Oakland County public meetings in 2024

Board of Commissioners

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

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

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

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

Majority Caucus

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

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

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

• Approved Board of Commissioners minutes dated November 21, 2024

Standing Committee

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

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

Standing Committee

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

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

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

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

Standing Committee

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

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

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

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

Standing Committee

The 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)

The Coordinating Zoning Committee approved minutes and agenda, then voted to recommend support for the Independence Township Draft Master Plan Update (MP 24-09) and a rezoning in Orion Township (RZ 24-02), finding them not inconsistent with adjacent communities' plans. The committee also waived its review rights for zoning or Master Plan cases with deadlines before the first 2025 meeting. All votes were 2-0.

• Approved minutes of July 9, 2024 (2-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (2-0)
• Recommended support for Independence Township Draft Master Plan Update MP 24-09 (2-0)
• Recommended support for Orion Township Rezoning RZ 24-02 (2-0)
• Waived review rights for zoning/Master Plan cases with deadlines before first 2025 meeting (2-0)

Standing Committee

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

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

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee recommended the appointment of Dom L. Holmes as Economic Development Director, approved several grants and agreements, and authorized property negotiations in closed session. A motion to forward the Oakland County Energy Study to Finance initially failed but was later approved after reconsideration.

• Recommended Dom L. Holmes as Economic Development Director (6-0)
• Approved FY2025 appropriation with Rose Township for Tri-Party Road Improvement Program (5-0)
• Approved grant acceptance from Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency for FY2025 County Veterans Service Fund (6-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with SMART for FY2025 Veterans Transportation (6-0)
• Approved MDOT grant for runway lighting at Oakland/Troy Airport (6-0)
• Approved airport land lease termination with WLA Holdings and new lease with Boardwalk Hangar Co. (6-0)
• Approved Central Garage Roof Replacement (6-0)
• Approved MOUs with ENERGYWERX and 5Lakes Energy for DOE Voucher Program (6-0)

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

The Public Health & Safety Committee approved several grant acceptances and interlocal agreements. The committee recommended items to the Board of Commissioners and forwarded others to the Finance Committee for further review.

• Approved November 12, 2024 minutes (8-0)
• Received and filed six departmental communications (8-0)
• Recommended SNAP grant acceptance to Board (8-0)
• Forwarded CDBG grant to Finance Committee (8-0)
• Forwarded Behavioral Threat Assessment agreement to Finance (8-0)
• Recommended Traffic Safety grant acceptance to Board (8-0)
• Recommended acceptance of rescue equipment from DAC Foundation (7-1)

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

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee approved forwarding several collective bargaining agreements and interlocal administrative support contracts to the Finance Committee or Board of Commissioners. The committee also recommended a grant acceptance for the Legal Self-Help Center and received various departmental reports. A motion to receive and file a communication regarding a child care services contract failed.

• Recommended FY 2025-2028 UAW Local 889 labor agreement to Finance (6-2)
• Recommended FY 2025-2028 UAW Local 889 supplemental agreements to Finance (7-1)
• Approved interlocal administrative support agreements with CPI-based amendment (8-1)
• Recommended FY 2025 Legal Self-Help Center grant acceptance to Board (9-0)
• Received and filed Parks & Rec and HR grant exception communications (9-0)
• Received and filed 2024 Personnel Appeal Board Annual Report (9-0)
• Motion to receive and file child care services contract communication failed (4-5)

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

The Claims Review Committee met and approved the minutes from October 16, 2024, and the agenda. The committee then entered closed session to discuss trial or settlement strategy in the case of Simer, Patrick v. Oakland County, et al., and afterward authorized Corporation Counsel to proceed with the directives discussed. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved October 16, 2024 minutes (5-0)
• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Entered closed session for litigation strategy in Simer v. Oakland County (5-0)
• Authorized Corporation Counsel to proceed per closed-session directives (5-0)

Human Trafficking Task Force

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

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

Board of Commissioners

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

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

The Board of Commissioners approved the establishment of 2025 Standard Law Enforcement Services Agreement Rates and Overtime Rates, with 2026-2027 rates based on previous year plus CPI plus 6%, after rejecting amendments that would have allowed one- or two-year agreements or a lower CPI increase. The board also approved a consent agenda with numerous grants, contracts, and budget amendments, and accepted two K-9 donations for the Sheriff's Office.

• Approved 2025-2027 sheriff patrol rates with CPI+6% annual increase (10-9)
• Rejected amendment to allow 1- or 2-year sheriff agreements (9-10)
• Rejected amendment to reduce CPI increase to 4% (8-11)
• Accepted donation of Electronics Detection K-9 from US Secret Service (19-0)
• Accepted donation of K-9 Labrador Retriever from Newfound Retrievers (19-0)
• Approved 2024 Parks and Recreation millage rate of 0.6500 mills (16-2)
• Appointed Pamela Hansen to Land Bank Authority (16-1)
• Amended Merit Rule 26 to add floating holiday for full-time on-site employees (15-3)

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)

The caucus approved the Board of Commissioners minutes from October 24, 2024. Members discussed several committee items, including merit rule amendments and Sheriff's Office overtime rates, but no other formal decisions were recorded.

• Approved Board of Commissioners minutes dated October 24, 2024

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)

The Audit Subcommittee met with all three members present and approved the May 22, 2024 Board of Commissioners minutes, the meeting agenda, a fiscal services communication, and the Oakland County Audit Plan presentation. All motions passed unanimously (3-0). No public comment was received and no substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved Board of Commissioners minutes dated May 22, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved meeting agenda as presented (3-0)
• Received and filed Fiscal Services letter to predecessor dated October 14, 2024 (3-0)
• Received and filed Oakland County Audit Plan presentation (3-0)

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

The Finance Committee approved several recommendations to the Board, including a reduced $10,000 sponsorship for the Holly Dickens Festival (amended from $20,000) and support for various grants and service agreements. All items were recommended to the full Board for final approval.

• Recommended Holly Dickens Festival sponsorship at $10,000 (amended from $20,000) (8-0)
• Recommended aid to Hospitality House for food insecurity (8-0)
• Recommended 2024 Parks and Recreation property tax levy millage rate (5-3)
• Recommended new Oaknet/CLEMIS service agreements with multiple entities (8-0)
• Recommended acceptance of EGLE Community Energy Management grant (8-0)
• Recommended acceptance of USEPA Brownfield Assessment Coalition grant (8-0)
• Recommended Sheriff's Office standard law enforcement services rates for 2025-2027 (6-3)
• Recommended Sheriff's Office overtime rates for non-contracted entities for 2025 (7-2)

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

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee approved several items, including a $6,684,346 appropriation for the North Oakland Transportation Authority (NOTA) transit amendment, authorization to negotiate for a new public works building, and multiple grant acceptances. All votes were unanimous. The committee also entered closed session to discuss the Pontiac Redevelopment Project and later proceeded per directives from that session.

• Approved minutes of Oct 16 and Oct 24, 2024 (6-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (6-0)
• Received and filed SMART Apr-Jun 2024 quarterly report (6-0)
• Recommended FY2025 appropriation with City of Southfield for Tri-Party Road Improvement Project (6-0)
• Authorized Water Resources Commissioner to negotiate purchase of real property for new public works building (6-0)
• Forwarded to Finance EGLE Community Energy Management grant acceptance (6-0)
• Forwarded to Finance Oakland County Steam Tunnel Repairs (6-0)
• Recommended NOTA Amendment 2025-1 with $6,684,346 appropriation (7-0)

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

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee recommended Pamela Hansen for appointment to the Oakland County Land Bank Authority for a term ending August 17, 2026, by a 4-2 vote. The committee also recommended several grant applications, including e-recording and survey/remonumentation programs, and forwarded Parks & Recreation grant acceptances to Finance. Amendments to Merit Rules 24 and 26 on personal leave and legal holidays were recommended to the Board by 5-2 votes.

• Recommended Pamela Hansen for Land Bank Authority appointment (4-2)
• Recommended FY 2025 E-Recording Grant application to Board (6-0)
• Recommended 2025 Survey and Remonumentation Program grant application (6-0)
• Recommended Merit Rule 24 amendment on personal leave (5-2)
• Recommended Merit Rule 26 amendment on legal holidays (5-2)
• Recommended Salary Administration Plan 4th Quarterly Report (7-0)
• Forwarded Off-Road Vehicle Trail Improvement Program grant to Finance (7-0)
• Forwarded Ducks Unlimited Wetlands Conservation Program grant to Finance (7-0)

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

The Public Health & Safety Committee approved minutes and agenda, received communications, and recommended to the Board several grant acceptances, subrecipient agreements, and Memorandums of Understanding for managing unobligated ARPA funds. It also forwarded items to Finance, including a grant for the Community Corrections Program and the establishment of law enforcement services rates. All votes were unanimous except for two K-9 donations, which passed 6-1 with Charles Cavell dissenting.

• Approved minutes of October 15, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Received and filed communications (7-0)
• Recommended grant acceptance for FY 2025 Access and Visitation Program (7-0)
• Recommended grant acceptance for 2024 Emergency Management Performance (7-0)
• Forwarded to Finance and recommended items for Community Corrections and ARPA MOU (7-0)
• Recommended multiple HHS subrecipient agreements and ARPA MOUs (6-0)
• Recommended K-9 donations from Secret Service and Newfound Retrievers (6-1 each)

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

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

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners approved a four-year collective bargaining agreement with UAW Local 889 covering approximately 690 employees. The board also authorized a $3,398,550 transfer for the demolition of the Phoenix Center parking garage in Pontiac and adopted the Exchange Project Transformational Brownfield Plan. Additionally, the board accepted numerous state and federal grants for law enforcement, health services, and court programs, and created a new Sustainability Specialist position.

• Approved 4-year UAW Local 889 contract (Consent Agenda, 17-0)
• Authorized $3,398,550 for Phoenix Center demolition in Pontiac (Consent Agenda, 17-0)
• Adopted Exchange Project Transformational Brownfield Plan in Pontiac (Consent Agenda, 17-0)
• Approved $593,299 MDOT grant for Oakland/Troy Airport runway lighting (Consent Agenda, 17-0)
• Approved 20-year airport land lease with Robert R. Redner (Consent Agenda, 17-0)
• Approved $600,000 Building Management System Phase Eight replacement (Consent Agenda, 17-0)
• Created Sustainability Specialist position (13-4)
• Accepted $2.6M HUD HOME Investment Partnerships grant (Consent Agenda, 17-0)

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

The Democratic Caucus approved the minutes from the October 10, 2024 Board of Commissioners meeting. Members discussed several upcoming agenda items, including the Pontiac Phoenix Center parking structure demolition, a proposed UAW collective bargaining agreement for fiscal years 2025-2028, a new sustainability specialist position, and three grant acceptances for the 52/1 District Court. No final votes were taken on these discussion items.

• Approved Board of Commissioners minutes dated October 10, 2024

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

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee approved the agenda and recommended a resolution to the full Board approving a collective bargaining agreement for employees represented by UAW Local 889. The agreement covers fiscal years 2025 through 2028 for various county departments. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Agenda approved (7-0-0)
• Recommended Board approval of UAW Local 889 collective bargaining agreement for FY 2025-2028 (8-0-0)

Standing Committee

The Oakland County Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee met on October 24, 2024, and voted to recommend a resolution regarding the Pontiac Redevelopment Project and Phoenix Center Parking Structure Demolition to the full Board. The meeting adjourned at 5:03 PM.

• Approved agenda as presented (9-0-0)
• Recommended to Board the Pontiac Redevelopment Project - Phoenix Center Parking Structure Demolition resolution (9-0-0)

Materials Management Planning Committee

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

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

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

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

Standing Committee

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

Standing Committee

The 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

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee approved minutes and its agenda, then voted 6-0 to forward the Exchange Project Transformational Brownfield Plan in Pontiac to Finance, with a public hearing set for October 24, 2024. It also recommended to the Board a MDOT grant contract for runway lighting at Oakland/Troy Airport, an airport land lease with Robert R. Redner, and a Waterford Township water main easement. Other actions included forwarding a Building Management System Phase Eight replacement and a Materials Management Plan work program, and creating one part-time sustainability specialist position on a 5-1 vote.

