Monroe County public meetings in 2025

Board of Commissioners

The Monroe County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve various financial reports and labor contracts. The body is also scheduled to hold a closed session regarding an ethics investigation.

• Payment of 12/17/2025 Accounts Payable Current Claims Report for $909,372.14
• Approval of Non-Claims Check Register dated 12/12/2025 for $491,793.66
• FY2025 Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Grant application for $21,450.00 (total cost $42,900.00)
• Assistant Prosecutors Collective Bargaining Agreement effective January 1, 2026
• Amendment to the defined benefit pension plan for POAM Deputy Sheriffs

Materials Management Planning Committee

The Materials Management Planning Committee will meet to review updates on the Materials Management Plan, including stakeholder engagement strategies and adoption timelines. The meeting will also feature case studies and a public comment period.

• Materials Management Plan development update
• Discussion of draft Public Engagement Plan outline
• Plan Adoption Timeline review
• Case Studies Update
• Public Comment period

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Panel

The Monroe County Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Panel will review the December 20, 2025 meeting minutes and examine existing county and regional non‑motorized plans, including the 2021 Trail and Bicycle Plan and the 2025‑2029 Parks, Trails, and Recreation Master Plan. The panel will discuss regional connectivity projects such as Great Lakes Way and the Detroit Greenways Coalition route, and consider a master funding plan for county priorities and shovel‑ready projects. New business includes an update on the MDOT/SEMCOG budget, noting a $5.3 million allocation for non‑motorized transportation, and old business covers signage placement and a ribbon‑cutting ceremony for the Monroe Loop Trail.

• MDOT 2025‑2026 State Budget: $5.3 million for non‑motorized transportation
• Review of Monroe County Trail and Bicycle Plan (2021)
• Review of Great Lakes Way regional connectivity plan
• Miss Cornerstone signage placement map review
• Official ribbon cutting for the Monroe Loop Trail

Commission on Aging

The Monroe County Commission on Aging will consider several unit‑increase funding requests, including a $158,400 request from Choices Counseling Solutions. Other items include a $3,134.26 request for additional Bedford Health Van units and revisions to the Retired & Senior Volunteer Program and Monroe Center for Healthy Aging budgets. The board will also address a Letter of Recognition for Paul Simonton and public comment.

• Bedford Health Van – 134 additional units, total request $3,134.26
• Retired & Senior Volunteer Program – unit rate $2.00, total $49,875
• Choices Counseling Solutions – unit cost $165, 960 units, total $158,400
• Monroe Center for Healthy Aging – unit rate $4.68, total $101,924
• Letter of Recognition for Paul Simonton for 19 years of service

The board approved the agenda, the November 12 minutes, and the Strategic Planning Committee minutes. It denied the Retired & Senior Volunteer Program's request to change its unit rate, keeping the original $57,000 total. It approved the Monroe Center for Healthy Aging's request to raise its unit rate to $4.68, increasing the total to $158,400. The meeting was adjourned at 2:44 p.m.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved November 12 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved Strategic Planning Committee minutes (motion carried)
• Denied unit increase for Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (unanimous yes)
• Approved unit increase for Monroe Center for Healthy Aging (5-4)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Monroe County Museum System Board of Trustees

The Monroe County Museum System Board of Trustees will meet on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. The meeting start time has been changed from 7 pm to 6 pm.

Monroe County Museum System Board of Trustees

The Monroe County Museum System Board will vote on the 2026 Historical Projects Fund application, which makes $60,000 available for local historical projects with a maximum award of $20,000 per project. The board will also set the 2026 meeting schedule, consider acceptance of recent museum accessions, and review the museum expansion update presented by Kohler Architects. Additional items include approval of deaccessions (none reported) and the Awards Committee nomination form.

• 2026 Historical Projects Fund Application – approval needed (total $60,000, max $20,000 per award)
• 2026 Meeting Schedule – action needed
• Acceptance of Accessions – action needed
• Approval of Deaccessions – action needed (no deaccessions reported)
• Museum Expansion Update – review of 50% design drawings from Kohler Architects

Board of Commissioners

The Monroe County Board of Commissioners will vote on the recommended 2026‑2027 Annual Line‑Item Budget as the General Appropriations Act. They will also consider confirmation of two Accounts Payable Claims reports totaling $2,603,656.29 and approve several funding requests for court operations, health department grants, and a land survey grant. Additional items include appointments to county boards and a closed‑session ethics investigation.

• Confirm 11/19/2025 Accounts Payable Claims report for $1,629,761.48
• Confirm 12/03/2025 Accounts Payable Claims report for $973,894.81
• Approve funding requests: $159,710 for two court recorder positions, $24,253 for an ESS Supervisor, $77,286 and $23,464 for electronic monitoring in district and circuit courts
• Approve acceptance of a $61,647 Office of Land Survey and Remonumentation grant (no county match required)
• Adopt the 2026‑2027 Annual Line‑Item Budget resolution

The Monroe County Board of Commissioners approved the meeting agenda with two old‑business items moved to the next meeting and ratified the November 13, 2025 minutes. It confirmed two accounts payable claims totaling $2.6 million and approved several staffing and funding actions, including two new court recorder positions, an ESS Supervisor role, and electronic‑monitoring funding for the District and Circuit Courts.

• Approved agenda amendment moving two old‑business items to next meeting (motion carried)
• Approved November 13, 2025 rescheduled‑meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Confirmed $1,629,761.48 Accounts Payable claims for 11/19/2025 (motion carried)
• Confirmed $973,894.81 Accounts Payable claims for 12/03/2025 (motion carried)
• Approved addition of two court recorder positions costing up to $159,710 for 2026 (motion carried)
• Approved addition of one ESS Supervisor position costing $24,253 for 2026 (motion carried)
• Approved $77,286 funding to District Court for electronic‑monitoring shortfall (motion carried)
• Approved $23,464 funding to Circuit Court for electronic‑monitoring shortfall (motion carried)

Operations Committee

The committee will review requests to add new staff positions for the Probate Court and the County Clerk's office. These proposals include adding court recorders and a supervisor, as well as reclassifying a clerk position.

• Addition of two court recorder positions for 2026 at an estimated cost of $159,710.00
• Addition of one ESS Supervisor position for 2026 at an estimated cost of $24,253.00
• Elimination of Records Clerk position and reclassification as Records Processing Clerk at an estimated cost of $2,985.00 for 2026

Veterans Affairs Committee (VAC)

The Monroe County Veterans Affairs Committee will consider two financial requests. One is a burial benefit request totaling $1,500 for five individuals. The other is an emergency aid request totaling $4,194.51 for two individuals, with a higher amount approved. The committee will vote on each request and record the approvals.

• Burial benefit payments of $300 each to Zubkoff, Price, Hendershott, Rose, and Thompson (total $1,500)
• Emergency aid payment of $4,194.51 to Rupert
• Emergency aid payment of $1,072.00 to Moss (total requested $5,266.51)
• Motion to approve each request will be taken

The committee approved the minutes from the previous meeting by a 3‑0 vote. It approved burial benefit payments totaling $1,500.00, also by a 3‑0 vote. For emergency aid, the $4,194.51 request from Rupert was denied and the $1,072.00 request from Moss was approved, each with a 3‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned after a 3‑0 motion.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved burial benefit requests totaling $1,500.00 (3-0)
• Denied Rupert emergency aid request of $4,194.51 (3-0)
• Approved Moss emergency aid request of $1,072.00 (3-0)
• Motion to adjourn passed (3-0)

9-1-1 District Board

The 9‑1‑1 District Board will vote on the 2026 meeting calendar and conduct elections for one fire representative from the Fire Chief’s Association, one from the Fire Fighter’s Association, a township government representative, a citizen at‑large (and alternate), and a chief of police elected by peer chiefs. The board will also consider a records retention schedule and discuss ongoing items such as staffing, radio encryption, and a $6,440 VHF paging base‑station repair.

• Approval of the 2026 9‑1‑1 District Board meeting calendar
• Election of fire, township, citizen, and police chief representatives for 2026‑2028
• Records retention schedule review
• Discussion of $6,440 repair for Dundee Tower VHF paging base station
• Staffing report showing five open positions

The board approved its agenda and the July 22, 2025 minutes. It voted not to proceed with the Huron Township radio‑alert agreement and approved the Active 911 MOU with the Fire Chief’s Association. The board authorized a contract with Criticall Cloud for testing in 2026, adopted the 2026 meeting calendar, elected Dale Williams as Citizen at Large (with Art Bronson as alternate), and approved the new records‑retention schedule.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved July 22, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Rejected Huron Township Officer Radio Alert Monitoring agreement (motion carried)
• Approved Active 911 MOU with Fire Chief’s Association (motion carried)
• Authorized Criticall Cloud testing contract for 2026 (motion carried)
• Adopted 2026 meeting calendar (motion carried)
• Elected Citizen at Large Dale Williams and Alternate Art Bronson (motion carried)
• Approved Records Retention Schedule (motion carried)

Monroe County Museum System Board of Trustees

The trustees will decide on the next steps for the museum expansion, including reviewing updated designs and obtaining cost quotes. They will also consider acceptance of new accession items and approval of a $20,000 grant extension for the Johnson‑Phinney house painting project. Additional discussion will cover the museum’s operating hours, upcoming holiday events, and routine maintenance updates.

• Museum expansion update: move to quote phase after design walk‑through with Kohler
• Acceptance of accession items (action needed)
• Approval of $20,000 extension for 2022 Johnson‑Phinney house painting grant
• Discussion of museum operating hours and seasonal closures
• Review of upcoming holiday events and program schedules

Emergency Medical Authority

The Monroe County Emergency Medical Authority will meet on January 28, 2026, and has scheduled subsequent meetings for March, May, July, September, and November of that year. The agenda includes the approval of minutes from the September 24, 2025 meeting, a report from the Central Dispatch, and the presentation of the Medical Director’s Award.

• Approval of September 24, 2025 meeting minutes
• Central Dispatch report on staffing and call statistics
• Medical Director’s Award presentation
• Transport reports from Bedford and Frenchtown townships
• 2026 meeting dates set for January 28, March 25, May 27, July 22, September 23, and November 11

The Authority approved its agenda and the September 24, 2025 minutes by voice vote. It adopted the 2026 meeting schedule, changing the November meeting to November 18. The board also accepted the September and October 2025 Operations Reports and the Medical Control Board Report, again by voice vote.

• Approved November 19, 2025 agenda (voice vote)
• Approved September 24, 2025 minutes (voice vote)
• Approved 2026 meeting dates, moving November meeting to November 18 (voice vote)
• Accepted September and October 2025 Operations Reports and Medical Control Board Report (voice vote)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will vote on the consent agenda item to confirm a non‑claims check of $531,348.80 dated November 7 2025. Commissioners will consider a communication requesting approval of Michael D. Lieberman as Attorney Magistrate for the 1st District Court under Local Administration Order 2025‑03. A second communication will be accepted placing on file the Bedford Township Master Plan updates and transmitting the County Planner’s recommendations to the township council. The meeting also includes a special tribute to Paul Simonton and an informational presentation on the Sanitary Code of Appeals Board, both with no action required.

• Special tribute recognizing Paul Simonton for 19 years of service (no action required)
• Presentation by Environmental Health Director on Sanitary Code of Appeals Board (informational)
• Consent agenda approval of non‑claims check $531,348.80 (Check Register dated 11/07/2025)
• Communication to approve Michael D. Lieberman as Attorney Magistrate per Local Administration Order 2025‑03
• Communication to accept Bedford Township Master Plan updates and forward County Planner recommendations

The Monroe County Board of Commissioners approved its rescheduled meeting agenda and the November 4, 2025 regular meeting minutes. It confirmed a non‑claims payment of $531,348.80. The board approved the appointment of Michael D. Lieberman as Attorney Magistrate for the 1st District Court per Local Administration Order 2025-03. It also accepted and will forward the County Planner’s recommendations for the Bedford Township Master Plan to the Bedford Township Council.

• Approved November 13, 2025 agenda (motion carried)
• Approved November 4, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved non‑claims payment check $531,348.80 (motion carried)
• Approved appointment of Michael D. Lieberman as Attorney Magistrate for 1st District Court (motion carried)
• Approved transmission of County Planner’s recommendations for Bedford Township Master Plan to Bedford Township Council (motion carried)

Commission on Aging

The Monroe County Commission on Aging will discuss new funding requests for senior services, including $16,000 for 200 additional Memory Lane Care units and $8,110.03 for 851 additional Ash Senior Citizens units. The board will also hear updates on the Opportunity Center at ALCC, compliance evaluations, and a community needs assessment summary. Public comment and recognition of a long‑serving member are also on the agenda.

