Kent County, Michigan

Agricultural Preservation Board

The Agricultural Preservation Board will discuss property and staff updates and identify preservation areas of focus. The board is also reviewing the PDR Signage Project and considering an appraisal request for the Robinson property.

• Appraisal request for Robinson property
• PDR Signage Project
• Identification of preservation areas of focus

Kent County Community Action Advisory Board

The Kent County Community Action Advisory Board will hold a routine meeting with action on approving prior minutes and informational updates. Staff will present a customer satisfaction survey summary, a director's report covering program and monitoring updates, and fiscal and programmatic reports. No votes on ordinances or contracts with dollar amounts are scheduled.

• Review and approval of May 21, 2026 meeting minutes
• Presentation of Customer Satisfaction Survey results (Org. Standard 1.3)
• Director's Report with staff updates, assistance activities, and monitoring updates for 2025-2026
• Fiscal Report (Org. Standard 8.7) presented by Financial Supervisor Carrie Irwin
• Programmatic Report (Org. Standard 5.9) presented by Chad Coffman, Rachel Kunnath, Sherrie Gillespie

Materials Management Planning Committee

The committee will approve the May 21 and June 18, 2026 meeting minutes, receive an update on the Materials Management siting process and outline next steps for 2026, and discuss enforcement and ordinance matters for the Fishbeck area. Public comments will be heard before adjournment.

• Approval of the 5.21.26 minutes
• Approval of the 6.18.26 minutes
• Siting Process Review Update
• Next steps for the 2026 Materials Management plan
• Fishbeck enforcement and ordinance discussion

Kent County Veterans Services Advisory Committee

The Kent County Veterans Services Advisory Committee will hold a regular meeting with standard procedural items, including approval of minutes, reports, and a discussion about changing the committee's meeting time and day.

• Discussion of KCVSAC meeting time and day

County Building Authority

The Kent County Building Authority will review and approve the Medical Examiner Project invoice of $17,753.75 and the Fuller Administration Building Project invoices totaling $55,773.13. The meeting also includes project updates for the Medical Examiner facility on Cedar Street and the Fuller Administration building, as well as a public comment period.

• Medical Examiner Project invoice – TowerPinkster INV 84306 – $17,753.75
• Fuller Administration Project invoice – Clark Construction – $51,918.27
• Fuller Administration Project invoice – Catalyst Partners – $2,654.86
• Fuller Administration Project invoice – Catalyst Partners – $1,200.00

The Authority approved a $609,134.74 change order for Erhardt Construction to cover additional asbestos abatement costs. Members also authorized Fishbeck to perform an environmental site assessment at 1401 Cedar Street. The meeting included updates on the Medical Examiner project and the Fuller Administration building.

• Approved May 13, 2026 minutes (Unanimous)
• Authorized Fishbeck to perform Environmental Site Assessment at 1401 Cedar Street (Carried)
• Approved Erhardt Construction Change Order No. 1 for $609,134.74 (Carried; 1 opposed)
• Approved Erhardt Construction Pay App. 4 for $266,427.98 (Unanimous)
• Approved Progressive Companies Invoice 209948 for $168,963.96 (Unanimous)

Community Health Advisory Committee

The Community Health Advisory Committee will meet to review the Health Officer's report and conduct two exercises. These include an 'Ideal Health Department Exercise' and a 'Parade of Convenings Exercise'.

• Health Officer’s Report by Dr. Adam London
• Ideal Health Department Exercise
• Parade of Convenings Exercise

Kent County Insurance Authority

The Kent County Insurance Authority will consider giving a 90-day notice to the Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority (MMRMA) by the June 30 deadline, with a final decision on withdrawal scheduled for August. The board will also vote on hiring ACG as investment consultant and adopting an amended investment policy. Re-votes are planned on a Memorandum of Coverage and Rider 1 from a December 2025 meeting, as well as elections from January 2026, after procedural concerns were raised.

• Motion to approve ACG as investment consultant and adopt amended Investment Policy
• Discussion and suggested motion to provide MMRMA 90-day notice of withdrawal with final decision in August 2026
• Re-vote on Memorandum of Coverage and Rider 1 from December 3, 2025 meeting
• Re-vote on Elections from January 28, 2026 meeting
• Large loss update (Steven)

Kent County Community Action Governing Board

The board will vote to approve previous meeting minutes as the only action item. The majority of the meeting consists of information items including a director's report with staff and program updates, an audit report on organizational standards, financial reports, and programmatic reports. No major policy decisions or contracts are on the agenda.

• Approval of April 20, 2026 meeting minutes (action item)
• Audit report on Org Standard 8.3-8.4
• Financial reports on Org Standard 8.7
• Programmatic report on Org Standard 5.9
• Director's report with monitoring updates and potential conflicts of interest

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority

The Kent County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority will consider approving its FY27 budget. Staff also report on a presentation to the East Grand Rapids City Commission and are evaluating additional users and a module for the Neighborly software platform.

• Action: Approve the KCBRA FY27 Budget
• Staff presented to the East Grand Rapids City Commission on June 15
• Evaluating addition of users and an extra module to the Neighborly software contract

Materials Management Planning Committee

The Kent County Materials Management Planning Committee will discuss an update on Round Two funding reimbursements—one received ($16,925.19) and one pending ($20,797.39)—and review a proposed work program budget totaling $655,570. The committee will also continue goal planning for the Materials Management Plan, including targets to increase the county recycling rate from 16% to 25% by 2035 and organics diversion to 15% by 2035. Additionally, a presentation from the Department of Public Works education program is scheduled.

• Reimbursement Request 2 ($16,925.19) received June 8, 2026; Request 3 ($20,797.39) not yet received
• Proposed work program budget of $655,570, including personnel, contractual services, cart enclosures ($80,000), and education/travel costs
• Goal 1: Increase recycling rate from ~16% to 25% by 2035; Goal 2: Increase organics diversion to 15% of estimated organics waste stream by 2035
• Goal planning discussion also covers multifamily housing recycling, public space recycling, and business park materials processing
• DPW Education Program Presentation (no details provided in agenda)

The committee did not have a quorum, so the motion to approve the June 21 minutes was not passed and the minutes will be reviewed at the next meeting. The group received round‑two funding and heard a presentation on the Department of Public Works education programs. Goal planning for recycling, organics, multifamily, public health, and hazardous waste was discussed, but no formal actions were adopted.

• Quorum not reached; minutes to be reviewed at next meeting (motion passed)

Kent County Veterans Services Advisory Committee

The committee will review activity and outreach reports and discuss the Veterans Court. The agenda also includes a new business item regarding the Burial Fund.

• Discussion of Veterans Court
• Discussion of Burial Fund
• Review of Community Outreach and Monthly Activity reports

The committee approved increasing the Soldier and Sailors relief burial allowance and the marker reimbursement. Additionally, members voted to maintain current funding levels for the Veteran Treatment Court.

• Approved May meeting minutes
• Maintained Veteran Treatment Court funding at $100k
• Increased Soldier and Sailors relief burial allowance from $300 to $1,000
• Increased marker reimbursement from $80 to $200

Department of Health and Human Services Board

The board will approve minutes from May 20, hear a presentation on the Open Door Women's Center Emergency Shelter and Supportive Services, and receive updates on child welfare and from directors. A miscellaneous item covers CUNP budget allocations.

