Lenawee County public meetings in 2025

Accounts Payable Committee

The Lenawee County Accounts Payable Committee will meet to approve minutes from December 11, 2025, and review a list of vouchers for payment. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 29, 2025, at 9:30 AM in the Chambers at 301 N. Main St, Adrian, MI 49221.

• Approval of minutes from December 11, 2025
• Review and approval of accounts payable vouchers
• Public comment period included

Bridging the Gap Subcommittee

The Bridging the Gap Subcommittee is meeting to discuss two specific service areas. The body will review the Pathways Engagement Center and transportation basic needs.

• Pathways Engagement Center - Lenawee Community Mental Health Authority
• Increasing/Improving Basic needs for Transportation - Lenawee Public Transportation Authority

Homeland Security | Local Emergency Planning Committee

The Homeland Security & Local Emergency Planning Committee will review reports, discuss a Norfolk Southern hazmat drill, and vote on officers and meeting dates for 2026.

• Norfolk Southern hazmat & tech rescue drills scheduled for May 2026
• Appointment of Chief Paterson as Local Law Enforcement Representative
• Second Emergency Operations Center workshop tentatively scheduled for March 3, 2026
• 2026 meeting schedule set for the 3rd Tuesday of even months at 10:00 AM
• Resignation of Deputy Chief Van Alstine as Local L.E. Rep

Department of Veterans Affairs Executive Committee

The Department of Veterans Affairs Executive Committee will review candidates for the LCDVA Executive Committee board position. Members will vote on an amendment to change regular meetings from monthly to every other month. The committee will also review Veterans Relief Fund applications.

• Vote on changing regular meetings from monthly to every other month
• Recommendation of candidates for the LCDVA Executive Committee board position
• Review of Veterans Relief Fund (VRF) applications
• Service Officer's Report
• MVTF updates from Michael Shadbolt

Accounts Payable Committee

The Accounts Payable Committee will meet to approve minutes from November 26, 2025, and review a list of vouchers for payment. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 9:30 AM in Adrian.

• Approval of Minutes: November 26, 2025
• Review and Approve Accounts Payable Vouchers
• Meeting location: Chambers, 301 N. Main St, Adrian, MI 49221

The committee approved the November 26, 2025 minutes. It then approved total vouchers for payment of $2,341,466.18, including $286,032.09 from the general fund. The meeting was adjourned at 10:12 AM.

• Approved November 26, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved vouchers totaling $2,341,466.18, with $286,032.09 from the general fund (motion carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 10:12 AM (motion passed)

Board of Commissioners

The Lenawee County Board of Commissioners will approve the November 12, 2025 meeting minutes and a consent agenda. Commissioners will review and vote on accounts payable payments and three contract requests: a Lenawee Now contract, a 2026 Axon contract, and a purchase of an avigation easement. The meeting also includes a recognition of Older Adult Volunteer of the Year, John Saxton, and a special presentation by Dr. Joel Robertson on mid‑term outcomes.

• Request: 2026 Axon contract
• Request: Lenawee Now contract
• Request: Purchase avigation easement
• Approve accounts payable payments
• Older Adult Volunteer of the Year – John Saxton

The Board approved accounts payable payments totaling $6,375,114.64. It also adopted the 2026 Lenawee Now contract, the 2026 Axon contract, and authorized the purchase of an avigation easement. Additional actions included accepting service contracts for Alpine Tree Services, Mead & Hunt, and an MDOT grant, and adopting a resolution for the first‑quarter 2026 appropriations.

• Approved accounts payable payments of $6,375,114.64 (Motion CARRIED)
• Adopted 2026 Lenawee Now contract (Yeas 7, Nays 2)
• Adopted 2026 Axon contract (Yeas 6, Nays 3)
• Authorized purchase of avigation easement (Yeas 8, Nays 1)
• Accepted Alpine Tree Services contract for $251,145 (Motion CARRIED)
• Accepted Mead & Hunt construction services contract for $47,540 (Motion CARRIED)
• Accepted MDOT Grant contract for easement reimbursement (Motion CARRIED)
• Adopted Resolution #2025-18 for first‑quarter 2026 appropriations (Motion CARRIED)

Personnel/Ways & Means Committee

The Personnel/Ways & Means Committee will review personnel matters such as employment changes, employee anniversaries, and a tuition reimbursement request. It will consider several financial actions, including budget adjustments, year‑end accounts payable authorization, and the first‑quarter appropriation allotment. The committee will evaluate contract requests for services and grants, such as the Lenawee Now contract, Alpine Tree Service, Mead & Hunt construction, the MDOT grant, and a 2026 Axon contract. Additional items include a closed‑session request under MCL 15.268 and board appointments.

• Request: Lenawee Now Contract
• Request: Alpine Tree Service Contract
• Request: Mead & Hunt Construction Services Contract
• Accept MDOT Grant Contract
• 2026 Axon Contract

The committee recommended and the Board of Commissioners approved several actions, including the execution of a $1.5 million MI Neighborhood CDBG grant and the Lenawee Now contract for 2026. It also approved the first quarterly allotment of the 2026 budget, budget adjustments, and authority for the Accounts Payable Committee to adjust funds. Additional contracts for tree services, construction administration, and an MDOT easement grant were also approved.

• Approved Lenawee Now contract ($150,000 for 2026) – roll call vote 8‑1
• Approved 1st Quarterly Allotment of 2026 appropriations – motion carried
• Approved execution of $1.5 M MI Neighborhood CDBG grant – motion carried
• Approved budget adjustments – motion carried
• Authorized Accounts Payable Committee to adjust General and Non‑General Funds – motion carried
• Approved Alpine Tree Services contract for $251,145 – motion carried
• Approved Mead & Hunt construction services contract for $47,540 – motion carried
• Approved MDOT grant contract for easement reimbursement – motion carried

Criminal Justice Committee

The Criminal Justice Committee will approve the November 6, 2025 minutes and hear reports from the finance office, prosecutor, public defender, emergency management, medical examiner, courts, Maurice Spear Campus, and sheriff. The sheriff will present a request for a 2026 Axon contract. The committee will also address updates, other business, and public comment.

• Approval of November 6, 2025 minutes
• Finance report
• Prosecutor's report
• Sheriff's report and request for 2026 Axon contract
• Public comment

The Criminal Justice Committee approved the minutes from the November 6, 2025 meeting. It voted 4‑3 to recommend the 2026 Axon contract to the Personnel/Ways & Means Committee. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved November 6, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Recommended 2026 Axon contract to Personnel/Ways & Means Committee (4-3)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Physical Resources Committee

The Physical Resources Committee will meet to review finance, maintenance, and drain commission reports. The body will also discuss a request for an emergency management vehicle and renovations for the MSC.

• Request for Emergency Management Vehicle
• MSC Renovations
• Drain Commission Monthly Report
• Building and Grounds / Maintenance report

The Physical Resources Committee approved the November 6, 2025 minutes and amended the agenda to prioritize the emergency‑management vehicle request. It then approved the purchase of a full‑size Ford F‑150 for up to $55,000 as part of the 2026 Capital Improvement Plan. The meeting was adjourned at 11:37 a.m.

• Approved minutes of November 6, 2025 (motion carried)
• Amended agenda to move Emergency Management Vehicle request up (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of Emergency Management Vehicle up to $55,000 (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:37 a.m. (motion carried)

I.T. / Equalization Committee

The I.T. / Equalization Committee will meet on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 1:30 PM in the Chambers at 301 N. Main St, Adrian. The committee will approve the minutes from the November 6, 2025 meeting, receive finance, IT and communications reports, and hear an equalization report. It will also discuss scheduling the next meeting for January 1, 2026 and open a period for public comment.

• Approval of minutes from November 6, 2025 meeting
• Finance report for Information Technology
• IT report
• Communications report
• Equalization report

The I.T. / Equalization Committee approved the minutes from the November 6, 2025 meeting after a motion by Commissioner Collins and a second by Commissioner Tillotson. The meeting was then adjourned at 1:43 PM following a motion by Commissioner Collins, seconded by Commissioner Tillotson. No other substantive actions were taken; the agenda consisted of informational reports on IT projects and equalization activities.

• Approved November 6, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:43 PM (motion carried)

Department on Aging Advisory Board

The board will meet to receive a presentation on the Lenawee County Department on Aging Nutrition Program. The meeting also includes a report from the Department on Aging Director.

• Presentation on Nutrition Program by Director Connie Fenby-Beevers
• Department on Aging Director's Report

The advisory board voted to approve the minutes from the October 23, 2025 meeting. A motion to adjourn the December 4, 2025 meeting was also passed. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved October 23, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:57 pm (motion passed)

Materials Management Planning Committee

The Materials Management Planning Committee will review waste and recycling reports and provide updates on the Halloween Recycling Program and a recycling expansion pilot. The body will also discuss goals for 2026 and a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a consultant.

• RFP for Consultant
• 2026 Goals for MMP
• Recycling Expansion Pilot update
• Halloween Recycling Program update
• Materials Management Planning Update

Airport Commission

The Lenawee County Airport Commission will approve the minutes from the November 7, 2025 meeting. The commission will review a tree update from Mead & Hunt and consider contract requests from Alpine Tree Service and Mead & Hunt Construction Services, as well as a tree removal grant. Additional agenda items include the manager’s report, finance report, public comment, and adjournment.

• Approve minutes from November 7, 2025
• Review Mead & Hunt tree update
• Consider Alpine Tree Service contract request
• Consider Mead & Hunt Construction Services contract request
• Consider tree removal grant

The commission approved the minutes from the November 7, 2025 meeting. It recommended awarding the construction contract to Alpine Tree Services LLC and approving Mead & Hunt's construction‑administration services contract. The board also accepted the MDOT grant contract for the tree project and authorized the chairman to sign.

• Approved November 7, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Recommended awarding construction contract to Alpine Tree Services LLC (motion carried)
• Recommended approving Mead & Hunt construction‑administration services contract and authorizing chairman to sign (motion carried)
• Recommended accepting MDOT grant contract for tree project and authorizing chairman to sign (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 09:19 AM (motion carried)

Accounts Payable Committee

The Lenawee County Accounts Payable Committee will first approve the minutes from the November 13, 2025 meeting. It will then review and approve the listed accounts payable vouchers. The meeting also includes standard items such as a call to order, other business, public comment, and adjournment.

• Approval of Minutes: November 13, 2025
• Review and approval of accounts payable vouchers
• Other business
• Public comment
• Adjournment

The committee approved the minutes from the November 13, 2025 meeting. It then approved payment of total vouchers amounting to $2,590,498.15, with $461,322.32 from the general fund. The committee also scheduled the year‑end accounts payable meeting for December 19, 2025 and adjourned the session.

• Approved November 13, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved total vouchers for payment of $2,590,498.15, general fund portion $461,322.32 (motion carried)
• Approved scheduling the year‑end accounts payable meeting on December 19, 2025 (motion carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 09:46 AM (motion carried)

Land Bank Authority

The Land Bank Authority will review and decide on its 2026 budget. It will also handle board member reappointments and a closed‑session matter concerning 2471 E. Maumee St. Existing business includes the status of a blight‑elimination grant for 1117 and 1123 Lowe Ave. The meeting will conclude with comments from the Community Development Coordinator and public comment.

• Board member reappointments
• 2026 budget review
• Closed session on MCL 15.268 Section 8(1)(d) – 2471 E. Maumee St.
• Blight elimination grant application status for 1117 & 1123 Lowe Ave
• Community Development Coordinator comments

The Land Bank Authority reappointed Directors Ferguson and Wright for another three‑year term. The board approved the draft 2026 budget and accepted the offer to sell 2471 E. Maumee St for $12,500. Several routine items such as the agenda, minutes, and October financial statements were also approved.

• Reappointed Director Ferguson and Director Wright to three‑year terms (motion carried)
• Approved October 2025 financial statements (motion carried)
• Approved 2026 draft budget (motion carried)
• Authorized closed‑session review of 2471 E. Maumee St sale (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Accepted offer to sell 2471 E. Maumee St for $12,500 (motion carried)
• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved October 28, 2025 minutes after changes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:47 am (motion carried)

Bridging the Gap Subcommittee

The Bridging the Gap Subcommittee will approve the November 4, 2025 meeting minutes, review any old business, and consider a new Consumers Drug Take Back program presented by Inmar Rx Solutions. The meeting also includes public comment before adjournment.

• Approval of minutes from the November 4, 2025 meeting
• Consideration of a Consumers Drug Take Back program by Inmar Rx Solutions

The sub‑committee approved the minutes from the November 4, 2025 meeting. No formal action was taken on the Consumers Drug Take‑Back proposal. The meeting was adjourned at 3:30 pm.

• Approved minutes of November 4, 2025 (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:30 pm (motion carried)

Board of Health

The Lenawee County Board of Health will meet to approve minutes from October 2025, review accounts payable, and set dates for 2026 meetings, including a December 17, 2025 session. The agenda includes a review of member terms and program reports from Personal Health, Environmental Health, Emergency Preparedness, and Finance.

• Approval of October 15, 2025 minutes
• Review of Accounts Payable Report
• Setting 2026 meeting dates
• December 17, 2025 meeting date
• Review of Board of Health member terms

The Lenawee County Board of Health approved its agenda and the October 15, 2025 minutes. It cancelled the scheduled December 17, 2025 meeting. The board reappointed Dr. Lorrie Tritt to serve as Chair for another three-year term ending December 31, 2028. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved October 15, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Cancelled December 17, 2025 meeting (4-0)
• Reappointed Dr. Lorrie Tritt as Chair for a 3-year term (4-0)

Accounts Payable Committee

The Accounts Payable Committee will approve the minutes from the October 30, 2025 meeting and will review and approve the listed accounts payable vouchers. The agenda also notes that the November 27, 2025 meeting falls on a holiday. Public comment will be offered before adjournment.

• Approval of minutes from October 30, 2025
• Review and approval of accounts payable vouchers (Accounts Payable Edit Listing)
• Notice that the November 27, 2025 meeting falls on a holiday

The Accounts Payable Committee approved the minutes from October 30, 2025. It authorized payment of vouchers totaling $3,784,616.49, including a $336,841.02 general‑fund portion. The committee also rescheduled the November 27, 2025 meeting to November 26, 2025 and then adjourned.

• Approved minutes of October 30, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved vouchers totaling $3,784,616.49, with $336,841.02 from the general fund (motion carried)
• Approved moving the November 27, 2025 meeting to November 26, 2025 (motion carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 09:42 AM (motion passed)

Emergency 911 District Board

The Emergency 911 District Board will meet to review financial and director reports. The board is scheduled to discuss a vacancy for the Law Enforcement Representative and expiring appointments for the Fire Chief, Emergency Manager, and General Public representatives.

• Law Enforcement Representative vacancy
• Expiring Board Appointments: Fire Chief Representative, Emergency Manager, and General Public Representative
• E911 Finance Report
• E911 Director's Report

The board accepted the September meeting minutes and the financial report. It approved Chief David Gentner as the law‑enforcement representative, appointed Nic Wilson as the Fire Department representative and Craig Tanis as the Emergency Manager representative. The General Public Representative position was tabled pending contact with the incumbent.

• Approved September meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved E911 financial report (motion carried)
• Recommended approval of Chief David Gentner as law‑enforcement rep (motion carried)
• Approved Nic Wilson as Fire Department representative (motion carried)
• Approved Craig Tanis as Emergency Manager representative (motion carried)
• Tabled General Public Representative spot (no decision)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Lenawee County Board of Commissioners will consider and vote on three awareness month proclamations: Homelessness Awareness Month, Family Court Awareness Month, and Adoption Awareness Month. The meeting also includes routine agenda items such as approval of minutes, accounts payable, and reports from various standing committees and liaison groups. No new business or policy changes are listed beyond the proclamations and standard reports.

• Homelessness Awareness Month proclamation (presented by Sarah Buku, Mike Hendershot, Callie Gafner)
• Family Court Awareness Month proclamation (presented by Geralyn Morris, Dionne Bowens)
• Adoption Awareness Month proclamation (presented by Dionne Bowens, Cathy Hopper)
• Approval of October 15, 2025 board meeting minutes
• Approval of accounts payable payments for 10/16/25 and 10/30/25

The Board adopted a resolution authorizing a $10.73 monthly debt service charge, plus finance charges, for the Lake Arrowhead Estates water system for 36 months starting November 1, 2025. It also approved three awareness month proclamations—Homelessness, Family Court, and Adoption—for November 2025, each passed unanimously. Additionally, the consent agenda approved board appointments, a $10,000 consulting contract, and acceptance of the Byrne Justice Assistance Grant.

• Adopted $10.73 monthly debt service charge for Lake Arrowhead Estates Water System (Resolution RES#2025-17)
• Approved Homelessness Awareness Month proclamation (PRO#2025-21) – unanimous
• Approved Family Court Awareness Month proclamation (PRO#2025-22) – unanimous
• Approved Adoption Awareness Month proclamation (PRO#2025-23) – unanimous
• Approved board appointments: Londa Pickles to Community Mental Health Authority Board; Rob Trevino to Department on Aging
• Approved $10,000 consulting agreement with Rehmann Robson for audit services
• Accepted Byrne Justice Assistance Grant to create a multidisciplinary reentry team
• Approved accounts payable payments totaling $15,619,864.47 (general fund $573,678.21)

Personnel/Ways & Means Committee

The Lenawee County Personnel/Ways & Means Committee will approve the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting, review personnel employment changes and anniversaries, and discuss several financial requests. The committee will vote on authorizing a contract with Rehmann Robson and consider grant and contract requests for Axon, Byrne JAG, Lake Arrowhead Estates, and juvenile justice. Public comment is scheduled on any agenda item.

• Approval of minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting
• Employment changes and employee anniversaries
• Authorization: Contract with Rehmann Robson
• Request: 2026 Axon Contract
• Request: Byrne JAG Grant

The committee approved the October 14, 2025 minutes and recommended two board appointments. It authorized a $10,000 consulting contract with Rehmann Robson, referred the 2026 Axon contract to the Criminal Justice Committee (as a Committee of the Whole), accepted the Byrne Justice Assistance Grant and authorized its execution, approved a temporary $10.73 per‑residence rate increase for Lake Arrowhead Estates, and approved use of contingency funds for the MSC Detention renovation. All motions were carried.

