Charlie Cavell

ICE Enforcement on County Property

Speakers requested $50,000 for legal aid and $100,000 for food insecurity; no funding was adopted.

Sheriff's Office grants and task force agreements

Grant funding and federal overtime reimbursement cover the programs rather than county general funds.

Riethmeier v. Oakland County litigation

Any settlement or judgment in the case could ultimately affect county funds, but no dollar figures were disclosed.

Flock surveillance data breach

The Flock contract is worth roughly $2.5 million; a $150,000 legal aid/food aid package for immigrant families remains pending.

Adoption of the FY 2027-2029 county budget

Sets the authority's spending plan for fiscal year 2027.

Court and victim services grants

Grant amounts aren't listed in the agenda; most are state or federal pass-through funding.

HUD housing and community development funding for Program Year 2026

$5.97 million in federal funds, plus a $469,306.73 match, with three county positions eliminated.

Whistleblower Protection Policy

Community sponsorships

Sponsorship amounts are not listed in the published agenda.

Oakland County Materials Management Plan

Service Agreement Between the Art Institute Authority and the DIA

The agreement affects county funding flows tied to DIA services, though specific dollar figures aren't on the agenda.

Industrial Facility Exemption Certificates

Exemption certificates can reduce property tax revenue from industrial properties.

Contract Extensions Beyond Five-Year Term

Budget amendments are attached but specific totals aren't published in the agenda.

Procurement transparency concerns

Millions in no-bid contracts, including a $1.5 million contract error acknowledged by staff.

Human trafficking enforcement record

Continued county investment in the task force, prosecutor's trafficking division, and sheriff's investigations.

Immigrant legal aid and food assistance requests

$150,000 requested for legal aid and food assistance remains unfunded.

Northern border helicopter patrol funding

Federal grant of $2.1 million covers the program with no direct hit to county taxpayers noted.

Early voting transportation access

Artificial Intelligence governance resolutions

WIC services agreement with OLHSA

Funded through state WIC dollars already flowing to the county.

Approval of Minutes dated September 28, 2026 (including Closed Session)

Approval of Agenda

Enter Closed Session re Johnson v. Oakland County

Authorize Corporation Counsel to proceed on Johnson v. Oakland County

Approval of Minutes

Approval of Minutes dated August 25, 2026

Approval of Agenda

Approval of Minutes dated September 16, 2026

Approval of Agenda

Approval of Minutes dated August 19, 2026

Approval of Agenda as amended

Approval of Minutes

Consent Agenda Adoption (Items 10.a–13.g, excluding Byrne grant items moved to regular agenda)

Appointment of Brad Hansen as OCBRA Coordinator (14.a)

CLEMIS Grant Acceptance — DOJ FY 2026 Byrne Discretionary Community Project (15.a)

Appointment of Deborah Younger to the Land Bank Authority (16.a)

CDBG Funding Allocation Method Amendments (17.a)

Northern Border Helicopter Patrol Grant (17.b)

Byrne JAG Grant Application with Luebs Amendment (17.c)

Law Enforcement Safety Equipment Grant — Kevlar Vests (17.d)

Consent Agenda Adoption (Items 10.a–13.g, excluding Byrne grant items moved to regular agenda)

He asked the clerk for time to consider his vote as the voting board was being closed.

Byrne JAG Grant Application with Luebs Amendment (17.c)

Cited Commissioner Miller's instruction on the grant's ICE-reporting provisions.

Consent Agenda (items 10.a through 13.t)

FY 2027 Budget - Amendment #1 Cavell - Legal Aid Services for Immigrant Residents

to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolutions on the Consent Agenda

adopt the attached FY 2027 General Appropriations Act and 2027 County General Property Tax Rates

add the following clause: WHEREAS in order to promote the health, stability, and well-being of Oakland County residents, it is recommended that funding in the amount of $200,000 be appropriated over a

add the following clause: WHEREAS in order to address food insecurity affecting Oakland County residents, it is recommended that funding in the amount of $200,000 be appropriated for one year of food

add the following clause: WHEREAS in order to support long-term financial opportunities for Oakland County children, it is recommended that funding be appropriated to provide a $250 contribution to th

accept the grant funding from the Department of State Police Automobile Theft Prevention Authority for the FY 2027 Automobile Theft Prevention Authority Program in the amount of $1,032,488 with a Coun

Accept the grant funding from the Department of State Police Automobile Theft Prevention Authority for the FY 2027 Automobile Theft Prevention Authority Program in the amount of $1,032,488, with a Cou

FY 2027 Budget - Amendment #2 Cavell - Food Assistance

FY 2027 Budget - Amendment #3 Cavell - Baby Bond / Children's Savings Accounts

FY 2027 General Appropriations Act and 2027 County General Property Tax Rates

Votes yes despite disapproval, citing the sheriff's large share of general fund spending.

