Oakland County public meetings in 2024

Board of Commissioners

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners will approve the minutes from November 21, 2024 and adopt the agenda. It will consider a FY2025 appropriation with Rose Township for a Tri‑Party Road Improvement Program, appoint Dom L. Holmes as the county Economic Development Director, and receive several grant acceptances and interlocal agreements. Additional items include airport lease changes, sustainability contracts, and a request to consider compensation for elected officials under new business.

• FY2025 appropriation with Rose Township for Tri‑Party Road Improvement Program – Project No. 58011 (road improvement)
• Appointment of Dom L. Holmes as Oakland County’s Economic Development Director
• Grant acceptance from the Michigan Department of Transportation for runway lighting improvement at the Oakland/Troy Airport
• Termination of airport land lease with WLA Holdings, LLC and new lease with Boardwalk Hangar Co., LLC
• Interlocal agreements for School Resource Officers with Pontiac School District and Oakland Schools (2025‑2027)

The Board approved a $1,069,640 energy study project, a four-year collective bargaining agreement with UAW Local 889 covering court employees, and multiple three-year sheriff law enforcement service agreements with various townships and cities. It also accepted the FY 2024 year-end report, approved compensation increases for elected officials and commissioners, and passed a consent agenda with numerous grants and budget amendments.

• Approved $1,069,640 Oakland County Energy Study (10-5)
• Approved UAW Local 889 collective bargaining agreement FY2025-2028 (15-0)
• Approved sheriff law enforcement service agreements with 13 municipalities (11-5 each)
• Accepted FY 2024 year-end report with $293.6M General Fund balance
• Approved compensation: County Executive $235,000, Commissioners $55,000 (11-5)
• Approved $2,544,025 ARPA funds for Health & Human Services payroll
• Accepted $3M Penske Foundation grant for Integrated Care Center
• Approved $656,829 Central Garage roof replacement

Majority Caucus

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners Democratic Caucus will meet at 8:45 AM on December 12, 2024. After call to order, roll call, and limited public comment, the body will vote to approve the meeting minutes dated November 21, 2024. The session will then include discussion items (unspecified) followed by additional public comment before adjourning.

• Approval of minutes dated November 21, 2024
• Public comment limited to three minutes per speaker (agenda items only)
• Public comment limited to three minutes per speaker (any topic)

The Democratic Caucus met and approved the minutes from the November 21, 2024 Board of Commissioners meeting. Discussion items included an Oakland County energy study, interlocal agreements for administrative support, and compensation for county elected officials. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved Board of Commissioners minutes dated November 21, 2024

Standing Committee

The Public Health & Safety Committee will recommend to the Board of Commissioners acceptance of a DOJ Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Program grant and a series of standard law‑enforcement services interlocal agreements with several townships and cities for 2025‑2027. It will also recommend health‑division grants to the Cannabis Regulatory Agency and the Penske Foundation, and the creation of one full‑time community health worker position. Additional recommendations include a Children’s Village shelter care amendment, a virtual court docket grant amendment, and other public‑service items.

• Grant acceptance from the U.S. DOJ Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Program (FY 2024)
• Standard Law Enforcement Services Agreements with Township of Addison (2025‑2027) and other townships/cities
• Health Division grant application to the Cannabis Regulatory Agency for FY 2025 Marijuana Operation and Oversight Grant
• Grant acceptance from the Penske Foundation for the Integrated Care Center Project
• Creation of one FTE Special Revenue Community Health Worker position

Standing Committee

The Oakland County Art Institute Authority will convene to approve minutes, receive resignation letters from board members, and review the Detroit Institute of Arts' 2025 program plan. The meeting includes a report on the DIA Board of Directors and the Treasurer's report.

• Approval of September 2024 minutes
• Resignation letters from Thomas Guastello and Bo Cheng
• Appointment letters for Bo Cheng and Dave Flynn to DIA Board
• DIA 2025 Program Plan Report
• Treasurer's Report

The Oakland County Art Institute Authority approved the BOC Administrative Services Agreement with the Board of Commissioners, which outlines administrative support. The board also received and filed the DIA's CY 2025 Program Plan Report, which includes free admission, school programs, and community partnerships. All votes were unanimous, with one member absent.

• Approved BOC Administrative Services Agreement (3-0, 1 absent)
• Approved minutes of September 17, 2024
• Approved agenda as presented
• Received and filed communications including resignations and appointment letters
• Received and filed DIA CY 2025 Program Plan Report
• Received and filed Treasurer's Report

Standing Committee

The Finance Committee will review year-end financial reports, staffing modifications, and grant acceptances. The committee will also discuss collective bargaining agreements and interlocal agreements for various county departments.

• Approval of November 13, 2024 minutes
• Fiscal Year 2024 Year-End Report
• Deletion of seven part-time vacant positions
• Grant acceptance for FY 2025 County Veterans Service Fund
• Collective Bargaining Agreement for UAW employees 2025-2028

The Finance Committee approved minutes and agenda, then recommended several items to the Board, including the Fiscal Year 2024 Year-End Report, amendments to the FY2024 apportionment of local tax rates, and a reorganization of Equalization positions. It also recommended a collective bargaining agreement with UAW Local 889, interlocal agreements, and various grant acceptances. All motions passed, with one split vote on the energy study.

• Approved minutes of November 13, 2024 (8-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (8-0)
• Recommended FY2024 Year-End Report to Board (8-0)
• Recommended amendments to FY2024 apportionment of local tax rates (7-0)
• Recommended deletion of 7 part-time positions and creation of 1 full-time Equalization Assessing Technician Senior (7-0)
• Recommended Oakland County Energy Study (5-3)
• Recommended UAW Local 889 collective bargaining agreement for FY2025-2028 (8-0)
• Recommended interlocal agreements for administrative support services (8-0)

Standing Committee

The committee will approve the FY 2025 appropriation for the Tri‑Party Road Improvement Program with Rose Township (Project No. 58011) and consider the County Executive’s recommendation to appoint Dom L. Holmes as Economic Development Director. It will also review grant acceptances, interlocal agreements, and lease actions related to veterans services and airport operations, along with facilities‑management resolutions and sustainability memoranda. Finally, the board will enter closed‑session discussions on property purchase authorizations.

• FY 2025 appropriation with Rose Township for Tri‑Party Road Improvement Program – Project No. 58011
• Appointment of Dom L. Holmes as Oakland County Economic Development Director
• Grant acceptance from Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency for FY 2025 County Veterans Service Fund
• Grant from Michigan Department of Transportation for runway lighting improvement at Oakland/Troy Airport
• Airport land lease termination with WLA Holdings, LLC

Standing Committee

The Coordinating Zoning Committee will consider three economic‑development items. It will vote to approve the Independence Township Draft Master Plan Update and to approve a rezoning in Section 36 of Orion Township. The committee will also discuss end‑of‑year zoning and master‑plan procedures.

• Approve Independence Township Draft Master Plan Update (County Code MP 24-09) presented by Scott Kree
• Approve rezoning in Section 36 of Orion Township (County Code RZ 24-02) presented by Scott Kree
• Discuss end‑of‑year zoning and master plan procedures (presented by Scott Kree)

Standing Committee

The Public Health & Safety Committee will review several grant amendments and acceptance recommendations. Items include health department grants from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program grant from the Michigan Fitness Foundation, and a Community Development Block Grant from HUD. The Sheriff’s Office will recommend an interlocal agreement for a Behavioral Threat Assessment Grant and a traffic safety enforcement grant. Recommendations will be forwarded to the Board and, where noted, to Finance.

• Grant Amendment #1 to FY 2025 Emerging Threats from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (Health & Human Services)
• Grant Acceptance from the Michigan Fitness Foundation for FY 2025 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
• Grant Acceptance from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for FY 2024 Community Development Block Grant
• Interlocal agreement with Oakland County Health Network for the Behavioral Threat Assessment Grant Program
• Grant Acceptance from the Transportation Improvement Association for FY 2025 Traffic Safety Enforcement Program

Standing Committee

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee will approve the November 12, 2024 meeting minutes and the agenda. It will discuss several grant application exceptions and a grant acceptance recommendation for the Legal Self-Help Center. The committee will recommend collective bargaining agreements for United Auto Workers Local 889 employees for fiscal years 2025‑2028, including supplemental agreements, and will recommend interlocal agreements for administrative support services.

• Approve minutes dated November 12, 2024
• Grant application exceptions: Parks & Recreation (Michigan Invasive Species Grant) and Human Resources (Michigan Justice Fund Second Chance Skills Program)
• Recommend Clerk/Register of Deeds acceptance of FY 2025 Legal Self-Help Center Grant
• Recommend FY 2025‑2028 collective bargaining agreements (standard and supplemental) for UAW Local 889 employees
• Recommend interlocal agreements for administrative support services between the Board and Public Authorities

Standing Committee

The Claims Review Committee will approve the minutes from the October 16, 2024 meeting and adopt the agenda for this session. It will then enter a closed session to consider the lawsuit Simer, Patrick v. Oakland County, et al. The meeting also includes public comment periods and standard procedural items.

• Approve minutes from October 16, 2024 meeting (including closed session portion)
• Approve agenda for December 2, 2024 meeting
• Enter closed session to discuss Simer, Patrick v. Oakland County, et al lawsuit

Human Trafficking Task Force

The Oakland County Human Trafficking Task Force meeting scheduled for November 21, 2024 was cancelled. No agenda items were acted upon. The agenda listed an IT update on website feature requests and a board update on a cross‑jurisdictional pilot program, but these were not discussed.

• Information Technology – update on requests by the task force for features on the Oakland County homepage (discussion item)
• Board of Commissioners – update on the cross‑jurisdictional task force pilot program (informational item)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will approve the minutes from October 24, 2024 and adopt the agenda. It will consider a FY2025 appropriation with the City of Southfield for the Tri‑Party Road Improvement Program (Project No. 56941) along with multiple grant acceptances and interlocal transit agreements. Additional items include sponsorship of the Holly Dickens Festival, a new IT service contract, and several resolutions and appointments.

• FY2025 appropriation with City of Southfield for Tri‑Party Road Improvement Program – Project No. 56941 (road improvement)
• Grant acceptance from Michigan Dept. of Environment, Great Lakes & Energy for Community Energy Management Grant
• Amendment 2025‑1 with North Oakland Transportation Authority for public transit services (interlocal agreement)
• Oakland County Steam Tunnel Repairs (resolution)
• Sponsorship of the Annual Holly Dickens Festival (special project)

Majority Caucus

The Majority Caucus will consider approval of the meeting minutes from October 24, 2024. After the minutes, members may discuss any items on the agenda and the public will have an opportunity for brief comments. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Approve minutes from October 24, 2024
• Open discussion of agenda items
• Public comment limited to agenda items (3 min per speaker)
• Public comment on any topic (3 min per speaker)

Subcommittee

The Audit Subcommittee will approve the minutes from the May 22, 2024 meeting and adopt the agenda. It will receive and file a Fiscal Services letter dated October 14, 2024 and a presentation of the Oakland County Audit Plan. The meeting includes two public comment periods, one limited to agenda items and one open to any topic.

