Monroe County public meetings in 2024

Board of Commissioners

The Monroe County Board of Commissioners will approve the agenda, minutes, and public comments before considering several resolutions. Items include support and funding for the River Raisin Heritage Trail Rehabilitation Project and an amendment to the 2024 General Fund Budget. Finance matters feature a payment of $899,717.66 for current claims and approval of two non‑claim checks totaling $963,625.50. Additional communications address a $53,768 medical marijuana grant and multiple tentative collective bargaining agreements.

• Resolution of support and funding for River Raisin Heritage Trail Rehabilitation Project
• Resolution to amend the Monroe County 2024 General Fund Budget
• Payment of $899,717.66 for the 12/18/2024 Accounts Payable Current Claims Report
• Approval of non‑claims checks: $557,877.62 (12/06/2024) and $405,747.88 (12/13/2024)
• Letter requesting approval of a $53,768 Medical Marijuana and Oversight Grant from LARA

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will discuss a progress report on the 2024 Older Adult Needs Assessment and a funding request for care services. The board will also receive a special presentation from the Bedford Health Van.

• Funding request from Memory Lane Care Services for 110 units at $76.00 each, totaling $8,360.00
• Progress Report 2024 for the Monroe County Older Adult Needs Assessment
• Special presentation by Bedford Health Van
• Strategic Planning Committee recommendation for a new board member educational packet
• Strategic Planning Committee recommendation for 2026 COA application budget updates

Land Bank Authority

The Monroe County Land Bank Authority will consider its 2025 budget, which includes a new $134.24 charge for database storage. The board will welcome appointed member Jay Heinzerling and appoint Jeff Kimble as Member at Large for the 2025‑2026 term. Updates will be given on the South Rockwood Ritter Property MOU, the 1107 E. Third Street project pending an RFP after a Phase II Environmental Study, and the 152 Main Street project in Dundee. The meeting also includes routine approvals of agenda, minutes, and public comment.

• Appointment of Jay Heinzerling and Jeff Kimble to board positions for 2025‑2026
• Memorandum of Understanding with the Village of South Rockwood to market the Ritter Property via the Monroe County Business Alliance
• Adoption of the 2025 budget with a new $134.24 database storage charge
• Update on 1107 E. Third Street, Monroe project; RFP to follow completion of Phase II Environmental Study
• Update on 152 Main Street, Dundee project and 2025 member roles

Monroe County Museum System Board of Trustees

The trustees will discuss second‑round comments on the proposed County Museum addition. They will consider the architect’s plans for expanding the museum and related cost considerations. The meeting also includes routine approval of the agenda and minutes, a public comment period, and board comments before adjourning.

• County Museum addition – second‑round comments on proposed expansion (current 23,000 sq ft, addition ~35,000 sq ft)
• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes from the 13 November 2024 meeting
• Public comment period
• Board comments and adjournment

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee will consider an update on the Ad-Hoc Committee Recommendations and Ethics matters. No new business, old business, or citizen input is scheduled. The meeting otherwise follows standard procedural items.

• Discussion of Ad-Hoc Committee Recommendations/Ethics update

Parks & Recreation

The Monroe County Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a rescheduled meeting on Dec 9, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the BOC Chambers, 125 E Second Street, Monroe. The agenda includes public input on the draft 2025‑2029 Monroe County Parks, Trails & Recreation Master Plan and a staff report recommending a resolution supporting its adoption. The commission will vote on a resolution approving the Master Plan and forwarding it to the County Board of Commissioners. The meeting also contains a new‑business item proposing the 2025 meeting schedule for the commission.

• Public input on the 2025‑2029 Monroe County Parks, Trails & Recreation Master Plan
• Resolution in support of adopting the Monroe County Parks, Trails & Recreation Master Plan
• Proposed 2025 meeting schedule (Jan 6 – Dec 8, locations at Courthouse or County Park sites)
• Approval of agenda and minutes
• Staff report overview of parks projects

Materials Management Planning Committee

The Monroe County Materials Management Planning Committee will review and discuss its draft bylaws and hold a motion to approve them. Members will nominate and vote for officer positions such as Chair and Vice‑Chair. The meeting will also cover an overview of county programs, EGLE guidance, and plan next steps and future meeting dates. A public comment period is scheduled before adjournment.

