Kent County public meetings in 2025

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority

The board will consider and approve the Act 381 Work Plan, the Development and Reimbursement Agreement, and the Interlocal Agreement between the Lowell DDA and KCBRA for a tax‑capture pass‑through related to the 405 E. Main Street development project. They will also review a request for proposals for financial analysis services for brownfield plans and discuss policy considerations for the Revolving Loan Fund capture. Procedural items include approval of prior minutes, public comment, staff and board updates.

• Approval of Act 381 Work Plan for 405 E. Main Street project
• Approval of Development and Reimbursement Agreement for 405 E. Main Street project
• Approval of Interlocal Agreement between Lowell DDA and KCBRA for tax capture pass‑through
• Review of RFP for Financial Analysis Services for Brownfield Plans
• Consideration of Revolving Loan Fund Capture Policy

The board unanimously approved the October 16, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved the Act 381 Work Plan, the Development and Reimbursement Agreement, and the Interlocal Agreement for the 405 E Main Street Development. In addition, the board unanimously approved the Request for Proposal for financial analysis services for brownfield plans.

• Approved October 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Act 381 Work Plan for 405 E Main Street Development (unanimous)
• Approved Development and Reimbursement Agreement and Interlocal Agreement for 405 E Main Street Development and authorized the Chair to execute (unanimous)
• Approved Request for Proposal for Financial Analysis Services for Brownfield Plans (unanimous)

Department of Health and Human Services Board

The board will consider approval of the November 19, 2025 meeting minutes. Public comment will be offered. Directors James Geisen and Noelle Bair will give informational reports. The board will confirm the schedule for its 2026 meetings, which will be held on the third Wednesday of each month.

• Approve November 19, 2025 minutes
• Public comment period
• Director’s informational report – James Geisen
• Director’s informational report – Noelle Bair
• Confirm 2026 board meeting dates (third Wednesday each month)

The board voted unanimously to approve the November 19 minutes. No public comment was received. A motion to adjourn was made by Jerry Kooiman and carried unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved November 19 minutes (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn passed (unanimous)

Kent County Community Action Governing Board

The Governing Board will review and approve the minutes from the October 20, 2025 meeting. It will also consider and approve the schedule for its 2026 meetings. The remainder of the agenda consists of informational reports from the director, financial analyst, and program staff, followed by public comment.

• Approval of October 20, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of 2026 Governing Board meeting schedule

The governing board unanimously approved the minutes from the October 20, 2025 meeting. The board also unanimously approved the 2026 meeting schedule. No other actions required a vote.

• Approved October 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 meeting schedule (unanimous)

Kent County Veterans Services Advisory Committee

The committee will review monthly activity and budget reports. Members will discuss 2026 officer voting, meeting dates, and new member onboarding.

• Budget review and current budget report
• House cleaning application review
• New committee member onboarding
• Discussion of 2026 officers voting
• Determination of 2026 KCVSAC meeting dates

The committee approved the October meeting minutes unanimously. It approved placing a veteran at the top of the housecleaning waiting list after another veteran discontinued service. The committee also approved the 2026 meeting dates and adjourned the session.

• Approved October minutes (all in favor, none opposed)
• Approved moving veteran to top of housecleaning waiting list (board approved)
• Approved 2026 KCVSAC meeting dates (all dates approved)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

County Building Authority

The Building Authority will review a recommendation to award a demolition contract for the hospital at 750 Fuller Ave. The body will also consider budget and agreement extensions for the Fuller Administration Building project.

• Proposed contract with Erhardt Construction for hospital demolition at 750 Fuller Ave not to exceed $2,806,414
• Approval of Fuller Administration Project invoices totaling $165,933.43
• Proposed extension of Early Work Agreement for Progressive Companies
• Proposed extension of Early Work Agreement for Clark Construction
• Proposed IPD Trade Partner Early Work Budget for Clark Construction

The Board unanimously authorized a contract with Erhardt Construction to demolish the hospital at 750 Fuller Avenue for up to $2,806,414. It also approved early‑work budget amendments for Progressive Companies, Clark Construction, and B&V Mechanical, and approved $165,933.43 in invoices for the Fuller Administration project. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved November 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized Erhardt Construction demolition contract for 750 Fuller Ave, not to exceed $2,806,414 (unanimous)
• Amended Progressive Companies early‑work agreement to $3,692,500 (unanimous)
• Approved Clark Construction preconstruction budget $254,248 and IPD Early Work agreement $614,065.50, total not to exceed $868,314 (unanimous)
• Approved B&V Mechanical insulation proposal for Network 180 water lines, not to exceed $2,390 (unanimous)
• Approved Fuller Administration project invoices totaling $165,933.43 (unanimous)
• Adopted proposed 2026 meeting dates (no objections noted)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

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

The Kent County Family & Children’s Coordinating Council will review its recommendations to the County Commissioners and discuss the state budget. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of the agenda and minutes, public comment, and a call for nominating‑committee volunteers. No specific actions or dollar amounts are listed.

• Approval of agenda and minutes of October 21
• Public comment period
• Call for nominating committee volunteers
• Overview and discussion of KCFCCC recommendations to commissioners
• State budget discussion

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

The Kent County Family and Children's Coordinating Council will review recommendations to be sent to Commissioners. The meeting includes a discussion on the state budget featuring Jayme Vosovic from the Michigan League for Public Policy.

• Discussion of KCFCCC recommendations to Commissioners
• State budget discussion with Jayme Vosovic
• Call for Nominating Committee volunteers

The council voted to approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting, with a unanimous vote. Jason Loepp and Chris Becker volunteered to serve on the nominating committee. The meeting also included a state budget discussion and several program updates.

• Approved agenda and October 21, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Jason Loepp volunteered for nominating committee
• Chris Becker volunteered for nominating committee

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will consider and vote on several solid‑waste contracts, including extensions for Waste Management (WM) and MBI for the 2027‑2028 service years. The WM extension proposes a reduced annual price increase to 3% starting in 2026, projected to save the county $226,800 over three years. The MBI extension seeks to renew the waste‑transfer agreement for the same period, and a Republic Disposal contract will also be reviewed. The Director will give updates on the EPA MACT ruling for the waste‑to‑energy plant, the PFAS pretreatment design, the Phase II environmental study at 850 Freeman, and the DPW dashboard.

• WM Disposal Contract Extension (2027‑2028) with 3% annual price increase and $226,800 projected savings
• MBI Transfer Contract Extension (2027‑2028) for waste‑transfer services
• Republic Disposal Contract (action requested) for solid waste operations
• EPA MACT ruling update for the Waste‑to‑Energy facility (Director’s Report)
• PFAS pretreatment design update (Director’s Report)

The Board approved the consent agenda and authorized the Director to sign three waste‑service contracts: a 2027‑28 extension with WM, a 2027‑28 extension with MBI, and a 2026‑2028 contract with Republic Services. All motions carried unanimously. No public comments were received.

• Approved consent agenda (minutes Nov 6, 2025) – unanimous
• Authorized Director to sign WM contract extension (2027‑28) – unanimous
• Authorized Director to sign MBI contract extension (2027‑28) – unanimous
• Authorized Director to sign Republic Services contract (2026‑2028) – unanimous

Agricultural Preservation Board

The Agricultural Preservation Board will review and vote on a finalized strategic planning document and recommended projects for state and federal grants. Members will also discuss the 2026 PDR application cycle and the 2026 Agribusiness Tour route.