• Approval of minutes from May 20, 2026
• Presentation by James Geisen and Thelma Ensink on Open Door Women's Center Emergency Shelter and Supportive Services
• Child Welfare Update presented by Scott Orr with guests Rob Peck and Laura Turner Bush
• Director's reports from Noelle Bair and James Geisen
• Miscellaneous: CUNP Budget Allocations

Election Commission

The Kent County Election Commission will review recall petition language submissions for three Lowell Township officials: Supervisor Jerry Hale and Trustees Mark Anderson and William Thompson. The commission may approve or reject the petition language. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

• Review recall petition language for Jerry Hale, Lowell Township Supervisor
• Review recall petition language for Mark Anderson, Lowell Township Trustee
• Review recall petition language for William Thompson, Lowell Township Trustee
• Approve minutes of June 2, 2026
• Public comment period

County Building Authority

The Kent County Building Authority will review and vote on a $609,134.74 change order for additional asbestos abatement at the 750 Fuller demolition project, and discuss transferring the courthouse title to Kent County. They will also hear updates on the Medical Examiner project and approve over $435,000 in invoices for the Fuller project.

• Approve Erhardt Construction Change Order No. 1 for $609,134.74 for additional asbestos abatement at 750 Fuller
• Discuss transfer of courthouse title from the Building Authority to Kent County
• Medical Examiner project update, including potential Cedar Street facility and budget of $20 million
• Approve Fuller Administration project invoices totaling $435,391.94
• Review and approve minutes from May 13, 2026

Revolving Loan Fund Committee

The Kent County Revolving Loan Fund Committee is meeting to review the current loan pipeline report and receive updates from IFF (a community development financial institution). The meeting also includes public comment and approval of previous minutes. No specific loan applications or funding decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of March 10, 2026 meeting minutes
• Review of loan pipeline report
• Updates from IFF

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works holds a work session to receive a presentation from Raftelis Financial Consultants on a strategic review of the department. They will also consider approval of the minutes from the May 7, 2026 meeting. No other substantive decisions are on the agenda.

• DPW Strategic Review presentation by Raftelis Financial Consultants
• Approval of May 7, 2026 meeting minutes

Agricultural Preservation Board

The Agricultural Preservation Board will consider preliminary scoring for 2026 purchase-of-development-rights (PDR) applications, discuss PDR signage, and hear a presentation from the Kent Conservation District Executive Director. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and receive a staff update.

• Consideration of preliminary scoring for 2026 PDR applications
• Discussion of PDR signage
• Presentation by Kent Conservation District Executive Director Erin Sloan-Turner
• Approval of minutes from May 6, 2026, meeting

Election Commission

The Kent County Election Commission will meet to approve minutes, candidate and proposal lists, precinct delegate lists from both major parties, and ballots for the upcoming August 4 election. The meeting includes a public comment period.

• Approve candidate and proposal list for August 4, 2026 election
• Approve Republican and Democratic Party precinct delegate lists
• Approve ballots for the August 4, 2026 election

The Kent County Election Commission approved the amended candidate and proposals list, the Democratic and Republican precinct delegate lists, and the ballots for the August 4, 2026 primary election. All motions passed unanimously. Ballot printing approval is contingent on the state Bureau of Elections' conditional approval of the ballot proofs and the June 5 state proposal deadline.

• Approved amended candidate & proposals list (unanimous)
• Approved Democratic and Republican precinct delegate candidate lists (unanimous)
• Approved ballots for printing, contingent on state conditional approval (unanimous)

Kent County Family and Children's Coordinating Council (KCFCC)

The Kent County Family and Children's Coordinating Council will vote on proposed updates to its bylaws at this meeting. Members will also hear a presentation on the Invest in Families initiative and receive updates from the Childcare Taskforce, the Community Health Needs Assessment & Opioid Taskforce, and Time Limited Food Assistance.

• Vote on proposed updates to KCFCC bylaws
• Invest in Families presentation by Dr. Anissa Eddie
• Childcare Taskforce updates
• Community Health Needs Assessment & Opioid Taskforce update
• Time Limited Food Assistance update

Materials Management Planning Committee

The Kent County Materials Management Planning Committee will approve April meeting minutes, receive an update on two pending reimbursement requests totaling $37,722.58, and conduct a goal planning activity to discuss objectives for the county's Materials Management Plan. The attached minutes from April indicate the committee previously reviewed the siting process for facilities and discussed the Sustainable Business Park in Dorr Township.

• Approval of April 16, 2026 meeting minutes
• Reimbursement Request 2 ($16,925.19) submitted January 27, 2026, not yet received
• Reimbursement Request 3 ($20,797.39) submitted April 30, 2026, not yet received
• Goal planning activity and discussion covering potential goals such as waste diversion, food scrap diversion, education, and multi-family housing recycling
• Previous discussion of Sustainable Business Park 2.0 and siting process procedure for materials management facilities

The committee approved the 4.16.26 meeting minutes unanimously. They reviewed reimbursement updates and discussed goals for the Materials Management Plan, noting that Kent County will email a budget breakdown and aim to have a draft plan ready by the end of July. No other formal actions were voted on.

• Approved 4.16.26 minutes (unanimous)

Kent County Community Action Advisory Board

The Kent County Community Action Advisory Governing Board will review and approve the minutes from February 2026 and vote on a policy for the Weatherization Assistance Program background checks. The meeting will also include a presentation of the 2025 Annual Report and updates on staff and program activities.

• Approval of February 2nd, 2026 minutes
• Approval of Weatherization Assistance Program background check policy
• Presentation of 2025 Annual Report
• Review of staff and program updates
• Review of fiscal and programmatic reports

Department of Health and Human Services Board

The Kent County Health & Human Services Board will consider approval of minutes from March and April 2026, receive a public comment period, and hear an assistance payments update presented by James Geisen. The meeting also includes director's reports from Noelle Bair and James Geisen.

• Approval of minutes from March 11 and April 15, 2026
• Public comment period
• Assistance payments update with presenter James Geisen and guests Lisa Orr, Amy Wright, Liz Trompen, Yvonne Jasper, Betsy Booms
• Director's report by Noelle Bair
• Director's report by James Geisen

The Kent County Department of Health & Human Services board met on May 20, 2026, and reviewed performance metrics, staffing updates, budget information, and program initiatives. A motion was introduced by Bruce McCoy and carried unanimously, but the minutes do not specify the subject of the motion. No other actions were voted on or formally decided.

• Unanimous approval of an unspecified motion introduced by Bruce McCoy

Fire Commission

The Fire Commission will discuss whether to recognize Nelson Township's substitution for Sand Lake, including its position in the apparatus rotation and yearly assessment. The board will also review financial reports and truck delivery schedules.

• Proposed substitution of Nelson Township for Sand Lake in the fire apparatus rotation and assessment
• Discussion regarding an Attenuator Trailer
• Review of truck delivery schedules
• Approval of January 16, 2026 meeting minutes
• Review of financial reports and invoices paid from January to April 2026

Kent County Veterans Services Advisory Committee

The Kent County Veterans Services Advisory Committee will hold its regular monthly meeting, including approval of minutes, reports on community outreach and monthly activity, and discussion of new business items: budget class and vouchers, and Veterans Court. The meeting also includes a closed session.

• Discussion of Budget class and vouchers
• Discussion of Veterans Court
• Approval of April meeting minutes
• Community Outreach Report
• Monthly Activity Report

The Kent County Veterans Services Advisory Committee met on May 14, 2026. A motion to accept April’s minutes as written by Sheona Nidefski was seconded by Robin Halsted. All members voted in favor with no opposition. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved April 2026 minutes (unanimous)

County Building Authority

The Building Authority will discuss project updates for the Medical Examiner and Fuller Administration Building. The body is scheduled to authorize a feasibility study for the Medical Examiner and an additional asbestos survey at 750 Fuller.