• Approved October 2, 2024 minutes (6-0-0)
• Approved agenda (6-0-0)
• Received and filed communications including 4th Quarter CIP report and Moody's bond rating (6-0-0)
• Received and filed MDOT Woodward Loop presentation (6-0-0)
• Forwarded Exchange Project Transformational Brownfield Plan to Finance (6-0-0); public hearing set for Oct 24, 2024 at 6:00 PM
• Recommended MDOT grant contract for Oakland/Troy Airport runway lighting to Board (6-0-0)
• Recommended airport land lease with Robert R. Redner to Board (6-0-0)
• Recommended Waterford Township water main easement for Midfield Management, LLC to Board (6-0-0)

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

The Claims Review Committee met on October 16, 2024, and approved its July 9, 2024 minutes and the agenda. After a closed session to consult with attorneys on trial or settlement strategy, the committee approved the Prosecutor's Office request to engage outside counsel for three Oakland County Circuit Court cases (Nos. 2024-205521-PZ, 2024-208427-PZ, and 2024-209557-PZ) from October 16, 2024 until the cases finish in Circuit Court. No public comment was offered, and the meeting adjourned at 2:13 PM.

• Approved July 9, 2024 minutes, including closed session (4-0-0)
• Approved the agenda as presented (4-0-0)
• Entered closed session to consult with attorneys on trial or settlement strategy for a FOIA-related outside counsel request (5-0-0)
• Approved engaging outside counsel for Circuit Court cases 2024-205521-PZ, 2024-208427-PZ, and 2024-209557-PZ from October 16, 2024 until the cases finish (5-0-0)

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)

The Finance Committee met and recommended several items to the Board of Commissioners, including the 2024 apportionment of local tax rates, an exception to the bid process for a Circuit Court facilitator contract, a brownfield plan in Pontiac, a building management system replacement, a new sustainability specialist position, and multiple grant acceptances. All recommendations passed, mostly unanimously, with one 7-1 vote on the sustainability position.

• Approved minutes of October 2, 2024 (7-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (7-0)
• Received and filed Moody's bond rating communication (8-0)
• Recommended 2024 apportionment of local tax rates to Board (8-0)
• Recommended exception to bid process for Circuit Court facilitator services (8-0)
• Recommended Exchange Project Transformational Brownfield Plan in Pontiac (8-0)
• Recommended Building Management System Phase Eight Replacement Project (8-0)
• Recommended creation of PTNE Sustainability Specialist position (7-1)

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)

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee approved the reappointment of Eric McPherson to the Building Authority and Ebony Bagley to the Parks & Recreation Commission, both for three-year terms starting January 1, 2025. The committee voted to postpone the Road Commission appointment discussion. Minutes from October 1, 2024, and the agenda were approved, and a communication regarding the Little Oaks update was received and filed.

• Reappointed Eric McPherson to Building Authority for 3-year term (9-0)
• Reappointed Ebony Bagley to Parks & Recreation Commission for 3-year term (9-0)
• Postponed Road Commission appointment discussion (5-4)
• Approved minutes of October 1, 2024 (8-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (8-0)
• Received and filed Little Oaks update communication (9-0)

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

The Public Health & Safety Committee approved several recommendations, including forwarding grant acceptances and contract extensions to the Board of Commissioners or Finance. All votes were unanimous (7-0). The committee also received and filed several reports and communications.

• Approved minutes of Oct 1, 2024 (7-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (7-0)
• Received and filed communications from Sheriff, OCHN, HAVEN, Animal Shelter (7-0)
• Recommended to Board use of forfeiture funds for human trafficking training (7-0)
• Forwarded to Finance HHS items 9a and 9c; recommended to Board 9b and 9d (7-0)
• Approved Sheriff's Office item 10a; recommended 10e to Board; forwarded 10b, 10c, 10d, 10f to Finance (7-0)
• Recommended Circuit Court items 11a, 11b, 11d, 11e, 11f to Board; forwarded 11c to Finance (7-0)
• Forwarded District Court item 12a to Finance; recommended 12b to Board (7-0)

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

The Board of Commissioners approved a $2,739,000 construction management services contract with Granger Construction for the Pontiac Redevelopment Project, funding renovations at 31 E. Judson Street and 51111 Woodward Avenue. The vote was 11-6. The board also approved a consent agenda with multiple grants and agreements, and appointed John Erich to the Ageways Board of Directors (16-1).

• Approved $2,739,000 construction management contract with Granger Construction for Pontiac redevelopment (11-6)
• Approved consent agenda including $3,000,000 for Vester Flats housing in Ferndale, $1,000,000 Pontiac urgent care grant, and $684,949 EGLE grant (17-0)
• Approved $400,000 grant application to Southeast Michigan Resilience Fund
• Approved amendments to Merit Rule 20 and increased education benefit to $5,250
• Approved division name change from Community Corrections to Pretrial & Justice Services
• Approved $21,740.50 FBI overtime reimbursement for Joint Terrorism Task Force
• Approved $43,481 FBI overtime reimbursement for Gang and Violent Crime Task Force
• Appointed John Erich to Ageways Board of Directors (16-1)

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)

The Oakland County Democratic Caucus approved the Board of Commissioners minutes from September 19, 2024, as presented. The meeting was primarily informational, with staff and commissioners discussing upcoming agenda items including the Pontiac Redevelopment Project, UAW contract negotiations, and a new policy analyst hire. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved Board of Commissioners minutes dated September 19, 2024, as presented

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

The Materials Management Planning Committee approved its August 27, 2024 minutes and the meeting agenda, both by 8-0 votes. It voted 9-0 to forward a proposed Board Action on the Materials Management Plan Work Program to the Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee. The committee also discussed a draft Request for Proposal for the Materials Management Plan but took no action on it.

• Approved August 27, 2024 minutes (8-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (8-0)
• Forwarded Materials Management Plan Work Program to Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee (9-0)

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

The Oakland County Finance Committee recommended that the Board of Commissioners approve multiple grant agreements and a construction management services contract for the Pontiac Redevelopment Project. The committee also received and filed the 2022 Report of Real Property Foreclosure Sales from the Treasurer's Office.

• Recommended Pontiac Redevelopment construction management services (4-3)
• Recommended FY 2025 local health department reimbursement grant (8-0)
• Recommended Pontiac Integrated Urgent Care grant (8-0)
• Recommended FY 2025 child parent legal representation grant (7-0)
• Recommended Sheriff's Office MAT expansion agreement amendment (8-0)
• Received and filed 2022 property foreclosure sales report (6-0)
• Approved September 11, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)

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

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee forwarded a suggested resolution for construction management services for the Pontiac Redevelopment Project to the Finance Committee (4-2). It also recommended a workforce development participant agreement for the 2024 MiCareerQuest Southeast event to the Board (5-0). Minutes and agenda were approved, and communications were received and filed.

• Forwarded Pontiac Redevelopment Project construction management services resolution to Finance (4-2)
• Recommended 2024 MiCareerQuest Southeast participant agreement to Board (5-0)
• Approved September 11, 2024 Board minutes (6-0)
• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Received and filed communications on EPA grant, Oakland Thrive, Project DIAMOnD, and US Center for Advanced Manufacturing (6-0)

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)

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee recommended John Erich for appointment to the Ageways Board of Directors for a term ending December 31, 2025, after Mark Kelly's nomination failed in a 3-3 tie. The committee also recommended amendments to Merit System Rule 20 and educational assistance benefits, and exempting Oakland County from Public Act 152 of 2011 for 2025. A Land Bank Authority presentation was received and filed, and interviews for a Land Bank vacancy were proposed.

• Recommended John Erich to Ageways Board (4-2)
• Rejected Mark Kelly for Ageways Board (3-3)
• Recommended Merit System Rule 20 amendments and educational assistance changes (6-0)
• Recommended exemption from Public Act 152 of 2011 for 2025 (6-0)
• Received and filed Land Bank Authority annual report (6-0)
• Approved September 10, 2024 minutes (6-0)
• Approved agenda (6-0)

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)

The Public Health & Safety Committee unanimously approved minutes, agenda, and communications, and forwarded multiple recommendations to the Board of Commissioners or Finance. Actions include grant acceptances, contract amendments, a division name change, and a polygraph services contract. No substantive decisions were made; all items were procedural recommendations.

• Approved minutes of September 10, 2024 (7-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (7-0)
• Received and filed communications on grants and reports (7-0)
• Forwarded Circuit Court grant acceptance and interlocal agreement amendment to Finance/Board (7-0)
• Recommended Housing Trust Fund project and forwarded two health grants to Finance (7-0)
• Recommended division name change to Pretrial & Justice Services (7-0)
• Recommended Sheriff's Office items including polygraph contract and forwarded MAT expansion to Finance (7-0)

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.

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

The Democratic Caucus met and approved the September 5, 2024 Board of Commissioners minutes as presented. Members discussed several upcoming agenda items, including amendments to the FY 2025-2027 budget for road repairs and the CEED Small Business Program, a $100,000 ARPA reallocation to Oakland Hope Food Pantry, and various other items. No final decisions were made on these discussion items.

• Approved Board of Commissioners minutes dated September 5, 2024 (motion by Miller, second by Johnson)

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

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

The Oakland County Art Institute Authority adopted its FY 2025 budget and authorized the levy and collection of the 2024 millage. The board also appointed Bo Cheng and Dave Flynn to the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) Board of Directors, following which Bo Cheng resigned from the Authority. Additionally, the board approved a new contract for auditing services with Rehmann, LLC.

• Adopted FY 2025 budget (4-0)
• Authorized 2024 millage levy and collection (4-0)
• Appointed Bo Cheng and Dave Flynn to DIA Board (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Accepted resignation of Bo Cheng from Authority
• Approved auditing services contract with Rehmann, LLC

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

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee recommended forwarding bond issuance requests for the Clinton-Oakland and Huron Rouge sewage disposal systems to Finance. The committee also recommended several water resource assessments and transit program updates for Board approval.

• Forwarded Clinton-Oakland Sewage Disposal System bond issuance to Finance (8-0-0)
• Forwarded Huron Rouge Sewage Disposal System bond issuance to Finance (8-0-0)
• Recommended FY2025 Maintenance Assessments for Chapter 4 and 18 Drains (8-0-0)
• Recommended 2024 Lake Level Assessments (8-0-0)
• Recommended EPA grant application for Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants (8-0-0)
• Forwarded surplus county office supplies pilot program to Finance (6-1-0)
• Recommended sale of 9.53 acres of vacant land on Dixie Highway in Independence Township (4-2-0)
• Recommended NOTA Interlocal Agreement amendment for expanded services (7-0-0)

Standing Committee

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

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

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

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

Standing Committee

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

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

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

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

Standing Committee

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

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

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

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

Board of Commissioners

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

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

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

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

Majority Caucus

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

• Approval of August 1, 2024 minutes

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

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

Standing Committee

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

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

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee approved the agenda and voted to recommend that the Board accept a Brownfield Grant Agreement with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy for the Rochester Riverfront Place Project. The meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Approved agenda (5-0-0)
• Recommended Board acceptance of EGLE Brownfield Grant for Rochester Riverfront Place Project (5-0-0)

Ad Hoc Committee

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

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

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

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

Materials Management Planning Committee

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

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

The Materials Management Planning Committee unanimously approved its bylaws and elected Robert Hoffman as Chair and Michael Csapo as Vice Chair, both by 11-0 votes. The committee also set future meeting dates, received a presentation on the Materials Management Plan, and filed the draft work program. No public comment was made.

• Approved committee bylaws (11-0)
• Elected Robert Hoffman as Chair (11-0)
• Elected Michael Csapo as Vice Chair (11-0)
• Set next meeting for October 2, 2024, at 2:00 p.m.
• Set recurring meetings for fourth Tuesday of each month starting October 22, 2024, at 9:00 a.m.
• Received and filed PowerPoint presentation on Materials Management Plan Overview (11-0)
• Received and filed Draft Materials Management Plan Work Program (11-0)

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

The Finance Committee held budget hearings for the Probate Court, Circuit Court, 52nd District Courts, and Clerk/Register of Deeds. No votes or decisions were taken; the hearings were informational only. The meeting adjourned without public comment or other business.

• No formal decisions made; budget hearings held for Probate Court, Circuit Court, 52nd District Courts, and Clerk/Register of Deeds

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

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee approved all agenda items unanimously (5-0). It recommended to the Board a resolution for MDOT easements and consent to grade along Woodward Ave for the Widetrack redesign in Downtown Pontiac, and a Joint Project Agreement modification with the U.S. Department of Commerce for office space in Annex I. It also forwarded a proposed Board Action for the Clarity Project and Resource Management Software Implementation to Finance. Minutes from August 1, 2024, and the agenda were approved, and communications were received and filed.

