closed sessions, the Committee authorized Corporation Counsel to proceed with legal strategies for two specific cases.

• Approved January 31, 2023 minutes (3-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (3-0-0)
• Authorized Corporation Counsel to proceed in Patrice Robinson v. Oakland County Treasurer and Southfield Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative, LLC (3-0-0)
• Authorized Corporation Counsel to proceed in Harville v McNally (3-0-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several resolutions to appropriate American Rescue Plan Act funds for public safety and disability programs. The meeting includes votes on collective bargaining agreements for non-supervisory employees and a land lease for the Oakland/Troy Airport.

• Land lease for JDS Pump-N-Go, LLC at Oakland/Troy Airport
• FY2023-FY2025 Collective Bargaining Agreements for IBEW Local 58 employees
• ARPA fund appropriation for Sheriff's Office New Training and Emergency Operation Center
• ARPA fund appropriation for Oakland Together Disability Grant Program
• ARPA fund appropriation for Oakland County Co-Responder Community Grant Program

The Board of Commissioners approved new operational rules and guidelines for the 2023-2024 term. They also approved several labor contracts and land leases, and accepted a forestry grant. Three proposals to allocate ARPA funds were referred to committees for further review.

• Adopted 2023-2024 Rules of Procedure and Guidelines (10-6-0)
• Approved 20-year land lease with JDS Pump-N-Go, LLC at Oakland/Troy Airport (16-0-0)
• Approved 2023 NOHAZ Interlocal Agreement for hazardous waste collection (16-0-0)
• Accepted $15,000 MDNR Community Forestry Grant (16-0-0)
• Approved $40,000 purchase of front-end loader for Parks and Recreation (16-0-0)
• Authorized Salary Administration Plan 1st Quarterly Report for FY 2023 (16-0-0)
• Approved 3-year CBA for IBEW Local 58 non-supervisory employees with 3% wage increase (16-0-0)
• Denied Spisz Amendment #1 to Board Rules (6-10-0)

Majority Caucus

The Democratic Caucus will meet to review the Board of Commissioners' consent and regular agendas. The meeting consists of procedural items and public comment.

• Approval of February 16, 2023 minutes
• Review of Board of Commissioners’ Consent Agenda
• Review of Board of Commissioners’ Regular Agenda

The Democratic Caucus established a position to approve the 2023-2024 Rules of Procedure and Guidelines of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners. Members discussed upcoming ARPA funding resolutions and various county reports. No other formal votes were taken.

• Approved February 16, 2023 Caucus minutes
• Established Caucus position to approve 2023-2024 Rules of Procedure and Guidelines (9-0-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting as the Public Transportation Authority to fill leadership positions. The body will also review a treasurer's report and an audit presentation.

• Election of Chair
• Election of Secretary
• Plante Moran OCPTA Audit Presentation
• SMART Update
• Transit Update

The Oakland County Public Transportation Authority elected its leadership and approved previous minutes and the agenda. The board received the Treasurer's Report and a year-end audit presentation from Plante Moran.

• Approved minutes of August 11, 2022
• Approved meeting agenda
• Elected Marie Donigan as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected David Harrell as Secretary (unanimous)
• Received and filed Treasurer’s Report for FY 2022-2023, Month 7
• Received and filed Plante Moran correspondence letter and financial report

Special Committee

The February 22, 2023, meeting of the Special Committee to Study Road Commission Operations was cancelled. No decisions or discussions took place.

Standing Committee

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee is meeting to review several recommendations for the Board. Discussions include a land lease for the Oakland/Troy Airport and a 2023 NOHAZ interlocal agreement.

• Land lease for JDS Pump-N-Go, LLC at Oakland/Troy Airport
• 2023 NOHAZ Interlocal Agreement
• FY 2023 Community Forestry Grant Program grant acceptance
• Workforce Development ARPA Quarterly Reports
• Facilities Management Quarterly CIP Progress Report

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee recommended three resolutions to the Board, including a land lease for the Oakland/Troy Airport and a forestry grant. The committee also approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes.

