Livingston County public meetings in 2021

Board of Commissioners

This agenda for the Livingston County Board of Commissioners meeting on December 27, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. The document is essentially empty of decisions, discussions, or actionable content.

Board of Commissioners following FAM Committee

The Livingston County Board of Commissioners will consider 16 resolutions, including accepting state and federal grants for drug court, juvenile court, and trial courts; purchasing additional in-car cameras for the Sheriff; extending a cost-of-living adjustment to certain public safety employees; amending the FY2021 budget; and making an additional contribution to MERS. The board will also approve appointments to several boards and committees, and act on claims and payables.

• Resolution 2021-12-204: Authorize purchase of additional in-car cameras for Sheriff (AXON equipment)
• Resolution 2021-12-200: Accept State Opioid Response 2 grant for Adult Drug Court FY2022
• Resolution 2021-12-206: Fourth quarter budget amendment to FY2021 budget
• Resolution 2021-12-207: Additional contribution to MERS in FY2021
• Resolution 2021-12-205: Extend cost-of-living adjustment to certain public safety employees for 2022

The Livingston County Board of Commissioners approved the consent agenda containing 10 resolutions (2021-12-199 through 2021-12-208) covering items such as the MSU Extension agreement, grants for drug court and trial courts, hazard mitigation plan, in-car cameras for sheriff, and budget amendments. The board also approved appointments to several boards and committees, and approved claims and payables. All votes were 8-0-1 with Commissioner Gross absent.

• Approved consent agenda with 10 resolutions (8-0-1)
• Approved appointments to Airport Zoning Board of Appeals (8-0-1)
• Approved appointments to Board of Public Works (8-0-1)
• Approved appointments to Community Mental Health Authority Board (8-0-1)
• Approved appointment to MDHHS Board (8-0-1)
• Approved appointments to Solid Waste Management Committee (8-0-1)
• Approved appointment to Veteran Services Committee (8-0-1)
• Approved claims and payables (8-0-1)

Finance Committee

The Livingston County Finance Committee is meeting to consider several financial resolutions, including a fourth-quarter budget amendment for FY2021, an additional MERS contribution, and acceptance of grant funds for specialty courts and juvenile court. They will also discuss a cost-of-living adjustment for certain public safety employees and a commissioner compensation review process. The meeting includes a preliminary Q4 financial status update and approval of prior minutes.

• Resolution to authorize fourth quarter budget amendment to FY2021 budget
• Resolution authorizing additional contribution to MERS in FY2021
• Resolution to accept State Opioid Response 2 (SOR2) grant for Adult Drug Court FY2022
• Resolution to accept MSP SCAO COVID-19 Supplement Grant for Juvenile Court
• Resolution to extend cost of living adjustment to certain public safety employees for FY2022

Courts, Public Safety, and Infrastructure Development Committee

The Public Safety and Infrastructure and Development Committee will consider two resolutions: adopting the Livingston County Hazard Mitigation Plan 2022-2027 and authorizing the purchase of additional in-car cameras for the Sheriff's Office. The meeting also includes routine items like approving minutes and public comment periods.

• Resolution to adopt the Livingston County Hazard Mitigation Plan 2022-2027
• Resolution authorizing purchase of additional in-car cameras (Axon) for Sheriff's Office
• Approval of October 18, 2021 meeting minutes

The Public Safety & Infrastructure & Development Committee approved two resolutions: adopting the Livingston County Hazard Mitigation Plan 2022-2027 and authorizing the purchase of additional in-car cameras for the Sheriff's office. Both motions passed unanimously (4-0). No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted Livingston County Hazard Mitigation Plan 2022-2027 (4-0)
• Authorized purchase of additional in-car cameras for Sheriff (4-0)

Personnel Committee

This agenda for the Livingston County Personnel Committee meeting on December 15, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

The Livingston County Personnel Committee met on December 15, 2021, and approved several resolutions, including a reclassification of the Deputy Director of Transportation Services and appointments to various boards. The committee also approved a proposed resolution to authorize commissioner compensation changes, which will move to the Finance Committee on December 22, 2021. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Approved reclassification of Deputy Director of Transportation Services (3-0)
• Approved appointments to Airport Zoning Board of Appeals, forwarded to Board of Commissioners (3-0)
• Approved appointments to Board of Public Works, forwarded to Board of Commissioners (3-0)
• Approved appointments to Community Mental Health Authority Board, forwarded to Board of Commissioners (3-0)
• Approved appointment to Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Board, forwarded to Board of Commissioners (3-0)
• Approved appointments to Solid Waste Management Committee, forwarded to Board of Commissioners (3-0)
• Approved appointment to Veteran Services Committee, forwarded to Board of Commissioners (3-0)
• Approved proposed resolution on commissioner compensation changes, forwarded to Finance (3-0)

Veteran Services Committee

The Livingston County Veteran Services Committee is meeting to vote on several administrative items, including increasing spending limits for the director and counselor, accepting a promotional program for free tax preparation, hiring a full-time office assistant, and purchasing four laptops for $7,247.40. They will also discuss a temporary marketing position and review the director's job description. The agenda includes consent items, public comment, and a director's report.

• Increase spending limits to $3,000 for director and $1,500 for counselor
• Accept CVSF Program Enhancement offering free 2021 tax preparation with VA benefits screen
• Approve hiring a full-time Office Assistant
• Approve purchase of 4 laptops for $7,247.40
• Discuss full or part-time temporary marketing position

The Livingston County Veteran Services Committee approved a $20,000 payment for foundation repairs (application 21-114) by a 2-1 vote, tabled application 21-137, and approved several administrative items. These included accepting a CVSF program enhancement for free tax preparation, purchasing four laptops for $7,247.40, and continuing the 2022 meeting schedule on the third Wednesday at 6:00 PM. No motions were made on increasing spending limits or hiring a full-time office assistant; both will be revisited at future meetings.

• Approved $20,000 for foundation repairs (2-1)
• Tabled relief application 21-137 until next meeting (3-0)
• Accepted CVSF Program Enhancement for free tax prep promo (3-0)
• Approved 4 laptops totaling $7,247.40 (3-0)
• Approved 2022 meeting schedule: third Wednesday at 6:00 PM (3-0)
• No motion on increasing spending limits; deferred to next meeting
• No motion on full-time office assistant; deferred to next meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Livingston County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on the 2022 county operating budget, along with several related resolutions. The board will also consider a consent agenda covering grants, contracts, and personnel matters, and may enter closed session to discuss opioid litigation.

• Public hearing and adoption of the 2022 Livingston County Operating Budget (Resolution 2021-12-194)
• Resolution authorizing renovation work at the ground floor of the Historical Courthouse for the County Clerk Elections Division (2021-12-195)
• Resolution authorizing a contract for janitorial, maintenance, and lawn care with Community Mental Health Authority (2021-12-196)
• Resolution to adopt the Municipal Employees' Retirement System of Michigan Defined Contribution Retirement Plan (2021-12-197)
• Consent agenda includes grants for specialty courts, airport, health department, and EMS medical supplies

The Board of Commissioners adopted the 2022 Livingston County operating budget (Resolution 2021-12-194) by a 9-0 vote. They also approved a property easement to the City of Howell for public restroom facilities, with an amendment adding a maintenance contract and just-cause termination. The board approved several other resolutions, including a 7-2 vote for courthouse renovation work and an 8-1 vote for a janitorial contract. In closed session, they approved the opioid litigation attorney's recommendation to execute a state-subdivision agreement for opioid settlement allocations.

• Adopted 2022 Livingston County operating budget (9-0)
• Approved property easement to City of Howell for public restrooms, amended to add maintenance contract and just-cause termination (9-0)
• Approved courthouse ground floor renovation work (7-2)
• Approved janitorial, maintenance, and lawn care contract with Community Mental Health Authority (8-1)
• Adopted Municipal Employees' Retirement System defined contribution plan (8-1)
• Appointed Jason Schrock to Planning Commission (5-4)
• Approved consent agenda resolutions 2021-12-183 through 2021-12-186 and 2021-12-188 through 2021-12-193 (9-0)
• Approved opioid settlement agreement execution and authorized County Administrator to sign (9-0)

Board of Commissioners following FAM Committee

The Livingston County Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider routine financial approvals, including claims and payables recommended by the Finance Committee. The agenda is largely procedural, with no substantive policy items listed.

• Approval of claims dated December 8, 2021
• Approval of payables for November 11 through December 2, 2021

The Livingston County Board of Commissioners met briefly on December 8, 2021, and approved the agenda, claims, and payables as recommended by the Finance Committee, all by unanimous 9-0 votes. No public comment was heard, and the meeting adjourned at 10:07 a.m. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda as presented (9-0)
• Approved claims dated December 8, 2021 (9-0)
• Approved payables for November 11 through December 2, 2021 (9-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:07 a.m. (9-0)

Finance Committee

The Livingston County Finance Committee will consider 15 resolutions covering grants, contracts, renovations, and policy changes. Items include accepting a federal grant for specialty courts, a grant agreement for airport improvements, a health department contract, MSU Extension agreements, courthouse renovation, an easement for public restrooms, a janitorial contract, EMS equipment and supply purchases, a retirement plan change, COVID-19 leave benefits, and a legal services contract amendment.

• Resolution authorizing specialty courts to accept BJA grant through SCAO for Adult Drug Court and Veterans Treatment
• Resolution to concur with Livingston County Aeronautical Facilities Board to enter into grant agreement with MDOT under 2021 CRRSAA Act
• Resolution authorizing renovation work at ground floor of Historical Courthouse for County Clerk Elections Division
• Resolution authorizing granting property easement to City of Howell for public restroom facilities
• Resolution to adopt MERS Defined Contribution Retirement Plan for non-union new hires

The Finance Committee recommended 14 resolutions to the Board of Commissioners, including grants, contracts, and easements, all passing with majority votes. The MSU Extension 2022 agreement was tabled until December 22, 2021, due to a proposed amendment regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion language. A motion to table the historical courthouse renovation resolution failed, so it was recommended as passed.

• Recommended specialty courts grant resolution (9-0)
• Recommended airport CRRSAA grant agreement (9-0)
• Recommended environmental health services agreement (9-0)
• Recommended MSU Extension MOA amendment (9-0)
• Tabled MSU Extension 2022 agreement (6-3)
• Recommended historical courthouse renovation (7-2)
• Recommended property easement to City of Howell (9-0)
• Recommended janitorial contract with CMHA (8-1)

General Government and Health and Human Services Committee

The General Government and Health and Human Services Committee will consider resolutions authorizing renovation work at the historical courthouse for the County Clerk Elections Division, amendments to legal services with Cohl, Stoker & Toskey, P.C., and various other contracts and agreements. The meeting includes approval of minutes, reports, and public comment periods.

• Resolution authorizing renovation work at the ground floor of the Historical Courthouse for the County Clerk Elections Division
• Resolution authorizing an amendment to the agreement with Cohl, Stoker & Toskey, P.C. for legal services
• Resolution to concur with the Livingston County Aeronautical Facilities Board to enter into a grant agreement with MDOT under the 2021 CRRSAA Act
• Resolution authorizing an agreement with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy for environmental health services
• Resolution authorizing removal and replacement of foam agent in the fire suppression system at the EMS building hangar

The General Government and Health & Human Services Committee voted 3-0-1 to recommend 11 resolutions to the Finance Committee, covering renovations, legal services, airport grants, health services, EMS supplies, janitorial contracts, easements, and MSU Extension agreements. No final approvals were made; all items were forwarded for further consideration.

• Recommended renovation work at Historical Courthouse ground floor (3-0-1)
• Recommended amendment to legal services agreement with Cohl, Stoker & Toskey (3-0-1)
• Recommended airport grant agreement with MDOT under CRRSAA Act (3-0-1)
• Recommended environmental health services agreement with EGLE (3-0-1)
• Recommended foam agent replacement in EMS building fire suppression system (3-0-1)
• Recommended use of MITN contract for medical supplies (3-0-1)
• Recommended acceptance of bids for medical supplies (3-0-1)
• Recommended contract for janitorial, maintenance, and lawn care with CMHA (3-0-1)

Election Commission

This agenda for the Livingston County Election Commission meeting on December 3, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content for residents to review.

The Livingston County Election Commission approved its 2022 meeting schedule and the minutes from its August 19, 2021 meeting. The commission also discussed the County Veterans Millage renewal date and state senate bills regarding four-year terms for county commissioners, but took no action on those items.

• Approved 2022 meeting schedule: March 4, June 3, September 9, December 2 (3-0)
• Approved August 19, 2021 meeting minutes (3-0)

Veteran Services Committee Special Meeting

The Livingston County Veteran Services Committee is holding a special meeting to consider a relief application (21-114), conduct the director's yearly review, and discuss committee business. The agenda also includes approval of the October 20, 2021 meeting minutes and a call to the public.

• Application for Relief 21-114
• Director Yearly Review
• October 20, 2021 Meeting Minutes approval
• Call to the Public

The Livingston County Veterans' Services Committee met on November 24, 2021, and took no final action on relief application 21-114. A motion to table the application failed in a 2-2 tie, and a subsequent motion to deny it also failed in a 2-2 tie. The committee approved the consent agenda, including the October 20, 2021 meeting minutes, and discussed the director's yearly review. The meeting adjourned at 7:34 PM.

• Approved the consent agenda as presented, including the October 20, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0).
• Motion to table relief application 21-114 failed (2-2).
• Motion to deny relief application 21-114 failed (2-2).
• Discussed the director's yearly review; no action taken.
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:34 PM (4-0).

Board of Commissioners

The Livingston County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider several resolutions, including applying for a 2022 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (CESF) grant, requesting a correction to the apportionment report, and approving a planning commission appointment. The board will also review correspondence from other counties on topics like vaccine mandates and the Open Meetings Act, and hear a report on school quarantine and exclusion policy.

• Resolution 2021-11-181: Authorize application for 2022 CESF grant
• Resolution 2021-11-182: Request correction to apportionment report (equalization)
• Resolution 2021-11-183: Approve appointment to Planning Commission (J. Belcher)
• Correspondence: Resolutions from other counties on vaccine awareness, Open Meetings Act, American Rescue Plan
• Report: School quarantine and exclusion policy review

The board approved Resolution 2021-11-181 authorizing the application for the 2022 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (CESF) grant in a 7-1 vote. It also adopted Resolution 2021-11-182 requesting a correction to the apportionment report for equalization. A vote to appoint a member to the Livingston County Planning Commission ended in a 4-4 tie, so neither John Belcher nor Jason Schrock was appointed. The board also approved minutes, the agenda, and placed correspondence on file.

• Approved Resolution 2021-11-181 authorizing the 2022 CESF grant application (7-1).
• Adopted Resolution 2021-11-182 requesting a correction to the apportionment report (8-0).
• Planning Commission appointment vote tied 4-4; neither John Belcher nor Jason Schrock appointed.
• Approved minutes from November 8, November 17, and closed session November 17 (8-0).
• Approved the meeting agenda (8-0).
• Received and placed correspondence on file (8-0).
• Adjourned at 7:16 p.m. (8-0).

Finance Committee

The Livingston County Finance Committee is meeting to review the 2022 budget at Level 4, discuss a pending ARPA funding request from the Drain Commissioner, and consider a resolution to apply for the 2022 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (CESF) grant. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, claims, and preauthorized payments.

• 2022 Budget - Level 4 review
• Pending ARPA funding request from Drain Commissioner
• Resolution authorizing application for 2022 CESF Grant
• Claims dated November 17, 2021
• Preauthorized payments dated October 29 through November 11, 2021

The Finance Committee voted 8-1 to direct Administration to prepare the 2022 budget with a 4% COLA increase for employees. A subsequent amendment, passed 5-4, added direction to investigate alternative methods of providing the increase without affecting the unfunded liability of the MERS Pension Plans. The committee also recommended approval of a CESF grant application for Court Central Services, and recommended claims and preauthorized payments to the Board of Commissioners.

