Manistee County public meetings in 2021
27 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Policy Committee
The Policy Committee will discuss a continued matter regarding Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests for the Sheriff’s Department. The committee will also review an authorization to release information as outlined in Appendix A.
- Continued discussion regarding FOIA-Sheriff’s Department
- Authorization to Release Information—Appendix A
Public Safety Committee
The committee will review monthly statistics from the Sheriff's Office and various law enforcement agencies. The agenda includes a work agreement for the Emergency Management Coordinator regarding federal grant funding.
- Emergency Management Performance Grants (EMPG) ARPA Grant Agreement for $13,809
- Sheriff’s Office monthly statistics for November 2021
- Emergency Management Coordinator work agreement
Policy Committee
The Policy Committee is meeting to discuss new business regarding three specific county policies. The session focuses on establishing guidelines for credit card use, employee background checks, and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests.
- Credit Card Policy: Prohibits personal purchases and capital equipment/upgrades over $2,000
- Background Check Policy: Requires checks for all employment offers and Commission/Board appointments
- FOIA Policy: Includes a request form for public records and guidelines for indigence discounts
Public Safety Committee
The Public Safety Committee will meet to receive reports and statistics from various law enforcement agencies, including the Sheriff's Office and the jail administrator. The meeting consists of departmental updates and data reviews.
- Sheriff's Office August 2021 monthly statistics
- Manistee County Jail August 2021 statistics and recidivism report
- City of Manistee Public Safety items
- State Police, Tribal Police, and DNR items
- 9-1-1 Director and Emergency Management Coordinator items
Public Safety Committee
The committee will review reports from the Sheriff’s Office, Emergency Management, Jail Administration, and 9-1-1 Director. The agenda includes monthly statistics for June and July 2021.
- Sheriff’s Office monthly statistics for June and July 2021
- Jail Administrator reports including average jail counts for July 2021
- Michigan Department of Corrections inspection findings from June 16, 2021
Manistee 911 Board
The board will review the June 16th minutes and the Treasurer's report. The agenda includes a discussion of bills totaling $118,811.43 for July 2021 and a payout regarding Alan Pfister.
- Approval of July 2021 bills totaling $118,811.43
- Payout for Alan Pfister following resignation on July 22, 2021
Policy Committee
The Policy Committee is meeting to discuss three new business items regarding county administrative procedures. The meeting includes a detailed review of the Manistee County Grants Policy, which outlines the administration and auditing of federal and state awards.
- Manistee County Grants Policy
- Background Check Policy and Procedure
- Cash Management Policy
Manistee 911 Board
The Manistee 911 Board will meet to approve the May 19th minutes and the treasurer's report. The board is deciding on the payment of June 2021 bills. Members will also discuss whether to return to in-person meetings.
- Payment of June 2021 bills totaling $130,416.08
- Discussion on returning to in-person meetings
Public Safety Committee
The Public Safety Committee will review reports from the Sheriff's Office, Emergency Management, Jail Administration, and 9-1-1 Director. The meeting includes a review of May 2021 statistics regarding law enforcement activities and jail populations.
- Sheriff's Office monthly statistics for May and June
- Jail Administrator reports for May 2021
- Review of May 2021 arrest data by department
Policy Committee
The Policy Committee is meeting to discuss new business regarding the Manistee County Grants Policy and the Background Check Policy and Procedure. The provided text details the proposed grants policy, which establishes rules for application approval, matching funds, and federal financial management.
- Manistee County Grants Policy (Appendix A)
- Background Check Policy and Procedure (Appendix B)
Manistee 911 Board
The Manistee 911 Board will meet to approve financial reports and pay May 2021 bills. The board will also address a work agreement addendum for the Emergency Management Coordinator position.
- Payment of May 2021 bills totaling $144,985.07
- Emergency Management Coordinator position addendum to work agreement
- Approval of March 17, 2021 meeting minutes
Manistee 911 Board
The Manistee County 911 Personnel Committee is meeting to discuss an addendum to the work agreement for the Deputy Director / Emergency Management Coordinator.
- Discussion of Deputy Director / Emergency Management Coordinator work agreement addendum
Policy Committee
The Manistee County Policy Committee is meeting to discuss new business regarding IT policies and Zywave. The agenda also includes time for public comment and old business.
- Discussion of IT Policies
- Discussion of Zywave
Manistee 911 Board
The Manistee 911 Board is meeting to approve March 2021 bills and financial reports. The board will also address the Emergency Management Coordinator position and a job description for the EMC/Deputy Director.
- Payment of March 2021 bills totaling $192,252.47
- Discussion of EMC/Deputy Director job description
- Emergency Management Coordinator position
- Update on AT&T change over with PFN
Manistee 911 Board
The Manistee County 911 Personnel Committee is meeting to continue discussions regarding the job description for the Deputy Director / Emergency Management Coordinator.
