Lenawee County public meetings in 2024

Accounts Payable Committee

The Lenawee County Accounts Payable Committee will first approve the minutes from its December 12, 2024 meeting. It will then review and approve the listed accounts payable vouchers. The meeting also includes standard items such as call to order, other business, public comment, and adjournment.

• Approval of minutes from December 12, 2024
• Review and approval of accounts payable vouchers (Accounts Payable Edit Listing)
• Other business
• Public comment

The Accounts Payable Committee approved $1,046,687.88 in vouchers for payment, with $113,064.52 from the general fund. It also approved recommended general fund and non-general fund revenue/expense amendments with no increase to the general fund budget, to ensure compliance with the Uniform Budgeting and Accounting Act. The meeting was procedural, with no public comment.

• Approved minutes of December 12, 2024
• Approved $1,046,687.88 in accounts payable vouchers
• Approved general fund revenue/expense amendments
• Approved non-general fund revenue/expense amendments
• Adjourned at 10:28 AM

Board of Health

The Lenawee County Board of Health will meet to approve minutes, review financial reports, and discuss the term of a board member. The meeting is scheduled for December 18, 2024, at 4:00 PM.

• Approval of November 20, 2024 minutes
• Review of Fourth Quarter Report FY 24
• Discussion on John Tuckerman's board term
• Review of Accounts Payable Report
• Public comment period

The Lenawee County Board of Health reappointed John Tuckerman as chair for another three-year term, expiring in 2027. The board also approved the agenda, November meeting minutes, and the November accounts payable report, all by 3-0 votes. Health officer updates noted rising respiratory illnesses and 29 pertussis cases in the county, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Reappointed John Tuckerman as BOH Chair for 3-year term (3-0)
• Approved December 18, 2024 agenda (3-0)
• Approved November 20, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Accepted November 2024 Accounts Payable Report (3-0)

Land Bank Authority

The Lenawee County Land Bank Authority will review its finance reports and then discuss new business items, including the acquisition of 1123 Lowe Ave and 1117 Lowe Ave. It will also consider a delegation resolution and updates on the Blight Elimination Grant for properties at 2471 Maumee St. and 140 W. Main St. Addison. The meeting includes a public comment period before adjournment.

• Property acquisition: 1123 Lowe Ave (XA0-610-0099-01)
• Property acquisition: 1117 Lowe Ave (XA0-610-0100-01)
• Delegation resolution
• Blight Elimination Grant for 2471 Maumee St. Adrian
• Construction Management Bid for 140 W. Main St. Addison

The Lenawee County Land Bank Authority approved a $25,000 construction management contract with Krieghoff of Lenawee for 140 W. Main St. in Addison. The board also approved the November financials and discussed, but did not vote on, acquiring two properties on Lowe Ave in Adrian and a delegation resolution. The blight elimination grant report for 2471 Maumee St. in Adrian was approved, allowing the property to be put up for sale.

• Approved $25,000 construction management bid from Krieghoff of Lenawee for 140 W. Main St. (motion carried)
• Approved November 2024 financial reports (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from November 19, 2024 (motion carried)
• Approved agenda for December 17, 2024 (motion carried)
• Approved Director Wright's abstention from votes on 140 W. Main St. (motion carried)

Homeland Security | Local Emergency Planning Committee

The Lenawee County Homeland Security & Local Emergency Planning Committee will approve minutes from the August 20, 2024 meeting and hear finance, emergency management, E911, and drone subcommittee reports. It will review the remaining $1,600 of FY22 HSGP funds and consider a $2,873.51 grant request for a TECC class under FY23 HSGP. The committee will also discuss board member updates, including new positions, elimination of a private security role, and appointments of a new public works representative and a health department alternate.

• FY22 HSGP Funds: $1,600 remaining to be spent by 5/31/25
• Grant Request – TECC Class: $2,873.51 (FY23 HSGP)
• New Public Works Representative: John Veres (Dave Craig retiring)
• New Health Department Alternate: Justin Henry replaces Cindy Merritt
• 2025‑2026 Board Member changes: new positions added, private security position eliminated

The committee unanimously approved spending the remaining $6,056 in FY22 grant funds on cold weather gear for the Tactical Support Team, and approved a $2,873.51 grant for a Tactical Emergency Casualty Care class. It also amended by-laws to add a media position and remove the private security position, reappointed all current board members for a new term, and re-elected officers.

• Approved FY22, FY23, and Donation fund financial reports (unanimous)
• Approved spending $6,056 remaining FY22 funds on cold weather gear for Tactical Support Team (unanimous)
• Approved $2,873.51 grant for TECC class from FY23 funds (unanimous)
• Amended by-laws to add media position (unanimous)
• Amended by-laws to remove private security position (unanimous)
• Reappointed all current board members for 2-year term expiring 12/31/26 (unanimous)
• Re-elected Larry VanAlstine as Chair and Sheriff Bevier as Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 meeting schedule (3rd Tuesday of even months, 10:00 am) (unanimous)

Accounts Payable Committee

The committee will meet to approve the minutes from November 14, 2024. 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 the total vouchers for payment in the amount of $6,445,853.98, with the general fund's portion being $868,565.85. The committee also approved canceling the December 26, 2024 meeting. Minutes from November 14, 2024 were approved. No public comment was made.

• Approved $6,445,853.98 in accounts payable vouchers (motion carried)
• Approved cancellation of 12/26/2024 accounts payable meeting (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of 11/14/2024 (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Lenawee County Board of Commissioners will approve the minutes from the November 13, 2024 meeting and vote on the December consent agenda, which bundles routine approvals. Commissioners will adopt several proclamations honoring individuals and election workers. A special presentation on woodworking by Sam Beauford, represented by Luke Barnett, will be shown. Standing committee reports from Accounts Payable, Criminal Justice, Human Services, IT/Equalization, Personnel/Ways & Means, Policies & Procedures, Physical Resources, and Rules & Appointments will be heard.

• Approval of Minutes: November 13, 2024
• Proclamation for Drain Commissioner Escott (Comm. Stimpson)
• Proclamation for Jim Berryman
• Proclamation for Election Workers – Clerks, Inspectors, Poll Workers
• Special Presentation: Sam Beauford WoodWorking – Luke Barnett

The Lenawee County Board of Commissioners approved the December consent agenda, which included a resolution to continue the 9-1-1 surcharge at $3.00, several jail improvement projects funded by ARPA, and multiple board appointments. The board also adopted several policies, including an Environmental Policy and a Personnel Handbook, and approved a proclamation supporting the Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute. A motion to postpone January standing committee meetings was defeated in a 4-4 tie vote.

• Approved consent agenda including 911 surcharge resolution (unanimous)
• Approved $220,562 jail booking renovation bid from Krieghoff
• Approved $20,988 walk-in freezer replacement from Adrian Mechanical
• Approved $8,058.66 ice machine replacement from Restaurant Supply Web
• Approved $31,040.50 additional Restaurant Supply Web purchase
• Approved Personnel Handbook and Environmental Policy
• Approved proclamations honoring retiring officials and election workers
• Defeated motion to postpone January committee meetings (4-4)

Rules & Appointments Committee

The committee will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and review a December statement regarding board appointments.

• Approval of November 12, 2024 minutes
• Review of December Statement for Board Appointments

The Rules & Appointments Committee postponed appointing a new member to the Veterans Affairs Board, inviting the two applicants to the January meeting before deciding. The committee recommended appointments to the Emergency 9-1-1 District Board, Land Bank Authority, and District Library to the full Board of Commissioners. Minutes from November 12, 2024, were approved.

• Postponed Veterans Affairs Board appointment to January meeting
• Recommended Troy Bevier and Lt. Stephen Borello to Emergency 9-1-1 District Board
• Recommended Erin VanDyke and Kristen Brown to Land Bank Authority
• Recommended Peggy Townshend, Judy Bays, Dawn Clark, and James Douglas to District Library
• Approved November 12, 2024 minutes

Personnel/Ways & Means Committee

The Personnel/Ways & Means Committee will approve the November 12 minutes, consider personnel changes including creating a Nutrition Director position, and review finance reports. It will authorize year‑end accounts payable and the first‑quarter appropriation. The committee will discuss a vehicle purchase for the Equalization Department, procurement of professional engineering services, and several jail ARPA project requests. A resolution to impose a 911 surcharge will also be considered.

• Create Nutrition Director position (MSC)
• Vehicle purchase request for the Equalization Department
• Procurement of professional engineering services
• Jail ARPA project requests: booking renovation, walk‑in freezer, ice machine, Groen Skillet, reallocation to MSC
• Resolution 2024-14 – 911 surcharge

The Personnel/Ways & Means Committee recommended creating a Nutrition Director position at the MSC, replacing the vacant Head Cook role. It also recommended approving several jail ARPA-funded projects, including a booking area renovation and equipment replacements, and reallocating remaining ARPA funds to the MSC project. Additionally, the committee recommended approving a 911 surcharge of $3.00 starting July 1, 2025, and other routine items. All recommendations are subject to final approval by the Board of Commissioners.

• Recommended creating Nutrition Director position at MSC (motion carried)
• Recommended granting Accounts Payable committee authority to adjust General Fund and Non-General Fund budgets (motion carried)
• Recommended approval of 1st Quarter Allotment of Appropriation (motion carried)
• Recommended purchase of Equalization vehicle for under $60,000 with County Seal (motion carried)
• Recommended Mead & Hunt as airport consultant (motion carried)
• Recommended approval of Jail ARPA projects: Krieghoff bid $220,562 for booking renovation, Adrian Mechanical $20,988 for freezer, Restaurant Supply Web $8,058.66 for ice machine, $31,040.50 for skillet (motion carried)
• Recommended reallocating $10,289.91 ARPA funds to MSC project (motion carried)
• Recommended 911 surcharge resolution of $3.00 starting 7/1/2025 (motion carried)

Physical Resources Committee

The Physical Resources Committee will review finance reports and maintenance updates. The body will discuss requests for a vehicle purchase for the Equalization Department and several ARPA-funded jail projects.

• Request for Equalization Department vehicle purchase
• ARPA project: Jail booking renovation
• ARPA project: Walk-in freezer equipment
• ARPA project: Ice machine and Groen skillet replacement
• MSC renovations update

The Physical Resources Committee recommended the purchase of a Jeep for the Equalization Department for under $60,000, in Summit White with the county logo, and set a standard color for county vehicles. It also recommended four ARPA-funded jail projects (booking renovation, freezer, ice machine, skillet) and reallocated $10,289.91 in ARPA funds to the MSC project. All recommendations go to the Board of Commissioners for final approval.

• Recommended Jeep purchase (<$60,000) for Equalization Dept, Summit White with county logo (motion carried)
• Recommended standard county vehicle color: Summit White (motion carried)
• Recommended jail booking renovation ($220,562) from ARPA funds (motion carried)
• Recommended walk-in freezer bid from Adrian Mechanical Services ($19,988 + $1,000 contingency) (motion carried)
• Recommended ice machine bid from Manitowoc ($8,058.66 total) (motion carried)
• Recommended Groen skillet bid from Restaurant Supply Web ($31,040.50) (motion carried)
• Recommended reallocating $10,289.91 ARPA funds to MSC project (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of November 7, 2024 (motion carried)

I.T. / Equalization Committee

The committee will meet to review reports and updates regarding Information Technology and Equalization. The agenda consists of standing reports and procedural items.

• Approval of November 7, 2024 minutes
• Information Technology Finance Report
• Information Technology Report
• Equalization Report

The I.T./Equalization Committee approved the November 7, 2024 minutes and discussed IT projects, including the completed Cisco phone refresh and final purchases for the 2024 computer replacement program. The committee also reviewed a tax bill issue where approximately 2,200 bills were reprinted due to a missing library district millage, and discussed a proposal to purchase a new equalization vehicle. No formal decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved November 7, 2024 minutes (motion carried)

Criminal Justice Committee

The committee will meet to review reports from county justice officials. The agenda consists of procedural updates and departmental reports.

• Sheriff's Report
• Prosecuting Attorney update
• Public Defender Report
• Emergency Management Report
• Medical Examiner Office's Report

The Criminal Justice Committee approved the November 7, 2024 minutes and heard reports from the Sheriff, Public Defender, Emergency Management, Medical Examiner, and Courts. No formal decisions were made, but discussions included a planned request to form a 2025 subcommittee to review opioid funding uses, and the Sheriff confirmed new positions are being filled, including a Jail Program Coordinator.

• Approved minutes of November 7, 2024 (motion by Bolton, second by Krasny)
• Discussed forming a 2025 subcommittee to review opioid funding gaps and uses (no action taken)
• Noted Sheriff's report on filling new positions, including Jail Program Coordinator
• Heard Medical Examiner's report: 26 deaths in Lenawee, 14 in Hillsdale for October; November record low of 11 cases
• Discussed unclaimed bodies policy; Palmani to get updates from Dr. Maino
• Regional morgue presentation to Board of Commissioners planned for near future

Materials Management Planning Committee

The committee will review financial, tonnage, and recycling reports for solid waste. Members will discuss a work program extension request and goals for materials management planning.

• Solid Waste/Materials Management Finance Report
• Waste Hauler Tonnage Logs
• Extension Request for Work Program
• Approval of questions for corporate counsel
• Recycling & Drop Off Site (DOS) Report

The committee approved the Materials Management Plan goals as presented and granted the Solid Waste Program Coordinator authority to request a work program extension if needed. It also approved sending questions to corporate counsel about licensing recyclable collectors. The January 2025 meeting was cancelled.

• Approved MMP goals as presented (7-0)
• Granted coordinator authority to request work program extension if needed (7-0)
• Approved asking corporate counsel if recyclable collectors can be licensed and required to report (7-0)
• Cancelled January 2025 meeting (7-0)

Policy & Procedures Committee

The committee will review several old business items including the Personnel Handbook and Fair Housing Policy. New business for the meeting includes a discussion on FOIA.

• Environmental Policy (Green Initiative Policy)
• Personnel Handbook
• Non-Discrimination on Basis of Disability
• Citizen Participation Plan
• FOIA

The Policy & Procedures Committee recommended several policies to the Board of Commissioners, including the Green Initiative Policy, Personnel Handbook, and several CDBG-related policies. The FOIA policy was discussed but not recommended, pending further review by Corporation Counsel. All recommendations were approved unanimously.

• Recommended Green Initiative Policy to Board (unanimous)
• Recommended Personnel Handbook with changes to Board (unanimous)
• Recommended Non-Discrimination on Basis of Disability policy with changes to Board (unanimous)
• Recommended Citizen Participation Plan with changes to Board (unanimous)
• Recommended Economic Opportunities for Section 3 policy to Board (unanimous)
• Recommended Grievance Procedure to Board (unanimous)
• Recommended Fair Housing Policy to Board (unanimous)
• Tabled FOIA policy for further review by Corporation Counsel

Human Services Committee

The Lenawee County Human Services Committee will open the meeting and approve the minutes from the November 4, 2024 session. It will hear department highlights from the Health Department (Monica Hunt), the Department on Aging (Cari Rebottaro), and Community Development (Francine Zysk). The committee will also discuss its 2024 goals, including visits to community organizations for wells and septic planning, scholarship fundraising, and attendance at a legislative meeting. Public comment will follow before adjournment.

• Approval of minutes from November 4, 2024
• Health Department highlights presented by Monica Hunt
• Department on Aging highlights presented by Cari Rebottaro
• Community Development highlights presented by Francine Zysk
• Discussion of 2024 goals: wells and septic planning, scholarship fundraising, legislative meeting attendance

The Human Services Committee approved the November 4, 2024 minutes and received monthly reports from the Health Department, Department on Aging, and Community Development. No formal decisions were made beyond the minutes approval; the meeting was informational.

• Approved November 4, 2024 meeting minutes (motion carried)

Airport Commission

The Lenawee County Airport Commission will review a request for procurement selection, hear an economic benefits report, and receive an update on tree planting. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of the October 7, 2024 minutes, manager and finance reports, and a public comment period.

• Request: Procurement Selection
• Economic Benefits Report
• Tree Update
• Approval of Minutes: October 7, 2024

The Lenawee County Airport Commission approved the minutes from their October 7 meeting and accepted the Airport Manager's report. The Commission also voted to recommend Mead & Hunt as the consultant selection for the Board of Commissioners to consider at their next meeting.

• Approved October 7, 2024 meeting minutes
• Accepted Airport Manager's report
• Recommended Mead & Hunt as consultant for Board of Commissioners vote
• Adjourned meeting at 9:23 a.m.

Board of Health

The Lenawee County Board of Health will approve its agenda and the minutes from the October 16, 2024 meeting. It will review the accounts payable report and hear the Health Officer's CDC infrastructure overview. New business includes setting 2025 meeting dates, a contract renewal and compensation adjustment for Dr. Chernin, and an update to the cell phone stipend policy. The meeting will also include program reports and a public comment period.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of October 16, 2024 minutes
• Review of Accounts Payable Report
• Contract renewal and compensation adjustment for Dr. Chernin
• Cell phone stipend policy update

The Lenawee County Board of Health approved a contract renewal and compensation adjustment for Dr. Chernin, including a cost-of-living adjustment and an increase of 0.75 hours per week. The board also approved an updated Cell Phone Stipend Policy effective December 1, 2024. Additionally, the board accepted the October Accounts Payable Report and approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes, all by unanimous 5-0 votes.

• Approved Dr. Chernin contract renewal with compensation adjustment (5-0)
• Approved updated Cell Phone Stipend Policy effective Dec 1, 2024 (5-0)
• Accepted October 2024 Accounts Payable Report (5-0)
• Approved November 20, 2024 agenda (5-0)
• Approved October 16, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)

Land Bank Authority

The Land Bank Authority is meeting to review October 2024 financial reports and the 2025 budget. The board will discuss member reappointments and the status of a Blight Elimination Grant.

• Board member reappointments
• 2025 Budget
• Blight Elimination Grant application status
• Closed session regarding 1365 E. Beecher

The Lenawee County Land Bank Authority approved the 2025 budget and reappointed Chair Erin Van Dyke and Director Kristen Brown to the board. The board also approved financial reports for October 2024 and took action on a property at 1365 E. Beecher following a closed session. A grant application for a roadway was not approved, and the board will review construction management bids in December.

• Approved agenda for November 19, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from October 22, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved October 2024 financials (unanimous)
• Reappointed Erin Van Dyke and Kristen Brown to the board (unanimous)
• Approved motion regarding 1365 E. Beecher as discussed in closed session (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 budget (unanimous)

Accounts Payable Committee

The Lenawee County Accounts Payable Committee will meet to approve minutes from October 31, 2024, and review a list of vouchers for payment. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 9:30 AM in the Chambers at 301 N. Main St, Adrian, MI 49221.

• Approval of Minutes: 10/31/24
• Review and Approve Accounts Payable Vouchers
• Accounts Payable Edit Listing

The committee approved the minutes from the October 31, 2024 meeting and authorized payment of $3,569,582.76 in vouchers, with $301,594.20 from the general fund. They also recommended scheduling the year-end accounts payable committee meeting for December 23, 2024. No public comment was made, and the meeting adjourned at 9:47 AM.

• Approved minutes of 10/31/24 (motion carried)
• Approved $3,569,582.76 in accounts payable vouchers, general fund portion $301,594.20 (motion carried)
• Recommended year-end accounts payable committee meeting for December 23, 2024 (motion carried)

Emergency 911 District Board

The Emergency 911 District Board will meet at the Sheriff's Office in Adrian, Michigan at 3:00 PM on November 14, 2024. The agenda includes approval of the prior meeting’s minutes, finance and director reports, and new business items concerning expiring board members (MSP, Sheriff, Commissioner) and proposed 2025 meeting dates. Public comment will be allowed before adjournment.

• Approval of Minutes
• E911 Finance Report
• E911 Director's Report
• Discussion of Expiring Board Members (MSP, Sheriff, Commissioner)
• Review of 2025 Proposed Meeting Dates

The Emergency 911 District Board approved the September 4, 2024, meeting minutes and the financial report. Members also appointed new representatives for the Michigan State Police and the Sheriff's Office.

• Approved September 4, 2024, meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Accepted E911 financial report (motion carried)
• Appointed Lt. Rob Bow as MSP board representative (motion carried)
• Appointed Sheriff Troy Bevier as Sheriff's board representative (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:12 pm (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing and vote on the adoption of the 2025-2029 Parks Plan. The meeting also includes proclamations for Family Court, National Adoption, Veterans Day, and Homeless Awareness months.

• Public hearing and resolution for the 2025-2029 Parks Plan
• Proclamation for Family Court Awareness Month
• Proclamation for National Adoption Awareness Month
• Proclamation for Veterans Day and Operation Green Light
• Proclamation for Homeless Awareness Month

The Lenawee County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted the 2025-2029 Parks and Recreation Plan after a public hearing with no comments. The board also approved a consent agenda that included recommendations for new positions, budget adjustments, and several jail improvement projects funded by ARPA. Several proclamations were adopted, including Family Court Awareness Month, Adoption Awareness Month, Veterans Day, and Homeless Awareness Month.

• Adopted 2025-2029 Parks and Recreation Plan (9-0)
• Approved November 2024 consent agenda (9-0)
• Recommended creating temporary APA I position ($112,242.79 salary)
• Recommended creating part-time Senior Trial Prosecutor II position ($60,014.63)
• Recommended creating second Accounting Specialist position in Sheriff's office ($92,388.70 budget impact)
• Recommended increasing Revolving Drain Maintenance Fund cap from $750,000 to $1 million
• Recommended approving Red Mill Pond project and pledging full faith and credit up to $760,000
• Approved Federal Awards Administration policy

Rules & Appointments Committee

The Rules & Appointments Committee will first consider approval of the minutes from its October 8, 2024 meeting. It will then consider the November board appointments. The meeting also includes time for other business, public comment, and adjournment.

