Montcalm County public meetings in 2022
9 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Commissioners
The committee met on December 20, 2022, and entered a closed session for discussion. No substantive decisions or public actions were recorded in the minutes.
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners approved placing a 9-1-1 surcharge increase on the 2023 ballot and authorized a grant application for marijuana education. They also extended an auditing contract and approved a legal settlement agreement regarding a class action complaint.
- Approved placing 9-1-1 surcharge increase from $2.85 to $3.00 on 2023 ballot
- Authorized application for Marijuana Operation and Oversight Grants for Counties 2023 up to $22,590
- Approved auditing contract extension with Gabridge & Co for fiscal years 2022, 2023, and 2024
- Approved $15,000 purchase of folder/inserter/sealer machine for County Clerk from CPL fund
- Approved Resolution 2022-08 to enter into a settlement agreement for Case No. 1:14-CV-01274
- Approved warrant report 12192022 for $456,276.35
- Approved warrant number 12052022 for $436,996.49
- Approved changes to the MCVA Advisory Board By-Laws
Board of Commissioners
The Committee of the Whole recommended several items for full board approval, including a 9-1-1 surcharge increase and a $15,000 mail machine. The committee also approved the hiring process for a replacement maintenance employee. Action on after-hours building security and meetings was tabled.
- Approved starting applications for a replacement maintenance employee on December 9, 2022
- Recommended approval of MCVA Advisory Board By-Laws changes
- Recommended purchase of a new FP12725E folder/inserter/sealer machine for $15,000
- Recommended placing a 9-1-1 surcharge increase from $2.85 to $3.00 on the 2023 ballot
- Recommended approval of warrant number 12052022 for $436,996.49
- Tabled action on after-hours meetings in the administration building to explore security options
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners held a special meeting to discuss pending litigation in a closed session. Following the session, the Board decided to refer a proposed resolution to county legal counsel for review.
- Approved the meeting agenda
- Entered closed session to discuss pending litigation
- Referred proposed resolution to county legal counsel for review
Board of Commissioners
The Board approved a construction variance for a property in Crystal and authorized a $35,000 ARPA-funded digitizing project. Other actions included approving two warrant reports and adjusting staffing for kennel attendants.
- Approved construction variance for 2819 South Shore Drive, Crystal, MI
- Approved amended Care Management/Waiver Programs Purchase of Services Agreement ($5.50 per unit)
- Approved warrant report 112122 for $375,920.72
- Approved contract with Graphic Sciences for digitizing project not to exceed $35,000 (ARPA funding)
- Authorized County Controller to request LATCF funding of $50,000 in 2022 and $50,000 in 2023
- Approved moving Kalie VanLeeuwen to full-time Kennel Attendant and hiring one part-time attendant
- Approved warrant 11072022 for $1,088,792.71
- Authorized Commissioner Petersen to attend Township Supervisors meeting to discuss blight
Community Advancement Committee
The Montcalm County Community Advancement Committee is meeting to discuss proposed amendments to solar energy systems regulations in Reynolds Township and accessory building ordinances in Cato Township. The committee will also review a public hearing notice from Isabella County regarding their master plan and consider committee appointments.
- Reynolds Township Solar Energy Systems Amendments
- Cato Township Ordinance to Amend Accessory Buildings
- Isabella County Master Plan Public Hearing Notice
- Committee Appointments
Board of Commissioners
The Committee of the Whole made several recommendations to the full board regarding county spending and staffing. These include a digitizing contract for court offices and the hiring of additional kennel staff. The committee also recommended the approval of a million-dollar warrant.
- Recommended contract with Graphic Sciences for Probate and Juvenile Office digitizing not to exceed $35,000 (ARPA funding)
- Recommended allowing County Controller to request $100,000 in LATCF funding ($50,000 in 2022 and $50,000 in 2023)
- Recommended moving Kalie VanLeeuwen to full-time Kennel Attendant and hiring a part-time Kennel Attendant (up to 29 hours/week)
- Recommended approval of warrant number 11072022 for $1,088,792.71
Board of Commissioners
The board approved several routine items including the snow plowing contract, window blinds installation, a temporary attorney hire, and an animal control officer hire. All motions passed unanimously.
- Approved September 26, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
- Approved 2023 MDOC Grant No. CPS-2023-1-20 (unanimous)
- Awarded 2022/2023 snow plowing contract to Double A Lawncare and Snow Removal at $815/weekday and $270/weekend (unanimous)
- Contracted with Buster Blinds & Window Film for $24,205 in window blinds (unanimous)
- Authorized hiring temporary full-time attorney for maternity leave coverage (unanimous)
- Approved warrant report of $588,277.91 (unanimous)
- Approved reappointment of Sandra Cook to DHHS Board through 10-31-2025 (unanimous)
Community Advancement Committee
The Community Advancement Committee is meeting to discuss proposed energy ordinances and a master plan. The body will review zoning amendments and a land-related item for Wilson Centennial Land, LLC.
- Bushnell Township proposed ordinance regulating solar farms
- Bloomer Township proposed solar and wind energy zoning ordinance amendments
- Isabella County Planning Commissions Master Plan
- PA116 for Wilson Centennial Land, LLC
- General Plan Update