• Approve minutes dated May 22, 2024
• Approve agenda
• Receive and file Fiscal Services letter to Predecessor dated October 14, 2024
• Receive and file Board of Commissioners – Oakland County Audit Plan presentation
• Public comment (agenda items only) and public comment (any topic)

Standing Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to recommend various actions to the Board of Commissioners. Discussions include the approval of multiple state and federal grants, IT service contracts, and the establishment of Sheriff's Office service rates for 2025-2027.

• Establishment of Standard Law Enforcement Services Agreement and Overtime Rates (Jan 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2027)
• 2024 Oakland County Parks and Recreation Property Tax Levy millage rate based on Nov 5, 2024 election
• Grant acceptance from USEPA for the Brownfield Assessment Coalition Grant
• Grant acceptance from EGLE for the Community Energy Management (CEM) Grant
• IT service contracts with 67th District Court, City of Detroit, Village of Romeo, and others

Standing Committee

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee will consider several approvals, including the FY 2025 appropriation with the City of Southfield for the Tri‑Party Road Improvement Program (Project No. 56941) and a recommendation to authorize negotiation to purchase property for a new Public Works building. It will also review grant acceptances from EGLE, the EPA, MDOT and other agencies, and recommend amendments to interlocal agreements for public transit services. Additional items include steam tunnel repair recommendations and a request to exclude Northville from the county Materials Management Plan. The meeting concludes with a closed‑session discussion of the Pontiac Redevelopment Project.

• FY 2025 appropriation with the City of Southfield for Tri‑Party Road Improvement Program – Project No. 56941
• Authorization to negotiate purchase of real property for a new Public Works building
• Grant acceptance from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) for the Community Energy Management (CEM) Grant
• Grant acceptance from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the Brownfield Assessment Coalition Grant
• Amendment 2025‑1 interlocal agreements with NOTA, WOTA, PEX, and OPC for public transit services

Standing Committee

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee is meeting to review several grant applications and contract extensions. The body will consider recommendations for the Board regarding human resources merit rules and parks management.

• Amendment to Merit Rule 24 (Personal Leave) and Merit Rule 26 (Legal Holidays)
• Extension of the services contract with the Oak Management Corporation
• Grant application to the Michigan Electronic Recording Commission for FY 2025 E-Recording Grant
• Grant acceptance from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for the FY2025 Off-Road Vehicle Trail Improvement Program
• Appointment interview for the Oakland County Land Bank Authority

Standing Committee

The committee is considering several grant acceptances and subrecipient agreements for urgent care and women's health services. Members will also review the management of unobligated American Rescue Plan Act funds and proposed law enforcement service rates for 2025-2027.

• Subrecipient agreements with Oakland Livingston Human Services Agency and Honor Community Health for Integrated Urgent Care
• MOUs to manage unobligated American Rescue Plan Act funds for the S.A.V.E Task Force, Shelter Capacity Project, and Housing Trust Fund Project
• Establishment of Standard Law Enforcement Services Agreement and overtime rates for 2025-2027
• Acceptance of donations for one Electronics Detection K-9 and one Labrador Retriever for the Sheriff's Office
• Grant acceptance from the Michigan Department of Corrections for the FY 2025 Community Corrections Program

Ad Hoc Committee

The Oakland County Transit Ad Hoc Committee will approve the September 3, 2024 minutes and the meeting agenda. It will receive and file the SMART April‑June 2024 quarterly report and a presentation on 2025 transit amendments. The committee will refer four interlocal agreement amendments (with NOTA, WOTA, People's Express, and the Rochester Hills‑Oakland‑Rochester Older Persons' Commission) to the Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee. Public comment periods are scheduled before and after the regular agenda.

• Approve minutes dated September 3, 2024
• Approve meeting agenda
• Receive and file SMART April‑June 2024 quarterly report
• Presentation of 2025 Transit Amendments by Eli Cooper
• Refer interlocal agreement amendments 2025‑1 with NOTA, WOTA, People's Express, and OPC to Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee

Standing Committee

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee will discuss the Fiscal Years 2025‑2028 collective bargaining agreement for United Auto Workers Local 889 members. The agreement covers supervisory and non‑supervisory employees in multiple county departments. The committee is asked to recommend the agreement to the Board of Commissioners. No vote outcome is recorded in the agenda.

• Human Resources: FY 2025‑2028 collective bargaining agreement for UAW Local 889 employees across County Clerk, Management & Budget, Facilities Management, Water Resources, Emergency Management, Human Resources, County Executive, Board of Commissioners, Sheriff’s Office, Public Services, Health & Human Services, and Public Communications; recommendation to Board

Majority Caucus

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners will open the meeting, record roll call, and allow brief public comment limited to agenda items. It will then vote to approve the minutes from the October 10, 2024 meeting. Afterward, the board will discuss any items on the agenda (none are listed) and allow additional public comment before adjourning.

• Approval of minutes dated October 10, 2024

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding the Exchange Project Transformational Brownfield Plan in the City of Pontiac. The body will also consider a collective bargaining agreement for UAW Local 889 employees and various grant acceptances for public health and safety.

• Public hearing and decision on the Exchange Project Transformational Brownfield Plan in the City of Pontiac
• Collective Bargaining Agreement for UAW Local 889 employees for fiscal years 2025-2028
• Budget amendment for the Phoenix Center Parking Structure Demolition in Pontiac
• Grant contract with MDOT for runway lighting improvements at Oakland/Troy Airport
• Creation of one part-time Sustainability Specialist position in the Office of Sustainability

Materials Management Planning Committee

The Materials Management Planning Committee will approve the minutes from October 2, 2024 and the meeting agenda. It will consider a resolution to report the City of Northville’s request to be excluded from the county Materials Management Plan. The committee will also vote on a draft Request for Proposal to develop the Materials Management Plan and discuss appointing members to the RFP review and selection committee. A public comment period will follow.

• Resolution to report City of Northville’s request to be excluded from the Materials Management Plan
• Approval of draft Request for Proposal for development of the Materials Management Plan
• Discussion of appointment of MMPC members to RFP Review and Selection Committee
• Approval of minutes dated October 2, 2024
• Public comment period (three minutes per speaker)

The Materials Management Planning Committee approved the draft Request for Proposal (RFP) for development of the Materials Management Plan and forwarded a request from the City of Northville to be excluded from the plan to the Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee. The committee also appointed Amanda Herzog and Danielle Todd to the RFP Review and Selection Committee. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved draft RFP for Materials Management Plan development (7-0)
• Forwarded City of Northville exclusion request to Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee (7-0)
• Appointed Amanda Herzog and Danielle Todd to RFP Review and Selection Committee (8-0)

Standing Committee

The Oakland County Human Trafficking Task Force meeting scheduled for October 18, 2024 was cancelled. Consequently, none of the listed agenda items—such as call to order, roll call, approvals, and public comment—will be discussed or acted upon. No decisions or public hearings will take place at this time.

Standing Committee

The Claims Review Committee will meet to approve previous minutes and hold a closed session. The closed session concerns a request from the Prosecuting Attorney's Office to engage outside counsel for FOIA related inquiries.

• Approval of July 9, 2024 meeting minutes
• Closed session regarding outside counsel for Prosecuting Attorney's Office FOIA inquiries

Standing Committee

The Finance Committee will approve the minutes from the October 2, 2024 meeting and receive the Moody's bond rating for Oakland County. It will recommend to the Board the 2024 local tax rate apportionment, a contract exception for a Circuit Court bid extension, and several development projects, including a brownfield/TIF Exchange Project, a Building Management System Phase Eight replacement, and a new sustainability specialist position. The committee will also present multiple grant acceptance recommendations from state and federal agencies for health, housing, and public safety programs.

• Approve Board of Commissioners minutes dated October 2, 2024
• Receive and file Moody's bond rating for Oakland County
• Recommend the Transformational Brownfield Plan for the Exchange Project in Pontiac (Brownfield/TIF)
• Recommend Facilities Management Building Management System Phase Eight Replacement Project (Resolution)
• Recommend creation of one PTNE Sustainability Specialist position (Staffing Modification)

Standing Committee

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee is reviewing several recommendations for board approval. Key items include a brownfield plan in Pontiac and aviation grants and leases. The committee will also discuss a building management system replacement and a new sustainability position.

• Exchange Project Transformational Brownfield Plan in the City of Pontiac
• MDOT grant contract for runway lighting improvements at Oakland/Troy Airport
• Airport land lease with Robert R. Redner at Oakland County International Airport
• Water main service easement for Waterford Township (Midfield Management, LLC Lease parcel “E” Hangar 5)
• Building Management System (BMS) Phase Eight Replacement Project

Standing Committee

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee will receive a Human Resources update on the Little Oaks program and a Legislative Update. It will consider appointments to the Building Authority, Parks & Recreation Commission, and the Road Commission. The committee will file the communications and discuss the Road Commission appointment.

• Human Resources – Little Oaks Update (Communications)
• Legislative Update presentation
• Appointment to the Building Authority
• Appointment to the Parks & Recreation Commission
• Appointment to the Road Commission (discussion)

Standing Committee

The Public Health & Safety Committee will approve the minutes from the October 1, 2024 meeting and consider several grant applications and recommendations. Items include a budget amendment to use forfeiture funds for human‑trafficking training, multiple grant acceptances from state and federal agencies, and a contract extension for the Unlocking Doors Oakland program. The committee will make recommendations to the Board of Commissioners and forward certain items to Finance for further action.

• Approve minutes dated October 1, 2024
• Budget amendment: use forfeiture funds for human‑trafficking training (Prosecutor's Office)
• Approve grant application to DOJ for FY 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Sheriff's Office)
• Recommend acceptance of Michigan Dept. of Health FY 2025 Antiterrorism Emergency Assistance Program for Oxford High School Shooting (Sheriff's Office)
• Extend contract for "Unlocking Doors Oakland" program with Alliance for Housing of Oakland County

Majority Caucus

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners will vote to approve the minutes from the September 19, 2024 meeting. After the minutes, the board will address discussion items, though no specific topics are listed. Two public comment periods are scheduled—one limited to agenda items and a second open to any topic. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Approval of minutes dated September 19, 2024
• Public comment limited to agenda items (three minutes per speaker)
• Public comment on any topic (three minutes per speaker)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several grants and interlocal agreements for public health and safety. Key decisions include construction management for the Pontiac Redevelopment Project and funding for the Vester Flat Mixed-Income Housing Development in Ferndale.