• Approval of Fuller Administration Project invoices totaling $677,450.60
• Approval of Medical Examiner Project invoice for $3,107.20
• Authorization of Medical Examiner Office Feasibility Study with TowerPinkster
• Authorization of additional asbestos survey scope at 750 Fuller with Environmental Testing & Consultants Inc.

The Building Authority approved hiring Tower Pinkster to conduct a feasibility study of the Cedar Street facility for the medical examiner’s office. It also authorized additional asbestos testing at the 750 Fuller site and approved several project invoices totaling $557,265.79. All motions passed unanimously.

• Authorized Tower Pinkster to conduct medical examiner feasibility study (motion carried)
• Authorized Environmental Testing & Consulting for additional asbestos testing at 750 Fuller (motion carried)
• Approved Tower Pinkster invoice $3,107.20 (unanimous)
• Approved Progressive Companies invoices $221,830.21 (unanimous)
• Approved Clark Construction invoice $150,562.18 (unanimous)
• Approved Erhardt Construction Pay App 2 $174,863.74 (unanimous)
• Approved Environmental Testing & Consulting invoices $4,942.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Erhardt Construction Pay App 3 $125,252.47 (unanimous)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will review a presort pilot project for the Waste to Energy facility and a transfer report. The meeting also includes the kickoff of a food waste collection program and a financial summary.

• AMP Sortation Presort Pilot Project
• WTE FY2025/2026 Q2 Transfer Report
• Food Waste Collection Program kickoff
• YTD Financial Summary
• MACT Update

The Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, including the April 16, 2026 minutes and March 2026 monetary outlays. It also unanimously authorized the Director to enter a contract with AMP Robotics Corporation to install an AMP ONE sortation system for a two‑year pilot at the Kent County Waste‑to‑Energy Facility, with no processing fees to the county. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Authorized contract with AMP Robotics for two‑year sortation pilot at WTE facility (unanimous)

Agricultural Preservation Board

The Kent County Agricultural Preservation Board will hold a mostly procedural meeting: approve minutes, receive a staff update, and discuss two new business items: a conversation with County Equalization Director Megan VanHoose about agricultural preservation matters, and a discussion of a board member resignation. No formal votes or proposals are listed.

• Discussion with County Equalization Director Megan VanHoose on preservation-related topics
• Review and discussion of a board member resignation
• Approval of minutes from the February 4, 2026 meeting

The Agricultural Preservation Board approved the amended May 6 agenda and the minutes from the February 4 meeting, both by unanimous vote. No other formal actions were taken; the board discussed staff updates, a resignation, foundation outreach, and PDR signage, but deferred any decisions on those items.

• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 4, 2026 minutes (unanimous)

Jury Commission

The Kent County Jury Commission will meet to swear in a new member, elect a President and Secretary, approve prior minutes, and receive an update on jury statistics and a jury zip code survey. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific policy decisions or financial items.

• Swearing in of new member Kimberly Gonzalez
• Election of President and Secretary
• Approval of minutes from May 13, 2025
• Judiciary update including jury statistics and zip code survey

The commission swore in new member Kimberly Gonzalez. Anthony Torres was elected President and Kenyatta Brame was elected Secretary. The minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting were approved without objection.

• Swore in new member Kimberly Gonzalez
• Elected Anthony Torres as President (motion carried)
• Elected Kenyatta Brame as Secretary (motion carried)
• Approved May 13, 2025 meeting minutes (no objection)

Community Health Advisory Committee

The Community Health Advisory Committee will meet to review the Health Officer's report and discuss lead program budgetary issues. The session includes a roundtable for member sharing and public comment.

• Lead Program, Action Team, and Budgetary Issues presentation by Sara Simmonds
• Health Officer’s Report by Dr. Adam London
• Approval of November 20, 2025 minutes

Board of Canvassers

The Kent County Board of Canvassers will approve the minutes from its November 18, 2025 and January 7, 2026 meetings. It will conduct an inspection and certification of ballot and media storage containers at township and city hall buildings. The agenda also includes the 2026 ballot certification schedule, listing dates, times, and locations for each jurisdiction from April 21 to April 30.

• Approval of November 18, 2025 and January 7, 2026 meeting minutes
• Inspection and certification of ballot and media storage containers at various township and city hall buildings
• Ballot certification for Grandville on April 21 at 9:00 AM, Grandville City Hall, 3195 Wilson Ave SW
• Ballot certification for Wyoming on April 21 at 10:00 AM, Wyoming City Hall, 1155 28th St SW
• Ballot certification for Kentwood City Hall on April 30 at 12:00 PM, 4900 Breton Rd SE

The Kent County Board of Canvassers approved revised minutes from November 18, 2025 and January 7, 2026 unanimously. The board inspected storage containers over five days, certifying 1,733 containers and decertifying 72 as deficient or outmoded. No other business was taken up and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved November 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved January 7, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Certified 1,733 election containers
• Decertified 72 election containers

Kent County Community Action Governing Board

The board will hold a public hearing on the 2026-2030 Consolidated Housing and Community Development Plan. Other items include approval of February meeting minutes, board organizational standards training, and reports from the director, fiscal supervisor, and program managers. Action items are limited to minutes approval; all other items are informational.

• Public Hearing for Kent County’s 2026-2030 Consolidated Housing and Community Development Plan
• Review and approval of February 16, 2026 Meeting Minutes (action item)
• Orientation Part 1: Board Org. Standards Training Videos: Org. Standard 5.8
• Director’s Report: staff/program updates, monitoring updates, assistance activities and potential conflicts of interest
• Financial Reports (Org. Standard 8.7) and Programmatic Reports (Org. Standard 5.9)

The governing board unanimously approved the February 16, 2026 meeting minutes. It also approved a $2,000 grant to support community field trips for congregate meals participants. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved February 16, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $2,000 grant for senior services field trips

Materials Management Planning Committee

The Kent County Materials Management Planning Committee will meet to discuss a siting process for waste facilities and begin goal planning for the Materials Management Plan. The committee will also consider approval of previous meeting minutes and hear public comment.

• Presentation on siting process for waste management facilities
• Goal planning for Materials Management Plan, including discussion of 90% diversion by 2030
• Approval of March 19, 2026 meeting minutes
• Public comment period

The Materials Management Planning Committee approved the March 19, 2026 minutes with a unanimous vote. No other actions were formally decided; discussions on the Materials Management Plan, siting process, and goal planning were noted for future meetings.

• Approved March 19, 2026 minutes (unanimous)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will consider several action items including a bond financing resolution, revised FY2027 operations and accrual budgets, and a SafeChem services agreement for Barry County. They will also receive updates on 2025 emissions data, the MACT ruling, revenue comparisons, and a letter of support for a City of Grand Rapids Circular Economy Grant. Consent agenda items include approval of minutes and monetary outlays.

• Bond Financing Resolution (action requested)
• FY2027 Operations Budget (Revised) – approval
• FY2027 Accrual Budget – approval
• SafeChem Services Agreement for Barry County – approval
• City of Grand Rapids Circular Economy Grant – letter of support

The board unanimously approved the consent agenda, updated its 2026 standing rules, and a SafeChem hazardous‑waste voucher agreement with Barry County. It also adopted the FY2027 revised operations budget, adding $3,724,400 in projected revenue, and approved the FY2027 accrual budget showing $70,167,502 in both revenues and expenses.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted 2026 BPW standing rules (unanimous)
• Approved SafeChem Household Hazardous Waste voucher agreement with Barry County (unanimous)
• Approved FY2027 revised operations budget adding $3,724,400 revenue (unanimous)
• Approved FY2027 accrual budget with $70,167,502 revenues and expenses (unanimous)

Department of Health and Human Services Board

The Kent County Department of Health and Human Services Board will meet on April 15, 2026, to receive reports from Director James Geisen and Director Noelle Bair. The meeting includes a public comment session and miscellaneous business.