• Recommended JDS Pump-N-Go, LLC land lease at Oakland/Troy Airport to Board (8-0-0)
• Recommended 2023 NOHAZ Interlocal Agreement to Board (8-0-0)
• Recommended FY 2023 Community Forestry Grant Program acceptance to Board (8-0-0)
• Approved February 8, 2023 minutes (8-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (8-0-0)
• Received and filed communications regarding ARPA reports and CIP progress (8-0-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider recommending two collective bargaining agreements for FY2023-FY2025 to the Board. The meeting also includes reports from the Treasurer's Office regarding transit millage and quarterly investments.

• FY2023-FY2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement for IBEW Local 58 (Animal Shelter, Emergency Management, Facilities, Sheriff's Office, and Parks & Recreation)
• FY2023-FY2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement for IBEW Local 58 (Water Resources Commissioner's Office)
• Treasurer's Office summary of dollars captured from the Transit Millage
• Quarterly Investment Report Q1
• Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund Quarterly Statement Q1

The Finance Committee recommended two collective bargaining agreements for IBEW Local 58 employees covering various county departments. The committee also received and filed reports from the Treasurer's Office regarding transit millage, quarterly investments, and delinquent taxes.

• Recommended to Board the FY2023-FY2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement for IBEW Local 58 non-supervisory employees in Animal Shelter, Emergency Management, Facilities, Sheriff's Office, and Parks & Recreation (7-0-0)
• Recommended to Board the FY2023-FY2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement for IBEW Local 58 non-supervisory employees in the Water Resources Commissioner's Office (7-0-0)
• Approved February 8, 2023 Board of Commissioners minutes (7-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0-0)
• Received and filed Treasurer's Office summary of dollars captured from Transit Millage (7-0-0)
• Received and filed Treasurer's Office Quarterly Investment Report Q1 (6-0-0)
• Received and filed Treasurer's Office Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund Quarterly Statement Q1 (7-0-0)

Standing Committee

The committee recommended the adoption of the 2023-2024 Rules of Procedure and Guidelines for the Board of Commissioners. It also recommended two collective bargaining agreements for IBEW Local 58 and the purchase of a front-end loader for Parks & Recreation.

• Recommended adoption of 2023-2024 Rules of Procedure and Guidelines (6-1-0)
• Recommended purchase of front-end loader from Water Resources Commissioner (7-0-0)
• Recommended FY2023-FY2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement for IBEW Local 58 non-supervisory employees in multiple departments (7-0-0)
• Recommended FY2023-FY2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement for IBEW Local 58 non-supervisory employees in Water Resources Commissioner's Office (7-0-0)
• Recommended Salary Administration Plan 1st Quarterly Report for FY2023 (7-0-0)
• Approved February 7, 2023 Board of Commissioners minutes (7-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0-0)
• Received and filed Human Resources and Parks & Recreation communications (7-0-0)

Standing Committee

The February 21, 2023, meeting of the Public Health & Safety Committee was cancelled. No actions were taken.

Task Force

The Human Trafficking Task Force is meeting to review previous sub-group objectives and questionnaire responses regarding goals and priorities. The body will also receive and file the 2023 meeting schedule.

• Review of Key Objectives of Sub-Groups from the previous term
• Review of Questionnaire Responses for Suggested Goals/Priorities
• 2023 HTTF Meeting Schedule

The task force reviewed previous subgroup objectives and questionnaire responses. Members approved resending the 2023-2024 term questionnaire to gather further goals and priorities.

