Lenawee County public meetings in 2024
91 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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