Montcalm County public meetings in 2021

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business including minutes approval, public comments, and committee reports. New business covers correspondence from the clerk, controller, and chair. The board will also consider a resolution supporting American Rescue Plan match programs and hold a closed session on opioid litigation.

• Resolution Supporting American Rescue Plan Match Programs
• Closed session on opioid litigation with attorney Michael Behm
• Approval of minutes from November 22, 2021
• Public comments and correspondence review

County Drains

This meeting has no agenda available. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes.

The Lake Improvement Board approved the agenda and minutes from August 29, 2020, as presented. The board discussed a financial update noting a substantial balance of $45k against yearly spending of around $8k, and agreed to revisit the assessment level in late summer/early fall 2022. No public comments were made, and no decisions were made on weed treatments, though options were discussed.

• Approved the agenda as presented
• Approved the minutes from August 29, 2020 as presented
• Agreed to revisit the assessment balance in late summer/early fall 2022 to decide next year's assessment
• Adjourned the meeting at 10:17 a.m.

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes, receiving committee reports, and hearing correspondence. A key item is a presentation by Liz Braddock from the Mid-Michigan District Health Department on a vaccination mandate, which is listed under new business.

• Presentation by Liz Braddock, Mid-Michigan District Health Department, on vaccination mandate
• Approval of minutes from October 25, 2021
• Committee of the Whole meeting minutes from November 8, 2021
• Clerk, Controller, and Chair correspondence

County Drains

There is no agenda provided for the November 8, 2021, meeting of the Montcalm County Drain Commission. No items were listed for discussion or decision.

The Perch Lake Improvement Board approved the agenda and minutes, then elected Pat Bolling as the Abutting Property Owner's Representative, filling the vacant seat formerly held by Tim Rau. The board also received a financial update showing a balance of $20,917.84 and discussed the weed program, which came in $3,300 under budget. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from May 24, 2021 (motion carried)
• Elected Pat Bolling as Abutting Property Owner's Representative (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners is meeting as a Committee of the Whole to discuss and review several items, including the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) fund update, the county budget, and the medical examiner's annual report. The agenda also includes presentations on the Reynolds Township Library, a premium pay increase for the Commission on Aging, an intercounty drain and building update, and agreements with the Central Michigan Enforcement Team and Mika Meyers Law Firm. This is a working session with no final votes listed; decisions may come at a later regular meeting.

• American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) update (Attachment G)
• Budget review (Attachment H)
• Medical Examiner Annual Report by Lisa Kaspriak, MMMEG (Attachment B)
• Premium pay increase for Commission on Aging Director (Attachment C)
• Central Michigan Enforcement Team Agreement (Attachment E)

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners' Committee of the Whole met on November 8, 2021, and made several recommendations to the full board. They recommended authorizing a $2.35 per hour premium pay increase for Commission on Aging Direct Services Aides, effective October 1, 2021, pursuant to Public Act 87 of 2021. They also recommended adopting a resolution pledging the county's full faith and credit for the No. 172 Intercounty Drain petition project, approving an administrative services agreement with CMET, approving contracts for website redesign and county flyovers, and approving warrant number 11082021. The committee also approved appointing Mika Meyers Law Firm as the county's new legal counsel.

• Recommended $2.35/hr premium pay increase for Commission on Aging Direct Services Aides (effective Oct 1, 2021)
• Recommended resolution pledging full faith and credit for No. 172 Intercounty Drain petition project
• Recommended approval of Administrative Services Agreement with CMET (pending legal review)
• Approved appointment of Mika Meyers Law Firm as county legal counsel (motion carried)
• Recommended contracts with Civic Plus ($47,445) and Pictometry International ($406,694)
• Recommended approval of warrant 11082021 in amount of $380,538.54

County Drains

This meeting has no published agenda; only minutes are referenced for review. The agenda is purely procedural boilerplate with no decisions or discussions listed.

The Winfield Lake Improvement Board approved a motion to accept the low bid from PLM for weed harvesting at $425 per acre, contingent on finding a location to dispose of spoils. The board also decided to skip a lake bottom survey this year and present it at the next public hearing. Financial records showing an ending balance of $6,554.60 were accepted.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved minutes from June 10, 2021 as presented
• Accepted financial record with ending balance of $6,554.60
• Decided to skip lake bottom survey this year, present to public at next hearing
• Accepted low bid from PLM for harvesting at $425/acre, contingent on finding spoils disposal site

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners is meeting for regular business, including approval of prior minutes, committee reports, and correspondence. They will also hold a follow-up discussion on the library and receive updates from the Veterans Affairs director and the Equalization director on the 2021 apportionment report.

• Library follow-up discussion
• Trevor Wright, Director of Veterans Affairs, services update
• Deb Ballard, Equalization Director, 2021 apportionment report
• Approval of minutes from September 27, 2021
• Committee of the Whole meeting minutes, October 12, 2021

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners approved multiple personnel hires, including a Crime Victim Rights Advocate at up to $19.06/hour and a part-time pretrial agent, and authorized a corrected FY2022 Community Corrections contract. They also approved a $509,190.82 warrant, a $22,900 snow removal bid, a $51,485 Sheriff locker room remodel, and a resolution supporting paving the Fred Meijer White Pine Trail. All motions carried unanimously with no recorded opposition.

• Approved warrant 10252021 for $509,190.82
• Approved hiring CVRA at up to $19.06/hour
• Approved hiring part-time pretrial agent
• Authorized signing corrected FY2022 Community Corrections contract
• Awarded snow removal bid to Morris Lawn and Snow Plowing for $22,900
• Awarded Sheriff locker room remodel to Griffith Builders for $51,485
• Adopted resolution supporting paving Fred Meijer White Pine Trail
• Approved $25,000 from Commission on Aging fund balance for COA use

County Drains

The committee discussed implementing a $36 annual debt service fee to pay off loans early. Members also reviewed the 2021-2022 budget and addressed the need to order a stand-by generator.

