Lenawee County, Michigan

Department on Aging Advisory Board

The board will approve minutes from May 28, 2026, receive a presentation on a wheelchair accessible van update, and hear the director's report. No other substantive agenda items are listed.

• Approval of minutes from May 28, 2026
• Presentation: Wheelchair Accessible Van Update
• Department on Aging Director's Report

Accounts Payable Committee

The committee will review and approve accounts payable vouchers and approve minutes from the previous meeting. The agenda includes routine financial approvals and public comment.

• Review and approve Accounts Payable Edit Listing

Board of Commissioners

Land Bank Authority

Airport Commission

Materials Management Planning Committee

The Materials Management Planning Committee will review and discuss a rough draft of the MMP and its approval timeline. The body will also receive reports on solid waste finance, recycling, and hauling.

• Review and discussion of MMP rough draft
• Discussion of MMP approval timeline
• Updates on Recycling and Organics pilots
• Materials Management Finance Report

I.T. / Equalization Committee

Accounts Payable Committee

Criminal Justice Committee

Physical Resources Committee

Personnel/Ways & Means Committee

Board of Commissioners

Parks Commission

Homeland Security | Local Emergency Planning Committee

Board of Health

Accounts Payable Committee

Land Bank Authority

Department on Aging Advisory Board

Materials Management Planning Committee

Criminal Justice Committee

I.T. / Equalization Committee

Accounts Payable Committee

Physical Resources Committee

Airport Commission

Personnel/Ways & Means Committee

Board of Commissioners

Emergency 911 District Board

Department of Veterans Affairs Executive Committee

Board of Health

Accounts Payable Committee

Parks Commission

Land Bank Authority

Department on Aging Advisory Board

Physical Resources Committee

I.T. / Equalization Committee

Criminal Justice Committee

Accounts Payable Committee

Airport Commission

Materials Management Planning Committee

Personnel/Ways & Means Committee

Board of Commissioners

Accounts Payable Committee

Parks Commission

Homeland Security | Local Emergency Planning Committee

Board of Health

Department on Aging Advisory Board

Land Bank Authority

Accounts Payable Committee

Retirement Administrative Committee

Airport Commission

Materials Management Planning Committee

Physical Resources Committee

I.T. / Equalization Committee

Criminal Justice Committee

Personnel/Ways & Means Committee

Board of Commissioners

Emergency 911 District Board

Accounts Payable Committee

Department of Veterans Affairs Executive Committee

Parks Commission

Board of Health

Land Bank Authority

Accounts Payable Committee

Department on Aging Advisory Board

Materials Management Planning Committee

Criminal Justice Committee

I.T. / Equalization Committee

Physical Resources Committee

Airport Commission

Personnel/Ways & Means Committee

Board of Commissioners

Accounts Payable Committee

Homeland Security | Local Emergency Planning Committee

Board of Health

Parks Commission

Land Bank Authority

Department on Aging Advisory Board

Accounts Payable Committee

Department of Veterans Affairs Executive Committee

Department of Veterans Affairs Executive Committee

Parks Commission

The Lenawee County Parks Commission will meet to approve June minutes, review finance and monthly reports, and discuss two requests: a Bicentennial Soccer Program and gravel for the Ramsdell Lot. The agenda also includes public comment and other business.

• Approval of minutes from June 15, 2026
• Finance report
• Parks monthly report
• Request: Bicentennial Soccer Program
• Request: Ramsdell Lot Gravel

Board of Health

The Lenawee County Board of Health will hold a routine meeting with reports from the Health Officer and departments. A notable item is the presentation of Quarter 4 Immunization Pricing Updates under Finance. The board will also approve previous meeting minutes and review accounts payable.

• Quarter 4 Immunization Pricing Updates to be discussed
• Review of Accounts Payable Report
• Approval of minutes from June 17, 2026 meeting
• Health Officer's Report
• Program reports from Personal Health, Environmental Health, and Emergency Preparedness

The Board of Health approved its July 15, 2026 agenda by a 3‑0 vote. It also approved the minutes from the June 17, 2026 meeting by a 3‑0 vote. No other items were discussed or decided.

• Approved July 15 agenda (3-0)
• Approved June 17 minutes (3-0)

Department of Veterans Affairs Executive Committee

The Department of Veterans Affairs Executive Committee will meet to approve VRF policy updates and manage the recruitment of Deputy Veterans Service Directors. The body will review the hiring timeline and appoint an interview committee.

• Approval of VRF Proposed Policy updates
• Review of hiring timeline and process for Deputy Veterans Service Directors
• Appointment of the Interview/Hiring Committee
• Review of Veterans Relief Fund
• Review of Michigan Veterans Trust Fund Cases Assisted

The Executive Committee approved the meeting agenda and prior minutes. It voted to adopt the proposed Veterans Relief Fund policy updates. The committee also approved a special meeting date, appointed an interview/hiring committee, and set the hiring timeline for the Deputy Veterans Service Director position. Finally, three Veterans Relief Fund applications were approved for financial relief totaling $4,724.90.

• Approved agenda (unanimous 3‑0)
• Approved minutes from May, June and June 12 (unanimous 3‑0)
• Approved VRF policy updates (unanimous 3‑0)
• Approved special meeting date and interview committee for Deputy VSD hiring (unanimous 3‑0)
• Authorized VRF Application 26‑007 for $817.05 relief
• Authorized MVTF Application TGFA‑2547 for $3,390.21 relief
• Authorized MVTF Application TGFA‑2557 for $517.64 relief

Accounts Payable Committee

The Accounts Payable Committee will meet to approve minutes from June 25, 2026, and review and approve accounts payable vouchers. The agenda includes other business and public comment. No specific voucher amounts or notable items are listed.

• Approval of minutes from June 25, 2026
• Review and approval of accounts payable edit listing

The Accounts Payable Committee approved the June 25 meeting minutes and authorized payment of $2,087,796.19 in vendor invoices ($407,899.51 from the general fund). No other business or public comment was received. The committee adjourned at 09:42 AM.

• Approved June 25 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Authorized $2,087,796.19 in accounts payable vouchers ($407,899.51 from general fund) (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 09:42 AM (motion passed)

Emergency 911 District Board

The Emergency 911 District Board will discuss financial and director reports, and receive updates from subcommittees on bylaws and the 5-year strategic plan. No specific votes or dollar amounts are listed; the agenda is largely procedural.

• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• E911 Finance Report
• E911 Director's Report
• Bylaws subcommittee update
• 5-year Strategic Plan Review subcommittee update

The board approved the minutes from the May 14, 2026, meeting. Discussions included a budget report showing expenditures at 37% and updates regarding staffing and radio upgrades.

• Approved May 14, 2026, meeting minutes

Board of Commissioners

This is a largely procedural meeting of the Lenawee County Board of Commissioners. The board will vote on the consent agenda, including approval of minutes from the June 25, 2026 meeting, accounts payable payments, and committee minutes. They also plan to set dates for the September and December 2026 meetings.

• Approval of minutes from June 25, 2026
• Accounts payable payments approval (amount not specified in agenda)
• Committee minutes from Criminal Justice, IT/Equalization, Personnel/Ways & Means, Physical Resources, and others
• Setting of September and December 2026 meeting dates

Personnel/Ways & Means Committee

The Personnel/Ways & Means Committee will review routine agenda items such as board appointments and personnel updates. It will discuss a request to amend the Friend of Court timekeeping system agreement. Additional items include a pilot‑program with Polco and a website accessibility software request.

• Board appointments
• Employment changes and employee anniversaries
• Request: Amendment to Friend of Court timekeeping System Agreement (MGT)
• Request: Integrated Solution Pilot‑Program with Polco
• Request: Website Accessibility Software

The committee recommended hiring a law firm to intervene in two large-scale solar project applications and authorized negotiations for host community agreements. Additional recommendations included an amendment for the Friend of the Court timekeeping system and a contract for website accessibility software.

• Approved June 9, 2026 minutes
• Recommended board appointment of Lt. Chris Hudson (5-0)
• Recommended $1,280 amendment to MGT timekeeping contract (5-0)
• Recommended up to $75,000 to hire Foster Swift Collins & Smith for solar project intervention (5-0)
• Recommended authorizing negotiations for Rouget Farms and Glacier Meadows host community agreements (5-0)
• Recommended CivicPlus ADA website accessibility contract ($12,739.83 first year; $22,504 recurring) (5-0)

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission is meeting for a regular session with standard procedural items: approval of minutes from May 4, 2026, manager's and finance reports, and public comment. No substantive decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from May 4, 2026
• Finance report presentation

Physical Resources Committee

The Physical Resources Committee will meet to approve minutes from June 4, review a finance report, and consider requests to close the Sheriff's Office Signage project and the Maple Drain Furnace Project. They will also receive a monthly report from the Drain Commission and an update on MSC Renovations. Public comment will be taken.

• Approval of minutes from June 4, 2026
• Request to close Sheriff's Office Signage project
• Request to close Maple Drain Furnace Project
• Update on MSC Renovations
• Monthly report from Drain Commission

The committee approved the closure of two completed maintenance projects. Members also received updates on jail repairs, building renovations, and ongoing drain work.

• Approved June 4, 2026 minutes
• Closed project #CPBS2508 Sheriff's Office signage
• Closed project #CPBS2602 Maple Drain Furnace Replacement

Criminal Justice Committee

The Lenawee County Criminal Justice Committee meets to hear updates from the Sheriff, Prosecuting Attorney, Public Defender, Emergency Management, and Medical Examiner offices. No specific proposals or actions are on the agenda; the meeting consists largely of reports and administrative items.

• Approval of minutes from June 4, 2026
• Finance report
• Reports from Sheriff, Prosecuting Attorney, Public Defender, Emergency Management, and Medical Examiner
• Maurice Spear Campus update

The committee approved the minutes from the June 4, 2026, meeting. Other reports included updates on law enforcement software contracts, pending diversion cases, and medical examiner investigations.

• Approved June 4, 2026, meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Appointed James Van Doren as a voting member of the committee

I.T. / Equalization Committee

The I.T. / Equalization Committee will approve the minutes from the June 4, 2026 meeting. Members will hear a finance report, an IT report, and a digital communications report, including a presentation on building a more data‑informed Lenawee County. The committee will consider a request to launch an Integrated Solution pilot‑program with Polco. An equalization report will also be presented before public comment and adjournment.

• Approval of June 4, 2026 meeting minutes
• Finance Report
• IT Report
• Digital Communications Report and presentation on data‑informed county
• Request for Integrated Solution Pilot‑Program with Polco

The committee recommended a two-year pilot program with Polco to facilitate resident feedback and data-informed decision-making. The proposal includes a total cost not to exceed $40,000, with funding provided by the Health Department and the General Fund. The recommendation was sent to the Personnel/Ways & Means Committee.

• Approved June 4, 2026 minutes
• Recommended Polco two-year pilot program not to exceed $40,000 to Personnel/Ways & Means Committee

Materials Management Planning Committee

The Materials Management Planning Committee will approve the minutes from the June 3, 2026 meeting. Members will hear finance, recycling, and program coordinator reports on solid waste and materials management. The committee will discuss updates to the materials management plan, the organics pilot, and consider starting a second round of the recycling pilot. The meeting will conclude with public comment.