• Approved October 14, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Recommended appointments to Community Mental Health Authority Board and Department on Aging (motion carried)
• Authorized $10,000 consulting agreement with Rehmann Robson (motion carried)
• Referred 2026 Axon contract to Criminal Justice Committee, to be considered as Committee of the Whole (motion carried)
• Accepted Byrne JAG grant and authorized Captain Casey to execute it (motion carried)
• Authorized temporary $10.73 per residence rate increase for Lake Arrowhead Estates water system (motion carried)
• Approved use of contingency funds for MSC Detention Renovation change orders (motion carried)

Criminal Justice Committee

The Criminal Justice Committee will meet to receive reports from the Sheriff, Prosecutor, Public Defender, Emergency Management, and Medical Examiner. The body will consider requests regarding a 2026 Axon contract and a Byrne JAG grant.

• Request for 2026 Axon Contract
• Request for Byrne JAG Grant
• Medical Examiner Office draft letter
• Maurice Spear Campus update

The Criminal Justice Committee approved the minutes from October 9, 2025. It recommended and approved a 10‑year contract with Axon at $400,000 per year. It also approved accepting the Byrne JAG grant for jail services.

• Approved October 9, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Recommended and approved 10‑year Axon contract ($400,000 annually) (motion carried)
• Recommended and approved acceptance of Byrne JAG grant for jail programs (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:07 am (motion carried)

Physical Resources Committee

The committee will discuss capital improvements and debt service charges for Lake Arrowhead Estates. Members will also review requests for jail control room furnishings and a juvenile justice grant contingency.

• Lake Arrowhead Estates Capital Improvements/Debt Service Charge request
• Request for furnishings for Jail Control Room
• Juvenile Justice Grant - Contingency request
• MSC Renovations update
• Drain Commission monthly report

The Physical Resources Committee recommended and approved a short‑term debt service charge that will raise water bills to about $50 per month for residents of Lake Arrowhead Estates. It also approved a bid of up to $55,000 for new furnishings in the Lenawee County Jail control room. Finally, the committee recommended that the Administrator be authorized to use contingency funds for change orders on the MSC detention renovation project.

• Approved recommendation to Personnel/Ways & Means for a 2‑year water debt service charge of $10.73 per month (Motion carried)
• Approved bid from Xybix for up to $55,000 for jail control room furnishings (Motion carried)
• Approved recommendation to Personnel/Ways & Means for Administrator authority to use contingency funds for MSC detention change orders (Motion carried)

I.T. / Equalization Committee

The I.T. / Equalization Committee will approve the minutes from the October 9, 2025 meeting. Members will hear a finance report, an IT report, and a communications update. The committee will consider a request for circuit court recording software. An equalization report will also be presented before any other business and public comment.

• Approval of minutes from October 9, 2025
• Finance report
• IT report
• Request: circuit court recording software
• Equalization report

The committee approved the 2026 contract to replace the VIQ system with the For the Record (FTR) program for all courtrooms. The motion was carried and the Board Chairman was authorized to sign as part of the 2026 Capital Improvement Plan. Earlier, the October 9, 2025 minutes were approved and the meeting adjourned at 1:43 pm.

• Approved October 9, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved 2026 contract for For the Record court recording software (motion carried)
• Authorized Board Chairman to sign the contract as part of the 2026 CIP (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:43 pm (motion carried)

Bridging the Gap Subcommittee

The Bridging the Gap Subcommittee will convene to approve minutes from October and discuss four specific recovery and mental health initiatives with local partners.

• Approval of October 14 and 15, 2025 minutes
• Medically Assisted Treatment - Lenawee County Sheriff's Office
• Medically Assisted Treatment & Mental Health Care post release - Family Medical Center of MI
• Lenawee Recovery Ecosystem - Goldie Health
• Empowerment Through Recovery - Yoga medics

The sub‑committee approved the minutes from the October 14 and 15, 2025 meetings. A motion was passed to recuse Sheriff Troy Bevier from voting on the Lenawee County Sheriff's Office medication‑assisted treatment proposal. No other proposals were voted on or decided during this meeting.

• Approved October 14 & 15, 2025 minutes (motion by Collins, seconded by Bevier) – motion carried
• Approved recusal of Sheriff Troy Bevier from voting on the Sheriff's Office MAT proposal (motion by Collins, seconded by Clift) – motion carried

Airport Commission

The Lenawee County Airport Commission will convene to approve minutes from September 2025 and receive a manager's report. The agenda includes a finance report and updates on the 2025 MAP Meeting and a tree removal project. No specific dollar amounts or ordinances were listed.

• Approval of September 8, 2025 minutes
• Manager's Report
• Finance Report
• 2025 MAP Meeting update
• Tree Removal Project update

The commission approved the September 8, 2025 minutes and accepted the agenda as written. No substantive actions beyond routine approvals were taken. The meeting was adjourned at 9:22 AM.

• Approved September 8, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Accepted agenda as written (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:22 AM (motion passed)

Policy & Procedures Committee

The Policy & Procedures Committee will approve the minutes from its October 6, 2025 meeting. It will discuss a new Certifications Policy and provide an overview of the current policy status. The meeting also includes routine items such as public comment.

• Approval of October 6, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Certifications Policy
• Policy Status Overview presentation
• Public comment period

The committee approved the minutes from the October 6, 2025 meeting. It voted to recommend the County Board adopt the proposed Required Certifications Policy. Members also approved changing future committee meetings to occur "at the call of the chair." The meeting was adjourned at 10:33 am.

• Approved October 6, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Recommended adoption of Required Certifications Policy (motion carried)
• Changed meeting schedule to "at the call of the chair" (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:33 am (motion carried)

Accounts Payable Committee

The committee will meet to approve minutes from October 16, 2025. The primary purpose of the meeting is to review and approve the Accounts Payable Edit Listing.

• Review and approval of Accounts Payable Edit Listing

The Accounts Payable Committee approved the minutes from the October 16, 2025 meeting. It then approved total vouchers for payment amounting to $3,593,448.82, with $146,578.85 from the general fund. The meeting was adjourned at 09:39 AM.

• Approved October 16, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved vouchers totaling $3,593,448.82 (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Land Bank Authority

The board will approve the agenda and minutes, review September 2025 balance sheet and income statement, and hold closed‑session discussions under MCL 15.268 Section 8(1)(d) for two properties on Lowe Avenue and one property on West Main Street. These items constitute the primary business for the October 28, 2025 meeting.

• Finance reports: September 2025 balance sheet and income statement
• Closed session (new business) – MCL 15.268 Section 8(1)(d) for 1117 Lowe Ave & 1123 Lowe Ave
• Closed session (existing business) – MCL 15.268 Section 8(1)(d) for 140 W. Main St Addison

The board approved the amended agenda, the September 2025 minutes, and the September financial statements. It accepted Habitat for Humanity's offer to purchase 1117 and 1123 Lowe Ave. The board also authorized Chair Van Dyke to negotiate a written agreement for demolition access at 140 W. Main St, Addison. The meeting was adjourned at 9:28 a.m.

• Approved amended agenda (motion carried)
• Approved September 23, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved September 2025 balance sheet and income statement (motion carried)
• Accepted Habitat for Humanity's offer to purchase 1117 & 1123 Lowe Ave (motion passed)
• Authorized Chair Van Dyke to negotiate demolition access agreement for 140 W. Main St (motion carried)
• Moved to closed session for Lowe Ave property sale (unanimous roll call vote)
• Moved to closed session for 140 W. Main St property purchase (unanimous roll call vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:28 a.m. (motion carried)

Department on Aging Advisory Board

The Department on Aging Advisory Board will meet to receive a presentation on the nutrition program from Director Connie Fenby-Beevers. The board will also review the Director's report and approve minutes from the September 25, 2025 meeting.

• Presentation on Lenawee Department on Aging Nutrition Program by Connie Fenby-Beevers
• Department on Aging Director's Report

The advisory board approved the September 25, 2025 meeting minutes after a motion and support were offered. The board also approved Rob Trevino’s application and will send it to the Lenawee County Board of Commissioners for final approval. No existing business items were discussed.

• Approved September 25, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Approved Rob Trevino’s application and forward to County Commissioners (motion passed)

Parks Commission

The Lenawee County Parks Commission will review its monthly reports and a specific request to add a weather station for bird monitoring. The meeting includes routine approval of September 15, 2025 minutes and a finance report. No other decisions or contracts are listed.

• Approval of September 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• Finance report presentation
• Parks monthly report
• Request to install a weather station for bird monitoring

The commission approved the minutes from the September 15, 2025 meeting. It also approved reimbursement of up to $2,500 for a weather station and bird‑monitoring system at Ramsdell Park. The meeting was adjourned at 11:10 am.

• Approved September 15, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved up to $2,500 reimbursement for weather station and bird monitor at Ramsdell Park (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:10 am (motion carried)

Accounts Payable Committee

The committee will meet to approve minutes from October 2, 2025, and review the Accounts Payable Edit Listing for approval.

• Review and approval of Accounts Payable vouchers

The Accounts Payable Committee approved the minutes from the October 2, 2025 meeting. It then approved vouchers for payment totaling $11,964,200.65, including $427,099.36 from the general fund. The meeting was adjourned at 09:46 AM.

• Approved October 2, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved vouchers totaling $11,964,200.65, general fund portion $427,099.36 (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 09:46 AM (motion carried)

Retirement Administrative Committee

The Retirement Administrative Review Committee will approve the previous meeting's minutes and receive a market outlook from Empower. It will discuss the valuation results of the county's defined benefit pension plan and review investment performance for both defined benefit and defined contribution plans. The meeting includes other business, public comment, and adjournment.

• Approval of minutes from 9/18/2024
• Presentation of Empower Q4 2025 Economic & Market Outlook
• Review of DB (defined benefit) plan valuation results
• Review of Envestnet investment performance for DB and DC plans

The Retirement Administrative Review Committee approved the September 18, 2024 meeting minutes after a motion by Administrator Murphy and a second by Roxann Holloway. The committee then adjourned the October 16, 2025 meeting at 12:20 pm following a motion by Kevon Martis and a second by Murphy. No other actions were voted on.

• Approved September 18, 2024 minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:20 pm (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Lenawee County Board of Commissioners will hold its annual meeting to approve minutes, accounts payable, and committee reports. The agenda includes proclamations honoring the retirement of Kim Cramer and supporting Veterans Day.

• Proclamation honoring the retirement of Kim Cramer
• Domestic Violence Awareness Proclamation
• Supporting Veteran's Day and Operation Green Light
• 2025 Drain Assessment Report
• Approval of October Consent Agenda

The Board adopted the 2025 apportionment of tax rates for all taxable property in Lenawee County by unanimous roll‑call vote. It also approved a $500,000 Juvenile Justice Infrastructure Grant and authorized several capital projects and proclamations, all passed unanimously.

• Approved 2025 tax‑rate apportionment (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Accepted 2026 Juvenile Justice Infrastructure Grant, allocating $500,000 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of wheelchair‑accessible van, not to exceed $62,200 (unanimous)
• Approved Human Services Building chiller repair contract $33,500 plus $1,000 contingency (unanimous)
• Approved 9‑month recycling pilot agreement $954 per month (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation honoring Kim Cramer’s retirement (unanimous)
• Adopted Domestic Violence Awareness Month proclamation (unanimous)
• Adopted Veterans Day and Operation Green Light proclamation (unanimous)

Bridging the Gap Subcommittee

The Bridging the Gap Subcommittee is meeting to conduct business and hear a report on the Lenawee Recovery & Reentry Initiative involving You Turn Health.

• Lenawee Recovery & Reentry Initiative - You Turn Health

The Bridging the Gap Sub‑Committee met on October 15, 2025 and heard a presentation on the Lenawee Recovery & Reentry Initiative from Youturn Health. Members discussed marketing options and implementation logistics but took no formal action on the proposal. The meeting was then adjourned by a motion that carried.

• Adjourned meeting at 3:58 p.m. (motion carried)
• Lenawee Recovery & Reentry Initiative proposal discussed; no decision taken

Board of Health

The Lenawee County Board of Health will approve the September 17, 2025 meeting minutes, review the accounts payable report, hear the Health Officer's report, and discuss the County Health Department Strategic Plan for 2025‑2030. Additional agenda items include program reports on personal health, environmental health, and finance, followed by public comment.

• Approval of September 17, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of Accounts Payable Report
• Health Officer's Report
• Discussion of the Lenawee County Health Department Strategic Plan 2025‑2030
• Program reports on Personal Health, Environmental Health, and Finance

The Board of Health approved its agenda and the September 17 meeting minutes, each by a 4‑0 vote. It accepted the September accounts payable report, also 4‑0. The Board then approved the Lenawee County Health Department Strategic Plan for 2025‑2030 with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved September 17, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Accepted September accounts payable report (4-0)
• Approved Health Department Strategic Plan 2025-2030 (4-0)

Personnel/Ways & Means Committee

The Personnel/Ways & Means Committee will review board appointments, personnel changes, and several ways‑and‑means requests. It will adopt an apportionment report, consider a juvenile justice infrastructure grant, and evaluate a recycling expansion pilot bid. Additional items include building repairs, equipment purchases, and signage.

• Accept Juvenile Justice Infrastructure Grant
• Bid for Materials Management Recycling Expansion Pilot
• Human Services Building chiller repair
• Purchase van for Dept. on Aging
• Sheriff's Office dedication signage

The Personnel/Ways & Means Committee approved several recommendations to the Board of Commissioners, including adopting the 2025 apportionment of tax rates for all taxable property, approving a medical benefits waiver to opt out of Public Act 152, and authorizing the 2026 Juvenile Justice Infrastructure grant with a $500,000 county contribution. It also endorsed eight specific projects such as a recycling pilot, chiller repair, meeting‑room renovations, a wheelchair‑accessible van purchase, and radio‑booster equipment.

• Adopt 2025 tax rate apportionment (motion carried)
• Approve medical benefits waiver to opt out of PA 152 (motion carried)
• Authorize 2026 Juvenile Justice Infrastructure grant $385,000 and $500,000 county funding (motion carried)
• Approve 9‑month recycling pilot with 3 containers at $954 per month (motion carried)
• Approve Human Services Building chiller compressor replacement $33,500 plus $1,000 contingency (motion carried)
• Approve Human Services Building meeting‑room renovations $213,248.97 plus $10,000 contingency (motion carried)
• Approve purchase of wheelchair‑accessible van up to $62,200 (motion carried)
• Approve radio boosters purchase $98,928.05 (motion carried)

Bridging the Gap Subcommittee

The Bridging the Gap Subcommittee is meeting to review several programs provided by Parkside Family Counseling and Opioid Free America. The body will discuss youth intervention, school collaboration, and clinical indicators for prescriptions.

• Youth Prevention and Intervention Program - Parkside Family Counseling
• Reset for Success- School Collaboration - Parkside Family Counseling
• Engagement for All - Parkside Family Counseling
• Clinical Indicators to Reduce Over-prescribing - Opioid Free America

The Bridging the Gap Sub‑Committee approved the minutes from the September 17, 2025 meeting. Several programs on youth substance‑use prevention and opioid prescribing were presented, but no actions or votes were taken on them. The meeting was then adjourned at 3:46 pm.

• Approved September 17, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:46 pm (motion carried)

Department of Veterans Affairs Executive Committee

The Lenawee County Department of Veterans Affairs Executive Committee will meet to approve prior minutes, review veteran service reports, and consider a nomination for a committee appointment. The agenda includes a review of Veterans Relief Fund and PRF applications.

• Approval of August 8, 2025 minutes
• Review of Veterans Relief Fund and PRF applications
• Nomination for appointment to the Executive Committee
• MVTF Updates from Michael Shadbolt
• Service Officer's Report

The committee voted to approve the October 10, 2025 agenda with all four members in favor and no opposition. It then approved the August 8, 2025 minutes by the same unanimous vote. The meeting was adjourned at 10:32 AM after a motion passed.

• Approved agenda (votes: Shadbolt, Ricketts, Saxton, Crockett; none opposed)
• Approved minutes (votes: Shadbolt, Ricketts, Saxton, Crockett; none opposed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Criminal Justice Committee

The committee will open with a call to order, approve the minutes from the September 4, 2025 meeting, and then hear reports from finance, the sheriff, the prosecuting attorney, the public defender, emergency management, the medical examiner, and the courts. Additional agenda items include discussion of the Maurice Spear Campus, updates & other business, and public comment. No other specific actions are identified in the agenda.

• Approval of September 4, 2025 minutes
• Finance Report
• Sheriff's Report
• Prosecutor's Report
• Public Defender Report

The Criminal Justice Committee approved the minutes from the September 4, 2025 meeting. A motion to adjourn the October 9, 2025 meeting was also carried. No other formal decisions were recorded.

• Approved September 4, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:22 am (motion carried)

Physical Resources Committee

The Physical Resources Committee will approve the September 4, 2025 meeting minutes and receive a finance report. It will discuss several maintenance requests, including closing the MSC DT Roof project (CPMS 2505), concrete repair, HSB meeting rooms, HSB chiller repair, SSA painting, and signage for the Sheriff's Office. Additional items include a request for secondary road patrol equipment and upfit, radio boosters, and a van purchase for the Department on Aging.

• Request: Close MSC DT Roof project CPMS 2505
• Request: Complex Concrete Repair
• Request: HSB Meeting Rooms
• Request: Purchase Van for Dept. on Aging
• Request: Secondary Road Patrol Equipment & Upfit

The Physical Resources Committee approved several capital projects, including a $213,248.97 renovation of Human Services Building meeting rooms. It also approved bids for concrete repair, chiller replacement, painting, signage, radio boosters, vehicle equipment, and a wheelchair‑accessible van. All motions were carried.

• Closed MSC detention roof project CPMS2505, returning under $6,500 balance
• Accepted Rock Hard Concrete bid $13,200 plus $1,000 contingency for complex concrete repair
• Recommended accepting KL, Red Letter, Gardner Vose bids $213,248.97 plus $10,000 contingency for HSB meeting room renovations (to Board)
• Recommended accepting AMS bid $33,500 plus $1,000 contingency for HSB chiller compressor replacement (to Board)
• Recommended accepting Adrian Coatings bid $12,270 plus $1,000 contingency for SSA suite painting (to Board)
• Recommended accepting Insignia bid $3,107.59 plus $500 contingency for Sheriff's Office dedication signage (to Board)
• Recommended purchase of secondary road patrol vehicle equipment $27,050.59 from SRP grant (to Board)
• Approved Mobile Communications American bids $98,928.05 for emergency responder and internal radio boosters (to Board)

I.T. / Equalization Committee

The committee will review reports regarding information technology, finance, and equalization. Members will also consider a request for project closures.