• Proposed implementation of a $36 annual ($3 monthly) debt service charge
• Approval to proceed with ordering a stand-by generator despite nine-month supply chain delays
• Review of 2021-2022 budget, noting 92% of funds were spent
• Discussion of $131,000 current fund balance against $133,000 in upcoming payments
• Proposal to investigate harvesting hay from the North Lagoon for revenue

County Drains

There is no agenda available for the October 20, 2021, meeting of the Montcalm County Drain Commission. The record indicates that users should review the minutes instead.

The Townline Lake Improvement Board accepted PLM's bid of $425 per acre, totaling $17,000, for the complete 2022 lake harvest. The board also approved the agenda and the amended minutes from the September 16, 2021 meeting. Updates were provided on dredging, finances, and walleye stocking, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved PLM harvest bid at $425/acre, $17,000 total (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 16, 2021 minutes as amended (unanimous)

County Drains

The source document states that there is no agenda available for this meeting. Residents are directed to review the minutes for details on what was discussed or decided.

The Clifford Lake Improvement Board approved allowing the drain office to adjust the tax roll for property changes. They also discussed a proposed 5-year weed control budget increase to $30,000 per year and noted the upcoming sonar treatment, which will not address starry stonewort or nuisance native plants. No final decision was made on the budget increase.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from July 14, 2021 (motion carried)
• Approved allowing drain office to adjust tax roll for property changes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:05 p.m. (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners will meet as a Committee of the Whole to discuss and potentially act on several operational items, including snow plowing bids, a steamer for the jail kitchen, and a courts building entry project. They will also review various agreements and grants, such as the AAAWM purchase of service agreement, the FY2022 Emergency Management Performance Grant, and the Medical Examiner contract. The agenda includes a budget review and audit claims, indicating a focus on financial and administrative matters.

• 2021-2022 Snow Plowing Bids
• Steamer for Jail Kitchen
• Courts Building Entry
• FY2022 Emergency Management Performance Grant
• Medical Examiner Contract

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners Committee of the Whole met and made several recommendations to the full board, including accepting a snow removal bid, purchasing a jail kitchen steamer, and approving various agreements. No final decisions were made; all items are recommendations for the full board's consideration.

• Recommended accepting Morris Lawn and Snow Plowing bid for snow removal at $22,900 for 2021-2022
• Recommended purchasing gas steamer/cooker from Sterling Manufacturing for jail kitchen at $8,295
• Recommended allowing Millard's Furniture to install glue down vinyl floor in court building entry at $5,872.89
• Recommended approving Purchase of Service and Business Associate Agreements with AAAWM
• Recommended approving FY21 AAAWM Contract Amendment #61.76-FY21.3
• Recommended placing $25,000 donation from Estate of Robert S.W. Johnson in separate line item for COA
• Recommended approving MDOT Master Agreement 2022-0109 and Resolution 2021-14
• Recommended approving four-year Medical Examiner contract with MMMEG

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve minutes, hear committee reports, and consider new business including a 2021 tax rate request and correspondence. A public hearing on the FY2022 proposed budget is scheduled, along with discussion of a district court magistrate position appointment.

• Public hearing on FY2022 proposed budget
• 2021 Tax Rate Request, L4029
• Board Committee Appointments
• Judge Eggleston, District Court Magistrate Position

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners approved the FY2022 budget and adopted the General Appropriations Act, setting a total millage rate of 7.1145 mills for county operations. The board also approved several other actions, including appointing a new magistrate, transferring ARPA funds, and accepting a grant.

• Approved FY2022 budget and adopted Resolution 2021-13 (General Appropriations Act) with 7.1145 mills total levy
• Approved FY2021 Budget Adjustments as presented
• Approved appointment of Jason Evans as Magistrate/Administrator at agreed salary ranges
• Approved transfer of $1,140,497 in ARPA funds to general fund
• Accepted 2022 CVSF Grant from Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency in amount of $83,365.30
• Approved lease agreement with Republic Services for two compactor units at Village of Lakeview site
• Approved 2021 Tax Rate Request (L-4029) and authorized signatures
• Approved new commissioner committee assignments

County Drains

The Winfield Lake Improvement Board accepted the draft assessment roll and moved forward as presented. The board also discussed the treatment plan, noting the season came in $2,600 under budget, and a public hearing for the next treatment contract is planned for 2022. A special meeting to select a harvesting company is set for November 4, 2021, at 4:00 p.m.

• Approved agenda as amended
• Approved minutes from May 20, 2021, as amended
• Accepted draft assessment roll and moved forward as presented
• Scheduled special meeting for November 4, 2021, to select harvesting company

County Drains

This meeting has no published agenda. The only item listed is a note that no agenda is available and that residents should review the minutes instead.

• No agenda items listed

The Rainbow & Middle Lakes Lake Improvement Board met and approved the agenda and prior minutes. They decided to keep the improvement board as one entity while exploring separate lake associations, and to delay lowering the assessment for one year to maintain a contingency balance. The board also scheduled its next meeting for May 11, 2022, and discussed a new chemical treatment option.

• Approved the meeting agenda as presented
• Approved the minutes from June 2, 2021, as presented
• Decided residents wanting lily pad treatment should leave a milk jug in the lake as a marker
• Decided to keep the improvement board as one entity and pursue separate lake associations
• Decided to delay lowering the assessment for one year to keep a contingency balance
• Scheduled the next meeting for Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at 3:00 pm
• Adjourned the meeting at 4:39 pm

Central Dispatch Authority Board

This meeting of the Montcalm County Central Dispatch Authority Board has no published agenda. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda available and directs readers to review the minutes. No decisions or discussions are listed.

The Montcalm County Central Dispatch Authority Board approved the FY2022 budget as presented, along with budget amendments shifting $25,000 from full-time wages to overtime and other line items. The board also discussed the 9-1-1 surcharge rate, noting a potential increase from $2.85 to $3.00 could generate about $78,000, but no action was taken. Director Thomas reported a successful LEIN audit and ongoing work on radio programming compliance with a federal rule.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved July 13, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendments reallocating $25,000 from wages to overtime, CTO, retirement, and other items (unanimous)
• Opened public hearing for FY2022 budget (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for FY2022 budget (unanimous)
• Adopted FY2022 budget as presented (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to interview three candidates for the vacant District 8 commissioner seat and to make committee appointments. The agenda includes public comments and routine procedural items.

