The Board posthumously honored former Waterford County Commissioner and Township Clerk Betty Fortino by presenting a proclamation to her family. Presenting the award to her children (center) Teresa Buynak and Charlie Fortino were (left to right) Oakland County Commissioners Thomas F. Middleton and John A. Scott, Waterford Township Treasurer Margaret Birch, and Waterford Township Trustee Tony Bartolotta.
The Board honored Pecky Lewis (third from right) for his 48 years of service on the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission – 18 years as chairman and 30 years as a member. Congratulating Lewis were (left to right) Oakland County Commissioner Gary McGillivray, Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission Executive Director Daniel J. Stencil, Oakland County Board Chairman Mike Gingell, and Oakland County Commissioners Christine A. Long and John A. Scott.
Village of Lake Orion Clerk Arlene Nichols (center) received the state’s Village Clerk of the Year Award by the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks and was presented with a proclamation by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners in recognition. Congratulating her on the achievement were (left to right) Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds Bill Bullard Jr. and Oakland County Board Chairman Michael J. Gingell.
The City of Novi was honored for its national recognition as one of the “Best Towns for Families.†Taking part in the city’s recognition were (front row, left to right) Oakland County Board Chairman Michael J. Gingell, Novi Council member Andrew Mutch, Novi Mayor Pro Tem Bob Gatt, Novi Council member Wayne Wrobel, Novi Mayor David Landry holding proclamation, Novi Council member David Staudt, Oakland County Commissioner Kathy Crawford, Novi Council member Justin Fischer, Oakland County Deputy Executive/Chief Information Officer Phil Bertolini, Oakland County Commissioner Philip Weipert, and Novi City Manager Clay Pearson.
The Oakland County Board of Commissioners presented several honors and recognitions during its Wednesday, Aug. 3, meeting at the Oakland County Commissioners' Auditorium in Pontiac.
Photos by John Meiu
Published: Thu, Aug 25, 2011
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