• Approved minutes of August 1, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Received and filed communications including Airport Committee minutes and reports (5-0)
• Recommended to Board MDOT easements and consent to grade along Woodward Ave for Widetrack redesign (5-0)
• Recommended to Board JPA modification with USDOC for Annex I office space (5-0)
• Forwarded to Finance Clarity Project and Resource Management Software Implementation (5-0)

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

The Finance Committee approved minutes, agenda, and communications, and recommended several actions to the Board, including appointments, IT reports, a fence purchase, software implementation, grant acceptances, and salary recommendations. The committee also held budget hearings for Indigent Defense, Corporation Counsel, and the Sheriff's Office. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved minutes for July 24, Aug 13-15, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Received and filed IT and Treasurer's reports (6-0)
• Recommended appointment to Chief Procurement Officer (6-0)
• Recommended IT 3rd Quarter Development Report resolution (6-0)
• Recommended fence purchase for Novi Co-Op Preschool (6-0)
• Recommended Clarity Project software implementation (6-0)
• Recommended grant acceptances for Sheriff's and Homeland Security (6-0)

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)

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee approved minutes and agenda, then voted unanimously (7-0) to recommend several Human Resources items to the Board, including a supplemental collective bargaining agreement with UAW Local 889, benefit additions, benefit plan modifications effective January 1, 2025, and a salary administration report. It also forwarded a FY2025 salary recommendation for non-represented employees to Finance, authorized advertising for an Area Agency on Aging 1-B vacancy, and appointed Sarah Guadalupe to the Oakland Community Health Network Board.

• Recommended 2024 supplemental collective bargaining agreement with UAW Local 889 (7-0)
• Recommended benefit additions from employee benefits survey (7-0)
• Recommended benefit plan modifications effective January 1, 2025 (7-0)
• Recommended salary administration plan 3rd quarterly report for FY2024 (7-0)
• Forwarded FY2025 salary recommendation for non-represented employees to Finance (7-0)
• Authorized advertising for Area Agency on Aging 1-B vacancy (7-0)
• Appointed Sarah Guadalupe to Oakland Community Health Network Board (7-0)

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)

The Public Health & Safety Committee approved meeting minutes and agendas, received CARE House presentations and departmental communications, and advanced several recommendations to the Board of Commissioners and Finance Committee. Actions included recommending the Michigan Mental Health Court Program amendment, creating part-time security positions at the North Office Building, applying for the FY 2025 Pontiac Integrated Urgent Care grant, and forwarding a homeland security grant acceptance.

• Approved July 23, 2024 minutes (6-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (6-0-0)
• Received and filed CARE House presentation and statement of need (7-0-0)
• Received and filed communications (6-0-0)
• Recommended Board action for 52nd District Courts Amendment #4 to the FY 2024 Michigan Mental Health Court Program (7-0-0)
• Recommended Board action to create two part-time security positions at North Office Building and forwarded Sheriff's Office grant acceptance to Finance (8-0-0)
• Recommended Board action for FY 2025 Pontiac Integrated Urgent Care application (8-0-0)
• Forwarded 2023 Homeland Security Grant Program resolution to Finance (8-0-0)

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

The Finance Committee held budget hearings for Economic Development, Management and Budget, Facilities Management, and the Prosecuting Attorney's Office. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the hearings were informational. The meeting adjourned without substantive action.

• Held budget hearing for Economic Development (no vote)
• Held budget hearing for Management and Budget (no vote)
• Held budget hearing for Facilities Management (no vote)
• Held budget hearing for Prosecuting Attorney's Office (no vote)

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

The Finance Committee held budget hearings for the Human Resources, Executive's Office, and Department of Public Communications. No formal decisions were made; the hearings were informational and the minutes are subject to committee approval.

• Held budget hearing for Human Resources (1:07-1:47 p.m.)
• Held budget hearing for Executive's Office (1:50-2:52 p.m.)
• Held budget hearing for Department of Public Communications (3:06-3:39 p.m.)

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)

The Finance Committee conducted budget hearings for the Board of Commissioners, Information Technology, Emergency Management & Homeland Security, and the Water Resources Commissioner. No votes or decisions were taken; the hearings were informational only. The meeting adjourned without public comment or other business.

• Held budget hearing for Board of Commissioners (1:10-1:45 p.m.)
• Held budget hearing for Information Technology (1:50-2:46 p.m.)
• Held budget hearing for Emergency Management & Homeland Security (2:56-3:40 p.m.)
• Held budget hearing for Water Resources Commissioner (3:48-4:25 p.m.)

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)

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

The Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda including a $20,477,069 state grant for indigent defense, a $1.2 billion opioid settlement participation agreement with Kroger, and multiple road, technology, and community funding items. They also approved a $96,000 grant for sheriff's academy training and a $172,950 grant application to Enbridge. All votes were unanimous (16-0).

• Approved $20,477,069 FY2025 MIDC grant for indigent defense (16-0)
• Authorized opioid settlement participation agreement with Kroger (16-0)
• Approved $77,538 Tri-Party road funds for City of Novi (16-0)
• Approved $39,232 Tri-Party road funds for City of Wixom (16-0)
• Approved $982,650 contract amendment with Carahsoft for Qualtrics platform (16-0)
• Approved $96,000 MCOLES Public Safety Academy grant (16-0)
• Approved $172,950 Enbridge Safe Community First Responder grant application (16-0)
• Appointed John Kendall to Materials Management Planning Committee (16-0)

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

The Democratic Caucus of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners met on August 1, 2024, and approved the minutes from the July 18, 2024 meeting. The meeting included discussions on appointments, budget priorities, gun buyback events, and other announcements, but no substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of July 18, 2024, as presented (motion passed)

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

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee approved its July 10, 2024 minutes and agenda, and recommended to the Board two Fiscal Year 2024 appropriations with the cities of Novi and Wixom for the Tri-Party Road Improvement Program. It also recommended an amendment to the contract with Carahsoft Technology for the Qualtrics platform. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved July 10, 2024 minutes (7-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (7-0)
• Recommended FY2024 appropriation with City of Novi for Tri-Party Road Improvement Program (7-0)
• Recommended FY2024 appropriation with City of Wixom for Tri-Party Road Improvement Program (7-0)
• Recommended amendment to contract with Carahsoft Technology for Qualtrics platform (7-0)

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

The Oakland County Transit Ad Hoc Committee met on August 1, 2024, and after initially lacking a quorum, obtained one at 4:20 PM. The committee approved the minutes from June 24, 2024, and the agenda, both by a 4-0 vote. The main substantive action was a motion to recommend to the Board an amendment to the contract with Carahsoft Technology for the Qualtrics platform, which passed 5-0.

• Approved minutes of June 24, 2024 (4-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
• Recommended to Board amendment to Carahsoft Technology contract for Qualtrics platform (5-0)

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

The Finance Committee unanimously recommended several Board actions, including accepting the FY2025 Michigan Indigent Defense Commission grant, a new IT service with Grand Blanc Township and MDHHS, and support for Royal Oak's parks plan. It also recommended sponsorships for local events and entered closed session to discuss opioid settlement strategy with Kroger, later recommending a resolution. All votes were 6-0.

• Recommended acceptance of FY2025 MIDC grant (6-0)
• Recommended new IT service with Grand Blanc Township and MDHHS for Oaknet/CLEMIS (6-0)
• Approved payment of MAC membership dues (6-0)
• Recommended support for Royal Oak 5-Year Parks and Recreation Plan (6-0)
• Recommended sponsorship of Hazel Park 2024 Art Fair (6-0)
• Recommended sponsorship of Auburn Hills, Pontiac, Waterford, White Lake Holiday Extravaganza (6-0)
• Recommended sponsorship of E-Community Outreach Services Family Appreciation Day (6-0)
• Recommended opioid settlement resolution after closed session (6-0)

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

The Public Health & Safety Committee approved minutes and agenda, received and filed 12 communications, and recommended several Board actions. It recommended Sheriff's Office items (MCOLES academy amendment, Enbridge grant application), Health & Human Services items (MDHHS agreement amendment, beach monitoring program, housing education program), and Circuit Court items (FY 2025 Child Care Fund budget, Child Parent Legal Representation application). Item 11c was removed from the agenda with no objections.

• Approved July 9, 2024 Board minutes (5-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Received and filed 12 communications (7-0)
• Recommended Sheriff's Office items 9a and 9b to Board (7-0)
• Forwarded HHS item 10a to Finance; recommended items 10b and 10c to Board (7-0)
• Recommended Circuit Court items 11a and 11b to Board (7-0)
• Removed item 11c from agenda with no objections

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

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee approved several items, including recommending a Parks & Recreation grant agreement amendment for Leonard Community Park and Trail, and appointing John Kendall to the Materials Management Planning Committee. The committee also postponed an appointment to Area Agency on Aging 1-B until August 20, 2024. All votes were unanimous (8-0).

• Approved minutes of July 9, 2024 (7-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (7-0)
• Received and filed 3rd Quarter Appointments Report (8-0)
• Recommended to Board the 2023 Leonard Community Park and Trail Capital Grant Agreement Amendment (8-0)
• Postponed Area Agency on Aging 1-B appointment until August 20, 2024 (8-0)
• Appointed John Kendall to Materials Management Planning Committee (8-0)

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

The Oakland County Zoological Authority approved the amended FY2023/2024 budget, the FY2024/2025 budget with four resolutions, and a resolution for the levy and collection of millage, all unanimously. The meeting also included reports from the Detroit Zoo CEO, the 2023 finance and audit reports, and a discussion on fiduciary responsibilities.

• Approved amended FY2023/2024 budget (unanimous roll call)
• Approved FY2024/2025 budget and Resolutions One through Four (unanimous roll call)
• Approved Resolution for Levy and Collection of Millage and L-4029 form (unanimous roll call)
• Approved minutes from November 29, 2023, as amended

Human Trafficking Task Force

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

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

The Human Trafficking Task Force approved the June 13, 2024 minutes and the meeting agenda, both by unanimous 4-0 votes. Members also received and filed the 2024 meeting schedule with upcoming dates in August, September, October, and November. Discussions were held on adding the National Human Trafficking Hotline to the county website and on collaboration with the Macomb County Anti-Trafficking Task Force, but no formal decisions were made on these items.

• Approved June 13, 2024 minutes (4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Received and filed 2024 meeting schedule (4-0)

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

The Board of Commissioners approved a resolution authorizing up to $15 million in bonds to finance improvements to the Southwest Oakland Water System in Oakland Township. The board also approved a contract with the Village of Lake Orion for $9.1 million in sanitary sewer improvements and authorized placing a .65-mill parks and recreation millage on the November 5, 2024 ballot. Additionally, the board established a Student Debt Relief Initiative with a $500,000 appropriation for a partnership with Savi.

• Authorized up to $15M in bonds for Southwest Oakland Water System improvements (passed)
• Approved $9.1M contract with Village of Lake Orion for sanitary sewer improvements (passed)
• Approved placing .65-mill parks millage on Nov. 5, 2024 ballot (16-3)
• Established Student Debt Relief Initiative with $500,000 for Savi agreement (11-8)
• Approved $3.4M Main Jail Complex Fencing and Gate Project (consent agenda)
• Approved $1.3M Jail Clinic HVAC System Replacement Project (consent agenda)
• Approved $50,000 sponsorship of 2024 Arts, Beats & Eats festival (17-1)
• Approved $5,000 sponsorship of Commerce Township 2024 Concert Series (18-0)

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

The Democratic Caucus of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners met on July 18, 2024, and approved the minutes from the June 13, 2024 Board of Commissioners meeting as presented. The caucus discussed several upcoming agenda items, including the Pontiac Redevelopment Project contracts, the reclassification of the Chief Procurement Officer, sponsorship of the 2024 Arts, Beats & Eats Festival, and a proposed student debt relief initiative. No formal votes were taken on these discussion items, and the meeting was largely procedural and informational.

• Approved minutes of June 13, 2024 Board of Commissioners meeting (moved by Linnie Taylor, seconded by Penny Luebs)
• Discussed Pontiac Redevelopment Project contracts (owner's representative, architect/engineer, urban planning, community engagement)
• Discussed reclassification of Chief Procurement Officer as County Executive Appointed Non-Merit
• Discussed sponsorship of 2024 Arts, Beats & Eats Festival (to be written into next year's budget)
• Discussed establishment of Oakland County Student Debt Relief Initiative
• Discussed possible cease-fire resolution

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

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee recommended multiple brownfield plans and grant applications to the Board. The committee also forwarded several facility projects and water system bond authorizations to Finance.