• Resolution for construction management services for the Pontiac Redevelopment Project
• Resolution for the Vester Flat Mixed-Income Housing Development Project in Ferndale
• Contract for polygraph services with J.B. Polygraph Services and Consulting, LLC
• Amendments to Merit System Rule 20 and educational assistance benefits
• Grant acceptance for the Pontiac Integrated Urgent Care Grant

Standing Committee

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee is meeting to review construction management services for the Pontiac Redevelopment Project. The body will also consider a participant agreement for the 2024 MiCareerQuest Southeast Event.

• Pontiac Redevelopment Project construction management services resolution
• Interlocal Agreement for the 2024 MiCareerQuest Southeast Event
• EPA Community Change Grant Application communication
• Oakland Thrive Business Forward Initiative monthly report
• Project DIAMOnD Phase II and US Center for Advanced Manufacturing quarterly reports

Standing Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to recommend several items to the Board, including construction management for the Pontiac Redevelopment Project. The body will also consider grant acceptances for child parent legal representation and urgent care, as well as a medication-assisted treatment agreement.

• Pontiac Redevelopment Project construction management services
• FY 2025 Child Parent Legal Representation grant from Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
• FY 2025 Local Health Department Reimbursement Grant from Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
• Pontiac Integrated Urgent Care Grant from Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
• Sheriff’s Office Amendment #1 to the Interlocal Agreement with Oakland Community Health Network for Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Expansion

Materials Management Planning Committee

The committee will approve the August 27, 2024 minutes and the meeting agenda. It will consider a resolution adopting the Materials Management Plan work program, which will be reported to the Economic Development & Infrastructure department. The committee will also discuss the draft request for proposals for the Materials Management Plan.

• Approve minutes dated August 27, 2024
• Approve meeting agenda
• Resolution: adopt Materials Management Plan work program (report to Economic Development & Infrastructure)
• Discussion: draft request for proposal for Materials Management Plan

Standing Committee

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee will review two Human Resources recommendations: amendments to Merit System Rule 20 with changes to educational assistance benefits, and a resolution to exempt the county from Public Act 152 of 2011 for calendar year 2025. The committee will also hear a report on an appointment to the Ageways Board of Directors and discuss an appointment to the Oakland County Land Bank Authority. Additional items include a legislative update presentation and routine agenda approvals.

• HR recommendation: Adopt amendments to Merit System Rule 20 and modify educational assistance benefits
• HR recommendation: Exempt Oakland County from Public Act 152 of 2011 for 2025
• Interview/report: Appointment to the Ageways Board of Directors
• Discussion: Appointment to the Oakland County Land Bank Authority
• Presentation: Board of Commissioners Legislative Update (informational)

Standing Committee

The Public Health & Safety Committee will review several grant acceptances, interlocal agreement amendments, and a division name change. It will also consider a contract for polygraph services with J.B. Polygraph Services and Consulting, LLC. Recommendations will be made to the Board of Commissioners for each item.

• Sheriff’s Office – Polygraph Services Contract with J.B. Polygraph Services and Consulting, LLC (Contract)
• Public Services – Community Corrections division name change to Pretrial & Justice Services Division (Reorganization)
• Health & Human Services – Housing Trust Fund – Vester Flat Mixed-Income Housing Development in Ferndale (Resolution)
• Circuit Court – Grant acceptance from Michigan Department of Health and Human Services for FY 2025 Child Parent Legal Representation (Grant)
• Sheriff’s Office – Amendment #1 to the Interlocal Agreement with Oakland Community Health Network for Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Expansion (Interlocal Agreement)

Task Force

The scheduled Human Trafficking Task Force meeting for September 20, 2024 was cancelled. No agenda items will be discussed or decided. The agenda listed only standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and public comment.

Majority Caucus

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners Democratic Caucus will consider approving the minutes from its September 5, 2024 meeting. The agenda also includes time for public comment on agenda items and on any topic, followed by adjournment.

• Approve minutes dated September 5, 2024

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing for the FY 2025-2027 budget and consider the 2025 general property tax rates. The body is also reviewing several bond issuances for sewage disposal systems and various grant applications for public health and safety.

• Public hearing for FY 2025-2027 Oakland County Budget
• Bonds for improvements to Clinton-Oakland and Huron Rouge Sewage Disposal Systems
• Sale of 9.53 acres of vacant land on Dixie Highway in Independence Township
• FY 2025 General Appropriations Act and 2025 County General Property Tax Rates
• Hybrid Work Policy Amendment for Human Resources

General

The Oakland County Art Authority will receive an audit report, discuss the FY 2025 budget, and consider a resolution to levy a 2024 millage. The meeting includes a public comment period and a report on the Detroit Institute of Arts.

• Receive and file Plante Moran audit report
• Discuss and consider approval of FY 2025 budget
• Consider resolution to levy and collect 2024 millage
• Receive CY 2024 half-year update from DIA
• Public comment from Allison Alexander

Standing Committee

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee will consider authorizing the Water Resources Commissioner to issue bonds for sewage disposal system improvements and approve maintenance assessments for drains. The committee will also review grant applications and interlocal agreements for transit and workforce development.

• Authorize bonds for Clinton-Oakland sewage disposal system
• Authorize bonds for Huron Rouge sewage disposal system
• Approve Fiscal Year 2025 maintenance assessments for drains
• Review EPA grant application for Environmental and Climate Justice
• Authorize sale of 9.53 acres of vacant land in Independence Township

Standing Committee

The Finance Committee will review and recommend several items to the Board of Commissioners, including a donation of surplus office supplies, bond authorizations for two sewage disposal system improvements, a grant acceptance for a police training pilot, a fiscal forecast, and sponsorship of gun‑disposal events. The Committee will also discuss the FY 2025‑2027 recommended budget and related amendments. Recommendations will be presented for board approval or amendment.

• Authorize issuance of bonds to fund improvements to the Clinton‑Oakland Sewage Disposal System (Water Resources Commissioner)
• Authorize issuance of bonds to fund improvements to the Huron Rouge Sewage Disposal System (Water Resources Commissioner)
• Recommend acceptance of Michigan State Police grant for the 2024 Continuing Professional Education Pilot (Sheriff’s Office)
• Recommend FY 2025‑2027 Oakland County budget and related amendments (Executive's Office)
• Sponsor additional Trinity gun disposal safe surrender and buyback events (Board of Commissioners)

The Finance Committee voted unanimously to recommend the FY 2025-2027 Oakland County Recommended Budget to the Board, including amendments for the Safer Communities Fund and forensic interview recording systems. It also recommended bond issuances for sewage system improvements and approved several other items, all by 8-0 votes.

• Recommended FY 2025-2027 Oakland County Recommended Budget to Board (8-0)
• Approved budget amendments for Safer Communities Fund and forensic interview systems (8-0)
• Recommended bond issuance for Clinton-Oakland Sewage Disposal System improvements (8-0)
• Recommended bond issuance for Huron Rouge Sewage Disposal System improvements (8-0)
• Recommended Sheriff's Office grant acceptance from Michigan State Police (8-0)
• Recommended sponsorship of Trinity Gun Disposal Safe Surrender and Buyback Events (8-0)
• Approved minutes of August 20, 21, and 22, 2024 (8-0)
• Set public hearing for September 19, 2024 at 9:45 a.m. (8-0)

Standing Committee

The Public Health & Safety Committee will review and recommend to the Board a series of grant applications, acceptances, and amendments from the Prosecutor’s Office, Circuit Court, Sheriff’s Office, Health & Human Services, and Public Services. Items include grant acceptances for victim‑rights, public‑safety academy amendments, continuing‑education pilot, antiterrorism assistance, and automobile theft prevention, as well as staffing deletions and reallocation of American Rescue Plan funds for emergency shelter. The committee will also approve the August 20, 2024 minutes and the agenda.

• Sheriff’s Office – Grant Acceptance from the State of Michigan for the FY 2025 Automobile Theft Prevention Authority (ATPA) Program
• Sheriff’s Office – Grant Acceptance from Michigan State Police for the 2024 Continuing Professional Education Pilot Program
• Prosecutor’s Office – Grant Acceptance from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services for the FY 2025 Victim Rights program
• Health & Human Services – Reallocation of American Rescue Plan Act – Local Fiscal Recovery Funds for Emergency Shelter Capacity and Operations
• Circuit Court – Deletion of two grant‑funded positions due to the Raise the Age grant funding expiration

The Public Health & Safety Committee recommended several grant acceptances and amendments to the Board, including a Sheriff's Office grant application for the Oxford High School shooting, and approved a donation of two support canine dogs after reconsideration. It also recommended reallocating American Rescue Plan funds for emergency shelter capacity and operations. All votes were recorded with tallies.

• Approved minutes of Aug 20, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Received and filed communications on Sheriff's and Friend of the Court grant applications (5-0)
• Recommended Prosecutor's Office grant acceptance for FY 2025 Victim Rights (5-0)
• Recommended Circuit Court deletion of two grant-funded positions due to Raise the Age grant expiration (5-0)
• Recommended Sheriff's Office items 10a, 10c, 10e; forwarded 10b to Finance (6-0)
• Reconsidered and recommended donation of two support canine dogs (4-2)
• Recommended Sheriff's Office grant acceptance for FY 2025 ATPA Program (5-1)

Standing Committee

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee will consider several recommendations. These include a memorandum of understanding for the Nine Mile Task Force, an amendment to the Human Resources hybrid work policy, and a resolution to support U.S. Senate Bill 4776 that would increase funding for county governments. The committee will also discuss appointments to the Ageways Board of Directors and the Oakland County Land Bank Authority. Public comment will be allowed on agenda items.

• Recommend Nine Mile Task Force Memorandum of Understanding (interlocal agreement)
• Recommend Hybrid Work Policy Amendment (resolution)
• Recommend support for U.S. Senate Bill 4776 to increase county funding (resolution)
• Discuss appointment to the Ageways Board of Directors
• Discuss appointment to the Oakland County Land Bank Authority

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee approved several recommendations to the full Board, including a hybrid work policy amendment (6-1) and a resolution supporting U.S. Senate Bill 4776 to increase funding for county governments under the Older Americans Act. It also recommended a Nine Mile Task Force MOU and set interviews for Ageways Board applicants. No public comment was made during the first session, but two residents spoke later.

