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

The Monroe County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution supporting and funding the River Raisin Heritage Trail Rehabilitation Project, and amended the 2024 General Fund Budget. They also ratified three collective bargaining agreements, approved a medical marijuana grant application, and authorized an agreement with Bedford Public Schools for two additional Sheriff Deputies. The board accepted the Ad-Hoc Committee Findings Report as a communication and placed it on file, and approved compensation for elected commissioners for 2025-2028.

• Approved Resolution of Support and Funding for River Raisin Heritage Trail Rehabilitation Project
• Approved Resolution to Amend the 2024 General Fund Budget
• Approved $899,717.66 in accounts payable claims
• Approved non-claims check registers totaling $963,625.50
• Accepted Ad-Hoc Committee Findings Report and placed on file
• Approved application for $53,768 Medical Marijuana and Oversight Grant from LARA
• Ratified collective bargaining agreement with TPOAM Public Health Nurses (term through 2027)
• Ratified collective bargaining agreement with TPOAM for 38th Circuit Court Family Division (term through 2026)

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

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

The Monroe County Board of Commissioners approved the 2025-2026 annual line item budget as the General Appropriations Act, but explicitly removed the Deputy Administrator/CFO position and its funding from the departmental positions. The Board also authorized up to $13 million in sewage disposal system bonds, up to $13 million in capital improvement bonds for the Road Commission, and approved tax increment sharing agreements with Frenchtown Charter Township. Additionally, the Board ratified several collective bargaining agreements and approved various grants and appointments.

• Approved November 19, 2024 Regular Meeting Agenda with amendments
• Approved November 19, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
• Approved bond authorizing resolution for Sewage Disposal System Bonds (Series 2025) up to $13,000,000
• Approved notice of intent resolution for Capital Improvement Bonds (Series 2025) up to $13,000,000
• Approved Tax Increment Sharing Agreement for North Dixie Highway Corridor Improvement Authority
• Approved Tax Increment Sharing Agreement for US-24/North Telegraph Road Corridor Improvement Authority
• Approved 2025-2026 Annual Line Item Budget Resolution with the removal of the Deputy Administrator/CFO position
• Approved 12/04/2024 Accounts Payable Claims Report for $1,069,178.82

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

The Monroe County Veterans Affairs Committee approved increases to burial and headstone benefits, and voted to change the department and committee names. It also approved burial and emergency aid requests, including a partial approval for one emergency aid request.

• Approved increase of County Burial Benefit from $300 to $400 (5-0)
• Approved increase of County Headstone/Marker Benefit from $50 to $100 (5-0)
• Approved name change to Monroe County Department of Veterans Services and Veterans Services Committee (5-0)
• Approved burial benefits for ELY and PUMMELL totaling $700 (5-0)
• Approved emergency aid for KINZEL $1,571.65 (5-0)
• Approved partial emergency aid for ALLEN $3,000 of $16,000 requested (5-0)

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

The Monroe County 9-1-1 District Board approved the 2025 meeting calendar and discussed adding dispatch personnel positions, though no formal action was taken on staffing. The board also addressed the township representative vacancy and reviewed the director's report, which was accepted.

• Approved 2025 9-1-1 District Board meeting calendar
• Accepted Director's Report
• Approved September 24, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved agenda with added discussion on township representative

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

The Board voted to postpone adoption of the 2025-2026 recommended budget until the December 3, 2024 meeting, after Commissioner Vensel requested more time for questions. The Board approved a three-year collective bargaining agreement with the Deputy Sheriffs' union (POAM) through 2027. Routine approvals included the accounts payable claims report and non-claims check register.

• Postponed 2025-2026 budget adoption to Dec. 3 (motion carried)
• Approved 3-year POAM deputy sheriff contract through Dec. 31, 2027
• Approved $825,981.81 accounts payable claims for 11/20/2024
• Approved non-claims check register of $260,442.88 for 11/15/2024
• Approved agenda and minutes of 11/12/2024 meeting

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

The Monroe County Commission on Aging approved two funding requests: $5,000 for Choices Counseling Solutions (33.33 units/hours of service) and $20,000 transferred from the Contingency Fund to the Monroe County Opportunity Program's Food Program (50,000 units at 40 cents per unit). Both motions passed unanimously. The board also accepted the resignation of member Dave Emmerich, effective December 12, 2024. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports and presentations.

• Approved $5,000 additional funding for Choices Counseling Solutions (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 transfer to MCOP Food Program (unanimous)
• Accepted Dave Emmerich's resignation, effective December 12, 2024

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

The Board voted to establish a five-member Ad Hoc Committee to investigate matters concerning governing rules of ethics and codes of conduct, related to the recent resignation of the past Chairman. The committee, composed of Commissioner David Vensel as Chairman, Bob Neely, Mike Roehrig, Bill Sisk, and Chairman Randy Richardville, will have no governmental authority and must report by December 31, 2024. The Board also approved several routine financial items and accepted two grant awards for the Sheriff's Office.

• Established Ad Hoc Committee on ethics and conduct (5-2, with Moore and Asper dissenting)
• Approved $1,147,522.08 in accounts payable claims
• Accepted Cash and Investment Report for quarter ended Sept 30, 2024
• Confirmed non-claims payments totaling $1,349,410.67
• Accepted $30,000 Community Engagement Policing Grant for FY2025-2026
• Accepted $29,119.55 MCOLES Justice Training Grant with 25% local match
• Approved Farmland and Open Space Preservation recommendation for Ash Township
• Approved Farmland and Open Space Preservation recommendation for Milan Township

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

The Monroe County Veterans Affairs Committee approved $2,400 in burial benefits for six individuals and a $722.59 emergency aid request for Stanley. Additionally, the committee approved the minutes from the previous meeting and noted three applications submitted for two upcoming committee seats.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved $2,400.00 in burial benefits for Stroupe, Mulligan, Newman, Held, Younglove, and Spina (5-0)
• Approved $722.59 emergency aid request for Stanley (5-0)

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

The Monroe County Community Corrections Advisory Board approved the meeting agenda, previous meeting minutes from August 20, 2024, and expenditure reports for July and August 2024. The board also received program updates, a year-end report, and a presentation on the Employment Readiness Program before adjourning.

• Approved agenda for October 22, 2024
• Approved minutes from August 20, 2024
• Approved expenditure reports for July and August 2024
• Adjourned meeting at 12:24 PM

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

The Operations Committee recommended that the full Board empower Vice-Chairman Lievens to create a three-person panel, with county legal counsel, to review the Board of Commissioners' by-laws. The committee also heard presentations on indigent defense and opioid funding, but took no action on those items. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended empowering Vice-Chairman Lievens to create a 3-person panel to review by-laws (4-0)
• Approved October 22, 2024 agenda as presented
• Approved August 14, 2024 minutes as presented

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

The Board approved over $1 million in accounts payable and confirmed non-claims payments. It also authorized a $50,000 grant for the Adult Drug Treatment Court and allocated $52,000 in opioid settlement funds to MCOP.

• Approved 10/16/2024 Accounts Payable Claims Report for $1,080,454.83
• Confirmed non-claims payments for 10/04/2024 ($1,445,110.55) and 10/11/2024 ($593,910.35)
• Approved $50,000 grant for Adult Drug Treatment Court with $1,360.16 general fund contribution
• Approved continued participation in the Michigan Public Safety Communication System
• Approved Farmland and Open Space Preservation program application for London Township property
• Approved $52,000 in National Opioid Settlement Funds for MCOP's Adolescent Community Center
• Approved appointments to the Materials Management Planning Committee

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

The Monroe County Commission on Aging approved the October 9, 2024 meeting agenda, consent agenda, and multiple funding requests for senior services after an initial vote failure led to an amended motion for MCOP. The board approved additional 2024 funding for MCOP Senior Activities with conditions, additional funding for Choices Counseling Solutions, and 2024 and 2025 funding requests for Milan Senior Healthy Living - Aging in Action.

• Approved October 9, 2024 Regular Board Meeting Agenda
• Approved Consent Agenda including September 11, 2024 minutes, Strategic Planning Committee notes, and Finance Reports
• Denied initial request for additional 2024 funding for Senior Activities at MCOP Opportunity Center (4-5 roll call vote)
• Approved amended motion for additional 2024 funding for Senior Activities at MCOP Opportunity Center ($25,020.00 for 2,780 units/hours) with conditions for MCOP to develop membership, diversify funding, and create a cost share (Unanimous roll call vote)
• Approved additional funding for Choices Counseling Solutions in the amount of $6,000.00 for 40 units/hours of service (Unanimous roll call vote)
• Approved 2024 request from Milan Senior Healthy Living – Aging In Action for $15,750.00 for 750 units/hours of service (Unanimous roll call vote)
• Approved 2025 request from Milan Senior Healthy Living – Aging in Action for additional funding of $21,840.00 for 1,040 units/hours of service (Unanimous roll call vote)

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

The Monroe County Retiree Health Care Board of Trustees approved a motion to accept Mariner's report and adopt the recommended portfolio rebalance, which reduces the Clarkston Capital allocation and adds Reinhart Partners as a new investment manager. The board also authorized signers to execute the investment agreement. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no public comment or old business.

