Oakland County, Michigan

Materials Management Planning Committee

The Materials Management Planning Committee meeting scheduled for July 28, 2026, was cancelled. The agenda contained only procedural boilerplate items.

Task Force

The Human Trafficking Prevention Task Force will discuss updates on caseloads and recent arrests from the Prosecuting Attorney's Office. The body will also discuss a community education and awareness event and the future meeting schedule.

• Prosecuting Attorney's Office update on caseload and recent arrests
• Discussion of Community Education and Awareness Event
• Discussion of future meeting schedule

Standing Committee

The Oakland County Finance Committee is meeting to receive budget presentations. The agenda includes public comment and procedural items. No specific dollar amounts or projects are listed in the agenda.

• Budget presentations scheduled

Standing Committee

The Public Health & Safety Committee of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider recommendations from various county departments, including courts, emergency management, health services, and law enforcement. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items such as approval of minutes, consent agenda, and multiple court and department recommendations, with no specific proposals or dollar amounts detailed in the posted agenda.

• Consent Agenda (routine items)
• Circuit Court Recommendations
• Sheriff's Office Recommendations
• Public Services Recommendations
• Other Business/Adjournment

Standing Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to review budget presentations. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and public comment.

• Budget presentations

Standing Committee

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee is meeting for standard procedural business: call to order, roll call, approval of minutes and agenda, public comment, and review of recommendations from several county departments. No specific action items or proposals are detailed in the agenda.

• Clerk/Register of Deeds Recommendations
• County Executive Administration Recommendations
• Department of Public Communications Recommendations
• Human Resources Recommendations
• Parks & Recreation Recommendations

Standing Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to review recommendations from other committees and department reports. The agenda consists of procedural items and general committee business.

Standing Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to hear budget presentations. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and public comment.

• Budget presentations

Standing Committee

Standing Committee

The Oakland County Finance Committee is meeting to receive budget presentations and to take public comment on any topic. No specific budget figures or proposals are listed in the agenda.

• Budget presentations from county departments or agencies
• Public comment period (three minutes per speaker, any topic)

Standing Committee

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners' Finance Committee is meeting for a regular session. The agenda includes budget presentations and public comment, but no specific resolutions or contracts are listed. This appears to be a procedural meeting with no notable actionable items.

• Budget presentations (no specific items listed)
• Public comment on any topic (three minutes per speaker)

Ad Hoc Committee

The Oakland County Transit Ad Hoc Committee is holding a meeting with a purely procedural agenda. No specific items for discussion or decision are listed under the regular agenda, presentations, or communications sections. The meeting will include routine approvals, roll call, and public comment periods.

• No substantive agenda items scheduled; only procedural actions (minutes, agenda approval)
• Two public comment periods: one limited to agenda items, one open to any topic

Majority Caucus

This is a procedural caucus meeting of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Democratic Caucus. The agenda includes only standard items: call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, general discussion, and public comment. No specific ordinances, contracts, or votes are listed for discussion or decision.

Standing Committee

The Oakland County Finance Committee will hold a meeting primarily consisting of budget presentations. The agenda includes procedural items, public comment, and other business. No specific budget details or decisions are listed.

• Budget presentations by county departments or agencies
• Public comment period (three minutes per speaker)

Board of Commissioners

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and standing committee reports. No specific legislative items, contracts, or resolutions are listed for decision.

Materials Management Planning Committee

Standing Committee

The committee will meet to review recommendations from various county departments. The agenda consists of procedural items and general departmental reports.

• Clerk/Register of Deeds recommendations
• County Executive Administration recommendations
• Department of Public Communications recommendations
• Human Resources recommendations
• Parks & Recreation recommendations

Standing Committee

The committee will meet to review recommendations from various county departments. The agenda consists of procedural items and departmental reports.

• Circuit Court Recommendations
• Probate Court Recommendations
• District Court Recommendations
• Emergency Management Recommendations
• Health & Human Services Recommendations

Standing Committee

Standing Committee

This is a regularly scheduled meeting of the Oakland County Finance Committee. The agenda contains only standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, public comment periods, and recommendations from other committees. No specific ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are listed for discussion or decision.

Ad Hoc Committee

The committee will hold a meeting on September 15, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. in Room A, 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac. No specific agenda items are listed; the notice appears to be procedural.

Majority Caucus

This is a routine Democratic Caucus meeting with no substantive items on the agenda. The meeting will cover call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, general discussion, and public comment.

Board of Commissioners

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and standing committee reports. No specific legislative items, contracts, or proposals are listed in the provided text.

Materials Management Planning Committee

Standing Committee

The committee will meet to review recommendations from various county departments. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and departmental reports.

• Clerk/Register of Deeds recommendations
• County Executive Administration recommendations
• Department of Public Communications recommendations
• Human Resources recommendations
• Parks & Recreation recommendations

Standing Committee

This is a routine procedural meeting of the Oakland County Finance Committee. The agenda includes standard items like approval of minutes, public comment, and reports from other committees, but no specific ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are listed.

• No specific items of discussion or decision are listed on the agenda

Standing Committee

Standing Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Public Health & Safety Committee. The agenda consists of standard items such as approval of minutes and public comment, followed by recommendations from various county departments including courts, emergency management, health services, sheriff's office, and others. No specific proposals or fiscal details are listed in the agenda.

• Circuit Court Recommendations
• Probate Court Recommendations
• Emergency Management Recommendations
• Sheriff's Office Recommendations
• Health & Human Services Recommendations

Ad Hoc Committee

The agenda contains only routine procedural items such as call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, and public comment periods. No substantive business, presentations, or specific transit-related proposals are listed. The meeting appears to be entirely procedural, with no decisions or discussions on concrete items.

Majority Caucus

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

Board of Commissioners

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and standing committee reports. No specific items for decision or discussion are listed in the provided text.

Materials Management Planning Committee

Standing Committee

This is a routine meeting of the Public Health & Safety Committee. The agenda is largely procedural with a consent agenda and recommendations from multiple county departments including Courts, Emergency Management, Health & Human Services, Public Services, Prosecutor, and Sheriff. No specific proposals or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

• Consent agenda approval
• Circuit Court recommendations
• Probate Court recommendations
• Emergency Management recommendations
• Sheriff's Office recommendations

Standing Committee

This meeting of the Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee covers standard procedural items such as approval of minutes and public comment. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda. Recommendations from several departments are on the agenda but without specific details provided.

• No substantive items; agenda consists of routine procedural items only.

Standing Committee

The Finance Committee will convene to approve minutes, discuss department recommendations, and review reports from the Economic Development, Public Health and Safety, and Legislative Affairs committees. The meeting includes a closed session and opportunities for public comment.

• Approval of Minutes
• Department Recommendations
• Economic Development Committee Recommendations
• Public Health and Safety Committee Recommendations
• Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee Recommendations

Standing Committee

Ad Hoc Committee

This notice announces a meeting of the Oakland County Art Institute Authority on November 17, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no substantive items for decision or discussion.

Materials Management Planning Committee

Board of Commissioners

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners will approve the meeting minutes and agenda, hear reports from its standing committees, and address any special or unfinished business. Commissioners will also open two public comment periods for residents to speak on agenda items and any topic. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.

• Approval of Minutes
• Approval of Agenda
• Reports of Standing Committees (Economic Development, Finance, Legislative Affairs, Public Health)
• Special Order of Business
• Public Comment (two sessions)

Majority Caucus

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners Democratic Caucus will meet to conduct standard business, including a roll call, approval of minutes, discussion items, and public comment. No specific policy decisions or contracts are listed on the agenda.

Standing Committee

This is a routine meeting of the Oakland County Public Health & Safety Committee. The agenda consists of procedural items (call to order, minutes, public comment) and recommendations from circuit, probate, district courts, emergency management, health & human services, public services, prosecutor's office, and sheriff's office. No specific proposals, dollar amounts, or action items are listed in the agenda.

• Recommendations from multiple county departments and courts (no specifics provided in the agenda)

Standing Committee

The committee will meet to review recommendations from various county departments. The agenda consists of procedural items and departmental reports.

• Clerk/Register of Deeds recommendations
• County Executive Administration recommendations
• Department of Public Communications recommendations
• Human Resources recommendations
• Parks & Recreation recommendations

Standing Committee

Standing Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Oakland County Finance Committee. The agenda contains only routine items such as call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, and public comment periods. No specific department or committee recommendations, ordinances, or contracts are listed for discussion or decision.

Majority Caucus

This is a routine procedural meeting of the Democratic Caucus of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners. The agenda includes only standard items such as call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, discussion items (with no specifics listed), and public comment. No decisions or proposals are identified.

Board of Commissioners

This meeting agenda contains only routine procedural items such as approval of minutes, committee reports, and public comment periods. No specific ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are listed for discussion or decision. The meeting follows a standard format with consent and regular agenda sections but no substantive proposals.

• Agenda contains only procedural items (minutes, committee reports, public comment) with no listed ordinances, contracts, or public hearings.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will receive a presentation of the recommended FY 2027-2029 budget. They will also vote on consent agenda items including road improvement appropriations for South Lyon and Brandon Township, a purchase of property for a sheriff's training facility, and numerous grants for public health and safety. Regular agenda items include a resolution opposing a state constitutional amendment and approval of a countywide drone oversight policy.

• Fiscal Year 2026 appropriation for Tri-Party Road Improvement Program with City of South Lyon (Project No. 56331)
• Fiscal Year 2026 appropriation for Tri-Party Road Improvement Program with Township of Brandon (Project No. 58622)
• Purchase of 3255 West Hamlin Road for Oakland County Sheriff's Office training facility
• Sponsorship of 2026 Disarmory Ministries Gun Buyback Events
• Resolution opposing Michigan constitutional amendment that would disenfranchise Oakland County citizens

Board of Commissioners

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners will review the FY 2027-2029 recommended budget, approve road improvement projects with the City of South Lyon and Township of Brandon, and consider resolutions supporting gun buyback events and opposing a proposed constitutional amendment.

• Approval of FY 2027-2029 Recommended Budget Overview
• Tri-Party Road Improvement Program with City of South Lyon (Project No. 56331)
• Tri-Party Road Improvement Program with Township of Brandon (Project No. 58622)
• Resolution opposing a Michigan Constitutional Amendment that would disenfranchise Oakland County citizens
• Resolution supporting Disarmory Ministries Gun Buyback Events

Majority Caucus

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners Democratic Caucus is meeting on July 16, 2026, but the agenda contains only routine procedural items: call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, discussion items, public comment, and adjournment. No substantive decisions, proposals, or public hearings are listed.

• No substantive items listed — agenda is procedural only

Standing Committee

Standing Committee

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee will consider two budget amendments that appropriate FY 2026 funds for Tri‑Party Road Improvement Programs with the City of South Lyon (Project No. 56331) and the Township of Brandon (Project No. 58622). It will also review several economic‑development proposals, including project area approvals for the Lourdes Senior Community and Lighthouse MI projects, and grant applications for brownfield redevelopment and airport improvements. Additional items include a lease amendment for equipment storage, a land purchase for a sheriff training facility, and airport land lease agreements.

• FY 2026 appropriation with South Lyon for Tri‑Party Road Improvement Program – Project No. 56331 (budget amendment)
• FY 2026 appropriation with Brandon for Tri‑Party Road Improvement Program – Project No. 58622 (budget amendment)
• Resolution to approve project and district areas for the Lourdes Senior Community Project in Waterford
• Purchase of 3255 West Hamlin Road for an Oakland County Sheriff training facility (real estate)
• Grant acceptance for MDOT/Oakland‑Troy Airport reconstruction of Taxilane B and Hangar B Apron (IIJA grant)

The committee recommended several items for Board action, including road improvement appropriations, project area approvals, and airport grant acceptance. It also forwarded requests regarding a brownfield plan abolition and a training facility purchase to the Finance department.

• Recommended $83,686 road improvement appropriation for South Lyon (7-0)
• Recommended $28,239 road improvement appropriation for Brandon Township (7-0)
• Recommended Lourdes Senior Community project area and director appointments (7-0)
• Recommended Lighthouse MI project area and director appointments (7-0)
• Recommended $460,000 brownfield redevelopment grant for HOPE Shelters Pontiac (7-0)
• Forwarded abolition of 26700 Wixom Road brownfield plan to Finance (7-0)
• Recommended airport grant acceptance of $288,234 for taxilane and hangar reconstruction (7-0)
• Recommended several airport land leases (7-0)

Standing Committee

The Finance Committee will consider recommending several items to the full Board, including purchasing 3255 West Hamlin Road for a Sheriff's Office training facility, abolishing a brownfield redevelopment plan in Novi, renewing IT service agreements, and approving sponsorships for community events. The committee will also enter closed session to discuss pending litigation in Watkins v Oakland County.

• Purchase of 3255 West Hamlin Road for a Sheriff's Office training facility (real estate item)
• Abolish the Brownfield Redevelopment Plan for 26700 Wixom Road in Novi
• Closed session for Watkins v Oakland County lawsuit
• Comprehensive Information Technology Service Agreement Renewals
• Sponsorship of Disarmory Ministries Gun Buyback Events (budget amendment)

The Finance Committee recommended several actions to the Board of Commissioners, including IT service renewals, law enforcement staffing increases, and various community sponsorships. The committee also approved a closed session regarding legal strategy for Watkins v Oakland County, et al.

