Oakland County public meetings in 2024
72 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Standing Committee
The Public Health & Safety Committee will recommend to the Board of Commissioners acceptance of a DOJ Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Program grant and a series of standard law‑enforcement services interlocal agreements with several townships and cities for 2025‑2027. It will also recommend health‑division grants to the Cannabis Regulatory Agency and the Penske Foundation, and the creation of one full‑time community health worker position. Additional recommendations include a Children’s Village shelter care amendment, a virtual court docket grant amendment, and other public‑service items.
- Grant acceptance from the U.S. DOJ Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Program (FY 2024)
- Standard Law Enforcement Services Agreements with Township of Addison (2025‑2027) and other townships/cities
- Health Division grant application to the Cannabis Regulatory Agency for FY 2025 Marijuana Operation and Oversight Grant
- Grant acceptance from the Penske Foundation for the Integrated Care Center Project
- Creation of one FTE Special Revenue Community Health Worker position
Majority Caucus
The Oakland County Board of Commissioners Democratic Caucus will meet at 8:45 AM on December 12, 2024. After call to order, roll call, and limited public comment, the body will vote to approve the meeting minutes dated November 21, 2024. The session will then include discussion items (unspecified) followed by additional public comment before adjourning.
- Approval of minutes dated November 21, 2024
- Public comment limited to three minutes per speaker (agenda items only)
- Public comment limited to three minutes per speaker (any topic)
Board of Commissioners
The Oakland County Board of Commissioners will approve the minutes from November 21, 2024 and adopt the agenda. It will consider a FY2025 appropriation with Rose Township for a Tri‑Party Road Improvement Program, appoint Dom L. Holmes as the county Economic Development Director, and receive several grant acceptances and interlocal agreements. Additional items include airport lease changes, sustainability contracts, and a request to consider compensation for elected officials under new business.
- FY2025 appropriation with Rose Township for Tri‑Party Road Improvement Program – Project No. 58011 (road improvement)
- Appointment of Dom L. Holmes as Oakland County’s Economic Development Director
- Grant acceptance from the Michigan Department of Transportation for runway lighting improvement at the Oakland/Troy Airport
- Termination of airport land lease with WLA Holdings, LLC and new lease with Boardwalk Hangar Co., LLC
- Interlocal agreements for School Resource Officers with Pontiac School District and Oakland Schools (2025‑2027)
Standing Committee
The Oakland County Art Institute Authority will convene to approve minutes, receive resignation letters from board members, and review the Detroit Institute of Arts' 2025 program plan. The meeting includes a report on the DIA Board of Directors and the Treasurer's report.
- Approval of September 2024 minutes
- Resignation letters from Thomas Guastello and Bo Cheng
- Appointment letters for Bo Cheng and Dave Flynn to DIA Board
- DIA 2025 Program Plan Report
- Treasurer's Report
Standing Committee
The Finance Committee will review year-end financial reports, staffing modifications, and grant acceptances. The committee will also discuss collective bargaining agreements and interlocal agreements for various county departments.
- Approval of November 13, 2024 minutes
- Fiscal Year 2024 Year-End Report
- Deletion of seven part-time vacant positions
- Grant acceptance for FY 2025 County Veterans Service Fund
- Collective Bargaining Agreement for UAW employees 2025-2028
Standing Committee
The Coordinating Zoning Committee will consider three economic‑development items. It will vote to approve the Independence Township Draft Master Plan Update and to approve a rezoning in Section 36 of Orion Township. The committee will also discuss end‑of‑year zoning and master‑plan procedures.
- Approve Independence Township Draft Master Plan Update (County Code MP 24-09) presented by Scott Kree
- Approve rezoning in Section 36 of Orion Township (County Code RZ 24-02) presented by Scott Kree
- Discuss end‑of‑year zoning and master plan procedures (presented by Scott Kree)
Standing Committee
The committee will approve the FY 2025 appropriation for the Tri‑Party Road Improvement Program with Rose Township (Project No. 58011) and consider the County Executive’s recommendation to appoint Dom L. Holmes as Economic Development Director. It will also review grant acceptances, interlocal agreements, and lease actions related to veterans services and airport operations, along with facilities‑management resolutions and sustainability memoranda. Finally, the board will enter closed‑session discussions on property purchase authorizations.
- FY 2025 appropriation with Rose Township for Tri‑Party Road Improvement Program – Project No. 58011
- Appointment of Dom L. Holmes as Oakland County Economic Development Director
- Grant acceptance from Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency for FY 2025 County Veterans Service Fund
- Grant from Michigan Department of Transportation for runway lighting improvement at Oakland/Troy Airport
- Airport land lease termination with WLA Holdings, LLC
Standing Committee
The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee will approve the November 12, 2024 meeting minutes and the agenda. It will discuss several grant application exceptions and a grant acceptance recommendation for the Legal Self-Help Center. The committee will recommend collective bargaining agreements for United Auto Workers Local 889 employees for fiscal years 2025‑2028, including supplemental agreements, and will recommend interlocal agreements for administrative support services.