• Approval of October 8, 2024 meeting minutes
• Consideration of November board appointments
• Other business
• Public comment
• Adjournment

The Rules & Appointments Committee approved the minutes from October 8, 2024, and recommended appointing Jacob Pifer as the Union Representative on the Retirement Committee. No other business or public comment was conducted, and the meeting adjourned shortly after convening.

• Approved minutes of October 8, 2024
• Recommended appointing Jacob Pifer to the Retirement Committee as Union Representative

Personnel/Ways & Means Committee

The Personnel/Ways & Means Committee will review employment changes and proposals to create new staff positions. It will also discuss several financial requests, including budget adjustments, adoption of an apportionment report, and funding for jail maintenance projects. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes and finance reports before public comment.

• Request: Create Assistant Prosecuting Attorney I position
• Request: Create Temporary Part-time Senior Trial APA II position
• Request: Create Accounting Specialist position
• Request: Budget Adjustments
• Request: Adopt Apportionment Report

The Personnel/Ways & Means Committee recommended several personnel changes, including creating a temporary Assistant Prosecuting Attorney I position and a part-time Senior Trial Prosecutor II position. The committee also recommended increasing the Revolving Drain Maintenance Fund cap to $1 million and approving multiple jail maintenance projects funded by ARPA. Additionally, the committee recommended pledging the county's full faith and credit for up to $760,000 in bonds for the Red Mill Pond project if state grant funding is not awarded.

• Recommended creating temporary Assistant Prosecuting Attorney I position
• Recommended creating part-time Senior Trial Prosecutor II position ($60,014.63 wage)
• Recommended creating Accounting Specialist position ($92,388.70 budget impact)
• Recommended increasing Revolving Drain Maintenance Fund cap to $1 million
• Recommended pledging full faith and credit for Red Mill Pond bonds (max $760,000)
• Recommended accepting PoliceOne Academy subscription ($6,650 annually)
• Recommended approving Lenco proposal for jail interior painting ($38,130)
• Recommended approving bids for jail shower painting ($35,920) and cooler replacement ($13,231)

Department of Veterans Affairs Executive Committee

The committee will meet to approve bills for per diem pay and county burials. Members will review applications for the Veterans Relief Fund and Pension Relief Fund, as well as the VetFuel and Meijer Food Voucher programs.

• Approval of bills for Executive Committee Per Diem Pay
• Approval of bills for County Burials
• Review of Veterans Relief Fund (VRF) and Pension Relief Fund (PRF) applications
• Discussion of VetFuel Program
• Discussion of Meijer Food Voucher Program

The Lenawee County Department of Veterans Affairs Executive Committee approved its agenda, October minutes, and bills including $160 in per diem pay and $300 for county burials. The committee voted to cancel the December meeting. No applications were received for a committee appointment, and no veterans received relief fund or gift card assistance.

• Approved agenda for Nov 8, 2024
• Approved minutes from Oct 11, 2024
• Approved $160 per diem pay for 4 committee members
• Approved $300 for 1 county burial
• Cancelled December Executive Committee meeting

Criminal Justice Committee

The Lenawee County Criminal Justice Committee will meet on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 10:00 AM in the Chambers at 301 N. Main St, Adrian. The agenda includes routine approvals and reports, such as approval of the October 3, 2024 minutes, a finance report, and reports from the sheriff, prosecuting attorney, public defender, emergency management, medical examiner, and courts. A specific item is a request concerning the PoliceOne Academy. The committee will discuss these reports and the academy request before adjourning.

• Approval of October 3, 2024 meeting minutes
• Finance Report presentation
• Sheriff's Report and request for PoliceOne Academy
• Prosecutor's Report
• Public Defender Report

The Criminal Justice Committee approved moving a request to subscribe to PoliceOne Academy to the Board of Commissioners. The subscription, funded by $19,000, would help officers meet increased continuing education requirements. Other reports were presented but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved motion to move PoliceOne Academy subscription request to Board of Commissioners (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of October 3, 2024 (unanimous)

Physical Resources Committee

The Physical Resources Committee will meet to approve minutes, review finance reports, and consider requests to close the CPBS 2405 Annex Parking Lot and CPBS 2404 Annex Basement for repairs. The committee will also review updates on MSC Renovations, 2024 CIP Projects, and a list of ARPA-funded jail facility improvements.

• Approval of October 3, 2024 minutes
• Request to close CPBS 2405 - Annex Parking Lot
• Request to close CPBS 2404 - Annex Basement for repairs
• Review of MSC Renovations
• Review of 2024 CIP Projects

The Physical Resources Committee approved closing two completed Annex projects and recommended four ARPA-funded jail renovation bids to the Personnel Ways & Means Committee. The bids include interior painting, shower area restoration, walk-in cooler equipment, and a kettle replacement. All motions carried unanimously.

• Closed projects CPBS2405 (Annex Parking Lot) and CPBS2404 (Annex Basement Repairs) (unanimous)
• Recommended Lenco proposal for jail interior painting at $38,130.00 (unanimous)
• Recommended Ohio Building Restoration bid for jail shower/toilet painting at $35,920.00 (unanimous)
• Recommended Adrian Mechanical bid for jail walk-in cooler equipment at $13,231.00 (unanimous)
• Recommended Restaurant Equipment bid for jail kettle replacement at $24,049.52 (unanimous)

Materials Management Planning Committee

The committee will review solid waste finance, tonnage, and recycling reports. Members are scheduled to discuss waste diversion, recycling, and organic waste goals. The meeting also includes updates on permit enforcement and licensing for recycling collectors.

• Solid Waste/Materials Management Finance Report
• Waste Hauler Tonnage Logs
• Roads Commission permit enforcement update
• Licensing of recycling collectors
• Waste diversion, recycling, and organic waste goals

The committee approved the Oct. 2, 2024 minutes unanimously. Reports covered finance, tonnage, and recycling, with no formal decisions on new business. Draft waste diversion, recycling, and organic waste goals were discussed but not voted on.

• Approved Oct. 2, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 11:01 AM (motion passed)

Policy & Procedures Committee

The Policy & Procedures Committee will approve the minutes from the October 7, 2024 meeting. It will review several old‑business items, including the Green Initiative Policy, the Personnel Handbook, and Federal Awards Administration. New business includes discussion of a non‑discrimination policy on the basis of disability, a citizen participation plan, economic opportunities for Section 3, a grievance procedure, and a fair housing policy. The meeting will also include public comment before adjournment.

• Approve minutes from the October 7, 2024 meeting
• Review the Green Initiative Policy (old business)
• Review the Personnel Handbook (old business)
• Discuss a non‑discrimination policy on the basis of disability (new business)
• Discuss the Fair Housing Policy (new business)

The committee approved moving the Federal Awards Administration policy to the Board of Commissioners. Discussions on the Green Initiative, Personnel Handbook, and several CDBG-related policies resulted in recommended changes that will be reviewed again in December. No new ordinances were adopted, and there was no public comment.

• Approved minutes from October 7, 2024
• Moved Federal Awards Administration policy to Board of Commissioners
• Deferred Green Initiative Policy updates to December meeting
• Deferred Personnel Handbook revisions to December meeting
• Deferred CDBG policy updates (Disability, Citizen Participation, Section 3, Fair Housing) to December meeting

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee will approve the minutes from the October 7, 2024 meeting. It will hear a presentation by Adrian Counseling & Psychiatric Clinic led by Sarang Patel, PA-C & CEO. The committee will receive highlights from the Health Department, Department on Aging, and Community Development. Updates on community organizations, wells and septic, strategic planning, scholarship fundraising, and legislative meeting attendance will be discussed before public comment.

• Approval of minutes from October 7, 2024
• Presentation by Adrian Counseling & Psychiatric Clinic (Sarang Patel, PA-C & CEO)
• Department highlights: Health, Aging, Community Development
• Updates on community organizations, wells and septic, strategic plan, scholarship fundraising, legislative meeting attendance
• Public comment period

The Lenawee County Human Services Committee approved the minutes from its October 7, 2024 meeting, heard presentations from the Adrian Counseling & Psychiatric Clinic regarding its use of county ARPA funds, and received department highlights from the Health Department and Community Development. The committee also discussed early voting statistics and upcoming legislative events before adjourning.

• Approved minutes of October 7, 2024
• Adjourned meeting at 11:37 a.m.

Accounts Payable Committee

The Lenawee County Accounts Payable Committee will approve the minutes from the October 17, 2024 meeting. It will then review and approve the listed accounts payable vouchers. The agenda also includes time for other business, public comment, and adjournment.

• Approval of October 17, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review and approval of accounts payable vouchers

The Lenawee County Accounts Payable Committee approved the total accounts payable vouchers for payment in the amount of $3,367,109.08, with the general fund's portion being $420,603.52. The committee also approved the minutes from the October 17, 2024 meeting. Discussion was held about adjusting the meeting time to 10:00 AM starting in January 2025, but no decision was made.

• Approved accounts payable vouchers totaling $3,367,109.08 (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of October 17, 2024 (motion carried)

General

The Board approved the minutes from the September 26, 2024 meeting and accepted the resignation of Joyce Woerner. Director Rebottaro reported on FY24 budget wrap-ups and potential FY25 funding declines due to the unsigned federal budget.

• Approved September 26, 2024 meeting minutes
• Accepted resignation of Joyce Woerner

Land Bank Authority

The Lenawee County Land Bank Authority meeting will review its September 2024 financial statements, consider the 2025 budget, and discuss a blight elimination grant for 140 W. Main Addison. The board will also receive an application status update for the 9000 block of Edwin Markham Drive. Additional items include a community development coordinator report and public comment.

• Approval of the 2025 budget
• Review of Balance Sheet September 2024
• Review of Income Statement September 2024
• Blight Elimination Grant for 140 W. Main Addison
• Application status for 9000 block Edwin Markham Dr

The Lenawee County Land Bank Authority approved its 2025 budget, which was based on trends and included doubled legal fees due to higher-than-budgeted 2024 spending. Directors noted the Land Bank lacks sufficient income to cover expenses and has drawn from its Fund Reserve this year and in prior years; no changes were requested. The board also authorized the Chair and Secretary to contact a property applicant with delinquent taxes, offering to allow the purchase if taxes are paid.

• Approved 2025 budget (motion carried)
• Approved September 2024 financials (motion carried)
• Approved agenda for October 22, 2024 (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from September 24, 2024 (motion carried)
• Authorized Chair and Secretary to contact applicant with delinquent taxes for 9000 BLK Edwin Markham DR property (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:40 am (motion carried)

Land Bank Authority

The Land Bank Sales Subcommittee will first approve its agenda. There is no existing business to report. New business consists of a single item concerning the 9000 block of Edwin Markham Drive. The meeting will then open for public comment before adjourning.

• Discussion of 9000 Blk Edwin Markham Dr

The Land Bank Sales Subcommittee recommended sending a letter to an applicant for the 9000 BLK Edwin Markham DR parcel, informing them they have delinquent taxes, which violates Land Bank policy. The purchase can proceed only if the applicant pays the taxes and the committee approves the price. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved sending letter to applicant about delinquent taxes (motion carried)
• Agenda for October 22, 2024 approved (motion carried)

Parks Commission

The Lenawee County Parks Commission will approve the September 16, 2024 meeting minutes. Commissioners will hear a finance report and a monthly parks update. The agenda also includes a public comment period before adjournment.

• Approval of September 16, 2024 minutes
• Finance Report presentation
• Parks Monthly Report
• Public Comment period

The commission approved the September 16, 2024 minutes. They reviewed finance reports, noting the refuse account went over budget due to increased fees and equipment repair costs were slightly over. Park updates included Gerber Park maintenance for cross country and a pump replacement at Medina Park. The 2025-2029 Parks plan is open for public comment with a hearing on November 13, 2024.

• Approved September 16, 2024 minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:11 AM (motion carried)

Accounts Payable Committee

The Accounts Payable Committee will approve the minutes from the October 3, 2024 meeting. It will then review and approve the listed accounts payable vouchers. The meeting also includes standard items such as call to order, other business, public comment, and adjournment.

• Approval of October 3, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review and approval of accounts payable vouchers

The committee approved the minutes from October 3, 2024, and approved total accounts payable vouchers of $9,509,795.90, with $216,958.87 from the general fund. No other business or public comment was conducted, and the meeting adjourned at 9:43 a.m.

• Approved minutes of October 3, 2024
• Approved accounts payable vouchers totaling $9,509,795.90 (general fund $216,958.87)

Board of Health

The Lenawee County Board of Health will approve the agenda and the September 18, 2024 meeting minutes. Members will review the Accounts Payable Report and hear the Health Officer's Report. Program reports on personal health, environmental health, emergency preparedness, and finance will be presented. The meeting will conclude with a period for public comment.

• Approval of September 18, 2024 minutes
• Review of Accounts Payable Report
• Health Officer's Report
• Program reports: personal health, environmental health, emergency preparedness, finance
• Public comment

The Lenawee County Board of Health approved the September 2024 accounts payable report and the September 18, 2024 meeting minutes. The board also heard reports on health programs, including a COVID spike and a new variant, and updates on environmental health and emergency preparedness. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved September 2024 accounts payable report (3-0)
• Approved September 18, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)

Department of Veterans Affairs Executive Committee

The Lenawee County Veterans Affairs Executive Committee will meet to approve minutes, bills, and per diem pay, and to review applications for the Veterans Relief Fund and the Meijer Food Voucher Program.

• Approval of September 13, 2024 minutes
• Approval of Executive Committee Per Diem Pay
• Review of Veterans Relief Fund and PRF Applications
• Meijer Food Voucher Program review
• VetFuel Program discussion

The Lenawee County Department of Veterans Affairs Executive Committee met on October 11, 2024, and approved the agenda, minutes from September 13, and bills including $120 in per diem pay. No new business was discussed, and no substantive policy decisions were made. Reports covered staff activities, grant submissions, and veteran assistance programs.

• Approved agenda for October 11, 2024
• Approved minutes from September 13, 2024
• Approved bills including $120.00 per diem pay for 3 members
• Approved county burials totaling zero

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the County 2025 General Appropriations Act. The meeting also includes approval of the September 11, 2024 minutes and a series of standing committee reports. Additional items are the annual Drain Assessment report and several board requests such as a 5‑year strategic plan for the Emergency 911 District Board and a 2025‑2029 Parks Plan.

• Public hearing for County 2025 Budget – General Appropriations Act
• Approval of September 11, 2024 meeting minutes
• Standing committee reports (Accounts Payable, Criminal Justice, Human Services, IT/Equalization, Personnel/Ways & Means, etc.)
• Annual Drain Assessment report presented by Drain Commission
• Requests: 5‑year Strategic Plan (Emergency 911 District Board) and 2025‑2029 Parks Plan (Parks Commission)

The Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted the 2025 General Fund budget of $41,662,899 and approved the 2025 millage rates, including 5.4000 for County Operating. The board also approved a $560,000 LED lighting project (6-2) and a consent agenda that included appointments, a retirement resolution, and various ARPA-funded Judicial Building projects.

• Adopted 2025 General Fund budget of $41,662,899 (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 millage rates: County Operating 5.4000, Medical Care Facility .1896, Aging .7478, Veterans Relief .0150 (unanimous)
• Approved $560,000 LED lighting project from Capital Fund Contingency (6-2)
• Approved consent agenda including appointments, Mayor Jack Baker retirement resolution, and ARPA Judicial Building projects (unanimous)
• Approved $248,917.91 in ARPA-funded Judicial Building projects, reallocating $1,082.09 to MSC project (unanimous)
• Approved $443,317 in Health Department improvement projects from grant funds (unanimous)
• Approved $22,400 for additional fiber at Maurice Spear Campus (unanimous)
• Adopted revised Credit Card Acceptance Policy and Equal Employment Opportunity Policy (unanimous)

Personnel/Ways & Means Committee

The Personnel/Ways & Means Committee will review employment changes, health insurance rates, and other personnel matters, including a request for two additional utility operators for the Drain Commission. It will also discuss several Ways & Means items such as health department improvement projects, additional fiber for MSC, judicial ARPA projects, a contract for representation in probate court cases, and proposals related to Veregy Solar and LED lighting. The meeting includes approval of the September 10, 2024 minutes, public comment, and possible consent agenda items.

• Request: Two Additional Utility Operators - Drain Commission
• Request: Health Department Improvement Projects
• Request: MSC Additional Fiber
• Request: Judicial ARPA projects
• Request: Contract for Representation of Parents and/or Children in Probate Court Cases

The Personnel/Ways & Means Committee recommended approval of multiple projects to the Board of Commissioners, including $248,917.91 in ARPA-funded Judicial Building improvements, $443,317 for Health Department renovations, $22,400 for fiber at Maurice Spear Campus, and two new utility operators. A motion to recommend the Veregy solar project failed on a 4-5 roll call vote, while a $560,000 LED lighting project was recommended for funding. All recommendations are subject to final approval by the full Board.

• Recommended approval of two utility operators for Wamplers Lake Sewage Disposal System, fully reimbursed (motion carried)
• Recommended approval of $443,317 for four Health Department improvement projects from fund 221.601.569 (motion carried)
• Recommended approval of $22,400 for additional fiber at Maurice Spear Campus from Capital Fund Contingency (motion carried)
• Recommended approval of $248,917.91 for Judicial Building ARPA projects and reallocation of $1,082.09 to MSC project (motion carried)
• Recommended approval of contract for representation of parents/children in Probate Court cases (motion carried)
• Motion to recommend Veregy solar project failed (4-5 roll call vote)
• Recommended approval of $560,000 for LED lighting project from Capital Fund Contingency, authorizing Board Chairman to sign (motion carried 7-2)

Rules & Appointments Committee

The Rules & Appointments Committee will consider approving the minutes from the September 10, 2024 meeting. It will present an October statement regarding board appointments. The agenda also includes other business, a public comment period, and adjournment.

• Approval of Minutes: September 10, 2024
• Board Appointments: October statement
• Other Business
• Public Comment

The Rules & Appointments Committee approved the minutes from September 10, 2024, and recommended a slate of board appointments to the full Board of Commissioners. The appointments include resignations, reappointments, and new appointments to the Department of Health & Human Services, the Department on Aging, and the Lenawee Public Transportation Authority. No other business or public comment was conducted.

• Approved minutes of September 10, 2024 (motion carried)
• Recommended appointments to Department of Health & Human Services, Department on Aging, and Lenawee Public Transportation Authority to the Board of Commissioners (motion carried)

Airport Commission

The Lenawee County Airport Commission will approve the September 9, 2024 meeting minutes. The commission will receive a manager's report and a finance report. Public comment will be offered before adjournment.

• Approval of September 9, 2024 minutes
• Manager's report
• Finance report
• Public comment

The Lenawee County Airport Commission approved the September 9, 2024 minutes and accepted the Airport Manager's Report for filing. The report covered routine maintenance (e.g., dump truck hydraulic repair, scissor lift batteries, QTpod fix), grounds upkeep, hangar repairs, and the 2025 MAP SBGP meeting focused on a tree project. No public comment was received, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of September 9, 2024 (motion carried)
• Accepted Manager's Report and filed (motion carried)

Policy & Procedures Committee

The committee will review old business regarding Equal Employment Opportunity. New business items include discussions on a Green Initiative Policy, the Personnel Handbook, Federal Awards Administration, and Credit Card Acceptance.

• POL2024-014-Equal Employment Opportunity
• Green Initiative Policy
• Personnel Handbook
• Federal Awards Administration
• Credit Card Acceptance

The Policy & Procedures Committee approved moving the amended Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policy to the Board of Commissioners, incorporating language to remove specific discriminatory references. The committee also approved forwarding the updated Credit Card Acceptance policy to the full board. Other items, including the Green Initiative Policy, Personnel Handbook, and Federal Awards Administration, were discussed and will be reviewed further at the next meeting.

• Approved moving amended EEO policy to Board of Commissioners (motion carried)
• Approved moving Credit Card Acceptance policy to Board of Commissioners (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of September 9, 2024 (motion carried)

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee will approve the September 9, 2024 meeting minutes, hear a presentation on the Orchard Terrace Elderly Housing project, receive department highlights from Health, Aging, and Community Development, discuss 2024 goals and other business, and accept public comments.

• Approval of September 9, 2024 meeting minutes
• Presentation on Orchard Terrace Elderly Housing by Amy DeJonghe
• Health Department highlights (Monica Hunt)
• Department on Aging highlights (Cari Rebottaro)
• Community Development highlights (Francine Zysk)

The Human Services Committee approved its September 9, 2024 minutes and received presentations and department updates. Orchard Terrace Elderly Housing reported it received its full ARPA request and matched $70,000 for a generator, windows, carpet and painting. The Health Department described draft state septic code revisions, and Community Development reported grants and programs in progress. No new funding or policy decisions were made; the meeting adjourned at 11:38 AM.

• Approved minutes of September 9, 2024 (motion carried)
• Appointed Comm. Collins as a voting member of the committee for the day
• Adjourned meeting at 11:38 AM (motion carried)

Accounts Payable Committee

The Accounts Payable Committee will consider approval of the September 19, 2024 meeting minutes. It will also review and approve accounts payable vouchers listed in the edit listing. Additional items may be addressed under Other Business, and the public may comment before adjournment.