• Approved minutes of November 3, 2021 (9-0).
• Approved the meeting agenda (9-0).
• Directed Administration to prepare 2022 budget with 4% COLA for employees (8-1).
• Amended the budget motion to investigate alternative 4% increase methods without affecting MERS unfunded liability (5-4).
• Recommended to the Board a resolution authorizing 2022 CESF grant application for Court Central Services (7-0-2).
• Recommended claims dated November 17, 2021 to the Board (7-0-2).
• Recommended preauthorized payments from October 29 to November 11, 2021 to the Board (7-0-2).
• Adjourned at 9:57 a.m. (7-0-2).

Personnel Committee

This agenda for the Livingston County Personnel Committee meeting on November 17, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

The Personnel Committee voted unanimously to recommend four resolutions to the Finance Committee or Board of Commissioners, including reauthorizing temporary COVID-19 leave benefits (funded by ARPA funds for March–December 2021 and FY 2022), adopting a defined contribution retirement plan, reclassifying the EMS Education Coordinator from FLSA exempt to non-exempt, and appointing Jason Schrock to the Planning Commission. The committee also dismissed a previously tabled resolution regarding a Planning Commission Education Rep. No public comment was heard, and the meeting included a closed session for a labor relations update.

• Approved agenda and minutes (Oct 20 and Nov 3, 2021) as presented (3-0).
• Took Item 6.1 (Planning Commission Education Rep) from table and dismissed the resolution (3-0).
• Recommended to Finance Committee: Reauthorize and modify temporary COVID-19 leave benefits, amended to fund via ARPA for March–Dec 2021 and FY 2022 (3-0).
• Recommended to Finance Committee: Adopt Municipal Employees' Retirement System of Michigan Defined Contribution Retirement Plan (3-0).
• Recommended to Finance Committee: Reclassify EMS Education Coordinator from FLSA exempt to non-exempt (3-0).
• Recommended to Board of Commissioners: Approve Planning Commission appointment, amended to recommend Jason Schrock (3-0).
• Recessed to closed session for labor relations update, then returned to open session (3-0).
• Adjourned at 1:04 p.m. (3-0).

Board of Commissioners following FAM Committee

The Livingston County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider Finance Committee recommendations for approving claims and payables, then enter a closed session to discuss a written legal opinion from civil counsel under MCL 15.268(h). The agenda is largely procedural, with no substantive policy items listed.

• Approval of claims dated November 17, 2021
• Approval of payables dated October 29 through November 10, 2021
• Closed session to discuss written legal opinion from civil counsel per MCL 15.268(h)

The Board of Commissioners approved the agenda, claims, and payables as recommended by the Finance Committee, all by 7-0-2 votes. The board then recessed into closed session to discuss a written legal opinion from civil counsel, returning to open session and adjourning shortly after. No public comment was received.

• Approved agenda as presented (7-0-2)
• Approved claims dated November 17, 2021 (7-0-2)
• Approved payables for October 29 through November 10, 2021 (7-0-2)
• Recessed to closed session to discuss legal opinion per MCL 15.268(h) (7-0-2)
• Returned to open session (7-0-2)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:55 a.m. (7-0-2)

Retirement Plan Advisory Committee

The Livingston County Retirement Plan Advisory Committee is meeting to approve prior meeting minutes, hear public comment, and review materials from CAPTRUST, their investment advisor. The agenda lists discussion time but no specific action items are detailed.

• Approval of August 4, 2021 meeting minutes
• Review of CAPTRUST meeting materials dated November 10, 2021
• Call to the public for comments

The Retirement Plan Advisory Committee approved replacing Nuveen Real Estate Securities with Principal Real Estate in the investment lineup, following a recommendation from CAPTRUST. The committee also approved allowing Human Resources to periodically send census information to Nationwide for participant communication. Both motions passed unanimously with one member absent.

• Approved replacing Nuveen Real Estate Securities with Principal Real Estate (5-0-1)
• Approved allowing HR to periodically send census information to Nationwide (5-0-1)
• Approved minutes of August 4, 2021 meeting (4-0-2)
• Approved agenda as presented (4-0-2)

Retiree Health Care Board of Trustees

The Livingston County Retiree Health Care Board of Trustees is meeting to approve prior minutes and hear the third-quarter 2021 financial report from Morgan Stanley's Ken Mittelbrun. No new business is listed, so the meeting is largely routine oversight.

• 3rd Quarter 2021 Financial Report presented by Ken Mittelbrun (Morgan Stanley)
• Approval of minutes from September 1, 2021 meeting

The Retiree Health Care Board of Trustees met and approved the September 1, 2021 minutes and the meeting agenda, both by a 4-0 vote. The board received the 3rd Quarter 2021 Financial Report from Morgan Stanley, which noted a 7.33% year-to-date portfolio return and no recommended changes at this time. No new business was discussed, and the meeting adjourned at 12:56 p.m.

• Approved September 1, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda as presented (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:56 p.m. (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Livingston County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda of nine resolutions (2021-11-171 through 179) covering grants, contracts, and policy changes, plus one separate resolution (2021-11-180) to continue using Chilson Hills Baptist Church for vaccination clinics. The board will also hear public comment and approve minutes from prior meetings.

• Resolution 2021-11-180: Continue using Chilson Hills Baptist Church for vaccination clinics
• Resolution 2021-11-171: Apply for COVID-19 CIP supplement grant for Juvenile Court
• Resolution 2021-11-172: Authorize increased hire wage for Deputy David Haven
• Resolution 2021-11-173: Amend Blue Cross Blue Shield contract regarding stop loss fees
• Resolution 2021-11-178: Apply for FY2021 Section 5339(b) bus grant

The Livingston County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to continue using Chilson Hills Baptist Church for vaccination clinics, with a 6-3 vote. The board also unanimously approved the consent agenda containing nine resolutions, including grant applications, contract amendments, and vehicle authorizations. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included routine approvals of minutes, agenda, and correspondence.

• Approved continued use of Chilson Hills Baptist Church for vaccination clinics (6-3)
• Approved consent agenda resolutions 2021-11-171 through 2021-11-179 (9-0)
• Approved minutes from October 25 and November 3, 2021 (9-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (9-0)
• Received and filed correspondence from Alger, Branch, and Muskegon counties (9-0)

Board of Canvassers

This agenda for the Livingston County Board of Canvassers meeting on November 4, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

The Livingston County Board of Canvassers reviewed and compared unofficial election night results with manual read-in reports, finding them identical. The board then certified the official results of the November 2, 2021 City and Special Election to the County Clerk, with all four members voting in favor. No issues were reported during the election, and Iosco Township's first absentee voting counting board was noted as successful.

• Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
• Approved August 5, 2021 meeting minutes (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Certified official results of Nov. 2, 2021 City Election to County Clerk (4-0)
• Certified official results of Nov. 2, 2021 Special Election to County Clerk (4-0)

Board of Commissioners following FAM Committee

The Livingston County Board of Commissioners will meet immediately following the Finance Committee meeting to consider routine financial approvals. The agenda includes two items: approval of claims and approval of payables for October 15–28, 2021. No other substantive business is listed.

• Approval of claims dated November 3, 2021
• Approval of payables for October 15–28, 2021

The Livingston County Board of Commissioners met briefly on November 3, 2021, and approved the agenda, claims, and payables as recommended by the Finance Committee. All motions carried 7-0-2, with two members absent. The meeting adjourned at 10:18 a.m. No public comment was received.

• Approved agenda as presented (7-0-2)
• Approved claims dated November 3, 2021 (7-0-2)
• Approved payables for October 15-28, 2021 (7-0-2)

Personnel Committee

This agenda for the Livingston County Personnel Committee meeting on November 3, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

The Livingston County Personnel Committee approved a resolution to fill an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney II position at an above hire rate. The meeting was brief and included only this substantive decision, along with routine approval of the agenda and adjournment.

• Approved filling Assistant Prosecuting Attorney II at above hire rate (3-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (3-0)

Finance Committee

The Livingston County Finance Committee is meeting to review and vote on a series of resolutions covering grants, contracts, and administrative matters. The agenda includes budget discussion and multiple resolutions for approval, ranging from grant applications to software contracts and policy changes.

• Resolution authorizing Juvenile Court to apply for SCAO Child Welfare CIP COVID-19 Supplement Grant
• Resolution authorizing increased hire wage for Deputy Haven via Letter of Understanding
• Resolution authorizing BCBSM stop loss insurance amendment for 2022
• Resolution authorizing continued use of Chilson Hills Baptist Church for vaccination clinics
• Resolution authorizing 2022 state grant for remonumentation of public land survey corners

The Finance Committee reviewed and recommended 10 resolutions to the Board of Commissioners, covering juvenile court grant application, sheriff deputy wage increase, Blue Cross Blue Shield contract amendment, vaccination clinic use, land survey contracts, software renewal, addressing responsibilities, vehicle purchase, transit grants, and MDOT agreement. All recommendations passed, with the vaccination clinic resolution passing 5-2. The committee also approved minutes, agenda, claims, and preauthorized payments.

• Approved minutes of Oct 20, 2021 (7-0-2)
• Approved agenda as presented (7-0-2)
• Recommended Juvenile Court CIP COVID-19 grant application, amended to remove acceptance language (7-0-2)
• Recommended Sheriff's letter of understanding for Deputy David Haven increased hire wage (7-0-2)
• Recommended Blue Cross Blue Shield stop loss fee contract amendment (7-0-2)
• Recommended continued use of Chilson Hills Baptist Church for vaccination clinics (5-2-2)
• Recommended Register of Deeds remonumentation grant and contracts (7-0-2)
• Recommended Fidlar Technologies software renewal (7-0-2)

Interview Committee

The Livingston County Interview Committee is meeting to conduct interviews for an Education Member Representative on the Planning Commission. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from July 30 and August 4, 2021, a call to the public, and discussion. No other substantive decisions are listed.

• Interview for Planning Commission Education Member Representative
• Approval of minutes from July 30, 2021
• Approval of minutes from August 4, 2021
• Call to the public

The Livingston County Interview Committee interviewed three applicants for the Education Member Representative seat on the Planning Commission and unanimously deemed all qualified. The committee's report will be sent to the Personnel Committee without objection. No final appointment was made.

• Approved minutes from July 30 and August 4, 2021 (4-0)
• Interviewed Jason Schrock, John Belcher II, and Andrew Kraft for Planning Commission Education seat
• Deemed all interviewed candidates qualified for the position (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:01 a.m. (4-0)

General Government and Health and Human Services Committee

The General Government and Health and Human Services Committee will consider several resolutions, including continuing vaccination clinics at Chilson Hills Baptist Church, accepting a state grant for land survey remonumentation, renewing software support for the Register of Deeds, assuming addressing duties for Hamburg Township, purchasing a van for Veterans Services, and applying for transit capital funding. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and public comment periods.

• Resolution authorizing continued use of Chilson Hills Baptist Church for vaccination clinics
• Resolution authorizing 2022 state grant agreement for remonumentation of public land survey corners
• Resolution authorizing renewal agreement with Fidlar Technologies for software support for Register of Deeds
• Resolution authorizing assumption of addressing responsibilities for Hamburg Township and policy amendment
• Resolution authorizing capital expenditure and vehicle increase for Veterans Services van purchase

The committee approved a resolution to continue using Chilson Hills Baptist Church for vaccination clinics, with a 3-1 vote. It also recommended several items to the Finance Committee, including a state grant agreement for land survey remonumentation, a software renewal with Fidlar Technologies, assumption of Hamburg Township addressing duties, a capital expenditure for Veterans Services vehicles, and LETS grant applications. All recommendations passed unanimously (4-0).

• Approved continued use of Chilson Hills Baptist Church for vaccination clinics (3-1)
• Recommended 2022 state grant agreement for remonumentation and surveyor contracts to Finance Committee (4-0)
• Recommended renewal agreement with Fidlar Technologies for software support to Finance Committee (4-0)
• Recommended assumption of Hamburg Township addressing responsibilities and policy amendment to Finance Committee (4-0)
• Recommended capital expenditure and vehicle increase for Veterans Services to Finance Committee (4-0)
• Recommended LETS application for FY 2021 Section 5339(b) bus grant to Finance Committee (4-0)
• Recommended amended MDOT master agreement 2022-0086 to Finance Committee (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Livingston County Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider several resolutions, including a third-quarter budget amendment, an additional MERS pension contribution, and contracts for substance abuse testing and a broadband planning grant. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and public comment periods.

• Resolution 2021-10-166: Authorize agreement with D'n'A for substance abuse testing services (Community Corrections)
• Resolution 2021-10-167: Approve local match for SEMCOG Planning Assistance Program grant for transportation equity and sustainable infrastructure
• Resolution 2021-10-169: Authorize third-quarter budget amendment for fiscal year 2021
• Resolution 2021-10-170: Authorize additional contribution to MERS in fiscal year 2021
• Resolution 2021-10-168: Approve appointments to Livingston County Human Services Collaborative Body

The Livingston County Board of Commissioners approved a third-quarter budget amendment for FY2021 and an additional contribution to MERS, both by 6-1 votes. The board also approved appointments to the Human Services Collaborative Body, a substance abuse testing agreement, and a SEMCOG grant match. All votes were recorded with Commissioner Zajac absent and Commissioner Reader absent.

• Approved third-quarter budget amendment to FY2021 budget (6-1-2)
• Approved additional MERS contribution in FY2021 (6-1-2)
• Approved appointments to Livingston County Human Services Collaborative Body (7-0-2)
• Approved agreement with D'n'A for substance abuse testing services (7-0-2)
• Approved local match for SEMCOG planning grant (7-0-2)
• Approved consent agenda resolutions 2021-10-166 and 2021-10-167 (7-0-2)

Veteran Services Committee

The Livingston County Veterans' Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the consent agenda, hearing public comment, and reviewing two applications for relief (21-98 and 21-107). The committee will also discuss EcoLane transportation licenses, committee computers, and a director performance review. The agenda is largely procedural with no major policy decisions listed.

• Applications for relief 21-98 and 21-107
• EcoLane LETS additional licenses discussion
• Committee computers work order #136154
• Director review with PAR and evaluation forms
• Director report for October 2021

The Livingston County Veterans' Committee approved two relief applications totaling $17,719.84, and approved moving forward with EcoLane. All votes were 4-0 with one member absent. The committee also discussed computer status and director evaluations.

• Approved $5,900 for HVAC relief (4-0)
• Approved $11,819.84 in assistance (4-0)
• Approved moving forward with EcoLane (4-0)

Personnel Committee

This agenda for the Livingston County Personnel Committee meeting on October 20, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

The committee approved three resolutions: authorizing the board chair to sign a letter of understanding for increased hire wage for Deputy David Haven, authorizing an amendment to the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan administrative services contract regarding stop loss fees, and approving appointments to the Livingston County Human Services Collaborative Body. A resolution for a Planning Commission appointment was tabled pending interviews. The committee also entered closed session for an EMS bargaining update.

• Approved resolution for increased hire wage for Deputy David Haven (3-0)
• Approved BCBS of Michigan contract amendment on stop loss fees (3-0)
• Approved appointments to Human Services Collaborative Body (3-0)
• Tabled Planning Commission appointment resolution to November meeting (3-0)
• Entered closed session for EMS bargaining update (2-0-1)

Board of Commissioners following FAM Committee

The Livingston County Board of Commissioners will consider a resolution authorizing an amendment to an asphalt replacement contract with Allied Construction at the West Complex, as recommended by the Finance Committee. The board will also approve claims and payables for the period of October 1 through October 14, 2021.

• Resolution 2021-10-165 authorizing amendment to asphalt replacement contract with Allied Construction at West Complex
• Approval of claims dated October 20, 2021
• Approval of payables for October 1-14, 2021

The Board of Commissioners approved an amendment to the asphalt replacement contract with Allied Construction for the West Complex, along with routine approval of claims and payables. All motions passed 8-0-1 with one member absent.