• Review and discussion of draft bylaws
• Motion to approve bylaws
• Nomination and voting for committee officers (Chair, Vice‑Chair)
• Discussion of next steps and future meeting schedule
• Public comment period

Veterans Affairs Committee (VAC)

The committee will vote on increasing the County Burial Benefit and headstone allowance. Members will also consider renaming the Department of Veterans Affairs to the Department of Veterans Services. The body is reviewing specific burial and emergency aid funding requests.

• Vote to increase County Burial Benefit from $300.00 to $400.00
• Vote to increase headstone allowance from $50.00 to $100.00
• Emergency aid requests totaling $17,571.65 for Kinzel and Allen
• Burial benefit requests totaling $700.00 for Pummell and Ely
• Reappointment of Ed Straub and Linda Lefcheck to two-year terms

Board of Commissioners

The Monroe County Board of Commissioners will vote on resolutions to issue two limited‑tax general obligation bond series, each not to exceed $13,000,000, for the county's sewage disposal system and capital improvement projects. Commissioners will also review a tax‑increment sharing agreement with Frenchtown Charter Township for two corridor improvement authorities. The meeting includes consideration of the recommended 2025‑2026 annual line‑item budget and payment of a $1,069,178.82 accounts‑payable claim.

• Authorization of Monroe County Sewage Disposal System Bonds, Series 2025 (up to $13,000,000)
• Authorization of County of Monroe Capital Improvement Bonds, Series 2025 (up to $13,000,000)
• Approval request for Frenchtown Charter Township Tax Increment Sharing Agreement for North Dixie Highway and US‑24/North Telegraph Road corridors
• Consideration of the Recommended 2025‑2026 County Annual Line Item Budget Resolution
• Payment of Accounts Payable Current Claims Report in the amount of $1,069,178.82

9-1-1 District Board

The 9-1-1 District Board is meeting to discuss the addition of dispatch personnel positions and the renewal of the MPSCS Integration Agreement. The board will also consider the 2025 meeting calendar and the appointment of a Monroe County Township Representative.

• Discussion of Flock Safety Falcon license plate recognition (LPR) cameras
• Renewal of MPSCS Integration Agreement
• Proposed addition of Dispatch personnel positions
• Approval of 2025 9-1-1 District Board Meeting Calendar
• Appointment of Monroe County Township Representative to the 911 Board

Emergency Medical Authority

The Monroe County Emergency Medical Authority will consider the transport reports submitted by the Bedford Township Fire Department and the Frenchtown Township Fire Department. The meeting also includes updates from the Operations Committee for September and October and a report from the Medical Control Board. Members will discuss the county's air‑ambulance policy in light of the Promedica‑Metro Life Flight partnership.

• Bedford Township Fire Department Transport Reports
• Frenchtown Township Fire Department Transport Reports
• September and October Operations Committee Reports
• Medical Control Board Report
• Review of air ambulance policy regarding Promedica and Metro Life Flight

Board of Commissioners

The Monroe County Board of Commissioners will approve the November 20, 2024 Accounts Payable Claims Report for $825,981.81 and a non‑claims check of $260,442.88. Commissioners will consider a tentative three‑year collective bargaining agreement for deputy sheriffs that would run through December 31, 2027. A public hearing will be held on the recommended 2025‑2026 County Annual Line Item Budget Resolution.

• Approval of the 11/20/2024 Accounts Payable Claims Report for $825,981.81
• Approval of a non‑claims check register entry dated 11/15/2024 for $260,442.88
• Consideration of the tentative collective bargaining agreement for deputy sheriffs (3‑year term through Dec 31 2027)
• Public hearing on the recommended 2025‑2026 County Annual Line Item Budget Resolution
• Letter from HR Director recommending approval of the new deputy sheriff agreement

Commission on Aging

The Monroe County Commission on Aging will vote on a $10,000 funding request for Choices Counseling Solutions and a $20,000 transfer from Specialized Transportation to the Food Program. The board will also accept the resignation of member Dave Emmerich effective Dec. 12, 2024. Standard agenda items include approval of the October 9 minutes and a public comment period.

