Cass County, Michigan

General

The Veterans Advisory Committee met to conduct organizational business and review financial vouchers. The body discussed the availability of Narcan in the county to address the drug epidemic.

• Vouchers: 11 for FY 2025/2026 totaling $2,140.79
• Setting of Foundation: 4 for FY 2025/2026 totaling $1,354.00
• Burials: 4 for FY 2025/2026 totaling $1,200.00
• Signing of Travel & Per Diems

Economic Development Corporation/Brownfield Development Authority

Parks and Recreation Board

Appointments Committee

HSCC

Policy Committee

Board of Commissioners

Historical Commission

Board of Public Works

Board of Commissioners

General

Cass County Planning Commission

Economic Development Corporation/Brownfield Development Authority

Economic Development Corporation/Brownfield Development Authority

Appointments Committee

Parks and Recreation Board

Board of Commissioners

Policy Committee

Historical Commission

Board of Commissioners

General

Cass County Planning Commission

EDC Subcommittee

Cass County Planning Commission

General

Economic Development Corporation/Brownfield Development Authority

Parks and Recreation Board

Board of Commissioners

Appointments Committee

Policy Committee

Historical Commission

HSCC

Board of Commissioners

Economic Development Corporation/Brownfield Development Authority

Economic Development Corporation/Brownfield Development Authority

Cass County Planning Commission

Cass County Planning Commission

Appointments Committee

Board of Commissioners

Parks and Recreation Board

Board of Public Works

Historical Commission

Policy Committee

General

Board of Commissioners

Economic Development Corporation/Brownfield Development Authority

Cass County Planning Commission

EDC Subcommittee

Cass County Planning Commission

Parks and Recreation Board

Appointments Committee

Board of Commissioners

HSCC

Policy Committee

Historical Commission

Board of Commissioners

Cass County Planning Commission

Board of Commissioners

Appointments Committee

Parks and Recreation Board

Policy Committee

Board of Commissioners

Economic Development Corporation/Brownfield Development Authority

EDC Subcommittee

Cass County Planning Commission

Appointments Committee

HSCC

Parks and Recreation Board

Policy Committee

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Cass County Planning Commission

Appointments Committee

EDC Subcommittee

Appointments Committee

HSCC

Appointments Committee

EDC Subcommittee

HSCC

EDC Subcommittee

Cass County Planning Commission

The Cass County Planning Commission will consider four amendment items on its July 22 meeting agenda: a Calvin Township text amendment, an Ontwa Township zoning ordinance amendment, a Howard Township text amendment, and a Newberg Township law ordinance. The commission will discuss these items as part of its new business agenda.

• Calvin Township text amendment
• Ontwa Township zoning ordinance amendment
• Howard Township text amendment
• Newberg Township law ordinance

Board of Commissioners

The Cass County Board of Commissioners will consider approving contracts for a new jail generator and structural steel support, along with a $37,000 budget adjustment for the Medical Examiner. The board will also vote on appointing a Planning Commission member and approving a community corrections plan.

• Approve $71,705 contract for jail generator to Hi Tech Electric Company
• Approve $28,682 contract for jail generator steel support to R.W. LaPine, Inc.
• Approve $37,000 Medical Examiner budget adjustment from General Fund
• Approve 2027 Community Corrections Plan
• Approve Second Addendum to Opioid Settlement Funding Plan

General

This meeting of the Cass County Board of Public Works will consider a status report on Bankson Lake and review an updated project schedule. The agenda is largely procedural with public comment periods and approval of prior minutes.

• Bankson Lake General Status Report (old business)
• Bankson Lake Updated Project Schedule (new business)

Historical Commission

The Cass County Historical Commission will meet to approve the agenda, minutes from May, and financial reports for May and June. The body will also discuss old business including a presentation on broadband at the Newton House and the Cass County Fair booth.

• Approval of May Regular Meeting Minutes
• Financial Report for May and June
• Bills for May and June
• BOC Presentation / MSU Presentation
• Broadband at Newton House

Board of Commissioners

The Cass County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss a bond contract for the Lakes Area Sewer Authority and a budget adjustment for the Historical Commission. The board is also considering a contract renewal for audit services and the creation of a temporary prosecutor position.

• Resolution R-30-2026: Cass County Sewage Disposal System (Lakes Area Sewer Authority) Bond Contract
• Motion M-104-2026: Budget adjustment for Historical Commission
• Motion M-105-2026: 5-year renewal option for audit services with Yeo & Yeo
• Motion M-106-2026: Creation of Temporary Assistant Prosecuting Attorney (Hourly Pay) classification
• Resolution R-29-2026: Recognizing July as Parks and Recreation Month

The board approved the sewage disposal system bond contract (Resolution R-30-2026) by an 8‑0 roll call vote. It also adopted a budget adjustment for the Historical Commission, renewed a five‑year audit services contract with Yeo & Yeo, and created a temporary Assistant Prosecuting Attorney classification with pay up to $125 per hour for up to one year (6‑2). All agenda and consent items were approved unanimously.

