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Municipal budget

US Census Annual Survey of Local Government Finances
Total revenue$149.9M (FY2023)
Total spending$155.0M (FY2023)
Taxes$30.6M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$127.5M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$1,158 (FY2023)

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Thu Jul 16, 2026 · 19:00

Board of Commissioners

Board to approve $9.5M claims, two energy road use agreements

The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners will vote on the consent agenda including a road improvement agreement with Sheridan Township, a contract extension for the Administrator/Controller, and other resolutions. Under new business, they will consider road use agreements with Pivot Energy and Key Capture Energy. The board will also approve claims payable totaling $9,512,985.25.

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Calhoun County Board of Commissioners Thursday, July 16, 2026, 7:00 PM Board Chambers, County Building 315 W. Green St., Marshall, Michigan [IGNORE_INDENT] DOMINIC OO District 1 MONIQUE FRENCH District 2 ALBERT MOREHART District 3 DAN STROWBRIDGE District 4 DEREK KING Chair - District 5 MATTHEW SAXTON Vice Chair - District 6 GARY TOMPKINS District 7 1. Call to Order/Roll Call 2. Moment of Silence/Invocation 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Approval of Agenda (Action: Motion to Approve by Voice Vote) 5. Approval of Minutes (Action: Motion to Approve by Voice Vote) A. Minutes of the June 18, 2026 Board of Commissioners' Regular Meeting 6. Citizens' Time 7. Elected/Appointed County Officials' Comments 8. Special Order of Business 9. Consent Agenda (Action: Motion to Approve by Voice Vote) A. Petitions, Communications, Reports 1. Financial Statements For Information Only: June 2026 B. Resolutions 1. 2026 Native American Heritage Fund Administrative Services Agreement 2. CCRD Local Road Improvement Agreement: Sheridan Township 3. Updated Bylaws and Intergovernmental Agreement of the Michigan Works! Southwest Workforce Development Board 4. MERS Service Credit Purchase - Chris Young 5. Contract Extension for the Administrator/Controller 10. Special Committee/Workshop/Board Reports 11. Unfinished and Old Business 12. New Business and County Administrator's Report A. Administ [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of Agenda
5 yea
Gary Tompkins yea · Dan Strowbridge yea · Matthew Saxton yea · Dominic Oo yea · Monique French yea
Thu Jun 18, 2026 · 19:00

Board of Commissioners

Board to vote on new AI workplace use policy, approve $3.66M in claims

The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners will consider a new policy on artificial intelligence (AI) use in the workplace, and is scheduled to approve a claims payable list totaling $3,663,498.77. The agenda also includes several consent agenda items such as appointments to boards and a road-bridge replacement agreement. A final plat for Loganwood Acres North is up for approval.

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✓ Decided: Board adopts new Artificial Intelligence Workplace Use policy

The Board approved its agenda and the minutes from the June 4 meeting. It adopted a proclamation naming June 19, 2026 as National Juneteenth Day in Calhoun County. The Board also approved the Artificial Intelligence Workplace Use policy (7‑yes, 2‑excused) and authorized payment of $3,663,498.77 in claims payable (5‑yes, 2‑excused).

