Calhoun County public meetings in 2024

Board of Commissioners

The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners will meet to address year-end budget amendments and an updated FOIA policy. The board will also consider appointments to the Board of Public Health and the Material Management Planning Committee.

• Claims payable for Nov 27 to Dec 11 in the amount of $4,113,398.65
• 2024 Year-End Budget Amendments
• Updated Policy 233 Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
• Housing Choices LLC Office Space Lease Renewal
• 2025 Agreement for MSU Extension Services

The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners approved the 2024 year-end budget amendments, which included a $700,000 increase to the capital improvement fund and adjustments to the road department budget. They also approved an updated FOIA policy, a 2025 MSU Extension services agreement with a 2.5% cost increase, and the consent agenda covering appointments and a lease renewal. The board approved claims payable of $4,113,398.65 and administered oaths to the 2025-2028 commissioners.

• Approved 2024 Year-End Budget Amendments (7-0)
• Approved Updated Policy 233 FOIA (7-0)
• Approved 2025 MSU Extension Services Agreement (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including appointments and lease renewal (voice vote)
• Approved Claims Payable of $4,113,398.65 (7-0)
• Administered Oath of Office to 2025-2028 commissioners

Board of Commissioners

The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners will approve claims, resolutions for the holiday season, and a budget for fiscal year 2025. The meeting includes the approval of a collective bargaining agreement and the awarding of bids for senior millage allocations.

• Claims payable of $3,827,206.89
• Resolution for 2024 Holiday Season National Enforcement Mobilization Campaign
• Fiscal Year 2025 Budget and Appropriations
• AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement 2025-2027
• Bid Awards: RFP #124-23 Senior Millage Allocations

The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners approved the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget and Appropriations, which includes $59.4 million in General Fund expenditures and anticipates a $511,000 increase to the fund balance. The board also approved several other items, including the AFSCME collective bargaining agreement for 2025-2027, a policy update and new policy on family and medical leave, and bid awards for senior millage allocations. All votes were 4-0 with three commissioners absent.

• Approved FY2025 Budget and Appropriations (4-0)
• Approved AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement 2025-2027 (4-0)
• Approved Policy Update and New Policy: Family Medical Leave & Paid Medical, Parental and Caregiver Leave (4-0)
• Approved Bid Awards: RFP #124-23 Senior Millage Allocations (4-0)
• Approved 2025 Remonumentation Program Grant Application (4-0)
• Approved Claims Payable for Nov 14-26, 2024, in the amount of $3,827,206.89 (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Address Ordinance amendment and MDHHS Lease Addendum (voice vote)
• Approved Resolution for 2024 Holiday Season National Enforcement Mobilization Campaign (voice vote)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding the 2025 Administrator/Controller's Budget Recommendation. The body will also consider several bid awards and lease agreements.

• 2025 Administrator/Controller's Budget Recommendation public hearing
• Claims payable for Oct 31 to Nov 13, 2024, totaling $2,928,036.88
• Bid award for RFP#115-24 Janitorial Services
• CCRD bid award for RFP#113-24 Mineral Aggregate
• Youth Center Grant Application for Juvenile Justice Facility Infrastructure

The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing on the 2025 Administrator/Controller's Budget Recommendation, with no public comment, and then approved the consent agenda, a new janitorial services contract, a mineral aggregate bid award, two office space leases, and a claims payable listing totaling $2,928,036.88. All substantive votes were 6-0, with Commissioner Frisbie absent. The meeting also included an MSU Extension annual report and various updates, but no other major policy decisions.

• Approved agenda (voice vote)
• Approved minutes of November 7, 2024 meeting (voice vote)
• Opened and closed public hearing on 2025 budget recommendation (voice votes)
• Approved consent agenda including amended 2024 Apportionment Report and Youth Center Grant Application (voice vote)
• Approved janitorial services contract RFP#115-24 (6-0)
• Approved mineral aggregate bid award RFP#113-24 (6-0)
• Approved office space lease agreement with Calhoun County Land Bank Authority (6-0)
• Approved office space lease amendment for Public Defender Office (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners will meet to review several contracts and interlocal agreements. The board is deciding on a bid award for jail medical services and a new collective bargaining agreement for TPOAM-Road. They will also review claims payable totaling $30,567,633.98.