• Approval of September 19, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review and approval of accounts payable vouchers (edit listing)

The Accounts Payable Committee approved the minutes from September 19, 2024, and approved the total accounts payable vouchers for payment in the amount of $12,378,764.39, with the general fund's portion being $348,422.61. No other business or public comment was conducted, and the meeting adjourned at 09:44 AM.

• Approved minutes of September 19, 2024
• Approved accounts payable vouchers totaling $12,378,764.39 (general fund portion $348,422.61)

Criminal Justice Committee

The committee will receive reports from the Sheriff, Prosecuting Attorney, Public Defender, Emergency Management, and Medical Examiner. Members will also consider a tuition reimbursement application for the Maurice Spear Campus.

• Tuition Reimbursement Application for Maurice Spear Campus

The Lenawee County Criminal Justice Committee approved a tuition reimbursement application for a youth specialist at Maurice Spear Campus, totaling $2,446 (maximum $1,233 per course). The committee also approved the September 5, 2024 minutes. Reports were presented by the Sheriff, Prosecutor, Public Defender, Emergency Management, Medical Examiner, and Courts, with no other substantive decisions made.

• Approved tuition reimbursement for youth specialist, total $2,446 (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of September 5, 2024 (motion carried)

Physical Resources Committee

The Physical Resources Committee will approve the September 5, 2024 meeting minutes and hear a finance report. It will consider several building and grounds maintenance requests, including the Prosecutor's Office annex and jail exterior work. The committee will discuss a series of ARPA-funded upgrades for the Judicial Building, such as AED kits, circuit court chairs, Livescan equipment, security cameras, and other improvements. Additional items include a health department improvement request and a request for additional fiber for MSC.

• Request CPBS-2313 Annex – Prosecutor's Office
• Request to close CPBS 2402 Jail Exterior Maintenance
• Request to close CPBS-2406 Judicial complex seal
• ARPA-funded upgrades for Judicial Building (AED kits, chairs, Livescan, security cameras, etc.)
• Request for MSC additional fiber

The Physical Resources Committee recommended approval of 13 ARPA-funded projects for the Judicial building totaling $246,624.46, plus $2,293.45 in lock changes, with the remaining $1,082.09 reallocated to the Maurice Spear Campus. It also recommended Health Department improvements ($443,317) and additional fiber at MSC ($22,400) to Personnel Ways & Means. The committee closed four capital projects and approved the September minutes.

• Recommended 13 Judicial building ARPA projects ($246,624.46) to Personnel Ways & Means
• Recommended reallocating $1,082.09 in unused Judicial ARPA funds to Maurice Spear Campus
• Recommended Health Department improvement projects ($443,317) to Personnel Ways & Means
• Recommended additional fiber at MSC from Creek Enterprises ($22,400) to Personnel Ways & Means
• Closed capital projects CPBS-2313, CPBS-2402, CPBS-2406, CPMS-2403
• Approved September 5, 2024 minutes

I.T. / Equalization Committee

The I.T. / Equalization Committee will meet on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 1:30 PM in the Chambers at 301 N. Main St, Adrian. The agenda includes finance, IT, communications, department concerns, and equalization reports, plus updates and public comment. No specific actions or decisions are listed; the items are informational.

• Finance Report (IT department)
• IT Report
• Communications update
• Equalization Report
• Public Comment

The I.T./Equalization Committee met on October 3, 2024, and approved the minutes from September 5, 2024. IT Director Ricker reported that the computer replacement project is nearly complete, the Cisco refresh is ongoing, and the MSC fiber project has been implemented. Equalization staff provided updates on land value studies, residential sales data, and a recommendation to opt out of the designated assessor agreement starting January 1, 2025. No substantive decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved minutes of September 5, 2024 (motion carried)
• Appointed James Van Doren as voting member of the committee

Materials Management Planning Committee

The Materials Management Planning Committee will review solid waste finance and tonnage reports. The body is scheduled to discuss staff reports and recommendations to establish new goals for waste diversion, recycling, and organics.

• Solid Waste/Materials Management Finance Report
• Waste Hauler Tonnage Logs
• New MMP Waste Diversion Goal
• New MMP Recycling Goals
• New MMP Organics Goal

The committee approved the minutes from the August 7, 2024 meeting. Staff reported on recycling and waste hauling data, and discussed setting new waste diversion, recycling, and organics goals. No formal decisions were made on the goals; staff will research and bring back drafts at the next meeting.

• Approved minutes of 8/07/2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:03 AM (unanimous)

Department on Aging Advisory Board

The Department on Aging Advisory Board will meet on Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 1:30 PM in the Human Services Building, 1040 S. Winter St., Adrian. The board will consider approval of the August 22, 2024 meeting minutes and hear reports on the LDA budget, center operations, the Daybreak program, home services (HM, PC, Respite), and a director's report. A public comment period will follow the reports before adjournment.

• Approval of August 22, 2024 meeting minutes
• LDA Budget Report
• LDA Center Reports
• LDA Daybreak Report
• LDA Home Services Reports (HM, PC, Respite)

Land Bank Authority

The Land Bank Authority will approve its agenda and meeting minutes, review July and August balance sheets and income statements, receive updates on the Blight Elimination Grant (Rounds 1 and 3), and hear an overview of the upcoming Land Bank Summit. The meeting will also include comments from the Community Development Coordinator, a public comment period, and adjournment.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes
• Finance reports: July and August balance sheets and income statements
• Blight Elimination Grant status – Round 1 and Round 3
• Land Bank Summit overview

The Lenawee County Land Bank Authority approved its July and August 2024 financial reports and the minutes from July 26, 2024. The board received updates on the Blight Elimination Grant, including full reimbursement for Round 1 projects and asbestos discovery at a Round 3 property. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda for September 24, 2024
• Approved minutes from July 26, 2024
• Approved financials for July and August 2024

Accounts Payable Committee

The Accounts Payable Committee will consider approval of the September 5, 2024 meeting minutes. It will also review and approve accounts payable vouchers listed in the edit listing. The meeting includes standard items such as call to order, other business, public comment, and adjournment.

• Approval of September 5, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review and approval of accounts payable vouchers (Accounts Payable Edit Listing)

The Accounts Payable Committee approved the minutes from September 5, 2024, and approved total vouchers for payment of $5,846,491.31, with the general fund portion being $248,028.11. No other business or public comment was conducted, and the meeting adjourned at 09:47 AM.

• Approved minutes of September 5, 2024
• Approved $5,846,491.31 in accounts payable vouchers (general fund: $248,028.11)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will discuss the LCHD Food Service Program Enforcement Policy and the Environmental Health Fee Schedule. The meeting also includes a review of the Statewide Sanitary Code Draft 7.

• LCHD Food Service Program Enforcement Policy
• Environmental Health Fee Schedule
• Statewide Sanitary Code Draft 7
• Public comment regarding feral cats and TNR in Adrian

The Lenawee County Board of Health approved a new Food Service Program Enforcement Policy, rescinding the previous 2000 policy, and adopted an updated Environmental Health Fee Schedule. Both motions passed unanimously. The board also accepted the August accounts payable report and approved the meeting agenda and prior minutes.

• Approved September 18, 2024 agenda (5-0)
• Approved August 21, 2024 minutes (5-0)
• Accepted August 2024 Accounts Payable Report (5-0)
• Rescinded Food Protection Program Enforcement Policy from Nov. 8, 2000 (5-0)
• Approved LCHD Food Service Program Enforcement Policy effective Sept. 18, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved updated Environmental Health Fee Schedule (5-0)

General

The committee is meeting to review the county's defined benefit and defined contribution plans, including deferred compensation. The session includes an economic review of capital markets and a report on a communication action plan.

• Review of Defined Benefit Plan valuation
• Review of Defined Contribution and Deferred Comp. 457 plans
• Capital market economic review
• Report on Communication Action Plan

The committee approved the minutes from the November 1, 2023, meeting. Members also received presentations regarding the county's defined benefit and defined contribution retirement plans, including market performance overviews and actuarial valuations.

• Approved minutes from November 1, 2023

Parks Commission

The Parks Commission will meet to review monthly finance and parks reports. The body will discuss closing the Bicentennial Grading/Gravel project and provide updates on a MI Neighborhood Grant.

• Closing of Project CPPK 2402: Bicentennial Grading/Gravel
• Update on MI Neighborhood Grant

The Parks Commission approved the minutes from August 19, 2024, and closed the Bicentennial grading/gravel project (CPPK-2402). They also discussed a $75,000 MI Neighborhood Grant for inclusive musical instruments at Gerber Park, noting installation and security considerations. No public comment was made.

• Approved minutes of August 19, 2024
• Closed project CPPK-2402 (Bicentennial grading/gravel)

Department of Veterans Affairs Executive Committee

The committee is meeting to approve bills for per diem pay and county burials. Members will review applications for the Veterans Relief Fund and PRF, and discuss the VetFuel and Meijer Food Voucher programs.

• Approval of Executive Committee Per Diem Pay
• Approval of bills for County Burials
• Review of Veterans Relief Fund (VRF) and PRF applications
• Discussion of VetFuel Program
• Discussion of Meijer Food Voucher Program

The committee approved the agenda, previous meeting minutes, and bills including per diem pay for members. Staff provided reports on community outreach, training, and the distribution of fuel and food vouchers to veterans.

• Approved September 13, 2024 agenda
• Approved August 9, 2024 minutes
• Approved bills including $160.00 in Executive Committee per diem pay

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public review and hearing regarding the 2025 draft budget. The meeting also includes reviews of county policies and a draft parks plan for 2025-2029.

• 2025 Draft Budget Public Review & Hearing
• Vergey: LED Lighting at County Buildings
• Review of draft 2025-2029 Parks Plan
• POL 2024-015 Contracts/Designate Signatory Policy
• POL 2024-013 Anti-Harassment and POL 2024-016 Human Services Building Regulations

The Lenawee County Board of Commissioners approved the LED lighting portion of the Veregy Project (7-2), adopted three new policies (contracts/signatory, anti-harassment, and Human Services Building regulations), and authorized the County Administrator to sign the MI Neighborhood Grant. The board also approved the consent agenda, including a 5-year Taser contract, jail shower/lavatory electronics, and fiber installation, and set a public hearing on the 2025 draft budget for October 9, 2024.

• Approved LED lighting portion of Veregy Project (7-2)
• Adopted Policy 2024-015 Contracts/Designate Signatory Policy
• Adopted Policy 2024-013 Anti-Harassment Policy
• Adopted Policy 2024-016 Human Services Building Regulations
• Authorized County Administrator to sign MI Neighborhood Grant documents
• Approved consent agenda including 5-year AXON Taser 10 contract ($30,000 in 2024, $59,965/year years 2-5)
• Approved Adrian Mechanical quote of $65,780 for jail shower/lavatory electronics
• Approved $26,329.85 for fiber installation to old detention and chapel buildings

Personnel/Ways & Means Committee

The Lenawee County Personnel/Ways & Means Committee will meet to approve minutes, review the 2025 budget, and authorize the fourth quarterly allotment of funds. The agenda includes requests for a new AXON Taser contract and a capital improvement project for the detention center.

• Approval of August 13, 2024 minutes
• Review of 2025 Lenawee County Budget
• 4th quarterly allotment of Appropriation
• REQUEST: AXON Taser 10 Contract
• REQUEST: MSC Expansion Project – New Fiber to Old Detention and Chapel

The Personnel/Ways & Means Committee recommended approving the LED lighting portion of the Veregy energy project (6-3) after rejecting motions to include solar or seek local bids. It also recommended approval of the AXON Taser 10 contract, jail shower/lavatory electronics, and new fiber lines at MSC. The committee moved the 2025 budget draft and public hearing to the Board of Commissioners.

• Recommended LED lighting portion of Veregy project (6-3)
• Rejected solar portion of Veregy project (1-8)
• Rejected amendment to obtain two local bids (4-5)
• Recommended AXON Taser 10 contract to Board
• Recommended Adrian Mechanical quote of $65,780 for jail electronics
• Recommended $26,329.85 for new fiber lines at MSC
• Moved 2025 budget draft and public hearing to Board
• Moved 4th quarterly allotment of appropriation to Board

Rules & Appointments Committee

The committee will meet to approve the August 13, 2024 minutes and address board appointments. The agenda includes time for other business and public comment.

• Approval of August 13, 2024 minutes
• Board appointments

The Rules & Appointments Committee met and approved the minutes from August 13, 2024. No board appointments were requested, and no other business or public comment was discussed. The meeting adjourned shortly after convening.

• Approved minutes of August 13, 2024 (motion carried)

General

The Lenawee County Airport Commission will approve the August 5, 2024 meeting minutes, hear the manager’s and finance reports, and receive an update on the 100 LL self‑serve fuel service. No other items are listed for decision.

• Approval of Minutes: August 5, 2024
• Manager's Report
• Finance Report
• 100 LL Self Serve Update

The Lenawee County Airport Commission met on September 9, 2024, and approved the minutes from August 5, 2024, and the Airport Manager's Report. The report covered equipment and grounds maintenance, hangar repairs, and the MIS race fuel sales. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and informational.

• Approved minutes of August 5, 2024 (motion carried)
• Accepted and filed Manager's Report (motion carried)

General

The Policy & Procedures Committee amended the Equal Employment Opportunity policy to remove specific protected characteristics and instead reference 'any protected characteristics established by law,' after discussion about state and federal changes. It also approved moving the Contracts/Designate Signatory policy, the Anti-Harassment policy, and the Human Service Building Regulations policy to the full Board of Commissioners for approval. The EEO policy will be reviewed by Corporation Counsel and brought back next month before going to the Board.

• Amended EEO policy to 'without regard to any protected characteristics established by law' (motion carried)
• Moved Contracts/Designate Signatory policy to Board with changes (motion carried)
• Moved Anti-Harassment policy to Board as presented (motion carried)
• Moved Human Service Building Regulations policy to Board as presented (motion carried)

General

The Human Services Committee will receive presentations from the Tecumseh Historical Society and the Village of Clayton. The meeting also includes department highlights from Health, Aging, and Community Development.

• Presentation by Tecumseh Historical Society (Gary Naugle, Cynthia Gibbin)
• Presentation by Village of Clayton (Shannon Johnston)
• Department highlights from Health Department, Department on Aging, and Community Development
• Review of 2024 goals including scholarship fundraising and strategic plan planning

The Lenawee County Human Services Committee approved the minutes from their August 5, 2024 meeting and received updates and presentations from local organizations, the Village of Clayton, and county departments including Health, Aging, and Community Development.

• Approved August 5, 2024 minutes (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:32 AM (carried)

Accounts Payable Committee

The committee will meet to approve minutes from August 22, 2024, and review the Accounts Payable Edit Listing. The primary purpose of the meeting is to approve payment vouchers.

• Review and approval of Accounts Payable Edit Listing

The Accounts Payable Committee approved the minutes from the August 22, 2024, meeting. Members also authorized the payment of accounts payable vouchers totaling $4,159,449.76, with $199,721.03 allocated from the general fund.

• Approved minutes from August 22, 2024
• Approved $4,159,449.76 in accounts payable vouchers
• Adjourned meeting at 09:36 AM

Criminal Justice Committee

The Criminal Justice Committee will approve the minutes from the August 1, 2024 meeting and hear reports from finance, the sheriff, the prosecuting attorney, the public defender, emergency management, the medical examiner, and the courts. It will also discuss updates on the Maurice Spear Campus and consider a request for an AXON Taser 10 contract. The meeting includes a public comment period before adjournment.

• Approval of minutes from August 1, 2024
• Finance report
• Sheriff's report and request for AXON Taser 10 contract
• Prosecutor's report
• Public defender report

The Criminal Justice Committee recommended approving a 5-year contract with AXON for Taser 10 devices and related equipment, totaling $269,860, to be paid over five years. The recommendation will go to the Board of Commissioners. The committee also approved the August 1, 2024 minutes and the finance report.

• Recommended approval of AXON Taser 10 contract for $269,860 over 5 years (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from August 1, 2024 (motion carried)
• Accepted finance report (motion carried)

Physical Resources Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss building maintenance and specific facility requests. Key items include electronics for jail showers and lavatories and fiber installation for the MSC Expansion Project.

• Request for jail shower and lavatory electronics
• Request for new fiber to Old Detention and Chapel for MSC Expansion Project
• MSC Renovations update
• Drain Commission account balances

The Physical Resources Committee recommended approving a $75,647 contract with Adrian Mechanical for jail shower and lavatory electronics, funded by ARPA. It also recommended a $26,329.85 fiber internet installation contract with Creek Enterprise for the MSC expansion. Both recommendations go to the full Board of Commissioners. The committee also heard updates on the Red Mill and Rollin Woodstock projects.

• Recommended accepting Adrian Mechanical quote for $75,647.00 for jail shower/lavatory electronics (ARPA funds)
• Recommended approving Creek Enterprise bid for $26,329.85 for fiber internet to old detention and chapel buildings
• Approved minutes of August 1, 2024

I.T. / Equalization Committee

The committee will review finance, IT, and equalization reports. Members will consider a request to close TECH2405.

• Request to close TECH2405

The I.T./Equalization Committee approved the minutes from August 1, 2024, and closed IT project TECH2405 for the Robertson building access control. The committee also received updates on IT finances, communications, and equalization activities, including the upcoming L4029 millage tax request deadline. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of August 1, 2024 (motion carried)
• Closed IT project TECH2405 for Robertson building access control (motion carried)

Materials Management Planning Committee

The committee will review solid waste finance, tonnage logs, and recycling reports. Members are scheduled to discuss and set goals for waste diversion, recycling, and organics.

• Review of Solid Waste/Materials Management Finance Report
• Review of Waste Hauler Tonnage Logs
• Discussion on waste diversion, recycling, and organics goals
• Discussion of program obstacles

Emergency 911 District Board

The Emergency 911 District Board will approve the meeting agenda and several sets of minutes, including revised minutes from May 9, 2024, and minutes from July 11, 2024 and two sub‑committee meetings. The board will receive an E911 finance report and a director's report. Existing business includes a review of the Lenawee County Sheriff’s Office Central Dispatch Five-Year Strategic Plan. The meeting will also allow for new business, public comment, and adjournment.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of revised May 9, 2024 minutes
• Approval of July 11, 2024 minutes
• Review of E911 Finance Report
• Discussion of Central Dispatch Five-Year Strategic Plan

The Lenawee County Emergency 911 District Board approved the Lenawee County Sheriff's Office Central Dispatch Five-Year Strategic Plan. The board also accepted the E911 Finance Report, noting the budget is at 80% due to the Motorola radio lease payment, and the Director's Report, which highlighted geo-fencing for Faster Horses and NASCAR weekends. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved revised May 9, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July 11, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Sub-Committee minutes July 10, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Sub-Committee minutes August 27, 2024 (unanimous)
• Accepted E911 Finance Report (unanimous)
• Accepted E911 Director's Report (unanimous)
• Approved Lenawee County Sheriff's Office Central Dispatch Five-Year Strategic Plan (unanimous)

Recovery Housing Subcommittee

The Recovery Housing Subcommittee will discuss barriers and opportunities for recovery housing in Lenawee County, review the county’s opioid settlement funding (allocated $5,314,583.31 through 2040, $1,175,936.97 received to date), and develop recommendations to the Board of Commissioners. The meeting also includes a review of spending allocation documents and a public comment period.

• Discussion of barriers and opportunities for recovery housing
• Review of opioid settlement funding: $5,314,583.31 allocated through 2040, $1,175,936.97 received
• Exercise to determine recovery housing needs in Lenawee County
• Development of recommendations to the Board of Commissioners
• Public comment session

The Recovery Housing Subcommittee approved a motion recommending the Board of Commissioners form a new subcommittee to address other gaps in Lenawee County for opioid settlement funds, beyond recovery housing. A motion to recommend an RFP for recovery housing, not to exceed $500,000, failed due to lack of a second. The subcommittee also approved the July 24, 2024 minutes and discussed barriers and opportunities for recovery housing.

• Approved minutes of July 24, 2024 (motion carried)
• Approved recommendation to BOC to form new subcommittee for other opioid funding gaps (motion carried)
• Motion to recommend RFP for recovery housing up to $500,000 failed (no second)

General

The Lenawee County Department on Aging Advisory Board approved the July 25, 2024 meeting minutes. The 2025 budget was completed with $278,208 from the contingency fund. New staff hires and a centralized kitchen groundbreaking were reported, but no formal decisions were made on these items.

• Approved minutes of July 25, 2024 meeting
• Completed 2025 budget with $278,208 from contingency fund

Accounts Payable Committee

The Lenawee County Accounts Payable Committee will meet on August 22, 2024 at 9:30 AM in the Chambers at 301 N. Main St, Adrian. The committee will approve the minutes from its August 8, 2024 meeting and will review and approve the listed accounts payable vouchers. Additional items include other business, public comment, and adjournment.

• Approve minutes from August 8, 2024 meeting
• Review and approve accounts payable vouchers (edit listing)
• Consider other business items
• Public comment
• Adjournment

The committee approved the accounts payable edit listing for payment. The total amount approved was $4,954,237.88, which included $370,610.12 from the general fund.

• Approved August 8, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved $4,954,237.88 in total vouchers for payment

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to review the Health Officer's report and the FY24 3rd Quarter finance report. The agenda includes a review of the Food Service Program Enforcement Policy and reports from personal health, environmental health, and emergency preparedness programs.

• Food Service Program Enforcement Policy
• FY24 3rd Quarter Finance Report
• Accounts Payable Report

The Lenawee County Board of Health approved its agenda, the July 17, 2024 minutes, and the July 2024 Accounts Payable report, all by 5-0 votes. No substantive policy decisions were made; reports were informational only. The Health Officer noted a $147,000 infection prevention initiative with local schools and a draft septic code review.