• Memory Lane Care Services: request for 200 additional units at $80 each, total $16,000
• Ash Senior Citizens: request for 851 additional units at $9.53 each, total $8,110.03
• Monroe County Opportunity Program – Opportunity Center at ALCC: cost per unduplicated client discussion
• Strategic Planning Committee recommendations on compliance evaluations and AgeWays survey summary
• Recognition of Paul Simonton for 19 years of service

The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the October 8, 2025 meeting. It adopted a letter recognizing Paul Simonton for 19 years of service. The commission authorized two additional senior‑service unit allocations: 200 units for Memory Lane Care Services ($16,000) and 851 units for Ash Senior Citizens ($8,110.03). It also appointed members to the Strategic Planning Committee, accepted the 2024 Milan Senior Healthy Living compliance reports, and adjourned.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved October 08, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved recognition letter to Paul Simonton for 19 years of service (motion carried)
• Approved additional 200 units for Memory Lane Care Services at $80 each ($16,000) – all members voted Yes
• Approved additional 851 units for Ash Senior Citizens at $9.53 each ($8,110.03) – all members voted Yes
• Appointed Mary Ann Wertenberger to Strategic Planning Committee, Madonna Burkit as alternate (motion carried)
• Accepted Milan Senior Healthy Living Compliance Verification Evaluation Reports for 2024 (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Land Bank Authority

The Land Bank Authority board will consider several items, including selecting contractors for a structural engineer and demolition work, and establishing the 2026 budget. They will also vote on bids for a Phase II environmental study and asbestos survey for 152 Main St., and approve reimbursement for Land Bank Summit expenses. The board will discuss appointments for the 2026‑2027 term.

• Vote to select contractor for structural engineer for 152 Main St. (RFP closes 11‑19‑25)
• Vote to allow Chairman Stanford to obtain Phase II environmental study and asbestos survey bids for 152 Main St. and select contractor
• Vote to select contractor for demolition of 1107 E Third St.
• Establish 2026 budget
• Vote to approve reimbursement for Land Bank Summit expenses

Monroe County Museum System Board of Trustees

The Monroe County Museum System Board of Trustees has rescheduled its regular meeting from November 12 to November 25. The meeting will take place at the Monroe County Museum, located at 126 South Monroe Street.

• Meeting rescheduled from Nov 12 to Nov 25
• Location: 126 South Monroe Street, Monroe, MI 48161
• Next meeting date: December 10th

Retiree Healthcare

The Monroe County Retiree Health Care Board will discuss the Q3 2025 performance report, receive a market value update, review Clarkston performance, consider a Reinhart Partners contract acknowledgment, decide on authorizing a third co‑signer, and evaluate a GLP‑1 drug discussion.

• Q3 2025 Performance Report – move to accept or not accept and place on file
• Market Value Update – board discretion
• Review of Clarkston performance – move to accept or not accept
• Reinhart Partners Acknowledgment and Consent form for contract assignment – move to approve or not approve
• Authorization of an additional (third) co‑signer for the Trust – board discretion

Veterans Affairs Committee (VAC)

The Monroe County Veterans Affairs Committee will consider a burial benefit request totaling $1,950 for several veterans. It will also review an emergency aid request of $2,201.03 for a veteran named Stanley. Motions to approve each request are listed, but no approval amounts are recorded. The meeting will end with public comment and schedule the next meeting for December 2, 2025 at 965 S. Raisinville Rd., Monroe, MI.

• Burial benefit request: total $1,950 for multiple veterans
• Emergency aid request: $2,201.03 for veteran Stanley
• Next VAC meeting scheduled for December 2, 2025 at 965 S. Raisinville Rd.

The Veterans Affairs Committee approved burial benefit payments totaling $2,250.00 for several veterans. It also approved $877.84 of emergency aid for Stanley out of a $2,201.03 request. Both motions passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved $2,250.00 burial benefit payments (5-0)
• Approved $877.84 emergency aid for Stanley (5-0)
• Approved minutes of previous meeting (5-0)

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee will review a letter from the 1st District Court requesting additional General Fund money to provide four years of prior service credit to a new full‑time Attorney Magistrate. The committee is asked to accept the communication, place it on file, and recommend that the full Board approve up to $1,645 for 2025 and $15,104 for 2026. The agenda also includes routine approvals of the meeting agenda and the minutes from October 2, 2025, with no other new or old business items.

• Letter from Hon. Michael Brown, 1st District Court requesting up to $1,645 (2025) and $15,104 (2026) for prior service credit for a new full‑time Attorney Magistrate
• Approval of the November 4, 2025 agenda
• Approval of minutes from the October 2, 2025 meeting
• No new business items listed
• No old business items listed

The Operations Committee confirmed a quorum and approved the November 4 agenda and the October 2 minutes. It accepted a letter from Hon. Michael Brown requesting prior service credit for a new full‑time Attorney Magistrate and recommended that the full Board approve the request, which would cost $1,645 in 2025 and $15,104 in 2026. No other business was taken up.

• Approved November 4 agenda (motion carried)
• Approved October 2 minutes (voice vote, motion carried)
• Accepted letter and recommended full Board approval of prior service credit request for Attorney Magistrate (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will vote on two accounts payable reports totaling $3,760,435.57 and several state grants for specialized courts and public safety. The body will also receive a status report on the 2026-2027 budget development.

• Payment of accounts payable reports for $1,333,431.62 and $2,427,003.95
• Grant awards for Mental Health Recovery Court ($185,336), Adult Drug Treatment Court ($83,000), and Sobriety Court ($40,000)
• FY2026 Community Corrections Grant of $295,500 with a local share of $132,512
• FY26 County Veterans Service Fund grant of $67,048.06
• Inter Governmental Communication Tower Site Agreement with Lucas County

The Monroe County Board of Commissioners approved the agenda (excluding item 9) and the October 21 meeting minutes. It authorized two large accounts‑payable payments of $1,333,431.62 and $2,427,003.95. The Board also accepted several grant awards for court programs, allocating modest county contributions and additional appropriations. All motions were carried.

• Approved agenda with item 9 postponed (motion carried)
• Approved October 21, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved $1,333,431.62 Accounts Payable claim (motion carried)
• Approved $2,427,003.95 Accounts Payable claim (motion carried)
• Approved non‑claims payments of $576,947.63 and $340,508.40 (motion carried)
• Accepted Attorney Magistrate grant, adding $1,645 (2025) and $15,104 (2026) to the General Fund (motion carried)
• Accepted Sobriety Court grant of $40,000 with a $240 county contribution (motion carried)
• Accepted Mental Health Recovery Court grant of $185,336 with a $1,132 county contribution (motion carried)

Community Corrections

The Monroe County Community Corrections Advisory Board will review several reports, including FY 2025 third and fourth quarter reports and a site visit. The board will discuss a FY 2025 budget adjustment request and consider a FY 2026 grant proposal. Public comment will be taken before the meeting adjourns.

• Approval of agenda and minutes
• Review of FY 2025 3rd/4th quarter reports
• Discussion of FY 2025 budget adjustment request
• Consideration of FY 2026 OCC grant proposal

Board of Commissioners

The Monroe County Board of Commissioners will discuss the 2026 annual budget and review several grant requests. The body is also tasked with approving over $1.3 million in accounts payable and two check registers totaling approximately $1.38 million.

• Payment of 10/22/2025 Accounts Payable Current Claims Report for $1,333,431.62
• MIDC Grant Award for Indigent Defense totaling $3,060,434.79 (includes $217,053.37 County match)
• Medical Marijuana and Oversight Grant from LARA for $60,059.00
• Wayne State University Opioid Settlement service program at an annual cost of $45,800.00
• Approval of check registers dated 10/10/2025 ($840,007.24) and 10/17/2025 ($541,529.31)

The Board approved a $2,843,381.42 MIDC grant with a $217,053.37 county match, bringing the total program amount to $3,060,434.79. It also approved a $60,059 medical‑marijuana grant, a $45,800 opioid‑settlement service program, and two non‑claims payments of $840,007.24 and $541,529.31. A motion to accept $1,333,431.62 in accounts‑payable claims failed, while the direction of collective bargaining and entry into a closed session were both approved.

• Approved $2,843,381.42 MIDC Grant with $217,053.37 county match (motion carried)
• Approved $60,059 Medical Marijuana and Oversight Grant (motion carried)
• Approved $45,800 Wayne State University Opioid Settlement service program (motion carried)
• Approved non‑claims payments: $840,007.24 check (10/10/2025) and $541,529.31 check (10/17/2025) (motion carried)
• Approved direction of the collective bargaining process (motion carried)
• Approved entry into closed session to discuss collective bargaining (motion carried)
• Motion to accept $1,333,431.62 accounts‑payable claims did not carry
• No public hearings were held

Monroe County Museum System Board of Trustees

The Monroe County Museum System Board will consider approving the text for a new historical marker proposed by the Berlin Charter Township Historical Society for South Rockwood Evangelical Church and John Strong Jr. The board will also act on accession and deaccession items. Additional discussion will cover a historical society extension request and an update on the museum expansion project.

• Marker text approval for Berlin Charter Township Historical Society's marker for South Rockwood Evangelical Church and John Strong Jr.
• Acceptance of Accessions (action needed)
• Approval of Deaccessions (action needed)
• Historical Society Extension Request (old business)
• Museum Expansion design update (old business)

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Panel

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Panel is meeting to prioritize goals and determine the process for updating the 2021 Monroe County Trail and Bicycle Plan. The body will discuss municipal and regional connectivity, including the Great Lakes Way and the Monroe Loop Trail.

• Review and prioritization of the Monroe County Trail and Bicycle Plan-2021
• Discussion of Cornerstone 100 proposed changes
• Review of the Interurban rail line bridge in Erie Township for Great Lakes Way
• South Rockwood Non-motorized Transportation Planning Grant
• Review of Miss Cornerstone signage placement map

Materials Management Planning Committee

The Monroe County Materials Management Planning Committee will hear a consultant overview of the Materials Management Plan process, discuss and vote on adjusting future meetings to occur every other month, and provide a period for public comment before adjourning.

• Consultant presentation on the Materials Management Plan planning process and milestones
• Discussion and vote on moving the meeting schedule to a bi‑monthly (every other month) format
• Public comment period
• Welcome and introductions of committee members and the new consultant
• Adjournment

Commission on Aging

The Monroe County Commission on Aging will discuss the Bedford Health Van's request to revise its 2025 and 2026 application by adding language about essential transportation services. The meeting also includes a presentation of the AgeWays Community Needs Assessment Report and a public comment period.

• Bedford Health Van application revision for 2025 and 2026 – add essential services language
• AgeWays Community Needs Assessment Report (conducted June 2‑17, 2025 by Mitchell Research & Communications)
• Special presentations by Lake Erie Transit, Milan Seniors for Healthy Living, and Berlin Senior Group

The commission approved the September 10, 2025 meeting agenda and the minutes from that meeting, including the Strategic Planning Committee minutes. A motion to approve the Bedford Health Van 2025 and 2026 application revision, update the transportation definition, and add language to essential services was carried with unanimous support. The meeting was adjourned at 2:48 p.m.

• Approved September 10, 2025 agenda (motion carried)
• Approved September 10, 2025 meeting minutes and Strategic Planning Committee minutes (motion carried)
• Approved Bedford Health Van 2025‑26 application revision, transportation definition, and essential services language (8 Yes, 0 No)

Monroe County Museum System Board of Trustees

The Monroe County Museum System Board of Trustees regular meeting originally set for Wednesday, October 8, 2025 has been moved to Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 7 p.m. No agenda items are listed for the meeting. The meeting will be held at the Monroe County Museum, 126 South Monroe Street, Monroe, Michigan.

Veterans Affairs Committee (VAC)

The Veterans Affairs Committee will consider two financial requests. First, a burial benefit request totaling $1,550.00 for five veterans. Second, an emergency aid request of $3,172.00 for one veteran. Both items will be voted on for approval.

• Burial benefit request: $300.00 each for BURDITT, HOLMES, BARON; $350.00 for CLOUM; $30.00 for GREEN; total $1,550.00
• Emergency aid request: $3,172.00 for PETERSON
• Approval motions for each request will be taken

The Veterans Affairs Committee approved all burial benefit requests, totaling $1,550.00, and an emergency aid request for Peterson of $3,172.00. Both items were approved unanimously with a 4‑0 vote. The committee also approved the minutes from the previous meeting (4‑0) and adjourned the session.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved burial benefit requests totaling $1,550.00 (4-0)
• Approved emergency aid request for Peterson $3,172.00 (4-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn (vote tally not recorded)

Board of Commissioners

The Monroe County Board of Commissioners will consider a letter from Drain Commissioner David Thompson requesting approval of the 2025 Annual Report for Special Drainage Assessments totaling $2,812,380.74 and its placement on the Grand Levy. The meeting also includes routine finance matters such as a $1,343,766.87 accounts payable payment and non‑claim check approvals. Additional items are a special tribute, a presentation by the Surgical Institute of Monroe, and several communications and appointments.