• Approval of minutes from 06.03.26
• Solid Waste/Materials Management finance report
• Recycling & hauling reports
• Materials Management Planning update
• Recycling Pilot Round 2 discussion

Accounts Payable Committee

The committee will meet to approve minutes from June 11, 2026. The primary purpose of the meeting is to review and approve the Accounts Payable Edit Listing.

• Review and approval of Accounts Payable vouchers

The Accounts Payable Committee approved total vouchers for payment amounting to $2,443,878.82. Of that total, $487,014.89 was allocated from the general fund. The committee also approved the minutes from the June 11, 2026 meeting.

• Approved June 11, 2026 minutes
• Approved $2,443,878.82 in total vouchers for payment
• Allocated $487,014.89 of voucher payments to the general fund

Department on Aging Advisory Board

The Lenawee County Department on Aging Advisory Board will receive an update on the wheelchair accessible van and hear the director's report. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and public comment, but no votes on ordinances or contracts are scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from May 28, 2026
• Presentation: Wheelchair Accessible Van Update
• Department on Aging Director's Report
• Public comment period

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider approving law enforcement service contracts for Woodstock Township and Addison Schools. Other business includes a special presentation by the Drain Commissioner and review of committee minutes. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as approval of prior minutes and public comment periods.

• Request: Woodstock Twp. Law Enforcement Contract
• Request: Addison Schools Law Enforcement Contract
• Special presentation by Lenawee County Drain Commissioner Ed Scheffler

The Board of Commissioners approved two law enforcement service contracts. The first provides services to Woodstock Township through January 2027, and the second renews a contract with Addison Schools for the 2026-2027 school year.

• Approved June 10, 2026 minutes
• Approved amended agenda
• Approved Woodstock Township law enforcement contract
• Approved Addison Schools law enforcement contract

Land Bank Authority

Board of Health

The Lenawee County Board of Health will review and potentially approve two new policies: one on department policy procedures and another on protective clothing reimbursement. They will also receive a program assessment of the Onsite Wastewater System Time of Transfer Program. Reports from health officer, personal health, environmental health, emergency preparedness, and a quarter two finance report are scheduled.

• Developing & Rescinding of Department Policy or Procedure Policy
• Protective Clothing Reimbursement Policy
• Onsite Wastewater System Time of Transfer Program Assessment 2026
• Quarter 2 Finance Report

The Board of Health approved the Protective Clothing Reimbursement Policy and an updated policy for developing or rescinding departmental procedures. Members also accepted the April and May 2026 Accounts Payable reports. Additionally, the Board recommended sending the Onsite Wastewater System Time of Transfer Program assessment to the Board of Commissioners.

• Approved June 17, 2026 agenda (5-0)
• Approved April 15, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Accepted April 2026 Accounts Payable Report (5-0)
• Accepted May 2026 Accounts Payable Report (5-0)
• Approved Protective Clothing Reimbursement Policy (5-0)
• Approved updated Developing and Rescinding of Departmental Policy or Procedures Policy (5-0)
• Recommended Onsite Wastewater System Time of Transfer Program be sent to the Board of Commissioners

Homeland Security | Local Emergency Planning Committee

The Homeland Security and Local Emergency Planning Committee will review reports from emergency management and E911. The body will discuss upcoming hazmat and tech rescue drills and provide updates on grant funding.

• Norfolk Southern Prop Train Hazmat & Tech Rescue Drills scheduled for August 17th-20th
• Approval of Lt. Chris Hudson as the new Public Safety Communications Rep
• FY25 HSGP Funding Update
• Critical Incident Mapping Grant discussion

The committee approved the April 21st minutes and accepted the financial statement. Members recommended Lt. Hudson for appointment as the Public Safety Communication Representative to be sent to the Board of Commissioners Rules and Appointments Committee.

• Approved April 21st, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted the financial statement (unanimous)
• Recommended Lt. Hudson as Public Safety Communication Representative (unanimous)

Parks Commission

The Parks Commission will meet to review finance reports and monthly parks updates. The agenda consists of procedural items and general reports.

• Approval of April 20, 2026 minutes
• Finance Report
• Parks Monthly Report

The commission approved the April 20, 2026, meeting minutes. Discussion was held regarding a potential bridge at Medina Park to access 40 acres of county land, noting that previous equipment-bearing bridge quotes exceeded $300,000.

• Approved April 20, 2026, meeting minutes
• Adjourned meeting at 11:19 AM

Department of Veterans Affairs Executive Committee

The Lenawee County Department of Veterans Affairs Executive Committee will conduct interviews for the Veterans Service Director position. Two applicants, Timothy Ruple and Cevin Walker, will be considered. The meeting includes public comment and adjournment.

• Interview of applicant #7 Timothy Ruple for Veterans Service Director
• Interview of applicant #12 Cevin Walker for Veterans Service Director

The Executive Committee held interviews for the Veterans Service Director position. The committee voted to select Timothy Ruple as the next director.

• Approved Timothy Ruple as the next Veterans Service Director (4-0)

Accounts Payable Committee

This is a routine procedural meeting. The committee will review and approve accounts payable vouchers, approve minutes from the previous meeting, and conduct other business. No specific dollar amounts or items of public note are listed.

• Approval of minutes from May 28, 2026
• Review and approve Accounts Payable Edit Listing

The Accounts Payable Committee approved total vouchers for payment amounting to $1,956,846.59. Of that total, $191,971.91 was allocated from the general fund. The committee also approved the minutes from the May 28, 2026 meeting.

• Approved May 28, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approved $1,956,846.59 in total vouchers for payment
• Allocated $191,971.91 of voucher payments to the general fund

Board of Commissioners

The Lenawee County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with several routine items, including approval of minutes, a consent agenda, and reports from standing committees. A resolution/proclamation is scheduled for the retirement of Tammy Sheldon. No major policy decisions or financial commitments beyond routine accounts payable are listed.

• Retirement proclamation for Tammy Sheldon (Comm. Collins)
• Approval of Accounts Payable payments
• Minutes from Criminal Justice, IT/Equalization, Personnel/Ways & Means, Policies & Procedures, and Physical Resources committees
• Board appointment reports from County Planning Commission, Department on Aging, E911 District Board, and others

The Board approved several consent agenda items including insurance renewals and a law enforcement contract. They also authorized $6.07M in accounts payable payments and passed a resolution honoring Tammy Sheldon's retirement.

• Approved May 13, 2026 minutes
• Added 'Solicit RFPs for Building Assessment' to the agenda
• Approved Proclamation #2026-14 honoring Tammy Sheldon's retirement (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Third Quarterly Allotment of Allocations via Resolution #2026-07
• Renewed MMRMA annual insurance for $726,581.00 and requested $195,211 net asset distribution
• Recommended 3-year Kapnick Insurance agreement for airport liability at $10,515.00 annually
• Recommended Rollin Twp. law enforcement service contract
• Recommended Oakland G2G agreement renewal

Personnel/Ways & Means Committee

The Personnel/Ways & Means Committee will review personnel matters, including employment changes and employee anniversaries. It will also consider several ways‑and‑means requests such as the third‑quarter allotment of appropriations, the MMRMA annual renewal, and the general liability renewal for the Lenawee County Airport. A key item is the request to approve the Rollin Township law enforcement contract. Additional items include the Oakland G2G agreement renewal, website accessibility software, and a closed‑session request under MCL 15.268.

• Request: 3rd Quarter Allotment of Appropriations
• Request: MMRMA Annual Renewal
• Request: General Liability Renewal - Lenawee County Airport
• Request: Rollin Twp. Law Enforcement Contract
• Request: Oakland G2G Agreement Renewal

The committee recommended several financial and service agreements to the Board of Commissioners. These included insurance renewals for the county and airport, a law enforcement contract with Rollin Township, and an agreement renewal with Oakland County.

• Approved May 12, 2026 minutes
• Recommended approval of Third Quarterly Allotment of Allocations (Resolution #2026-07)
• Recommended MMRMA annual renewal for $726,581.00 and a $195,211 net asset distribution
• Recommended 3-year Kapnick Insurance agreement for airport liability with $10,515 annual installments
• Recommended Rollin Twp. law enforcement service contract
• Recommended Oakland G2G agreement renewal
• Removed request to solicit RFPs for building assessment from the agenda

I.T. / Equalization Committee

The Lenawee County IT/Equalization Committee will meet to approve May 2026 minutes, hear IT and Equalization reports, and discuss two key requests: renewal of the Oakland G2G Agreement and purchase of website accessibility software. The agenda also includes a digital communications report and a presentation on website accessibility standards.

• Approval of minutes from May 7, 2026
• Request: Oakland G2G Agreement Renewal
• Request: Website Accessibility Software
• Digital Communications Report
• Equalization Report

The committee recommended approving a 5-year agreement with Oakland County G2G for credit card payment services. They also recommended the purchase of website accessibility software to meet ADA standards. Both recommendations are headed to the Personnel/Ways & Means Committee.

• Approved May 7, 2026 minutes
• Recommended approving 5-year Oakland County G2G agreement to Personnel/Ways & Means Committee
• Recommended Website Accessibility Software purchase to Personnel/Ways & Means Committee

Physical Resources Committee

The Physical Resources Committee will consider requests to close the Concrete Repair Project and the MSC Old DT Windows. They will also review a finance report, a drain commission monthly report, and an update on MSC Renovations. Public comment will be heard before adjournment.

• Request: Close Concrete Repair Project
• Request: Close MSC Old DT Windows
• MSC Renovations update
• Finance Report
• Drain Commission Monthly Report

The committee approved the closure of two completed capital projects. Remaining funds from these projects will return to their respective division fund balances.

• Approved May 7, 2026 minutes
• Closed project CPBS2507, Complex Concrete Repair
• Closed project CPMS 2602, MSC old detention window replacement

Criminal Justice Committee

The Criminal Justice Committee will hear reports from the Sheriff, Prosecutor, Public Defender, Emergency Management, Medical Examiner, and Courts. A key item is a request for a law enforcement contract with Rollin Township. The committee will also discuss public defender liability insurance and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Approval of minutes from May 7, 2026
• Sheriff's Report and Flock Report
• Request: Rollin Twp. Law Enforcement Contract
• Public Defender Liability Insurance Discussion
• Reports from Prosecutor, Emergency Management, Medical Examiner, Courts

The committee recommended approving a law enforcement services contract with Rollin Twp. for the remainder of 2026. This recommendation will be referred to the Personnel/Ways & Means Committee. The meeting also included updates on public defender insurance, emergency management training, and morgue statistics.

• Approved May 7, 2026 minutes
• Recommended approving Rollin Twp. Law Enforcement contract to Personnel/Ways & Means

Department of Veterans Affairs Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will consider applications for the Veterans Service Director position, with 13 candidates listed for review. The meeting also includes a call to order, public comment, and adjournment.

• Review of 13 candidates for Veterans Service Director position
• Public comment period

The Executive Committee selected three candidates from a pool of thirteen to move forward to the interview stage. Chairman Shadbolt directed staff to contact these individuals to confirm their scheduled interview times.

• Approved candidates 5, 7, and 12 for interviews (4-0)

Materials Management Planning Committee

The committee will review financial, recycling, and hauling reports. Members will discuss updates on the Materials Management Plan and a recycling pilot program.