• Approved minutes of August 20, 2024 (7-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (7-0)
• Recommended Nine Mile Task Force MOU to Board (7-0)
• Recommended Hybrid Work Policy Amendment to Board (6-1)
• Recommended support for U.S. Senate Bill 4776 to Board (7-0)
• Set interviews for Ageways Board of Directors applicants (7-0)
• Agreed to advertise for Land Bank Authority vacancy (no objection)

Majority Caucus

The meeting agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The body will call the meeting to order, conduct a roll call, and approve the minutes from August 1, 2024.

• Approval of August 1, 2024 minutes

The Democratic Caucus approved the August 1, 2024 Board of Commissioners minutes as presented. Members discussed several agenda items, including appointments to the Chief Procurement Officer and Oakland Community Health Network Board, UAW contract negotiations, and a proposed after-action review for the Oxford High School shooting. No formal votes were taken on these discussion items.

• Approved Board of Commissioners minutes dated August 1, 2024 (motion passed)

Standing Committee

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee will review a grant acceptance from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy for the Rochester Riverfront Place brownfield project. The committee is asked to recommend the grant to the full Board of Commissioners. No other substantive items appear on the agenda.

• Review and recommend acceptance of EGLE Brownfield Grant for Rochester Riverfront Place project

Board of Commissioners

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners will approve the August 1 minutes and receive several proclamations. Committee items include an MDOT easement for the Woodward Avenue Widetrack redesign, a lease modification with the U.S. Department of Commerce, and multiple grant acceptances for public‑health, safety, and economic development projects. The board will also consider appointments, a fence purchase for a preschool, and a funding request for an after‑action review of the Oxford High School shooting.

• MDOT easement and consent to grade Woodward Ave for the Widetrack redesign in downtown Pontiac
• Joint Project Agreement modification with the U.S. Department of Commerce for office space in Annex I Building
• Purchase and installation of fence at United Methodist Church for Novi Co‑Op Preschool
• Creation of two part‑time sheriff positions to reinstate security at the North Office Building
• Funding appropriation request for an independent after‑action review of the Oxford High School mass‑shooting events

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners approved a one-time appropriation of up to $500,000 for an independent After Action Review of the Oxford High School mass shooting and other mass shooting events. The board also confirmed Aaron Frederick Wagner as Chief Procurement Officer, approved a 2.4% salary increase for non-represented employees, and adopted several benefit plan changes. All consent agenda items passed unanimously.

• Approved $500K for independent After Action Review of Oxford High School shooting (17-0)
• Confirmed Aaron Frederick Wagner as Chief Procurement Officer (17-0)
• Approved 2.4% general salary increase for non-represented employees
• Adopted benefit plan modifications effective Jan 1, 2025 (15-2)
• Approved $1,679,112 grant for Secondary Road Patrol program
• Approved $1,000,000 grant for Rochester Riverfront Place brownfield project
• Approved $792,675 Homeland Security Grant Program interlocal agreement with Macomb County
• Approved $13,000 for fence installation at Novi Co-Op Preschool

Ad Hoc Committee

The Oakland County Transit Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to review transit programs and interlocal agreements. Two primary items are slated for referral to the Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee.

• Access to Transit Program resolution
• Amendment 2024-3 to North Oakland Transportation Authority (NOTA) Interlocal Agreement for Expanded Services
• SMART-ATU Contract press release
• WOTA 2024 Summer Administrative Amendment
• Local Provider Apr-June 2024 Quarterly Report

The Oakland County Transit Ad Hoc Committee met and approved its August 1, 2024 minutes and agenda, and received and filed communications. It referred two suggested resolutions to the Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee: one on the Access to Transit Program and one on Amendment 2024-3 to the NOTA interlocal agreement. No public comment was made.

• Approved August 1, 2024 minutes (4-0)
• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Received and filed communications (4-0)
• Referred Access to Transit Program resolution to Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee (4-0)
• Referred NOTA interlocal agreement amendment to Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee (4-0)

Materials Management Planning Committee

The committee is meeting to establish its operational structure and review the planning process. Members will discuss the draft Materials Management Plan Work Program and set future meeting dates.

• Approval of Materials Management Planning Committee Bylaws
• Election of officers
• Discussion of Materials Management Planning Process Overview
• Discussion of Draft Materials Management Plan Work Program

Ad Hoc Committee

The Oakland County Transit Ad Hoc Committee meeting scheduled for August 26, 2024 was cancelled. As a result, none of the listed agenda items—including public comment periods and presentations—will be discussed or decided. The agenda consists only of standard procedural items that will not be acted upon.

Standing Committee

The Finance Committee will hear budget presentations from four county entities. These presentations cover the Probate Court, Circuit Court, 52nd District Court, and the Clerk/Register of Deeds.

• Probate Court budget presentation
• Circuit Court budget presentation
• 52nd District Court budget presentation
• Clerk/Register of Deeds budget presentation

Standing Committee

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee is meeting to review several facility and infrastructure items. The body will consider recommendations for the Board regarding easements in Downtown Pontiac and a joint project agreement for office space.

• MDOT Easements and Consent to Grade along Woodward Ave for Widetrack Redesign in Downtown Pontiac
• Joint Project Agreement (JPA) Modification with U.S. Department of Commerce for Annex I Building office space
• Clarity Project and Resource Management Software Implementation Project budget amendment

Standing Committee

The Finance Committee is reviewing budget presentations for Indigent Defense Services, Corporation Counsel & Risk Management, and the Sheriff's Office. The body is also considering recommendations for appointments, grants, and a project to install a fence at the United Methodist Church for Novi Co-Op Preschool.

• Appointment of the Chief Procurement Officer
• Purchase and installation of fence at United Methodist Church for Novi Co-Op Preschool
• Grant acceptance from Michigan Department of State Police for FY 2025 Secondary Road Patrol and Traffic Accident Prevention Program
• Grant acceptance for the 2023 Homeland Security Grant Program
• FY 2025 salary recommendation for non-represented employees

Standing Committee

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee will recommend a 2024 supplemental collective bargaining agreement for United Auto Workers Local 889 employees. It will also recommend benefits additions, benefit plan modifications effective Jan. 1 2025, and a FY2025 salary recommendation for non‑represented employees. Additionally, the committee will discuss an appointment to the Area Agency on Aging 1‑B and appoint a member to the Oakland Community Health Network Board.

• Human Resources – 2024 Supplemental Collective Bargaining Agreement for UAW Local 889 employees (recommend to Board)
• Human Resources – Benefits additions from employee benefits survey (recommend to Board)
• Human Resources – Benefit plan modifications effective Jan. 1 2025 (recommend to Board)
• Human Resources – FY2025 salary recommendation for non‑represented employees (recommend and forward to Finance)
• Board of Commissioners – Appointment to the Area Agency on Aging 1‑B (discussion) and appointment to the Oakland Community Health Network Board (appoint)

Standing Committee

The Public Health & Safety Committee will review reports and make recommendations on grants, staffing, and health initiatives. Items include a presentation on the CARE House forensic interview storage budget, an amendment to the Regional Equity Backbone Grant Program, a recommendation to create two part‑time sheriff positions for the North Office Building, and grant applications for the 52nd District Court mental‑health program, Pontiac Integrated Urgent Care, and the 2023 Homeland Security Grant. The committee will recommend actions to the Board of Commissioners and forward some items to Finance.

• Presentation: CARE House of Oakland County – Overview and Budget for Forensic Interview Storage
• Amendment #2 to the Regional Equity Backbone Grant Program (Health & Human Services)
• Creation of two part‑time positions to reinstate security at the North Office Building (Sheriff’s Office)
• Amendment #4 to the FY 2024 Michigan Mental Health Court Program (52nd District Courts)
• Application for FY 2025 Pontiac Integrated Urgent Care grant (Health & Human Services)

Standing Committee

The Oakland County Finance Committee will hear budget presentations for Economic Development, Management & Budget, Facilities Management, and the Prosecutor's Office. Each presentation includes reference pages from the Budget Book and a designated presenter. After the presentations, the committee will allow three‑minute public comments before adjourning.

• Economic Development budget presentation – Budget Book pg 235, presenter Jeanne Dangerfield
• Management & Budget presentation – Budget Book pg 180, presenter Brian Lefler
• Facilities Management presentation – Budget Book pg 190, presenter Edward Joss
• Prosecutor's Office budget presentation – Budget Book pg 107, presenter Betsey Hage

Human Trafficking Task Force

The Human Trafficking Task Force meeting scheduled for August 16, 2024, was cancelled. The agenda contained only procedural boilerplate items.

Standing Committee

The Finance Committee will hear budget presentations from Human Resources, the Office of County Executive, and Public Communications. These sessions are scheduled to review specific budget book and categorical pages for each department.

• Budget presentation for Human Resources
• Budget presentation for Office of County Executive
• Budget presentation for Public Communications

Standing Committee

The Oakland County Finance Committee will hear budget presentations from four areas: the Board of Commissioners, Information Technology, Emergency Management, and the Water Resources Commissioner. Each presentation includes reference pages from the county budget book. The meeting does not indicate any immediate decisions, only the scheduled presentations.

• Budget presentation – Board of Commissioners (Budget Book Pg 160; Categorical Pg 34)
• Budget presentation – Information Technology (Budget Book Pg 347; Categorical Pg 109)
• Budget presentation – Emergency Management (Budget Book Pg 249; Categorical Pg 62)
• Budget presentation – Water Resources Commissioner (Budget Book Pg 205; Categorical Pg 37, 83)

Finance Committee

The Oakland County Finance Committee will hear budget presentations for Public Services, Health & Human Services, Parks and Recreation, and the Treasurer's Office. Each presentation lists a department presenter and supporting staff. After the presentations, the committee will open a brief public comment period before adjourning.

• Budget presentation – Public Services (presented by Barbara Hankey)
• Budget presentation – Health & Human Services (presented by Leigh-Anne Stafford)
• Budget presentation – Parks and Recreation (presented by Chris Ward)
• Budget presentation – Treasurer's Office (presented by Jody DeFoe)
• Public comment (three minutes max per speaker)

Ad Hoc Committee

The Oakland County Transit Ad Hoc Committee will approve the June 24, 2024 meeting minutes and the agenda. It will discuss an amendment to the contract with Carahsoft for the Qualtrics platform, with a recommendation to refer the matter to the Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee. Public comment periods are scheduled before and after the regular agenda items.

• Amendment to contract with Carahsoft for Qualtrics platform (refer to Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee)
• Approval of minutes dated June 24, 2024
• Approval of agenda

Standing Committee

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee is meeting to review road improvement appropriations and a contract amendment. The body will consider recommendations for the Board of Commissioners regarding a technology platform contract.