• Interviews for District 8 Commissioner: Sherrill Houser, Kathy Zamarron-Bresnahan, Caleb Sower
• Committee appointments

The board interviewed three applicants for the vacant District 8 County Commissioner seat and appointed Kathy Zamarron-Bresnahan, with her term expiring 12/31/2022. Committee appointments for new commissioners were deferred to the next full board meeting. The meeting was otherwise procedural, including agenda approval and a short recess.

• Appointed Kathy Zamarron-Bresnahan as District 8 County Commissioner, term to expire 12/31/2022
• Deferred committee appointments for new commissioners to the next full board meeting
• Approved the agenda as presented
• Took a short recess and reconvened

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners will hold a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss and potentially act on several administrative items, including the FY2022 budget, an American Rescue Plan Act revenue loss calculation, and appointments. The agenda also includes contract amendments, grant applications, and wage adjustments, with public comment periods at the start and end.

• Judge Eggleston/Brandon Olejnik, 64B District Court, Attorney/Magistrate Position (Attachment A)
• Todd Sattler, Drain Commissioner, Updated SESC Procedures (Attachment B)
• Lisa Peterson, Friend of the Court, Account Clerk Wage (Attachment C)
• William Hendrian, MSU Extension, Annual Agreement for Extension Services (Attachment D)
• American Rescue Plan Act Revenue Loss Calculation for FY2020 (Attachment J)

The Committee of the Whole recommended the FY2022 budget to the full board, including changes to elected official and department head wages, and removal of commissioner per diem. It also recommended appointing Deb Ballard as Equalization Director, transferring $1,140,497 in ARPA funds to cover FY2020 revenue losses, and approving several contracts and grants. The committee did not make a final decision on the Attorney Magistrate salary increase, with discussion suggesting a rate of $70,000.

• Recommended to the full board the FY2022 Budget document with changes approved at the COTW.
• Recommended to the full board to appoint Deb Ballard as Equalization Director, effective 9/13/2021.
• Recommended to the full board to transfer $1,140,497 in FY2020 revenue losses from ARPA funds to the general fund, as of 8/1/2021.
• Recommended to the full board to approve the Agreement for Extension Services with MSU Extension.
• Recommended to the full board to approve the 2022 CVSF Grant from the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency in the amount of $83,365.30.
• Recommended to the full board to allow the Friend of the Court to start the Account Clerk position at level #3 or $14.43 per hour.
• Approved the Contract Amendment to Contract #61.76-FY22.1 between Area Agency on Aging and the Montcalm County Board of Commissioners.
• Approved the MDOT Project Authorization dated July 20, 2021, and the Reliance Community Care Partners (CCP) Renewal Contract.

County Drains

This meeting has no published agenda; only minutes are available for review. The agenda is purely procedural with no specific items to report.

The Indianhead Lake Improvement Board elected Dan Campos as the abutting property owner representative and Jerry Cook as chair. The board reviewed the 2021 weed control season, noting the program came in under budget, and discussed plans for spot treatments next year. A resident interested in the Douglas Township representative seat was advised to contact the township supervisor. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Elected Dan Campos as abutting property owner representative (motion carried)
• Elected Jerry Cook as chair of the board (motion carried)
• Approved the meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 4:44 p.m. (motion carried)

County Drains

The Clifford Lake Improvement Board is meeting to discuss the lake treatment plan, budget planning, and a financial update. The agenda includes public comment and approval of prior meeting minutes. This is a regular working meeting focused on lake management finances and operations.

• Treatment Plan discussion
• Budget Planning
• Financial Update
• Approval of July 14, 2021 minutes

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners is meeting as a Committee of the Whole to discuss the FY2022 budget. The agenda includes roll call, two public comment periods, and the budget discussion, followed by adjournment. No formal votes are listed on this agenda.

• FY2022 Budget Discussion
• Public Comments (two periods)

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners met as a Committee of the Whole to discuss the FY2022 budget, focusing on salary adjustments for elected and nonunion positions. No formal decisions were made; the board reviewed comparable salaries from adjacent counties and heard public comments, including a request from the Prosecuting Attorney for a 10% wage increase. The meeting adjourned without voting on any budget items.

• No formal decisions made; budget discussion only
• Adjourned at 3:10 p.m. (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners is meeting as a Committee of the Whole to conduct interviews for a District 2 commissioner vacancy. The agenda includes roll call, public comments, the interviews, and adjournment. No other substantive business is listed.

• District 2 commissioner interviews with Mark Wilkin, Rodney Roy, Leslie Lillie, and Scott Painter
• Public comments periods before and after interviews

The Committee of the Whole conducted interviews to fill the District 2 County Commissioner vacancy caused by Commissioner Mahar's resignation. After discussion, the committee recommended appointing Scott Painter to the position, effective August 24, 2021, for the remainder of the term. The recommendation will go to the full board for final action.

• Recommended Scott Painter for District 2 County Commissioner (effective Aug 24, 2021)

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve minutes, receive committee and correspondence reports, and hold two public hearings: one on an appeal to the construction ordinance and one on the Village of Lakeview annexation. The agenda also includes public comments and old business, but no specific action items are detailed beyond the hearings.

• Public Hearing: Appeal to the Construction Ordinance
• Public Hearing: Village of Lakeview Annexation
• Approval of minutes from July 26, 2021
• Committee reports from four budget work sessions in July and August 2021

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners approved the annexation of four parcels into the Village of Lakeview, adopted the Indian Lake lake level assessment roll, and appointed Scott Painter to fill the District 2 commissioner vacancy. They also approved health insurance rates, a construction variance, and several financial items.

• Approved 2021-2022 Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance rates
• Approved audit findings and $355,226.81 payout for Little and Big Whitefish Lake funds
• Approved warrant report #08232021 for $223,256.61
• Approved variance request for 2546 Ithaca Street, Crystal, MI
• Approved annexation of 4 parcels into Village of Lakeview (Resolution 2021-12, Carr abstaining)
• Adopted Indian Lake lake level assessment roll (Resolution 2021-11)
• Appointed Scott Painter as District 2 County Commissioner effective September 1, 2021
• Directed Controller to seek bids for new legal counsel

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review the FY2021 budget and several departmental requests. Items include a wage request for the CVSO and discussions regarding the Child Care Fund Budget.