• Approve $2,812,380.74 special drainage assessments and place on Grand Levy
• Pay $1,343,766.87 for current accounts payable claims
• Approve non‑claim checks: $597,042.81 (09/26/2025) and $328,965.63 (10/03/2025)
• Accept $82,036.00 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant from Michigan State Police
• Appointment of John Cullen to Monroe Community Mental Health Authority board

The board approved the 2025 Monroe County Apportionment Report and Grand Levy totaling $279,141,264.56. It also approved several financial items, including $1.34 M in accounts payable claims, $2.81 M for special drainage assessments, $926 k in non‑claim checks, and made staffing and grant decisions.

• Approved 2025 Monroe County Apportionment Report and Grand Levy of $279,141,264.56 (motion carried)
• Approved payment of $1,343,766.87 from the 10/08/2025 Accounts Payable Current Claims Report (motion carried)
• Approved 2025 Special Drainage Assessments report for $2,812,380.74 (motion carried)
• Approved apportionment of $305,732.64 to the County Board of Road Commissioners for Special Drainage Assessments (motion carried)
• Approved non‑claim check payments of $597,042.81 (09/26/2025) and $328,965.63 (10/03/2025) (motion carried)
• Approved elimination of Victim’s Rights Secretary position and addition of Victim’s Rights Advocate position, effective Oct 20 2025 (motion carried)
• Accepted Byrne Justice Assistance Grant award of $82,036 from Michigan State Police (motion carried)
• Approved appointment of Jason Berry as Grant Administrator for the Monroe County Survey & Remonumentation Program (motion carried)

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee will consider a letter dated September 24, 2025 from Prosecuting Attorney Jeffery Yorkey requesting the elimination of the Victim’s Rights Secretary position and the creation of a Victim’s Rights Advocate position. The change is classified as a RYE‑7 role and is stated to require no additional funding, with the new position to be effective October 20, 2025. The committee will vote on whether to approve this staffing adjustment.

• Replace Victim’s Rights Secretary (RYE‑6) with Victim’s Rights Advocate (RYE‑7) – no extra cost, effective Oct 20 2025

The Operations Committee approved the October 2, 2025 agenda by voice vote. It also approved the August 14, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote. The committee accepted a letter from Prosecuting Attorney Jeffery Yorkey, placed it on file, and recommended that the full Board approve eliminating the Victim’s Rights Secretary position and adding a Victim’s Rights Advocate position, effective October 20, 2025.

• Approved October 2, 2025 agenda (voice vote)
• Approved August 14, 2025 minutes (voice vote)
• Accepted Yorkey letter, placed on file, and recommended staff change (voice vote)

Emergency Medical Authority

The Emergency Medical Authority will review the ongoing EMA‑MCA agreement, which Chairman Brown says may not be finalized until next year. New business includes presenting Dr. Kemple's Medical Director award, reporting on MCA staffing updates, and hearing transport statistics from Bedford and Frenchtown townships. Committee reports on operations, medical control, and fire chief associations will also be filed.

• EMA‑MCA Agreement Update – still ongoing, possibly not completed until next year
• Medical Director’s Award presented to Dr. Kemple
• MCA Report – staffing improvements, new EMT hires and a fund‑development director
• Bedford Township Fire Department transport reports (May‑June 2025 patient counts)
• Frenchtown Township Fire Department transport reports

The board approved the agenda and the July 23 meeting minutes. It enacted the 8.33 Behavioral Health Protocol and approved the SWASA protocols, which will become effective November 1. The Authority also authorized a tower‑renewal agreement with Lucas County at a cost of about $7,200 per year and permitted staff to wear a modified uniform for Suicide Prevention Month. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Agenda approved (voice vote)
• July 23 minutes approved (voice vote)
• Enacted 8.33 Behavioral Health Protocol
• Approved SWASA protocols (effective Nov 1)
• Approved tower renewal agreement with Lucas County ($7,200/yr)
• Authorized staff uniform for Suicide Prevention Month
• Meeting adjourned (voice vote)

9-1-1 District Board

The board will meet to discuss new business regarding applicant testing retakes and the replacement of the CCGW VHF paging base station at the Dundee Tower. The meeting also includes ongoing discussions on radio encryption, staffing, and the MPSCS Integration Agreement renewal.

• Dundee Tower – CCGW VHF paging base station replacement
• Applicant Testing Retakes
• MPSCS Integration Agreement renewal
• Radio Encryption project
• Street Naming and Numbering Ordinance – Monroe County

Monroe County Museum System Board of Trustees

The trustees will review a $20,000 grant reconsideration request from the Monroe County Historical Society for work on the Johnson‑Phinney building. They will also act on accession items, approve deaccessions (none reported), and receive an update on the museum expansion project. Additional discussion includes the Projects Fund Committee’s Woodland Cemetery extension and related tree‑removal cost.

• Consider $20,000 grant request from Monroe County Historical Society for Johnson‑Phinney building restoration
• Accept accession of Bulkley county history books (2025.49) and a cell phone (2025.48)
• Approve deaccessions – board reported none for this month
• Museum expansion update: Kohler Architecture selected, timeline to 2027, construction start planned for March 2026
• Projects Fund Committee: approve Woodland Cemetery project extension to August 2026; tree removal expense $14,700

Board of Commissioners

The Monroe County Board of Commissioners will vote on a $1,174,313.65 payment for the September 17 accounts payable claim. It will also consider a resolution opposing the state’s competitive procurement plan for Prepaid Inpatient Health Plans. Additional items include approving two non‑claim checks totaling $848,530.16, and reviewing appointments for two Board of Canvassers seats.

• Resolution opposing MDHHS competitive procurement for Prepaid Inpatient Health Plans
• Payment of $1,174,313.65 for the 09/17/2025 Accounts Payable Current Claims Report
• Approval of non‑claim checks: $273,570.34 (09/05/2025) and $574,959.82 (09/12/2025)
• Appointments to fill two Board of Canvassers seats expiring Oct. 31, 2025
• Discussion of Monroe Loop Trail right‑of‑way changes and statue location

The Commissioners adopted a resolution formally opposing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services' plan for competitive procurement of Prepaid Inpatient Health Plans. They approved a $1,174,313.65 accounts‑payable claim and two non‑claim check registers totaling $848,530.16. The Board appointed Vicki Kipf and Christine Chickeral to the Board of Canvassers and added two members to the Monumentation and Remonumentation Peer Group. Staff was directed to repair six damaged turnarounds on the Monroe Loop Trail (up to $66,500) and to work with the committee on the Robert Sheldon Duncanson statue location.

• Adopted resolution opposing MDHHS competitive procurement for PIHPs (motion carried)
• Approved $1,174,313.65 accounts‑payable claim (motion carried)
• Approved non‑claim checks: $273,570.34 (09/05/2025) and $574,959.82 (09/12/2025) (motion carried)
• Appointed Vicki Kipf to Board of Canvassers (term 11/1/2026‑10/31/2029) (motion carried)
• Appointed Christine Chickeral to Board of Canvassers (term 11/1/2026‑10/31/2029) (motion carried)
• Accepted resignation and added two new members to Monumentation and Remonumentation Peer Group (motion carried)
• Directed staff to repair six turnarounds on Monroe Loop Trail, not to exceed $66,500 (motion carried)
• Referred staff to coordinate statue location for Robert Sheldon Duncanson (motion carried)

Materials Management Planning Committee

The Monroe County Materials Management Planning Committee meeting scheduled for September 11, 2025 was cancelled by the Chairman. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will discuss several new business items, including a request for up to $20,000 to expand the Monroe County Opportunity Program Food Assistance Program and a proposal to spend up to $2,500 on postcards and postage for outreach. A unit rate change for the Specialized Transportation program, raising the 2025 rate from $20.00 to $26.25, will also be considered. Additional items include recognition of a long‑serving member, a strategic planning committee appointment, and compliance verification updates.

• Request for $20,000 additional funding for the Monroe County Opportunity Program Food Assistance Program (remaining balance $33,686.30 as of 8/31/25)
• Proposal to expend up to $2,500 for postcards and postage for outreach in Lambertville, Temperance, Ottawa Lake, Petersburg, and Riga
• Unit rate change request for Specialized Transportation: current $20.00, requested $26.25 for 2025 and 2026
• Recognition of Martin Kaufman for 29 years of service
• Appointment to the Strategic Planning Committee

The commission approved a rate increase for the Monroe County Opportunity Program Specialized Transportation from $20.00 to $26.25 for 2026, passing 6‑1. It also approved $20,000 in additional funding for the program’s food assistance, with all members voting yes. A $2,500 budget for outreach postcards was authorized unanimously, and a Letter of Recognition was given to Martin Kaufman for 29 years of service.

• Rate increase for Opportunity Program transportation to $26.25 (6 Yes, 1 No) – carried
• Additional $20,000 food assistance funding for Opportunity Program (7 Yes) – carried
• Approve $2,500 for outreach postcards and postage (7 Yes) – carried
• Letter of Recognition to Martin Kaufman for 29 years of service – carried
• Larry Gramlich appointed to Strategic Planning Committee – carried
• Election of Vice Chairperson: Larry Gramlich – carried
• Approval of August 13, 2025 agenda (2 Yes, 5 Yes) – carried
• Approval of August 13, 2025 meeting minutes (2 Yes, 5 Yes) – carried

Monroe County Museum System Board of Trustees

The Monroe County Museum System Board of Trustees has rescheduled its regular meeting from September 10 to September 23 at 7 pm. The meeting will take place at the Monroe County Museum located at 126 South Monroe Street. Future meeting dates for 2025 have been set for October 8, November 12, and December 10.

• Meeting rescheduled from September 10 to September 23
• Meeting location: 126 South Monroe Street, Monroe
• Future dates set for October 8, November 12, December 10

Monroe County Municipal Building Authority

The Monroe County Municipal Building Authority will review financial reports and a request for bond interest payment. The body will also consider an independent auditor's report for the year ended December 31, 2024.

• Payment request of $23,900 to Argent Institutional Trust for 2014 Building Authority Refunding bonds interest due October 1, 2025
• Independent Auditor’s Report for the year ended December 31, 2024 prepared by Rehmann Robson Certified Public Accountants
• Draft financial reports for Fund 372 Fair, Library & Mental Health (Debt Fund) for the period ending August 31, 2025

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 $1,400.00
• Emergency aid requests totaling $4,313.72

The Veterans Affairs Committee approved the minutes from the prior meeting (4‑0). It approved burial benefit payments totaling $1,400.00 (4‑0). It approved emergency aid requests for Richards ($500.79) and Goins ($3,812.93), totaling $4,313.72 (4‑0). The meeting was adjourned at 9:50 am.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved burial benefit payments totaling $1,400.00 (4-0)
• Approved emergency aid request for Richards $500.79 (4-0)
• Approved emergency aid request for Goins $3,812.93 (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:50 am (motion passed)

Board of Commissioners

The Monroe County Board of Commissioners will discuss adding a full-time attorney magistrate and recorder/secretary to the 1st District Court. The body is also reviewing a request to consolidate three court coordinator roles into one Problem Solving Court Coordinator position.

• Payment of Accounts Payable Current Claims Report totaling $964,494.49
• Proposed 1st District Court positions with an estimated 2025 General Fund allocation of $30,300 and $187,950 annually
• Resolution to support the Medicaid MI Choice Program funding request (2025-4)
• Property foreclosure fund addition of $605,028.89
• Farmland and Open Space Preservation program application for property in Ida Township

The Board approved adding a full‑time attorney magistrate and a Recorder/Secretary, allocating $30,300 for 2025 and $187,950 annually. It also approved payment of $964,494.49 in accounts payable claims and accepted a $605,028.89 report on the restricted foreclosure fund. Additional actions included confirming two non‑claim checks, adopting a Medicaid MI Choice resolution, and approving several personnel and land‑use recommendations.

• Approved addition of full‑time attorney magistrate and Recorder/Secretary positions with $30,300 (2025) and $187,950 annual allocation – motion carried
• Approved payment of $964,494.49 accounts payable claims – motion carried
• Accepted $605,028.89 report on restricted property foreclosure fund – motion carried
• Confirmed non‑claim payments of $418,865.22 (08/22/2025) and $600,689.28 (08/29/2025) – motion carried
• Adopted Area Agencies on Aging Resolution supporting Medicaid MI Choice funding request – motion carried
• Approved Materials Management Planning Committee recommendation appointing Karl Hatopp for remainder of term – motion carried
• Approved County Planner recommendation for Farmland and Open Space Preservation Program application in Ida Township – motion carried
• Accepted performance evaluation results for Administrator/Chief Financial Officer Michael Bosanac (Jan 1 2024 – July 25 2025) – motion carried

Board of Commissioners

The Monroe County Board of Commissioners will vote on a $1,855,276.35 payment for the August 20 accounts payable claim. It will also consider non‑claim check payments, requests to fund a new Commission on Aging assistant position, and several grant award acceptances with required matches. Additional items include a real‑estate sale/purchase agreement, a parking rental agreement, and closed‑session discussions of a legal opinion and a property tax litigation settlement.