• Recommended FY2024 appropriation with City of Troy for Tri-Party Road Improvement Project No. 57091 (5-0-0)
• Recommended MDOT grant acceptance for OCIA Runway 27L land acquisition (5-0-0)
• Recommended FY2025 County Veteran Service Fund grant application (5-0-0)
• Forwarded Southwest Oakland Water System bond issuance to Finance (6-0-0)
• Recommended contract with Village of Lake Orion for sanitary sewer improvements (7-0-0)
• Recommended bond issuance for Clinton-Oakland and Huron Rouge sewage systems (7-0-0)
• Recommended brownfield plans for Casa Del Rey, Auburn and Beacon Place, and Beacon Square in Pontiac (7-0-0, 7-0-0, 6-0-0)
• Recommended Pontiac Redevelopment Project contracts for owner's rep, architect, and community engagement (5-2-0)

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

The Finance Committee voted to recommend multiple items to the Board, including the establishment of a student debt relief initiative and bond issuance for the Southwest Oakland Water System. The committee also recommended several facility upgrades for the jail and IT service agreement renewals.

• Recommended establishing the Oakland County Student Debt Relief Initiative (4-3)
• Recommended bond issuance for Southwest Oakland Water System improvements (7-0)
• Recommended reclassifying Chief Procurement Officer as County Executive Appointed Non-Merit (6-2)
• Recommended acceptance of FY 2024 Child Parent Legal Representation Grant (8-0)
• Recommended acceptance of 2024 High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) grant (8-0)
• Recommended Main Jail Complex Fencing and Gate Project (8-0)
• Recommended Jail Clinic HVAC System Replacement Project (8-0)
• Recommended sponsorship of 2024 Arts, Beats & Eats Festival (8-0)

Standing Committee

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

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

The Committee met to discuss legal strategies in closed sessions. It authorized Corporation Counsel to proceed with directives regarding an opioid settlement and a separate legal matter.

• Approved minutes from June 3, 2024 (4-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0-0)
• Authorized Corporation Counsel to proceed with directives regarding County of Oakland v Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, et al (Opioid Settlement Participation Agreement with Kroger) (4-0-0)
• Authorized Corporation Counsel to proceed with directives regarding Douglas, Kimbel v. Allen, Erin, et. al. (4-0-0)

Standing Committee

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

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

The Coordinating Zoning Committee approved its June 5, 2024 minutes and the July 9 agenda, then took up one substantive item: County Code MP 24-08, a staff review of the City of Farmington Hills Draft Master Plan Update. The committee found the proposed updates not inconsistent with the master plans of seven adjacent communities and voted to recommend support of approval to the City of Farmington Hills. No public comment was offered, and the meeting adjourned at 12:47 PM.

• Recommended support of approval of the City of Farmington Hills Draft Master Plan Update (MP 24-08) to the City of Farmington Hills (2-0-0)
• Found the draft master plan updates not inconsistent with adjacent communities' master plans (2-0-0)
• Approved June 5, 2024 committee minutes as presented (2-0-0)
• Approved the July 9, 2024 agenda as presented (2-0-0)

Standing Committee

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

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

The committee recommended a parks and recreation millage for the November 5, 2024 ballot and proposed amendments to merit system rules and education benefits. Several items, including a student debt relief initiative and a parks branding contract, were forwarded to Finance.

• Recommended parks and recreation millage language for Nov. 5, 2024 ballot (5-2-0)
• Recommended amendments to Merit System Rule 20 and increased annual education benefit (7-1-0)
• Recommended transferring Vanguard Drive Property management to Oakland County Parks (8-0-0)
• Forwarded Oakland County Student Debt Relief Initiative resolution to Finance (5-3-0)
• Forwarded Crimson Agency contract extension for parks branding and strategy to Finance (7-0-0)
• Postponed Board of Commissioners Legislative Update until July 23, 2024 (8-0-0)
• Approved June 4, 2024 Board of Commissioners minutes (8-0-0)

Standing Committee

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

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

The committee recommended several items to the Board, including grant applications for victim rights and beach monitoring. Other actions included forwarding grant acceptances to Finance and receiving reports on housing and health services.

• Recommended to Board the FY 2025 Victim Rights application (8-0-0)
• Recommended to Board the 2024 Inland Lake Beach Monitoring Program grant (8-0-0)
• Recommended to Board the 2024 Annual Action Plan and HUD grant application (8-0-0)
• Recommended to Board the 2024 Dream Cruise signage and Springfield Township law enforcement agreement (8-0-0)
• Forwarded to Finance the FY 2024 Child Parent Legal Representation Grant (8-0-0)
• Forwarded to Finance the 2024 High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) acceptance (8-0-0)
• Approved June 5, 2024 minutes (7-0-0)
• Received and filed HOPE 365 Peer Respite & Wellness Center presentation (8-0-0)

Ad Hoc Committee

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

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

The Oakland County Transit Ad Hoc Committee approved the minutes from the May 13, 2024 meeting and the agenda. Additionally, the committee received and forwarded three communications regarding transit programs to the Economic Development and Infrastructure committee.

• Approved May 13, 2024 board minutes (4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Received and forwarded SMART Jan-Mar 2024 Quarterly Report (4-0)
• Received and forwarded 2024 Access to Transit Program communication (4-0)
• Received and forwarded SMARTer Mobility Program Information communication (4-0)

Human Trafficking Task Force

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

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

The Oakland County Human Trafficking Task Force approved its August 18, 2023 and October 20, 2023 minutes and approved its agenda, both 4-0. It voted 4-0 to receive and file an email from the Macomb County Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force expressing interest in collaboration. Prosecutor's Office staff gave an update on creating a Cross-Jurisdictional Task Force, a member noted the human trafficking hotline numbers are no longer on the county website home page, and the chair proposed meeting on the third Friday of each month at 10:00 a.m. with no objections. The next meeting was set for Friday, July 19, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.; the minutes note they are subject to committee approval.

• Approved minutes dated August 18, 2023 and October 20, 2023 as presented (4-0-0)
• Approved the agenda as presented (4-0-0)
• Received and filed Macomb County Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force email on interest in collaboration (4-0-0)
• Chair proposed third-Friday monthly meetings at 10:00 a.m.; no objections recorded
• Set next meeting for Friday, July 19, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.

Majority Caucus

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

• Approval of minutes dated May 22, 2024

The Oakland County Democratic Caucus approved the minutes from the May 22, 2024 Board of Commissioners meeting. The group discussed upcoming appointments for the Land Bank Authority and a District Court Magistrate, but no votes were recorded on these items. Other discussions included a student loan relief program, transit bills, and a postponed State of the Circuit Court address.

• Approved May 22, 2024 Board of Commissioners minutes
• Discussed Land Bank Authority appointment (no vote recorded)
• Discussed District Court Magistrate appointment for Richard G. Strenger (no vote recorded)
• Noted State of the Circuit Court address was postponed

Board of Commissioners

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

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

The Board of Commissioners approved the 2024 county property tax levies for general operating, parks and recreation, and public transportation, adjusted to maximum allowable rates under the Headlee Amendment. It also approved several road improvement appropriations, airport leases, a Vhay Lake special assessment district, and a new Materials Management Planning Committee replacing the Solid Waste Planning Committee. All substantive items passed 18-0-0; one member was absent with notice. A resolution on a Student Debt Relief Initiative was referred to committee without a vote.

• Approved 2024 tax levies: 3.9539 mills operating, 0.3418 mills parks, 0.9464 mills transit (18-0-0)
• Approved $76,919 Tri-Party road funds for South Lyon Project No. 56331 (18-0-0)
• Approved $8,333 Tri-Party road funds for Walled Lake Project No. 57831 (18-0-0)
• Approved one-year airport land lease with Waterford Township for soccer field at $1 annual rent (18-0-0)
• Approved 20-year MDOT lease for weather system at Oakland/Troy Airport at $10 annual rent (18-0-0)
• Approved Vhay Lake special assessment district and directed Water Resources Commissioner to seek normal lake level (18-0-0)
• Dissolved Solid Waste Planning Committee and created Materials Management Planning Committee (18-0-0)
• Referred Student Debt Relief Initiative resolution to committees without a vote

Standing Committee

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

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

The Coordinating Zoning Committee approved minutes from May 15, 2024 and its agenda, then took up two master plan reviews. The committee voted 3-0 to find the Holly Township Draft Master Plan Update (MP 24-06) not inconsistent with adjacent communities' master plans and to recommend support of approval to Holly Township. It voted 3-0 the same way on the Royal Oak Township Draft Master Plan Update (MP 24-07). No public comment was offered, and the meeting adjourned at 09:29 AM.

• Approved May 15, 2024 minutes as presented (2-0-0)
• Approved the agenda as presented (2-0-0)
• Recommended support of approval for Holly Township Draft Master Plan Update, MP 24-06, finding it not inconsistent with adjacent communities' master plans (3-0-0)
• Recommended support of approval for Royal Oak Township Draft Master Plan Update, MP 24-07, finding it not inconsistent with adjacent communities' master plans (3-0-0)

Standing Committee

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

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

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee unanimously recommended several actions to the Board of Commissioners. These included approving fiscal year 2024 road improvement funds for South Lyon and Walled Lake, endorsing an airport land lease with Waterford Township, and establishing a new Materials Management Planning Committee. The committee also recommended creating a special assessment district for Vhay Lake and amending airport rules.

• Recommended FY2024 road improvement appropriations for South Lyon and Walled Lake (6-0)
• Recommended Oakland County International Airport land lease with Waterford Township (6-0)
• Recommended lease contract with MDOT for weather data system at Oakland/Troy Airport (6-0)
• Recommended amendment to Oakland County Airports Rules & Regulations (6-0)
• Recommended establishing Lake Level Special Assessment District for Vhay Lake (6-0)
• Recommended dissolving Solid Waste Planning Committee and creating Materials Management Planning Committee (6-0)
• Approved minutes from May 15 and May 22 Board meetings (5-0)
• Received and filed communications including materials management letters and economic development reports (6-0)

Standing Committee

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

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

The Finance Committee recommended several items to the Board, including 2024 county tax levies and a FY 2024 second quarter financial forecast. The committee also recommended budget amendments for public health, literacy, and homelessness, and approved a contract extension for fiber maintenance.

• Recommended 2024 County Tax Levies for General Operating, Parks and Recreation, and Public Transportation (8-0)
• Recommended FY 2024 Second Quarter Financial Forecast (8-0)
• Recommended FY 2024 Budget Amendment for public health, literacy, and homelessness (8-0)
• Recommended extension with Unity Fiber 2020 LLC for Fiber Maintenance (8-0)
• Recommended FY 2024-2028 Independent Annual Audit Services (8-0)
• Recommended acceptance of 2024 Marine Safety Program and Paul Coverdell Forensic Sciences funding (8-0)
• Recommended sponsorships for Lyon Township DDA and Lathrup Village Music Festival (8-0)
• Authorized Corporation Counsel to proceed with strategy regarding Taylor v Oakland County (6-0)

Standing Committee

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

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

The Public Health & Safety Committee recommended several board actions, including the appointment of a court magistrate and the creation of positions in the Building Safety Division. The committee also moved to accept various state grants for marine safety, forensic sciences, and hazardous materials planning.

• Recommended appointment of Richard G. Strenger as 52-2 District Court Magistrate (8-0-0)
• Forwarded acceptance of 2024 Marine Safety and Paul Coverdell Forensic Sciences grants to Finance (8-0-0)
• Recommended acceptance of FY 2023 Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Planning (8-0-0)
• Recommended creation of positions in the Building Safety Division (8-0-0)
• Recommended subrecipient agreements with Honor Community Health and Oakland Community Health Network for Pontiac Integrated Health Walk-In Clinic (8-0-0)
• Forwarded FY 2024 Budget Amendment for public health, literacy, and homelessness to Finance (8-0-0)
• Recommended acceptance of gift from United Charitable – The Belco Family Foundation for Animal Shelter & Pet Adoption Center (8-0-0)

Standing Committee

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

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

The committee appointed several members to the Materials Management Planning Committee for five-year terms. It also recommended the reappointment of Khalfani Stephens to the Land Bank Authority and recommended support for tobacco legislation.

• Recommended support for Protect Michigan Kids Tobacco Legislation (9-0-0)
• Recommended Khalfani Stephens for reappointment to Land Bank Authority (9-0-0)
• Appointed Robert Hoffman, Larry Gray, Rachel Barlock, Mike Csapo, and Danielle Todd to Materials Management Planning Committee (9-0-0)
• Appointed Amanda Herzog to Materials Management Planning Committee (8-1-0)
• Appointed Rachel Gribas to Materials Management Planning Committee (9-0-0)
• Appointed Julia Johnson to Materials Management Planning Committee (8-1-0)
• Appointed Schuyler Butze, Barnard Gill, and Bill Whitley to Materials Management Planning Committee (9-0-0)
• Postponed Merit System Rule 20 amendments and education benefit increase to July 9, 2024 (9-0-0)

Standing Committee

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

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

The Claims Review Committee approved the previous meeting's minutes and agenda. The committee entered a closed session to discuss legal strategy for Taylor v Oakland County, et al and related cases. Following the closed session, members unanimously authorized Corporation Counsel to proceed according to the directives discussed.