• Approved Mariner's rebalance recommendation, reducing Clarkston and adding Reinhart Partners (voice vote)
• Authorized signers to execute the new Reinhart investment agreement

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

The Monroe County Veterans Affairs Committee approved $1,650 in burial benefits for five veterans, with each request ranging from $300 to $350. The motion passed unanimously (4-0). No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Approved $300 burial benefit for PEASE (4-0)
• Approved $350 burial benefit for JOHNSON (4-0)
• Approved $350 burial benefit for APPLEGATE (4-0)
• Approved $300 burial benefit for HERKIMER (4-0)
• Approved $350 burial benefit for BENSON (4-0)

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

The Monroe County Board of Commissioners accepted the resignation of District 2 Commissioner Mark Brant, effective October 1, 2024, and elected Randy Richardville as Chairman and J. Henry Lievens as Vice-Chairman for the remainder of the year. The board also approved several financial items, including the accounts payable report, special drainage assessments, and multiple grant awards.

• Accepted Mark Brant's resignation as District 2 Commissioner (voice vote)
• Elected Randy Richardville as Chairman, term expiring Dec 31, 2024
• Elected J. Henry Lievens as Vice-Chairman
• Approved Accounts Payable Claims Report for $775,821.82
• Approved 2024 Special Drainage Assessments of $2,480,838.77
• Approved FY2025 Child Care Fund budget of $4,683,933 from MDHHS
• Approved Mental Health Recovery Court grant of $194,052
• Approved 2024 County Apportionment Report and Grand Levy of $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

The Monroe County 9-1-1 District Board met and approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes. Members heard a presentation from the Monroe Community Mental Health Authority Mobile Crisis Unit and discussed the Flock Safety license plate recognition camera system and a revised MPSCS Integration Agreement. No substantive decisions were made; the board accepted the Director's Report as presented.

• Approved the meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved the July 23, 2024 regular meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Accepted the Director's Report as presented (motion carried)

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

The Monroe County Board of Commissioners approved two accounts payable reports totaling over $2.14 million, accepted a foreclosure report, and approved several grants and communications. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved 09/04/2024 Accounts Payable Claims Report for $1,003,048.80
• Approved 09/18/2024 Accounts Payable Claims Report for $1,141,176.55
• Accepted Foreclosing Governmental Unit Report of real Property Foreclosure Sales for 2022
• Approved non-claims check registers totaling $1,556,348.23
• Approved County Planner's recommendations on Sumpter Township Master Plan updates
• Approved County Planner's recommendation on Farmland and Open Space Preservation application in Ida Township
• Approved acceptance of FY25 County Veterans Service Fund Grant up to $134,745.04
• Approved application for Office of Land Survey and Remonumentation Grant up to $68,517.00

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

The Monroe County Commission on Aging approved the September 11, 2024 agenda, consent agenda, and referred Frenchtown Center for Active Adults documentation to county administration. The board also approved $5,600 for the Monroe County Opportunity Center's Unmet Needs Program, but tabled a request for $54,000 for senior activities.

• Approved September 11, 2024 Regular Board Meeting Agenda
• Approved consent agenda including August 14, 2024 minutes, Strategic Planning Committee notes, and finance reports
• Approved sending Frenchtown Center for Active Adults supporting documentation to Monroe County Administration
• Approved $5,600 additional funds for Monroe County Opportunity Center Unmet Needs Program (roll call vote: 6-0, 2 excused)
• Tabled request for 6,000 units equaling $54,000 for Senior Activities at the Opportunity Center
• Adjourned the meeting at 2:11 p.m.

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

The Monroe County Veterans Affairs Committee approved previous meeting minutes, $1,300 in burial benefits, and $1,093.46 in emergency aid for Wohlford while denying an emergency aid request of $754.88 for Gill. The committee also noted the approval of an MVAA grant for approximately $138,000.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved burial benefits totaling $1,300 (4-0)
• Approved emergency aid request for Wohlford for $1,093.46 (4-0)
• Denied emergency aid request for Gill for $754.88 (4-0)

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

The Monroe County Community Corrections Advisory Board approved the Coordinator's Report and the proposed $300,000 state grant award for FY 2025, which is about $13,000 less than the current year's award. The board also approved the agenda, minutes from April 16, 2024, and expenditure reports for March through June 2024. No public comment was made.

• Approved agenda for August 20, 2024 (all in favor)
• Approved minutes from April 16, 2024 (all in favor)
• Approved expenditure reports for March, April, May, June 2024 (all in favor)
• Accepted Coordinator's Report and proposed $300,000 grant award (all in favor)

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

The Monroe County Board of Commissioners approved routine financial matters, including $1,018,693.07 in accounts payable and the 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. They also approved a $344,001 state grant application for the Secondary Road and Traffic Accident Prevention Program, with $289,727 to be included in the 2025 budget. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $1,018,693.07 accounts payable claims (unanimous)
• Accepted 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (unanimous)
• Approved non-claims check registers totaling $1,144,662.26 (unanimous)
• Approved Operations Committee recommendations (unanimous)
• Approved application for $344,001 highway safety grant and $289,727 budget match (unanimous)

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

The Monroe County Commission on Aging held a regular meeting with no substantive policy decisions. Members approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included minutes, strategic planning notes, and finance reports. Presentations were given by Berlin Senior Center and Milan Seniors for Healthy Living, and the Frenchtown Center for Active Adults discussed reapplying for Adult Day Services funds.

• Approved August 14, 2024 meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda including July 10, 2024 minutes, strategic planning notes, and finance reports (motion carried)

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

The Operations Committee unanimously recommended the full Board approve seven personnel actions, including adding a Facilitator/Mediator position, reorganizing the juvenile court, reclassifying the MIDC Coordinator, adding a Veterans Services Coordinator, creating a Food Program Coordinator, and granting prior service credit to two nurse candidates. All motions carried with four ayes and one excused absence.

• Recommended adding full-time Facilitator/Mediator position, eliminating vacant Secretary (4-0)
• Recommended juvenile court reorganization including probation, Youth Center, ESS (4-0)
• Recommended reclassifying MIDC Coordinator to Grade 11, secretary to full-time (4-0)
• Recommended adding Veterans Services Coordinator pending grant (4-0)
• Recommended creating Food Program Coordinator & Standardized Trainer (4-0)
• Recommended granting 1 year prior service credit to nurse Kathy Hollett (4-0)
• Recommended granting 4 years prior service credit to nurse Audrey Petree (4-0)

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

The Monroe County Retiree Health Care Board accepted the Q2 2024 performance report and approved drafting a resolution to add Sue Maier as a third co-signer on the trust's Fifth Third accounts. No action was taken on custodial banking services or rebalancing. The board also discussed underperformance of the Clarkston investment and may hold a special meeting.

• Approved amended agenda (voice vote)
• Approved May 13, 2024 minutes (voice vote)
• Accepted Q2 2024 performance report (voice vote)
• Approved drafting resolution to add Sue Maier as third co-signer (voice vote)

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

The Monroe County Veterans Affairs Committee approved $900 in burial benefit requests for three individuals and moved the September 2024 meeting from September 3 to September 10. No emergency aid requests were made. The meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Approved $900 in burial benefits for GUMTOW, GREENWOOD, and KULIN (5-0)
• Moved September 2024 meeting to September 10 (5-0)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (5-0)

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

The Monroe County Board of Commissioners approved the FY2025 Child Care Fund budget submission to MDHHS, totaling $4,683,933 with a county local share of $1,981,353.25. They also accepted a $3.63M indigent defense grant, a $244,875 federal security grant, and an $80,090 energy rebate. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved FY2025 Child Care Fund budget submission to MDHHS ($4,683,933 total, $1,981,353.25 county share)
• Accepted FY2025 Michigan Indigent Defense Commission grant ($3,632,029.54, county match $217,687.41)
• Accepted federal UASI grant of $244,875 for emergency management, no county match
• Accepted EECBG equipment rebate up to $80,090 for courthouse LED lighting
• Approved resolution to enter opioid settlement participation agreement with Kroger Co.
• Approved county planner recommendation for Farmland and Open Space Preservation application in Milan Township
• Approved county planner recommendation for Village of Carleton Master Plan updates
• Confirmed Jamie Dean reappointment to Substance Use Disorder Oversight Policy Board (2024-2027)

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

The board approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes, and accepted the Operations Committee and Medical Control reports. It presented the Medical Director's Award to Capt. DeBarr for his work during the Swan Creek Boat Club accident. MCA reported 19,720 ambulance transports in 2023 and ongoing staffing and reimbursement challenges. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved July 24, 2024 agenda (voice vote)
• Approved May 22, 2024 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Accepted Operations Committee and Medical Control reports (voice vote)
• Presented Medical Director's Award to Capt. DeBarr

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

The Monroe County 9-1-1 District Board held a routine meeting with no substantive policy decisions. Members approved the agenda and the May 28, 2024 minutes, and accepted the Director's Report. A retirement tribute was given to Dispatch Supervisor Crissy Miller for 25 years of service.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion by Prosecutor Yorkey, supported by Commissioner Hoffman)
• Approved May 28, 2024 regular meeting minutes (motion by Mr. Williams, supported by Director Tolstedt)
• Accepted Director's Report as presented (motion by Deputy Chief Sehl, supported by Commissioner Hoffman)

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

The Monroe County Board of Commissioners approved two accounts payable claims reports totaling $1,656,703.54 and a series of non-claims check registers. The Board also approved a Michigan State Police request to apply for an $84,071 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant with no matching funds, and accepted several financial compliance communications. In closed session, the Board voted to follow legal counsel's advice on the Douglas v. County litigation and to direct staff on collective bargaining.