• Approved August 21, 2024 agenda (5-0)
• Approved July 17, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Accepted July 2024 Accounts Payable report (5-0)

Homeland Security | Local Emergency Planning Committee

The Homeland Security and Local Emergency Planning Committee is meeting to review finance and emergency management reports. The body will discuss grant requests for equipment and a train derailment update.

• Grant request of $7,238 for Drone Livestream Program (CAPE – Motorola)
• Grant request of $1,000 for iPad & Accessories
• Grant received from D1RMRC of $4,000 for RTF Medical Supplies
• Appointment of Lt. Kyle Brown as Hospital Alternate for Jessica Nelson
• Review of site plans for Baker Gas, Ottawa Lake CO-OP, Ervin Technologies, and multiple Frontier locations

The Homeland Security & Local Emergency Planning Committee approved a $8,238 grant request for a drone livestream program and iPad, and approved Lt. Kyle Brown as an alternate for the Hospital position. They also approved routine reports and minutes, and received informational updates on a $4,000 medical supplies grant and a train derailment. The committee entered closed session to discuss site plans.

• Approved $8,238 grant request for drone livestream program and iPad (unanimous)
• Approved Lt. Kyle Brown as alternate for Hospital position (unanimous)
• Approved finance report for FY21-FY23 (unanimous)
• Approved emergency management report (unanimous)
• Approved E911 Director's report (unanimous)
• Approved drone subcommittee report (unanimous)
• Approved agenda and minutes from April 16, 2024 (unanimous)
• Entered closed session to discuss site plans (unanimous)

General

The Lenawee County Parks Commission will meet on August 19, 2024 at Gerber Hill Park. The agenda consists of a call to order, a picnic, a period for public comment, and adjournment. No formal decisions or policy items are listed.

• Call to Order
• Picnic
• Public Comment
• Adjournment

Parks Commission

The Parks Commission is meeting to discuss the 2025-2029 Parks Plan and its timeline. The body is also reviewing goals for park development, forest management partnerships, and musical instrument equipment quotes.

• 2025-2029 Parks Plan request and timeline
• Forest management partnerships to address dead wood and invasive vegetation
• Musical instrument equipment quotes
• Grant applications and CIP schedule

The Lenawee County Parks Commission approved the minutes from July 15, 2024, and recommended the proposed 2025-2029 Parks Plan to the Board of Commissioners. The commission also reviewed finance reports, grant applications, capital improvement plan revisions, and monthly park updates, while tabling a decision on musical playground equipment quotes pending grant results.

• Approved July 15, 2024 minutes (5-0)
• Approved 2025-2029 Parks Plan and recommended it to the Board of Commissioners (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 12:22 PM (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Lenawee County Board of Commissioners will approve the July 10, 2024 minutes and adopt two proclamations recognizing the River Raisin Watershed Council’s 50th anniversary and Chief Paterson’s life‑saving efforts. Commissioners will hear the 2023 Lenawee County audit presentation and review a request for a land acquisition contract. The meeting also includes approval of a consent agenda covering numerous standing committee reports.

• Proclamation #2024-011 – 50th Anniversary of River Raisin Watershed Council
• Proclamation #2024-012 – Recognizing Chief Paterson's life‑saving efforts
• 2023 Lenawee County Audit Presentation by Therasa Choate and staff
• Request: Land Acquisition Contract
• Approval of consent agenda for standing committee reports

The Lenawee County Board of Commissioners approved a $20,021,043 Guaranteed Maximum Price amendment for the Maurice Spear Campus addition and renovations project and accepted a land acquisition contract with Mead & Hunt for the airport. Commissioners also approved jail appliance replacements funded by ARPA, proclaimed the 50th anniversary of the River Raisin Watershed Council, and honored Cambridge Township Police Chief Jeff Paterson for life-saving efforts.

• Approved Proclamation #2024-011 for the 50th anniversary of the River Raisin Watershed Council (Unanimous)
• Approved Proclamation #2024-012 recognizing Chief Paterson's life-saving efforts (Unanimous)
• Approved the 2023 financial audit and placed it on file
• Accepted Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment from Granger for Maurice Spear Campus project for $20,021,043 (Unanimous Roll Call)
• Authorized contract extension with Yeo & Yeo for county auditing services
• Approved jail appliance replacements and electrical/plumbing updates for $157,119 using ARPA funds
• Accepted bid from O'Connor & Sons Floor Covering for Maurice Spear Campus floor tile for $15,405.81
• Approved airport land acquisition contract with Mead & Hunt (7-2)

Rules & Appointments Committee

The Rules & Appointments Committee will review and vote on the July 9, 2024 meeting minutes. It will also consider new board appointments. Additional items include other business, public comment, and adjournment.

• Approval of Minutes: July 9, 2024
• Board Appointments
• Other Business
• Public Comment

The Rules & Appointments Committee met and approved the minutes from the July 9, 2024 meeting. No board appointments or reappointments were made, and no other business was discussed. The meeting adjourned shortly after convening.

• Approved minutes of July 9, 2024 meeting

Personnel/Ways & Means Committee

The Personnel/Ways & Means Committee will discuss employment changes and various financial requests. The body is reviewing contracts for land acquisition and airport expansion, as well as facility maintenance bids.

• Airport land acquisition presentation by Mead & Hunt
• Request for appliance replacements at County Jail
• Request to accept MSC carpet bid
• Request for Yeo & Yeo contract extension
• Granger bids request from Project Director Todd Butler

The Personnel/Ways & Means Committee voted to recommend several items to the full Board of Commissioners, including accepting a $20,021,043 guaranteed maximum price bid from Granger for the Maurice Spear Campus Detention Unit project and authorizing the County Administrator to sign the agreement. The committee also recommended a three-year contract extension with Yeo & Yeo for auditing services, a land acquisition contract with Mead & Hunt for airport approach easements, and purchases for jail appliances and carpet tiles. All recommendations were moved to the Board of Commissioners for final approval.

• Moved to accept Granger's $20,021,043 GMP bid for MSC Detention Unit (unanimous roll call)
• Moved to authorize County Administrator to sign Yeo & Yeo 3-year audit contract extension
• Moved to approve Mead & Hunt land acquisition contract for airport Phase 1 (7-2 roll call)
• Moved to approve $157,119 jail appliance replacements with ARPA funds
• Moved to accept O'Connor & Sons carpet bid for $15,405.81
• Approved finance reports as presented
• Approved minutes of July 9, 2024

Department of Veterans Affairs Executive Committee

The committee will meet to approve bills for per diem pay and county burials. Members will review applications for the Veterans Relief Fund and Presidential Relief Fund, as well as the Meijer Food Voucher and VetFuel programs.

• Approval of bills for Executive Committee Per Diem Pay
• Approval of bills for County Burials
• Review of Veterans Relief Fund (VRF) and Presidential Relief Fund (PRF) applications
• Review of Meijer Food Voucher Program
• Review of VetFuel Program

The Executive Committee approved the agenda, minutes, and bills, including $120 in per diem pay for three members. They also noted the hiring of Kristina Eschedor as Veterans Relief Service Officer and reviewed reports on grants, outreach, and assistance programs.

• Approved agenda for August 9, 2024
• Approved minutes from July 12, 2024
• Approved per diem pay of $120.00 ($40.00 x 3)
• Approved county burials totaling zero
• Hired Kristina Eschedor for Veterans Relief Service Officer position

Accounts Payable Committee

The Lenawee County Accounts Payable Committee will call the meeting to order, approve the minutes from the July 25, 2024 meeting, and review and approve the accounts payable vouchers listed in the edit listing. The agenda also includes a slot for other business, a period for public comment, and adjournment.

• Approval of July 25, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review and approval of accounts payable vouchers (edit listing)
• Public comment period

The committee approved the minutes from the July 25, 2024 meeting and authorized payment of all accounts payable vouchers totaling $3,340,218.26, with $197,092.06 from the general fund. No other business or public comment was conducted, and the meeting adjourned at 9:40 A.M.

• Approved minutes of July 25, 2024 (motion carried)
• Approved accounts payable vouchers totaling $3,340,218.26, general fund portion $197,092.06 (motion carried)

Materials Management Planning Committee

The Materials Management Planning Committee will approve the minutes from the June 5, 2024 meeting. It will receive reports on solid waste finance, waste hauler tonnage logs, recycling and drop‑off site operations, and a program coordinator update. Existing business includes a notice of intent for the materials management plan, and new business will cover survey results, a work plan, and benchmark goals. The meeting will also include a public comment period before adjournment.

• Approval of minutes from 6/05/24
• Solid waste/materials management finance report
• Waste hauler tonnage logs
• Recycling & drop‑off site report
• Materials management planning notice of intent

The committee approved the minutes from the June 5, 2024 meeting. The program coordinator reported on outreach activities, including news releases and fair attendance, and noted applications for a $30,000 environmental justice grant and an organics infrastructure grant. The Notice of Intent for the Materials Management Plan was filed and accepted by EGLE, starting a 180-day clock for work program approval. Survey results were shared but no decisions were made on them.

• Approved minutes of June 5, 2024 meeting (7-0)

Airport Commission

The Lenawee County Airport Commission meeting on August 5, 2024 will approve the minutes from the June 3, 2024 meeting and discuss a land acquisition request presented by Stephanie Ward. The commission will also consider a request for equipment repair cost approval. Additional agenda items include a manager's report, a finance report, and scheduling of the September meeting.

• Approval of June 3, 2024 meeting minutes
• Request for land acquisition contract (Stephanie Ward)
• Request for equipment repair cost approval
• Discussion of September meeting scheduling
• Manager's and finance reports

The commission recommended approval of the Land Acquisition Contract to the Board of Commissioners, with one nay. It also approved equipment repair costs and accepted the manager's report. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Recommended approval of Land Acquisition Contract to Board of Commissioners (1 nay)
• Approved equipment repair costs
• Accepted Manager's Report
• Approved minutes of June 3, 2024

Policy & Procedures Committee

The Policy & Procedures Committee will meet to discuss updates to county policies. The body is reviewing requests regarding contract signatory authority and employment policies.

• Request regarding Contracts: Authority/Designate Signatory
• Request regarding Anti Harassment Policy
• Request regarding Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
• Review of Policy List

The Policy & Procedures Committee recommended approval of the revised Equal Employment Opportunity Policy to the Board of Commissioners. The committee discussed updates to the Contracts/Designate Signatory Policy and the Anti-Harassment Policy, but both were tabled for further revisions. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended approval of revised Equal Employment Opportunity Policy to Board of Commissioners (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of June 3, 2024 meeting (motion carried)
• Tabled Contracts/Designate Signatory Policy for revision and future review
• Tabled Anti-Harassment Policy for revision and future review
• Rescheduled September 2, 2024 meeting to September 9, 2024

Human Services Committee

The committee will hear presentations from the Salvation Army and the MAC. Members will receive department highlights from Health, Aging, and Community Development, along with updates from Lenawee Community Mental Health.

• Presentation by Cpt. Laura Lunnam of the Salvation Army
• Health Department highlights from Monica Hunt
• Department on Aging highlights from Cari Rebottaro
• Community Development highlights and MAC presentation from Francine Zysk
• Lenawee Community Mental Health updates from Kathryn Szewczuk

The Human Services Committee approved the June 3, 2024 minutes and heard presentations from the Salvation Army and county departments. No formal policy decisions were made; the meeting consisted of updates and discussion, including rescheduling the September meeting to September 9th and setting the November Legislative Dinner for November 13th.

• Approved minutes of June 3, 2024 (motion carried)
• Rescheduled September meeting to September 9th
• Set November Legislative Dinner for November 13th at LISD culinary department

Criminal Justice Committee

The Criminal Justice Committee will convene to approve minutes from June 6, 2024, and receive reports from the Sheriff, Prosecuting Attorney, Public Defender, Emergency Management, and Medical Examiner offices.

• Approval of June 6, 2024 minutes
• Sheriff's Report
• Prosecuting Attorney's Report
• Public Defender Report
• Emergency Management Report

The committee approved the minutes from the June 6, 2024 meeting. Reports were given by the Sheriff, Prosecutor, Public Defender, Emergency Management, Medical Examiner, and Maurice Spear Campus, but no substantive policy decisions were made. The meeting adjourned at 10:23 AM.

• Approved minutes of June 6, 2024 (motion by Bolton, second by Krasny, carried)

Physical Resources Committee

The Physical Resources Committee is meeting to discuss several maintenance requests and long-term capital improvement plans. The body will review requests for equipment replacements and facility repairs. The meeting includes a review of the 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan across multiple divisions.

• Appliance replacements at County Jail
• Purchase of truck/plow
• Judicial parking lot seal
• Annex sanitary line and parking lot replacement
• 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plans for Building & Grounds, Maurice Spear Campus, and vehicle divisions

The Physical Resources Committee approved several recommendations to the Board of Commissioners, including a $157,119 jail appliance purchase, a $57,726 truck/plow, a $32,648.87 parking lot seal, a $113,380 annex parking lot replacement, and a $15,405.81 carpet installation. It also recommended the 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan for Building & Grounds totaling $454,485, plus separate capital fund divisions for vehicles, Maurice Spear Campus, and a $2 million contingency. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved jail appliance purchase for $157,119 from ARPA funds (motion carried)
• Approved 2024 GMC Truck/Plow purchase for $57,726 (motion carried)
• Accepted K&B proposal for Judicial/Complex lot seal at $32,648.87 (motion carried)
• Accepted K&B bid for annex sanitary line and parking lot replacement at $113,380 (motion carried)
• Recommended MSC carpet tile purchase for $15,405.81 to Board (motion carried)
• Recommended 2025-2029 Building & Grounds Capital Plan of $454,485 to Board (motion carried)
• Recommended 2025-2029 Vehicle/Equipment Division increase to $62,590 (motion carried)
• Recommended $2 million contingency for Capital Improvement Fund (motion carried)

I.T. / Equalization Committee

The committee will receive reports on information technology and equalization. Members will discuss the 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan and an opt-out for County Designated Assessor Shelly Delong.

• 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan
• Opt-Out- County Designated Assessor- Shelly Delong
• Finance and IT reports

The I.T./Equalization Committee approved the minutes from June 6, 2024, and voted to forward the proposed 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan for the IT Division to the full Board of Commissioners. The plan requests $235,000 for computer replacements in 2025. No other substantive decisions were made; other items were informational only.

• Approved minutes of June 6, 2024 (motion carried)
• Moved proposed IT Capital Improvement Plan to Board of Commissioners (motion carried)

General

The Lenawee County Land Bank Authority will approve its agenda, minutes, and June 2024 financial statements. It will consider the Round 3 Blight Elimination Grant for the 140 W Main Addison project, which includes an environmental consulting request for proposals. The meeting also includes a community development coordinator report and public comment.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes
• Review of June 2024 balance sheet and income statement
• Consideration of Round 3 Blight Elimination Grant for 140 W Main Addison (environmental consulting RFP)
• Community Development Coordinator comments

The Lenawee County Land Bank Authority approved Michigan Environmental & Consulting (MCE) for environmental consulting work on the Round 3 Blight Elimination Grant property at 140 W Main, Addison. The board also approved the June 2024 financial reports and the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved MCE for environmental consulting on Round 3 Blight Grant (motion carried)
• Approved June 2024 financial reports (motion carried)
• Approved agenda for July 26, 2024 (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from June 25, 2024 (motion carried)

General

The Lenawee County Department on Aging Board approved the June 27, 2024 meeting minutes. Director Cari Rebottaro reported that the draft FY 2025 budget will be submitted to the County Administrator's office in early August, with efforts to balance rising expenses and diminishing grant funding. The board discussed revenue changes and cost-savings, recommending a committee be appointed after the first of the year to explore options. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of June 27, 2024 meeting (motion by Burt Fenby, second by Jeff Dicenzo, passed)
• Discussed FY 2025 budget draft, to be submitted to County Administrator in early August
• Recommended appointing a committee after the first of year to discuss revenue and cost-saving options

Accounts Payable Committee

The Lenawee County Accounts Payable Committee will meet to approve minutes from the previous meeting and review a list of vouchers for payment. The session is scheduled for Thursday, July 25, 2024, at 9:30 AM in the Chambers at 301 N. Main St.

• Approval of Minutes: July 11, 2024
• Review and Approve Accounts Payable Vouchers
• Public Comment period

The Accounts Payable Committee approved the minutes from July 11, 2024, and approved total vouchers for payment in the amount of $3,267,381.91, with the general fund's portion being $174,021.94. No other business was discussed, and no public comment was made.

• Approved minutes of July 11, 2024
• Approved $3,267,381.91 in accounts payable vouchers, including $174,021.94 from the general fund

Recovery Housing Subcommittee

The Recovery Housing Subcommittee will approve minutes from May 22 and June 26, 2024, hear a presentation from Life Challenge Ministries, and discuss new initiatives such as Stable Housing Supports Recovery and the MSDA Recovery Housing Investment Program to guide use of opioid settlement funds for recovery housing.

• Approval of minutes from May 22, 2024 and June 26, 2024
• Presentation by Life Challenge Ministries – Pastor Jeff Bonzelaar
• Discussion of Stable Housing Supports Recovery
• Discussion of MSDA – Recovery Housing Investment Program

The subcommittee heard a presentation from Life Challenge Ministries about its faith-based residential recovery program, including its structure, costs, and operations. No substantive decisions were made; the subcommittee is still exploring options for using opioid settlement funds and will make a recommendation to the Board of Commissioners at a future date. The minutes from May 22 and June 26, 2024, were approved.

• Approved minutes of May 22, 2024 and June 26, 2024
• Heard presentation from Life Challenge Ministries on recovery housing program
• Adjourned meeting at 2:03 pm

Land Bank Authority

The Lenawee County Land Bank Authority will approve its agenda and minutes, review June 2024 finance reports, and discuss existing business. A key item is the Blight Elimination Grant Round 3, which includes an RFP for environmental consulting at 140 W Main Addison. The meeting also includes comments from the Community Development Coordinator and a public comment period.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes
• Finance reports: June 2024 balance sheet and income statement
• Blight Elimination Grant Round 3 – RFP for environmental consulting at 140 W Main Addison
• Community Development Coordinator comments

General

The Solid Waste Coordinating Committee will meet to approve prior meeting minutes, receive routine reports on waste management finances and operations, and discuss an update to the Materials Management Plan. The group will also review the proposed 2025 Solid Waste budget before opening the floor to public comment.

• Approval of May 1, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of Solid Waste 2025 budget proposal
• Materials Management Planning Update

The Lenawee County Solid Waste Coordinating Committee met on July 17, 2024, and approved the minutes of its May 1, 2024 meeting. The committee voted to recommend that the Board of Commissioners approve the proposed 2025 Solid Waste Department Budget, which includes a $108,000 increase funded by state grant money for Materials Management Plan work. The committee also received reports on recycling rates, waste hauling data, and a grant application, and then adjourned.

• Approved minutes of the May 1, 2024 Solid Waste Committee meeting (6-0)
• Recommended Board of Commissioners approve proposed 2025 Solid Waste Department Budget with $108,000 increase (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:20 AM (motion passed)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to review reports from the Medical Director and Health Officer. The agenda consists of procedural items and program reports.

• Approval of June 20, 2024 minutes
• Review of Accounts Payable Report
• Personal Health program report
• Environmental Health program report
• Emergency Preparedness program report

The Board of Health approved the June 2024 accounts payable report and the minutes from the June 20 meeting. The session primarily consisted of reports regarding public health concerns, clinic partnerships, and environmental health inspections.

• Approved July 17, 2024 agenda as amended (5-0)
• Approved June 20, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Accepted June 2024 Accounts Payable Report (5-0)

Parks Commission

The Parks Commission will review finance reports and the 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan. Members will also discuss goals for the 2025-2029 Parks Plan.

• 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan
• Goals for the 2025-2029 Parks Plan
• Parks Monthly Report
• Presentation of park example photos

The Commission moved the proposed 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan to the Personnel Ways & Means committee. It authorized collaboration with Great Start for a "Story Walk" and postponed a decision on musical instrument bids.

• Approved moving proposed 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan to Personnel Ways & Means in August 2024
• Approved collaboration with Great Start for a "Story Walk" at Gerber Park
• Postponed decision on musical instrument bids (3-2)
• Approved Parks Commission picnic for August 19, 2024, at 6pm at Gerber Park
• Approved June 17, 2024 meeting minutes

Department of Veterans Affairs Executive Committee

The committee will review applications for the Veterans Relief Fund and PRF. Discussion includes updates on the VetFuel Program, Meijer Food Voucher Program, and MVTF. The meeting also covers approval of bills for per diem pay and county burials.

• Approval of June 14, 2024 minutes
• Approval of bills for per diem pay and county burials
• Review of VRF and PRF applications
• Updates on VetFuel and Meijer Food Voucher programs
• Staffing update

The committee approved payments for member per diems and county burials. Staff provided updates on CVSF grant submissions and the recruitment process for a Veterans Relief Service Officer.

• Approved Executive Committee per diem pay of $160.00
• Approved county burials totaling $300.00
• Approved June 14, 2024 meeting minutes

Emergency 911 District Board

This meeting consists of procedural items including the approval of May 9, 2024, minutes and routine reports. The board will also hear updates from the E911 Director and the 911 Future Planning Subcommittee.