• Claims payable for October 10 through October 30, 2024, in the amount of $30,567,633.98
• Bid award for Jail Medical Services
• TPOAM-Road Collective Bargaining Agreement for 11/1/2024 to 10/31/2027
• Lease agreement renewal for Forks Senior Center
• CCRD Interlocal Agreement with Branch County for Old US 27 Safety Grant Project

The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners approved several key items, including a bid for jail medical services, a collective bargaining agreement with road workers, a tree removal contract for a safety grant project, and a resolution to exempt the county from state health insurance requirements. All votes were 6-0 with one excused absence. The board also approved a consent agenda covering lease renewals and grant agreements, and recognized Red Ribbon Week and Operation Green Light for Veterans.

• Approved bid award for jail medical services (6-0, King excused)
• Approved TPOAM-Road Collective Bargaining Agreement 11/1/2024-10/31/2027 (6-0, King excused)
• Approved CCRD contract for T Drive S Safety Grant tree removal (6-0, King excused)
• Approved Publicly Funded Health Insurance Act (PA-152) Resolution for 2025, choosing exemption option (6-0, King excused)
• Approved consent agenda including Forks Senior Center lease renewal, TACC reappointments, CCRD interlocal agreement with Branch County, and FY2024 EMPG agreement (voice vote)
• Approved claims payable for Oct 10-30, 2024 totaling $30,567,633.98 (6-0, King excused)
• Approved proclamations for Red Ribbon Week and Operation Green Light for Veterans (voice votes)

Board of Commissioners

The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve the 2024 Apportionment Report and discuss 2025 appropriations for elected officials and deputy salaries. The board will also consider an amendment to the Animal Control and Protection Ordinance and a workers compensation insurance renewal.

• Approval of 2024 Apportionment Report
• 2025 Appropriations Resolution for Elected Officials and Deputy Salaries
• Claims payable for Sept 26 to Oct 9 in the amount of $4,938,294.64
• Animal Control and Protection Ordinance Amendment
• Sheriff's Office contract renewal for license plate readers

The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners approved the 2024 Apportionment Report, which authorizes property tax levies for local jurisdictions, and the 2025 Appropriations Resolution setting elected officials' and deputies' salaries with a 2.5% increase. The board also approved amendments to the Animal Control Ordinance, a workers' compensation insurance renewal, and policy revisions. All votes were unanimous except the apportionment report, which passed 6-0 with one commissioner absent.

• Approved 2024 Apportionment Report (6-0, Hatcher absent)
• Approved 2025 Appropriations Resolution with 2.5% salary increase for elected officials and deputies (7-0)
• Approved Animal Control and Protection Ordinance Amendment (7-0)
• Approved 2025-2026 Workers Compensation Excess Insurance Renewal with 2% increase (7-0)
• Approved Revisions to Policy #310 Job Classification and Compensation (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including senior millage contract amendments, SMPC appointment, and Sheriff's Office contract renewal (voice vote)
• Approved Claims Payable of $4,938,294.64 (7-0)
• Approved 2024 Joanne Konkle Leadership Awards for Jan Tolf and Carol Maynard (voice vote)

Board of Commissioners

The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners will approve the minutes from the September 19 meeting, judicial salaries effective October 1, and the appointment of a Deputy Medical Examiner. The body will also consider awarding contracts for the Verona Corridor Design and Project Safe Schools, and approve a claims payable listing totaling over $4.1 million.

• Judicial Salaries Effective October 1, 2024
• Appointment of Deputy Medical Examiner
• CCRD Bid Award--Verona Corridor Design
• Bid Award: RFB#109-24 Project Safe Schools
• Claims Payable for September 11-25, 2024 ($4,192,148.83)

The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners approved three substantive items: a bid award for the Verona Corridor design project, authorized staffing allocation changes, and approved a bid for the Project Safe Schools camera installation. All three motions passed unanimously on roll call votes. The board also approved the consent agenda, a proclamation for Miles for Memories, and claims payable of $4,192,148.83.

• Approved CCRD Bid Award for Verona Corridor Design (7-0)
• Approved authorized staffing allocation changes (7-0)
• Approved Bid Award RFB#109-24 Project Safe Schools (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including judicial salaries, deputy medical examiner appointment, and material management committee appointments (voice vote)
• Approved Proclamation for Miles for Memories (voice vote)
• Approved claims payable of $4,192,148.83 (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review the FY25 budget for the Calhoun County Public Health Department and the FY24/25 PA2 budget. The meeting includes discussions on Sheriff's Office agreements and a lease amendment for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.