• Approval of the Finalized Strategic Planning Document
• Approval of recommended projects for state and federal grant programs
• Proposed timeline and process for the 2026 PDR application cycle
• Proposed route for the 2026 Agribusiness Tour
• Sponsorship approval for the Produce Safety Event

Kent County Insurance Authority

The Kent County Insurance Authority board will approve the minutes from the August 27, 2025 meeting. It will review a coverage summary of the current program and an updated memorandum of coverage and Rider 1. The board will hear a presentation on the RMIS system, receive an update on the ACG investment‑consultant contract, and consider the proposed IA budget. The schedule for future board meetings will also be set, followed by miscellaneous items.

• Approval of minutes from August 27, 2025
• Coverage summary of current program (Steven and Gallagher team)
• Updated memorandum of coverage and Rider 1 (Linda and Ken)
• ACG (investment consultant) contract update (Jeff)
• Proposed IA budget (Jeff)

The Kent County Insurance Authority Board approved the updated Memorandum of Coverage, the purchase of the Origami risk‑management system, and the proposed 2025 IA budget. They also amended the by‑laws to state the annual meeting will be held in January without a specific date. All motions passed by voice vote except the minutes approval, which was unanimous.

• Approved updated Memorandum of Coverage (voice vote)
• Approved purchase of Origami RMIS system (voice vote)
• Approved proposed IA budget for 2025 (voice vote)
• Amended by‑laws to set annual meeting in January (voice vote)
• Approved August 27, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously

Revolving Loan Fund Committee

The committee will review the current loan pipeline report and a draft of the annual report. Members will also continue discussions regarding strategies to increase the loan fund.

• Review of Loan Pipeline Report
• Review of Annual Report Draft
• Discussion on strategies to increase the loan fund

The Revolving Loan Fund Committee approved the minutes from its November 14, 2024 meeting and its September 9, 2025 meeting. Both motions passed with member support. No other formal actions were taken; the remainder of the meeting was devoted to reviewing the loan pipeline and discussing future strategies.

• Approved November 14, 2024 minutes (motion passed)
• Approved September 9, 2025 minutes (motion passed)

Community Health Advisory Committee

The Community Health Advisory Committee will meet to conduct a tour of renovated clinic and environmental health spaces. The meeting includes a report from Health Officer Dr. Adam London and a roundtable discussion.

• Tour of renovated clinic and environmental health spaces
• Health Officer’s Report by Dr. Adam London
• Approval of September 25, 2025 minutes

The Community Health Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the September 25, 2025 meeting by voice vote. The meeting included a tour of the newly renovated clinic and environmental health spaces, and members discussed upcoming funding requests for refugee resettlement and a $9,000 residential food‑safety grant. No public comments were received.

• Approved September 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)

Kent County Community Action Advisory Board

The Kent County Community Action Advisory Governing Board will meet to approve the FY 2026 Community Action Plan for the Community Services Block Grant. The board will also vote on the 2026 meeting schedule and review reports on finances and programs.

• Approval of KCCA Community Services Block Grant FY 2026 Community Action Plan
• Approval of KCCA Advisory Governing Board 2026 Meeting Schedule
• Review of KCCA Strategic Plan Update: Org. Standard 6.5
• Fiscal Report: Org. Standard 8.7
• Programmatic Report: Org. Standard 5.9

The Advisory Governing Board approved the July 17, 2025 meeting minutes, the 2026 meeting schedule, and the FY 2026 Community Services Block Grant Action Plan, each by unanimous vote. No public comments were received. The meeting adjourned at 1:27 pm.

• Approved July 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Advisory Governing Board meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2026 Community Services Block Grant Action Plan (unanimous)

Materials Management Planning Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss takeaways from the EPIC-MRA poll regarding resident recycling habits and costs. The body will also receive updates from Fishbeck, a consulting firm tasked with improving curbside recycling access and analyzing service gaps.

• Review of EPIC-MRA Poll results involving 500 surveyed residents
• Updates from Fishbeck consultants on curbside recycling and multifamily challenges
• Establishment of the 2026 meeting schedule
• Discussion of a $47,504 reimbursement submitted to EGLE
• Analysis of resident willingness to travel 5 miles or less to recycling drop-off stations

The Materials Management Planning Committee approved the November 16, 2025 minutes unanimously. The committee agreed not to schedule a meeting for December 2026. The meeting was adjourned at 3:35 PM by a unanimous motion.

• Approved 10.16.2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Decided not to schedule a December 2026 meeting
• Adjourned meeting at 3:35 PM (unanimous)

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority

The Kent County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority will consider and approve the Act 381 Work Plan, the Development and Reimbursement Agreement, and the Interlocal Agreement for tax capture pass‑through related to the 405 E. Main Street Development Project. The board will also review the request for proposals for financial analysis services for brownfield plans and discuss policy options for the Revolving Loan Fund capture. Staff and board updates will be provided before adjournment.

• Approve Act 381 Work Plan for 405 E. Main Street Development Project
• Approve Development and Reimbursement Agreement for 405 E. Main Street
• Approve Interlocal Agreement between Lowell DDA and KCBRA for tax capture pass‑through
• Review RFP for Financial Analysis Services for Brownfield Plans
• Consider Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Capture Policy

Pension Board

The Pension Board will review quarterly market performance and updates on small cap and private equity. The board is tasked with deciding the interest rate for prior service purchases and the annual interest rate for employee contribution accounts.

• Proposed 6.5% interest rate for prior service purchases
• Payment of $137,121.00 to Integrity Asset Management
• Payment of $125,411.20 to William Blair & Company
• Payment of $105,428.68 to JP Morgan SPF
• Review of disability retirement application for McDiarmid in closed session

The Pension Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, including minutes, retirements and invoices. It set the interest rate for prior service purchases at 6.5% (7‑0) and tied employee contribution interest to the 12‑month trailing average of the sweep vehicle (7‑0). The board also approved a non‑duty disability retirement application (7‑0) and appointed Michael Hopkins to the employee board seat for 2026‑2028.

• Approved consent agenda (minutes, retirements, invoices) – motion carried 7-0
• Approved 6.5% interest rate for prior service purchases – motion carried 7-0
• Tied employee contribution interest rate to 12‑month trailing average – motion carried 7-0
• Approved disability retirement application for Deanna McDiarmid – motion carried 7-0
• Moved to closed session for disability retirement review – motion carried 7-0
• Appointed Michael Hopkins to employee board position for 2026‑2028 term

VEBA Trust Board

The Kent County VEBA Trust Board will consider several action items, including approving the minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting. They will receive an investment performance review from Asset Consulting Group, noting the portfolio is just under $66 million and has delivered double‑digit returns for ten years. The board will conduct the annual review of the Investment Policy Statement. The primary decision will be the approval of the proposed 2026 VEBA budget, and the board will set meeting dates for 2026.

• Approve minutes of August 20, 2025 meeting
• Investment performance review – portfolio ~ $66 million, double‑digit returns
• Annual review of Investment Policy Statement
• Approve proposed 2026 VEBA budget (action item)
• Set meeting dates for 2026

Department of Health and Human Services Board

The Kent County Department of Health & Human Services Board will consider approval of the October 15, 2025 meeting minutes. The board will hear public comment and receive informational updates on financial services and assistance payments presented by James Geisen. Additional informational reports will be given by Directors James Geisen and Noelle Bair, followed by miscellaneous items.