• Approval of May 9, 2024, draft minutes
• E911 Finance Report
• E911 Director's Report
• 911 Future Planning Subcommittee update

The Emergency 911 District Board met July 11, 2024 and accepted both the finance report and the director's report by motion. The finance report showed revenue at 31% and spending at 47% of budget, with payment from four large carriers still pending for the second quarter. The board heard an update that the 911 Future Planning Subcommittee has held four meetings and is preparing an executive summary for the Board of Commissioners. No new business or public comment was recorded.

• Accepted E911 finance report (motion by Tanis, supported by Wilson; passed)
• Accepted E911 Director's Report (motion by Tanis, supported by Lerch; passed)
• Adjourned at 15:06 (motion by Lerch, supported by Benner; passed)
• May 9, 2024 draft minutes not approved; correction noted for next meeting

Accounts Payable Committee

The Accounts Payable Committee will meet to review and approve the accounts payable edit listing. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from the June 27, 2024 meeting.

• Approval of June 27, 2024, meeting minutes
• Review and approval of accounts payable vouchers

The committee approved the payment of total vouchers amounting to $2,939,554.53. Of this total, $643,134.34 is attributed to the general fund.

• Approved June 27, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved $2,939,554.53 in total vouchers for payment

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a CDBG Revolving Loan for Maumee Street Taproom & Kitchen. The agenda also includes presentations on the Land Bank Authority's annual report and a USDA municipality listening session. Various committee and board appointment reports will be reviewed.

• Public hearing for CDBG Revolving Loan (Resolution #2024-10-CDBG/RLF)
• Lenawee County Land Bank Authority Annual Report & Strategic Plan presentation
• Municipality Listening Session with USDA, Morenci, and Tecumseh representatives

The Lenawee County Board of Commissioners approved a $83,996.11 CDBG revolving loan to 101 East Maumee, LLC (Maumee Street Taproom & Kitchen) after a public hearing, voting 7-1 with Commissioner Tillotson opposed. The board also approved a consent agenda covering jail booking renovation bids, a $125,000 Mobile Command Unit restoration, November ballot language for three millage renewals, a DHHS lease, a Rehmann contract extension, a $454,228 electrical equipment purchase for the Maurice Spear Campus, and authorization to sign the Kroger opioid settlement participation form. A resolution opposing the state MDHHS approach to federal conflict-free mental health standards was adopted.

• Approved $83,996.11 CDBG revolving loan for 101 East Maumee, LLC (Maumee Street Taproom & Kitchen) (7-1, Tillotson opposed)
• Adopted Resolution #2024-09 opposing MDHHS approach to federal Conflict Free standards
• Approved obtaining bids for Jail Booking area renovations (~$300,000 ARPA funds)
• Approved Mobile Command Unit restoration at cost not to exceed $125,000
• Approved November 5, 2024 ballot language for Separate Tax Limitation renewal (7.05 mills), Senior Citizen Millage renewal (0.75 mills), and 9-1-1 surcharge renewal ($3.00/month)
• Authorized Board Chair to sign DHHS lease #7211-2018-0316
• Authorized County Administrator to sign Rehmann Support Services Contract extension through Dec 31, 2024
• Authorized $454,228 AIA amendment with Granger for long-lead electrical equipment (Maurice Spear Campus); authorized Administrator to sign Kroger opioid settlement participation form; approved closing part-time Legal Secretary I and creating full-time Legal Secretary II in Public Defender's Office

Rules & Appointments Committee

The committee will meet to approve the minutes from the June 11, 2024, meeting. The agenda also includes a review of the July statement regarding board appointments.

• Approval of June 11, 2024, minutes
• July statement for board appointments

The Rules & Appointments Committee approved the minutes from June 11, 2024. The committee also appointed Jacob Hurt to the Materials Management Planning Committee.

• Approved June 11, 2024 minutes
• Appointed Jacob Hurt to the Materials Management Planning Committee

Personnel/Ways & Means Committee

The Personnel/Ways & Means Committee will discuss employment changes and several financial requests. The agenda includes reviews for jail booking renovations, lease renewals, and contract extensions. A presentation from Veregy is also scheduled.

• Request for Jail Booking Renovations
• Request for DHHS Lease Renewal
• Request for Rehmann Contract Extension
• Request for Granger Bid acceptance
• Request for Kroger Settlement

The committee approved several recommendations for the Board of Commissioners, including the creation of a full-time secretary position for the Public Defender's office and the solicitation of bids for jail booking renovations. They also moved to authorize a 30-year lease renewal with the State of Michigan for the Human Services Building.

• Moved request to close part-time and create full-time legal secretary II position to Board
• Moved request to solicit bids for Jail Booking renovations using ARPA funds to Board
• Moved request to renovate Mobile Command Unit for up to $125,000 to Board
• Moved request to approve November 2024 ballot language to Board
• Moved recommendation to sign DHHS Lease Agreement #7211-2018-0316 to Board
• Moved recommendation to sign Rehmann Support Services contract extension to Board
• Moved recommendation to purchase electrical equipment for $454,228 to Board
• Moved request to sign Kroger opioid settlement release form to Board

Physical Resources Committee

The Physical Resources Committee will discuss several requests regarding facility maintenance and equipment. Items include proposals for jail booking renovations, MSC renovations, and new road patrol vehicles. The committee will also review finance and drain commission reports.

• Request for jail booking renovations
• Request for mobile command equipment
• Request for road patrol vehicles
• Update on MSC renovations
• Drain Commission account balances

The Physical Resources Committee approved the purchase of three Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles for the Sheriff's Office Road Patrol at a cost not to exceed $155,955, funded from the Sheriff Vehicle Fund. The committee also moved two Sheriff's Office requests to the Board of Commissioners: soliciting bids for a Jail Booking area renovation using reallocated ARPA funds, and restoring the Mobile Command Unit at a cost not to exceed $125,000. The committee approved the June 6, 2024 minutes and adjourned at 1:49 PM. No final decisions were made on the Mobile Command or Jail Booking projects, which now go to the full Board.

• Approved purchase of 3 Chevrolet Tahoe for Road Patrol, not to exceed $155,955 (motion carried)
• Moved request to solicit bids for Jail Booking renovation to Board of Commissioners (motion carried)
• Moved request to renovate Mobile Command Unit, not to exceed $125,000, to Board of Commissioners (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of June 6, 2024 (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:49 PM (motion carried)

Accounts Payable Committee

The Accounts Payable Committee will meet to review and approve accounts payable vouchers. The committee will also consider approving minutes from the June 13, 2024 meeting.

• Approval of June 13, 2024, meeting minutes
• Review and approval of accounts payable vouchers

The Accounts Payable Committee approved the June 13, 2024 minutes and authorized payment of vouchers totaling $2,271,904.42, with the general fund's portion being $208,970.61. Both motions carried without a recorded vote tally. No other business or public comment was recorded, and the meeting adjourned at 09:47 AM.

• Approved minutes of June 13, 2024 (motion carried)
• Approved vouchers for payment totaling $2,271,904.42, general fund portion $208,970.61 (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 09:47 AM (motion passed)

Department on Aging Advisory Board

The Department on Aging Board of Directors approved the minutes of its May 23, 2024 meeting. Director Cari Rebottaro reported she is reviewing the FY 2025 budget and said some items may have to be cut back to reach goals. The board also heard updates on senior center staffing, the Daybreak program, home services, a planned van purchase, and millage language that will go to the Board of Commissioners in July. No other substantive motions were voted on beyond approving the prior minutes and adjourning.

• Approved minutes of the May 23, 2024 meeting (motion by Joyce Woerner, second by Burt Fenby; passed)
• Adjourned the meeting at 2:30 p.m. (motion by Carol Zawacki, supported by Terry Collins; passed)

Recovery Housing Subcommittee

The subcommittee will hear a presentation from Paula's House Operations Manager Lisa Young. The group is exploring housing alternatives for those in recovery based on Community Needs Assessment results regarding Opioid Settlement Funds.

• Presentation by Lisa Young of Paula's House
• Approval of May 22, 2024, meeting minutes

The Lenawee County Recovery Housing Subcommittee met on June 26, 2024, and received a presentation from Lisa Young, Operations Manager of Paula's House, a Monroe County nonprofit transitional home for women in recovery. The subcommittee said it will hold one more presenter in July and then meet in August to discuss what Lenawee County currently has, what gaps exist, and what the solution should be, with recommendations to be presented to the Board of Commissioners. The only recorded action was a motion to adjourn, which carried. No substantive decisions were made at this meeting.

• Motion by Bevier, second by Zysk to adjourn at 02:13 PM — motion carried
• No vote recorded on approval of the May 22, 2024 minutes (listed as agenda item only)
• No public comment was offered

Land Bank Authority

The Lenawee County Land Bank Authority will hear from Eric Schertzing of the Michigan Association of Land Banks. The meeting also includes an update on the Blight Elimination Grant for 2471 E. Maumee St. and a discussion regarding Open Meeting Act closed sessions.

• Blight Elimination Grant update for 2471 E. Maumee St.
• Presentation by Eric Schertzing from Michigan Association of Land Banks
• Discussion regarding Open Meeting Act closed sessions (15.268)

The Land Bank Authority approved its May 28, 2024 minutes and May 2024 financial reports, and amended its agenda to move two items forward. The board received an update on the 2471 E. Maumee St. blight elimination project, where three additional tanks were added to a MUSTA grant and soil was removed in anticipation of an unrestricted residential closure. A representative from the Michigan Association of Land Banks gave a presentation. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved June 25, 2024 agenda as amended (motion carried)
• Approved May 28, 2024 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved May 2024 financial reports (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:42 am (motion carried)

Board of Health

The meeting includes routine approvals and departmental reports. Specific details regarding new or existing business are not provided in this agenda.

• Review of Accounts Payable Report
• Health Officer's Report
• 2024 County Health Rankings

The Lenawee County Board of Health approved the agenda, previous meeting minutes, and the April and May accounts payable reports, all by 4-0 votes. Staff provided updates on health rankings, outreach events, and program activities, but no new business was discussed or decided.

• Approved June 20, 2024 agenda (4-0)
• Approved April 17, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Accepted April Accounts Payable Report (4-0)
• Accepted May Accounts Payable Report (4-0)

Parks Commission

The Parks Commission will review the presentation and report of the 2024 Parks Survey results. The meeting also includes updates on Ramsdell Barn and a monthly parks report.

• Presentation of 2024 Parks Survey Results
• Report on 2024 Parks Survey Results
• Ramsdell Barn update
• Review of May 20, 2024 meeting minutes
• Monthly parks report

The Parks Commission approved a motion for staff to pursue quotes and funding options for metal siding at the Ramsdell Park barn. Staff presented finance reports, monthly park updates, and results from a 2024 parks survey that received 512 responses. Commissioners were asked to review survey data and previous goals to prepare feedback for the next parks plan, which will be presented in August.

• Approved May 20, 2024 minutes
• Directed staff to pursue quotes and funding for metal siding at Ramsdell Park barn
• Received 2024 Parks Survey results (512 responses)
• Tasked commissioners with reviewing survey data for next parks plan
• Adjourned meeting at 12:21 PM

Department of Veterans Affairs Executive Committee

The committee will review applications for the Veterans Relief Fund and PRF. The agenda includes discussions on department staffing and updates on the VetFuel and Meijer Food Voucher programs. Members will also approve bills related to county burials and per diem pay.

• Review of VRF and PRF Applications
• VetFuel Program updates
• Meijer Food Voucher Program review
• Approval of County Burials bills
• Staffing discussions

The committee approved the agenda, previous meeting minutes, and per diem payments for members. Staff reported on recent conference attendance and a $105,984 grant budget for fiscal year 2025.

• Approved meeting agenda
• Approved May 10, 2024 minutes
• Approved $160.00 in Executive Committee per diem pay

Accounts Payable Committee

The Accounts Payable Committee is meeting to review and approve accounts payable vouchers. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from the June 6, 2024, meeting.

• Approval of June 6, 2024, minutes
• Review and approval of accounts payable vouchers

The Lenawee County Accounts Payable Committee approved a batch of payment vouchers totaling $10,166,278.48. The general fund's portion of these payments was $404,972.39. The committee also approved the minutes from the previous meeting on June 6, 2024.

• Approved accounts payable vouchers totaling $10,166,278.48
• Approved minutes from June 6, 2024 meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review various committee reports and consider several proclamations. These include a Juneteenth proclamation and bicentennial proclamations for the Village of Blissfield and the City of Tecumseh. Committee updates also cover flag etiquette, workplace violence prevention, and parking lot regulations.

• Juneteenth Proclamation
• Village of Blissfield Bicentennial Proclamation
• City of Tecumseh Bicentennial Proclamation
• Flag Etiquette Policy discussion
• Workplace Violence Prevention Policy discussion

The Lenawee County Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda that included a $626,800 insurance renewal with MMRMA, $119,184.65 for crash investigation equipment and software for the Sheriff's Office, and a $42,123 drone purchase for the Drain Commission. The Board also adopted three proclamations (Juneteenth, Village of Blissfield Bicentennial, City of Tecumseh Bicentennial) and approved a resolution pledging the County's full faith and credit for up to $350,000 in drainage district notes. Additionally, the Board adopted new Flag Etiquette, Workplace Violence Prevention, and Parking Lot Regulation policies, and supported a resolution opposing certain MDHHS decisions.

• Approved consent agenda including $626,800 MMRMA insurance renewal (unanimous roll call)
• Approved $119,184.65 for Sheriff's Office crash investigation equipment and software (unanimous roll call)
• Approved up to $42,123 for Drain Commission drone from Revolving Equipment Fund (unanimous roll call)
• Adopted Juneteenth proclamation (unanimous roll call)
• Adopted Village of Blissfield Bicentennial proclamation (unanimous roll call)
• Adopted City of Tecumseh Bicentennial proclamation (unanimous roll call)
• Adopted resolution pledging full faith and credit for up to $350,000 in drainage district notes (unanimous roll call)
• Adopted Flag Etiquette, Workplace Violence Prevention, and Parking Lot Regulation policies (motion carried)

Rules & Appointments Committee

The Rules & Appointments Committee will consider board appointments and approve minutes from May 7, 2024. The committee will also review a request to dissolve the Business Revolving Loan Fund Review Committee.

• Dissolution of the Business Revolving Loan Fund Review Committee
• Board appointments
• Approval of May 7, 2024 minutes

The Rules & Appointments Committee approved the May 7, 2024 minutes and voted to send a request to dissolve the Business Revolving Loan Fund Review Committee to the Board of Commissioners. The committee last met on February 8, 2022, and the county's agreement with Northern Great Lakes Initiatives does not require a review committee because voting authority rests with the Regional Board. No board appointments were due, and there was no public comment.

• Approved minutes of May 7, 2024 (motion carried)
• Moved request to dissolve the Business Revolving Loan Fund Review Committee to the Board of Commissioners (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:07am (motion carried)

Personnel/Ways & Means Committee

The committee will discuss personnel changes, budget adjustments, and the 2024 tax rate. It will also review proposed millage renewals for the November 2024 ballot regarding senior services and emergency response infrastructure.

• Review of November 2024 millage renewals (Senior Millage and Central Dispatch)
• Request for Sheriff crash investigation equipment and software
• Request for a drone
• Request for Department on Aging wheelchair accessible van replacement
• Discussion of the 2024 tax rate (L-4029)

The Personnel/Ways & Means Committee met June 11, 2024 and heard a presentation on the Maurice Spear Campus expansion and industrial kitchen, including a proposed timeline and design details. The committee approved minutes from May 7, 2024 and voted to send several items to the Board of Commissioners: budget adjustments, the third quarterly allotment of appropriations, the 2024 Tax Rate (L-4029), accident reconstruction equipment and software, a Drain Commission drone, a Department on Aging wheelchair-accessible van, a Regional Revolving Loan Fund subrecipient agreement amendment and authorizing resolution, the MMRMA insurance renewal, and a Drain Commission Full Faith and Credit Resolution. The committee also received information on proposed millage renewals for the November 2024 ballot; no action was taken on that item. All motions carried as recorded.

• Approved minutes of May 7, 2024 (motion carried)
• Moved budget adjustments to Board of Commissioners (motion carried)
• Moved Resolution #2024-06: 3rd quarterly allotment of appropriations to Board of Commissioners (motion carried)
• Moved 2024 Tax Rate Request (L-4029) and authorization for Board Chairman and County Clerk to sign to Board of Commissioners (motion carried)
• Moved purchase of accident reconstruction equipment and software, $119,184.64 from account #280.404-977, to Board of Commissioners (motion carried)
• Moved purchase of a Drain Commission drone, not to exceed $42,123 from the Revolving Equipment Fund, to Board of Commissioners (motion carried)
• Moved Department on Aging wheelchair-accessible van purchase, less than $55,000 from account #296.673.601-981, to Board of Commissioners (motion carried)
• Moved Regional Revolving Loan Fund subrecipient agreement amendment and authorizing resolution to Board of Commissioners (motions carried)

Criminal Justice Committee

The Lenawee County Criminal Justice Committee will review reports from several county offices, including the Sheriff, Prosecutor, and Medical Examiner. The agenda also includes a specific request to purchase crash investigation equipment and software.

• Request for purchase of crash investigation equipment and software
• Approval of May 2, 2024 minutes

The Criminal Justice Committee approved a motion to forward a request for $119,184.65 in crash investigation equipment and software to the Board of Commissioners. The committee also canceled the July 2024 regular meeting due to the holiday, deciding it will be held at the chair's call. Other items, including finance reports and department updates, were reviewed without further action.

• Approved May 2, 2024 minutes
• Moved $119,184.65 crash investigation equipment purchase to Board of Commissioners
• Canceled July 2024 regular meeting; future meetings at chair's call
• Adjourned meeting at 10:41am

Physical Resources Committee

The committee will consider requests for two lawn mowers and a wheelchair accessible van replacement. The agenda also includes discussions on drain project funding and the closure of several maintenance projects.

• Request to purchase two lawn mowers
• Requests to close various renovation and maintenance projects
• Drone request for the Drain Commission
• Discussion on funding options for drain projects
• Request for Department on Aging wheelchair accessible van replacement

The Physical Resources Committee approved $30,870.58 for two lawn mowers and closed five specific capital improvement projects. Requests to purchase a drone for drain mapping and a wheelchair accessible van were moved to the Board of Commissioners for further action.

• Approved purchase of two lawn mowers for $30,870.58
• Closed CPBS 2002 OCH renovations project
• Closed CPBS 2312 Judicial PD meeting rooms project
• Closed CPMS 2404 RTU replacement project
• Closed BS2213 RFP for Tecumseh Products demolition project
• Closed LC2301 debris removal at Tecumseh product site project
• Moved $42,123 drone purchase request to Board of Commissioners
• Moved request for wheelchair accessible van (up to $55,000) to Board of Commissioners

I.T. / Equalization Committee

The committee will meet to approve the May 2, 2024, meeting minutes. The agenda includes updates on information technology, communications, and equalization reports.

• Approval of May 2, 2024, minutes
• Information Technology reports
• Equalization report

The committee approved the minutes from the May 2, 2024 meeting. Members received reports on IT capital funds, a Cisco phone refresh project, and equalization tax database updates. The meeting scheduled for July 4, 2024, was cancelled.

• Approved May 2, 2024 minutes
• Cancelled July 4, 2024 meeting

Materials Management Planning Committee

The Materials Management Planning Committee will hold an organizational meeting to select leadership and approve by-laws. Members will also review monthly reports regarding solid waste finance, tonnage logs, and recycling activities.

• Selection of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Review and approval of By-Laws
• Solid Waste Department Finance Report
• Recycling and Drop Off Site (DOS) Report
• Discussion of the MMP process and work plan

The newly formed committee elected Dave Pixely as chairman and Jim May as vice-chairman. Members approved the committee's by-laws and established a monthly meeting schedule for the remainder of the year.

• Elected Dave Pixely as chairman
• Elected Jim May as vice-chairman (unanimous)
• Approved committee by-laws (unanimous)
• Approved meeting schedule for first Wednesday of every month at 10 a.m. (unanimous)

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission will meet to review reports and approve previous minutes. The meeting includes a presentation by Stephanie Ward regarding an airport project.

• Presentation by Stephanie Ward on Airport Project

The commission approved the minutes from the April 1, 2024 meeting. Members received a presentation on a land acquisition project and a manager's report covering equipment maintenance and airport operations.

• Approved April 1, 2024 minutes

Policy & Procedures Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss several county policies and the personnel handbook. Items under consideration include workplace violence prevention and federal awards.

• Flag Etiquette Policy
• Workplace Violence Prevention Policy
• Parking Lot Policy
• Federal Awards Policy
• Personnel Handbook

The Policy & Procedures Committee approved the May 6, 2024 minutes and voted to send three revised policies to the Board of Commissioners: Flag Etiquette, Workplace Violence Prevention, and Parking Lot. The Flag Etiquette policy was amended to add a disclaimer that the Old Courthouse flag is always flown at full-staff because it cannot be flown at half-staff. The Federal Awards Policy remains on the agenda for a future meeting, and the Personnel Handbook remains under review with the Corporation Council. No public comment was made.

• Approved minutes of May 6, 2024 (motion carried)
• Moved amended Flag Etiquette policy to Board of Commissioners (motion carried)
• Moved Workplace Violence Prevention Plan to Board of Commissioners for approval (motion carried)
• Moved Parking Lot Policy to Board of Commissioners (motion carried)
• Federal Awards Policy kept on agenda for future committee meeting (no vote)
• Personnel Handbook remains under review with Corporation Council (no vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:20am (motion carried)

Human Services Committee

The committee will receive a presentation from Habitat for Humanity of Lenawee County. Members will also review department highlights from the Health Department, Department on Aging, and Community Development.