• Claims payable for August 29 through September 10 in the amount of $3,555,611.29
• Loganwood Acres North Preliminary Plat Approval
• Sheriff's Office agreements for Pennfield Schools and Pennfield Township
• Sheriff's Office contract amendment for Animal Shelter Services
• Goguac Lake Board Appointment

The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners approved all items on the consent agenda and new business, including the FY25 Public Health Department budget (just under $10 million) and the PA2 budget for substance-use disorder treatment. The board also renewed agreements with Pennfield Schools and Pennfield Township for law enforcement and school resource officer services, and approved an animal shelter services contract amendment. All votes were unanimous (6-0, with one commissioner excused).

• Approved consent agenda including Loganwood Acres North preliminary plat and Goguac Lake Board appointment (voice vote)
• Approved Sheriff's Office updated agreement with Pennfield Schools for School Resource Officer (6-0)
• Approved Sheriff's Office contract amendment for Animal Shelter Services (6-0)
• Approved Sheriff's Office updated agreement with Pennfield Township for law enforcement services (6-0)
• Approved PA2 Budget for FY24/25 (6-0)
• Approved Calhoun County Public Health Department FY25 Budget (6-0)
• Approved Lease Amendment with Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (6-0)
• Approved Claims Payable of $3,555,611.29 (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a jail security technology grant, a resolution for 2024 opioid settlement funds, and an amendment to the Sheriff's Office contract for animal shelter services. The meeting also includes the presentation of the 2023 Annual Report by the Medical Examiner's Office.

• Jail Security Technology and Equipment Grant and Contract Award
• Resolution to Approve 2024 Opioid Settlement Funds Appropriation
• Sheriff's Office Contract Amendment - Animal Shelter Services
• 2023 Annual Report - Office of the Medical Examiner
• Claims Payable for August 8, 2024, through August 28, 2024 in the amount of $8,087,641.55

The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners approved a $4.5 million federal grant for jail security upgrades, including locks and intercom systems, and awarded the contract to Allied Universal. They also approved a state grant for public health workforce and infrastructure improvements, and allocated up to $600,000 in opioid settlement funds to eight community organizations. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved $4.5M jail security grant and contract with Allied Universal (7-0)
• Approved CCPHD Strengthening Public Health Workforce and Infrastructure grant (7-0)
• Approved 2024 Opioid Settlement Fund appropriation up to $600,000 (7-0)
• Approved claims payable of $8,087,641.55 (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Michigan Works! Southwest updates (voice vote)
• Approved amended agenda and minutes of August 15, 2024 (voice votes)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will receive a presentation on the 2023 Audited Financial Statements. Members are scheduled to discuss 2024 mid-year budget amendments and a grant for the Sheriff's Office. The board will also consider claims payable totaling $7,125,956.03.

• Acceptance of 2023 Audited Financial Statements
• 2024 Mid-Year Budget Amendments
• Sheriff's Office FY2025 Secondary Road Patrol Grant
• Claims payable from July 10 to August 7, 2024, for $7,125,956.03
• Community Mental Health Authority (Summit Pointe) Board Appointments

The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners approved the 2023 audited financial statements, which received an unmodified (clean) opinion from Rehmann. The board also approved the 2024 mid-year budget amendments, which included positive improvements to the General Fund and Road Department budgets, and accepted the Sheriff's Office FY2025 Secondary Road Patrol Grant of approximately $350,000. All votes were 6-0 with one commissioner absent.

• Approved 2023 Audited Financial Statements (voice vote, carried)
• Approved 2024 Mid-Year Budget Amendments (6-0, roll call)
• Approved Sheriff's Office FY2025 Secondary Road Patrol Grant, ~$350,000 (6-0, roll call)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Summit Pointe board appointments and MERS delegate certification (voice vote, carried)
• Approved Claims Payable of $7,125,956.03 for July 10-August 7, 2024 (6-0, roll call)
• Approved agenda and July 18, 2024 meeting minutes (voice votes, carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will vote on claims payable totaling $12,313,185.21. The body is also considering lease renewals and maintenance expenditures for Duck Lake and Lyon Lake.

• Claims payable for June 13, 2024, through July 9, 2024, in the amount of $12,313,185.21
• Maintenance expenditures for Duck Lake and Lyon Lake
• Lease renewals for Alternative Choices LLC and Calhoun County Public Health Department
• FY25 County Veteran Service Fund Grant Application from Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency
• CCRD Additional 2024 Local Road Improvement Agreements

The Board approved over $12.3 million in claims payable and a grant application for veteran services. A proposed revision to Policy #330 regarding voluntary service and other employment was tabled following board and resident opposition. The Board also approved revisions to the Employee Assistance Program policy.