• Approved minutes from October 21, 2022 (3-0-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (3-0-0)
• Received and filed Board Chair Appointments Letter dated January 12, 2023 (3-0-0)
• Approved resending the HTTF Questionnaire - 2023-2024 Term (3-0-0)
• Received and filed the 2023 Meeting Dates schedule (3-0-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several interlocal agreements for public transportation services and a budget amendment for inmate food services at the Oakland County Jail. The meeting also includes appointments for the Director of Human Resources and the Oakland Community Health Network.

• Interlocal agreements for public transportation with WOTA, NOTA, SMART, and the Rochester Hills-Oakland-Rochester Older Persons’ Commission
• Budget amendment for additional funding for inmate food services at the Oakland County Jail
• Appointment of Sunil Asija as Director of Human Resources
• Grant acceptance for 2022 EGLE Airport PFAS Grant
• Interlocal agreement with Rochester Hills Public Library for library services

The Board approved several interlocal agreements to fund public transportation services via the 2022 transit millage. Other key actions included funding for inmate food services and student meal assistance. The Board also authorized several grant applications and staffing changes.

• Approved $41.7M agreement with SMART for countywide transit (17-0-0)
• Approved $3,418,407 agreement with Western Oakland Transportation Authority (17-0-0)
• Approved $2,847,605 agreement with North Oakland Transportation Authority (17-0-0)
• Approved $1,928,600 agreement with Older Persons’ Commission for transit (17-0-0)
• Approved $1,137,500 for new inmate food services contract at Oakland County Jail (15-1-0)
• Approved $100,000 to help eliminate financial burden of reduced price student meals (17-0-0)
• Approved $500,000 for 2023 Interim Local Transportation Reimbursement Program (17-0-0)
• Created 9 Animal Shelter Attendant and 1 Animal Control Shelter Leader positions (16-0-0)

Majority Caucus

The Democratic Caucus will review the Board of Commissioners' consent and regular agendas. The meeting includes a discussion regarding Commissioner members for the Job Evaluation Review Panel.

• Review of Board of Commissioners’ Consent Agenda
• Review of Board of Commissioners’ Regular Agenda
• Job Evaluation Review Panel Commissioner members

The Democratic Caucus approved the minutes from the January 26, 2023 meeting. Members discussed various board agenda items, including animal shelter positions, jail food services, and library agreements, but no other formal votes were recorded.

• Approved January 26, 2023 Caucus minutes

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is considering several interlocal agreements for public transportation and IT services. The body will also review budget amendments for the Sheriff's Office and Information Technology department, as well as a proposal regarding reduced price student meals.

• Interlocal agreements for transportation with WOTA, NOTA, SMART, and the Rochester Hills-Oakland-Rochester Older Persons’ Commission
• 2023 Interim Local Transportation Reimbursement Program resolution
• Budget amendment for inmate food services at the Oakland County Jail
• Interlocal agreement with Oakland County Land Bank Authority
• Proposal to eliminate financial burden of reduced price meals for students in Oakland County

The Finance Committee recommended several funding and service agreements to the Board, including a one-time appropriation for student meals and transportation services. The committee also approved IT service agreements and Sheriff's Office program resolutions.

• Recommended $100,000 appropriation to eliminate financial burden of reduced price student meals (9-0-0)
• Recommended approval of transportation service agreements with WOTA, OPC, NOTA, and SMART (9-0-0)
• Recommended 2023 Interim Local Transportation Reimbursement Program resolution (9-0-0)
• Recommended interlocal agreement with Oakland County Land Bank Authority (8-0-0)
• Recommended First Quarter 2023 IT appropriation transfer and budget amendments (8-0-0)
• Recommended IT service agreements for Tuscola County Central Dispatch and Lapeer County Animal Control (9-0-0)
• Recommended funding for Oakland County Jail inmate food services contract (7-0-0)
• Recommended resolutions for 2023 Marine Safety and 2024 HIDTA programs (6-0-0 and 7-0-0)

Standing Committee

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee is considering several interlocal agreements for local public transportation services. The body will also discuss county-wide transit planning and the appropriation of transportation millage funds.

