Monroe County, Michigan

9-1-1 District Board

The 9-1-1 District Board will meet to review old business including staffing and radio encryption. The board will also address the Monroe County Street Naming and Numbering Ordinance and the Dundee Tower paging base station replacement.

• Staffing: applicant testing and promotional video
• Radio encryption
• Street Naming and Numbering Ordinance – Monroe County
• Dundee Tower – CCGW VHF paging base station replacement
• AI Call-taking Presentation scheduling

Board of Commissioners

Parks & Recreation

Board of Commissioners

Veterans Affairs Committee (VAC)

Retiree Healthcare

Retiree Healthcare

Monroe County Museum System Board of Trustees

Commission on Aging

Materials Management Planning Committee

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Community Corrections

Board of Commissioners

Veterans Affairs Committee (VAC)

Board of Commissioners

Commission on Aging

Monroe County Museum System Board of Trustees

Board of Commissioners

Parks & Recreation

Board of Commissioners

9-1-1 District Board

Emergency Medical Authority

Board of Commissioners

Parks & Recreation

Veterans Affairs Committee (VAC)

Board of Commissioners

Materials Management Planning Committee

Monroe County Museum System Board of Trustees

Commission on Aging

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Parks & Recreation

Veterans Affairs Committee (VAC)

Board of Commissioners

Retiree Healthcare

Retiree Healthcare

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Monroe County Museum System Board of Trustees

Emergency Medical Authority

Commission on Aging

9-1-1 District Board

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Veterans Affairs Committee (VAC)

Parks & Recreation

Commission on Aging

Monroe County Museum System Board of Trustees

Materials Management Planning Committee

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Emergency Medical Authority

Board of Commissioners

The Monroe County Board of Commissioners will consider a closed‑session attorney‑client privileged opinion of labor counsel. They will approve two accounts payable claims totaling about $4 million. The board will accept communications to adopt revisions to the pension board ordinance and the retiree health‑care trust agreement. Several grant applications for mental‑health, sobriety, veterans, and adult drug‑treatment courts will be acknowledged.

• Approve $2,492,819.93 accounts payable claim (07/22/2026)
• Approve $1,455,620.95 accounts payable claim (07/08/2026)
• Adopt revised Pension Board Ordinance for the Employees Retirement System
• Adopt revised Retiree Health Care Trust Agreement
• Proceed with grant application for Adult Drug Treatment Court ($100,705.68) with $248 local contribution

Board of Commissioners

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee will discuss two items: revisions to the Retiree Health Care Trust Agreement and revisions to the Pension Board Ordinance for the Employees Retirement System. The committee will vote on recommending each to the full County Board for approval. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and standard procedural items.

• Retiree Health Care Trust Agreement Revisions — committee to recommend full Board approval
• Pension Board Ordinance Revisions for the Employees Retirement System — committee to recommend full Board approval

Commission on Aging

The Monroe County Commission on Aging will decide whether to fund the Sheriff’s Office safety and wellness program with $3,600 for 2026. It will also consider moving $750 from a contingency account to a postage account for outreach postcards. A revision request for the Retired & Senior Volunteer Program will be discussed, proposing 50,000 units at a $2.19 rate instead of the previously approved 57,000 units at $1.75. Additionally, a funding request for the Whiteford Township Senior Building will be reviewed.

• Monroe County Sheriff's Office safety and wellness program request – $3,600 for 2026
• Transfer $750 from contingency account #280-96600-969002 to postage account #101-67200-730000
• Retired & Senior Volunteer Program revision: 50,000 units at $2.19 rate (previously 57,000 units at $1.75)
• Whiteford Township Senior Building funding request (amount not specified)
• Special presentations: Frenchtown Senior Citizen Center and Monroe Family YMCA

The commission voted not to approve the Whiteford Township Senior Activity Center application. It approved a $3,600 safety and wellness program and a $1,750 outreach postcard effort. The Retired & Senior Voulnteer Program funding was revised to 50,000 units at a $2.19 rate. All motions carried with unanimous support.

• Denied funding for Whiteford Township Senior Activity Center Application (unanimous)
• Approved $3,600 ConfirmOK safety and wellness program (unanimous)
• Approved $1,750 for Ash and Berlin Township outreach postcards (unanimous)
• Revised Retired & Senior Voulnteer Program to 50,000 units at $2.19 rate (unanimous)
• Approved July 8 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, committee notes) (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 10, 2026 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Monroe County Museum System Board of Trustees

Board of Commissioners

Veterans Affairs Committee (VAC)

The Monroe County Veterans Affairs Committee will consider approving a $1,200 request for burial benefits and an emergency aid request. The meeting will be held on August 4, 2026.

• Burial Benefit Request: $1,200
• Emergency Aid Request: Amount to be decided
• Next meeting: August 4, 2026 at 9am
• Meeting location: 965 S. Raisinville Rd. Monroe MI 48161
• Approval of June 2, 2026 minutes

Parks & Recreation

Board of Commissioners

Retiree Healthcare

The Retiree Health Care Board of Trustees will convene to approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the May 11, 2026 regular meeting. The board will consider revisions to the Trust Agreement under old business, with the suggested action of board discretion. New business items will be introduced, and the meeting includes time for public comment and communications.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes (May 11, 2026)
• Trust Agreement revisions – board discretion
• Public comment period
• New business items

Board of Commissioners

The Monroe County Board of Commissioners will vote on several financial reports and the reappointment of the county medical examiner. The meeting includes presentations on the Monroe Loop Trail and the Commission on Aging annual report.

• Payment of Accounts Payable Current Claims Report for $2,515,248.35
• Reappointment of Dr. Carl Schmidt as Monroe County Medical Examiner (2026-2030)
• Confirmation of Non-Claims check registers totaling $2,324,189.92
• Discussion regarding a Grant Writer position
• Closed session to discuss Collective Bargaining Agreements

The Board of Commissioners approved several financial items including accounts payable and non-claim payments. They also accepted a MCOLES award, a marine safety grant, and the appointment of Henry Werner to the Community Mental Health Authority.