• Approved June 3, 2026 minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0-0)
• Authorized Corporation Counsel to proceed following closed session discussion (6-0-0)
• Recommended IT service agreement renewals to the Board (4-2-0)
• Recommended community sponsorships including gun buybacks and youth assistance (6-0-0)
• Recommended abolishing Brownfield Redevelopment Plan for 26700 Wixom Road (6-0-0)
• Recommended purchase of 3255 West Hamlin Road for Sheriff's Office training (6-0-0)
• Recommended acceptance of $167,500 DNR grant for Marine Safety Program (6-0-0)

Standing Committee

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee will discuss several items, including a presentation on Parks & Recreation millage revenue, a grant amendment for the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation program, and a recommendation to approve a Voluntary Early Separation Incentive Program for the Equalization Division. The committee will also consider a resolution opposing a proposed Michigan constitutional amendment that could disenfranchise Oakland County citizens, and a resolution to approve the articles of incorporation for the Southeast Michigan Public Historical Museum Authority. An appointment to the Land Bank Authority will be reported to the board.

• Presentation: Parks & Recreation Millage Revenue Implementation Update (informational)
• Grant amendment for FY 2025 National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Sustain Our Great Lakes Program
• Resolution: Opposing Michigan constitutional amendment that would disenfranchise Oakland County citizens
• Resolution: Approval of articles of incorporation for the Southeast Michigan Public Historical Museum Authority
• Recommendation: Voluntary Early Separation Incentive Program (VESIP) for the Equalization Division

The committee approved the June 2, 2026, meeting minutes and recommended multiple items for Board action. Recommendations included a resolution opposing a Michigan Constitutional Amendment and the establishment of a public historical museum authority.

• Approved June 2, 2026, Board of Commissioners minutes (7-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0-0)
• Forwarded Equalization Division VESIP proposal to Finance (7-0-0)
• Recommended resolution opposing Michigan Constitutional Amendment (5-2-0)
• Recommended approval of Southeast Michigan Public Historical Museum Authority (5-2-0)
• Recommended reappointment of Pam Hansen to Land Bank Authority (7-0-0)

Subcommittee

The Audit Subcommittee will meet to approve minutes from October 2025 and review an Independent Auditors’ Report on federal awards, which it will recommend to the full Board of Commissioners.

• Approval of October 23, 2025 Board of Commissioners minutes
• Review of Independent Auditors’ Report on federal awards
• Recommendation to Board of Commissioners on audit report

The Audit Subcommittee approved the October 23, 2025, Board of Commissioners minutes and the meeting agenda. Members also received and filed the Oakland County Audit Results dated September 30, 2025.

• Approved October 23, 2025, Board of Commissioners minutes (2-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (2-0-0)
• Received and filed Oakland County Audit Results dated September 30, 2025 (2-0-0)

Standing Committee

The Public Health & Safety Committee will consider recommendations on multiple grant applications, interlocal agreements, and resolutions. Key items include supporting a gun buy back program, establishing a countywide unmanned aircraft systems funding policy, and approving several grant applications for courts, sheriff's office, and health services.

• Resolution supporting the 2026 Disarmory Ministries Gun Buy Back Program
• Resolution establishing countywide Unmanned Aircraft Systems Funding Oversight Policy
• Sheriff’s Office grant application to U.S. DOJ for FY 2026 Byrne Discretionary Community Project for a Northern Border Patrol Helicopter
• Amendment #1 to the 2025-2027 Standard Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the City of Pontiac
• Health & Human Services acceptance of 340B Drug Pricing Program revenue and creation of special revenue positions

The Public Health & Safety Committee recommended several actions to the Board of Commissioners. Key recommendations included funding for a gun buyback program and various health and emergency management grants.

• Approved June 2, 2026, meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0-0)
• Received and filed Children's Village Media Campaign presentation (5-0-0)
• Received and filed various communications (5-0-0)
• Recommended $10,000 for Disarmory Ministries gun buyback and disposal events (5-0-0)
• Recommended Emergency Management interlocal agreement and hazardous materials grant (5-0-0)
• Recommended several Health & Human Services grant applications and revenue acceptances (5-0-0)
• Forwarded Circuit Court Child Care Fund budget to Finance (5-0-0)

Standing Committee

The Oakland County Claims Review Committee will convene to approve minutes from May 26, 2026, and enter into closed sessions regarding three legal matters. The closed sessions involve cases involving Judge Hartig, Watkins v Oakland County, and Stephens v Dooley.

• Approval of May 26, 2026 minutes
• Closed session: In Re Judge Hartig
• Closed session: Watkins v Oakland County
• Closed session: Stephens v Dooley
• Public comment period

The Committee approved several motions regarding legal strategy and directives following closed sessions. A motion to authorize action in the Judge Hartig case failed. The committee also authorized Corporation Counsel to proceed in the Watkins and Stephens cases.

• Approved May 26, 2026, Board of Commissioners minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0-0)
• Entered closed session for In Re Judge Hartig (5-0-0)
• Denied authorization to proceed in In Re Judge Hartig case (0-5-0)
• Entered closed session for Watkins v Oakland County, et al (5-0-0)
• Authorized Corporation Counsel to proceed in Watkins v Oakland County, et al (5-0-0)
• Entered closed session for Stephens v Dooley, Kajy and Chittenden (5-0-0)
• Authorized Corporation Counsel to proceed in Stephens v Dooley, Kajy and Chittenden (5-0-0)

Task Force

The Human Trafficking Prevention Task Force will meet to discuss updates from the Prosecuting Attorney's Office and a presentation from Hope Against Trafficking. The committee will also discuss its future meeting schedule.

• Prosecuting Attorney's Office update on caseload and recent arrests
• Hope Against Trafficking presentation
• Discussion of future meeting schedule

The Human Trafficking Prevention Task Force met to review caseload updates and prevention programs. Chief Prosecuting Attorney Cindy Brown reported that at least 184 victims have been helped and two additional cases have been charged. The task force discussed a nuisance abatement process where property owners of the top twelve properties receiving complaints will have 45 days to remove businesses before civil lawsuits are filed. Michele Isbister of Hope Against Trafficking provided an overview of Monique Burr Foundation Prevention Education Programs.

• The Board of Commissioners minutes dated May 19, 2026, were approved (4-0-0).
• The meeting agenda was approved (4-0-0).

Materials Management Planning Committee

The Materials Management Planning Committee will convene to discuss the facility siting process and committee goals. The meeting will also include the approval of prior minutes and a period for public comment.

• Approval of April 28, 2026 minutes
• Discussion of MMP Facility Siting Process
• Discussion of MMP Goals
• Public Comment period (3 minutes per speaker)

The Materials Management Planning Committee met on June 23, 2026, to discuss the MMP Facility Siting Process and MMP Goals. Logan Applebee of Henningson, Durham and Richardson provided an overview of the proposed draft MMP Siting Process, and Kristen Wiltfang presented an overview regarding upcoming committee goals. A quorum was not obtained.

Subcommittee

The Coordinating Zoning Committee will consider staff reviews and vote on three items: the Milford Township draft master plan update, the City of Wixom draft master plan update, and a rezoning application for three properties in Independence Township. A communication regarding the Rose Township master plan amendment is also on the agenda.

• Approval of Milford Township Draft Master Plan Update (MP 26-03)
• Approval of City of Wixom Draft Master Plan Update (MP 26-04)
• Approval of Independence Township rezoning of three properties (RZ 26-04)
• Rose Township Master Plan Amendment letter (MP 26-05) for discussion

Board of Commissioners

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners will approve meeting minutes and the agenda, hold a public hearing on the FY 2026 Local Road Improvement Program, and consider several budget amendments and contracts. Items include a bond issuance for the Pontiac Woodward Loop sewage disposal improvement project, multiple Tri‑Party Road Improvement Program fund transfers, and various grant acceptances. The board will also receive and file proclamations, special project sponsorships, and staffing modifications.

• Approve FY 2026 appropriation with the City of Northville for Tri‑Party Road Improvement Program – transfer of $149,957
• Approve FY 2026 appropriation with the Charter Township of White Lake for Tri‑Party Road Improvement Program – transfer of $46,667
• Approve FY 2026 appropriation with the Charter Township of Highland for Tri‑Party Road Improvement Program – transfer of $38,241
• Authorize issuance of bonds for the Pontiac Woodward Loop sewage disposal improvement project
• Accept grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for the RainSmart Rebates Program

The Board of Commissioners approved several infrastructure and community projects, including local road improvements and sewage disposal bonds. Additional actions included accepting state grants for water and invasive species management and reallocating federal recovery funds.

• Approved $90,932 for City of Rochester Tri-Party Road Improvement Program
• Authorized bond issuance for Pontiac Woodward Loop Sewage Disposal Improvement Project
• Accepted $745,000 EPA grant for RainSmart Rebates Program
• Approved $10,000 for In-Line Skating Rink at Harding Park
• Approved 2026 Local Road Improvement Program projects and cost participation agreement
• Approved $2,500 sponsorship for Village of Wolverine Lake fireworks display
• Authorized reallocation of $1,200,000 to Housing Trust Fund and $381,992.38 to personnel expenses
• Approved Bloomfield Hills Schools interlocal agreement for Discovery Oaks and Bloomfield Oaks

Ad Hoc Committee

The Oakland County Transit Ad Hoc Committee will hold a meeting to receive quarterly transit reports, hear presentations on survey results and a community partnership program, and discuss potential bus stop improvements and increasing commuter transit capacity in southeastern Oakland County. No votes are scheduled; items are for discussion and receive-and-file.

• Receive and file: Qualtrics Survey Results on transit (presentation by Charlotte Kraus, Eli Cooper)
• Receive and file: Community Partnership Program Overview (presentation by Eli Cooper, Dominic Pavone)
• Discussion: Access to Transit - Bus Stop Improvements
• Discussion: Increasing Capacity for Commuter Transit in SE Oakland County
• Communication: Local Transit Providers' January-March 2026 Quarterly Report

The committee approved the April 30, 2026, Board of Commissioners minutes and the meeting agenda. Members also voted to receive and file two PowerPoint presentations regarding Qualtrics survey results and the Community Partnership Program.

• Approved April 30, 2026, Board of Commissioners minutes (4-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0-0)
• Received and filed Qualtrics Survey Results presentation (4-0-0)
• Received and filed Community Partnership Program overview presentation (5-0-0)

Majority Caucus

This is a procedural meeting of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Democratic Caucus. The agenda includes only the approval of minutes from May 21, 2026, a Discussion Items section with no specific items listed, and a public comment period. No substantive decisions, proposals, or public hearings are scheduled.

The Democratic Caucus approved the May 21, 2026, Board of Commissioners minutes. The meeting included discussions on human resources policies, immigration enforcement resolutions, school millages, and several committee items regarding water, parks, and public health.

• Approved May 21, 2026, Board of Commissioners minutes (unanimous voice vote)

Standing Committee

The Local Road Improvement Program Special Committee will consider applications for the 2026 program. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and public comment. No specific road projects or funding amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of 2026 Local Road Improvement Program applications
• Approval of minutes from April 8, 2026
• Public comment opportunity (3 minutes per speaker)

The Local Road Improvement Program Special Committee approved the applications for the 2026 program. The committee will report these applications to the Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee.

• Approved April 8, 2026 Board of Commissioners minutes (2-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (3-0-0)
• Approved 2026 Local Road Improvement Program applications for report to Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee (3-0-0)

Standing Committee

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee is meeting to review recommendations for infrastructure projects and grants. The body will consider bond issuance for a sewage project and funding for road improvements and a skating rink.

• Bonds for the Pontiac Woodward Loop Sewage Disposal Improvement Project
• Grant acceptance from U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for the RainSmart Rebates Program
• Funding for an In-Line Skating Rink at Harding Park with the City of Ferndale
• FY 2026 Appropriation with the City of Rochester for Tri-Party Road Improvement Program (Project No. 58601)
• FY 2026 Appropriation for Local Road Improvement Program

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee recommended several financial actions for Board approval. These include funding for local road improvements, a sewage disposal project, and an EPA grant for rain rebates.

• Recommended approval of FY 2026 Tri-Party Road Improvement Program with City of Rochester (7-0-0)
• Forwarded Pontiac Woodward Loop Sewage Disposal Improvement Project bond issuance to Finance (7-0-0)
• Forwarded $745,000 EPA RainSmart Rebates Program grant acceptance to Finance (7-0-0)
• Recommended $111,378 contract amendment with Auger, Klein and Aller Architects to Board (7-0-0)
• Recommended $10,000 for Harding Park in-line skating rink with City of Ferndale to Board (7-0-0)
• Recommended FY 2026 Local Road Improvement Program funding to Board (7-0-0)

Standing Committee

The Finance Committee will consider several recommendations to the full Board of Commissioners, including authorizing bonds for the Pontiac Woodward Loop Sewage Disposal Improvement Project, accepting various grants, and approving budget amendments. A closed session is planned to discuss the DTE Electric Company rate case. The committee will also review a communication on the Pontiac Redevelopment Project and a sponsorship of Wolverine Lake's fireworks display.

• Authorize issuance of bonds for Pontiac Woodward Loop Sewage Disposal Improvement Project
• Grant acceptance from MSHDA for FY 2026 Enhancement Grant
• Amendment #1 to Emergency Response Support Program for Rochester Hills Splash Pad Shooting
• Reallocation of American Rescue Plan Act Local Fiscal Recovery Funds
• Interlocal Agreement with Bloomfield Hills Schools for Transition Services at Discovery Oaks and Bloomfield Oaks

The Finance Committee recommended several actions to the Board of Commissioners, including grant acceptances for housing and water resources. The committee also approved multiple budget amendments related to public health, the Sheriff's Office, and fiscal services.