• Interlocal agreements for transportation services with WOTA, OPC, NOTA, and SMART
• 2022 EGLE Airport PFAS Grant acceptance
• Resolution to establish the normal level for Vhay Lake
• Professional services contracts for county-wide transit planning and public engagement
• Authorization for the Local Transportation Reimbursement Program

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee recommended several resolutions for public transportation services and airport PFAS grants to the Board and Finance. The committee also postponed a decision on professional services contracts for county-wide transit planning.

• Recommended 2022 EGLE Airport PFAS Grant resolution to Board (8-0-0)
• Recommended resolution for Vhay Lake normal level establishment to Board (8-0-0)
• Recommended WOTA local public transportation services resolution to Finance (8-0-0)
• Recommended OPC local public transportation services resolution to Finance (8-0-0)
• Recommended NOTA local public transportation services resolution to Finance (8-0-0)
• Recommended SMART countywide public transportation services resolution to Finance (8-0-0)
• Recommended Local Transportation Reimbursement Program resolution to Finance (8-0-0)
• Postponed professional services contracts for transit planning until Feb 22, 2023 (7-1-0)

Ad Hoc Committee

The committee will receive a presentation on the CHORE Program from OLHSA. Members will also receive an informational update regarding the Oakland County Senior Centers Matching Grant.

• CHORE Program presentation by OLHSA
• Oakland County Senior Centers Matching Grant update

The committee approved the December 20, 2022 minutes and the meeting agenda. Members received a presentation on the CHORE program from OLHSA and an update on the Oakland County Senior Centers Matching Grant process.

• Approved December 20, 2022 minutes (4-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0-0)
• Moved to receive and file OLHSA CHORE Program presentation (3-0-0)

Standing Committee

The committee is reviewing staffing modifications for Neighborhood and Housing Development and the Animal Shelter & Pet Adoption Center. Members will discuss a law enforcement agreement with the Charter Township of Orion and a new contract for inmate food services at the Oakland County Jail.

• Interlocal Agreement Amendment #1 for Law Enforcement Services with Charter Township of Orion
• Budget amendment for a new inmate food services contract at Oakland County Jail
• Staffing modification (position deletion and creation) for Neighborhood and Housing Development
• Staffing modification (positions creation) for Animal Shelter & Pet Adoption Center
• Grant applications for the 2023 Marine Safety Program and 2024 HIDTA Program

The Public Health & Safety Committee recommended several resolutions to the Board and Finance department, including a new inmate food services contract and a law enforcement agreement with Orion Township. The committee also recommended position changes for housing development and the animal shelter.

• Recommended position deletion and creation for Neighborhood and Housing Development (10-0-0)
• Recommended position creation for Animal Shelter & Pet Adoption Center (10-0-0)
• Recommended Law Enforcement Services Agreement with Charter Township of Orion (10-0-0)
• Recommended additional funding for new inmate food services contract at Oakland County Jail (9-1-0)
• Recommended 2023 Marine Safety Program agreement with Michigan DNR (9-0-0)
• Recommended 2024 High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Program agreement (9-0-0)
• Recommended continuance of Mentors Plus Program through Oakland County Youth Assistance (9-0-0)
• Approved minutes from January 17, 2023 (7-0-0)

Standing Committee

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee will consider recommendations to the Board regarding a library services agreement and a personnel appointment. The body will also review parks and recreation grants and a community health network appointment.

• Interlocal Agreement with Rochester Hills Public Library for Library Services
• Appointment of Sunil Asija as Director of Human Resources
• FY 22 Parks and Recreation Grants/Community Projects resolution
• Appointment to the Oakland Community Health Network
• Quarterly Report on Healthy Communities Park and Outdoor Recreation Investment Plan

Standing Committee

The committee will elect a Chair and Vice Chair. The body will also enter a closed session to discuss the case of Bucher, Jenna v Oakland County, et al.