• Approved June 2, 2026 Regular Meeting Agenda
• Approved May 19, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approved $1,357,151.05 in accounts payable current claims
• Confirmed non-claim payments for May 22 and May 29, 2026
• Approved acceptance of a $19,653.03 MCOLES award
• Approved acceptance of a $20,800.00 FY2026 Marine Safety Grant
• Approved Henry Werner's appointment to the Community Mental Health Authority through March 31, 2027
• Approved County Planner recommendations for Ash Township Master Plan updates

Board of Commissioners

Land Bank Authority

The Land Bank Authority will vote on selecting a demolition contractor for 152 Main Street following a closed RFP. Other votes include authorizing the chair to contract with realtors for Parcel #48-016-019-31 and with Mannik Smith Group for an abatement clearance exam at 152 Main St. The board will also accept the audit and begin a new term for Jeff McBee.

• Vote to select demolition contractor for 152 Main St (RFP closed 6-4-26)
• Vote to allow Chairman Stanford to contract with realtors for Parcel #48-016-019-31
• Vote to allow Chairman Stanford to contract with Mannik Smith Group for abatement clearance exam at 152 Main St
• Vote to accept audit
• Begin new term for Jeff McBee

Materials Management Planning Committee

Commission on Aging

The Monroe County Commission on Aging will review the 2028 Senior Millage Funding Application. It will also consider the 2025 Annual Report and discuss a 2026 outreach effort targeting 1,851 senior addresses in Ash and Berlin Townships. Special presentations from the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and Lake Erie Transit are scheduled.

• Review of 2028 Senior Millage Funding Application (old business)
• 2025 Annual Report Review (new business)
• 2026 outreach plan for 1,851 senior addresses in Ash and Berlin Townships
• Special presentation by Monroe County Sheriff's Office (Sheriff Troy Goodnough)
• Special presentation by Lake Erie Transit (JT Hensley & Mariah Wagner)

The Commission on Aging approved the 2025 Annual Report and authorized staff to seek quotes for upcoming outreach. The board also directed staff to continue work on the 2028 Senior Mileage Funding Application.

• Approved June 10, 2026 meeting agenda
• Approved May 13, 2026 meeting minutes and consent agenda items
• Authorized staff to continue work on 2028 Senior Mileage Funding Application
• Accepted and approved the Commission on Aging 2025 Annual Report
• Approved staff to seek quotes for 2026 Ash & Berlin outreach

Monroe County Museum System Board of Trustees

The trustees will consider the 2026 Projects Fund Recommendations and vote on accession and deaccession items. They will receive an update on the museum expansion, including the extended bid deadline of June 11 and the upcoming construction start on July 6. The meeting also includes routine committee reports and public comment.

• 2026 Projects Fund Recommendations – action needed
• Acceptance of Accessions (item 2026.19) – action needed
• Approval of Deaccessions – action needed
• Museum expansion update: bid deadline moved to June 11, construction prep begins July 6, public open house held May 28

Board of Commissioners

The board will hear a presentation on a drone as first responder pilot program from the Sheriff. They will also consider approval of $1,357,151.05 in accounts payable, acceptance of a $19,653.03 MCOLES award and a $20,800 Marine Safety Grant, and proposed updates to the Ash Township Master Plan. A bike path safety discussion is scheduled.

• Presentation on drone as first responder pilot program by Sheriff Goodnough and Captain Raymond
• Payment of $1,357,151.05 in accounts payable
• Acceptance of MCOLES award of $19,653.03 with no matching funds
• Acceptance of FY2026 Marine Safety Grant of $20,800.00 with no local match
• Proposed updates to Ash Township Master Plan for review

The Board approved payment of $1,012,488.50 for May 20 accounts payable claims and confirmed two non‑claim checks totaling $1,356,626.75. It accepted a request to add a part‑time Foreclosure Specialist at an estimated cost of $15,737 for 2026. Additional approvals included a cost‑analysis of the Defined Benefit pension plan, a $376,073.80 community corrections grant application, and several staff appointments.

• Approved $1,012,488.50 accounts payable claims (motion carried)
• Confirmed non‑claim payments: $432,945.71 (05/08) and $923,681.04 (05/15) (motion carried)
• Approved new part‑time Foreclosure Specialist position, $15,737 (motion carried)
• Approved $8,500 cost analysis of Defined Benefit pension plan (motion carried)
• Approved submission of FY 2027 Community Corrections Grant, $376,073.80 with 25‑30% local match (motion carried)
• Approved acceptance of FY 2025 EMPG funding, $4,758 (motion carried)
• Approved appointment of Chase Lindecker to Materials Management Planning Committee (motion carried)
• Approved appointments of Belinda Cunningham and Mary Holbrock to Community Corrections Advisory Board (motion carried)

Veterans Affairs Committee (VAC)

The Veterans Affairs Committee is meeting to consider burial benefit requests and an emergency aid request. The body will vote on whether to approve these specific financial disbursements.

• Burial benefit requests totaling $1,600.00 for Vincent, Schmidt, Naillon, Odom, and Lindquist
• Emergency aid request for Zepata in the amount of $3,005.9

Parks & Recreation

Board of Commissioners

Emergency Medical Authority

The Emergency Medical Authority will receive the MCA 2025 Annual Report and an update on a contract. The body will also review transport reports from Bedford Township and Frenchtown Fire Departments.

• Presentation of MCA’s 2025 Annual Report by President & CEO Ron Slagell
• Update on Contract
• Bedford Township Fire Department Transport Reports
• Frenchtown Fire Department Transport Reports
• Operations Committee Reports for January through April 2026

9-1-1 District Board

The 9‑1‑1 District Board authorized a $2.00 per month surcharge to fund emergency services, recommending it to the County Board of Commissioners. It also approved a contract up to $2,000 with The Development Group for two recruitment videos and a contract for $8,451.54 with Motorola Solutions to repair the Dundee Tower VHF paging base station. Additional items included staff applicant testing, completion of LEIN radio encryption on May 1, and updates on street‑naming ordinance drafting.