• CVSO I wage request
• Child Care Fund Budget review
• COA/Veteran’s Service Fund balance transfer
• Building Authority Construction Fund balance transfer
• FY2021 Budget Review

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners, meeting as a Committee of the Whole, recommended approval of the Indian Lake Legal Lake Level costs and roll as final for the next 5 years, and recommended accepting a $7,927 bid from Sunrise Heating & Plumbing for a mini-split AC system. They also recommended allowing a new CVSO I to start at the 2-year wage of $16.90/hour, and approved a motion to update Friend of the Court bank account signatories. The committee recommended transferring $39,794.93 from Commission on Aging to Veteran's Services, and transferring the Building Authority Construction Fund balance to the Capital Improvement Fund. They also recommended approving warrant 08092021 for $343,108.49. No final votes were taken; all items are recommendations to the full board.

• Recommended approval of Indian Lake Legal Lake Level costs and roll (final for 5 years)
• Recommended accepting $7,927 bid from Sunrise Heating & Plumbing for mini-split AC system
• Recommended allowing CVSO I Amanda Troyer to start at $16.90/hour (2-year wage)
• Approved updating TCF bank account to remove Bruce Basom, add Monica Tissue-Daws (motion carried)
• Recommended transferring $39,794.93 from Commission on Aging to Veteran's Services
• Recommended transferring Building Authority Construction Fund balance to Capital Improvement Fund
• Recommended approving warrant 08092021 for $343,108.49

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners will conduct a Committee of the Whole meeting. The primary focus of this session is the FY2022 budget work session.

• FY2022 Budget Work Session

The Board of Commissioners held a FY 2022 budget work session, discussing salary increases for elected officials, department heads, and nonunion employees. No formal votes or final decisions were made; commissioners only discussed options, including a possible 5% increase and a wage study. The meeting was adjourned without substantive action.

• No formal decisions made; budget work session only
• Discussed potential 5% salary increase for elected officials, department heads, and nonunion employees
• Discussed conducting a wage study, last done in 2006

County Drains

This meeting has no agenda available; the agenda text states only that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes. No decisions or discussions are listed for this meeting.

• No agenda items listed

The minutes are a financial statement for the Turk Lake drain, showing transactions from October 2016 through July 2021. No formal decisions were made; the document records expenses, revenues, and a remaining balance of $59,344.12 as of July 15, 2021.

• No decisions recorded; financial statement only

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners is meeting as a Committee of the Whole for a work session focused on the FY2022 budget. The agenda includes roll call, public comments, the budget work session, more public comments, and adjournment. No specific budget figures or decisions are listed in the agenda.

• FY2022 Budget Work Session
• Public comments (two periods)

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners, meeting as Committee of the Whole, discussed FY2022 budget wage increase requests. They agreed to start budget discussions with $500,000 in available funding, using $200,000 returned by the Sheriff plus $80,000 and up to $300,000 from fund balance. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was procedural and adjourned without decisions.

• Agreed to use $500,000 as starting funding for FY2022 wage requests (no formal vote)
• Adjourned at 3:34 p.m. (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners is meeting as a Committee of the Whole for a budget work session on the FY2022 budget, hearing from several department heads including the Circuit Court Administrator, Prosecutor's Office, Drain Office, Register of Deeds, EMS, and Building Department. The agenda also includes public comment periods and controller updates. No votes or decisions are listed on this agenda.

• FY2022 budget work session with department presentations
• Circuit Court Administrator budget presentation
• Prosecutor's Office (Andrea Krause) budget presentation
• Drain Office (Todd Sattler) budget presentation
• EMS Department (Eric Smith) and Building Department (Mike Kalka) budget presentations

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners approved a 15-year Energy Savings Agreement with Future Energy Solutions for LED lighting at the jail, with Commissioner Petersen voting no. The board also approved FY2021 budget adjustments, a warrant report, and several consent agenda items. Commissioner Mahar's resignation was accepted effective August 31, 2021, and the board directed advertising to fill his District 2 seat.

• Approved FY2021 Budget Adjustments as presented (unanimous)
• Approved Warrant Report 07262021 for $233,264.58 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items 4-7 (unanimous)
• Approved Energy Savings Agreement with Future Energy Solutions for jail LED lighting (8-1, Petersen no)
• Approved purchase of 2017 Dodge Caravan with wheelchair ramp for Veterans Affairs for $36,727.00 (unanimous)
• Approved AAAWM Contract Amendment for Contract No. 61.76-FY21.2 (unanimous)
• Approved AAAWM Annual Implementation Plan for FY2022 (unanimous)
• Accepted Commissioner Mahar's resignation effective August 31, 2021 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve minutes, receive committee and correspondence reports, and hear presentations on employee recognition and a Future Energy Solutions proposal. The agenda is mostly routine administrative business with two scheduled presentations.

• Employee Recognition for Bruce Basom, Friend of the Court
• Presentation by David Husak & Wayne Burrell, Future Energy Solutions
• Approval of minutes from June 28, 2021
• Committee of the Whole reports from July 12 and July 14, 2021
• Public comments and correspondence

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners approved a 15-year Energy Savings Agreement with Future Energy Solutions for LED lighting at the jail, with Commissioner Petersen voting no. The board also approved the FY2021 budget adjustments, several warrant reports, a wheelchair-accessible van for Veterans Affairs, and accepted Commissioner Mahar's resignation effective August 31, 2021.

• Approved 15-year LED lighting contract with Future Energy Solutions for jail (Commissioner Petersen voting no)
• Approved FY2021 Budget Adjustments as presented
• Approved Warrant Report 07262021 in amount of $233,264.58
• Approved purchase of 2017 Dodge Caravan with wheelchair ramp for Veterans Affairs at $36,727.00
• Approved AAAWM Contract Amendment for Contract No. 61.76-FY21.2
• Approved AAAWM Annual Implementation Plan for fiscal year 2022
• Approved warrant 07122021 in amount of $283,462.19
• Accepted Commissioner Brendan Mahar's resignation effective August 31, 2021

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners is meeting as a Committee of the Whole for a budget work session on the FY2022 budget. Department heads from the Sheriff's Office, County Clerk, Juvenile Division, Equalization Office, Building & Grounds, and District Court will present. The agenda includes roll call, public comments, and controller updates.