• Approved 07/03/2024 accounts payable claims of $542,763.96
• Approved 07/17/2024 accounts payable claims of $1,113,939.58
• Approved non-claims check registers totaling $3,077,099.68 across five dates
• Accepted PA 202 of 2017 pension and retiree health care reports and placed on file
• Accepted GASB 96 corrective action plan for submission to Michigan Treasury
• Approved adding a full-time Public Health Nurse Coordinator and two part-time nursing positions at MCHD, 100% funded within current budget
• Approved applying for an $84,071 FY2024-2025 Byrne JAG grant with no matching funds required
• Approved County Planner recommendations on Village of South Rockwood Master Plan updates and transmitted to Village Council

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

The Commission on Aging voted unanimously to deny the Frenchtown Senior Adult Day Service's appeal against a contract termination. A separate funding request for a $4,980 cooler repair at the Monroe Senior Citizens Center received no action. The board also approved the previous meeting's minutes and received presentations from local senior service providers.

• Approved July 10, 2024 agenda
• Approved June 12, 2024 minutes and consent agenda items
• No action taken on $4,980 cooler repair request for Monroe Senior Citizens Center
• Denied Frenchtown Senior Adult Day Service appeal to contract termination (8-0 roll call vote)
• Adjourned meeting

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

Veterans Affairs Committee (VAC)

The Monroe County Veterans Affairs Committee is reviewing applications for emergency aid and burial benefits. This includes a previously tabled $9,000.00 emergency aid application for Joshua Rushlow and two burial benefit requests totaling $600.00.

• $9,000.00 Emergency Aid application for Joshua Rushlow
• Burial benefit requests for Sancrant-Smith ($300.00) and Cochrell ($300.00)

The Monroe County Department of Veterans Affairs Committee met on July 2, 2024, with a quorum present. The committee approved the previous meeting's minutes 4-0 and approved $600 in burial benefits ($300 each for SANCRANT-SMITH and COCHERELL) 4-0. The committee denied a $9,000 emergency aid request for RUSHLOW by a 4-0 vote; the minutes state the motion to approve was made and seconded, but the recorded outcome was denial. The Rushlow item had been tabled from the April, May, and June meetings due to lack of information surrounding his circumstances.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved $600 total burial benefits: SANCRANT-SMITH $300, COCHERELL $300 (4-0)
• Denied $9,000 emergency aid request for RUSHLOW (4-0); total approved $0.00
• Adjourned at 10:00 am

Parks & Recreation

The scheduled meeting for the Monroe County Parks and Recreation Commission was canceled. No business or reports were presented on the agenda.

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee is reviewing a request to transition a part-time Public Health Nurse Coordinator to a full-time position. The proposal also includes adding two part-time nursing positions at the Monroe County Health Department. These positions are 100% funded through existing state grant agreements.

• Transitioning one part-time Public Health Nurse Coordinator to full-time
• Adding two part-time nursing positions at the Health Department
• Funding via MDHHS Comprehensive Agreement

The Operations Committee reviewed a request from the Health Officer to convert a part-time Public Health Nurse Coordinator to full-time and add two part-time nursing positions. The committee voted to recommend these changes to the full Board of Commissioners. No other business was conducted.

• Approved June 26, 2024 agenda (voice vote)
• Approved April 11, 2024 minutes (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of MCHD nursing position changes (voice vote)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider requests to apply for and accept three different grants. These include funding for child and parent legal representation, crime victim rights, and veteran services. The meeting also includes approval of accounts payable and recent check registers.

• CPLR grant application of $116,500 from MDHHS
• William Van Regenmorter Crime Victim Rights Grant application for $216,334 with a ~$40,914 match
• County Veteran Service Fund grant application for $135,130.31
• Payment of June 19, 2024 Accounts Payable in the amount of $1,133,612.35

The Monroe County Board of Commissioners approved three grant applications at its June 18, 2024 regular meeting: a $116,500 Child and Parent Legal Representation grant with no county match, a $216,334 William Van Regenmorter Crime Victim Rights grant requiring about $40,914 in match, and a $135,130.31 County Veteran Service Fund grant with no match. The Board also approved $1,133,612.35 in accounts payable claims and confirmed $1,046,224.22 in non-claims check register payments. All votes were recorded as carried by roll call with no nay votes shown. Public comment included an update that diesel leak cleanup at a Pilot Gas Station in Whiteford Twp. is ongoing.

• Approved $1,133,612.35 accounts payable claims report (roll call, carried)
• Confirmed non-claims: $441,226.09 check register dated 06/07/2024 and $604,998.13 dated 06/14/2024 (roll call, carried)
• Approved applying for and accepting $116,500 CPLR grant for FY2025 from MDHHS, no county match (roll call, carried)
• Approved applying for and accepting $216,334 William Van Regenmorter Crime Victim Rights grant for FY2025, match of about $40,914 (roll call, carried)
• Approved applying for $135,130.31 FY2025 County Veteran Service Fund grant from Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency, no county match (roll call, carried)
• Approved June 18, 2024 regular meeting agenda (voice vote, carried)
• Approved June 4, 2024 regular meeting minutes and waived reading (voice vote, carried)

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will review several documents regarding the Frenchtown Adult Day Service, including certification and a timeline of events. The meeting also includes a special presentation from MemoryLane Care Services.

• Special presentation by MemoryLane Care Services
• Review of Frenchtown Adult Day Service certification documentation
• Review of Frenchtown Adult Day Service timeline of events
• Review of April 2024 Common Measures for Frenchtown Adult Day Service
• Review of Service Definition and Minimum Requirement Manual

The Commission voted to terminate the 2024 fiscal year contract and rescind the 2025 contract for The Frenchtown Center for Active Adults Inc. due to failure to comply with contractual and probationary requirements. The action takes effect July 10, 2024, though an appeal may be submitted by June 26, 2024.

• Approved June 12, 2024 meeting agenda
• Approved May 8, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved Strategic Planning Committee notes from June 6, 2024
• Approved Finance Reports
• Terminated 2024 contract and rescinded 2025 contract for The Frenchtown Center for Active Adults Inc. (9-0)

Monroe County Museum System Board of Trustees

The Board will review committee updates and discuss a collections storage plan. The meeting includes reports on museum maintenance, upcoming historical marker repainting, and progress on a building feasibility study.

• Acceptance of PLY+ plan for museum building feasibility study, saving over $25,000 from the initial proposal
• Approval of a letter to the Monroe County Historical Society requesting a progress timeline for grant funds
• Plan to send 12 historical markers for repainting in June
• Report on plumbing repairs and maintenance at the Vietnam Veterans Museum
• Discussion regarding the development of a collections storage plan

Board of Commissioners

The Board will review the Monroe Link Plan 2.0 regarding infrastructure improvements funded by American Rescue Plan Act funds. The agenda also includes a review of farmland preservation in Ida Township and a $25,000 grant request for the county jail's medication program.

• Presentation of Monroe Link Plan 2.0 infrastructure projects using ARPA funding
• Payment of $1,262,007.30 in accounts payable claims
• Review of farmland and open space preservation application for Ida Township
• Request for $25,000 grant for the County Jail’s Medication Assisted Therapy Program review

The Board approved the Monroe Link Plan 2.0 and four county-directed projects using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. They also authorized a grant application for the county jail and approved over $1.2M in current claims.