• Election of Committee Chair
• Election of Committee Vice Chair
• Closed session regarding Bucher, Jenna v Oakland County, et al

The Committee authorized Corporation Counsel to proceed with directives regarding the Bucher, Jenna v Oakland County, et al case following a closed session. The election of committee officers was postponed to a later date.

• Approved November 15, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0-0)
• Postponed election of Chair and Vice Chair (4-0-0)
• Authorized Corporation Counsel to proceed with directives for Bucher, Jenna v Oakland County, et al (4-0-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review road improvement appropriations for Madison Heights, Novi, and Troy. The meeting includes decisions on ARPA funding for the Webster School Revitalization Project and several law enforcement service agreements.

• Road Improvement FY 2023 Appropriations for Madison Heights (Project 55031), Novi (Projects 55601, 55051), and Troy (Project 56901)
• ARPA Local Fiscal Recovery Funds for the Webster School Revitalization Project with Micah 6 Community
• Approval of the Five Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan
• Law Enforcement Services Agreement amendments for Highland, Oakland, and Lyon Townships
• Appointment of Eric McPherson to the Oakland County Board of County Road Commissioners

The Board approved several road improvement appropriations for Madison Heights, Novi, and Troy, and allocated $2 million in ARPA funds for the Webster Community Center Revitalization. Other key actions included approving a five-year parks master plan and expanding law enforcement agreements with three townships.

• Approved $2M ARPA appropriation for Webster Community Center Revitalization (17-0-0)
• Approved road improvement funds: $52,471 (Madison Heights), $455,601 and $98,593 (Novi), and $225,000 (Troy) (17-0-0)
• Approved 2023-2027 Five Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan (17-0-0)
• Appointed Eric McPherson to the Board of County Road Commissioners (12-5-0)
• Authorized waiver of property tax interest and fees for qualifying taxpayers through April 30, 2023 (17-0-0)
• Approved law enforcement agreement amendments for Highland, Oakland, and Lyon Townships (17-0-0)
• Accepted $164,257 grant for Community Policing Innovations Initiative (17-0-0)
• Approved $50,000 sponsorships for Winter Blast Royal Oak Festival and Fair Housing Center (17-0-0)

Majority Caucus

The Democratic Caucus is meeting to review the Board of Commissioners' consent and regular agendas. The meeting includes a scheduled update on Other Action Foreclosure Prevention.

• Review of Board of Commissioners’ Consent Agenda
• Review of Board of Commissioners’ Regular Agenda
• Other Action Foreclosure Prevention Update

The Democratic Caucus accepted the resignation of Kristen Nelson and elected new leadership positions. The group also confirmed a new Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for the Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee.

• Approved minutes of the January 12, 2023 Caucus
• Accepted resignation of Kristen Nelson as Chairperson of the Majority Caucus and Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee
• Confirmed Janet Jackson as Majority Caucus Chairperson (12-0)
• Confirmed Charles Cavell as Majority Caucus Vice Chairperson (8-4)
• Confirmed Gary McGillivray as Chairperson of the Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee
• Confirmed Brendan Johnson as Vice Chairperson of the Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee

Special Committee

The Special Committee to Study Road Commission Operations will review pension liability updates and a draft consolidation survey. The body will also receive communications regarding right-of-way plans and millage lists.

• Oakland County Road Commission Pension Liability Update presentation
• Review of County Road Commission Consolidation Survey scheduled for electronic distribution Feb 3
• 2022 Master Right-of-Way Plan (MROWP) communication
• Countywide and Local Millage Lists updated through November 2022

The Special Committee to Study Road Commission Operations approved the distribution of a consolidation survey to be sent by February 1, 2023. The committee also received a financial presentation regarding the Road Commission for Oakland County pension liability.