• Solid Waste/Materials Management Finance Report
• Recycling & Hauling Reports
• Recycling Pilot Update
• Plan writing update
• Recycling Conference Recap

The committee approved the minutes from the May 6, 2026, meeting. Members decided to keep the July meeting scheduled for July 1 despite the holiday week. Discussions included updates on recycling pilots in Hudson and Onsted and progress on the Materials Management Plan.

• Approved May 6, 2026 minutes (6-0)
• Maintained July 1 meeting schedule as originally set

Airport Commission

Policy & Procedures Committee

The Policy & Procedures Committee will meet to review minutes from May 4, 2026. The primary item of new business is a request regarding an AI policy.

• Request for AI Policy

The committee approved the May 4, 2026 minutes. It voted to recommend the new Acceptable Use of AI Applications policy to the Board of Commissioners for adoption. The meeting was adjourned at 10:20 a.m.

• Approved May 4, 2026 minutes (motion carried)
• Recommended AI Policy #2026-04 to Board of Commissioners (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:20 a.m. (motion carried)

Accounts Payable Committee

The committee will meet to approve minutes from May 14, 2026, and review the accounts payable edit listing. The meeting is primarily focused on the approval of payment vouchers.

• Review and approval of Accounts Payable Edit Listing

The committee approved the minutes from the May 14, 2026 meeting. They then approved total vouchers for payment amounting to $2,601,875.04, including $166,555.39 from the general fund. No other business or public comment was presented, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved May 14, 2026 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved total vouchers for payment of $2,601,875.04, general fund $166,555.39 (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Department on Aging Advisory Board

The Department on Aging Advisory Board will meet to approve previous minutes and receive a presentation on department finances regarding billing and statements. The board will also hear a report from the LDA Director.

• Presentation on Department Finances: Billing & Statements
• LDA Director's Report

The advisory board approved the minutes from the April 23, 2026 meeting after a motion and amendment were made. No other business was taken up. The board then adjourned the meeting at 1:36 PM.

• Approved April 23, 2026 minutes (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Land Bank Authority

Board of Health

Parks Commission

Emergency 911 District Board

The Emergency 911 District Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, receive financial and director reports, and discuss subcommittee updates. New business includes a review of the Lenawee County Sheriff's Office Central Dispatch 5-year Plan. Public comment will be heard.

• Review of Emergency 911 District Board By Laws Subcommittee
• Lenawee County Sheriff's Office Central Dispatch 5-year Plan Review Subcommittee
• E911 Finance Report and Director's Report

The board approved the meeting minutes. It accepted the amended by‑laws and moved them to the Rules and Appointments Committee of the Board of Commissioners. A subcommittee was appointed to review the 5‑Year Dispatch Plan. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Accepted amended by‑laws and forwarded to Rules & Appointments Committee (motion passed, one abstention)
• Appointed subcommittee members for 5‑Year Dispatch Plan review (Chairman Wilson appointed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Accounts Payable Committee

The Accounts Payable Committee will review and approve the Accounts Payable Edit Listing. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes, public comment, and other business. This is a routine procedural meeting with no specific dollar amounts or projects listed.

• Review and approve Accounts Payable Edit Listing (no amounts specified)

The committee approved the minutes from the April 30, 2026 meeting. It also approved payment of accounts payable vouchers totaling $3,478,063.56, including $599,288.93 from the general fund. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved April 30, 2026 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved payment of vouchers $3,478,063.56 (general fund $599,288.93) (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Board of Commissioners

The Lenawee County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve accounts payable and review committee reports. The board is requested to consider a Photo ID Badge Policy and a Revenue Recognition Policy.

• Request for Photo ID Badge Policy
• Request for Revenue Recognition Policy
• Approval of Accounts Payable payments
• Recognition of service for Adam Massingill and Nic Wilson
• Retirement of Lieutenant Corinne Perdue

The Board voted to dissolve the Lenawee County Building Authority after its parcels were transferred to the county and no bonds remain. Several appointments and reclassifications were approved, including a Sanitarian II reclassification and the Maximus contract amendment. The Board also approved insurance, equipment, and contract extensions for various county services.

• Dissolved Lenawee County Building Authority (unanimous roll call vote)
• Approved Sanitarian I to Sanitarian II reclassification (unanimous roll call vote)
• Approved James River Insurance quote $17,333.23 for Public Defender liability (unanimous roll call vote)
• Approved Professional Service Agreement for Deputy Medical Examiner (unanimous roll call vote)
• Approved Maximus Services Agreement amendment $11,750 (unanimous roll call vote)
• Approved Judicial Chiller repair quote $14,873 plus $1,500 contingency, waived Dual Review Policy (unanimous roll call vote)
• Approved 3‑year ViaPath contract extension for jail communications (unanimous roll call vote)
• Approved purchase and financing of Drain Commission excavator up to $279,932.28 (unanimous roll call vote)

Personnel/Ways & Means Committee

The Personnel/Ways & Means Committee will discuss board appointments and personnel changes. The body is also reviewing several financial requests and contract renewals.

• Request for dissolution of Lenawee County Building Authority
• Request for Professional Liability Insurance for Public Defender's Office
• Request to renew contract for Jail Telephone and Tablet Vendor
• Request to replace excavator
• Request for Judicial Chiller Repair

The Personnel/Ways & Means Committee approved several recommendations to the Board of Commissioners, including the reclassification of a health department position, new liability insurance for the Public Defender's Office, a Deputy Medical Examiner agreement, an amendment to the Maximus cost‑allocation contract, and the dissolution of the Lenawee County Building Authority. Each recommendation was carried by vote.

• Recommended reclassifying Sanitarian I to Sanitarian II (pay grade NU7536) – motion carried
• Recommended accepting James River Insurance quote of $17,333.23 for Public Defender liability insurance – motion carried
• Recommended approving Deputy Medical Examiner professional service agreement – motion carried
• Recommended approving Maximus amendment $11,750 and authorizing Board Chairman to sign – motion carried
• Recommended dissolving the Lenawee County Building Authority – motion carried
• Waived Dual Review Policy for Judicial chiller repair and recommended approving $14,873 quote plus $1,500 contingency – unanimous roll‑call vote
• Recommended approving 3‑year ViaPath contract extension for jail telephone/tablet services – motion carried
• Recommended approving $279,932.28 excavator purchase with financing for the Drain Commission – motion carried

Department of Veterans Affairs Executive Committee

The Lenawee County Department of Veterans Affairs Executive Committee will discuss the planned retirement of the Veterans Service Director and the recruitment process for a replacement. They will also review Veterans Relief Fund applications and proposed policy updates for the fund.

• Veterans Service Director planned retirement and recruitment process
• Review of Veterans Relief Fund applications
• Proposed policy updates to the Veterans Relief Fund
• Director's Office Activity Report
• MVTF updates from Shadbolt

The committee approved two Veterans Relief Fund applications, granting $2,938.76 and $1,982.50 respectively. The first reading of proposed updates to the Veteran Relief Fund policies was introduced, with a second reading and vote scheduled for July 10, 2026. The retirement and recruitment process for the Veterans Service Director was outlined, with application review set for June 3, 2026.

• Approved VRF Application 26-005 for $2,938.76 (unanimous)
• Approved VRF Application 26-006 for $1,982.50 (unanimous)
• Introduced first reading of VRF policy updates (no vote, second reading set for July 10, 2026)
• Scheduled application review meeting for Veterans Service Director position on June 3, 2026
• Tentatively scheduled candidate interviews for June 12, 2026

I.T. / Equalization Committee

The committee will review reports from Finance, I.T., and Equalization. Members will consider a department request regarding the replacement of Cisco 1852 access points.

• Request for CIP Cisco 1852 Access Point Replacement

The committee approved the minutes from the April 2, 2026 meeting. It then approved a request to replace Cisco wireless access points, limiting the cost to $25,000 as part of the 2026 Capital Improvement Plan. The meeting was adjourned at 1:43 pm.

• Approved minutes from April 2, 2026 (motion carried)
• Approved Cisco Access Point replacement, not to exceed $25,000 (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:43 pm (motion carried)

Criminal Justice Committee

The Criminal Justice Committee will consider renewing a contract for jail telephone and tablet services. The meeting also includes reports from the sheriff, prosecutor, public defender, emergency management, and medical examiner, plus approval of prior minutes and public comment.

• Request to renew contract for Jail Telephone and Tablet Vendor
• Approval of minutes from April 2, 2026
• Sheriff's report
• Finance report
• Public comment period

The committee approved the minutes from the April 2, 2026 meeting. It voted to recommend that Personnel Ways & Means approve an extension of the ViaPath Technologies contract for inmate telephone calls, visitation and tablets. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved April 2, 2026 minutes (motion carried)
• Recommended approving extended ViaPath contract to Personnel Ways & Means (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:38 am (motion carried)

Physical Resources Committee

The Physical Resources Committee will consider several maintenance and equipment requests, including exterior maintenance for MSC Admin, Old DT, and Gymnasium, carpet replacement for CMH, a new excavator for the Drain Commission, and a jail intercom/access control upgrade. The committee will also discuss MSC renovations and approve minutes from April 2, 2026. No dollar amounts are specified in the agenda.

• Request: Exterior Maintenance for MSC Admin, Old DT, and Gymnasium
• Request: CMH Carpet
• Request: Replace Excavator for Drain Commission
• Request: Jail Intercom and Access Control Upgrade
• MSC Renovations update

The Physical Resources Committee approved several capital projects, including a $122,310 bid for exterior maintenance of MSC, Old Detention and Gymnasium buildings, a $116,067 carpet replacement for the Community Mental Health suite, and a $137,058 upgrade to the jail intercom and access control system. The committee also recommended and approved financing of up to $279,932.28 for a new excavator with mulcher attachments. All motions were carried.

• Approved $122,310 bid from Ohio Building Restorations (not to exceed $135,000) for exterior maintenance (motion carried)
• Approved $116,067 bid from O'Connor & Sons plus $10,000 contingency for LCMH carpet replacement (motion carried)
• Recommended and approved financing up to $279,932.28 for excavator with mulcher attachments from Southeastern Equipment Co. (motion carried)
• Approved $137,058 agreement with Securitas for jail intercom and access control upgrade, authorizing Captain Randy Casey to sign (motion carried)

Materials Management Planning Committee

The Materials Management Planning Committee will discuss updates to the materials management plan, including a recycling pilot and draft plan, and consider revised organics implementation and work plans. The meeting includes reports on solid waste finance, recycling, and hauling.

• Revised Organics Implementation Plan
• Revised Work Plan
• Recycling Pilot Update
• Solid Waste/Materials Management Finance Report

The committee approved the minutes from the April 1, 2026 meeting. It adopted the revised Organics Implementation Plan and the revised work plan that reallocates organics pilot funding 25% to food‑waste collection grants and 75% to municipal/farm drop‑off grants. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved April 1, 2026 minutes (votes in favor: Pixley, Stimpson, Williams, May, Michalec, Hurt, Tomaszewski, Wimple; none opposed)
• Approved revised Organics Implementation Plan (votes in favor: Pixley, Stimpson, Williams, May, Michalec, Hurt, Tomaszewski, Wimple; none opposed)
• Approved revised work plan with 25/75% funding split for organics sub‑grants (votes in favor: Pixley, Stimpson, Williams, May, Michalec, Hurt, Tomaszewski, Wimple; none opposed)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:28 AM (votes in favor: Tomaszewski, Williams; none opposed)

Policy & Procedures Committee

The Policy & Procedures Committee will meet to discuss requests regarding a photo ID badge policy and a revenue recognition policy.

