Berrien County public meetings in 2021
20 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Resolutions
The Personnel and Human Services Committee recommends a salary increase for County Administrator Brian Dissette. The proposed increase is equivalent to that of elected officials.
- Proposed annualized compensation for Administrator Brian Dissette of $145,350
Resolutions
The Board of Commissioners issued a resolution to express appreciation for volunteers who assisted the Berrien County Health Department. The resolution notes that over 400 volunteers provided 2,880 donated hours across 150 vaccination clinics.
- Resolution B2107261 expressing gratitude to COVID-19 vaccination clinic volunteers
Resolutions
The Board of Commissioners is reviewing a recommendation to appoint Courtney Davis as Acting Health Officer effective July 10, 2021. This appointment follows a vacancy in the position and has been approved by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
- Appointment of Courtney Davis as Acting Health Officer for a period not to exceed six months
- Annualized salary of $94,894 for the Acting Health Officer position
Resolutions
The Berrien County Finance Committee is recommending that the Board of Commissioners approve auditing reports for three separate check runs. These reports cover expenditures for the period ending June 23, 2021.
- Auditing report for June 17, 2021 — June 23, 2021 in the amount of $818,459.54
- Auditing report for checks to be issued in the amount of $817,459.54
- Auditing report for checks to be issued in the amount of $1,000.00
Resolutions
The Finance Committee recommends the Board of Commissioners approve the Road Department’s 2021 Accounts Payable Voucher #13. These payments cover the period from June 6, 2021, to June 19, 2021.
- Payment of $323,360.28 to Rieth-Riley Construction Co.
- Payment of $107,249.29 to Michigan Paving & Mat'l Co Inc
- Payment of $101,482.49 to Bit Mat Products
- Payment of $94,345.17 to Kalin Construction Co., Inc.
- Payment of $74,880.60 to Wightman & Associates, Inc.
Resolutions
The Board of Commissioners is reviewing a recommendation from the County Administration Committee to authorize the submission of the Berrien County Road Department's 2020 Annual Financial Report to the State of Michigan. This action is required for compliance with Act 51, Public Acts of 1951.
- Submission of the 2020 Annual Financial Report for the Berrien County Road Department
Resolutions
The Board of Commissioners is reviewing and approving requisitions over $5,000. These expenditures cover park planning, drainage projects, and technical support.
- DLZ Michigan Inc.: $9,000 for Silver Beach County Park Master Plan bid
- IB&Z: $25,000 to clear debris for Big Meadow #039 Drainage District between E. Marquette Woods and Niles Rd.
- REV Excavating, Inc: $14,000 for Dowling Creek #127 sediment removal and bank rebuild
- CDW Government: $7,540 for VEEAM Premium Support technical support renewal
Resolutions
The Board of Commissioners is considering a resolution to accept a $50,000 grant from the Kresge Foundation. The funds will support a one-year COVID-19 vaccination outreach campaign involving the training of Vaccine Ambassadors.
- Acceptance of $50,000 Kresge Foundation grant
- Creation and training of Vaccine Ambassadors for COVID-19 outreach
- Grant period from June 01, 2021 through May 31, 2022
Resolutions
The Personnel and Human Services Committee recommends the Board of Commissioners accept a private donation of $10,289.14. The funds are intended for PPE, staff and volunteer appreciation, or other needs determined by the Berrien County Health Department (BCHD).
- Acceptance of $10,289.14 donation for the Berrien County Health Department
Resolutions
The Berrien County Finance Committee is recommending the approval of an auditing report and several accounts payable check runs. These items represent the county's expenditures and financial reporting for June 2021.
- Auditing report for June 10, 2021 – June 16, 2021 in the amount of $2,894,409.19
- Check run 20210614 in the amount of $175.00
- Check run 20210617 in the amount of $1,556,134.94
- Check run 20210617 in the amount of $1,338,099.25
Resolutions
The Board of Commissioners is reviewing a recommendation to enter into an intergovernmental funding agreement with Van Buren County. This agreement relates to the 2020 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) for the Region 5 Homeland Security Planning Board.