ATPA Grant - Amendment #1 Erickson Gault & Cavell (LPR/drone restriction)

ATPA Grant Acceptance - FY 2027 Automobile Theft Prevention Authority Program

authorize the Chairperson of the Board to execute Comprehensive Information Technology Service Agreements, including the applicable exhibits, for services with the following “Out-of-County” public bod

adopt the attached Resolution Authorizing an Appropriation to Support Access to Preventative and Reproductive Health Services Through a Contract with Planned Parenthood of Michigan

recommend approval of the attached suggested resolutions on the Consent Agenda

Adoption of Consent Agenda

approve the contract exceptions submitted pursuant to Section 2400.6 of the Oakland County Purchasing Policy and authorize the extension of existing contracts beyond a five (5) year term, including a

approve Amendment #1 to the CLEMIS Transfer Agreement between Oakland County and the CLEMIS Authority, including Schedule 13 and the reimbursement terms for the detail of four Oakland County Informati

authorize a one-time appropriation in the amount not-to-exceed $300,000 from the General Fund/General Purpose (GFGP) Unassigned Fund Balance to the Board of Commissioner Department – Professional Serv

reappoint Sherrie Ross as a Member to the Michigan Department of Human Services Oakland County Department of Human Services (DHS) Board for a three-year term beginning November 1, 2026, and ending Oct

postpone the vote on Item 18a until detailed financials are provided

Contract Extensions Beyond Five-Year Term (16.b)

He does not like seeing the continued stream of contract extensions.

Planned Parenthood of Michigan Appropriation Resolution (18.a)

Brendan Johnson moved to approve the attached 2026 Voluntary Early Separation Incentive Program (VESIP/VESIP-C) for eligible full-time employees of the Equalization Division...

Brendan Johnson moved to reappoint Pam Hansen, as Township Official representative, to the Land Bank Authority for a three-year term beginning August 18, 2026, and ending August 17, 2029.

Charles Cavell moved to amend the Agenda to place Consent Agenda items 11i - Facilities Management - Purchase of 3255 West Hamlin Road for a Training Facility for Oakland County Sheriff's Office; 13a

Philip Weipert moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolutions on the Consent Agenda.

Yolanda Smith Charles moved to approve the appointment of Frank Coutts and Frank Schultz, who are representative of neighborhood residents and business interests likely to be affected by the Lourdes S

Yolanda Smith Charles moved to approve the appointment of Joy Dockham and Sasha Flack, who are representative of neighborhood residents and business interests likely to be affected by the Lighthouse M

Yolanda Smith Charles moved to adopt the attached Purchase of 3255 West Hamlin Road for a Training Facility for Oakland County Sheriff's Office.

Brendan Johnson moved to adopt the attached Resolution Opposing Michigan Constitutional Amendment that Would Disenfranchise Oakland County Citizens.

Brendan Johnson moved to adopt the attached Approval of the Articles of Incorporation Establishing the Southeast Michigan Public Historical Museum Authority.

Penny Luebs moved to accept the donation from Mission Oakland for a Honda Pioneer side-by-side valued at $15,000.

Penny Luebs moved to approve the grant application to the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance for the FY 2026 Byrne Discretionary Community Project for the Oakland County

Amendment to move four items from consent to regular agenda

Purchase of 3255 West Hamlin Road for Sheriff training facility

$10.5 million equals roughly 24 years of the tripled rent; sheriff's training unit remains understaffed

Resolution Opposing Michigan Constitutional Amendment on Proof-of-Citizenship Voting

Articles of Incorporation — Southeast Michigan Public Historical Museum Authority

Byrne grant application — Northern Border Patrol Helicopter ($2.1M)

County already has two helicopters and seven Flock drones; potential future costs if National Guard transfer fails

Acceptance of donation from Mission Oakland (Honda Pioneer, $15,000)

Nonprofit tied to the sheriff receives donations, reducing accountability versus direct appropriation

Consent Agenda (Board Actions 2026-6580 through 2026-6591)

recommend approval of the attached suggested resolutions on the Consent Agenda

reappoint Martin Manna, as a county resident representative, to the Land Bank Authority for a three-year term beginning August 18, 2026, and ending August 17, 2029

Appointment to the Land Bank Authority

Contract Amendment with Auger, Klein and Aller Architects

Royal Oak Township Civic Center Park Pavilion Emergency Structural Repairs

Royal Oak Township is the poorest jurisdiction in Oakland County