• Presentation by Carrie Hartley of Habitat for Humanity of Lenawee County
• Department highlights from Monica Hunt (Health Department)
• Department highlights from Cari Rebottaro (Department on Aging)
• Department highlights from Francine Zysk (Community Development)
• Discussion of 2024 goals including scholarship fundraising and wells and septic

The committee approved the minutes from the May 6, 2024, meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of departmental updates and a presentation from Habitat for Humanity of Lenawee County.

• Approved minutes of May 6, 2024 (carried)

Accounts Payable Committee

The committee is meeting to approve minutes from May 16, 2024, and review the Accounts Payable Edit Listing. This process determines which payments the county will issue to vendors.

• Review and approval of Accounts Payable Edit Listing

The committee approved the payment of total vouchers amounting to $1,299,548.31. Of this total, $137,976.37 is attributed to the general fund. The committee also approved the minutes from the May 16, 2024 meeting.

• Approved $1,299,548.31 in total vouchers for payment
• Approved May 16, 2024 meeting minutes

General

The Tax Allocation Board will meet to discuss new business regarding the reauthorization and extension of a fixed tax limitation. The meeting includes a call to order, public comment, and other business.

• Reauthorization and Extension of Fixed Tax Limitation

The Lenawee County Tax Allocation Board voted to petition the County Board of Commissioners to place a five-year renewal of the fixed tax limitation millage on the November ballot. The proposal seeks to reset the aggregate millage rate to 7.05 mills, split between the County (5.75), Townships (1.00), and the Intermediate School District (0.30). Administrator Murphy noted that while the authorized rate is 5.75 mills for the County, actual collections have historically been lower at 5.4 mills.

• Approved petition to place 7.05-mill tax limitation renewal on November ballot
• Motion by VanDyke, seconded by Gentner, carried
• Adjourned meeting at 10:08am

Land Bank Authority

The Land Bank Authority is meeting to review financial reports and provide updates on blight elimination. The body will hold closed sessions regarding specific properties and discuss county policy documents.

• Demolition update for 2471 E. Maumee
• Closed session regarding 1365 E. Beecher
• Closed session regarding Jefferson School
• Closed session regarding Private Rd, Adrian Twp.
• Review of Lenawee County Policy Documents

The board approved continuing negotiations for properties at 1365 E. Beecher, the Jefferson School, and a private road in Adrian Township. The board also designated Francine Zysk as a liaison between the board and potential property purchasers.

• Approved continuing negotiations with ESA regarding 1365 E. Beecher
• Authorized Francine Zysk to continue discussions with City Administrator Elliott regarding Jefferson School property
• Authorized Francine Zysk to negotiate funding and discussions for a private road in Adrian Township
• Approved Francine Zysk as liaison for the board and potential property purchasers
• Approved April 2024 financial reports
• Approved April 23, 2024 meeting minutes

Department on Aging Advisory Board

The board will meet to approve the April 25, 2024 minutes and receive reports from the Department on Aging. Discussions include budget numbers for April and reports on senior centers, Daybreak, and home services.

• Approval of April 25, 2024 minutes
• LDA Budget Report for April
• LDA Center Reports
• LDA Daybreak Report
• LDA Home Services Reports (HM, PC, Respite)

The Department on Aging Advisory Board approved buying a new 2023 Chrysler Voyager with a wheelchair package for $62,400, using millage funds allocated for replacing a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. The board also approved its agenda and the April 25, 2024 minutes. Director Cari Rebottaro reported that 46% of the budget was spent through seven months of the fiscal year, and board member Grace Hanke resigned effective immediately. The next meeting was moved to 12:30 p.m. on June 27, 2024.

• Approved purchase of 2023 Chrysler Voyager with wheelchair package for $62,400 (motion passed)
• Approved the meeting agenda (motion passed)
• Approved minutes of the April 25, 2024 meeting (motion passed)
• Adjourned the meeting at 2:43 p.m. (motion passed)

Recovery Housing Subcommittee

The subcommittee is meeting to explore options for creating stable, substance-free housing in Lenawee County using Opioid Settlement Funds. The session includes a presentation from Behavioral Health Care Partners of North America regarding the MA Alliance for Sober Housing.

• Presentation by Regina Flanagan and Kenneth Weber of Behavioral Health Care Partners of North America
• Discussion of MA Alliance for Sober Housing
• Discussion of Community Book Read

The subcommittee heard a presentation from Behavioral Health Care Partners of North America regarding the renovation of the old Herrick Hospital into a behavioral health center. The group approved the April 24, 2024, meeting minutes and scheduled future presentations for June and July.

• Approved April 24, 2024 minutes

Parks Commission

The Parks Commission is meeting to review finance reports and the Parks Capital Plan Budget. The body will discuss specific requests for grading, gravel, and electrical work at county parks. Members will also review the 2024 Parks Plan content and goals.

• Parks Capital Plan Budget review
• Request for Bicentennial grading and gravel
• Request for Medina restroom updates and metal roofing
• Request for Medina pavilion electrical work
• 2024 Parks Plan content checklist

The commission approved three capital improvement projects for grading, roofing, and electrical work. It also voted to install signage regarding horseback riding on park trails. The board discussed park hours and liability signage, but no changes to hours were made.

• Approved $16,186 for grading and gravel at Bicentennial park
• Approved $16,700 for metal roofing on pavilions and restrooms at Medina Park
• Approved $10,000 for electrical service at Medina Park
• Approved adding signs at parks for proper horseback riding
• Approved minutes of April 15, 2024

Accounts Payable Committee

The committee will meet to review and approve accounts payable vouchers. Members will also discuss rescheduling the May 30 meeting.

• Review and approval of Accounts Payable Edit Listing
• Discussion to reschedule May 30 meeting

The committee approved total vouchers for payment amounting to $3,264,746.79. The general fund's portion of these payments is $344,420.46.

• Approved May 02, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved $3,264,746.79 in total vouchers for payment
• Maintained May 30, 2024 meeting date after discussing a reschedule

Board of Health

The May 15, 2024, Board of Health meeting is cancelled. The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate items.

Department of Veterans Affairs Executive Committee

The Department of Veterans Affairs Executive Committee will meet to approve bills and review applications for the Veterans Relief Fund and PRF. The committee will also discuss the Meijer Food Voucher and VetFuel programs.

• Approval of bills for Executive Committee Per Diem Pay and County Burials
• Review of Veterans Relief Fund (VRF) and PRF applications
• Discussion of Meijer Food Voucher Program
• Discussion of VetFuel Program

The committee approved payments for per diem pay and county burials. Two Veterans Relief Fund applications totaling $2,076.86 were approved. The committee also discussed the Veterans Relief Fund policy regarding dependents.

• Approved Executive Committee per diem pay of $160.00
• Approved county burials totaling $300.00
• Approved two Veterans Relief Fund applications totaling $2,076.86
• Approved April 12, 2024 meeting minutes

Emergency 911 District Board

The Emergency 911 District Board will meet to review financial and director reports. The board is scheduled to discuss county policies and the language for a 911 surcharge ballot.

• 911 Surcharge Ballot Language
• County Policies
• E911 Finance Report
• E911 Director's Report

Land Bank Authority

The Land Bank Authority is meeting to conduct regular business. The agenda includes existing business regarding a property at 1365 E Beecher St. / Dura.

• Discussion of 1365 E Beecher St. / Dura

Board of Commissioners

The Lenawee County Board of Commissioners will meet to review committee reports and approve accounts payable. Key discussions include a request to eliminate the hiring freeze policy and the adoption of a new travel reimbursement policy.

• Request to eliminate Hiring Freeze Policy #G89-01
• Travel Reimbursement Policy # 2024-010
• Approval of PA116 Application for M. Beagle
• Proclamation for Police Officer Week
• Approval of Accounts Payable Vouchers

The Board of Commissioners approved the reallocation of $10.375 million in ARPA funds for the Maurice Spear Campus and jail improvements. Other actions included authorizing a new full-time Assistant Public Defender position and purchasing a vehicle for dispatch training.

• Reallocated $625,000 and $9,750,000 in ARPA funds for jail and Maurice Spear Campus improvements
• Approved purchase of 2024 Chrysler Pacifica for dispatch training ($42,911)
• Authorized $117,141 for pre-construction design at Maurice Spear Campus
• Approved creation of full-time Assistant Public Defender I position ($65,822 annually)
• Approved $16,552 contract with ALTA PRO for attorney professional liability coverage
• Approved $200.93 reimbursement for stock kill claim
• Eliminated Hiring Freeze Policy #G89-01
• Approved Travel Reimbursement Policy #2024-010

Rules & Appointments Committee

The Lenawee County Rules & Appointments Committee will meet to approve minutes from April 9, 2024, discuss board appointments, and review proposed 2024 policies on the Code of Ethics, Conflict of Interest, and Enhanced Public Participation. The meeting is open for public comment.

• Approval of minutes from April 9, 2024
• Discussion of board appointments (May statement)
• Review of 2024 policies: Code of Ethics, Conflict of Interest, Enhanced Public Participation

The Rules & Appointments Committee approved moving a list of 12 appointments for the Materials Management Planning Committee to the Board of Commissioners. The committee also reviewed 2024 policies regarding ethics, conflicts of interest, and public participation.

• Approved April 9, 2024 minutes
• Moved Materials Management Planning Committee appointments to Board of Commissioners

Personnel/Ways & Means Committee

The committee will discuss personnel changes and a request for an Assistant Public Defender I. Members will also review requests regarding ARPA fund reallocation, attorney liability coverage, and vehicle purchases for the Sheriff.

• Request for Assistant Public Defender I
• Securatecture presentation for the Judicial Building
• Request for purchase of a vehicle for Dispatch Training (Sheriff)
• Request to reallocate ARPA funds
• Review of 2024 policies including Code of Ethics and Conflict of Interest

The Personnel/Ways & Means Committee approved several items to send to the Board of Commissioners, including reallocating $625,000 in ARPA funds from EC1 to EC3 for jail improvements and $9,750,000 to the Maurice Spear Campus. It also advanced a $65,822 full-time Assistant Public Defender I position, a $42,911 minivan for 911 dispatcher training, $117,141 in pre-construction bids for the Maurice Spear Campus kitchen and detention expansion, $16,552 in attorney liability coverage, and a $200.93 stock kill reimbursement. A Securatecture presentation on the Judicial Building was informational only, with no action taken; options ranged from $61 million to $80 million, with renovation and new construction ranges of $63–93 million.

• Approved April 9, 2024 minutes (motion carried)
• Advanced full-time Assistant Public Defender I at $65,822/year, closing part-time Legal Secretary I (motion carried)
• Advanced $200.93 stock kill reimbursement for 35 chickens and 2 guinea fowl (motion carried)
• Advanced purchase of 2024 Chrysler Pacifica Touring L minivan for $42,911 for 911 dispatcher training (motion carried)
• Advanced authorization for Administrator to sign $117,141 in Granger pre-construction bids for Maurice Spear Campus kitchen/detention expansion (motion carried)
• Advanced reallocation of $625,000 ARPA funds from EC1 to EC3 for jail improvements and $9,750,000 to Maurice Spear Campus (motion carried)
• Advanced $16,552 contract with ALTA PRO for public defender professional liability coverage (motion carried)
• Advanced PA116 application for M. Beagle in Ogden Township to Board of Commissioners (motion carried)

Policy & Procedures Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss updates to several county policies. The agenda includes reviews of workplace safety, travel, and hiring procedures.

• Flag Etiquette Policy
• Workplace Violence Prevention Policy
• Travel Reimbursement Policy
• Parking Lot Policy
• Hiring Freeze Policy

The committee voted to eliminate the 1989 hiring freeze policy and move a revised travel reimbursement policy to the Board of Commissioners. Discussions continued on flag etiquette and workplace violence prevention policies, both of which will return for further review next month.

• Approved moving revised Travel Reimbursement policy to the Board of Commissioners
• Approved removal of the hiring freeze policy
• Approved minutes from April 1, 2024

Human Services Committee

The committee will receive presentations from the MSU Extension and updates from the Health Department, Department on Aging, and Community Development. Members will discuss 2024 policies and goals, including strategic planning and scholarship fundraising.

• MSU Extension 2023 Annual Report presentation
• Local Septic Analysis and proposed statewide septic code highlights
• Review of 2024 policies: Code of Ethics, Conflict of Interest, and Enhanced Public Participation
• Planning for strategic plan and scholarship fundraising
• Scheduled visits to Habitat for Humanity (June) and Adrian Counseling & Psychiatric Clinic (July)

The committee approved the minutes from the April 1, 2024 meeting. Members reviewed presentations on MSU Extension services, health department initiatives, and aging department funding. Health Officer Monica Hunt briefed the committee on pending statewide septic code changes, noting potential costs for residents and a lack of additional funding for county implementation.

• Approved April 1, 2024 minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:06pm (motion carried)
• No substantive policy votes or budget approvals recorded

Accounts Payable Committee

The committee is meeting to approve minutes from April 18, 2024, and review the Accounts Payable Edit Listing. The body will decide on the approval of accounts payable vouchers.

• Review and approval of Accounts Payable Edit Listing

The Lenawee County Accounts Payable Committee approved a total of $2,702,229.34 in vouchers for payment, with $271,769.04 allocated from the general fund. The committee also approved the minutes from the previous meeting on April 18, 2024. No other business or public comments were recorded.

• Approved April 18, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved $2,702,229.34 in accounts payable vouchers
• Approved $271,769.04 general fund portion of vouchers

Criminal Justice Committee

The committee will receive reports from the Sheriff, Prosecuting Attorney, Public Defender, Emergency Management, and Medical Examiner. Members will also discuss 2024 policies regarding the Code of Ethics, Conflict of Interest, and Enhanced Public Participation.

• Review of 3/18/24 Stock Kill Report from Sheriff Bevier
• Discussion of 2024 Code of Ethics policy
• Discussion of 2024 Conflict of Interest policy
• Discussion of 2024 Enhanced Public Participation policy
• Maurice Spear Campus update

The Criminal Justice Committee approved its April 4, 2024 minutes and voted to move a $200.93 stock kill reimbursement claim from Riga Township to Personnel/Ways & Means for recommendation to the board. The claim stems from a March 18 incident in which two dogs reportedly killed 35 chickens and 2 guinea fowl; the dogs were taken to the humane society and no owners came forward. The committee also received routine monthly reports from the Sheriff, Prosecutor, Public Defender, Emergency Management, Medical Examiner, Courts, and Maurice Spear Campus. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned at 10:22 AM.

• Approved April 4, 2024 minutes (motion carried)
• Moved $200.93 stock kill claim to Personnel/Ways & Means (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:22 AM (motion carried)

Physical Resources Committee

The committee is meeting to review building maintenance and finance reports. Members will discuss requests for the MSC Admin Dorm windows plan and a vehicle for Sheriff dispatch training.

• Request for MSC Admin Dorm Windows Plan
• Request for purchase of vehicle for Sheriff Dispatch Training
• MSC Renovations
• Judicial Building Needs Assessment
• Review of 2024 Policies: Code of Ethics, Conflict of Interest, and Enhanced Public Participation

The committee approved a contract for window replacements at the Maurice Spear Campus Administration Building. A request to purchase a minivan for dispatch training was forwarded to the Board of Commissioners. The committee also discussed increasing the Revolving Drain Fund but deferred a proposal until next month.

• Approved Maple City Glass bid for $128,646 to replace Maurice Spear Campus Administration Building windows
• Forwarded request to Board of Commissioners to purchase 2024 Chrysler Pacifica Touring minivan for $42,911
• Approved minutes from April 4, 2024

I.T. / Equalization Committee

The committee will receive reports from the Information Technology and Equalization departments. Members will also review 2024 policies regarding ethics, conflicts of interest, and public participation.

• Request to close TECH2403
• Review of 2024 Code of Ethics policy
• Review of 2024 Conflict of Interest policy
• Review of 2024 Enhanced Public Participation policy

The I.T./Equalization Committee approved the minutes of its April 4, 2024 meeting and voted to close project #TECH 2403. Members heard updates on the county's phone system refresh, building access control, and communications systems, including a delay in live-streaming committee meetings. No Equalization business was conducted because the Equalization Director was absent, and there was no public comment.

• Approved minutes of the April 4, 2024 meeting (motion carried)
• Closed project #TECH 2403 (motion carried)

Solid Waste Coordinating Committee

The committee will review financial and tonnage reports for solid waste and recycling. Members will discuss updates to materials management planning and legislative updates regarding tipping fees. The meeting includes a new business item regarding a code of ethics and conflict of interest disclosure policy.

• Legislative update on tipping fees
• Enhanced Public Participation, Conflict of Interest Disclosure, and Code of Ethics Policy
• Materials Management Planning Update
• Solid Waste/Materials Management Finance Report
• Waste Hauler Tonnage Logs

The committee approved changing its meeting frequency to a quarterly schedule. Members also approved the minutes from the April 3, 2024, meeting.

• Approved 04/03/24 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved move to quarterly meeting schedule (5-0)

Department on Aging Advisory Board

The advisory board will review several departmental reports including budget, Daybreak, center, and home services updates. The meeting also includes a director's report and an opportunity for public comment.

• LDA Budget Report
• LDA Daybreak Report
• LDA Center Reports
• LDA Home Services Reports (HM, PC, Respite)
• Director's Report

The board approved the minutes from the previous meeting. Director Rebottaro reported on budget status, staffing shortages, and a submitted grant for tablets. No new policies or funding decisions were made during this session.

• Approved March 28, 2024 meeting minutes
• Adjourned meeting at 2:25 p.m.

Recovery Housing Subcommittee

The subcommittee is meeting to explore options for creating stable, substance-free housing in Lenawee County using Opioid Settlement Funds. The session includes a presentation from Neighbors of Hope and a review of 2024 policies.

• Presentation by Steven Palmer, Executive Director of Neighbors of Hope
• Review of 2024 Policies: Code of Ethics, Conflict of Interest, and Enhanced Public Participation
• Evaluation of the Camden County Correctional Facility's Medications for Opioid Use Disorder program from October 2023

The subcommittee approved the March 27, 2024, meeting minutes and reviewed a presentation from Neighbors of Hope regarding its Fresh Start and Life Change programs. Members discussed the subcommittee's mission to explore recovery housing options and identify other service gaps, such as transportation.

• Approved March 27, 2024 minutes

Land Bank Authority

The Land Bank Authority is meeting to review financial reports and discuss property matters. The body will address specific property applications and acquisitions, including a site in Addison.

• Property acquisition of 140 W. Main St Addison
• Blight Elimination Grant update for 2471 E Maumee
• Application status for 1365 E Beecher St. / Dura
• Application status for 849 Oak St.
• Discussion with Habitat Of Lenawee

The board approved the agenda, the March 19, 2024 minutes, and the March 2024 financial reports. Members received updates on property acquisitions, demolition schedules, and lawn maintenance.

• Approved April 23, 2024 Agenda
• Approved March 19, 2024 Minutes
• Approved March 2024 Balance Sheet and Income Statement

Accounts Payable Committee

The committee will meet to approve the minutes from the April 4, 2024 meeting. The primary business involves the review and approval of accounts payable edit listings.

• Approval of April 4, 2024 minutes
• Review and approval of Accounts Payable Edit Listing

The committee approved total vouchers for payment amounting to $2,667,917.55. The general fund's portion of these payments was $470,487.51. The committee also rescheduled a future meeting.

• Approved $2,667,917.55 in total vouchers for payment
• Approved minutes from April 4, 2024
• Moved July 25, 2024 meeting to July 24, 2024 at 9:30AM

Emergency 911 District Board

The Emergency 911 District Board is meeting to address new business. The primary item on the agenda is the purchase of a 911 training and transport vehicle.

• Purchase of 911 Training and Transport vehicle

The board discussed the need for a dedicated vehicle for 911 dispatchers to attend required training and transport backup equipment. A motion was made to recommend the purchase of this vehicle to the Physical Resources committee for further review. The motion passed, but no final purchase approval was recorded in these minutes.

• Motion to recommend 911 training vehicle purchase to Physical Resources committee passed

Board of Health

The Board of Health reviewed the December 2023 accounts payable report and discussed a five-year workforce development plan. The meeting included updates on personal health services, environmental health statistics, and emergency preparedness.

• Review of December 2023 Accounts Payable Report
• Five-year Workforce Development Plan assessment
• CDC Infrastructure grant for department improvements
• Personal Health clinic hiring of a Nurse Practitioner
• Environmental Health update on well and septic system applications

The Lenawee County Board of Health approved its agenda and January 17, 2024 minutes, and accepted the February and March 2024 Accounts Payable Reports, all by 5-0 votes. In new business, the board voted 5-0 to review and update current Food Enforcement Policies and Procedures and 5-0 to send a letter to the Michigan Department of Agricultural and Development (MDARD) for guidance on a labeling violation at Hooligans Bar and Grill. The board also decided to drop the Expanded Accounts Payable Report, keep the May 15, 2024 meeting date, and move the June meeting to Thursday, June 20th. No public comment was recorded and the meeting adjourned at 4:39 PM.

• Approved April 17, 2024 BOH agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved January 17, 2024 BOH meeting minutes as presented (5-0)
• Accepted February 2024 Accounts Payable Report (5-0)
• Accepted March 2024 Accounts Payable Report (5-0)
• Approved reviewing and updating current Food Enforcement Policies and Procedures (5-0)
• Approved sending a letter to MDARD for additional guidance on the Hooligans Bar and Grill violation (5-0)
• Decided the Expanded Accounts Payable Report is no longer necessary; only the Accounts Payable Summary Listing will be included in packets
• Kept May 15, 2024 meeting date; rescheduled June BOH meeting to Thursday, June 20th

Homeland Security | Local Emergency Planning Committee

The Homeland Security and Local Emergency Planning Committee will review reports from emergency management, E911, and a drone subcommittee. The body is considering two grant requests and revisions to by-laws.