• FY 2024 Appropriation with the City of Novi for Tri-Party Road Improvement Program (Project No. 50631)
• FY 2024 Appropriation with the City of Wixom for Tri-Party Road Improvement Program (Project No. 50631)
• Amendment to contract with Carahsoft Technology for Qualtrics Platform

Majority Caucus

The Democratic Caucus will meet to approve minutes from July 18, 2024, and hold a session for discussion items. The agenda consists primarily of procedural boilerplate.

• Approval of July 18, 2024 minutes

Board of Commissioners

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners will approve minutes from the July 18 meeting and receive several presentations. It will consider two FY2024 appropriations for the Tri‑Party Road Improvement Program with the cities of Novi and Wixom (Project No. 50631). The board will also act on a contract amendment with Carahsoft Technology for the Qualtrics platform and review multiple grant and sponsorship items across finance, public health, and parks departments.

• FY2024 appropriation with the City of Novi for Tri‑Party Road Improvement Program – Project No. 50631
• FY2024 appropriation with the City of Wixom for Tri‑Party Road Improvement Program – Project No. 50631
• Amendment to contract with Carahsoft Technology for Qualtrics Platform
• Acceptance of FY2025 Michigan Indigent Defense Commission (MIDC) grant
• New service contract with Grand Blanc Township and Michigan Department of Health & Human Services for Oaknet connectivity and CLEMIS

Standing Committee

The Oakland County Finance Committee will meet to approve minutes, receive reports on contracts and grants, and recommend funding for various community projects. The committee will also discuss a closed session regarding an opioid settlement.

• Approval of Board of Commissioners minutes from July 10, 2024
• Acceptance of FY2025 Michigan Indigent Defense Commission grant
• New service agreement with Grand Blanc Township and Michigan DHHS for Oaknet Connectivity
• Recommendation to approve MAC membership dues
• Closed session to discuss opioid settlement participation agreement with Kroger

Standing Committee

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee is meeting to discuss board appointments and a grant amendment. The body will consider recommendations for the Board of Commissioners regarding the Materials Management Planning Committee and a park project.

• 2023 Leonard Community Park and Trail Capital Grant Agreement Amendment
• Appointment on Area Agency on Aging 1-B (Ageways)
• Appointment on Materials Management Planning Committee
• Board of Commissioners 3rd Quarter Appointments Report

Standing Committee

The committee is reviewing several grant applications and amendments for the Sheriff's Office, Health & Human Services, and the Circuit Court. Members will consider recommendations to the Board regarding public safety academy assistance and child care funding.

• Presentation on challenges adoptive parents face in Michigan
• Sheriff's Office grant applications for the Paul Coverdell Forensic Science and COSSUP programs
• Health & Human Services grant for the 2024-2025 Housing Education Program
• Circuit Court recommendation for the FY 2025 Child Care Fund Budget
• Animal Shelter & Pet Adoption Center June 2024 Intake/Disposition Report

General

The Oakland County Zoological Authority will discuss and vote on the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 budget and related resolutions. The meeting includes a report on the Detroit Zoological Society's 2023 finances and a public comment period.

• Approval of FY 2024/2025 Budget Resolutions
• Detroit Zoological Society Finance Report – 2023
• Treasurer’s Report
• 2023 Audit Report
• Resolution – Levy and Collection of Millage

Human Trafficking Task Force

The Human Trafficking Task Force will discuss adding the National HTTF Hotline and other features to the Oakland County website. The body will also discuss collaboration with the Macomb County Anti-Trafficking Task Force.

• Discussion on adding National HTTF Hotline to Oakland County website
• Discussion on collaboration with Macomb County Anti-Trafficking Task Force
• Approval of June 13, 2024 minutes

Majority Caucus

The Democratic Caucus of the Board of Commissioners will meet to approve minutes from June 13, 2024, and hold discussion items. The agenda consists primarily of procedural boilerplate.

• Approval of June 13, 2024 minutes

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss a proposed parks and recreation millage for the November 5, 2024 ballot and the establishment of a student debt relief initiative. The meeting includes public hearings on three brownfield plans in the City of Pontiac and a presentation of the FY 2025-2027 recommended budget.

• Public hearings for Casa Del Rey (111 Oneida), Auburn and Beacon Place (454 Auburn Ave/180 J. Hubbard Ln), and Beacon Square (101 Mechanic St) brownfield plans
• Proposed Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission Millage for the November 5, 2024 ballot
• Establishment of the Oakland County Student Debt Relief Initiative
• Issuance of bonds for the Southwest Oakland Water System in Oakland Township and the Clinton-Oakland Sewage Disposal System in Pontiac
• Pontiac Redevelopment Project contracts for owner's representative, architect/engineer, urban planning, and community engagement

Standing Committee

The committee will consider bond issuances for several sewage disposal systems and water improvements. The agenda also includes reviewing brownfield plans in Pontiac and various jail facility upgrades.

• Bond issuance for Southwest Oakland Water System improvements
• Brownfield plans for Casa Del Rey, Auburn/Beacon Place, and Beacon Square in Pontiac
• MDOT grant acceptance for land acquisition at Runway 27L
• Contracts for the Pontiac Redevelopment Project
• Jail complex projects including fencing, safety systems, and HVAC replacement

Standing Committee

The Finance Committee will consider several departmental recommendations for Board approval. These include grant acceptances for the Circuit Court and Sheriff’s Office, as well as infrastructure projects for the jail complex. The committee will also review a budget amendment for a student debt relief initiative.

• Bond issuance to finance Southwest Oakland Water System improvements in Oakland Township
• Establishment of the Oakland County Student Debt Relief Initiative
• Acceptance of MDHHS Child Parent Legal Representation Grant for Circuit Court
• Contract extension with Crimson Agency for Nine Mile Pathway branding and logo development
• Jail complex projects including fencing, roof safety systems, and HVAC replacement

Standing Committee

The committee will consider language for a Parks and Recreation Commission millage for the November 5, 2024 ballot. Members will also review a proposed Student Debt Relief Initiative and human resources rule amendments. Additionally, the committee will discuss property management transfers and contract extensions.

• Oakland County Student Debt Relief Initiative budget amendment
• Parks and Recreation Commission millage language for November 5, 2024 ballot
• Amendments to Merit System Rule 20 and annual education benefit increase
• Crimson Agency contract extension for Nine Mile Pathway branding
• Transfer of Vanguard Drive property management to Oakland County Parks

Standing Committee

The Public Health & Safety Committee will review several grant applications and program reports. Key items include recommendations for victim rights, child legal representation, and lake beach monitoring grants. The committee will also consider a budget amendment for special signage during the 2024 Dream Cruise.

• Budget amendment for special signage by the Road Commission for the 2024 Dream Cruise
• Recommendation of MDHHS Victim Rights grant application to the Board
• Amendment to the Law Enforcement Services Agreement with Springfield Township
• Acceptance of the EGLE Inland Lake Beach Monitoring Program grant
• HUD 2024 Annual Action Plan and Consolidated Grant Application

Standing Committee

The Coordinating Zoning Committee will consider a staff review regarding the City of Farmington Hills Draft Master Plan Update. The committee is asked to approve County Code No. MP 24-08.

• Review and approval of the City of Farmington Hills Draft Master Plan Update
• Approval of June 5, 2024 meeting minutes

Standing Committee

The Claims Review Committee will meet to approve minutes from the June 3, 2024, meeting. The committee is scheduled to enter into closed sessions to discuss an opioid settlement agreement with Kroger and a separate legal matter.

• Approval of June 3, 2024, meeting minutes
• Closed session regarding County of Oakland v Teva Pharmaceutical Industries (Opioid Settlement with Kroger)
• Closed session regarding Douglas, Kimbel v. Allen, Erin, et al.

Ad Hoc Committee

The Oakland County Transit Ad Hoc Committee will review the SMART January to March 2024 Quarterly Report and receive information regarding the 2024 Access to Transit Program and SMARTer Mobility Program. The committee will also consider approval of minutes from May 13, 2024.

• SMART January to March 2024 Quarterly Report
• 2024 Access to Transit Program information
• SMARTer Mobility Program information
• Approval of May 13, 2024 minutes

Majority Caucus

The June 13, 2024, Oakland County Democratic Caucus meeting consists of procedural items and discussion. The agenda includes the approval of minutes from May 22, 2024.

• Approval of minutes dated May 22, 2024

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review infrastructure appropriations for road improvements in South Lyon and Walled Lake. The agenda includes authorization of 2024 county tax levies and various grant acceptances for public safety programs. Additionally, the board will consider budget amendments addressing health, literacy, and homelessness concerns.

• Road improvement appropriations for South Lyon and Walled Lake
• Authorization of 2024 County Tax Levies for general operating, parks, and transportation
• Budget amendment to address public health, literacy, and homelessness concerns
• Subrecipient agreements for the Pontiac Integrated Health Walk-In Clinic
• IT fiber maintenance contract extension with Unity Fiber 2020 LLC

Human Trafficking Task Force

The Human Trafficking Task Force will discuss the status of a Cross-Jurisdictional Task Force and updates to the county website. The committee will also review a communication from the Macomb County Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force regarding interest in collaboration.

• Approval of minutes from August 18, 2023, and October 20, 2023
• Discussion regarding a Cross-Jurisdictional Task Force
• Discussion regarding the County Website
• Communication regarding collaboration with Macomb County Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force

Standing Committee

The Coordinating Zoning Committee will consider staff reviews for draft master plan updates in Holly Township and Royal Oak Township. The committee is asked to approve these Planning and Local Business Development staff reviews.

• Staff review of Holly Township Draft Master Plan Update (MP 24-06)
• Staff review of Royal Oak Township Draft Master Plan Update (24-07)

Standing Committee

The committee will consider recommendations for airport land leases and rule amendments. They will also review a proposal to establish a special assessment district for Vhay Lake.

• Land lease for Oakland County International Airport with Waterford Township
• MDOT lease contract for weather system at Oakland/Troy Airport
• Establishing a Lake Level Special Assessment District for Vhay Lake
• Dissolving the Solid Waste Planning Committee to create a Materials Management Planning Committee
• Road improvement appropriations for South Lyon and Walled Lake

Standing Committee

The Oakland County Finance Committee will review several items for recommendation to the full Board of Commissioners, including the authorization of 2024 county tax levies for general operations, parks, and public transportation. Members will also consider budget amendments addressing fiscal year forecasts, public health initiatives, homelessness, and literacy programs. Additionally, the committee will evaluate contracts for IT fiber maintenance and independent audit services, alongside grant acceptances for sheriff’s office safety and forensic programs. The committee does not take final votes; all recommendations require approval by the full Board of Commissioners.