- Approve minutes dated November 12, 2024
- Grant application exceptions: Parks & Recreation (Michigan Invasive Species Grant) and Human Resources (Michigan Justice Fund Second Chance Skills Program)
- Recommend Clerk/Register of Deeds acceptance of FY 2025 Legal Self-Help Center Grant
- Recommend FY 2025‑2028 collective bargaining agreements (standard and supplemental) for UAW Local 889 employees
- Recommend interlocal agreements for administrative support services between the Board and Public Authorities
Standing Committee
The Public Health & Safety Committee will review several grant amendments and acceptance recommendations. Items include health department grants from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program grant from the Michigan Fitness Foundation, and a Community Development Block Grant from HUD. The Sheriff’s Office will recommend an interlocal agreement for a Behavioral Threat Assessment Grant and a traffic safety enforcement grant. Recommendations will be forwarded to the Board and, where noted, to Finance.
- Grant Amendment #1 to FY 2025 Emerging Threats from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (Health & Human Services)
- Grant Acceptance from the Michigan Fitness Foundation for FY 2025 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
- Grant Acceptance from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for FY 2024 Community Development Block Grant
- Interlocal agreement with Oakland County Health Network for the Behavioral Threat Assessment Grant Program
- Grant Acceptance from the Transportation Improvement Association for FY 2025 Traffic Safety Enforcement Program
Standing Committee
The Claims Review Committee will approve the minutes from the October 16, 2024 meeting and adopt the agenda for this session. It will then enter a closed session to consider the lawsuit Simer, Patrick v. Oakland County, et al. The meeting also includes public comment periods and standard procedural items.
- Approve minutes from October 16, 2024 meeting (including closed session portion)
- Approve agenda for December 2, 2024 meeting
- Enter closed session to discuss Simer, Patrick v. Oakland County, et al lawsuit
Majority Caucus
The Majority Caucus will consider approval of the meeting minutes from October 24, 2024. After the minutes, members may discuss any items on the agenda and the public will have an opportunity for brief comments. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.
- Approve minutes from October 24, 2024
- Open discussion of agenda items
- Public comment limited to agenda items (3 min per speaker)
- Public comment on any topic (3 min per speaker)
Board of Commissioners
The Board will approve the minutes from October 24, 2024 and adopt the agenda. It will consider a FY2025 appropriation with the City of Southfield for the Tri‑Party Road Improvement Program (Project No. 56941) along with multiple grant acceptances and interlocal transit agreements. Additional items include sponsorship of the Holly Dickens Festival, a new IT service contract, and several resolutions and appointments.
- FY2025 appropriation with City of Southfield for Tri‑Party Road Improvement Program – Project No. 56941 (road improvement)
- Grant acceptance from Michigan Dept. of Environment, Great Lakes & Energy for Community Energy Management Grant
- Amendment 2025‑1 with North Oakland Transportation Authority for public transit services (interlocal agreement)
- Oakland County Steam Tunnel Repairs (resolution)
- Sponsorship of the Annual Holly Dickens Festival (special project)
Human Trafficking Task Force
The Oakland County Human Trafficking Task Force meeting scheduled for November 21, 2024 was cancelled. No agenda items were acted upon. The agenda listed an IT update on website feature requests and a board update on a cross‑jurisdictional pilot program, but these were not discussed.
- Information Technology – update on requests by the task force for features on the Oakland County homepage (discussion item)
- Board of Commissioners – update on the cross‑jurisdictional task force pilot program (informational item)
Standing Committee
The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee will consider several approvals, including the FY 2025 appropriation with the City of Southfield for the Tri‑Party Road Improvement Program (Project No. 56941) and a recommendation to authorize negotiation to purchase property for a new Public Works building. It will also review grant acceptances from EGLE, the EPA, MDOT and other agencies, and recommend amendments to interlocal agreements for public transit services. Additional items include steam tunnel repair recommendations and a request to exclude Northville from the county Materials Management Plan. The meeting concludes with a closed‑session discussion of the Pontiac Redevelopment Project.
- FY 2025 appropriation with the City of Southfield for Tri‑Party Road Improvement Program – Project No. 56941
- Authorization to negotiate purchase of real property for a new Public Works building
- Grant acceptance from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) for the Community Energy Management (CEM) Grant
- Grant acceptance from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the Brownfield Assessment Coalition Grant
- Amendment 2025‑1 interlocal agreements with NOTA, WOTA, PEX, and OPC for public transit services
Standing Committee
The Finance Committee is meeting to recommend various actions to the Board of Commissioners. Discussions include the approval of multiple state and federal grants, IT service contracts, and the establishment of Sheriff's Office service rates for 2025-2027.
- Establishment of Standard Law Enforcement Services Agreement and Overtime Rates (Jan 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2027)
- 2024 Oakland County Parks and Recreation Property Tax Levy millage rate based on Nov 5, 2024 election
- Grant acceptance from USEPA for the Brownfield Assessment Coalition Grant
- Grant acceptance from EGLE for the Community Energy Management (CEM) Grant
- IT service contracts with 67th District Court, City of Detroit, Village of Romeo, and others
Subcommittee
The Audit Subcommittee will approve the minutes from the May 22, 2024 meeting and adopt the agenda. It will receive and file a Fiscal Services letter dated October 14, 2024 and a presentation of the Oakland County Audit Plan. The meeting includes two public comment periods, one limited to agenda items and one open to any topic.