• Request for $10,000 additional funds to Choices Counseling Solutions (66.66 service units/hours)
• Request to transfer $20,000 from Specialized Transportation to the Food Program
• Resignation of Board Member Dave Emmerich (effective Dec. 12, 2024)
• Approval of minutes from the Oct. 9, 2024 regular meeting
• Public comment and special presentations by Frenchtown Center for Active Adults and Monroe Senior Legal Services

Monroe County Museum System Board of Trustees

The Monroe County Museum System Board of Trustees will consider the updated design for the County Museum addition. The meeting also includes routine approval of the agenda and minutes from the September 18 meeting, and provides time for public comment and board comments.

• Review of Updated County Museum Addition
• Approval of Agenda
• Approval of Minutes from Regular Meeting of 18 September 2024
• Public Comment
• Board Comments

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the status of the 2025-2026 budget and review several financial reports. The body is also considering the acceptance of two law enforcement grants and farmland preservation applications.

• Payment of 11/6/2024 Accounts Payable Current Claims totaling $1,147,522.08
• Community Engagement (Policing) Program Grant Award of $30,000
• MCOLES Justice Training Grant Award of $29,119.55 with a $7,279.89 local match
• Farmland and Open Space Preservation program applications for Ash Township and Milan Township
• Four non-claims check registers totaling $1,349,012.17

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee will meet to discuss the Ethics Committee. The agenda contains no new business or old business items.

• Ethics Committee discussion

Veterans Affairs Committee (VAC)

The Veterans Affairs Committee will consider burial benefit requests totaling $2,400 for several veterans. It will also review an emergency aid request of $722.59 for veteran Stanley. The agenda includes a motion to approve each request, approval of the October 1, 2024 minutes, and a public comment period.

• Burial benefit requests totaling $2,400 for veterans Stroope, Mulligan, Newman, Held, Ross, Younglove, and Spina
• Emergency aid request of $722.59 for veteran Stanley
• Motion to approve the burial benefit requests
• Motion to approve the emergency aid request
• Approval of minutes for 10/1/2024

Retiree Healthcare

The Retiree Health Care Board will review the Q3 2024 performance report and compare the Monroe RHC Trust to similar public trusts. A market value update will be presented. Trustees will examine Clarkston's performance and decide whether any action is needed. The meeting will also include discussion of the MAPERS financial/investing test.

• Q3 2024 Performance Report discussion
• Market Value Update presentation
• Review of Clarkston performance and determination of needed action
• MAPERS financial/investing test discussion

Community Corrections

The board will meet to approve minutes and expenditure reports from July and August 2024. The meeting includes a coordinator's report on the 2024 fiscal year-end and a data transition involving Northpointe.

• Approval of July and August 2024 expenditure reports
• 4th Quarter/Year-End Report for FY 2024
• Northpointe data transition
• Review of contracts and sub-contracts

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee will hold discussions on three topics: the MIDC program, opioid funding, and the Board of Commissioners' bylaws and ethics. No formal decisions are indicated on the agenda. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as approvals and public comment time.

• MIDC discussion
• Opioid funding discussion
• Board of Commissioners bylaws and ethics discussion

Monroe County Museum System Board of Trustees

The Monroe County Museum System Board of Trustees cancelled its scheduled meeting on October 16, 2024. The next regular meeting is set for November 13, 2024, at 7 pm at the Monroe County Museum.

• October 16, 2024 meeting cancelled
• November 13, 2024 meeting scheduled
• December 11, 2024 meeting scheduled

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the 3rd quarter financial report and the development of the 2025 Annual Line Item Budget. The body is also considering several grant acceptances and emergency funding requests for community programs.