• Request: Photo ID Badge Policy
• Request: Revenue Recognition Policy

The Policy & Procedures Committee approved the minutes from the February 2, 2026 meeting. It recommended adopting a revised Photo ID Badge Policy (2026‑04) and a new Revenue Recognition Policy (2026‑05) to the Board of Commissioners. Both recommendations were carried by motion.

• Approved February 2, 2026 minutes (motion carried)
• Recommended adopting Photo ID Badge Policy #2026-04 to Board (motion carried)
• Recommended adopting Revenue Recognition Policy #2026-05 to Board (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:21 am (motion carried)

Airport Commission

This is a routine meeting with approval of minutes, manager's and finance reports, and a verbal update on a tree project. No major decisions or financial actions are on the agenda.

• Verbal tree project update under Other Business

The commission approved the March 2, 2026 minutes after a motion and second. The meeting covered the manager's report on equipment, grounds, building, and operations, as well as an update on the tree project. No other motions were voted on. The meeting was adjourned by a passed motion.

• Approved March 2, 2026 minutes (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Accounts Payable Committee

The Lenawee County Accounts Payable Committee will first approve the minutes from the April 16, 2026 meeting. It will then review the accounts payable edit listing and vote to approve the vouchers. The meeting includes standard items such as other business, public comment, and adjournment.

• Approve minutes from the April 16, 2026 meeting
• Review and approve accounts payable vouchers (edit listing)

The Accounts Payable Committee approved the minutes from the April 16, 2026 meeting. It then approved payment of total vouchers amounting to $5433,527.95, with $504,646.65 from the general fund. No other business was discussed and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved April 16, 2026 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved vouchers for payment of $5433,527.95, general fund $504,646.65 (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Land Bank Authority

The Lenawee County Land Bank Authority will review March 2026 financial reports and discuss a Blight Elimination Grant. The board will also hold a closed session regarding a specific property.

• Closed session regarding 2000 W. US-223 BLK
• Discussion of Blight Elimination Grant
• Review of March 2026 Balance Sheet and Income Statement

The board moved the sale of 2000 W. US-223 BLK to a closed session, then returned to open session and approved the sale. Earlier agenda, minutes, and March financial statements were also approved. The board noted completion of grant reimbursements and the withdrawal from the Jefferson School project.

• Approved agenda for April 28 (motion carried)
• Approved March 17 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved March 2026 balance sheet and income statement (motion carried)
• Moved to closed session to review sale of 2000 W. US-223 BLK (unanimous roll call)
• Returned to open session (motion carried)
• Approved sale of 2000 W. US-223 BLK (motion carried)
• Noted all grant invoices paid and pending state reimbursement
• Adjourned meeting at 8:39 am (motion carried)

Department on Aging Advisory Board

The Lenawee County Department on Aging Advisory Board will hold a routine meeting with procedural items including approval of the March 26, 2026 minutes, a presentation by Assessor Shelby Noffsinger, and the Director's Report. No substantive decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Presentation by Shelby Noffsinger, Assessor
• Approval of minutes from March 26, 2026
• Department on Aging Director's Report

The advisory board approved the March 26, 2026 minutes after a motion and support were offered. A motion to adjourn was then passed, ending the meeting at 1:47 PM. No other business or votes were recorded.

• Approved March 26, 2026 minutes (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Homeland Security | Local Emergency Planning Committee

The Homeland Security and Local Emergency Planning Committee will review reports on emergency management and E911. The body will discuss new business including a drone tether purchase and a Hazardous Materials Emergency Planning grant.

• Drone tether purchase
• Hazardous Materials Emergency Planning (HMEP) Grant
• Norfolk Southern Prop Train existing business
• Tier II Reports
• NWS Weather Spotter Training

The committee approved the meeting agenda amendment to name Jamie Williams as the chemical representative alternate. It also approved the December 16, 2025 minutes, accepted the FY23‑FY24 grant financial statements, and appointed Chief A.J. Armstrong as the fire service representative alternate. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved agenda amendment to appoint Jamie Williams as chemical rep alternate (unanimous)
• Approved December 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted FY23‑FY24 Homeland Security Grant financial statements (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Chief A.J. Armstrong as fire service rep alternate (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Jamie Williams as chemical rep alternate (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn passed (unanimous)

Building Authority

The Lenawee County Building Authority will vote on electing officers, transferring ownership of three properties (Sheriff's Office and Jail, Human Services Building, and Medical Care Facility) to the county, and dissolving the authority itself. These actions would end the authority's existence and move assets to the county.

• Election of Chairperson, Secretary, and Treasurer
• Transfer of parcel XAO-255-6001-01 and XAO-255-7001-01 (Sheriff's Office and Jail)
• Transfer of parcel XAO-850-02001-01 (Human Services Building)
• Transfer of parcel XAO-133-3795-00 (Medical Care Facility)
• Dissolution of the Lenawee County Building Authority

The Authority elected new officers, transferred four county-owned parcels to Lenawee County for $1 each, and voted to recommend its dissolution to the Board of Commissioners.

• Elected Kim Murphy as Chairperson, Shelly Delong as Secretary, Erin Van Dyke as Treasurer (motion carried)
• Approved transfer of parcels XAO-255-6001-01 and XAO-255-7001-01 to the County (motion carried)
• Approved transfer of parcel XAO-850-0201-01 to the County (motion carried)
• Approved transfer of parcel XAO-133-3795-00 to the County (motion carried)
• Recommended dissolution of the Lenawee County Building Authority to the Board of Commissioners (motion carried)

Parks Commission

The Lenawee County Parks Commission will meet on Monday, April 20, 2026 at 11:00 AM in the Chambers at 301 N. Main St, Adrian, MI. The agenda includes approval of the March 16, 2026 minutes, a finance report, a parks monthly report, and a request to close Project CPPK2503 Gerber Park Electrical. The commission will also address updates, public comment, and adjourn the meeting.

• Approve minutes from March 16, 2026
• Finance report presentation
• Parks monthly report
• Request to close Project CPPK2503 Gerber Park Electrical
• Public comment period

The commission approved the March 16, 2026 meeting minutes. It voted to close project CPPK2503 for Gerber Park electrical work, returning unused funds. The meeting was adjourned at 11:13 a.m.

• Approved March 16, 2026 minutes (motion carried)
• Closed project CPPK2503 Gerber Park electrical, returning remaining funds (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:13 a.m. (motion carried)

Accounts Payable Committee

The committee will meet to approve minutes from April 2, 2026, and review accounts payable vouchers. No specific dollar amounts or unusual items are listed; the agenda is routine and procedural.

• Approval of minutes from April 2, 2026
• Review and approve Accounts Payable Edit Listing
• Addition to the agenda noted but unspecified

The Accounts Payable Committee approved the minutes from the April 2, 2026 meeting. It then approved vouchers for payment totaling $2,847,128.21, including $361,888.34 from the general fund. The meeting was adjourned after the motion to adjourn passed.

• Approved minutes of April 2, 2026 (motion carried)
• Approved payment of vouchers totaling $2,847,128.21, general fund $361,888.34 (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Board of Health

The Lenawee County Board of Health will hold a follow-up discussion on septic inspection approaches and receive updates including third-quarter immunization pricing for FY 26. The meeting also includes routine approval of minutes, accounts payable report, and program reports from personal health, environmental health, and emergency preparedness.

• Follow-up discussion on septic inspection approaches
• 3rd Quarter FY 26 Immunization Pricing Updates
• Review of Accounts Payable Report
• Health Officer's Report
• Program reports: Personal, Environmental, Emergency Preparedness

The Board of Health approved its agenda, minutes, and the March accounts payable report, each by a 4‑0 vote. It also approved a motion to send a reconsideration letter to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) regarding non‑residential sanitary sewage disposal rules. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved April 15 agenda (4-0)
• Approved March 18 minutes (4-0)
• Accepted March accounts payable report (4-0)
• Sent reconsideration letter to EGLE on sewage rule changes (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Lenawee County Board of Commissioners will first approve the March 26, 2026 meeting minutes. Commissioners will then vote on routine accounts payable payments and consider several appointment requests, including the Bridging the Gap Opioid Subcommittee recommendation and a materials‑management consultant. Additional reports and recognitions will be presented, but no new policy actions are listed.

• Approval of March 26, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approve accounts payable payments
• Board appointment requests (various committees)
• Recommendation for Bridging the Gap Opioid Subcommittee
• Recommendation for a materials‑management consultant

The Lenawee County Board of Commissioners approved the March 26 minutes and then unanimously adopted seven proclamations. The resolutions honored Shelly Delong’s retirement, Blissfield High School boys bowling champions, basketball star Jaxon Salenbien, Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, Volunteer Appreciation Month, Correctional Officers Week, and National Police Week.

• Adopted Proclamation #2026-11 honoring Shelly Delong’s retirement (unanimous roll call)
• Adopted Proclamation #2026-03 recognizing Blissfield High School boys bowling state champions (unanimous roll call)
• Adopted Proclamation #2026-06 recognizing Jaxon Salenbien as Lenawee County’s all‑time leading scorer in boys basketball (unanimous roll call)
• Adopted Proclamation #2026-07 designating April 12‑18, 2026 as Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (unanimous roll call)
• Adopted Proclamation #2026-08 declaring April as Volunteer Appreciation Month (unanimous roll call)
• Adopted Proclamation #2026-09 designating May 3‑9, 2026 as Correctional Officers Week (unanimous roll call)
• Adopted Proclamation #2026-10 designating the week of May 15, 2026 as National Police Week (unanimous roll call)

Personnel/Ways & Means Committee

The Personnel/Ways & Means Committee will review personnel changes, budget adjustments, and tax matters. It will discuss several requests, including a Madison School law enforcement contract and a jail control center. The committee will also consider accepting emergency management grants and other ways‑and‑means business.

• Request: Madison School Law Enforcement Contract
• Request: Jail Control Center
• Request: Accept Emergency Management Grants
• Request: April 2026 Budget Adjustments
• Request: Position change — Assistant Public Defender I to Assistant Public Defender II

The Personnel/Ways & Means Committee approved numerous board appointments, a reclassification of an assistant public defender, and the appointment of a new Equalization Director. It also adopted the 2026 budget adjustments, the 2026 tax rate request, and authorized a $750,000 advance to the Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund. The committee authorized up to $1.5 M from opioid settlement funds for selected programs (8‑1 vote) and approved a contract for a school resource officer with Madison Public Schools.