- Approve minutes dated May 22, 2024
- Approve agenda
- Receive and file Fiscal Services letter to Predecessor dated October 14, 2024
- Receive and file Board of Commissioners – Oakland County Audit Plan presentation
- Public comment (agenda items only) and public comment (any topic)
Standing Committee
The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee is meeting to review several grant applications and contract extensions. The body will consider recommendations for the Board regarding human resources merit rules and parks management.
- Amendment to Merit Rule 24 (Personal Leave) and Merit Rule 26 (Legal Holidays)
- Extension of the services contract with the Oak Management Corporation
- Grant application to the Michigan Electronic Recording Commission for FY 2025 E-Recording Grant
- Grant acceptance from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for the FY2025 Off-Road Vehicle Trail Improvement Program
- Appointment interview for the Oakland County Land Bank Authority
Standing Committee
The committee is considering several grant acceptances and subrecipient agreements for urgent care and women's health services. Members will also review the management of unobligated American Rescue Plan Act funds and proposed law enforcement service rates for 2025-2027.
- Subrecipient agreements with Oakland Livingston Human Services Agency and Honor Community Health for Integrated Urgent Care
- MOUs to manage unobligated American Rescue Plan Act funds for the S.A.V.E Task Force, Shelter Capacity Project, and Housing Trust Fund Project
- Establishment of Standard Law Enforcement Services Agreement and overtime rates for 2025-2027
- Acceptance of donations for one Electronics Detection K-9 and one Labrador Retriever for the Sheriff's Office
- Grant acceptance from the Michigan Department of Corrections for the FY 2025 Community Corrections Program
Ad Hoc Committee
The Oakland County Transit Ad Hoc Committee will approve the September 3, 2024 minutes and the meeting agenda. It will receive and file the SMART April‑June 2024 quarterly report and a presentation on 2025 transit amendments. The committee will refer four interlocal agreement amendments (with NOTA, WOTA, People's Express, and the Rochester Hills‑Oakland‑Rochester Older Persons' Commission) to the Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee. Public comment periods are scheduled before and after the regular agenda.
- Approve minutes dated September 3, 2024
- Approve meeting agenda
- Receive and file SMART April‑June 2024 quarterly report
- Presentation of 2025 Transit Amendments by Eli Cooper
- Refer interlocal agreement amendments 2025‑1 with NOTA, WOTA, People's Express, and OPC to Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee
Standing Committee
The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee will discuss the Fiscal Years 2025‑2028 collective bargaining agreement for United Auto Workers Local 889 members. The agreement covers supervisory and non‑supervisory employees in multiple county departments. The committee is asked to recommend the agreement to the Board of Commissioners. No vote outcome is recorded in the agenda.
- Human Resources: FY 2025‑2028 collective bargaining agreement for UAW Local 889 employees across County Clerk, Management & Budget, Facilities Management, Water Resources, Emergency Management, Human Resources, County Executive, Board of Commissioners, Sheriff’s Office, Public Services, Health & Human Services, and Public Communications; recommendation to Board
Majority Caucus
The Oakland County Board of Commissioners will open the meeting, record roll call, and allow brief public comment limited to agenda items. It will then vote to approve the minutes from the October 10, 2024 meeting. Afterward, the board will discuss any items on the agenda (none are listed) and allow additional public comment before adjourning.
- Approval of minutes dated October 10, 2024
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding the Exchange Project Transformational Brownfield Plan in the City of Pontiac. The body will also consider a collective bargaining agreement for UAW Local 889 employees and various grant acceptances for public health and safety.
- Public hearing and decision on the Exchange Project Transformational Brownfield Plan in the City of Pontiac
- Collective Bargaining Agreement for UAW Local 889 employees for fiscal years 2025-2028
- Budget amendment for the Phoenix Center Parking Structure Demolition in Pontiac
- Grant contract with MDOT for runway lighting improvements at Oakland/Troy Airport
- Creation of one part-time Sustainability Specialist position in the Office of Sustainability
Materials Management Planning Committee
The Materials Management Planning Committee will approve the minutes from October 2, 2024 and the meeting agenda. It will consider a resolution to report the City of Northville’s request to be excluded from the county Materials Management Plan. The committee will also vote on a draft Request for Proposal to develop the Materials Management Plan and discuss appointing members to the RFP review and selection committee. A public comment period will follow.
- Resolution to report City of Northville’s request to be excluded from the Materials Management Plan
- Approval of draft Request for Proposal for development of the Materials Management Plan
- Discussion of appointment of MMPC members to RFP Review and Selection Committee
- Approval of minutes dated October 2, 2024
- Public comment period (three minutes per speaker)
Standing Committee
The Oakland County Human Trafficking Task Force meeting scheduled for October 18, 2024 was cancelled. Consequently, none of the listed agenda items—such as call to order, roll call, approvals, and public comment—will be discussed or acted upon. No decisions or public hearings will take place at this time.
Standing Committee
The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee is reviewing several recommendations for board approval. Key items include a brownfield plan in Pontiac and aviation grants and leases. The committee will also discuss a building management system replacement and a new sustainability position.