• Approve payment of $1,855,276.35 for the 08/20/2025 Accounts Payable Current Claims Report
• Approve non‑claim checks: $273,601.31 (08/08/2025) and $674,533.96 (08/15/2025)
• Request to add a Commission on Aging Assistant position at an estimated cost of $85,682 effective 1/1/2026
• Accept Secondary Road Patrol and Traffic Accident Prevention Program award of $257,491 (requires $546,884 match)
• Accept Port Security Grant award of $266,127.75 (requires $88,710 county match)

The Monroe County Board of Commissioners approved several financial items, including a $1,855,276.35 accounts payable claim and multiple grant awards. It also approved the addition of a Commission on Aging Assistant position at a cost of $85,682 effective Jan. 1 2026. The Board accepted the agreement for sale and purchase of real estate between the City of Monroe and the County, and approved a parking rental agreement with the City.

• Approved $1,855,276.35 accounts payable claim (motion carried)
• Approved addition of a Commission on Aging Assistant position, $85,682 (motion carried)
• Approved application and acceptance of $257,491 Secondary Road Patrol grant (motion carried)
• Approved application and acceptance of $266,127.75 FEMA Port Security grant (motion carried)
• Approved acceptance of $137,404.50 EGLE Materials Management Planning grant (motion carried)
• Approved acceptance of Erie Township Master Plan recommendations (motion carried)
• Approved Agreement for Sale and Purchase of Real Estate between City of Monroe and County of Monroe (motion carried)
• Approved Parking Rental Agreement between City of Monroe (landlord) and County of Monroe (tenant) (motion carried)

Retiree Healthcare

The Monroe County Retiree Health Care Board will discuss the Q2 2025 performance of the Trust, review a market‑value update and rebalance recommendation, and consider authorizing an additional (third) co‑signer on behalf of the Trust. The meeting also includes public comment and routine administrative items.

• Q2 2025 Performance Report – discussion of the Trust’s comparative performance
• Market Value Update/Rebalance – recommendation to raise $1 million from the Boyd Watterson fixed‑income portfolio
• Authorization of an additional (third) co‑signer for the Trust Board

The Retiree Health Care Board amended the agenda to add a legal presentation and approved the revised agenda. It accepted the Q2 2025 performance report, committed $4 million to Bloomfield Capital, retained VMT Law P.C. as legal counsel, executed that contract, and directed the firm to review the trust agreement for the next meeting.

• Amended agenda to add legal presentation (motion carried)
• Approved meeting agenda with amendment (motion carried)
• Approved May 12, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Accepted Q2 2025 performance report and placed on file (motion carried)
• Approved commitment of $4 million to Bloomfield Capital (motion carried)
• Retained VMT Law P.C. as legal counsel for the board (motion carried)
• Executed contract with VMT Law P.C. (motion carried)
• Directed VMT Law to review the Retiree Health Care Trust Agreement and report at next meeting (motion carried)

Materials Management Planning Committee

The Monroe County Materials Management Planning Committee meeting scheduled for August 14, 2025 was cancelled by the Chairman. No agenda items were considered.

Operations Committee

The committee will consider requests to add a full-time attorney magistrate and recorder/secretary for the 1st District Court, as well as a new assistant for the Commission on Aging. They will also discuss reclassifying three coordinator roles into one full-time Problem Solving Court Coordinator position.

• Request for 1st District Court attorney magistrate and recorder/secretary: $30,300 for 2025 and $187,950 annually
• Request for new Commission on Aging Assistant position: $85,682 effective January 1, 2026
• Proposed reclassification of Mental Health, Recovery, and Veterans Treatment Court coordinators into one Problem Solving Court Coordinator (no additional appropriation)

The Operations Committee approved three motions to accept letters from the 1st District Court and the Community & Engagement Director and to recommend staffing changes to the full Board. The recommendations include adding a full‑time attorney magistrate and an additional Recorder/Secretary with a $27,641 allocation for 2025 and $187,950 annually, combining three court coordinator roles into one full‑time position with no extra cost, and creating a new Commission on Aging Assistant position costing $85,682. All three motions were carried.

• Approved recommendation to add a full‑time attorney magistrate and Recorder/Secretary (estimated $27,641 for 2025, $187,950 annually) – motion carried
• Approved recommendation to combine Veterans Treatment Court, Health and Recovery Court, and Sobriety Court coordinator positions into one full‑time role – motion carried
• Approved recommendation to add a Commission on Aging Assistant position (estimated $85,682) – motion carried

Commission on Aging

The Monroe County Commission on Aging will review the 2024 Annual Report and discuss two funding matters. Members will consider a $40,000 request for additional services from Choices Counseling Solutions, including the current 2025 allocation of $38,550 and a proposed 2026 allocation of $99,000. The board will also hear a request to raise the unit rate for the Specialized Transportation program from $20.00 to $26.25 for 2025 and 2026.

• Approval of the 2024 Commission on Aging Annual Report
• Choices Counseling Solutions request for additional $40,000 funding (2025 allocation $38,550, 2026 allocation $99,000)
• Specialized Transportation unit rate change request: current $20.00, proposed $26.25 for 2025 and 2026

The board approved the meeting agenda and the May 14, 2025 minutes. It authorized an additional $40,000 for Choices Counseling Solutions, with all six voting members in favor. A proposed rate increase for the Monroe County Opportunity Program transportation was rejected. The board also approved a correction to the 2024 Annual Report and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved May 14, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved $40,000 additional funds for Choices Counseling Solutions (all 6 members voted Yes)
• Rejected rate change for Specialized Transportation program (motion failed)
• Approved correction of error in 2024 Annual Report (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Monroe County Museum System Board of Trustees

The Monroe County Museum System Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes from previous meetings, discuss the status of the museum expansion project, and accept new items into the museum's collection.

• Approval of May and July 2025 meeting minutes
• Museum Expansion Update
• Acceptance of Accessions - Action Needed
• Approval of Deaccessions - Action Needed
• City of Monroe - 2024 Woodland Cemetery Gateway Project - Extension Request

Veterans Affairs Committee (VAC)

The Veterans Affairs Committee is meeting to consider financial assistance requests for veterans. The body will review specific burial benefit and emergency aid applications.

• Burial benefit requests totaling $1,550.00 for Pratt, Mahon, Domasica, Kanitz, and Germain
• Emergency aid request for Salsbury in the amount of $4,788.73

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the prior meeting (4‑0). It approved burial benefit payments totaling $1,550 for five veterans. It also approved a partial emergency‑aid payment of $3,000 of the $4,788.73 requested for Pamela Salsbury.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved burial benefit payments $1,550 total (4-0)
• Approved partial emergency aid $3,000 of $4,788.73 request (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:50 am

Board of Commissioners

The Monroe County Board of Commissioners will consider several resolutions, including a multi‑year plan for the Area Agency on Aging, a corporate resolution for insurance proceeds, and a performance agreement with the Michigan Department of Transportation. Commissioners will also vote to end the automatic renewal of the Administrator/Chief Financial Officer contract in 2026, setting a fixed term through February 2028. A finance item authorizes payment of $1,025,019.98 for current claims.

• Resolution approving the FY 2023‑2026 Multi‑Year Plan of the Area Agency on Aging 1‑B
• Municipal corporate resolution concerning the release of insurance policy proceeds for Linda Dudler
• Performance resolution outlining agreements with the Michigan Department of Transportation
• Resolution to stop the automatic renewal of the Administrator/Chief Financial Officer contract, fixing the term to end February 16, 2028
• Finance payment of $1,025,019.98 for the August 6, 2025 Accounts Payable Current Claims Report

The commissioners approved the Annual Implementation Plan for the Area Agency on Aging 1‑B and the FY 2023‑2026 Multi‑Year Plan. They approved a municipal corporate resolution to release life‑insurance proceeds for the late Linda Dudler. They also approved a resolution ending automatic renewal of the Administrator/Chief Financial Officer contract after February 16 2026. Additional approvals included a $1,025,019.98 accounts‑payable payment, a $19,000 scrap‑tire grant, and the reappointment of Robert Neely to the Retiree Health Care Board.

• Approved Annual Implementation Plan for Area Agency on Aging 1‑B (motion carried)
• Approved municipal corporate resolution for Linda Dudler insurance proceeds (motion carried)
• Approved Performance Resolution with Michigan Department of Transportation (motion carried)
• Approved resolution to stop automatic renewal of CFO contract, ending Feb 16 2028 (motion carried)
• Approved $1,025,019.98 payment of accounts payable claims (motion carried)
• Approved acceptance of $19,000 scrap‑tire clean‑up grant from EGLE (motion carried)
• Approved reappointment of Robert Neely to Retiree Health Care Board (motion carried after earlier table)
• Approved retention of Foster Swift as labor counsel with annual re‑approval provision (motion carried)

Emergency Medical Authority

The Monroe County Emergency Medical Authority will discuss the ongoing update to the Ambulance Service Agreement with the Medical Control Authority. New business includes transport reports from Bedford Township and Frenchtown fire departments, and an update from the MCA. The meeting also includes routine reports and public comment.

• EMA-MCA Agreement Update (old business)
• Bedford Township Fire Department transport reports (new business)
• Frenchtown Fire Department transport reports (new business)
• MCA update presentation (new business)
• Operations and Medical Control Committee reports

The Authority approved the July 23 agenda and the May 28, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote. A motion was passed to accept the Operations Committee Report, Medical Control Report, and Fire Chiefs Association Report and place them on file. The meeting was then adjourned by voice vote.

• Approved July 23 agenda (voice vote)
• Approved May 28, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Accepted Operations Committee, Medical Control, and Fire Chiefs Association reports; placed on file (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

9-1-1 District Board

The 9‑1‑1 District Board will consider a motion to have Huron Township’s director and public‑safety director attend the next meeting to answer questions about a proposed officer radio‑alert monitoring agreement. The board will also review updates on staffing additions, the MPSCS integration agreement renewal, and concerns about the Active 911 system. Additional discussion will cover the street‑naming and numbering ordinance draft and the start of emergency‑sirens supply deliveries.

• Motion to draft communication inviting Huron Township officials to the next board meeting
• Board approved two additional full‑time and two part‑time staffing positions
• Renewal of the MPSCS Integration Agreement to be presented for approval
• Discussion of security, support, and data accuracy concerns with Active 911
• Update that emergency‑sirens supplies are being delivered for county installation

The board voted to approve the agenda for the July 22, 2025 meeting and to approve the minutes from the May 20, 2025 meeting. Both motions were carried without recorded vote tallies. No new business was adopted and the meeting adjourned at 10:04 a.m.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved May 20, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)

9-1-1 District Board

The 9‑1‑1 District Board will review the Phase 2 renewal of the Monroe‑County‑Lucas‑County MPSCS integration agreement. It will also discuss staffing additions, the status of radio encryption, and concerns about the Active 911 system. A motion was passed to invite Huron Township officials to the next meeting to answer questions about a proposed radio‑alert monitoring agreement.

• MPSCS Integration Agreement renewal – Phase 2 presentation for board approval
• Staffing – Board of Commissioners approved 2 full‑time and 2 part‑time positions
• Radio Encryption – update pending, with further information expected in July
• Active 911 – IT Director Jake Perry to present concerns and alternatives at next meeting
• Huron Township Officer Radio Alert Monitoring – invitation to township officials for next meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss authorizing limited tax general obligation bonds for the North Branch of Big Swan Creek Intercounty Drain. The body is also reviewing several grant applications and personnel changes for the Equalization Department and the 38th Judicial Circuit Court.

• Drainage District Bonds for North Branch of Big Swan Creek Intercounty Drain not to exceed $412,500
• Payment of Accounts Payable Current Claims Report totaling $1,159,811.86
• Proposed $22,020 General Fund cost for a three-part Equalization Department plan
• Application for FY2026 Child Care Fund budget totaling $5,373,000.00
• Request to post the County Administrator/CFO position for 45 days

The Monroe County Board approved a $5,373,000 Child Care Fund budget, including a $2,273,125 local share. It also approved a $412,500 drainage district bond resolution, confirmed two accounts‑payable claims totaling $1,848,? ( $689,195.84 and $1,159,811.86 ), and accepted a $17,000 state grant to make a drug‑treatment court coordinator position full‑time. Additional staffing actions for the Equalization Department were also approved.

• Approved $412,500 Monroe County Drainage District bond resolution (motion carried)
• Confirmed $689,195.84 accounts payable claim (motion carried)
• Confirmed $1,159,811.86 accounts payable claim (motion carried)
• Approved $17,000 state grant and conversion of Adult Drug Treatment Court Coordinator to full‑time (motion carried)
• Approved addition of Appraiser/GIS Analyst position with $28,671 cost (motion carried)
• Accepted Michael Woolford retirement notice and re‑employment at 145 hours per year with $9,097 cost (motion carried)
• Approved FY2025 Child Care Fund budget of $5,373,000, with $2,273,125 local share (motion carried)
• Approved non‑claim check payments totaling $2,381,? ( $836,791.77 + $645,203.78 + $899,430.82 ) (motion carried)

Materials Management Planning Committee

The Materials Management Planning Committee meeting scheduled for July 10, 2025 was cancelled by the chairman. No agenda items were considered or decided at this time.