• Authorization of 2024 County Tax Levies for General Operating, Parks and Recreation, and Public Transportation
• FY 2024 Budget Amendment to Address Public Health, Literacy, and Homelessness Concerns in Oakland County
• Extension with Unity Fiber 2020 LLC for Fiber Maintenance
• Acceptance of grants from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (Marine Safety Program) and Michigan State Police (Paul Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Program)
• Contract recommendation for Fiscal Year 2024 Through Fiscal Year 2028 Independent Annual Audit Services

Standing Committee

The committee will consider amendments to Merit System Rule 20 and an increase in the annual education benefit. Members will also discuss tobacco legislation and several appointments.

• Amendments to Merit System Rule 20 and annual education benefit increase
• Resolution supporting Protect Michigan Kids tobacco legislation
• Oakland County Land Bank Authority appointment
• Materials Management Planning Committee appointment
• Clerk/Register of Deeds grant application for Legal Self-Help Centers

Standing Committee

The Public Health & Safety Committee will review several grant applications and contract agreements. This includes a budget amendment to address public health, literacy, and homelessness concerns in Oakland County. The committee will also consider judicial appointments and staffing changes.

• Budget amendment for public health, literacy, and homelessness
• Agreements for the Pontiac Integrated Health Walk-In Clinic
• Appointment of District Court Magistrate Richard G. Strenger
• Grants from Michigan Department of Natural Resources and State Police
• Creation of new positions in the Building Safety Division

Standing Committee

The Claims Review Committee will meet to approve minutes from January 26, 2024. The committee is scheduled to enter a closed session for a strategy discussion regarding Taylor v Oakland County, et al and related cases.

• Approval of January 26, 2024 meeting minutes
• Closed session strategy discussion: Taylor v Oakland County, et al

Majority Caucus

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners Democratic Caucus will hold a procedural meeting on May 22, 2024. The agenda consists of standard administrative steps, including roll call, approval of minutes from April 24, 2024, and a general discussion segment. No specific ordinances, contracts, or policy decisions are listed in the provided text.

• Approval of minutes dated April 24, 2024
• General discussion items (no specific topics listed)

Special Committee

The Local Road Improvement Program Special Committee is meeting to review applications for the 2024 Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP). The committee will report its findings to the Economic Development & Infrastructure committee. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from March 14, 2024, and public comment periods.

• Review of 2024 Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP) applications
• Report to Economic Development & Infrastructure committee
• Approval of minutes from March 14, 2024

Standing Committee

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee is scheduled to review several major infrastructure and financial actions. Key items include authorizing the issuance of bonds to finance improvements to the City of Pontiac's water supply and sewage disposal systems, as well as pledging county credit for the Clinton River Water Resource Recovery Facility. The committee will also consider a lease for the 52-1 District Court and various road improvement appropriations.

• Authorize issuance of bonds to finance improvements to the City of Pontiac Sewage Disposal System
• Authorize issuance of bonds to finance improvements to the City of Pontiac Water Supply System
• Pledge full faith and credit for Phase 2 of the Clinton River Water Resource Recovery Facility Drain Optimization Project
• Lease with Novi Investment Partners, LLC at 48150 Grand River Avenue, Novi, for the 52-1 District Court
• Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriation for the Local Road Improvement Program

Special Committee

The agenda for the Special Committee to Study County Road Operations scheduled for May 15, 2024, is marked as CANCELLED. No decisions, presentations, or public comment sessions took place. The document contains only standard procedural headers and contact information.

Standing Committee

The Oakland County Finance Committee will consider recommending several bond issuances for water and sewer improvements, including Phase 2 of the Clinton River Water Resource Recovery Facility Drain Optimization Project and upgrades to Pontiac's sewage disposal and water supply systems. The committee will also review contracts, budget amendments, grants, and sponsorship requests, and receive informational reports on IT, pensions, and ARPA projects.

• Bond issuance for Phase 2 of Clinton River Water Resource Recovery Facility Drain Optimization Project
• Bond issuance for City of Pontiac Sewage Disposal System improvements
• Bond issuance for City of Pontiac Water Supply System improvements
• Contract extension with Motorola for public safety radio support services
• Cost participation agreement with Road Commission for Oakland County for County Center Drive East paving

Standing Committee

The Coordinating Zoning Committee is meeting to review a staff report regarding the Lyon Township Draft 2023 Master Plan Update. The committee will decide whether to approve the PLDB staff review of this plan.

• Approval of County Code No. MP 24-05, PLDB Staff Review of the Lyon Township Draft 2023 Master Plan Update

Standing Committee

The Public Health & Safety Committee will review and recommend action on numerous grant applications, including those for SNAP-ED, drug courts, and law enforcement programs. They will also consider a position reclassification, a drone donation, and an animal shelter report. The meeting includes public comment periods and approval of minutes.

• Grant application to Michigan Fitness Foundation for FY 2025 SNAP-ED Programming
• Grant applications to State Court Administrative Office for FY 2025 Drug Court, Veterans Court, and Mental Health Court programs
• Sheriff's Office acceptance of Matrice 30T SP Drone donation from Township of Oakland
• Prosecutor's Office position reclassification from Principal Attorney to Chief Prosecuting Attorney
• Animal Shelter & Pet Adoption Center April 2024 intake and disposition report

Ad Hoc Committee

The Ad Hoc Committee will approve minutes from January 9, 2024, and review the White Lake Township Corridor Improvement Authority Plan. The committee is required to recommend the plan and forward it to the Finance Committee. No specific dollar amounts or contract details are listed in the agenda text.

• Review of White Lake Township Corridor Improvement Authority Plan
• Recommendation to forward the plan to the Finance Committee
• Approval of minutes dated January 9, 2024

Standing Committee

The Coordinating Zoning Committee will review and vote to approve the Waterford Township Draft Master Plan Update. The agenda also includes communications regarding text amendments to the Groveland Township Zoning Ordinance and Farmland Open Space Protection enrollment. Standard procedural items such as minutes approval and public comment are also scheduled.

• Approve County Code MP 24-04, PLBD Staff Review of the Waterford Township Draft Master Plan Update
• Communications: Text Amendments to Groveland Township Zoning Ordinance (County Code No. TA 24-01)
• Communications: Farmland Open Space Protection (FOSP 24-01) enrollment for PA 116

Majority Caucus

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners Democratic Caucus will hold a routine meeting on April 24, 2024. The agenda consists entirely of procedural steps, including roll call, approval of previous minutes, and general discussion items. No specific ordinances, contracts, or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes dated April 11, 2024

Standing Committee

The Oakland County Coordinating Zoning Committee scheduled a meeting for Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at 8:30 AM, but the agenda explicitly states the meeting was CANCELLED. Consequently, no items were decided, proposed, or discussed at this session. The standard procedural agenda items, such as roll call and public comment, were listed but did not take place due to the cancellation.

• Meeting status: CANCELLED

Standing Committee

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee is scheduled to review resolutions for the Pontiac Redevelopment Project, including architect and planning services for renovations at 31 E. Judson and 51111 Woodward. The agenda also includes a consent vote on five fiscal year 2024 appropriations for tri-party road improvement programs with local municipalities. Additionally, the committee will consider an application for a U.S. Department of Energy grant and a transportation agreement with Veterans Services.

• Resolution for Architect/Engineer and Urban Planning Services for renovations to 31 E. Judson & 51111 Woodward in Pontiac
• Resolution for Architect/Engineer and Community Engagement Services for renovations to 31 E. Judson & 51111 Woodward in Pontiac
• Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriation with the City of Rochester Hills for Tri-Party Road Improvement Program – Project No. 57181
• Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriation with the Township of Groveland for Tri-Party Road Improvement Program – Project No. 57772
• Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Application with the United States Department of Energy

Standing Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to recommend appointments, budget transfers, and grant amendments to the Board. The body will discuss redevelopment services for two Pontiac properties and review a deficit elimination plan for Fiscal Year 2023.

• Architect, engineer, and planning services for 31 E. Judson and 51111 Woodward in Pontiac
• Fiscal Year 2023 Deficit Elimination Plan
• Budget transfer for an Event Management Platform to the Information Technology Fund
• Appointment of a Deputy Chief Financial Officer
• Grant amendments for Automobile Theft Prevention and Oakland Schools Home Visitation

Subcommittee

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners Audit Subcommittee will hold a procedural meeting to approve minutes from November 8, 2023, and the current agenda. The primary substantive items involve receiving and filing the Plante Moran audit presentation and the 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. No new ordinances, contracts, or budget changes are proposed for vote at this session.

• Approval of minutes dated November 8, 2023
• Receive and file: Board of Commissioners - Plante Moran Audit Presentation
• Receive and file: Management and Budget - 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report

Standing Committee

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee is scheduled to review a Healthy Workplace Policy update and recommend it to the full Board. The committee will also consider resolutions establishing a Tri-County Behavioral Health Task Force and requesting increased funding for Michigan 2-1-1. Additionally, the committee will conduct interviews for the Materials Management Planning Committee.

• Recommendation of Human Resources Healthy Workplace Policy Update to the Board
• Resolution Establishing the Tri-County Behavioral Health Task Force
• Resolution Requesting Michigan Legislature Support Increased Funding for Michigan 2-1-1 in Fiscal Year 2025
• Resolution Supporting Senate Bills 401-404, the Michigan Voting Rights Act
• Interviews for Materials Management Planning Committee appointments

Standing Committee

The committee will review several grant applications and fund transfers related to the Circuit Court, Sheriff's Office, and Health Division. Members will also receive updates on the CHORE Pilot Program and evaluate proposals from the Safer Communities Ad Hoc committee.

• Circuit Court application for FY 2024 Child and Parent Legal Representation Grant
• Sheriff’s Office application for FY 2024 Local Law Enforcement Grants for Enforcement of Cybercrimes
• Health Division application for FY 2025 Lead Education and Faucet Replacement Program
• Safer Communities Ad Hoc education campaign regarding billboards
• Safer Communities Ad Hoc proposal for gun buyback events

Majority Caucus

This is a routine Democratic Caucus meeting of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners. The agenda includes approval of minutes from March 12 and March 14, 2024, and discussion items, with public comment periods. No specific policy decisions or proposals are listed.

• Approval of minutes from March 12, 2024
• Approval of minutes from March 14, 2024
• Public comment limited to agenda items (3 min max)
• Public comment on any topic (3 min max)

Board of Commissioners

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners will consider consent agenda items including road improvement appropriations, bond issuances for sewer and water systems, various grants and contracts, and a resolution supporting FOIA expansion. They will also discuss new business referrals for a behavioral health task force and several event sponsorships.