- Exchange Project Transformational Brownfield Plan in the City of Pontiac
- MDOT grant contract for runway lighting improvements at Oakland/Troy Airport
- Airport land lease with Robert R. Redner at Oakland County International Airport
- Water main service easement for Waterford Township (Midfield Management, LLC Lease parcel “E” Hangar 5)
- Building Management System (BMS) Phase Eight Replacement Project
Standing Committee
The Finance Committee will approve the minutes from the October 2, 2024 meeting and receive the Moody's bond rating for Oakland County. It will recommend to the Board the 2024 local tax rate apportionment, a contract exception for a Circuit Court bid extension, and several development projects, including a brownfield/TIF Exchange Project, a Building Management System Phase Eight replacement, and a new sustainability specialist position. The committee will also present multiple grant acceptance recommendations from state and federal agencies for health, housing, and public safety programs.
- Approve Board of Commissioners minutes dated October 2, 2024
- Receive and file Moody's bond rating for Oakland County
- Recommend the Transformational Brownfield Plan for the Exchange Project in Pontiac (Brownfield/TIF)
- Recommend Facilities Management Building Management System Phase Eight Replacement Project (Resolution)
- Recommend creation of one PTNE Sustainability Specialist position (Staffing Modification)
Standing Committee
The Claims Review Committee will meet to approve previous minutes and hold a closed session. The closed session concerns a request from the Prosecuting Attorney's Office to engage outside counsel for FOIA related inquiries.
- Approval of July 9, 2024 meeting minutes
- Closed session regarding outside counsel for Prosecuting Attorney's Office FOIA inquiries
Standing Committee
The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee will receive a Human Resources update on the Little Oaks program and a Legislative Update. It will consider appointments to the Building Authority, Parks & Recreation Commission, and the Road Commission. The committee will file the communications and discuss the Road Commission appointment.
- Human Resources – Little Oaks Update (Communications)
- Legislative Update presentation
- Appointment to the Building Authority
- Appointment to the Parks & Recreation Commission
- Appointment to the Road Commission (discussion)
Standing Committee
The Public Health & Safety Committee will approve the minutes from the October 1, 2024 meeting and consider several grant applications and recommendations. Items include a budget amendment to use forfeiture funds for human‑trafficking training, multiple grant acceptances from state and federal agencies, and a contract extension for the Unlocking Doors Oakland program. The committee will make recommendations to the Board of Commissioners and forward certain items to Finance for further action.
- Approve minutes dated October 1, 2024
- Budget amendment: use forfeiture funds for human‑trafficking training (Prosecutor's Office)
- Approve grant application to DOJ for FY 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Sheriff's Office)
- Recommend acceptance of Michigan Dept. of Health FY 2025 Antiterrorism Emergency Assistance Program for Oxford High School Shooting (Sheriff's Office)
- Extend contract for "Unlocking Doors Oakland" program with Alliance for Housing of Oakland County
Majority Caucus
The Oakland County Board of Commissioners will vote to approve the minutes from the September 19, 2024 meeting. After the minutes, the board will address discussion items, though no specific topics are listed. Two public comment periods are scheduled—one limited to agenda items and a second open to any topic. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.
- Approval of minutes dated September 19, 2024
- Public comment limited to agenda items (three minutes per speaker)
- Public comment on any topic (three minutes per speaker)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review several grants and interlocal agreements for public health and safety. Key decisions include construction management for the Pontiac Redevelopment Project and funding for the Vester Flat Mixed-Income Housing Development in Ferndale.
- Resolution for construction management services for the Pontiac Redevelopment Project
- Resolution for the Vester Flat Mixed-Income Housing Development Project in Ferndale
- Contract for polygraph services with J.B. Polygraph Services and Consulting, LLC
- Amendments to Merit System Rule 20 and educational assistance benefits
- Grant acceptance for the Pontiac Integrated Urgent Care Grant
Standing Committee
The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee is meeting to review construction management services for the Pontiac Redevelopment Project. The body will also consider a participant agreement for the 2024 MiCareerQuest Southeast Event.
- Pontiac Redevelopment Project construction management services resolution
- Interlocal Agreement for the 2024 MiCareerQuest Southeast Event
- EPA Community Change Grant Application communication
- Oakland Thrive Business Forward Initiative monthly report
- Project DIAMOnD Phase II and US Center for Advanced Manufacturing quarterly reports
Standing Committee
The Finance Committee is meeting to recommend several items to the Board, including construction management for the Pontiac Redevelopment Project. The body will also consider grant acceptances for child parent legal representation and urgent care, as well as a medication-assisted treatment agreement.
- Pontiac Redevelopment Project construction management services
- FY 2025 Child Parent Legal Representation grant from Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
- FY 2025 Local Health Department Reimbursement Grant from Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
- Pontiac Integrated Urgent Care Grant from Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
- Sheriff’s Office Amendment #1 to the Interlocal Agreement with Oakland Community Health Network for Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Expansion
Materials Management Planning Committee
The committee will approve the August 27, 2024 minutes and the meeting agenda. It will consider a resolution adopting the Materials Management Plan work program, which will be reported to the Economic Development & Infrastructure department. The committee will also discuss the draft request for proposals for the Materials Management Plan.