• $2.00 per month 911 surcharge continuation, effective July 1 2026
• Contract up to $2,000 with The Development Group for two promotional videos
• $8,451.54 agreement with Motorola Solutions for Dundee Tower VHF paging base station repairs
• LEIN radio encryption transition completed on May 1, with MSP encryption pending
• Staffing updates: applicant testing, recruitment of 5 new dispatchers

Board of Commissioners

The Monroe County Board of Commissioners will vote on the payment of $1,012,488.50 in accounts payable claims and confirm two non‑claims check payments of $432,945.71 and $923,681.04. The board will also consider communications requesting a new part‑time Foreclosure Specialist position ($15,737), a cost analysis of the Defined Benefit pension plan ($8,500), and the submission of a FY 2027 Community Corrections grant application for $376,073.80.

• Approve $1,012,488.50 accounts payable current claims report
• Confirm non‑claims check payments: $432,945.71 (May 8) and $923,681.04 (May 15)
• Consider addition of a part‑time Foreclosure Specialist position costing $15,737
• Approve $8,500 fee for a cost analysis of the Defined Benefit pension plan
• Approve submission of FY 2027 Community Corrections Grant application for $376,073.80

The Commissioners approved the 2026 County General, Senior Citizen, Museum, and Veterans millage rates as recommended, reserving the Fairview rate for a later motion. They also authorized a $2,354,505.36 payment of current claims, a $72,900 intergovernmental cost‑sharing agreement, and acceptance of a $219,257 UASI grant. Additional actions included approving a $50,000 real‑estate sale, a parking rental agreement for 32 spaces at $1,667 per year, and confirming two non‑claim checks totaling $1,480,963.23.

• Approved 2026 County General (4.7860), Senior Citizen (0.4950), Museum (0.1497), and Veterans (0.0250) millage rates (motion carried)
• Approved payment of $2,354,505.36 for Accounts Payable Current Claims (motion carried)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with Monroe Charter Township for $72,900 cost sharing of solid waste recycling site improvements (motion carried)
• Approved acceptance of $219,257 UASI grant with no local match required (motion carried)
• Approved Agreement for Sale and Purchase of Real Estate between City and County for $50,000 (motion carried)
• Approved Parking Rental Agreement: $1,667 per year for 32 spaces for 360 months (motion carried)
• Confirmed non‑claim check payments: $601,113.85 (04/24/2026) and $879,849.38 (05/01/2026) (motion carried)
• Accepted and filed the March 31, 2026 Cash and Investment Report (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee will vote on recommending the full board approve three items: a new part-time Foreclosure Specialist at $15,737, a comprehensive cost analysis of the Defined Benefit pension plan by Nyhart for $8,500, and a Career Development Facilitator position fully funded by SEMCA grant. The committee will also discuss the Fairview Census, Boards and Commissions Per Diem, Personnel Committee, and the Sheriff's Office Drone Program.

• Part-time Foreclosure Specialist request at $15,737 from Treasurer Jesse Stanford
• Comprehensive pension plan cost analysis by Nyhart at proposed fee of $8,500
• Career Development Facilitator position fully funded from SEMCA grant
• Discussion on Sheriff's Office Drone Program
• Discussion on Fairview Census

Monroe County Museum System Board of Trustees

The Monroe County Museum System Board of Trustees is reviewing the 2026 Collections Management Policy. This document establishes the rules for how the museum acquires, cares for, and removes historical artifacts and archival materials.

• Policy guidelines for acquiring three-dimensional objects, photographs, and digital materials
• Prohibition of accepting human remains
• Ethics rules banning staff and trustees from privately acquiring collection items
• Requirement for the County Board of Commissioners to make final decisions on accessions and deaccessions
• Gift limit of $15.00 for museum staff and immediate families per Governance Policy #204

Commission on Aging

The Monroe County Commission on Aging will consider a special presentation on the Monroe County Opportunity Program and approve the minutes from the April 8, 2026 meeting. Board members will discuss the 2025 County Survey Comparison, including the AgeWays Community Needs Survey and the Monroe Center for Healthy Living. The agenda also includes a review of the Commission's funding application procedures.

• Special presentation: Monroe County Opportunity Program (Stephanie Kasprzak)
• Approval of minutes from the April 8, 2026 regular meeting
• Review of 2025 County Survey Comparison – AgeWays Community Needs Survey and Monroe Center for Healthy Living
• Discussion of the Commission on Aging funding process and application procedures
• Consent agenda items: Strategic Planning Committee notes, finance reports (none), correspondence (none)

Retiree Healthcare

The Retiree Health Care Board of Trustees will meet to consider financial reports and actions. Key items include approving legal bills totaling $3,258.90, reviewing the Q1 2026 performance report, and discussing a market value update and rebalancing recommendation from Mariner. Trustees will also review consolidated trust reports from 5th/3rd Bank.

• Payment of VMT Law invoices totaling $3,258.90
• Q1 2026 performance report comparing trust to other public-sector trusts
• Market value update and rebalance consideration from Mariner
• Consolidated trust reports from 5th/3rd Bank (Dec 2025/Jan 2026 and Feb/Mar 2026)
• Update on proposed revisions to Trust Agreement (no action required)

Retiree Healthcare

Community Corrections

The Monroe County Community Corrections Advisory Board will approve minutes and expenditure reports from late 2025 and early 2026. The meeting includes a review of the second-quarter program update and the FY 2027 grant application.

• Approval of minutes from January 2026
• Approval of expenditure reports for December 2025, January, and February 2026
• Review of 2nd Quarter Report FY 2026 - Program Update
• Review of FY 2027 Grant Application
• Consideration of New Board Member Applications

Board of Commissioners

The Monroe County Board of Commissioners will vote on the 2026 County Government Millage Rates for summer and winter tax bills, as recommended by the Equalization Director and other county departments. The board will also consider approving an accounts payable report of $2,354,505.36, an intergovernmental agreement for solid waste recycling site improvements costing $72,900, acceptance of a $219,257 UASI grant with no local match, and agreements with the City of Monroe to purchase real estate for $50,000 and lease 32 parking spaces at $1,667 per year for 30 years.