• FY2022 budget work session with presentations from six county departments
• Sheriff's Office presentation by Mike Williams
• County Clerk presentation by Kristin Millard
• Juvenile Division presentation by Kristi Jeffrey
• District Court presentation by Judge Eggleston

The Board of Commissioners voted to accept counsel's recommendation and join the Purdue bankruptcy plan regarding the opioid lawsuit, with Commissioner Beach voting no. The meeting was a budget work session where department heads presented their FY 2022 budget requests, but no decisions were made on those requests. The committee agreed to wait until hearing from all departments before deciding on any budget requests.

• Approved joining the Purdue bankruptcy plan for the opioid lawsuit, motion carried with Commissioner Beach voting no
• Agreed to wait until hearing from all county departments before deciding on budget requests
• Approved emailing the budget document to all department heads

Central Dispatch Authority Board

This meeting has no published agenda. The only item listed is 'No Agenda,' indicating that the board may not be taking any substantive action. Residents are directed to review the minutes for any prior decisions.

The Montcalm County Central Dispatch Authority Board held its organizational meeting and elected officers: Mike Williams as Chair, Andy Fias as 1st Vice Chair, Eric Smith as 2nd Vice Chair, and John Johansen as Treasurer. The board also appointed members to the Personnel and Finance Committee and discussed the Technical Advisory Committee, deciding to have police chiefs appoint two members. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned.

• Elected Mike Williams as Chair by roll call vote.
• Elected Andy Fias as 1st Vice Chair by unanimous ballot.
• Elected Eric Smith as 2nd Vice Chair by roll call vote.
• Elected John Johansen as Treasurer by roll call vote.
• Appointed Magirl, Johnston, and Fias to the Personnel and Finance Committee, with Fias as Chair.
• Decided to have police chiefs appoint two members to the Technical Advisory Committee.

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners will meet as a Committee of the Whole to discuss several operational items, including court building roof repairs, a request for a wheelchair van for veterans, and a contract amendment for the Area Agency on Aging. They will also review claims, the budget, and receive updates from the controller, with a focus on the FY2022 budget discussion.

• Court Building Roof Repairs presented by Doug Gietzen (Attachment A)
• Wheelchair Van Requests presented by Trevor Wright (Attachment B)
• AAAWM Contract Amendment 61.76-FY21.2 (Attachment C)
• AAAWM Proposed Implementation Plan for FY 2022 (Attachment D)
• FY2022 Budget Discussion

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners Committee of the Whole met on July 12, 2021, and made several recommendations to the full board. They recommended approving a $36,727 purchase of a 2017 Dodge Caravan with a wheelchair ramp for Veterans Affairs, funded by a CVSF grant and millage funds. They also recommended approving a contract amendment and annual implementation plan for the Commission on Aging, and a warrant of $283,462.19. No final decisions were made; all items are recommendations for the full board.

• Recommended approval of $36,727 purchase of 2017 Dodge Caravan for Veterans Affairs
• Recommended approval of AAAWM Contract Amendment No. 61.76-FY21.2
• Recommended approval of AAAWM Annual Implementation Plan for FY2022
• Recommended approval of Warrant 07122021 for $283,462.19
• Discussed court building roof leak, estimated $85,000 for spring 2022 replacement
• Discussed FY2022 budget and scheduled department head meetings
• Noted Commissioner Mahar's resignation effective after August full board meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to close out a CDBG CARES Act grant, hear a resolution opposing behavioral health systems redesign, and consider a funding request for Randy's House. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval, committee reports, and correspondence.

• Public hearing on CDBG CARES Act grant closeout
• Resolution opposing Behavioral Health Systems Redesign by Montcalm Care Network
• Funding request for Randy's House from Substance Use Disorder Advisory Council

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners approved Resolution 2021-10, opposing legislation that would privatize the public mental health system and reduce local oversight. The board also approved paying out 120 hours of accrued vacation time to Nan Hagerman, approved a credit card for the Drain Office, and appointed Chris Mark to the Planning Commission. A request for $52,430 in PA2 funds for Randy's House was directed to be added to the 2021/2022 budget process.

• Approved May 24, 2021, regular meeting minutes as written
• Approved paying Nan Hagerman 120 hours of accrued vacation time upon her separation
• Approved issuing a credit card for the Drain Office in accordance with the County's Credit Card Policy
• Appointed Chris Mark to a 3-year term on the Montcalm County Planning Commission, expiring December 31, 2023
• Approved warrant report number 06282021 in the amount of $334,582.84
• Approved consent agenda items 5 through 13, placing various reports and resolutions on file
• Adopted Resolution 2021-10 opposing privatization of the public mental health system
• Directed the Controller/Administrator to add the Randy's House request for $52,430 of PA2 funds to the 2021/2022 budget process

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including requests from Veterans Affairs, an update from Emergency Management, a proposed Lighting as a Service program, audit claims, and a budget review. The agenda also includes public comments and controller updates. This is a regular business meeting with multiple action items.

• Veterans Affairs requests by John Johansen & Trevor Wright (Attachment A)
• Emergency Management update by Eric Smith
• Lighting as a Service program proposal by David Husak (Future Energy Solutions) and Doug Gietzen (Director of Building and Grounds) (Attachment B)
• Audit claims review (Attachment C)
• Budget review (Attachment D)

The committee recommended the full board appoint Trevor Wright as Director of the Montcalm County Veteran’s Affairs Department, effective June 27, 2021, and promote Angel Rosario from CVSO I to CVSO II. It also recommended approving the posting and hiring of a CVSO I position. The committee recommended allowing Future Energy Solutions to conduct a no-cost audit on the Sheriff’s complex and approving warrant number 06142021 for $309,073.92. No public comments were given, and the meeting adjourned at 5:33 p.m.