• Approved Monroe Link Plan 2.0 and $6,693,000 in ARPA infrastructure funds
• Reserved $2,784,553 of ARPA funds for local infrastructure contributions
• Approved four County Directed ARPA Projects totaling $2,860,679
• Approved $1,262,007.30 in Accounts Payable Current Claims
• Confirmed non-claims payments of $1,961,905.58 and $211,271.89
• Approved application for $25,000 MDHHS grant for Jail Medication Assisted Therapy Program review
• Submitted Farmland and Open Space Preservation recommendation for Ida Township property to the township board

Veterans Affairs Committee (VAC)

The committee will review Joshua Rushlow’s emergency aid application, which was tabled from the May 2024 meeting. New business includes a burial benefit request and several emergency aid requests totaling $14,000.

• Burial Benefit Request for BUSSELL ($350.00)
• Emergency Aid Requests: RUSHLOW ($9,000.00), TROLIO ($2,000.00), and ZAPATA ($3,000.00)
• Review of Joshua Rushlow’s Emergency Aid application

The Monroe County Veterans Affairs Committee approved a $350 burial benefit for Bussell and emergency aid of $2,000 for Trolio and $3,000 for Zapata, all by 4-0 votes. A $9,000 emergency aid request for Rushlow, carried over from the April 2 meeting for lack of information, was tabled for one month by a 4-0 vote. The committee also approved the previous meeting's minutes 4-0. No reports or public comment were recorded.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved $350 burial benefit for Bussell (4-0)
• Approved $2,000 emergency aid for Trolio (4-0)
• Approved $3,000 emergency aid for Zapata (4-0)
• Tabled $9,000 emergency aid request for Rushlow for one month (4-0)

Parks & Recreation

The Commission reviewed an update on the 5-year parks plan survey, which has received 227 responses to date. A staff report provided an overview of ongoing park projects. Members also discussed the possibility of Michigan DNR conducting a controlled burn at West County Park.

• Update on the 5-year parks plan and trail loop plan survey
• Overview of park projects via staff report
• Inquiry regarding a controlled burn at West County Park
• Communication regarding MSU bumblebee sampling

9-1-1 District Board

This meeting consists primarily of procedural items, such as approving previous minutes and the director's report. The board also plans to address rescheduling the July 911 Board Meeting.

• Rescheduling of the July 911 Board Meeting
• Approval of March 19, 2024, meeting minutes

The board approved the March 19, 2024 meeting minutes and the Director's Report. Members discussed dispatch timing metrics, EMS cancellation protocols, and the need for mental health crisis resources. The July meeting was rescheduled to July 28, 2024, at Monroe City Hall.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved March 19, 2024 regular meeting minutes
• Rescheduled July meeting to July 28, 2024 at Monroe City Hall
• Accepted Director's Report with date correction

Emergency Medical Authority

The Monroe County Emergency Medical Authority will review the agency's 2023 Annual Report and receive updates on MCA operations. The meeting also includes medical awards and reports from the Operations Committee and Medical Control Board.

• Presentation of MCA’s 2023 Annual Report
• Presentation of Medical Director’s Award
• Bedford Township Fire Department transport reports
• Operations Committee reports for March and April 2024
• Medical Control Board report

The board approved the agenda and minutes from January and March 2024. Members accepted the Operations Committee and Medical Control reports for the record. No new ordinances or budget items were decided.

• Approved May 22, 2024 meeting agenda
• Approved January 24, 2024 and March 27, 2024 meeting minutes
• Accepted and filed Operations Committee and Medical Control reports

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved over $1.35 million in accounts payable and confirmed nearly $960,000 in non-claims payments. It also authorized the acceptance of a marine safety grant and the submission of grant applications for bulletproof vests and the Adult Drug Treatment Court.

• Approved $1,354,831.26 in accounts payable claims
• Confirmed non-claims payments of $449,033.37 and $510,051.42
• Approved $21,700 FY2024 Marine Safety grant from Michigan DNR
• Approved submission of $13,447.50 Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Grant application
• Approved submission of $91,571.28 FY2025 Adult Drug Treatment Court grant application
• Accepted 2023 Commission on Aging Annual Report
• Accepted Department of Veterans Affairs update

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Panel

The Monroe County Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Panel will review progress reports on active trail projects, including the Loop Trail and Heritage Trail at Sterling State Park. Members will discuss next steps for planning grants covering LaPlaisance Road and South Dixie Highway, as well as signage proposals for M-50 and Great Lakes Way improvements. These planning efforts outline future non-motorized travel routes and road safety upgrades for county residents. The agenda also covers a proposed countywide parks master plan and notes state legislation appropriating $2.95 million for e-bike incentives.

• Status updates on the Monroe County Loop Trail and Heritage Trail at Sterling State Park
• Cornerstone 100-mile Route signage installation completed; maintenance agreement finalized with MCRC
• Planning grant applications for LaPlaisance Road and South Dixie Highway (Jones to Dunbar)
• Paved shoulder and vertical signage proposal submitted to MDOT for M-50
• State legislation noted: $2.95 million appropriation for e-bike incentives in the initial House Transportation budget

Retiree Healthcare

The Monroe County Retireee Health Care Board of Trustees will discuss the Q1 2024 performance report, comparing trust results against similar public sector trusts. The board will also consider a market value update and potential portfolio rebalancing.

• Q1 2024 Performance Report discussion
• Market Value Update/Rebalance Consideration

The Monroe County Retiree Health Care Board accepted the Q1 2024 performance report, which showed the fund outperforming benchmarks with a value of $124,829,150 as of March 31. The Board also adopted a recommended rebalance moving $2,300,000 from cash to the Boyd Watterson fixed income portfolio. All motions passed by voice vote.

• Approved May 13, 2024 agenda (voice vote)
• Approved Feb 12, 2024 minutes (voice vote)
• Accepted Q1 2024 Performance Report and placed on file (voice vote)
• Adopted rebalance moving $2,300,000 to Boyd Watterson fixed income portfolio (voice vote)

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will discuss the probation status and timeline for the Frenchtown Senior Citizens Adult Day Services Program. The board will also consider a request from MemoryLane Care Services for 430 additional service units. Additionally, members will review the 2023 COA Annual Report for approval.

• Request for $32,680 in additional funds for MemoryLane Care Services
• Update on Frenchtown Senior Citizens Adult Day Services Program probation status
• Review of 2023 COA Annual Report for approval
• Presentation by Monroe Family YMCA

The Monroe County Commission on Aging approved additional 2024 funding of $32,680.00 for Memory Lane Care Services (430 units at $76 per unit) and approved the 2023 Annual Report Review. The board extended the Frenchtown Senior Citizens Adult Day Services 90-day probation through the next board meeting and will convene the Ad Hoc Committee to bring recommendations. The board also approved its consent agenda, including minutes, committee notes, and finance reports.

• Approved additional 2024 funding for Memory Lane Care Services: 430 units at $76 per unit, total $32,680.00 (6-0 roll call)
• Approved the 2023 Annual Report Review
• Extended the Frenchtown Adult Day Services 90-day probation through the next board meeting and convened the Ad Hoc Committee to bring recommendations
• Approved the May 8, 2024 Regular Board Meeting Agenda as presented
• Approved the consent agenda: April 10, 2024 minutes, Strategic Planning Committee notes of April 16-18, 2024, and Finance Reports

Monroe County Museum System Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will consider an extension request from the Monroe County Historical Society to complete a $20,000 painting project by May 2025. The meeting also includes committee updates and reports on museum operations.

• Extension request for Monroe County Historical Society's $20,000 painting project
• Updates on historical marker refurbishments and removals
• Reports on maintenance and repairs at Territorial Park
• Information regarding the Vietnam Veterans Museum opening on May 24th

Veterans Affairs Committee (VAC)

The committee will consider burial benefit requests totaling $2,200.00 and emergency aid requests totaling $17,333.69. Members will also revisit John Parker’s emergency aid application that was tabled during the April 2024 meeting.

• Burial benefit requests for eight individuals totaling $2,200.00
• Emergency aid requests for three individuals totaling $17,333.69
• Review of John Parker’s tabled emergency aid application

The Monroe County Veterans Affairs Committee approved $2,200 in burial benefits for eight veterans. It also approved partial emergency aid totaling $4,500 for two applicants while tabling a third request for one month. All votes were unanimous 5-0.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved $2,200 total in burial benefits for eight veterans (5-0)
• Approved $1,500 partial emergency aid for Parker (5-0)
• Approved $3,000 partial emergency aid for Frederick (5-0)
• Tabled Rushlow's $9,000 emergency aid request for one month (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will review recommended millage rates for the County General, Senior Services, Fairview, Museum, and Veterans services. The meeting also includes consideration of grant applications for the Sheriff’s Office and 1st District Court. Additionally, the board will review quarterly financial reports.

• Millage rate recommendations for various county services
• Justice Training Grant application ($21,839.66)
• Mental Health Recovery Court grant application ($222,839)
• Veterans Treatment Court grant application ($42,723)
• Splunk Enterprise software grant application ($14,828.50)

The Board of Commissioners approved the 2024 County Millage Rates for summer and winter tax bills. They also authorized several grant applications for law enforcement, court services, and IT security, and adopted a new Tax Increment Financing Policy.