• Set 2026 millage rates: General 4.7860 (summer), Senior .4950, Fairview .1800, Museum .1497, Veterans .0250 (winter)
• Approve accounts payable claims totaling $2,354,505.36
• Authorize $72,900 intergovernmental agreement with Monroe Charter Township for solid waste recycling site improvements
• Accept $219,257 UASI grant for security initiatives with no local match
• Approve $50,000 real estate purchase and 360-month parking lease ($1,667/year) with City of Monroe

The Monroe County Board adopted a resolution establishing a $2.00 per line per month surcharge for the Central Dispatch 9‑1‑1 system, effective July 1 2026 through June 30 2027. The motion was carried. Additional actions included approving the 2025 Central Dispatch annual report, authorizing $1,347,068.95 in accounts payable, and funding two Monroe Link Plan 2.0 infrastructure projects.

• Approved $2.00 per line monthly surcharge for Central Dispatch 9‑1‑1 system (effective July 1 2026) – motion carried
• Accepted 2025 Monroe County Central Dispatch Annual Report and placed it on file – motion carried
• Approved payment of $1,347,068.95 for April 22 2026 Accounts Payable Claims – motion carried
• Confirmed non‑claims payments of $1,101,119.59 (04/10/2026) and $276,498.23 (04/17/2026) – motion carried
• Approved contract with Rehmann for professional fiscal services up to $63,000, hourly rate $200 – motion carried
• Approved $1,081,000 ARPA funding for stormwater management project in Frenchtown Township – motion carried
• Approved $750,000 ARPA interest‑earned funding for St. Mary Academy historic rehabilitation project – motion carried
• Declared May 10‑16 2026 as Police Week in Monroe County – motion carried

Veterans Affairs Committee (VAC)

The Monroe County Veterans Affairs Committee will consider burial benefit payments totaling $2,650 for eight veterans and an emergency aid request of $1,336.88 for Rupert. The meeting will also note that the Elliott Emergency Aid from April 2026 remains tabled pending clarification. Minutes from the April 7, 2026 meeting will be approved.

• Burial Benefit Request: $2,650 total for Grantham, Green, Luci, Hober, Williams, Johnson, Monroe, Brooks
• Emergency Aid Request: $1,336.88 for Rupert
• Elliott Emergency Aid from April 2026 remains tabled
• Approval of minutes from the April 7, 2026 meeting
• Next VAC meeting scheduled for June 2, 2026 at 9:00 am, 965 S. Raisinville Rd., Monroe, MI

Parks & Recreation

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

The Board will decide on a $2.00 monthly surcharge per phone line to fund the 9-1-1 system, and consider two large infrastructure investments using American Rescue Plan funds: $1,081,000 for a stormwater project in Frenchtown Township and $750,000 for historic rehabilitation of St. Mary Academy. Other items include approval of $1.35 million in accounts payable, a contract for fiscal services, and several grant acceptances.

• Resolution to set 9-1-1 surcharge at $2.00 per line per month for July 2026–June 2027
• Funding recommendation of $1,081,000 from ARPA for Frenchtown Township stormwater management
• Funding request of $750,000 from ARPA interest for St. Mary Academy historic preservation
• Approval of accounts payable claims totaling $1,347,068.95 and non-claims checks of $1,377,617.82
• Contract with Rehmann for fiscal services at $200/hour, not to exceed $63,000

The Monroe County Board approved the creation of a School Age Health Screening Coordinator role and the elimination of the Hearing & Vision Technician II position, costing up to $9,458 with no additional General Fund allocation. The Board also approved several grant applications and the 2026 Equalization Report, and accepted multiple collective bargaining agreement amendments.

• Approved creation of School Age Health Screening Coordinator and elimination of H&V Technician II (cost up to $9,458) – motion carried
• Approved submission of Narcotics Team grant application for up to $19,536.03 – motion carried
• Approved application and acceptance of JAG Grant for $14,854 for community policing – motion carried
• Approved Risk Avoidance Program grant application for pistol upgrade up to $89,555.40 with 50% match – motion carried
• Accepted 2026 Monroe County Equalization Report and authorized signatures – motion carried
• Approved Letter of Agreement amending Collective Bargaining Agreement for Sheriff and POAM Corrections Officers – motion carried
• Approved Letter of Agreement amending Collective Bargaining Agreement for 911 District Board and POAM Dispatchers – motion carried
• Approved Letter of Agreement amending Collective Bargaining Agreement for 38th Judicial Circuit Court Youth Center employees – motion carried

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee will review a proposal to hire Rehmann to fill a position in the Finance Department. The committee will decide whether to recommend that the full Board approve the agreement.

• Proposed agreement with Rehmann for Finance Department staffing not to exceed $63,000 for services through June 30, 2026

The Operations Committee accepted a letter from William Dobson Jr. and recommended the full Board allow him to purchase previous years of service toward his retirement. It also accepted a request to create a School Age Health Screening Coordinator position and eliminate a Hearing & Vision Technician II position, costing up to $9,458, and recommended board approval. A proposal for a new Fiscal Manager position costing up to $98,058 was tabled.

• Accepted Dobson retirement purchase request and recommended board approval (motion carried)
• Accepted health screening coordinator request, recommended board approval to create position and eliminate H&V Tech II (motion carried)
• Tabled Fiscal Manager position request (no decision)
• Approved agenda with removal of item three (motion carried)
• Approved November 4, 2025 minutes (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

Materials Management Planning Committee

The Materials Management Planning Committee will discuss the draft Materials Management Plan, including updates on community and stakeholder engagement, siting strategy, circular economy goals, and a gap analysis. No formal decisions are listed; the meeting focuses on reviewing and refining plan components.

• Review of community survey and February stakeholder results
• Discussion of siting strategy for materials management facilities
• Presentation of circular economy updates and draft goals
• Gap analysis discussion for the Materials Management Plan

Commission on Aging

The Monroe County Commission on Aging will discuss a rate increase for the Berlin Senior Group and a funding request for Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church to provide monthly food assistance. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and special presentations from local veterans and senior centers.