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee will review two requests: a $17,000 state grant to convert the Adult Drug Treatment Court Program Coordinator to a full‑time position, and a three‑part plan for the Equalization Department that would cost $22,020 from the General Fund in 2025. The Equalization plan includes adding an Appraiser/GIS Analyst, promoting Trey Clements to Director after certification, and retaining Michael Woolford as a part‑time director. Both items will be voted on at the July 10 meeting.

• Approve $17,000 State Court Administrative Office grant to fund a full‑time Adult Drug Treatment Court Program Coordinator position
• Approve $22,020 General Fund allocation for a three‑part Equalization Department plan
• Add an Appraiser/GIS Analyst position to the Equalization Department
• Promote Trey Clements to Equalization Director after Michigan Master Assessing Officer certification
• Accept Michael Woolford’s retirement notice and re‑employ him for less than 1,000 hours per year

The committee approved the July 10, 2025 agenda and the May 20, 2025 minutes by voice vote. It recommended that the full Board accept a $17,000 State Court Administrative Office grant and change the Adult Drug Treatment Court Program Coordinator position from part‑time to full‑time with no additional county cost. It also recommended that the full Board add an Appraiser/GIS Analyst position, promote Trey Clements to Equalization Director after certification, and re‑employ Michael Woolford part‑time at an estimated cost of $22,020 to the General Fund.

• Approved July 10, 2025 agenda (voice vote, motion carried)
• Approved May 20, 2025 minutes (voice vote, motion carried)
• Recommended full Board accept $17,000 grant and change Adult Drug Treatment Court Coordinator to full‑time (no county cost) – motion carried
• Recommended full Board add Appraiser/GIS Analyst position, promote Trey Clements to Equalization Director upon certification, and re‑employ Michael Woolford part‑time at estimated $22,020 cost – motion carried

Monroe County Museum System Board of Trustees

The Monroe County Museum System Board will discuss and vote on three extension requests: a $20,000 grant for the City of Monroe Woodland Cemetery Gateway Project, a $20,000 grant for the River Raisin Centre for the Arts brick façade project, and a project change request from the Berlin Charter Township Historical Society for a new historical marker. The meeting also includes actions on museum accession and deaccession approvals and an update on the museum expansion. All items are listed as "Action Needed" on the agenda.

• Extension request for $20,000 Woodland Cemetery Gateway grant (City of Monroe)
• Extension request for $20,000 River Raisin Centre brick façade grant
• Project change request for Berlin Charter Township historical marker
• Acceptance of Accessions (Action Needed)
• Approval of Deaccessions (Action Needed)

Veterans Affairs Committee (VAC)

The Monroe County Veterans Affairs Committee approved requests totaling $1,900 for burial benefits and $5,413.80 for emergency aid. The meeting was held on July 7, 2025, at 965 S. Raisinville Rd.

• Burial Benefit Request: Approved $1,900 total
• Emergency Aid Request: Approved $5,413.80 total
• Next meeting scheduled for August 5, 2025, at 965 S. Raisinville Rd.

The committee denied Pamela Salsbury's emergency aid request of $4,788.73 due to missing documentation, voting 4‑0. It approved burial benefit payments totaling $1,900.00, also by a 4‑0 vote. An emergency aid request for Cook was approved for $625.07, with a 4‑0 vote. All actions were unanimously approved.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (4-0)
• Denied Pamela Salsbury emergency aid request $4,788.73 (4-0)
• Approved burial benefit requests total $1,900.00 (4-0)
• Approved Cook emergency aid request $625.07 (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a grant application for the Adult Drug Treatment Court and proposed updates to the Whiteford Township Master Plan. The meeting also includes a presentation on professional services for assigned counsel billings.

• Grant application for Adult Drug Treatment Court for $107,571.31 with a local contribution of $2,458.48
• Proposed updates to the Whiteford Township Master Plan
• Non-claims check register dated 06/20/2025 for $382,340.75
• Presentation by Rehmann regarding professional services for assigned counsel billings
• Appointment of Subcommittee for the County Administrator/CFO hiring process

The commissioners approved the meeting agenda and the June 17 minutes. They authorized a $15,000 contract with Plant Moran to conduct a forensic investigation. Additional actions included approving a $382,340.75 non‑claim payment, confirming a grant application for the Adult Drug Treatment Court, accepting and transmitting Whiteford Township Master Plan recommendations, and creating a subcommittee to assist in hiring a new County Administrator and CFO.

• Approved meeting agenda (voice vote carried)
• Approved June 17 minutes (voice vote carried)
• Authorized Plant Moran forensic audit contract not to exceed $15,000 (motion carried)
• Approved non‑claim payment of $382,340.75 (motion carried)
• Confirmed grant application for Adult Drug Treatment Court and accepted related communication (motion carried)
• Accepted and approved Whiteford Township Master Plan recommendations for transmission to the township council (motion carried)
• Created Ad Hoc Working Group for County Administrator/CFO hiring and appointed members, with Brian Lamour as chair (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will receive presentations on the TMACOG and the recruitment process for the County Administrator/CFO. The body is also considering several grant applications for court services and public safety.

• Payment of 06/18/2025 Accounts Payable Current Claims Report for $1,383,084.99
• Grant requests for Mental Health Recovery Court ($185,336), Sobriety Court ($84,171), and Veterans Treatment Court ($35,840)
• CPLR grant request for FY2026 in the amount of $116,500
• Request to accept UASI Planning Board funding up to $46,000
• Operation Stonegarden grant awards of $70,200 (FY2023) and $63,375 (FY2024)

The Board approved a $1,383,084.99 payment for the June 18 accounts payable claims. It also approved two non‑claim check payments of $866,877.42 and $879,686.48. Several grant applications were accepted, including funding for a Mental Health Recovery Court, Sobriety Court, Veterans Treatment Court, Child and Parent Legal Representation, and additional UASI security funding. A motion to form a CFO hiring committee was withdrawn.

• Approved $1,383,084.99 accounts payable payment (motion carried)
• Approved $866,877.42 check register dated 06/06/2025 (motion carried)
• Approved $879,686.48 check register dated 06/13/2025 (motion carried)
• Approved $185,336 Mental Health Recovery Court grant with $1,152 local match (motion carried)
• Approved $84,171 Sobriety Court grant with $419 local match (motion carried)
• Approved $35,840 Veterans Treatment Court grant with $814 local match (motion carried)
• Approved $116,500 Child and Parent Legal Representation grant (no county match) (motion carried)
• Approved $46,000 UASI additional funding (no matching funds) (motion carried)

Materials Management Planning Committee

The meeting scheduled for June 12, 2025, has been cancelled at the call of the Chairman.

Monroe County Museum System Board of Trustees

The Monroe County Museum System Board of Trustees will meet to consider several routine items, including staff reports, acceptance of new accession items, and approval of deaccessions. The board will also recognize Lynn Reaume for service. A key discussion will be the Museum Expansion Update under Old Business.

• Museum Expansion Update (Old Business)
• Acceptance of Accessions (New Business)
• Approval of Deaccessions (New Business)
• Recognition of Lynn Reaume (New Business)
• Public Comment periods

Board of Commissioners

The Monroe County Board of Commissioners will hear a presentation by Museum Director Andrew Clark and Museum Board Chairman Brian Egen recommending a financing plan for a museum addition and renovation. The board will also approve a payment of $1,468,614.34 for the June 4, 2025 accounts payable claims report. Additional consent agenda items include approval of two non‑claim checks totaling $1,966,974.00.

• Presentation by Museum Director Andrew Clark and Board Chairman Brian Egen recommending a financing plan for the Museum addition/renovation project
• Payment of the 06/04/2025 Accounts Payable Current Claims Report in the amount of $1,468,614.34
• Approval of non‑claim check register dated 05/23/2025 for $310,057.70
• Approval of non‑claim check register dated 05/30/2025 for $1,656,916.30

The Board accepted the financing plan for the Monroe County Museum addition/renovation project. It also approved payment of $1,468,614.34 for accounts payable and confirmed two non‑claim checks of $310,057.70 and $1,656,916.30. All motions were carried by voice vote.

• Approved financing plan for Museum addition/renovation (motion carried)
• Approved payment of $1,468,614.34 accounts payable claim (motion carried)
• Approved non‑claim check of $310,057.70 (motion carried)
• Approved non‑claim check of $1,656,916.30 (motion carried)
• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved May 20, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)

Veterans Affairs Committee (VAC)

The Monroe County Veterans Affairs Committee will consider and vote on burial benefit requests totaling $1,600.00 for five veterans. It will also review emergency aid requests totaling $7,275.89 for two applicants. The meeting includes routine items such as approving the May 6, 2025 minutes and scheduling the next meeting for July 7, 2025.

• Burial Benefit Requests: Shepherd $350, Boylan $300, Emerick $350, Canode $300, Walters $300 (total $1,600)
• Emergency Aid Requests: Salsbury $4,788.73, Russeau $2,487.16 (total $7,275.89)
• Approval of minutes from the May 6, 2025 meeting
• Public comment period
• Next V.A.C. meeting scheduled for July 7, 2025 at 965 S. Raisinville Rd., Monroe, MI

The Veterans Affairs Committee approved the burial benefit requests totaling $160.00. It approved an emergency aid request for Russeau in the amount of $2,478.16 and tabled the request for Salisbury for $4,788.73. All motions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved burial benefit requests total $160.00 (5-0)
• Approved emergency aid for Russeau $2,478.16 (5-0)
• Tabled emergency aid for Salisbury $4,788.73 (5-0)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (5-0)

Emergency Medical Authority

The Emergency Medical Authority will discuss transport reports from Bedford and Frenchtown Fire Departments and receive the MCA 2024 Annual Report. The body will also present the Medical Director’s Award and provide updates on a contract and a new member workshop.

• Presentation of MCA’s 2024 Annual Report by President & CEO Ron Slagell
• Presentation of the Medical Director’s Award
• Bedford Township Fire Department Transport Reports
• Frenchtown Fire Department Transport Reports
• Update on Ambulance Service Agreement contract

The Emergency Medical Authority approved the May 28 agenda and the March 26 meeting minutes by voice vote. A motion was passed to accept the Operations Committee and Medical Control reports and file them. The meeting was then adjourned by voice vote.

• Approved May 28 agenda (voice vote)
• Approved March 26 minutes (voice vote)
• Accepted Operations Committee and Medical Control reports, placed on file (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

9-1-1 District Board

The Monroe County 9‑1‑1 District Board approved the agenda, minutes, and several old‑business items. It authorized the continuation of the $2.00 surcharge for 9‑1‑1 services. The board directed further work on staffing, the MPSCS integration renewal, radio encryption, and a street‑naming ordinance amendment.

• Maintain the 9‑1‑1 surcharge at $2.00 (motion carried)
• Authorize addition of two full‑time and two part‑time dispatchers (sent to Operations Committee)
• Renew the MPSCS Integration Agreement (to be reviewed by legal)
• Direct research and amendment of the County Street Naming and Numbering Ordinance
• Approve execution of the Agency CAD Use Agreement for fire departments after legal clearance

The board approved the meeting agenda and the March 18, 2025 minutes. The County Commissioners approved two additional full‑time and two part‑time positions. The board voted to draft a communication inviting Huron Township officials to discuss their radio‑alert proposal. The Director’s Report and the Quality Improvement Report were each accepted and placed on file.

• Agenda approved (motion carried)
• March 18, 2025 minutes approved (motion carried)
• County Commissioners approved 2 full‑time and 2 part‑time positions
• Motion to draft communication to Huron Township on radio alert monitoring carried (supported by Prosecutor Yorkey)
• Director’s Report accepted and placed on file (motion carried)
• Quality Improvement Report accepted and placed on file (motion carried)

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee will consider two staffing requests. One is a request from Chief Judge Michael Brown of the 1st District Court to add a part‑time Law Clerk. The other is a request from Chief Probate Judge Cheryl Lohmeyer to reclassify the grade 9 Juvenile Register position to grade 10.

• Add one (1) part‑time Law Clerk position – request from Chief Judge Michael Brown, 1st District Court
• Reclassify the grade 9 Juvenile Register position to grade 10 – request from Chief Probate Judge Cheryl Lohmeyer

The Operations Committee approved the May 20 agenda and the April 10 minutes by voice vote. It accepted a request to add one part‑time Law Clerk position and recommended a supplemental appropriation of $10,679.00 from the 2025 County Contingency Account. It also accepted a request to reclassify the grade‑9 Juvenile Register position to grade 10 and recommended a supplemental appropriation of $6,396.00 from the same account.

• Approved May 20, 2025 agenda (voice vote, motion carried)
• Approved April 10, 2025 minutes (voice vote, motion carried)
• Recommended adding one part‑time Law Clerk position and supplemental appropriation $10,679.00 (motion carried)
• Recommended reclassifying grade‑9 Juvenile Register to grade 10 and supplemental appropriation $6,396.00 (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Monroe County Board of Commissioners will consider setting the 2025 county government millage rates for summer and winter tax bills. The board will also approve payments for accounts payable and non-claims totaling over $1.9 million.