• Approved board and liaison appointments (8‑1 vote)
• Approved reclassification of Assistant Public Defender I to II
• Appointed Thomas Clements as Equalization Director
• Approved 2026 Budget Adjustments
• Approved 2026 Tax Rate Request (L‑4029)
• Authorized $750,000 advance to Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund
• Authorized up to $1.5 M opioid settlement funding (8‑1 vote)
• Approved contract for Madison School Resource Officer

Airport Commission

Accounts Payable Committee

The Lenawee County Accounts Payable Committee will meet on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 9:30 AM in the Chambers at 301 N. Main St, Adrian. The committee will consider approval of the March 19, 2026 meeting minutes and will review and approve the accounts payable vouchers listed in the edit listing. The agenda also includes other business, public comment, and adjournment.

• Approve minutes from the March 19, 2026 meeting
• Review and approve accounts payable vouchers (edit listing)

The Accounts Payable Committee approved the total vouchers for payment totaling $1,509,160.60, with $338,214.50 from the general fund. The motion was made by Commissioner Martis, seconded by Deputy Administrator Elliott, and carried. No other business or public comment was recorded.

• Approved vouchers for payment of $1,509,160.60 (motion carried)

Physical Resources Committee

The Physical Resources Committee will review maintenance requests and approve purchases for vehicles and facility upgrades. The meeting is scheduled for April 2, 2026, at 11:00 AM in Adrian.

• Request: Purchase 3 Patrol Vehicles
• Request: Purchase Administrative vehicle for the Jail Captain
• Request: Jail Control Center
• Request: Physical Resources Roof Replacement
• Request: MSC Gym Roof Replacement

The Physical Resources Committee approved several capital projects, including the purchase of three 2026 Dodge Durango patrol vehicles for $132,990. It also accepted bids for jail padded‑cell repairs, carpet replacement, and roof replacements for the Physical Resources building and the MSC gym. Additional approvals covered the purchase of an administrative Dodge Durango for the jail captain and the use of a $24,414 RAP grant for jail security equipment.

• Approved purchase of three 2026 Dodge Durango patrol vehicles for $132,990 (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of a 2026 Dodge Durango for the jail captain for $35,567 (motion carried)
• Accepted Marathon Engineering bid for jail padded‑cell repairs: $54,444 plus $5,000 contingency (motion carried)
• Accepted O'Connor and Sons bid for PR building carpet replacement: $26,085.67 plus $2,500 contingency (motion carried)
• Approved Morss Roofing bid for PR building roof replacement: $115,130 plus $5,000 contingency (motion carried)
• Approved Morss Roofing bid for MSC gym roof replacement: $27,960 plus $2,800 contingency (motion carried)
• Recommended use of $24,414 RAP grant to purchase jail security equipment from Secuirtas (motion carried)
• Closed project HSB2502 for HSB meeting rooms (motion carried)

Criminal Justice Committee

The Criminal Justice Committee will meet to receive reports from the Sheriff, Prosecutor, Public Defender, Emergency Management, and Medical Examiner. The committee is also reviewing a request regarding the Madison School Law Enforcement Contract.

• Request for Madison School Law Enforcement Contract

The Criminal Justice Committee approved the minutes from the March 11, 2026 meeting. It voted to recommend that the Board of Commissioners approve the 2026 law‑enforcement contract between the Sheriff’s Office and Madison Schools. The meeting was adjourned at 10:32 am.

• Approved March 11, 2026 minutes – motion carried
• Recommended approving 2026 Madison Schools law‑enforcement contract – motion carried
• Adjourned meeting at 10:32 am – motion carried

I.T. / Equalization Committee

The Lenawee County I.T. / Equalization Committee will first approve the March 5, 2026 meeting minutes. It will then hear a finance report, an information technology report, a communications update, and an equalization report. The meeting concludes with other business, public comment, and adjournment.

• Approval of March 5, 2026 minutes
• Finance report presentation
• Information technology report presentation
• Communications update
• Equalization report presentation

The committee approved the minutes from the March 5, 2026 meeting after a motion by Collins and Tillotson. The meeting was then adjourned at 1:48 pm following a motion by Collins, seconded by Tillotson. No other actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved March 5, 2026 minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:48 pm (motion carried)

Materials Management Planning Committee

The Materials Management Planning Committee will approve the minutes from the April 5, 2026 meeting. It will hear a finance report for solid waste and materials management, as well as recycling and hauling reports and a program coordinator update. The committee will discuss updates to the recycling pilot and an amendment to organics goals. New business includes reviewing a consultant request for proposals.

• Approval of Minutes (MMPC 04/05/2026)
• Solid Waste/Materials Management Finance Report
• Recycling & Hauling Reports
• Organics Goals Amendment
• Consultant Request for Proposals (RFP)

The Materials Management Planning Committee approved the March 5 meeting minutes. It adopted amendments to the organics goals in the Materials Management Plan. It voted to recommend HDR Michigan, Inc. for the MMP consultant services contract.

• Approved March 5 minutes (motion passed, no opposition)
• Approved organics goals amendment (motion passed, no opposition)
• Recommended HDR Michigan, Inc. for MMP consultant services (motion passed, no opposition)

Department on Aging Advisory Board

The Department on Aging Advisory Board will approve the minutes from the February 26, 2026 meeting, hear a presentation from the Tecumseh Senior Center Director, receive the Department on Aging Director's report, and open the floor for public and board member comments.

• Approval of February 26, 2026 meeting minutes
• Presentation by Kristine Torres, Tecumseh Senior Center Director
• Department on Aging Director's report
• Public comment period
• Board member comment

The Advisory Board approved the minutes from the February 26, 2026 meeting. Commissioner Terry Collins announced his resignation from the board effective at the end of the meeting. Commissioner David Aungst was appointed to the board by the Board of Commissioners. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved February 26, 2026 minutes (motion passed)
• Commissioner Terry Collins resigned from the Advisory Board
• Commissioner David Aungst appointed to the Advisory Board by the Board of Commissioners
• Motion to adjourn passed

Board of Commissioners

The Lenawee County Board of Commissioners meeting will discuss a request to opt in to the opioid settlement and a request for board appointments. The agenda also includes a proclamation supporting the DAR America 250! Project and reports from several standing committees. Public comment will be allowed on any agenda item for up to three minutes.

• Request: Opt‑In to Opioid Settlement
• Request: Board Appointments
• Proclamation Supporting DAR America 250! Project – Lucy Wolcott Barnum Chapter
• Reports from subcommittees and boards (e.g., Bridging the Gap, Department on Aging, Health Board, Land Bank Authority, Public Transportation Authority)
• Limited public comment (3‑minute limit per speaker)

The Board adopted Proclamation #2026-04 supporting the Lucy Wolcott Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, with a unanimous roll‑call vote. It also approved Resolution #2026-04, authorizing the County Administrator to sign a participation agreement for the $97,625,000 opioid settlement, again unanimously. Additionally, the Board confirmed new appointments to the Department of Aging, the Emergency 9‑1‑1 District Board, and the Land Bank Authority. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Adopt Proclamation #2026-04 supporting DAR America 250! Project (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Adopt Resolution #2026-04 authorizing participation in opioid settlement (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Confirm Department of Aging board appointment (16 members, 3‑year term)
• Confirm Emergency 9‑1‑1 District Board appointment (9 members, 3‑year term)
• Confirm Land Bank Authority board appointment (7 members, 3‑year term)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous roll‑call vote)

Accounts Payable Committee

The Lenawee County Accounts Payable Committee will first approve the minutes from its March 5, 2026 meeting. It will then review and approve the listed accounts payable vouchers. The meeting also includes other business, public comment, and adjournment.

• Approve minutes from March 5, 2026
• Review and approve accounts payable vouchers (edit listing)
• Other business (unspecified)
• Public comment

The committee approved the minutes from the March 5, 2026 meeting. It then approved total accounts‑payable vouchers of $3,237,473.72, including $177,924.97 from the general fund. The meeting was adjourned after the motions were carried.

• Approved March 5, 2026 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved total vouchers for payment of $3,237,473.72, with $177,924.97 from the general fund (motion carried)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion carried)

Board of Health

The Lenawee County Board of Health will first approve its agenda and the February 18, 2026 meeting minutes. It will then hear a public presentation on county septic inspections, followed by a review of the accounts payable report and the Health Officer's report. Additional program reports on personal health, environmental health, emergency preparedness, and finance will be discussed before public comment and adjournment.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes from February 18, 2026
• Public presentation on county septic inspections
• Review of accounts payable report
• Health Officer's report

The Board of Health approved the March 18 agenda with a 4‑0 vote. It also approved the February 18 meeting minutes, again 4‑0. The February accounts payable report was accepted by a 4‑0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved March 18 agenda (4-0)
• Approved February 18 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Accepted February accounts payable report (4-0)

Bridging the Gap Subcommittee

The Bridging the Gap Subcommittee will meet to review presentations from YouTurn Health, McCullough, Vargas, & Associates, and the Lenawee Sheriff's Office.

• YouTurn Health presentation
• McCullough, Vargas, & Associates presentation
• Lenawee Sheriff's Office presentation

The subcommittee approved the February 18, 2026 minutes. It carried motions to recommend the amended YouTurn Health, McCullough Vargas, and Lenawee Sheriff's Office RFPs to the Board of Commissioners. The meeting was then adjourned at 4:00 p.m.

• Approved February 18, 2026 minutes (motion carried)
• Recommended three amended RFPs to Board of Commissioners (motion carried)
• Recommended final list of RFPs, including the three amendments, to Board of Commissioners (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:00 p.m. (motion carried)

Land Bank Authority

The board will approve the agenda and minutes, review February 2026 finance reports, and consider new business including a closed‑session under MCL 15.268 Section 8(1)(d) for a property acquisition at 124 S Tecumseh St. Adrian and a quiet title invoice from 2020. Existing business items include the Blight Elimination Grant and a Letter of Intent. The meeting also includes comments from the Community Development Coordinator, public comment, and adjournment.

• Closed session (MCL 15.268 Section 8(1)(d)) – property acquisition at 124 S Tecumseh St., Adrian
• Review of quiet title invoice from 2020
• Discussion of Blight Elimination Grant
• Review of Letter of Intent related to grant
• Finance reports: February 2026 balance sheet and income statement

The board approved the agenda, minutes, and February financial statements. It voted to sell the property at 2000 W. US-223 BLK and to acquire the vacant lot at 124 S. Tecumseh St. The board also approved payment of a $4,370.45 quiet‑title invoice.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved February 2026 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved February 2026 balance sheet and income statement (motion carried)
• Approved sale of 2000 W. US-223 BLK (motion carried)
• Approved acquisition of 124 S. Tecumseh St. lot (motion passed)
• Approved payment of $4,370.45 quiet‑title invoice (motion carried)
• Moved to open session at 8:45 am (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:52 am (motion carried)

Parks Commission

The Parks Commission will meet to review finance and monthly reports. The body will consider requests regarding metal roofing and siding for Ramsdell and the closing of the Gerber Park Resurfacing Project.

• Request to close Gerber Park Resurfacing Project
• Request for Ramsdell Metal Roofing
• Request for Ramsdell Metal Siding

The commission closed the Gerber Park resurfacing project (CPPK 2504). It accepted Southwell's $23,000 bid for metal roofing on the Ramsdell house and garage, using the department's contingency. It also accepted Southwell's $28,900 bid for metal siding on the Ramsdell barn, staying within the capital improvement budget. The meeting adjourned at 11:28 a.m.