• Request for project closures
• Finance Report
• IT Report
• Equalization Report

The committee approved the September 4, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted to close projects TECH2503 (Cisco Access Point Replacement) and TECH2505 (Cisco Call Manager End‑of‑Support Upgrade). The meeting was then adjourned at 1:38 pm.

• Approved September 4, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Closed project TECH2503 – Cisco Access Point Replacement (motion carried)
• Closed project TECH2505 – Cisco Call Manager End‑of‑Support Upgrade (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:38 pm (motion carried)

Policy & Procedures Committee

The Policy & Procedures Committee will meet to review old and new business. The primary item of discussion is the IT Policy.

• IT Policy

The Policy & Procedures Committee approved the minutes from the September 8, 2025 meeting. It then recommended that the Board adopt the amended IT policy and add the phrase "In Conjunction with the IT Department" to the Wireless Plan section. The meeting was adjourned at 10:05 am.

• Approved September 8, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Recommended adopting amended IT policy and adding "In Conjunction with the IT Department" to Wireless Plan (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:05 am (motion carried)

Accounts Payable Committee

The Lenawee County Accounts Payable Committee will first approve the minutes from the September 18, 2025 meeting. It will then review and approve the listed accounts payable vouchers. The meeting will also include other business, a public comment period, and adjournment.

• Approve minutes from September 18, 2025
• Review and approve accounts payable vouchers (Accounts Payable Edit Listing)
• Other business
• Public comment
• Adjournment

The Accounts Payable Committee approved the September 18, 2025 minutes. It then approved payment of vouchers totaling $20,896,736.38, including $628,751.21 from the general fund. The scheduled October 9, 2025 meeting was cancelled, with meetings resuming on October 16, 2025.

• Approved September 18, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved vouchers for payment $20,896,736.38 (general fund $628,751.21) (motion carried)
• Cancelled October 9, 2025 accounts payable meeting (decision made)

Materials Management Planning Committee

The Materials Management Planning Committee will review solid waste and recycling reports. Members will discuss the current draft of the county's Materials Management Plan and state funding. The meeting also includes a review of Recycling Pilot RFPs.

• Update on state funding for Materials Management Planning
• Status of the Lenawee Materials Management Plan draft
• Recycling Pilot RFPs

The committee accepted the LRS recycling expansion pilot RFP, funded by the Materials Management Planning Grant. Recusal motions for Commissioners May and Jones were approved. The committee set future meetings for December and February, skipping November and January. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved September 3 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Commissioner May’s recusal (unanimous)
• Accepted Commissioner Jones’s recusal (unanimous)
• Accepted LRS recycling expansion pilot RFP (unanimous)
• Scheduled meetings for December and February, not November or January (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:32 AM (unanimous)

Department on Aging Advisory Board

The Department on Aging Advisory Board will approve the minutes from the August 21, 2025 meeting, receive a presentation from WellWise Services Area Agency on Aging, and hear the Director's report. The board will then consider any existing and new business items before opening the meeting to public comment and board member comments.

• Approval of minutes from the August 21, 2025 meeting
• Presentation by WellWise Services Area Agency on Aging
• Department on Aging Director's report
• Discussion of existing business items
• Discussion of new business items

The advisory board approved the minutes from the August 21, 2025 meeting. The board presented a certificate of appreciation to Darwin Vandevender for his service. Gloria Bortnichak was directed to meet with the LDA Nutrition Director to discuss the Home Delivered Meals delivery method. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes from August 21, 2025
• Presented certificate of appreciation to Darwin Vandevender
• Directed Gloria Bortnichak to meet with Nutrition Director regarding Home Delivered Meals
• Motion to adjourn passed

Board of Commissioners

The Lenawee County Board of Commissioners will hear public comments on the 2026 budget and consider the 2026 General Appropriations Act. Commissioners will also consider a Hispanic Heritage Month proclamation and a resolution on house revenue‑sharing cuts. Unfinished business includes the Tecumseh Products site and the Lenawee Now contract, and new business requests a REIL design/construction and land‑acquisition easement.

• Public hearing for the 2026 County budget and General Appropriations Act (Resolution #2025-15)
• Hispanic Heritage Month proclamation (Commissioner Collins)
• House Revenue Sharing Cuts resolution (Commissioner Krasny)
• Unfinished business: Tecumseh Products site and Lenawee Now contract
• New business request: REIL design/construction and land acquisition easements

The Lenawee County Board approved the minutes from September 10, 2025 and the agenda as presented. It adopted the 2026 General Fund budget of $43,127,587 and approved a series of non‑general fund allocations. The Board also set the 2025 millage rates for County Operating, Medical Care Facility, Department on Aging, and Veterans Relief. Finally, it adopted a proclamation recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month.

• Approved minutes of September 10, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Adopted 2026 General Fund budget of $43,127,587 (Resolution #2025-15, vote 8‑1)
• Approved non‑general fund allocations, e.g., Parks $53,191; Health Department $3,829,793; Child Care $7,381,904
• Approved 2025 millage rates: County Operating 5.4000, Medical Care Facility 0.1894, Department on Aging 0.7472, Veterans Relief 0.0150
• Adopted Hispanic Heritage Month proclamation (Resolution #2025-17)
• Moved to close the public meeting (motion carried)

Land Bank Authority

The Land Bank Authority will approve its agenda and minutes, review the August 2025 balance sheet and income statement, hold a closed‑session under the Open Meeting Act (15.268), and consider the Blight Elimination Grant. Public comment will follow before adjournment.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes
• Finance reports: August 2025 balance sheet and income statement
• Closed‑session under Open Meeting Act 15.268
• Discussion of Blight Elimination Grant

The Land Bank Authority approved its agenda, minutes, and August 2025 financial statements. It entered a brief closed session at 8:31 am, resumed open session at 9:16 am, and later adjourned at 9:25 am. The board voted to withdraw the previously discussed offer for the Oak Leaf Private Drive project.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved August 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved August 2025 financials (motion carried)
• Entered closed session at 8:31 am (motion carried)
• Resumed open session at 9:16 am (motion carried)
• Withdrew offer for Oak Leaf Private Drive development (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:25 am (motion carried)

Accounts Payable Committee

The Accounts Payable Committee will consider and approve the minutes from its September 4, 2025 meeting. It will then review and approve the listed accounts payable vouchers. The agenda also includes standard items such as other business, public comment, and adjournment.

• Approve minutes from September 4, 2025
• Review and approve accounts payable vouchers (edit listing)
• Other business
• Public comment
• Adjournment

The committee approved the September 4, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved payment of vouchers totaling $7,785,112.44, including $310,524.36 from the general fund. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved September 4, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved vouchers for payment totaling $7,785,112.44, general fund portion $310,524.36 (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 09:57 AM (motion carried)

Bridging the Gap Subcommittee

The Bridging the Gap Subcommittee will meet to discuss new business regarding a refuge land purchase. This land is intended for long-term female residents of the Heal, Empower, Restore (H.E.R.) program.

• Refuge land purchase for H.E.R. (Heal, Empower, Restore) long-term female residents

The Bridging the Gap Sub‑Committee approved the minutes from the September 16, 2025 meeting. No formal action was taken on the H.E.R. refuge land‑purchase proposal; it was only discussed. The meeting was adjourned at 3:44 pm.

• Approved minutes of September 16, 2025 (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:44 pm (motion carried)

Board of Health

The Lenawee County Board of Health will meet to review the FY 26 budget and Quarter 1 FY 26 immunization pricing updates. The board will also receive reports from the Health Officer and various program departments.

• LCHD FY 26 Budget
• Quarter 1 FY 26 Immunization Pricing Updates
• Accounts Payable Report review

The Board of Health approved the September 17 agenda and the August 20 meeting minutes, each by a 3-0 vote. They also accepted the August 2025 Accounts Payable invoice report by a 3-0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved September 17 agenda (3-0)
• Approved August 20, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Accepted August 2025 Accounts Payable report (3-0)

Bridging the Gap Subcommittee

The Bridging the Gap Subcommittee will meet to approve previous minutes and discuss four new initiatives involving juvenile court, community mental health, and harm reduction.

• Approval of August 20, 2025 minutes
• S.T.O.P Program presentation
• Evidence-Based Care for OUD presentation
• Harm Reduction presentation
• Case Management presentation

The subcommittee voted to approve the minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting. No other motions were adopted; proposals on the STOP program, Bicycle Health, Impact Marketing, and Share the Warmth were presented and discussed but not decided.

• Approved minutes of August 20, 2025 (motion carried)

Parks Commission

The Parks Commission will review the request to close the Gerber Pavilion roofing project identified as CPPK 2502. It will also hear bids for a gravel project at Gerber Park. Regular agenda items include approval of minutes and finance reports.

• Request to close Gerber Pavilion Roofing project (CPPK 2502)
• Request for bids on Gerber Park Gravel Project
• Approval of August 18, 2025 meeting minutes
• Finance report presentation

The commission approved the bid from Slusarski to resurface the Gerber Park parking lot with 150 tons of gravel, authorizing a total of $5,280 including contingency. It also closed the Gerber Pavilion roofing project (CPPK2502) and directed the remaining $800 balance to be returned to the Parks Division Capital Fund. The minutes from the August 18, 2025 meeting were approved and the meeting was adjourned at 11:06 a.m.

• Approved minutes of August 18, 2025 (motion carried)
• Closed Gerber Pavilion roofing project CPPK2502; $800 balance to be returned to Capital Fund
• Accepted Slusarski bid for 150 tons of gravel, $4,800 plus $480 contingency, total $5,280, to resurface Gerber Park parking lot
• Adjourned meeting at 11:06 a.m.

Emergency 911 District Board

The Emergency 911 District Board will meet on September 11, 2025 to elect a Chairman Pro Tempore, approve the previous meeting's minutes, and receive finance and director reports. Existing business includes a discussion on radio coverage. New business and public comment will follow before adjournment.

• Election of Chairman Pro Tempore
• Approval of Minutes
• E911 Finance Report
• E911 Director's Report
• Discussion of Radio Coverage

The board elected Chief Wilson as Chairman Pro Tempore and later as Chair. The draft minutes from the July 10, 2025 meeting were approved, and the financial report was accepted. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Chief Wilson appointed Chairman Pro Tempore (motion carried)
• Agenda amendment to add election of a chair approved (motion carried)
• Draft minutes from July 10, 2025 approved (motion carried)
• Financial report accepted (motion carried)
• Chief Wilson elected Chair (motion carried)
• Board adjourned (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Lenawee County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a CDBG Rehabilitation Grant. The board will also consider Resolution #2025-10 to authorize the CDBG application.

• Public Hearing for CDBG Rehabilitation Grant
• Resolution #2025-10: Authorizing Resolution for CDBG Application
• Approval of Accounts Payable Payments

The Board unanimously approved a resolution to submit a $1.5 million Michigan Community Development Block Grant application for rehabilitating 75 low‑ and moderate‑income homes. It also approved the consent agenda, including board appointments, a tuition reimbursement of $2,502.60, the fourth‑quarter budget allotment, and several grant‑funded purchases such as a police vehicle, cell booster, drone and radio, and a payment‑processing contract. The accounts payable payments of $10,135,017.90 were approved, and the Board adopted a resolution opposing the MDHHS competitive procurement plan for behavioral‑health services.

• Approved CDBG application resolution (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved consent agenda items: board appointments, tuition reimbursement $2,502.60, fourth‑quarter allotment, 2026 budget draft hearing, police vehicle $43,913, cell booster $36,500, drone & radio $23,960.67, payment‑processing contract $11,550 (motion carried)
• Approved accounts payable payments of $10,135,017.90, including $715,010.82 from the general fund (motion carried)
• Adopted resolution opposing MDHHS competitive procurement for PIHPs (unanimous roll‑vote)
• Approved purchase of 2025 Dodge Durango police vehicle (grant‑funded, $43,913)
• Approved purchase of Maurice Spear Campus cell booster (grant‑funded, $36,500)
• Approved purchase of M30T drone and 800 MHz radio (grant‑funded, $23,960.67)
• Approved electronic payment‑processing contract with G2G (grant‑funded, $11,550)

Personnel/Ways & Means Committee

The Lenawee County Personnel/Ways & Means Committee will review several personnel matters, including employment changes, health‑insurance rates, and employee anniversaries. It will also consider a series of ways‑and‑means requests such as a secondary road patrol vehicle, an MSC cell booster, and a contract for electronic payment processing with G2G. A key agenda item is the request to purchase an M30T drone and an 800 MHz portable radio. The committee will vote on Resolution #2025-09 opposing an MDHHS procurement proposal.

• Board appointments
• Employment changes
• Health insurance rates
• Request: Purchase M30T Drone and 800 MHz Portable Radio
• Resolution #2025-09 – Opposing MDHHS procurement proposal

The Personnel/Ways & Means Committee approved several items, including the draft 2026 Lenawee County Budget and a public hearing on September 25, 2025. It also approved board appointments, a tuition‑reimbursement request, the 4th quarter fund allotment, and multiple equipment purchases. A resolution opposing the MDHHS 2025 procurement proposal was adopted.

• Approved board appointments for Department on Aging and Substance Use Disorder Oversight Policy Board (motion carried)
• Approved tuition‑reimbursement application of $2,502.60 ($834.20 per class) (motion carried)
• Approved 4th Quarterly Allotment of Allocations (Resolution #2025‑13) (motion carried)
• Approved budget adjustments for Public Defender’s Office and Health Department (motion carried)
• Approved publishing the draft 2026 budget and scheduling a public hearing for September 25, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of a 2025 Dodge Durango for Secondary Road Patrol ($43,913) (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of MSC cell booster ($36,500) and M30T drone with 800 MHz radio ($23,960.67) (motions carried)
• Approved adoption of Resolution #2025‑09 opposing MDHHS procurement proposal (motion carried)

Airport Commission

The commission will first approve the minutes from the August 4, 2025 meeting. It will then review the current Airport Five Year Plan and hear reports from the manager and finance staff. The meeting will also include other business, public comment, and adjournment.

• Approve minutes from August 4, 2025 meeting
• Review current Airport Five Year Plan
• Receive manager’s report
• Receive finance report
• Consider other business and public comment

The commission voted to approve the minutes from the August 4, 2025 meeting. A motion to adjourn the September 8, 2025 meeting was also carried. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Approved August 4, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 09:12 AM (motion carried)

Policy & Procedures Committee

The Policy & Procedures Committee will open the meeting, approve the minutes from August 4, 2025, and consider an IT policy item. The agenda also includes old business, other business, public comment, and adjournment.

• Approval of minutes from August 4, 2025
• Discussion of IT policy
• Call to Order
• Public comment
• Adjournment

The committee approved the minutes from the August 4, 2025 meeting after a motion by Blanco and a second by Daly. The members discussed proposed updates to the IT policy but took no action, planning to revisit it next month. Administrator Murphy proposed a new employee certification reimbursement policy and was asked to draft it for future consideration. The meeting was adjourned after a motion by Blanco and a second by Daly.

• Approved August 4, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 10:18 am (motion carried)

Accounts Payable Committee

The committee will meet to approve minutes from August 7, 2025, and review the Accounts Payable Edit Listing. The meeting is primarily focused on the approval of payment vouchers.

• Review and approval of Accounts Payable Edit Listing

The Accounts Payable Committee approved the August 7, 2025 meeting minutes. It then approved vouchers totaling $10,135,017.90, including $715,010.82 from the general fund. The meeting was adjourned at 09:50 AM.

• Approved August 7, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved vouchers totaling $10,135,017.90 (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Criminal Justice Committee

The Criminal Justice Committee will review reports from the Sheriff, Prosecuting Attorney, and Medical Examiner, and consider a request to purchase a drone and radio for Emergency Management.

• Approval of August 7, 2025 minutes
• Sheriff's Report
• Prosecuting Attorney's Report
• Public Defender's Report
• Request: Purchase M30T Drone and 800MHz Portable Radio

The committee approved the minutes from the August 7, 2025 meeting. It voted to recommend purchasing an M30T drone and an 800 MHz portable radio for up to $23,960.67, sending the recommendation to the Personnel/Ways & Means Committee. The meeting was adjourned at 10:33 am.

• Approved August 7, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Recommended purchase of M30T Drone and 800 MHz radio up to $23,960.67 (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:33 am (motion carried)

Physical Resources Committee

The Physical Resources Committee will review finance reports, building and grounds maintenance items, and multiple capital improvement plan requests. Specific actions include accepting bids for the PR Building exterior project and closing the Judicial Elevator (CPBS 2503) and Jail Roof (CPBS 2505) projects. Additional requests cover a secondary road patrol vehicle, an MSC cell booster, and various 2026‑2030 capital improvement plan items for buildings, equipment, and vehicles.

• Accept bids for PR Building Exterior Project
• Close Judicial Elevator Project (CPBS 2503)
• Close Jail Roof Project (CPBS 2505)
• Request: secondary road patrol vehicle
• Request: MSC cell booster

The Physical Resources Committee approved the $28,864 exterior‑brick work at the Physical Resources Building, closed the Judicial Elevator and Jail Roof projects, and recommended purchase of a $43,913 Dodge Durango for secondary road patrol and a $36,500 cellular booster for the Maurice Spear Campus. The committee also recommended approval of multiple 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Plan divisions, including Building & Site ($363,235), Buildings & Grounds equipment ($95,000), Maurice Spear Campus ($233,369), Sheriff’s Vehicles ($327,000), other county vehicles ($55,000), Tecumseh Products ($20,000) and the Judicial Division ($2,000,000). All motions were carried.

• Approved $28,864 OBR proposal for Physical Resources Building exterior work
• Closed Judicial Elevator Project CPBS2503 (no funds remaining)
• Closed Jail Roof Project CPBS2505 (balance ~ $9,000 to be returned)
• Recommended purchase of 2025 Dodge Durango for Secondary Road Patrol ($43,913)
• Recommended purchase of MSC cell booster ($36,500)
• Recommended approval of 2026‑2030 Building & Site Division of CIP ($363,235 + $20,000 contingency)
• Recommended approval of 2026‑2030 Sheriff’s Vehicles Division of CIP ($327,000)
• Recommended approval of 2026 Judicial Division of CIP ($2,000,000)

I.T. / Equalization Committee

The Lenawee County IT/Equalization Committee will first approve the minutes from the August 7, 2025 meeting. It will then review IT finance and operations reports and consider a request to award an electronic payment processing contract to G2G. The committee will also receive an equalization report and discuss the county’s 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Plan. The meeting will conclude with public comment.