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Calhoun County Board of Commissioners Thursday, June 18, 2026, 7:00 PM Board Chambers, County Building 315 W. Green St., Marshall, Michigan [IGNORE_INDENT] DOMINIC OO District 1 MONIQUE FRENCH District 2 ALBERT MOREHART District 3 DAN STROWBRIDGE District 4 DEREK KING Chair - District 5 MATTHEW SAXTON Vice Chair - District 6 GARY TOMPKINS District 7 1. Call to Order/Roll Call 2. Moment of Silence/Invocation 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Approval of Agenda (Action: Motion to Approve by Voice Vote) 5. Approval of Minutes (Action: Motion to Approve by Voice Vote) A. Minutes of the June 4, 2026 Board of Commissioners' Regular Meeting 6. Citizens' Time 7. Elected/Appointed County Officials' Comments 8. Special Order of Business A. Proclamation - National Juneteenth Day 9. Consent Agenda (Action: Motion to Approve by Voice Vote) A. Petitions, Communications, Reports 1. Other County Resolutions to be Acknowledged 2. Financial Statements For Information Only: May 2026 B. Resolutions 1. Jury Board Appointment 2. CCRD 2025 Act 51 Certification and Decertification of Certain Roads 3. Loganwood Acres North Final Plat Approval & Acceptance 4. Calhoun County Economic Development Corporation and Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Board Appointments 5. CCRD 24 Mile Road Bridge Replacements - Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) 10. Special Committee/Workshop/Board Reports 11. Unfin [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS JUNE 18, 2026 1. Call to Order/Roll Call The Regular Session of the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners convened at 7:00pm, Thursday, June 18, 2026, in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, County Building, Marshall, MI. Chair King called the meeting to order and requested the Deputy Clerk call the roll. Present: Comrs. Derek King, Al Morehart, Dominic Oo, Dan Strowbridge, and Matt Saxton. Excused: Comrs. Gary Tompkins and Monique French. Staff Present: Administrator/Controller Kelli Scott, Assistant County Administrator-Internal Services Megan Banning, Corporation Counsel Kate Ambrose, HR/Labor Relations Director Dr. Karissa Hutchins, Communications Director Amber Coco, and Deputy Clerk to the Board of Commissioners Susan Connolly. 2. Moment of Silence/Invocation Chair Derek King called for a moment of silence. 3. Pledge of Allegiance Comr. Morehart led the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. Approval of Agenda Res.073-2026 “Moved Comr. Morehart, second by Comr. Oo to approve the Agenda of the June 18, 2026, Regular Session of the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners, as presented.” On a VOICE VOTE, Motion CARRIED. 5. Approval of Minutes A. Minutes of the June 4, 2026 Board of Commissioners' Regular Meeting Minutes of the June 4, 2026, Board of Commissioners’ Regular Meeting. Res.074-2026 “Moved Comr. Saxton, second by Comr. Strowbridge to Approve the Minutes of the June 4, 2026, [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of Agenda
5 yea
Derek King yea · Al Morehart yea · Dan Strowbridge yea · Matthew Saxton yea · Dominic Oo yea
Thu Jun 4, 2026 · 19:00

Board of Commissioners

Calhoun County Board considers $17.4 million in claims payable

The Board of Commissioners will meet to review county administrator reports and approve a claims payable listing. The agenda includes resolutions regarding health department fees and engineering reimbursements.

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✓ Decided: Board approves Treasurer's staffing request and May claims payable

The Board of Commissioners approved a new Foreclosure Outreach Specialist/Case Manager position for the Treasurer's Office. Additionally, the Board approved claims payable totaling $14,451,065.52 for the period of May 14 through May 27, 2026.

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Calhoun County Board of Commissioners Thursday, June 4, 2026, 7:00 PM Board Chambers, County Building 315 W. Green St., Marshall, Michigan [IGNORE_INDENT] DOMINIC OO District 1 MONIQUE FRENCH District 2 ALBERT MOREHART District 3 DAN STROWBRIDGE District 4 DEREK KING Chair - District 5 MATTHEW SAXTON Vice Chair - District 6 GARY TOMPKINS District 7 1. Call to Order/Roll Call 2. Moment of Silence/Invocation 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Approval of Agenda (Action: Motion to Approve by Voice Vote) 5. Approval of Minutes (Action: Motion to Approve by Voice Vote) A. Minutes of the May 21, 2026, Board of Commissioners' Regular Meeting 6. Citizens' Time 7. Elected/Appointed County Officials' Comments 8. Special Order of Business 9. Consent Agenda (Action: Motion to Approve by Voice Vote) A. Petitions, Communications, Reports B. Resolutions 1. CCPHD Fee Schedule addition--Sports Physicals 2. CCRD Engineering Reimbursement 10. Special Committee/Workshop/Board Reports 11. Unfinished and Old Business 12. New Business and County Administrator's Report A. Administrator/Controller's Report B. New Business 1. Treasurer's Office Authorized Staffing Request 13. Citizens' Time 14. Commissioners' Time 15. Claims Payable Listing (Action: Motion to Approve by Roll Call Vote) A. Claims Payable for May 14, 2026, through May 27, 2026, in the amount of $17,451,065.52 16. Announc [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS JUNE 4, 2026 1. Call to Order/Roll Call The Regular Session of the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners convened at 7:00pm, Thursday, June 4, 2026, in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, County Building, Marshall, MI. Chair King called the meeting to order and requested the Deputy Clerk call the roll. Present: Comrs. Derek King, Monique French, Al Morehart, Dominic Oo, Dan Strowbridge, Matt Saxton, and Gary Tompkins Staff Present: Administrator/Controller Kelli Scott, Assistant County Administrator-Internal Services Megan Banning, Assistant County Administrator-Community Services Doug Ferrall, Corporation Counsel Kate Ambrose, Communications Specialist Lynn Meikle, and Deputy Clerk to the Board of Commissioners Susan Connolly. 2. Moment of Silence/Invocation Chair King called for a moment of silence. 3. Pledge of Allegiance Comr. Strowbridge led the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. Approval of Agenda Res.068-2026 “Moved Comr. Moorehart, second by Comr. Saxton to approve the Agenda of the June 4, 2026, Regular Session of the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners, as presented.” On a VOICE VOTE, Motion CARRIED. 5. Approval of Minutes A. Minutes of the May 21, 2026, Board of Commissioners' Regular Meeting Minutes of the May 21, 2026, Board of Commissioners’ Regular Meeting. Res.069-2026 “Moved Comr. Tompkins, second by Comr. Strowbridge to approve the Minutes of the May 21, 2026, [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of Agenda
7 yea
Derek King yea · Al Morehart yea · Gary Tompkins yea · Dan Strowbridge yea · Matthew Saxton yea · Dominic Oo yea · Monique French yea
Thu May 21, 2026 · 19:00