• Approve minutes from October 15, 2025 (action)
• Public comment period
• Financial Services update – presenter James Geisen, guest Betsy Booms (information)
• Assistance Payments update – presenter James Geisen, guests Amy Wright and Yvonne Jasper (information)
• Director’s reports – James Geisen and Noelle Bair (information)

The board voted unanimously to approve the minutes from the October 15, 2025 meeting. A motion to adjourn the November 19, 2025 session was also passed unanimously at 8:45 a.m. No other actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved October 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned November 19, 2025 meeting at 8:45 a.m. (unanimous)

Board of Canvassers

The Kent County Board of Canvassers will approve the minutes from the November 4, 2025 canvass meeting. It will conduct a recount of the East Grand Rapids Commissioner Ward 2 contest and then certify the 2025 election results. Public comment will be heard before the meeting is adjourned.

• Approve November 4, 2025 Election Canvass Meeting minutes
• Recount of East Grand Rapids Commissioner – Ward 2 contest
• Certification of the 2025 election results
• Public comment period

County Building Authority

The Kent County Building Authority will review project updates, including a $5 million allocation for the hospital demolition RFP, upcoming bid deadlines, and an IPD contract. It will consider and approve four invoices for the Fuller Administration Building totaling $64,063.43. Standard agenda items such as agenda review, minutes approval and public comment are also on the docket.

• Hospital demolition RFP and award update – board allocated $5M on 11/6/25; bids due 11/25; award recommendations due 12/10
• IPD contract – bids due 11/20 for trade contractors (masonry, structural steel, mass timber, metal panels, curtainwall/glazing, fire suppression, plumbing, HVAC, controls, electrical, communications, security, FF&E)
• Review and approval of Fuller Administration Building invoices: Progressive Companies $55,194.83 and $3,654.60; Varnum $4,779.50 and $434.50; total $64,063.43
• Review of agenda (Item 1) and approval of October 1, 2025 minutes (Item 2)
• Public comment period (Item 3)

The Kent County Building Authority unanimously approved a proposal from TowerPinkster to provide feasibility study services for a new medical examiner facility. The Authority also unanimously approved the October 1, 2025 meeting minutes and approved payment of $64,063.43 in invoices for the Fuller Administration project. The meeting was adjourned at 9:16 a.m.

• Approved October 1, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved TowerPinkster feasibility study proposal for Medical Examiner Office (unanimous)
• Approved Fuller Administration project invoices totaling $64,063.43 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will discuss the relocation of the SafeChem household hazardous waste collection site at 5068 Breton Avenue SE to accommodate City of Kentwood facility expansions. The board will also review September 2025 monetary outlays totaling $7,100,682.26.

• Proposed SafeChem Program Collection Site License and Relocation Agreement with the City of Kentwood
• Approval of September 2025 monetary outlays totaling $7,100,682.26
• Discussion of Li-ion battery fire at REC
• MMPC Survey for Local Elected Officials
• Just Air Presentation

The Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, including the October 2, 2025 minutes and September 2025 monetary outlays. It also unanimously approved the SafeChem program collection site license and relocation agreement with the City of Kentwood. No other formal actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved consent agenda – minutes Oct 2, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved monetary outlays for Sep 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved SafeChem collection site license and relocation agreement with City of Kentwood (unanimous)

Board of Canvassers

The Kent County Board of Canvassers will hold its regular meeting. It will administer oaths to appointed members, approve the August 2025 meeting minutes, canvass the November 4, 2025 election returns, and certify the final election results.

• Oath of Office administered to appointed members
• Approval of August 2025 minutes
• Canvass November 4, 2025 election returns
• Certify results and final canvass documents
• Adjourn

The board approved the minutes of the August 5, 2025 meeting. It unanimously certified the partial canvass for the Tri‑County Area Schools Sinking Fund Millage Proposal. It then unanimously certified the overall November 4, 2025 election. The meeting was adjourned.

• Approved August 5, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Certified partial canvass for Tri‑County Area Schools Sinking Fund Millage Proposal (unanimous)
• Certified the November 4, 2025 election (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion carried)

Agricultural Preservation Board

The Agricultural Preservation Board will approve its agenda and the minutes from the September 17, 2025 meeting, hear public comments, and then review and discuss a draft strategic plan. No other business is listed.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes of September 17, 2025 meeting
• Public comment related to agenda items
• Review and discussion of strategic planning draft
• Public comment on general matters

The Agricultural Preservation Board unanimously approved the November 5 agenda and the September 17 meeting minutes. Staff provided updates on the 2025 PDR applications, upcoming board appointments, and easement work. The board reviewed and discussed a draft strategic planning document but took no formal action. The meeting adjourned at 12:20 p.m.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 17 minutes (unanimous)
• Reviewed strategic planning draft (discussion, no vote)

Community Corrections Advisory Board

The Community Corrections Advisory Board will vote to approve the minutes from the July 30, 2025 meeting and the FY25 Fourth Quarter Progress Report. It will review the FY25 wrap‑up, budget and utilization report, and discuss the revised FY26 budget. The board will also consider FY26 priorities, including a recidivism study, a prepaid inpatient health plan for substance‑abuse treatment, a trauma‑informed CBT needs assessment, and a request for proposals for FY27 programs. Public comment will follow before adjournment.

• Approval vote on 7/30/25 meeting minutes
• Approval vote on FY25 Fourth Quarter Progress Report
• Review of revised FY26 budget
• FY26 priorities: recidivism study and prepaid inpatient health plan exploration
• Request for proposals for FY27 programs and services

The advisory board approved the minutes from the July 30, 2025 meeting. It also approved the FY 2025 Fourth Quarter Progress Report. No other formal actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved July 30, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved FY 2025 Fourth Quarter Progress Report

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

The Kent County Family & Children’s Coordinating Council will review the minutes from its August 12 meeting and the Board of Commissioners meeting held on October 9. Members will examine the council's membership requirements and how alternates are designated. A key agenda item is a discussion of proposed changes to SNAP and Medicaid services. The meeting also includes public comment and routine administrative items.

• Approval of agenda and minutes of August 12
• Review of Board of Commissioners meeting on October 9
• Review of membership requirements and process to designate alternates
• Discussion of changes to SNAP & Medicaid
• Public comment

The Kent County Family and Children's Coordinating Council approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. No other formal actions or votes were recorded. The council discussed upcoming changes to Medicaid, the Marketplace, and SNAP, but those items were informational only.

• Approved agenda and August 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Kent County Community Action Governing Board

The Governing Board will meet to approve minutes from the August 11, 2025 meeting. The session includes information reports on staff, programs, monitoring, and finances.

• Approval of August 11, 2025 meeting minutes
• Director's report on staff, programs, and monitoring
• Financial reports presented by Bobby O’Connor
• Programmatic report presented by Chad Coffman, Sherrie Gillespie, and Rachel Kunnath

The governing board established quorum after Commissioner Belchak arrived and then approved the August 11, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded; the remainder of the session was informational.

• Approved August 11, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Fire Commission

The Kent County Fire Commission will review the Michigan Municipal League Group Insurance & Fleet Coverage presented by Elmer Hitt and Todd Weaver, including loss control explanation and the annual renewal process. The commission will also receive updates on fire apparatus delivery estimates for Caledonia (by March 2026) and Cedar Springs (by January 2027). Additional items include upcoming assessments in November and reminders of 2026 meeting dates.

• Michigan Municipal League Group Insurance & Fleet Coverage presentation
• Caledonia Fire Apparatus – delivery estimate end March 2026
• Cedar Springs Fire Apparatus – delivery estimate January 2027
• Assessments scheduled for November
• Reminder of 2026 meeting dates: Jan 16, May 15, Aug 21, Oct 16

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority

The Kent County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Board will consider amending its bylaws. It will also review and approve updates to its policy and procedures. The agenda includes staff and board updates, a public comment period, and routine items such as call to order, roll call, and approval of prior minutes.