• Approve minutes from August 7, 2025 meeting
• Review IT finance report
• Consider electronic payment processing contract with G2G
• Review equalization report
• Discuss 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Plan

The committee approved the August 7, 2025 minutes. It recommended purchasing 22 wired/deluxe card readers for $11,550 and forwarded the recommendation to Personnel/Ways & Means. It also recommended approving the IT Division of the 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Plan with a $355,000 project total to Personnel/Ways & Means. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved August 7, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Recommended purchase of 22 card readers for $11,550 to Personnel/Ways & Means (motion carried)
• Recommended approval of 2026‑2030 IT Division capital improvement plan totaling $355,000 to Personnel/Ways & Means (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:16 pm (motion carried)

Materials Management Planning Committee

The committee will review solid waste reports and the 2025/2026 budget. Members will discuss updates to the materials management plan and changes to a composting pilot. The meeting includes a review of RFPs for a recycling pilot program.

• 2025/2026 Budget
• Composting Pilot Changes
• RFPs for Recycling Pilot Program
• Materials Management Planning Update

The committee approved the June 4, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It voted to hold off on the composting pilot until sustainable funding is identified. Discussion of the recycling pilot RFP options was deferred to the next meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 10:38 AM.

• Approved June 4, 2025 Materials Management Planning Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Held off on the composting (organics) pilot pending sustainable funding
• Deferred discussion of recycling pilot RFP options to the next meeting
• Adjourned the meeting (motion passed)

Land Bank Authority

The Land Bank Authority will review its May‑July balance sheets and income statements. It will discuss application statuses and hold closed‑session meetings on property acquisitions at 1123 Lowe Ave. and 1117 Lowe Ave. The board will also consider a Blight Elimination Grant (Round 3) for demolition and abatement at 140 W Main Addison.

• Finance reports: balance sheets and income statements for May, June, and July 2025
• Closed‑session property acquisition discussion for 1123 Lowe Ave., Adrian
• Closed‑session property acquisition discussion for 1117 Lowe Ave., Adrian
• Blight Elimination Grant Round 3: demolition & abatement at 140 W Main Addison
• Application status review for 834 Michigan Ave., Adrian

The Authority approved the sale of two properties—1028 Railroad St for $300 and 410 E. Beecher St for $15,000. It listed 1123 Lowe Ave and 1117 Lowe Ave for $2,500 or best offer. The board accepted the recommendation to award the asbestos abatement contract to ALM and the demolition contract to Slusarski. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved sale of 1028 Railroad St to Diane Howard for $300 (motion carried)
• Approved sale of 410 E. Beecher St to Scott Champion of SCR Enterprises for $15,000 (motion carried)
• Approved listing of 1123 Lowe Ave for $2,500 or best offer (motion carried)
• Approved listing of 1117 Lowe Ave for $2,500 or best offer (motion carried)
• Accepted recommendation to award asbestos abatement contract to ALM (motion carried)
• Accepted recommendation to award demolition contract to Slusarski (motion carried)
• Noted that 834 Michigan Ave has been sold (informational)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:03 am (motion carried)

Department on Aging Advisory Board

The Department on Aging Advisory Board will approve the July 24, 2025 meeting minutes, hear a presentation from Judy Bays of the Foster Grandparent Program, and discuss existing business items including a donation‑rate committee update, a centralized kitchen proposal, and renewal of five board members. New business, public comment, and board member comments will follow before adjournment.

• Approval of July 24, 2025 meeting minutes
• Presentation by Judy Bays, Foster Grandparent Program Director
• Donation Rate Committee update
• Discussion of a centralized kitchen
• Approval of advisory board member renewals for Karol Bolton, Darwin Vandevender, Gloria Bortnichak, Jeff Dicenzo, and Ralph Tillotson

The advisory board accepted the July 24, 2025 meeting minutes. A motion to adopt the recommended donation rate increase was passed, with the new rates to begin on October 1, 2025. The board also approved the renewals of four members and recorded one member’s decision not to seek re‑appointment. The meeting was adjourned at 1:44 PM.

• Approved July 24, 2025 minutes (passed)
• Adopted increased donation rate effective Oct 1 2025 (passed)
• Approved renewals of Karol Bolton, Gloria Bortnichak, Jeff Dicenzo, and Ralph Tillotson (passed)
• Recorded Darwin Vandevender will not renew his term (not renewed)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting (passed)

Bridging the Gap Subcommittee

The Bridging the Gap Subcommittee will convene to approve minutes from August 18 and discuss a prevention media campaign with Lenawee Broadcasting and Southeast Michigan Media. The group will also review a proposal to implement a Collaborative Care Model for telehealth treatment of opioid use disorder through Workit Health.

• Approval of August 18, 2025 minutes
• Prevention Media Campaign with Lenawee Broadcasting
• Telehealth OUD treatment model via Workit Health

The Bridging the Gap Sub‑Committee approved the minutes from the August 18, 2025 meeting. The committee then adjourned the meeting at 3:58 p.m. No votes were recorded on the opioid prevention media campaign or the WorkIt Health telehealth proposal; those items were presented for future consideration.

• Approved minutes of August 18, 2025 (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:58 p.m. (motion carried)

Board of Health

The Lenawee County Board of Health will review the Accounts Payable Report and hear the Health Officer's Report. A brief on contingency planning will be presented. Program reports covering personal health, environmental health, emergency preparedness, and finance will be discussed.

• Review of Accounts Payable Report
• Health Officer's Report
• Contingency Planning Brief
• Program Report: Personal Health
• Program Report: Environmental Health

The Board of Health approved its agenda and July 16 minutes unanimously. It accepted the July Accounts Payable report. It voted 5‑0 to forward the Contingency Planning Brief to Representative Tim Walberg.

• Approved August 20 agenda (4-0)
• Approved July 16 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Accepted July Accounts Payable report (4-0)
• Sent Contingency Planning Brief to Rep. Tim Walberg (5-0)

Parks Commission

The Parks Commission will approve the July 21, 2025 meeting minutes and hear a finance report. It will receive updates on park activities, including the Gerber Story Walk and a request regarding BiCentennial Park. The main agenda item is a request to consider the 2026 Parks Capital Improvement Plan.

• Approval of July 21, 2025 minutes
• Finance report presentation
• Gerber Story Walk update
• BiCentennial Park request discussion
• Request to consider the 2026 Parks Capital Improvement Plan

The commission approved the minutes from the July 21, 2025 meeting. It approved a one‑year use agreement for the Onsted Community Recreation Committee to operate U15 and U12 soccer at BiCentennial Park. The commission recommended that the 2026‑2030 Parks Division Capital Improvement Plan be forwarded to Personnel/Ways & Means. The meeting was adjourned at 11:46 am.

• Approved July 21, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved one‑year use of BiCentennial Park for U15 and U12 soccer (motion carried)
• Recommended approval of 2026‑2030 Parks Division Capital Improvement Plan to Personnel/Ways & Means (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:46 am (motion carried)

Bridging the Gap Subcommittee

The subcommittee will meet to discuss new business involving McCullough Vargas & Associates. The discussion covers several specific service and infrastructure areas.

• Recovery Community Center - McCullough Vargas & Associates
• Peer Supports - McCullough Vargas & Associates
• Transportation - McCullough Vargas & Associates
• Infrastructure - McCullough Vargas & Associates

The subcommittee approved the minutes from the July 16, 2025 meeting after a motion by Collins and a second by Sheriff Bevier. No votes were taken on the presented Recovery Community Center, Peer Supports, Transportation, or Infrastructure proposals. The meeting was then adjourned at 3:43 pm following a motion by Collins and a second by Clift.

• Approved July 16, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:43 pm (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Lenawee County Board of Commissioners will review applications for the Road Commissioner position. The meeting includes a presentation of the 2024 county audit and a request for a Dual Review Policy.

• Road Commissioner applications for Todd Brown, Dan Witt, Jim Palmer, Paul Funk, Ron Wimple, Bryan Winder, and Neil Haseley
• 2024 Lenawee County Audit Presentation
• Request for Dual Review Policy
• Proclamations for Overdose Awareness Day & Recovery Month
• Approval of Accounts Payable Payments

The Lenawee County Board approved participation agreements for the Purdue/Sackler opioid settlement and for settlements with eight additional manufacturers, establishing a 50/50 allocation of settlement funds between local governments and the State of Michigan. The Board also approved the consent agenda items, including a new full‑time Recovery Court Case Manager position, public‑health nurse staffing adjustments, a planning services contract, and the CDBG rehabilitation grant hearing schedule. Additional contracts for professional engineering services and a five‑year emergency voice‑operations system were approved.

• Approved participation agreements for the Purdue/Sackler opioid settlement (Resolution #2025-11) – Motion carried
• Approved participation agreements for settlements with Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun, and Zydus (Resolution #2025-12) – Motion carried
• Approved a full‑time grant‑funded Recovery Court Case Manager position – Motion carried
• Approved public‑health nurse position adjustments effective Oct 1 2025 – Motion carried
• Approved the Region 2 Planning Commission services contract – Motion carried
• Authorized publishing the draft CDBG application and setting a public hearing for Sep 10 2025 – Motion carried
• Approved a $40,780 contract with Mead & Hunt for professional engineering services – Motion carried
• Approved a five‑year $9,275 first‑year agreement with INdigital for emergency voice operations – Motion carried

Personnel/Ways & Means Committee

The committee will discuss personnel changes and various financial requests. The meeting includes reviews of settlement agreements and contracts for engineering and planning services.

• Sackler/Purdue Opioid Settlement Agreement
• Region 2 Planning Commission Contract
• CDBG Rehabilitation Grant with Community Action Agency
• Dispatch Managed Emergency Voice Operations (MEVO) System
• Health Department Improvement Bids

Department of Veterans Affairs Executive Committee

The Lenawee County Veterans Affairs Executive Committee will consider new applications for the Veterans Relief Fund. The meeting includes routine approvals of the agenda and minutes, reports from the Service Officer, and updates from the Michigan Veterans Trust Fund. No decisions on contracts or zoning are listed.

• Approval of agenda for August 8, 2025
• Approval of minutes from July 11, 2025
• Service Officer's report and meeting occurrence reports
• Updates from the Michigan Veterans Trust Fund (MVTF)
• Review of Veterans Relief Fund (VRF) applications

The Executive Committee unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the July 11 minutes. A veteran relief fund application (VRF 25-007) for $2,074.78 covering utilities, rent, food, and fuel was approved by the authorizing agents. The meeting was formally adjourned at 10:13 AM.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved VRF application 25-007 for $2,074.78
• Adjourned meeting at 10:13 AM (unanimous)

Accounts Payable Committee

The Lenawee County Accounts Payable Committee will open the meeting, approve the minutes from the July 24, 2025 session, and review and approve accounts payable vouchers listed in the edit listing. The committee will also consider any other business, hear public comments, and then adjourn.

• Approval of Minutes: July 24, 2025
• Review and Approve Accounts Payable Vouchers (Edit Listing)
• Other Business
• Public Comment

The committee approved the minutes from the July 24, 2025 meeting. It also approved payment of vouchers totaling $9,848,158.51, including $992,742.03 from the general fund. No other business or public comment was presented, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved July 24, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved vouchers for payment totaling $9,848,158.51, general fund $992,742.03 (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Criminal Justice Committee

The Criminal Justice Committee will consider and vote on the approval of the June 5, 2025 minutes. It will hear finance, sheriff, prosecuting attorney, public defender, emergency management, medical examiner, and court reports. The meeting also includes updates on the Maurice Spear Campus and scheduling for the October meeting.

• Approval of June 5, 2025 minutes
• Finance Report presentation
• Sheriff's Report
• Prosecutor's Report
• Public Defender Report

The Criminal Justice Committee approved the minutes from the June 5, 2025 meeting after a motion by Commissioner Aungst and a second by Commissioner Krasny. The committee then adjourned the August 7, 2025 meeting at 10:46 am following a motion by Commissioner Krasny and a second by Commissioner Aungst. No other actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved June 5, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:46 am (motion carried)

Physical Resources Committee

The Physical Resources Committee will review finance reports and updates on building and grounds maintenance. It will consider requests to close Project CPBS 2407 and Project BS2502, approve sealcoating for HSB, and evaluate bids for health department improvements. The committee will also discuss a new fiber optic project for the MSC administration building and other MSC renovations.

• Request to close Project CPBS 2407
• Request to close Project BS2502
• Request for HSB sealcoating
• Request: Health Department Improvement Bids
• MSC Project – New Fiber to Administration and Addition

The Physical Resources Committee approved the June 5, 2025 minutes and closed two completed projects (CPBS2407 and BS2502). It approved a $33,503 sealcoating contract for the Human Services Building parking lot. The committee also recommended entering a $420,844 contract with Krieghoff‑Lenawee for health department improvements and a $6,620.19 fiber‑installation quote for the MSC administration building.

• Approved June 5, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Closed project CPBS2407 (motion carried)
• Closed project BS2502 (motion carried)
• Approved $33,503 sealcoating contract for HSB parking lots (motion carried)
• Recommended $420,844 contract with Krieghoff‑Lenawee for health department improvements (motion carried)
• Recommended $6,620.19 fiber quote for MSC administration building (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:22 am (motion carried)

I.T. / Equalization Committee

The committee will approve the June 5, 2025 meeting minutes. It will then hear reports on finance, IT operations, and communications. An equalization report will be discussed, followed by scheduling of October meetings and public comment.

• Approval of June 5, 2025 meeting minutes
• Finance report for the Information Technology department
• IT operations report
• Communications report
• Equalization report

The committee approved the minutes from the June 5, 2025 meeting after a motion by Collins and a second by Tillotson. The meeting was adjourned at 1:17 pm following a motion by Collins, seconded by Tillotson. A discussion was held about moving the October 2 ITE meeting to October 9, but no formal decision was recorded.

• Approved June 5, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:17 pm (motion carried)

Policy & Procedures Committee

The Policy & Procedures Committee will open with a call to order and approve the minutes from the June 2, 2025 meeting. Under new business, members will discuss the Dual Review Policy. The committee will also set the date for the September 1 meeting. The agenda includes standard procedural items and a public comment period.

• Approve minutes from June 2, 2025
• Discuss Dual Review Policy
• Schedule September 1 meeting

The committee approved the June 2, 2025 minutes. It adopted a recommendation to the Board of Commissioners to adopt a Dual Review Policy for non‑budgeted, non‑personnel proposals exceeding $10,000. The September 1 meeting was rescheduled to September 8 at 10 a.m. The meeting was adjourned.

• Approved June 2, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Recommended Dual Review Policy to Board (motion carried)
• Rescheduled September 1 meeting to September 8 at 10 a.m.
• Adjourned meeting at 10:08 a.m. (motion carried)

Airport Commission

The Lenawee County Airport Commission will meet on August 4, 2025 to approve the minutes from its June 2, 2025 meeting. The agenda also includes a manager's report, a finance report with an avigation easement update, and discussion of the September 1 meeting.

• Approval of Minutes: June 2, 2025
• Manager's Report
• Finance Report
• Avigation Easement Update
• Discussion of September 1 meeting

The commission approved the June 2, 2025 meeting minutes. They rescheduled the September 1 meeting to September 8, 2025. The meeting was adjourned at 9:22 am. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved June 2, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Rescheduled September 1 meeting to September 8, 2025
• Adjourned meeting at 9:22 am (motion carried)

Department on Aging Advisory Board

The Department on Aging Advisory Board will meet to review a presentation from the Volunteer Transportation Coordinator and the Director's report. The board will also address existing business regarding a centralized kitchen.

• Presentation by Amy Young, Volunteer Transportation Coordinator
• Discussion on Centralized Kitchen

The advisory board approved the June 26, 2025 minutes after a motion by Commissioner Terry Collins. The board decided to form a committee of board members and LDA staff to discuss increasing the recommended donation amounts for LDA services. The meeting was then adjourned following a motion by Alan Dickerson.

• Approved June 26, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Formed committee of board members and LDA staff to discuss donation amount increase
• Motion to adjourn passed

Accounts Payable Committee

The Accounts Payable Committee will first approve the minutes from the July 24, 2025 meeting. The main business is to review and approve the listed accounts payable vouchers. The meeting also includes standard items such as other business, public comment, and adjournment.

• Review and approve accounts payable vouchers

The Accounts Payable Committee approved the minutes from the July 24, 2025 meeting. It then approved total vouchers for payment amounting to $4,335,024.29, with $683,041.79 from the general fund. The meeting was adjourned.

• Approved July 24, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved vouchers for payment of $4,335,024.29 (general fund portion $683,041.79) (motion carried)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion carried)

Parks Commission

The Parks Commission will approve the June 16, 2025 meeting minutes and receive finance and park updates. They will review the Gerber Musical Playground status and a copy of the Blissfield Parks Plan. The main discussion will focus on a letter of support for a Community Amenities Grant.

• Approval of June 16, 2025 minutes
• Finance report presentation
• Parks Monthly Report
• Update on Gerber Musical Playground
• Discussion of Community Amenities Grant – Letter of Support

The Parks Commission approved the minutes from the June 16, 2025 meeting. They scheduled the Parks Commission picnic for August 18, 2025 at 5 pm in Gerber Park. The meeting was adjourned at 11:32 am. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved June 16, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Set Parks Commission picnic for Aug 18, 2025 at 5 pm in Gerber Park
• Adjourned meeting at 11:32 am (motion carried)
• No action needed on Blissfield Parks Plan

Board of Health

The Lenawee County Board of Health will first approve its meeting agenda and the minutes from the May 21, 2025 meeting. It will then receive reports from the Medical Director, a review of the accounts payable report, and the Health Officer. The board will discuss existing and new business, program reports, and allow public comment before adjourning.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of May 21, 2025 minutes
• Medical Director's report
• Review of accounts payable report
• Health Officer's report

The board approved the July 16 agenda and the May 21 meeting minutes, each by a 4‑0 vote. It also accepted the May and June Accounts Payable reports, both motions carried unanimously (4‑0). No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved July 16 agenda (4-0)
• Approved May 21 minutes (4-0)
• Accepted May Accounts Payable Report (4-0)
• Accepted June Accounts Payable Report (4-0)

Bridging the Gap Subcommittee

The Bridging the Gap Sub‑Committee will review updates on its ongoing work and consider several new proposals. Items include a process update, a Michigan State Police RHINO narcotics proposal, a Catholic Charities Seeking Safety program, and a discussion of a Community Amenities Grant support letter. The committee will also approve the minutes from the June 18, 2025 meeting.