• Approved agenda (voice vote)
• Approved resolution R-29-2026 recognizing July as Parks and Recreation Month (8-0 roll call)
• Approved consent agenda items: June 18, 2026 meeting minutes and claims dated 6/1/2026‑6/26/2026 (8-0 roll call)
• Approved resolution R-30-2026 sewage disposal system bond contract (8-0 roll call)
• Approved budget adjustment for the Historical Commission (voice vote)
• Approved 5‑year renewal of audit services with Yeo & Yeo (voice vote)
• Approved amended creation of Temporary Assistant Prosecuting Attorney classification, pay up to $125/hr, not to exceed one year (6-2 roll call)

Parks and Recreation Board

The Cass County Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to discuss updates on boat launches at West Harmon and Sears Parks, a Dark Sky event, and the designation of July as Parks and Recreation Month. The board will also review a donation of approximately 40 acres of land on Monet Street.

• West Harmon Boat Launch discussion
• Sears Park Boat Launch discussion
• Dark Sky/WiFi Update
• July Parks and Recreation Month Resolution
• Donation of 40 acres on Monet Street

Appointments Committee

The Appointments Committee is meeting to review upcoming openings. The agenda includes a discussion regarding one upcoming expiration for the Planning Commission.

• Planning Commission expiration

General

The Cass County Land Bank Authority will consider purchasing land at 419 S. East St. for $10,000 and selling 126 N. Disbrow to the Village of Cassopolis for $10,000. The board will also determine if a $1.5 million CDBG grant will be managed in-house or by a third party.

• Motion to purchase 419 S. East St. for $10,000
• Motion to sell 126 N. Disbrow to the Village of Cassopolis for $10,000
• Determination of administration method for $1,500,000 CDBG Homeowner Rehabilitation Grant
• Request from City to purchase 307 Pokagon St.
• Update on 117 S. Broadway Apartments rehabilitation ($2,732,950 project)

Cass County Planning Commission

The Cass County Planning Commission will hold a public meeting to discuss and potentially decide on a rezoning in Pokagon Township, a farmland agreement application in Marcellus Township, and a rezoning in Silver Creek Township. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and public comment.

• Pokagon Township Rezoning
• Marcellus Township Farmland Agreement Application
• Silver Creek Township Rezoning

Economic Development Corporation/Brownfield Development Authority

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the Whole Home Performance Pilot Program and related housing strategies. The meeting includes votes on a Circuit Court budget adjustment, a fee schedule update, and vehicle purchases for CCDET.

• Resolution to adopt 80/20 cost share under Michigan's PA 152
• Motion to approve budget adjustment for Circuit Court
• Motion to purchase two vehicles for CCDET
• Resolution designating Market One as the CBDO for the Whole Home Performance Pilot Program
• Motion to update Fee Schedule

The Board of Commissioners approved several resolutions regarding the Whole Home Performance Pilot Program and housing preservation. They also addressed health insurance compliance, budget adjustments, and various policy updates.

• Approved March 5, 2026 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Approved budget adjustment for Circuit Court
• Adopted 80%/20% option for Public Act 152 health insurance compliance (8-0)
• Approved fee schedule update
• Re-appointed Amy Davidhizar, Mary Howie, and Nathan Robinson to the Historical Commission
• Approved purchase of two vehicles for CCDET
• Designated Market One as the CBDO for the Whole Home Performance Pilot Program (8-0)
• Adopted Broad Strategy for Housing Preservation and Neighborhood Revitalization (8-0)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will consider a resolution to approve and recommend a bond contract for the Cass County Sewage Disposal System. Other new business includes approving engagement letters for bond counsel (Mika Meyers) and financial advisor (Bendzinski), and an owner-engineer contract with ACSP. The board will also receive an update on the Bankson Lake Sewer Project.

• Resolution to approve and recommend Cass County Sewage Disposal System Bond Contract
• Bond counsel (Mika Meyers) engagement letter approval
• Financial advisor (Bendzinski) engagement letter approval
• Owner-Engineer (ACSP) contract approval
• Bankson Lake Sewer Project status update

Policy Committee

The Cass County Policy Committee will convene to approve previous meeting minutes and address three new items: a Web Accessibility Policy, amendments to the Board of Commissioners Bylaws, and an Enhanced Access Policy.

• Approval of March 12, 2026 meeting minutes
• Web Accessibility Policy
• Board of Commissioners Bylaws Amendments
• Enhanced Access Policy

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will review May financial reports and bills. The body is discussing broadband at Newton House, an archiving system for CCHC, and the display for the Cass County Fair booth.