- Approve minutes dated August 27, 2024
- Approve meeting agenda
- Resolution: adopt Materials Management Plan work program (report to Economic Development & Infrastructure)
- Discussion: draft request for proposal for Materials Management Plan
Standing Committee
The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee will review two Human Resources recommendations: amendments to Merit System Rule 20 with changes to educational assistance benefits, and a resolution to exempt the county from Public Act 152 of 2011 for calendar year 2025. The committee will also hear a report on an appointment to the Ageways Board of Directors and discuss an appointment to the Oakland County Land Bank Authority. Additional items include a legislative update presentation and routine agenda approvals.
- HR recommendation: Adopt amendments to Merit System Rule 20 and modify educational assistance benefits
- HR recommendation: Exempt Oakland County from Public Act 152 of 2011 for 2025
- Interview/report: Appointment to the Ageways Board of Directors
- Discussion: Appointment to the Oakland County Land Bank Authority
- Presentation: Board of Commissioners Legislative Update (informational)
Standing Committee
The Public Health & Safety Committee will review several grant acceptances, interlocal agreement amendments, and a division name change. It will also consider a contract for polygraph services with J.B. Polygraph Services and Consulting, LLC. Recommendations will be made to the Board of Commissioners for each item.
- Sheriff’s Office – Polygraph Services Contract with J.B. Polygraph Services and Consulting, LLC (Contract)
- Public Services – Community Corrections division name change to Pretrial & Justice Services Division (Reorganization)
- Health & Human Services – Housing Trust Fund – Vester Flat Mixed-Income Housing Development in Ferndale (Resolution)
- Circuit Court – Grant acceptance from Michigan Department of Health and Human Services for FY 2025 Child Parent Legal Representation (Grant)
- Sheriff’s Office – Amendment #1 to the Interlocal Agreement with Oakland Community Health Network for Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Expansion (Interlocal Agreement)
Task Force
The scheduled Human Trafficking Task Force meeting for September 20, 2024 was cancelled. No agenda items will be discussed or decided. The agenda listed only standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and public comment.
Majority Caucus
The Oakland County Board of Commissioners Democratic Caucus will consider approving the minutes from its September 5, 2024 meeting. The agenda also includes time for public comment on agenda items and on any topic, followed by adjournment.
- Approve minutes dated September 5, 2024
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing for the FY 2025-2027 budget and consider the 2025 general property tax rates. The body is also reviewing several bond issuances for sewage disposal systems and various grant applications for public health and safety.
- Public hearing for FY 2025-2027 Oakland County Budget
- Bonds for improvements to Clinton-Oakland and Huron Rouge Sewage Disposal Systems
- Sale of 9.53 acres of vacant land on Dixie Highway in Independence Township
- FY 2025 General Appropriations Act and 2025 County General Property Tax Rates
- Hybrid Work Policy Amendment for Human Resources
General
The Oakland County Art Authority will receive an audit report, discuss the FY 2025 budget, and consider a resolution to levy a 2024 millage. The meeting includes a public comment period and a report on the Detroit Institute of Arts.
- Receive and file Plante Moran audit report
- Discuss and consider approval of FY 2025 budget
- Consider resolution to levy and collect 2024 millage
- Receive CY 2024 half-year update from DIA
- Public comment from Allison Alexander
Standing Committee
The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee will consider authorizing the Water Resources Commissioner to issue bonds for sewage disposal system improvements and approve maintenance assessments for drains. The committee will also review grant applications and interlocal agreements for transit and workforce development.
- Authorize bonds for Clinton-Oakland sewage disposal system
- Authorize bonds for Huron Rouge sewage disposal system
- Approve Fiscal Year 2025 maintenance assessments for drains
- Review EPA grant application for Environmental and Climate Justice
- Authorize sale of 9.53 acres of vacant land in Independence Township
Standing Committee
The Finance Committee will review and recommend several items to the Board of Commissioners, including a donation of surplus office supplies, bond authorizations for two sewage disposal system improvements, a grant acceptance for a police training pilot, a fiscal forecast, and sponsorship of gun‑disposal events. The Committee will also discuss the FY 2025‑2027 recommended budget and related amendments. Recommendations will be presented for board approval or amendment.
- Authorize issuance of bonds to fund improvements to the Clinton‑Oakland Sewage Disposal System (Water Resources Commissioner)
- Authorize issuance of bonds to fund improvements to the Huron Rouge Sewage Disposal System (Water Resources Commissioner)
- Recommend acceptance of Michigan State Police grant for the 2024 Continuing Professional Education Pilot (Sheriff’s Office)
- Recommend FY 2025‑2027 Oakland County budget and related amendments (Executive's Office)
- Sponsor additional Trinity gun disposal safe surrender and buyback events (Board of Commissioners)
Standing Committee
The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee will consider several recommendations. These include a memorandum of understanding for the Nine Mile Task Force, an amendment to the Human Resources hybrid work policy, and a resolution to support U.S. Senate Bill 4776 that would increase funding for county governments. The committee will also discuss appointments to the Ageways Board of Directors and the Oakland County Land Bank Authority. Public comment will be allowed on agenda items.