• Process update
• Michigan State Police RHINO narcotics proposal
• Catholic Charities Seeking Safety program
• Community Amenities Grant – letter of support discussion
• Approval of minutes from June 18, 2025

The sub‑committee approved the minutes from the June 18, 2025 meeting. A motion was carried to recuse Sheriff Troy Bevier from scoring the RHINO narcotics proposal because he sits on the RHINO board. No other actions were voted on.

• Approved minutes of June 18, 2025 (motion carried)
• Recused Sheriff Troy Bevier from scoring the RHINO proposal (motion carried)

Department of Veterans Affairs Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will approve the agenda and minutes, receive the Service Officer's report and other veterans affairs reports, hear updates from the Michigan Veterans Transition Fund, and review applications for the Veterans Relief Fund and the PRF. The meeting also includes public comment and commissioner remarks.

• Approval of agenda for July 11, 2025
• Approval of minutes from June 13, 2025
• Service Officer's report and other VA reports
• MVTF updates from Shadbolt
• Review of VRF and PRF applications

The Executive Committee approved the meeting agenda and the June 13, 2025 minutes. No existing or new business was discussed. The meeting was adjourned at 10:08 AM.

• Approved agenda (votes: Shadbolt, Ricketts, Saxton, Crockett)
• Approved June 13, 2025 minutes (votes: Shadbolt, Ricketts, Saxton, Crockett)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:08 AM (votes: Shadbolt, Ricketts, Saxton, Crockett)

Emergency 911 District Board

The Emergency 911 District Board will approve the meeting minutes and hear the finance and director reports. Existing business will be reviewed. New business includes discussion of the MEVO Anywhere Kit (MAK). The meeting will also include a public comment period before adjournment.

• Approval of meeting minutes
• Discussion of MEVO Anywhere Kit (MAK) under new business

The board approved the May 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved the purchase of an updated MEVO Anywhere Kit at $9,275 for the first year and $6,660 annually for the next four years. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved May 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of updated MEVO Anywhere Kit: $9,275 first year, $6,660 per year for 4 years (motion carried)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion carried)

Accounts Payable Committee

The committee will meet to approve the minutes from June 26, 2025. The primary purpose of the meeting is to review and approve the Accounts Payable Edit Listing.

• Review and approval of Accounts Payable Edit Listing

The Accounts Payable Committee approved the minutes from June 26, 2025. It approved vouchers for payment totaling $2,111,723.90, with $309,700.24 from the general fund. No other business or public comment was presented, and the meeting was adjourned at 09:55 AM.

• Approved June 26, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved vouchers totaling $2,111,723.90, general fund portion $309,700.24 (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 09:55 AM (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Lenawee County Board of Commissioners will meet to review requests regarding a Flock camera system and a social media policy. The board will also consider a resolution honoring firefighters and emergency responders from the March 2025 Adrian Fire.

• Request for Flock Camera System
• Request for Social Media Policy
• Request for Concurrent Jurisdiction Plan Review
• Resolution honoring firefighters and emergency responders in the March 2025 Adrian Fire
• Approval of Accounts Payable Payments

The Board unanimously approved a one‑time payment of $171,783.89 under the Sandoz opioid settlement. It also adopted a proclamation honoring firefighters for the March 15 downtown fire, and approved several consent‑agenda items including tuition reimbursement, a risk‑management contract renewal, and a $55,050 two‑year pilot for the Flock LPR camera system (6‑2 vote). Additionally, the Board authorized $14,172,935.47 in accounts payable and approved final bids for the MSC Detention Center.

• Approved Proclamation #2025-15 honoring firefighters (unanimous)
• Approved Employee Tuition Reimbursement $1,668.40 (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of MMRMA contract $655,081 and Net Asset Distribution $198,404 (unanimous)
• Approved MSC Insurance payment to Krieghoff Lenawee $82,811 (unanimous)
• Approved Sandoz Opioid Settlement payment $171,783.89 (unanimous)
• Approved MSC Detention Center final bids total $1,835,00 (unanimous)
• Approved PA 116 enrollment applications for Neuroth Family Trust and D&P Neuroth Land (unanimous)
• Approved Flock LPR pilot contract $55,050 (6 yeas, 2 nays)

Personnel/Ways & Means Committee

The Lenawee County Personnel/Ways & Means Committee will review personnel matters such as employment changes, tuition reimbursement, and a reclassification request. It will also consider several Ways & Means requests, including the Sandoz Opioid Settlement Agreement, a risk‑management renewal, an insurance invoice, and bids for a detention facility. Additional items include applications for PA 116 and a proposal for a Flock camera system.

• Request: Sandoz Opioid Settlement Agreement
• Request: Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority Annual Renewal
• Request: MSC Insurance Invoice
• Request: PA 116 Applications – Neuroth Family Trust (1) and D&P Neuroth Land LLC (2)
• Request: Flock Camera System

The Personnel/Ways & Means Committee approved a series of financial and personnel actions, including tuition reimbursement, a specialty court administrator reclassification, and several insurance and settlement authorizations. It also approved the final $1,835,000 bids for the MSC detention center renovation, three PA 116 land enrollment applications, and a two‑year camera system contract. All motions were carried, with the camera contract passing by a 7‑2 vote.

• Approved tuition reimbursement of $1,668.40 (motion carried)
• Recommended reclassifying the Specialty Court Administrator from NU75CT08 to NU75CT10 (motion carried)
• Authorized renewal of MMRMA insurance contract for $655,081.00 and disbursement of $198,404.00 net assets (motion carried)
• Approved payment of $82,811 to Krieghoff Lenawee for MSC administration repairs (motion carried)
• Authorized signing of Sandoz settlement participation and approval of resolution #2025-08 for $171,783.89 (motion carried)
• Approved final bids totaling $1,835,000 for MSC detention center upgrades (motion carried)
• Approved three PA 116 applications for enrollment in Ogden Township (motion carried)
• Approved a 2‑year contract with Flock Group, Inc. for $55,050 (vote 7‑2 in favor)

Policy & Procedures Committee

The committee is meeting to review old business regarding the Social Media Policy. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items.

• Social Media Policy

The Policy & Procedures Committee approved the minutes from June 2, 2025. It recommended adopting the Social Media Policy to the Board of Commissioners. It also approved creating a policy requiring two reads for non‑personnel expenditure requests over $10,000. The meeting was adjourned at 10:19 am.

• Approved June 2, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Recommended adoption of Social Media Policy to Board of Commissioners (motion carried)
• Approved creation of policy for non‑personnel requests over $10,000 to include two reads (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:19 am (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to review reports from various committees and departments. The agenda includes discussions on unfinished business regarding the Tecumseh Products property and the Lenawee Now contract.

• Draft WellWise FY2026 Annual Implementation Plan
• Tecumseh Products Property
• Lenawee Now Contract
• Resolution honoring firefighters and emergency responders for the March 15, 2025 fire

The commissioners approved the June 11, 2025 meeting minutes. An agenda amendment moved the Firefighters and Emergency Responders proclamation to the July meeting. The board voted 6‑3 to make the Tecumseh Products property available for purchase without county land‑use restrictions. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved June 11, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Amended agenda to postpone Firefighters and Emergency Responders proclamation (motion carried)
• Postponed Firefighters and Emergency Responders resolution to July meeting
• Approved Tecumseh Products property sale with no county land‑use restrictions (6 yeas, 3 nays)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Department on Aging Advisory Board

The Lenawee County Department on Aging Advisory Board meets on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM in the Old County Courthouse, 301 N. Main St., Adrian. The agenda includes approval of the May 22, 2025 meeting minutes, a presentation by Home Services Director Barb Phillips, the Director’s report, discussion of the existing Centralized Kitchen project, and new business items. The meeting also provides time for public comment and board member comments before adjournment.

• Approval of May 22, 2025 meeting minutes
• Presentation by Home Services Director Barb Phillips
• Discussion of the Centralized Kitchen project (Existing Business)
• Consideration of new business items
• Public comment period

The advisory board approved the May 22, 2025 minutes. The board accepted Catherine Judkins' resignation. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved May 22, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Accepted Catherine Judkins resignation from the board (motion passed)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion passed)

Accounts Payable Committee

The committee will meet to approve minutes from May 29, 2025. The primary purpose of the meeting is to review and approve the Accounts Payable Edit Listing.

• Approval of May 29, 2025 minutes
• Review and approval of Accounts Payable Edit Listing

The committee approved the minutes from the May 29, 2025 meeting. It also approved payment of total vouchers amounting to $14,172,935.47, including $415,778.40 from the general fund. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved May 29, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved total vouchers for payment of $14,172,935.47, with $415,778.40 from the general fund (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Criminal Justice Committee

The Criminal Justice Committee will approve the June 5, 2025 meeting minutes and hear a finance report. It will consider a request for a Flock Camera System under old business. The committee will also address any new business, updates, and public comments.

• Approval of June 5, 2025 minutes
• Finance report (no dollar amount specified)
• Request for Flock Camera System

The Criminal Justice Committee approved the June 5, 2025 minutes. It then voted to recommend that the Personnel & Ways‑Means Committee enter into a two‑year agreement with the Flock camera system. The recommendation passed with five Yays, two Nays and two members absent.

• Approved June 5, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Recommended two‑year agreement with Flock camera system to Personnel & Ways‑Means Committee (5 Yays, 2 Nays, 2 absent)

Bridging the Gap Subcommittee

The Bridging the Gap Subcommittee will review a mock proposal and discuss funding status. The group will also consider scheduling additional meetings for RFP presentations.

• Review of Mock Proposal and Scoring
• Discussion of Funding to Date
• Approval of May 21, 2025 Minutes
• Additional Meetings for RFP Presentations

The Bridging the Gap Sub‑Committee approved the minutes from the May 21, 2025 meeting. It adopted a schedule of additional monthly meetings for RFP presentations on August 18, September 16, October 14, and November 4, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned at 4:18 pm.

• Approved minutes of May 21, 2025 (motion by Kahle, seconded by Morgan, carried)
• Scheduled additional RFP presentation meetings: Aug 18, Sep 16, Oct 14, Nov 4, 2025 (adopted per Coordinator Zysk recommendation)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:18 pm (motion by Morgan, seconded by Clift, carried)

Homeland Security | Local Emergency Planning Committee

The Homeland Security and Local Emergency Planning Committee will review reports from emergency management and E911. The body is discussing active shooter training and hazmat drills. Members will consider two grant requests for equipment and software.

• Grant request of $5,000 from FY24 SHSP for Hazmat Team Training and/or Equipment
• Grant request of $5,738 for CAPE Watch Incident Command Drone Live Stream Software
• Discussion of Commissioner's Active Shooter Drill scheduled for 8/01/2025
• Discussion of Norfolk Southern Prop Train Hazmat & Tech Rescue Drills for May 2026

The committee approved a grant of up to $5,000 from the FY24 SHSP fund for County Hazmat Team training and equipment. It also approved $5,738 from FY23 SHSP, FY23 LETPA, and FY24 LETPA grants to renew the CAPE Watch incident‑command drone livestream software. Both motions passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 15, 2025 (unanimous)
• Accepted FY22‑FY24 financial reports (unanimous)
• Accepted Emergency Management report (unanimous)
• Accepted E911 Director's report (unanimous)
• Accepted Drone Subcommittee report (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 Hazmat Team training/equipment grant (unanimous)
• Approved $5,738 CAPE Watch software renewal grant (unanimous)

Parks Commission

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

• Approval of May 19, 2025 minutes
• Finance Report
• Parks Monthly Report

The Parks Commission approved the minutes from the May 19, 2025 meeting. They also accepted the Parks Revenue & Expense and Capital Improvement finance reports. The commission then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved May 19, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Accepted finance reports for Parks Revenue & Expense and Capital Improvement Plan (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Department of Veterans Affairs Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will approve the agenda and the May 9, 2025 minutes, receive a Service Officer's report, discuss existing and new business, and review applications for the Veterans Relief Fund and PRF. Public comment will follow before adjournment.

• Approval of agenda (June 13, 2025)
• Approval of minutes (May 09, 2025)
• Service Officer's report
• MVTF updates from Shadbolt
• Review of VRF and PRF applications

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the May 9, 2025 minutes unanimously. A Veterans Relief Fund application (25-006) for $3,499.40 mortgage assistance was approved by the authorizing agents. The meeting was adjourned at 10:16 AM.

• Approved meeting agenda (4‑0 vote)
• Approved May 9, 2025 minutes (4‑0 vote)
• Approved VRF application 25-006 for $3,499.40 mortgage assistance
• Adjourned meeting at 10:16 AM

Board of Commissioners

The Board will open with a call to order, approve the May 13, 2025 minutes, and vote on the consent agenda covering routine payments. A closeout public hearing for 101 E Maumee, LLC will be conducted. The meeting also includes special presentations of a City of Adrian Bicentennial proclamation and the MiWorks annual report, followed by standing committee reports.

• Approval of May 13, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of consent agenda (accounts payable and routine items)
• Closeout public hearing: 101 E Maumee, LLC
• City of Adrian Bicentennial proclamation presentation
• MiWorks Annual Report presentation

The Lenawee County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a proclamation honoring Sheriff Richard L. Germond and a bicentennial proclamation for the City of Adrian. The board adopted the third‑quarter appropriation resolution and authorized several contracts, including a land lease with Countryside Farm, a grant agreement for materials management, a revised probate/juvenile court representation contract, a law‑enforcement contract for the county fairgrounds, and a Cisco Call Manager upgrade. All actions were recorded as approved by roll‑call or consent votes.

• Approved Proclamation Honoring Sheriff Richard L. Germond (unanimous roll call)
• Approved City of Adrian Bicentennial Proclamation (unanimous roll call)
• Adopted third‑quarter appropriation resolution for 2025 General Fund (consent agenda)
• Approved Countryside Farm land lease contract; Chairman authorized to sign
• Authorized County Administrator to sign Materials Management Planning Grant Agreement for $67,725.92
• Approved revised contract for probate/juvenile court representation (extended to two years)
• Approved Law Enforcement contract for Lenawee County Fairgrounds police services
• Approved Cisco Call Manager upgrade agreement for $23,440.00

Personnel/Ways & Means Committee

The Personnel/Ways & Means Committee will meet on June 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM in the Chambers at 301 N. Main St, Adrian, MI. The agenda includes approval of the May 13, 2025 minutes and public comment. The committee will review multiple ways‑and‑means requests, including the 3rd quarterly allotment of the county appropriation, a contract for the Countryside Farm, a Materials Management grant agreement, and a law‑enforcement contract for the Lenawee County Fairgrounds. Additional items such as a Cisco Call Manager upgrade and a closed‑session request to consider real‑property purchase or lease will also be considered.

• Approval of minutes from May 13, 2025
• Request: 3rd Quarterly Allotment of Appropriation
• Request: Countryside Farm Contract
• Request: Materials Management Grant Agreement
• Request: Law Enforcement Contract – Lenawee County Fairgrounds

The Personnel/Ways & Means Committee recommended and carried a resolution to approve the third quarterly allotment of appropriations for July 1 – September 30, 2025. It also approved several contracts and authorizations, including a farm lease, a materials‑management grant, a probate/junior court representation contract, a fairgrounds law‑enforcement contract, a Cisco communications upgrade, a change order for the DHHS building, and entered a closed session to consider real‑property acquisition.

• Approved third‑quarter appropriations allotment (Resolution #2025‑07) – motion carried
• Approved Countryside Farm lease agreement (3‑year) – motion carried
• Authorized County Administrator to sign Materials Management Grant Agreement for $67,725.92 – motion carried
• Approved revised contract for probate/junior court representation – motion carried
• Approved law‑enforcement contract for Lenawee County Fairgrounds – motion carried
• Approved Cisco Unified Communications Manager upgrade for $23,440.00 – motion carried
• Returned Flock Camera System request to Criminal Justice Committee for further review – motion carried
• Authorized Board Chairman to sign DHHS building change order for $35,763.00 – motion carried

Airport Zoning Board

The Lenawee County Airport Zoning Board will convene to approve previous meeting minutes and review the Airport Zoning Ordinance. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at 11:00 AM in the Commission Chambers.

• Approval of April 15, 2025 minutes
• Review of Airport Zoning Ordinance

The Airport Zoning Board approved a motion to add an extra public‑comment period at the start of the meeting. The board then approved the minutes from the April 15, 2025 meeting. Finally, the board adjourned the meeting at 11:36 a.m.

• Amended agenda to add additional public comment – motion carried
• Approved April 15, 2025 minutes – motion carried
• Adjourned meeting at 11:36 a.m. – motion carried

Criminal Justice Committee

The Criminal Justice Committee will meet on June 5, 2025 to approve the May 1 minutes and receive finance, sheriff, prosecutor, public defender, emergency management, medical examiner and courts reports. It will discuss a request for a Flock camera system and a request for a law enforcement contract at the Lenawee County Fairgrounds. The committee will also review a request for a concurrent jurisdiction plan.

• Approval of Minutes: May 1, 2025
• Finance Report
• Request: Flock Camera System
• Request: Law Enforcement Contract – Lenawee County Fairgrounds
• Request: Concurrent Jurisdiction Plan Review

The Criminal Justice Committee approved the minutes from May 1, 2025. It voted to recommend a two‑year contract for a Flock camera system on county roads, passing 5‑1 with three members absent. It also approved a recommendation to contract the Sheriff’s office for daily security services at the Lenawee County Fair in July.

• Approved recommendation for a 2‑year Flock camera contract (5‑1 vote, 3 absent)
• Approved recommendation for a law‑enforcement contract for Lenawee County Fairgrounds (motion carried)
• Approved the minutes of the May 1, 2025 meeting

Physical Resources Committee

The Physical Resources Committee will review finance and maintenance reports. The body will consider requests to close specific building projects and purchase new equipment.

• Request to purchase two patrol vehicles for the Sheriff's Office
• Request to close Annex Building exterior project
• Request to close Judicial chiller repair project
• Request for change order #1 regarding DHHS
• Updates on MSC Renovations

The Physical Resources Committee approved the purchase of two 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe patrol vehicles for a total of $107,334. It also closed the Annex exterior maintenance project (CPBS 2403) and the Judicial building chiller repair project (CPBS 2504), returning remaining balances to the Capital Fund. The committee recommended the Board Chairman sign a $35,763 change order for the Department of Health and Human Services, and approved the minutes from May 1, 2025.