• Broadband at Newton House
• CCHC Archiving System
• Cass County Fair Booth display (August 2–August 8)
• Re-appointments on June 18th
• May financial report and bills

Appointments Committee

The Cass County Appointments Committee will meet to discuss three upcoming term expirations on the Historical Commission and review general upcoming openings. The agenda is largely procedural, including approval of minutes, public comment, and committee member comments. No votes on specific appointments are listed.

• Discussion of three upcoming term expirations on the Historical Commission
• Review of upcoming openings for county boards and commissions
• Approval of May 7, 2026 meeting minutes

Board of Commissioners

The Cass County Board of Commissioners will conduct a Truth in Taxation public hearing. The board is also considering a resolution to approve the L-4029 Tax Rate Request and the appointment of five members to the Planning Commission.

• Truth in Taxation Public Hearing
• Resolution R-25-2026 to approve L-4029 Tax Rate Request
• Appointment of Tyler Augst, Jayne Bailey, Michael Bowman, Dianna McGrew and Dan Stutsman to the Planning Commission
• Motion to move funds from Administrator's office budget to IT budget for ADA compliance of the court website

The Board approved a resolution to levy 6.6517 mills for the 2026 tax year. They also appointed five members to the Cass County Planning Commission and authorized a budget transfer for website ADA compliance.

• Approved May 21, 2026 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Approved claims dated 5/1/2026 to 5/31/2026 (8-0)
• Appointed five members to the Cass County Planning Commission (voice vote)
• Approved moving funds from Administrator’s Office to IT budget for website ADA compliance (voice vote)
• Approved resolution to levy 6.6517 mills (8-0)
• Entered closed session to review attorney-client privileged communication (8-0)
• Denied a FOIA fee appeal (8-0)

Parks and Recreation Board

The Cass County Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss unfinished items, including updates on the Dark Sky designation, the Land and Water Conservation Fund grant, and park Wi‑Fi installation. New business includes a resolution supporting Parks and Recreation Month, a proposed reservation policy, a review of conservation data, a property donation, and the location for the July meeting. These items will guide park operations and community use.

• Dark Sky Update – discussion of designation and data center opposition
• LWCF Grant Update – extension request and form information
• Wi‑Fi installation – cable laid at Dr. Lawless Park and extender purchase
• Resolution in Support of Parks and Recreation Month
• Proposed reservation policy for county parks

General

Economic Development Corporation/Brownfield Development Authority

The Economic Development Corporation and Brownfield Redevelopment Authority will meet to review financial reports and discuss housing restoration. The body will also address brownfield site nominations and a contract with Market One.

• Housing Survey and Summit
• Brownfield Site Nomination Form
• Market One Contract

Cass County Planning Commission

The Cass County Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting with public comment, approval of minutes, and old business. The sole substantive item is a zoning text change for Milton Township. No other decisions or discussions are noted on the agenda.

• Milton Township Zoning Text Change (New Business)

Board of Commissioners

The board will hold a public hearing on a Community Development Block Grant application for the Whole Home Performance Program. Other actions include resolutions to extend a Barron Lake note payoff until July 2027 and to authorize the treasurer as certifying officer for the CDBG application. The board also considers a Sheriff's office budget increase for fuel costs, multiple appointments to the Planning Commission and Economic Development Corporation, and renewal of a Market One economic development agreement.

• Public hearing on CDBG Whole Home Performance Program grant application
• Resolution to extend Barron Lake note payoff until July 1, 2027
• Motion to approve budget increase for Sheriff's office fuel costs
• Appointments to Cass County Planning Commission (5 members) and Economic Development Corporation Board (2 members)
• Renewal of Market One economic development services agreement

Board of Public Works

The Cass County Board of Public Works will meet to consider the Bankson Sewer Project under old business. No new business is listed. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment periods.

• Discussion of the Bankson Sewer Project

Historical Commission

The Cass County Historical Commission will approve the agenda, April meeting minutes, the April financial report, and April bills. Members will discuss contracting broadband service for the Newton House and consider an archiving system collaboration with local history groups. New business includes planning a Cass County Fair booth for August 2‑8 and discussing budget issues.

• Approval of the agenda (action item)
• Approval of the April regular meeting minutes (action item)
• Approval of the April financial report (action item)
• Motion to permit the chair to seek approval for a broadband contract at Newton House
• Discussion of a Cass County Fair booth scheduled for August 2‑8

General

The Cass County Land Bank Authority voted to accept a reservation for a Community Development Block Grant, authorizing $1,275,000 for homeowner rehabilitation and $225,000 for administration. The board also approved a $1,000 expense for the MLBA Leadership Summit, a right‑of‑first‑refusal purchase of parcel 14‑020‑270‑023‑90 for $500 plus $30 recording fees, and a $250 license fee to set up an official email address. Additional items included a rental‑management RFP for the 1175 S Broadway Apartments.