- Recommend Nine Mile Task Force Memorandum of Understanding (interlocal agreement)
- Recommend Hybrid Work Policy Amendment (resolution)
- Recommend support for U.S. Senate Bill 4776 to increase county funding (resolution)
- Discuss appointment to the Ageways Board of Directors
- Discuss appointment to the Oakland County Land Bank Authority
Standing Committee
The Public Health & Safety Committee will review and recommend to the Board a series of grant applications, acceptances, and amendments from the Prosecutor’s Office, Circuit Court, Sheriff’s Office, Health & Human Services, and Public Services. Items include grant acceptances for victim‑rights, public‑safety academy amendments, continuing‑education pilot, antiterrorism assistance, and automobile theft prevention, as well as staffing deletions and reallocation of American Rescue Plan funds for emergency shelter. The committee will also approve the August 20, 2024 minutes and the agenda.
- Sheriff’s Office – Grant Acceptance from the State of Michigan for the FY 2025 Automobile Theft Prevention Authority (ATPA) Program
- Sheriff’s Office – Grant Acceptance from Michigan State Police for the 2024 Continuing Professional Education Pilot Program
- Prosecutor’s Office – Grant Acceptance from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services for the FY 2025 Victim Rights program
- Health & Human Services – Reallocation of American Rescue Plan Act – Local Fiscal Recovery Funds for Emergency Shelter Capacity and Operations
- Circuit Court – Deletion of two grant‑funded positions due to the Raise the Age grant funding expiration
Standing Committee
The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee will review a grant acceptance from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy for the Rochester Riverfront Place brownfield project. The committee is asked to recommend the grant to the full Board of Commissioners. No other substantive items appear on the agenda.
- Review and recommend acceptance of EGLE Brownfield Grant for Rochester Riverfront Place project
Majority Caucus
The meeting agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The body will call the meeting to order, conduct a roll call, and approve the minutes from August 1, 2024.
- Approval of August 1, 2024 minutes
Board of Commissioners
The Oakland County Board of Commissioners will approve the August 1 minutes and receive several proclamations. Committee items include an MDOT easement for the Woodward Avenue Widetrack redesign, a lease modification with the U.S. Department of Commerce, and multiple grant acceptances for public‑health, safety, and economic development projects. The board will also consider appointments, a fence purchase for a preschool, and a funding request for an after‑action review of the Oxford High School shooting.
- MDOT easement and consent to grade Woodward Ave for the Widetrack redesign in downtown Pontiac
- Joint Project Agreement modification with the U.S. Department of Commerce for office space in Annex I Building
- Purchase and installation of fence at United Methodist Church for Novi Co‑Op Preschool
- Creation of two part‑time sheriff positions to reinstate security at the North Office Building
- Funding appropriation request for an independent after‑action review of the Oxford High School mass‑shooting events
Ad Hoc Committee
The Oakland County Transit Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to review transit programs and interlocal agreements. Two primary items are slated for referral to the Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee.
- Access to Transit Program resolution
- Amendment 2024-3 to North Oakland Transportation Authority (NOTA) Interlocal Agreement for Expanded Services
- SMART-ATU Contract press release
- WOTA 2024 Summer Administrative Amendment
- Local Provider Apr-June 2024 Quarterly Report
Materials Management Planning Committee
The committee is meeting to establish its operational structure and review the planning process. Members will discuss the draft Materials Management Plan Work Program and set future meeting dates.
- Approval of Materials Management Planning Committee Bylaws
- Election of officers
- Discussion of Materials Management Planning Process Overview
- Discussion of Draft Materials Management Plan Work Program
Ad Hoc Committee
The Oakland County Transit Ad Hoc Committee meeting scheduled for August 26, 2024 was cancelled. As a result, none of the listed agenda items—including public comment periods and presentations—will be discussed or decided. The agenda consists only of standard procedural items that will not be acted upon.
Standing Committee
The Finance Committee will hear budget presentations from four county entities. These presentations cover the Probate Court, Circuit Court, 52nd District Court, and the Clerk/Register of Deeds.
- Probate Court budget presentation
- Circuit Court budget presentation
- 52nd District Court budget presentation
- Clerk/Register of Deeds budget presentation
Standing Committee
The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee is meeting to review several facility and infrastructure items. The body will consider recommendations for the Board regarding easements in Downtown Pontiac and a joint project agreement for office space.
- MDOT Easements and Consent to Grade along Woodward Ave for Widetrack Redesign in Downtown Pontiac
- Joint Project Agreement (JPA) Modification with U.S. Department of Commerce for Annex I Building office space
- Clarity Project and Resource Management Software Implementation Project budget amendment
Standing Committee
The Finance Committee is reviewing budget presentations for Indigent Defense Services, Corporation Counsel & Risk Management, and the Sheriff's Office. The body is also considering recommendations for appointments, grants, and a project to install a fence at the United Methodist Church for Novi Co-Op Preschool.
