Calhoun County public meetings in 2023
3 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners approved the articles of incorporation for a new countywide transportation authority. Other key actions included approving the FY24 Public Health Department budget and a new diversity and civility policy. The board also authorized improvements to Ott Preserve and the sale of county property in Marengo Township.
- Approved Articles of Incorporation Forming the Transportation Authority of Calhoun County (5-2)
- Approved Calhoun County Public Health Department FY24 Budget (7-0)
- Approved Policy #328 - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Civility (7-0)
- Approved MDNR Agreement for Ott Preserve Improvements (7-0)
- Approved Sale of County-owned Property on Division Drive in Marengo Township with conservation easement stipulation
- Approved Proclamation for Recovery Month - September 2023 (Voice Vote)
- Approved Proclamation for 2023 Miles for Memories (Voice Vote)
- Approved Consent Agenda including Summit Pointe board appointment and Express Scripts agreement (Voice Vote)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners approved a bid for road signs and posts and converted an elections department position from part-time to full-time. They also accepted a $247,000 grant for road patrol and approved over $9.6 million in claims payable.
- Approved bid award for signs and posts with Dornbos Sign, Inc. (5-0)
- Approved request to increase Elections Department staffing from part-time to full-time (5-0)
- Accepted $247,000 FY2024 Secondary Road Patrol and Traffic Accident Prevention Program Grant (5-0)
- Approved claims payable totaling $6,540,000.27 and $3,132,644.08 (5-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including local road agreements and MERS certification (Voice Vote)
- Approved August 17, 2023 agenda (Voice Vote)
- Approved July 20, 2023 meeting minutes (Voice Vote)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners accepted the 2022 audited financial statements and approved mid-year budget amendments, including a $1M reduction in a transfer from the Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund. The Board also updated the county's fund balance policy and approved several contracts and bid awards via a consent agenda.
- Accepted 2022 Audited Financial Statements (Voice Vote)
- Approved 2023 Mid-Year Budget Amendments (5-0)
- Approved Calhoun County Road Department Bid Award RFP#111J-23 for cutting edges (5-0)
- Approved Updated Policy #280 - Fund Balance (5-0)
- Approved Claims Payable from June 8 to July 12, 2023, totaling $8,570,666.93 (5-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including Mutual Aid Agreement with Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potowatomi and CareWell Services Annual Implementation Plan (Voice Vote)
- Approved Planning Consultation Services Agreement with Convis Township (Voice Vote)
- Approved Conflict Waiver Agreement with Warner Norcross and Judd, LLP (Voice Vote)