Board of Commissioners

Board to vote on 2026 summer and winter property tax resolution

The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners will consider a property tax resolution for summer and winter 2026, a sheriff's office staffing request, and a financing resolution for a plow truck and equipment. The board will approve claims payable totaling $4,416,361.49 and acknowledge financial statements for March and April 2026.

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✓ Decided: Board approves 2026 property tax rollback and other budget items

The Calhoun County Board approved its agenda and the May 7 minutes. It adopted a financing resolution for plow trucks, authorized a new HR Generalist and a Deputy reclassification for the Sheriff’s Office, and passed the 2026 Summer and Winter Property Tax Resolution, which will reduce the general fund by $1.1 million. The board also approved claims payable totaling $4,416,361.49.

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Calhoun County Board of Commissioners Thursday, May 21, 2026, 7:00 PM Board Chambers, County Building 315 W. Green St., Marshall, Michigan [IGNORE_INDENT] DOMINIC OO District 1 MONIQUE FRENCH District 2 ALBERT MOREHART District 3 DAN STROWBRIDGE District 4 DEREK KING Chair - District 5 MATTHEW SAXTON Vice Chair - District 6 GARY TOMPKINS District 7 1. Call to Order/Roll Call 2. Moment of Silence/Invocation 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Approval of Agenda (Action: Motion to Approve by Voice Vote) 5. Approval of Minutes (Action: Motion to Approve by Voice Vote) A. Minutes of the May 7, 2026, Board of Commissioners' Regular Meeting 6. Citizens' Time 7. Elected/Appointed County Officials' Comments 8. Special Order of Business 9. Consent Agenda (Action: Motion to Approve by Voice Vote) A. Petitions, Communications, Reports 1. Other County Resolutions to be Acknowledged 2. Financial Statements For Information Only: March and April 2026 B. Resolutions 1. CCRD 2026 Plow Truck and Equipment Financing Resolution 10. Special Committee/Workshop/Board Reports 11. Unfinished and Old Business 12. New Business and County Administrator's Report A. Administrator/Controller's Report B. New Business 1. Sheriff's Office Authorized Staffing Request 2. Calhoun County 2026 Summer and Winter Property Tax Resolution 13. Citizens' Time 14. Commissioners' Time 15. Claims Payable Li [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MAY 21, 2026 1. Call to Order/Roll Call The Regular Session of the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners convened at 7:00pm, Thursday, May 21, 2026, in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, County Building, Marshall, MI. Chair King called the meeting to order and requested the Deputy Clerk call the roll. Present: Comrs. Derek King, Al Morehart, Dominic Oo, Dan Strowbridge, and Matt Saxton. Absent/Excused: Comrs. Monique French and Gary Tompkins. Staff Present: Assistant County Administrator-Internal Services Megan Banning, Corporation Counsel Kate Ambrose, HR/Labor Relations Director Dr. Karissa Hutchins, Communications Director Amber Coco, and Deputy Clerk to the Board of Commissioners Susan Connolly. 2. Moment of Silence/Invocation Chair King called for a moment of silence. 3. Pledge of Allegiance Comr. Strowbridge led the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. Approval of Agenda Res.062-2026 “Moved Comr. Morehart, second by Comr. Saxton to approve the Agenda of the May 21, 2026, Regular Session of the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners, as presented.” On a VOICE VOTE, Motion CARRIED. 5. Approval of Minutes A. Minutes of the May 7, 2026, Board of Commissioners' Regular Meeting Minutes of the May 7, 2026, Board of Commissioners’ Regular Meeting. Res.063-2026 “Moved Comr. Strowbridge, second by Comr. Oo to approve the Minutes of the May 7, 2026, Board of Commissioners’ Regular Meeting [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
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Approval of Agenda
5 yea
Derek King yea · Al Morehart yea · Dan Strowbridge yea · Matthew Saxton yea · Dominic Oo yea
Thu May 7, 2026 · 19:00

Board of Commissioners

Public hearing on renaming Calhoun County Justice Center

The Board will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution to rename the Justice Center, hear committee reports, and vote on a consent agenda including a revenue sharing agreement and support for a bridge renaming. New business includes updates to employee leave policies and a bid award for mineral well brine pickup. Claims payable totaling $7,823,393.92 will be approved.