• Recommended appointing Trevor Wright as Director of the Veteran’s Affairs Department, effective June 27, 2021
• Recommended promoting Angel Rosario from CVSO I to CVSO II, effective June 27, 2021
• Recommended approving the posting and hiring of a CVSO I position
• Recommended allowing Future Energy Solutions to conduct an audit on the Sheriff’s complex at no cost to the County
• Recommended approving warrant number 06142021 in the amount of $309,073.92

County Drains

The Sidney Township Sewer Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss routine sewer operations, including an operator's update, fund balances, and bond payments. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Operator's update by Shawn Wheat
• Review of fund balances
• Review of bond payments
• Approval of minutes from December 3, 2020

County Drains

This meeting has no published agenda. The only item listed is a note that no agenda is available and that residents should review the minutes instead. No decisions or discussions are listed for this meeting.

• No agenda items listed

The Rainbow & Middle Lakes Lake Improvement Board met and approved the agenda and prior minutes. They heard a weed control update noting treatments for algae and milfoil, and discussed a new, more effective but costlier product. No formal decisions were made on the new product; pricing options will be presented at the next meeting. The next meeting was scheduled for September 15, 2021.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved July 21, 2020 minutes as presented
• Scheduled next meeting for September 15, 2021 at 3:00 p.m.

Board of Commissioners

The Board will review committee reports and new business including a revenue sharing resolution. The agenda also includes a public hearing regarding a construction ordinance appeal.

• Public Hearing: Appeal to Construction Ordinance, Robert & Linda Noll
• Revenue Sharing Resolution
• Report from Solid Waste Management Committee
• Report from Committee of the Whole
• Presentation by John Kroneck, Montcalm Substance Use Disorder Advisory Council

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners approved a construction appeal by Robert and Linda Noll for a 2-foot variance to build a 30-foot-wide cottage on a 40-foot lot on Crystal Lake, with Commissioner Baker voting no. The board also approved a $28,001.32 appropriation of 2020 Recreational Marijuana tax revenue to the Adult Recovery Court, and adopted a resolution authorizing annual expenditures over $10,000 for Indian Lake level maintenance for five years. Additionally, the board approved a $139,895 journal entry to make the Sidney Sewer Fund cash balance whole, and adopted a resolution urging the State of Michigan to restore state revenue sharing payments.

• Approved construction appeal for Robert and Linda Noll's Crystal Lake cottage variance (8-1, Baker no)
• Appointed Ronda Antes to Montcalm Care Network Board of Directors, term expiring 3/31/2022
• Appointed Betty Kellenberger to Commission on Aging Executive Board, term expiring 12/31/2021
• Approved warrant report 05242021 in the amount of $279,834.06
• Approved consent agenda items 4 through 12
• Adopted Resolution 2021-08 authorizing annual expenditures over $10,000 for Indian Lake level for 5 years
• Appropriated $28,001.32 of 2020 Recreational Marijuana tax revenue to Adult Recovery Court
• Approved $139,895 journal entry to Sidney Sewer Fund to make cash balance whole

County Drains

This meeting has no agenda available; it appears to be procedural only. The agenda text states there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes.

The Winfield Lake Improvement Board met and approved the agenda and prior minutes. They discussed upcoming aquatic treatments scheduled for late May and noted the need to budget for sonar and invasive species treatments. The board scheduled a September 9, 2021 meeting to propose the 2022 budget. No formal decisions were made beyond routine approvals.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from June 22, 2020 as presented (motion carried)
• Scheduled September 9, 2021 meeting for proposed 2022 budget

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners is meeting as a Committee of the Whole to discuss and review several items, including a proposal to allocate recreational marijuana tax revenue to the Adult Recovery Court, a state grant application for community corrections, an update from the EMS director, a tax rate request from the Equalization Department, and a sewer cash balance memo. The agenda also includes routine items such as audit claims, budget review, and controller updates. No final votes are scheduled; this is a discussion session.

• Recreational Marijuana Tax Revenue for Adult Recovery Court (Attachment A)
• MDOC FY2022 Application for Community Corrections Advisory Board (Attachment B)
• L-4029 Tax Rate Request from Equalization Department (Attachment D)
• Sidney Sewer Cash Balance Memo (Attachment E)
• Audit Claims (Attachment F)

The committee recommended the full board transfer $136,389 from the General Fund to the Sidney Sewer Fund to make its cash balance whole, following an audit that found funds were not properly deposited. They also recommended allocating $28,001.32 in marijuana tax revenue to the Adult Recovery Court, approving the FY2022 Community Corrections Plan ($98,822), approving the 2021 tax rate request, and approving a $235,592 warrant. No final votes were taken; these are recommendations to the full board.

• Recommended $136,389 transfer to Sidney Sewer Fund
• Recommended $28,001.32 marijuana tax revenue to Adult Recovery Court
• Recommended approval of FY2022 Community Corrections Plan ($98,822)
• Recommended approval of L-4029 2021 Tax Rate Request
• Recommended approval of warrant #05102021 ($235,592)

County Drains

This meeting has no agenda available. The agenda text states there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes instead.

• No agenda available for this meeting

The Turk Lake Improvement Board met on May 6, 2021, and approved the agenda and the minutes from October 1, 2020. No public comments were made. The board discussed the lake treatment schedule, noting it awaits weather, and received a financial update with a corrected balance. No substantive decisions were made beyond routine approvals.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from October 1, 2020 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:27 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting, including approval of minutes, committee reports, and public comments. They will hear presentations on the 2021 Equalization Report, the 2021 Audit Report, and an update on a proposed building from the Drain Commissioner. Old business includes a proposal for professional accounting and consulting services and an emergency declaration.

• 2021 Equalization Report presentation by Debra Rashid and Deb Ballard
• 2021 Audit Report presentation by Joe Verlin of Gabridge & Co.
• Update on proposed building by Drain Commissioner Todd Sattler
• Proposal for Professional Accounting & Consulting Services
• Emergency Declaration

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners approved the 2021 Equalization Report, setting total equalized property values at $2,828,177,400. The board also adopted a budget amendment removing the requirement for committee approval to post positions, as long as the position is in the department's budget and the Controller agrees. Several contracts and hires were approved, including architectural services for a joint EMS and Drain building and a new full-time Director of Veterans Affairs.