• Approved $12,313,185.21 in claims payable for June 13 to July 9, 2024 (7-0)
• Approved FY25 County Veteran Service Fund Grant Application for $138,000 (7-0)
• Tabled Policy #330 (Voluntary Service and Other Employment) (4-3)
• Approved Policy #341 (Employee Assistance Program) revision (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including lake maintenance, lease renewals, and road improvement agreements (Voice Vote)
• Approved June 20, 2024 meeting minutes (Voice Vote)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will address the vacancy in District 3. They will also consider a resolution for BCATS FY2025 local funding and an agreement between the Sheriff's Office and Starr Commonwealth.

• Appointment of District 3 Commissioner
• BCATS FY2025 Local Funding Resolution
• Sheriff's Office Agreement with Starr Commonwealth
• Senior Millage Allocation Committee Appointments
• Claims Payable of $3,379,943.00

The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners appointed Al Morehart to fill the vacant District 3 seat for the remainder of the term ending December 31, 2024. The Board also approved the BCATS FY2025 Local Funding Resolution, an agreement between the Sheriff's Office and Starr Commonwealth, and claims payable totaling $3,379,943.00. Additionally, the Board approved the consent agenda, meeting minutes, and agenda as presented.

• Approved agenda of the June 20, 2024, Regular Session (Voice Vote)
• Approved minutes of the June 6, 2024, Regular Meeting (Voice Vote)
• Appointed Al Morehart to represent District 3 through December 31, 2024 (4-2 roll call vote)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Senior Millage and Budget Committee appointments (Voice Vote)
• Approved BCATS FY2025 Local Funding Resolution (7-0 roll call vote)
• Approved Sheriff's Office Agreement with Starr Commonwealth (7-0 roll call vote)
• Approved Claims Payable for May 30 through June 12, 2024, in the amount of $3,379,943.00 (7-0 roll call vote)

Board of Commissioners

The board will elect a new Chairperson and review several county resolutions. The agenda includes committee reappointments and updates to public health bylaws. The meeting also features a staffing request for the Prosecutor's Office.

• Election of Board of Commissioners Chairperson
• Prosecutor's Office authorized staffing request
• Sheriff's Office Memorandum of Understanding with Marshall Township
• Calhoun County Board of Public Health amended bylaws
• Claims payable totaling $18,346,622.29

The Board elected Commissioner Derek King as Chairperson for the remainder of the 2023-24 term. They also approved a staffing reclassification for the Prosecutor's Office and a new retirement option program for Sheriff's Office employees. Additionally, the Board approved $18.3 million in claims payable and several administrative resolutions.

• Elected Derek King as Board Chairperson (6-0 roll call vote)
• Approved Prosecutor's Office staffing request to reclassify a paralegal position (6-0 roll call vote)
• Approved MERS Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) for Sheriff's Office employees (6-0 roll call vote)
• Approved Claims Payable for May 9-29, 2024, totaling $18,346,622.29 (6-0 roll call vote)
• Approved Consent Agenda including SMAC reappointments and Board of Public Health bylaws
• Approved Proclamation for 51st Annual Battle Creek Club Founder's Day
• Approved Proclamation for Juneteenth Family Day 2024
• Approved agenda and minutes from May 16, 2024 meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners will consider measures affecting county finances, road maintenance, and local tax rates. Officials are reviewing a notice to issue capital improvement bonds, approving a bid for S Drive S bridge construction, and processing claims totaling $3,922,896.13. The meeting also covers new workplace policies for pregnant employees and infants at work, departmental staffing requests, and grant applications for recycling infrastructure and senior services.

• Authorization to issue capital improvement and refunding bonds
• CCRD bid award for S Drive S bridge construction
• Summer and winter property tax resolution approval
• Hammond Farms compost facility siting decision
• Claims payable totaling $3,922,896.13

The Board approved the issuance of capital improvement and refunding bonds, including up to $4.4M for Newton Township road improvements. Other actions included approving a bridge construction bid, a recycling infrastructure grant application, and new employee policies regarding nursing parents.