- Intergovernmental Funding Agreement with Van Buren County for 2020 HSGP (Grant # EMW-2020-SS-00044-S01)
- Grant funding for costs incurred between September 1, 2020, and May 31, 2023
Resolutions
The County Administration Committee recommends authorizing the Berrien County Trial Court to apply for a State Court Administrative Office grant. The funding would support the operation of the Berrien County Mental Health Court Program for one year starting October 1, 2021.
- Grant application for $155,000 from the Michigan Mental Health Court Grant Program
- In-kind match of $14,511
- Partnership with Riverwood Center
Resolutions
The Berrien County Administration Committee recommends authorizing the Trial Court to apply for a Swift and Sure Sanctions Probation Program grant. The application includes an in-kind match of $6,733 for a one-year term starting October 1, 2021.
- $185,000 grant application for the Swift and Sure Sanctions Probation Program
- $6,733 in-kind match for the program
Resolutions
The Board of Commissioners is considering a resolution to authorize the Berrien County Trial Court to apply for a state grant. The funding would support the continued operation of the Berrien County Drug Treatment Court Program.
- Grant application to State Court Administrative Office for $105,000
- Proposed in-kind match of $86,309
- One-year term for the Michigan Drug Court Grant Program beginning October 1, 2021
Resolutions
The Board of Commissioners is reviewing a recommendation to authorize a contract with the State of Michigan for road work. The project involves resurfacing and guardrail replacement on Washington Avenue in St. Joseph Charter Township.
- Contract #21-5148 for Washington Avenue from Hilltop Rd. to Maiden Ln.
- Estimated total project cost of $669,400
- Berrien County share of project cost: $342,276
- Authorization for County Administrator to approve modifications up to 5% of total cost
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The Board of Commissioners is reviewing a recommendation to authorize a contract with the State of Michigan for road work. The project involves improvements to Portage Road from Briar Road to US-12 in Bertrand Township.
- Contract #21-5104 for hot mix asphalt overlay, trenching, aggregates shoulder, and pavement markings
- Total estimated project cost of $465,200
- Berrien County's estimated share of $138,332
- Authorization for the County Administrator to approve contract modifications up to 5% of the total cost
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The Board of Commissioners is reviewing a recommendation to authorize a contract for road improvements in Chikaming Township. The project involves reconstruction and resurfacing of Red Arrow Highway from southwest of Harbert Road to Sawyer Road.
- Contract #21-5214 for Red Arrow Highway improvements
- Total estimated project cost of $2,624,200
- Berrien County share of project cost: $1,671,396.53
- Proposed authorization for County Administrator to approve modifications up to 5% of total cost
Resolutions
The Board of Commissioners is reviewing a recommendation to contract with the State of Michigan for bridge maintenance. The projects involve repairs to bridges over the St. Joseph River in St. Joseph Charter Township and Buchanan Township.
- Napier Avenue Bridge improvement project (Part A) with a total cost of $1,764,800
- Walton Road Bridge improvement project (Part B) with a total cost of $1,139,900
- Berrien County's estimated share of the total project cost: $1,452,350
- Authorization for County Administrator Brian Dissette to execute contract #21-5138
- Proposed authorization for contract modifications up to 5% of the total project cost
Resolutions
The Berrien County Board of Commissioners is reviewing and approving requisitions over $5,000. The total amount for approval is $26,315.
- Payment of $14,815.00 to MFCI LLC for financial consulting services
- Payment of $11,500.00 to Selge Construction for sinkhole repair in Niles Twp #662 Drainage District
Resolutions
The Berrien County Board of Commissioners met to pass Resolution B2106234. The resolution recognizes Larry Klug for 45 years of service and his tenure as Chief of the Baroda Fire Department.
- Resolution B2106234 honoring the retirement of Baroda Fire Department Chief Larry Klug