• Approval of $1,317,026.07 accounts payable
• Approval of $1,243,078.65 non-claims checks
• Consideration of 2025 County Government Millage Rates
• Approval of $45,000 SEMCOG Planning Assistance Program Grant
• Approval of collective bargaining agreement with TPOAM

The Board approved the 2025 county millage rates for general, senior, Fairview, museum and veteran taxes and authorized the chairman to sign the Treasury form. It also accepted $1,317,026.07 in accounts payable claims and confirmed non‑claim check payments of $642,389.37 and $600,689.28. The board ratified the tentative collective bargaining agreement with the 38th Circuit Court‑Friend of the Court and Technical Professional & Officeworkers of Michigan through December 31 2026. Additional actions included adding a part‑time law clerk, reclassifying a juvenile register position, and directing HR to pursue a full‑time emergency‑management director and CFO search.

• Approved 2025 county millage rates for general, senior, Fairview, museum and veteran taxes
• Accepted $1,317,026.07 accounts payable claims
• Confirmed non‑claim payments: $642,389.37 (05/09/2025) and $600,689.28 (05/16/2025)
• Approved addition of one part‑time Law Clerk position with up to $10,679 supplemental appropriation
• Approved reclassification of grade 9 Juvenile Register to grade 10 with up to $6,396 supplemental appropriation
• Ratified collective bargaining agreement with 38th Circuit Court‑Friend of the Court and TPOAM through Dec 31 2026
• Directed HR to seek a full‑time Emergency Management Director
• Directed HR to partner with City of Monroe HR for full‑time CFO search and report in one month

Monroe County Museum System Board of Trustees

The Monroe County Museum System Board of Trustees will meet to review recommendations for the 2025 Historical Projects Fund and Spirit of Service Awards. The board will also address the acceptance and approval of museum accessions and deaccessions.

• Action on 2025 Historical Projects Fund Recommendations
• Action on 2025 Spirit of Service Awards Recommendations
• Approval of museum accessions and deaccessions
• Update on the Museum Addition
• Report on a $50,000 grant proposal for new exhibit cases

Commission on Aging

The Monroe County Commission on Aging will hold its regular board meeting, approve routine consent agenda items, and hear special presentations from the Monroe Family YMCA and the Bedford Senior Community Center. The board will also consider two $5,000 fund requests under the Monroe County Opportunity Program—one for unmet emergency needs and one for utility assistance for seniors. Public comment and member comments are scheduled before adjournment.

• Special presentation by Monroe Family YMCA (Kristin Irvin & Amanda Schmitz)
• Special presentation by Bedford Senior Community Center (Celia Apodaca)
• Consent agenda: approval of minutes from the April 9, 2025 regular meeting
• Consent agenda: approval of budget hearing minutes from April 2, 15, and 22, 2025
• New Business: $5,000 Unmet Emergency Needs Fund request and $5,000 Utility Assistance Program request under the Monroe County Opportunity Program

The board approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda items, which included the April 9 minutes and budget hearing minutes. A motion to increase funding by $5,000 each to the MCOP Unmet Needs Program and the MCOP Utility Program was carried with unanimous yes votes. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved May 14 agenda (motion by Wayne Meehean, carried)
• Approved consent agenda items – April 9 minutes, budget hearing minutes, finance reports (motion by Cynthia McIlvain, carried)
• Approved $5,000 increase to MCOP Unmet Needs Program (7 Yes votes)
• Approved $5,000 increase to MCOP Utility Program (7 Yes votes)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Don Spencer, carried)

Land Bank Authority

The Monroe County Land Bank Authority will vote to select a contractor for the Oaks asbestos survey. The board will receive updates on the South Rockwood Project and the 152 Main St project, which is now owned by Dundee Village. A vote will also consider allowing Chairman Stanford to solicit Phase I environmental study bids for 152 Main St.

• Vote to select contractor for Oaks asbestos survey
• Update on South Rockwood Project
• Update on 152 Main St project now owned by Dundee Village
• Vote to allow Chairman Stanford to obtain Phase I environmental study bids for 152 Main St

Retiree Healthcare

The Retiree Health Care Board of Trustees will meet on May 12, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. in Monroe to consider several items. New business includes a discussion of the Q1 2025 performance report comparing the Monroe RHC Trust to similar public sector trusts. The board will receive a market‑value update and rebalance consideration, and two consolidated reports showing allocated market values for February and March 2025. Letters from Boyd Watterson (April 1) and legal counsel Thomas Graham (April 15) providing updated Form ADV information and confirming the County Board’s authority to amend the trust agreement will also be reviewed.

• Q1 2025 Performance Report – discussion of comparative performance of Monroe RHC Trust
• Market Value Update/Rebalance Consideration – to be distributed at the meeting
• Consolidated Report (Feb 1‑Feb 28 2025) – allocated market values among County, Road Commission, Mental Health Authority
• Consolidated Report (Mar 1‑Mar 31 2025) – allocated market values among County, Road Commission, Mental Health Authority
• Letter dated April 1 2025 from Boyd Watterson – updated Form ADV Part 2A, Privacy Policy, Electronic Delivery Consent

The Retiree Health Care Board approved its meeting agenda and the April 7 minutes. It accepted the Q1 2025 performance report and the recommendation to raise $1 million from the Boyd Watterson fixed‑income portfolio. The board also filed the Form ADV Part 2A and the firm’s privacy notice.

• Approved meeting agenda (voice vote)
• Approved April 7, 2025 minutes (voice vote)
• Accepted Q1 2025 performance report and placed on file (voice vote)
• Approved recommendation to raise $1 million from Boyd Watterson portfolio (voice vote)
• Filed Form ADV Part 2A and privacy notice (voice vote)

Materials Management Planning Committee

The Monroe County Materials Management Planning Committee meeting scheduled for May 8, 2025, was cancelled at the call of the Chairman. The meeting was to be held at 2353 S Custer Rd. in Monroe, MI.

• Meeting cancelled at call of Chairman
• Scheduled for May 8, 2025
• Location: 2353 S Custer Rd. Monroe, MI 48162

Veterans Affairs Committee (VAC)

The Monroe County Veterans Affairs Committee will consider burial benefit requests for several veterans, with a total requested amount of $2,850.00. It will also review emergency aid requests totaling $1,567.28. The meeting includes approval of the minutes from the April 1, 2025 session and a public comment period.

• Burial benefit requests: Lommerse $30, Andrus $300, Watters $350, Holtz $300, Freeman $300, Calandra $350, Dahl $350, Bastian $300, McLeod $300 (total $2,850)
• Emergency aid requests: Owens $928.18, Libstorff $639.10 (total $1,567.28)
• Approval of minutes from 4/1/2025
• Public comment period
• Next V.A.C. meeting scheduled for June 3, 2025 at 965 S. Raisinville Rd., Monroe, MI 48161

The Veterans Affairs Committee approved the minutes of the previous meeting by a 3‑0 vote. It approved burial benefit requests totaling $ 2 85 0 .00, also by a 3‑0 vote. It approved emergency aid requests totaling $1,567.28, again by a 3‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 am.

• Approved minutes of previous meeting (3-0)
• Approved burial benefit requests totaling $ 2 85 0 .00 (3-0)
• Approved emergency aid requests totaling $1,567.28 (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:45 am

Board of Commissioners

The Monroe County Board of Commissioners will vote to approve the agenda and minutes, adopt a resolution honoring MCOP's 60 years of service, and address finance matters. They will approve a $949,835.62 payment for the current claims report and two non‑claim checks totaling $1,038,146.85. The Commissioners will also consider several grant application requests, including a Byrne Justice Assistance Grant, a Community Corrections Grant, and a County Veteran Service Fund Grant. No public hearings are scheduled for this meeting.

• Approve $949,835.62 payment for Accounts Payable Current Claims Report
• Approve non‑claim checks: $482,928.52 (04/25) and $555,218.33 (05/02)
• Consider $101,978 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant application (no match required)
• Consider $365,850.83 Community Corrections Grant application with $137,986 county match
• Consider $67,857 County Veteran Service Fund Grant application (no match required)

The Monroe County Board adopted a resolution honoring the Monroe County Opportunity Program’s 60‑year service, approved $949,835.62 in accounts payable claims, and accepted the March 31 2025 cash and investment report. It also approved applications for several state and federal grants totaling over $1.5 million. All motions were carried by voice vote.

• Adopted resolution recognizing MCOP’s 60 years of service (motion carried)
• Approved $949,835.62 accounts payable claims (motion carried)
• Accepted March 31 2025 Cash and Investment Report (motion carried)
• Confirmed $482,928.52 non‑claims payment dated 04/25/2025 (motion carried)
• Confirmed $555,218.33 non‑claims payment dated 05/02/2025 (motion carried)
• Approved application for FY2025‑FY2026 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant $101,978 (motion carried)
• Approved submission of FY2026 Community Corrections Grant application $365,850.83 (motion carried)
• Approved staff to prepare FY2026 Planning Assistance Grant application (SEMCOG) (motion carried)

Community Corrections

The board will approve the agenda, minutes from January 2025, and expenditure reports for December 2024 through March 2025. It will hear a coordinator’s report that includes a budget adjustment request and a FY 2026 grant application. Public comment and other member items will also be considered.

• Approval of expenditure reports (December 2024 – March 2025)
• Budget Adjustment Request
• FY 2026 Grant Application
• Northpointe Data System report
• 2nd Quarter FY 2025 Program Update

The Community Corrections Advisory Board approved the meeting agenda, the minutes from the January 21, 2024 meeting, and the expenditure reports for December 2024 through March 2025. A motion to accept the Coordinator’s Report—including the second‑quarter performance data, budget adjustment request, and FY 2026 grant application—was also carried. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from Jan 21 2024 (motion carried)
• Approved expenditure reports Dec 2024–Mar 2025 (motion carried)
• Accepted Coordinator’s Report, budget adjustment request and FY 2026 grant application (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Monroe County Board of Commissioners will vote on a $1,301,864.42 payment from the current claims report. Commissioners will also consider a Letter of Intent with Erie Township to use American Rescue Plan Act funds for a local infrastructure project. Additional items include grant applications for indigent defense and a museum exhibit upgrade, and a request for a $1 million local match for the West Elm Avenue rail grade‑separation project.

• Approve payment of $1,301,864.42 from the 04/16/2025 Accounts Payable Current Claims Report
• Letter of Intent with Erie Township to deploy ARPA funds for an infrastructure project
• Indigent Defense Commission grant application for $3,663,943.66 with a county match of $217,053.37 (total program cost $3,880,997.03)
• Museum Director request to submit a grant application for up to $50,000 to upgrade exhibit cases
• Request for a $1,000,000 contribution to the West Elm Avenue Rail Grade Separation Project

The Monroe County Board approved a $3,750,000 American Rescue Plan Act infrastructure project for Erie Township and accepted a $3,663,943.66 indigent defense grant application with a $217,053.37 county match. It also approved $1,301,864.42 in accounts payable claims, a $1,000,000 contribution to the West Elm Avenue rail grade‑separation project, and amended the 2019 PACE program resolution. Additional staffing positions and modest security expenditures were also approved.

• Approved $3,750,000 ARPA infrastructure project for Erie Township (motion carried)
• Approved $3,663,943.66 indigent defense grant application with $217,053.37 county match (motion carried)
• Approved $1,301,864.42 accounts payable claims (motion carried)
• Approved $1,000,000 contribution to West Elm Avenue Rail Grade Separation Project (motion carried)
• Amended 2019 PACE program resolution to adopt Lean & Green Michigan report (motion carried)
• Approved addition of one Sergeant to Sheriff staffing plan (motion carried)
• Approved two full‑time and two part‑time 9‑1‑1 dispatchers (motion carried)
• Approved reclassification of Courthouse Security to Non‑Union Wage Scale ($4,184) (motion carried)

Materials Management Planning Committee

The Monroe County Materials Management Planning Committee meeting scheduled for April 10, 2025, was cancelled at the call of the Chairman. The next scheduled meeting is Thursday, May 8, 2025.

• Meeting cancelled at call of Chairman
• Next meeting scheduled for May 8, 2025

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee will discuss several staffing requests for the Sheriff's Office and 9-1-1 dispatch, as well as a funding request for a rail grade separation project. The body will also review a feasibility study and emergency funding for the St. Joseph Center for Hope.

• Request for $1,000,000 contribution to the West Elm Avenue Rail Grade Separation Project
• Request for one additional Sergeant position for the Sheriff's Office
• Request for two full-time and two part-time 9-1-1 dispatchers
• Request to place Courthouse Security on the Non-Union Wage Scale
• Discussion on St. Joseph Center for Hope Emergency Funding

The Operations Committee accepted several communications and recommended to the full Board approvals for funding and staffing actions, including a $1,000,000 contribution to the West Elm Avenue Rail Grade Separation project. It also recommended adding a sheriff sergeant, additional 9‑1‑1 dispatchers, reclassifying courthouse security, and emergency funding for the St. Joseph Center for Hope. The committee moved the MIDC feasibility study to the full Board agenda and approved a court transcript fee arrangement and relocation of historic pictures.