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✓ Decided: Board renames Calhoun County Justice Center to Mary S. Coleman Justice Center

The Board approved renaming the Calhoun County Justice Center to the Mary S. Coleman Justice Center with a 6‑1 vote. It also proclaimed May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month, approved updates to FMLA and caregiver leave policies, and authorized a bid award for mineral well brine pickup. Additional approvals included the consent agenda, the FireKeepers revenue sharing agreement, and $7.8 M in claims payable.

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Calhoun County Board of Commissioners Thursday, May 7, 2026, 7:00 PM Board Chambers, County Building 315 W. Green St., Marshall, Michigan [IGNORE_INDENT] DOMINIC OO District 1 MONIQUE FRENCH District 2 ALBERT MOREHART District 3 DAN STROWBRIDGE District 4 DEREK KING Chair - District 5 MATTHEW SAXTON Vice Chair - District 6 GARY TOMPKINS District 7 1. Call to Order/Roll Call 2. Moment of Silence/Invocation 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Approval of Agenda (Action: Motion to Approve by Voice Vote) 5. Approval of Minutes (Action: Motion to Approve by Voice Vote) A. Minutes of the April 14, 2026, Board of Commissioners Equalization Session 6. Citizens' Time 7. Elected/Appointed County Officials' Comments 8. Special Order of Business A. Public Hearing and Resolution to Rename the Calhoun County Justice Center B. Proclamation - Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month C. Annual Report of the Southcentral Michigan Planning Council 9. Consent Agenda (Action: Motion to Approve by Voice Vote) A. Petitions, Communications, Reports B. Resolutions 1. 2026 FireKeepers Local Revenue Sharing Board Administrative Services Agreement 2. Support for Renaming 11 Mile Road Bridge 10. Special Committee/Workshop/Board Reports 11. Unfinished and Old Business 12. New Business and County Administrator's Report A. Administrator/Controller's Report B. New Business 1. Updates to Polic [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MAY 7, 2026 1. Call to Order/Roll Call The Regular Session of the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners convened at 7:00pm, Thursday, May 7, 2026, in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, County Building, Marshall, MI. Chair King called the meeting to order and requested the Deputy Clerk call the roll. Present: Comrs. Derek King, Monique French, Al Morehart, Dominic Oo, Dan Strowbridge, Matt Saxton, and Gary Tompkins Staff Present: Administrator/Controller Kelli Scott, Assistant County Administrator-Internal Services Megan Banning, Assistant County Administrator-Community Services Doug Ferrall, Corporation Counsel Kate Ambrose, HR/Labor Relations Director Dr. Karissa Hutchins, Communications Director Amber Coco, and Deputy Clerk to the Board of Commissioners Susan Connolly. 2. Moment of Silence/Invocation Comr. King called for a moment of silence. 3. Pledge of Allegiance Comr. Saxton led the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. Approval of Agenda Res.052-2026 “Moved Comr. Morehart, second by Comr. Tompkins to approve the Agenda of the May 7, 2026, Regular Session of the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners, as presented.” On a VOICE VOTE, Motion CARRIED. 5. Approval of Minutes A. Minutes of the April 14, 2026, Board of Commissioners Equalization Session Minutes of the April 14, 2026, Board of Commissioners’ Equalization Meeting. Res.053-2026 “Moved Comr. Tompkins, second by Comr. Oo [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of Agenda
7 yea
Derek King yea · Al Morehart yea · Gary Tompkins yea · Dan Strowbridge yea · Matthew Saxton yea · Dominic Oo yea · Monique French yea
Tue Apr 14, 2026 · 19:00

Board of Commissioners

Calhoun County Board considers $18.7 million in claims payable

The Board of Commissioners will meet to review the 2026 Equalization Report and approve various millage allocations. The body is also considering several appointments and an amendment to the ORV Ordinance.