• CDBG Grant reservation: $1,275,000 homeowner rehab, $225,000 admin
• MLBA Leadership Summit funding: up to $1,000 for registration and hotel
• Right of First Refusal purchase of parcel 14-020-270-023-90 for $500 + $30 recording
• Email setup ([email protected]) license fee $250
• Rental Management/Property Management RFP for 1175 S Broadway Apartments

Parks and Recreation Board

The Cass County Parks and Recreation Board will receive updates on the Dark Sky program, the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), and Wi‑Fi installation at Lawless. It will also consider a proposal for a data center and decide on the location for the June meeting.

• Dark Sky program update
• Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) update
• Wi‑Fi installation at Lawless
• Proposed data center
• June meeting location

Board of Commissioners

The Cass County Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding a proposed 911 Service District. The board is also considering several budget adjustments and contracts for county services and infrastructure.

• Public hearing regarding Proposed 911 Service District
• IT virtualized environment upgrades not to exceed $300,000.00 from Public Improvement Fund
• Police contract between Howard Township and the Cass County Sheriff's Office
• Resolution to approve 911 Central Dispatch Millage Renewal Ballot Language
• Carpet replacement project at the Law & Courts Facility funded by Public Improvement Fund

Appointments Committee

The Cass County Appointments Committee will discuss upcoming term expirations and openings on the Planning Commission (6 seats), Economic Development Corporation (up to 2 openings), and Historical Commission (3 seats). The committee will also approve minutes from its March 5, 2026 meeting. No appointment decisions are on the agenda; this is a discussion of pending vacancies.

• Planning Commission – 6 upcoming term expirations
• Economic Development Corporation – up to 2 openings
• Historical Commission – 3 upcoming term expirations
• Approval of March 5, 2026 meeting minutes

Economic Development Corporation/Brownfield Development Authority

The Cass County EDC/Brownfield Redevelopment Committee will consider approving the quarterly EPA report for the Brownfield Assessment Grant. They will also discuss a Brownfield Community Event. Public comment is invited.

• Motion to approve quarterly EPA report for Brownfield Assessment Grant
• Discussion of Brownfield Community Event
• Approval of minutes from February 25, 2026 meeting
• Public comment period

Economic Development Corporation/Brownfield Development Authority

The Cass County EDC Housing Restoration & Development Committee is meeting to discuss the Alternatives to Housing Study under old business. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, approval of agenda, public comment, and approval of minutes from February 25, 2026. No new business is listed.

• Discussion of Alternatives to Housing Study

General

Economic Development Corporation/Brownfield Development Authority

The Cass County Economic Development Corporation and Brownfield Redevelopment Authority will meet on April 22, 2026. The board will review and decide on the renewal of the Market One contract. The agenda also includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, agenda approval, public comment, member announcements, and adjournment.

• Market One contract renewal (new business)

Cass County Planning Commission

The Cass County Planning Commission will meet to discuss new business regarding rezoning. The commission is reviewing rezoning requests for Howard Township and Milton Township.

• Howard Township Rezoning
• Milton Township Rezoning

Board of Commissioners - Standing & Ad Hoc Committees

The Capital Projects Committee will consider two new business items: upgrades to the IT virtualized environment and carpet replacement at the Law and Courts building. The meeting also includes routine procedural items such as approval of prior minutes and public comment.

• IT Virtualized Environment Upgrades
• Carpet Replacement at Law and Courts

Board of Commissioners

The Cass County Board of Commissioners will vote on a policing contract with Silver Creek Township with a budget adjustment, adopt the 2026 County Equalization Report, and authorize participation in a national opioid settlement. They will also hear presentations on material management, a Whole Home Performance Pilot, and the Land Bank Authority's 117 S. Broadway project. A resolution in appreciation of Animal Control and a consent agenda for meeting minutes are on the agenda.

• Policing contract between Cass County Sheriff's Office and Silver Creek Township with corresponding budget adjustment (M-60-2026)
• Resolution to adopt 2026 County Equalization Report (R-15-2026)
• Resolution authorizing participation agreement for Six Remnant Defendants National Opioid Settlement (R-16-2026)
• Presentation on Whole Home Performance Pilot with Jeremey Newberg and Ross Woods of Capital Access, Inc.
• Cass County Land Bank Authority 117 S. Broadway Project Update

Board of Public Works

The Cass County Board of Public Works will hold a regular meeting with roll call, public comment, and approval of previous minutes. The only substantive item is discussion of the Bankson Sewer Project under old business. No new business is listed.

• Discussion of Bankson Sewer Project (old business)

Board of Commissioners

The Cass County Board of Commissioners will consider several new business items, including a motion to allocate $249,192 from the Bombardie bequest to the Lawless Park project and a $60,000 grant for the MCOLES Narcotics Task Force. Other items include approval of a cannabis fee schedule for the Conservation District, a health department by‑law amendment, and authorizing the Community Development Block Grant urgent‑need application for disaster recovery. The meeting also features a public hearing on the CDBG application, recognitions, an FY 2025 audit presentation, and routine consent agenda items.