• Approved purchase of two 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe patrol vehicles for $107,334 (motion carried)
• Closed Annex exterior maintenance project CPBS 2403, returning $900 to Capital Fund (motion carried)
• Closed Judicial building chiller repair project CPBS 2504, returning $1,600 to Capital Fund (motion carried)
• Recommended Board Chairman sign DHHS Change Order #1 for $35,763, funding from Fund 502 (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of May 1, 2025 (motion carried)
• Appointed Comm. Collins as a voting member of the committee (appointment confirmed)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:50 a.m. (motion carried)

I.T. / Equalization Committee

The Lenawee County I.T. / Equalization Committee will approve the May 1, 2025 meeting minutes, review finance and IT reports, and discuss a request to upgrade the Cisco Call Manager system. The committee will also receive an equalization report and allow public comment before adjourning.

• Approval of May 1, 2025 meeting minutes
• Finance report for the IT department
• IT report
• Request to upgrade Cisco Call Manager system
• Equalization report

The committee approved the May 1, 2025 meeting minutes. It then recommended that the Personnel/Ways & Means Committee approve a $23,440.00 purchase of Cisco Unified Communications Manager. The July IT/Equalization meeting was cancelled. The meeting was adjourned at 1:09 am.

• Approved May 1, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Recommended purchase of Cisco Unified Communications Manager for $23,440.00 to Personnel/Ways & Means Committee (motion carried)
• Cancelled July IT/Equalization meeting
• Adjourned meeting at 1:09 am (motion carried)

Materials Management Planning Committee

The committee will approve the May 7 minutes, hear April solid‑waste and recycling reports, and discuss the Materials Management Planning update along with draft siting guidelines and enforcement policies. No new business items are listed, and the meeting will conclude with public comment.

• Approval of Minutes (05/07/2025)
• April Recycling and Waste Reports
• Materials Management Planning Update
• Siting Guidelines Draft
• Enforcements Draft

The Materials Management Planning Committee approved the minutes from the May 7, 2025 meeting after a motion and second, with all six members voting in favor and no opposition. No other actions were voted on; the siting‑guidelines and enforcement drafts will be revised and presented for a future vote. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved May 7 minutes (6‑0 vote)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Airport Commission

The Lenawee County Airport Commission will meet to approve the minutes from the April 14, 2025 meeting. The commission will hear the manager's report and a finance report. Additional business, public comment, and adjournment are also on the agenda.

• Approval of April 14, 2025 minutes
• Manager's Report
• Finance Report
• Other Business
• Public Comment

The commission approved the minutes from the April 14, 2025 meeting. A motion to adjourn was made and passed, ending the session at 09:26 AM. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved minutes of April 14, 2025 (motion by Blanco, seconded by VanDoren)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Blanco, seconded by VanDoren, passed)

Policy & Procedures Committee

The Policy & Procedures Committee will meet on June 2, 2025 at 10:00 AM in the Chambers at 301 N. Main St, Adrian. The committee will approve the minutes from the April 14, 2025 meeting and discuss a proposed Social Media Policy. Other agenda items include old business, other business, public comment, and adjournment.

• Approve minutes from the April 14, 2025 meeting
• Consider a new Social Media Policy
• Old Business (unspecified items)
• Other Business (unspecified items)
• Public Comment

The Policy & Procedures Committee approved the minutes from April 14, 2025 after a motion by Blanco and second by Daly. Members discussed a draft Social Media Policy and agreed to review it and report back next month. The meeting was then adjourned following a motion by Blanco, seconded by Daly.

• Approved April 14, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Accounts Payable Committee

The Lenawee County Accounts Payable Committee will meet on May 29, 2025 at 9:30 AM in the Chambers at 301 N. Main St., Adrian. The committee will approve the minutes from the May 15, 2025 meeting and will review and approve the listed accounts payable vouchers. The agenda also includes other business, public comment, and adjournment.

• Approve minutes from the May 15, 2025 meeting
• Review and approve accounts payable vouchers (Accounts Payable Edit Listing)

The committee approved the minutes from the May 15, 2025 meeting. It then approved accounts payable vouchers totaling $3,334,635.20, including a $445,924.25 portion from the general fund. The meeting was adjourned at 09:37 AM.

• Approved May 15, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved vouchers $3,334,635.20, general fund $445,924.25 (motion carried)

Land Bank Authority

The Lenawee County Land Bank Authority will review and decide on several agenda items, including finance reports for April 2025 and the applicability of a sales committee. The board will discuss the County Policy Utilization and the status of an application for 834 Michigan Ave. A key item is the Construction Management Contract associated with the Blight Elimination Grant.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes
• Finance reports: April 2025 balance sheet and income statement
• Sales Committee Applicability discussion
• Blight Elimination Grant – Construction Management Contract

The board voted to dissolve the Sales Committee and to use county procurement policies for future bidding. It approved moving the construction management fee for the Round 3 Blight Elimination grant onto the Land Bank budget. The board also approved selling 834 Michigan Ave to Edward Munro for $500, adding a requirement that the new owner cannot combine the lots for five years.

• Approved May 28 agenda (motion carried)
• Approved April 22 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved April 2025 financial statements (motion carried)
• Dissolved the Sales Committee (motion carried)
• Adopted county procurement policies for bidding (motion carried)
• Approved construction management fee to be funded from Land Bank budget (motion carried)
• Approved sale of 834 Michigan Ave to Edward Munro for $500 with 5‑year lot‑combination restriction (motion carried)

Department on Aging Advisory Board

The board will receive a report from the Department on Aging Director and a presentation on the role of senior centers in aging in place. Members will also discuss existing business regarding a centralized kitchen.

• Presentation by Turi Meining, Adrian Senior Center Director, on senior centers' role to aging in place
• Discussion of Centralized Kitchen

The board approved the minutes from the April 24, 2025 meeting after a motion by Commissioner Collins and support from Alan Dickerson. The board heard a budget update showing April expenses of $366,619 and that 44.5 % of the fiscal year budget has been spent. No other actions were voted on, and the meeting was adjourned by motion of Commissioner Terry Collins.

• Approved April 24, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Bridging the Gap Subcommittee

The Bridging the Gap Subcommittee will review a mock presentation for upcoming RFPs, including an application score sheet and Exhibit E. The meeting will also approve the minutes from April 16, 2025, and include public and commissioner comments. No formal decisions are listed beyond the agenda items.

• Approval of minutes: April 16, 2025
• Mock presentation for RFPs (Francine Zysk)
• Application score sheet review
• Exhibit E review
• Public comment

The subcommittee approved the minutes from the April 16, 2025 meeting. Commissioner Collins was appointed vice‑chair of the Bridging the Gap Sub‑Committee. The meeting was adjourned at 3:44 pm.

• Approved April 16, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Appointed Terry Collins as subcommittee vice‑chair (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:44 pm (motion carried)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to review the second quarter FY 25 finance report and the strategic plan. The body will also address an appeal of a denial of deviation request and resident concerns regarding 6374 Alamo Ct.

• Strategic Plan discussion
• Appeal of Denial of Deviation Request
• Resident concerns regarding 6374 Alamo Ct.
• Second Quarter Report FY 25 (Finance)

The board amended the agenda to include the appeal and resident concerns, approved the April 16 minutes, and voted to support the appeal for hauled water at 6315 Robb Hwy. It also accepted the April accounts payable report and approved hiring Mary Kushion Consulting to develop a new strategic plan. All motions passed unanimously.

• Amended agenda to add Appeal of Deviation Request and Resident Concerns – motion carried 5-0
• Approved April 16, 2025 meeting minutes – motion carried 5-0
• Supported appeal and considered exception for hauled water at 6315 Robb Hwy – motion carried 5-0
• Accepted April Accounts Payable Report – motion carried 5-0
• Approved use of Mary Kushion Consulting for new Strategic Plan – motion carried 5-0

Parks Commission

The Parks Commission will approve the minutes from its April 21, 2025 meeting. It will hear a finance report and a monthly parks update. The commission will consider a request for electrical work at the Gerber Park pavilion.

• Approval of April 21, 2025 meeting minutes
• Finance report presentation
• Monthly parks report
• Request for electrical work at Gerber Park Pavilion

The commission approved the minutes from the April 21, 2025 meeting. It accepted Adrian Electric and Generator Co.'s $20,625 quote to install electricity in the north and south pavilions at Gerber Park, as part of the 2025 Capital Improvement Plan. A motion to add a boardwalk at Gerber Park failed because it lacked a second. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved April 21, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Accepted Adrian Electric quote for Gerber Park pavilion electricity, $20,625 (motion carried)
• Boardwalk addition at Gerber Park motion failed (no second)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:11 am (motion carried)

Accounts Payable Committee

The committee will meet to approve minutes from May 1, 2025, and review the accounts payable edit listing for approval. The meeting is primarily focused on the processing of county vouchers.

• Review and approval of Accounts Payable Edit Listing
• Approval of May 1, 2025 meeting minutes

The Accounts Payable Committee approved the minutes from the May 1, 2025 meeting. It then approved payment of total vouchers amounting to $3,906,215.04, including $229,416.65 from the general fund. The meeting was adjourned shortly thereafter.

• Approved May 1, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved payment of vouchers totaling $3,906,215.04, general fund $229,416.65 (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Lenawee County Board of Commissioners will approve the April 16, 2025 meeting minutes and authorize outstanding accounts payable payments. Commissioners will receive reports from numerous standing committees and subcommittees, and will adopt proclamations for Apraxia Awareness Day and Mental Health Awareness Month. The meeting also includes recognitions of service and a limited public comment period.

• Approval of Minutes: April 16, 2025
• Approval of Accounts Payable Payments
• Proclamation of Apraxia Awareness Day – Jacquelyn Rochon
• Proclamation of Mental Health Awareness Month – Lenawee County Specialty Courts, Community Mental Health
• Recognition of Service – Lt. Corinne Perdue (Sheriff Troy Bevier)

The Lenawee County Board of Commissioners approved the 2025 Tax Rate L‑4029 with millage rollbacks. They also adopted proclamations designating May 14 as Apraxia Awareness Day and May as Mental Health Awareness Month. Numerous contracts and expenditures were authorized, including a MAXIMUS consulting extension, DHHS office blinds, and a commissioning agent for the MSC project.

• Proclaimed May 14, 2025 as Apraxia Awareness Day (unanimous)
• Proclaimed May 2025 as Mental Health Awareness Month (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Tax Rate L‑4029 with millage rollbacks (unanimous)
• Approved $11,750 1‑year extension with MAXIMUS consulting (unanimous)
• Approved $9,600 change order for DHHS office blinds (unanimous)
• Approved $28,850 Fishbeck contract for commissioning agent at MSC (unanimous)
• Approved $6,321,671.13 accounts payable payments (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of two Ford F‑250 trucks at $49,698 each (unanimous)

Personnel/Ways & Means Committee

The Lenawee County Personnel/Ways & Means Committee will review a request to set the 2025 tax rate (L-4029). It will also consider several financial and procurement items, including an annual cost allocation plan contract and a change order for DHHS renovations. Additional agenda items cover law‑enforcement contracts, vehicle purchases for the Drain Commission, and other personnel business.

• Request: 2025 Tax Rate (L-4029)
• Request: Approval of Annual Cost Allocation Plan Contract
• Request: Change Order - DHHS Renovations
• Requests: Law Enforcement Contracts for Deerfield Village, Macon Township, Madison Schools, Addison Village, Addison Schools, Hidden Lake Gardens
• Requests: Purchase of 2025 Ford F-250 for Drain Commission (two identical entries)

The Personnel/Ways & Means Committee approved the 2025 Tax Rate Request (L-4029) and authorized the Board Chairman and County Clerk to sign it. The committee also approved a one‑year extension with MAXIMUS Consulting for $11,750, a lease date modification for the DHHS office, a $9,600 change order for DHHS blinds, and a three‑year agreement with the Community Action Agency. Additionally, the committee recommended law‑enforcement contracts with several municipalities and schools and approved the proclamation honoring retiring superintendent Tim Mehan. All motions were carried as presented.

• Approved 2025 Tax Rate Request (L-4029) and authorized signatures (motion carried)
• Approved board appointments for various sub‑committees (motion carried)
• Approved proclamation #2025-13 honoring Tim Mehan (unanimous roll call vote: 8 Yay, 1 absent)
• Approved 1‑year extension with MAXIMUS Consulting for $11,750 (motion carried)
• Approved DHHS lease date modification to start 5/1/2025 (motion carried)
• Approved DHHS blinds change order for $9,600 (motion carried)
• Approved 3‑year CDBG administration service agreement with Community Action Agency (motion carried)
• Approved law‑enforcement contracts with Deerfield Village, Macon Township, Madison Schools, Addison Village, Addison Schools, and Hidden Lake Gardens (motion carried)

Department of Veterans Affairs Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will approve the meeting agenda and the March 14, 2025 minutes, receive a Service Officer’s report, and hear updates from the Michigan Veterans Trust Fund. The committee will also review applications for the Veterans Relief Fund and the Partner Relief Fund. Additional items include partner comments, public comment, and adjournment.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of March 14, 2025 minutes
• Service Officer’s report
• Review of Veterans Relief Fund (VRF) and Partner Relief Fund (PRF) applications
• MVTF updates from Shadbolt

The committee approved its agenda and the March 14, 2025 minutes unanimously. Six Veterans Relief Fund and MVTF applications were approved, providing $4,641.85 in assistance. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous 3‑0)
• Approved March 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous 3‑0)
• Approved VRF application 25‑003 for $2,517.71 (utilities, food, motor fuel)
• Approved VRF application 25‑004 for $349.14 (utilities)
• Approved VRF application 25‑005 for $300.00 (food, motor fuel)
• Approved MVTF application TFGA‑1548 for $1,475.00 (utilities)
• Motion to adjourn passed (unanimous)

Land Bank Authority

The Land Bank Sales Subcommittee is meeting to conduct business. The agenda includes a closed session regarding 834 Michigan Ave under the Open Meeting Act.

• Closed session discussion regarding 834 Michigan Ave

Emergency 911 District Board

The Emergency 911 District Board will review and move forward several items. Existing business includes filling an open "general public" board seat and approving vendor quotes to install a backup HVAC system for the dispatch center. New business features a proposal to approve a five‑year maintenance agreement with Core Technologies that raises costs by 5% each year, and an informational update on required radio authentication for Lucas County radios.

• Open "general public" representative position on the board
• Backup HVAC system for the dispatch center – vendor quotes received, motion to proceed moved to Personnel, Ways and Means Committee
• Core Technologies Maintenance Agreement – five‑year contract with 5% annual cost increase, referral to Personnel, Ways and Means Committee
• Lucas County radio authentication requirement – informational update, cost not yet determined
• Approval of prior meeting minutes

The board approved the meeting minutes and accepted the E911 finance report. A motion was carried to recommend Denise Combs for the general public representative position. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Accepted E911 finance report (motion carried)
• Recommended Denise Combs as general public representative (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Materials Management Planning Committee

The Materials Management Planning Committee will approve minutes from 4/02/25, hear a guest speaker, Sheriff Troy Bevier, and receive reports on recycling and waste hauling and the program coordinator's activities. An update on the county's materials management planning will be presented. The meeting includes a public comment period before adjournment.

• Approval of minutes dated 4.02.25
• Guest speaker: Sheriff Troy Bevier
• Recycling and waste hauling report
• Program coordinator's report
• Materials management planning update

The Materials Management Planning Committee approved the minutes from the April 2, 2025 meeting with unanimous support. A motion to adjourn was also passed unanimously. No substantive policy or funding decisions were made.

• Approved April 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:54 AM (unanimous vote)

Airport Zoning Board

The Airport Zoning Board of Appeals will consider approval of the minutes from its March 31, 2025 meeting. It will also review and potentially adopt an organization and procedures manual. The meeting includes time for public and member comments before adjournment.

• Approve minutes from March 31, 2025 meeting
• Review organization and procedures manual
• Public comment period
• Member comment period

The board approved the March 31, 2025 minutes unanimously. Members elected Ryan Rank as Chair and Glenn Preston as Vice‑Chair, each vote unanimous. The board discussed term lengths but deferred a decision. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved March 31, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Ryan Rank as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Glenn Preston as Vice‑Chair (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Accounts Payable Committee

The Accounts Payable Committee will open the meeting, approve the minutes from the April 17, 2025 session, and review and approve the listed accounts payable vouchers. After the voucher review, the committee will address any other business and allow public comment before adjourning. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 9:30 AM in the Chambers at 301 N. Main St, Adrian, MI.

• Approve minutes from April 17, 2025
• Review and approve accounts payable vouchers
• Other business discussion
• Public comment period

The committee approved the minutes from the April 17, 2025 meeting. It approved payment of vouchers totaling $2,543,858.40, including $153,024.68 from the general fund. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes of April 17, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved vouchers totaling $2,543,858.40 (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Criminal Justice Committee

The Lenawee County Criminal Justice Committee will approve the April 3 minutes and hear reports from finance, the sheriff, the prosecuting attorney, the public defender, emergency management, the medical examiner, and the courts. It will consider several requests for law enforcement contracts with Deerfield Village and Macon Township, Madison Schools, Addison Village and Addison Schools, and Hidden Lake Gardens. Additional items include an addendum to the prescription drug cap for inmate healthcare, a purchase of flock camera hardware and software, and professional liability insurance for the public defender's office. The committee will also vote on renewing the contract with MGT.

• Request: Law Enforcement Contracts – Deerfield Village and Macon Township
• Request: Law Enforcement Contracts – Madison Schools
• Request: Law Enforcement Contracts – Addison Village and Addison Schools
• Request: Law Enforcement Contract – Hidden Lake Gardens
• Request: Addendum to Prescription Drug Cap Inmate Healthcare

The Criminal Justice Committee approved the minutes from April 3, 2025. It unanimously recommended approval of ongoing police service contracts for Deerfield Village, Macon Township, Madison Schools, Addison Village, Addison Schools and Hidden Lake Gardens. The committee also approved a $150,000 inmate health‑care addendum, a $55,000 Flock camera system purchase, a $17,157.95 professional liability policy for the Public Defender’s office, and a revised $5,200 contract with MGT for the Friend of the Court. All motions passed with votes in favor from Commissioners Collins, Krasny and Aungst and no opposition.