• Approved 2024 County Millage Rates: General 4.7952 (Summer), Senior Citizen .5883, Fairview .1250, Museum .1500, and Veterans .0170 (Winter)
• Approved $1,915,623.33 in Accounts Payable Current Claims
• Approved grant application for Justice Training programs ($21,839.66) with a $7,279.89 local match
• Approved grant application for Mental Health Recovery Court ($222,839) with a $1,735 local contribution
• Approved grant application for Veterans Treatment Court ($42,723) with a $770 local contribution
• Approved grant application to MMRMA for SIEM software ($14,828.50)
• Approved County of Monroe Tax Capture Resolution and Tax Increment Financing Policy #320
• Confirmed non-claims payments totaling $2,136,149.29

Parks & Recreation

The Monroe County Parks and Recreation Commission reviewed a staff report on park projects and approved a request to host an event at Vienna Park in late June. Members discussed rescheduling the July meeting around Independence Day but took no action. The commission voted to replace a deteriorating structure in Heck Park with a new Vietnam Veterans monument.

• Approved Monroe County Radio Communications Association event at Vienna Park (June 22–23) at no charge
• Voted to install a new Vietnam Veterans memorial in Heck Park and remove the old structure
• Accepted staff report on current parks projects
• Discussed moving or canceling the July meeting due to Independence Day proximity

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging is holding a budget hearing to discuss financial recommendations and program operations. The body will review the 2025 millage amount and specific senior services.

• 2025 Millage Amount Recommendation
• Frenchtown Senior Citizens Center Operations
• Frenchtown Senior Citizens Adult Day Service Program
• Monroe County Opportunity Program
• Milan Seniors for Healthy Living

The Commission on Aging approved amendments to the 2025 budgets for the Frenchtown Senior Citizens Center operations and Adult Day Service. The board also unanimously approved budget recommendations for the Monroe County Opportunity Program, its Volunteer Caregiver Program, and five Milan Seniors programs including Healthy Living, Meals on Wheels, and Transportation. Remaining provider budget recommendations were approved as presented, and the next scheduled meeting was cancelled.

• Approved amendments to 2025 Frenchtown Senior Citizens Center Operations Budget (8-0)
• Approved amendments to 2025 Frenchtown Senior Citizens Adult Day Service Operations Budget (8-0)
• Approved 2025 Monroe County Opportunity Program Budget Recommendation (8-0)
• Approved 2025 MCOP Volunteer Caregiver Program Budget Recommendation (8-0)
• Approved 2025 Milan Seniors Healthy Living Program Budget Recommendation (8-0)
• Approved 2025 Milan Seniors Meals on Wheels Program Budget Recommendation (8-0)
• Approved 2025 Milan Seniors Transportation Program Budget Recommendation (8-0)
• Approved remaining provider COA budget recommendations as presented (8-0)

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging is meeting to conduct a budget hearing. The body will discuss the 2025 millage amount recommendation and items regarding Memory Lane Care Services and the Berlin Township Senior Citizen Group.

• 2025 Millage Amount Recommendation
• Berlin Township Senior Citizen Group
• Memory Lane Care Services

The Commission on Aging approved budget recommendations for the Berlin Township Senior Citizens and Memory Lane Care Services. The board also heard presentations from both organizations regarding their services and membership.

• Approved Berlin Township Senior Citizens budget recommendation (8-0)
• Approved Memory Lane Care Services budget recommendation (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several grant applications for the Sheriff's Office and Indigent Defense. They are also deciding on funding for a 1st District Court budget increase and a new 911 GIS Specialist position.

• Payment of Accounts Payable Current Claims Report for $1,543,436.32
• Grant requests for Sheriff's Office: $81,000 for tasers, $64,000 for body cameras, and $30,000 for a Summer Engagement Program
• Michigan Indigent Defense Commission Grant application for $3,163,251.43
• Proposed $12,904 budget increase for 1st District Court Magistrate weekend call-in pay
• Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant application up to $80,090 for Courthouse fixtures

The Monroe County Board of Commissioners approved its April 17, 2024 accounts payable claims of $1,543,436.32 and confirmed non-claims payments of $413,602.30 and $798,862.14. The Board also approved a $12,904 budget increase for 1st District Court magistrate weekend pay, a part-time 911 GIS Specialist position, and two IT policies. It accepted three Sheriff's Office grants totaling $175,000, authorized a $30,000 community policing grant application, and approved grant applications for community corrections ($510,667 with $127,667 county match) and indigent defense ($3,163,251.43 with $217,687.41 county match).

• Approved accounts payable claims of $1,543,436.32 (roll call, carried)
• Confirmed non-claims check registers of $413,602.30 and $798,862.14 (roll call, carried)
• Approved adding one part-time 911 GIS Specialist position effective April 21, 2024, funded by 911 surcharge
• Approved $12,904 additional allocation to 1st District Court 2024 budget for magistrate weekend call-in pay
• Approved IT policies #802-System Authentication (update) and #810-Multi-Factor Authentication (new)
• Accepted $81,000 RAP grant for 162 T7 Basic Tasers and $64,000 RAP grant for 160 Axon body cameras
• Approved submitting $30,000 Community Policing Competitive Grant application for Summer Engagement Program
• Approved FY2025 Community Corrections grant application of $510,667 with $127,667 county match

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging is holding a budget hearing to discuss funding and service recommendations. The body will review the Frenchtown Senior Center Adult Day Service and determine a recommended millage amount for 2025.

• Frenchtown Senior Center Adult Day Service hearing and recommendation
• 2025 Millage Amount Recommendation

The Commission approved the meeting agenda and amended the April 18 agenda to include a further review of the 2025 application and budget for the Frenchtown Senior Center and Frenchtown Adult Day Services Program.

• Approved April 16, 2024 Budget Board Meeting Agenda
• Approved amendment to April 18, 2024 Agenda to include Frenchtown Senior Center and Frenchtown Adult Day Services Program budget and application review

Community Corrections

The board will review expenditure reports for December 2023 and January/February 2024. The meeting includes a mid-year report, a grant application discussion, and a program presentation.

• Approval of expenditure reports (December 2023, January and February 2024)
• FY 2024 Mid-Year Report
• FY 2025 Grant Application
• CSC/HHR Program Presentation

The board accepted a coordinator's report detailing program performance and a budget adjustment to cover a Pretrial Services shortage. Members approved a grant application for FY 2025 to fund eight programs and nominated leadership positions.

• Approved agenda for April 16, 2024
• Approved minutes from January 16, 2024
• Approved expenditure reports for December 2023, January and February 2024
• Accepted Coordinator's Report including FY 2024 budget adjustments and FY 2025 grant application
• Approved $510,667 funding request for FY 2025 programs
• Nominated Chairman Nichols, Vice-Chair Massengill, and Secretary/Treasurer Goans to leadership positions

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee will review a request to add a part-time 911 GIS Specialist to Central Dispatch. Members will also discuss a budget increase for the 1st District Court and updates to IT authentication policies.

• Request for one part-time 911 GIS Specialist position funded by 911 surcharge funds
• Request for $12,904 additional allocation for 1st District Court 2024 budget for Magistrate weekend call-in pay
• Proposed update to Policy #802-System Authentication
• Proposed new Policy #810-Multi-Factor Authentication

The Operations Committee recommended that the full Board approve a new part-time 911 GIS Specialist position and a budget increase for the 1st District Court. The committee also recommended the adoption of two updated IT authentication policies.

• Recommended approval of one part-time 911 GIS Specialist position (5-0)
• Recommended additional allocation up to $12,904 for 1st District Court Magistrate weekend call-in pay (5-0)
• Recommended approval of IT Policy #802-System Authentication and Policy #810-Multi-Factor Authentication (Voice vote)

Commission on Aging

The Monroe County Commission on Aging will review the probation status of the Frenchtown Senior Citizens Adult Day Services Program. The board will also discuss a 2024 budget calendar update and a request from provider directors for a 2025 Older Adult Needs Assessment. The meeting includes a special presentation from the Bedford Veterans Center and approval of the March 13, 2024 minutes.

• Review of Frenchtown Senior Citizens Adult Day Services Program probation update
• Discussion of 2024 Budget Calendar Update
• Discussion of COA Provider Directors Request for 2025 Older Adult Needs Assessment
• Special presentation by Bedford Veterans Center
• Approval of March 13, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes

The Commission approved the 2024 budget calendar and the March 13, 2024, meeting minutes. Members discussed a request for a 2025 older adult needs assessment and reviewed a probation update for the Frenchtown Senior Citizens Adult Day Services Program.

• Approved April 10, 2024 Regular Board Meeting Agenda
• Approved March 13, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
• Approved Strategic Planning Committee notes of April 4, 2024
• Approved Finance Reports
• Approved 2024 Budget Calendar for April 16, 17, 18, and 24

Monroe County Museum System Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees is reviewing updates on museum operations, including a request for proposals regarding a potential site addition. Discussions also cover the reinstallation of several historical markers and the status of various committee reports.