• Approved amendment to asphalt replacement contract with Allied Construction (8-0-1)
• Approved claims dated October 20, 2021 (8-0-1)
• Approved payables for October 1-14, 2021 (8-0-1)

Finance Committee

The Livingston County Finance Committee is meeting to review the 2022 budget at Level 3, receive a third-quarter financial update, and consider several resolutions including a budget amendment, a substance abuse testing contract, an additional MERS contribution, a grant match, and an asphalt contract amendment. The agenda also includes approval of prior minutes, public comment periods, and claims.

• Resolution to authorize third quarter budget amendment for FY2021
• Resolution authorizing agreement with D'n'A for substance abuse testing services
• Resolution authorizing additional MERS contribution in FY2021
• Resolution approving local match for SEMCOG Planning Assistance Program grant
• Resolution authorizing amendment to West Complex asphalt replacement contract with Allied Construction

The Finance Committee reviewed the Administrator's Recommended 2022 Budget and the Q3 2021 financial update, then recommended several resolutions to the Board of Commissioners. These included a third-quarter budget amendment, an agreement for substance abuse testing, an additional MERS contribution, a SEMCOG grant match, and an asphalt contract amendment. All recommendations passed, with one resolution (MERS contribution) passing 7-1.

• Recommended third quarter budget amendment (8-0-1)
• Recommended D'n'A substance abuse testing agreement (8-0-1)
• Recommended additional MERS contribution (7-1-1)
• Recommended SEMCOG grant local match (8-0-1)
• Recommended asphalt contract amendment with Allied Construction (8-0-1)
• Recommended claims dated Oct 20, 2021 (8-0-1)
• Recommended preauthorized payments Oct 1-14, 2021 (8-0-1)

Courts, Public Safety, and Infrastructure Development Committee

The Livingston County Public Safety and Infrastructure Development Committee is meeting to consider two resolutions: approving a local match for a SEMCOG Planning Assistance Program grant related to transportation equity and sustainable infrastructure, and authorizing an amendment to an asphalt replacement contract with Allied Construction at the West Complex. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and public comment periods.

• Resolution approving local match for SEMCOG Planning Assistance Program grant (transportation equity and sustainable infrastructure)
• Resolution authorizing amendment to asphalt replacement contract with Allied Construction at the West Complex
• Approval of minutes from September 20, 2021 meeting
• Calls to the public (two opportunities for public comment)

The committee approved two resolutions: a local match for a SEMCOG planning grant on transportation equity and sustainable infrastructure, and an amendment to the asphalt replacement contract with Allied Construction at the West Complex. Both motions passed 3-0 with one member absent. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved local match for SEMCOG Planning Assistance Program grant (3-0)
• Approved amendment to asphalt replacement contract with Allied Construction at West Complex (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Livingston County Board of Commissioners will consider several resolutions, including accepting state court grants, purchasing replacement vans, contracting for fire services and airport snow removal, and authorizing an agreement with the Economic Development Council. The board will also vote on the annual 2021 apportionment report and appoint members to the Board of Canvassers. A closed session is scheduled to discuss a written legal opinion.

• Resolution 2021-10-157: Accept State Court Administrative Office grant awards for FY 2022 for specialty courts
• Resolution 2021-10-158: Authorize capital expenditure for purchase of two replacement transit vans
• Resolution 2021-10-160: Contract with Delau Fire Services for fire extinguisher and suppression inspection, testing, and maintenance
• Resolution 2021-10-161: Agreement with Anglin Civil, LLC for airport snow removal for 2021/22-2024/25 seasons
• Resolution 2021-10-164: Authorize annual 2021 apportionment report (roll call vote required)

The Board approved a three-year agreement with the Economic Development Council for county-wide assistance, with one dissenting vote. It also appointed Judy Williams and Joan Runyan to the Board of Canvassers, and approved the annual apportionment report. All other agenda items, including consent resolutions and minutes, were approved unanimously.

• Approved agreement with Economic Development Council for 2022-2024 (8-1)
• Appointed Judy Williams and Joan Runyan to Board of Canvassers (9-0)
• Approved annual 2021 Apportionment Report (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda resolutions 2021-10-157 through 161 (9-0)
• Approved minutes of Sept 27 and Oct 6 meetings (9-0)
• Received and filed correspondence from Ingham, Delta, and Gratiot counties (9-0)

Finance Committee

The Livingston County Finance Committee is meeting to consider several resolutions, including accepting state court grant awards, purchasing a leased vehicle, buying replacement vans, and entering into contracts for fire services, economic development support, and airport snow removal. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, public comment periods, and review of claims and preauthorized payments.

• Resolution to accept SCAO grant awards for specialty courts for FY 2022
• Purchase of leased 2021 Chrysler Voyager from Enterprise Fleet Management for transfer to MMRMA Insurance
• Capital expenditure for purchase of two replacement vans
• Contract with Delau Fire Services for fire extinguisher and suppression inspection, testing, and maintenance
• Agreement with Economic Development Council for county-wide assistance 2022-2024

The Finance Committee unanimously recommended five resolutions to the Board of Commissioners, covering grants, vehicle purchases, a fire services contract, and airport snow removal. It also recommended an agreement with the Economic Development Council for county-wide assistance from 2022-2024, which passed 8-1 with Commissioner Nakagiri dissenting. The committee approved the minutes and agenda, and recommended claims and preauthorized payments.

• Approved minutes of September 22, 2021 (9-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (9-0)
• Recommended resolution authorizing specialty courts to accept SCAO grant awards for FY 2022 (9-0)
• Recommended resolution authorizing purchase of leased 2021 Chrysler Voyager for transfer to MMRMA (9-0)
• Recommended resolution authorizing purchase of two replacement vans for L.E.T.S. (9-0)
• Recommended contract with Delau Fire Services for fire extinguisher and suppression services (9-0)
• Recommended agreement with Economic Development Council for 2022-2024 (8-1)
• Recommended airport snow removal agreement with Anglin Civil, LLC (9-0)

Apportionment Commission

This agenda for the Livingston County Apportionment Commission meeting on October 6, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content for residents to review.

The Apportionment Commission adopted Map 9 as the county's new apportionment plan by a 4-1 vote, with Commissioner Judy Daubenmier dissenting. The County Clerk was instructed to submit Map 9 to the Secretary of State, Bureau of Elections, and to resubmit it on Monday, October 18, 2021. The commission also approved the September 27, 2021 minutes and heard public comments from eight residents.

• Adopted Map 9 as the apportionment plan (4-1)
• Instructed County Clerk to submit Map 9 to Secretary of State
• Instructed County Clerk to resubmit Map 9 on October 18, 2021 (4-1)
• Approved minutes of September 27, 2021 (5-0)

Board of Commissioners following FAM Committee

The Livingston County Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider routine financial approvals, including claims and payables recommended by the Finance Committee. The agenda is largely procedural, with no substantive policy items listed.

• Approval of claims dated October 6, 2021
• Approval of payables for September 17-30, 2021

The Livingston County Board of Commissioners met briefly, approving the agenda, claims, and payables as recommended by the Finance Committee. All motions passed unanimously (9-0). No public comment was received, and the meeting adjourned after about three minutes.

• Approved agenda as presented (9-0)
• Approved claims dated October 6, 2021 (9-0)
• Approved payables for September 17-30, 2021 (9-0)

General Government and Health and Human Services Committee

The General Government and Health and Human Services Committee is considering several resolutions regarding county assets and services. Items include vehicle replacements, fire suppression maintenance, and airport snow removal agreements.

• Purchase of a leased 2021 Chrysler Voyager from Enterprise
• Capital expenditure for the purchase of two replacement vans
• Contract with Delau Fire Services for fire extinguisher and suppression maintenance
• Agreement with the Economic Development Council for county-wide assistance (2022-2024)
• Snow removal agreement with Anglin Civil, LLC for the 2021/22 to 2024/25 seasons

The General Government and Health & Human Services Committee approved five resolutions, all recommending action to the Finance Committee. These include purchasing a leased vehicle, buying two replacement vans, contracting fire services, an economic development agreement, and airport snow removal. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Approved purchase of leased 2021 Chrysler Voyager for transfer to MMRMA (4-0)
• Approved capital expenditure for two replacement vans (4-0)
• Approved contract with Delau Fire Services for fire extinguisher/suppression services (4-0)
• Approved agreement with Economic Development Council for 2022-2024 support (4-0)
• Approved agreement with Anglin Civil, LLC for airport snow removal 2021/22-2024/25 (4-0)

Veteran Services Committee

This agenda contains only boilerplate interface text from the eSCRIBE meeting software, with no actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics listed. The meeting appears to be scheduled but no substantive business is documented.

The Livingston County Veterans' Committee approved two applications for relief (Application #2 and Application #3) and denied one (Application #1) for housing repairs. The committee also approved the consent agenda, recessed into closed session, and adjourned. No other substantive business was discussed.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Denied Application #1 for housing repairs (2-3)
• Approved Application #2 (5-0)
• Approved Application #3 (3-2)
• Recessed to closed session (5-0)
• Returned to open session (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Livingston County Board of Commissioners is meeting to hear 2022 budget presentations from several departments, including 911 Central Dispatch, Sheriff, Emergency Management, EMS/Medical Examiner, and Drain Commissioner. The board will also consider consent agenda resolutions, including funding for a mobile command center, architectural services, benefit plan changes, and contract change orders for a veterans services build-out, plus appointments and a sheriff's office reorganization.

• 2022 budget presentations for 911 Central Dispatch, Sheriff, Emergency Management, EMS/Medical Examiner, and Drain Commissioner
• Resolution 2021-09-149: Approve funding update for Mobile Command Center equipment using FY19 Homeland Security Grant Program funds over $25,000
• Resolution 2021-09-150: Authorize purchase order for architectural and design services to Lindhout Associates
• Resolution 2021-09-151: Modify non-union employee, elected official, commissioner, and judge benefit plans for FY 2022
• Resolution 2021-09-155: Reorganize Sheriff's Office to move one FTE deputy from Jail Services to Field Services

The Board approved Resolution 2021-09-156, authorizing up to $500,000 per quarter in ARPA funds for a COVID-19 mitigation plan tailored to Livingston County, through September 30, 2022. The plan includes specific uses such as monoclonal antibody treatments, vaccinations, and education, with restrictions on mandates. Commissioner Smith withdrew his competing ARPA resolution. The board also approved consent agenda items and other resolutions.

• Approved COVID-19 mitigation plan with ARPA funds up to $500,000/quarter (6-3)
• Approved consent agenda resolutions 2021-09-149 through 2021-09-152 (9-0)
• Approved appointment to Michigan Department of Human Services Board (8-1)
• Approved appointments to Livingston County Planning Commission (9-0)
• Approved Sheriff's Office reorganization moving one FTE deputy from Jail to Field Services (9-0)
• Approved agenda as amended, adding two COVID-related resolutions (9-0)
• Commissioner Smith withdrew his ARPA resolution (2021-09-157)

Apportionment Commission

This agenda for the Livingston County Apportionment Commission meeting on September 27, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion. No specific actions, proposals, or public hearings are listed.

The Livingston County Apportionment Commission voted unanimously to file petitions with the Michigan Court of Appeals, similar to Branch County's, to extend the deadline for completing the apportionment plan, waive fees, and request immediate consideration. A motion to exclude maps that do not respect continuity was not considered due to lack of a second. The commission also approved the minutes from September 3, 2021, and scheduled its next meeting for October 6, 2021.

• Approved minutes of September 3, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved filing petitions with Michigan Court of Appeals to extend apportionment deadline, waive fees, and request immediate consideration (5-0)
• Motion to not consider maps that do not respect continuity failed for lack of a second

Board of Commissioners following FAM Committee

The Livingston County Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider routine financial approvals, including claims and payables recommended by the Finance Committee. The agenda also includes public comment and standard procedural items. No major policy decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Approval of claims dated September 22, 2021
• Approval of payables for September 3–16, 2021
• Call to the public

The Board of Commissioners met and approved the agenda, claims, and payables as recommended by the Finance Committee. All motions passed unanimously (9-0). No public comment was made, and the meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Approved agenda as presented (9-0)
• Approved claims dated September 22, 2021 (9-0)
• Approved payables for September 3-16, 2021 (9-0)

Finance Committee

The Livingston County Finance Committee will hold a hybrid meeting to review 2022 budget presentations from several departments, including MSU-E, Human Resources, County Administration, Fiscal Services, and the Animal Shelter. The committee will also consider six resolutions, including funding for a Sheriff's Office mobile command center, architectural services, a deputy reorganization, Veterans Services build-out change orders, benefit plan changes, and COVID-19 funding. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes, claims, and preauthorized payments.

• 2022 budget presentations for MSU-E, Human Resources, County Administration, Fiscal Services, Animal Shelter
• Resolution to approve funding over $25,000 for Mobile Command Center equipment using FY19 Homeland Security Grant
• Resolution authorizing purchase order for Sheriff's Office architectural/design services to Lindhout Associates
• Resolution to move one FTE deputy from Jail Services to Field Services
• Resolution to modify benefit plans for non-union employees, elected officials, commissioners, and judges for FY 2022

The Finance Committee recommended five resolutions to the Board of Commissioners, including funding for a mobile command center, architectural services, a sheriff's office reorganization, veterans services change orders, and 2022 benefit plan modifications. A resolution to limit the use of MDHHS funding for the health department's COVID-19 response failed (3-6). The committee also approved minutes, agenda, claims, and preauthorized payments.

• Approved mobile command center equipment funding (9-0)
• Approved architectural/design services purchase order (9-0)
• Approved sheriff's office FTE reorganization (8-1)
• Approved veterans services build-out change orders (9-0)
• Approved 2022 benefit plan modifications (9-0)
• Rejected resolution to limit COVID-19 funding use (3-6)
• Approved claims dated Sept 22, 2021 (9-0)
• Approved preauthorized payments Sept 3-16, 2021 (9-0)

Board of Commissioners Work Session

The Livingston County Board of Commissioners holds a work session to receive 2022 budget presentations from Veterans' Services, Building Inspections, Planning, and Equalization. The meeting includes public comment periods and is procedural, with no votes or decisions listed.

• 2022 budget presentations: Veterans' Services, Building Inspections, Planning, Equalization
• Two public comment periods scheduled

The Livingston County Board of Commissioners held a work session on September 20, 2021, to receive 2022 budget presentations from the Equalization, Planning, Veterans Services, and Building Inspections departments. No formal decisions were made; the session was informational only. The board adjourned at 7:20 p.m. with a motion that carried 5-0.

• Heard 2022 budget presentation from Equalization Director Sue Bostwick
• Heard 2022 budget presentation from Planning Director Kathleen Kline-Hudson and planners Rob Stanford and Scott Barb
• Heard 2022 budget presentation from Veterans Services Director Mary Durst
• Heard 2022 budget presentation from Building Inspections Director Jim Rowell
• Adjourned meeting at 7:20 p.m. (motion by D. Helzerman, second by J. Gross, carried 5-0)

Courts, Public Safety, and Infrastructure Development Committee

The Livingston County Public Safety and Infrastructure and Development Committee will consider three resolutions: funding for Mobile Command Center equipment for the Sheriff's Office using FY19 Homeland Security Grant Program funds over $25,000, issuing a purchase order for architectural and design services to Lindhout Associates, and reorganizing one FTE deputy from Jail Services to Field Services. The meeting also includes routine items like minutes approval and calls to the public.

• Resolution to approve funding over $25,000 for Mobile Command Center equipment for LCSO using FY19 Homeland Security Grant Program funds
• Resolution authorizing purchase order for architectural and design services to Lindhout Associates
• Resolution to move one FTE deputy from Jail Services to Field Services division

The Public Safety & Infrastructure & Development Committee approved three resolutions unanimously (4-0). These included funding for mobile command center equipment for the Sheriff's Office using Homeland Security grant funds, a purchase order for architectural and design services with Lindhout Associates, and a reorganization of the Sheriff's Office moving one FTE deputy from Jail Services to Field Services. The meeting was brief and procedural, with no public comment.