• Accepted communication and recommended $1,000,000 contribution for West Elm Avenue Rail Grade Separation (motion carried)
• Accepted communication and recommended adding an additional Sergeant position with supplemental appropriation $79,067‑$115,496 (motion carried)
• Accepted communication and recommended adding two full‑time and two part‑time 9‑1‑1 dispatchers (motion carried)
• Accepted communication and recommended reclassifying Courthouse Security to grade 8 non‑union wage scale with supplemental appropriation up to $4,184 (motion carried)
• Accepted communication and recommended courtroom security measure with architectural fees not to exceed $4,000 (motion carried)
• Accepted communication and recommended $167,000 emergency funding for St. Joseph Center for Hope (motion carried)
• Accepted communication and recommended allowing Court Recorders to use Printing Department with fee schedule (motion carried)
• Amended agenda to move MIDC feasibility study to full Board for further discussion (motion carried)

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will discuss budget revisions for the Bedford Health Van and a request to hire a full-time Fiscal Manager for 2026. The board is also reviewing several fund transfers to support equipment purchases and other 2025 proposals.

• Transfer of $86,980.00 from Frenchtown Senior Center-Adult Day Care Service to the Senior Citizens Fund Contingency
• Transfer of $14,000.00 from Senior Citizens Fund Contingency for audio equipment, tables, and chairs
• Proposal to hire a full-time Fiscal Manager beginning in 2026
• Budget revision for the Bedford Health Van
• Special presentations from Bedford Veterans Center and Dundee Senior Citizen Center

The board approved several financial and staffing actions, including a budget revision for the Bedford Health Van. They transferred $86,980 from the Frenchtown Senior Center Adult Day Care Service account to the Senior Citizens Fund Contingency. They also approved a $14,000 transfer from the same contingency fund to purchase chairs, tables and audio equipment for the Commission. Additionally, the board approved hiring a full‑time Fiscal Manager beginning in 2026. All motions carried with unanimous Yes votes.

• Approved Bedford Health Van budget revision (unanimous)
• Transferred $86,980 from Frenchtown Senior Center Adult Day Care Service to Senior Citizens Fund Contingency (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of a full-time Fiscal Manager for 2026 (unanimous)
• Transferred $14,000 from Senior Citizens Fund Contingency to Commission for chairs, tables, audio equipment (unanimous)

Monroe County Museum System Board of Trustees

The regular meeting scheduled for April 9 has been cancelled due to a lack of action items.

Retiree Healthcare

The Retiree Health Care Board of Trustees will hold a special organizational meeting to fill leadership vacancies and establish document signing authority. The board will address the resignations of two members and welcome a new trustee.

• Election of a new Chairperson
• Acceptance of resignations from Trustee Sue Maier and Chairperson Michael Bosanac
• Introduction of new Trustee Michael Grodi
• Authorization of two signors for board documents
• Review of 2025 Conflict of Interest Statements and Oaths of Office

The board elected Bob Neely as Chairman. It accepted the resignations of Sue Maier and Michael Bosanac as Chairperson. The board approved a slate of authorized signers for executing documents. All motions were carried by voice vote.

• Bob Neely elected Chairman (motion carried, voice vote)
• Resignation of Sue Maier accepted and placed on file (motion carried, voice vote)
• Resignation of Michael Bosanac as Chairperson accepted; he will remain on RHC Committee (motion carried, voice vote)
• Authorized signers (Chairperson, Vice‑Chairperson or alternate, and County Administrator) approved (motion carried, voice vote)
• Agenda approved (voice vote)
• Minutes of 02/24/2025 meeting approved and reading waived (voice vote)
• Conflict of Interest statements for new trustee completed (discussion, no vote)
• Oath of Office for new trustee completed (discussion, no vote)

Veterans Affairs Committee (VAC)

The Monroe County Veterans Affairs Committee will approve the minutes from the March 4, 2025 meeting. Members may vote on a letter of support for a Comcast internet initiative. The committee will consider burial benefit requests totaling $2,000.00 for six veterans. It will also consider emergency aid requests totaling $7,665.91 for two veterans.

• Approve March 4, 2025 meeting minutes
• Potential motion to sign a letter supporting a Comcast internet initiative
• Burial benefit requests: Edmondson $35.00, Dewar $300.00, Webb $300.00, Worley $350.00, Kiser $350.00, Harkness $350.00 (total $2,000.00)
• Emergency aid requests: Elliott $2,185.91, Spears $5,420.00 (total $7,665.91)

The Veterans Affairs Committee approved the minutes from the prior meeting (3‑0). It approved burial benefit requests totaling $ 20 00 .00 (4‑0). It approved emergency aid of $2,185.91 for Elliott and a partial $2,640.00 for Spears, for a total of $4,825.91 (4‑0). The meeting was adjourned at 10:10 am.

• Approved minutes of previous meeting (3-0)
• Approved burial benefit requests totaling $ 20 00 .00 (4-0)
• Approved emergency aid for Elliott $2,185.91 (4-0)
• Approved partial emergency aid for Spears $2,640.00 (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:10 am (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Monroe County Board of Commissioners will discuss establishing a monthly 9-1-1 surcharge and review several grant applications. The body is also considering a resolution from Monroe Charter Township regarding golf cart usage on certain streets.

• Proposed $2.00 per line monthly surcharge for Central Dispatch 9-1-1 system funding
• Payment of Accounts Payable Current Claims Report totaling $1,013,475.50
• Proposed FY2026 MCOLES Justice Training Grant application for $28,012.47
• Proposed $20,000 Scrap Tire Clean-Up Grant application from EGLE
• Resolution No. 25.6 from Monroe Charter Township to allow golf carts on certain streets

The Commissioners approved a $2.00 per line per month surcharge for the Central Dispatch 9‑1‑1 system, effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. They also approved payment of $1,013,475.50 in accounts payable and authorized two grant submissions totaling $48,012.47. The board accepted the 2025 Monroe County Equalization Report and changed the qualifications in the Retiree Health Care Trust agreement, appointing Michael Grodi to a three‑year term on the Trust Board.

• Approved $2.00 per line monthly 9‑1‑1 surcharge (motion carried)
• Approved payment of $1,013,475.50 accounts payable (motion carried)
• Approved $28,012.47 FY2026 MCOLES Justice Training Grant with $7,003.12 match (motion carried)
• Approved $20,000 Scrap Tire Clean‑Up Grant (no match required) (motion carried)
• Accepted 2025 Monroe County Equalization Report and authorized signatures (motion carried)
• Changed Retiree Health Care Trust qualifications per trust agreement resolution (motion carried)
• Approved appointment of Michael Grodi to RHC Trust Board for a three‑year term ending April 1, 2028 (motion carried)
• Approved non‑claims payments of $309,266.47 and $674,124.21 (motion carried)

Emergency Medical Authority

The Emergency Medical Authority will review an outstanding contract update and receive a report from the MCA about a new ambulance, a powered stair chair, and upcoming accreditation. It will also hear the Bedford Township Fire Department transport report, which has no incidents to report.

• Old business – Update on Contract
• MCA report – new ambulance received to replace damaged unit
• MCA report – powered stair chair installed (500‑lb capacity)
• MCA report – annual reaccreditation with the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services scheduled
• Bedford Township Fire Department transport report – no incidents to report

The board approved the March 26, 2025 meeting agenda by voice vote. It also approved the January 22, 2025 organizational meeting minutes by voice vote. The meeting was then adjourned by voice vote. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved meeting agenda (voice vote)
• Approved Jan 22 2025 organizational meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Land Bank Authority

The Land Bank Authority will vote on a Memorandum of Understanding that lets Chairman Stanford market the South Rockwood parcels with the Village and the Monroe County Business Alliance. The board will also consider releasing a Request for Proposals for abatement and demolition work on the 1107 E. Third Project Phase II. Additional actions include starting new terms for Jeff Kimble and Kyle Bryant, accepting the audited financial report, and noting the transfer of the 152 Main St project to Dundee Village.

• Vote to allow Chairman Stanford to execute MOU for South Rockwood parcel marketing
• Release RFP for abatement and demolition of 1107 E. Third Project Phase II
• Begin new board terms for Jeff Kimble and Kyle Bryant
• Review and vote to accept audit report
• Update: 152 Main St project now owned by Dundee Village

9-1-1 District Board

The board will meet to discuss the 2025-2026 9-1-1 surcharge recommendation and a request to add four new dispatchers. The agenda also includes a review of the 2024 Annual Report and the Monroe County Street Naming and Numbering Ordinance.

• Request to add 2 permanent full-time and 2 permanent part-time dispatchers
• 2025-2026 9-1-1 surcharge recommendation
• Monroe County Street Naming and Numbering Ordinance
• MPSCS Integration Agreement renewal
• 2024 Annual Report overview

Board of Commissioners

The Monroe County Board of Commissioners will discuss a proposed plan for allocating the County’s National Opioid Settlement Funds. Finance matters include a payment of $849,698.24 for the March 19 accounts payable and two non‑claim checks totaling $1,701,738.69. Several staffing reclassifications and a new full‑time probation officer position are on the consent agenda, along with agreements to add a $1,000 annual hazardous‑duty payment for certain youth‑center and correctional staff. The board will also consider a lease agreement for dental clinic space in the Public Health Facility.

• Payment of $849,698.24 for the 03/19/2025 Accounts Payable Current Claims Report
• Check Register payments: $1,076,107.53 (03/07/2025) and $625,631.16 (03/14/2025)
• Approval of staffing changes: new full‑time Probation Officer, reclassifications of JAWS Coordinator, Pretrial Services Treatment Coordinator, Printer to Multimedia Technician, Parks Maintenance Leader, etc.
• Approval of $1,000 annual hazardous‑duty lump‑sum payments for Youth Center and correctional staff for 2025‑2027
• Presentation of the proposed plan for allocating County National Opioid Settlement Funds

Materials Management Planning Committee

The Monroe County Materials Management Planning Committee will review and approve the minutes from its previous meeting. Members will discuss the draft Materials Management Planning (MMP) work program and then vote on its approval. The agenda also includes an overview of submitting the approved program to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) and a period for public comment.

• Review and approval of meeting minutes
• Discussion of draft Materials Management Planning work program
• Vote on approval of the MMP work program
• Overview of EGLE submission process
• Public comment

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee will consider several staffing requests, including adding a full‑time Probation Officer for the 1st District Court with a $74,008 General Fund allocation. It will also review reclassifications for the JAWS Coordinator, Part‑Time JAWS Monitor, a printer position to Multimedia Technician, and the Parks Maintenance Leader. Additional items include discussion of Business Alliance/ARPA infrastructure, courthouse security, and two policy approvals.

• Approve new full‑time Probation Officer position ($74,008 funding)
• Reclassify Jail Alternative Work Service (JAWS) Coordinator from grade 7 to grade 9
• Reclassify Part‑Time JAWS Monitor from grade 3 to grade 5
• Reclassify grade 6 Printer position to grade 8 Multimedia Technician
• Reclassify Parks Maintenance Leader from grade 7 to grade 9

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will discuss a 2025 budget calendar proposal and a request for additional funds for Choices Counseling Solutions. The board will also consider purchasing new conference room chairs, tables, and audio equipment. Other items include a progress report on an older adult needs assessment and the MCOP Opportunity Center budget.

• Request for additional 2025 funds for Choices Counseling Solutions (January: 38 Units/$5,700)
• Proposal to purchase conference room chairs, tables, and audio equipment
• MCOP Opportunity Center revised budget, cost share, and membership discussion
• 2025 Budget Calendar Proposal
• Progress report on Older Adult Needs Assessment

Monroe County Museum System Board of Trustees

The Monroe County Museum System Board of Trustees will meet to discuss a grant extension request from the City of Monroe and support for America250MI grants. The board will also review the acceptance and approval of museum accessions and deaccessions.

• Action on a request from the City of Monroe for an extension of a $20,000 grant for window repair and painting at the Sawyer Homestead
• Action requested regarding America250MI Grants Support
• Approval of museum accessions and deaccessions
• Reports on the Loop Trail construction and bridge removal over Willow Run at Territorial Park
• Update on a $1,000,000 grant application to the State of Michigan's Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity

Veterans Affairs Committee (VAC)

The Veterans Affairs Committee will address a $76,000 reduction in the MVAA FY25 CVSF grant, which has halted construction projects and cancelled a planned part‑time hire. The committee will consider suspending headstone and burial benefits under the MCVAC pending a financial analysis by the county finance department. It will review burial benefit requests totaling $2,600.00 for several veterans. It will also consider an emergency aid request of $599.25 for ROUNTREE.