• Request for proposals issued for a feasibility study regarding a museum site addition
• Proposal deadline for the building feasibility study is April 22nd
• Historical marker reinstallations at Erie Township Hall, Second and Macomb Streets, and Sterling State Park
• Historical Projects Fund application deadline is April 30th

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging is meeting for a budget workshop. The body will review revenue, fund balances, and application requests.

• Revenue and fund balance review
• Requests spreadsheet review
• Application review and recommendations
• Discussion regarding hearings

Veterans Affairs Committee (VAC)

The Monroe County Veterans Affairs Committee met on April 2, 2024, to review specific financial assistance requests. The agenda lists six burial benefit requests totaling $2,050.00 and three emergency aid requests totaling $12,755.50. The document is a procedural template with blank fields for final approval amounts and motions, indicating the specific outcomes were not recorded in this text.

• Burial Benefit Requests: Myers ($350.00), Sancrant-Smith ($350.00), Dennis ($350.00), Tolliver ($350.00), Baltrip ($300.00), Cook ($350.00)
• Emergency Aid Requests: Hicks ($5,099.50), Parker ($4,000.00), Trouten ($3,656.00)
• Approval of minutes from the March 5, 2024 meeting

The committee approved six burial benefit requests totaling $2,050. One emergency aid request was partially approved, one was denied, and one was tabled.

• Approved $2,050 for six burial benefit requests (5-0)
• Approved $1,839.87 partial emergency aid for Hicks (5-0)
• Tabled emergency aid request for Parker for one month (5-0)
• Denied emergency aid request for Trouten (5-0)
• Approved minutes of previous meeting (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider a resolution to establish a monthly surcharge for Central Dispatch 9-1-1 system funding. The meeting also includes presentations on Farm Bureau policy and the Michigan Materials Management Plan.

• Proposed $2.00 per line, per month surcharge for Central Dispatch 9-1-1 funding (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025)
• Payment of Accounts Payable Current Claims Report totaling $392,655.55
• Approval of non-claims check registers totaling $181,077.17 and $315,599.19
• 2024 Monroe County Equalization Report with an equalized value of $9,823,891,990

The Board of Commissioners established the monthly surcharge rate for Central Dispatch 9-1-1 funding for the 2024-2025 period. They also approved the 2024 Equalization Report and authorized payments for current claims and non-claims.

• Approved 9-1-1 surcharge of $2.00 per line per month effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 (5-2)
• Approved 04/03/2024 Accounts Payable Current Claims Report for $392,655.55 (5-2)
• Confirmed non-claims payments for check registers dated 03/22/2024 ($181,077.17) and 03/29/2024 ($315,599.19) (5-2)
• Approved 2024 Monroe County Equalization Report with equalized value of $9,823,891,990 (5-2)
• Approved April 2, 2024 Regular Meeting Agenda (Voice vote)
• Approved March 19, 2024 Regular Meeting minutes (Voice vote)

Parks & Recreation

The meeting scheduled for April 1, 2023, was canceled. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate.

Emergency Medical Authority

The Emergency Medical Authority will meet to discuss contract updates and receive reports from the MCA and Bedford Township Fire Department. The body will also review operations and medical control board reports.

• Update on Contract
• Update by MCA
• Bedford Township Fire Department Transport Reports
• January and February 2024 Operations Committee Reports
• Medical Control Board Report

The Monroe County Emergency Medical Authority approved the restated Ambulance Service Agreement with Monroe Community Ambulance, effective April 1, 2024. The board also accepted the January and February 2024 Operations Reports and the Medical Control Board report. No public comments were received, and the Central Dispatch Director was absent.

• Approved restated Ambulance Service Agreement effective April 1, 2024 (7-0 vote)
• Approved March 27, 2024 agenda (voice vote)
• Approved January 24, 2024 Organizational Meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Accepted January and February 2024 Operations Reports (voice vote)
• Accepted Medical Control Board report (voice vote)

Land Bank Authority

The Monroe County Land Bank Authority is meeting to discuss the acceptance and submission of Round 3 projects funded by $500,000 for blight elimination. The board will also address member terms and annual conflict of interest forms.

• Discussion and potential vote on Round 3 blight elimination projects ($500,000)
• Update on Round 1 South Rockwood Project
• New terms for board members Mark Brant and Jeff McBee
• Review of audit

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider a resolution to place a senior services millage renewal on the August 6, 2024, primary ballot. The body will also review payments and requests regarding county planning and public safety.

• Proposed renewal of senior services millage up to 0.75 mills for 10 years (2025-2034), with estimated first-year revenue of $5,305,541.00
• Payment of 03/20/2024 Accounts Payable Current Claims Report totaling $939,451.49
• Approval of non-claims check registers dated 03/08/2024 ($550,039.74) and 03/15/2024 ($803,947.99)
• Request to authorize an agreement with Monroe Charter Township and Sheriff’s Office for one additional Sheriff Deputy
• Review of Farmland and Open Space Preservation program applications for properties in Erie Township and Ida Township

The Board approved a resolution to place a 0.75-mill senior services renewal on the August 6, 2024 primary ballot, estimated to raise $5.3 million in the first year. Commissioners also authorized a budget amendment to fund the county's 20% share for an additional Sheriff Deputy and confirmed appointments to the Community Mental Health Authority Board.

• Approved resolution for 0.75-mill senior services ballot proposal (voice vote)
• Approved $939,451.49 accounts payable claims (voice vote)
• Approved non-claims payments totaling $1,353,987.73 (voice vote)
• Authorized Chairman to sign letter of support for SEMCOG climate grant (voice vote)
• Forwarded County Planner recommendations for farmland preservation in Erie and Ida Townships (voice votes)
• Approved agreement and budget amendment for additional Sheriff Deputy (voice vote)
• Confirmed appointments to Monroe County Community Mental Health Authority Board (voice vote)

9-1-1 District Board

The board has rescheduled its regular meeting from March 26, 2024, to March 19, 2024. The meeting will take place at 9 a.m. at Monroe City Hall Council Chambers.

The Monroe County 9-1-1 District Board unanimously voted to maintain the current $2.00 monthly 9-1-1 surcharge, effective July 1, 2024. The board also accepted the Annual Report and the Director’s Report for filing. During the discussion on the Annual Report, officials noted there are currently four open dispatch positions and that the director plans to hire retired or trained personnel as part-time staff.

• Agenda approved with amendment to set next meeting for May 28, 2024
• January 23, 2024 meeting minutes approved
• Annual Report accepted and placed on file
• 2024-2025 9-1-1 surcharge reaffirmed at $2.00 monthly (unanimous)
• Director’s Report accepted as presented

Monroe County Museum System Board of Trustees

The Monroe County Museum System Board of Trustees will meet to review committee updates and reports. A primary point of discussion is a work session regarding the Museum Support Organization.

• Discussion of Museum Support Organization work session
• Review of MCMS reports
• Updates from Executive, Awards, Building, Markers, and Projects committees

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will discuss a budget and application from Choices Counseling Solutions. The board will also consider an appeal from the Frenchtown Senior Center Adult Day Service regarding its probation status.

• Choices Counseling Solutions application and budget review
• Frenchtown Senior Center Adult Day Service appeal to probation
• Special presentations from Bedford Senior Center and LIFE
• Review of Strategic Planning Committee notes from March 7, 2024

The Monroe County Commission on Aging approved the Choices Counseling Solutions Application and 2024 Senior Millage Budget for $10,050 by an 8-0 roll call vote. The board also voted to deny the Frenchtown Adult Day Services appeal to the 90-day probation and amend the date to March 13, 2024. The consent agenda, including the February 14, 2024 minutes and finance reports, was approved. Presentations covered the Bedford Senior Center and LIFE, and public comment noted a millage request planned for the August 6, 2024 primary ballot.

• Approved Choices Counseling Solutions Application and 2024 Senior Millage Budget for $10,050 (8-0 roll call)
• Denied Frenchtown Adult Day Services appeal to 90-day probation and amended date to March 13, 2024 (motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda: February 14, 2024 minutes, Strategic Planning Committee notes, finance reports (motion carried)
• Approved the March 13, 2024 Regular Board Meeting Agenda (motion carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 2:21 p.m. (motion carried)

Monroe County Municipal Building Authority

The Monroe County Municipal Building Authority is meeting to review financial reports and a payment request for refunding bonds. The body will discuss debt related to the Fair, Library, and Mental Health facilities.

• Payment request to The Huntington National Bank for $600,200 ($565,000 principal and $35,200 interest) for 2014 Building Authority Refunding bonds
• Review of draft financial reports for Fund 372 Fair, Library & Mental Health (Debt Fund) for the period ending December 31, 2024

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a request to accept $50,000 in additional funding from the Southeastern Michigan Urban Area Security Initiative. The meeting includes a presentation on the National Opioid Settlement Funds implementation plan and a review of board by-laws.