• Approved funding update for mobile command center equipment using FY19 Homeland Security grant funds over $25,000 (4-0)
• Authorized purchase order for architectural and design services to Lindhout Associates (4-0)
• Approved reorganization of Sheriff's Office moving one FTE deputy from Jail Services to Field Services (4-0)
• Approved minutes of August 16, 2021 meeting (4-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (4-0)

Veteran Services Committee

The Livingston County Veterans' Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, reviewing two relief applications (21-94 and 21-96), and discussing the ALICE report, the 2022 budget, and committee member computers. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no major policy decisions listed.

• Review of relief applications 21-94 and 21-96
• Discussion of 2022 budget
• ALICE report presentation
• Committee member computers discussion
• Approval of August 24, 2021 meeting minutes

The committee approved two relief applications: $8,146 for hearing aids, stairs, gutters, and skirting (contingent on verification), and $3,490 for an air conditioner. It also approved the 2022 budget 4-1, with Bruce Hundley dissenting. A request to obtain quotes for committee laptops was discussed but not decided.

• Approved relief application 21-94 for $8,146 (5-0)
• Approved relief application 21-96 for $3,490 (5-0)
• Approved 2022 budget as presented (4-1)
• Requested IT quote for four 15-inch two-in-one computers and support costs

Personnel Committee

The agenda for the Livingston County Personnel Committee meeting on September 15, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

The Livingston County Personnel Committee approved seven resolutions, including filling an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney II at above hire rate, reclassifying a Deputy District Court Clerk-Probation Secretary to Probation Coordinator, reclassifying an EMS Administrative Supervisor to Project Manager-EMS, filling a Senior Appraiser at above hire rate, modifying non-union benefit plans for FY2022, and approving appointments to the Planning Commission and the Michigan Department of Human Services Board. A resolution to reclassify a Deputy District Court Clerk-Office Technician to District Court Division Coordinator failed (1-1-1) due to lack of a second. A resolution approving an appointment to the Planning Commission was tabled until the October meeting. The meeting was procedural with no public comment.

• Approved filling Assistant Prosecuting Attorney II at above hire rate (2-0-1)
• Approved title change for Deputy District Court Clerk-Probation Secretary to Probation Coordinator (2-0-1)
• Failed reclassification of Deputy District Court Clerk-Office Technician to District Court Division Coordinator (1-1-1)
• Approved reclassification of EMS Administrative Supervisor to Project Manager-EMS (2-0-1)
• Approved filling Senior Appraiser at above hire rate (2-0-1)
• Approved modification of non-union benefit plans for FY2022 (2-0-1)
• Tabled Planning Commission appointment until October meeting (2-0-1)
• Approved appointments to Planning Commission and MDHS Board (2-0-1)

Board of Commissioners

The Livingston County Board of Commissioners will hold a hybrid meeting with 2022 budget presentations from several county departments, including the Clerk, Treasurer, and Airport. The board will also consider a resolution declaring the county will not comply with the federal COVID-19 vaccine mandate for large employers, along with several consent agenda items and a closed session on opioid litigation.

• Resolution 2021-09-149: Declares county will not comply with presidential COVID-19 vaccine/testing mandate for employers over 100 employees
• Resolution 2021-09-142: Authorizes vehicle leases to replace four Sheriff's vehicles damaged in flooding
• Resolution 2021-09-143: Authorizes agreement with Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC for transit attorney services
• Resolution 2021-09-145: Authorizes write-off of EMS accounts receivable when sent to collections
• Resolution 2021-09-147: Authorizes EMS department reorganization and addition of Education Instructor Coordinator position

The Board of Commissioners heard 2022 budget presentations from several departments, approved the consent agenda containing seven resolutions, and reclassified four EMS road supervisors from FLSA exempt to non-exempt. A resolution declaring the county would not comply with a federal COVID-19 vaccination mandate failed for lack of a second. The board also approved counsel's recommendation regarding opioid litigation in closed session.

• Approved consent agenda resolutions 2021-09-141 through 2021-09-147 (9-0)
• Approved reclassifying four EMS road supervisors from FLSA exempt to non-exempt (9-0)
• Resolution opposing federal COVID-19 vaccine mandate failed for lack of a second
• Approved counsel's recommendation on opioid litigation and authorized signing documents (9-0)

Board of Commissioners following FAM Committee

The Livingston County Board of Commissioners will meet immediately after the Finance Committee meeting to consider routine financial approvals. The agenda includes two items: approval of claims dated September 8, 2021, and approval of payables for August 13 through September 2, 2021. No other substantive business is listed.

• Approval of claims dated September 8, 2021
• Approval of payables for August 13 through September 2, 2021

The Livingston County Board of Commissioners met on September 8, 2021, and approved the agenda, claims, and payables as recommended by the Finance Committee, each by a 7-0-2 vote. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included two public comment periods and adjourned at 1:38 p.m.

• Approved agenda as presented (7-0-2)
• Approved claims dated September 8, 2021 (7-0-2)
• Approved payables for August 13 through September 2, 2021 (7-0-2)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:38 p.m. (7-0-2)

Finance Committee

The Livingston County Finance Committee is meeting to review 2022 budget presentations from several departments, consider multiple resolutions including EMS reorganization and vehicle leases, and approve claims. The agenda includes both decisions and discussions, with several items involving contracts and reclassifications.

• 2022 budget presentations: Friend of the Court, Public Defender, Prosecutor, Courts
• Resolution authorizing SOR2 grant application for Adult Drug Court (FY2022)
• Resolution authorizing vehicle leases to replace four sheriff's vehicles damaged in flooding
• Resolution authorizing EMS department reorganization and adding Education Instructor Coordinator position
• Resolution authorizing write-off of EMS accounts receivable when sent to collections

The Finance Committee reviewed 2022 budget presentations from several county departments and recommended eight resolutions to the full Board of Commissioners. All resolutions passed, including one to apply for a state opioid response grant, vehicle leases for flood-damaged sheriff's vehicles, and an EMS reorganization. One resolution, reclassifying EMS road supervisors, passed 7-1-1 with Commissioner Reader voting no. The committee also approved minutes, agenda, claims, and preauthorized payments.

• Recommended resolution for SOR2 grant application for Adult Drug Court (8-0-1)
• Recommended resolution authorizing vehicle leases for four flood-damaged sheriff's vehicles (8-0-1)
• Recommended agreement with Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC for transit attorney services (8-0-1)
• Recommended resolution supporting American Rescue Plan State Match Programs (8-0-1)
• Recommended reclassifying four EMS Road Supervisors from FLSA exempt to non-exempt (7-1-1)
• Recommended EMS department reorganization and addition of Education Instructor Coordinator (8-0-1)
• Recommended write-off of EMS accounts receivable when sent to collections (8-0-1)
• Recommended allowing Howell Township to use Public Safety Complex as polling site (8-0-1)

General Government and Health and Human Services Committee

The Livingston County General Government and Health and Human Services Committee is meeting to consider several resolutions, including replacing four sheriff's vehicles damaged in flooding, contracting transit attorney services, restructuring the EMS department, and accepting state funding for COVID-19 response. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and public comment periods.

• Resolution authorizing vehicle leases to replace four sheriff's vehicles damaged in flooding
• Resolution authorizing agreement with Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC for transit attorney services
• Resolution authorizing Howell Township to use the Public Safety Complex as a polling site
• Resolution to write off EMS accounts receivable when sent to collections
• Resolution authorizing EMS department reorganization and adding an Education Instructor Coordinator position

The General Government and Health & Human Services Committee voted 4-0 to recommend seven resolutions to the Finance Committee, including vehicle leases for four sheriff's vehicles damaged in flooding, a transit attorney agreement, allowing Howell Township to use the Public Safety Complex as a polling site, writing off EMS accounts receivable sent to collections, reorganizing the EMS department and adding an Education Instructor Coordinator position, supporting American Rescue Plan state match programs, and limiting use of MDHHS funding for the 2022 COVID-19 response. The last resolution passed 3-1, with Commissioner Plank voting no. The committee also approved the August 2, 2021 minutes as amended and the agenda, both 4-0.

• Approved minutes of August 2, 2021, as amended (4-0-0).
• Approved agenda as presented (4-0-0).
• Recommended to Finance: vehicle leases to replace four sheriff's vehicles damaged in flooding (4-0-0).
• Recommended to Finance: agreement with Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC for transit attorney services (4-0-0).
• Recommended to Finance: allowing Howell Township to use the Public Safety Complex as a polling site (4-0-0).
• Recommended to Finance: write off EMS accounts receivable when sent to collections (4-0-0).
• Recommended to Finance: EMS department reorganization and addition of Education Instructor Coordinator position (4-0-0).
• Recommended to Finance: resolution supporting American Rescue Plan state match programs (4-0-0).

Apportionment Commission

This agenda for the Livingston County Apportionment Commission meeting on September 3, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed in the provided text.

The Livingston County Apportionment Commission approved several procedural changes for the redistricting process, including a September 20, 2021 submission deadline for maps and plans, and allowing up to two maps from each member of the public. A motion to consider GIS differential numbers de minimis failed (1-4). The commission also approved allowing each commissioner to bring up to four maps to the September 27 meeting.

• Approved minutes of August 27, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved considering incarcerated population data de minimis (5-0)
• Amended Rule 9 to set map submission deadline to Sept. 20, 2021 (5-0)
• Motion to consider GIS differential numbers de minimis failed (1-4)
• Approved accepting up to two maps from each member of the public (5-0)
• Approved each commissioner may bring up to four maps to Sept. 27 meeting (5-0)

Retiree Health Care Board of Trustees

The Livingston County Retiree Health Care Plan Board of Trustees is meeting to approve prior minutes, hear a second-quarter 2021 financial report from Morgan Stanley's Ken Mittelbrun, and discuss new business. The agenda is largely procedural, with the financial report being the only substantive item.

• 2nd Quarter 2021 Financial Report by Ken Mittelbrun, Morgan Stanley
• Approval of minutes from April 19, 2021
• Discussion of new business
• Schedule next meeting

The Retiree Health Care Board of Trustees approved amending the Investment Policy Statement to allow up to 20% international equities under PA 314, following a recommendation from Morgan Stanley. The board also approved the April 19, 2021 minutes and the meeting agenda, and received a financial report showing a 4.9% quarterly increase and 8% year-to-date increase.

• Approved amendment to Investment Policy Statement allowing up to 20% International Equities under PA 314 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of April 19, 2021 meeting (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)

Apportionment Commission

This agenda for the Livingston County Apportionment Commission meeting on August 27, 2021, contains no substantive items—only embedded video and software interface text. The meeting appears to be procedural with no listed decisions, discussions, or attachments.

The Livingston County Apportionment Commission voted unanimously to accept the GIS precinct population numbers from the 2020 Census as the basis for drafting the new apportionment plan, and to post the data, maps, and explanation on the commission's website. It also amended Rule 9 to require map submissions by September 23, 2021, and scheduled a September 27 meeting to review them. The commission approved the July 23, 2021 minutes and adjourned.

• Approved minutes of July 23, 2021 (5-0).
• Accepted GIS precinct population data from 2020 Census for drafting the apportionment plan and posting it online (5-0).
• Amended Rule 9 to set map submission deadline to September 23, 2021, and scheduled a September 27, 2021 review meeting (5-0).
• Adjourned at 2:47 p.m. (5-0).

Veteran Services Committee Special Meeting

The Livingston County Veterans' Services Committee is holding a special meeting to consider one application for relief (item 21-85) and conduct routine business including a consent agenda, public comment, director reports, and committee discussion. The agenda is largely procedural, with the only substantive item being the single relief application.

• Application for Relief 21-85
• Call to the public
• Consent agenda
• Director reports

The Livingston County Veterans' Services Committee met in special session and approved a $1,400 relief payment for a hot water heater under application 21-85. The consent agenda was approved unanimously. Chairman Joe Riker discussed a recently passed closed session law and said the committee would consider adopting it into office policy, with requests in writing if the veteran is not present and verbally if attending. No public comment, business, or director reports were presented.

• Approved the agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved $1,400 for a hot water heater under application 21-85 (5-0)
• Discussed, but did not decide on, adopting a new closed session law into office policy

Board of Commissioners

The Livingston County Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider several resolutions, including grant applications, a new staff position, and an appointment to the Huron Clinton Metropolitan Authority Board. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of minutes and consent agenda items.

• Resolution 2021-08-135: Authorizing specialty courts to apply for a Bureau of Justice Assistance grant for Adult Drug Court and Veterans Treatment Court
• Resolution 2021-08-136: Authorizing addition of an Admin Aide Grade 3 position in the Prosecutor's Office
• Resolution 2021-08-137: Approving submission of a SEMCOG grant for transportation equity and sustainable infrastructure with ARPA local match
• Resolution 2021-08-138: Authorizing FY2022 Secondary Road Patrol and Traffic Accident Prevention Program grant from Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning
• Resolution 2021-08-140: Approving an appointment to the Huron Clinton Metropolitan Authority Board

The Board of Commissioners approved the consent agenda (resolutions 2021-08-135 through 2021-08-139) and appointed William Bolin to the Huron Clinton Metropolitan Authority Board by a 5-4 vote, defeating Steve Williams. The board also received and filed correspondence from other counties and approved the minutes of prior meetings.

• Appointed William Bolin to Huron Clinton Metropolitan Authority Board (5-4)
• Approved consent agenda resolutions 2021-08-135 through 2021-08-139 (9-0)
• Approved minutes of August 9 and August 18, 2021 meetings (9-0)
• Received and filed correspondence from Missaukee, Mackinac, and Lake counties (9-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (9-0)

Election Commission

This agenda for the Livingston County Election Commission meeting on 2021-08-19 contains only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE software interface, with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions.

The Livingston County Election Commission unanimously approved the November 2, 2021 City General-Special Election ballots and authorized the County Clerk to sign the Ballot Proof Acceptance form. It also authorized the printing of those ballots and approved a school district precinct consolidation resolution (2021-08-02) as amended. All motions passed 3-0.

• Approved Nov. 2, 2021 City General-Special Election ballots and authorized Clerk to sign Ballot Proof Acceptance form (3-0)
• Authorized printing of Nov. 2, 2021 City General-Special Election ballots (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-08-02 for School District Precinct Consolidation for Nov. 2, 2021 Special Election, as amended (3-0)

Board of Commissioners following FAM Committee

The Livingston County Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider routine financial approvals recommended by the Finance Committee, including claims and payables. The agenda is largely procedural, with no substantive policy items listed.

• Approval of claims dated August 18, 2021
• Approval of payables for July 30 through August 12, 2021

The Livingston County Board of Commissioners met briefly following the Finance Committee meeting. They approved the agenda, claims, and payables as presented, each by an 8-0-1 vote. No public comment was heard, and the meeting adjourned after about three minutes.

• Approved agenda as presented (8-0-1)
• Approved claims dated August 18, 2021 (8-0-1)
• Approved payables for July 30 through August 12, 2021 (8-0-1)

Personnel Committee

This is the agenda for the Livingston County Personnel Committee meeting on August 18, 2021. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders, with no specific items, decisions, or discussions listed. It appears to be a routine or placeholder agenda with no substantive business detailed.

The Livingston County Personnel Committee unanimously approved six resolutions, including reclassifying the Human Resources Generalist to Deputy Director of Human Resources, creating and grading an EMS Education Instructor Coordinator position, reclassifying four EMS Road Supervisors from FLSA exempt to non-exempt, reclassifying the Billing Coordinator to Revenue Cycle and Compliance Manager, changing the EMS Operations Manager title to EMS Project Manager, and approving an appointment to the Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority Board. The committee also entered a brief closed session for an EMS bargaining update and adjourned.

• Approved reclassification of HR Generalist to Deputy Director of HR (3-0)
• Approved grade placement for EMS Education Instructor Coordinator (3-0)
• Approved reclassifying four EMS Road Supervisors from FLSA exempt to non-exempt (3-0)
• Approved reclassification of Billing Coordinator to Revenue Cycle and Compliance Manager (3-0)
• Approved title change for EMS Operations Manager to EMS Project Manager (3-0)
• Approved appointment to Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority Board (3-0)

Veteran Services Committee

The Livingston County Veterans' Committee meets to approve prior meeting minutes and discuss several business items, including a presentation on the ALICE report, purchasing a van once a 2022 grant is executed, and increasing county burial claim reimbursement. The meeting is open to the public with limited seating and Zoom participation encouraged.