• MVAA FY25 CVSF grant reduced by approx $76,000; construction projects halted and third part‑time hire cancelled
• Headstone and burial benefits under MCVAC suspended pending county finance analysis
• Burial benefit requests totaling $2,600.00 for listed veterans (Morrison, Smiley, Dubanik, Hand, Hut Ka, Maxwell, Fluharty, Heath)
• Emergency aid request of $599.25 for ROUNTREE

Board of Commissioners

The Monroe County Board of Commissioners will approve the agenda and minutes, recognize the Saint Mary’s Catholic Central girls basketball team, and vote on a $843,491.08 payment for the March 5 Accounts Payable Current Claims Report. The board will also approve two non‑claim checks totaling $997,208.21 and consider a Materials Management Planning Grant that could provide $137,404.50 annually. Additional discussion includes a Farmland and Open Space Preservation program application for property in Ida Township.

• Approve payment of $843,491.08 from the 03/05/2025 Accounts Payable Current Claims Report
• Approve non‑claim checks: $678,458.90 (02/21/2025) and $318,749.31 (02/28/2025)
• Consider Materials Management Planning Grant request for an estimated $137,404.50 annual funding
• Review Farmland and Open Space Preservation program application for Ida Township property
• Special tribute to Saint Mary’s Catholic Central Girls Basketball Team for undefeated season

Retiree Healthcare

The Retiree Health Care Board of Trustees will hold its organizational meeting, approve the agenda and the November 4, 2024 minutes, and open public comment. The board will then review several new‑business items, including the 2025 Conflict of Interest Statements, quarterly investment performance reports for the period ending 12/31/2024, a 2025 Mariner fee notification, a rebalance recommendation with cash‑flow review, and an AndCo/Mariner consent. No formal actions are indicated beyond discussion of these items.

• 2025 Conflict of Interest Statements
• Quarterly Investment Performance Report for period ending 12/31/2024
• 2025 Mariner Fee Notification
• Rebalance Recommendation/Cash Flow Review
• AndCo/Mariner Consent

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider approving nearly $1 million in accounts payable and two check registers totaling over $926,000. The body is also reviewing grant applications for child and parent legal representation and marine safety.

• Payment of Accounts Payable Current Claims Report: $940,603.90
• Approval of check registers totaling $926,296.95
• Marine Safety Grant application to Michigan Department of Natural Resources up to $63,535
• Proposed lease of dental clinic space at the Monroe Public Health facility
• Adoption of the National Association of Counties Code of Ethics for County Officials

Materials Management Planning Committee

The Monroe County Materials Management Planning Committee meeting scheduled for February 13, 2025 was cancelled by the chairman. No agenda items were discussed or decided. The cancellation notice was posted on February 3, 2025.

Commission on Aging

The Monroe County Commission on Aging will approve the meeting agenda, review public comments, and hear a special RSVP presentation. Old business includes a revised budget for the MCOP Opportunity Center and a progress report on the Older Adult Needs Assessment. New business focuses on budget revisions for the 2026 Commission on Aging applications and an additional funds request document.

• Approve agenda and consent items (minutes, strategic planning notes, finance reports)
• Old Business – MCOP Opportunity Center revised budget/cost share/membership
• Old Business – Progress report on Older Adult Needs Assessment
• New Business – 2026 Commission on Aging applications: budget revision
• New Business – Commission on Aging additional funds request document

Monroe County Museum System Board of Trustees

The trustees will discuss the museum expansion project, which has an eight‑million‑dollar estimate and a pending $1 million grant application to the State of Michigan, with the county board pledging a full match. They will also receive updates on the Loop Trail bridge construction around Territorial Park slated for completion in July, and note upcoming reopenings of Territorial Park (May 22) and the Vietnam Veterans Museum (May 23). The meeting includes reports on staffing openings for two part‑time presenters and one visitor‑services specialist.

• Museum expansion project: $8 M cost estimate; $1 M state grant applied, county to match 100%
• Loop Trail bridge construction over Willow Run near Territorial Park, target completion July
• Territorial Park reopening scheduled for 22 May 2025
• Vietnam Veterans Museum reopening scheduled for 23 May 2025
• Three part‑time positions open: two presenters and one visitor‑services specialist

Monroe County Museum System Board of Trustees

The regular meeting of the Monroe County Museum System Board of Trustees scheduled for February 12 has been cancelled due to a Winter Weather Advisory.

Board of Commissioners

The Monroe County Board will review a legal opinion on whether Mark Brant remains the District 2 commissioner after his felony conviction and imprisonment. The discussion covers his residency status under MCL 201.3 and MCL 168.11, and his eligibility as a registered voter under MCL 168.758b. The board will determine if the office is vacant or if Brant may continue serving.

• Review of legal opinion regarding Mark Brant's vacancy status
• Analysis of residency requirements under MCL 201.3
• Analysis of voter qualification and voting prohibition under MCL 168.758b
• Consideration of MCL 46.411 requirements for holding office

Veterans Affairs Committee (VAC)

The Monroe County Veterans Affairs Committee will consider burial benefit requests totaling $2,600 for six veterans and an emergency aid request totaling $1,686.26 for two veterans. Motions to approve each request will be presented. The meeting will also approve minutes from the 1/7/2025 session and set the next meeting for March 4, 2025 at 9 am.

• Burial Benefit Requests: GIPSON $400, TIMKO $400, GREENING $500, ALBANO $400, KUEHNLEIN $400, KENNEDY $500 (total $2,600)
• Emergency Aid Requests: MARTIN $1,093.26, DEVENNEY $593.00 (total $1,686.26)
• Motion to approve burial benefits (amount not yet approved)
• Motion to approve emergency aid (amount not yet approved)
• Next V.A.C. meeting scheduled for March 4, 2025, 9 am at 965 S. Raisinville Rd., Monroe, MI

Board of Commissioners

The Monroe County Board will discuss a closed‑session legal opinion concerning Mark Brant. It will approve a $756,845.03 payment from the February 5, 2025 Accounts Payable Current Claims Report and confirm two non‑claim checks totaling $807,155.82. The board will consider letters requesting $13,091 for community policing and a $1,000,000 grant with a county match, and will discuss creating a county chain‑of‑command hierarchy.

• Closed session to discuss attorney/client privilege legal opinion concerning Mark Brant.
• Approve payment of $756,845.03 from the 02/05/2025 Accounts Payable Current Claims Report.
• Approve non‑claim checks: $436,355.67 (1/24/2025) and $370,800.15 (1/31/2025).
• Consider acceptance of up to $13,091 from the Bureau of Justice Administration for community policing (no local match required).
• Consider creation of a chain‑of‑command hierarchy for the County.

9-1-1 District Board

The Monroe County 9-1-1 District Board approved the 2025 meeting calendar and discussed staffing, radio encryption, and the MPSCS Integration Agreement. The board also received a report on dispatch operations, including a decrease in call volume and the completion of a new backup phone system.

• Approval of 2025 9-1-1 District Board Meeting Calendar
• MPSCS Integration Agreement renewal discussion
• Radio Encryption discussion
• Agency CAD Use Agreements discussion
• Staffing and dispatch operations report

Emergency Medical Authority

The body is meeting to elect its officers and appoint operations committee members. The agenda also includes reports on central dispatch and emergency medical services.

• Election of Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer, and Medical Control Representative
• Appointment of Operations Committee members
• Review of 9-1-1 Agreement update
• Bedford Township Fire Department Transport Report
• Updated Report – MCA

Community Corrections

The Monroe County Community Corrections Advisory Board will consider routine agenda items. It will approve the agenda, approve the October 2024 meeting minutes, and approve expenditure reports for September, October, and November 2024. The board will hear a coordinator’s report covering the first‑quarter FY 2025 update, a data transition, and a policy revision on sentence reduction. Public comment and other member items will also be addressed.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of October 2024 minutes
• Approval of September‑November 2024 expenditure reports
• Coordinator’s 1st quarter FY 2025 report
• Policy, Procedure and Bylaw revision (Sentence Reduction)

Board of Commissioners

The Monroe County Board of Commissioners will vote on a limited‑tax general obligation bond series of up to $13,000,000 for the County Road Commission. A public hearing will be held on the adoption of the 2025 Parks, Trails, and Recreation Master 5‑Year Plan. Additional items include a resolution supporting an appeal of a Michigan Public Service Commission order and a recommendation to approve a tentative collective bargaining agreement with the County Sheriff and Command Officers Association of Michigan.

• Capital Improvement Bonds, Series 2025 (Limited Tax General Obligation) – amount not to exceed $13,000,000 for the Monroe County Road Commission
• Resolution to adopt the Monroe County 2025 Parks, Trails, and Recreation Master 5‑Year Plan (public hearing scheduled)
• Resolution to support local control and appeal of Michigan Public Service Commission order
• Payment of Accounts Payable Current Claims Report in the amount of $1,791,885.88
• Recommendation to approve tentative collective bargaining agreement with the County Sheriff and Command Officers Association of Michigan, term expiring December 31, 2027

Materials Management Planning Committee

The Monroe County Materials Management Planning Committee will consider several governance matters. Members will approve the minutes from the December 5, 2024 meeting, select a Chair and Vice‑Chair, and set a regular meeting schedule. The committee will review a draft of new bylaws and hold a vote to adopt them. They will also review materials related to the EGLE Materials Management Planning Grant.

• Approval of minutes from the December 5, 2024 meeting
• Selection of Chair and Vice‑Chair positions
• Discussion and agreement on a regular meeting schedule
• Review and vote to approve draft bylaws
• Review of EGLE Materials Management Planning Grant materials

Monroe County Museum System Board of Trustees

The Monroe County Museum System Board of Trustees will hold elections for Board Chair, Vice‑Chair, Past Chair, Trustee Emeritus and committee appointments. The board will consider approval of marker text for the Railroad Well and Gertrude Crampton historical marker. The board will review and act on the 2025 Historical Projects Fund application, which makes $60,000 available for local historical projects. Additional items include staff reports, accession decisions, and public comment.

• Election of Board Chair, Vice‑Chair, Past Chair, Trustee Emeritus and committee appointments
• Approval of marker text for "The Railroad Well" at Ida Branch Library, 3016 Lewis Avenue, and "Gertrude Crampton"
• Action on 2025 Historical Projects Fund application – $60,000 total funding, up to $20,000 per project
• Staff reports and acceptance of new museum accessions or deaccessions
• Public comment period

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will hold its organizational meeting to elect a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Secretary. The board will also consider revised 2025 budgets for several service providers.

• Election of Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Secretary
• RSVP revised 2025 budget with a cost increase of $8,460.00
• Monroe Center for Healthy Aging revised 2025 budget (no cost increase)
• MCOP Opportunity Center revised budget, cost share, and membership discussion

Monroe County Museum System Board of Trustees

The regular meeting originally scheduled for January 8, 2025, has been rescheduled for January 15, 2025. No other business items were listed on the notice.

Veterans Affairs Committee (VAC)

The Monroe County Veterans Affairs Committee will consider burial benefit requests for five veterans that total $1,700. It will also review emergency aid requests for four veterans that total $7,069.99. Motions to approve each set of requests will be presented at the meeting.

• Burial benefit requests – $350 each for Cook, Bair, Kovacs, Haynes; $300 for Wagasy (total $1,700)
• Emergency aid requests – $1,613.21 for Sargent, $1,915.33 for Walker, $1,519.71 for Johnson, $2,021.74 for Unsworth (total $7,069.99)
• Next V.A.C. meeting scheduled for February 4, 2025 at 9 am, 965 S. Raisinville Rd., Monroe, MI

Board of Commissioners

The Monroe County Board of Commissioners will elect a chairperson and a vice‑chairperson, approve the agenda and the minutes from the December 17, 2024 meeting, and act on several financial matters. It will approve payments of $1,090,970.96 for current claims and $149,523.41 and $338,388.99 for non‑claims, totaling $1,578,883.36. The Board will also receive a letter submitting the County Treasurer’s 2024 bond, a recommendation to approve a tentative collective bargaining agreement with the Police Officers Association of Michigan through December 31, 2026, and a request to set a date for proposed bylaw changes while receiving the 2024 Equalization Study.

• Election of Board chairperson
• Election of Board vice‑chairperson
• Payment of $1,090,970.96 current claims and $149,523.41 & $338,388.99 non‑claims
• Letter submitting the County Treasurer’s 2024 bond
• Recommendation to approve tentative collective bargaining agreement with POAM through 12/31/2026

Parks & Recreation

The Monroe County Parks & Recreation Commission will convene to approve the agenda and minutes, receive a staff report on park conditions, and conduct public comment. No new business or decisions are scheduled. The meeting is primarily for informational updates on park maintenance and seasonal activities.

• Repair of the malfunctioning entrance gate at Waterloo Park
• Planning to replace landscaping at the front entrance of Nike Park in spring
• Scheduled winter burning of brush piles at Nike, Heck, and Vienna Parks
• Veterans group coordinating design and placement of a replacement eagle statue at Heck Park, at their own cost
• Invasive tree management at West County Park, including herbicide recommendation and a future controlled burn