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Calhoun County Board of Commissioners Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 7:00 PM Board Chambers, County Building 315 W. Green St., Marshall, Michigan [IGNORE_INDENT] DOMINIC OO District 1 MONIQUE FRENCH District 2 ALBERT MOREHART District 3 DAN STROWBRIDGE District 4 DEREK KING Chair - District 5 MATTHEW SAXTON Vice Chair - District 6 GARY TOMPKINS District 7 1. Call to Order/Roll Call 2. Moment of Silence/Invocation 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Approval of Agenda (Action: Motion to Approve by Voice Vote) 5. Approval of Minutes (Action: Motion to Approve by Voice Vote) A. Minutes of the March 19, 2026, Board of Commissioners' Regular Meeting 6. Citizens' Time 7. Elected/Appointed County Officials' Comments 8. Special Order of Business A. Proclamation - 911 Public Safety Telecommunicator Week April 12-18, 2026 B. Proclamation - National County Government Month 2026 C. 2026 Equalization Report and Resolution 9. Consent Agenda (Action: Motion to Approve by Voice Vote) A. Petitions, Communications, Reports 1. Other County Resolutions to be Acknowledged B. Resolutions 1. Amendment to Appendix A of the ORV Ordinance 2. Calhoun County Board of Public Health Appointment - Jerry Johnson 3. Calhoun County Senior Services Senior Millage Allocation Committee Reappointments-- Chuck Asher, Isabell Nazar and Darlene Neidlinger 4. Ratification of FY2027 State and Federal Funding Requests [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS APRIL 14, 2026 1. Call to Order/Roll Call The Equalization Session of the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners convened at 7:00pm, Tuesday, April 14, 2026, in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, County Building, Marshall, MI. Chair King called the meeting to order and requested the Deputy Clerk call the roll. Present: Comrs. Derek King, Monique French, Al Morehart, Dominic Oo, Dan Strowbridge, and Gary Tompkins Absent/Excused: Comr. Matt Saxton Staff Present: Assistant County Administrator—Internal Services Megan Banning, Assistant County Administrator-Community Services Doug Ferrall, Corporation Counsel Kate Ambrose, HR/Labor Relations Director Karissa Hutchins, Communications Specialist Lynn Meikle, and Deputy Clerk to the Board of Commissioners Susan Connolly. 2. Moment of Silence/Invocation Chiar King called for a moment of silence. 3. Pledge of Allegiance Comr. Oo led the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. Approval of Agenda Res.045-2026 “Moved Comr. Morehart, second by Comr. Strowbridge to approve the agenda of the April 14, 2026, Equalization Session of the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners, as presented.” On a VOICE VOTE, Motion CARRIED. 5. Approval of Minutes A. Minutes of the March 19, 2026, Board of Commissioners' Regular Meeting Minutes of the March 19, 2026, Board of Commissioners’ Regular Meeting Res.046-2026 “Moved Comr. Tompkins, second by Comr. Oo to approve [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Approval of Agenda
6 yea
Derek King yea · Al Morehart yea · Gary Tompkins yea · Dan Strowbridge yea · Dominic Oo yea · Monique French yea
Thu Mar 19, 2026 · 19:00

Board of Commissioners

Board considers road paving bids and $7 million in claims payable

The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners will review several road project bid awards and a grant application. The board is also scheduled to vote on claims payable totaling $7,071,331.49. Other items include appointments to the Digital Connections Committee.

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Calhoun County Board of Commissioners Thursday, March 19, 2026, 7:00 PM Board Chambers, County Building 315 W. Green St., Marshall, Michigan [IGNORE_INDENT] DOMINIC OO District 1 MONIQUE FRENCH District 2 ALBERT MOREHART District 3 DAN STROWBRIDGE District 4 DEREK KING Chair - District 5 MATTHEW SAXTON Vice Chair - District 6 GARY TOMPKINS District 7 1. Call to Order/Roll Call 2. Moment of Silence/Invocation 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Approval of Agenda (Action: Motion to Approve by Voice Vote) 5. Approval of Minutes (Action: Motion to Approve by Voice Vote) A. Minutes of the March 5, 2026, Board of Commissioners' Regular Meeting 6. Citizens' Time 7. Elected/Appointed County Officials' Comments 8. Special Order of Business 9. Consent Agenda (Action: Motion to Approve by Voice Vote) A. Petitions, Communications, Reports 1. Other County Resolutions to be Acknowledged B. Resolutions 1. CCRD 2026 Local Bridge Program Resolutions 2. Appointments to the Calhoun County Digital Connections Committee 10. Special Committee/Workshop/Board Reports 11. Unfinished and Old Business 12. New Business and County Administrator's Report A. Administrator/Controller's Report B. New Business 1. Resolution to Authorize Delinquent Tax Anticipation Notes 2. CCRD Bid Award: RFQ#106-26 Pothole Patching Services 3. CCRD Bid Award: 2026 Countywide HMA Paving 4. CCRD Bid Award: 6 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Approval of Agenda
7 yea
Derek King yea · Al Morehart yea · Gary Tompkins yea · Dan Strowbridge yea · Matthew Saxton yea · Dominic Oo yea · Monique French yea
Thu Mar 5, 2026 · 19:00