• Consent agenda includes minutes from May 19, June 2, and July 14, 2021 meetings
• ALICE Report presentation (slide show attached)
• Purchase van once 2022 grant is executed (Livingston County 080221 document)
• Request to increase County Veteran Burial Benefits
• Finance and office director reports for August

The Livingston County Veterans' Committee approved two substantive items: purchasing a van once the 2022 grant is executed, and increasing County Burial Claim reimbursement as presented. Both motions passed 4-0 with one member absent. The meeting also included approval of the consent agenda and adjournment.

• Approved van purchase once 2022 grant is executed (4-0)
• Approved increased County Burial Claim reimbursement as presented (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from May 19, 2020, June 2, 2021, and July 14, 2021 (4-0)

Finance Committee

The Livingston County Finance Committee will consider several resolutions, including accepting state funding for the Health Department's 2022 COVID-19 response, applying for grants for specialty courts, broadband planning, and a sheriff's road patrol program, and adding an Admin Aide position in the Prosecutor's Office. The committee will also review claims and preauthorized payments.

• Resolution to accept MDHHS funding for 2022 COVID-19 response
• Authorization to apply for BJA-SCAO grant for Adult Drug Court and Veterans Treatment Court
• Resolution to add Admin Aide Grade 3 position in Prosecutor's Office
• Approval to submit SEMCOG Planning Assistance Program grant with ARPA local match
• Authorization for FY 2022 Secondary Road Patrol Grant from Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning

The Livingston County Finance Committee voted 4-4 to reject a resolution accepting Michigan Department of Health and Human Services funding for the county's 2022 COVID-19 response, meaning the motion failed. The committee approved several other resolutions, including authorizing specialty courts to apply for a grant, adding an Admin Aide Grade 3 position in the Prosecutor's Office, and submitting a SEMCOG planning grant application. All other agenda items, including claims and preauthorized payments, were approved unanimously.

• Rejected COVID-19 response funding resolution (4-4)
• Approved resolution authorizing specialty courts to apply for BJA grant (8-0-1)
• Approved adding Admin Aide Grade 3 position in Prosecutor's Office (8-0-1)
• Approved SEMCOG planning grant submission with ARPA match (8-0-1)
• Approved Sheriff's highway safety grant application (8-0-1)
• Approved Drain Department reorganization (8-0-1)
• Approved claims dated August 18, 2021 (8-0-1)
• Approved preauthorized payments July 30-August 12, 2021 (8-0-1)

Courts, Public Safety, and Infrastructure Development Committee

The Public Safety and Infrastructure and Development Committee is meeting to consider four resolutions: adding an Admin Aide Grade 3 position in the Prosecutor's Office, submitting a SEMCOG broadband grant with ARPA local match, accepting a FY 2022 Secondary Road Patrol grant from the state, and reorganizing the Drain Department. The agenda also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment periods. No votes are recorded in the agenda itself.

• Resolution to add Admin Aide Grade 3 position in Prosecutor's Office
• Resolution to submit SEMCOG Planning Assistance Program broadband grant with ARPA local match
• Resolution authorizing FY 2022 Secondary Road Patrol and Traffic Accident Prevention Program grant from Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning
• Resolution authorizing reorganization of the Drain Department
• Approval of July 19, 2021 meeting minutes

The Public Safety & Infrastructure & Development Committee met on August 16, 2021, and unanimously approved four resolutions, all of which were recommended to the Finance Committee. These included adding an Admin Aide Grade 3 position in the Prosecutor's office, submitting a SEMCOG grant application for transportation equity with ARPA match, accepting a state highway safety grant, and reorganizing the Drain Department. No public comment was heard, and the meeting adjourned at 6:01 p.m.

• Approved resolution to add Admin Aide Grade 3 position in Prosecutor's office (4-0)
• Approved resolution to submit SEMCOG grant for transportation equity with ARPA match (4-0)
• Approved resolution to accept FY2022 Secondary Road Patrol grant from State of Michigan (4-0)
• Approved resolution to reorganize Drain Department (4-0)
• All four resolutions recommended to Finance Committee (4-0 each)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing a series of consent agenda items covering multiple departments. These include judicial, information technology, airport, and public safety matters.

• Juvenile Court: Application for Racial and Ethnic Disparities Data Collection Grant Program
• Juvenile Court: Application for Raise the Age Grant
• Information Technology: Department reorganization
• Airport: Agreement with Lois Kay Contracting Company for taxiway and apron repairs
• Sheriff's Office: Increase in authorized vehicles for Field Services Division

The Livingston County Board of Commissioners approved the consent agenda containing 12 resolutions (2021-08-123 through 2021-08-134) in a single 8-0-1 vote, with one member absent. These resolutions authorize various actions including funding agreements for behavioral health and juvenile court grants, vehicle replacements, IT department reorganization, and airport taxiway repairs. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included approval of prior minutes and the agenda, and public comment periods.

• Approved consent agenda resolutions 2021-08-123 through 2021-08-134 (8-0-1)
• Approved minutes of July 26 and August 4, 2021 meetings (8-0-1)
• Approved meeting agenda as presented (8-0-1)

Board of Canvassers

This agenda for the Livingston County Board of Canvassers meeting on August 5, 2021, contains no substantive items—only embedded video and software interface text. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature with no listed decisions, discussions, or action items.

The Livingston County Board of Canvassers certified the official results of the August 3, 2021 City Primary-Special Election to the County Clerk. The board also approved the agenda and the May 6, 2021 meeting minutes. No public comments were made.

• Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
• Approved May 6, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Certified official results of Aug 3, 2021 City Primary-Special Election (4-0)

Finance Committee

The Livingston County Finance Committee is meeting to consider 12 resolutions, including authorizing an IT department reorganization, a broadband data collection agreement with Merit, and multiple airport construction contracts. The committee will also review claims and preauthorized payments, and recognize an employee.

• Resolution authorizing IT department reorganization, including new Project Management Coordination Specialist and Application Support Analyst positions
• Resolution authorizing agreement with Merit for citizen-enabled broadband data collection services
• Resolution to amend agreement with C&S Companies for construction administration on Taxiways Alpha and Bravo repairs
• Resolution to enter agreement with Lois Kay Contracting for taxiway and apron repairs
• Resolution authorizing FY 2022 vehicle replacements leased through Enterprise Fleet Management

The Finance Committee approved all agenda items, including 12 resolutions recommending actions to the Board of Commissioners. These cover juvenile court funding and grants, a Staples contract, veterans services, vehicle replacements, IT reorganization, and airport repairs. All votes were 7-0 with two members absent.

• Approved minutes of July 21, 2021 (7-0-2)
• Approved agenda as presented (7-0-2)
• Recommended FY2022 MOU for Behavioral Health Wraparound funding (7-0-2)
• Recommended application for Racial and Ethnic Disparities Data Collection Grant (7-0-2)
• Recommended application for Raise the Age Grant FY2022 (7-0-2)
• Recommended extendable contract with Staples for office supplies and print services (7-0-2)
• Recommended agreement with Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (7-0-2)
• Recommended FY2022 vehicle replacements via Enterprise Fleet Management (7-0-2)

Board of Commissioners following FAM Committee

The Livingston County Board of Commissioners is meeting immediately after the Finance Committee to consider routine financial approvals. The agenda includes approval of claims and payables for the period of July 15 through July 29, 2021, along with standard procedural items like roll call and public comment. No other substantive business is listed.

• Approval of claims for August 4, 2021
• Approval of payables dated July 15 through July 29, 2021
• Two calls to the public

The Livingston County Board of Commissioners met briefly on August 4, 2021, and approved the agenda, claims, and payables as recommended by the Finance Committee. All motions carried 6-0-3, with three members absent. No public comment was received, and the meeting adjourned after a commissioner spoke about the upcoming Howell Melon Fest.

• Approved agenda as presented (6-0-3)
• Approved claims for August 4, 2021 (6-0-3)
• Approved payables dated July 15-29, 2021 (6-0-3)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:31 a.m. (6-0-3)

Interview Committee

The Livingston County Interview Committee is meeting to review interviews for the Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Board. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes and public comment periods, but the main discussion item is the board interview review.

• Review of Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Board interviews
• Approval of July 30, 2021 meeting minutes
• Two public comment periods

The Interview Committee recommended applicants William Bolin and Steve Williams as preferred candidates for the Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority (HCMA) board. The recommendation was made by consensus without objection. The Personnel Committee may conduct additional vetting, and other applicants remain eligible for consideration by the Board of Commissioners.

• Recommended William Bolin and Steve Williams to Personnel Committee as preferred HCMA applicants (consensus, no objection)

Retirement Plan Advisory Committee

The Livingston County Retirement Plan Advisory Committee is meeting to review investment performance and plan expenses for Q2 2021, with an update from CAPTRUST. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment. No new business items are listed.

• Review of Q2 2021 investment report
• Plan expense review
• Industry/fiduciary update from CAPTRUST
• Market commentary
• Approval of May 6, 2021 meeting minutes

The Retirement Plan Advisory Committee met on August 4, 2021, and approved the minutes and agenda. CAPTRUST presented an industry/fiduciary update, market commentary, and a Q2 2021 investment report review, noting no recommended changes. The committee also reviewed plan expenses, with Livingston County at 12 basis points, below the average of 11-16 basis points. No substantive decisions were made beyond routine approvals and scheduling the next meeting for November 2021.

• Approved minutes of May 6, 2021 (7-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:17 p.m. (7-0)

General Government and Health and Human Services Committee

The General Government and Health and Human Services Committee will consider several resolutions, including accepting state funding for the 2022 COVID-19 response, reorganizing the Information Technology department, and approving airport taxiway repair contracts. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and public comment periods.

• Resolution to accept MDHHS funding for 2022 COVID-19 response
• Resolution authorizing IT department reorganization
• Resolution to enter into agreement with Merit for broadband data collection
• Resolution authorizing FY 2022 vehicle leases through Enterprise Fleet Management
• Resolution to approve airport taxiway and apron repair contracts with Lois Kay Contracting and C&S Companies

The General Government and Health & Human Services Committee voted unanimously (4-0) to recommend 10 resolutions to the Finance Committee, covering county office supplies, COVID-19 funding, veterans services, vehicle replacements, broadband data collection, IT department reorganization, and airport repairs. Several resolutions were amended before the recommendations, including adding language about civil counsel review for the COVID funding agreement and specifying American Recovery Plan Funds for broadband data collection. No final approvals were made; all items were forwarded for further consideration.

• Recommended Staples contract for office supplies to Finance Committee (4-0)
• Recommended MDHHS COVID-19 response funding with amendment (4-0)
• Recommended Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency agreement (4-0)
• Recommended FY 2022 vehicle replacements via Enterprise Fleet (4-0)
• Recommended Sheriff's Office vehicle program increase (4-0)
• Recommended Merit broadband data collection agreement with amendments (4-0)
• Recommended IT department reorganization with amendments (4-0)
• Recommended 3 airport repair resolutions to Finance Committee (4-0)

Interview Committee

The Livingston County Interview Committee is meeting to conduct interviews for the HCMA applicant position. The agenda includes a call to the public, applicant interviews, committee discussion, and a second call to the public before adjournment. No other substantive items are listed.

• HCMA applicant interviews
• Committee discussion
• Two calls to the public

The Interview Committee interviewed four applicants for the Huron Clinton Metropolitan Authority and discussed their qualifications, focusing on technical skills rather than governing philosophy. No appointment was made; the committee scheduled another meeting for August 4 to continue deliberations. The meeting adjourned with a unanimous 5-0 vote.

• Interviewed four HCMA applicants: Steve Williams, William Bolin, Michael Dolan, Bryan Budds
• Agreed to focus on technical qualifications, not governing philosophy
• Scheduled another meeting for August 4 to continue deliberations
• Adjourned meeting at 11:57 a.m. (5-0)

Livingston County Foundation Board of Directors

The Livingston County Foundation Board of Directors holds its annual meeting to elect officers, approve minutes, and hear reports including a Q2 financial update and a Parks & Open Space Advisory Committee update. Action items include approving maintenance fee invoices for Fillmore and Lutz Parks. The agenda is otherwise routine procedural business.

• Election of officers; current officers listed as Nathan Burd (President), Ronald VanHouten (Vice-President), Cindy Catanach (Treasurer & Secretary)
• Fillmore Park maintenance fees: $249.99 (Jan–Mar 2021) and $795.08 (Apr–Jun 2021)
• Lutz Park maintenance fees: $1,570.00 (Jan–Mar 2021) and $1,662.51 (Apr–Jun 2021)
• 2021 Q2 financial update from Morgan Stanley report
• Parks & Open Space Advisory Committee update by Planning Department Director Kathleen Kline-Hudson

The Livingston County Foundation Board approved minutes and agenda, elected officers (Nathan Burd as President, Cindy Catanach as Treasurer, Chris Folts as Vice President), accepted the Q2 financial report, and approved payments for Fillmore Park and Lutz Park maintenance fees. No public comment was received.

• Approved minutes of Feb 8, 2021 (4-0-2)
• Approved agenda (4-0-2)
• Elected Nathan Burd as President (4-0-2)
• Elected Cindy Catanach as Treasurer (4-0-2)
• Elected Chris Folts as Vice President (4-0-2)
• Accepted Q2 financial report and placed on file (4-0-2)
• Approved Fillmore Park maintenance fees Jan-Mar $249.99 and Apr-Jun $795.08 (5-0-1)
• Approved Lutz Park maintenance fees Jan-Mar $1,570.00 and Apr-Jun $1,662.51 (5-0-1)

Board of Commissioners

The Livingston County Board of Commissioners will consider a second-quarter budget amendment for fiscal year 2021, authorize renovations to the Sheriff's Office, and approve several grants and contracts, including for emergency management and traffic enforcement. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes, correspondence, and appointments.

• Resolution 2021-07-119: Second quarter budget amendment to FY 2021 budget
• Resolution 2021-07-116: Authorize renovations to Livingston County Sheriff's Office
• Resolution 2021-07-118: Replace Sheriff's Office vehicle radios
• Resolution 2021-07-115: Accept FY 2022 Emergency Management Performance Grant
• Resolution 2021-07-117: Accept FY 2022 Traffic Enforcement Grant from State of Michigan

The Livingston County Board of Commissioners approved all items on the consent agenda (resolutions 2021-07-111 through 2021-07-118), a second quarter budget amendment for FY 2021, and several appointments. All votes were unanimous (9-0). The meeting was largely procedural, with no public comment or substantive debate.

• Approved consent agenda resolutions 2021-07-111 through 2021-07-118 (9-0)
• Adopted second quarter budget amendment to FY 2021 budget (9-0)
• Approved appointment to Substance Use Disorder Oversight Policy Board (9-0)
• Certified delegates to 2021 Municipal Employees' Retirement System Annual Conference (9-0)
• Appointed Ronald Staley to Aeronautical Facilities Board (9-0)
• Appointed Thomas Janego to Aeronautical Facilities Board (9-0)
• Approved minutes from July 12 and July 21, 2021 meetings (9-0)
• Received and filed correspondence from Muskegon and Wexford counties (9-0)

Apportionment Commission

This agenda for the Livingston County Apportionment Commission meeting on July 23, 2021, contains only boilerplate text and no substantive items. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda topics are listed.

The Livingston County Apportionment Commission voted unanimously to maintain nine county commissioner districts and adopted amended 2021 Rules of Procedure. The rules include hybrid meeting requirements, public map submission guidelines, and a 14-day deadline for maps after census data is received. A motion to rotate future meeting locations was not considered due to lack of a second.