• Approved January 26, 2024 minutes (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Entered closed session for legal strategy discussion (5-0)
• Authorized Corporation Counsel to proceed with closed-session directives (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved a tax sharing agreement with White Lake Township contingent on affordable housing support and authorized multiple bond issuances for Pontiac's water and sewage systems. Other actions included approving a new lease for the 52-1 District Court and acquiring land for the Turtle Woods Nature Preserve.

• Approved White Lake Township Corridor Improvement Authority Plan with affordable housing contingency (12-4)
• Authorized bonds up to $13.21M for City of Pontiac Water Supply System improvements
• Authorized bonds up to $5M for City of Pontiac Sewage Disposal System improvements
• Pledged full faith and credit for Phase 2 of Clinton River Water Resource Recovery Facility bonds up to $65.2M
• Approved 10-year lease for 52-1 District Court at 48150 Grand River Ave, Novi (15-1)
• Approved purchase agreement for 1.67 acres at 2473 Square Lake Road in Troy (16-0)
• Approved $2.5M paving project for County Center Drive East
• Accepted donation of one Matrice 30T SP drone from Township of Oakland (14-2)

Majority Caucus

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

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

Standing Committee

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee recommended a purchase agreement with Six Rivers Land Conservancy for a property located at 2473 Square Lake Road in Troy. The recommendation will be sent to the Board for final action.

• Approved agenda (7-0-0)
• Recommended purchase agreement for 2473 Square Lake Road in Troy (7-0-0)

Subcommittee

The Audit Subcommittee unanimously recommended engaging Rehmann for professional audit services and forwarded this recommendation to the Finance department. The subcommittee also approved the minutes from the April 17 Board of Commissioners meeting and the current agenda. No public comments were received.

• Approved April 17 Board of Commissioners minutes (3-0)
• Approved current agenda (3-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to Finance to engage Rehmann for audit services (4-0)

Standing Committee

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

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

The Finance Committee voted to recommend several items to the Board, including bond issuances for Pontiac water and sewage systems and funding for the Clinton River recovery facility. The committee also recommended expanding People's Express transit services to include the City of Novi and approved various community event sponsorships.

• Recommended pledging full faith and credit for Clinton River Water Resource Recovery Facility Phase 2 (8-0)
• Recommended bond issuance for City of Pontiac Sewage Disposal System improvements (8-0)
• Recommended bond issuance for City of Pontiac Water Supply System improvements (8-0)
• Recommended expansion of People's Express transit services to include City of Novi (8-0)
• Recommended White Lake Township Corridor Improvement Authority Plan (7-1)
• Recommended extension with Allen Law Group, PC for legal services (7-1)
• Recommended sponsorship of six community events including Juneteenth and Fourth of July (8-0)
• Recommended cost participation for County Center Drive East Paving Project (8-0)

Standing Committee

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

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

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee recommended several items to the full Board, including a lease with Novi Investment Partners, LLC at 48150 Grand River Avenue, Novi, for the 52-1 District Court, which passed 6-2. It also forwarded to Finance resolutions on water and sewer bonds and a transit agreement, and recommended grant applications and road program appropriations. The committee entered closed session to discuss real property acquisition and authorized a department to proceed per closed-session directives. All actions are recommendations or referrals; final decisions rest with the full Board.

• Recommended to Board lease with Novi Investment Partners, LLC at 48150 Grand River Avenue, Novi, for 52-1 District Court (6-2)
• Forwarded to Finance resolution pledging full faith and credit for Phase 2 of Clinton River Water Resource Recovery Facility Drain Optimization Project (8-0)
• Forwarded to Finance resolution authorizing bonds for City of Pontiac Sewage Disposal System improvements (8-0)
• Forwarded to Finance resolution authorizing bonds for City of Pontiac Water Supply System improvements (7-0)
• Recommended to Board antenna and equipment space lease with FAA for T-hangar at Oakland County International Airport (8-0)
• Recommended to Board authorizing Board Chair to execute airport sponsor contracts with MDOT Office of Aeronautics (7-1)
• Forwarded to Finance 2024 Amendment 2 of People's Express Interlocal Agreement for expanded services including City of Novi (8-0)
• Recommended to Board Community Energy Management Grant application with EGLE (7-0)

Special Committee

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

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

The Local Road Improvement Program Special Committee approved the road improvement applications for 2024. These applications will be reported to the EDI.

• Approved 2024 Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP) applications (2-0-0)
• Approved March 14, 2024 minutes (2-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (2-0-0)

Special Committee

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

Standing Committee

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

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

The Coordinating Zoning Committee reviewed the Lyon Township Draft 2023 Master Plan Update. The committee found the updates not inconsistent with adjacent communities' Master Plans and recommended approval to Lyon Township.

• Approved May 2, 2024 minutes (2-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (2-0-0)
• Recommended approval of Lyon Township Draft 2023 Master Plan Update (2-0-0)

Ad Hoc Committee

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

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

The Oakland County Tax Increment Financing District Review Policy Ad Hoc Committee forwarded a suggested resolution regarding the White Lake Township Corridor Improvement Authority Plan to the Finance department. The committee also approved the minutes from the January 9, 2024 Board of Commissioners meeting and the current agenda. No public comments were received during the session.

• Approved January 9, 2024 Board of Commissioners minutes (8-0)
• Approved current agenda (8-0)
• Forwarded White Lake Township Corridor Improvement Authority Plan resolution to Finance (8-0)

Standing Committee

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

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

The Public Health & Safety Committee recommended several grant applications for Circuit and District courts, the Sheriff's Office, and Community Corrections to the Board. The committee also recommended a position reclassification for the Prosecuting Attorney's Office and the acceptance of a drone donation.

• Recommended FY 2025 grant applications for Adult, Juvenile Drug, Combat Veterans, and Juvenile Mental Health courts (9-0-0)
• Recommended FY 2025 grant applications for Novi and Troy District Courts (8-0-0)
• Recommended reclassifying Principal Attorney position to Chief Prosecuting Attorney (8-0-0)
• Recommended acceptance of Matrice 30T SP Drone donation from Township of Oakland (7-1-0)
• Recommended various Sheriff's Office grant applications and forwarded Treasury distribution to Finance (8-0-0)
• Recommended acceptance of gift from Jon Duncan Sparham Trust for Animal Shelter (8-0-0)
• Recommended FY 2025 funding application and Comprehensive Plan for Community Corrections (8-0-0)
• Approved April 16, 2024 minutes (9-0-0)

Standing Committee

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee approved its April 16, 2024 minutes and agenda, then recommended several items to the full Board of Commissioners: the appointment of Denise Elias to the Jury Board, the FY2024 second-quarter salary administration plan report, and four Parks & Recreation items including a water safety partnership with the Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority and grant agreements with Madison Heights and Springfield Township. All votes were unanimous (8-0-0 or 9-0-0). The committee also received and filed two Parks & Recreation grant applications and interviewed six candidates for the Materials Management Planning Committee; no public comment was offered.

• Approved April 16, 2024 minutes as presented (8-0-0)
• Approved the agenda as presented (8-0-0)
• Received and filed Parks & Recreation ORV Trail Improvement Fund grant application (8-0-0)
• Received and filed Parks & Recreation Sustain Our Great Lakes grant application (8-0-0)
• Recommended Denise Elias to Jury Board for 6-year term beginning May 22, 2024 until April 30, 2030 (9-0-0)
• Recommended FY2024 2nd Quarterly Salary Administration Plan report to Board (9-0-0)
• Recommended Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority 2024 Water Safety and Swim Lesson Partnership MOU to Board (9-0-0)
• Recommended Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program Acceptance 2024 to Board (9-0-0)

Ad Hoc Committee

The Oakland County Transit Ad Hoc Committee referred a suggested resolution for Amendment 2 of the People's Express Interlocal Agreement to the Economic Development & Infrastructure committee. The committee also received and filed quarterly transit reports and a letter of support for a fleet expansion project. An update on Regional Transit Authority funding was discussed, but no final decisions were made on that item.

• Referred People's Express Interlocal Agreement Amendment 2 to Economic Development & Infrastructure (5-0)
• Received and filed Local Provider Quarterly Report Jan-Mar 2024 (5-0)
• Received and filed Letter of Support for Oakland Transit Fleet Expansion Project (5-0)
• Approved minutes from April 3, 2024 Board of Commissioners meeting (5-0)

Standing Committee

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

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

The Coordinating Zoning Committee reviewed the Waterford Township Draft Master Plan Update and determined it is not inconsistent with adjacent community plans. The committee voted unanimously to recommend approval of the plan to Waterford Township. The committee also received and filed communications regarding Groveland Township zoning amendments and Farmland Open Space Protection enrollment.

• Recommended approval of Waterford Township Draft Master Plan Update (3-0)
• Received and filed communications on Groveland Township zoning and FOSP enrollment (3-0)
• Approved minutes from February 21, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved agenda (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved a $3.23 million contract for architectural and engineering services for the Pontiac Redevelopment Project, alongside a $130,561 contract for community engagement, both passing 10-5. The Board also unanimously approved five Tri-Party Road Improvement Program transfers totaling over $218,000 for various municipalities. A proposal to add a restriction on using elected officials' likenesses in gun safety billboards was defeated 6-9.

• Approved $3.23M Architect/Engineer services for Pontiac redevelopment (10-5)
• Approved $130,561 Community Engagement services for Pontiac redevelopment (10-5)
• Approved $132,993 road improvement transfer for Rochester Hills (15-0)
• Approved $21,097 road improvement transfer for Groveland Township (15-0)
• Approved $28,159 road improvement transfer for Brandon Township (15-0)
• Approved $21,813 road improvement transfer for Lake Angelus (15-0)
• Approved $14,149 road improvement transfer for Wolverine Lake (15-0)
• Defeated amendment restricting elected official likenesses in gun safety billboards (6-9)

Majority Caucus

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

• Approval of minutes dated April 11, 2024

The Oakland County Democratic Caucus approved the minutes from the April 11 Board of Commissioners meeting. The group discussed several upcoming agenda items, including a $40,000 sponsorship for a bocce tournament, a new Chief of Staff appointment, and updates on health and safety programs. No formal votes were taken on these discussion items during this caucus meeting.

• Approved minutes from April 11, 2024 Board of Commissioners meeting
• Discussed $40,000 sponsorship for 2024 Bocce Tournament
• Discussed appointment of Michael Andrews as Chief of Staff
• Discussed Gun Buyback Events update and new proposal
• Discussed Senior Mini Grant Program deadline of May 31

Subcommittee

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

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

The Audit Subcommittee met to review financial reporting. The committee voted to receive and file the 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and the Plante Moran Audit Presentation.

• Approved minutes from November 8, 2023 (3-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (3-0-0)
• Received and filed 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Plante Moran Audit Presentation (3-0-0)

Standing Committee

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

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

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee recommended several FY 2024 road improvement appropriations and a federal energy grant application to the Board. The committee also advanced resolutions for Pontiac redevelopment services and property acquisition for Parks & Recreation.

• Recommended FY 2024 Tri-Party Road Improvement appropriations for Rochester Hills, Groveland, Brandon, Lake Angelus, and Wolverine Lake (7-0)
• Recommended Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant application to Board (7-0)
• Forwarded Pontiac redevelopment architect/engineer and urban planning services to Finance (4-3)
• Forwarded Pontiac redevelopment architect/engineer and community engagement services to Finance (5-2)
• Recommended signatory authority for State of Michigan leases at 51111 Woodward, Pontiac to Board (7-0)
• Recommended amendment to the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Program Report to Board (7-0)
• Recommended SMART Transportation Agreement with Veterans Services to Board (7-0)
• Authorized Parks & Recreation to proceed with real property acquisition (6-1)

Standing Committee

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

• Meeting status: CANCELLED

Standing Committee

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

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

The Finance Committee recommended the appointment of Sheryl Johnson as Deputy Chief Financial Officer and approved several grant amendments and sponsorships. The committee also recommended moving forward with architect and planning services for the Pontiac Redevelopment Project.