- Discussion of Deputy Director / Emergency Management Coordinator job description
Public Safety Committee
The Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss reports and items from the Sheriff's Office, Jail Administrator, and 9-1-1 Director. The agenda includes a review of monthly statistics for the Sheriff's Office, bailiffs, and animal control.
- Review of March 2021 Sheriff's Office monthly statistics
- Review of March 2021 Jail statistics, including an average jail count of 20.74
- Review of March 2021 Animal Control Officer statistics
- Discussion of COVID-19 vaccine clinic for inmates and staff scheduled for April 15, 2021
Policy Committee
The Policy Committee is meeting to discuss a new Electronic Funds Transfers (EFT) policy and review example policy formats. The proposed EFT policy establishes controls for the movement of County funds, including wire transfers and direct deposits.
- Manistee County Electronic Funds Transfers Policy (Appendix A)
- Example Policy Formats (Appendix B)
Manistee 911 Board
The Manistee 911 Board is meeting to approve February minutes and the treasurer's report. The board will consider the payment of March bills and receive reports from the Director and Deputy Director. Discussions include the Emergency Management Coordinator position and a letter from Sheriff Gutowski and Under Sheriff Torrey.
- Payment of March 2021 bills totaling $137,237.15
- Discussion of Emergency Management Coordinator Position
- Review of letter from Sheriff Gutowski and Under Sheriff Torrey
- Director's report on Office Project and Audit
Public Safety Committee
The Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss various law enforcement and emergency management items. A primary agenda item is a presentation by the Manistee Area Public Schools Superintendent regarding an upcoming millage for facility updates.
- Presentation by Ron Stoneman on a proposed 2.6 mill increase for Manistee Area Public Schools
- Annual USDA Forest Service Cooperative Law Enforcement Agreement
- Review of February 2021 Sheriff's Office monthly statistics
- Reports from the Jail Administrator and 9-1-1 Director
Policy Committee
The Policy Committee is meeting to discuss several administrative policies, including fund balances and credit card usage. The body will also determine the schedule for monthly meetings.
- Receipting Amounts Over/Short Policy: accepts payments within $5.00 or less of the amount due as payment in full
- Fund Balance Policy: sets a goal to maintain an unassigned fund balance of not less than 15% of expenditures
- Credit Card Policy
- Monthly meeting calendar schedule
Manistee 911 Board
The Manistee 911 Board is meeting to approve February bills and discuss several operational updates. The board will review quotes for new office window blinds and evaluate the continued use of the Rave program.
- Payment of February 2021 bills totaling $86,402.40
- Quote from Kerry’s Blinds for new office windows
- Discussion on the cost and continuation of the Rave program
- PFN proposal to take over phone service
- Review of internet service and costs
Public Safety Committee
The Public Safety Committee is meeting to review sheriff's office statistics and the 2020 Annual Use of Force Report. The body is also continuing discussions regarding an agreement between Manistee and Munson concerning ambulance services.
- Continued discussion of Manistee/Munson Agreement Regarding Ambulance Service
- Review of 2020 Annual Use of Force Report
- Review of January 2021 Monthly Statistics for Sheriff's Office and Bailiff duties
- Certification of Manistee County Sheriff's Office by the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police for federal grants
Manistee 911 Board
The board will review the December 16, 2020 minutes and the Treasurer's report. New business includes the election of officers and a recommendation from the Technology Committee for equipment purchases.
- Payment of January 2021 bills totaling $84,164.72
- Technology Committee recommendation for equipment purchase
- Election of Officers
- Emergency Management Coordinator discussion
Public Safety Committee
The Public Safety Committee is meeting to review law enforcement statistics and discuss several inter-agency agreements. Key topics include a reciprocal law enforcement agreement between the County Sheriff and City Police and an ambulance service agreement with Munson.
- Discussion of Hope Not Handcuffs substance use disorder program protocol
- Review of Mutual Aid Reciprocal Law Enforcement Agreement between Manistee County Sheriff and Manistee City Police
- Continued discussion regarding Manistee/Munson Agreement for ambulance service
- Discussion of 'Authorized Vehicles Only' parking at the Courthouse
- Review of December 2020 jail statistics and recidivism reports
Public Safety Committee
The provided document is a meeting schedule for the 2021 Public Safety Committee. It lists the dates and times for monthly meetings throughout the year.
- Meetings scheduled for the first Friday of most months in 2021 at 2:00 P.M.
Manistee 911 Board
The provided document is a meeting notice outlining the regular scheduled meeting dates and times for the Manistee County 911 Board for the year 2021. It contains no specific agenda items for decision or discussion.
Policy Committee
The provided document is a meeting schedule for the Manistee County Policy Committee for the year 2021. It lists dates, times, and locations for meetings occurring from March through December.