Board of Commissioners

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Calhoun County Board of Commissioners Thursday, March 5, 2026, 7:00 PM Board Chambers, County Building 315 W. Green St., Marshall, Michigan [IGNORE_INDENT] DOMINIC OO District 1 MONIQUE FRENCH District 2 ALBERT MOREHART District 3 DAN STROWBRIDGE District 4 DEREK KING Chair - District 5 MATTHEW SAXTON Vice Chair - District 6 GARY TOMPKINS District 7 1. Call to Order/Roll Call 2. Moment of Silence/Invocation 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Approval of Agenda (Action: Motion to Approve by Voice Vote) 5. Approval of Minutes (Action: Motion to Approve by Voice Vote) A. Minutes of the February 19, 2026, Board of Commissioners' Regular Meeting 6. Citizens' Time 7. Elected/Appointed County Officials' Comments 8. Special Order of Business 9. Consent Agenda (Action: Motion to Approve by Voice Vote) A. Petitions, Communications, Reports B. Resolutions 1. Sheriff's Office FY2025 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) Agreement 10. Special Committee/Workshop/Board Reports 11. Unfinished and Old Business 12. New Business and County Administrator's Report A. Administrator/Controller's Report B. New Business 1. CCRD Bid Award: RFP#102-26 HMA (Hot Mix Asphalt Pick-Up) 2. CCRD Bid Award: RFP#104-26 Environmental Services and Material Testing 3. CCRD Federal Aid Contract: L Dr S & 25 1/2 Mile Rd Bridge Replacements 4. CCRD Road Work Agreement for 29 Mile Rd 13. Citizens' T [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MARCH 5, 2026 1. Call to Order/Roll Call The Regular Session of the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners convened at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, March 5, 2026, in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, County Building, Marshall, MI. Chair King called the meeting to order and requested the Deputy Clerk call the roll. Present: Comrs. Derek King, Monique French, Al Morehart, Dominic Oo, Dan Strowbridge, Matt Saxton, and Gary Tompkins Staff Present: Administrator/Controller Kelli Scott, Assistant County Administrator-Internal Services Megan Banning, Assistant County Administrator-Community Services Doug Ferrall, Corporation Counsel Kate Ambrose, Communications Director Amber Coco, and Deputy Clerk to the Board of Commissioners Susan Connolly. 2. Moment of Silence/Invocation Board Chair Derek King called for a moment of silence. 3. Pledge of Allegiance Comr. French led the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. Approval of Agenda Res.028-2026 “Moved Comr. Morehart, second by Comr. Saxton to approve the agenda of the March 5, 2026, Regular Session of the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners, as presented.” On a VOICE VOTE, Motion CARRIED. 5. Approval of Minutes A. Minutes of the February 19, 2026, Board of Commissioners' Regular Meeting Minutes of the February 19, 2026, Board of Commissioners’ Regular Meeting. Res.029-2026 “Moved Comr. Tompkins, second by Comr. Oo to approve the Minutes of the Febr [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Approval of Agenda
7 yea
Derek King yea · Al Morehart yea · Gary Tompkins yea · Dan Strowbridge yea · Matthew Saxton yea · Dominic Oo yea · Monique French yea
Thu Feb 19, 2026 · 19:00

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners consider opioid fund and roadside mowing contract

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the creation of an Opioid Settlement Emerging Needs Fund and a request for proposals for roadside mowing. The board will also review claims payable totaling $5,084,685.10.