• Amendment of bylaws
• Consideration and approval of updates to KCBRA policy and procedures
• Brownfield staff updates
• Board updates
• Public comment

The Kent County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Board approved the September 18, 2025 meeting minutes. The Board also approved an amendment to its bylaws to authorize adoption and management of policy documents. Additionally, the Board approved updates to its policies and procedures that allow variances for projects with strong public purpose and financial need. Discussions on revolving loan fund capture were continued without a final decision.

• Approved September 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to bylaws to allow adoption and management of policy documents (unanimous)
• Approved updates to policies and procedures permitting variances for qualifying projects (unanimous)

Materials Management Planning Committee

The committee will discuss the results of the EPIC-MRA resident survey and receive a presentation from Fishbeck. The meeting will also cover expense submittals to EGLE and planning for the December meeting.

• Presentation of EPIC-MRA Survey results (500 residents surveyed)
• Presentation by consultant Fishbeck
• Expense submittal to EGLE
• Discussion of December meeting date

The committee approved the October 18, 2025 minutes with an amendment changing the word “denied” to “decline.” Members voted to cancel the December meeting and use that time for internal work with Fishbeck and Public Works. The group agreed to provide Fishbeck with the last three years of recycling data for a gap analysis. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 3:36 PM.

• Approved 9.18.2025 minutes with amendment (word change to “decline”)
• Cancelled December meeting; will be used for internal work with Fishbeck and Public Works
• Agreed to supply Fishbeck with three years of recycling data for gap analysis
• Adjourned meeting unanimously at 3:36 PM

Department of Health and Human Services Board

The board will meet to approve previous minutes and receive reports from directors. The agenda includes an information session regarding child welfare updates.

• Approval of September 9, 2025 minutes
• Child welfare update presented by Noelle Bair

The Kent County DHHS Board approved the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes by a unanimous vote. No public comment was received. The board then moved to adjourn the October 15, 2025 session, also unanimously.

• Approved September 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned the October 15, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Kent County Veterans Services Advisory Committee

The Kent County Veterans Services Advisory Committee will review its current budget and conduct a budget review. The meeting includes old business and new business, notably a review of FY26 housecleaning applications. The committee will also hear success stories, community outreach updates, and a monthly activity report.

• Current Budget Report
• Budget Review
• FY26 Housecleaning applications review
• Success Stories
• Community Outreach Report

The committee approved July’s meeting minutes unanimously. All six FY26 housecleaning applications were reviewed and approved. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved July 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved all six FY26 housecleaning applications
• Adjourned meeting

Mobility Task Force

The Mobility Task Force will review the final report for the SRF. The body will also discuss next steps and recommendations.

• Review of Final Report - SRF
• Discussion of next steps and recommendations

Board of Public Works

The Board will discuss recycling survey results from EPIC/MRA and consultant support for the MMPC. The meeting also includes a review of Waste-to-Energy (WTE) insurance deductibles and an update on flow control implementation.

• EPIC/MRA Recycling Survey Results for MMPC
• WTE Insurance Deductable action request
• MMPC Consultant Support action request
• SWMO Amendment flow control implementation update
• Approval of August 2025 monetary outlays totaling $3,153,408.86

The Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, including September 4, 2025 minutes and August 2025 monetary outlays. It also approved a $119,850 contract with Fishbeck to assist the Materials Management Planning Committee. Finally, the Board approved raising the waste‑to‑energy insurance deductible to $500,000, saving $38,000 on the premium.

• Approved consent agenda (Sept 4 minutes, Aug 2025 outlays) – unanimous
• Approved Fishbeck contract for gap analysis and plan drafting, $119,850 – unanimous
• Approved increase of WTE insurance deductible to $500,000, saving $38,000 on premium – unanimous

County Building Authority

The Kent County Building Authority will review and approve two invoices from Progressive Companies for the Fuller Administration project, totaling $119,218.35. The meeting also includes project updates on the Medical Examiner facility and the Fuller Administration Building, and a discussion of the Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) contracting method. Standard agenda items such as agenda review, minutes approval, public comment, and miscellaneous business are also on the docket.

• Approve Progressive Companies invoice #00205349 for $108,318.35
• Approve Progressive Companies invoice #00205494 for $10,900.00
• Medical Examiner project update: exploring partnership with MSU and commercial space purchase
• Fuller Administration Building update: upcoming board presentation on design and IPD method
• Discussion of Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) concept for future county projects

The Kent County Building Authority unanimously approved the September 3, 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved payment of invoices totaling $119,218.35 for the Fuller Administration Building project. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved September 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Fuller Administration project invoices $119,218.35 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Community Health Advisory Committee

The Kent County Community Health Advisory Committee will meet on September 25, 2025 to discuss a health officer report and related recommendations. The agenda includes public comment, approval of prior meeting minutes, and discussions on communications, community trust, BMI/obesity, and a roundtable sharing session. No formal decisions or votes are indicated in the agenda.

• Health Officer’s Report – Dr. Adam London
• Recommendations from June 26th Meeting – Dr. Adam London
• Communications and Community Trust discussion
• BMI / Obesity Report
• Roundtable Sharing

The Kent County Community Health Advisory Committee reviewed vaccine updates, a recent BMI/Obesity Report, and brainstormed ideas for public‑health messaging and community engagement. Members suggested formats such as humor‑based videos, school poster contests, and partnerships with local organizations, but no motions, votes, or approvals were recorded.

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority

The Kent County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority will hold a work session to continue discussion on policy and procedure variations. Staff will provide updates on the FROM application. The board will also give general updates before adjourning.

• Work session – continued discussion on policy and procedure variations
• Brownfield staff update on FROM application
• Board updates

The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Board approved the August 21, 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. The Board reached consensus to refer to policy changes as “variances” rather than “waivers.” Staff were directed to draft a new policy section outlining variance review criteria.

• Approved August 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Consensus to use term “variance” instead of “waiver”
• Directed staff to incorporate feedback into new variance policy section

Kent County Community Action Advisory Board

The Advisory Governing Board will conduct two public hearings regarding housing and community development reports. The body will also review fiscal and programmatic reports and approve minutes from the July 17, 2025 meeting.

• Public hearing on the 2024 HUD Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER)
• Public hearing for comments on the KCCA Community Services Block Grant FY 2026 Community Action Plan
• Approval of July 17, 2025 meeting minutes
• Fiscal Report: Org. Standard 8.7
• Programmatic Report: Org. Standard 5.9

Materials Management Planning Committee

The committee will review an inventory of recycling facilities in and near Kent County and evaluate proposals. This follows a previous discussion regarding the need for a consultant to help draft a materials management plan.

• Inventory of recycling facilities in and near Kent County
• Review of proposals for materials management planning
• Discussion of a previous RRS proposal with costs of $68,575 for 2025 and $116,988 for 2026

The committee approved the September 21, 2025 minutes with amendments. After reviewing proposals, members voted to choose Fishbeck as the consultant for the county’s materials‑management plan and will draft an action request for the October 2, 2026 Board of Public Works meeting. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 3:15 PM.

• Approved 9/21/2025 minutes with amendments (no vote tally recorded)
• Selected Fishbeck as the materials‑management planning consultant (motion passed)
• Action request to be drafted for Oct 2 2026 Board of Public Works meeting
• Meeting adjourned unanimously

Agricultural Preservation Board

The Agricultural Preservation Board will receive an update on a funded application, review an updated strategic planning pathway diagram, and discuss ongoing development of strategic initiatives to support agricultural priorities. No decisions or votes are listed; the items are for review and discussion. The meeting also includes routine items such as agenda approval, public comment, and adoption of minutes.

