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Clerk / Register of Deeds grant acceptance (agenda item 6)
- Motion: Accept grant funding for the 2025 remonumentation survey. Moved by Commissioner Luebbs, seconded by Commissioner Taylor.
- Vote: Recorded on the transcript as five ayes, zero nays. Motion passed.
- Clarifying detail: Staff stated the grant amount on the record as $1,172,709 (spoken as “dollars 172,709” in the presentation); the project was described as covering corners in Addison Township. The agenda described the item as “Clerk Register of Deeds Grant Acceptance 2025 remonumentation survey.”

Merit Rule 24 personal leave update (agenda item 7)
- Motion: Adopt update to Merit Rule 24 to front‑load 10 personal days on hire for full‑time nonunion employees, keep a 15‑day carryover cap and align language with the Michigan Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA). Moved by Commissioner Luebbs, seconded by Commissioner Taylor.
- Vote: Transcript records five ayes, zero nays. Motion passed.

Parks presentation on farmers market modernization/relocation (agenda item 8)
- Motion: Receive and file the Parks and Recreation PowerPoint presentation on plans to modernize and study relocation of the Oakland County Farmers Market (presentation only; no relocation decision). Moved by Commissioner Nelson; second not specified in transcript.
- Vote: Voice vote; chair called for “Aye” and declared the motion received and filed. No formal relocation action taken; Parks staff will bring a resolution to the Parks Commission in early May for a feasibility study of Bicentennial Oaks Park.

Transit resolutions (agenda item 9)
- Michigan House Bill 4210 (distribution of auto‑related sales tax to support transit): The board considered a resolution supporting House Bill 4210. Chair Woodward and others described the bill as clarifying and dedicating a portion of auto‑related sales tax revenue to public transportation and strengthening Local Bus Operating (LBO) support.
- Motion: Move to adopt a resolution supporting Michigan House Bill 4210 (moved by Commissioner Taylor; support recorded). The meeting transcript records the result as 4 yeas and 2 nays; the motion passed.
- Resolution supporting full funding for local bus operating in Michigan’s FY2026 budget (LBO funding): Commissioners also considered a separate resolution urging full funding for local bus operating funds. A motion to support the county’s LBO funding position was moved and seconded and discussed alongside HB4210. The transcript records questions and discussion about distribution formulas, Act 51 and reimbursement rates; the recorded numeric tally in the transcript for this LBO funding motion was unclear. The minutes show the motion was moved by Commissioner Luebbs and supported by Commissioner Taylor; the transcript records a voice vote and discussion but does not provide a clear numeric roll call in the public record excerpt.

How the board handled the items: Most items were moved, seconded and either adopted by roll call or voice vote; the farmers market item was explicitly a presentation and the board voted to receive and file it rather than commit to relocation. Commissioners repeatedly emphasized the need to keep vendors engaged and cited timing constraints tied to federal earmark funds for market modernization.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee Meeting 04-22-25","oneSentenceSummary","The board approved a Register of Deeds grant acceptance, adopted an update to Merit Rule 24 on personal leave, received a parks presentation on the farmers market, and approved a resolution on Michigan House Bill 4210; record for a separate local bus operating funding resolution is noted in the minutes.","taxTitle","Oakland County, Michigan","taxId",2835,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":44,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":50,"_51":81,"_53":82,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":83,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":84,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6578047,"Oakland County adopts changes to personal leave to align with Michigan Earned Sick Time Act",610,782000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3079053-de7e2760944be1d0a22b392f92d6b605&start=172&end=782","/articles/6578047/Oakland-County/Michigan/Oakland-County-adopts-changes-to-personal-leave-to-align-with-Michigan-Earned-Sick-Time-Act","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6578047-0d6ae9c22554a65e1dc474874af7d131/orig.mp4?Expires=1770973711&Signature=hZsQTK7tOT2MFHMUpWmo5Y8ijcxwhbSvx8kJiPneFCHGqzmH5~Q8V7Ka1MhhrderqKuwOtWz07NvafFV~-ch5QcHYsW~YNKbXf7eRy7cIPoaAS6Y5gNKkttjVJ79z3J09WuH5C8jIX7YMKv13IeIz226jLM9A5QYcm-lN-MH2NRHfB8pJwtb0hP0p3b7keUIjGjcPYWa6lpqo4aK5qiVNoNoT3ZrjqraTSAlVlVKcj8iHWAUGYWznhkxDB-rWuzhIGCbkCKTq4eNEpWkd8-zzqJB39Qj8mg1uBlHoqeZ2Lg2A1OAVNFVxFmCLgU4xmie7zt3sU9YeSWKvh03JRSJkA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Oakland County Board of Commissioners on Thursday voted to adopt a change to Merit Rule 24 that front‑loads personal leave for new full‑time nonunion employees and updates the county’s leave language to align administration with the Michigan Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA).