• M-58-2026: Motion to approve use of $249,192 from Bombardie bequest for Lawless Park project
• M-57-2026: Motion to approve $60,000 MCOLES Narcotics Task Force Grant
• M-53-2026: Motion to approve Cass County Conservation District SESC Cannabis Fee Schedule
• M-54-2026: Motion to approve Van Buren/Cass District Health Department Board of Health By‑law amendment
• R-14-2026: Resolution authorizing submission of CDBG Urgent Need Application for Disaster Recovery

The Cass County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution adopting the Tentative Plan for a 911 Service District and set a public hearing for May 7, 2026. The board also approved several recognitions, by‑law amendments, a meeting reschedule, a budget adjustment for a narcotics task force, the use of a bequest for the Lawless Park Project, and a deficit elimination plan for the Historical Commission Fund.

• Adopted Tentative Plan for 911 Service District (R-9) – approved by roll call
• Approved International Dark Sky Awareness Week resolution (R-10) – roll call
• Approved 911 Telecommunicators appreciation resolution (R-11) – roll call
• Approved National County Government Month proclamation (R-12) – roll call
• Approved Conservation District SESC Cannabis Health By‑law amendment (M-53) – voice vote
• Approved Van Buren/Cass District Health Dept By‑law amendment (M-54) – voice vote
• Rescheduled April 23 meeting to April 16 (M-55) – voice vote
• Approved $60,000 budget adjustment for MCOLES Narcotics Task Force Grant (M-57) – voice vote

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will meet to review financial reports and bills for February and March. The body is discussing broadband, security cameras, and internet costs at the Newton House, as well as a new archiving system.

• Broadband, security cameras, and internet access costs at Newton House
• Archiving system options and collaboration with history-focused groups
• Discussion on CCHC meeting time and location following COA decision to close at 5:00
• Update on space in the Historic Courthouse Annex
• Requests for reappointment for commissioners with terms expiring June 30, 2026

Policy Committee

The Cass County Policy Committee will convene to approve meeting minutes and discuss a proposed web accessibility policy. The meeting is scheduled for April 9, 2026, at the Cass County Building.

• Approval of March 12, 2026 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Web Accessibility Policy
• Meeting at Cass County Building, 120 N. Broadway

Parks and Recreation Board

The Cass County Parks and Recreation Board approved a $125,000 contribution from the county for the Land and Water Conservation Fund grant. The board also received updates on the Dark Sky program, the Spring Egg‑Stravaganza event, Veteran’s Park improvements, and Wi‑Fi installation. New business items included discussions of SMC, Life Scout and a Jeep Rally.

• $125,000 county contribution approved for LWCF grant
• Dark Sky program updates
• Spring Egg‑Stravaganza event planning
• Veteran’s Park improvement grant application
• Wi‑Fi installation discussion

Economic Development Corporation/Brownfield Development Authority

The Cass County Economic Development Corporation/Brownfield Development Authority Marketing & Tourism Subcommittee will meet on March 25, 2026. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, agenda approval, and public comment. The only substantive topic listed is a discussion of marketing. No decisions or other business items are specified.

• Marketing discussion (new business item a)

Economic Development Corporation/Brownfield Development Authority

The Cass County Economic Development Corporation and Brownfield Redevelopment Authority will review housing restoration programs, brownfield redevelopment work orders, and marketing initiatives. The board will also consider a contract renewal for Market One and approve meeting minutes and financial reports.

• Approval of February 2026 minutes
• Housing Study and Whole Home Performance Program
• Brownfield Work Orders 1 and 2
• Market One contract renewal overview
• February 2026 Treasurer's Report

Opioid Settlement Committee

The committee will discuss the application review process and examine recently approved or pending applications. This meeting follows a February session where no official action was taken due to a lack of quorum.

• Discussion regarding application review requested by Dr. Wierman
• Review of recently approved and pending applications

Board of Commissioners

The Cass County Board of Commissioners will vote on funding allocations for the Lawless Park project and the purchase of three Ford Explorer patrol vehicles. The board will also review a fee schedule update for the Clerk/Register and a scrap tire cleanup agreement.

• Use of $249,192 from the Bombardie bequest for the Lawless Park project
• Allocation of $127,327 from the Capital Improvements Fund for the Lawless Park project
• Purchase of 3 Ford Explorer patrol vehicles and equipment
• Approval of Clerk/Register Fee Schedule Update
• MOU with Van Buren Conservation District for Scrap Tire Cleanup

The Cass County Board of Commissioners approved a memorandum of understanding with the Van Buren Conservation District and updated the Clerk/Register fee schedule. Two motions to fund the Lawless Park Project were rejected, and a resolution to extend step‑level retention increases for non‑union staff failed. The board also appointed Matt Money to the Economic Development Corporation Board, reappointed Sheriff Clint Roach to the Woodlands Healthcare Network Board, and approved the purchase of three Ford Explorer patrol vehicles.

• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Van Buren Conservation District (voice vote)
• Approved Clerk/Register Fee Schedule Update (voice vote)
• Rejected use of $249,192 from Bombardie bequest for Lawless Park (Yes 4, No 4)
• Rejected allocation of $127,327 from Capital Improvements Fund for Lawless Park (Yes 4, No 4)
• Rejected resolution to reauthorize step level retention increases (Yes 1, No 7)
• Appointed Matt Money to Economic Development Corporation Board (voice vote)
• Reappointed Sheriff Clint Roach to Woodlands Healthcare Network Board (voice vote)
• Approved purchase of three Ford Explorer patrol vehicles (voice vote)

Policy Committee

The Cass County Policy Committee is meeting to review the February 12, 2026 meeting minutes and discuss a new policy regarding Step Level Retention Increases.

• Step Level Retention Increase Policy

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will meet to conduct regular business and review the Bankson Sewer Project. No new business items or specific votes were listed on the agenda.

• Bankson Sewer Project

Board of Commissioners - Standing & Ad Hoc Committees

The Appointments Committee will consider approval of the agenda and the February 5, 2026 meeting minutes. It will also discuss upcoming staffing openings, including up to two positions for the Economic Development Corporation/Brownfield Development Authority and one opening and one expiring position for the Woodlands Behavioral Healthcare Board.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of February 5, 2026 meeting minutes
• Discussion of upcoming staffing openings
• Discussion of up to 2 openings for Economic Development Corporation/Brownfield Development Authority
• Discussion of 1 opening and 1 expiring position for Woodlands Behavioral Healthcare Board

Board of Commissioners

The Cass County Board of Commissioners will vote on a budget amendment to fund a metal detector replacement for law and courts security. It will also approve several Letters of Understanding clarifying the MERS Retirement Plan and related corrections‑officer agreements. The meeting includes routine reports, public comment, and a closed‑session.

• M-38-2026 – Budget amendment for law & courts security metal detector replacement
• M-33-2026 – Letter of Understanding #1 – MERS Retirement Plan clarification for Animal Control (FOPLC)
• M-34-2026 – Letter of Understanding #1 – MERS Retirement Plan clarification for Correction Sergeants (FOPLC)
• M-35-2026 – Letter of Understanding #1 – MERS Retirement Plan clarification for Corrections Officers & Clerks (FOPLC)
• M-36-2026 – Letter of Understanding #1 – Preferred job assignments for Road Deputies & Detectives (FOPLC)

Parks and Recreation Board

The board will meet to review updates on the Dark Sky program, the LWCF grant, and the upcoming Egg-Exstravaganza. The meeting includes reports on park maintenance and discussions regarding SWxSW CISMA, SESC Trade Show, and GLPTI.

• Dark Sky update
• LWCF update
• Egg-Exstravaganza planning
• Veteran’s Park discussion
• SWxSW CISMA, SESC Trade Show, and GLPTI new business

Capital Projects Committee

The Cass County Capital Projects Committee will hold its regular meeting, covering standard items such as call to order, roll call, organizational business, public comment, agenda approval, and old business. The only substantive agenda item is the Dr. Lawless Renovation Project, which will be discussed under new business. No specific decisions or details are provided in the agenda.

• Discussion of the Dr. Lawless Renovation Project

Board of Commissioners - Standing & Ad Hoc Committees

The Cass County Capital Projects Committee will meet on February 26, 2026. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and approval of minutes. The committee will discuss the Dr. Lawless Renovation Project under new business. No specific decisions are detailed in the agenda.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes
• Discussion of Dr. Lawless Renovation Project

Economic Development Corporation/Brownfield Development Authority

The Cass County Economic Development Corporation Brownfield Redevelopment Committee will meet on February 25, 2026. The agenda includes selecting officers (Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary) and receiving an update on the Fishbeck project. No other specific actions or contracts are listed.

• Selection of officers (Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary)
• Fishbeck update

Cass County Planning Commission

The Cass County Planning Commission will meet to discuss a proposed initial ordinance and amendment for Milton Township. The commission will also review an upcoming data center event scheduled for March 26.

• Milton Township Initial Ordinance and Amendment
• Data center event scheduled for March 26

Economic Development Corporation/Brownfield Development Authority

The Cass County Economic Development Corporation/Brownfield Development Authority subcommittee will conduct routine business, including approval of the agenda and minutes from the December 22, 2025 meeting. Public comment will be heard, and the subcommittee will receive an update on the housing study grant. No new actions or decisions are listed.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of December 22, 2025 meeting minutes
• Housing Study Grant update

Opioid Settlement Committee

The Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee will discuss the review of funding applications for opioid settlement resources, as requested by Dr. Wierman. It will also consider applications that have been recently approved and those that are pending. The meeting includes a round‑table for member comments and standard motions to approve the agenda and prior minutes.