• Public Comment session
• Director’s Report – James Geisen
• Director’s Report – Noelle Bair
• Miscellaneous business
• Next meeting scheduled for May 20, 2026

The Kent County Department of Health & Human Services Board met on April 15, 2026 at 121 Martin Luther King Jr St in Grand Rapids. Board members and staff presented director reports covering performance metrics, SNAP payment error initiatives, child welfare statistics, and staffing updates. No motions or votes on policy actions were recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 8:33 a.m.

Kent County Family and Children's Coordinating Council (KCFCC)

The Kent County Family & Children’s Coordinating Council will meet to discuss community updates and presentations. Items include updates from health and child‑focused organizations, two guest presentations, and a vote on proposed updates to the council’s operational guidelines. The meeting also covers roundtable updates on Medicaid taskforce work and federal childcare subsidies before adjourning.

• Approval of agenda and minutes from February 3, 2026
• Vote on proposed updates to operational guidelines
• Updates from Health Net of West Michigan and West Michigan Partnership for Children
• RX Kids presentation by Rosalynn Bliss
• Network 180 presentation by Bill Ward

The council unanimously approved the agenda for the April 14 meeting and the minutes from the February 3, 2026 meeting via voice vote. A motion was made to move the proposed updates to the operational guidelines to the Full Council meeting on June 2. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved agenda and February 3, 2026 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Postponed vote on proposed updates to operational guidelines to June 2 full council meeting

Kent County Veterans Services Advisory Committee

The Kent County Veterans Services Advisory Committee will consider several reports, including a budget update and community outreach. Members will vote on a bylaws revision and on applications for housecleaning services. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of the previous minutes and a public comment period.

• Approval of March meeting minutes
• Current budget report and budget review
• Bylaws review and vote
• Review and vote on housecleaning applications
• Public comment period

The committee unanimously approved the April meeting minutes as written by Robin Halsted and again as written by Scott Christie. A single housecleaning application was approved for addition to the waiting list. The board also confirmed budgeting for a 2027 Female Veterans banquet.

• Approved April’s minutes (previous month) as written by Robin Halsted (unanimous)
• Approved April’s minutes (old business) as written by Scott Christie (unanimous)
• Approved housecleaning application to be added to waiting list
• Budgeted for 2027 Female Veterans banquet

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority

The Kent County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority will vote on a revised 2026 meeting schedule, adopt Housing TIF Compliance and Reporting Guidelines, and approve an RFP for Brownfield Proforma Analysis Services. The board will also discuss policy considerations for the Revolving Loan Fund Capture. Staff will report a conditional MSHDA approval for the 405 E Main Street development and affordability monitoring proposals.

• Action: Revised 2026 KCBRA Meeting Schedule
• Action: Housing TIF Compliance and Reporting Guidelines
• Action: RFP Brownfield Proforma Analysis Services
• Discussion: Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Capture Policy Considerations
• Staff update: Conditional approval from MSHDA for FROM’s Act 381 work plan for the 405 E Main Street Development

The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Board approved four items unanimously: a revised 2026 meeting schedule, the Housing TIF Compliance and Reporting Guidelines dated March 11, 2026, a consultant rotation list for proforma analysis services, and an amendment to Section 7 of the Revolving Loan Fund capture policy pending legal review.

• Approved revised 2026 meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Approved Housing TIF Compliance and Reporting Guidelines (unanimous)
• Approved consultant rotation list and selection process (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Section 7 of RLF capture policy, pending legal review (unanimous)

Kent County Community Action Advisory Board

The Advisory Governing Board will consider and vote on approving the minutes from its January 15, 2026 meeting. The board will also receive orientation training on organizational standards, hear reports from the director, finance analyst, and program staff, and open the floor for other business and public comment.

• Review and Approval of Minutes, January 15th, 2026 (Action Item)
• Orientation Part 1: Advisory Board Org. Standards Training Videos – Org. Standard 5.8 (Informational)
• Director’s Report – staff & program updates, assistance activities, potential conflicts of interest, monitoring updates (Informational)
• Fiscal Report – Org. Standard 8.7 presented by Bobby O’Connor, Financial Analyst (Informational)
• Programmatic Report – Org. Standard 5.9 presented by Chad Coffman, Rachel Kunnath, Sherrie Gillespie (Informational)

The meeting did not have a quorum, so the vote to approve the February 5 special meeting minutes was postponed to the May meeting. Orientation videos on organizational standards were presented as an informational item. All other agenda items were discussed for information only, with no formal actions taken.

• Postponed approval of February 5 special meeting minutes (no quorum, no vote)
• No formal actions taken on orientation, staff updates, fiscal or program reports (informational only)

Materials Management Planning Committee

The Materials Management Planning Committee will review draft goals and a gap analysis for the Materials Management Plan, including a proposed virtual town hall. The committee will also discuss the allocation of $360,000 in grant funding for the next two years.

• Review draft Materials Management Plan goals
• Review gap analysis for Materials Management Plan
• Discuss $360,000 annual EGLE grant allocation
• Plan virtual town hall for April/May
• Review plan amendment process

The committee approved the March 19, 2026 minutes with a unanimous vote. They also unanimously approved the $655,570 materials management budget to be submitted to EGLE. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved 2/19/26 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $655,570 materials management budget for EGLE submission (unanimous)

Kent County Veterans Services Advisory Committee

The Kent County Veterans Services Advisory Committee will conduct routine business, including approving the February meeting minutes and reviewing the current budget. Members will receive a report on the 2026 grant and discuss the SSR guidelines. The meeting includes a vote on the advisory committee bylaws. Public comment is scheduled before adjournment.

• Approval of the minutes from the February meeting
• Current budget report
• 2026 grant overview
• KCVS Advisory Committee bylaws discussion and vote
• SSR guidelines review and vote

The committee approved the March 2026 meeting minutes unanimously. It accepted the revised Emergency Relief Guidelines after a motion and second, with all members in favor. Members also agreed to move the June 2026 meeting from June 11 to June 18.

• Approved March 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted revised Emergency Relief Guidelines (unanimous)
• Changed June 2026 meeting date to June 18 (all members agreed)

Department of Health and Human Services Board

The board will approve the February 18, 2026 meeting minutes, hear public comments, receive informational reports from Directors James Geisen and Noelle Bair, and discuss a follow‑up on the CUNP and updates to the department’s public‑facing website contact information.

• Approval of February 18, 2026 minutes
• Public comment period
• Director’s report – James Geisen (information)
• Director’s report – Noelle Bair (information)
• Follow‑up discussion regarding CUNP and website contact information

The board approved the minutes from the February 18, 2026 meeting. It confirmed the local office address to be used on the public‑facing website and affirmed that no changes are needed to the North Kent Connect purchase order contract. The meeting was then adjourned at 9:00 a.m. by unanimous vote.

• Approved minutes of Feb. 18, 2026 meeting (motion carried)
• Confirmed local office address for public‑facing website
• Confirmed no changes needed to North Kent Connect Purchase Order Contract
• Adjourned meeting at 9:00 a.m. (unanimous)

County Building Authority

The Kent County Building Authority will receive project updates and review invoices for the Medical Examiner and Fuller Administration Building projects. The body is tasked with approving payments for architectural, legal, and construction services.