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Calhoun County Board of Commissioners Thursday, February 19, 2026, 7:00 PM Board Chambers, County Building 315 W. Green St., Marshall, Michigan [IGNORE_INDENT] DOMINIC OO District 1 MONIQUE FRENCH District 2 ALBERT MOREHART District 3 DAN STROWBRIDGE District 4 DEREK KING Chair - District 5 MATTHEW SAXTON Vice Chair - District 6 GARY TOMPKINS District 7 1. Call to Order/Roll Call 2. Moment of Silence/Invocation 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Approval of Agenda (Action: Motion to Approve by Voice Vote) 5. Approval of Minutes (Action: Motion to Approve by Voice Vote) A. Minutes of the February 5, 2026, Board of Commissioners' Regular Meeting 6. Citizens' Time 7. Elected/Appointed County Officials' Comments 8. Special Order of Business 9. Consent Agenda (Action: Motion to Approve by Voice Vote) A. Petitions, Communications, Reports 1. Other County Resolutions to be Acknowledged B. Resolutions 1. CCRD Agreements with Townships - 2026 Local Road Projects 10. Special Committee/Workshop/Board Reports 11. Unfinished and Old Business 12. New Business and County Administrator's Report A. Administrator/Controller's Report B. New Business 1. RFP#103-26 Roadside Mowing 2. Resolution to Create an Opioid Settlement Emerging Needs Fund 13. Citizens' Time 14. Commissioners' Time 15. Claims Payable Listing (Action: Motion to Approve by Roll Call Vote) A. Claims Payable for [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FEBRUARY 19, 2026 1. Call to Order/Roll Call The Regular Session of the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners convened at 7:00pm, Thursday, February 19, 2026, in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, County Building, Marshall, MI. Chair King called the meeting to order and requested the Deputy Clerk call the roll. Present: Comrs. Derek King, Monique French, Al Morehart, Dominic Oo, Dan Strowbridge, Matt Saxton, and Gary Tompkins. Staff Present: Administrator/Controller Kelli Scott, Assistant County Administrator-Internal Services Megan Banning, Assistant County Administrator-Community Services Doug Ferrall, Corporation Counsel Kate Ambrose, Interim HR/Labor Relations Director Catherine Lessnau, Communications Director Amber Coco, and Deputy Clerk to the Board of Commissioners Susan Connolly. 2. Moment of Silence/Invocation Chair Derek King called for a moment of silence. 3. Pledge of Allegiance Comr. Tompkins led the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. Approval of Agenda Res.022-2026 “Moved Comr. Saxton, second by Comr. Oo to approve the Agenda of the February 19, 2026, Regular Session of the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners, as presented.” On a VOICE VOTE, Motion CARRIED. 5. Approval of Minutes A. Minutes of the February 5, 2026, Board of Commissioners' Regular Meeting Minutes of the February 5, 2026, Board of Commissioners’ Regular Meeting. Res.023-2026 “Moved Comr. Tompkins, [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Approval of Agenda
7 yea
Derek King yea · Al Morehart yea · Gary Tompkins yea · Dan Strowbridge yea · Matthew Saxton yea · Dominic Oo yea · Monique French yea
Thu Feb 5, 2026 · 19:00

Board of Commissioners

Board to vote on collective bargaining agreement and brownfield authority

The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners will consider a new collective bargaining agreement for UAW-Road employees, approve a claims payable list, and discuss the creation of a Brownfield Redevelopment Authority. The meeting also includes the approval of board appointments and resolutions.

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Calhoun County Board of Commissioners Thursday, February 5, 2026, 7:00 PM Board Chambers, County Building 315 W. Green St., Marshall, Michigan [IGNORE_INDENT] DOMINIC OO District 1 MONIQUE FRENCH District 2 ALBERT MOREHART District 3 DAN STROWBRIDGE District 4 DEREK KING Chair - District 5 MATTHEW SAXTON Vice Chair - District 6 GARY TOMPKINS District 7 1. Call to Order/Roll Call 2. Moment of Silence/Invocation 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Approval of Agenda (Action: Motion to Approve by Voice Vote) 5. Approval of Minutes (Action: Motion to Approve by Voice Vote) A. Minutes of the January 15, 2026, Board of Commissioners' Organizational Meeting 6. Citizens' Time 7. Elected/Appointed County Officials' Comments 8. Special Order of Business 9. Consent Agenda (Action: Motion to Approve by Voice Vote) A. Petitions, Communications, Reports 1. Other County Resolutions to be Acknowledged B. Resolutions 1. Calhoun County Land Bank Authority Board Appointment 2. CCPHD Grant Application: Lead Program Evaluation and Targeted Outreach 3. Calhoun County Community Mental Health Authority (dba Summit Pointe) Board Appointment and Reappointments 4. Facility Use Policy update 5. 2026 Board of Commissioners Meeting Schedule 10. Special Committee/Workshop/Board Reports 11. Unfinished and Old Business 12. New Business and County Administrator's Report A. Administrator/Controller's Rep [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FEBRUARY 5, 2026 1. Call to Order/Roll Call The Regular Session of the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners convened at 7:00pm, Thursday, February 5, 2026, in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, County Building, Marshall, Michigan. Vice Chair Matt Saxton called the meeting to order and requested the Deputy Clerk call the roll. Present: Comrs. Al Morehart, Dominic Oo, Dan Strowbridge, Matt Saxton, and Gary Tompkins. Excused: Comrs. Derek King and Monique French. Staff Present: Administrator/Controller Kelli Scott, Assistant County Administrator-Internal Services Megan Banning, Assistant County Administrator-Community Services Doug Ferrall, Corporation Counsel Kate Ambrose, Interim HR/Labor Relations Director Catherine Lessnau, Communications Specialist Lynn Meikle, and Deputy Clerk to the Board of Commissioners Susan Connolly. 2. Moment of Silence/Invocation Vice Chair Matt Saxton called for a moment of silence. 3. Pledge of Allegiance Comr. Gary Tompkins led the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. Approval of Agenda Res.010-2026 “Moved Comr. Morehart, second by Comr. Oo to approve the Agenda of the February 5, 2026, Regular Session of the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners, as presented.” On a VOICE VOTE, Motion CARRIED. 5. Approval of Minutes A. Minutes of the January 15, 2026, Board of Commissioners' Organizational Meeting Minutes of the January 15, 2026, Board of Commissioners’ O [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of Agenda
5 yea
Al Morehart yea · Gary Tompkins yea · Dan Strowbridge yea · Matthew Saxton yea · Dominic Oo yea
Thu Jan 15, 2026 · 19:00