• Approved minutes of October 20, 2025 (motion carried)
• Closed Gerber Park resurfacing project CPPK 2504 (motion carried)
• Accepted Southwell bid for metal roofing at Ramsdell house and garage, $23,000 (motion carried)
• Accepted Southwell bid for metal siding on Ramsdell barn, $28,900 (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:28 a.m. (motion carried)

Department of Veterans Affairs Executive Committee

The Lenawee County Department of Veterans Affairs Executive Committee will meet to approve minutes from January 2026, receive activity reports, and review applications for the Veterans Relief Fund.

• Approval of January 16, 2026 minutes
• Director’s Office Activity Report
• Review of Veterans Relief Fund Applications
• MVTF Updates from Michael Shadbolt
• Public Comment period

Emergency 911 District Board

The Emergency 911 District Board will approve the minutes from its prior meeting and hear finance and director reports. Existing business will be discussed, though no specific items are listed. New business includes opening applications for a public representative and forming a subcommittee to review the board's by‑laws. The meeting will conclude with public comment and adjournment.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• E911 Finance Report presentation
• E911 Director's Report presentation
• Open "General Public" representative applications
• Subcommittee to review board by‑laws

The board approved the meeting minutes. A motion to table a discussion of applicant introductions was carried, after which Travis Bates was nominated for the open General Public Representative position and the nomination was approved. A subcommittee was formed to review the board's by‑laws, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Tabled motion to allow applicant introductions (motion carried)
• Nominated Travis Bates for General Public Representative (motion carried)
• Created subcommittee to review board by‑laws (Chairman Wilson, Mr. Tanis, Dispatcher Benner, Lt. Perdue, Sgt. Hudson)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Lenawee County Board of Commissioners will meet to review committee reports and approve accounts payable. The agenda includes a resolution supporting House Bills 5152 and 5153 regarding property protection.

• Resolution Supporting House Bills #2026-03
• House Bills 5152 & 5153 presentation on Property Protection
• Annual Drain Commission Report from Ed Scheffler
• Approval of Accounts Payable payments
• Severe Weather Awareness proclamation

The Lenawee County Board unanimously adopted a resolution proclaiming March 2026 as Severe Weather Awareness Month and another resolution supporting Michigan House Bills 5152 and 5153 that protect homeowners from foreclosure fraud. The Board also approved the second‑quarter allotment of appropriations and a series of contracts and purchases, including law‑enforcement agreements for Deerfield, Macon Township and Hidden Lake Gardens, a van up to $40,000, and a pre‑payment of $18,200 for Gittus Tile Drain maintenance. Additionally, the Board received and filed the Annual Drain Report and approved accounts‑payable payments of $4,975,500.14.

• Adopt Severe Weather Awareness Month resolution (unanimous roll call)
• Adopt resolution supporting House Bills 5152 and 5153 (unanimous roll call)
• Approve second‑quarter appropriations for 2026 (unanimous roll call)
• Approve 2026 law‑enforcement contracts for Deerfield, Macon Township and Hidden Lake Gardens (unanimous roll call)
• Approve purchase of a van for Building & Grounds, not to exceed $40,000 (unanimous roll call)
• Approve pre‑payment of $18,200 for Gittus Tile Drain Maintenance Assessment (unanimous roll call)
• Approve accounts‑payable payments totaling $4,975,500.14 (unanimous roll call)
• Receive and place on file the Annual Drain Report (unanimous roll call)

Personnel/Ways & Means Committee

The Lenawee County Personnel/Ways & Means Committee will approve the February 10, 2026 minutes, review personnel employment changes and anniversaries, and consider several finance and contract requests. Items include a 2nd quarterly allotment of appropriations, a recommendation to agree with the Community Action Agency, and multiple law‑enforcement contract requests. The committee will also discuss purchasing a van for building and grounds and a tile‑drain maintenance assessment.

• Request: Village of Deerfield and Macon Township law enforcement contracts
• Request: Hidden Lake Gardens law enforcement contract
• Request: Purchase van for building & grounds
• Request: Gittus Tile Drain maintenance assessment
• Request: 2nd quarterly allotment of appropriations

The Personnel/Ways & Means Committee approved the February 10, 2026 minutes and confirmed several board appointments. It recommended to the Board of Commissioners approval of the second‑quarter appropriations, a CDBG housing‑rehabilitation contract with Community Action Agency, law‑enforcement contracts for Deerfield, Macon Township and Hidden Lake Gardens, a used van purchase up to $40,000, and pre‑payment of the Gittus Tile Drain assessment, also waiving the dual‑review policy for that payment. All motions were carried.

• Approved February 10, 2026 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved board and liaison appointments as presented (motion carried)
• Recommended approving 2nd Quarterly Allotment of Appropriations to Board (motion carried)
• Recommended approving agreement with Community Action Agency for CDBG housing rehabilitation grant (motion carried)
• Recommended approving law‑enforcement contracts with Village of Deerfield, Macon Township, and Hidden Lake Gardens (motion carried)
• Recommended approving purchase of a used van for Building & Grounds, not to exceed $40,000 (motion carried)
• Recommended approving pre‑payment of Gittus Tile Drain Assessment, $18,200 (motion carried)
• Waived Dual Review Policy #2026-02 for Gittus Tile Drain pre‑payment (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Lenawee County Board of Commissioners will open the meeting, hear a strategic planning presentation by Al Vanderberg, Kent County Administrator, provide a period for public comment, and then adjourn. No formal actions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Strategic Planning presentation by Al Vanderberg, Kent County Administrator
• Public Comment period

The commissioners completed a SWOT analysis of 19 items grouped into five categories and ranked the top categories. They identified seven priority items for future planning. The meeting was then adjourned by a motion that was carried.

• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Criminal Justice Committee

The Criminal Justice Committee will discuss the 2026 Sheriff's Office goals and review law enforcement contract requests. The meeting includes reports from the Prosecutor, Public Defender, Emergency Management, and Medical Examiner.

• Law enforcement contract request for Village of Deerfield and Macon Twp.
• Law enforcement contract request for Hidden Lake Gardens
• 2026 Sheriff's Office Goals

The committee approved the February 5, 2026 minutes and appointed Van Doren as a voting member. It recommended that the Personnel/Ways & Means Committee approve the 2026 law‑enforcement contracts for the Village of Deerfield, Macon Township, and Hidden Lake Gardens. The meeting was adjourned at 10:20 a.m.

• Appointed Van Doren as a voting member of the committee (appointment)
• Approved February 5, 2026 minutes (motion carried)
• Recommended approving Deerfield and Macon Township law‑enforcement contracts to Personnel/Ways & Means committee (motion carried)
• Recommended approving Hidden Lake Gardens 2026 law‑enforcement contract to Personnel/Ways & Means committee (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:20 a.m. (motion carried)

Accounts Payable Committee

The Lenawee County Accounts Payable Committee will first approve the minutes from the February 19, 2026 meeting. It will then review and approve the listed accounts payable vouchers. The meeting also includes standard items such as other business, public comment, and adjournment.

• Approve minutes from February 19, 2026
• Review and approve accounts payable vouchers (Accounts Payable Edit Listing)
• Other business (no specific items listed)
• Public comment
• Adjournment

The committee approved the minutes from the February 19, 2026 meeting. It also approved total accounts payable vouchers totaling $1,912,731.08, including $195,017.95 from the general fund. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved February 19, 2026 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved accounts payable vouchers totaling $1,912,731.08, with $195,017.95 from the general fund (motion carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 09:44 AM (motion passed)

I.T. / Equalization Committee

The I.T. / Equalization Committee will meet to review reports on finance, information technology, and equalization. The body will consider a request regarding Microsoft 365 Phase 1.

• Request for Microsoft 365 Phase 1
• Finance Report
• IT Report
• Equalization Report

The committee approved the February 5, 2026 minutes. It also approved Phase 1 of the Microsoft 365 migration, covering up to 50 users and not exceeding $40,000, as part of the 2026 Capital Improvement Plan. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved February 5, 2026 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved Phase 1 Microsoft 365 migration (up to 50 users, ≤ $40,000) (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:57 pm (motion carried)

Physical Resources Committee

The Physical Resources Committee will discuss several requests, including the purchase of a van and a truck for building and grounds use, and the replacement of detention windows at the MSC facility. It will also consider closing the MSC Roof Project (MS2503) and a drainage maintenance assessment. Additional items include a finance report and updates on MSC renovations.

• Request: Purchase Van for Building & Grounds
• Request: Purchase Truck for Building & Grounds
• Request: MSC Detention Window Replacement
• Request: Close MSC Roof Project MS2503
• Request: Gittus Tile Drain Maintenance Assessment

The Physical Resources Committee approved the minutes from February 5, 2026. It closed the MSC Roof Project #MS2503 after all invoices were paid. The committee approved a $24,244 window‑replacement quote with a $2,500 contingency for MSC detention and recommended purchasing a new Building & Grounds van not to exceed $40,000. It also approved a $62,135 purchase of a 2026 truck/plow with a $2,000 contingency and recommended pre‑paying the $18,200 Gittus Tile Drain assessment to avoid financing charges.

• Approved minutes of February 5, 2026 (motion carried)
• Closed MSC Roof Project #MS2503 (motion carried)
• Approved MSC Detention window replacement quote $24,244 plus $2,500 contingency (motion carried)
• Recommended purchase of a Building & Grounds van not to exceed $40,000 to Personnel/Ways & Means Committee (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of 2026 truck/plow $62,135 plus $2,000 contingency (motion carried)
• Recommended pre‑payment of Gittus Tile Drain assessment $18,200 to Personnel/Ways & Means Committee (motion carried)

Materials Management Planning Committee

The Materials Management Planning Committee will consider updates on the recycling pilot and grant funding. It will also receive a finance report, recycling and hauling reports, and an organics goals update. The meeting includes approval of the February 4, 2026 minutes and a public comment period.

• Approval of minutes from 02/04/2026
• Solid waste/materials management finance report
• Recycling pilot update
• Grant funding update
• Organics goals update

The committee approved the February 4, 2026 meeting minutes unanimously. They voted to postpone a vote on new organics goals until the April meeting. They recommended that the Board of Commissioners appoint Tecumseh Councilman Ron Wimple to the vacant elected‑official seat on the committee. The meeting was adjourned at 10:32 a.m.

• Approved February 4, 2026 minutes (6‑0)
• Tabled organics goals vote until April meeting (6‑0)
• Recommended appointment of Ron Wimple to committee (6‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:32 a.m. (6‑0)

Airport Commission

The Lenawee County Airport Commission will review updates on a tree planting project and consider a proposal for a solar energy project at the airport. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, manager and finance reports, and public comment.

• Tree Project Update
• Solar Project Proposal

The commission voted to approve the minutes from the February 2, 2026 meeting. The motion was carried. The meeting was then adjourned at 09:21 AM after a motion to adjourn passed.

• Approved February 2, 2026 minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 09:21 AM (motion passed)

Department on Aging Advisory Board

The Department on Aging Advisory Board will meet on February 26, 2026 at the Old County Courthouse. The board will consider approval of the minutes from the January 22, 2026 meeting, hear a presentation by Nutrition Director Connie Fenby‑Beevers, and vote on adding Cathy Burr as a new board member. The agenda also includes a director’s report, existing business items, public comment, and board member comments before adjourning.