• Update on funded application
• Review and discussion of updated strategic planning pathway diagram
• Continued development of strategic initiatives to support agricultural priorities

The Agricultural Preservation Board approved the September 17 agenda after a motion by Jessica Marks and support from Elizabeth Brost, with a unanimous vote. The Board also approved the minutes from the August 6 meeting following a motion by Rob Steffens and support from Suzie Reinbold, again unanimously. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 6 minutes (unanimous)

Kent County Veterans Services Advisory Committee

The committee will approve the minutes from the previous month and hear several reports, including a current budget report and a community outreach report. They will review FY26 Housecleaning applications and discuss meeting minutes. The meeting also includes a public comment period before adjournment.

• Approval of previous month's minutes
• Presentation of West Michigan Veterans Coalition annual report
• Current budget report and budget review
• FY26 Housecleaning applications review
• Public comment period

The advisory committee unanimously approved the July meeting minutes. It reviewed 42 FY26 housecleaning applications, approving 35 and denying 7. Members voted to adopt a shorter format for future meeting minutes. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved July minutes (all in favor, none opposed)
• Reviewed 42 FY26 housecleaning applications: 35 approved, 7 denied
• Approved change to a shorter meeting minutes format
• Adjourned the regular session

Department of Health and Human Services Board

The Kent County Health & Human Services Board will vote to approve the August 6, 2025 meeting minutes. The agenda includes a public comment period, a review of county board memos, and informational reports from Directors Noelle Bair and James Geisen. The meeting will also address miscellaneous items.

• Approval of August 6, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public comment period
• Review of county board memos
• Director’s report – Noelle Bair
• Director’s report – James Geisen

The board unanimously approved the minutes of the August 6, 2025 meeting. The board also unanimously welcomed Interim Child Welfare Director Noelle Bair. The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 a.m. with a unanimous vote.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Welcomed Interim Child Welfare Director Noelle Bair (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:45 a.m. (unanimous)

Revolving Loan Fund Committee

The committee will review the current loan pipeline report and discuss strategies to increase the loan fund. Members will also discuss the Annual Report.

• Review of Loan Pipeline Report
• Discussion on process and strategy for increasing the loan fund
• Discussion of Annual Report

The committee reviewed the revolving loan fund pipeline report, noting the fund is nearing its limit. Members discussed strategies for attracting new capital, including targeting geographic‑focused investments and emerging private developers. An outline for the annual report was presented, with a draft expected before the December meeting. No formal actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

Election Commission

The commission approved the May 28, 2025 meeting minutes after a spelling amendment. It then approved the candidate and proposals list for the November 4, 2025 special and general elections. The ballots themselves were also approved. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved May 28, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved candidate and proposals list for Nov 4, 2025 elections (unanimous)
• Approved ballots for Nov 4, 2025 special and general elections (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Public Works

The Board approved the consent agenda, the August 7, 2025 minutes, and July 2025 monetary outlays. It unanimously authorized a five‑year extension of the contract with 3Degrees Group to manage Climate Action Reserve Verified Emission Reduction credits through July 2029. The Board also approved renewal of property and general liability insurance for the Waste‑to‑Energy facility for fiscal year 2026.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 7, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved July 2025 monetary outlays (unanimous)
• Approved 5‑year contract extension with 3Degrees Group for VERS credits (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of WTE property and general liability insurance for FY 2026 (unanimous)

County Building Authority

The Building Authority unanimously approved the August 6, 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved the first restatement amendments to the intergovernmental agreement creating the Kent County Insurance Authority. Finally, the Authority unanimously approved payment of the $74,369.84 Fuller Administration project invoice from Progressive Companies.

• Approved August 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to the Intergovernmental Agreement for the Kent County Insurance Authority (unanimous)
• Approved Fuller Administration project invoice $74,369.84 from Progressive Companies (unanimous)

Kent County Insurance Authority

The board approved the February 26, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It also approved the first restatement to the Intergovernmental Agreement creating the Kent County Insurance Authority, and the first restated bylaws, both unanimously. The Fiscal Services Director suggested the authority begin operations on October 1, 2025, and the chair asked future meetings be scheduled for 8:30 a.m.

• Approved February 26, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved first restatement to Intergovernmental Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved first restated bylaws for KCIA (unanimous)

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority

The Kent County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Board will review a proposal by Flat River Outreach Ministries to develop rental housing at 504 E Main Street. The board will also discuss policy variations and open board positions.

• Review and approval of Brownfield Plan for 504 E Main Street (17 rental units)
• Proposed $750,000 in eligible reimbursable project costs
• Total project cost of $2.8 million
• Discussion of Policy and Procedures Variation
• Review of open board positions

The board unanimously approved the June 18, 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved the Brownfield Plan for 504 E Main Street, moving the plan to the Kent County Board of Commissioners. The board discussed case‑by‑case policy variations and assigned staff tasks for future work.

• Approved June 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous, Brooke Oosterman absent)
• Approved Brownfield Plan for 504 E Main Street, Lowell (unanimous, Brooke Oosterman absent)
• Tasked Haley Stichman with sending the open board‑position application link to members

Materials Management Planning Committee

The committee unanimously approved the June 18, 2025 meeting minutes. It agreed that a gap analysis is needed and will issue a bid to obtain proposals from consultants to help write the materials management plan. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved June 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to conduct a gap analysis for the materials management plan
• Authorized Public Works to develop scope and issue a bid for a consultant (no vote recorded)
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously

Pension Board

The Kent County Pension Board approved a $10 million commitment to TrueBridge Secondaries II. It also approved the 2024 Summary Annual Report and 2025 budget, the fee engagement letter for Gabriel Roeder & Smith, and the consent agenda items. The board waived the RFI process for Asset Consulting Group and denied a duty‑disability appeal.

• Approved $10 million commitment to TrueBridge Secondaries II (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including retirements, invoices, and minutes (7-0)
• Approved 2024 Summary Annual Report & 2025 Budget (7-0)
• Approved Fee Engagement Letter for Gabriel Roeder & Smith Company (7-0)
• Waived RFI process for Asset Consulting Group (7-0)
• Moved to Closed Session for duty‑disability appeal (7-0)
• Denied duty‑disability appeal (7-0)

VEBA Trust Board

The VEBA Trust Board approved the May 21, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. It also approved a one‑year renewal of the fiduciary liability insurance policy, keeping the same coverage and carrier, also by unanimous vote.

• Approved May 21, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved one-year fiduciary liability renewal (unanimous)

Childcare Task Force

The task force approved the meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. No other actions were formally decided. Members discussed draft recommendations and suggested changes to the report format, but those items were not adopted at this meeting.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)

Mobility Task Force

The Mobility Task Force approved the minutes from its May 30 2025 meeting, after a motion by Dave Bulkowski and support from Commissioner Pachla. The remainder of the meeting featured a presentation of the draft final report, discussion of implementation options, and public comments, but no additional actions were formally adopted.

• Approved May 30 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Dave Bulkowski, supported by Commissioner Pachla)

Kent County Veterans Services Advisory Committee

The Veterans Services Advisory Committee approved the July 2025 minutes with all members in favor and none opposed. A motion to adjourn the regular session was made, seconded, and the meeting was adjourned by Chair Chris Kamps at 14:19. No other formal actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved July 2025 minutes (all in favor, none opposed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed, no vote tally recorded)

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

The council approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 22 and June 3, 2025 meetings. The motion was made by Judge Deborah McNabb, seconded by Dr. Adam London, and passed unanimously. No other formal actions or votes were recorded during the session.