• Medical Examiner project invoices totaling $25,156.00
• Fuller Administration project invoices totaling $428,262.54
• Payment to Erhardt Construction for $258,258.32
• Payment to Progressive Companies for $154,756.32
• Payment to TowerPinkster for $19,656.00

The Kent County Building Authority approved several project invoices and voted to delegate authority for reviewing and approving legal invoices to the County’s Corporate Counsel. Motions to approve the TowerPinkster ($19,656), Integra Realty Resources ($5,500), Progressive Companies ($154,756.32) and Erhardt Construction ($258,258.32) invoices all passed. The delegation motion was carried, with one member abstaining.

• Approved TowerPinkster invoice for $19,656 (unanimous)
• Approved Integra Realty Resources invoice for $5,500 (motion carried)
• Delegated authority to Corporate Counsel for legal invoice review (motion carried, 1 abstention)
• Approved Progressive Companies invoice for $154,756.32 (unanimous)
• Approved Erhardt Construction invoice for $258,258.32 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Revolving Loan Fund Committee

The Revolving Loan Fund Committee will approve the December 2, 2025 meeting minutes and elect a chair and co‑chair. The committee will receive an overview of the loan fund from David de Velder (IFF) and review the loan pipeline report. It will continue its discussion on strategies to increase the loan fund. The meeting will adjourn after these items.

• Approval of the December 2, 2025 minutes
• Election of chair and co‑chair
• Overview of Kent County Revolving Loan Fund by David de Velder (IFF)
• Review of loan pipeline report
• Continue discussion on strategies to increase the loan fund

The committee approved the December 2, 2025 meeting minutes. Ryan Kilpatrick was elected chair and Eureka People elected vice‑chair for 2026. The 2026 meeting schedule (Sept. 9 and Dec. 8) was approved.

• Approved December 2, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Elected Ryan Kilpatrick as chair (motion passed)
• Elected Eureka People as vice‑chair (motion passed)
• Approved 2026 meeting schedule: Sept. 9 and Dec. 8 (motion passed)

Affordable Housing Loan Fund Committee

The Kent County Revolving Loan Fund Committee will review the loan pipeline report and hear an overview of the revolving loan fund. It will also continue discussion on strategies to increase the loan fund. The meeting includes routine items such as approving prior minutes and electing a chair and co‑chair.

• Approval of the December 2, 2025, minutes
• Election of Chair & Co‑Chair
• Overview of Kent County Revolving Loan Fund by David de Velder (IFF)
• Review Loan Pipeline Report
• Continue discussion on strategies to increase the loan fund

Officers Compensation Commission

The Officers' Compensation Commission will hold a public hearing on March 10, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. to consider salary levels for the Clerk/Register, Drain Commissioner, Treasurer, Sheriff, Prosecutor and County Commissioners. The commission will also discuss compensation recommendations for the 2027 and 2028 calendar years. The meeting will include approval of the February 16, 2026 minutes and election of the commission’s chair and vice‑chair.

• Public hearing on salaries of elected officials (Clerk/Register, Drain Commissioner, Treasurer, Sheriff, Prosecutor, County Commissioners) – March 10 2026, 2:30 p.m., County Administration Building
• Discussion of compensation recommendations for calendar years 2027 and 2028
• Approval of February 16 2026 meeting minutes
• Election of Tom TerMaat as Chair and Jon Nunn as Vice‑Chair (February 16 2026 meeting)
• Scheduling of next commission meeting for March 23 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

Election Commission

The Kent County Election Commission will vote to approve the minutes from its September 4, 2025 meeting. It will also approve consolidation resolutions, the proposals list, and the ballots for the May 5 special election. A public comment period is scheduled before adjournment.

• Approve minutes from September 4, 2025
• Approve consolidation resolutions for the May 5 special election
• Approve proposals list for the May 5 special election
• Approve ballots for the May 5 special election
• Public comment

The Kent County Election Commission met on March 6, 2026 and unanimously approved the September 4, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved consolidation resolutions for Ada Township/Grand Rapids Charter Township and for the City of Wyoming/City of Grandville, the proposals list, and the ballot proofs for the May 5, 2026 special election. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved September 4, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Ada Township and Grand Rapids Charter Township precinct consolidation resolution (unanimous)
• Approved City of Wyoming and City of Grandville precinct consolidation resolution (unanimous)
• Approved proposals list for May 5, 2026 special election (unanimous)
• Approved ballot proofs for May 5, 2026 special election (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Public Works

The Kent County Board of Public Works will consider an environmental compliance recommendation for PFAS treatment construction and an associated bond, review the FY2027 operations budget, approve a $5.00 per bag residential trash disposal rate with a two‑bag limit at the North Kent Transfer Station and South Kent Landfill, and authorize procurement of engineering services for a South Kent Landfill expansion design study. These items are presented as action requests (AR) and will be voted on at the March 5, 2026 meeting.

• PFAS Treatment Construction & Bond Recommendation (AR)
• FY2027 Operations Budget (AR)
• $5.00 per bag residential trash disposal rate, two‑bag maximum at North Kent Transfer Station and South Kent Landfill (AR)
• Procurement of landfill design engineering services for South Kent Landfill expansion study (AR)
• FY2025 Financial and Operations Review presentation

The Board of Public Works unanimously approved a guaranteed‑maximum‑price contract with Taplin Group LLC for $18,843,854 to build PFAS treatment facilities at three county landfills, using $4.85 million from cash reserves and $14 million in bonds. The consent agenda, including approval of the February 5 2026 minutes and January 2026 monetary outlays, was also approved unanimously. The FY 2027 operations budget was adopted without dissent.

• Approved consent agenda (minutes Feb 5 2026 and Jan 2026 outlays) – unanimous
• Approved $18.843 M PFAS treatment contract with Taplin Group LLC, funded $4.85 M cash reserves + $14 M bonds – unanimous
• Approved FY 2027 Department of Public Works operations budget for submission – unanimous

Childcare Task Force

The Childcare Task Force is meeting to discuss the format, layout, and introductory sections of its final draft report. The group will also review recommendations regarding childcare funding, workforce expansion, and county monitoring.

• Review of Final Draft Report format and layout
• Discussion of Executive Summary and Childcare Landscape overview
• Review of funding sources and research collaboration
• Discussion of recommendations for paying for early care and education
• Discussion of recommendations for expanding the early care and education workforce

Materials Management Planning Committee

The Materials Management Planning Committee approved the minutes from the February 15, 2026 meeting with a unanimous vote. No other motions or formal actions were recorded during the February 19 session. The remainder of the meeting consisted of updates and discussion topics.

• Approved 1.15.26 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Department of Health and Human Services Board

The Kent County Health & Human Services Board will vote to approve the minutes from the January 21, 2026 meeting. It will also confirm the schedule for future board meetings, setting the third Wednesday of each month for 2026 and discussing dates for March and September. Director reports from James Geisen and Noelle Bair will be presented, followed by a public comment period and miscellaneous items.

• Approve minutes from the January 21, 2026 board meeting
• Confirm board meeting dates for the third Wednesday of each month in 2026
• Discuss scheduling for March and September 2026 meetings
• Director’s report – James Geisen
• Director’s report – Noelle Bair

The board unanimously approved the minutes of the January 21, 2026 meeting. It also unanimously voted to engage further conversations with County Administration and Legal about amending the CUNP contract with North Kent Connect for FY26, requesting a written draft and legal attendance at the March meeting. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved Jan 21, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved further conversations on CUNP contract amendment with North Kent Connect, request draft and legal attendance at March board meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

VEBA Trust Board

The VEBA Trust Board will review a quarterly performance report from Asset Consulting Group, including market updates and asset allocation. The board is also scheduled to take action on fee letters for the Actuarial Valuation OPEB and GASB 74-75.