• Payment of 10/16/2024 Accounts Payable Current Claims Report for $1,080,454.83
• Proposed $52,000 in emergency National Opioid Settlement Funds for the Adolescent Community Center Prevention Program
• Proposed $50,000 grant for the Adult Drug Treatment Court with a $1,360.16 general fund contribution
• Request to approve a Farmland/Open Space preservation application for property in London Township
• Approval of non-claims check registers totaling $2,039,020.90

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will discuss several requests for additional funding for senior activity programs and counseling. The board will also review an audit report for the Frenchtown Center for Active Adults and hear a presentation from Lake Erie Transit.

• Monroe County Opportunity Center: request for $25,020.00 for senior activities
• Choices Counseling Solutions: request for $6,000.00
• Milan Senior for Healthy Living: 2024 request for $15,750.00 and 2025 request for $21,840.00
• Frenchtown Center for Active Adults: review of 9/20/24 audit report
• Special presentation by Lake Erie Transit

Retiree Healthcare

The Monroe County Retiree Health Care Board of Trustees met to review the trust's market value and receive a rebalance recommendation from investment consultant Mariner. The board approved the August 12, 2024, meeting minutes and discussed the trust's performance against other public sector trusts.

• Approval of August 12, 2024, meeting minutes
• Market Value Update/Rebalance Recommendation from Mariner
• Review of Retiree Health Care Trust Fund Flash Report (August 31, 2024)
• Discussion of investment performance against similar public sector trusts
• Next meeting scheduled for November 4, 2024

Veterans Affairs Committee (VAC)

The Veterans Affairs Committee will consider burial benefit requests for five veterans, with a total requested amount of $1,650. The committee will also address an emergency aid request of $0, which has no approved amount. Procedural items include approval of the September 10, 2024 meeting minutes and scheduling the next meeting for November 4, 2024.

• Burial benefit requests: Pease $300, Johnson $350, Applegate $350, Benson $350, Herkimer $300 (total $1,650)
• Emergency aid request: $0 (no approval)
• Approval of minutes for 9/10/2024 meeting
• Public comment period
• Next V.A.C. meeting scheduled for Nov 4, 2024 at 9 am, 965 S. Raisinville Rd., Monroe, MI

Board of Commissioners

The Monroe County Board of Commissioners will consider several financial actions, including approving current claims and special assessments, and adopting the County Apportionment Report that places $263,658,170.84 on the Grand Levy. The board will also review grant acceptances for child care, mental health, veterans treatment, and community corrections, as well as a reappointment to the Retiree Health Board. Additional items include a request to apply for an emergency performance grant and a resignation of a commissioner.

• Approve $775,821.82 Accounts Payable Current Claims Report (10/02/2024)
• Approve $2,480,838.77 2024 Special Drainage Assessments and place on Grand Levy
• Accept $4,683,933 Child Care Fund with $1,981,353.25 local share for FY 2025
• Accept $300,000 contract for Monroe County Community Corrections with $102,557 county match
• Adopt County Apportionment Report with Grand Levy total $263,658,170.84

Emergency Medical Authority

The Monroe County Emergency Medical Authority meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. was cancelled by the Chairman. The next scheduled meeting is set for November 20, 2024.

• Meeting scheduled for Sep 25, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. cancelled

9-1-1 District Board

The 9‑1‑1 District Board will hear a presentation by the Monroe Community Mental Health Authority Mobile Crisis Unit. The meeting also includes routine approvals of the agenda and July minutes, a Director’s Report on open dispatch positions, and a citizen question about the definition of “Emergent” in medical protocols. No new business or formal decisions are listed.

• Presentation by Monroe Community Mental Health Authority Mobile Crisis Unit
• Director’s Report discussing open positions within Central Dispatch
• Citizen’s Time question on definition of “Emergent” in medical protocols
• Motion to accept the Director’s Report as presented
• Routine approval of agenda and July 23, 2024 minutes

9-1-1 District Board

The Monroe County 9‑1‑1 District Board will meet on September 24, 2024 at the Central Dispatch facility on 987 S. Raisinville Rd. The agenda includes routine items such as roll call, approvals, and a presentation by the Monroe Community Mental Health Authority Mobile Crisis Unit, as well as new business to discuss a Flock Safety Falcon license‑plate recognition camera and renewal of the MPSCS Integration Agreement. The board will also receive a Director’s Report on open dispatch positions and address a citizen question about the definition of “Emergent” in medical protocols.