• Berlin Senior Group rate increase request from $11.61 to $12.61
• Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church request for $5,292.00 for food assistance
• Approval of March 11, 2026 Regular Board Meeting minutes
• Special presentations from Bedford Twp. Veterans Center and Bedford Senior Community Center
• 2027 Budget Meeting/Recommendations

Monroe County Museum System Board of Trustees

The trustees will discuss the museum expansion update, including contractor bidding in May and a target construction start in July. They will also act on acceptance of new accessions and approval of deaccessions, and review the draft collections policy. Additional reports from the Markers and Projects Fund committees will be presented.

• Acceptance of Accessions – action needed
• Approval of Deaccessions – action needed
• Collections Policy Discussion – draft to be voted on next month
• Museum Expansion Update – bidding in May, construction start targeted for July
• Markers Committee – three new markers to be presented for approval next month

Veterans Affairs Committee (VAC)

The Monroe County Veterans Affairs Committee is meeting to consider funding requests for veteran benefits. The body will review specific applications for burial benefits and emergency financial aid.

• Burial benefit requests totaling $1,600.00 for Davidson, Taylor, Rollman, Gambino, and Miller
• Emergency aid requests totaling $2,271.84 for Taylor, Grimm, and Elliott

Board of Commissioners

The Monroe County Board will vote on approving the April 8 accounts payable claim for $1,008,757.53 and confirm two non‑claim checks totaling $799,819.44. It will also consider applications for a $19,536.03 narcotics grant, a $14,854.00 community policing grant, and an $89,555.40 pistol upgrade grant. Additional items include creating a School Age Health Screening Coordinator position (cost up to $9,458) and several amendments to collective bargaining agreements.

• Approve $1,008,757.53 accounts payable claim (04/08/2026)
• Confirm non‑claim checks: $377,581.75 (03/27/2026) and $422,237.69 (04/03/2026)
• Approve application for up to $19,536.03 narcotics team grant (no local match)
• Approve application for $14,854.00 community policing grant (no local match)
• Approve creation of School Age Health Screening Coordinator position, eliminating H&V Tech II, cost up to $9,458

The commissioners approved the agenda changes, adopted the March 17 minutes, and authorized a $1,008,757.53 payment for current claims. They also approved two non‑claim checks totaling $799,819.44 and created a School Age Health Screening Coordinator position while eliminating a Hearing & Vision Technician II role. Grant applications for a Narcotics Team ($19,536.03), a JAG community‑policing grant ($14,854), and a pistol‑upgrade RAP grant ($89,555.40) were all approved. Additional items such as the 2026 Equalization Report and several collective‑bargaining letters were accepted and placed on file.

• Approved removal of agenda item 1a and addition of data‑centers discussion (motion carried)
• Approved March 17, 2026 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved $1,008,757.53 accounts payable claims payment (motion carried)
• Approved non‑claim checks $377,581.75 (03/27) and $422,237.69 (04/03) (motion carried)
• Approved creation of School Age Health Screening Coordinator and elimination of Hearing & Vision Technician II (cost up to $9,458) (motion carried)
• Approved application for Narcotics Team grant up to $19,536.03 (no local match) (motion carried)
• Approved application for JAG grant $14,854 for community policing (no local match) (motion carried)
• Approved application for RAP grant up to $89,555.40 with 50% local match (motion carried)

Parks & Recreation

The Monroe County Parks & Recreation Commission will vote on the 2026 meeting schedule, which lists cancelled meetings for January through March and sets dates for the rest of the year. The commission will also hear a staff report outlining maintenance and upgrade projects at several county parks. No other business items are listed.

• Adoption of the 2026 meeting schedule, including cancellations for Jan‑Mar and dates for remaining months
• Playground upgrade planned for Waterloo Park
• Playground upgrade planned for Vienna Park
• Renovation of the storage building at Nike Park
• Controlled burn scheduled for spring at West County Park (date TBD)

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee will review requests regarding personnel and retirement service purchases. The body is deciding whether to recommend the creation of two new positions and the elimination of one existing role.

• Request to fund a new Fiscal Manager position in the Finance Department at a cost of up to $98,058.00 from the General Fund
• Request to create a School Age Health Screening Coordinator position and eliminate the Hearing & Vision Technician II position at a cost of up to $9,458.00
• Request from William Dobson Jr. to purchase previous years of service toward retirement

Board of Commissioners

Emergency Medical Authority

The Monroe County Emergency Medical Authority will discuss an update on a contract and receive transport reports from the Bedford Township and Frenchtown fire departments. Committee reports, including the Operations Committee and Medical Control Board, will also be presented. The agenda includes public comment and other member items, but no specific decisions are listed.

• Update on Contract
• Bedford Township Fire Department Transport Reports
• Frenchtown Fire Department Transport Reports
• Monroe County Fire Chief’s Association
• January and February 2026 Operations Committee Reports

9-1-1 District Board

The Monroe County 9-1-1 District Board will meet to review the 2025 Annual Report and the 2025-2026 911 Surcharge. The board will also address old business regarding radio encryption and a street naming and numbering ordinance.

• 2025-2026 911 Surcharge
• Street Naming and Numbering Ordinance — Monroe County
• Dundee Tower - CCGW VHF paging base station replacement
• Radio Encryption
• 2025 Annual Report

The board approved its agenda and the minutes from the January 27 meeting. It authorized a $2,000 promotional video contract and an $8,451.54 repair contract with Motorola Solutions. The board also recommended a $2.00 per month 911 surcharge to the County Board of Commissioners, effective July 1, 2026. Director’s and Quality Improvement reports were accepted.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved January 27, 2026 minutes (motion carried)
• Authorized Director Kuti to enter promotional video agreement up to $2,000 (motion carried)
• Authorized Director Kuti to enter Motorola Solutions repair agreement for $8,451.54 (motion carried)
• Recommended $2.00 monthly 911 surcharge to County Board (motion carried)
• Accepted Director’s Report (motion carried)
• Accepted Quality Improvement report (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will vote on several grant applications and financial reports. They are also reviewing planning recommendations for Exeter and Dundee Townships and appointments for the Community Mental Health Authority.