• Adopted 2021 Rules of Procedure as amended (5-0)
• Maintained nine county commissioner districts (5-0)
• Amended rule 2 to require hybrid Zoom meetings and 24-hour public notice (5-0)
• Amended rule 9 to set 14-day map submission deadline (5-0)
• Amended rule 7 to allow public map submissions (5-0)
• Elected David Reader as permanent Chairperson (5-0)
• Motion to rotate meeting locations failed (no second)

Finance Committee

The Livingston County Finance Committee is meeting to review the second quarter financial update and consider several resolutions, including a budget amendment, contract extensions, grant applications, and capital purchases. The agenda includes public comment periods and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Resolution to authorize a second quarter budget amendment to the FY2021 budget
• Resolution to authorize extensions of attorney service contracts for Veterans Treatment Court and Intensive Treatment Mental Health Court
• Resolution authorizing submission of FY2022 Child Care Fund budget to the State of Michigan
• Resolution authorizing renovations to the Livingston County Sheriff's Office
• Resolution authorizing replacement of Sheriff's Office vehicle radios (Motorola)

The Finance Committee unanimously recommended nine resolutions to the Board of Commissioners, including a second-quarter budget amendment, contract extensions for specialty courts, and several grant and equipment authorizations. All votes were 8-0-1 with Brenda Plank absent. The committee also approved the prior meeting minutes, the agenda, claims, and preauthorized payments.

• Approved July 19, 2021 meeting minutes (8-0-1)
• Approved meeting agenda (8-0-1)
• Recommended Q2 budget amendment for FY2021 (8-0-1)
• Recommended attorney service contract extensions for specialty courts (8-0-1)
• Recommended FY2022 Child Care Fund budget submission (8-0-1)
• Recommended application for Child and Parent Legal Representation grant (8-0-1)
• Recommended adoption of 2021-2025 Emergency Operations Plan (8-0-1)
• Recommended acceptance of FY2022 Emergency Management Performance Grant (8-0-1)

Board of Commissioners following FAM Committee

The Livingston County Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider routine financial approvals, including claims and payables recommended by the Finance Committee. The agenda is largely procedural, with no substantive policy items listed.

• Approval of claims dated July 21, 2021
• Approval of payables dated July 2 through July 15, 2021

The Livingston County Board of Commissioners met briefly and approved the agenda, claims, and payables as recommended by the Finance Committee. All motions carried 8-0-1, with one member absent. No public comment was received, and the meeting adjourned at 9:03 a.m.

• Approved agenda as presented (8-0-1)
• Approved claims dated July 21, 2021 (8-0-1)
• Approved payables for July 2-15, 2021 (8-0-1)

Personnel Committee

This agenda for the Livingston County Personnel Committee meeting on July 21, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

The committee approved grade placements for two new IT positions, certified delegates to a retirement conference, and approved appointments to the Aeronautical Facilities Board. It also voted 2-1 to have the interview committee rank HCMA candidates by qualifications and narrow them by half before the Board selects.

• Approved grade placement for Project Management Coordination Specialist (3-0)
• Approved grade placement for IT Application Support Specialist (3-0)
• Certified delegates to 2021 MERS Annual Conference (3-0)
• Approved appointments to Aeronautical Facilities Board (3-0)
• Approved HCMA interview committee to rank candidates by qualifications and narrow by half (2-1)

Courts, Public Safety, and Infrastructure Development Committee

The Livingston County Public Safety and Infrastructure and Development Committee will consider several resolutions, including authorizing a new prosecutor position, adopting the 2021-2025 Emergency Operations Plan, accepting a FY 2022 Emergency Management Performance Grant, replacing sheriff's office vehicle radios, renovating the sheriff's office, and accepting a traffic enforcement grant. The meeting is a hybrid in-person and virtual session.

• Resolution authorizing an APA 2 position in the Prosecutor's office
• Resolution to adopt the 2021-2025 Livingston County Emergency Operations Plan
• Resolution authorizing acceptance of the FY 2022 Emergency Management Performance Grant
• Resolution authorizing replacement of Sheriff's Office in-car mobile radios (Motorola)
• Resolution authorizing renovations to the Livingston County Sheriff's Office

The committee approved all seven resolutions on the agenda, including renovations to the Livingston County Sheriff's Office, replacement of sheriff's office vehicle radios, and acceptance of a state traffic enforcement grant. It also approved a prosecutor position, an updated emergency operations plan, and a federal emergency management grant. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Approved resolution authorizing renovations to the Livingston County Sheriff's Office (4-0)
• Approved resolution authorizing replacement of Sheriff's Office vehicle radios (4-0)
• Approved resolution authorizing FY 2022 traffic enforcement grant from Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning (4-0)
• Approved resolution authorizing APA 2 position in Prosecutor's office; noted it would not move to Finance on Wednesday (4-0)
• Approved resolution adopting updated 2021-2025 Livingston County Emergency Operations Plan (4-0)
• Approved resolution accepting and signing FY 2022 Emergency Management Performance Grant (4-0)
• Approved minutes of June 21, 2021 meeting (4-0)
• Approved agenda as modified to move Sheriff resolutions earlier (4-0)

Veteran Services Committee Special Meeting

The Livingston County Veterans' Services Committee is holding a special meeting to handle routine business including approval of minutes, public comment, applications for relief, and a discussion of the 2022 grant. The agenda is largely procedural with one substantive item: the 2022 grant under Business.

• 2022 Grant discussion
• Applications for Relief
• Call to the Public
• Consent Agenda
• Director Reports

The Livingston County Veterans' Services Committee unanimously approved the 2022 grant in the amount of $141,402 as presented. The consent agenda was also approved unanimously. No applications for relief or public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 6:38 p.m.

• Approved 2022 Grant of $141,402 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda as presented (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Livingston County Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider a consent agenda with eight resolutions, including the 2022-2027 Capital Improvement Plan, a health services agreement, and several IT and facility purchases. They will also vote on committee assignments and hold a closed session to consult attorneys about the Purdue Pharma bankruptcy case.

• Resolution 2021-07-102: Approve 2022-2027 Capital Improvement Plan
• Resolution 2021-07-104: Authorize agreement for comprehensive health services (Oct 2021-Sep 2022)
• Resolution 2021-07-105: Reorganize LETS driver positions (3 non-CDL added, 3 CDL eliminated)
• Resolution 2021-07-106: Grant easement to DTE
• Resolution 2021-07-109: Purchase network switches and desk phones from Logicalis Inc.

The Livingston County Board of Commissioners approved the consent agenda (resolutions 2021-07-102 through 2021-07-109) and adopted a resolution approving commissioner committee assignments for 2021, all by unanimous 9-0 votes. The board also held a closed session to consult with counsel regarding the Purdue Pharma bankruptcy plan and other opioid litigation issues, then adjourned.

• Approved consent agenda resolutions 2021-07-102 through 2021-07-109 (9-0)
• Adopted resolution 2021-07-110 approving commissioner committee assignments for 2021 (9-0)
• Approved minutes from June 28 and July 7, 2021 (9-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (9-0)
• Received and filed Kalamazoo County resolution opposing privatization of Michigan's mental health system (9-0)
• Held closed session to discuss Purdue Pharma bankruptcy plan and opioid litigation (9-0)

Finance Committee

This agenda for the Livingston County Finance Committee meeting on July 7, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

The Finance Committee recommended the District Court reorganization to the Board of Commissioners, but split the vote: it approved creating Criminal Clerk, Civil Clerk, and Probation Coordinator positions (8-0-1) while rejecting the Chief Deputy Clerk position (0-8-1). The committee also recommended the 2022-2027 Capital Improvement Plan, the FY 2022 Area Agency on Aging 1-B plan, a health services agreement, LETS driver position changes, a DTE easement, carpet replacement, IT purchases, and claims. All other resolutions passed unanimously (8-0-1).

• Recommended 2022-2027 Capital Improvement Plan (8-0-1)
• Recommended District Court reorganization: approved Criminal/Civil Clerks and Probation Coordinator (8-0-1)
• Rejected Chief Deputy Clerk position in District Court (0-8-1)
• Recommended FY 2022 Area Agency on Aging 1-B plan (8-0-1)
• Recommended health services agreement for Oct 2021-Sep 2022 (8-0-1)
• Recommended LETS reorganization: add 3 part-time non-CDL drivers, eliminate 3 CDL drivers (8-0-1)
• Recommended DTE easement grant (8-0-1)
• Recommended carpet/flooring replacement at county facilities (8-0-1)

Personnel Committee

The Livingston County Personnel Committee is holding a special meeting to consider one resolution: approving the filling of the Director of Personal Preventative Health Services / Deputy Health Officer position at an above-hire rate. The agenda is otherwise limited to routine procedural items such as roll call and approval of the agenda.

• Resolution to fill Director of Personal Preventative Health Services / Deputy Health Officer at above hire rate

The Livingston County Personnel Committee met on July 7, 2021, with members Helzerman and Zajac present; Griffith was absent. They approved the agenda and a resolution to fill the Director of Personal Preventative Health Services / Deputy Health Officer position at an above hire rate. The meeting adjourned at 10:46 a.m. No public comments were made.

• Approved the meeting agenda as presented (2-0-1)
• Approved resolution to fill the Director of Personal Preventative Health Services / Deputy Health Officer at above hire rate (2-0-1)
• Adjourned the meeting at 10:46 a.m. (2-0-1)

Board of Commissioners following FAM Committee

The Livingston County Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider routine financial approvals recommended by the Finance Committee, including claims and payables. The agenda is largely procedural, with no substantive policy items listed.

• Approval of claims dated July 7, 2021
• Approval of payables dated June 18 through July 1, 2021

The Livingston County Board of Commissioners met briefly and approved the agenda, claims, and payables as recommended by the Finance Committee. All three motions passed 8-0-1, with one member absent. No public comment was received, and the meeting adjourned after about three minutes.

• Approved agenda as presented (8-0-1)
• Approved claims dated July 7, 2021 (8-0-1)
• Approved payables for June 18–July 1, 2021 (8-0-1)

General Government and Health and Human Services Committee

The General Government and Health and Human Services Committee is reviewing several resolutions. These include agreements for health services, staff reorganization for LETS, and various technology and facility purchases.

• Resolution approving the FY 2022 Annual Implementation Plan of the Area Agency on Aging 1-B
• Resolution authorizing agreement for delivery of comprehensive health services through September 30, 2022
• Resolution authorizing LETS reorganization to fill three part-time non-CDL driver positions and eliminate three part-time CDL driver positions
• Resolution authorizing a grant of easement to DTE at Fillmore County Park
• Resolution authorizing carpet and flooring replacement at Livingston County facilities

The committee voted unanimously to recommend the FY 2022 Annual Implementation Plan of the Area Agency on Aging 1-B to the Finance Committee, with an amendment adding language stating that Critical Race Theory is not included in any of their training programs. They also recommended several other resolutions to the Finance Committee, including agreements for health services, LETS driver reorganization, a DTE easement, carpet replacement, IT equipment purchases, and a cooperative purchasing addendum. All votes were 4-0.

• Approved minutes of June 7, 2021 meeting (4-0).
• Approved agenda as presented (4-0).
• Recommended amended AAA 1-B FY 2022 plan to Finance Committee (4-0).
• Recommended health services agreement to Finance Committee (4-0).
• Recommended LETS driver reorganization to Finance Committee (4-0).
• Recommended DTE easement grant to Finance Committee (4-0).
• Recommended carpet/flooring replacement to Finance Committee (4-0).
• Recommended IT equipment purchases and cooperative addendum to Finance Committee (4-0).

Board of Commissioners

The Livingston County Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider several consent agenda items, including accepting the 2020 financial audit, renewing contracts with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, and authorizing a dispatch agreement with Rockford Ambulance. They will also vote on a contract extension with Putnam Township for law enforcement services and a contract with OD Security North America for a full body scanner for the jail. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and public comment periods.

• Resolution to accept the 2020 Livingston County Financial Audit
• Renewal of Cooperative Reimbursement Contract with MDHHS for Friend of the Court (FY 2022-2023)
• Dispatch agreement with Rockford Ambulance for part-time dispatch services
• Contract extension with Putnam Township for law enforcement services
• Contract with OD Security North America for a full body scanner for the jail

The Livingston County Board of Commissioners approved the consent agenda containing six resolutions (2021-06-096 through 2021-06-101) by a 6-0-3 vote. These included accepting the 2020 financial audit, renewing contracts with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, authorizing a dispatch agreement with Rockford Ambulance, extending a law enforcement contract with Putnam Township, and purchasing a full body scanner for the jail. The board also received and filed correspondence from other counties and approved the meeting minutes and agenda.

• Approved the 2020 Livingston County Financial Audit
• Authorized renewal of cooperative reimbursement contracts with MDHHS for FY 2022-2023
• Approved a dispatch agreement with Rockford Ambulance for part-time services
• Extended the law enforcement services contract with Putnam Township
• Authorized purchase of a full body scanner from OD Security North America
• Received and filed correspondence from Roscommon, Lenawee, and Oceana counties
• Approved minutes from June 14, 16, 23, and 24 meetings
• Approved the meeting agenda as presented

Board of Commissioners Work Session

The Livingston County Board of Commissioners is meeting for a work session that is primarily a strategic planning workshop. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, public comment periods, and agenda approval, but the main substantive item is the strategic planning workshop. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Strategic planning workshop

The Livingston County Board of Commissioners held a work session on June 24, 2021, and approved the meeting agenda as presented. No public comment was made during the initial call to the public, and the meeting adjourned after a strategic planning workshop and updates on COVID regulations and an airport tour offer.

• Approved the meeting agenda as presented (9-0-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 1:58 p.m. (8-0-1)

Finance Committee

The Livingston County Finance Committee is meeting to consider several resolutions, including accepting the 2020 financial audit, authorizing a reorganization of the District Court, and approving multiple contracts for services such as ambulance dispatch, law enforcement, and a jail body scanner. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of minutes, claims, and preauthorized payments.

• Resolution to accept the 2020 Livingston County Financial Audit
• Resolution authorizing reorganization of District Court
• Resolution authorizing dispatch agreement with Rockford Ambulance for part-time dispatch services
• Resolution authorizing contract extension with Township of Putnam for law enforcement services
• Resolution authorizing contract with OD Security North America for purchase of a full body scanner for the jail

The Finance Committee voted 8-0 to recommend the Board of Commissioners accept the 2020 Livingston County financial audit. It also recommended renewing cooperative reimbursement contracts with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services for the Friend of the Court and Family Support divisions, and authorizing a dispatch agreement with Rockford Ambulance. The committee removed a resolution on reorganizing the District Court from the agenda.

• Approved minutes from June 9, 2021 (8-0)
• Amended agenda to remove item 8.2 on District Court reorganization (8-0)
• Approved agenda as amended (8-0)
• Recommended accepting 2020 financial audit (8-0)
• Recommended renewing Friend of the Court contract with MDHHS for FY 2022-2023 (8-0)
• Recommended renewing Family Support contract with MDHHS for FY 2022-2023 (8-0)
• Recommended dispatch agreement with Rockford Ambulance (8-0)
• Recommended contract extension with Putnam Township for law enforcement (8-0)

Board of Commissioners following FAM Committee

The Livingston County Board of Commissioners will consider a resolution approving the voting procedure for appointing a District 1 County Commissioner, then interview candidates for that vacancy. The board will also consider a resolution establishing a uniform procedure for nominating and selecting citizens for board committee appointed positions, and will act on Finance Committee recommendations for claims and payables.

• Resolution 2021-06-094: Approving voting procedure for District 1 County Commissioner appointment
• Interviews of District 1 candidates for County Commissioner
• Resolution 2021-06-095: Establishing uniform procedure for nominating citizens for board committee appointed positions
• Finance Committee recommendation for approval of claims
• Finance Committee recommendation for approval of payables

The Board of Commissioners interviewed six candidates for the vacant District 1 seat and, after two tied votes, elected Martin Smith on the third ballot. The board also adopted a resolution establishing a uniform procedure for appointing citizens to board committees, with amendments. Claims and payables were approved as recommended by the Finance Committee.