• Appropriations with Addison and Commerce townships for Tri-Party Road Improvement Program (Projects 57752, 57781)
• Authorizing bonds for Oakland-Macomb Interceptor Drain and Pontiac sewage disposal system improvements
• Application for FY 2025 Michigan Indigent Defense Commission grant
• Resolution supporting Senate Bills 669-670 to expand FOIA to state legislature and governor
• Referrals for sponsorships including Trinity Gun Disposal Safe Surrender and Buyback events

Standing Committee

The Oakland County Art Institute Authority is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, electing a secretary, and receiving reports on the Detroit Institute of Arts and Partners in Public Art. The agenda also includes the introduction of new member Bo Cheng and a resignation from Gretchen Adler.

• Approval of minutes from January 22, 2024
• Letter of resignation from Gretchen Adler
• Appointment of Bo Cheng to the Authority
• Election of Secretary
• DIA review of 2023 year-end report

Special Committee

The Special Committee will receive updates regarding county road operations and historical information from Macomb County. The meeting includes a scheduled update from the committee chair and guests from Macomb County.

• Update from Oakland County Board of Commissioners Special Committee to Study County Road Operations
• Update from Macomb County including Chair Don Brown, Chief of Staff Crystal Richardson, and Deputy County Executive John Paul Rea

Ad Hoc Committee

The April 3, 2024, meeting of the Tax Increment Financing District Review Policy Ad Hoc Review Committee was cancelled. No actions were taken.

Ad Hoc Committee

The Oakland County Transit Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to approve minutes and agenda, hear public comments, and review two communications: the SMART Oct-Dec 2023 quarterly report and the 2023 Interim Local Transportation Reimbursement Program final report. The committee will also discuss the 2024 transit meeting dates schedule. No major decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

• Review of SMART Oct-Dec 2023 quarterly report
• Review of 2023 Interim Local Transportation Reimbursement Program final report
• Discussion of 2024 transit meeting dates schedule
• Approval of minutes from February 26, 2024

Standing Committee

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee will review grant acceptances for surveying and park restrooms. The body will also consider a resolution supporting Senate Bills 669-670 to expand FOIA applications to state leadership.

• 2024 Survey & Remonumentation Grant for Clerk/Register of Deeds
• City of Rochester Hills Innovation Hills Park Restroom Project Grant
• 2024 Natural Resources Community Habitat Improvement Projects
• Resolution supporting Senate Bills 669-670 regarding FOIA expansion
• Interviews for the Materials Management Planning Committee

Standing Committee

The committee is reviewing several grant applications and amendments for the Sheriff's Office, Circuit Court, and Health & Human Services. Members will also consider a Medical Examiner agreement with Gift of Life of Michigan and Eversight.

• Circuit Court: Amendment #1 to the FY 2023 SCAO Virtual Backlog Response Docket Grant Program
• Sheriff's Office: Amendment #1 to the MCOLES Public Safety Academy Assistance Program
• Health & Human Services: Application for the 2024-2025 Rapid Methods and Microbial Source Tracking for Beaches Program
• Public Services: Medical Examiner agreement with Gift of Life of Michigan and Eversight
• Presentation on Enhanced-911 by 911 Administrator Patricia Coates

Ad Hoc Committee

The Oakland County Safer Communities Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to discuss several gun violence prevention measures, including an Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) or red-flag law, an education campaign using billboards, and a proposal from the Sheriff's Office to follow up with parolees who had gun charges. They will also receive an update on gun buyback events and discuss the committee's budget. The meeting includes approval of minutes from October 24, 2023, and public comment periods.

• Discussion of Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) or red-flag law
• Discussion of education campaign using billboards
• Receive and file update on gun buyback events and new proposal
• Discussion of budget update
• Discussion of Sheriff's Office proposal for follow-ups with parolees with gun charges

Ad Hoc Committee

The scheduled meeting for the Oakland County Transit Ad Hoc Committee on April 1, 2024, has been cancelled.

Majority Caucus

The Democratic Caucus will meet to review a cost allocation plan overview regarding dispatch services rates. No formal action is required for this discussion item.

• Discussion of Dispatch Services Rates cost allocation plan presented by Casey Steffee of Maximus

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing various local government actions including law enforcement service agreements, affordable housing projects, and budget amendments. The agenda includes several departmental reorganizations and multiple interlocal agreements for dispatch services.

• Tri-Party Road Improvement Program Project No. 57742 in Highland Township
• Brownfield Redevelopment agreement for the Webster Community Center Project
• Acquisition of 71.17 acres of property in Troy via Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund grant
• Affordable housing developments in the City of Pontiac including Presbyterian Village and 111 Oneida
• Multiple Sheriff's Office dispatch service agreements for various townships and cities

Ad Hoc Committee

The Healthy Aging Oakland County Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to discuss and recommend volunteerism grant applications. The committee will also review minutes from October 10, 2023.

• Recommendation for approval of Volunteerism Grant Applications

Special Committee

The Local Road Improvement Program Special Committee is meeting to consider and likely approve four items related to the 2024 Local Road Improvement Program: the program policy, distribution allocation, application, and cost participation agreement. These approvals would set the framework for how road improvement funds are distributed to local communities in Oakland County. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from a May 2023 meeting and public comment periods.

• 2024 Local Road Improvement Program - Policy
• 2024 Local Road Improvement Program - Distribution Allocation
• 2024 Local Road Improvement Program - Application
• 2024 Local Road Improvement Program - Cost Participation Agreement

Majority Caucus

The Democratic Caucus will meet to discuss the 2024 County Commission Policy Agenda. The meeting includes periods for public comment.

• Discussion of 2024 County Commission Policy Agenda

Standing Committee

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee is reviewing transit reports and several agreements for recommendation to the Board. Discussions include a transit pilot program and a brownfield redevelopment agreement.

• Amendment No. 2 to North Oakland Transportation Authority (NOTA) Interlocal Agreement for a six-month pilot program
• Amendment No. 1 to Brownfield Redevelopment Subrecipient Agreement with Micah 6 Community for the Webster Community Center Project
• Purchase of one vehicle from Vehicle Operations Fund for Airport Fleet
• FY 2024 Appropriation with the Township of Highland for Tri-Party Road Improvement Program Project No. 57742

Board of Commissioners

The meeting of the Special Committee to Study Road Commission Operations scheduled for March 6, 2024, was cancelled. No actions were taken.

Standing Committee

The Finance Committee is reviewing several recommendations for the Board of Commissioners. These include the acceptance of opioid settlement funds and the establishment of new dispatch service rates for the Sheriff's Office.

• Acceptance of Opioid Settlement Funds and creation of positions
• Establishment of Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Services Agreement Rates for April 1, 2024 through March 31, 2027
• Purchase of County-Wide Digital Asset Management Application from MediaValet
• Fiscal Year 2024 First Quarter Financial Forecast
• Sponsorship of the Baldwin Center's Clothes Closet Renovation Project

Standing Committee

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee will review a grant application for land acquisition in Troy and an amendment to the employee retirement system. Members will also discuss appointments for the Materials Management Planning Committee and the Huron Clinton Metropolitan Authority.

• Grant application TF24-0047 to the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund for 71.17 acres in Troy
• Amendment to the Oakland County Employees Retirement System
• Appointment discussion for Materials Management Planning Committee
• Appointment discussion for Huron Clinton Metropolitan Authority
• Closed session regarding real property acquisition

Standing Committee

The committee is considering multiple police and fire dispatch service agreements and affordable housing projects in Pontiac. Members will also discuss the acceptance of opioid settlement funds and staffing changes for the Circuit Court and Sheriff's Office.

• Acceptance of Opioid Settlement Funds and associated position creation
• Housing Trust Fund resolutions for Presbyterian Village, 111 Oneida, and Westwood South projects in Pontiac
• Dispatch service agreements (April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2027) for numerous townships and cities
• Transfer of the Sheriff's Office Aviation Unit to the Patrol Services Division
• Gift acceptance for the Animal Shelter & Pet Adoption Center from the Michael T. Kowalczyk Trust

Majority Caucus

The Democratic Caucus will meet to approve the minutes from the February 7, 2024, meeting and introduce Brian Lefler. The agenda includes provisions for public comment both related to agenda items and on any topic.

• Approval of February 7, 2024, minutes
• Introduction of Brian Lefler

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to decide on the appointment of a Chief Financial Officer and owner representative services for renovations at 31 E. Judson and 51111 Woodward in Pontiac. The body will also review various interlocal agreements, grant applications, and service contracts.

• Appointment to Chief Financial Officer position
• Owner Representative Services for renovations to 31 E. Judson and 51111 Woodward in Pontiac
• Three-year extension with Nye Uniform for uniform services
• Sewer Operation and Maintenance Agreement with the City of Lathrup Village
• Grant acceptance for Legal Self Help Centers Grant Program - FY 2024

Ad Hoc Committee

The Oakland County Transit Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to review transit reports and a pilot program agreement. The committee will consider referring a 2024 amendment to the North Oakland Transportation Authority (NOTA) interlocal agreement to the Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee.

• 2024 Amendment No. 2 to North Oakland Transportation Authority (NOTA) Interlocal Agreement for a Six-month Pilot Program
• SMART July-Sept 2023 Quarterly Report
• Local Providers Oct-Dec 2023 Quarterly Report
• Community Transit Plan Request for Proposals

Standing Committee

The Finance Committee will consider recommending a Chief Financial Officer appointment and owner representative services for renovations in Pontiac. The body will also review first-quarter reports on IT, investments, and capital improvements.

• Appointment to Chief Financial Officer position
• Owner Representative Services for renovations to 31 E. Judson and 51111 Woodward in Pontiac
• Contracts for IT services with Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Wayne County Medical Examiners
• Sponsorships for Troy Historic Village, Farmington Bicentennial Timeline, and Hospitality House Food Pantry
• Policy for submission and evaluation of Special Project Requests

Standing Committee

The Coordinating Zoning Committee is meeting to review a planning document. The body is asked to approve the staff review of the City of Orchard Lake Village Draft Master Plan Update.

• Approval of County Code No. MP 24-03: PLBD Staff Review of the City of Orchard Lake Village Draft Master Plan Update

Standing Committee

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee is meeting to recommend several resolutions and contracts to the Board. Discussions include facility renovations, waste management plans, and staffing for the Water Resources Commissioner.