• Approve minutes from Jan 22, 2026 meeting
• Presentation on nutrition by Connie Fenby‑Beevers
• New member approval: Cathy Burr
• Director’s report from LDA Director
• Public comment period

The advisory board approved the minutes from the January 22, 2026 meeting. The board also approved Cathy Burr's application to serve as the District 4 representative, pending final approval by the Board of Commissioners. A motion to adjourn the meeting was approved.

• Approved January 22, 2026 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved Cathy Burr's application as District 4 representative (motion passed, to be sent to Board of Commissioners)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (motion passed)

Land Bank Authority

The Lenawee County Land Bank Authority meeting will review its January 2026 balance sheet and income statement. Members will discuss a new Letter of Intent under New Business. Existing Business includes a Blight Elimination Grant and status updates for applications at 2471 E. Maumee St. and the 9000 block of Edwin Markham Dr.

• Letter of Intent (New Business)
• Blight Elimination Grant (Existing Business)
• Application status for 2471 E. Maumee St.
• Application status for 9000 block Edwin Markham Dr.
• January 2026 Balance Sheet and Income Statement (Finance Reports)

The board approved the meeting agenda, the minutes from the January 27, 2026 meeting, and the January 2026 financial statements. All motions were carried without recorded vote counts. The meeting was adjourned at 8:34 am.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from Jan 27, 2026 (motion carried)
• Approved January 2026 financial statements (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:34 am (motion carried)

Accounts Payable Committee

The Accounts Payable Committee will consider approval of the February 5, 2026 meeting minutes and will review and approve accounts payable vouchers. The meeting also includes standard items such as call to order, other business, public comment, and adjournment.

• Approval of February 5, 2026 meeting minutes
• Review and approval of accounts payable vouchers

The committee approved the February 5, 2026 meeting minutes. It also approved payment vouchers totaling $3,062,769.06, including $875,077.08 from the general fund. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved February 5, 2026 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved total vouchers for payment of $3,062,769.06 (general fund $875,077.08) (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Board of Health

The Lenawee County Board of Health will meet to approve minutes from January 2026, review financial reports, and consider a proposal to change late fees for food service licenses.

• Approval of January 21, 2026 minutes
• Review of Accounts Payable Report
• Food Service License Late Fee Changes 2026
• Quarter 1 Finance Report
• Public Comment period

The Board of Health approved the February 18 agenda and the January 21 meeting minutes, each by a 4‑0 vote. The January 2026 Accounts Payable Report was accepted, also by a 4‑0 vote. The Food Service License Late Fee Changes for 2026 were adopted with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved February 18 agenda (4-0)
• Approved January 21 minutes (4-0)
• Accepted January 2026 Accounts Payable Report (4-0)
• Adopted Food Service License Late Fee Changes 2026 (4-0)

Bridging the Gap Subcommittee

The Bridging the Gap Subcommittee will meet on February 18, 2026 at 3:00 PM in the Commission Chambers at 301 N. Main St, Adrian. The meeting will approve the minutes from the January 21, 2026 session and continue reviewing request‑for‑proposal (RFP) categories. Additional agenda items include old business, public comment, and adjournment.

• Approve minutes from the January 21, 2026 meeting
• Continue review of RFP categories
• Discuss old business items
• Public comment period
• Adjournment

The Bridging the Gap Subcommittee reviewed a series of RFPs and voted to recommend funding for several proposals, including Catholic Charities, Impact Marketing, InMar drug take‑back, Family Medical Center MAT, the STOP program, three Parkside Family Counseling projects, and You Turn Health. It declined to recommend funding for RHINO Narcotics, WLEN Prevention Media, Bicycle Health, Opioid Free America, Goldie Health, and WorkIt Health. The recommendations will be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for final approval.

• Recommend funding Catholic Charities $72,000
• Recommend funding Impact Marketing PR proposal
• Recommend funding InMar drug take‑back $44,000
• Recommend funding Family Medical Center medically assisted treatment
• Recommend funding STOP program
• Recommend funding three Parkside Family Counseling proposals
• Recommend funding You Turn Health recovery & reentry initiative
• Do not recommend funding WorkIt Health telehealth OUD treatment

Homeland Security | Local Emergency Planning Committee

Parks Commission

Board of Commissioners

The Lenawee County Board of Commissioners will approve minutes from various committees, review standard reports, and consider two new items: the 2026 BOC Scholarship and participation in the 2026 Michigan Counties Legislative Conference. The meeting also includes a Black History Month proclamation and a presentation on the America 250 Project.

• Approval of January 14, 2026 Board minutes
• Review of standing committee reports (Accounts Payable, Criminal Justice, IT/Equalization, Personnel/Ways & Means, Policies & Procedures, Physical Resources)
• 2026 BOC Scholarship consideration
• 2026 Michigan Counties Legislative Conference (MAC) participation
• America 250 Project presentation

The Lenawee County Board of Commissioners approved a proclamation designating February 2026 as Black History Month. It also adopted the February consent agenda, the 2026 Rules & Regulations, and approved multiple financial items including tuition reimbursement, a farmland application, a CDBG housing grant administrator, a collective‑bargaining addendum, and updated equipment use charge rates.

• Black History Month Proclamation approved (unanimous roll call)
• February consent agenda approved (unanimous roll call)
• 2026 Board of Commissioners Rules & Regulations approved (motion carried)
• Tuition reimbursement application approved for $1,668.40 (motion carried)
• PA116 farmland application #388 approved (motion carried)
• Community Action Agency accepted as third‑party administrator for CDBG Housing Grant (motion carried)
• 90‑day Juvenile Probation Officer on‑call pilot addendum to CBA approved (motion carried)
• 2026 Drain Commissioner equipment use charge rates approved (motion carried)

Personnel/Ways & Means Committee

The Lenawee County Personnel/Ways & Means Committee will approve the January 13, 2026 minutes and adopt the 2026 Board of Commissioners rules and regulations. It will discuss personnel matters such as employment changes, employee anniversaries, and tuition reimbursement, as well as ways‑and‑means items including finance reports, a PA116 farmland application, and several grant‑related requests. Key decisions include recommending a third‑party administrator for the CDBG rehabilitation grant, adding an amendment to the collective bargaining agreement, and setting equipment‑use charge rates for the Drain Commissioner.

• Approve minutes from the January 13, 2026 meeting
• Adopt 2026 Board of Commissioners Rules & Regulations
• Recommend a third‑party administrator for the CDBG rehabilitation grant
• Addendum to the Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Set 2026 Drain Commissioner equipment use charge rates

The Personnel/Ways & Means Committee approved the January 13 minutes, the 2026 Board of Commissioners Rules, and February board appointments. It also approved a tuition reimbursement of $1,668.40, the PA116 farmland application, a third‑party administrator for the CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Grant, a 90‑day pilot addendum to the collective bargaining agreement, and revised equipment‑use charge rates for the Drain Commissioner. A closed‑session was entered and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved January 13, 2026 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved 2026 Board of Commissioners Rules & Regulations as presented (motion carried)
• Approved February board appointments (motion carried, opposed by Comm. Tillotson)
• Approved tuition reimbursement of $1,668.40 (motion carried)
• Approved PA116 farmland application for 159 acres in Dover Township (motion carried)
• Approved Community Action Agency as third‑party administrator for CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Grant (motion carried)
• Approved 90‑day pilot addendum to Collective Bargaining Agreement (motion carried)
• Approved revised Drain Commissioner equipment‑use charge rates (motion carried)

Physical Resources Committee

The Physical Resources Committee will meet to discuss maintenance requests and equipment charges. The body will review requests for a new furnace and a vehicle for the Sheriff's Office.

• Maple Drain furnace replacement request
• 2026 Lenawee County Drain Commissioner Equipment Use Charge Rates
• Request for a Dodge Durango for the Sheriff's Office
• MSC Renovations update

The Physical Resources Committee approved several items, including the purchase of a 2026 Dodge Durango for the Sheriff's Office at a cost of $35,567. The committee also accepted a $14,885 quote to replace the HVAC system at the Maple Drain building, within the 2026 Capital Improvement Plan. It recommended that revised equipment use charge rates for the Drain Commission be forwarded to the Personnel/Ways & Means Committee. The meeting approved the minutes from December 4, 2025 and adjourned at 11:17 a.m.

• Approved purchase of 2026 Dodge Durango for $35,567 (motion carried)
• Accepted Adrian Mechanical Services quote $14,885 to replace Maple Drain HVAC (motion carried)
• Recommended revised Drain Commission equipment use charge rates to Personnel/Ways & Means (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of December 4, 2025 (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:17 a.m. (motion carried)

I.T. / Equalization Committee

The Lenawee County IT/Equalization Committee will consider five department requests for technology purchases, including closing a ticket (TECH2502) and three capital improvement projects for Cisco phones, switches, and computers, plus computers for the Judicial Court. The meeting will also include a finance report, an IT report, a communications update, and an equalization report before moving to other business and public comment.

• Request to close TECH2502
• CIP Cisco Phone Refresh request (Ben Ricker)
• CIP Cisco Switch Refresh request (Ben Ricker)
• CIP Computer Replacement request (Ben Ricker)
• CIP purchase of Judicial Court computers

The committee approved several items in the 2026 Capital Improvement Plan, including a $70,000 Cisco Switch Refresh and a $42,000 Cisco Phone Refresh. It also approved a $60,000 allocation for annual computer replacements, $20,000 for courtroom audio recording computers, and closed project TECH2502, returning funds to the IT division. The minutes from December 4, 2025 were approved and the meeting was adjourned at 1:58 pm.

• Approved minutes of Dec 4, 2025 (motion carried)
• Closed project TECH2502, returning funds to IT CIP fund (motion carried)
• Approved year 4 Cisco Phone Refresh lease for $42,000 (motion carried)
• Approved year 2 Cisco Switch Refresh lease for $70,000 (motion carried)
• Approved $60,000 allocation for annual computer replacement program (motion carried)
• Approved up to $20,000 to replace courtroom audio recording computers (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:58 pm (motion carried)

Accounts Payable Committee

The committee will meet to approve minutes from January 22, 2026, and review the Accounts Payable Edit Listing. The body is tasked with approving payment vouchers.

• Review and approval of Accounts Payable Edit Listing

The Accounts Payable Committee approved the minutes from the January 22, 2026 meeting. It also approved payment of total vouchers amounting to $5,087,594.87, including $661,806.85 from the general fund. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved January 22, 2026 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved total vouchers for payment of $5,087,594.87, with $661,806.85 from the general fund (motion carried)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion carried)

Criminal Justice Committee

The Criminal Justice Committee will meet at 10:00 AM in the Chambers at 301 N. Main St., Adrian. Committee members will receive reports from the Sheriff, Prosecuting Attorney, Public Defender, Emergency Management, Medical Examiner, and the Courts, as well as an update on the Maurice Spear Campus. The meeting includes a public comment period before adjournment.