• Adopted 2021 Equalization Report with total equalized value of $2,828,177,400
• Approved budget amendment removing committee approval for posting budgeted positions
• Approved up to $18,500 for architectural services for joint EMS/Drain building, paid from EMS Fund
• Approved hiring 3 full-time Corrections Officers for the Jail
• Approved $3,800 reallocation for 38 $100 food cards for veterans
• Approved $80,823.84 parking lot restoration bid from Dexter Asphalt Maintenance
• Approved $66,844 bid from JBS Contracting to replace clay tile roofs
• Approved hiring full-time Director of Veterans Affairs with starting salary of $55,591

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners will meet as a Committee of the Whole to discuss and potentially act on a range of administrative and operational items, including bids for construction projects, personnel requests, and budget matters. The agenda includes public comments and updates from county officials. Most items are presented as attachments for review, with decisions expected on bids and appointments.

• Bids for Krampe Park Project (Attachment B)
• Bids for Restoration of Parking Lots (Attachment C)
• Revised Bid for Re-roof Project (Attachment E)
• Request to Reclassify P/T Office Assistant to F/T in Court Office (Attachment L)
• FY2022 Budget Calendar (Attachment P) and FY2021 Budget Review (Attachment Q)

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners, meeting as Committee of the Whole, recommended approval of several items for the full board, including accepting bids for the Krampe Park project, parking lot restoration, and a cooling unit. They also recommended approving a resolution to continue the 340B Drug Program with Sheridan Community Hospital, and authorized the transfer of sewer funds to Pierson Township. The committee recommended approving the 2022 Budget Calendar and a resolution to amend the hiring policy to allow department heads to post budgeted positions without board approval.

• Recommended accepting Pitcher Perfect Excavating bid for Krampe Park Project, not to exceed $35,162
• Recommended accepting Dexter Asphalt Maintenance bid for parking lot restoration, not to exceed $80,823.84
• Recommended accepting Sunrise Heating & Plumbing quote for cooling unit, not to exceed $10,235.00
• Recommended accepting updated JBS Contracting bid for roof replacement at $66,844 (motion carried)
• Authorized transfer of 50% O&M and 100% special assessment funds for Little Whitefish to Pierson Township (motion carried)
• Authorized Drain Commissioner to sign Pierson Township Sewer Management Transition document (motion carried)
• Recommended approving 2022 Budget Calendar (motion carried)
• Recommended adopting resolution to amend 2021 Budget Resolution to remove posting requirement for budgeted positions

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comments, and receive committee reports. New business includes correspondence from the clerk, controller, and chair, while old business covers a letter of authorization for professional accounting and consulting services. The board will also hear an update from MSU Extension representatives.

• Old Business: LOA for Professional Accounting & Consulting Services
• MSU Extension Update by William Hendrian and Tarin Minkel
• Approval of minutes from February 22, 2021
• Committee of the Whole reports from February 22 and March 8, 2021

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of four FivePoint kiosks using a $99,060.27 CESF grant, accepted a $24,200 roof replacement bid, and approved contracts for equalization services and professional valuation. They also approved budget adjustments, warrants, and several appointments and requests.

• Approved the February 22, 2021, regular meeting minutes and the agenda as presented.
• Approved PA 116 applications #2020-03 through 2020-09 for Chad and Dixie Wing in Bushnell Township.
• Allowed IM SAFE Child Advocacy Center to place a Pinwheel Garden at the courthouse on April 1-2.
• Allowed RAVE to place a flag display outside the Prosecutor's office for April.
• Appointed Kristine Saia to the Montcalm County Remonumentation Peer Group and Roger Coles to the Substance Abuse Advisory Council.
• Approved the purchase of four FivePoint kiosks within CESF Grant #8-59-0219.
• Approved FY2021 Budget Adjustments and warrant reports 03222021 ($384,040.04) and 03082021 ($371,814.09).
• Accepted the bid from J & L Roofing for $24,200 for roof replacement, approved hiring a Maintenance Worker, and approved contracts for Equalization Director Services and Professional Valuation Services.

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners will meet as a Committee of the Whole to discuss and possibly act on several administrative items, including quotes for the Administration Building rubber roofing, hiring a maintenance worker, and reallocating equipment purchases. They will also review contracts, grants, staffing, wage scales, and the budget. Public comments are scheduled at the start and end of the meeting.

• Admin Building Rubber Roofing Quotes (Attachment A)
• Hiring a Maintenance Worker (Attachment B)
• Equipment Purchase Reallocation
• Contract for Equalization Director Services (Attachment D)
• 2021 Wage Scale for Non-Bargaining Personnel (Attachment G)

The Committee of the Whole recommended the full board accept J & L Roofing's $24,200 bid for the Administration Building roof replacement. They also recommended hiring a new Maintenance Worker with a flexible starting wage, and approved reallocating $20,000 from a truck purchase to other equipment. The board supported moving forward on a shared EMS/Drain Commission facility and approved several administrative items, including a contract for Equalization Director services and a $7,000 spay/neuter grant.

• Recommended accepting J & L Roofing's $24,200 bid for the Administration Building rubber roof replacement.
• Recommended hiring a new Maintenance Worker, with a start date around April 19, 2021, and wage dependent on qualifications.
• Approved reallocating $20,000 from a truck purchase to other equipment as deemed necessary by the Maintenance Director.
• Gave consensus to move forward on a shared maintenance and storage facility for EMS and Drain Commission, starting with gathering quotes.
• Recommended approving a five-month contract for Equalization Director Services with Debra Rashid at $3,000 per month.
• Recommended approving a $7,000 Reimbursement Grant Agreement from Two Seven Oh, Inc. for spay/neuter services.
• Approved the updated 2021 Staffing Control Summary.
• Approved the updated 2021 wage scale for Non-Bargaining Personnel Classifications.

Central Dispatch Authority Board

This meeting has no published agenda. The only item listed is 'No Agenda,' directing readers to review the minutes. No decisions or discussions are scheduled for public review.

The board approved the by-laws as amended after a second reading, with a roll call vote. The board also amended and approved the January 5, 2021 meeting minutes to reflect that Johnston supported a motion to close nominations. The COAM Supervisor contract negotiation was removed from the agenda and remains under discussion.