• Quarterly Performance Report from ACG
• Actuarial Valuation OPEB Fee Letter (action item)
• GASB 74-75 Fee Letter (action item)
• Approval of November 19, 2025 meeting minutes

Pension Board

The Kent County Pension Board will review performance reports from the Principal Enhanced Property Fund and Asset Consulting Group. It will approve a consent agenda that includes minutes, retiree approvals, and a list of invoices for services rendered. An action item will address the renewal of fiduciary liability insurance. The meeting will conclude with administrator updates and miscellaneous trustee business.

• Presentation: Principal Enhanced Property Fund performance review as of 12/31/25
• Presentation: Asset Consulting Group portfolio review as of 12/31/25 and January 2026 performance
• Approval of invoices, including Allspring $50,724.26, Integrity Asset Management $141,557.00, and Mondrian Investment Group $133,503.44
• Fiduciary Liability Insurance Renewal – action item
• Approval of retirements for multiple members (e.g., Deanna McDiarmid, Jennilyn Edema, Kimberly Williams)

Pension Board

The Kent County Pension Board will appoint a chairman and vice‑chairman, allow public comment, and hold a trustee investment education session covering real assets, capital market assumptions, recent market trends, and asset allocation. The agenda lists a proposed Investment Policy Statement as an action item for the board to vote on. The meeting will adjourn to the next day.

• Appointment of Chairman
• Appointment of Vice Chairman
• Public Comment period
• Trustee Investment Education – discussion of real assets, market assumptions, trends, and allocation
• Proposed Investment Policy Statement – action item

Officers Compensation Commission

The Officers' Compensation Commission will meet to elect its leadership and discuss pay for elected officials. The body will also set a public hearing date for March 10, 2026.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Discussion of compensation for elected officials
• Scheduling of public hearing for March 10, 2026

Kent County Community Action Governing Board

The Governing Board will consider a proposed amendment to its bylaws and the 2026-2030 KCCA Strategic Plan. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding the 2026-2030 Consolidated Housing and Community Development Plan. Members may also elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson depending on the outcome of the bylaws vote.

• Proposed amendment to the Governing Board Bylaws
• Public hearing for 2026-2030 Consolidated Housing and Community Development Plan
• Approval of the 2026-2030 KCCA Strategic Plan
• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Approval of December 15, 2025 meeting minutes

The Governing Board approved a proposed amendment to its bylaws with a unanimous vote. Commissioners also elected a new Chairperson and Vice Chairperson, both confirmed unanimously. The board approved all four goals and related language changes for the 2026‑2030 Strategic Plan, and then adopted the amended plan unanimously.

• Amended Governing Board Bylaws – approved unanimously
• Elected Nancy Morales as Chairperson – approved unanimously
• Elected AliciaMarie Belchak as Vice Chairperson – approved unanimously
• Approved Goal 1 of the 2026‑2030 Strategic Plan – approved unanimously
• Added adult education and literacy to Goal 2 rationale – approved unanimously
• Revised language in Strategy 3.2.1 to replace “left on the table” with “lost” – approved unanimously
• Changed Track “and expand” operational efficiency – approved unanimously
• Approved the 2026‑2030 KCCA Strategic Plan (amended) – approved unanimously

Kent County Veterans Services Advisory Committee

The Kent County Veterans Services Advisory Committee will meet to review monthly activity and budget reports. The committee is scheduled to discuss the SSR Annual Review and grant overviews. A vote is planned regarding housecleaning applications.

• Budget review and current budget report
• Discussion on SSR Annual Review
• Discussion on Grant Overview
• Vote on housecleaning applications
• Committee shirt order

The Veterans Services Advisory Committee approved the January meeting minutes with all members in favor and none opposed. Members elected new officers: Mary Johnson as Chair, Dave Moler as Co‑Chair, and Mel Bauman as Secretary. All three housecleaning applications under review were approved.

• Approved January minutes (all in favor, none opposed)
• Approved election of new officers: Mary Johnson Chair, Dave Moler Co‑Chair, Mel Bauman Secretary
• Approved three housecleaning applications (all approved)

County Building Authority

The Kent County Building Authority will review and approve invoices totaling $224,386.73 for the Fuller Administration Building project. The body will also receive updates on the Medical Examiner and Fuller Administration projects.

• Review and approval of Fuller Administration Building invoices: $224,386.73
• Project updates for Medical Examiner and Fuller Administration Building
• Review of agenda and approval of minutes from previous meeting
• Public comment period
• Adjournment

The Building Authority unanimously approved the January 14, 2026 minutes. It also unanimously approved four sets of invoices: two Progressive Companies invoices for $84,623.19 and $127,134.54, a B&V Mechanical invoice for $2,390.00, and four Varnum invoices totaling $10,112.00. The Authority discussed options for delegating legal‑invoice approval to Corporate Counsel, but no decision was made.

• Approved January 14, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Progressive Companies invoice $84,623.19 (unanimous)
• Approved Progressive Companies invoice $127,134.54 (unanimous)
• Approved B&V Mechanical invoice $2,390.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Varnum invoices $2,291.00, $7,465.50, $118.50, $237.00 (unanimous)

Board of Public Works

The Kent County Board of Public Works will approve its consent agenda, including minutes from January 15, 2026. It will discuss the residential per‑bag disposal rate and design services for a South Kent Landfill expansion. The board will review the FY2025 financial and operations presentation and consider the FY2027 Capital Improvement Plan budget.

• Approval of the minutes – January 15, 2026 (consent agenda)
• Residential per‑bag disposal rate – action required
• South Kent Landfill – facility expansion design services – action required
• FY2025 financial and operations review – presentation
• FY2027 Capital Improvement Plan budget – action required

The Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, adopted a $5.00 per‑bag residential disposal rate with a two‑bag maximum at North Kent Transfer Station and South Kent Landfill, and authorized procurement of engineering design services for a South Kent Landfill expansion study.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved $5.00 per‑bag residential disposal rate (unanimous)
• Approved procurement of landfill design engineering services (unanimous)

Kent County Community Action Advisory Board

The Kent County Community Action Advisory Governing Board is meeting to approve the 2026-2030 KCCA Strategic Plan. The board will also review minutes from the January 15, 2026, meeting.

• Approval of 2026-2030 KCCA Strategic Plan
• Approval of January 15th, 2026 meeting minutes

The advisory board approved the January 15, 2026 meeting minutes. It adopted a series of amendments to the 2026‑2030 KCCA Strategic Plan, including language changes, title revisions, and added strategies. The entire strategic plan was then approved by a unanimous vote. No other business was taken.

• Approved January 15, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Added asterisk (*) next to new strategies (unanimous)
• Approved Goal 1 as written (unanimous)
• Changed wording in Strategy 2.1 from “Prioritize” to “Emphasize” (unanimous)
• Added Strategy 3.3.5 “Explore shared funding opportunities” (unanimous)
• Revised Strategy 4.2 to “Track operational efficiency” and 4.2.1 to “Set annual goals for continuous improvement” (unanimous)
• Approved Goal 4 as amended (unanimous)
• Approved the 2026‑2030 KCCA Strategic Plan as amended (unanimous)

Agricultural Preservation Board

The Kent County Agricultural Preservation Board will meet on January 7, 2025 at the MSU Extension, 775 Ball Ave. The board will approve the agenda and minutes, elect officers, receive a staff update, and discuss ideas for community‑focused meetings such as a possible August meeting at the Kent County Youth Fair. Public comment will be taken on agenda items and on general matters.