• Sheriff's Report and Annual Report
• Prosecutor's Report
• Public Defender Report
• Emergency Management Report
• Medical Examiner Office's Report

The Criminal Justice Committee approved the minutes from the December 4, 2025 meeting after a motion by Commissioner Aungst and a second by Commissioner Krasny. The committee then adjourned the meeting at 10:17 a.m. following a motion by Commissioner Aungst, seconded by Commissioner Krasny.

• Approved December 4, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:17 a.m. (motion carried)

Materials Management Planning Committee

The Materials Management Planning Committee will meet on February 4, 2026, to select a chair and vice‑chair. The meeting includes approval of the October 1, 2025 minutes, reports on solid‑waste recycling and finance, and updates on existing programs. New business will cover the 2026 MMP goals and timeline and a request for proposals for a consultant. Public comment will follow before adjournment.

• Selection of Committee Chair and Vice‑Chair
• Approval of minutes from 10/01/25
• Materials Management Planning update
• Discussion of 2026 MMP goals and timeline
• RFP for consultant

The Materials Management Planning Committee elected Dave Pixley as chair and Jim May as vice‑chair, with all members voting in favor and no opposition. The committee also approved the minutes from the October 1, 2025 meeting. After completing business, the committee adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Elected Dave Pixley as chair (unanimous approval)
• Elected Jim May as vice‑chair (unanimous approval)
• Approved October 1, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous approval)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous approval)

Airport Commission

The Lenawee County Airport Commission will meet to approve minutes from December 1, 2025, and review manager and finance reports. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 2, 2026, at 9:00 AM in the Commission Chambers.

• Approval of Minutes: December 1, 2025
• Manager's Report
• Finance Report
• Public Comment period

The commission voted to approve the minutes from the December 1 2025 meeting. Later, the commission voted to adjourn the February 2 2026 meeting at 09:13 AM. Both motions were passed.

• Approved December 1 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting at 09:13 AM (motion passed)

Policy & Procedures Committee

The Policy & Procedures Committee will review two new policies: a Dual Review Policy and an Annual Investment Policy. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of the November 3, 2025 minutes and public comment. No decisions have been recorded yet.

• Dual Review Policy – new policy under consideration
• Annual Investment Policy – new policy under consideration

The Policy & Procedures Committee appointed James Van Doren as a voting member. It approved the minutes from the November 3, 2025 meeting. The committee voted to recommend the amended Dual Review policy and the 2026 Investment policy to the Board of Commissioners. The meeting was adjourned at 10:06 am.

• Appointed James Van Doren as voting member (motion carried)
• Approved November 3, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Recommended amended Dual Review policy to Board (motion carried)
• Recommended 2026 Investment policy to Board (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:06 am (motion carried)

Land Bank Authority

The Land Bank Authority will approve its agenda, minutes, and finance reports for November and December 2025. It will discuss a Letter of Intent and hold a closed session under MCL 15.268 Section 8(1)(d) concerning the 9000 block of Edwin Markham Drive. Existing business includes a blight elimination grant application for 2471 E. Maumee Street. The meeting also includes comments from the Community Development Coordinator and public comment.

• Approval of agenda and minutes
• Review of November and December 2025 balance sheets and income statements
• Consideration of a Letter of Intent
• Closed session on MCL 15.268 Section 8(1)(d) for 9000 blk Edwin Markham Dr.
• Blight Elimination Grant application for 2471 E. Maumee St.

The board approved the meeting agenda, the November 25, 2025 minutes, and the November‑December 2025 financial statements. It entered a closed session to review the sale of 9000 BLK Edwin Markham Dr., returned to open session, and voted to accept Mr. Moore’s purchase offer for that property. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved November 25, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved November‑December 2025 financials (motion carried)
• Entered closed session to review 9000 BLK Edwin Markham Dr. sale (unanimous roll vote)
• Returned to open session (unanimous roll vote)
• Accepted Mr. Moore’s offer to purchase 9000 BLK Edwin Markham Dr. (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Accounts Payable Committee

The Accounts Payable Committee will first approve the minutes from the January 8, 2026 meeting. The main business is to review and approve the listed accounts payable vouchers. The meeting also includes standard items such as other business, public comment, and adjournment.

• Review and approval of accounts payable vouchers (Accounts Payable Edit Listing)

The committee approved the minutes from the January 8, 2026 meeting. They approved accounts‑payable vouchers totaling $2,836,616.99, with $364,686.39 from the general fund. The meeting was adjourned at 09:56 AM.

• Approved Jan 8, 2026 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved payment of vouchers totaling $2,836,616.99, general fund $364,686.39 (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 09:56 AM (motion passed)

Department on Aging Advisory Board

The Lenawee County Department on Aging Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes from December 2025, approve a new board member, and receive a presentation from the Foster Grandparent Program Director.

• Approval of minutes from December 4, 2025
• Approval of new board member Julie Wetherby
• Presentation by Judy Bays, Foster Grandparent Program Director
• Department on Aging Director's Report
• Public comment period

The advisory board approved the minutes from the December 4, 2025 meeting. The board moved Jeff Dicenzo to District 9, creating a vacancy on the Senior Network. The board then accepted Julie Wetherby's application to fill that Senior Network vacancy. All motions were passed.

• Approved December 4, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Moved Jeff Dicenzo to District 9, creating Senior Network vacancy (motion passed)
• Accepted Julie Wetherby to the board for the Senior Network vacancy (motion passed)

Bridging the Gap Subcommittee

The Bridging the Gap Subcommittee will first approve the minutes from its December 17, 2025 meeting. It will then review scoring sheets covering July through December, examine the results of its Yes/No voting programs, and discuss an interactive SWOC (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Challenges) map of the programs. The meeting also includes a public comment period before adjournment.

• Approve minutes from Dec 17, 2025 meeting
• Review July‑December scoring sheets
• Examine results of Yes/No voting programs
• Discuss interactive SWOC mapping of programs
• Public comment period

The sub‑committee approved the December 17, 2025 minutes. It declined to recommend funding for transportation, training, and housing categories at this time. Youth‑focused peer recovery programs were identified as the highest funding priority. The meeting was adjourned at 4:00 p.m.

• Approved December 17, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Did not recommend transportation funding (no recommendation)
• Did not recommend training funding (no recommendation)
• Did not recommend housing funding (no recommendation)
• Designated youth‑focused peer recovery programs as highest funding priority
• Adjourned meeting at 4:00 p.m. (motion carried)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to elect officers and review updates to clinical pricing and environmental health fee schedules. The board will also review the FY 2025 Quarter 4 Final Financial Status Report.

• Election of Officers
• 2026 Clinical Pricing Updates
• Environmental Health Fee Schedule Update
• FY 2025 Quarter 4 Final Financial Status Report

The Lenawee County Board of Health approved the 2026 Clinic Fee Schedule and the Environmental Health Fee Schedule, each by a 4‑0 vote. The board also approved the meeting agenda, prior meeting minutes, and November and December accounts payable reports. Officers were elected, confirming Dr. Lorrie Tritt as Chair and Commissioner Terry Collins as Vice Chair.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved November 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Accepted November Accounts Payable Report (4-0)
• Accepted December Accounts Payable Report (4-0)
• Elected Dr. Lorrie Tritt as Chair (4-0)
• Elected Commissioner Terry Collins as Vice Chair (4-0)
• Approved 2026 Clinic Fee Schedule (4-0)
• Approved Environmental Health Fee Schedule (4-0)

Parks Commission

Department of Veterans Affairs Executive Committee

The Department of Veterans Affairs Executive Committee will meet to elect officers and establish the 2026 meeting schedule. The committee will also review applications for the Veterans Relief Fund.

• Election of Officers
• Review of Veterans Relief Fund (VRF) applications
• 2026 Executive Committee Meeting Schedule
• MVTF updates from Michael Shadbolt

The committee approved the 2026 meeting schedule and elected Michael Shadbolt as Chairman and Ted Crockett as Secretary. It also approved the Veterans Relief Fund application 26-001 for $1,597.90, contingent on the applicant completing required counseling. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved December 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Executive Committee meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Elected Michael Shadbolt as Chairman (unanimous: Saxton, Crockett, Gillman)
• Elected Ted Crockett as Secretary (unanimous: Shadbolt, Saxton, Gillman)
• Approved VRF application 26-001 payment of $1,597.90 (unanimous)
• Approved contingency deadline of February 28, 2026 for VRF applicant (unanimous)
• Entered and exited closed session (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Lenawee County Board of Commissioners will hold an election for the 2026 Vice Chairperson. The body will also review accounts payable payments and discuss strategic planning meeting options.

• Election for Vice Chairperson for 2026
• Approval of accounts payable payments for 12/11/25, 12/29/25, and 1/8/26
• FOIA Appeal regarding Deputy Administrator Shannon Elliott
• Presentation on 2027-2028 USA Cycling Gravel National Championships by Experience Jackson
• Recognition of Local School Board Member Recognition Month

The Lenawee County Board of Commissioners elected a Vice Chair, proclaimed Local School Board Member Recognition Month, and approved several contracts and grants. They also waived a dual‑review policy for an emergency‑preparedness grant and authorized a letter of support for a national cycling championship. Finally, the board approved over $6.7 M in accounts payable payments.

• Elected Dustin Krasny as Vice Chair (8 Yays)
• Proclaimed January 2026 as Local School Board Member Recognition Month (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for the 2027‑2028 USA Gravel National Championship (motion carried)
• Waived dual‑review policy for Emergency Preparedness Grant (8 Yays)
• Accepted Emergency Preparedness Grant and authorized purchase of five 800 MHz radios and 30 AEDs (motion carried)
• Authorized solicitation of RFP for Third‑Party Administrator of CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Grant (motion carried)
• Authorized lease of Michigan Works! Southeast building at $11,917.62 per month (motion carried)
• Approved accounts payable payments totaling $6,775,753.83 (motion carried)

Personnel/Ways & Means Committee

The Lenawee County Personnel/Ways & Means Committee will review personnel updates, finance reports, and several requests. Items include an update to the early voting agreement, acceptance of a Public Health Emergency Preparedness grant, and a request to authorize a request for proposals for a third‑party administrator of the CDBG rehabilitation grant. Additional requests cover a forensic pathologist agreement, a Michigan Works! Southeast lease, and pollution insurance.

• Request: Update to Early Voting Agreement – Roxann Holloway & Michelle Bates
• Request: Accept Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) Grant – Monica Hunt
• Request: Authorize RFP for 3rd Party Administrator for CDBG Rehabilitation Grant
• Request: Forensic Pathologist Agreement
• Request: Michigan Works! Southeast Lease

Criminal Justice Committee

Physical Resources Committee

I.T. / Equalization Committee

Emergency 911 District Board

The Emergency 911 District Board will meet to elect a Chair and Vice Chair. The board will also discuss filling a general public representative position and an MSP representative alternate position.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Review of E911 Finance Report
• Discussion of open general public representative position
• Discussion of MSP representative alternate position
• Establishment of 2026 Meeting Dates

Accounts Payable Committee

The Accounts Payable Committee will meet to approve minutes from December 29, 2025, and review a list of vouchers for payment. The meeting is scheduled for 9:30 AM on January 8, 2026, at the Chambers in Adrian.

• Approval of December 29, 2025, minutes
• Review and approval of accounts payable vouchers
• Public comment period

Materials Management Planning Committee

Airport Commission