• Approved minutes from December 14, 2022 (3-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (3-0-0)
• Received and filed communications regarding MROWP, millage lists, and road commission reports (3-0-0)
• Received and filed presentation on Road Commission for Oakland County pension liability (3-0-0)
• Authorized Chair to direct staff to send County Road Commission Consolidation Survey by February 1, 2023 (3-0-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is reviewing several recommendations to be sent to the Board. Key items include a proposal to waive interest and fees for certain taxpayers and funding for community projects and sponsorships.

• Proposal to waive interest and fees for qualifying taxpayers from March 1, 2023 - April 30, 2023
• Webster School Project with Micah 6 Community
• Sponsorship for 2023 Winter Blast Royal Oak Festival
• Sponsorship of the Fair Housing Center's Tenants Rights and Responsibilities Council
• Memo regarding Michigan High Speed Internet (MIHI) Office – MI Connected Future State Tour

The committee authorized $50,000 for the 2023 Winter Blast Royal Oak Festival and recommended $50,000 for the Fair Housing Center's Tenants Rights and Responsibilities Council. It also recommended a resolution to waive certain taxpayer interest and fees and supported the Webster School Project.

• Approved $50,000 appropriation for 2023 Winter Blast Royal Oak Festival sponsorship (8-0-0)
• Recommended $50,000 appropriation for Fair Housing Center's Tenants Rights and Responsibilities Council (8-0-0)
• Recommended resolution to waive interest and fees for qualifying taxpayers from March 1 to April 30, 2023 (8-0-0)
• Recommended resolution for Webster School Project with Micah 6 Community (8-0-0)
• Approved December 7, 2022 committee minutes (7-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0-0)
• Received and filed Michigan High Speed Internet (MIHI) Office memo (8-0-0)

Standing Committee

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee is meeting to discuss road improvement appropriations for several cities. The body will also receive a presentation from the Oakland County Land Bank Authority and a report on the DIAMOnd Project.

• FY 2023 Road Improvement Appropriation with City of Madison Heights (Project No. 55031)
• FY 2023 Road Improvement Appropriation with City of Novi (Project No. 55601 and No. 55051)
• FY 2023 Road Improvement Appropriation with City of Troy (Project No. 56901)
• Oakland County Land Bank Authority presentation
• Closed session regarding real estate authorization to negotiate property purchase

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee recommended several FY2023 road improvement appropriations for the Tri-Party Road Improvement Program. The committee also authorized Facilities Management to negotiate a property purchase following a closed session.

• Recommended FY2023 road improvement appropriation with City of Madison Heights Project No. 55031 (7-0-0)
• Recommended FY2023 road improvement appropriation with City of Novi Project No. 55601 (7-0-0)
• Recommended FY2023 road improvement appropriation with City of Troy Project No. 56901 (7-0-0)
• Recommended FY2023 road improvement appropriation with City of Novi Project No. 55051 (7-0-0)
• Authorized Facilities Management to proceed with property purchase negotiations discussed in closed session (5-0-0)
• Approved minutes from November 2, 2022, and December 7, 2022 (6-0-0)

Standing Committee

The committee is reviewing recommendations for the Board regarding law enforcement service agreements and various health and human services grants. The meeting includes a presentation from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and reports on animal shelter intake and mental health grants.

• Law Enforcement Services Agreement amendments for Charter Townships of Highland, Oakland, and Lyon
• Grant acceptance from Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan for Community Policing Innovations Initiative
• Grant acceptance from Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy for Public Water Programs
• Contract extension for Legal Aid Eviction & Foreclosure Prevention Program with Lakeshore Legal Aid, Legal Aid Defenders Association, and Oakland Mediation Center
• Resolution to create a Countywide Incident Management Team with Oakland County Fire Mutual Aid Association and the City of Troy

The Public Health & Safety Committee voted to recommend multiple resolutions to the Board, including law enforcement agreements and health service grants. The committee also received reports on animal shelter dispositions and mental health grants.