• Approved agenda and minutes from April 22 and June 3, 2025 (unanimous)

Kent County Community Action Governing Board

The Governing Board approved the minutes from the June 16, 2025 meeting without opposition. All other agenda items were informational updates; no additional actions, approvals, or denials were recorded.

• Approved June 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Public Works

The Board approved the purchase of eight metroSTOR food‑waste collection units for $36,490 and added one full‑time Scalehouse Attendant position at a cost of $66,000. It also approved a $150,000 acquisition of utility easements for the Sustainable Business Park and a $750,000 purchase of strategic property. All motions were carried, with the easement vote 7‑1 and the other items unanimous.

• Approved purchase of eight metroSTOR FX 95 Access Controlled Cart Enclosure Units ($36,490) – unanimous
• Approved addition of one Scalehouse Attendant FTE ($66,000 salary) – unanimous
• Approved acquisition of Sustainable Business Park utility easements ($150,000) – 7‑1
• Approved purchase of strategic property for $750,000 – unanimous
• Approved Consent Agenda (minutes and monetary outlays) – unanimous

Board of Canvassers

The Board adopted a resolution declaring the January 22, 2025 chairperson and vice‑chairperson elections invalid and confirming that Chairperson Pam Richter and Vice‑Chairperson JoAnn King will serve the remainder of their two‑year terms ending January 2026. The Board also certified the results of the August 5, 2025 election after canvassing and certifying ballot containers. Earlier motions to accept the leadership resolution, approve prior meeting minutes, and adjourn the canvass were approved unanimously.

• Adopted resolution rescinding Jan 22, 2025 chair elections (unanimous)
• Confirmed Chairperson Pam Richter and Vice‑Chairperson JoAnn King will complete terms to Jan 2026 (unanimous)
• Accepted leadership resolution affirming May 6, 2025 election certification (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 6, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Certified ballot containers for August 5, 2025 election (action)
• Certified August 5, 2025 election results (unanimous)
• Adjourned canvass until Aug 13, 2025 (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Department of Health and Human Services Board

The board unanimously approved the discretionary Current Unmet Needs Funding for FY2026 as recommended. It also approved the July 16 meeting minutes, moved the next board meeting to September 24, and adjourned the regular session. The board entered and later closed a closed session, both unanimously.

• Approved July 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimously)
• Approved FY2026 discretionary Current Unmet Needs Funding (unanimously)
• Moved next board meeting from September 17 to September 24, 2025 (unanimously)
• Adjourned regular session at 8:42 a.m. (unanimously)
• Entered closed session at 8:42 a.m. (unanimously)
• Ended closed session at 11:14 a.m. (unanimously)

Agricultural Preservation Board

The Agricultural Preservation Board unanimously approved the August 6 agenda and the minutes from the June 4 meeting. No other decisions, approvals, or votes on policy matters were recorded.

• Approved August 6, 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 4, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

County Building Authority

The authority approved a $14,500 downtown space planning proposal from Progressive Companies. It also approved two Medical Examiner invoices totaling $15,638.80 and a $49,274.11 Fuller Administration invoice. The July 9, 2025 minutes were approved unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved additional downtown space planning proposal ($14,500 + $200 expenses) (motion carried, 1 abstention)
• Approved Medical Examiner invoices: TowerPinkster Inv. No. 78659 $7,706.90 and Inv. No. 79021 $7,931.90 (motion carried, 1 abstention)
• Approved Fuller Administration project invoice from Progressive Companies $49,274.11 (unanimous)
• Approved July 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Community Corrections Advisory Board

The Advisory Board approved the minutes from the May 28, 2025 meeting after a motion by Judge Patricia Gardner was supported and passed. The board also approved the FY25 Third Quarter Progress Report following a motion by Chris Becker that was supported and passed. No other formal actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved May 28, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved FY25 Third Quarter Progress Report (motion passed)

Kent County Community Action Advisory Board

The Advisory Governing Board approved the May 15, 2025 meeting minutes and the MEAP Service Plan, both by unanimous vote. A proposal to staff the senior center was approved and will move forward to job description creation and recruitment. The Board also noted upcoming planning for the Walk for Warmth event and an Energy Awareness Month luncheon.

• Approved May 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved MEAP Service Plan (unanimous)
• Approved senior center staffing proposal (no vote count recorded)
• Noted upcoming Walk for Warmth planning meeting (informational)
• Noted upcoming Energy Awareness Month luncheon (informational)

Department of Health and Human Services Board

The board voted to approve the minutes from the June 18, 2025 meeting, with the motion passed unanimously. A separate motion to adjourn the July 16, 2025 session was also carried unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved minutes of June 18, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned the July 16, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Childcare Task Force

The Kent County Childcare Task Force approved the minutes from the previous meeting with a unanimous vote. The members then divided into two sub‑groups to review and prioritize draft Action and Advocacy recommendations, evaluating redundancy, effort and impact. No other formal approvals, denials, or tablings were recorded.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)

Kent County Veterans Services Advisory Committee

The committee approved the June meeting minutes. Members voted unanimously to approve a Soldier and Sailors Relief assistance request during the closed session. The board moved to a closed session and later adjourned the regular meeting.

• Approved June minutes (motion by Katie DeBoer, seconded by Mel Bauman)
• Approved Soldier and Sailors Relief assistance (unanimous vote)
• Moved to closed session (motion by Mary Johnson, seconded by Mel Bauman)
• Adjourned regular session (motion by Mary Johnson, seconded by Katie DeBoer)

County Building Authority

The Authority unanimously approved the June 11, 2025 minutes. It also approved payment of two Fuller Administration project invoices: $114,848.84 to Progressive Companies and $387.50 to Fishbeck. Members agreed to move the August meeting to August 6 and the September meeting to September 3.

• Approved June 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Progressive Companies invoice for $114,848.84 (unanimous)
• Approved Fishbeck invoice for $387.50 (unanimous)
• Rescheduled August meeting to August 6
• Rescheduled September meeting to September 3

Community Health Advisory Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the April 24, 2025 meeting by unanimous voice vote. No other motions were adopted, and no votes were recorded on the discussion items. Members discussed potential future roles for the advisory committee, but no formal decisions were made.

• Approved April 24 minutes (unanimous voice vote)

Board of Public Works

The Kent County Board of Public Works unanimously approved a resolution to finance PFAS pretreatment, including a $1,289,163 engineering and design phase. It also unanimously approved a recommendation to accept the settlement of litigation Case No. 1:24-cv-514. The meeting included a closed session and was adjourned at 7:59 a.m.

• Approved June 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to finance PFAS pretreatment, including $1,289,163 design phase (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation to accept settlement of litigation Case 1:24-cv-514 (unanimous)
• Started closed session at 7:34 a.m. (unanimous)
• Ended closed session at 7:57 a.m. (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:59 a.m. (unanimous)

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority

The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Board approved the January 16, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. The board also unanimously approved the Affordability Monitoring Proposal from Flywheel after staff presentation and workgroup review. No other substantive actions were taken. The meeting adjourned at 12:33 PM.

• Approved Jan 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Affordability Monitoring Proposal from Flywheel (unanimous)

Department of Health and Human Services Board

The board approved the minutes from the May 21, 2025 meeting by a unanimous vote. After hearing a presentation from KSSN, the board moved to adjourn the June 18 meeting, also unanimously.