• Martin Smith elected to fill District 1 vacancy (third vote, 6-2)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-06-094 approving voting procedure for District 1 appointment (8-0)
• Adopted amended Resolution 2021-06-095 establishing uniform procedure for committee appointments (7-1)
• Approved claims dated June 23, 2021 (8-0)
• Approved payables for June 4-17, 2021 (8-0)

Courts, Public Safety, and Infrastructure Development Committee

The Livingston County Public Safety and Infrastructure and Development Committee will consider several resolutions, including contracts for ambulance dispatch services, a full body scanner for the jail, a law enforcement contract extension with Putnam Township, and renewal of a family support contract. They will also discuss adopting the updated 2021-2025 Emergency Operations Plan.

• Resolution authorizing a dispatch agreement with Rockford Ambulance for part-time dispatch services
• Resolution authorizing Sheriff's Office contract with OD Security North America for a full body scanner
• Resolution authorizing contract extension with Township of Putnam for law enforcement services
• Resolution to renew MDHHS contract with Family Support Division for FY 2022 and FY 2023
• Resolution to adopt updated 2021-2025 Livingston County Emergency Operations Plan

The Public Safety & Infrastructure & Development Committee approved four resolutions unanimously (3-0, with one member absent). These authorize a part-time dispatch agreement with Rockford Ambulance, renewal of a family support reimbursement contract with the state, purchase of a full body scanner for the jail, and a contract extension with Putnam Township for law enforcement services. The committee also discussed but did not vote on adopting the updated 2021-2025 Emergency Operations Plan, which will be placed on the July agenda.

• Approved a dispatch agreement with Rockford Ambulance for part-time dispatch services (3-0).
• Approved amendment to renew the 2017-2021 cooperative reimbursement contract with MDHHS for family support for FY 2022 and FY 2023 (3-0).
• Approved contract with OD Security North America for a full body scanner for the jail (3-0).
• Approved contract extension with Putnam Township for law enforcement services (3-0).
• Approved minutes from May 17, 2021, and the meeting agenda (3-0).
• Discussed but did not vote on adopting the updated 2021-2025 Emergency Operations Plan; to be placed on July agenda.

Board of Commissioners Work Session

This is the agenda for a Livingston County Board of Commissioners work session on June 16, 2021. The agenda contains only standard procedural items: call to order, roll call, call to the public, approval of agenda, a presentation and discussion, another call to the public, and adjournment. No specific topics, contracts, or action items are listed.

• Meeting held at John E. LaBelle Public Safety Complex, 1911 Tooley Road, Howell Auditorium

The Livingston County Board of Commissioners held a work session to discuss the 2022 budget, including revenue, expenses, and trends. They agreed to prepare the 2022 budget with a 1.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for employees. The meeting also included a presentation on budget roles and processes, and announcements about upcoming meetings.

• Approved the agenda as presented.
• Agreed to prepare the 2022 budget with a 1.5% COLA increase for employees.
• Adjourned the meeting at 11:45 a.m.

Board of Commissioners

The Livingston County Board of Commissioners will consider several resolutions, including accepting the resignation of District 1 Commissioner Kate Lawrence, creating a new fund for American Rescue Plan Act money, and approving a 24-month pilot at the Sheriff's Office allowing double-filling certain positions for six months. The board will also vote on consent agenda items covering investment policy, grant applications, asphalt replacement, and transit upgrades.

• Resolution 2021-06-090: Accept resignation of Commissioner Kate Lawrence (District 1)
• Resolution 2021-06-084: Authorize Treasurer to establish Fund 286 for ARPA funds
• Resolution 2021-06-085: Approve 24-month pilot allowing double-filling certain Sheriff's Office positions for six months
• Resolution 2021-06-087: Authorize asphalt replacement at the West Complex
• Resolution 2021-06-089: Authorize LETS to apply for FY21 RAISE grant for capital funding

The Livingston County Board of Commissioners accepted the resignation of District 1 Commissioner Kate Lawrence, with a 6-1 vote (Commissioner Gross opposed). The board also approved appointments to the Area Agency on Aging 1-B and committee assignments for 2021, and approved a consent agenda covering items like the 457(b) investment policy, ARPA fund establishment, and a Sheriff's Office pilot program. A discussion on a uniform procedure for citizen appointments and the Huron Clinton Metroparks Board appointment was held but no decision was made.

• Accepted the resignation of Kate Lawrence, County Commissioner District 1 (6-1-1).
• Approved an appointment to the Livingston County Area Agency on Aging 1-B (7-0-1).
• Approved Commissioner Assignments to Committees for 2021 (7-0-1).
• Approved the consent agenda (resolutions 2021-06-082 through 2021-06-089) (7-0-1).
• Approved the minutes of May 3, May 24, and June 9 meetings (7-0-1).
• Amended the agenda to remove Resolution 2021-06-092 and add it as a discussion item (6-1-1).
• Amended the agenda to add a discussion of the Huron Clinton Metroparks Board appointment (6-1-1).
• Approved the agenda as amended (7-0-1).

Finance Committee

The Livingston County Finance Committee is meeting to consider several resolutions, including establishing a new fund for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) money, approving a 24-month pilot program at the Sheriff's Office, and levying the 2021 allocation millage. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval, claims, and preauthorized payments.

• Resolution to establish Fund 286 for ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds
• Resolution approving a 24-month pilot program at the Sheriff's Office allowing double filling certain positions for six months
• Resolution authorizing a Letter of Understanding regarding detective promotions, increased comp bank, and increased hire pay
• Resolution authorizing asphalt replacement at the West Complex
• Resolution to levy 2021 allocation millage

The Finance Committee met on June 9, 2021, and voted to recommend nine resolutions to the Board of Commissioners. These include revising the 457(b) investment policy, authorizing grant applications for specialty courts, establishing an ARPA fund, approving a sheriff's pilot program, and authorizing asphalt replacement. The committee also approved the meeting minutes, agenda, claims, and preauthorized payments.

• Approved meeting minutes from May 19, 2021.
• Approved the agenda as presented.
• Recommended resolution to revise the 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan investment policy.
• Recommended resolution authorizing specialty courts to apply for state grant funding for FY 2022.
• Recommended resolution authorizing the Treasurer to establish Fund 286 (ARPA).
• Recommended resolution approving a 24-month pilot program at the Sheriff's Office for double-filling certain positions.
• Recommended resolution authorizing asphalt replacement at the West Complex.
• Recommended resolution to levy the 2021 Allocation Millage (carried 9-0-0).

Board of Commissioners following FAM Committee

The Livingston County Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider Finance Committee recommendations for approving claims and payables. The agenda is largely procedural, with public comment periods and standard administrative items.

• Approval of claims dated June 9, 2021
• Approval of payables dated May 14 through June 3, 2021

The Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted a resolution to levy the 2021 allocation millage, and approved the Finance Committee's recommendations for claims and payables. Commissioner Kate Lawrence resigned effective June 9, 2021, for personal reasons. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted resolution to levy 2021 allocation millage (9-0)
• Approved claims dated June 9, 2021 (9-0)
• Approved payables for May 14 through June 3, 2021 (9-0)

Personnel Committee

This is the agenda for the Livingston County Personnel Committee meeting of June 9, 2021. The agenda text contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The meeting appears to be scheduled but no substantive business is detailed in the provided document.

The Livingston County Personnel Committee approved a resolution establishing a uniform procedure for nominating and selecting citizens for board and committee appointed positions. The resolution was passed with a 2-1 vote. The committee also approved reclassifications for positions in the Friend of the Court, District Court, and L.E.T.S. departments.

• Approved resolution establishing uniform procedure for nominating and selecting citizens for board/committee appointed positions (2-1)
• Approved reclassification of Office Coordinator in Friend of the Court (3-0)
• Approved and amended reclassification of Deputy District Court Clerk - Office Technician to Chief Deputy Clerk (3-0)
• Approved grade placement for newly created L.E.T.S. Driver (Non-CDL) (3-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (3-0)
• Approved minutes of May 19, 2021 meeting (3-0)

General Government and Health and Human Services Committee

The General Government and Health and Human Services Committee will consider three resolutions: authorizing asphalt replacement at the West Complex, approving an agreement with Ecolane for a transit app upgrade and customer service module, and authorizing LETS to apply for a federal RAISE grant. The meeting also includes routine items like minutes approval and public comment periods.

• Resolution authorizing asphalt replacement at the West Complex
• Resolution authorizing agreement with Ecolane for agency-branded app and customer service module
• Resolution authorizing LETS to apply for FY 2021 RAISE grant for TMP Ops Center-Passenger Hub

The committee unanimously recommended three items to the Finance Committee: an amended $120,000 asphalt replacement at the West Complex, an agreement with Ecolane for an app upgrade and customer service module, and a LETS application for FY 2021 RAISE grant funding. All votes were 4-0. No final decisions were made; items were forwarded for further consideration.

• Recommended amended $120,000 asphalt replacement at West Complex to Finance Committee (4-0)
• Recommended Ecolane app upgrade and customer service module agreement to Finance Committee (4-0)
• Recommended LETS RAISE grant application to Finance Committee (4-0)

Veteran Services Committee Special Meeting

The Livingston County Veterans' Services Committee is holding a special meeting to consider a relief application (item 21-57) and conduct routine business. The agenda includes standard items like call to order, pledge, roll call, consent agenda, public comment, director reports, and committee discussion. No other substantive items are listed.

• Application for relief 21-57
• Call to the public
• Director reports
• Committee discussion

The committee approved two separate relief payments for application 21-57: $1,784.07 to DTE and up to $3,000 to Flagship Credit Acceptance, after a combined motion failed 2-2. The DTE payment passed 4-0, and the Flagship payment passed 3-1. No other business was conducted.

• Approved $1,784.07 payment to DTE (4-0)
• Approved up to $3,000 one-time payment to Flagship Credit Acceptance (3-1)
• Denied combined $4,784.07 payment to DTE and Flagship (2-2)

Election Commission

The agenda for the Livingston County Election Commission meeting on May 27, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded media placeholders, with no listed agenda items, resolutions, or discussions. The document provides no substantive content for residents to review.

The Livingston County Election Commission unanimously approved the August 3, 2021 City Primary-Special Election ballots and authorized the County Clerk to sign the Ballot Proof Acceptance form. The commission also authorized the printing of those ballots. All votes were 3-0.

• Approved Aug. 3, 2021 City Primary-Special Election ballots (3-0)
• Authorized County Clerk to sign Ballot Proof Acceptance form (3-0)
• Authorized printing of Aug. 3, 2021 City Primary-Special Election ballots (3-0)

Tax Allocation Board

The Livingston County Tax Allocation Board approved and issued a final order setting the maximum allocated millage rates at 6.4 mills total (County 5.0, Townships 1.3, Intermediate School District 0.1), as previously established in the Preliminary Order. The board also approved the minutes from May 17 and May 27, 2021, and the meeting agenda. No public comment or appeals were heard.

• Approved final order setting millage rates: County 5.0, Townships 1.3, ISD 0.1, total 6.4 mills (6-0)
• Approved minutes of May 17, 2021 (6-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (6-0)
• Approved minutes of May 27, 2021 (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Livingston County Board of Commissioners voted 3-5 to reject Resolution 2021-05-080, which would have approved an appointment to the Huron Clinton Metropolitan Authority Board. The board also approved several other resolutions, including the Veterans Services build-out project, converting a part-time administrative aide position to full-time, and the annual budget process. All other agenda items, including the consent agenda, were approved unanimously.

• Approved Resolution 2021-05-075: Consent judgment in Brighton Country Club Annex Subdivision litigation (8-0-1)
• Approved Resolution 2021-05-078: FY 2020-2021 Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Grant Program award agreement (8-0-1)
• Approved Resolution 2021-05-076: Veterans Services build-out project (8-0-1)
• Approved Resolution 2021-05-077: Modified part-time administrative aide to full-time in Family Support Division (8-0-1)
• Approved Resolution 2021-05-079: Annual budget process and calendar (8-0-1)
• Rejected Resolution 2021-05-080: Appointment to Huron Clinton Metropolitan Authority Board (3-5-1)

Finance Committee

The Livingston County Finance Committee is meeting to consider several resolutions, including authorizing the county's annual budget process, entering a consent judgment in Brighton litigation, a Veterans Services build-out project, and a request for Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval, claims, and preauthorized payments.

• Resolution authorizing Livingston County's annual budget process and calendar
• Resolution to authorize consent judgment in Charter Township of Brighton litigation for vacation of land and plat amendment of Brighton Country Club Annex Subdivision
• Resolution authorizing Livingston County Veterans Services build-out project
• Resolution to modify part-time administrative aide to full-time in Family Support Division
• Resolution to approve FY 2020-2021 Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Grant Program Award Agreement

The Finance Committee unanimously recommended six resolutions to the Board of Commissioners, including the annual budget process calendar, a consent judgment in Brighton litigation, a Veterans Services build-out, a Family Support position upgrade, a hazardous materials grant, and a request for federal COVID recovery funds. All votes were 9-0. The committee also approved minutes, agenda, claims, and preauthorized payments.

• Approved minutes and closed session minutes for May 5, 2021 (9-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (9-0)
• Recommended annual budget process and calendar resolution, amended to schedule work session week of June 14 (9-0)
• Recommended consent judgment in Brighton Country Club Annex Subdivision litigation (9-0)
• Recommended Veterans Services build-out project resolution (9-0)
• Recommended Family Support part-time to full-time administrative aide position modification (9-0)
• Recommended FY 2020-2021 Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness grant award agreement (9-0)
• Recommended request for Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (9-0)

Board of Commissioners following FAM Committee

The Livingston County Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider a resolution authorizing a request for Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, and to approve claims and payables recommended by the Finance Committee. The agenda is otherwise routine, with public comment periods and standard procedural items.

• Resolution requesting authorization to submit a request for Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds
• Finance Committee recommendation for approval of claims
• Finance Committee recommendation for approval of payables

The Livingston County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution authorizing a request for Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. The board also approved the agenda, claims, and payables as recommended by the Finance Committee. All votes were 9-0.

• Adopted resolution to request Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (9-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (9-0)
• Approved claims per Finance Committee recommendation (9-0)
• Approved payables per Finance Committee recommendation (9-0)

Personnel Committee

The agenda for the Livingston County Personnel Committee meeting on May 19, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded media placeholders. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed in the provided text.

The Livingston County Personnel Committee met virtually and approved several resolutions, including revising the 457(b) investment policy, step placement for a SWAP officer, a letter of understanding on detective promotions, and a 24-month pilot program for double-filling positions. A resolution to fill the Chief Deputy Register of Deeds at above hire-rate failed after amendments were not supported. The committee also approved an appointment to the Huron Clinton Metropolitan Authority Board.

• Approved agenda amendment to add discussion item (3-0)
• Approved minutes from April 21 and April 26 meetings (3-0)
• Approved resolution to revise 457(b) investment policy (3-0)
• Failed resolution to fill Chief Deputy Register of Deeds at above hire-rate (1-2)
• Approved step placement for newly reclassified SWAP officer (3-0)
• Approved letter of understanding on detective promotions, comp bank, and hire pay (3-0)
• Approved 24-month pilot program for double-filling certain positions (3-0)
• Approved appointment to Huron Clinton Metropolitan Authority Board (2-1)

Veteran Services Committee

The Livingston County Veterans' Committee is meeting to discuss the 2022 millage, proposed VINA and Victor for Veterans programs, and reports on the 2020 work program and new office progress. The agenda includes consent items, public comment, and applications for relief.

• 2022 Millage discussion with projected and estimated costs
• Proposed VINA and Victor for Veterans programs
• 2020 Work Program Report
• New Office Progress Report with buildout resolution

The Livingston County Veterans' Committee voted to maintain the 2022 millage at the same rate (.1127) and approved a program to pay for VINA cleaning services and dental work under $1,000 for eligible veterans. All votes were 4-0 with one member absent. No relief applications were presented.