• Discussion of application review requested by Dr. Wierman
• Review of recently approved opioid settlement funding applications
• Review of pending opioid settlement funding applications
• Round‑table comments from committee members
• Motions to approve agenda and prior meeting minutes

Board of Commissioners

The Cass County Board of Commissioners will discuss a professional services agreement for a Brownfield Assessment Grant and the Michigan Whole Home Performance Pilot Program. The board is also considering appointments to the Woodlands Behavioral Healthcare and Economic Development Corporation boards.

• Professional Services Agreement with Fishbeck for the Brownfield Assessment Grant
• Resolution R-5-2026 supporting House Bills 5152 and 5153
• Amended Closing Policy
• Re-appointment of Richard Palmisano to the Woodlands Behavioral Healthcare Board
• Appointment of Courtney Mathews to the Economic Development Corporation Board/Brownfield Development Authority

General

The Cass County Land Bank Authority will hold a public hearing to discuss a proposed $1.5 million CDBG Homeowner Rehabilitation Program. The board will also consider adopting a resolution to authorize the application submission to MSHDA by April 16, 2026.

• Public hearing for CDBG Homeowner Rehabilitation Program ($1,275,000)
• Motion to adopt CDBG Authorizing Resolution
• Approval of claims dated 1/6/25 to 2/16/26
• Update on Round 3 Blight Elimination administrative resources
• Update on 1219 Barron Lake Rd. Rehabilitation ($310,450)

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will approve the agenda and minutes, review the January financial report and bills, and consider old and new business. Old business includes space use in the historic courthouse annex. New business focuses on a collaborative effort with the Edwardsburg Museum to pursue an America 250 grant for cataloging software and hardware.

• Approval of agenda (action item)
• Approval of January meeting minutes (action item)
• January 2026 financial report and bill approvals (action items)
• Discussion of space in the historic courthouse/annex
• Consideration of Edwardsburg Museum grant collaboration for catalog software

Board of Commissioners - Standing & Ad Hoc Committees

The Cass County Policy Committee will elect its Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary. It will approve the minutes from the December 11, 2025 meeting. Members will discuss a proposed Closing Policy and hold a roundtable discussion. Public comment and other standard business will also be addressed.

• Selection of Officers (Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary)
• Approval of December 11, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Closing Policy
• Roundtable discussion
• Public comment

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will meet to review old and new business. The agenda includes a discussion regarding the Bankson Sewer Project.

• Bankson Sewer Project

Board of Commissioners - Standing & Ad Hoc Committees

The Appointments Committee will discuss staffing openings for two local boards. It will note two upcoming and one current opening on the Woodlands Behavioral Healthcare Board, and three openings on the Economic Development Corporation/Brownfield Development Authority Board. No decisions or votes are indicated in the agenda.

• Woodlands Behavioral Healthcare Board – 2 upcoming openings, 1 current opening
• Economic Development Corporation Board / Brownfield Development Authority – 3 openings

Parks and Recreation Board

Board of Commissioners

The Cass County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss administrative updates and new business. Key items include a proposal to allocate opioid settlement funds and a discussion on data center regulation.

• Motion to approve Opioid Settlement Funds for a certified K9 and dedicated K9 vehicle for the Sheriff
• Discussion regarding the Planning Commission's role in data center regulation
• Motion to amend Board of Commissioners Bylaws and Rules of Procedure
• Motion to approve amended board, commission, and committee assignments
• Approval of claims dated 01/01/2026 to 01/30/2026

The Cass County Board of Commissioners approved the award of opioid settlement funds to the Sheriff for a certified K9 and a dedicated K9 vehicle. The Board also amended its bylaws and rules of procedure, approved updated board, commission and committee assignments, and adopted the agenda and consent agenda items. A proposed 2026 wage increase for Amanda Smego was recalled and not adopted.

• Approved agenda as amended (voice vote)
• Approved consent agenda items: Jan 22, 2026 minutes and Jan 1‑30, 2026 claims (roll call vote, Yes 8, No 0)
• Amended Board of Commissioners bylaws and rules of procedure (voice vote)
• Approved amended board, commission and committee assignments (voice vote)
• Approved opioid settlement funds award to Sheriff for certified K9 and dedicated K9 vehicle (voice vote)
• Recalled motion to approve 2026 wage increase for Amanda Smego (motion not adopted)

Economic Development Corporation/Brownfield Development Authority

The Economic Development Corporation and Brownfield Redevelopment Authority will meet to select officers and approve the 2026 meeting schedule. The body will also discuss a housing study, including a quote, matching funds, and an Office of Rural Prosperity grant.