• Approved Notice of Intent and Authorization to Issue Capital Improvement and Refunding Bonds (6-1)
• Approved S Drive S. Bridge Construction bid award (7-0)
• Approved EGLE Recycling Infrastructure grant application (7-0)
• Approved Community Development/GIS staffing request (7-0)
• Approved Pregnant and Nursing Parent and Infant at Work policies (7-0)
• Approved $300,000 Thome Foundation grant application for Senior Services (7-0)
• Approved reclassification of Health Department position to Disease Intervention Specialist (7-0)
• Approved claims payable for April 25 to May 8 in the amount of $3,922,896.13 (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved several health department staffing increases and grant applications for lead education and syringe support services. It also authorized a reclassification of IT department positions and approved nearly $7 million in claims payable.

• Approved IT Department staffing reclassification (7-0)
• Approved Health Department support staff increase from part-time to full-time (7-0)
• Approved FY25 Lead Education and Faucet Replacement Program grant application (7-0)
• Approved Michigan Health Endowment Fund Project Access Expansion grant (7-0)
• Approved $6,978,077.87 in claims payable for April 3-24, 2024 (7-0)
• Approved 2024 Parks Millage Allocations via Consent Agenda (Voice Vote)
• Approved Proclamation for National Skilled Nursing Care Week (Voice Vote)
• Approved Proclamation for the retirement of Vivian Holdcraft (Voice Vote)

Board of Commissioners

The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners will review the 2024 Equalization Report and various county resolutions. Discussion items include law enforcement services for Sheridan Township and pothole patching bids. The agenda also includes consideration of a Parks Millage ballot proposal.

• Parks Millage Ballot Proposal
• Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Services Agreement with Sheridan Township
• CCRD Bid Award: RFQ#103-24 Pothole Patching
• $9,163,699.18 in claims payable for March 14 through April 2, 2024
• 2024 Equalization Report and Resolution

The Board approved a ballot proposal for a Parks Millage and a law enforcement services agreement with Sheridan Township. Additionally, the Board authorized several road department bid awards and grant applications.

• Approved Parks Millage Ballot Proposal (7-0)
• Approved Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Services Agreement for Sheridan Township (7-0)
• Approved 2024 Equalization Report and Resolution (7-0)
• Approved CCRD Bid Award RFQ#103-24 for pothole patching (7-0)
• Approved CCRD 2024 Federal Aid Safety Grant Applications for tree removal (7-0)
• Approved CCRD Grant Application for Transportation Economic Development - Category A (7-0)
• Approved Claims Payable from March 14 to April 2, 2024, totaling $9,163,699.18 (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Summit Pointe appointment and land lease renewal (Voice Vote)

Board of Commissioners

The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners will vote on a claims payable list totaling $3,896,194.94 for late February through mid-March and approve road department contracts for sodium chloride and hot mix asphalt. The board will also consider resolutions for the 2024 local bridge program, grant applications for park and trail projects, and a lease extension with the W.E. Upjohn Institute. These items cover routine county operations, infrastructure maintenance, and funding requests that support local roads, bridges, and public spaces.

• Claims Payable Listing for Feb 29–Mar 13, 2024: $3,896,194.94
• CCRD Bid Awards: RFP#105J-24 Sodium Chloride and RFP#106-24 HMA (Hot Mix Asphalt Pick Up)
• CCRD 2024 Local Bridge Program Resolutions
• Grant Applications for North Branch Boat Launch and Historic Bridge Park Access/Renovations
• Lease Agreement extension with W.E. Upjohn Institute

The Board of Commissioners approved a request for $6 million in federal funding for seven county bridge projects. They also awarded contracts for road salt and asphalt, and approved grant applications for park improvements.

• Approved 2024 Local Bridge Program Resolutions for approx. $6M in federal funding (6-0)
• Approved road salt bid award to Detroit Salt (6-0)
• Approved Hot Mix Asphalt pick up contracts with three bidders (6-0)
• Approved grant application for North Branch Boat Launch (6-0)
• Approved grant application for Historic Bridge Park Access and Renovations (6-0)
• Approved Policy #239 update for Claims Against the County (6-0)
• Approved $3,896,194.94 in claims payable (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including W.E. Upjohn Institute lease extension (Voice Vote)

Board of Commissioners

The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners will consider several infrastructure bids, including bridge replacement designs and countywide paving. The agenda also includes a request for a Friend of the Court investigator and resolutions regarding tax anticipation notes. Additionally, the board will review claims payable totaling $4,750,917.85.

