Oakland County

The committee meeting addressed several administrative and operational topics. Key discussions included the approval of the meeting agenda, a public comment session regarding concerns about drone technology and police surveillance contracts, and updates on grant applications. Additionally, the committee reviewed a dashboard system for water management programs, specifically for monitoring Legionella, and approved a request from the circuit court to create a new full-time senior office support clerk position for the personal protection order office to handle increased case filings.

The committee discussed the approval of communications regarding various reports, including an aviation airport committee meeting, an American Rescue Plan quarterly report, and an executive office monthly report. The committee authorized the issuance of bonds for a sewage disposal improvement project, which will be coordinated with MDOT to avoid redundant infrastructure work. Additionally, the committee discussed the acceptance of a US EPA grant for the RainSmart rebates program, which will expand stormwater management assistance to a larger number of municipalities.

The committee discussed the intervention of Oakland County in a DTE electric rate case and the benefits of joining the Michigan Municipal Association for Utility Issues. A report was provided regarding the FY25 State of Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program. Additionally, the committee reviewed an interlocal agreement with the Bloomfield Hills School District concerning the transition of park operations, specifically the Bowers School Farm and the renaming of the Johnson Nature Center to Bloomfield Oaks.

The committee meeting addressed several items including public comments regarding the FY25 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program, a request for a position in the juvenile division for PPOs, and the security of Zoom hearing platforms. The committee entered a closed session to discuss a DTE Electric Company rate case. Further discussions included the sponsorship of the Village of Wolverine Lake annual fireworks display and the acceptance of a Michigan State Housing Development Authority enhancement grant for homelessness services. Finally, the committee reviewed public health department agreements, including grant funding, staffing changes related to tuberculosis screening, and the return of unused grant funds related to the Rochester Hills splash pad incident.

The committee reviewed and received the FAA traffic report covering activity through April. Additionally, statements of operations and expenditures for the first quarter of 2026, as well as revised financial reports for specific periods in 2024 and 2025, were filed following audit adjustments. The committee also approved the proposed landing fee rate adjustments for the 2027 fiscal year and discussed the scheduling of future committee meetings.