• Approved minutes of April 3, 2025 (Votes: Collins, Krasny, Aungst; Opposed: none)
• Recommended approval of law‑enforcement contracts for Deerfield Village, Macon Township, Madison Schools, Addison Village, Addison Schools and Hidden Lake Gardens (Votes: Collins, Krasny, Aungst; Opposed: none)
• Approved inmate health‑care addendum costing $150,000 (Votes: Collins, Krasny, Aungst; Opposed: none)
• Approved purchase of Flock camera hardware/software ($29,800 first year, $25,250 second year; total $55,000) (Votes: Collins, Krasny, Aungst; Opposed: none)
• Approved professional liability insurance for the Public Defender’s office ($17,157.95) (Votes: Collins, Krasny, Aungst; Opposed: none)
• Recommended revised contract with MGT for Friend of the Court ($5,200) (Votes: Collins, Krasny, Aungst; Opposed: none)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:58 AM (Votes: Collins, Krasny, Aungst; Opposed: none)

Physical Resources Committee

The Physical Resources Committee will review building maintenance requests, including jail and detention center roof replacements, and consider purchasing vehicles for the Sheriff's Office and Drain Commission.

• Request: Jail Roof Replacement
• Request: MSC Detention Roof replacement
• Request: Purchase 2025 Ford F-250
• Request: Purchase Dodge Ram - Sheriff's Office
• Request: Commissioning Agent at Maurice Spear Campus

The Physical Resources Committee approved the Lenawee County Jail roof replacement for up to $209,700 and the Maurice Spear Campus Detention roof replacement for up to $71,434. It also recommended two separate purchases of 2025 Ford F‑250 trucks (each not to exceed $50,000) and approved a 2025 Dodge Ram purchase for $45,466. The committee voted to accept a $28,850 contract with Fishbeck for commissioning services on the Maurice Spear Campus expansion and approved the minutes from the April 3, 2025 meeting.

• Approved Lenawee County Jail roof replacement, not to exceed $209,700 (3-0)
• Approved Maurice Spear Campus Detention roof replacement, not to exceed $71,434 (3-0)
• Recommended purchase of 2025 Ford F‑250 (first unit) up to $50,000 to Personnel/Ways & Means Committee (3-0)
• Recommended purchase of 2025 Ford F‑250 (second unit) up to $50,000 to Personnel/Ways & Means Committee (3-0)
• Approved purchase of 2025 Dodge Ram for $45,466 as part of Capital Improvement Plan (3-0)
• Recommended Board approve Fishbeck contract for commissioning agent, $28,850 (3-0)
• Approved minutes of April 3, 2025 (3-0)

I.T. / Equalization Committee

The Lenawee County I.T. / Equalization Committee will meet to approve minutes from April 3, 2025, and review reports on information technology and equalization. The agenda includes a request for the 2025 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to replace Cisco Access Points.

• Approval of April 3, 2025, minutes
• Review of 2025 CIP Cisco Access Points replacement request
• Information Technology and Equalization reports
• Department reports and system concerns

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the April 3, 2025 meeting. It also approved a request to replace Cisco Access Points, not to exceed $25,000, as part of the 2025 Capital Improvement Plan. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved April 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Cisco Access Points replacement up to $25,000 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Department on Aging Advisory Board

The Department on Aging Advisory Board will consider approval of the March 27, 2025 meeting minutes. The board will receive the Director’s report on aging services. The meeting will also address existing and new business items and include a public comment period.

• Approval of March 27, 2025 meeting minutes
• Director’s report from LDA Director Cari Rebottaro
• Public comment period

The advisory board approved the March 27, 2025 minutes. A motion to accept Julie Hackett's application to the board was passed. The meeting was then adjourned. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved March 27 minutes (passed)
• Approved Julie Hackett's appointment to advisory board (passed)
• Adjourned meeting (passed)

Land Bank Authority

The Lenawee County Land Bank Authority will approve the agenda and minutes, review February and March 2025 balance sheets and income statements, consider the application status for 834 Michigan Ave, discuss the Blight Elimination Grant and the application status for 949 Howell Ave, and hear updates from the Community Development Coordinator on regional housing and land bank activities.

• Application status review for 834 Michigan Ave
• Discussion of Blight Elimination Grant
• Application status review for 949 Howell Ave
• Finance reports: February and March 2025 balance sheets and income statements
• Community Development Coordinator comments on Region K housing update

The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the February 25, 2025 meeting. It also approved the February and March 2025 balance sheets and income statements. The meeting was then adjourned at 8:45 am.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from February 25, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved February and March 2025 financial statements (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:45 am (motion carried)

Parks Commission

The Lenawee County Parks Commission will approve the March 17, 2025 meeting minutes, receive a finance report, and hear a parks monthly report. Commissioners will review the roofing bids for the Gerber Pavilion and receive an update on the Gerber Park musical instrument. The meeting will also include public comment before adjournment.

• Approval of March 17, 2025 minutes
• Finance report presentation
• Parks monthly report
• Review of Gerber Pavilion roofing bids
• Gerber Park musical instrument update

The commission approved the minutes from the March 17, 2025 meeting. It also approved the Gerber Pavilion roofing project, recommending acceptance of the B. Southwell Construction bid not to exceed $8,965 from the Capital Improvement fund. The meeting was then adjourned at 11:16 am.

• Approved March 17, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved Gerber Pavilion roofing bid from B. Southwell Construction, not to exceed $8,965 (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:16 am (motion carried)

Accounts Payable Committee

The Accounts Payable Committee will first approve the minutes from the April 3, 2025 meeting. It will then review and approve the listed accounts payable vouchers. The agenda also includes other business, a public comment period, and adjournment.

• Approve minutes from the April 3, 2025 meeting
• Review and approve accounts payable vouchers (edit listing)
• Public comment period

The Accounts Payable Committee approved the minutes from the April 3, 2025 meeting. It also approved vouchers for payment totaling $3,777,813.08, including $401,673.86 from the general fund. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved April 3, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved vouchers totaling $3,777,813.08, with $401,673.86 from the general fund (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to approve accounts payable and review updated policies regarding airport driving and the personnel handbook. The session includes several proclamations and reports from various county commissions and boards.

• Airport Driving Policy # 2025-04
• Personnel Handbook #2025-05
• Approval of Accounts Payable Payments
• Strategic Planning discussion
• Proclamations for National Police Officers Week and Correctional Officers Week

The Board unanimously approved four proclamations honoring local high school athletes, volunteers, correctional officers and police officers. It approved the consent agenda, which confirmed several board appointments and a tuition‑reimbursement policy. The April 2025 budget adjustments, including a $37,500 reduction in the Veteran's Affairs grant, were approved. The 2026 budget calendar and a $750,000 delinquent‑tax revolving loan fund resolution were also approved.

• Approved Tecumseh High School Girls Basketball Proclamation #2025-09 (unanimous roll call)
• Approved Volunteer Appreciation Month Proclamation #2025-08 (unanimous roll call)
• Approved Correctional Officers’ Week Proclamation #2025-05 (unanimous roll call)
• Approved Police Officer Week Proclamation #2025-07 (unanimous roll call)
• Approved consent agenda items, including board appointments and tuition reimbursement
• Approved April 2025 budget adjustments to address VA grant cut and other line‑item changes
• Approved 2026 Budget Calendar
• Approved Delinquent Tax Revolving Loan Fund Resolution RES#2025-04 for $750,000

Bridging the Gap Subcommittee

The Bridging the Gap Subcommittee will meet to review opioid history and discuss new business. The meeting is scheduled for April 16, 2025, at 3:00 PM in the Commission Chambers.

• Review opioid history
• New business discussion
• Public comment period

The Bridging the Gap Sub‑Committee held its April 16, 2025 meeting and did not approve, deny, or table any proposals. The only formal action was a motion to adjourn, which was carried. No public or member comments were made.

• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to review accounts payable and receive a Health Officer's report. The meeting includes a presentation on a health education internship and program reports from various health departments.

• Review of Accounts Payable Report
• Health Education Internship Presentation
• Personal Health program report
• Environmental Health program report
• Emergency Preparedness program report

The board voted to approve the meeting agenda as presented, the March 19, 2025 minutes, and the March 2025 Accounts Payable report. Each motion was carried unanimously with a 4‑0 vote. No other actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved March 19, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved March 2025 Accounts Payable report (4-0)

Homeland Security | Local Emergency Planning Committee

The committee will approve the February 18, 2025 meeting minutes and receive finance, emergency management, E‑911 and drone subcommittee reports. It will consider a $1,800 grant request for FY23 SHSP conference registration and lodging. Updates will be given on the Tecumseh dams, SARA Title III site plans, and upcoming training exercises. A public comment period is scheduled before adjournment.

• Approval of February 18, 2025 meeting minutes
• Finance, Emergency Management, E‑911, and Drone subcommittee reports
• Grant request of $1,800 for FY23 SHSP conference registration and lodging
• Tecumseh dams update
• SARA Title III site plans discussion

The committee unanimously approved a $1,800 grant from the FY23 SHSP for Craig Tanis and Chris Foerg to attend the 2025 Great Lakes Homeland Security Conference. All agenda items, minutes, financial statements, and reports were also accepted without dissent. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted FY22‑FY24 financial statements and Donation Fund (unanimous)
• Accepted emergency management report (unanimous)
• Accepted E911 Director's report (unanimous)
• Accepted Drone Subcommittee report (unanimous)
• Approved $1,800 conference grant (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Personnel/Ways & Means Committee

The committee will discuss personnel changes and financial matters. Key items include budget adjustments for April 2025 and the 2026 budget calendar. The body will also review contracts for monumentation and CoreTechnologies for Central Dispatch.

• April 2025 Budget Adjustments
• 2026 Budget Calendar
• Remon/Monumentation Contracts
• CoreTechnologies Contract Renewal for Central Dispatch
• 2025 Equalization Report

The committee approved the March 11, 2025 meeting minutes and recommended several board appointments. It also approved a tuition reimbursement request, the April 2025 budget adjustments, the 2026 budget calendar, a $750,000 delinquent tax revolving loan fund resolution, the 2025 equalization report, and a five‑year Core Technology contract renewal. All motions were carried.

• Approved March 11, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Recommended board appointments for Emergency 9‑1‑1 District, Wellwise Services, and Jury Board (motion carried)
• Approved tuition reimbursement $834.20 per class (motion carried)
• Approved April 2025 budget adjustments (motion carried)
• Approved 2026 budget calendar (motion carried)
• Approved $750,000 Delinquent Tax Revolving Loan Fund resolution (motion carried)
• Approved 2025 Equalization Report (motion carried)
• Approved Core Technology 5‑year contract renewal with 5% annual savings (motion carried)

Airport Zoning Board

The Lenawee County Airport Zoning Board will convene to approve previous meeting minutes and discuss proposed amendments to the Lenawee Airport Zoning Ordinance. The agenda also includes a request for information from other airports regarding the current zoning rules.

• Approval of March 31, 2025 minutes
• Review of Lenawee Airport Zoning Ordinance amendments
• Request for information from other airports regarding zoning ordinance

The board approved the minutes from the March 31, 2025 meeting. It decided to review the proposed amendments to the County Airport Zoning Ordinance and forward suggested edits to the administrator’s office before the next meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 11:57 am.

• Approved March 31 minutes (motion carried)
• Ordered review of proposed airport zoning ordinance changes and to submit edits to the administrator
• Adjourned meeting at 11:57 am (motion carried)

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission will meet to review manager and finance reports. The body is scheduled to discuss preparations for a NASCAR race.

• NASCAR Race Prep

The commission approved the minutes from the February 3, 2025 meeting. The manager reported on equipment repairs, hangar updates, and upcoming NASCAR event preparations. No other substantive actions were taken. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved February 3, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:29 am (motion carried)

Policy & Procedures Committee

The Lenawee County Policy & Procedures Committee will meet on Monday, April 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM in the Chambers at 301 N. Main St, Adrian. The agenda includes approval of the February 3, 2025 meeting minutes and discussion of two new business items: revisions to the county Personnel Handbook and an Airport Driving Policy. No other decisions are specified in the agenda.

• Approval of February 3, 2025 minutes
• Review of Personnel Handbook
• Review of Airport Driving Policy
• Public Comment

The committee appointed Commissioner Van Doren as a voting member. The minutes from February 3, 2025 were approved. The committee voted to recommend the Airport Driving policy to the Board of Commissioners. The meeting was adjourned at 10:18 am.

• Appointed Comm. Van Doren as voting member (motion carried)
• Approved February 3, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Recommended Airport Driving policy to Board of Commissioners (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:18 am (motion carried)

Solid Waste Coordinating Committee

The committee will meet to review a materials management planning update. The agenda includes discussions on a DOS contract and a Scraptire event.

• Materials Management Planning Update
• DOS Contract
• Scraptire Event

The Solid Waste Coordinating Committee approved the February 5, 2025 minutes unanimously. It awarded the weekend and holiday coverage contract for the recycling drop‑off sites to Stan Marshall. The committee amended the motion to raise the tire‑collection fee to $4 per tire and approved a spring tire‑collection event funded by the Solid Waste Department, tentatively scheduled for May 31.

• Approved February 5, 2025 minutes (Votes in favor: Stimpson, Tuckerman, Swallow, Pixley, May, Johnson, Tomaszewski; Opposed: none)
• Approved DOS weekend and holiday coverage contract awarded to Stan Marshall (Votes in favor: Stimpson, Tuckerman, Swallow, Pixley, May, Johnson, Tomaszewski; Opposed: none)
• Amended motion to increase tire collection fee to $4 per tire (Votes in favor: Stimpson, Tuckerman, Swallow, Pixley, May, Johnson, Tomaszewski; Opposed: none)
• Approved spring tire‑collection event using Solid Waste Department funds and $4 fee (Votes in favor: Stimpson, Tuckerman, Swallow, Pixley, May, Johnson, Tomaszewski; Opposed: none)

Accounts Payable Committee

The Lenawee County Accounts Payable Committee will first approve the minutes from the March 20, 2025 meeting. It will then review and approve the listed accounts payable vouchers. The meeting also includes time for other business and public comment before adjournment.

• Approve minutes from March 20, 2025
• Review and approve accounts payable vouchers (edit listing)
• Other business
• Public comment

The committee approved the minutes from the March 20, 2025 meeting. It then approved accounts payable vouchers totaling $1,840,259.64, with $287,646.61 from the general fund. The meeting was adjourned at 09:41 AM.

• Approved March 20, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved vouchers totaling $1,840,259.64, general fund $287,646.61 (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 09:41 AM (motion passed)

Criminal Justice Committee

The Criminal Justice Committee will hold its regular meeting on April 3, 2025. Members will receive updates and reports from the sheriff, prosecuting attorney, public defender, emergency management, medical examiner, and other criminal‑justice partners. An update on the Robertson Brain Health program will also be presented. The meeting will conclude with a public comment period.

• Sheriff's Report
• Prosecutor's Report
• Public Defender Report
• Emergency Management Report
• Robertson Brain Health update

The Criminal Justice Committee approved the minutes from the March 6, 2025 meeting. The motion passed unanimously with Commissioners Collins, Krasny, and Aungst voting in favor. The committee then adjourned the meeting at 10:37 AM. The adjournment motion also passed unanimously.

• Approved March 6, 2025 minutes (3‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:37 AM (3‑0)

Physical Resources Committee

The Physical Resources Committee will approve the March 6, 2025 meeting minutes, review a finance report, and discuss building and grounds maintenance. A retirement announcement for Maintenance Superintendent Tim Mehan will be made. Updates on MSC renovations and the Tecumseh Products site, including staging for consumers and a new environmental team, will be presented. The meeting will conclude with public comment.

• Approval of March 6, 2025 minutes
• Finance report presentation
• Retirement announcement for Tim Mehan, Maintenance Superintendent
• MSC renovations update
• Tecumseh Products site updates: staging for consumers and new environmental team

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the March 6, 2025 meeting. A motion to adjourn the April 3, 2025 meeting was also passed unanimously. No other actions requiring a vote were taken.

• Approved March 6, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:20 AM (3-0)

I.T. / Equalization Committee

The I.T. / Equalization Committee will approve the March 6, 2025 meeting minutes and review a finance report for the IT department, along with IT, communications and other department reports. It will also consider an equalization report and receive an update on Michigan's Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program. The agenda includes a public comment period before adjournment.

• Approval of March 6, 2025 meeting minutes
• Finance report for the Information Technology department
• IT and communications department reports
• Equalization report
• Update on Michigan's Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program

The I.T. / Equalization Committee approved the minutes from the March 6, 2025 meeting by a vote of three in favor and none opposed. No other substantive actions were decided; the BEAD grant update and other reports were informational only. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved March 6, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Materials Management Planning Committee

The committee will review recycling and waste reports and the Program Coordinator's report. Members will discuss updates to materials management planning regarding siting, enforcement, and preliminary work.

• Recycling and Waste Reports
• Program Coordinator's Report
• Materials Management Planning update on siting
• Materials Management Planning update on enforcement
• Materials Management Planning update on preliminary work

The committee approved the March 5 minutes unanimously. It instructed the program coordinator to begin drafting siting requirements for the Materials Management Planning grant. The meeting was adjourned at 10:21 AM.

• Approved March 5 minutes (unanimous vote)
• Directed Maurer to draft siting requirements for MMP grant
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

General

The Zoning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals will discuss new business items, including an airport ordinance and related exhibits. A presentation by Stephanie Ward, Aviation Manager for Mead & Hunt, will be part of the discussion. The board will also review the Zoning Board of Appeals Organization and Procedures Manual. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Airport Ordinance
• Exhibit A (supporting the airport ordinance)
• Exhibit B (supporting the airport ordinance)
• Zoning Board of Appeals Organization and Procedures Manual
• Presentation by Stephanie Ward, Aviation Manager, Mead & Hunt

The joint Airport Zoning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals held an informational meeting about the airport zoning ordinance and related procedures. No substantive actions or votes on ordinance changes were taken. A motion to adjourn was made, seconded, and carried.

• Motion to adjourn carried

Department on Aging Advisory Board

The Department on Aging Advisory Board will meet on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at the Old County Courthouse, 301 N. Main St., Adrian. The agenda calls for approval of the January 23, 2025 meeting minutes, a report from the LDA Director, and discussion of existing and new business, followed by public comment. No specific contracts, ordinances, or fee changes are listed.