• Owner Representative Services for renovations to 31 E. Judson and 51111 Woodward in Pontiac
• 2024 North Oakland Household Hazardous Waste Consortium (NoHaz) Interlocal Agreement
• Creation of two Cross Connection Inspector III positions
• Sewer Operation and Maintenance Agreement with the City of Lathrup Village
• Materials Management Plan Commencement

Standing Committee

The Special Committee to Study Road Commission Operations will meet to receive a presentation on the Road Commission's operations. The session includes a summary provided by Managing Director Dennis Kolar.

• Presentation by Dennis Kolar on Road Commission for Oakland County operations

Standing Committee

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee will review a grant for legal self-help centers and an agreement with the Oakland County 4-H Fair Association. The body will also consider an extension of a certified eligibility list for Human Resources.

• Clerk/Register of Deeds: Grant Acceptance with the State Court Administrative Office for Legal Self Help Centers Grant Program - FY 2024
• Parks & Recreation: Agreement between Oakland County and the Oakland County 4-H Fair Association
• Human Resources: Extension of Certified Eligibility List
• Human Resources: Optional Supplementary Incentive Report for 2023
• Parks & Recreation: Quarterly ARPA Update

Standing Committee

The committee is meeting to review several department recommendations for the Board of Commissioners. Key items include a uniform services contract extension and a law enforcement agreement amendment for Oxford Charter Township.

• Oakland County Tactical Consortium Agreement contract
• Budget amendment for Conviction Integrity Unit record digitization
• Sheriff's Office application for 2024 Marine Safety Program grant
• Three-year contract extension with Nye Uniform
• Amendment #2 to the Law Enforcement Services Agreement with Charter Township of Oxford

Majority Caucus

The Board of Commissioners Democratic Caucus will meet to conduct business. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and general discussion items.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss supporting state legislation for low-income water affordability and water shutoff protection. The meeting also includes road improvement appropriations and a supplemental collective bargaining agreement for UAW Local 889 supervisory employees.

• Support for Senate Bills 0549-0551 and House Bills 5088-5090 regarding water affordability and shutoff protection
• FY 2024 appropriations for Tri-Party Road Improvement Program projects with West Bloomfield and Commerce Townships
• 2024 Supplemental Collective Bargaining Agreement for UAW Local 889 supervisory employees
• Grant Amendment #2 for the Webster Community Center Project in Pontiac
• Program sponsorship with City of Huntington Woods for Antiracist Parenting Educational Workshops

Standing Committee

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee will consider several items, including appointments, a lease for the 52-1 District Court, a brownfield grant amendment, and road improvement appropriations. The committee will also receive reports on workforce development and veterans services.

• Appointment of deputies to the Water Resources Commissioner
• Lease with Novi Investment Partners, LLC at 48150 Grand River Avenue, Novi for the 52-1 District Court
• Grant Amendment #2 to Brownfield Redevelopment Grant with EGLE for Webster Community Center Project in Pontiac
• FY 2024 Appropriation with West Bloomfield Township for Tri-Party Road Improvement Program (Project No. 57441)
• FY 2024 Appropriation with Commerce Township for Tri-Party Road Improvement Program (Project No. 57651)

Standing Committee

The Oakland County Finance Committee meets to review departmental recommendations and legislative affairs items. Key actions include recommending a supplemental collective bargaining agreement with the UAW and approving grant amendments for health and infrastructure projects. The committee will also enter closed session to discuss legal strategy for two specific lawsuits.

• Recommendation for 2024 Supplemental Collective Bargaining Agreement with UAW Local 889
• Grant Amendment #2 for Brownfield Redevelopment of the Webster Community Center Project in Pontiac
• Acceptance of Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists training program grant
• Amendment #2 to FY 2024 Emerging Threats Local Health Department Agreement
• Closed session to discuss trial or settlement strategy for Daniels v Oakland County and 3385 Rochester Road v Oakland County Treasurer

Standing Committee

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee will consider a resolution supporting state bills to create a low-income water residential affordability program and the Water Shutoff Protection Act. They will also review a supplemental collective bargaining agreement with UAW Local 889 and hear reports on personnel appeals, retirees rehired as part-time non-eligible employees, and the Oakland Talking Books annual report. The meeting includes public comment periods and appointments to the Building Authority and Oakland Community Health Network.

• Resolution supporting Senate Bills 0549-0551 and House Bills 5088-5090 for low-income water affordability and Water Shutoff Protection Act
• 2024 Supplemental Collective Bargaining Agreement with UAW Local 889 for Board of Commissioner supervisory employees
• Building Authority appointment report
• Oakland Community Health Network appointment discussion
• Human Resources annual report on retirees rehired as PTNE

Standing Committee

This meeting of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners' Public Health & Safety Committee, scheduled for January 30, 2024, has been cancelled. The agenda lists only standard procedural items (call to order, roll call, approvals, public comment, and various department recommendations), but no substantive business will be conducted.

Standing Committee

The Claims Review Committee is meeting to approve minutes and agenda, hear public comment, and enter closed session to discuss two lawsuits: Daniels, Gayle v Oakland County, et al and 3385 Rochester Road v Oakland County Treasurer. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no public action items.

• Closed session: Daniels, Gayle v Oakland County, et al
• Closed session: 3385 Rochester Road v Oakland County Treasurer
• Approval of minutes from January 8, 2024 (including closed session)

Standing Committee

The Coordinating Zoning Committee is meeting to consider approving a staff review of the White Lake Township Draft Master Plan Update (County Code # MP 24-02). The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the January 10, 2024 meeting and public comment periods. This is a regular committee meeting with one substantive action item.

• Review of White Lake Township Draft Master Plan Update (MP 24-02)
• Approval of minutes from January 10, 2024
• Public comment periods (agenda-related and general)

General

The Oakland County Art Institute Authority is meeting to review and approve an Art Authority Service Agreement and discuss appointments to the DIA Board. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of minutes and public comment.

• Review and approve Art Authority Service Agreement
• Discussion regarding DIA Board appointments

Task Force

This meeting of the Oakland County Human Trafficking Task Force has been canceled. The agenda was procedural only, with no substantive items listed.

Majority Caucus

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners' Democratic Caucus is meeting to elect its chair, vice chair, and board vice chair, and to discuss updates and priorities for 2024, including the state policy agenda and board policy priorities. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from previous meetings and public comment periods.

• Election of Caucus Chair, Vice Chair, and Board Vice Chair
• Discussion of 2024 State Policy Agenda
• Discussion of Board Policy Priorities
• Appointments to Parks and Recreation and other boards
• Approval of minutes from December 7 and November 16, 2023

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider a corridor improvement plan for White Lake Township and the nomination of a Vice Chairperson. The meeting includes several votes on staffing modifications for courts and the Friend of the Court, as well as various grant acceptances for the Sheriff's Office and Health & Human Services.

• White Lake Township Corridor Improvement Authority Plan
• Bonds for improvements to the City of Pontiac Sewage Disposal System
• Tri-Party Road Improvement Program appropriation with the Township of Royal Oak (Project No. 57642)
• Staffing modifications for 52nd District Courts and Friend of the Court
• Resolution supporting Senate Bills 0549-0551 and House Bills 5088-5090 regarding water affordability

Standing Committee

The Coordinating Zoning Committee is meeting to approve the minutes from November 8, 2023, and to take action on the staff review of the Springfield Township Draft Master Plan Update. The committee will also hold public comment sessions on agenda items and general topics.

• Approval of minutes dated November 8, 2023
• Staff review of the Springfield Township Draft Master Plan Update (County Code 24-01)

Standing Committee

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee will review several items, including a resolution for a campus sanitary sewer inspection program, a proposal to issue bonds for improvements to the City of Pontiac sewage disposal system, and a host agreement with the Community Economic Development Association of Michigan for the MI Healthy Climate Corps. They will also consider a consent agenda item for a road improvement appropriation with Royal Oak. The committee will recommend actions to the full Board of Commissioners.

• FY2024 appropriation with Royal Oak for Tri-Party Road Improvement Program (Project No. 57642)
• Resolution for Facilities Planning & Engineering Campus Sanitary Sewer Inspection Program
• Intent to issue bonds for improvements to City of Pontiac Sewage Disposal System
• MI Healthy Climate Corps Host Agreement with Community Economic Development Association of Michigan

Standing Committee

The Special Committee to Study Road Commission Operations will meet to receive a presentation from the Road Commission for Oakland County Human Resources. The committee will also review minutes from the November 8, 2023 meeting.

• Presentation by Pamela M. Cahill, Director of Road Commission for Oakland County Human Resources

Standing Committee

The Oakland County Finance Committee will review and potentially approve several items, including the 2023 financial reports from the Treasurer's Office, payment of MAC membership dues, and recommendations on a White Lake Township TIF plan, a parks grant, and amendments to law enforcement agreements with Commerce and Lyon townships. The meeting includes public comment periods.

• Treasurer's Office 2023 Financial Report of Investments
• Treasurer's Office 2023 Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund Year-End Report
• Payment of Michigan Association of Counties (MAC) Membership Dues
• White Lake Township Corridor Improvement Authority Plan (TIF)
• Amendment #2 to Law Enforcement Services Agreement with Charter Township of Commerce

Subcommittee

The Tax Increment Financing District Review Policy Ad Hoc Committee will meet to approve minutes, elect officers, and consider a resolution regarding the White Lake Township Corridor Improvement Authority Plan. Public comment is limited to agenda items.

• Approval of minutes from December 21, 2021
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Resolution on White Lake Township Corridor Improvement Authority Plan

Standing Committee

The Public Health & Safety Committee will review and recommend action on multiple grants, staffing changes, and interlocal agreements, including medical marihuana oversight, sheriff's office grants, and health department programs. The committee will also hear reports on mental health and HAVEN's START program. Most items require a recommendation to the full Board of Commissioners.

• Medical Marihuana Operation and Oversight Grant Application
• Sheriff's Office acceptance of FY 2024 grants from ATF, DNR, and Transportation Improvement Association
• Amendments to law enforcement agreements with Independence, Commerce, and Lyon townships
• Grant applications for Maternal and Infant Health Initiative programs
• Interlocal agreement for Rochester Hills SCADA monitoring

Standing Committee

The Claims Review Committee will meet to approve minutes from September 5, 2023, and consider entering closed session to discuss requests to engage outside counsel for the prosecutor in the Deering v Oakland County case and for pending reversed conviction cases. Public comment is limited to agenda items during the first session and any topic during the second.

• Approval of minutes from September 5, 2023
• Closed session: Request to engage outside counsel for prosecutor in Deering v Oakland County, et al
• Closed session: Request to engage outside counsel for Prosecutor's Office in pending reversed conviction cases