An HR presenter identified as a county HR staff member explained the changes during the meeting, saying the county currently gives new hires five personal days and relies on a mix of front‑loaded personal leave and annual vacation accruals to meet ESTA requirements. The HR presenter told commissioners the proposed change would front‑load 10 personal days at hire and each year thereafter for full‑time nonunion employees, retain a 15‑day carryover cap and preserve the county’s existing rule that personal leave has no cash value at termination.

Why this matters: the presenter said the change both simplifies county administration and aligns leave definitions and notice requirements with state law. Under ESTA, employers must meet specific notice and reinstatement rules; staff said the proposed Merit Rule 24 text clarifies eligible uses of personal leave (to match ESTA’s broader allowed reasons), clarifies distinctions among full‑time, part‑time and seasonal employees, defines the county’s ESTA calendar year and includes the state’s reinstatement requirement (reinstating earned unused time if an employee returns within two months).

Commissioners’ questions and votes: Commissioners pressed staff on payout practices and carryover rules. Commissioner Luebbs confirmed the proposal would apply only to full‑time nonunion employees initially and that six bargaining unit contracts will be renegotiated later to address ESTA compliance in those contracts. When asked about cash payout, staff said personal leave will continue to be non‑cashable while annual leave remains subject to cash out per existing rules. A motion to adopt the updated Merit Rule 24 language was moved by Commissioner Luebbs, seconded by Commissioner Taylor; the roll call was recorded as five ayes, zero nays and the motion passed.

Details recorded on the record: staff summarized that the change is designed to simplify recordkeeping by designating personal leave as the ESTA‑designated leave bank rather than requiring employees and administrators to track uses across separate accruals. Staff also noted ESTA requires employers to define their calendar year for earned sick time and said the county will use the calendar year.

Ending: The rule change applies initially to full‑time nonunion employees; staff said the county will address bargaining units during upcoming contract negotiations.","Board approved a Merit Rule 24 change to front‑load 10 personal days for full‑time nonunion hires and align definitions and administrative rules with the Michigan Earned Sick Time Act; commissioners voted 5–0 to adopt the update.",{"_33":86,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":87,"_41":88,"_43":89,"_45":90,"_47":91,"_49":92,"_51":93,"_53":94,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":95,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":96,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6578050,"Oakland County parks staff recommend studying Bicentennial Oaks as new site for county farmers market",888,803000,1691000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3079053-de7e2760944be1d0a22b392f92d6b605&start=803&end=1691","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3079053-de7e2760944be1d0a22b392f92d6b605/thumbnail_803000.jpg","/articles/6578050/Oakland-County/Michigan/Oakland-County-parks-staff-recommend-studying-Bicentennial-Oaks-as-new-site-for-county-farmers-market","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6578050-9b83f839e1101464b60bdaf841fc7b4f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770973711&Signature=B8M3na~2kNp3UbUPPXZft~bS1SMzcwek27WnSFXFThS8HhAq5JonnBK8FaffoAiSYVu5ELpKdK5kGOZsxk1j35LyHTX3jB9XnBt8VM1HK~GDeozV7FNlVzdTlZOE6U-7Jz62x4EU4NjnNxHDqQR4MUSuJHAhT8HMLBxDctqb6Ay3QQ6bqIf206dm58Sh3pGSfc-Y7xgFXeSMfWOdA-xPjJgvjMlImr9qBTW85XgmZYABFyNvZL41t-vPJJIStlwIOWjWBiU5WL7aNbAKlw~Yes1w5NnKr1hKRcNfwrdkyv0J0HOLy3Rkb-CfTrIoPbp3Wyz~uqNJRTXDC39vH1IczA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Oakland County parks staff on Thursday outlined plans to modernize the Oakland County Farmers Market and recommended studying a move to Bicentennial Oaks Park, saying the county-owned site offers more space, parking and flexibility than the market’s current more-constrained location.