• Recommended appointment of Sheryl Johnson as Deputy Chief Financial Officer (8-0-0)
• Recommended architect/engineer and urban planning for Pontiac Redevelopment Project (5-3-0)
• Recommended architect/engineer and community engagement for Pontiac Redevelopment Project (6-2-0)
• Recommended FY 2023 Deficit Elimination Plan (8-0-0)
• Recommended Amendment #2 to FY 2024 Automobile Theft Prevention Authority (8-0-0)
• Recommended acceptance of 2024 Michigan Medical Marihuana Operation and Oversight Grant (8-0-0)
• Recommended sponsorship of 2024 International and US Open National Bocce Tournaments (6-1-0)
• Recommended sponsorship of 2024 Clawson Friends of the Library Program (8-0-0)

Standing Committee

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

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

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee recommended several resolutions to the full Board. Most items, including a behavioral health task force and funding requests, passed unanimously. A resolution supporting the Michigan Voting Rights Act passed with a 5-3 vote. The committee also interviewed candidates for a materials management committee.

• Approved minutes from April 2, 2024 (8-0)
• Recommended Board Action for Healthy Workplace Policy Update (8-0)
• Recommended resolution establishing Tri-County Behavioral Health Task Force (8-0)
• Recommended resolution requesting increased funding for Michigan 2-1-1 (8-0)
• Recommended resolution supporting Senate Bills 401-404, Michigan Voting Rights Act (5-3)
• Interviewed six candidates for Materials Management Planning Committee

Standing Committee

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

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

The Public Health & Safety Committee recommended several grant applications and personnel transfers to the Board. The committee also advanced proposals for gun buyback events and a billboard education campaign.

• Recommended FY 2024 Child and Parent Legal Representation Grant application (7-0-0)
• Recommended FY 2024 Local Law Enforcement Grants for Enforcement of Cybercrimes application (7-0-0)
• Recommended FY 2025 Lead Education and Faucet Replacement Program application (7-0-0)
• Recommended education campaign billboards (7-0-0)
• Recommended gun buyback events update and new proposal (7-0-0)
• Recommended Sheriff's Office proposal for follow-ups with parolees with gun charges (7-0-0)
• Recommended transfer of youth and family casework positions to Child Care Fund (7-0-0)
• Forwarded automobile theft prevention and medical marihuana grant actions to Finance (7-0-0)

Majority Caucus

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

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

The Democratic Caucus approved the Board of Commissioners meeting minutes from March 12 and March 14, 2024. Members discussed a proposed $50 million grant for Pontiac redevelopment and other county policy priorities.

• Approved Board of Commissioners minutes dated March 12, 2024
• Approved Board of Commissioners minutes dated March 14, 2024

Board of Commissioners

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

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

The Board of Commissioners accepted a $50,000,000 grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation for the Pontiac Redevelopment Grant, with $10,000,000 in local funding from federal Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, passing 13-4. The Board also approved a resolution pledging the county's full faith and credit for up to $4,634,000 of Oakland-Macomb Interceptor Drain bonds and authorized up to $5,000,000 in bonds for Pontiac sewage disposal system improvements. A 17-item consent agenda covering road funds, grants, and service agreements passed 17-0. Several sponsorship requests and a behavioral health task force resolution were referred to committees without a vote.

• Accepted $50M MEDC grant for Pontiac Redevelopment (13-4)
• Pledged full faith and credit for up to $4,634,000 of Oakland-Macomb Interceptor Drain bonds (consent agenda, 17-0)
• Authorized up to $5,000,000 in bonds for Pontiac sewage disposal system improvements (consent agenda, 17-0)
• Declared intent to issue up to $5,000,000 in bonds for Pontiac sewage disposal system improvements (consent agenda, 17-0)
• Declared intent to issue up to $13,210,000 in bonds for Pontiac water supply system improvements (consent agenda, 17-0)
• Approved $18,813 Tri-Party Road Improvement Program funds for Addison Township Project No. 57752 (consent agenda, 17-0)
• Approved $20,000 Tri-Party Road Improvement Program funds for Commerce Township Project No. 57781 (consent agenda, 17-0)
• Approved $250,000 appropriation for Rochester Hills Innovation Hills Park restroom project (consent agenda, 17-0)

Standing Committee

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

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

The Authority elected a new Secretary and accepted updates regarding the Detroit Institute of Arts' 2023 performance and public art initiatives. Members also discussed the potential creation of bylaws and updating the Articles of Incorporation.

• Elected Jen Miller as Secretary (3-0)
• Approved minutes of January 22, 2024
• Approved meeting agenda
• Received and filed Communications
• Received and filed Treasurer's Report for FY 2023-2024, Month 2
• Received and filed DIA 2023 Year End Report
• Accepted Partners in Public Art (PIPA) Update and application

Standing Committee

The committee recommended several bond resolutions for the City of Pontiac's water supply and sewage disposal systems to the Board. It also forwarded a grant agreement for the Pontiac Redevelopment Grant to Finance. Two road improvement appropriations were recommended for Board approval.

• Recommended FY2024 road improvement appropriations for Addison and Commerce Townships (8-0)
• Forwarded resolution for Oakland-Macomb Interceptor Drain Bonds to Finance (8-0)
• Forwarded resolution for City of Pontiac Sewage Disposal System bonds to Finance (8-0)
• Recommended resolution for City of Pontiac Sewage Disposal System bond improvements to Board (8-0)
• Recommended resolution for City of Pontiac Water Supply System bond improvements to Board (8-0)
• Forwarded amended MEDC Pontiac Redevelopment Grant agreement to Finance (5-3)

Ad Hoc Committee

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

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

The Oakland County Transit Ad Hoc Committee approved the February 26 minutes and the meeting agenda. The committee voted to forward two transit-related reports to the Economic Development and Infrastructure body. The 2024 meeting schedule was established.

• Approved February 26, 2024 minutes (4-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0-0)
• Forwarded SMART Oct-Dec 2023 Quarterly Report to Economic Development and Infrastructure (4-0-0)
• Forwarded 2023 Interim Local Transportation Reimbursement Program Final Report to Economic Development and Infrastructure (5-0-0)

Standing Committee

The Oakland County Finance Committee recommended several items to the full Board of Commissioners, including bonds for the Oakland-Macomb Interceptor Drain and the Pontiac sewage system, and a grant agreement with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation for the Pontiac Redevelopment Grant. The Pontiac redevelopment grant recommendation passed 4-3, with three members voting no. The committee also postponed a decision on sponsoring the 2024 International and US Open National Bocce Tournaments and adopted a process for evaluating special project requests. All other items passed unanimously.

• Recommended to Board: FY 2025 Michigan Indigent Defense Commission grant application (7-0)
• Recommended to Board: Oaknet connectivity and CLEMIS service with Belleville, Cambridge Twp., Capac, and County of Lapeer (7-0)
• Recommended to Board: Amendment #1 to FY 2023 SCAO Virtual Backlog Response Docket Grant Program (7-0)
• Recommended to Board: Amendment #1 to MCOLES Public Safety Academy Assistance Program (7-0)
• Recommended to Board: 2024 Survey & Remonumentation Grant acceptance (7-0)
• Recommended to Board: City of Rochester Hills Innovation Hills Park Restroom Project grant (7-0)
• Recommended to Board: MEDC grant agreement for Pontiac Redevelopment Grant (4-3)
• Recommended to Board: Pledging full faith and credit for Oakland-Macomb Interceptor Drain bonds (7-0)

Special Committee

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

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

The committee received an update from Macomb County officials regarding the history and current operation of their roads program. No substantive policy decisions were made during the meeting.

• Approved February 21, 2024 minutes (3-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (3-0-0)

Ad Hoc Committee

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

Ad Hoc Committee

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

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

The Oakland County Safer Communities Ad Hoc Committee met on April 2, 2024, and approved its October 24, 2023 minutes and the agenda by 3-0-0 votes. The committee voted 3-0-0 to forward three proposed Board Actions to Public Health & Safety: an education campaign using billboards, gun buyback events, and a Sheriff's Office proposal to conduct follow-ups with parolees who had gun charges. The committee also received updates on the Extreme Risk Protection Order (red-flag) law and on the budget; no other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved October 24, 2023 minutes as presented (3-0-0)
• Approved the agenda as presented (3-0-0)
• Forwarded billboard education campaign Board Action to Public Health & Safety (3-0-0)
• Forwarded gun buyback events Board Action to Public Health & Safety (3-0-0)
• Forwarded Sheriff's Office parolee follow-up proposal to Public Health & Safety (3-0-0)

Standing Committee

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

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

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee met on April 2, 2024 and forwarded several items. It recommended to the Board a resolution supporting Senate Bills 669-670 to expand Michigan's Freedom of Information Act to the Legislature, Governor, and Lieutenant Governor, and recommended a Parks & Recreation Board Action for 2024 Natural Resources Community Habitat Improvement Projects. It also forwarded to Finance a Clerk/Register of Deeds 2024 Survey & Remonumentation grant resolution and a City of Rochester Hills Innovation Hills Park restroom project grant resolution. Two candidates were interviewed for Materials Management Planning Committee positions; no appointment vote is recorded in these minutes.

• Approved March 5, 2024 minutes as presented (7-0-0)
• Approved the agenda as presented (7-0-0)
• Forwarded Clerk/Register of Deeds 2024 Survey & Remonumentation grant resolution to Finance (8-0-0)
• Recommended to Board the Parks & Recreation 2024 Natural Resources Community Habitat Improvement Projects Board Action (9-0-0)
• Forwarded City of Rochester Hills Innovation Hills Park restroom project grant resolution to Finance (9-0-0)
• Recommended to Board a resolution supporting Senate Bills 669-670 to expand FOIA to the Michigan Legislature, Governor, and Lieutenant Governor (9-0-0)
• Interviewed Danielle Todd and Michael Csapo for Materials Management Planning Committee positions (no appointment vote recorded)

Standing Committee

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

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

The Public Health & Safety Committee approved its March 5 minutes and agenda, received several reports, and forwarded four items for further action. It sent a Circuit Court grant amendment and a Sheriff's Office academy grant amendment to Finance, and recommended a beach water testing grant application and a Medical Examiner agreement with Gift of Life of Michigan and Eversight to the Board. All votes were unanimous; no substantive items were denied or tabled.

• Approved March 5, 2024 minutes (6-0-0)
• Approved agenda (6-0-0)
• Received and filed communications including HIDTA grant exception, OCHN report, animal shelter report (6-0-0)
• Received and filed Oakland 911 fees overview (7-0-0)
• Forwarded Circuit Court SCAO Virtual Backlog Response Docket Grant Amendment #1 to Finance (7-0-0)
• Forwarded Sheriff's Office MCOLES Public Safety Academy Assistance Program Amendment #1 to Finance (7-0-0)
• Recommended HHS application for 2024-2025 Rapid Methods and Microbial Source Tracking for Beaches Program to Board (7-0-0)
• Recommended Medical Examiner agreement with Gift of Life of Michigan and Eversight to Board (7-0-0)

Ad Hoc Committee

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

Special Committee

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

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

The Local Road Improvement Program Special Committee approved the policy, distribution allocation, application, and cost participation agreement for the 2024 program. All items passed with unanimous 3-0 votes.

• Approved 2024 Local Road Improvement Program Policy (3-0)
• Approved 2024 Local Road Improvement Program Distribution Allocation (3-0)
• Approved 2024 Local Road Improvement Program Application (3-0)
• Approved 2024 Local Road Improvement Program Cost Participation Agreement (3-0)
• Approved May 25, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)

Majority Caucus

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

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

The Caucus approved the Board of Commissioners minutes from February 29, 2024. Members discussed dispatch services rates, opioid settlement funds, and upcoming board actions regarding a Pontiac skatepark and FOIA expansion.

• Approved Board of Commissioners minutes dated February 29, 2024

Board of Commissioners

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

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

The Board authorized the acceptance of $5.2 million in opioid settlement funds and created an Epidemiologist position. The Board also approved multiple affordable housing projects in Pontiac and established new dispatch service rates for 2024-2027.

• Accepted $5.241M in opioid settlement funds and created one FTE Epidemiologist (15-0-0)
• Approved three affordable housing projects in Pontiac totaling up to $8.5M
• Established 2024-2027 fire and police dispatch service rates (11-4-0)
• Approved $2.175M grant application for 71.17 acres in Troy for a nature preserve
• Approved $10,000 for Baldwin Center's Clothes Closet renovation
• Approved $4,000 for custom skateboards for Pontiac Skatepark Project Dedication (15-0-0)
• Re-appointed Jaye Quadrozzi to the Huron Clinton Metropolitan Authority (15-0-0)
• Approved $31,000 for a digital asset management application from MediaValet

Ad Hoc Committee

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

• Recommendation for approval of Volunteerism Grant Applications

The Healthy Aging Oakland County Ad Hoc Committee approved the Board of Commissioners' Volunteerism Grant Applications by a 4-0 vote. The committee also approved the minutes from the October 10, 2023 Board of Commissioners meeting. No substantive policy changes or new ordinances were decided during this session.