• Approved May 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned June 18, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Childcare Task Force

The Kent County Childcare Task Force met on June 18, 2025 and approved the prior meeting minutes by unanimous vote. The group heard a county organizational overview and clarified its strategy‑organizing process. Small groups reported items outside county purview and organized the remaining strategies into action and advocacy categories. No other formal decisions were recorded.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)

Materials Management Planning Committee

The Materials Management Planning Committee approved the June 17, 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. The committee then adjourned the meeting at 3:32 PM, also unanimously. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved June 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:32 PM (unanimous)

Kent County Community Action Governing Board

The Governing Board unanimously approved the minutes from the April 21, 2025 meeting. In other business, the scheduled August board meeting was changed from August 18 to August 11. No other actions were taken.

• Approved April 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Changed August meeting date from August 18 to August 11

Kent County Veterans Services Advisory Committee

The Kent County Veterans Services Advisory Committee met on June 12, 2025. The committee approved the January minutes and then adjourned the session at 14:32. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Approved January minutes (motion moved by Katie DeBoer, seconded by David Moler)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Mike Blundell, seconded by Katie DeBoer)

County Building Authority

The board approved the May 14, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It authorized a $15,400 feasibility study for the Medical Examiner project, with one member abstaining. The board also approved a $12,681 change order and $53,418.37 in invoices for the Fuller Administration project, both unanimously.

• Approved May 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $15,400 feasibility study for Medical Examiner office, plus reimbursable expenses (motion carried; one abstention)
• Approved $12,681 change order for Georgetown Construction on Fuller Campus water feed relocation (unanimous)
• Approved $53,418.37 in invoices for Fuller Administration project (unanimous)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works unanimously approved the consent agenda, a $194,188.57 EGLE materials‑management grant, and a Consumers Energy easement for the North Kent Transfer Station. It also awarded a $1,346,455 contract to FCC Construction for a retaining‑wall replacement and canopy at the South Kent Landfill, purchased eight transfer trailers for $1,263,600, and approved a design‑build agreement with Taplin Group for PFAS pretreatment systems.

• Approved consent agenda (minutes and monetary outlays) unanimously
• Approved $194,188.57 EGLE Materials Management Planning Program grant unanimously
• Approved Consumers Energy easement for North Kent Transfer Station and recommended Board approval unanimously
• Awarded $1,346,455 contract to FCC Construction for retaining‑wall and canopy project unanimously
• Authorized purchase of eight transfer trailers from Royal Truck for up to $1,263,600 unanimously
• Approved Design‑Build Agreement with Taplin Group LLC for PFAS pretreatment systems unanimously

Agricultural Preservation Board

The Agricultural Preservation Board unanimously approved the June 4 agenda and the May 7 meeting minutes. No other motions were passed or denied. Members reached consensus to look for an alternative date for the July 2 meeting, and staff were tasked with polling members to set a new date.

• Approve June 4 agenda (unanimous)
• Approve May 7 minutes (unanimous)
• Seek alternative date for July 2 meeting (consensus)
• Assign staff to poll members for new meeting date

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

The council lacked a quorum, so the minutes from the April 22, 2025 meeting were not approved. The SDOH Hub Update was postponed due to an absent member. A majority of members present indicated interest in participating in a children and families roundtable. No other formal actions were taken.

• Minutes from April 22, 2025 not approved (no quorum)
• SDOH Hub Update postponed
• Council members expressed interest in a children and families roundtable (majority present)
• No public comment received

Mobility Task Force

The Mobility Task Force approved the April 25, 2025 meeting minutes after a motion by Matt Kallman and support from Kris Pachla. The meeting was then adjourned following a motion by Al Vanderberg, supported by Matt Kallman. No other formal actions were recorded.

• Approved April 25, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Election Commission

The Kent County Election Commission unanimously approved several items for the August 5, 2025 special and primary elections. The commission adopted two precinct‑consolidation resolutions, merging Solon Township Precinct 3 GPS and Tyrone Township Precinct 1 GPS into Grant Township Precinct 1. It also approved the meeting minutes, the candidate and proposals list, and the final ballots.

• Approved March 10, 2025 meeting minutes (3‑0)
• Approved consolidation of Solon Township Precinct 3 GPS into Grant Township Precinct 1 (3‑0)
• Approved consolidation of Tyrone Township Precinct 1 GPS into Grant Township Precinct 1 (3‑0)
• Approved candidate and proposals list for August 5, 2025 election (3‑0)
• Approved ballot proofs for August 5, 2025 election (3‑0)
• Approved final ballots for August 5, 2025 election (3‑0)

Board of Canvassers

The Board of Canvassers approved the minutes of the January 22, 2025 meeting. It certified the May 6, 2025 election and the associated ballot containers. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved minutes of Jan 22, 2025 meeting (motion carried)
• Certified the May 6, 2025 election and ballot containers
• Adjourned the meeting (all members in favor)

Pension Board

The board approved a $20 million commitment to the Great Hill IX private‑equity fund (vote 6‑0). It also approved the consent agenda, which included retirements, invoice payments and death filings (6‑0). The board approved a non‑duty disability claim for Stephen Scalici and denied a duty disability claim for Elizabeth Knapp, each by a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved $20 million commitment to Great Hill IX (6‑0)
• Approved consent agenda covering retirements, invoices, minutes and death filings (6‑0)
• Approved Non‑Duty Disability application for Stephen Scalici (6‑0)
• Denied Duty Disability application for Elizabeth Knapp (6‑0)
• Moved to Closed Session to review disability retirement applications (6‑0)

VEBA Trust Board

The VEBA Trust Board met on May 21, 2025 and approved the November 20, 2024 minutes unanimously. The board received a market update and investment performance review from Asset Consulting Group and an actuarial valuation report from GRS Consulting. No other actions were taken and the meeting adjourned at 12:10 pm.

• Approved November 20, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

Department of Health and Human Services Board

The board approved the minutes of the April 19, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. A motion to adjourn the May 21, 2025 meeting was also carried unanimously at 9:15 a.m. No other actions were decided during this session.

• Approved April 19, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:15 a.m. (unanimous)

Childcare Task Force

The Kent County Childcare Task Force approved the meeting minutes unanimously after a motion by Commissioner Pachla and a second by TaRita Johnson. The remainder of the meeting involved panelists discussing childcare funding, policy challenges, and potential recommendations, but no formal actions or votes were taken on those topics.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)

Fire Commission

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the minutes from February 21, 2025, and the financial report. They also approved an amendment to the member contract after legal review. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (all in favor)
• Approved February 21 minutes (all in favor)
• Approved financial report (all in favor)
• Approved amended member contract (all in favor)

Kent County Community Action Advisory Board

The advisory board approved the March 20, 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. It also unanimously approved the Weatherization Assistance Program Owner/Landlord Contribution Policy. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Approved March 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Weatherization Assistance Program Owner/Landlord Contribution Policy (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

County Building Authority

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the April 16, 2025 meeting. It also approved four administration project invoices totaling $180,945.85, including a $151,891.55 payment to Progressive Companies. No other project decisions were made. The meeting adjourned at 9:00 a.m.

• Approved April 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Progressive Companies invoice #203193 for $151,891.55 (unanimous)
• Approved Georgetown Construction Pay App #2 for $22,889.30 (unanimous)
• Approved Barnes & Thornburg LLP invoice #3388946 for $5,044.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Varnum invoice #1372871 for $1,121.00 (unanimous)

Board of Canvassers

The Board approved the minutes of the January 22, 2025 organizational meeting. The Board canvassed the May 6, 2025 election, certified the ballot containers and counted four signature‑cured ballots. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved minutes of Jan 22, 2025 meeting (motion carried)
• Certified May 6, 2025 election and ballot containers
• Counted four signature‑cured ballots
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Standing Rules Committee

The Standing Rules Committee approved the minutes from the April 17, 2025 meeting. The committee also approved the proposed amendments to the standing rules. Both motions were carried without opposition.