• Flock Safety Falcon license‑plate recognition (LPR) camera
• MPSCS Integration Agreement renewal
• Presentation by Monroe Community Mental Health Authority Mobile Crisis Unit
• Director’s Report on open positions within Central Dispatch
• Citizen question on definition of “Emergent” in medical protocols

Monroe County Museum System Board of Trustees

The Monroe County Museum System Board of Trustees will meet to discuss old business and conduct regular procedural approvals. The primary action item is a fund request from the Monroe County Historical Society.

• Action on Monroe County Historical Society Projects Fund Request

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review accounts payable claims totaling over $2.1 million. The meeting includes requests to accept or apply for several grants for veterans services, cybersecurity, and justice assistance. The body will also review planning recommendations for Sumpter and Ida Townships.

• Approval of Accounts Payable reports totaling $1,003,048.80 and $1,141,176.55
• FY25 County Veterans Service Fund Grant for up to $134,745.04
• FY2022 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant of $92,400
• Office of Land Survey and Remonumentation grant application for up to $68,517.00
• Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant application for up to $13,091

Commission on Aging

The Monroe County Commission on Aging will review a request for $5,600 for the Unmet Needs Program and a request for 6,000 units costing $54,000 for Senior Activities at the Opportunity Center. The board will also consider providing documentation from the Frenchtown Center for Active Adults for expenditures from 2018‑2024. Routine items include approval of the August 14 meeting minutes and other consent agenda items.

• Request for $5,600 additional funds for the Unmet Needs Program
• Request for 6,000 units ($54,000) for Senior Activities at the Opportunity Center
• Motion to submit Frenchtown Center for Active Adults expenditure documentation (2018‑2024) to County Administration
• Approval of the minutes from the August 14, 2024 regular meeting
• Approval of Strategic Planning Committee notes and finance reports

Monroe County Museum System Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will not hold its regular September meeting because the Spirit of Service Awards are scheduled for September 18 at Territorial Park. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 16 at 7 p.m.

Veterans Affairs Committee (VAC)

The Veterans Affairs Committee is meeting to review financial assistance requests for veterans. The body is considering burial benefits and emergency aid payments. A revision to the emergency aid application process was also noted.

• Burial benefit requests totaling $1,300.00 for Young, Weber, Sucheck, and Tailford
• Emergency aid requests totaling $1,848.34 for Wohlford and Gill
• Revision to the emergency aid application financial expense report page to include a Legal Department signature

Parks & Recreation

The Monroe County Parks & Recreation Commission will hear a presentation of the 5‑Year Parks & Recreation Plan survey results. It will review an updated cost estimate for installing a disc‑golf course at Nike Park, requested under old business. No new business items are listed on the agenda.

• Public comment: Lucie Fortin (Mannik Smith Group) to present results from the Monroe County 5‑Year Parks & Recreation Plan survey
• Old business: request for an updated estimate to install a disc golf course at Nike Park
• Staff & special reports: brief overview of current parks projects

Board of Commissioners

The Monroe County Board of Commissioners regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 3, 2024 was cancelled by Chairman Mark Brant. The agenda that had been set for Thursday, August 29, 2024 was also cancelled. No other business items were presented for discussion.

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Panel

The Monroe County Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Panel will receive updates on active county trail projects and discuss the Cornerstone 100‑mile route signage plan. Members will review details for the 2024 Cornerstone 100 Lake Erie Bicycle Tour scheduled for September 14, including volunteer needs. The agenda also covers signage options for M‑50, next steps for the Great Lakes Way corridor, and coordination on the South Dixie Highway segment. Guest speakers from the League of Michigan Bicyclists and MDOT will present.