• Approved Board of Commissioners Volunteerism Grant Applications (4-0)
• Approved minutes from Board of Commissioners meeting dated October 10, 2023 (4-0)
• Agreed to invite Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency rep to future PH&S meeting

Majority Caucus

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

• Discussion of 2024 County Commission Policy Agenda

The Oakland County Democratic Caucus met to discuss five proposed policy goals for 2024, including cost of living, college debt, voting rights, gun violence prevention, and parks. Members debated implementation timelines and coordination with the Executive Office, but no specific actions, budgets, or ordinances were approved. The group agreed to schedule a follow-up meeting in three weeks to determine which goals to prioritize.

• Discussed five 2024 policy goals (no vote taken)
• Agreed to schedule follow-up Caucus meeting in three weeks
• Agreed to contact absent Commissioners regarding goal interest
• Agreed to check with Executive Office to avoid duplication

Standing Committee

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

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

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee met on March 6, 2024 and approved its February 21, 2024 minutes and the agenda, both 6-0-0. It received and filed six communications and voted 6-0-0 to recommend four items to the Board of Commissioners: a FY2024 appropriation with the Township of Highland for the Tri-Party Road Improvement Program (Project No. 57742), a 2024 amendment to the North Oakland Transportation Authority (NOTA) interlocal agreement for a six-month pilot program, an amendment to a Brownfield redevelopment subrecipient agreement with Micah 6 Community for the Webster Community Center Project, and the purchase of one vehicle from the Vehicle Operations Fund for the airport fleet. No public comment was offered; the meeting adjourned at 11:08 AM.

• Approved Feb 21, 2024 minutes as presented (6-0-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (6-0-0)
• Received and filed six communications (6-0-0)
• Recommended to Board: FY2024 appropriation with Township of Highland for Tri-Party Road Improvement Program, Project No. 57742 (6-0-0)
• Recommended to Board: 2024 Amendment No. 2 to NOTA interlocal agreement for six-month pilot program (6-0-0)
• Recommended to Board: Amendment No. 1 to Brownfield subrecipient agreement with Micah 6 Community for Webster Community Center Project (6-0-0)
• Recommended to Board: purchase of one vehicle from Vehicle Operations Fund for airport fleet (6-0-0)

Board of Commissioners

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

Standing Committee

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

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

The Finance Committee unanimously recommended several items to the full Board of Commissioners, including accepting opioid settlement funds, amending a health department agreement, and purchasing a digital asset management application. The committee also forwarded a Sheriff's Office dispatch services agreement to the Board without making a recommendation. All motions passed with 7-0 votes.

• Recommended acceptance of Opioid Settlement Funds and position creation (7-0)
• Recommended amendment to MDHHS Local Health Department Agreement (7-0)
• Forwarded Sheriff's Office dispatch rates agreement to Board without recommendation (7-0)
• Recommended purchase of County-Wide Digital Asset Management Application from MediaValet (7-0)
• Recommended Fiscal Year 2024 First Quarter Financial Forecast (7-0)
• Recommended sponsorship of Baldwin Center's Clothes Closet Renovation Project (7-0)
• Approved minutes from February 21, 2024 Board meeting (6-0)

Standing Committee

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

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

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee recommended a grant application to acquire 71.17 acres of property in Troy. The committee also recommended an amendment to the Oakland County Employees Retirement System and the re-appointment of Jaye Quadrozzi to the Huron Clinton Metropolitan Authority.

• Recommended amendment to Oakland County Employees Retirement System (8-0-0)
• Recommended re-appointment of Jaye Quadrozzi to Huron Clinton Metropolitan Authority (8-0-0)
• Recommended grant application TF24-0047 for 71.17 acres of property in Troy (8-0-0)
• Approved February 20, 2024 minutes (8-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (8-0-0)
• Entered closed session to discuss real property acquisition (8-0-0)

Standing Committee

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

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

The Public Health & Safety Committee recommended several Sheriff's Office dispatch agreements and housing development projects in Pontiac to the Board. The committee also forwarded requests regarding opioid settlement funds and dispatch rates to Finance.

• Forwarded opioid settlement funds and position creation to Finance (5-1)
• Recommended FY 2024 Child Care Fund amendment and Adult Treatment Court positions to Board (6-0)
• Recommended transfer of Aviation Unit to Patrol Services Division to Board (6-0)
• Forwarded dispatch services agreement rates and position creation to Finance (4-2)
• Recommended Law Enforcement Services Agreement amendment with Charter Township of Independence to Board (6-0)
• Recommended 26 fire, police, and medical dispatch service agreements to Board (5-1)
• Recommended three affordable housing projects in Pontiac and a grant amendment to Board (6-0)
• Recommended acceptance of gift from Michael T. Kowalczyk Trust for Animal Shelter to Board (6-0)

Majority Caucus

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

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

The Caucus approved the Board of Commissioners minutes from February 7, 2024. The remainder of the meeting consisted of discussions regarding personnel nominees, committee items, and county projects.

• Approved Board of Commissioners minutes dated February 7, 2024

Board of Commissioners

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

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

The Board approved a $900,000 appropriation and a contract with Farbman Group for owner representative services on renovations to 31 E. Judson and 51111 Woodward in Pontiac, with a 12-4 vote after an amendment. Most other items passed on a 16-0 consent agenda, including a 2024 household hazardous waste interlocal agreement, two new water inspector positions, a sewer maintenance agreement with Lathrup Village, and several sponsorships. The Board also confirmed Brian Lefler as Chief Financial Officer and approved a ten-year 4-H Fair Association agreement 15-1.

• Approved $900,000 owner representative contract with Farbman Group for Pontiac renovations (12-4)
• Approved consent agenda including 2024 NoHaz interlocal agreement and two Cross Connection Inspector III positions (16-0)
• Approved sewer operation and maintenance agreement with City of Lathrup Village (consent agenda, 16-0)
• Approved $10,000 sponsorship for Troy Historic Village Civil War Days and Indigenous Voices Project (consent agenda)
• Approved $10,000 sponsorship for Farmington Bicentennial Timeline Public Art Installation (consent agenda)
• Approved $5,000 sponsorship for Hospitality House Food Pantry's 2024 A Taste of Spring event (consent agenda)
• Confirmed Brian Lefler as Chief Financial Officer (16-0)
• Approved ten-year agreement with Oakland County 4-H Fair Association (15-1)

Ad Hoc Committee

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

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

The Oakland County Transit Ad Hoc Committee approved the November 16, 2023 minutes and the meeting agenda. The committee voted to forward four transit reports and a resolution regarding a NOTA pilot program to the Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee.

• Approved November 16, 2023 minutes (4-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0-0)
• Forwarded SMART July-Sept 2023 Quarterly Report to Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee (4-0-0)
• Forwarded Local Providers Oct-Dec 2023 Quarterly Report to Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee (4-0-0)
• Forwarded Community Transit-Supportive Reviews to Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee (4-0-0)
• Forwarded Community Transit Plan Request for Proposals to Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee (4-0-0)
• Forwarded resolution for NOTA Interlocal Agreement six-month pilot program to Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee (4-0-0)

Standing Committee

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

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

The Finance Committee recommended several appointments, IT service agreements, and community sponsorships for Board approval. The committee also recommended owner representative services for renovations to two Pontiac properties.

• Recommended appointment of Brian Lefler as Chief Financial Officer (8-0-0)
• Recommended owner representative services for renovations to 31 E. Judson and 51111 Woodward in Pontiac (5-3-0)
• Recommended 2024 First Quarter IT Development Report (8-0-0)
• Recommended IT service with Michigan Department of Natural Resources for Oaknet and CLEMIS access (8-0-0)
• Recommended IT service with Wayne County Medical Examiners for payment processing (8-0-0)
• Recommended record digitization services for the Conviction Integrity Unit (8-0-0)
• Recommended sponsorships for Troy Historic Village, Farmington Bicentennial, and Hospitality House Food Pantry (8-0-0)
• Approved January 31, 2024 Board of Commissioners minutes (7-0-0)

Standing Committee

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

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

The Coordinating Zoning Committee reviewed the City of Orchard Lake Village Draft Master Plan Update. The committee found the updates not inconsistent with the Master Plans of West Bloomfield Township and the City of Keego Harbor.

• Approved January 23, 2024 minutes (3-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (3-0-0)
• Recommended support of approval for City of Orchard Lake Village Draft Master Plan Update (3-0-0)

Standing Committee

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

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

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee recommended several resolutions to the Board, including the creation of two Cross Connection Inspector III positions. The committee also recommended approval of a hazardous waste agreement and a sewer maintenance agreement with Lathrup Village.

• Forwarded owner representative services for 31 E. Judson and 51111 Woodward renovations to Finance (5-3)
• Recommended Materials Management Plan Commencement to Board (7-0)
• Recommended 2024 North Oakland Household Hazardous Waste Consortium Interlocal Agreement to Board (8-0)
• Recommended creating two Cross Connection Inspector III positions to Board (8-0)
• Recommended Sewer Operation and Maintenance Agreement with City of Lathrup Village to Board (8-0)
• Approved January 31, 2024 minutes (8-0)

Standing Committee

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

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

The Special Committee to Study Road Commission Operations met to review a summary of road commission operations. The committee formally received and filed a PowerPoint presentation provided by Managing Director Dennis Kolar.

• Approved minutes from January 31, 2024 (3-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (3-0-0)
• Received and filed Road Commission for Oakland County PowerPoint presentation (3-0-0)

Standing Committee

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

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

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee recommended two items to the Board for final action. The committee also approved an extension for a Human Resources eligibility list.

• Recommended Board approval of State Court Administrative Office Legal Self Help Centers Grant (9-0-0)
• Recommended Board approval of agreement with Oakland County 4-H Fair Association (8-1-0)
• Approved Human Resources Merit System Extension of Certified Eligibility List (9-0-0)
• Approved January 30, 2024 minutes (9-0-0)
• Received and filed Human Resources and Parks & Recreation communications (9-0-0)

Standing Committee

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

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

The Public Health & Safety Committee approved its January 9, 2024 minutes and the agenda, then received and filed four communications. It recommended several items to the full Board, including an Oakland County Tactical Consortium agreement, a 2024 Marine Safety Program application, a three-year uniform services extension with Nye Uniform, and Amendment #2 to the 2022-2024 law enforcement services agreement with Oxford Township. A Prosecuting Attorney's Office request to copy and digitize records for the Conviction Integrity Unit was forwarded to Finance. The Nye Uniform extension passed 7-1, with Charles Cavell voting no; the other substantive items passed unanimously.

• Approved January 9, 2024 Board of Commissioners minutes (6-0-0)
• Approved the agenda as presented (6-0-0)
• Received and filed four communications, including animal shelter, health grant, out-of-school-time grant, and first responder program items (6-0-0)
• Recommended Oakland County Tactical Consortium Agreement to the Board (6-0-0)
• Forwarded Prosecuting Attorney's Office Conviction Integrity Unit record copying/digitizing action to Finance (6-0-0)
• Recommended 2024 Marine Safety Program application to the Board (8-0-0)
• Recommended three-year Nye Uniform services extension to the Board (7-1-0; Cavell no)
• Recommended Amendment #2 to the 2022-2024 Oxford Township law enforcement services agreement to the Board (8-0-0)

Majority Caucus

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

The Caucus approved the Board of Commissioners minutes from January 18, 2024. Members discussed several upcoming agenda items, including water affordability legislation, collective bargaining agreements, and various appointments. A proclamation honoring the Detroit Lions was postponed.

• Approved Board of Commissioners minutes dated January 18, 2024
• Postponed proclamation honoring the 2023 NFC Champion Detroit Lions

Board of Commissioners

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

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

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners voted 13-6 to support Michigan Senate Bills 0549-0551 and House Bills 5088-5090, which would create a low-income water residential affordability program and the Water Shutoff Protection Act. The board unanimously approved $560,000 for a West Bloomfield Township road project and $24,380 for a Commerce Township road project under the Tri-Party Road Improvement Program. It also accepted a $575,000 EGLE brownfield grant amendment for the Webster Community Center in Pontiac and a $2,080,502 public health agreement amendment. A proposed amendment requiring Building Authority appointee Tony Sievert to resign from political action committees failed 6-13.