• Approved the agenda with changes, removing COAM Supervisor Contract Negotiations and updating board member names.
• Amended the January 5, 2021 minutes to add Johnston as supporter of a motion to close nominations.
• Approved the January 5, 2021 minutes as amended.
• Approved the by-laws as amended (roll call vote).

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners is holding a Committee of the Whole work session. The main item is a work session with Stephan Blann, CPA, CGFM, CGMA, followed by public comments. Due to a state epidemic order, the public must attend remotely.

• Work session with Stephan Blann, CPA, CGFM, CGMA
• Public comments
• Remote attendance required due to MDHHS Epidemic Order

The Board of Commissioners held a work session with CPA Stephan Blann to discuss financial questions, particularly regarding the law enforcement millage passed last year. No formal decisions were made; the session was informational. Mr. Blann stated the $10.5 million fund balance is needed and recommended a monthly budget.

• Held work session with Rehmann CPA on millage and fund balance (no vote)
• Adjourned at 2:44 p.m. (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with routine items like approving minutes and receiving committee reports. New business includes correspondence from the clerk, controller, and chair. Old business covers setting 2021 park rental rates and a parks improvement proposal, and there will be presentations on COVID vaccinations and an emergency declaration and ambulance bids.

• Parks rental rates for 2021
• Parks improvement proposal
• COVID vaccination update by Marcus Cheatham, Health Department
• Emergency declaration and ambulance bids by Eric Smith, EMS Director
• Public comments

The board approved the purchase of 3 replacement ambulances and 3 remounts from EV+ for up to $969,918.56, despite a lower bid from R.S.V.P. that did not meet specifications. They also extended the local state of emergency for COVID-19 through April 30, 2021, and approved several personnel actions, including hiring a court administrator and an additional prosecutor.

• Awarded ambulance bid to EV+ for $969,918.56 (motion carried)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-02 extending local state of emergency to April 30, 2021 (motion carried)
• Approved 2021 parks rental rates with 50% increase and part-time parks employee (motion carried as amended)
• Approved warrant report #02222021 for $594,553.98 (motion carried)
• Appointed Jaye Christensen to Jury Board (motion carried)
• Granted Judge Eggleston's request to make part-time District Court position full-time (motion carried)
• Allowed Prosecutor's Office to hire additional Level 2 Assistant Prosecuting Attorney (motion carried)
• Adopted AFSCME Union Agreements (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners will meet as a Committee of the Whole to discuss several operational items, including staffing requests from the 64-B District Court and the Prosecuting Attorney's office, an ambulance bid/replacement, a vacation time request, and proposed 2021 park rental rates. The board will also review audit claims and the county budget. Public comments are scheduled at the beginning and end of the meeting.

• Judge Eggleston, 64-B District Court, staffing request
• Andrea Krause, Prosecuting Attorney, APA hiring request
• Eric Smith, EMS Director, ambulance bid/replacement
• 2021 park rental rates and part-time parks person
• Audit claims and budget review

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners Committee of the Whole met on February 8, 2021, and made several recommendations to the full board. They recommended changing a part-time District Court position to full-time for LEIN warrant entry, hiring an additional Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, and allowing a retired clerk to carry over vacation pay. They also approved adding a second new ambulance to the bid process and requested a proposal for park rental rate increases and upgrades.

• Recommended changing part-time District Court position to full-time for LEIN entry
• Recommended hiring additional Level 2 Assistant Prosecuting Attorney at $55,000 starting wage
• Approved adding second new ambulance to bid process (motion carried)
• Recommended allowing Jaye Christensen to carry over 4 weeks vacation and be paid out
• Approved warrant report #02082021 for $150,415.25
• Agreed to seek bids for Equalization studies
• Requested proposal for park rental rates, upgrades, and part-time parks employee

Board of Commissioners

The board approved the 2021 Borrowing Resolution for the 2020 Delinquent Taxes, authorizing the issuance of General Obligation Limited Tax Notes. It also approved a $56,134 grant agreement with Michigan Veteran's Affairs, a $518,776.96 warrant, and several personnel and equipment actions. A request to reclassify a part-time District Court position to full-time was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

• Approved 2021 Borrowing Resolution for 2020 Delinquent Taxes (unanimous)
• Approved Michigan Veteran's Affairs FY2021 Grant #21*0117 for $56,134 (unanimous)
• Approved Warrant 012521 for $518,776.96 (unanimous)
• Referred District Court part-time to full-time reclassification to Committee of the Whole (unanimous)
• Approved replacing Building Management Systems for Court Complex, not to exceed $24,900 (unanimous)
• Approved Commission on Aging flooring replacement bid from Phoenix Interiors for $10,730 (unanimous)
• Approved raising Court Security wages from $13.46 to $18.00 per hour (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of video streaming system from Buist Audio, not to exceed $9,850, waiving 3-quote requirement (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners is meeting as a Committee of the Whole to discuss multiple department requests, including a 2021 borrowing resolution, new flooring for the Senior Center, a new CVSOI position, reinstating the Jail Administrator position, and part-time court security wages. The board will also review the Building & Grounds Use Policy, medical examiner reports, audit claims, and the budget. Due to a state epidemic order, the public must attend remotely.

• 2021 Borrowing Resolution (Attachment B)
• New flooring in Senior Center (Attachment C)
• CVSOI Position request (Attachment D)
• Reinstating Jail Administrator Position (Attachment I)
• Part time Court Security Wages (Attachment H)

Central Dispatch Authority Board

This meeting has no agenda available; it appears to be procedural only. The agenda text states there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes.

Central Dispatch Authority Board

This meeting has no agenda available; it appears to be procedural only. The agenda text states there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes.

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners is holding its annual organizational meeting. They will elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson, set meeting dates for the year, make committee appointments, and adopt by-laws and rules of procedure. The meeting is remote-only due to a state epidemic order.

• Election of Chairperson
• Election of Vice-Chairperson
• Schedule Meeting Dates/Times (Attachment A)
• Appointments to Standing Board Committees (Attachment B)
• Adoption of By-Laws & Rules of Procedure (Attachment E)