• Grant request to increase EV Plugs approval from $4,054.39 to $4,539 (FY21 HSGP)
• Grant request for tourniquets in the amount of $1,654.77 (FY21 HSGP)
• Proposed by-law revisions

The committee unanimously approved increased funding for electric vehicle safety plugs and a final grant request for tourniquets. They also approved by-law revisions, including removing the American Red Cross from membership due to lack of participation. Routine reports on emergency management, 911 operations, and drone activities were accepted.

• Approved increase in EV plug funding from $4,054.39 to $4,539 (unanimous)
• Approved $1,654.77 grant request for tourniquets (unanimous)
• Approved by-law revisions removing American Red Cross from membership (unanimous)
• Approved Nicole Zielinski as alternate for Tony Garcia (unanimous)
• Approved February 20, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Finance, Emergency Management, E911, and Drone reports (unanimous)

Parks Commission

The Parks Commission is meeting to review the timeline for the 2025 Parks Plan and discuss commission goals. Discussions include potential volunteer projects and partnerships for forest management to address invasive vegetation and dead wood.

• Timeline for the 2025 Parks Plan
• Potential project volunteer group with Consumers Energy Volunteers
• Forest management partnerships with LISD, Lenawee Conservation, MSU ext., and Lenawee Farm Bureau
• Review of 2024 Policies

The Lenawee County Parks Commission approved the March 18, 2024 minutes and reviewed finance reports showing a $75,000 balance in the Capital fund with one project still open. Administrator Kim Murphy presented the Parks division of the Capital Improvement Plan Budget, which was approved by the Board of Commissioners at the end of 2023 and focuses on Medina and Ramsdell parks. The commission discussed obtaining bids for barn painting at Ramsdell park and playground equipment quotes from Penchura, but took no votes on these items. The meeting was adjourned at 12:08 PM; no other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved minutes of March 18, 2024 (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:08 PM (motion carried)

Department of Veterans Affairs Executive Committee

The committee will meet to approve bills for per diem pay and county burials. Members will review applications for the Veterans Relief Fund and Presidential Relief Fund, as well as the VetFuel and Meijer Food Voucher programs.

• Approval of Executive Committee Per Diem Pay
• Approval of bills for County Burials
• Review of Veterans Relief Fund (VRF) and Presidential Relief Fund (PRF) applications
• Review of VetFuel Program
• Review of Meijer Food Voucher Program

Board of Commissioners

The Lenawee County Board of Commissioners will discuss Road Commission wages and benefits and the results of the County Administrator review. The body is also requested to approve a revised Record Retention Policy and accounts payable vouchers.

• Approval of Revised Record Retention Policy
• Discussion of Road Commission Wages and Benefits
• Review of County Administrator performance results
• Approval of Accounts Payable Vouchers
• Proclamations for Safety Telecommunicators Week, Volunteer Appreciation Month, and National Crime Victims' Rights Week

The Board approved a $1.5 million transfer from the General Fund to the Delinquent Tax Revolving Loan Fund to pay local government units. Other actions included approving law enforcement contracts for several townships and schools, and adopting a revised record retention policy.

• Authorized $1.5M advance to Delinquent Tax Revolving Loan Fund
• Approved law enforcement contracts for Macon Township, Village of Deerfield, Village of Addison, Addison Schools, and Madison Schools
• Adopted amended Record Retention Policy (POL#2024-009)
• Approved 2024 Equalization Report for real and personal property
• Approved changes to Road Commissioner Wages and Benefits
• Approved County Administrator Performance Review Resolution (RES#2024-005)
• Accepted Materials Management Committee and Bylaws
• Approved total accounts payable vouchers for March 21 and April 4

Rules & Appointments Committee

The committee will meet to approve minutes from March 12, 2024, and review the April 2024 Statement regarding board appointments.

• April 2024 Statement on Board Appointments

The Rules & Appointments Committee approved the minutes from March 12, 2024. The committee recommended confirming new members for the WellWise Services Area Agency On Aging and the Agricultural Advisory Land Use & Economic Development Committee. All motions carried without recorded vote tallies.

• Approved minutes from March 12, 2024
• Recommended confirming WellWise Area Agency On Aging members (Aimree Ream-Taylor, Keith Williams)
• Recommended confirming Agricultural Advisory Committee members (Randy Rice, Larry Gould, Ralph Tillotson)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:03am

Personnel/Ways & Means Committee

The Personnel/Ways & Means Committee will discuss employment changes and an administrator performance evaluation. The body is also reviewing law enforcement contracts and the 2025 budget calendar.

• Law enforcement contracts for Township of Macon and Village of Deerfield
• Law enforcement contracts for Village of Addison and Addison Schools
• Law enforcement contract for Madison Schools
• 2025 Budget Calendar request from Tracy Stace
• Delinquent Tax Revolving Loan Fund request from Erin Van Dyke

The Personnel/Ways & Means Committee recommended several items to the Board of Commissioners, including the 2024 Equalization Report and the 2025 Budget Calendar. The committee also moved to advance law enforcement service contracts for four local entities to the Board for signature.

• Recommended 2024 Equalization Report to Board of Commissioners (Motion carried)
• Recommended Delinquent Tax Revolving Loan Fund Resolution to Board of Commissioners (Motion carried)
• Recommended 2025 Budget Calendar to Board of Commissioners (Motion carried)
• Recommended Law Enforcement contract for Macon Township to Board of Commissioners (Motion carried)
• Recommended Law Enforcement contract for Village of Deerfield to Board of Commissioners (Motion carried)
• Recommended Law Enforcement contract for Village of Addison & Addison Schools to Board of Commissioners (Motion carried)
• Recommended Law Enforcement contract for Madison Schools to Board of Commissioners (Motion carried)
• Approved motion to enter closed session for Administrator's review (9-0)

Accounts Payable Committee

The committee will meet to approve minutes from March 21, 2024, and review the Accounts Payable Edit Listing. The body is tasked with reviewing and approving payment vouchers.

• Review and approval of Accounts Payable Edit Listing

The committee approved two sets of payment vouchers totaling $1,680,080.67. The general fund's portion of these payments totaled $365,969.91. The minutes from March 21, 2024, were also approved.

• Approved March 21, 2024 minutes (3-0)
• Approved $856,299.58 in vouchers, including $271,932.00 from general fund (3-0)
• Approved $823,781.09 in vouchers, including $94,037.91 from general fund (3-0)

Criminal Justice Committee

The Criminal Justice Committee is meeting to receive reports from county justice agencies. The body will consider requests for law enforcement contracts involving local municipalities and school districts.

• Law enforcement contract request: Township of Macon
• Law enforcement contract request: Village of Deerfield
• Law enforcement contract request: Village of Addison
• Law enforcement contract request: Addison Schools
• Law enforcement contract request: Madison Schools

The Criminal Justice Committee voted to recommend the renewal of law enforcement contracts for several municipalities and school districts to the Board of Commissioners. The committee also reviewed monthly reports from county justice and emergency services.

• Recommended renewal of Macon Township Law Enforcement contracts
• Recommended renewal of Village of Deerfield Law Enforcement contract
• Recommended renewal of Village of Addison and Addison Schools Law Enforcement contracts
• Recommended renewal of Madison Schools Law Enforcement contracts
• Approved minutes from March 7, 2024

Physical Resources Committee

The committee will discuss exterior maintenance requests for the jail and the annex. Members will also review finance reports and the Drain Commission account balance summary.

• Jail exterior maintenance request
• Annex exterior maintenance request
• MSC renovations update
• Judicial Building needs assessment
• Drain Commission account balance summary

The Physical Resources Committee approved two exterior maintenance requests: $38,395 to recaulk and damp proof the jail exterior, and $37,485 for damp proofing the Annex building. Both are funded from the capital fund under the committee's control, so no Board of Commissioners approval was needed. The committee also approved the March 7, 2024 minutes and heard updates on building projects, drain commission staffing, and a completed judicial needs assessment.

• Approved jail exterior maintenance (recaulking and damp proofing) for $38,395
• Approved Annex exterior maintenance (damp proofing) for $37,485
• Approved minutes of the March 7, 2024 meeting
• Adjourned the meeting at 11:18am

I.T. / Equalization Committee

The committee will review reports regarding information technology and equalization. The meeting consists of departmental updates and the approval of previous minutes.

• Approval of March 7, 2024 minutes
• Finance Report
• IT Report
• Equalization Report

The committee approved the minutes from the March 7, 2024 meeting. Administrators reported on ongoing IT projects, including computer replacements and phone system refreshes, and noted a capital fund balance of $142,000. Equalization Director Shelly Delong provided updates on database rollovers and millage reduction fractions, while a public commenter shared data on foreign-owned land in the county.

• Approved minutes from March 7, 2024
• Adjourned meeting at 1:58pm

Solid Waste Coordinating Committee

The committee is meeting to review finance, tonnage, and recycling reports. Members will discuss the Spring Collection Event and the education and training budget.

• Review of Solid Waste/Materials Management Finance Report
• Discussion of Spring Collection Event
• Budget for Education/Training
• Resignation of Jim Palmer

The committee approved bylaws for the Materials Management Planning Committee and authorized a $1,500 budget reallocation for education and travel. The committee also accepted the resignation of Jim Palmer and decided not to fill the vacancy.

• Approved March 6, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved Materials Management Planning Committee bylaws and referred them to the Rules and Appointments Committee (7-0)
• Approved moving $1,500 from the hauling budget to travel and education (7-0)
• Accepted resignation of Jim Palmer and decided not to fill the position (7-0)
• Tabled decision on future meeting frequency until the MMPC has formed

Airport Commission

The commission will review the manager's report and finance report. The agenda includes an update regarding the Mark Jeffery Hangar Proposal.

• Mark Jeffery Hangar Proposal Update

The Commission approved the minutes from the March 4, 2024 meeting and accepted the Manager's report. The board received an update regarding a hangar proposal by Mark Jeffery, which was approved by the Madison Township Zoning Board.

• Approved March 4, 2024 minutes
• Accepted Manager's Report

Policy & Procedures Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss old business regarding workplace violence prevention and federal awards policies. New business items include record retention and flag etiquette.

• Workplace Violence Prevention Policy
• Federal Awards Policy
• Record Retention
• Flag Etiquette

The committee approved moving an updated Record Retention Policy, which incorporates the 2023 State of Michigan Records Management Manual, to the Board of Commissioners. Members discussed the manual saving of social media records and the implementation of new FOIA tracking software. A revised Flag Etiquette Policy is expected next month.

• Approved March 4, 2024 minutes
• Moved Record Retention Policy to the Board of Commissioners
• Decided to revise Flag Etiquette Policy to include U.S. Flag code links

Human Services Committee

The committee will receive a presentation from the Deputy Veteran's Service Director and updates from the Health Department, Department on Aging, and Community Development. Members will also discuss 2024 goals including scholarship fundraising and strategic planning.

• Veteran's Affairs presentation by Timothy Ruple
• Department highlights from Health, Aging, and Community Development
• Discussion of 2024 goals regarding wells and septic
• Planning for a Strategic Plan
• Scholarship fundraising

The committee approved the minutes from the March 4, 2024 meeting. Members received updates on veteran services, health department events, and community development. The committee reached its $1,000 scholarship fundraising goal following a donation from Commissioner Martis.

• Approved March 4, 2024 minutes
• Reached $1,000 scholarship fundraising goal to award two $500 scholarships

Recovery Housing Subcommittee

The subcommittee is exploring options for creating stable, substance-free recovery housing based on Community Needs Assessment results. The meeting includes a presentation from the CEO of Community Action Agency regarding Andy's Place in Jackson, MI.

• Presentation by Toby Berry, CEO of Community Action Agency, regarding Andy's Place
• Discussion of Michigan Association of Recovery Residences link
• Review of March 2024 Michigan Opioid Partnership report on recovery gaps and opportunities
• Discussion on spending opioid settlement funds

The subcommittee approved prior minutes and reviewed a presentation on 'Andy's Place,' an existing recovery housing model in Jackson, MI. They discussed data discrepancies in a Community Needs Assessment and assigned action items for the next meeting, including requesting coding details from Michigan State University and contacting a local organization. No new housing projects were approved or funded during this session.

• Approved minutes from February 28, 2024
• Reviewed presentation on Andy's Place recovery housing model
• Assigned action item to request coding spreadsheet from MSU
• Assigned action item to contact HALO Lenawee for next meeting
• Scheduled Neighbor's of Hope presentation for April meeting
• Adjourned meeting at 2:21 PM

Accounts Payable Committee

The committee will meet to approve minutes from March 7, 2024, and review accounts payable vouchers. The meeting is primarily focused on the processing of county payments.

• Review and approval of accounts payable vouchers

The committee approved payment vouchers totaling $2,339,648.62, with $409,074.31 coming from the general fund. The meeting also included the approval of previous minutes from March 7, 2024.

• Approved March 7, 2024 minutes
• Approved $2,339,648.62 in total vouchers for payment

Board of Health

The Board of Health meeting scheduled for March 20, 2024, was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. No official actions were taken.

Land Bank Authority

The board approved the sale of three properties and awarded a demolition contract for 2471 E Maumee St. Members also authorized the creation of a lawn maintenance RFP and the purchase of new signage.

• Awarded demolition contract for 2471 E Maumee St to North American Dismantling (Unanimous)
• Approved sale of 1365 E. Beecher St to ESA Solar for $326,800.00, contingent on counsel approval (Unanimous)
• Approved sale of 849 Oak St to Joni Legg for $250.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved sale of 5000 BLK of Occidental to owners of Ten Pin Alley for $3,500.00 (Unanimous)
• Authorized Francine Zysk to consult counsel regarding PT Oak Leaf private road (Unanimous)
• Authorized Francine Zysk to contact neighbors of 3000 Erie BLK, Grand St, and Allis St (Unanimous)
• Approved creation of 2024 lawn mowing RFP (Unanimous)
• Approved ordering new for-sale signs (Unanimous)

Parks Commission

The commission approved the repainting of the barn at Ramsdell Park and closed the Bicentennial Fencing project. Members discussed future park planning and potential improvements at Gerber Park, though no action was taken on playground equipment.

• Approved repainting the Ramsdell Park barn
• Approved closing project CPK-2302 Bicentennial Fencing
• Approved February 20, 2024 minutes

Land Bank Authority

The Sales Sub-Committee unanimously voted to recommend the sale of three foreclosed properties to the full Land Bank board. The properties include a contaminated site on E Beecher St and two smaller parcels on Oak St and Occidental Hwy.

• Recommended sale of 1365 E Beecher St to Solar Development Group LLC DBA ESA for $326,800.00 (Unanimous)
• Recommended sale of 849 Oak St to Joni Legg for $250.00 (Unanimous)
• Recommended sale of 5000 BLK of Occidental Hwy to Ken Richard for $3,500.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved the meeting agenda (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Lenawee County Board of Commissioners voted 5-4 to increase the board chairman's base salary from $10,000 to $13,500 and commissioners' base salary from $8,000 to $12,000, with the same cost-of-living adjustment other employees receive, beginning January 1, 2026. In a separate motion that carried, the salaries of the Sheriff, Clerk, Treasurer, and Register of Deeds were adjusted upward. The board also approved a consent agenda including board appointments, position reclassifications, two agreements, a quarterly budget allotment resolution, continued county support for Madison Township's Walmart tax appeal (50%, not to exceed $20,000), and several software purchases, and adopted an amended Enhanced Public Participation Policy and a Tuition Reimbursement Policy.

• Approved raising Board Chairman base salary from $10,000 to $13,500 and Commissioner base salary from $8,000 to $12,000, with same COLA as other employees, effective January 1, 2026 (5-4)
• Approved salary adjustments: Sheriff $110,519.50 to $113,000.00; Clerk $77,183.34 to $84,500.00; Treasurer $77,183.34 to $84,500.00; Register of Deeds $73,093.63 to $78,500.00
• Adopted Severe Weather Awareness Month resolution RES#2024-02 for March 2024 (unanimous roll call)
• Accepted the Annual Drain Report as presented and placed on file
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous roll call), including board appointments, reclassifications of Undersheriff, Finance Director, and EM Coordinator positions, MAC Conflict Agreement, Conflict Private Investigator Services Agreement, quarterly allotment Resolution #2024-03, continued Madison Township Walmart tax appeal support (50%, not to exceed $20,000), Cellebrite digital evidence software purchase, Property Fraud Alert System purchase, and GovOS County Fusion contract renewal
• Approved total vouchers: February 22, 2024 — $1,753,541.53 total, $244,166.08 general fund; March 7, 2024 — $2,445,417.08 total, $176,536.33 general fund
• Adopted Amended Enhanced Public Participation Policy POL#2024-004 (live streaming and recording of meetings)
• Adopted Tuition Reimbursement Policy POL#2024-007; named Health Department as Designated Planning Agency for Materials Management Process; authorized Chairman to sign single-county Materials Management Plan intent letter

Rules & Appointments Committee

The committee approved the appointment and reappointment of four members to the Community Mental Health Authority Board. The committee also approved the minutes from the February 13, 2024 meeting.

• Approved minutes of the February 13, 2024 meeting
• Appointed/reappointed Nic Wilson, Ralph Tillotson, Deidre Reed, and Holly Terrill to the Community Mental Health Authority Board

Personnel/Ways & Means Committee

The Personnel/Ways & Means Committee recommended 2025 salary increases for four elected officials and approved raises for county commissioners and the board chairman, which passed 5-4 after a debate over commissioner health benefits. It also approved reclassifications for the undersheriff, finance director, and emergency management coordinator, and authorized several purchases and agreements. The committee entered closed session on pending litigation and accepted legal counsel's settlement recommendation.

• Recommended 2025 salary increases: Sheriff to $113,000, Clerk and Treasurer to $84,500 each, Register of Deeds to $78,500
• Approved commissioner base pay increase from $8,000 to $12,000 and chairman from $10,000 to $13,500, with future COLA adjustments (5-4)
• Reclassified Undersheriff to paygrade NU8059
• Reclassified Finance Director to paygrade NU7564
• Reclassified Emergency Management Coordinator to Emergency Management Director at paygrade NU7551
• Authorized agreement for Conflict Managed Assigned Counsel Coordinator and appointed Brian Frey
• Authorized Chairman to sign Conflict Private Investigator Services Agreement
• Approved Cellebrite digital evidence software purchase not exceeding $39,000

Accounts Payable Committee

The committee is meeting to review the accounts payable agenda. No specific line items or dollar amounts are listed in the provided text.

The Accounts Payable Committee approved the February 22, 2024 minutes and approved vouchers for payment totaling $2,445,417.08, with the general fund's portion being $176,536.33. Both motions carried. No other business was discussed, and the meeting adjourned at 9:34 a.m.

• Approved February 22, 2024 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved $2,445,417.08 in vouchers for payment, general fund portion $176,536.33 (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:34 a.m. (motion carried)

Criminal Justice Committee

The agenda provided is procedural boilerplate and does not list specific discussion items or decisions. No substantive business is detailed in the provided text.

The Criminal Justice Committee recommended the purchase of Cellebrite digital evidence software to allow in-house downloads for felony prosecutions. The committee also approved the minutes from the February 1, 2024, meeting.

• Approved February 1, 2024 meeting minutes
• Recommended purchase of Cellebrite digital evidence software not to exceed $39,000 (referred to Personnel Ways & Means committee)

Physical Resources Committee

The Physical Resources Committee approved funding for HVAC replacements and a passenger van for the Maurice Spear Campus. The committee also closed four completed capital projects and reviewed current budget balances.

• Approved replacement of roof top units #5 & #6 for $50,440
• Approved purchase of a 15-passenger van for Maurice Spear Campus not to exceed $56,000
• Closed Annex Public Defenders project (CPBS 2210)
• Closed Jail RTU #6 & 7 project (CPBS 2303)
• Closed Jail booths project (CPBS 2311)
• Closed MSC water softener project (CPMS 2301)
• Approved February 5, 2024 meeting minutes

I.T. / Equalization Committee

The committee will review reports from Information Technology and Equalization. Members are considering requests for a property fraud alert service, a cloud search service contract renewal, and a Cisco switch.

• Request to authorize signature for Property Fraud Alert Service
• Request for contract renewal and cloud search service for Carolyn Bater
• Request for CIP Cisco Switch from Ben Ricker

Solid Waste Coordinating Committee

The Solid Waste Coordinating Committee will discuss and vote on recommendations for the Board of Commissioners regarding the County Approval Agency and the Designated Planning Agency (DPA). The body will also consider a multi-county agreement and discuss a new illegal dumping law.

• Vote for recommendation to BOC on Designated Planning Agency (DPA) selection
• Vote for recommendation to BOC on multi-county agreement
• Planning for Community Cleanup Day and Scrap Tires event on May 11
• Discussion on Michigan’s new illegal dumping law
• Updates on composting projects and EGLE Recycling Infrastructure Grant

The committee voted to recommend that the Board of Commissioners (BOC) pursue a single-county plan for materials management rather than a multi-county agreement. It also recommended the Health Department serve as the Designated Planning Agency for the process.