- Appointment of the Chief Procurement Officer
- Purchase and installation of fence at United Methodist Church for Novi Co-Op Preschool
- Grant acceptance from Michigan Department of State Police for FY 2025 Secondary Road Patrol and Traffic Accident Prevention Program
- Grant acceptance for the 2023 Homeland Security Grant Program
- FY 2025 salary recommendation for non-represented employees
Standing Committee
The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee will recommend a 2024 supplemental collective bargaining agreement for United Auto Workers Local 889 employees. It will also recommend benefits additions, benefit plan modifications effective Jan. 1 2025, and a FY2025 salary recommendation for non‑represented employees. Additionally, the committee will discuss an appointment to the Area Agency on Aging 1‑B and appoint a member to the Oakland Community Health Network Board.
- Human Resources – 2024 Supplemental Collective Bargaining Agreement for UAW Local 889 employees (recommend to Board)
- Human Resources – Benefits additions from employee benefits survey (recommend to Board)
- Human Resources – Benefit plan modifications effective Jan. 1 2025 (recommend to Board)
- Human Resources – FY2025 salary recommendation for non‑represented employees (recommend and forward to Finance)
- Board of Commissioners – Appointment to the Area Agency on Aging 1‑B (discussion) and appointment to the Oakland Community Health Network Board (appoint)
Standing Committee
The Public Health & Safety Committee will review reports and make recommendations on grants, staffing, and health initiatives. Items include a presentation on the CARE House forensic interview storage budget, an amendment to the Regional Equity Backbone Grant Program, a recommendation to create two part‑time sheriff positions for the North Office Building, and grant applications for the 52nd District Court mental‑health program, Pontiac Integrated Urgent Care, and the 2023 Homeland Security Grant. The committee will recommend actions to the Board of Commissioners and forward some items to Finance.
- Presentation: CARE House of Oakland County – Overview and Budget for Forensic Interview Storage
- Amendment #2 to the Regional Equity Backbone Grant Program (Health & Human Services)
- Creation of two part‑time positions to reinstate security at the North Office Building (Sheriff’s Office)
- Amendment #4 to the FY 2024 Michigan Mental Health Court Program (52nd District Courts)
- Application for FY 2025 Pontiac Integrated Urgent Care grant (Health & Human Services)
Standing Committee
The Oakland County Finance Committee will hear budget presentations for Economic Development, Management & Budget, Facilities Management, and the Prosecutor's Office. Each presentation includes reference pages from the Budget Book and a designated presenter. After the presentations, the committee will allow three‑minute public comments before adjourning.
- Economic Development budget presentation – Budget Book pg 235, presenter Jeanne Dangerfield
- Management & Budget presentation – Budget Book pg 180, presenter Brian Lefler
- Facilities Management presentation – Budget Book pg 190, presenter Edward Joss
- Prosecutor's Office budget presentation – Budget Book pg 107, presenter Betsey Hage
Human Trafficking Task Force
The Human Trafficking Task Force meeting scheduled for August 16, 2024, was cancelled. The agenda contained only procedural boilerplate items.
Standing Committee
The Finance Committee will hear budget presentations from Human Resources, the Office of County Executive, and Public Communications. These sessions are scheduled to review specific budget book and categorical pages for each department.
- Budget presentation for Human Resources
- Budget presentation for Office of County Executive
- Budget presentation for Public Communications
Standing Committee
The Oakland County Finance Committee will hear budget presentations from four areas: the Board of Commissioners, Information Technology, Emergency Management, and the Water Resources Commissioner. Each presentation includes reference pages from the county budget book. The meeting does not indicate any immediate decisions, only the scheduled presentations.
- Budget presentation – Board of Commissioners (Budget Book Pg 160; Categorical Pg 34)
- Budget presentation – Information Technology (Budget Book Pg 347; Categorical Pg 109)
- Budget presentation – Emergency Management (Budget Book Pg 249; Categorical Pg 62)
- Budget presentation – Water Resources Commissioner (Budget Book Pg 205; Categorical Pg 37, 83)
Finance Committee
The Oakland County Finance Committee will hear budget presentations for Public Services, Health & Human Services, Parks and Recreation, and the Treasurer's Office. Each presentation lists a department presenter and supporting staff. After the presentations, the committee will open a brief public comment period before adjourning.
- Budget presentation – Public Services (presented by Barbara Hankey)
- Budget presentation – Health & Human Services (presented by Leigh-Anne Stafford)
- Budget presentation – Parks and Recreation (presented by Chris Ward)
- Budget presentation – Treasurer's Office (presented by Jody DeFoe)
- Public comment (three minutes max per speaker)
Ad Hoc Committee
The Oakland County Transit Ad Hoc Committee will approve the June 24, 2024 meeting minutes and the agenda. It will discuss an amendment to the contract with Carahsoft for the Qualtrics platform, with a recommendation to refer the matter to the Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee. Public comment periods are scheduled before and after the regular agenda items.
- Amendment to contract with Carahsoft for Qualtrics platform (refer to Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee)
- Approval of minutes dated June 24, 2024
- Approval of agenda
Standing Committee
The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee is meeting to review road improvement appropriations and a contract amendment. The body will consider recommendations for the Board of Commissioners regarding a technology platform contract.
- FY 2024 Appropriation with the City of Novi for Tri-Party Road Improvement Program (Project No. 50631)
- FY 2024 Appropriation with the City of Wixom for Tri-Party Road Improvement Program (Project No. 50631)
- Amendment to contract with Carahsoft Technology for Qualtrics Platform
Majority Caucus
The Democratic Caucus will meet to approve minutes from July 18, 2024, and hold a session for discussion items. The agenda consists primarily of procedural boilerplate.