• Approved May 13, 2026, minutes (7-0-0)
• Received and filed Pontiac Redevelopment Project communication (7-0-0)
• Entered closed session for DTE Electric Company Rate Case consultation (7-0-0)
• Recommended $2,500 fireworks sponsorship for Village of Wolverine Lake (6-0-0)
• Recommended acceptance of up to $500,000 Michigan State Housing Development Authority grant (6-0-0)
• Recommended $200,565 Local Health Department agreement amendment (7-0-0)
• Recommended $331,604 return of grant funding for Sheriff's Office (7-0-0)
• Recommended $147,449 Jail Alliance with Support Program agreement amendment (7-0-0)

General

The Public Health & Safety Committee will vote on a proposed Memorandum of Understanding between the Sheriff's Office and U.S. Capitol Police for security services, along with several grant applications and staffing changes. Items include a grant amendment related to the Rochester Hills Splash Pad shooting, creation of a clerk position for the Personal Protection Order Office, and deletion of seven health division positions. The committee will also receive reports on animal shelter intake, youth assistance, and a legionella investigation.

• Sheriff's Office MOU with U.S. Capitol Police for security services for Members of Congress
• Amendment #1 to FY 2026 Emergency Response Support Program for Rochester Hills Splash Pad shooting from Oakland County Health Network
• Circuit Court request to create one full-time Office Support Clerk for Personal Protection Order Office
• Health Division request to delete seven special revenue positions
• Grant application to FY 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program

The Public Health & Safety Committee approved several items, including forwarding a request to create a juvenile court clerk position, forwarding multiple health‑service grant and staffing actions to Finance, and recommending approval of a $2,201,443 grant application for the FY 2027 Community Corrections Comprehensive Plan Program. All motions passed unanimously (7‑0‑0).

• Approved forwarding request to create one GF/GP FTE Office Support Clerk Senior (Juvenile Division) to Finance (7-0-0)
• Approved forwarding Health & Human Services grant acceptance and staffing actions to Finance (7-0-0)
• Approved amendment #4 to FY 2026 Local Health Department Agreement, including staffing changes (7-0-0)
• Approved $2,201,443 grant application for FY 2027 Community Corrections Comprehensive Plan Program (7-0-0)
• Approved Sheriff’s Office MOU with U.S. Capitol Police and related budget amendments (7-0-0)

Ad Hoc Committee

The Safer Communities Ad Hoc Committee will review Disarmory Ministries' 2025 impact report and discuss a FY2026 funding request. Members will also consider allocating funding for biometric gun safes for gun safety training programs and discuss strategies for future gun buyback events, including targeting pawn shop owners through E-Trace. The committee will also hold public comment periods.

• Disarmory Ministries 2025 Final Impact Report (report item)
• Discussion on FY2026 request from Disarmory Ministries
• Discussion on allocating funding for biometric gun safes for gun safety training
• Discussion of E-Trace and future gun buyback events targeted towards pawn shop owners
• Future project ideas discussion

The Safer Communities Ad Hoc approved the March 11 Board of Commissioners minutes and the meeting agenda, each by a 5‑0‑0 vote. The committee received and filed the Disarmory Ministries 2025 Final Impact Report. It also approved a one‑time $5,000 allocation from the FY 2026 Safer Communities Fund for pawn‑shop gun buyback and disposal events, pending full Board and legal review.

• Approved March 11 Board of Commissioners minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda as presented (5-0-0)
• Received and filed Disarmory Ministries 2025 Final Impact Report (5-0-0)
• Approved $5,000 one‑time allotment to Disarmory Ministries for pawn‑shop gun buyback events (5-0-0)

Standing Committee

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee will consider several Parks & Recreation agreements and grant acceptances. The body will also act on an appointment to the Land Bank Authority.

• Interlocal Agreement with Bloomfield Hills Schools for Discovery Oaks and Bloomfield Oaks
• MOU with Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority for 2026 Water Safety and Swim Lesson Partnership
• Grant acceptance for FY 2026 Great Lakes Management Grant Program
• Grant acceptance for FY 2026 Invasive Species Grant Program
• Appointment to the Land Bank Authority

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee approved an interlocal agreement with Bloomfield Hills Schools for transition services and a FY 2026 budget amendment. It also approved a water‑safety partnership MOU, accepted two state grants totaling $122,000, reappointed Martin Manna to the Land Bank Authority, and authorized advertising the Authority vacancy. All motions passed with a 7‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved Interlocal Agreement with Bloomfield Hills Schools (7-0-0)
• Approved MOU with Huron‑Clinton Metropolitan Authority for water safety partnership (7-0-0)
• Accepted FY 2026 Great Lakes Management Grant of $42,000 (7-0-0)
• Accepted FY 2026 Invasive Species Grant of $80,000 (7-0-0)
• Reappointed Martin Manna to Land Bank Authority (7-0-0)
• Authorized advertisement for Land Bank Authority vacancy (7-0-0)

Standing Committee

The Oakland County Claims Review Committee will meet to approve minutes and agenda items. The committee will enter closed session to discuss two pending legal cases: McFarland v Oakland County and Hieber v Oakland County.

• Approval of March 25, 2026 minutes
• Closed session: McFarland v Oakland County
• Closed session: Hieber v Oakland County

The Claims Review Committee approved the March 25, 2026 minutes and the meeting agenda unanimously. It entered closed sessions to discuss trial and settlement strategy for the McFarland and Hieber lawsuits, and subsequently authorized corporation counsel to proceed according to those directives, each vote 4‑0‑0.

• Approved March 25, 2026 minutes (4-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0-0)
• Entered closed session for McFarland case (4-0-0)
• Authorized corporation counsel to proceed on McFarland case (4-0-0)
• Entered closed session for Hieber case (4-0-0)
• Authorized corporation counsel to proceed on Hieber case (4-0-0)

Materials Management Planning Committee

This meeting was cancelled. No business was conducted.

• Meeting cancelled

Standing Committee

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee will meet to discuss a recommendation for the Board of Commissioners. The primary item is whether Oakland County should intervene in Public Service Commission proceedings regarding proposed DTE Electric Company rate increases.

• Resolution to authorize Oakland County to intervene in Public Service Commission proceedings regarding DTE Electric Company rate increases

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee approved its agenda unanimously (7-0-0). It also passed a resolution recommending that Oakland County intervene in the Public Service Commission proceedings concerning DTE Electric Company's proposed rate increases, also unanimously (7-0-0). No other actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (7-0-0)
• Recommended county intervene in DTE rate increase (7-0-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Oakland County Board will vote on several resolutions, including ending the Flock Safety pilot program and investigating alleged ICE cooperation by the Sheriff's Office. It will also adopt a countywide unmanned aircraft systems policy and consider a rental stability pilot in Pontiac. Additional items include budget appropriations for road improvements and real‑estate purchases for county facilities.

• Resolution to terminate the Flock Safety Pilot Program (Resolution No. 026-6416)
• Resolution requesting an independent investigation into alleged ICE assistance by the Sheriff's Office
• Resolution establishing a Countywide Unmanned Aircraft Systems Policy
• Creation of the Rental Stability and Recertification Pilot Program in Pontiac
• Appropriation for Tri‑Party Road Improvement Projects with Northville, White Lake, and Highland

The Board approved three Tri‑Party Road Improvement Program fund transfers: $149,957 to the City of Northville, $46,667 to the Charter Township of White Lake, and $38,241 to the Charter Township of Highland. It also adopted several facility purchases and lease amendments, and approved sponsorships for two Commerce Township events. All actions were adopted by voice vote unless a roll‑call tally is noted.

• Approved $149,957 transfer to Northville for Tri‑Party Road Improvement (vote not recorded)
• Approved $46,667 transfer to White Lake for Tri‑Party Road Improvement (vote not recorded)
• Approved $38,241 transfer to Highland for Tri‑Party Road Improvement (vote not recorded)
• Adopted purchase of 2110 Executive Hills Ct for Sheriff's Office storage (26‑18)
• Adopted amendment to lease with Rademacher Group One, LLC for 52‑2 District Court (26‑19)
• Adopted purchase of 48150 Grand River Ave., Novi for 52‑1 District Court (26‑20)
• Approved $5,000 sponsorship for Commerce Township Heart of the Lakes Festival (vote not recorded)
• Approved $5,000 sponsorship for Commerce Township Concert in the Park Summer Series (vote not recorded)

Majority Caucus

The Board of Commissioners will approve the minutes from the April 30, 2026 meeting. It will also hold a discussion period for items not listed on the agenda. Public comment is limited to agenda items first, then open to any topic. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

The Democratic Caucus approved the Board of Commissioners minutes dated April 30, 2026 by unanimous voice vote. The Water Resources Commissioner contract amendment with Auger, Klein and Aller Architects was moved to next month’s agenda. All other items were discussed or noted without formal votes.

• Approved April 30, 2026 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Moved water resources contract amendment to next month’s agenda

Human Trafficking Task Force

The Human Trafficking Prevention Task Force will discuss recent case numbers and arrests, updates on enforcement of illicit massage businesses, proposals for training events, and scheduling of future meetings. No formal actions or votes are indicated; the items are for discussion only.

• Update on caseload and recent arrests
• Illicit Massage Businesses (IMBs) enforcement updates
• Ideas for training events
• Future meeting schedule

The Human Trafficking Prevention Task Force approved the Board of Commissioners minutes dated April 14, 2026. The agenda for the May 19 meeting was also approved. Both motions passed with a 4‑0‑0 vote. The next meeting is tentatively set for June 24, 2026.

• Approved April 14, 2026 minutes (4-0-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (4-0-0)

Standing Committee

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee will review requests for real estate acquisitions and lease amendments. The body is also considering the issuance of bonds for sewer and lead service line replacements in Pontiac, as well as the termination of several Brownfield Redevelopment Plans.

• Purchase of 2110 Executive Hills Ct for Oakland County Sheriff's Office storage
• Purchase of 48150 Grand River Ave., Novi, MI for 52-1 District Court operations
• Bonds for sewer replacement and lead service line replacement in the City of Pontiac
• Abolishing Brownfield Redevelopment Plans for 1200 Auburn Road (Pontiac) and 149 E. 14 Mile Road (Clawson)
• FY 2026 appropriations for Tri-Party Road Improvement Projects in Northville, White Lake, and Highland

The committee approved the transfer of $149,957 to Northville, $46,667 to White Lake, and $38,241 to Highland for Tri‑Party Road Improvement projects. It also approved several facilities leases and purchases, authorized bond issuances for Pontiac sewer and lead‑service line projects, and increased the Waterford Township transit grant to $422,445.

• Approved $149,957 Tri‑Party Road Improvement transfer to Northville (7-0-0)
• Approved $46,667 Tri‑Party Road Improvement transfer to White Lake (7-0-0)
• Approved $38,241 Tri‑Party Road Improvement transfer to Highland (7-0-0)
• Approved purchase of 2110 Executive Hills Ct for Sheriff's Office storage (7-0-0)
• Authorized bonds for Pontiac sewer replacement project (7-0-0)
• Authorized bonds for lead service line replacement in Pontiac (7-0-0)
• Approved $1,528,000 contract amendment with Auger, Klein and Aller Architects (5-2-0)
• Increased Waterford Township transit grant to $422,445 (7-0-0)

Standing Committee

The Finance Committee will consider recommendations for the 2026 millage rates and the issuance of bonds for sewer and lead service line replacements in Pontiac. The body will also review various real estate purchases, contract exceptions, and community sponsorships.

• 2026 Tax Rate Request - Millage Rates
• Bond issuance for Pontiac sewer replacement and lead service line replacement
• Purchase of 2110 Executive Hills Ct for Sheriff's Office storage and 48150 Grand River Ave., Novi for 52-1 District Court
• Joint Funding Agreement with U.S. Geological Survey for LiDAR data
• Abolishment of Brownfield Redevelopment Plans for 1200 Auburn Road (Pontiac) and 149 E. 14 Mile Road (Clawson)

The committee unanimously approved the Board of Commissioners minutes from April 23, 2026 and the meeting agenda. It approved the IT second‑quarter appropriation transfer, a joint funding agreement with the U.S. Geological Survey for LiDAR data, and several contract extensions and single‑source procurements, with vote totals ranging from 4‑2‑0 to 6‑0‑0. The committee also authorized the 2026 tax‑rate request for millage rates. All motions were passed.

• Approved April 23, 2026 Board of Commissioners minutes (6-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda as presented (6-0-0)
• Received and filed Communications reports (6-0-0)
• Approved 2026 second‑quarter IT appropriation transfer and FY 2026 budget amendments (6-0-0)
• Authorized execution of Joint Funding Agreement with USGS for LiDAR data (6-0-0)
• Approved contract extensions exceeding five‑year policy limit for Meltwater News US Inc., Savant Learning Systems Inc., Shutterstock Inc., Skillsoft Corp., Pierce Monroe & Associates LLC, Guidehouse Inc., and Robert W. Baird & Co. (6-0-0)
• Approved single‑source procurements with Data Society, Revels Tractor and Turf, Motoport USA, Drone Tag, LENS Tracking Devices, iMs Trident, Motorola Solutions, and Data Sheet Solutions (4-2-0)
• Authorized execution of 2026 Tax Rate Request – Millage Rates (5-1-0)

Standing Committee

The committee is reviewing several grant applications and acceptances related to housing, public health, and law enforcement. Members will also consider interlocal agreements for emergency sirens and search and rescue operations.