• Cornerstone 100‑mile Route signage project plan discussion
• 2024 Cornerstone 100 Lake Erie Bicycle Tour (Sept 14) – volunteer recruitment
• M‑50 paved shoulder or vertical signage planning for 2026
• Great Lakes Way: determine next steps for North Dixie to Iron Belle
• South Dixie Highway (Jones to Dunbar) coordination with MDOT, Monroe Township, SEMCOG, MCRC

Community Corrections

The Monroe County Community Corrections Advisory Board will consider and vote on the agenda, the April 2024 meeting minutes, and the expenditure reports for March, April, May, and June 2024. The board will hear public comment and receive a coordinator’s report covering the FY 2024 third‑quarter report, program updates, financial compliance, site review, a state board meeting and grant award, the FY 2025 meeting schedule, and a TREM program presentation. The meeting will conclude with any other items from members and set the next meeting for October 22, 2024.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of April 2024 minutes
• Approval of expenditure reports for March‑June 2024
• Public comment period
• Coordinator’s report including FY 2024 3rd quarter report and program updates

Board of Commissioners

The Monroe County Board of Commissioners will vote to approve the August 21, 2024 Accounts Payable Current Claims Report for $1,018,693.07. They will hear the County’s 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and discuss several staffing requests and grant applications. A consent agenda includes approval of two check registers totaling $1,144,662.26 and a request to apply for a $344,001 secondary road and traffic accident prevention grant.

• Approve Accounts Payable Current Claims Report for $1,018,693.07
• Approve Check Register dated 08/09/2024 for $682,097.55
• Approve Check Register dated 08/16/2024 for $462,564.71
• Approve addition of one full‑time Facilitator/Mediator position funded by the Friend of the Court budget
• Approve request to apply for FY2025 Secondary Road and Traffic Accident Prevention Program grant of $344,001

Commission on Aging

The Monroe County Commission on Aging held its regular board meeting to consider routine agenda items and program updates. Members approved the minutes from the July 10 meeting and other consent agenda items. A director's report was given, and a presentation on the Frenchtown Center for Active Adults Adult Day Service Program was heard.

• Special presentations by Berlin Senior Group and Milan Seniors for Healthy Living
• Consent agenda: approval of July 10 minutes, strategic planning committee notes, and finance reports
• Director's report presented by Jason Berry
• New business: presentation on Frenchtown Center for Active Adults Adult Day Service Program by Darla Myers

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee will consider several staffing and reorganization requests. The primary item is adding a full‑time Facilitator/Mediator to the Friend of the Court and eliminating a vacant Secretary position, projected to save about $40,000. Other proposals include a juvenile court reorganization funded by a Child Care Fund grant, a reclassification of the MIDC coordinator, a grant‑funded Veterans Services Coordinator, and health‑department positions and prior‑service credits, all funded within existing budgets or grants.

• Add one full‑time Facilitator/Mediator and eliminate one vacant Secretary – $40,000 savings (Friend of the Court budget)
• Reorganize juvenile court, probation, Youth Center, and ESS program; costs covered by new Child Care Fund grant
• Reclassify MIDC Coordinator from RYE 10 to RYE 11 and change secretary to full‑time, funded by existing grant
• Create full‑time Veterans Services Coordinator position, 100% funded by Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency grant
• Create Food Program Coordinator & Standardized Trainer position and reclassify Registered Sanitarian, funded 100% by 2025 Health Department budget

Retiree Healthcare

The Monroe County Retiree Health Care Trust Board will discuss the Q2 2024 performance report and receive a market‑value update. Members will consider a rebalance that recommends allocating $2,300,000 of cash to the Boyd Watterson fixed‑income portfolio. The agenda also includes a proposal to authorize a third co‑signer for the board. Public comment time is scheduled before the meeting adjourns.

• Discussion of Q2 2024 performance report comparing the trust to similar public sector trusts
• Market Value Update/Rebalance Consideration with a $2,300,000 allocation to Boyd Watterson fixed‑income portfolio
• Proposal to authorize an additional (third) co‑signer for the board
• Public comment period for attendees
• Information segment on Boyd Watterson acquisitions and account statements

Veterans Affairs Committee (VAC)

The Veterans Affairs Committee is meeting to review burial benefit and emergency aid requests. The body will consider three specific burial benefit applications totaling $900.