• Approved April 17, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved revised standing rules amendment (4 yeas, 0 nays)

Board of Canvassers

The board approved the minutes of the January 22, 2025 meeting. It canvassed and certified the May 6, 2025 election and the associated ballot containers. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved minutes of Jan 22, 2025 meeting (motion carried)
• Certified the May 6, 2025 election (completed May 14, 2025)
• Certified several ballot containers
• Adjourned the meeting (all in favor)

Agricultural Preservation Board

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda. They also unanimously approved the minutes from the April 2, 2025 meeting. The board approved the preliminary ranking of six 2025 Purchase of Development Rights applications and recommended that the top two be forwarded to the County Board of Commissioners for state and federal grant consideration.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved PDR application ranking and recommended top two for grant funding (unanimous, Chair abstained due to conflict of interest)

Board of Canvassers

The Board of Canvassers approved the minutes of the January 22, 2025 organizational meeting. The board canvassed and certified the May 6, 2025 election and its ballot containers. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes of Jan 22, 2025 meeting (motion carried)
• Certified the May 6, 2025 election (certification completed May 14, 2025)
• Certified ballot containers for the May 6, 2025 election
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Mobility Task Force

The Mobility Task Force approved the March 14, 2025 meeting minutes after a motion by Dave Bulkowski and support from Josh Lunger. The members discussed service concept evaluation criteria and agreed to keep refining the concepts and criteria for the next meeting. No other formal actions were recorded.

• Approved March 14, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Dave Bulkowski, supported by Lunger)
• Agreed to continue refining service concepts and evaluation criteria

Community Health Advisory Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the March 19, 2025 meeting by unanimous voice vote. No other formal actions or votes were recorded; the remaining agenda items were discussed and updates were provided.

• Approved March 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)

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

The council unanimously approved the agenda and minutes from the February 4, 2025 meeting. They also unanimously appointed Scott Smith to the Executive Committee, confirming the appointment by voice vote. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved agenda and minutes from February 4, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Scott Smith to Executive Committee (unanimous voice vote)

Kent County Community Action Governing Board

The Governing Board approved the minutes from the February 17, 2025 meeting without dissent. The remainder of the session consisted of informational reports on the 2024 annual report, audit findings, grant funding status, and program updates. The board also announced Community Action Month activities for May. No other actions were voted on.

• Approved February 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Standing Rules Committee

The committee approved the March 14, 2025 minutes after a motion was carried. They also agreed to provide a summary of substantiated changes, along with redline and clean copies of the proposed draft standing rules, to the Board of Commissioners.

• Approved March 14 minutes (motion carried)
• Agreed to provide summary and copies of draft standing rules to Board

Materials Management Planning Committee

The committee unanimously approved a last‑minute agenda change to include a presentation on East Grand Rapids’ composting program. The minutes from the March 20, 2025 meeting were also approved unanimously. Members set the schedule for a May 15 tour of the Recycling and Education Center and the Waste‑to‑Energy Facility, and moved the next regular meeting to June 18 at 2:00 PM. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 3:33 PM.

• Approved agenda change to add East Grand Rapids composting presentation (unanimous)
• Approved March 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Finalized May 15 tour schedule of Recycling and Education Center and Waste‑to‑Energy Facility (unanimous)
• Rescheduled next meeting to June 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:33 PM (unanimous)

Board of Public Works

The Kent County Board of Public Works approved the consent agenda, the FY2026 operations budget, the FY2026 accrual‑based budget, and the 2026 solid‑waste disposal and recycling rates schedule. All motions passed unanimously. The accrual budget lists revenues of $71,446,684 and expenses of $71,446,684.

• Consent agenda (minutes and monetary outlays) approved unanimously
• FY2026 Department of Public Works operating budget approved unanimously
• FY2026 Department of Public Works accrual‑based budget approved unanimously (revenues $71,446,684; expenses $71,446,684)
• 2026 Waste Definitions and Rates Schedule for transfer stations, recycling center, landfill and WTE facility approved unanimously

Department of Health and Human Services Board

The board approved the minutes of the March 12, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. A motion to adjourn was made by the Vice Chairperson and carried unanimously, ending the meeting at 9:15 a.m. No other formal actions were recorded.

• Approved March 12, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:15 a.m. (unanimous)

Childcare Task Force

The Kent County Childcare Task Force approved the meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. No other motions, approvals, or denials were recorded; the remainder of the meeting consisted of briefings, Q&A, and strategy brainstorming on childcare issues.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)

County Building Authority

The Board approved the March 12, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. It also approved payment of the Fuller Administration project invoices totaling $73,131.30, also unanimously. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved March 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Fuller Administration project invoices totaling $73,131.30 (unanimous)

Kent County Veterans Services Advisory Committee

The Kent County Veterans Services Advisory Committee voted to accept the bylaws as they are, with all members in favor and none opposed. The committee also recommended not renewing the Senior Neighbors program after this year, a recommendation supported by a member. The meeting included a report that the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency grant was reduced to $141,519 for the fiscal year, leaving $47,000 remaining after $75,000 had been spent.

• Accepted the bylaws as currently written (unanimous vote)
• Recommended not renewing Senior Neighbors after this year (supported by a member)

Agricultural Preservation Board

The Agricultural Preservation Board approved its agenda and the February 5, 2025 meeting minutes, both unanimously. Members agreed to refrain from requesting any changes to the Kent County Farmland Development Rights Ordinance at this time. The board also set aside its June meeting for a strategic‑planning session facilitated by staff. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Refrained from requesting changes to Farmland Development Rights Ordinance (unanimous)
• Reserved June meeting for strategic planning session (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn passed (unanimous)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works met to review the Department of Public Works strategic plan and related waste‑management data. No public comment was received. The meeting concluded without any motions, approvals, or other formal actions.

Kent County Housing Commission

The board approved the minutes from the January 16, 2025 meeting. It also approved the agenda for the March 20, 2025 meeting. No other business was taken, and the meeting adjourned at 9:05 a.m.

• Approved Jan 16, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved March 20, 2025 agenda (motion passed)
• No new business actions taken

Kent County Community Action Advisory Board

The board approved the minutes from the January 16, 2025 meeting by a unanimous vote. A motion to adjourn the March 20 meeting was also passed, ending the session at 1:23 p.m. No other actions requiring a vote were taken.

• Approved January 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned March 20, 2025 meeting (motion passed)

Materials Management Planning Committee

The Materials Management Planning Committee approved the minutes from the February 20, 2025 meeting with a unanimous vote. No other actions were formally approved, denied, or tabled during this session.

• Approved 2/20/2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Community Health Advisory Committee

The committee received updates on the Fuller clinic renovation, influenza and measles trends, food licensing fees, refugee health services, and a draft lead‑enforcement policy. Members discussed funding uncertainties, the refugee resettlement pause, and next steps for the draft policy, but no motions were voted on or approved. The action request for two nursing positions was noted as pending for the Finance Committee and Full Board in April.

Childcare Task Force

The minutes of the March 19 meeting were approved unanimously with no public comment or agenda changes. The Task Force agreed to change the May meeting from Wednesday, May 21 to Monday, May 19 at 11:00 a.m. No other formal actions were taken during the session.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous vote)
• Changed May meeting date to Monday, May 19 at 11:00 a.m.