• Interlocal Agreement with Township of Milford for Severe Weather System Siren Expansion
• HUD grant applications for 2025 Comprehensive Housing Counseling and 2026 Annual Action Plan
• Five-Year Consolidated Plan (2026–2030) submission to HUD
• Sheriff's Office grant for FY 2025 De-Escalation and Crisis Response Training Program
• Interlocal Agreement with City of Rochester Fire Department for the Sheriff's Search and Rescue Team

The committee recommended and the Board approved several grant applications, including a $9,523,816.77 HUD housing counseling grant and a $678,142 de‑escalation training grant. It also approved an interlocal agreement with the Township of Milford for a $7,062.75 siren expansion and accepted a $55,000 equipment donation for the Sheriff's Search and Rescue Team. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved $7,062.75 interlocal agreement for severe weather siren expansion (6-0-0)
• Approved HUD 2025 Comprehensive Housing Counseling Grant (amount not specified) (6-0-0)
• Approved HUD 2026 Annual Action Plan grant of $9,523,816.77 with $469,306.73 match (6-0-0)
• Approved submission of HUD Five‑Year Consolidated Plan (6-0-0)
• Approved $50,000 perinatal quality improvement grant acceptance (6-0-0)
• Approved $678,142 DOJ de‑escalation training grant application (6-0-0)
• Approved $43,592 Michigan State Police narcotics grant acceptance (6-0-0)
• Accepted $55,000 equipment donation for Sheriff's Search and Rescue Team (6-0-0)

Standing Committee

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee will hold a routine meeting with several informational and discussion items. The agenda includes approving previous minutes, receiving a resignation from the Oakland Community Health Network Board, hearing an annual update on the Acorn2Oak program, reviewing the HR Salary Administration Plan quarterly report, and discussing a new appointment to the Oakland Community Health Network. Public comment is permitted.

• Resignation from the Oakland Community Health Network Board
• Acorn2Oak Program Annual Update presentation
• Human Resources Salary Administration Plan 2nd Quarterly Report for FY2026
• Discussion on appointment to the Oakland Community Health Network

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee approved the Board of Commissioners minutes from April 21, 2026, and the meeting agenda unanimously. It recommended the Board adopt the FY2026 Salary Administration Plan, related classification and budget changes, and approved the appointment of Christine Burk to the Oakland Community Health Network. All motions passed with a 7‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved Board of Commissioners minutes dated April 21, 2026 (7-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda as presented (7-0-0)
• Recommended adoption of FY2026 Salary Administration Plan, classification changes, salary grade changes, position reclassifications, and budget amendment (7-0-0)
• Recommended appointment of Christine Burk as General Public member to Oakland Community Health Network (7-0-0)

Ad Hoc Committee

The Oakland County Transit Ad Hoc Committee will consider a resolution to adjust Access to Transit funding for Waterford Township and report the outcome to Economic Development & Infrastructure. The meeting also includes quarterly reports from the Transit Division covering local providers and SMART for October‑December 2025, and a presentation of the Oakland County Community Transit Plan. Standard agenda items such as approval of minutes and public comment are also scheduled.

• Approve minutes dated February 27, 2026
• Quarterly report: Local Transit Providers October‑December 2025
• Quarterly report: SMART October‑December 2025
• Resolution: 2026 Access to Transit Funding Adjustment for Waterford Township
• Presentation: Oakland County Community Transit Plan

The committee approved the minutes from the February 27, 2026 Board of Commissioners meeting and the agenda as presented. It recommended and approved the 2026 Access to Transit funding adjustment for Waterford Township, raising the grant amount to $422,445. The committee also received and filed the Oakland County Community Transit Plan presentation.

• Approved minutes dated February 27, 2026 (4-0-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (4-0-0)
• Approved funding adjustment for Waterford Township to $422,445 (4-0-0)
• Received and filed Community Transit Plan presentation (4-0-0)

Majority Caucus

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners will convene to call the meeting to order, record roll call, and approve the minutes dated April 8, 2026. After the minutes are approved, members will discuss any items on the agenda, followed by two periods for public comment—first limited to agenda items, then open to any topic. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Approval of minutes dated April 8, 2026

The Democratic Caucus approved the Board of Commissioners minutes dated April 8, 2026 by unanimous voice vote. No other motions were voted on or decided during the meeting.

• Approved Board of Commissioners minutes dated April 8, 2026 (unanimous voice vote)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss a resolution to establish a one-year moratorium on acquiring and expanding surveillance technology. The meeting also includes decisions on student debt relief funding and updates to animal shelter fee structures.

• Resolution to establish a one-year moratorium on the acquisition and expansion of surveillance technology
• Funding appropriation for Milestone #1 of the Oakland County Student Debt Relief Initiative with SAVI Solutions PBC
• Revised fee structure for delinquent dog licenses at the Animal Shelter & Pet Adoption Center
• Contract extension with IdentiSys Inc. for Concealed Pistol License (CPL) card printers and maintenance
• Proposed renaming of portions of Dixie Highway and select roadways in the City of Pontiac

The Board approved a pilot program creating thirty new Deputy II positions for the Sheriff’s Office and extended the concealed‑pistol‑license printer contract with IdentiSys Inc. (15‑yes, 2‑no). It also authorized a $158,513 survey grant, $5,000 sponsorships for a concert series and a tri‑county summit, and approved the Pine Lake Park affiliation agreement. Several appointments to the Land Bank, Zoological and Art Institute authorities were confirmed. All other consent‑agenda items passed unanimously.

• Approved contract extension with IdentiSys Inc. for CPL card printers (15-2-0)
• Approved creation of 30 Deputy II positions for Sheriff’s Office pilot program
• Authorized acceptance of $158,513 Survey and Remonumentation Grant
• Approved $5,000 sponsorship for Lyon Township Music on the Grand concert series
• Approved $5,000 sponsorship for 2026 Tri-County Summit
• Approved Pine Lake Park Affiliation Agreement with West Bloomfield Parks
• Confirmed appointments to Land Bank, Zoological, and Art Institute authorities
• Approved Deficit Elimination Plan submission to Michigan Dept. of Treasury

Ad Hoc Committee

The Oakland County Art Institute Authority will meet to consider a resolution to levy and collect the 2026 millage, potentially affecting property taxes for art institute funding. The board will also review the Detroit Institute of Arts 2025 year-end report and an agreed-upon procedures audit by Plante Moran. Additionally, an amendment to the authority's articles of incorporation is on the agenda for discussion.

• Consideration of Resolution #2026-6327 Amendment #1 to Articles of Incorporation
• Review of Detroit Institute of Arts 2025 Year End Report
• Plante Moran 2025 Agreed Upon Procedures presentation
• Resolution of Levy and Collection of 2026 Millage
• Treasurer's Report from Amy Carter

The board approved the minutes from January 27, 2026, and the meeting agenda. It received and filed the 2025 Year End Report, the Plante Moran 2025 Agreed Upon Procedures, and the Treasurer’s Report. The board adopted the resolution for the 2026 millage and approved the accompanying tax rate request with a 5‑0 vote. The meeting then adjourned.

• Approved January 27, 2026 minutes (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Received and filed 2025 Year End Report (5-0)
• Received and filed Plante Moran 2025 Agreed Upon Procedures (5-0)
• Adopted 2026 millage resolution and tax rate request (5-0)
• Received and filed Treasurer’s Report (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Materials Management Planning Committee

The Materials Management Planning Committee will hear presentations on the facility siting process and key findings from stakeholder meetings. The committee will also consider approving minutes from its February and March 2026 meetings. Public comment is invited on any topic.

• Approval of minutes from February 24, 2026
• Approval of minutes from March 26, 2026
• Presentation: Facility Siting Process Discussion
• Presentation: Stakeholder Meetings - Key Findings Overview
• Public comment period (three minutes per speaker)

Board of Commissioners

The Oakland County Zoological Authority will meet to discuss a resolution regarding a millage ballot question for November 2026. The meeting also includes an update from Detroit Zoo Director and CEO Dr. Hayley Murphy.

• Resolution regarding November 2026 Millage Ballot Question

The Oakland County Zoological Authority entered a brief closed session, then approved its agenda and the minutes from June 2025. The board unanimously approved a millage question for the November 2026 election. The meeting was adjourned at 2:41 p.m.

• Entered closed session (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved previous minutes (unanimous)
• Approved November 2026 millage ballot question (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Standing Committee

The meeting scheduled for April 23, 2026, was cancelled. The agenda contained only procedural boilerplate items.

Standing Committee

The Coordinating Zoning Committee will vote to approve County Code MP 26-02, a staff review of the Keego Harbor Draft Master Plan Update. The meeting also includes routine approval of minutes and public comment periods.

• County Code MP 26-02: Staff review and vote on Keego Harbor Draft Master Plan Update
• Approval of minutes from March 25, 2026

The Coordinating Zoning Committee approved the Board of Commissioners minutes from March 25, 2026. It also approved the meeting agenda as presented. Finally, the committee voted to recommend support for the City of Keego Harbor's Draft Master Plan update, finding it consistent with neighboring community plans.

• Approved Board of Commissioners minutes dated March 25, 2026 (3-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda as presented (3-0-0)
• Recommended support for Keego Harbor Draft Master Plan update (3-0-0)

Standing Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to discuss a deficit elimination plan for Fiscal Year 2025 and the 2026 Equalization Report. The body will also consider recommendations for several contracts, grants, and staffing modifications to be sent to the Board.

• Fiscal Year 2025 Deficit Elimination Plan report
• Contract extension with IdentiSys Inc. for CPL card printers and maintenance
• Funding appropriation for Oakland County Student Debt Relief Initiative with SAVI Solutions PBC
• Sponsorship of Lyon Township DDA “Music on the Grand” and 2026 Tri-County Summit
• Grant acceptance for the 2026 Oakland County Survey and Remonumentation Grant

The committee approved several board actions, including a $5,000 sponsorship for the Lyon Township concert series, a $5,000 sponsorship for the Tri‑County Summit, a contract extension with IdentiSys Inc., acceptance of a $158,513 state grant, a $150,000 appropriation for the student debt relief initiative, a Pine Lake Park affiliation agreement, and the creation of 30 new sheriff deputy positions. All motions passed unanimously except the student debt relief appropriation, which passed 4‑2. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved $5,000 Lyon Township concert series sponsorship (6-0-0)
• Approved $5,000 Tri‑County Summit sponsorship (6-0-0)
• Approved IdentiSys contract extension for CPL card printers (6-0-0)
• Authorized acceptance of $158,513 state survey grant (6-0-0)
• Authorized up to $150,000 for Student Debt Relief Initiative (4-2-0)
• Approved Pine Lake Park affiliation agreement (6-0-0)
• Approved creation of 30 new sheriff deputy positions (6-0-0)
• Approved creation of one probate court clerk coordinator position (6-0-0)

Standing Committee

The Public Health & Safety Committee will recommend actions on several items including a revised fee structure for delinquent dog licenses, a new position pilot program for the Sheriff's Office, and a request for a new Probate Court clerk coordinator. The committee also considers acceptance of a donation for the Sheriff's Motor Unit and reports on grants.

• Revised fee structure for delinquent dog licenses to establish uniform late fee and updated expiration dates (9.a)
• Sheriff's Office request for new position pilot program and existing position modifications (10.b)
• Acceptance of donation from Fugle Foundation for Sheriff's Office Motor Unit (10.a)
• Probate Court request to create one full-time Court Clerk Coordinator position (8.a)
• Reports on grant applications to Michigan State Police and CSX Corporation (7.d, 7.e)

The Public Health & Safety Committee approved a $90,000 donation from the Fugle Foundation for the Sheriff’s Office Motor Unit and created thirty new Deputy II pilot positions. It also approved the creation of one Probate Court Clerk Coordinator position and adopted a revised fee structure for delinquent dog licenses. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved $90,000 donation to Sheriff’s Office Motor Unit (5-0-0)
• Approved creation of 30 Deputy II pilot positions (5-0-0)
• Approved creation of one Probate Court Clerk Coordinator position (4-0-0)
• Adopted revised animal shelter dog license fee structure (5-0-0)
• Forwarded probate clerk request to Finance (4-0-0)
• Received and filed communications items (4-0-0)
• Approved minutes from March 24, 2026 Board of Commissioners (4-0-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (4-0-0)

Standing Committee

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee will consider several items, including a grant acceptance, an interlocal park agreement, and appointments. The most notable item is a funding appropriation for Milestone #1 of the Oakland County Student Debt Relief Initiative with SAVI Solutions PBC, which requires a recommendation to forward to the Finance Committee. The committee will also hear a legislative update and the 2nd Quarter Appointments report.

• Funding appropriation for Milestone #1 of Oakland County Student Debt Relief Initiative with SAVI Solutions PBC
• Pine Lake Park Affiliation Agreement between County and West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation Commission
• Acceptance of 2026 Oakland County Survey and Remonumentation Grant from State of Michigan
• Appointment to the Jury Board
• Board of Commissioners Appointments – 2nd Quarter Report

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee authorized a one‑time $150,000 appropriation for the Oakland County Student Debt Relief Initiative (vote 5‑1‑0). It also accepted a $158,513 state grant for the 2026 Survey and Remonumentation project, approved a Pine Lake Park affiliation agreement with West Bloomfield, and appointed Aaron Martinez to the Jury Board.