• Approve agenda
• Approve minutes of January 7, 2026 meeting
• Election of officers
• Staff update
• Discuss ideas for community‑focused meetings, including possible August meeting at Kent County Youth Fair

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the January 7 meeting. Members elected Dennis Heffron as Chair, Suzie Reinbold as Vice Chair, and Jessica Marks as Secretary. The board agreed to revisit PDR sign visibility at the March meeting and discussed plans for community‑focused meetings.

• Approved February 4 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved January 7 minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Chair Dennis Heffron, Vice Chair Suzie Reinbold, Secretary Jessica Marks (unanimous)
• Agreed to revisit PDR sign visibility updates at March meeting
• Decided to contact County equalization department and FFA advisors for future community meetings
• Planned MDARD Agricultural Preservation Fund application for Kruithoff Property by March 13 deadline
• Scheduled Bettes/Kingsbury easement closing for Feb 13, adding 76 acres of preserved farmland
• No public comments received

Kent County Family and Children's Coordinating Council (KCFCC)

The Kent County Family and Children's Coordinating Council will meet to approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting, vote on an executive committee slate, and receive presentations on community health needs and upstream initiatives. The meeting will also include updates from various task forces and a public comment period.

• Vote on Executive Committee Slate
• 2026 Community Health Needs Assessment presentation
• Upstream Presentation
• Network 180 Presentation
• Public Comment period

The council unanimously approved the agenda and the December 9, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote. It also unanimously approved the presented Executive Committee slate by voice vote. The council will review and vote on proposed updates to the Operational Guidelines at the April meeting.

• Approved agenda and Dec 9 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Executive Committee slate (unanimous voice vote)
• Scheduled vote on Operational Guidelines updates for April meeting

Community Corrections Advisory Board

The board approved the October 29, 2025 meeting minutes as submitted. The board also approved the FY26 First Quarter Progress Report, which will be sent to the Michigan Office of Community Corrections. No other motions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved October 29, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved FY26 First Quarter Progress Report

Kent County Insurance Authority

The Kent County Insurance Authority will meet to approve minutes from December 2025 and discuss a contract with the Michigan Municipal Risk Management Association (MMRMA).

• Approval of minutes from December 3, 2025
• Discussion of contract with MMRMA
• Work Group Report

The board unanimously approved the December 3, 2025 meeting minutes. They elected Ben Greene as Chair, Lindsey Thiel as Vice Chair, Al Vanderberg as Treasurer, and Peter MacGregor as Secretary by voice vote. The board then closed nominations and confirmed the officer slate, also by voice vote. No other actions were taken.

• Approved Dec 3 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Ben Greene as Chair (voice vote)
• Elected Lindsey Thiel as Vice Chair (voice vote)
• Elected Al Vanderberg as Treasurer (voice vote)
• Elected Peter MacGregor as Secretary (voice vote)
• Closed nominations and approved officer slate (voice vote)

Department of Health and Human Services Board

The Kent County Health & Human Services Board will approve the December 19, 2025 meeting minutes, hear public comments, and receive reports from Directors James Geisen and Noelle Bair. It will also confirm the regular board meeting schedule for 2026 (the third Wednesday of each month) and discuss a possible reschedule for the September meeting.

• Approve minutes from the December 19, 2025 meeting
• Public comment period
• Director’s report – James Geisen
• Director’s report – Noelle Bair
• Confirm 2026 board meeting dates (3rd Wednesday each month) and discuss September reschedule

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the November 19, 2025 meeting. The board then unanimously moved to adjourn the session at 9:00 a.m.

• Approved November 19, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:00 a.m. (unanimous)

Fire Commission

The Kent County Fire Commission will elect a chair and vice‑chair, approve the agenda, minutes and financial reports, and discuss the pumper replacement rotation. It will consider approving the 2028 Alpine fire apparatus contribution of $216,000, subject to County Board budget approval. An action request will be considered to update the member apparatus acquisition cost process. Miscellaneous items include insurance coverage, fleet certification and apparatus delivery estimates.

• Approve pumper replacement rotation schedule recommendation
• Approve 2028 Alpine fire apparatus contribution of $216,000
• Action request to update member apparatus acquisition cost process
• Review insurance certificate and fleet coverage requirements
• Discuss delivery estimates for Caledonia (Mar 2026) and Cedar Springs (Jan 2027) apparatus

The commission elected James Morris as Chair and Walter Bujak as Vice Chair. It approved the agenda, the October 2025 minutes, and the financial report. It adopted the pumper replacement rotation, approved a $216,000 contribution for a 2028 Alpine fire apparatus, and approved the member apparatus acquisition cost request.

• Approved James Morris as Chair (all in favor)
• Approved Walter Bujak as Vice Chair (all in favor)
• Approved the meeting agenda (all in favor)
• Approved October 17, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Approved the financial report (all in favor)
• Approved the pumper replacement rotation (all in favor)
• Approved 2028 Alpine apparatus contribution of $216,000 (all in favor)
• Approved member apparatus acquisition cost action request (all in favor)

Mobility Task Force

The Mobility Task Force will meet to approve minutes from October 8, 2025. The body will discuss next steps and provide recommendations. There is a designated period for public comment.

• Approval of October 8, 2025 minutes
• Discussion of next steps and recommendations

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority

The Kent County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority board will review and consider changes to its Revolving Loan Fund capture policy. The meeting also includes routine items such as approving the December 18, 2025 minutes, electing officers, setting the 2026 meeting schedule, and receiving staff and public updates.

• Revisit Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Capture Policy Considerations
• Election of Officers – Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Recording Secretary
• Approval of Minutes of December 18, 2025 Meeting
• 2026 Meeting Schedule
• Public Comment

The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority approved the December 18, 2025 minutes and elected Josh Lunger as Chair, Dan Wells as Vice‑Chair, and Haley Stichman as Recording Secretary, all by unanimous vote. The 2026 meeting schedule was also approved unanimously. A motion to table further discussion of the revolving loan fund capture policy was approved unanimously, delaying any action until the next meeting.

• Approved December 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Josh Lunger as Chairperson (unanimous)
• Elected Dan Wells as Vice‑Chairperson (unanimous)
• Elected Haley Stichman as Recording Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Tabled revolving loan fund capture policy discussion until next meeting (unanimous)

Board of Public Works

The Kent County Board of Public Works elected its officers and approved the consent agenda. It authorized extensions of the waste disposal contract with WM (3% annual increase, $226,800 savings) and the waste transfer contract with MBI (3% increase, $191,504 savings) for 2027‑2028, and approved a new backup contract with Republic Services for 2026‑2028. The board also approved November 2025 monetary outlays totaling $3,891,958.03.