• CCRD Bridge Replacement Design Contract (Structures 1335 & 1301)
• 2024 Countywide HMA Paving bid award
• Ott Preserve Park Improvements (RFP#125-23)
• Staffing request for Friend of the Court Investigator
• Claims payable totaling $4,750,917.85

The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners approved several contracts and resolutions, including bridge replacement designs, countywide paving, and park improvements. They also authorized delinquent tax anticipation notes and a new court investigator position. A claims payable listing for February was approved, and citizens raised concerns about road disputes and ethics.

• Approved Delinquent Tax Anticipation Notes (4-0 roll call)
• Approved CCRD Bridge Replacement Design Contract for Structures 1335 & 1301 (4-0 roll call)
• Approved CCRD Bid Award for 2024 Countywide HMA Paving (4-0 roll call)
• Approved Bid Award for Ott Preserve Park Improvements ($445,915 budget) (4-0 roll call)
• Approved Staffing Allocation for Friend of the Court Investigator (4-0 roll call)
• Approved Claims Payable for Feb 8-28, 2024 ($4,750,917.85) (4-0 roll call)
• Approved Consent Agenda including road certifications and board reappointments (voice vote)
• Approved Minutes of February 15, 2024 meeting (voice vote)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several items including a resolution to affirm the Opioid Settlement Steering Committee. The agenda includes contract amendments, staffing changes, and road project agreements. The board will also review two periods of claims payable totaling over $7.5 million.

• Resolution to Affirm Opioid Settlement Steering Committee
• CCRD Agreements with Townships - 2024 Local Road Projects
• Amendment to the Contract with the City of Westland for Prisoner Transport and Lodging
• CCRD Bid Award: RFP#102J-24 Cold Patch
• Claims Payable (Jan 11–Jan 24): $4,800,306.14

The Board affirmed the Opioid Settlement Steering Committee to plan the use of projected $11.4 million in settlement funds. Other actions included extending a prisoner transport contract with the City of Westland and approving a cold patch bid for the road department.

• Affirmed Opioid Settlement Steering Committee (Voice Vote)
• Approved prisoner transport and lodging contract amendment with City of Westland (7-0)
• Approved CCRD Cold Patch bid award to Lakeland Asphalt (7-0)
• Approved 2nd Amendment to Transportation Authority of Calhoun County Articles of Incorporation (6-1)
• Approved Public Defender's Office staffing allocation change (7-0)
• Approved $4.8M and $2.79M claims payable listings (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Gerald Stover to Veterans Affairs Committee (Voice Vote)
• Proclaimed February 2024 as American Heart Month and Black History Month (Voice Vote)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold an organizational session to elect a new Vice Chair. The meeting includes discussions on amended administrative agreements and the appointment of Corporation Counsel.

• Election of Board of Commissioners Vice Chair
• Appointment of Corporation Counsel
• 2024 Agreement for MSU Extension Services
• Amended Administrative Services Agreement with Calhoun County Land Bank Authority
• Claims payable of $4,997,585.12 for Dec 14, 2023 through Jan 10, 2024

The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners held its 2024 organizational session on January 18, 2024. Commissioner Steve Frisbie was elected by unanimous voice vote to continue as Vice Chairperson for a one-year term. The Board approved the appointment of Kate Ambrose as Corporation Counsel, the 2024 MSU Extension Services agreement, amended administrative services agreements with the Land Bank Authority and Consolidated Dispatch Authority, an amended inmate medical services agreement adding a medication assisted treatment program, and a claims payable listing of $4,997,585.12. All substantive votes carried, with Commissioner Vette absent and Commissioner Thompson leaving early before the final two votes.

• Elected Steve Frisbie as 2024 Vice Chairperson (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved appointment of Kate Ambrose as Corporation Counsel (6-0, Vette absent)
• Approved 2024 MSU Extension Services agreement (6-0, Vette absent)
• Approved amended administrative services agreement with Calhoun County Land Bank Authority (6-0, Vette absent)
• Approved amended administrative services agreement with Calhoun County Consolidated Dispatch Authority (6-0, Vette absent)
• Approved amended inmate medical services agreement with YesCare adding MAT program (5-0, Vette and Thompson absent)
• Approved claims payable Dec 14, 2023–Jan 10, 2024 totaling $4,997,585.12 (5-0, Vette and Thompson absent)
• Approved consent agenda including 2024 meeting schedule, BCBSM renewal, and policy revisions (voice vote)