• Approved $150,000 student debt relief appropriation (5-1-0)
• Authorized acceptance of $158,513 Survey and Remonumentation Grant (6-0-0)
• Approved Pine Lake Park Affiliation Agreement with West Bloomfield (6-0-0)
• Appointed Aaron Martinez to Jury Board for six‑year term (6-0-0)
• Approved minutes from March 24, 2026 (6-0-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (6-0-0)

Task Force

The Human Trafficking Prevention Task Force will meet to receive updates from the Prosecuting Attorney's Office. The body will discuss current caseloads, recent arrests, and nuisance abatement letters.

• Prosecuting Attorney's Office update on caseload and recent arrests
• Prosecuting Attorney's Office discussion on nuisance abatement letters
• Discussion regarding the future meeting schedule

The Human Trafficking Prevention Task Force approved the minutes from the March 18, 2026 meeting and adopted the agenda for the April 14 session. Updates on case activity and upcoming anti‑trafficking events were presented, but no further actions were voted on.

• Approved March 18, 2026 minutes (3-0-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (3-0-0)

Special Committee

The Local Road Improvement Program Special Committee is meeting to discuss the 2026 program. The body will review policy, distribution allocations, and the application process.

• 2026 Local Road Improvement Program Policy
• 2026 Local Road Improvement Program Distribution Allocation
• 2026 Local Road Improvement Program Application
• 2026 Local Road Improvement Program Cost Participation Agreement
• 2026 Local Road Improvement Program Schedule

The Special Committee approved the minutes from July 9, 2025, and the meeting agenda. It then unanimously approved the 2026 Local Road Improvement Program policy, distribution allocation, application deadline, cost participation agreement, and schedule. All motions passed with a 3-0-0 vote.

• Approved July 9, 2025 minutes (3-0-0)
• Approved agenda (3-0-0)
• Approved 2026 Local Road Improvement Program policy (3-0-0)
• Approved 2026 Local Road Improvement Program distribution allocation (3-0-0)
• Approved 2026 Local Road Improvement Program application with May 28, 2026 deadline (3-0-0)
• Approved 2026 Local Road Improvement Program cost participation agreement (3-0-0)
• Approved 2026 Local Road Improvement Program schedule (3-0-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners will consider several budget and development items, including a road improvement appropriation and a bond proposal for sewer upgrades. A public hearing will be held on the 28 N. Saginaw Brownfield Redevelopment Plan in Pontiac. The board will also review lease agreements for health and training facilities. Finally, a resolution will authorize a millage renewal question for the county zoological authority to appear on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

• Public Hearing – 28 N. Saginaw Brownfield Redevelopment Plan (City of Pontiac)
• Fiscal Year 2026 appropriation with Rose Township for Tri‑Party Road Improvement Program – Project No. 58341 (budget amendment)
• Notice of Intent to issue bonds for improvements to Pontiac's sewer system in the Woodward Loop area (bond proposal)
• Lease with Oakland Integrated Healthcare Network at 48980 Woodward Ave, Pontiac for Harm Reduction Program
• Resolution to place a millage renewal question for the Oakland County Zoological Authority on the Nov 3 2026 ballot

The Board approved a $24,000 transfer for a Tri‑Party Road Improvement Program project in Rose Township. It adopted a notice of intent to issue bonds to fund improvements to Pontiac’s sewer system in the Woodward Loop area. Additional actions included adopting a normal lake level for Stiff’s Mill Pond, approving the 28 N. Saginaw Brownfield Redevelopment Plan, and confirming a lease for a Harm Reduction Program. The Board also approved application review guidelines for the Community Place and Public Spaces study group and amended the Art Institute Authority’s articles of incorporation.

• Approved $24,000 Tri‑Party Road Improvement transfer (Project 58341)
• Adopted notice to issue bonds for Pontiac sewer improvements (26‑12)
• Adopted normal lake level for Stiff’s Mill Pond (26‑13)
• Adopted 28 N. Saginaw Brownfield Redevelopment Plan
• Adopted lease for Harm Reduction Program at 48980 Woodward Ave
• Approved CAPS Study Group application review guidelines
• Approved $5,000 Troy Historical Village sponsorship
• Amended Oakland County Art Institute Authority Articles of Incorporation

Majority Caucus

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners Democratic Caucus will approve the minutes from the March 11, 2026 meeting. It will also hold a discussion period and allow public comments, first limited to agenda items and then on any topic. No specific policy items are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes dated March 11, 2026
• Public comment limited to agenda items (three minutes per speaker)
• Public comment on any topic (three minutes per speaker)
• Discussion items (unspecified)

The Democratic Caucus unanimously approved the Board of Commissioners minutes from March 11, 2026. It also moved three items—from the Public Health and Safety, Finance, and Legislative Affairs committees—to the regular agenda without objection.

• Approved Board of Commissioners minutes dated March 11, 2026 (unanimous voice vote)
• Moved Public Health and Safety item on UASaaS drone program to regular agenda (no objection)
• Moved Finance Committee purchasing exception item to regular agenda (no objection)
• Moved Legislative Affairs item on zoo millage renewal to regular agenda (no objection)

Materials Management Planning Committee

The committee will review updates on stakeholder surveys and outreach. Members are scheduled to hold discussions regarding funding, financing, and recycling rates.

• Update on stakeholder surveys and outreach
• Funding and financing discussion
• Recycling rate discussion

The Materials Management Planning Committee met on March 26, 2026, but a quorum was not present. The Vice Chair proceeded with agenda items, including updates on stakeholder surveys, funding mechanisms, and recycling rates. No votes or formal approvals were recorded.

Standing Committee

The Oakland County Claims Review Committee will convene to approve minutes from January 2026 and consider a request to add firms to a county-approved list. The meeting will also address a judicial tenure commission matter.

• Approval of January 14, 2026 minutes
• Request to add firms to County Approved List
• In Re Judge Hartig Judicial Tenure Commission Matter

The Claims Review Committee approved adding Ray Law International and The Miller Law Firm to the county’s list of approved firms. The motion passed unanimously with a 5-0-0 vote. The committee also authorized Corporation Counsel to act on directives discussed in a closed‑session meeting. All other agenda items, including minutes and agenda approvals, were also adopted unanimously.

• Approved minutes dated Jan 14, 2026 (5-0-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (5-0-0)
• Added Ray Law International and The Miller Law Firm to county approved firms list (5-0-0)
• Entered closed session to consult attorneys on Judge Hartig judicial tenure matter (5-0-0)
• Authorized Corporation Counsel to proceed per closed‑session directives (5-0-0)

Standing Committee

The Finance Committee will consider recommendations for a brownfield redevelopment plan in Pontiac and a lease amendment for a Sheriff's Office Training Center. The body will also review several grant acceptances and requests for purchasing policy exceptions.

• 28 N. Saginaw Brownfield Redevelopment Plan in the City of Pontiac
• Lease amendment #2 with BLB Enterprises, LLC at 300 South St., Brandon Township
• Purchasing policy exceptions for Unicom Systems Inc., Computer Technologies USA LLC, Precisely Software Incorporated, Insight Public Sector Inc., and Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC Company
• Single source procurement exception with Collaborative Testing Services (CTS)
• Appointment of Alycia Williams as Chief Procurement Officer

The Finance Committee recommended and the Board approved extensions of five existing contracts for the Information Technology and Human Resources departments, each beyond the standard five‑year term. The Committee also confirmed the appointment of Alycia Williams as Chief Procurement Officer, adopted the 28 N. Saginaw Brownfield Redevelopment Plan, and approved a lease amendment for the Sheriff’s Office Training Center. Additionally, the Board accepted multiple grant awards and authorized several community sponsorship payments ranging from $2,500 to $10,000.

• Approved extension of Unicom Systems Inc. contract ($50,000) (7‑0‑0)
• Approved extension of Computer Technologies USA LLC contract ($1,914,420) (7‑0‑0)
• Approved extension of Precisely Software Incorporated contract ($44,000) (7‑0‑0)
• Approved extension of Insight Public Sector Inc. contract ($568,000) (7‑0‑0)
• Approved extension of Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC contract ($929,966.68) (7‑0‑0)
• Recommended appointment of Alycia Williams as Chief Procurement Officer (7‑0‑0)
• Adopted the 28 N. Saginaw Brownfield Redevelopment Plan (7‑0‑0)
• Approved lease amendment with BLB Enterprises for Sheriff's Office Training Center (7‑0‑0)

Standing Committee

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee will approve minutes and a consent agenda that includes a FY2026 appropriation for a tri‑party road improvement program with Rose Township. Commissioners will receive recommendations to issue bonds for improvements to Pontiac's sewer system in the Woodward Loop area and to establish a normal lake level for Stiff's Mill Pond. Additional items include lease agreements for an employee health clinic and a harm‑reduction program, and a brownfield redevelopment plan for 28 N. Saginaw.

• Approve FY2026 appropriation with Rose Township for Tri‑Party Road Improvement Program – Project No. 58341 (budget amendment)
• Recommend issuance of bonds to fund improvements to Pontiac's sewer system in the Woodward Loop area
• Recommend lease agreement with Marathon Health, LLC for an employee health clinic
• Recommend lease with Oakland Integrated Healthcare Network at 48980 Woodward Ave for a Harm Reduction Program
• Recommend the 28 N. Saginaw Brownfield Redevelopment Plan in the City of Pontiac

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee approved a $24,000 transfer to Rose Township for the Tri-Party Road Improvement Program. It also approved a six‑year lease with Marathon Health for an employee health clinic, adopted the 28 N. Saginaw Brownfield Redevelopment Plan, and authorized several leases and policy resolutions. The committee gave the department permission to negotiate property purchases in closed session.

• Approved $24,000 transfer for Rose Township Tri-Party Road Improvement Program (5-0-0)
• Approved six‑year lease with Marathon Health, LLC for employee health clinic (4-1-0)
• Adopted 28 N. Saginaw Brownfield Redevelopment Plan (5-0-0)
• Approved lease with Oakland Integrated Healthcare Network for Harm Reduction Program (5-0-0)
• Approved amendment #2 with BLB Enterprises for Sheriff's Office Training Center lease (5-0-0)
• Approved CAPS Study Group Application Review Guidelines (5-0-0)
• Approved Water Resources Commissioner notice of intent to issue bonds for Pontiac sewer improvements (5-0-0)
• Authorized department to proceed with property purchase negotiations per closed session (5-0-0)

Subcommittee

The Coordinating Zoning Committee will meet to review and potentially approve two zoning changes. These items involve staff reviews of land use changes in Waterford Township and West Bloomfield Township.

• Waterford Twp: Proposed change from General Industrial (M-2) and Extensive Business (C-4) within the Summit Place Overlay (OV-SP) to Light Industrial (M-1) (RZ 26-02)
• West Bloomfield Twp: Proposed change from Industrial Office Park District (I-OP) to Planned Development District (PDD) (RZ 26-03)

The Coordinating Zoning Committee approved the minutes from March 4, 2026 and the agenda, each by a 2-0-0 vote. It then recommended support for Waterford Township's rezoning from General Industrial (M-2) and Extensive Business (C-4) within the Summit Place Overlay to Light Industrial (M-1). The committee also recommended support for West Bloomfield Township's rezoning from Industrial Office Park District (I-OP) to a Planned Development District (PDD). All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Board of Commissioners minutes dated March 4, 2026 (2-0-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (2-0-0)
• Recommended support for Waterford Township rezoning to Light Industrial (M-1) (3-0-0)
• Recommended support for West Bloomfield Township rezoning to Planned Development District (PDD) (3-0-0)

General

The committee will consider several grant and staffing recommendations, including an interlocal agreement with Oakland Community Health Network for the Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program and a resolution to approve the Project Prove It drone response service. It will also review a request for four gun‑safe lockers for a school resource officer unit and multiple state grant acceptances for public safety, emergency management and health programs. Additional items include the creation of two part‑time public health nurse positions and a HUD amendment for community‑development funding.

• Interlocal Agreement with Oakland Community Health Network for the Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program – recommend and forward to Finance
• Resolution to approve Project Prove It with Flock Group for Unmanned Air Support as a Service (UASaaS) drone response program – recommend to Board
• Request to purchase four gun safe lockers for the Oakland Technical Campus School Resource Officer Unit – recommend to Board
• Grant acceptance from the State Court Administrative Office for FY 2026 Operation Drive Program – recommend and forward to Finance
• Creation of two part‑time non‑eligible Public Health Nurse II positions – recommend to Board

The committee forwarded to Finance and recommended approval of a $2,541,360.91 HUD amendment for FY 2025 community development programs. It also approved a $310,096 interlocal agreement for the Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program and a no‑cost drone pilot with Flock Group. Additional approvals included a $500,000 District Court grant, a $436,716 medical marijuana grant, and purchase of four gun safe lockers.