The presentation to the Oakland County Board of Commissioners emphasized vendor concerns about parking, unloading and visibility and noted a congressional earmark of $2,360,000 held at U.S. HUD that the county cannot draw down until it decides on a final project plan and location. Chris (parks staff presenter) told commissioners the market’s current building is “more than 70 years old” and “in dire need of some refreshing,” and that moving to a county‑owned site would allow the market to remain open while a new facility is built.

Parks staff said the market supports commerce between producers and consumers, currently lists 84 approved vendors and runs year‑round. Bridal Webley, identified in the presentation as assistant park supervisor and market manager, described structural problems with the existing building and said major repairs would likely require closing the facility for months. Vendors attending said parking, loading access for large deliveries and vendor visibility were central to their view of a viable location.

Why this matters: staff said the HUD earmark requires a defined plan and location before funds can be released. Staff estimated a full rebuild or new facility could cost in the $5 million–$10 million range depending on scope and said, if the board moved forward with a decision in May, construction could begin as early as 2027. Commissioners and vendors repeatedly stressed that continuity for vendors is essential: several vendors noted multigenerational ties to the market and warned that relocation choices that limit vendor access or customer visibility could reduce vendor participation.

Details from the presentation: staff recounted the market’s history (founded in the early 1920s, building dating to 1954), said the county currently limits vendor participation to producers and makers (no resellers) and that the county’s Parks department has worked to expand programming and acceptance of food‑assistance benefits at the market. Staff said the 2022 congressional project funding was secured with support from Senator Debbie Stabenow and Congresswoman Stevens and that the funds remain available but cannot be drawn until plans and location are finalized.

Staff presented options they have previously studied, including a downtown Pontiac redevelopment site and the Oakland Press/BOGI Group concept, but cautioned those downtown sites are constrained for parking and vendor staging and that details from private developers remained unclear. As an alternative, staff proposed studying Bicentennial Oaks Park (property county‑owned and under Parks’ control) as a location where a new market facility could be built while the existing market continued to operate. The Parks department said Bicentennial Oaks offers room to stage large deliveries (including semis), additional parking, and space for complementary programming.

Vendors who spoke urged the board to prioritize vendor needs in any relocation. A vendor identified as Mary Ellen Queen (Forever Summer Soaps) said she has been a vendor for 30 years and described the market as “an original business incubator” for small producers. Another vendor, identified in the presentation as a vendor from Living Bread, said parking and unloading can be the difference between a workable site and one that loses vendors. Several commissioners — including Commissioner Nelson and Commissioner Taylor — praised staff for engaging vendors and said visibility from Telegraph Road and improved transit access were important considerations for attracting more customers.

Next steps and timing: Parks staff said a resolution to authorize a feasibility study of Bicentennial Oaks would go to the Parks Commission in early May; the Parks Commission will review the proposal before it returns to the Board of Commissioners. Commissioners voted by voice to receive and file the presentation. No formal relocation decision or site commitment was made at Thursday’s meeting.

Ending note: staff urged that vendor input continue to guide site selection and said the goal is to preserve the market’s vendor base while modernizing the facility and making it more accessible to customers and deliveries.","Parks staff presented options for modernizing and relocating the Oakland County Farmers Market, recommending study of county-owned Bicentennial Oaks Park while flagging vendor concerns about visibility, parking and continuity. A staff presentation was received and filed; no relocation decision was made.","actionData","errors"]

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