Board of Commissioners

Board to elect vice chair and consider MDOT contract

The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve minutes, claims, and resolutions, including a contract for 911 services and a bid award for medical examiner services. The body will also hold a public hearing on a Brownfield Redevelopment Authority and vote on a Vice Chair for 2026.

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Calhoun County Board of Commissioners Thursday, January 15, 2026, 7:00 PM Board Chambers, County Building 315 W. Green St., Marshall, Michigan [IGNORE_INDENT] DOMINIC OO District 1 MONIQUE FRENCH District 2 ALBERT MOREHART District 3 DAN STROWBRIDGE District 4 DEREK KING Chair - District 5 MATTHEW SAXTON Vice Chair - District 6 GARY TOMPKINS District 7 1. Call to Order/Roll Call 2. Moment of Silence/Invocation 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Approval of Agenda (Action: Motion to Approve by Voice Vote) 5. Approval of Minutes (Action: Motion to Approve by Voice Vote) A. Minutes of the December 18, 2025 Board of Commissioners' Regular Meeting 6. Citizens' Time 7. Elected/Appointed County Officials' Comments 8. Special Order of Business A. Election of Board of Commissioners Vice Chair for 2026 B. Public Hearing to Consider a Countywide Brownfield Redevelopment Authority 9. Consent Agenda (Action: Motion to Approve by Voice Vote) A. Petitions, Communications, Reports 1. Other County Resolutions to be Acknowledged B. Resolutions 1. 911 Emergency Telephone Service District Final Plan Amendment 2. Second Amendment to Administrative Services and Fringe Benefits Agreement with CCCDA 10. Special Committee/Workshop/Board Reports 11. Unfinished and Old Business 12. New Business and County Administrator's Report A. Administrator/Controller's Report B. New Business 1. CCRD M [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS JANUARY 15, 2026 1. Call to Order/Roll Call The Organizational Session of the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners convened at 7:00pm, Thursday, January 15, 2026, in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, County Building, Marshall, MI. Chair King called the meeting to order and requested the Deputy Clerk call the roll. Present: Comrs. Derek King, Monique French, Al Morehart, Dominic Oo, Dan Strowbridge, Matt Saxton, and Gary Tompkins Staff Present: Assistant County Administrator—Internal Services Megan Banning, Assistant County Administrator—Community Services Doug Ferrall, Corporation Counsel Kate Ambrose, Interim HR/Labor Relations Director Catherine Lessnau, Communications Director Amber Coco, and Deputy Clerk to the Board of Commissioners Susan Connolly. 2. Moment of Silence/Invocation Chair King called for a moment of silence. 3. Pledge of Allegiance Comr. French led the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. Approval of Agenda Res.001-2026 “Moved Comr. Saxton, second by Comr. Oo to approve the Agenda of the January 15, 2026, Organizational Session of the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners, as presented.” On a VOICE VOTE, Motion CARRIED. 5. Approval of Minutes A. Minutes of the December 18, 2025 Board of Commissioners' Regular Meeting Minutes of the December 18, 2025, Board of Commissioners’ Regular Meeting. Res.002-2026 “Moved Comr. Tompkins, second by Comr. French to approve t [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of Agenda
7 yea
Derek King yea · Al Morehart yea · Gary Tompkins yea · Dan Strowbridge yea · Matthew Saxton yea · Dominic Oo yea · Monique French yea

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