• Approval of January 23, 2025 meeting minutes
• Director's report from the LDA Director
• Discussion of existing business
• Discussion of new business
• Public comment period

The advisory board approved the minutes from the January 23, 2025 meeting after a motion by Commissioner Collins and support from Commissioner Tillotson. The board then adjourned the meeting following a motion by Commissioner Tillotson with support from Alan Dickerson. No new business or public comments were presented.

• Approved January 23, 2025 minutes (motion by Commissioner Collins, passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Commissioner Tillotson, passed)

Board of Commissioners

The Lenawee County Board of Commissioners will approve the minutes from the March 12, 2025 meeting. Commissioners will receive reports from the Emergency 911 District Board, the Public Transportation Authority, the Parks Commission, and the Region 2 Planning Commission. The board will discuss two new business items: a request for backup HVAC equipment for the dispatch center and a request for a fleet tracking contract for the Whelan Platform.

• Approval of March 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Emergency 911 District Board request for backup HVAC for Dispatch Center
• Request for Whelan Platform fleet tracking contract
• Parks Commission meeting minutes dated 3/17/25
• Region 2 Planning Commission report

The Board of Commissioners approved a five‑year agreement for the Whelen Cloud platform to monitor the sheriff’s vehicle fleet at a total cost of $30,600. It also approved a backup HVAC system for the Dispatch Center for $37,245 and created a subcommittee to explore a future Lenawee Now contract. A proclamation designating April 13‑19, 2025 as Public Safety Telecommunicators Week was adopted unanimously.

• Approved Proclamation 2025-04 Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved purchase and installation of backup HVAC system for Dispatch Center ($37,245) (motion carried)
• Approved 5‑year Whelen Cloud platform contract ($30,600 total) and authorized Chairman Van Doren to sign (motion carried)
• Approved subcommittee for Lenawee Now contract (Yes 6, No 3)
• Approved minutes of March 12, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:57 p.m. (motion carried)

Accounts Payable Committee

The Accounts Payable Committee will call the meeting to order, approve the minutes from the March 6, 2025 meeting, and review and approve the listed accounts payable vouchers. Afterward, the committee will address any other business, allow public comment, and then adjourn.

• Approval of minutes from March 6, 2025
• Review and approval of accounts payable vouchers (edit listing)
• Public comment period

The Accounts Payable Committee approved the minutes from the March 6, 2025 meeting. It approved total vouchers for payment of $4,373,993.54, including $366,576.11 from the general fund. The meeting was adjourned at 09:48 AM.

• Approved minutes of March 6, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved vouchers totaling $4,373,993.54, general fund portion $366,576.11 (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 09:48 AM (motion carried)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to review the February 19, 2025 minutes and the accounts payable report. The agenda consists of procedural items and departmental reports.

• Review of Accounts Payable Report
• Health Officer's Report
• Personal Health program report
• Environmental Health program report
• Emergency Preparedness and Finance reports

Parks Commission

The Parks Commission will meet to review finance and monthly reports. The body will also discuss updates regarding Gerber Park.

• Gerber Park updates

Department of Veterans Affairs Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will approve the meeting agenda and the February 14, 2025 minutes. Committee members will hear the Service Officer's report and other veterans affairs updates. They will discuss existing and new business, receive MVTF updates, and review applications for the Veterans Relief Fund and the Partner Relief Fund. The meeting will conclude with public comment before adjournment.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of February 14, 2025 minutes
• Service Officer's report
• MVTF updates from Shadbolt
• Review of Veterans Relief Fund and Partner Relief Fund applications

Emergency 911 District Board

The Emergency 911 District Board will meet to approve the previous meeting's minutes and hear finance and director reports. They will discuss filling an open public representative position and a backup HVAC system for the dispatch center. New business includes reviewing a Core Technologies maintenance agreement and a Lucas County radio authentication request. The meeting will conclude with public comment and adjournment.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• E911 Finance Report
• Open public representative position
• Back-up HVAC for Dispatch Center
• Core Technologies Maintenance Agreement

Board of Commissioners

The Lenawee County Board of Commissioners will approve the February 12, 2025 meeting minutes and hear a proclamation on severe weather awareness. The meeting includes presentations of the Annual Drain Report and the WellWise Services Area Agency on Aging annual report. New business items feature a planned MSC Tour on April 2, 2025.

• Approval of February 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Severe Weather Awareness proclamation (Craig Tanis, Comm. Aungst)
• Annual Drain Report presentation (Ed Scheffler, Drain Commissioner)
• WellWise Services Area Agency on Aging annual report (Julie Wetherby & Nichole Baker)
• MSC Tour scheduled for 4/2/25 at 1 pm

Personnel/Ways & Means Committee

The committee will discuss personnel requests including the creation and closure of positions within the Drain department. The body is also reviewing a general services agreement with Mead & Hunt and an earned sick time policy.

• Request to reclassify Circuit Court FOC Attorney Referee
• Request to create Account Clerk III and two Systems Operation Leader positions for Drain
• Request to close two Utility Operator positions for Drain
• Request for Mead & Hunt General Services Agreement
• Request for Earned Sick Time Policy

Accounts Payable Committee

The committee will meet to approve minutes from February 20, 2025, and review the Accounts Payable Edit Listing. The body is tasked with approving payment vouchers.

• Review and approval of Accounts Payable Edit Listing

Criminal Justice Committee

The Lenawee County Criminal Justice Committee meeting on March 6, 2025 will approve the minutes from February 6, 2025 and review a finance report. It will hear reports from the sheriff, prosecuting attorney, public defender, emergency management, medical examiner, courts, and the Maurice Spear Campus. The agenda also includes public comment and adjournment.

• Approval of February 6, 2025 minutes
• Finance report
• Sheriff report
• Prosecutor's report
• Public Defender report

Physical Resources Committee

The Physical Resources Committee will approve the February 6, 2025 minutes, hear a finance report, and consider several maintenance requests including replacement of judicial elevator equipment, a chiller control panel, a used vehicle purchase, and closure of project BS2404. The committee will also receive the Drain Commission monthly report and an update on MSC renovations before opening the floor for public comment.

• Request to replace judicial elevator equipment
• Request to replace judicial chiller control panel and contactors
• Request to purchase a used vehicle
• Request to close project BS2404
• Drain Commission monthly report

I.T. / Equalization Committee

The Lenawee County I.T. / Equalization Committee will meet on March 6, 2025 at 1:00 PM in the Chambers at 301 N. Main St, Adrian. The agenda includes approval of the February 6, 2025 meeting minutes and a series of reports on information technology and equalization. No specific actions or dollar amounts are listed.

• Approve minutes from February 6, 2025 meeting
• Finance report for the Information Technology department
• IT department report
• Communications report
• Equalization report

Materials Management Planning Committee

The committee will review solid waste and recycling reports and provide an update on materials management planning. Members will discuss the siting process for new facilities and the enforcement of the Materials Management Plan.

• Quote from GoZero
• Siting process for new facilities
• Enforcement of the Materials Management Plan (MMP)
• Waste hauling and recycling reports

Department on Aging Advisory Board

The Department on Aging Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes from January 23, 2025. The board will receive reports on the budget, centers, Daybreak, and home services.

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

Land Bank Authority

The Lenawee County Land Bank Authority will review its January 2025 balance sheet and income statement. It will consider a new business item concerning Liberty Street in partnership with the City of Adrian. The board will also examine the application status for 949 Howell Avenue and the results of its property inventory review. Comments from the Community Development Coordinator and public input will be heard before adjournment.

• Liberty St. – new business discussion with City of Adrian
• Application status review for 949 Howell Ave
• Property inventory review results
• Finance reports: January 2025 balance sheet and income statement

Accounts Payable Committee

The Accounts Payable Committee will first approve the minutes from the February 6, 2025 meeting. It will then review and approve the listed accounts payable vouchers. The meeting also includes time for other business, public comment, and adjournment.

• Approval of February 6, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review and approval of accounts payable vouchers

Board of Health

The Lenawee County Board of Health will approve the December 18, 2024 meeting minutes, review the Accounts Payable Report, hear the Health Officer's Report, and discuss existing and new business items such as meeting dates and the 2024 Plan of Organization. Program reports will cover personal health, environmental health, emergency preparedness, finance updates, the Quarter 1 Report, and the Quarter 2 FY25 Fee Schedule. The meeting will conclude with public comment before adjournment.

• Approval of December 18, 2024 minutes
• Review of Accounts Payable Report
• Quarter 2 FY25 Fee Schedule
• Plan of Organization 2024 (new business)
• Setting future meeting dates (new business)

Homeland Security | Local Emergency Planning Committee

The Homeland Security & Local Emergency Planning Committee will review reports from emergency management and the E911 director. The body is discussing a project swap for FY22 grant funds and updates to committee by-laws.

• Swap FY22 LETPA funds ($6,056) from Tactical Cold Weather Gear to Tactical Entry Tool Packs
• Updated By-laws
• Train Derailment Tabletop Exercise scheduled for 3/18/25 at Madison Twp. FD
• Appointment of Jennifer Ambrose to Media Position on the Committee

Parks Commission

The Lenawee County Parks Commission meeting on February 18, 2025 will approve the October 21, 2024 minutes, receive a finance report, and review several park updates. Items include a monthly parks report, discussion of the Ramsdell kiosk, and two requests to close the Medina electrical facility and to close the Medina restroom while addressing roof updates.

• Approve October 21, 2024 minutes
• Parks Monthly Report
• Ramsdell kiosk discussion
• Request to close Medina electrical facility
• Request to close Medina restroom and roof update

Department of Veterans Affairs Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will approve the agenda and the minutes from the January 10, 2025 meeting. It will receive the Service Officer's report and other VA reports, discuss existing and new business, and hear updates from the Michigan Veterans Treatment Facility. The committee will also review applications for the Veterans Relief Fund and the PRF. The meeting will conclude with public comment before adjournment.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes (January 10, 2025)
• Service Officer's report
• MVTF updates from Shadbolt
• Review of Veterans Relief Fund and PRF applications

Board of Commissioners

The Board will approve the January 8, 2025 minutes and adopt three proclamations recognizing Black History Month, Human Trafficking awareness, and American Heart Month. Standing committee reports will be received on accounts payable, criminal justice, IT/equalization, personnel, policies, physical resources, and various appointed boards. New business includes discussion of the Bridging the Gap Opioid Subcommittee and the 2025 Lenawee County Commissioners Scholarship event scheduled for May 11, 2025.

• Adopt Black History Month proclamation – Jeanette Henegan, NAACP
• Adopt Human Trafficking proclamation – Laura Pipis, United Way of Monroe and Lenawee County
• Adopt American Heart Month proclamation – Barb Gillen, ProMedica
• Special presentation by Housing Lenawee – Lisa Hewitt-Cruz
• New business: discussion of Bridging the Gap Opioid Subcommittee

Personnel/Ways & Means Committee

The Lenawee County Personnel/Ways & Means Committee will review employment changes, unemployment insurance, and tuition reimbursement. It will receive finance reports and discuss several requests such as a 2025 pilot program, a pollution insurance renewal, and a juvenile justice grant. The committee will also consider project referrals like an airport runway identification light and a mobile data terminal upgrade.

• Request: 2025 Pilot Program
• Request: Pollution Insurance Renewal
• Request: Juvenile Justice Grant - MSC
• Request: Airport Runway End Identification Light Project
• Request: 2025 Mobile Data Terminal Upgrade

Accounts Payable Committee

The Lenawee County Accounts Payable Committee will meet on February 6, 2025. It will approve the minutes from the January 23, 2025 meeting. The committee will review and approve the listed accounts payable vouchers. The meeting also includes other business, public comment, and adjournment.

• Approval of minutes from the January 23, 2025 meeting
• Review and approval of accounts payable vouchers (edit listing)
• Other business items
• Public comment period

Criminal Justice Committee

The Lenawee County Criminal Justice Committee will review reports from the Sheriff, Prosecuting Attorney, and other county departments. The meeting will also include a discussion on the Robertson Brain Health Program and a public comment session.

• Approval of December 5, 2024 minutes
• Sheriff's Report
• Prosecuting Attorney's Report
• Public Defender Report
• Robertson Brain Health Program Discussion

Physical Resources Committee

The Physical Resources Committee will meet to approve minutes, review finance reports, and consider requests for equipment replacement, facility renovations, and IT project closures.

• Approval of December 5, 2024 minutes
• Request for replacement of 2009 Kubota/Plow
• Request for Emergency Operations Center restructuring
• Request to close IT projects
• Request for MSC furniture, fixtures, and equipment

I.T. / Equalization Committee

The I.T. / Equalization Committee will review department reports and several technology requests. The meeting includes discussions on Cisco phone and switch refreshes, computer replacements, and mobile data terminal upgrades.

• CIP Cisco Phone Refresh
• CIP Cisco Switch Refresh
• CIP Computer Replacement
• 2025 Mobile Data Terminal Upgrade
• Request to close TECH2402 and TECH2404

Solid Waste Coordinating Committee

The Solid Waste Coordinating Committee will approve the July 17, 2024 meeting minutes and accept the resignation of Greg Elliott. Members will vote to select a chair and vice‑chair for 2025. The committee will hear the 2024 year‑end financial and waste‑recycling reports, and discuss the materials management plan update and the 2025 meeting schedule.

• Approve minutes from 7/17/24
• Accept resignation of Greg Elliott
• Select 2025 Committee Chair
• Select 2025 Committee Vice‑Chair
• Review 2024 year‑end financial report

Materials Management Planning Committee

The committee will select a 2025 Chair and Vice-Chair and accept the resignation of Greg Elliott. Members will review a 2024 year-end wrap-up and receive a presentation from David Andre of GoZero.

• Selection of 2025 Committee Chair and Vice-Chair
• Resignation of Greg Elliott
• Review of quotes on recycling trailers
• Presentation by David Andre of GoZero
• Response from Corporate Counsel regarding requested information

Land Bank Authority

The Lenawee County Land Bank Authority will meet to review current property inventory and consider a property application. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss the application under the Open Meeting Act.

• Review of current property inventory
• Consideration of a property application
• Closed session to discuss property application (949 Howell Ave)
• Closed session for property inventory review

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission will meet to elect officers and review reports. The agenda includes a presentation on REIL replacement by Jared Kowalewsky of Mead & Hunt.

• Election of Officers
• REIL Replacement Presentation by Jared Kowalewsky, Civil Engineer of Mead & Hunt

Policy & Procedures Committee

The Policy & Procedures Committee will meet on February 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM in the Chambers at 301 N. Main St, Adrian. The meeting will approve the minutes from the December 2, 2024 session, discuss the county’s FOIA policy, and consider new investment and earned sick‑time policies. Additional items include a policy‑tracking update and a period for public comment.

• Approval of minutes from the December 2, 2024 meeting
• Discussion of the FOIA policy (old business)
• Consideration of an investment policy (new business)
• Consideration of an earned sick time policy (new business)
• Policy tracking update (other business)

Land Bank Authority

The Lenawee County Land Bank Authority will meet to approve minutes and financial reports, and to discuss property acquisitions and a blight elimination grant.

• Approval of December 2024 Balance Sheet
• Approval of November 2024 Income Statement
• Property acquisition at 1123 Lowe Ave
• Property acquisition at 1117 Lowe Ave
• Discussion of VIP Program

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 meeting is scheduled for 9:30 AM on January 23, 2025, at the Chambers located at 301 N. Main St in Adrian.

• Approval of Minutes: January 9, 2025
• Review and Approve Accounts Payable Vouchers
• Public Comment period

Department on Aging Advisory Board

The Department on Aging Advisory Board will meet on Jan 23, 2025 at the Old County Courthouse. The board will approve the minutes from the Dec. 5, 2024 meeting and hear reports on the budget, center updates, the Daybreak program, and home services. After the reports, members and the public may comment before adjournment.

• Approve minutes from Dec. 5, 2024 meeting
• Review LDA budget report
• Review LDA center reports
• Review LDA Daybreak program report
• Review LDA home services reports (HM, PC, Respite)

Department of Veterans Affairs Executive Committee

The committee will meet to elect officers and establish the 2025 meeting schedule. Members will review applications for the Veterans Relief Fund and discuss the VetFuel and Meijer Food Voucher programs.

• Election of officers
• Review of Veterans Relief Fund (VRF) and PRF applications
• Approval of bills for Executive Committee Per Diem Pay and County Burials
• Discussion of VetFuel and Meijer Food Voucher programs
• Nomination for appointment to the Executive Committee Member

Accounts Payable Committee

The committee will meet to approve minutes from December 23, 2024, and review the Accounts Payable Edit Listing for approval.

• Review and approval of Accounts Payable vouchers

Emergency 911 District Board

The board will hold elections for Chair and Vice Chair. Members will review finance and director reports and discuss a vacancy for the "General Public" representative.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• E911 Finance Report
• E911 Director's Report
• Discussion of "General Public" representative vacancy

Board of Commissioners

The Lenawee County Board of Commissioners will meet to address 2025 standing committee and board appointments. The body is also reviewing a request for a letter of support regarding Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) funding.

• Request for 2025 Standing Committees
• Request for 2025 Board Appointments
• Request for Consumers Easement - Maurice Spear Campus
• Request for Letter of Support for Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) Funding
• Recognition of School Board Member Recognition Month

Rules & Appointments Committee

The Rules & Appointments Committee will approve the minutes from the December 10, 2024 meeting. It will consider a request regarding standing committees. The committee will review 2025 board appointments, including two applicants for the Veterans' Affairs Executive Committee: Ted Crocket and Larry Smith. It will also discuss the 2025 calendar.

• Approve minutes from December 10, 2024
• Consider request for standing committees
• 2025 board appointments – Veterans' Affairs Executive Committee applicants Ted Crocket and Larry Smith
• Review 2025 calendar

Personnel/Ways & Means Committee

The Lenawee County Personnel/Ways & Means Committee will review employment changes and other personnel matters. It will also discuss several ways and means requests, including a change to the sheriff's vehicle, an easement for the Maurice Spear Campus, and a consumer invoice request. Finance reports will be presented, and the committee will make referrals and recommendations.

• Request: Sheriff's Vehicle Change
• Request: Consumers Easement - Maurice Spear Campus
• Request: Consumers Invoice
• Personnel Business – Employment Changes
• Ways & Means Business – Finance Reports

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to elect a Chairperson for 2025-2026 and a Vice Chairperson for 2025. The body will also consider a motion to continue the 2024 Committee structure until new appointments are confirmed.

• Election for Chairperson for 2025-2026
• Election for Vice Chairperson for 2025
• Motion to continue 2024 Committee structure
• Discussion of Rules & Regulations