• Payment of Accounts Payable Current Claims Report for $987,706.99
• FY 2027 Michigan Indigent Defense Commission Grant Application for $2,786,636.02
• Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards Narcotics Team Grant for $21,962.00
• Review of Exeter Township Master Plan updates and Dundee Township Farmland and Open Space Preservation applications
• Appointments to the Monroe County Community Mental Health Authority for Rob Calhoon, Juanita Roscoe, Doug Stevens, and Rebecca Pasko

The Monroe County Board approved the submission of a Fiscal Year 2027 Michigan Indigent Defense Commission grant totaling $2,786,636.02, which includes $2,570,850.73 in state funding and a $215,785.29 local cost share. It also authorized a $21,962.00 narcotics team grant, a $987,706.99 accounts payable payment, and several non‑claim check payments. Additional actions included approving legal billings, planning recommendations, land‑conservation reviews, and appointments to the Community Mental Health Authority.

• Approved $2,786,636.02 indigent defense grant application (grant $2,570,850.73 + $215,785.29 local share)
• Approved $21,962.00 narcotics team grant funding from the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards
• Approved $987,706.99 payment of the March 18, 2026 Accounts Payable Current Claims Report
• Approved non‑claim checks: $1,062,016.09 (03/06/2026) and $596,099.31 (03/13/2026)
• Approved Bodman Law invoice $2,045.00 and any future billings
• Approved Exeter Township Master Plan recommendations and transmitted them to the township council
• Approved Farmland and Open Space Preservation recommendations for Dundee Township (two motions)
• Approved appointments of Rob Calhoon, Juanita Roscoe, Doug Stevens, and Rebecca Pasko to the Monroe County Community Mental Health Authority

Monroe County Museum System Board of Trustees

The Monroe County Museum System Board of Trustees will meet to decide on the acceptance of new accessions and the approval of deaccessions. The board will also discuss a draft collections policy and receive updates on the museum's building expansion.

• Action needed on acceptance of accessions
• Action needed on approval of deaccessions
• Review of draft Collections Policy
• Museum expansion update including visuals of sequestered building sections
• Historical Projects Fund and Awards Program applications due March 31, 2026

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will discuss a request for food assistance funding and a unit rate increase for a senior group. The board will also address the 2027 budget and a software license fee transfer.

• Request for $5,292.00 for 2026 for Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church to provide food assistance
• Request from Berlin Senior Group to increase 2026 unit rate from $11.61 to $12.61
• Proposed transfer of $2,200 from Contingency to Commission on Aging for Peer Place software license fees
• Discussion of 2027 Budget Meeting and recommendations
• Special presentations from Bedford Twp. Veterans Center and Bedford Senior Community Center

General

The Monroe County Municipal Building Authority will consider a request for payment from Argent Institutional Trust of $608,900, covering principal and interest on 2014 Refunding bonds for the Fair, Library & Mental Health project. The board will also review draft financial reports for Fund 372 (Fair, Library & Mental Health Debt Fund) for the period ending December 31, 2025. Routine items include approval of the agenda, minutes from the September 8, 2025 meeting, and an update to the roster of members.

• Payment request from Argent Institutional Trust: $585,000 principal + $23,900 interest = $608,900 due April 1, 2026 for 2014 Refunding bonds (Fair, Library & Mental Health)
• Draft/Preliminary Financial Reports for Fund 372 Fair, Library & Mental Health (Debt Fund) for period ending Dec 31, 2025
• Approval of the agenda
• Approval of minutes from the regular meeting held on Monday, September 8, 2025
• Roster of members and current terms (old business)

Board of Commissioners

The Monroe County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve a $1.44 million claims report and consider three grant applications for legal representation, accreditation, and emergency management funding.

• Approval of $1,436,039.75 in accounts payable claims
• Approval of $343,164.41 and $591,293.96 in check register payments
• Approval of $116,500 CPLR grant request from Judge Cheryl Lohmeyer
• Approval of $4,000 MACP Accreditation Mini-Grant from Chief Deputy Michael Preadmore
• Approval of $30,000 UASI grant acceptance from Interim Emergency Management Director Bradley Smith

The Monroe County Board of Commissioners approved the meeting agenda and prior meeting minutes. It authorized a $1,436,039.75 accounts‑payable payment and two non‑claim checks for $343,164.41 and $591,293.96. The Board also approved the submission of a $116,500 child‑parent legal representation grant, a $4,000 MACP accreditation mini‑grant, and the acceptance of $30,000 UASI funding. All motions were carried.

• Approved March 3 agenda (motion carried)
• Approved February 17 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved $1,436,039.75 accounts payable payment (motion carried)
• Approved non‑claim check $343,164.41 (motion carried)
• Approved non‑claim check $591,293.96 (motion carried)
• Approved submission of $116,500 CPLR grant (motion carried)
• Approved submission of $4,000 MACP mini‑grant (motion carried)
• Approved acceptance of $30,000 UASI funding (motion carried)

General

The Monroe County Veterans Affairs Committee will consider burial benefit requests for four veterans totaling $1,350.00 and emergency aid requests for three veterans totaling $5,823.23. No approvals are recorded in the agenda. The next V.A.C. meeting is scheduled for April 7, 2026 at 9 am, located at 965 S. Raisinville Rd., Monroe, MI 48161.

• Burial Benefit Request: total $1,350.00 (Gorr $300, Albrecht $350, Henegar $350, Gerweck $350)
• Emergency Aid Request: total $5,823.23 (Behm $2,927.30, McManaway $895.93, Harris $2,000.00)
• Next V.A.C. meeting: April 7, 2026, 9 am, 965 S. Raisinville Rd., Monroe, MI 48161

The Monroe County Veterans Affairs Committee approved all burial benefit requests totaling $1,350. It approved emergency aid for McManaway ($895.93) and Harris ($2,000) while denying the request for Behm ($2,927.30). All motions were approved by a 4-0 vote, and the prior meeting minutes were approved 5-0.

• Approved burial benefit requests total $1,350 (4-0)
• Approved emergency aid for McManaway $895.93 (4-0)
• Approved emergency aid for Harris $2,000.00 (4-0)
• Denied emergency aid for Behm $2,927.30 (3-1)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will decide on the payment of a $1,055,551.72 accounts payable report and the acceptance of several grants. The meeting includes closed sessions to discuss pending litigation, a forensic audit, and collective bargaining.