• Adopted resolution supporting Senate Bills 0549-0551 and House Bills 5088-5090 on water affordability and shutoff protections (13-6)
• Approved $560,000 Tri-Party Road Improvement Program funds for West Bloomfield Township Project No. 57441 (19-0)
• Approved $24,380 Tri-Party Road Improvement Program funds for Commerce Township Project No. 57651 (19-0)
• Approved appointment of three Water Resources Commissioner deputies (19-0)
• Accepted $575,000 EGLE brownfield grant amendment for Webster Community Center in Pontiac (19-0)
• Approved $3,000 sponsorship for Antiracist Parenting Educational Workshops with City of Huntington Woods (19-0)
• Accepted $12,000 CSTE data science training grant and $2,080,502 Emerging Threats health agreement amendment (19-0)
• Approved UAW Local 889 supplemental agreement for Board supervisory employees (17-2)

Standing Committee

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

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

The Finance Committee voted to recommend several items to the Board, including a parenting workshop sponsorship and a brownfield grant amendment. The committee also authorized Corporation Counsel to proceed with strategies for two legal cases following closed sessions.

• Recommended sponsorship with City of Huntington Woods for Antiracist Parenting Educational Workshops (6-0-0)
• Recommended acceptance of Data Science Team Training Program from Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (6-0-0)
• Recommended Amendment #2 to FY 2024 Emerging Threats Local Health Department Agreement (6-0-0)
• Recommended 2024 Supplemental Collective Bargaining Agreement for UAW Local 889 supervisory employees (6-0-0)
• Recommended Grant Amendment #2 for the Webster Community Center Project Brownfield Redevelopment Grant (6-0-0)
• Authorized Corporation Counsel to proceed with directives regarding Daniels, Gayle v Oakland County, et al (6-0-0)
• Authorized Corporation Counsel to proceed with directives regarding 3385 Rochester Road v Oakland County Treasurer (6-0-0)

Special Committee

The Committee reviewed data from surveys sent to all Michigan counties regarding road operations. Members discussed the survey results and potential next steps for the study.

• Approved minutes from January 10, 2024 (3-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (3-0-0)

Standing Committee

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

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

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee recommended two road improvement appropriations and the appointment of Water Resources Commissioner deputies to the Board. The committee denied a recommended lease for the 52-1 District Court in Novi. A grant amendment for the Webster Community Center Project in Pontiac was forwarded to Finance.

• Recommended FY 2024 appropriation for West Bloomfield Tri-Party Road Improvement Project No. 57441 (8-0-0)
• Recommended FY 2024 appropriation for Commerce Township Tri-Party Road Improvement Project No. 57651 (8-0-0)
• Recommended appointment of deputies to the Water Resources Commissioner (8-0-0)
• Denied recommended lease with Novi Investment Partners, LLC for the 52-1 District Court (0-8-0)
• Forwarded Brownfield Redevelopment Grant Amendment #2 for Webster Community Center Project to Finance (8-0-0)

Standing Committee

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

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

The Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee voted 6-2 to recommend a resolution supporting state Senate Bills 0549-0551 and House Bills 5088-5090, which would create a low-income water residential affordability program and a water shutoff protection act. It also forwarded a 2024 supplemental collective bargaining agreement for UAW Local 889 supervisory employees to Finance, 7-1, and appointed Tony Sievert to the Building Authority, 5-3. The committee re-appointed four people to the Oakland Community Health Network and received several reports. All actions are recommendations or appointments; the minutes note they are subject to committee approval.

• Recommended resolution supporting Senate Bills 0549-0551 and House Bills 5088-5090 for a low-income water affordability program and water shutoff protection act (6-2)
• Forwarded 2024 supplemental collective bargaining agreement for UAW Local 889 Board of Commissioner supervisory employees to Finance (7-1)
• Appointed Tony Sievert to the Building Authority for a term from February 7, 2024 to December 31, 2026 (5-3)
• Re-appointed Adam Fuhrman, Dennis Cowan, Dr. Bijaya Hans, and Dr. Yolanda Giles to the Oakland Community Health Network for terms from April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2027 (7-0)
• Received and filed the Oakland Talking Books annual report presentation (8-0)
• Received and filed a Human Resources personnel appeal board update for 2023 (6-0)
• Received and filed a Human Resources annual report on retirees rehired as PTNE, with a typographical year correction from 2022 to 2023 (8-0)
• Approved the January 9, 2024 Board of Commissioners minutes (5-0)

Standing Committee

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

Standing Committee

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

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

The Claims Review Committee met on January 26, 2024, with four members present and one absent. It approved the January 8, 2024 minutes and the agenda, both 4-0-0. In closed session, the committee voted 4-0-0 to authorize Corporation Counsel to proceed per directives discussed in the cases Daniels, Gayle v Oakland County, et al and 3385 Rochester Road v Oakland County Treasurer. No public comment was offered, and the meeting adjourned at 4:40 PM.

• Approved January 8, 2024 minutes, including Closed Session (4-0-0)
• Approved the agenda as presented (4-0-0)
• Entered closed session on Daniels, Gayle v Oakland County, et al (4-0-0)
• Authorized Corporation Counsel to proceed per closed-session directives in Daniels, Gayle v Oakland County, et al (4-0-0)
• Entered closed session on 3385 Rochester Road v Oakland County Treasurer (4-0-0)
• Authorized Corporation Counsel to proceed per closed-session directives in 3385 Rochester Road v Oakland County Treasurer (4-0-0)

Standing Committee

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

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

The Coordinating Zoning Committee met on January 23, 2024 with two of three members present. It approved the January 10, 2024 minutes and the agenda, both 2-0-0. On its only substantive item, the committee voted 2-0-0 to find the White Lake Township Draft Master Plan Update not inconsistent with the master plans of Highland, Commerce, Springfield, Waterford and West Bloomfield townships, and to recommend approval to White Lake Township. No public comment was offered; the meeting adjourned at 1:15 PM.

• Approved January 10, 2024 Board of Commissioners minutes as presented (2-0-0)
• Approved the agenda as presented (2-0-0)
• Recommended approval to White Lake Township of its Draft Master Plan Update, finding it not inconsistent with adjacent communities' master plans (2-0-0)

General

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

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

The Authority approved an amended three-year service agreement with the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) running from January 31, 2024, through December 31, 2026. The board also discussed the process for nominating members to the DIA Board and noted a vacancy on the Authority board.

• Approved December 19, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved meeting agenda
• Approved amended Art Institute Services Agreement with the DIA (unanimous)

Task Force

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

Majority Caucus

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

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

The Democratic Caucus held elections for leadership positions and filled several vacancies on county boards and committees. The group also approved meeting minutes from November and December 2023.

• Elected Angela Powell as Caucus Chair (Unanimous)
• Elected Marcia Gershenson as Board of Commissioners Vice Chair (12-0-0)
• Approved Board of Commissioners minutes dated December 7, 2023
• Approved Board of Commissioners minutes dated November 16, 2023
• Appointed Ann Erickson Gault to Parks and Recreation Commission
• Appointed Charlie Cavell, Linnie Taylor, and Brendan Johnson to SEMCOG
• Appointed Ajay Raman to Airport Committee and Community Development Citizens Advisory Council
• Appointed William Miller and Linnie Taylor to Human Trafficking Task Force

Board of Commissioners

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

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

Standing Committee

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

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

The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee recommended several actions to the Board, including road improvements in Royal Oak and sewer system upgrades in Pontiac. The committee also recommended a climate corps host agreement.

• Recommended FY2024 appropriation for Royal Oak Tri-Party Road Improvement Program Project No. 57642 (8-0-0)
• Recommended Campus Sanitary Sewer Inspection Program (8-0-0)
• Recommended resolution for bonds to improve City of Pontiac Sewage Disposal System (8-0-0)
• Recommended MI Healthy Climate Corps Host Agreement with Community Economic Development Association of Michigan (6-2-0)
• Approved November 29, 2023 minutes (8-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (6-0-0)

Standing Committee

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

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

The Coordinating Zoning Committee voted 3-0 to recommend approval of the Springfield Township Draft Master Plan Update, finding it not inconsistent with the master plans of Groveland Township, Independence Township, Rose Township, Waterford Township, and White Lake Township. The committee also approved its November 8, 2023 minutes (2-0) and the meeting agenda (3-0). No public comment was offered. The minutes note they are subject to committee approval.

• Recommended approval of Springfield Township Draft Master Plan Update to Springfield Township (3-0)
• Found the draft master plan not inconsistent with adjacent communities' master plans (3-0)
• Approved November 8, 2023 meeting minutes as presented (2-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda as presented (3-0)

Standing Committee

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

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

The Finance Committee approved payment for Michigan Association of Counties membership dues and received several financial reports from the Treasurer's Office. Additionally, the committee recommended that the Board of Commissioners approve a TIF plan for White Lake Township, a DNR grant for off-road vehicle trails, and law enforcement service agreement amendments for Commerce and Lyon Townships.

• Approved payment of Michigan Association of Counties membership dues (8-0)
• Received and filed Treasurer's Office financial and tax reports (8-0)
• Recommended White Lake Township TIF plan to Board (7-1)
• Recommended DNR off-road vehicle trail grant to Board (8-0)
• Recommended Commerce Township law enforcement agreement amendment (8-0)
• Recommended Lyon Township law enforcement agreement amendment (8-0)

Standing Committee

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

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

The Special Committee to Study Road Commission Operations met to review human resources information. The committee formally received a PowerPoint presentation from the Road Commission for Oakland County's HR Director.

• Approved minutes from November 8, 2023 (3-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (3-0-0)
• Moved to receive and file Road Commission Human Resources PowerPoint presentation (3-0-0)

Subcommittee

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

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

The Tax Increment Financing District Review Policy Ad Hoc Review Committee elected its officers and approved the meeting agenda. The committee voted to forward a suggested resolution regarding the White Lake Township Corridor Improvement Authority Plan to the Finance committee.

• Approved minutes from December 21, 2021 (8-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (8-0-0)
• Appointed Gwen Markham as Chair (8-0-0)
• Appointed Yolanda Smith Charles as Vice Chair (8-0-0)
• Forwarded White Lake Township Corridor Improvement Authority Plan resolution to Finance (8-0-0)

Standing Committee

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

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

The Public Health & Safety Committee approved its November 28, 2023 minutes and agenda, then voted to recommend a series of items to the full Board of Commissioners. These included Circuit Court and 52nd District Court position creations, Sheriff's Office grant acceptances and law enforcement service agreement amendments, Health & Human Services grant applications and agreements, an Emergency Management interlocal agreement with Rochester Hills, and a Community Corrections data use agreement. All votes passed unanimously; no public comment was offered and the meeting adjourned at 11:19 AM.

• Approved Nov 28, 2023 minutes (6-0-0)
• Approved agenda (6-0-0)
• Received and filed four communications (6-0-0)
• Recommended Friend of the Court position creation to Board (6-0-0)
• Recommended 52nd District Courts position creation to Board (6-0-0)
• Recommended Sheriff's Office items 10a-c to Board, 10d as resolution, and forwarded 10e-f to Finance (7-0-0)
• Recommended Health & Human Services items 11a-f to Board (8-0-0)
• Recommended Emergency Management interlocal agreement with Rochester Hills and Community Corrections data use agreement to Board (8-0-0)

Standing Committee

The committee recommended the appointment of Lola Banks to the Parks & Recreation Commission and approved a quarterly report on the FY2024 Salary Administration Plan. A grant agreement for off-road vehicle trail improvements was forwarded to Finance, and a Building Authority appointment was postponed.

• Recommended Lola Banks to the Parks & Recreation Commission (7-2)
• Denied recommendation of Phil Castonia to the Parks & Recreation Commission (4-5)
• Recommended FY2024 Salary Administration Plan First Quarterly Report (8-0)
• Forwarded DNR Off-Road Vehicle Trail Improvement Fund grant agreement to Finance (8-0)
• Postponed Building Authority Appointment until next meeting (8-0)
• Approved November 28, 2023 Board of Commissioners minutes (8-0)

Standing Committee

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

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

The Claims Review Committee approved engaging outside counsel for the Prosecutor in Deering v Oakland County, et al, after a closed session to discuss trial or settlement strategy. It also approved outside counsel for the Prosecutor's Office in four pending reversed conviction cases. Both votes were 4-0. The minutes were approved 3-0 and the meeting adjourned; no public comment was offered.

• Approved outside counsel for Prosecutor in Deering v Oakland County, et al (4-0)
• Entered closed session on Deering case strategy (4-0)
• Approved outside counsel for Prosecutor's Office in reversed conviction cases 22-CV-11809, 22-CV-12879, 22-CV-12973, 23-CV-11221 (4-0)
• Approved September 5, 2023 minutes (3-0)
• Approved agenda (3-0)