Berrien County public meetings in 2023
8 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Berrien County Broadband Internet Task Force
The Task Force discussed the status of the ROBIN grant application and the review of unserved parcels. Members reviewed a visual strategy diagram and the state's BEAD 5-Year Action Plan. No formal votes were recorded.
- Reviewed ROBIN grant status: MEC application ranked 2nd of 154
- Discussed ongoing review of unserved parcels with Comcast
- Presented visual adaptation of the BCBIT Roadmap document
- Reviewed Michigan's BEAD 5-Year Action Plan
Administration Committee
The committee approved the minutes from the August 24, 2023 meeting. Discussions were held regarding a proposed Deputy Sheriff position for the Public Defender’s Office and the occupancy timeline for the Buchanan building.
- Approved August 24, 2023 minutes
- Approved $408 in Berrien Community Foundation funding for Sheriff’s Department Explorer Post 602
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners approved the consent calendar, which included weekly financial obligations and road-related projects. The board also approved the meeting minutes from August 24, 2023.
- Approved August 24, 2023 meeting minutes
- Approved Weekly Bills Approval & Road Payables (Resolution F2309045)
- Approved Weekly Requisitions (Resolution B2309092)
- Approved placement of Yield sign at intersection (Resolution A2309280)
- Approved contract with Wightman for additional Juvenile Center Design work (Resolution A2309283)
- Approved Speed Study for Warren Woods Rd. (Resolution A2309284)
- Approved Speed Study for Three Oaks Rd. (Resolution A2309285)
- Approved Speed Study for Prairie Rd. (Resolution A2309286)
Committee of the Whole
The Committee approved the minutes from the August 24, 2023 meeting. Members received a presentation from the Southwest Michigan Planning Commission regarding the Materials Management Plan. No other substantive decisions were recorded.
- Approved August 24, 2023 meeting minutes (carried, no nays)
Finance Committee
The committee moved three resolutions to the full board, including Berrien Bus fares for FY2024 and the Title VI Plan. The Treasurer was authorized to proceed as appropriate regarding the Schwark Drain. Minutes from August 24 and September 5 were approved.
- Authorized Treasurer to proceed as appropriate regarding Schwark Drain
- Approved August 24, 2023 meeting minutes
- Approved September 5, 2023 meeting minutes
- Approved and signed waiver requests
- Moved Resolution F2309045 (Weekly Bills and Road Payables) to full board
- Moved Resolution F2309290 (Berrien Bus Title VI Plan) to full board
- Moved Resolution F2309291 (Berrien Bus FY2024 Fares) to full board
Personnel & Human Services Committee
The committee approved the August 24, 2023 minutes and signed five resolutions. These actions include funding for a new Deputy position and approving fundraising for the Silver Beach playground.
- Approved August 24, 2023 minutes (2-0, 1 absent)
- Signed Resolution P2309292 regarding Remonumentation Surveying Firms
- Signed Resolution P2309293 regarding Remonumentation Surveyors
- Signed Resolution P2309288 to approve fundraising for Silver Beach playground
- Signed Resolution P2309289 for Health Department funding amendment for EH service areas
- Signed Resolution P2309287 to add a Deputy position funded by the Public Defender’s budget
Health Department - Sewage Appeal Board
The Sewage Appeals Board denied a proposed sand mound septic system for a 4-bedroom home on S. Lakeside Rd. in Three Oaks Township. The board waived the fee for a future appeal if a different system is proposed.
- Approved agenda
- Approved August 2, 2023 minutes
- Denied sewage application for S. Lakeside Rd. (4-1)
Health Department - Board of Health
The Board of Health approved a contract amendment with the Michigan Department of Environmental Great Lakes & Energy for drinking water and environmental inspections. The board also approved the August and corrected July meeting minutes and authorized payment of vouchers.
- Approved $134,087 EGLE FY2023-2024 Drinking Water contract amendment
- Approved August regular meeting minutes
- Approved corrected July 5, 2023 regular meeting minutes
- Approved vouchers for payment
- Rescheduled October 4 meeting to October 11