• Payment of 02/18/2026 Accounts Payable Current Claims Report for $1,055,551.72
• Application for Fiscal Year 2026 Marine Safety Grant up to $59,804.00
• Acceptance of Public Health Capacity Buildings Mini-Grant for $10,000.00
• Application for 2026 Michigan Public Safety Critical Incident Mapping Competitive Grant for $23,785.60
• Confirmation of Non-Claims check registers totaling $1,878,153.11

The Board approved the February 17 agenda and the February 3 meeting minutes. A motion to enter closed session to discuss collective bargaining negotiations was carried, followed by a motion to return to open session, which also carried. A motion to move recommendations from the closed session to the Human Resources Director was approved. Motions to enter closed session on trial strategy and a forensic audit did not carry.

• Approved February 17 agenda (motion carried)
• Approved February 3 minutes (motion carried)
• Entered closed session to discuss collective bargaining negotiations (motion carried)
• Returned to open session after closed session discussion (motion carried)
• Moved closed‑session recommendations to HR Director Jeff McBee (motion carried)
• Closed‑session motion on trial/settlement strategy did not carry
• Closed‑session motion on forensic audit did not carry

Board of Commissioners

Monroe County Museum System Board of Trustees

The Monroe County Museum System Board of Trustees will discuss the Department Report, a First Flag Project overview, and a museum expansion update. Trustees must act on accepting new accession items and approving the deaccession of a kitchen table and 685 ledger books. The meeting also includes routine elections, committee appointments, and public comment.

• Acceptance of Accessions – action needed
• Approval of Deaccessions – action needed (kitchen table and 685 ledgers)
• Museum Expansion Update – progress report on building expansion
• First Flag Project Overview – presentation of flag project
• Public Comment – opportunity for community input

Commission on Aging

The Monroe County Commission on Aging meeting scheduled for February 11, 2026, was cancelled at the call of the Chair.

• Meeting cancelled at the call of the Chair
• No agenda items were discussed

Retiree Healthcare

The Retiree Health Care Board will consider conflict‑of‑interest statements, investment performance reports, and a cash‑flow rebalance recommendation. Members may accept or reject the investment consultant rebalance and approve trust agreement revisions. The meeting also includes public comment and scheduling of the next meeting.

• 2026 Conflict of Interest Statements – review and file
• Investment Performance Reports – accept or reject and file
• Rebalance Recommendation/Cash Flow Review – accept or reject recommended rebalance
• Monroe County Retiree Health Care Consolidated Report – accept or reject
• Trust Agreement Revisions – board discretion

The Retiree Health Care Board elected Bob Neely as Chairman and Stephen Goodman as Vice‑Chairman. It accepted the quarterly investment performance report, the 2026 Mariner fee notice, and approved reducing Vanguard’s develop market index fund by $2 M, reallocating $1 M each to Reinhart and Ancora. The board also tasked Mr. Abb with drafting a revised Trust Agreement and moved future meetings to the Monroe County Library System.

• Elected Bob Neely as Chairman (motion carried)
• Elected Stephen Goodman as Vice‑Chairman (motion carried)
• Approved Investment Performance Report and placed on file (voice vote carried)
• Accepted 2026 Mariner Fee Notification (voice vote carried)
• Approved reduction of Vanguard’s develop market index fund by $2 M and reallocation of $1 M each to Reinhart and Ancora (voice vote carried)
• Directed Mr. Abb to create a revised Trust Agreement for board review and presentation to Commissioners (motion carried)
• Approved change of meeting location to Monroe County Library System (motion carried)
• Set next meeting for May 11, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

The Monroe County Board will vote on the February 4, 2026 Accounts Payable Current Claims Report totaling $1,693,243.17. It will consider a letter from the Director of Fiscal Services submitting an audit engagement letter from Rehmann for the 2025 county audit. The board will also receive a communication about proposed updates to the Dundee Township Master Plan and will discuss pension amendment authorizations for multiple collective‑bargaining units and for a non‑union group.

• Approve $1,693,243.17 payment for the 02/04/2026 Accounts Payable Current Claims Report
• Accept audit engagement letter from Rehmann for the FY 2025 county audit
• Receive and file communication on Dundee Township Master Plan updates
• Authorize staff and labor counsel to negotiate pension amendments for listed bargaining units
• Authorize staff and labor counsel to draft pension amendment for non‑union employees

The board approved the February 3 agenda and the January 20 meeting minutes. It confirmed payment of $1,693,243.17 in accounts payable and approved non‑claim checks of $332,081.83 and $466,336.32. The board accepted an audit engagement letter from Rehmann and transmitted County Planner recommendations to Dundee Township Council. It also authorized staff and labor counsel to open negotiations on pension benefits for several collective‑bargaining units and to draft a pension amendment for the non‑union group.

• Approved February 3 agenda (motion carried)
• Approved January 20, 2026 minutes (motion carried)
• Confirmed payment of $1,693,243.17 accounts payable (motion carried)
• Approved non‑claim check $332,081.83 dated 01/23/2026 (motion carried)
• Approved non‑claim check $466,336.32 dated 01/30/2026 (motion carried)
• Accepted audit engagement letter from Rehmann (motion carried)
• Approved County Planner recommendations and transmitted to Dundee Township Council (motion carried)
• Authorized staff and labor counsel to open pension negotiations for listed bargaining units (motion carried)

Veterans Affairs Committee (VAC)

The Veterans Affairs Committee is meeting to review requests for burial benefits and emergency aid. The body will vote on whether to approve specific funding amounts for nine individuals.

• Burial benefit requests totaling $3,050.00 for Thomas, Mata, Wilcox, Bauerschmidt, Kowalczik, McKenzie, Greenwood, Duffey, and Anteau
• Emergency aid requests listed as N/A

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the prior meeting (5‑0). It also approved burial benefit requests totaling $600 for McGowan and Manor, again unanimously (5‑0). No emergency aid request was acted upon, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved burial benefit requests totaling $600 (5-0)
• No action on emergency aid request (none)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Panel

The panel will discuss the County’s vision for non‑motorized transportation and the panel’s role. It will consider signage and rules for the Loop Trail, updates from MDOT/SEMCOG, and plan the official ribbon‑cutting ceremony for the Monroe Loop Trail, including date, budget, organizer and invitees.