• Request to accept $50,000 from the Southeastern Michigan Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Planning Board
• Payment of 03/06/2024 Accounts Payable Current Claims Report totaling $505,430.54
• Approval of check registers dated 02/23/2024 ($322,537.27) and 03/01/2024 ($301,801.60 and $7,000.00)
• Presentation of the Year 2- Plan of Implementation National Opioid Settlement Funds
• Discussion of revisions to the Board of Commissioners By-Laws and Rules of Procedure

The Monroe County Board of Commissioners approved the Year 2-Plan of Implementation for National Opioid Settlement Funds, with one commissioner abstaining due to a potential conflict of interest. The Board also adopted revised By-Laws and Rules of Procedure, accepted $50,000 in additional emergency management grant funds, and authorized payment of current claims and non-claims totaling over $1.1 million.

• Approved Year 2-Plan of Implementation National Opioid Settlement Funds (7-0-1 abstain)
• Approved $505,430.54 Accounts Payable Current Claims Report (7-0-1 abstain)
• Approved Non-Claims payments totaling $631,338.87 (7-0-1 abstain)
• Accepted $50,000 additional UASI grant funds for emergency management (7-0-1 abstain)
• Adopted revised Monroe County Board of Commissioners By-Laws and Rules of Procedure (7-0-1 abstain)

Veterans Affairs Committee (VAC)

The committee is reviewing several requests for burial benefits and emergency financial assistance. The agenda includes a total of $3,100.00 requested for ten individual burial benefit claims and $2,723.76 requested for two emergency aid claims.

• Burial Benefit Requests totaling $3,100.00
• Emergency Aid Requests totaling $2,723.76

The committee approved $3,100 for 10 burial benefit requests. Additionally, the committee approved $2,065.10 in emergency aid for two requests.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved $3,100 for 10 burial benefit requests (5-0)
• Approved $1,562.00 emergency aid for Vanisacker (5-0)
• Approved $503.10 partial emergency aid for Blancarte (5-0)

Parks & Recreation

The Monroe County Parks and Recreation Commission met to approve previous minutes and receive a staff report. Joshua Thomas provided a brief overview of parks projects, which the commission voted to accept and place on file.

• Staff report overview of parks projects provided by Joshua Thomas
• Notification of the Monroe County Road Commission 5 year plan available at MCRC.MI.ORG

Monroe County Museum System Board of Trustees

The Monroe County Museum System Board of Trustees will meet to discuss updated actionable objectives for its strategic plan. The meeting includes committee updates and the presentation of awards to 2023 recipients.

• Presentation of awards to 2023 recipients
• Review of strategic plan objectives including collections storage, disaster response, and marketing plans
• Discussion of a proposed MCMS Friends Group
• Report on the installation of the 'War with a Happy Ending' marker in Erie Township
• Personnel update regarding the departure of Guest Services Coordinator Heather Piegza

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to review financial reports and approve various payments. Key items include a request for a marine safety grant and a review of farmland preservation in London Township.

• Payment of Accounts Payable Current Claims Report totaling $1,376,124.40
• Request to apply for a Fiscal Year 2024 Marine Safety Grant up to $69,084
• Review of an application to the Farmland and Open Space Preservation program for property in London Township
• Approval of non-claims check registers for $485,730.25 and $386,921.66
• Discussion of draft revisions to Board of Commissioners Bylaws and Rules of Procedure

The Board of Commissioners approved over $1.37 million in accounts payable and confirmed nearly $873,000 in non-claims payments. The Board also authorized the Sheriff's Office to apply for a state marine safety grant and forwarded a farmland preservation recommendation to London Township.

• Approved 02/21/2024 Accounts Payable Current Claims Report for $1,376,124.40
• Confirmed non-claims payments for 02/09/2024 ($485,730.25) and 02/16/2024 ($386,921.66)
• Approved request to apply for FY 2024 Marine Safety Grant up to $69,084
• Approved submitting County Planner recommendation for Farmland and Open Space Preservation program to London Township Board
• Accepted 42nd Annual Report of monies in Probate Court Escheats Account
• Accepted December 31, 2023 Cash and Investment Report
• Accepted audit engagement letter from Rehmann for FY ended December 31, 2023

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a workshop to discuss the Monroe County Tax Capture Resolution and Policy. This policy establishes procedures for whether the county will exempt its property taxes from capture by local tax increment financing authorities.

• Discussion of the Monroe County Tax Increment Financing Policy
• Proposed limit of 25 years for tax increment revenue capture duration
• Requirement for one representative from the Monroe County Business Alliance on Authority Boards
• Requirement for the County Administrator/Chief Financial Officer on Authority Boards
• Restrictions on using captured county millages for general government functions like snow plowing or park maintenance

Monroe County Museum System Board of Trustees

The meeting scheduled for February 14, 2024, was cancelled. The document provides the 2024 meeting schedule for the Board of Trustees.

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will meet to discuss budget amendments for Frenchtown Senior Center operations and adult day services. The board will also receive a presentation from the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program.

• Frenchtown Senior Center Operations Budget Amendment
• Frenchtown Senior Center Adult Day Service Budget Amendment
• Special Presentation: Retired and Senior Volunteer Program
• Ad Hoc Report and Recommendation regarding Adult Day Service

The Commission approved budget amendments for the Frenchtown Senior Center and Frenchtown Adult Day Service. The board also approved the January 10 meeting minutes and an Ad Hoc Report. A presentation was given regarding a proposed senior citizen services millage for the August 2024 ballot.

• Approved Frenchtown Senior Center Budget Amendment (5-0)
• Approved Frenchtown Adult Day Service Budget Amendment (5-0)
• Approved Ad Hoc Report and Recommendations
• Approved January 10, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
• Approved Strategic Planning Committee notes of February 1, 2024
• Approved Finance Reports

Retiree Healthcare

The Board of Trustees will meet to elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson. The body will also review 2024 conflict of interest statements and financial performance reports for the trust.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
• Review of December 31, 2023 Performance Report
• Review of RHC Trust market values from 5th/3rd Bank
• AndCo Consulting fee request
• AndCo/Mariner consent

The Monroe County Retiree Health Care Board of Trustees elected Bob Neely as Chairman and Steve Goodman as Vice-Chairman during its February 12, 2024 organizational meeting. The board also accepted the December 31, 2023 performance report, approved a $1,000,000 portfolio rebalance, accepted consolidated financial reports, approved a 3% fee increase for its investment consultant, and authorized the Chairman to sign a consent letter regarding AndCo's acquisition by Mariner.

• Elected Bob Neely as Chairman
• Elected Steve Goodman as Vice-Chairman
• Approved agenda as amended (Voice vote)
• Approved November 13, 2023 regular meeting minutes (Voice vote)
• Accepted December 31, 2023 performance report and placed on file (Voice vote)
• Accepted investment consultant rebalance recommendation of $1,000,000 to the Boyd Watterson fixed income portfolio (Voice vote)
• Accepted Monroe County Retiree Health Care Consolidated Reports as of December 31, 2023 and January 31, 2024 from 5th/3rd Bank (Voice vote)
• Approved AndCo contract fee increase to $61,900 per year effective January 1, 2024 (Voice vote)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss a funding plan for the Monroe Link 2.0 economic development strategic plan. They are also considering a tax capture resolution and the suspension of the Monroe County Economic Development Corporation.

• Payment of Accounts Payable Current Claims Report for $935,893.43
• Approval of non-claims check registers totaling $495,591.84
• Proposed County of Monroe Tax Capture Resolution and Policy
• Proposed suspension of Monroe County Economic Development Corporation
• Funding plan for Monroe Link 2.0 economic development strategic plan

The Board approved a funding plan for the Monroe Link 2.0 economic development strategic plan and voted to suspend the Monroe County Economic Development Corporation. The Board also authorized a retainer agreement with the Miller Law Firm for litigation and tabled a proposed tax capture policy.

• Approved $935,893.43 in accounts payable current claims
• Confirmed non-claims payments of $154,712.90 and $340,878.94
• Tabled County of Monroe Tax Capture Resolution and Policy
• Approved resolution to suspend the Monroe County Economic Development Corporation
• Upheld denial of a January 26, 2024, FOIA appeal
• Approved funding plan for economic development strategic plan Monroe Link 2.0
• Authorized retainer agreement with Miller Law Firm for litigation

Veterans Affairs Committee (VAC)

The Veterans Affairs Committee is meeting to consider funding requests for burial benefits and emergency aid. The body will vote on whether to approve specific dollar amounts for individual applicants.