• Forwarded to Finance recommendation for HUD amendment $2,541,360.91 – passed (6-0-0)
• Forwarded to Finance recommendation for Byrne State Crisis Intervention Interlocal Agreement $310,096 – passed (5-0-0)
• Forwarded to Finance recommendation for Project Prove It drone pilot (no cost) – passed (5-0-0)
• Approved purchase of four gun safe lockers $5,720 – passed (5-0-0)
• Forwarded to Finance recommendation for District Court Operation Drive grant $500,000 – passed (6-0-0)
• Forwarded to Finance recommendation for Emergency Management Performance Program grant $14,956 (plus $14,956 match) – passed (6-0-0)
• Forwarded to Finance recommendation for Medical Marihuana Operation grant $436,716 – passed (6-0-0)
• Approved creation of two part‑time public health nurse positions – passed (6-0-0)

Standing Committee

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee will consider several recommendations, including authorizing a millage renewal question for the Oakland County Zoological Authority to appear on the November 3, 2026 ballot. The committee will also review an amendment to the Oakland County Art Institute Authority articles of incorporation, a resolution opposing state legislation that would preempt local zoning authority, an interlocal agreement to establish an on‑site health and wellness center with Marathon Health, and multiple parks and recreation grant and partnership items. These items are presented for recommendation to the Board of Commissioners.

• Authorize millage renewal question for Oakland County Zoological Authority on Nov 3, 2026 ballot
• Amendment #1 to Oakland County Art Institute Authority articles of incorporation
• Resolution opposing state legislation that would preempt local zoning authority
• Interlocal agreement with Marathon Health to provide on‑site health and wellness services
• Grant amendment for the Park and Trail Capital Community Grant Program with the City of Ferndale

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee approved several board recommendations, including a $26,897,388 interlocal agreement to establish an on‑site health and wellness center serving Ferndale, Hazel Park, Madison Heights, Oak Park and Royal Oak. It also adopted a $150,000 grant to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for the FY 2027 Off‑Road Vehicle Trail Improvement Program and approved a grant amendment extending the Ferndale Community Grant Program through November 2027. Additional actions included recommending a resolution to place a Detroit Zoo millage question on the November 3, 2026 ballot, opposing state legislation that would preempt local zoning authority, and adopting an updated workplace violence policy. The committee also approved amendments to the Oakland County Art Institute Authority articles, a Nine Mile Pathway Phase II task‑force memorandum, and 30‑year interlocal agreements with Bloomfield Hills Schools for Bowers Farm and the Johnson Nature Center.

• Approved $26,897,388 health & wellness center interlocal agreement (5-1-0)
• Approved $150,000 MDNR Off‑Road Vehicle Trail Improvement grant (5-0-0)
• Approved amendment extending Ferndale Community Grant Program (6-0-0)
• Recommended Detroit Zoo millage ballot question (6-0-0)
• Recommended resolution opposing state zoning preemption legislation (5-1-0)
• Adopted updated Workplace Violence Policy (6-0-0)
• Approved amendment to Oakland County Art Institute Authority Articles (6-0-0)
• Approved Nine Mile Pathway Phase II task‑force MOU (6-0-0)

Task Force

The Human Trafficking Prevention Task Force will receive informational updates on recent arrests and caseloads. The committee will also discuss community outreach, training, and the future meeting schedule.

• Update on caseload and recent arrests
• Community outreach and training report
• Discussion on future meeting schedule

The Human Trafficking Prevention Task Force approved the February 25, 2026 minutes with a 4-0-0 vote. The agenda was also approved as presented, again by a 4-0-0 vote. No public comments were received. The meeting adjourned at 10:49 a.m.

• Approved February 25, 2026 minutes (4-0-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (4-0-0)

Special Committee

The Community Safety & Civil Rights Ad Hoc Committee will receive and file documents related to New Jersey Executive Order No. 12 and a DOJ lawsuit challenging that order. The committee will hear updates from the Sheriff's Office, IT Department, CLEMIS Authority, and Health and Human Services Department. It will consider a resolution opposing civil immigration enforcement by ICE and related agencies in county facilities and opposing the use of face coverings that conceal officers' identities. A report will be prepared for the Oakland County Board of Commissioners on actions taken to uphold the Constitution and protect the community.

• Receive and file New Jersey Executive Order No. 12 restricting federal immigration enforcement on state property
• Receive and file DOJ lawsuit challenging New Jersey Executive Order No. 12
• Resolution opposing civil immigration enforcement by ICE and related federal agencies in county facilities and opposing officer face‑coverings
• Report to the Oakland County Board of Commissioners on actions taken to uphold the Constitution and protect the community
• Updates from the Oakland County Sheriff's Office, IT Department, CLEMIS Authority, and Health and Human Services Department

The committee approved the agenda as presented. It voted to receive and file the communications regarding New Jersey Executive Order No. 12 and the related DOJ lawsuit. The members also received and filed a letter from David Coulter and a report on actions taken to uphold the Constitution. All motions passed unanimously (6‑0‑0).

• Approved agenda (6-0-0)
• Received and filed communications on NJ Executive Order No. 12 (6-0-0)
• Received and filed letter from David Coulter dated Feb 18 2026 (6-0-0)
• Received and filed report on actions to uphold the Constitution (6-0-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners will consider issuing bonds to replace lead service lines and sewage disposal systems in Pontiac. The meeting also includes approvals for interlocal agreements, facility purchases, and transit service contracts.

• Notice of Intent to Issue Bonds for Pontiac lead service line replacement
• Notice of Intent to Issue Bonds for Pontiac sewage disposal system replacement
• Purchase Agreement for Real Property at 30521 Hales St. in Madison Heights
• Amendment 2026-1 of Public Transportation Agreement with North Oakland Transportation Authority
• Interlocal Agreement for Oakland County Sheriff's Search and Rescue Team

The Board approved a series of infrastructure and grant actions, including a $1,108,980 disbursement of Access to Transit grant funds and related interlocal agreements. It also adopted notices of intent to issue bonds for replacing lead service lines and for the City of Pontiac sewage disposal system. Additional approvals included a hazardous waste interlocal agreement, a purchase agreement for property at 30521 Hales St., an airport land lease with DCT Realty, and acceptance of MDOT grants totaling $737,484 for airport improvements. The Board also approved sponsorship allocations of $52,000 and $5,000 for community events.

• Approved 2026 North Oakland County Household Hazardous Waste Interlocal Agreement
• Adopted Notice of Intent to Issue Bonds for Replacement of Lead Service Lines in Pontiac
• Adopted Notice of Intent to Issue Bonds for Replacement of Pontiac Sewage Disposal System
• Adopted Purchase Agreement for real property at 30521 Hales St., Madison Heights
• Adopted Airport Land Lease between Oakland County International Airport and DCT Realty, LLC
• Accepted MDOT grant contract for airport improvements totaling $650,300
• Accepted MDOT grant contract for Troy Airport improvements totaling $87,184
• Approved disbursement of up to $1,108,980 Access to Transit grant funds and template interlocal agreement

Majority Caucus

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners Democratic Caucus will meet on March 11, 2026. It will conduct a closed session for the corporation counsel's opinion on Resolution 2026-6227, approve the minutes from the February 19, 2026 meeting, and allow brief public comments. The agenda also includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, and adjournment.

• Closed session – corporation counsel opinion related to Resolution 2026-6227
• Approval of minutes dated February 19, 2026
• Public comment (three minutes max per speaker, any topic)

The Democratic Caucus approved the Board of Commissioners minutes dated February 19, 2026 by unanimous voice vote. The caucus also moved to a closed session to discuss the legal opinion on Resolution 2026-6227. No other decisions were recorded.

• Approved February 19, 2026 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Moved to closed session to discuss legal opinion on Resolution 2026-6227 (motion passed)

Ad Hoc Committee

The Safer Communities Ad Hoc Committee will discuss several gun‑related initiatives, including a request from the Oakland County Sheriff's School Resource Officer Unit, a proposal to fund biometric gun safes for safety training, and plans for E‑Trace and future gun buy‑back events. The committee will also hear a follow‑up on the All of Us Foundation University Gun Violence Prevention Initiative and a request from Disarmory Ministries. No decisions are recorded on the agenda; items are listed for discussion.

• Discussion on the All of Us Foundation University Gun Violence Prevention Initiative
• Discussion on the FY 2026 request from the Oakland County Sheriff's School Resource Officer Unit
• Discussion on allocating funding for biometric gun safes for gun safety training programs
• Discussion of E‑Trace and future gun buy‑back events targeted toward pawn shop owners
• Discussion on the FY 2026 request from Disarmory Ministries

The committee approved the minutes from September 18, 2025 and the meeting agenda unanimously. It voted 4-1 to refer the request to purchase four gun safe lockers for $5,719.96 to the Public Health & Safety Committee. The item on funding biometric gun safes was postponed to the next meeting.

• Approved minutes dated September 18, 2025 (4-0-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (4-0-0)
• Referred purchase of four gun safe lockers ($5,719.96) to Public Health & Safety Committee (4-1-0)
• Postponed allocation funding for biometric gun safes (no vote)

Standing Committee

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee will recommend to the Board of Commissioners the issuance of bonds for replacing lead service lines in the City of Pontiac and for replacing Pontiac's sewage disposal system. The committee will also consider a purchase agreement for real property at 30521 Hales St. in Madison Heights, an airport land lease with DCT Realty, LLC, and several grant acceptances and interlocal agreements related to aviation and transit services. These items are presented for recommendation to the full Board.

• Notice of intent to issue bonds for replacement of lead service lines in Pontiac
• Notice of intent to issue bonds for replacement of the City of Pontiac sewage disposal system
• Purchase agreement for real property at 30521 Hales St. in Madison Heights
• Airport land lease between Oakland County International Airport and DCT Realty, LLC
• Amendment 2026-1 of public transportation agreements with multiple regional transit authorities

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee approved a series of recommendations, including a $1,108,980 Access to Transit grant disbursement and a $650,300 aviation grant from MDOT. It also approved interlocal agreements, bond notices for lead service line replacement, a real‑property purchase in Madison Heights, and an airport land lease. All motions passed unanimously with vote totals of 7‑0‑0 or 6‑0‑0 as noted.

• Approved Access to Transit grant disbursement up to $1,108,980 (7-0-0)
• Approved MDOT aviation grant for obstruction marking/lighting/removal $650,300 (7-0-0)
• Approved MDOT aviation grant for Troy Airport hangar reconstruction $87,184 (7-0-0)
• Approved 2026 North Oakland County Household Hazardous Waste Interlocal Agreement (7-0-0)
• Approved notice of intent to issue bonds for replacement of lead service lines in Pontiac (7-0-0)
• Approved notice of intent to issue bonds for Pontiac sewage disposal system (6-0-0)
• Approved purchase agreement for real property at 30521 Hales St., Madison Heights (6-0-0)
• Approved airport land lease between Oakland County International Airport and DCT Realty, LLC (7-0-0)

Standing Committee

The Oakland County Finance Committee will approve the February 11, 2026 minutes and discuss several board recommendations. Items include a resolution to allocate additional funding for marine safety patrols on county lakes for the 2026-2028 boating seasons, multiple sponsorship projects for community celebrations, and a FY 2026 first‑quarter budget amendment. Each recommendation will be presented for a board recommendation.

• Approve minutes dated February 11, 2026
• Recommend additional funding for Marine Safety Patrols on Oakland County Lakes (2026‑2028 seasons)
• Recommend sponsorship of America 250 Celebration infrastructure improvements with the Oakland County Pioneer & Historical Society
• Recommend sponsorship of Brandon Township Community Fireworks Celebration
• Recommend FY 2026 First Quarter Forecast and Budget Amendments

The Finance Committee unanimously approved the FY 2026 first‑quarter financial report and associated budget amendments, including a $14,263,752 appropriation of carry‑forward funds. It also recommended and approved funding for marine safety patrols, a MIDC grant application, infrastructure improvements for the America 250 celebration, and several community sponsorships. All motions passed with a 7‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved FY 2026 first‑quarter financial report and $14,263,752 budget appropriation (7-0-0)
• Approved $50,000 per year marine safety patrol funding for 2026‑2028 (7-0-0)
• Approved submission of FY2027 MIDC grant application (7-0-0)
• Approved $52,000 infrastructure improvements for America 250 celebration (7-0-0)
• Approved $5,000 sponsorship for Brandon Township fireworks (7-0-0)
• Approved $5,000 sponsorship for Clawson Lions Club charity car show (7-0-0)
• Approved $10,000 main‑stage sponsorship for Art & Apples Festival (7-0-0)
• Approved minutes and agenda for the meeting (7-0-0 each)

Subcommittee

The Coordinating Zoning Committee will review and vote on several rezoning proposals, including converting Waterford Township's General Office O‑2 zone to Extensive Business C‑4 and its High Tech Industrial & Office HT‑2 zone to General Business C‑3 near the Oakland County International Airport. The committee will also consider rezoning Commerce Township's Attached Residential R2 and Large Lot One Family Residential R‑1A to One Family Residential R‑1D adjacent to White Lake Township, and a draft master plan amendment for the City of Farmington. All items are listed as requiring approval.

• Rezoning Waterford Township General Office O‑2 to Extensive Business C‑4 (adjacent to Oakland County International Airport)
• Rezoning Waterford Township High Tech Industrial & Office HT‑2 to General Business C‑3 (adjacent to Oakland County International Airport)
• Rezoning Commerce Township Attached Residential R2 and Large Lot One Family Residential R‑1A to One Family Residential R‑1D (adjacent to White Lake Township)
• Draft Master Plan Amendment for the City of Farmington
• Review letters for Livingston, Genesee, and Northfield County Master Plans

The Coordinating Zoning Committee approved the minutes from October 22, 2025 and the meeting agenda. It received and filed several communications on regional planning matters. The committee voted to recommend support for a Commerce Township rezoning from R2 and R‑1A to R‑1D for three properties on Bogie Lake Road. It also voted to recommend support for the City of Farmington Draft Master Plan amendment.