• Selection of Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer
• Approval of 2026 Meeting Schedule
• Housing study quote and matching funds
• Office of Rural Prosperity grant
• EPA Grant update

Cass County Planning Commission

The Cass County Planning Commission will conduct routine business including officer selection, agenda approval, and approval of the December 17, 2025 meeting minutes. It will also discuss the printing, marketing and distribution of the Cass County Master Plan and consider matters related to data centers.

• Selection of Officers (Chair, Vice‑Chair, Secretary)
• Approval of agenda
• Approval of December 17, 2025 meeting minutes
• Printing, marketing and distribution of Cass County Master Plan
• Discussion of data centers

Opioid Settlement Committee

The Cass County Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes, review funding applications, and discuss the distribution of Narcan boxes. The group will also hear a presentation from King Media.

• Approval of 10/27/25 meeting minutes
• Review of funding applications and priorities
• Presentation by King Media
• Discussion on Narcan box distribution
• Next meeting scheduled for 2/23/26

Opioid Settlement Committee

General

The Cass County Veterans Committee approved its meeting agenda and the minutes from the August 2025 session. It reviewed the fourth‑quarter FY 2025 revenue and expenditure report for the Soldiers/Sailors Fund, noting a $3,000 benefit and an ending balance of $1,489.96. The committee also recorded a $300 total for burials and set the next meeting for April 23 at 4:00 pm.

• Approval of the meeting agenda
• Approval of the August 2025 minutes
• Review of Soldiers/Sailors Fund FY 2025 Q4 report (benefit $3,000, ending balance $1,489.96)
• Record of FY total burials amount $300
• Next meeting scheduled for April 23 at 4:00 pm

Board of Commissioners

The Cass County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider routine reports and approvals, including the December 2025 finance report and the January 8, 2026 meeting minutes. New business includes a resolution to appoint a new Deputy Medical Examiner, a motion to approve committee assignments, and a motion to approve budget adjustments. The board will also hear public comments limited to agenda items.

• Resolution R-4-2026 to appoint a new Deputy Medical Examiner
• Motion M-17-2026 to approve BOC committee assignments as presented
• Motion M-18-2026 to approve budget adjustments as presented
• Approval of January 8, 2026 meeting minutes (consent agenda)
• December 2025 finance report

The Board approved the appointment of Dr. Anna Tart as Deputy Medical Examiner, with all six present commissioners voting yes. The Board also approved budget adjustments and committee assignments by voice vote, and adopted the consent agenda—including the January 8, 2026 meeting minutes—by roll‑call vote (6‑0).

• Approved appointment of Dr. Anna Tart as Deputy Medical Examiner (6‑0)
• Approved budget adjustments (voice vote)
• Approved committee assignments as amended (voice vote)
• Approved agenda as amended (voice vote)
• Adopted consent agenda, including Jan 8 2026 minutes (6‑0)

Board of Public Works

The Cass County Board of Public Works will meet on Jan 13, 2026. The meeting will cover routine items such as officer selection, agenda approval, and minutes approval. The only substantive agenda item is the Bankson Sewer Project listed under old business. No new contracts or fee changes are noted.

• Selection of officers (organization)
• Adopt meeting schedule (organization)
• Approve agenda
• Approve November 19, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discuss Bankson Sewer Project (old business)

Historical Commission

The Cass County Historical Commission will meet on January 8, 2026. Commissioners will approve the agenda, elect officers for 2026, and adopt the November regular meeting minutes. They will also receive the November and December 2025 financial report and review bills, and discuss the use of Newton House for holiday celebrations and the Red Brick School grant application.

• Election of 2026 officers (action item)
• Approval of November regular meeting minutes (action item)
• Financial report for November & December 2025 (action item)
• Review of bills for November & December 2025 (action item)
• Discussion of Newton House holiday use and Red Brick School grant application (old business)

Board of Commissioners

The Cass County Board of Commissioners will consider several motions, including approving a police services contract with Marcellus Township and adopting the county's Master Plan. Additional items include policy implementations, appointments to commissions, and purchase of two Chevrolet Silverado trucks for the sheriff's department.

• M-16-2026 – Motion to approve the Marcellus Township Police contract for 2026 between the Cass County Sheriff's Office and the Marcellus Township Board
• R-2-2026 – Resolution to Adopt the Master Plan for Cass County
• M-14-2026 – Motion to approve purchase and budget adjustments for two 2024 Chevy Silverado pick-up trucks for CCDET and Sheriff's department
• M-7-2026 – Motion to implement ACH (Automatic Clearing House) Policy Amendments
• M-10-2026 – Motion to approve appointment of Tharan Suvarna to the Parks and Recreation Commission (term expiring 01/01/2029)

Parks and Recreation Board

The board will meet to elect officers and review the 2025 annual report. The agenda includes discussions on departmental goals, special events, and a promotional video.

• Election of officers
• Review of 2025 Annual Report
• Discussion of departmental goals and objectives
• Update on Dark Sky and LWCF projects
• Planning for special events and a promotional video