- Approval of July 18, 2024 minutes
Board of Commissioners
The Oakland County Board of Commissioners will approve minutes from the July 18 meeting and receive several presentations. It will consider two FY2024 appropriations for the Tri‑Party Road Improvement Program with the cities of Novi and Wixom (Project No. 50631). The board will also act on a contract amendment with Carahsoft Technology for the Qualtrics platform and review multiple grant and sponsorship items across finance, public health, and parks departments.
- FY2024 appropriation with the City of Novi for Tri‑Party Road Improvement Program – Project No. 50631
- FY2024 appropriation with the City of Wixom for Tri‑Party Road Improvement Program – Project No. 50631
- Amendment to contract with Carahsoft Technology for Qualtrics Platform
- Acceptance of FY2025 Michigan Indigent Defense Commission (MIDC) grant
- New service contract with Grand Blanc Township and Michigan Department of Health & Human Services for Oaknet connectivity and CLEMIS
Standing Committee
The Oakland County Finance Committee will meet to approve minutes, receive reports on contracts and grants, and recommend funding for various community projects. The committee will also discuss a closed session regarding an opioid settlement.
- Approval of Board of Commissioners minutes from July 10, 2024
- Acceptance of FY2025 Michigan Indigent Defense Commission grant
- New service agreement with Grand Blanc Township and Michigan DHHS for Oaknet Connectivity
- Recommendation to approve MAC membership dues
- Closed session to discuss opioid settlement participation agreement with Kroger
Standing Committee
The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee is meeting to discuss board appointments and a grant amendment. The body will consider recommendations for the Board of Commissioners regarding the Materials Management Planning Committee and a park project.
- 2023 Leonard Community Park and Trail Capital Grant Agreement Amendment
- Appointment on Area Agency on Aging 1-B (Ageways)
- Appointment on Materials Management Planning Committee
- Board of Commissioners 3rd Quarter Appointments Report
Standing Committee
The committee is reviewing several grant applications and amendments for the Sheriff's Office, Health & Human Services, and the Circuit Court. Members will consider recommendations to the Board regarding public safety academy assistance and child care funding.
- Presentation on challenges adoptive parents face in Michigan
- Sheriff's Office grant applications for the Paul Coverdell Forensic Science and COSSUP programs
- Health & Human Services grant for the 2024-2025 Housing Education Program
- Circuit Court recommendation for the FY 2025 Child Care Fund Budget
- Animal Shelter & Pet Adoption Center June 2024 Intake/Disposition Report
General
The Oakland County Zoological Authority will discuss and vote on the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 budget and related resolutions. The meeting includes a report on the Detroit Zoological Society's 2023 finances and a public comment period.
- Approval of FY 2024/2025 Budget Resolutions
- Detroit Zoological Society Finance Report – 2023
- Treasurer’s Report
- 2023 Audit Report
- Resolution – Levy and Collection of Millage
Majority Caucus
The Democratic Caucus of the Board of Commissioners will meet to approve minutes from June 13, 2024, and hold discussion items. The agenda consists primarily of procedural boilerplate.
- Approval of June 13, 2024 minutes
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will discuss a proposed parks and recreation millage for the November 5, 2024 ballot and the establishment of a student debt relief initiative. The meeting includes public hearings on three brownfield plans in the City of Pontiac and a presentation of the FY 2025-2027 recommended budget.
- Public hearings for Casa Del Rey (111 Oneida), Auburn and Beacon Place (454 Auburn Ave/180 J. Hubbard Ln), and Beacon Square (101 Mechanic St) brownfield plans
- Proposed Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission Millage for the November 5, 2024 ballot
- Establishment of the Oakland County Student Debt Relief Initiative
- Issuance of bonds for the Southwest Oakland Water System in Oakland Township and the Clinton-Oakland Sewage Disposal System in Pontiac
- Pontiac Redevelopment Project contracts for owner's representative, architect/engineer, urban planning, and community engagement
Standing Committee
The committee will consider bond issuances for several sewage disposal systems and water improvements. The agenda also includes reviewing brownfield plans in Pontiac and various jail facility upgrades.
- Bond issuance for Southwest Oakland Water System improvements
- Brownfield plans for Casa Del Rey, Auburn/Beacon Place, and Beacon Square in Pontiac
- MDOT grant acceptance for land acquisition at Runway 27L
- Contracts for the Pontiac Redevelopment Project
- Jail complex projects including fencing, safety systems, and HVAC replacement
Standing Committee
The Finance Committee will consider several departmental recommendations for Board approval. These include grant acceptances for the Circuit Court and Sheriff’s Office, as well as infrastructure projects for the jail complex. The committee will also review a budget amendment for a student debt relief initiative.
- Bond issuance to finance Southwest Oakland Water System improvements in Oakland Township
- Establishment of the Oakland County Student Debt Relief Initiative
- Acceptance of MDHHS Child Parent Legal Representation Grant for Circuit Court
- Contract extension with Crimson Agency for Nine Mile Pathway branding and logo development
- Jail complex projects including fencing, roof safety systems, and HVAC replacement