• Approved Board of Commissioners minutes dated Oct 22, 2025 (2-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda as presented (2-0-0)
• Received and filed communications on regional master plans (3-0-0)
• Recommended support for Commerce Township rezoning to R‑1D (3-0-0)
• Recommended support for City of Farmington Draft Master Plan amendment (3-0-0)

Standing Committee

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee will review and report on an appointment to the Oakland Community Health Network Board. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, agenda, public comments, and informational reports, including the Oakland Talking Books annual report.

• Approval of minutes from February 10, 2026
• Discussion of appointment to the Oakland Community Health Network Board
• Informational presentation of the Oakland Talking Books annual report

The committee approved the February 10, 2026 Board of Commissioners minutes and the meeting agenda unanimously. It then recommended Cyril Davis for a vacancy on the Health Network Board (vote 5-1-0) and Craig Brown for a three‑year term on the same board (vote 6-0-0).

• Approved February 10 Board of Commissioners minutes (7-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0-0)
• Recommended appointment of Cyril Davis to Health Network Board (5-1-0)
• Recommended appointment of Craig Brown to Health Network Board (6-0-0)

Standing Committee

The Public Health & Safety Committee will approve the February 10, 2026 minutes and the agenda. It will hear communications including a letter appointing Oluwatosin Martins as Deputy Director of Public Services and reports on the animal shelter, a hazardous materials grant application, and a legionella testing memo. The committee will recommend two interlocal agreements from the Sheriff’s Office and a grant amendment for the FY2021 HOME Investment Partnership ARPA program. Finally, it will consider a resolution to allocate additional funding for Marine Safety Patrols on Oakland County lakes for the 2026‑2028 boating seasons.

• Letter of appointment for Oluwatosin Martins as Deputy Director of Public Services
• Recommendation of interlocal agreement for participation with the Oakland County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue Team
• Amendment #1 to interlocal agreement with Oakland Community Health Network for FY 2026 mental and behavioral health services in the jail
• Amendment #3 to FY 2021 HOME Investment Partnership ARPA grant
• Resolution to allocate additional funding for Marine Safety Patrols on county lakes for 2026‑2028

The Public Health & Safety Committee approved the February 10 Board of Commissioners minutes and the meeting agenda. It accepted communications, recommended two sheriff interlocal agreements, and approved a HUD HOME program amendment. It also authorized $50,000 per year for the Oakland County Sheriff's Office Marine Unit to expand lake safety patrols for the 2026‑2028 boating seasons.

• Approved February 10 Board of Commissioners minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda as presented (5-0-0)
• Received and filed communications items (5-0-0)
• Recommended approval of interlocal agreement with Macomb County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Team (5-0-0)
• Recommended approval of amendment to Interlocal Agreement with Oakland Community Health Network for jail mental health services (5-0-0)
• Approved HUD HOME Investment Partnership amendment #3 adding 19 special revenue positions (5-0-0)
• Authorized $50,000 per year for Marine Unit lake safety patrols, to become permanent program (5-0-0)

Ad Hoc Committee

The Oakland County Transit Ad Hoc Committee will review quarterly reports and consider award recommendations for the 2026 Access to Transit project. The body will also discuss amendments to public transportation agreements with several local transit authorities.

• Review of 2026 Access to Transit Award Recommendations
• Review of amendments to public transportation agreements with NOTA, OPC, WOTA, and PEX
• Review of quarterly reports for local transit providers and SMART
• Review of 2024 Access to Transit Project Status Report
• Discussion of the future Board of Commissioners meeting schedule

The Oakland County Transit Ad Hoc Committee approved the minutes and agenda unanimously. It recommended to the Board of Commissioners the disbursement of up to $1,108,980 in Access to Transit Grant funds and approved the template Interlocal Agreement. The committee also approved amendments to public transportation agreements with NOTA, OPC, WOTA, and PEX, authorizing the Board Chair to execute them. Future meeting dates for 2026 were set.

• Approved November 4, 2025 and February 19, 2026 Board of Commissioners minutes (4-0-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (4-0-0)
• Recommended to Board disbursement of Access to Transit Grant funds up to $1,108,980 and approval of template Interlocal Agreement (4-0-0)
• Approved Amendment 2026-1 to Public Transportation Agreement with North Oakland Transportation Authority (4-0-0)
• Approved Amendment 2026-1 to Public Transportation Agreement with Rochester Hills-Oakland-Rochester Older Persons’ Commission (4-0-0)
• Approved Amendment 2026-1 to Public Transportation Agreement with Western Oakland Transportation Authority (4-0-0)
• Approved Amendment 2026-1 to Public Transportation Agreement with People's Express Inc. (4-0-0)
• Set tentative 2026 meeting schedule for April 30, June 11, August 13, and October 15 (no vote recorded)

Task Force

The Human Trafficking Prevention Task Force will hear a report from the Prosecuting Attorney's Office on its current caseload and recent arrests. The board will also discuss the schedule for future task force meetings. No formal decisions are listed; the items are for discussion only.

• Prosecuting Attorney's Office – update on caseload and recent arrests (report, discussion)
• Board of Commissioners – discussion of future meeting schedule
• Approval of minutes from the January 22, 2026 meeting
• Approval of the agenda

The Human Trafficking Prevention Task Force approved the minutes from the January 22, 2026 meeting by a 3‑0‑0 vote. The agenda was also approved by a 3‑0‑0 vote. The next meeting was tentatively scheduled for March 18, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Approved minutes dated Jan 22, 2026 (vote 3-0-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (vote 3-0-0)
• Tentatively scheduled next meeting for March 18, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

Materials Management Planning Committee

The Materials Management Planning Committee will review updates on stakeholder and public outreach efforts. Members will also discuss organics and food waste reduction and diversion, as well as potential additional facility tours.

• Update on stakeholder and public outreach efforts
• Discussion on organics and food waste reduction and diversion
• Discussion regarding additional facility tours

The Materials Management Planning Committee approved the Board of Commissioners minutes dated January 27, 2026 with an 8-0 vote. The committee also approved the agenda as presented, also by an 8-0 vote. No other actions were taken.

• Approved Jan 27, 2026 Board of Commissioners minutes (8-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (8-0)

Majority Caucus

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

• Approval of minutes from January 22, 2026

The Oakland County Democratic Caucus met on Feb. 19, 2026 and approved the Board of Commissioners minutes dated Jan. 22, 2026 by unanimous voice vote. Members discussed several agenda items, including a transit amendment, a unified resolution, and a proposed ICE‑opposition resolution, but no further motions were adopted. Public comments were deferred to the upcoming Board of Commissioners meeting.

• Approved Jan. 22, 2026 minutes (unanimous voice vote)

Ad Hoc Committee

The Oakland County Transit Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to consider a recommendation to the Board regarding a public transportation agreement. The focus is on an amendment to the agreement with the Rochester Hills-Oakland-Rochester Older Persons’ Commission (OPC).

• Amendment 2026-2 of Public Transportation Agreement with Rochester Hills-Oakland-Rochester Older Persons’ Commission (OPC)

The committee approved its agenda unanimously. It then approved Amendment 2026-2 to the Public Transportation Agreement with Rochester Hills-Oakland-Rochester Older Persons’ Commission, authorizing an appropriation of up to $64,000 from the transit millage and amending the FY 2026 budget as detailed in Schedule A. The motion passed with a 6‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved meeting agenda (6-0-0)
• Approved Amendment 2026-2 to Public Transportation Agreement, authorizing up to $64,000 appropriation and FY 2026 budget amendment (6-0-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will approve the minutes from the January 22, 2026 meeting and adopt the agenda. A public hearing will consider the creation of an Aviation Department and the reorganization of related positions. Committee reports will cover contracts, leases, property purchases, grant applications, and several resolutions, including those related to immigration enforcement and community sponsorships.

• Public hearing on creation of Aviation Department and reorganization of positions
• Airport Land Lease between Oakland County International Airport and Park Place Hangar Co., LLC
• Purchase of Property at 70 E. Silverdome Industrial Park, Pontiac, Michigan
• Resolution opposing civil immigration enforcement activities by ICE in county facilities
• Grant application to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for the FY 2026 Marine Safety Program

The Board approved several items, including a 10‑year sewer operations and maintenance agreement with the Charter Township of White Lake and the transfer of county water and sewer property titles to local municipalities. It adopted an airport land lease between Oakland County International Airport and Park Place Hangar Co., LLC by a 26‑3 vote. The Board also approved a $64,000 appropriation for the Rochester Hills‑Oakland‑Rochester Older Persons’ Commission and allocated $10,000 and $5,000 for community sponsorship programs.

• Approved 10‑year sewer system operation and maintenance agreement with Charter Township of White Lake (unanimous voice vote)
• Authorized release and conveyance of county water and sanitary sewer real property interests to municipalities (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted Airport Land Lease with Park Place Hangar Co., LLC (26-3)
• Approved amendment to Public Transportation Agreement with Rochester Hills‑Oakland‑Rochester OPC and up to $64,000 appropriation (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved 2026 First Quarter IT appropriation transfer (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved $10,000 sponsorship to 42 Strong Foundation Peer‑to‑Peer Mentorship Program (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved $5,000 sponsorship to Hazel Park Promise Zone initiative (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved $101,306.64 grant for Inland Lake Beach Monitoring Program (unanimous voice vote)

Standing Committee

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee will approve minutes from the January 14 meeting and adopt the agenda. It will hear monthly reports on redevelopment, water resources, workforce development, and grant programs. The committee will consider several recommendations, including a property purchase, water‑resources agreements, and aviation‑related actions, and will forward decisions to the Board of Commissioners.

• Recommendation to purchase property at 70 E. Silverdome Industrial Park, Pontiac, MI
• Airport land lease between Oakland County International Airport and Park Place Hangar Co., LLC
• Creation of an Aviation Department and reorganization of positions
• Appointment of Cheryl Bush as Oakland County Aviation Director
• Sewer System Operations and Maintenance Agreement with the Charter Township of White Lake

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee approved several items, including the creation of an Aviation Department and the reorganization of its positions. It also recommended the appointment of Cheryl Bush as the county Aviation Director and approved the purchase of property at 70 E. Silverdome Industrial Park. All motions passed unanimously except one facilities‑management request that recorded a single dissent.

• Approved Jan 14 Board of Commissioners minutes (6-0-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (6-0-0)
• Received and filed communications (6-0-0)
• Received and filed RainSmart Rebates presentation (6-0-0)
• Recommended Sewer System Operations Agreement with White Lake (6-0-0)
• Approved creation of Aviation Department and reorganization of positions (6-0-0)
• Recommended appointment of Cheryl Bush as Aviation Director (6-0-0)
• Approved purchase of property at 70 E. Silverdome Industrial Park (6-0-0)

Standing Committee

The Finance Committee will review several budget amendments, grant acceptances, and purchasing policy exceptions. The body is deciding whether to recommend the purchase of property in Pontiac and the creation of an Aviation Department to the Board.

• Purchase of property at 70 E. Silverdome Industrial Park, Pontiac, Michigan
• Creation of Aviation Department and reorganization of positions
• Exceptions to purchasing policy for West Shore Services, Revels Turf & Tractor, and Phigenics
• Sponsorship of 42 Strong Foundation and Hazel Park Promise Zone Initiative
• Grant acceptance from Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards for Sheriff's and Prosecutor's Office

The Finance Committee approved the January 14 Board of Commissioners minutes and the meeting agenda. It received and filed several communications reports and recommended the IT Q1 Development Report to the Board. The Committee also approved sponsorships for a mentorship program and the Hazel Park Promise Zone, an exception to the purchasing policy for single‑source procurements, and recommended creating an Aviation Department with reorganized positions.

• Approved Board of Commissioners minutes dated Jan 14, 2026 (6-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda as presented (6-0-0)
• Received and filed communications reports (Treasurer's interest waiver, Pontiac Redevelopment, IT Q1 services and development) (6-0-0)
• Recommended IT 2026 Q1 Development Report to Board (6-0-0)
• Recommended sponsorship of Peer-to-Peer Mentorship Program (42 Strong Foundation) (7-0-0)
• Recommended sponsorship of Hazel Park Promise Zone Initiative (7-0-0)
• Approved exception to purchasing policy for single‑source procurements with West Shore Services, Revels Turf & Tractor, and Phigenics (7-0-0)
• Recommended creation of an Aviation Department and reorganization of positions (7-0-0)

Standing Committee

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee will meet to approve minutes and discuss resolutions supporting specific Senate bills. The body will also consider appointments to regional authorities and the Oakland Community Health Network.