• Burial benefit requests totaling $1,300.00 for Stein, Waun, Waskul, and Arting
• Emergency aid requests totaling $6,776.51 for Harris, Owens, Pearce, and Smith

The committee approved $1,300 for four burial benefit requests. It also approved $5,858.21 in emergency aid for four applicants.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved $1,300 for burial benefit requests (3-0)
• Approved $2,137.52 emergency aid for Harris (3-0)
• Approved $625.23 partial emergency aid for Owens (3-0)
• Approved $1,599.22 emergency aid for Pearce (3-0)
• Approved $1,496.24 emergency aid for Smith (3-0)

Parks & Recreation

The Commission reviewed staff reports regarding current park projects and potential controlled burns at West County Park. Members discussed the status of proposed land donations in Temperance and Summerfield.

• Discussion of a 5-year parks plan RFP
• Status update on potential controlled burn at West County Park
• Review of land donation proposal in Temperance, MI
• Inquiry regarding potential land donation in Summerfield

Emergency Medical Authority

The board will elect its chairperson, vice-chairperson, secretary, treasurer, and medical control representative. Members will also discuss 9-1-1 agreement updates and requests from Frenchtown Township regarding ambulance arrival times.

• Election of board officers and appointment of Operations Committee members
• Discussion of Frenchtown Township requests for ETAs on all fire/medical calls
• Review of 9-1-1 Agreement update
• Bedford Township Fire Department Transport Report
• Medical Director’s Award

The board held an organizational meeting to elect its leadership and appoint committee members. The board also reviewed dispatch performance and discussed the 9-1-1 Agreement with Frenchtown Charter Township representatives.

• Elected David Brown as Chairperson
• Elected R.J. Schall as Vice-Chairman
• Elected Sara Kandler as Secretary
• Elected Keith Masserant as Treasurer
• Elected Brian Paules as Medical Control Representative (R.J. Schall as alternate)
• Appointed R.J. Schall, Keith Masserant, and Brian Paules to the Operations Committee
• Approved January 24, 2024 organizational meeting agenda
• Approved November 15, 2023 regular meeting minutes

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the Monroe County Link Plan 2.0 economic development strategic plan. The body will also review committee appointments and approve several payment reports.

• Presentation of Monroe County Link Plan 2.0 economic development strategic plan
• Payment of 01/17/2024 Accounts Payable Current Claims Report: $1,456,851.70
• Approval of Check Register dated 01/12/2024: $247,315.30
• Approval of Check Register dated 01/19/2024: $555,905.70
• Review of 2024 Board of Commissioners Committee appointments

The Board of Commissioners reviewed the Monroe County Link Plan 2.0, an economic development strategic plan. They authorized the Administrator/CFO to prepare an action item for the February 6, 2024 meeting to move forward with the plan's implementation.

• Approved $1,456,851.70 in accounts payable current claims
• Approved non-claims payments of $247,315.30 and $555,905.70
• Accepted 2024 Board of Commissioners Committee appointments
• Authorized Administrator/CFO to prepare implementation action item for Link Plan 2.0

9-1-1 District Board

The 9-1-1 District Board will meet to elect a Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary. The board will also discuss a request from Frenchtown Township regarding Monroe Community Ambulance estimated times of arrival (ETAs) for calls within the township.

• Officer elections for Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary
• Discussion of Frenchtown Township’s request for Monroe Community Ambulance ETAs on all calls for service

9-1-1 District Board

The provided document is a public notice regarding a change in meeting location for the January 23, 2024, 9-1-1 District Board meeting. No other business items or decisions are listed.

• Meeting location moved to Monroe City Hall – Council Chambers, 120 E. First St.

The board held elections for its leadership positions and accepted the Director's Report. Members also discussed a request from Frenchtown Township regarding ambulance ETAs, which the Director now considers closed.

• Elected Sheriff Goodnough as Chairman
• Elected Director Tolstedt as Vice-Chairman
• Elected Assistant Chief Sehl as Secretary
• Approved November 28, 2023 meeting minutes
• Accepted the Director's Report

Monroe County Museum System Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will hold elections for Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary. The meeting includes a presentation on a digital newspaper project and updates on building programs, including potential new construction and a supplemental storage facility on Herr Road.

• Election of Board Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary
• Presentation by Rick Grassley on a digital newspaper project funded by the Historical Projects Fund
• Discussion of new construction and a potential storage facility on Herr Road
• Updates on historical marker reinstallations for sites including British Victory at Frenchtown and Sandy Creek Settlement
• Review of 2023 Historical Projects Fund approvals totaling $61,026.00

Community Corrections

The board will review expenditure reports from late 2023 and the first quarter report for fiscal year 2024. The meeting includes a program update from the coordinator.

• Approval of October 2023 minutes
• Approval of September, October, and November 2023 expenditure reports
• FY 2024 1st Quarter Report
• Program update

The board approved the meeting agenda, previous minutes, and expenditure reports for July and August 2023. The Coordinator reported that the Fiscal Year 2023 budget was approximately 98% utilized, with five of seven programs exceeding projected enrollment.

• Approved October 24, 2023 agenda
• Approved September 12, 2023 minutes
• Approved July and August 2023 expenditure reports

Monroe County Museum System Board of Trustees

The meeting scheduled for January 10, 2024, was cancelled. The provided document is a meeting schedule.

Commission on Aging

The Commission will elect its Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Secretary. The body will also discuss a funding request for Milan Meals on Wheels and a service contract refusal from Pure Psychiatry.

• Election of Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Secretary
• Milan Meals on Wheels request for $6,039.00 in additional 2023 funding
• Pure Psychiatry refusal of 2024 service contract
• Special presentations from Monroe Center for Healthy Aging and Project Ramp

The Monroe County Commission on Aging held its regular board meeting on January 10, 2024. The board elected Don Spencer as Chairperson, Martin Kaufman as Vice Chairperson, and Mary Ann Wertenberger as Secretary. It approved the December 13, 2023 minutes with a correction adding Don Spencer as having voted, and approved $6,039.00 in additional 2023 funding for Milan Meals on Wheels. The board also noted that Pure Psychiatry refused a 2024 service contract, and the director will seek new providers.

• Elected Don Spencer as Chairperson (8-0)
• Elected Martin Kaufman as Vice Chairperson (7-0, 1 abstention)
• Elected Mary Ann Wertenberger as Secretary (8-0)
• Approved December 13, 2023 minutes with correction adding Don Spencer as voting
• Approved $6,039.00 additional 2023 funding for Milan Meals on Wheels (8-0)
• Accepted Pure Psychiatry's refusal of 2024 service contract; director to seek new providers

Board of Commissioners

The Board is meeting to elect its Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson and establish a date for proposed bylaw changes. The body is also reviewing several financial reports and grant applications.

• Payment of 01/03/2024 Accounts Payable Current Claims Report for $1,134,274.91
• Payment of Non-Claims totaling $1,473,171.91 across three check registers
• Confirmation of a $25,000 Advancing Healthy Births Grant from the Michigan Perinatal Quality Collaborative
• Submission of the 2023 Monroe County Equalization Study
• Submission of the Budget Calendar for the 2025-2026 Recommended County of Monroe Annual Line Item Budget

The Board of Commissioners held an organizational meeting to elect leadership and approve administrative items. The Board authorized over $2.4 million in payments and approved a $25,000 health grant application.

• Elected Mark Brant as Chairperson
• Elected Randy Richardville as Vice-Chairperson
• Approved $1,134,274.91 in Accounts Payable Current Claims
• Approved non-claims payments totaling $1,473,171.81
• Approved $25,000 Advancing Healthy Births Grant application
• Approved the Budget Calendar for the 2025-2026 Annual Line Item Budget
• Set February 12, 2024, as the deadline for proposed Bylaw amendments
• Accepted the 2023 Monroe County Equalization Study

Veterans Affairs Committee (VAC)

The committee is meeting to consider burial benefit requests totaling $2,050.00 and emergency aid requests totaling $3,074.60. The body is also reviewing a previous emergency aid payment for Jason Claussen.

• Burial benefit requests for Vedra, Jones, Beck, Nadeau, Keinath, and Falkenburg totaling $2,050.00
• Emergency aid requests for Zinder ($1,315.26) and Slater ($1,759.34)
• Unanimous 4-0 vote to transfer $1,493.66 in rent aid for Jason Claussen to a new rental company

The committee approved $2,050.00 for six burial benefit requests and $3,074.60 for two emergency aid requests. The minutes from the previous meeting were also approved.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved $2,050.00 for burial benefit requests (4-0)
• Approved $1,315.26 emergency aid for Zinder (4-0)
• Approved $1,759.34 emergency aid for Slater (4-0)

Parks & Recreation

The commission met to review staff reports on parks projects. Members discussed the potential for seasonal 'park closed' signs and the possibility of increasing the park size at the Ida-Maybee river access.

• Discussion of seasonal 'park closed' signs to limit liability
• Discussion of increasing park size at Ida-Maybee river access
• Acceptance of staff report on parks projects