• WM contract extension for waste disposal services (2027‑2028) with 3% annual increase, projected $226,800 three‑year savings
• MBI contract extension for waste transfer services (2027‑2028) with 3% annual increase, projected $191,504 three‑year savings
• Republic Services contract (2026‑2028) for backup waste disposal routing when traffic or road conditions impede primary routes
• Approval of monetary outlays for November 2025 totaling $3,891,958.03 across administration, solid waste, and waste‑to‑energy operations
• Election of Board officers: Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, and Deputy Secretary

The board elected its officers for 2026: Commissioner Burrill as Chair, Commissioner Stek as Vice Chair, Commissioner Pachla as Secretary, and Darwin Baas as Deputy Secretary. All officer elections were adopted with unanimous yeas and no nays. The Consent Agenda, including the December 4, 2025 minutes and November 2025 monetary outlays, was approved unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Commissioner Burrill elected Chair (Yeas: Burrill, Stek, Pachla, Kepley, Madura; Nays: none; Absent: Merchant, Yonker)
• Commissioner Stek elected Vice Chair (Yeas: Burrill, Stek, Pachla, Kepley, Madura; Nays: none; Absent: Merchant, Yonker)
• Commissioner Pachla elected Secretary (Yeas: Burrill, Stek, Pachla, Kepley, Madura; Nays: none; Absent: Merchant, Yonker)
• Darwin Baas elected Deputy Secretary (Yeas: Burrill, Stek, Pachla, Kepley, Madura; Nays: none; Absent: Merchant, Yonker)
• Consent Agenda approved unanimously

Kent County Community Action Advisory Board

The Advisory Governing Board will review and approve the minutes from the November 20, 2025 meeting. It will also consider and vote on proposed updates to the organization’s Mission, Vision and Values. The board will receive staff, program, fiscal and programmatic reports, hear public comments, and then adjourn.

• Approve minutes from November 20, 2025 meeting
• Approve proposed Mission, Vision and Values updates (Org. Standard 4.1)
• Director’s Report – staff & program updates, assistance activities, monitoring updates
• Fiscal Report (Org. Standard 8.7)
• Programmatic Report (Org. Standard 5.9)

The board approved the November 20, 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. It adopted several word changes to the Vision statement—replacing “diminish” with “reduce,” “leverages” with “uses,” “cultivate” with “grow,” and removing the word “our.” The amended Mission, Vision, and Values were then approved unanimously.

• Approved November 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Changed “diminish” to “reduce” in Vision statement (unanimous)
• Changed “leverages” to “uses” in Vision statement (unanimous)
• Changed “cultivate” to “grow” in Vision statement (unanimous)
• Removed “our” from Vision statement (unanimous)
• Approved the amended Mission, Vision, and Values (unanimous)

Materials Management Planning Committee

The Materials Management Planning Committee will review a draft work plan and gap analysis for the county's new recycling strategy. The group will also discuss commercial waste data collection and results from a resident survey on hauler services.

• Review of draft work plan and gap analysis
• Discussion on commercial waste data collection
• Review of resident survey on hauler services
• Approval of November 20, 2025 minutes
• Review of Fishbeck updates on SMART goals

The Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, including the January 15, 2026 minutes and December 2025 monetary outlays. It also unanimously adopted a $5.00 per‑bag residential trash disposal rate with a two‑bag maximum at the North Kent Transfer Station and South Kent Landfill. Finally, the Board unanimously approved the procurement of engineering design services for a parallel South Kent Landfill expansion study.

• Approved consent agenda (minutes and monetary outlays) – unanimous
• Approved $5.00 per‑bag residential disposal rate, two‑bag max – unanimous
• Approved procurement of landfill design engineering services for South Kent Landfill expansion study – unanimous

County Building Authority

The Kent County Building Authority reviewed its agenda and approved the December 10, 2025 minutes. It authorized a contract with Erhardt Construction to demolish the hospital at 750 Fuller Avenue for up to $2,806,414, and approved additional early‑work and budget agreements for Progressive Companies, Clark Construction, and B&V Mechanical. The board also approved payment of several project invoices, including $9,676.80 for the Medical Examiner project and $115,461.95 for the Fuller Administration Building.

• Authorize Erhardt Construction contract to demolish the hospital at 750 Fuller Ave, not to exceed $2,806,414 (including $325,111 contingency)
• Approve amendment to Progressive Companies early work agreement, total $3,692,500
• Approve Clark Construction preconstruction budget $254,248 and IPD Early Work budget $614,065.50 (combined not to exceed $868,314)
• Approve B&V Mechanical proposal to insulate Network 180 water lines, cost not to exceed $2,390
• Approve payment of Medical Examiner invoice $9,676.80 and Fuller Administration Building invoices $115,461.95

The Authority elected its 2026 officers, confirming Dennis Mosson as Chair, Sean Fitzgerald as Vice‑Chair, Colin Schiefler as Secretary, and Robert Myers as Treasurer. The board approved the December 10 2025 minutes and approved an appraisal for the potential Medical Examiner building acquisition. The board approved a $9,676.80 Medical Examiner project invoice (voice vote, Fitzgerald opposed) and unanimously approved a $113,170.95 invoice from Progressive Companies for the Fuller Administration Building, while postponing the $2,291.00 Varnum invoice for further review. The meeting also set the next April meeting for April 1 at 8:30 a.m. and adjourned unanimously.

• Elected 2026 officers: Mosson Chair, Fitzgerald Vice‑Chair, Schiefler Secretary, Myers Treasurer (unanimous)
• Approved December 10 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved appraisal for Medical Examiner facility purchase (unanimous)
• Approved Medical Examiner project invoice $9,676.80 (voice vote; Fitzgerald opposed)
• Approved Progressive Companies invoice $113,170.95 for Fuller Administration Building (unanimous)
• Deferred Varnum invoice $2,291.00 for Fuller Administration Building to February
• Set April Building Authority meeting for April 1 at 8:30 a.m. (agreed)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Kent County Veterans Services Advisory Committee

The Kent County Veterans Services Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes, review monthly activity and budget reports, and discuss old and new business.

• Approval of December meeting minutes
• Review of current budget report
• Review of budget review
• Community outreach report
• Monthly activity report

The minutes for the Jan 8 2026 Kent County Veterans Services Advisory Committee meeting could not be retrieved. The file was not found on the County website, so no substantive actions, approvals, or votes are documented. Consequently, there are no recorded decisions to report.

Board of Canvassers

The Kent County Board of Canvassers will meet to elect a Democratic chair and a Republican vice chair. The body will also set the start times for the canvass of the May 5, August 4, and November 3 elections.

• Election canvass start times set for May 5, August 4, and November 3
• Ballot container certification schedule for April 20 and 27
• Election of Democratic Chair
• Election of Republican Vice Chair

The Board of Canvassers voted unanimously to table approval of the November 18, 2025 meeting minutes until the May 2026 meeting. Pam Richter nominated JoAnn King for Chair and Jane Uyl nominated Judith Jones for Vice Chair; both nominations were approved unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Tabled approval of November 18, 2025 minutes until May 2026 (unanimous)
• JoAnn King elected Chair (unanimous)
• Jane Uyl elected Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Meeting adjourned (unanimous)

Agricultural Preservation Board

The Kent County Agricultural Preservation Board will meet to approve minutes, elect officers, and review a finalized strategic planning document. The board will also discuss the timeline for the 2026 Purchase of Development Rights (PDR) application cycle and consider a sponsorship for a Produce Safety Event.

• Approval of November 5, 2025, meeting minutes
• Election of board officers
• Review and approval of finalized strategic planning document
• Discussion of 2026 PDR application cycle timeline
• Consideration of sponsorship for Produce Safety Event

The Agricultural Preservation Board adopted the updated Strategic Plan. It approved the 2026 meeting schedule and a sponsorship of up to $300 for a produce‑safety event. Members agreed to postpone officer nominations until February. The board also reiterated the annual conflict‑of‑interest disclosure requirement.

• Adopted Agricultural Preservation Strategic Plan (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 meeting schedule as presented (unanimous)
• Approved sponsorship request not to exceed $300 for produce safety event (unanimous)
• Agreed to postpone officer nominations and vote until February (consensus)
• Reaffirmed annual conflict‑of‑interest disclosure requirement (reminder, no vote)