• Recommended law enforcement agreement amendments for Highland, Oakland, and Lyon Townships (7-0-0)
• Recommended acceptance of two support canine dogs and a Community Policing Innovations Initiative grant (7-0-0)
• Recommended grant for Non-Community Public Water Programs and WIC Services agreement (6-0-0)
• Recommended staffing modifications and legal aid contract extensions for eviction and foreclosure prevention (6-0-0)
• Recommended creation of a Countywide Incident Management Team with City of Troy and Fire Mutual Aid Association (6-0-0)
• Approved minutes from November 29, 2022 (6-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (6-0-0)

Standing Committee

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee will meet to review a five-year parks and recreation master plan. The committee will also receive communications regarding a transportation millage resolution from White Lake Township.

• Recommendation to Board for the Five Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan
• Charter Township of White Lake Resolution Regarding Oakland County Transportation Millage
• 2023 Survey & Remonumentation Grant Application
• Appointment Board of County Road Commissioners (informational)

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee recommended a resolution to the Board approving the Five Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The committee also authorized staff to begin advertising and receiving applications for a Board of Road Commissioners appointment.

• Recommended approval of Five Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan (8-0-0)
• Authorized staff to advertise and receive applications for Board of Road Commissioners appointment (6-2-0)
• Approved minutes from November 29, 2022 (7-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0-0)
• Received and filed communications regarding White Lake Township, survey grant application, and 1st Quarter appointments report (7-0-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board is convening to swear in commissioners and elect leadership for the new biennial session. Members will decide on temporary and permanent board rules and confirm committee assignments.

• Election of Permanent Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Adoption of Permanent Rules for the Board of Commissioners
• Confirmation of Standing Committee Assignments and Board appointments
• Sponsorship of the 2023 Winter Blast Royal Oak Festival
• Grant Exception for FY 2023 AEAP-Antiterrorism Emergency Assistance

The Board of Commissioners swore in members for the 2023-2024 biennial session and elected its leadership. The Board also adopted temporary and permanent rules and appointed members to various committees and boards.

• Elected David Woodward as Permanent Chairperson (16-1-0)
• Elected Marcia Gershenson as Vice Chairperson (16-1-0)
• Elected Christine Long as Temporary Chairperson (17-0-0)
• Adopted Temporary Board Rules (17-0-0)
• Adopted Permanent Rules for the Board of Commissioners (17-0-0)
• Appointed members to the Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee (17-0-0)
• Approved Clerk/Register of Deeds minutes from December 8, 2022 (18-0-0)
• Approved and closed the Journal for 2021-2022 Biennial Session Sine Die (18-0-0)

Standing Committee

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee is meeting to appoint committee assignments. The body will also make recommendations to the Board regarding various boards, commissions, authorities, and permanent rules for the Board of Commissioners.

• Appointment of Committee Assignments
• Recommendations for Various Boards, Commissions and Authorities
• Recommendations for Permanent Rules for the Board of Commissioners

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee recommended several appointments and rules for Board of Commissioners approval. These include standing committee assignments and appointments to various boards, commissions, and authorities.

• Recommended standing committee appointments to Board (6-0-0)
• Recommended appointments to various boards, commissions, and authorities to Board (6-0-0)
• Recommended adoption of permanent rules for the 2023-2024 term to Board (6-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (6-0-0)

Majority Caucus

The Democratic Caucus is meeting to approve minutes from December 2022 and review the Board of Commissioners' agenda. The meeting consists of procedural items and public comment.

• Approval of December 8, 2022 minutes
• Approval of December 12, 2022 minutes
• Review of Board of Commissioners’ Agenda

The Democratic Caucus approved the creation of a Rules Committee to review proposed amendments to the 2023-2024 Board of Commissioner permanent rules. The meeting also included the reading of standing committee and board appointments for the 2023-2024 term.

• Approved formation of a Rules Committee to review proposed Board Rule amendments (11-1-0)
• Approved minutes of the December 8 and 12, 2022 Caucus