• Approval of minutes from January 13, 2026
• Resolution in support of Michigan Senate Bills 508, 509, and 510
• Appointment to the Regional Convention Facility Authority
• Appointment to the Oakland Community Health Network
• Grant application rule exceptions for the Clerk/Register of Deeds

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee approved the minutes from the January 13, 2026 Board of Commissioners meeting and adopted its agenda. It adopted a resolution supporting Michigan Senate Bills 508, 509, and 510, passing 7‑1‑0. The committee reappointed MiVida Burrus to the Citizens Advisory Council of the Regional Convention Facility Authority for a four‑year term, passing unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved January 13, 2026 Board of Commissioners minutes (7-0-0)
• Approved committee agenda as presented (7-0-0)
• Adopted resolution supporting Senate Bills 508, 509, 510 (7-1-0)
• Reappointed MiVida Burrus to Citizens Advisory Council, four‑year term (8-0-0)
• Selected twelve candidates for potential interviews for Oakland Community Health Network vacancies (no objection, no vote)

Ad Hoc Committee

The Safer Communities Ad Hoc Committee will discuss several public‑health and safety topics, including a request for funding biometric gun safes for gun‑safety training. Other items include a follow‑up on a gun‑violence prevention initiative, impact reports from Disarmory Ministries, and a request from the Sheriff's School Resource Officer Unit. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes and agenda items.

• Discussion on allocating funding for biometric gun safes to provide at gun safety training programs
• Follow‑up discussion on the All of Us Foundation University Gun Violence Prevention Initiative
• Review of Disarmory Ministries 2025 Final Impact Report
• Discussion on FY 2026 request from Disarmory Ministries
• Discussion on FY 2026 request from the Oakland County Sheriff's School Resource Officer Unit

Standing Committee

The Public Health & Safety Committee will review several grant applications and program amendments before making recommendations to the Board of Commissioners. Items include a grant for inland lake beach monitoring, amendments to Medicaid CHIP lead‑hazard and emerging threats agreements, and a request for supplemental funding for the Adult Treatment Court program. The committee will recommend actions and forward appropriate items to Finance for further action.

• Grant application to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy Water Resources Division for the 2026‑2027 Inland Lake Beach Monitoring Program
• Amendment #1 to the FY 2026 Medicaid CHIP Lead Hazard Control Community Development Program
• Amendment #2 to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services FY 2026 Emerging Threats Local Health Department Agreement
• Request for supplemental funding for the Adult Treatment Court Program (budget amendment)
• Sheriff’s Office grant application to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for the FY 2026 Marine Safety Program

The committee approved the Board of Commissioners minutes from January 13, 2026 and the meeting agenda. It accepted the communications package for filing. It recommended board actions on several health and human services grant applications and amendments, forwarding other items to Finance. It also forwarded a circuit court funding request and sheriff’s office grant actions to the Board and Finance.

• Approved Jan 13 Board of Commissioners minutes (4-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0-0)
• Received and filed communications package (4-0-0)
• Recommended health & human services grant actions for items 7a‑7b and forwarded items 7c‑7d to Finance (5-0-0)
• Forwarded circuit court adult treatment court supplemental funding request to Finance (5-0-0)
• Recommended sheriff’s office grant application to MDNR and forwarded continuing education grant to Finance (5-0-0)

Materials Management Planning Committee

The committee will elect its 2026 leadership and establish a meeting schedule. Members will review recent and upcoming public outreach efforts and discuss a draft recycling chapter and goals.

• Election of 2026 Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Discussion of Draft Recycling Chapter and Recycling Goals
• Review of recent and upcoming public outreach efforts
• Establishment of 2026 MMPC Meeting Schedule

The committee approved the September 30 and October 28, 2025 Board of Commissioners minutes by an 8‑0 vote and adopted the agenda by an 8‑0 vote. Members elected Bob Hoffman as Chair and Mike Csapo as Vice Chair, each by an 8‑0 vote. The meeting adjourned at 10:08 AM.

• Approved Sep 30 2025 and Oct 28 2025 minutes (8-0)
• Approved agenda (8-0)
• Elected Bob Hoffman as Chair (8-0)
• Elected Mike Csapo as Vice Chair (8-0)

Ad Hoc Committee

The Oakland County Art Institute Authority will meet to elect a Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary. The body will also review a letter from the Board of Commissioners Chief of Staff regarding 2026 rate changes.

• Election of officers: Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary
• Review of letter regarding change in rates for 2026
• DIA Board Report from Bo Cheng and David Flynn

Majority Caucus

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners Democratic Caucus will meet to approve minutes from December 11, 2025, and discuss agenda items. The meeting is scheduled for January 22, 2026, at 5:00 PM.

• Approval of December 11, 2025, minutes
• Discussion of agenda items
• Public comment sessions (three minutes per speaker)

The Democratic Caucus met at 5:05 PM and approved the minutes from December 11 2025 by voice vote with unanimous support. Several committee items were discussed, including economic development, law‑enforcement IT, health network appointments, and a motion to support a county ombudsman, but no votes were recorded on those topics. A nomination for Vice Chair was made and discussed without a reported outcome. The meeting adjourned at 7:10 PM.

• Approved December 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)

Board of Commissioners

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners will approve the December 11, 2025 minutes, elect a Vice Chair, and hold a public hearing on the Meadows of Oxford Brownfield Plan. Committee reports include several grant contracts, lease amendments, and interlocal agreements. The board will vote on a resolution to establish a County Ombudsman and on a restriction on outside employment for high‑earning county employees.

• Resolution to create a County Ombudsman (presented by Charles Cavell)
• Public hearing on The Meadows of Oxford Brownfield Plan (Village of Oxford)
• Grant contract with Michigan Department of Transportation for Oakland/Troy Airport improvements
• Amendment #1 to sublease with Oakland Community Health Network for additional first‑floor space in Building 32E
• Interlocal agreement for the Sheriff's Office SWAT team with the City of Auburn Hills

The Board elected Marcia Gershenson as Vice Chair and approved several proclamations. It adopted multiple economic‑development actions, including a $1,255,225 grant contract from MDOT for Oakland/Troy Airport improvements, a $434,190 DOE energy grant, and a $35,056 transfer for a Tri‑Party road improvement program. Additional actions included a FAA memorandum of agreement, a transfer of Huron Rouge sewage assets, and a $2,500 sponsorship for a Black History Celebration gala.

• Elected Marcia Gershenson Vice Chair (vote 15-3-0)
• Approved MDOT Grant Contract No. 2026-0242 for $1,255,225 airport improvements
• Approved FAA Memorandum of Agreement for navigation facilities at Oakland County International Airport
• Approved Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant award of $434,190 from DOE
• Authorized $35,056 transfer for Tri‑Party Road Improvement Program with Township of Springfield
• Adopted transfer of Huron Rouge Sewage Disposal System assets to Huron Rouge Sanitary Drain District (vote 26-1)
• Rescinded 2025 Land Lease Addendum with Mr. Hangar, LLC
• Approved $2,500 sponsorship for Trinity Missionary Baptist Church 2026 Black History Celebration Gala

Task Force

The Human Trafficking Prevention Task Force will hear an update from the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office on its caseload and recent arrests. The board will also discuss the future meeting schedule for the Task Force. No formal actions are listed; the items are for discussion only.

• Prosecuting Attorney’s Office – update on caseload and recent arrests (discussion)
• Board of Commissioners – future meeting schedule (discussion)
• Public comment – three minutes max per speaker
• Approval of minutes dated November 19, 2025
• Approval of agenda

The Human Trafficking Prevention Task Force approved the minutes from the November 19, 2025 meeting and the agenda for the current session, each with a 4-0-0 vote. The meeting also included updates on trafficking prosecutions and a tentative schedule for the next meeting on February 25, 2026.

• Approved November 19, 2025 minutes (4-0-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (4-0-0)

Standing Committee

The Finance Committee will first approve the December 3, 2025 minutes and the agenda. It will then discuss and recommend to the Board a DOE Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant, a brownfield redevelopment plan for the Meadows of Oxford, a Michigan Department of Corrections grant for the FY 2026 Community Corrections Program, and a contract with VitalCore for medical services at the Oakland County Jail. Additional items include purchasing‑policy exceptions and a sponsorship for a Black History Celebration gala.

• Recommend to Board the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) award from the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Sustainability
• Recommend to Board the Meadows of Oxford Brownfield/TIF plan in the Village of Oxford
• Recommend to Board the grant from the Michigan Department of Corrections for the FY 2026 Community Corrections Program
• Recommend to Board a contract with VitalCore for medical services at the Oakland County Jail
• Recommend to Board an exception to purchasing policy for extensions beyond a five‑year term with Global Solutions Group, Byers Engineering, and Emphasys

The Finance Committee approved several recommendations to the Board, including a contract with VitalCore for medical services at the county jail and an Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant award. It also endorsed the Meadows of Oxford brownfield redevelopment plan and a grant for the FY 2026 Community Corrections Program. Additional approvals covered purchasing policy exceptions, a sponsorship of a local Black History Celebration gala, and the CLEMIS Transfer Agreement.

• Approved VitalCore contract for medical services at Oakland County Jail (6-0-0)
• Approved Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant award (6-0-0)
• Approved Meadows of Oxford brownfield plan recommendation (6-0-0)
• Approved FY 2026 Community Corrections Program grant (6-0-0)
• Approved extensions beyond five-year term with Global Solutions Group, Byers Engineering, Emphasys (6-0-0)
• Approved CLEMIS Transfer Agreement (6-0-0)

Standing Committee

The Claims Review Committee will first approve the minutes from the October 8, 2025 meeting. It will then enter closed sessions to review the Southeast Michigan Surgical Hospital case and the Lawrence, Terrence case. No other public business is scheduled.

• Approve minutes dated October 8, 2025 (including prior closed session)
• Closed session: Southeast Michigan Surgical Hospital, et al v. Oakland County
• Closed session: Lawrence, Terrence v. Oakland County

The Claims Review Committee approved the October 8, 2025 minutes and the agenda, each by a 4‑0‑0 vote. The committee entered closed session to discuss trial or settlement strategy for the Southeast Michigan Surgical Hospital case and then authorized corporation counsel to act on those directives, also by a 4‑0‑0 vote. A similar closed‑session discussion and authorization was made for the Lawrence, Terrence case.

• Approved October 8, 2025 minutes (4-0-0)
• Approved agenda (4-0-0)
• Entered closed session for Southeast Michigan Surgical Hospital case (4-0-0)
• Authorized corporation counsel to proceed in Southeast Michigan Surgical Hospital case (4-0-0)
• Entered closed session for Lawrence, Terrence case (4-0-0)
• Authorized corporation counsel to proceed in Lawrence, Terrence case (4-0-0)

Standing Committee

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee will consider recommendations for airport leases and grants, a brownfield plan in the Village of Oxford, and a transfer of sewage disposal assets. The body will also review reports on the US Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Project DIAMOnD Phase II.

• The Meadows of Oxford Brownfield Plan in the Village of Oxford
• Memorandum of Agreement with the FAA for facilities at Oakland County International Airport
• MDOT grant contract for improvements at the Oakland/Troy Airport
• Transfer of Huron Rouge Sewage Disposal System Assets to the Huron Rouge Sanitary Drain Drainage District
• Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) award with the U.S. Department of Energy

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee unanimously approved a Memorandum of Agreement with the FAA for navigation, communication and weather aid facilities at Oakland County International Airport. It also approved a grant contract with MDOT for improvements at the Oakland/Troy Airport, rescinded a prior land‑lease resolution, and moved several projects forward to Finance. Additional actions included authorizing Facilities Management to proceed with property negotiations and approving a tri‑party road improvement appropriation.

• Approved FAA Memorandum of Agreement for airport navigation facilities (7-0-0)
• Approved MDOT grant contract for improvements at Oakland/Troy Airport (7-0-0)
• Approved rescission of Resolution #2025-6037 land lease addendum with Mr. Hangar, LLC (7-0-0)
• Forwarded Meadows of Oxford Brownfield Plan to Finance for Board action (7-0-0)
• Forwarded Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant award to Finance (7-0-0)
• Approved amendment to sublease with Oakland Community Health Network for additional space (7-0-0)
• Authorized Facilities Management to proceed per closed‑session directives (7-0-0)
• Approved FY 2026 appropriation with Township of Springfield for Tri‑Party Road Improvement Program (7-0-0)

General

The Public Health & Safety Committee will consider several grant applications, a housing trust fund amendment, and a contract for jail medical services. It will also recommend an interlocal agreement with the City of Auburn Hills to add the county to the SWAT team. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes and the agenda, as well as public comment periods.

• Interlocal Agreement with the City of Auburn Hills to join the Oakland County Sheriff's Office SWAT team
• Contract with VitalCore for medical services at the Oakland County Jail
• Grant acceptance from the Michigan Department of Corrections for the FY 2026 Community Corrections Program
• Amendment #1 to the Housing Trust Fund for the 111 Oneida “Missing Middle” Workforce Housing Development Project in Pontiac
• Grant application to the Michigan Department of Environmental, Great Lakes, and Energy for the 2026-2027 Rapid Methods and Microbial Source Tracking for Beaches Program

Standing Committee

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee will consider several routine items, including approval of the December 2, 2025 meeting minutes and a report on board appointments expiring in 2026. The committee will receive a recommendation to accept a state grant for FY 2026 legal self‑help centers and a recommendation on the Human Resources salary administration plan. An interlocal agreement with the City of Rochester Hills for maintenance services at Clinton River Oaks County Park will be recommended. Finally, the board will discuss and appoint members to the Oakland Community Health Network.

• Approve minutes from the December 2, 2025 meeting
• Recommend acceptance of the State Court Administrative Office grant for FY 2026 legal self‑help centers
• Recommend the Human Resources Salary Administration Plan 1st Quarterly Report for FY 2026
• Recommend interlocal agreement with the City of Rochester Hills for maintenance of Clinton River Oaks County Park
• Appoint members to the Oakland Community Health Network