• Approved Jan. 24, 2024 minutes
• Recommended BOC name Health Department as the Designated Planning Agency (DPA)
• Recommended BOC notify other counties of intent to create a single-county materials management plan

Policy & Procedures Committee

The agenda for the March 4, 2024, meeting contains only procedural boilerplate and references to document packets. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion topics are listed in the provided text.

The committee approved a motion to present the amended Enhanced Public Participation policy to the Board of Commissioners. Key changes include requiring public comments to be submitted seven days in advance and changing the term 'residents' to 'public' to allow non-residents to comment. The committee also acknowledged a review of the Tuition Reimbursement policy with no changes made, while Workplace Violence Prevention and Federal Awards policies remain under further review.

• Approved sending amended public participation policy to Board of Commissioners
• Set 7-day advance submission deadline for public comments
• Changed 'residents' to 'public' in policy sections 3.1 and 3.2
• Acknowledged Tuition Reimbursement policy review with no changes
• Deferred Workplace Violence Prevention policy for further restructuring
• Deferred Federal Awards policy pending Finance Director updates

Airport Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the January 8, 2024 meeting and accepted the Manager's Report. The meeting included updates on fence and equipment repairs, hangar maintenance, and aviation conference topics.

• Approved January 8, 2024 meeting minutes
• Accepted Manager's Report

Recovery Housing Subcommittee

The subcommittee approved the minutes from the January 26, 2024 meeting. Members received a presentation on Dawn Farms' transitional housing services and reviewed the Community Needs Assessment and MSU final report.

• Approved January 26, 2024 minutes

Land Bank Authority

The Lenawee County Land Bank Authority approved revised Policies and Procedures, received January 2024 financial statements, and approved its agenda and prior minutes. The board also heard updates: a demolition RFP was posted for 2471 E Maumee St Adrian, 518 Erie St was sold to a neighboring property owner, and a court hearing for 140 W. Main St Addison was held with the owner absent and a next hearing set for March 11, 2024. No new business items were presented.

• Approved the agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved the January 23, 2024 meeting minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Received the January 2024 financial statements as presented (unanimous)
• Adopted revised Policies and Procedures based on adjustments discussed at the meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 9:00 am (unanimous)

Department on Aging Advisory Board

The Department on Aging Board of Directors will meet to discuss budget updates and center operations. The agenda includes a review of the Project Ramp request and reports on home services and transportation.

• Budget updates including a Project Ramp request
• Center updates
• Home Services report covering HM, PC, and Respite
• Director's report with a transportation highlight

The Board approved a $5,000 funding request for United Way to build ramps for residents over age 60. Staff reported that the Tecumseh Center lease will terminate May 1, 2024, and relocation sites are being investigated.

• Approved $5,000 for United Way to build ramps for those over age 60
• Approved January 25, 2024 minutes with correction to attendance

Accounts Payable Committee

The committee is scheduled to meet at 10:00 a.m. in the Old Courthouse Committee Room. The provided agenda contains no specific discussion items or decisions.

The Accounts Payable Committee approved the February 8, 2024 minutes and approved vouchers for payment totaling $1,735,541.53, with the general fund's portion being $244,166.08. Both motions carried. No other business was discussed, and the meeting adjourned at 9:38 a.m.

• Approved February 8, 2024 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved $1,735,541.53 in vouchers for payment, general fund portion $244,166.08 (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:38 a.m. (motion carried)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to review the Health Officer's report and accounts payable. The agenda includes program reports covering personal health, environmental health, emergency preparedness, and finances.

• Review of Accounts Payable Report
• Health Officer’s Report
• Personal Health program report
• Environmental Health program report
• Emergency Preparedness program report

Parks Commission

The Commission approved the minutes from October 16, 2023. Members discussed the expiration of the 2020-2024 Parks Plan and requested a report on individual park fund balances for the next meeting.

• Approved October 16, 2023 minutes

Homeland Security | Local Emergency Planning Committee

The Lenawee County Homeland Security and Local Emergency Planning Committee approved three grant requests: $4,500 in FY23 SHSP funds for medical kits for the County RTF team, $3,000 in FY22 SHSP funds for a one-year subscription to Accident Investigation Software for county drones, and all remaining FY22 funds (approximately $450) for additional medical kits for the County RTF Team. All three were approved unanimously. The committee also accepted routine reports on finances, emergency management, E-911, and the drone subcommittee, and heard updates on High Hazard Flammable Train information, SARA Title III Tier II reports, and a move of future meetings to the Commissioner's Chambers at the Old Courthouse.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved December 19, 2023 minutes as presented
• Accepted financial report on FY21-FY23 grant fund and 234 Donation fund balances
• Accepted Emergency Manager's report for Dec. 2023-Jan. 2024
• Accepted E-911 report
• Accepted Drone Sub-committee report (unanimous)
• Approved $4,500 FY23 SHSP grant for medical kits for County RTF team (unanimous)
• Approved $3,000 FY22 SHSP grant for one-year Accident Investigation Software subscription for county drones (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners approved a new Code of Ethics for employees and updated the Capital Assets Policy. They also voted to maintain the current status of the Tecumseh Products Site Property without industrial development and upheld a FOIA appeal decision.

• Adopted Code of Ethics Policy POL#2024-005
• Adopted Capital Assets Policy POL#2024-006
• Maintained current status of Tecumseh Products Site Property with no industrial development (5-4)
• Upheld decision regarding FOIA Appeal
• Approved $116,881 for COVID and CDC Public Health workforce cubicles
• Approved $72,552 for Health Dept clinic cabinet and countertop replacement
• Approved 3-year recycling hauling and processing contract with LRS
• Accepted role of County Approval Agency for the Materials Management Plan

Rules & Appointments Committee

The committee approved the Board of Commissioners Rules & Regulations via a roll call vote. Members also confirmed several appointments and reappointments to various county boards and commissions.

• Approved Board of Commissioners Rules & Regulations (9-0)
• Approved reappointments for AG Advisory, County Planning, Land Bank Authority, Parks, Region 2 Planning, and MI Works
• Approved appointment of Jessica Nelson to Homeland Sec & LEPC
• Approved January 9, 2024 minutes

Personnel/Ways & Means Committee

The committee approved several equipment and infrastructure upgrades for the Health Department funded by state and CDC grants. Other actions included authorizing pollution insurance and a new three-year recycling contract.

• Approved $16,893 pollution insurance renewal with Kapnick Insurance
• Approved monumentation agreements with Bartolo Surveying, LLC and The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc.
• Approved 2024 PEER Group Resolution appointments and contracts
• Approved 3-year recycling hauling and processing contract with LRS
• Approved $72,552 for clinic cabinet and countertop replacement
• Approved $116,881 for public health workforce cubicles and infrastructure
• Approved $30,828 for fifteen 800 MHZ radios
• Approved $25,000 server upgrade and $47,260 for computer replacements

Accounts Payable Committee

The committee will meet to approve minutes from January 11, 2024, and review account payable vouchers. The meeting is primarily procedural.

• Review and approval of account payable vouchers

The Lenawee County Accounts Payable Committee approved a list of vouchers for payment totaling $4,703,542.79. This amount includes $516,653.18 from the general fund. The committee also approved the minutes from the previous meeting and adjourned without other business.

• Approved January 11, 2024 minutes
• Approved vouchers for payment totaling $4,703,542.79
• Approved general fund portion of $516,653.18
• Adjourned meeting at 9:50 a.m.

Solid Waste Coordinating Committee

The Solid Waste Coordinating Committee meeting scheduled for February 7, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 6, 2024.

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission meeting scheduled for February 5, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 4, 2024.

Human Services Committee

The committee approved the January 8 minutes and scheduled the Spring Legislative Meeting. Members received updates from the United Way, the Health Department, the Department on Aging, and Community Development.

• Approved January 8, 2024 minutes
• Scheduled Spring Legislative Meeting for 5/13/24 at 8:30am

I.T. / Equalization Committee

The committee approved several 2024 Capital Fund IT projects and authorized a new vital records system. Three separate Health Department equipment requests were referred to the Personnel Ways & Means Committee. The committee also received updates on the transition to a new agenda center system.

• Approved 2024 Capital Fund projects totaling $126,000
• Authorized $57,000 for new Vital Records System via Fidlar Technologies and Bastion
• Moved Health Dept. 800 MHZ Radio request ($30,828) to Personnel Ways & Means Committee
• Moved Health Dept. Server Upgrade request (~$25,000) to Personnel Ways & Means Committee
• Moved Health Dept. Computer Replacement requests ($37,500 and $9,760) to Personnel Ways & Means Committee
• Approved January 4, 2023 minutes

Physical Resources Committee

The committee approved the replacement of cabinets and countertops and the purchase of 24 nursing and environmental health cubicles for the Health Department. Both projects are funded through state and CDC grants. The committee also received updates on various county building renovations and the Redmill Pond Dam Project.

• Approved Health Department clinic cabinet and countertop replacement using state grant funding
• Approved 18 Nursing and 6 Environmental Health cubicles, plus carpet and paint, using state and CDC grant funding
• Approved January 4, 2024 meeting minutes

Policy & Procedures Committee

The committee approved moving revised public participation, ethics, and assets policies to the Board of Commissioners for final approval. A proposed Workplace Violence Prevention Plan was postponed following discussions on threat assessment teams and record storage.

• Approved December 4, 2023 minutes
• Moved revised Enhanced Public Participation policy to Board of Commissioners
• Moved revised Ethics Policy to Board of Commissioners
• Moved Assets Policy to Board of Commissioners for approval with minor changes
• Postponed Workplace Violence Prevention Plan

Criminal Justice Committee

The provided agenda consists of procedural placeholders and document links. There are no specific action items, proposals, or decisions listed in the text.

The committee approved the minutes from the January 4, 2023 meeting. Members received departmental reports from the Sheriff, Prosecuting Attorney, Public Defender, Emergency Management, Medical Examiner, and the Courts.

• Approved January 4, 2023 meeting minutes

I.T. / Equalization Committee

The Physical Resources Committee meeting originally set for February 1, 2024, has been rescheduled. The meeting will now take place on February 5, 2024, at 1:30pm.

Physical Resources Committee

The Physical Resources Committee meeting originally scheduled for February 1, 2024, has been moved. The meeting will now take place on February 5, 2024, at 1:30pm.

• Meeting rescheduled from February 1 to February 5, 2024

Department on Aging Advisory Board

The Department on Aging Board of Directors will meet to discuss budget and center updates. The agenda includes reviews of Daybreak notes and home services including HM, PC, and Respite.

• Budget updates
• Center updates
• Daybreak notes
• Home Services (HM, PC, Respite)

The board approved the December 7, 2023, meeting minutes with corrections to the Central Kitchen plans and the Flower Fund balance. Director Rebottaro provided updates on budget usage, center staffing, and upcoming events.

• Approved December 7, 2023 Minutes with corrections

Accounts Payable Committee

The Accounts Payable Committee meeting scheduled for December 28, 2023, has been cancelled. The document provides notice of the cancellation and the date of the next regular meeting.

Recovery Housing Subcommittee

The subcommittee will meet to appoint its leadership and review housing standards. Members will also discuss the SWOT analysis of housing in Lenawee County and establish future goals.

• Appointment of Subcommittee Chair and Vice-Chair
• Review of Housing Standard – Recommendation and Examples
• SWOC of Housing in Lenawee County
• Establishment of Goals and Vision

The Recovery Housing Subcommittee met on January 24, 2024, and nominated Commissioner Jenkins-Arno for Chair and Garry Clift for Vice Chair. The group reviewed housing standards from Andy's Place and Dawn Farms, discussed strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and challenges (SWOC) for recovery housing in Lenawee County, and set goals including developing a model recommendation for the Board of Commissioners. No formal votes on the nominations were recorded, and the only motion was to adjourn at 2:35 p.m., which carried.

• Nominated Commissioner Jenkins-Arno for Subcommittee Chair (no vote recorded)
• Nominated Garry Clift for Vice Chair (no vote recorded)
• Discussed SWOC analysis of recovery housing in Lenawee County
• Set goals: develop model recommendation for Board of Commissioners, reduce recidivism and overdose deaths
• Agreed to review Community assessment Opioid study data at next meeting on February 28, 2024
• Adjourned meeting at 2:35 p.m. (motion carried)

Solid Waste Coordinating Committee

The Solid Waste Coordinating Committee will discuss and vote on recommendations for recycling processing and hauling RFPs to send to the Board of Commissioners. The body will also review materials management planning and the first 180-day tasks.

• Vote on recommendation for Recycling Processing and Hauling RFPs
• Discussion and vote on Materials Management Planning recommendation for the Board of Commissioners
• Review of Waste Hauler Tonnage Logs
• Update on Recycling & Drop Off Site (DOS)
• Review of Waste Hauler's Licenses

The committee voted 7-1 to recommend the LRS bid for waste hauling and processing to the Board of Commissioners, rejecting a higher-cost bid from Stevens. The committee also unanimously recommended that the County become the Approval Agency for the new state-mandated materials management plan. The February meeting was canceled, with the next regular meeting scheduled for March 6.

• Approved December 19, 2023 minutes
• Recommended LRS bid for waste hauling/processing to Board of Commissioners (7-1)
• Rejected recommendation for Stevens bid (7-1 against)
• Recommended County act as Approval Agency for Materials Management Plan (unanimous)
• Canceled February meeting; next meeting set for March 6

Land Bank Authority

The board approved the sale of properties at 518 Erie St and 410 Comstock St to neighboring landowners. It also voided a demolition contract with Krieghoff of Lenawee to hire Michigan Environmental for the 2471 E Maumee St project. Additionally, the board updated policies regarding environmental surveys for property acquisitions.

• Approved sale of 518 Erie St and 410 Comstock St (Unanimous)
• Voided demolition contract with Krieghoff of Lenawee (Unanimous)
• Approved Michigan Environmental to manage 2471 E Maumee St project (Unanimous)
• Decided environmental surveys required for sought-out properties but not for Tax Sale properties
• Approved December 2023 financial statements (Unanimous)
• Approved December 19, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Land Bank Authority

The Sales Sub-Committee of the Lenawee County Land Bank Authority met on January 19, 2024 and unanimously approved its agenda. In existing business, the sub-committee voted to recommend selling 518 Erie St to neighboring land owner Mr. Aaron Foote and 410 Comstock to Mr. Routley, both by unanimous votes. These are recommendations only; the minutes do not record final board action on either sale. No new business, financial review, or public comment was recorded.

• Approved the agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Recommended selling 518 Erie St to neighboring land owner Mr. Aaron Foote (unanimous)
• Recommended selling 410 Comstock to Mr. Routley (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:34am (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to conduct officer elections and review program reports. The agenda includes a review of the accounts payable report and an updated fee schedule.

• Election of Officers
• Updated Fee Schedule
• Review of Accounts Payable Report

The Board of Health approved its agenda and the December 15, 2023 minutes, both 5-0, and accepted the December 2023 Accounts Payable Report, 5-0. In new business, the board voted 5-0 to keep its officers the same as the previous year: John Tuckerman as Chair, Dr. Lorrie Tritt as Vice Chair, and Courtney Kaufman as Secretary. Staff reported on workforce planning, a CDC Infrastructure grant, new computers and cubicles, RSV immunizations for newborns, well and septic applications, and a vaccine fee schedule; no decisions were made on those reports.

• Approved the January 17, 2024 agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved the December 15, 2023 meeting minutes as presented (5-0)
• Accepted the December 2023 Accounts Payable Report as explained (5-0)
• Re-elected officers to serve at current capacities: John Tuckerman Chair, Dr. Lorrie Tritt Vice Chair, Courtney Kaufman Secretary (5-0)

Parks Commission

The Parks Commission meeting scheduled for January 15, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 20, 2024.

Accounts Payable Committee

The committee is meeting to approve the minutes from December 21, 2023. The primary purpose of the meeting is to review and approve account payable vouchers.

• Approval of December 21, 2023 minutes
• Review and approval of account payable vouchers

The committee approved total vouchers for payment amounting to $3,310,510.25. The general fund's portion of these payments was $430,642.39.

• Approved December 21, 2023 minutes
• Approved $3,310,510.25 in total vouchers for payment
• Canceled January 25, 2024 meeting

Emergency 911 District Board

The Board will elect a Chair and Vice-Chair and review financial and director reports. Discussions include updates to the phone system, CAD systems, and radio fleet maintenance. The board will also address shift leader promotional procedures and a Tyler software update.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Phone system update
• CAD to CAD integration with Jackson County
• Radio fleet preventative maintenance
• Tyler Software Update 2022.1 to 2023.2

The Lenawee County Emergency 9-1-1 District Board approved its agenda and the November 9, 2023 minutes, and voted to keep Sheriff Troy Bevier as Vice-Chair and Chief Tony Cuevas as Chair. It accepted the financial report and the Director's Report, which covered ongoing projects including geo-routing of wireless 911 calls, the VESTA phone system controller installation, CAD-to-CAD sharing with Jackson County, radio fleet maintenance, and a Tyler software update. No substantive policy changes, contracts, or spending items were decided; the meeting was largely procedural and informational.

• Approved the meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Kept Sheriff Bevier as Vice-Chair and Chief Cuevas as Chair (motion passed)
• Approved the November 9, 2023 draft minutes (motion carried)
• Accepted the financial report (motion carried)
• Accepted the Director's Report (motion carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 3:27 pm (motion passed)

Board of Commissioners

The Board elected Comm. Krasny as 2024 Vice Chair by a 6-3 roll call vote. It approved a consent agenda including a 2024-2026 POAM collective bargaining agreement, a $151,780 MSU Extension agreement, a PA116 application, and the 2024 investment policy. It also authorized the Administrator to sign a letter of intent with Veregy for an energy feasibility study with possible expenses up to $29,250 (6-3) and adopted two new policies on corresponding with legal counsel and conflict of interest disclosure. Vouchers totaling $2,742,775.25 and $783,523.64 were approved.

• Elected Comm. Krasny as 2024 Vice Chair (6-3 roll call)
• Approved consent agenda including 2024 calendar, POAM 2024-2026 agreement, $151,780 MSU Extension MOA, PA116 Application #381, and investment policy (unanimous)
• Adopted School Board Member Recognition Month proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved December 14 and 21 vouchers: $2,742,775.25 and $783,523.64
• Authorized Administrator to sign letter of intent with Veregy for energy feasibility study, possible expenses up to $29,250 (6-3)
• Adopted POL#2024-001 Corresponding with Legal Counsel policy
• Adopted POL#2024-002 Conflict of Interest Disclosure Policy
• Confirmed appointments to Recovery Housing sub-committee

Personnel/Ways & Means Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural document references and no specific action items. No decisions or discussion topics are listed in the text.

The Personnel/Ways & Means Committee recommended several contracts and policy updates for board approval. Key actions included authorizing an energy feasibility study and renewing a service agreement with MSU Extension.

• Recommended approval of 2024-2026 tentative agreement with Police Officers Association of Michigan (POAM)
• Recommended authorization of Administrator to sign letter of intent with Veregy for energy study (6-3)
• Recommended approval of MSU Extension Memorandum of Agreement for $151,780.00
• Recommended approval of PA116 application #381 for property in Dover Township
• Recommended adoption of Investment Policy #2024-003
• Approved December 12, 2023 meeting minutes
• Placed Financial Report on file

Rules & Appointments Committee

The Personnel/Ways & Means Committee recommended approval of a three-year labor agreement with the Police Officers Association of Michigan. The committee also authorized an energy feasibility study with Veregy and approved the annual investment policy and an MSU Extension agreement.

• Approved minutes from December 12, 2023
• Recommended POAM labor agreement for 2024-2026
• Placed financial report on file
• Authorized administrator to sign Veregy letter of intent ($29,250) (6-3)
• Recommended MSU Extension agreement for $151,780
• Recommended approval of PA116 application #381
• Recommended adoption of Investment Policy #2024-003

Airport Commission

The Commission approved the minutes from the November 6, 2023, meeting and accepted the Airport Manager's report. The report detailed recent equipment maintenance, building repairs, and operational updates, including the receipt of CARES COVID-relief grant funding.

• Approved November 6, 2023 meeting minutes
• Accepted Airport Manager's report
• Adjourned meeting at 9:13 a.m.

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee approved the previous meeting's minutes and heard department highlights from the Health Department and Community Development. Commissioners also discussed potential 2024 goals, including visiting community organizations, reviewing septic system costs, planning for a strategic plan, scholarship fundraising, and scheduling two legislative meetings for May and November.

• Approved December 4, 2023 minutes (Motion carried)

I.T. / Equalization Committee

The committee approved the closure of approximately four completed IT projects. Members received updates on the Cisco phone refresh, a new Department on Aging website header, and the upcoming Civic Clerk agenda portal.

• Approved December 7, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved closure of approximately 4 completed IT projects

Physical Resources Committee

The Physical Resources Committee approved the minutes of its December 7, 2023 meeting and adjourned. Members received updates on county facilities and projects, including an exhaust system installation at the jail, upcoming Annex building remodels, two Drain Commission projects expected to finish in Fall 2024, and MSC renovations with Granger Firm contracted to guarantee project cost. No substantive decisions beyond approving prior minutes and adjourning were recorded.

• Approved minutes of the December 7, 2023 meeting (motion carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 11:03am (motion carried)

Criminal Justice Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the December 7, 2023, meeting. Members received reports from the Sheriff, Prosecuting Attorney, Public Defender, Emergency Management, and Medical Examiner.

• Approved December 7, 2023 meeting minutes

Solid Waste Coordinating Committee

The meeting scheduled for January 3, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 7, 2023.

Policy & Procedures Committee

The Policy & Procedures Committee meeting scheduled for January 1, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 5, 2024.