• Open discussion on the County’s vision for non‑motorized transportation infrastructure
• Consideration of signage and rules for the Loop Trail
• MDOT/SEMCOG updates
• Planning the official ribbon‑cutting ceremony for the Monroe Loop Trail (date, budget, organizer, invitees)
• Review of panel accomplishments and road commission projects

Emergency Medical Authority

The body will meet to elect its Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer, and Medical Control Representative. The Chairperson will also appoint members to the Operations Committee. The meeting includes reports from Central Dispatch and the Fire Chiefs Association.

• Election of board officers
• Appointment of at least three Operations Committee members
• Review of 9-1-1 Agreement update
• Bedford Township Fire Department Transport Report
• Updated report from MCA

Community Corrections

The board will meet to approve previous minutes and expenditure reports from October and November 2025. Members will review the FY 2026 1st Quarter Report and FY 2025 OMNI and COMPAS reports.

• Approval of October and November 2025 expenditure reports
• Review of FY 2026 1st Quarter Report
• Review of FY 2025 OMNI Reports
• Review of FY 2025 COMPAS Criminogenic Needs and Risk Report

9-1-1 District Board

The Monroe County 9-1-1 District Board will meet to elect a Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary. The board will also review old business regarding staffing, radio encryption, and various service agreements.

• Officer elections for 2026-2028 term
• Active911 agreement terms
• Lucas County Agreement
• MPSCS Integration Agreement renewal
• Dundee Tower CCGW VHF paging base station replacement

The board approved its agenda and the minutes from the November 25, 2025 meeting. A motion was carried allowing Director Kuti to execute the agreement with Active 911. Officers for the 2026‑2028 term were elected unanimously. The Director’s Report and the Quality Improvement Report were both accepted.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved November 25, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Authorized Director Kuti to execute Active 911 agreement (motion carried)
• Elected Sheriff Goodnough as Chairman (unanimous vote)
• Elected Director Tolstedt as Vice Chairman (unanimous vote)
• Elected Deputy Chief Sehl as Secretary (unanimous vote)
• Accepted Director’s Report (motion carried)
• Accepted Quality Improvement Report (motion carried)

Monroe County Museum System Board of Trustees

The meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 20, 2026, has been cancelled. The provided document is a 2026 meeting schedule.

Board of Commissioners

The Monroe County Board of Commissioners will discuss financial claims, a museum grant, and investigation funding. The meeting includes closed sessions regarding attorney-client communications and an indigent defense forensic audit.

• Payment of 01/21/2026 Accounts Payable Current Claims Report for $1,581,268.49
• Grant application for America250MI for up to $50,000 with a 30% match from the Monroe County Museum System Millage
• Non-Claims check registers dated 01/09/2026 ($312,107.44) and 01/16/2026 ($1,019,988.24)
• Payment of Bodman Law outstanding bills from October to present
• 2026 Board of Commissioners Committee appointments

The Monroe County Board approved the January 21 accounts payable claim for $1,581,268.49 and confirmed two non‑claim checks totaling $1,332,095.68. It also approved a grant application for up to $50,000 with a 30% match from the museum millage and accepted the 2026 committee appointments. Several closed‑session motions were carried to discuss attorney‑client communications and a forensic audit.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from 01/06/2026 meeting (motion carried)
• Approved $1,581,268.49 accounts payable payment (motion carried)
• Approved non‑claim checks: $312,107.44 (01/09/2026) and $1,019,988.24 (01/16/2026) (motion carried)
• Approved grant application for up to $50,000 with 30% match (motion carried)
• Accepted 2026 committee appointments (motion carried)
• Approved payment of Bodman Law outstanding bills (motion carried)
• Entered closed sessions on attorney‑client communication and forensic audit (motions carried)

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will hold elections for Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Secretary. The board will also discuss a cost adjustment request from Choices Counseling Solutions and a report from the Monroe Center for Healthy Aging.

• Election of Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Secretary
• Choices Counseling Solutions unit increase request: $124,740.00 (increase of $24,740.00)
• Monroe Center for Healthy Aging Older Adult Survey Report
• Special presentation by Retired and Senior Volunteer Program
• Special presentation by Monroe Senior Center for Healthy Aging

Board of Commissioners

The Monroe County Board of Commissioners will elect a chairperson and vice‑chairperson, approve the meeting agenda and prior minutes, and consider multiple financial actions. Commissioners will vote on a $1,308,886.03 accounts payable claim and two non‑claim checks totaling $761,896.10, as well as approve grant applications for $10,000, $72,784 and up to $750,000. Additional items include accepting a 2026 county treasurer bond, filing the 2025 Equalization Study, and setting a February 13, 2026 deadline for bylaws amendment proposals.

• Approve payment of $1,308,886.03 for the Accounts Payable Current Claims Report
• Confirm non‑claims payments of $94,041.77 (12/26/2025) and $667,854.33 (01/02/2026)
• Approve application for a $10,000 Public Health Capacity Building Mini‑Grant
• Accept $72,784 Community Development Block Grant program‑income funding
• Approve submission of a grant application up to $750,000 for Records Preservation to the NEH

Veterans Affairs Committee (VAC)

The Veterans Affairs Committee will consider burial benefit requests totaling $600 for individuals named MCGOWAN and MANOR. No emergency aid requests are listed for approval. The committee also notes that its next meeting will be on February 3, 2026, at 9 am at 965 S. Raisinville Rd., Monroe, MI 48161.

• Burial Benefit Request: MCGOWAN $300.00
• Burial Benefit Request: MANOR $300.00
• Total burial benefits requested: $600.00
• Emergency Aid Request: none listed
• Next VAC meeting scheduled for February 3, 2026, 9 am at 965 S. Raisinville Rd., Monroe, MI 48161