• Burial benefit requests for Gumtow ($300.00), Greenwood ($300.00), and Kulin ($300.00)
• Emergency aid requests: None

Board of Commissioners

The Monroe County Board of Commissioners will discuss 2025 budget guidelines and consider several grant approvals for child care, indigent defense, and security. The board will also review a settlement agreement with Kroger Co. regarding national opiates.

• Approval of 08/07/2024 Accounts Payable Current Claims Report for $1,051,731.79
• FY2025 Child Care Fund budget application of $4,683,933.00 with a $1,981,353.25 County share
• FY2025 Michigan Indigent Defense Commission grant of $3,632,029.54 with a $217,687.41 County match
• Federal grant of $244,875 from Department of Homeland Security’s Urban Area Security Initiative
• Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant of up to $80,090 for Courthouse LED lighting

Parks & Recreation

The Monroe County Parks & Recreation Commission approved its agenda and June 3 minutes, accepted a staff report on park projects, heard public comment proposing a disc golf course at Nike Park and requesting brush piles at Vienna Park be moved, burned, or chipped, and discussed a possible land purchase along the River Raisin for greater public access.

• Public comment: proposal to add a disc golf course at Nike Park, with safety concerns raised
• Public comment: request to move, burn, or chip brush piles at Vienna Park near holes 16‑18
• Staff & Special Reports: brief overview of park projects accepted and placed on file
• New business: inquiry about acquiring additional land along the River Raisin for public access
• Approval of agenda and approval of minutes from the June 3, 2024 meeting

Emergency Medical Authority

The Monroe County Emergency Medical Authority will hold its regular meeting on July 24, 2024. The agenda includes a presentation of the Medical Director’s Award, a review of the 2023 Annual Report by President & CEO Ron Slagell, an update from the MCA, and transport reports from Bedford Township and Frenchtown fire departments. No formal decisions are noted; the items are for discussion and information.

• Presentation of Medical Director’s Award
• Presentation of MCA’s 2023 Annual Report by Ron Slagell, President & CEO
• MCA update, including purchase of a new transport van
• Bedford Township Fire Department transport reports
• Frenchtown Fire Department report

9-1-1 District Board

The Monroe County 9‑1‑1 District Board approved the agenda and May 28 minutes, and accepted the Director’s Report. Members discussed timing of dispatch calls, recently signed EMS dispatch protocols, and the possibility of a mental‑health crisis unit presentation. A brief update on a retired supervisor’s presentation was also noted.

• Motion to approve agenda (Dr. Kemple) carried
• Motion to approve May 28 minutes (Director Tolstedt) carried
• Motion to accept Director’s Report (Mr. Williams) carried
• Discussion of new EMS dispatch protocols and call‑out timing
• Discussion of mental‑health crisis unit and potential presentation

Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider two accounts payable reports totaling $1,656,703.54 and several check registers. The meeting includes discussions on health department staffing, a state police grant application, and master plan updates for the Village of South Rockwood.

• Payment of Accounts Payable reports for $542,763.96 and $1,113,939.58
• Request to apply for a FY2024-2025 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant of $84,071
• Proposal to transition one part-time Public Health Nurse Coordinator to full-time and add two part-time nursing positions
• Review of proposed updates to the Village of South Rockwood’s Township Master Plan
• Application for the Farmland and Open Space Preservation program for property in LaSalle Township

Commission on Aging

The Commission will consider an appeal from the Frenchtown Senior Center regarding its contract termination. Members will also review a $4,980 funding request for cooler repairs at the Monroe Senior Citizens Center. The meeting includes presentations from the Dundee Area Senior Citizen Center and MCOP.

• Frenchtown Senior Center Adult Day Service contract termination appeal
• $4,980 funding request for a walk-in cooler evaporator replacement
• Special presentations from Dundee Area Senior Citizen Center and MCOP
• Review of July 1 Strategic Planning Committee notes

Monroe County Museum System Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review committee updates and discuss implementing a collections storage plan. The meeting also covers progress on the museum building feasibility study and site maintenance.

• Feasibility study for museum addition with PLY+ (cost reduced by over $25,000)
• Development of a Collections Storage Plan
• Maintenance and security updates at the Vietnam Veterans Museum