• Approved April 21, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Maintained 2022 millage at .1127 (4-0)
• Approved VINA cleaning costs for eligible veterans (4-0)
• Approved dental work under $1,000 for eligible veterans (4-0)

Tax Allocation Board

The Livingston County Tax Allocation Board approved and issued a preliminary order setting maximum tax rates: 5.0 mils for the county, 1.3 mils for townships, and 0.1 mils for the intermediate school district. The motion passed unanimously (6-0). The board also approved the minutes of May 12, 2021, and the agenda, both by unanimous vote.

• Approved minutes of May 12, 2021 (6-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (6-0)
• Approved preliminary order setting county rate at 5.0 mils (6-0)
• Approved preliminary order setting township rate at 1.3 mils (6-0)
• Approved preliminary order setting intermediate school district rate at 0.1 mils (6-0)

Courts, Public Safety, and Infrastructure Development Committee

The Public Safety and Infrastructure and Development Committee is meeting to consider two resolutions: one to modify a part-time administrative aide position in the Prosecutor's Family Support Division to full-time, and another to approve a hazardous materials emergency preparedness grant agreement for FY 2020-2021. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and public comment periods.

• Resolution to modify part-time Family Support Administrative Aide to full-time
• Resolution to approve FY 2020-2021 Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Grant Program Award Agreement

The committee voted unanimously to recommend an amended resolution to the Finance Committee that would convert a part-time administrative aide position in the Prosecutor's Family Support Division to full-time, after removing a budget amendment clause. It also recommended approval of the FY 2020-2021 Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Grant Program Award Agreement. Both items were forwarded to the Finance Committee for further action.

• Recommended amended resolution to convert part-time prosecutor aide to full-time (4-0)
• Recommended FY 2020-2021 Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Grant Award Agreement (4-0)

Tax Allocation Board

The Livingston County Tax Allocation Board is meeting to review and discuss budget presentations from multiple townships, the Livingston Educational Service Agency (LESA), and the county's 2022 tax allocation budget. The board will also consider approving the minutes from its April 19, 2021 meeting. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda beyond these items.

• Review of revised Oceola Township budget
• Budget presentations from Handy, Hartland, Howell, Iosco, Marion, Tyrone, Unadilla, Cohoctah, Conway, Deerfield, and Hamburg townships
• LESA budget review
• 2022 Tax Allocation Budget (final version) review
• Approval of April 19, 2021 meeting minutes

The Livingston County Tax Allocation Board met on May 12, 2021, and unanimously approved the April 19, 2021 minutes (as amended) and the meeting agenda. No public comment was received. The board heard presentations from townships and county staff, including a projected $52.5 million county budget for 2022 and a request from LESA for a .10 millage allocation. No substantive decisions were made beyond the approvals.

• Approved April 19, 2021 minutes as amended (6-0)
• Approved meeting agenda as presented (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Livingston County Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider several resolutions, including consent agenda items and two resolutions for individual consideration. The board will also hear public comment, approve minutes, and recognize an employee.

• Resolution 2021-05-069: Authorizing a master agreement contract renewal with Windstream for telephone and internet services
• Resolution 2021-05-070: Authorizing FOIA requests for documents supporting an extension of MIOSHA COVID-19 emergency rules
• Resolution 2021-05-071: Authorizing Livingston County to host a cooperative contract for COVID-19 relief consulting services through MAC CoPro+
• Resolution 2021-05-072: Authorizing the purchase of MERS service credit by Deputy Kevin Crane
• Resolution 2021-05-073: Accepting the County Clerk's 2020 annual report

The Livingston County Board of Commissioners approved the consent agenda (resolutions 2021-05-066 through 2021-05-071) unanimously, which included a resolution authorizing FOIA requests for documents supporting an extension of MIOSHA COVID-19 emergency rules. The board also adopted two additional resolutions: authorizing the purchase of MERS service credit for Deputy Kevin Crane (8-1) and accepting the County Clerk's 2020 Annual Report (9-0). All other actions were procedural, including approval of minutes, agenda, and correspondence.

• Approved consent agenda resolutions 2021-05-066 through 2021-05-071 (9-0)
• Adopted resolution authorizing FOIA requests for MIOSHA COVID-19 emergency rules documents (9-0)
• Adopted resolution to purchase MERS service credit for Deputy Kevin Crane (8-1)
• Adopted resolution accepting County Clerk's 2020 Annual Report (9-0)
• Approved minutes of April 26 and May 5, 2021 meetings (9-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (9-0)
• Received and placed on file correspondence from Alger, Bay, Grand Traverse, and Wexford counties (9-0)

Board of Canvassers

This agenda for the Livingston County Board of Canvassers meeting on May 6, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

The Livingston County Board of Canvassers reviewed and compared election-night and manual read-in results, which were identical, and canvassed all four jurisdictions (Iosco, Handy, Conway, and Cohoctah townships) with hand-counted ballots. The board voted unanimously to certify the official results of the May 4, 2021 special election to the Livingston County Clerk. The meeting was recessed and reconvened on May 7, 2021, to complete the canvass and certification.

• Approved agenda as presented (3-0-1)
• Approved April 22, 2021 meeting minutes (3-0-1)
• Recessed meeting and reconvened May 7, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. (4-0)
• Certified official results of May 4, 2021 special election to County Clerk (4-0)

Retirement Plan Advisory Committee

The Livingston County Retirement Plan Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to review investment materials from CAPTRUST, including the Q1 2021 investment report, investment policy statement, and target date review. The committee will also approve prior meeting minutes and schedule the next meeting. No public votes on specific actions are listed on the agenda.

• Review of Q1 2021 investment report
• Investment Policy Statement review
• Target date review and share class changes discussion
• Industry/fiduciary update and market commentary
• Approval of February 11, 2021 meeting minutes

The Retirement Plan Advisory Committee voted unanimously to recommend the revised Investment Policy Statement to the Board of Commissioners for approval. The committee also discussed data security, market performance, and scheduled future meetings with CAPTRUST. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended revised Investment Policy Statement to Board of Commissioners (5-0-2)
• Approved minutes of February 11, 2021 meeting (5-0-2)
• Approved agenda as presented (5-0-2)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:02 a.m. (5-0-2)

Finance Committee

The Livingston County Finance Committee is meeting to consider several resolutions, including purchasing a new ambulance, establishing the 2020 delinquent tax fund, renewing a Windstream contract for phone and internet services, and authorizing a cooperative contract for COVID-19 relief consulting. The agenda also includes a closed session to discuss a written legal opinion, plus routine items like minutes approval and claims.

• Resolution to purchase a new ambulance
• Resolution to establish the 2020 delinquent tax fund
• Resolution to renew Windstream master agreement for telephone and internet services
• Resolution to host a cooperative contract for COVID-19 relief consulting services
• Resolution to purchase MERS service credit for Deputy Kevin Crane

The Finance Committee approved all agenda items and recommended eight resolutions to the Board of Commissioners, including authorizing a MERS service credit purchase for Deputy Kevin Crane (7-2), requesting restoration of the Revenue Sharing Fund, establishing the 2020 Delinquent Tax Fund, reorganizing Facility Services, renewing a Windstream contract, issuing FOIA requests on MIOSHA rules, hosting a cooperative contract for COVID-19 relief consulting, and purchasing a new ambulance. The committee also accepted a legal opinion from closed session (8-1) and approved claims and preauthorized payments.

• Approved MERS service credit purchase for Deputy Kevin Crane (7-2)
• Approved resolution requesting state leaders to restore Revenue Sharing Fund (9-0)
• Approved resolution authorizing Treasurer to establish 2020 Delinquent Tax Fund (9-0)
• Approved resolution authorizing Facility Services Department reorganization (9-0)
• Approved Windstream contract renewal for telephone and internet services (9-0)
• Approved resolution authorizing FOIA requests on MIOSHA COVID-19 rules, amended to distribute to all counties and state legislators (9-0)
• Approved resolution to host cooperative contract for COVID-19 relief consulting via MAC CoPro+ (9-0)
• Approved resolution authorizing purchase of a new ambulance (9-0)

Board of Commissioners following FAM Committee

The Livingston County Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider routine financial approvals, including claims from April 16-29 and payables dated May 5, 2021. The agenda is largely procedural, with public comment periods and no substantive policy items listed.

• Approval of claims dated April 16 through April 29, 2021
• Approval of payables dated May 5, 2021

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the purchase of a new ambulance and accepted Civil Counsel's written legal opinion as discussed in closed session. They also approved claims for April 16-29, 2021, and payables dated May 5, 2021, all by 9-0 votes. The meeting was brief and procedural, with no public comment.

• Approved Resolution 2021-05-065 authorizing purchase of a new ambulance (9-0)
• Accepted Civil Counsel's written legal opinion per MCL 15.268(h) (9-0)
• Approved claims dated April 16-29, 2021 (9-0)
• Approved payables dated May 5, 2021 (9-0)

Board of Commissioners Work Session

The Livingston County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session focused on a strategic planning expectations workshop. The agenda includes routine items like roll call and public comment periods, but no specific decisions or proposals are listed. This appears to be a planning and discussion session rather than a voting meeting.

• Strategic Planning Expectations Workshop
• Two public comment periods
• Work session recess and continuation

The Livingston County Board of Commissioners held a work session on May 3, 2021, primarily for a strategic planning expectations workshop. The only formal actions were approving the agenda and adjourning the meeting; no substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved agenda as presented (8-0-1)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:06 p.m. (8-0-1)

General Government and Health and Human Services Committee

The General Government and Health and Human Services Committee will consider four resolutions: reorganizing the Facility Services Department, renewing a master agreement with Windstream for telephone and internet services, issuing FOIA requests to the Governor and state agencies regarding MIOSHA COVID-19 emergency rules, and hosting a cooperative contract for COVID-19 relief consulting services. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment periods.

• Resolution authorizing reorganization of the Facility Services Department
• Resolution authorizing master agreement contract renewal with Windstream for telephone and internet services
• Resolution authorizing FOIA requests to Governor and Dept of Labor and Econ Opp for documents on MIOSHA COVID-19 emergency rules extension
• Resolution authorizing Livingston County to host cooperative contract for COVID-19 relief consulting services via MAC CoPro+ Program

The General Government & Health and Human Services Committee met and unanimously recommended four resolutions to the Finance Committee. These include reorganizing the Facility Services Department, renewing a Windstream contract for telephone and internet services, issuing FOIA requests regarding MIOSHA COVID-19 emergency rules, and hosting a cooperative contract for COVID-19 relief consulting services. No public comment was received, and the meeting adjourned at 6:18 p.m.

• Recommended reorganization of Facility Services Department to Finance Committee (4-0)
• Recommended Windstream master agreement contract renewal for telephone/internet to Finance Committee (4-0)
• Recommended FOIA requests for MIOSHA COVID-19 emergency rules documents to Finance Committee (4-0)
• Recommended hosting cooperative contract for COVID-19 relief consulting via MAC CoPro+ to Finance Committee (4-0)
• Approved minutes of April 5, 2021 meeting (4-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (4-0)

Personnel Committee

The Livingston County Personnel Committee is holding a special meeting to consider a resolution approving appointments to Livingston County boards and committees. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, approval of the agenda, and public comment, with the appointment resolution as the sole substantive item.

• Resolution approving appointments to Livingston County boards and committees
• Attachments: Committee Appointments(1).pdf, Committee Appointments CL 4.21(1)(1).pdf, Jury board letter(1)(1).pdf

The Livingston County Personnel Committee voted to approve appointments to the Planning Commission, Solid Waste Committee, and Jury Board Committee, moving them forward to the Board of Commissioners. The Jury Board Committee appointment was approved with a 2-1 vote, with Commissioner Zajac dissenting. All other motions were unanimous.

• Approved Planning Commission appointment (3-0)
• Approved Solid Waste Committee appointment (3-0)
• Approved Jury Board Committee appointment (2-1)

Board of Commissioners

The Livingston County Board of Commissioners will consider a first-quarter budget amendment, adopt a telecommuting policy, and authorize several grant applications, including for community corrections, animal shelter, homeland security, indigent defense, and Operation Stonegarden. The meeting also includes routine items like minutes approval and public comment periods.

• Resolution 2021-04-060: First Quarter Budget Amendment to FY2021 Budget
• Resolution 2021-04-061: Adopt Telecommuting Arrangement Policy
• Resolution 2021-04-055: FY2022 Community Corrections Grant Application
• Resolution 2021-04-057: FY2020 Homeland Security Grant Program participation
• Resolution 2021-04-059: FY2021 Operation Stonegarden Grant application

The Livingston County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a first-quarter budget amendment for FY2021 and adopted a telecommuting arrangement policy. They also approved appointments to the Jury Board (William Green and Nancy Sauvage), the Solid Waste Management Committee, and the Planning Commission, but did not consider the appointment of Dane Morris to the Jury Board. All votes were 9-0.

• Approved FY2021 first-quarter budget amendment (9-0)
• Adopted telecommuting arrangement policy (9-0)
• Appointed William Green to Jury Board (9-0)
• Appointed Nancy Sauvage to Jury Board (9-0)
• Dane Morris appointment to Jury Board not considered
• Approved appointments to Solid Waste Management Committee (9-0)
• Approved appointment to Planning Commission (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda resolutions 2021-04-055 through 059 (9-0)

Board of Canvassers

This is a procedural meeting of the Livingston County Board of Canvassers with no substantive agenda items listed. The agenda contains only boilerplate text and no decisions or discussions are specified.

The Livingston County Board of Canvassers met and approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes. The board certified 26 new ballot containers. The county clerk provided an update on the upcoming August City Primary-Special Election, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
• Approved December 11, 2020 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Certified 26 new ballot containers

Finance Committee

The Livingston County Finance Committee is meeting to consider several resolutions, including a first-quarter budget amendment, grant applications for community corrections, homeland security, and public defense, and a request to apply for funding for four replacement buses. The committee will also review claims and preauthorized payments.

• Resolution authorizing FY2022 Community Corrections grant application
• Resolution authorizing first quarter budget amendment to FY2021 budget
• Resolution authorizing application for four replacement buses
• Resolution authorizing Animal Shelter to apply for Two Seven Oh, Inc. grant funding
• Resolution authorizing participation in FY2020 Homeland Security Grant Program

The Finance Committee voted 9-0 to recommend seven resolutions to the Board of Commissioners, covering grant applications, a budget amendment, and other funding requests. All items passed unanimously and will move to the full board for final approval.

• Recommended FY2022 Community Corrections grant application (9-0)
• Recommended FY2021 first quarter budget amendment (9-0)
• Recommended LETS application for four replacement buses (9-0)
• Recommended Animal Shelter application for Two Seven Oh, Inc. grant (9-0)
• Recommended FY2020 Homeland Security Grant Program participation (9-0)
• Recommended FY2022 MIDC compliance plan and grant request (9-0)
• Recommended FY2021 Operation Stonegarden grant application (9-0)
• Approved claims and preauthorized payments (9-0)

Board of Commissioners following FAM Committee

The Livingston County Board of Commissioners will consider a resolution authorizing the submission of a Member Designated Project application for four replacement buses for the Livingston Essential Transportation Service (LETS). The board will also review and approve claims and payables as recommended by the Finance Committee. The meeting includes public comment periods and standard procedural items.

• Resolution 2021-04-054: Authorizing submission of Member Designated Project application for four replacement buses – LETS
• Finance Committee recommendation for approval of claims (dated April 21, 2021)
• Finance Committee recommendation for approval of payables (April 2–15, 2021)

The Livingston County Board of Commissioners met on April 21, 2021, and approved a resolution to submit a Member Designated Project application for four replacement buses for the Livingston Essential Transportation Service (LETS). The board also approved the Finance Committee's recommendations for claims and payables. All votes were unanimous (9-0).

• Adopted resolution 2021-04-054 authorizing submission of Member Designated Project application for four replacement buses (9-0)
• Approved claims dated April 21, 2021 (9-0)
• Approved payables for April 2-15, 2021 (9-0)

Personnel Committee

This agenda for the Livingston County Personnel Committee meeting on April 21, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content for residents to review.

The Livingston County Personnel Committee approved a telecommuting arrangement policy with a 6-month review, and approved several personnel resolutions including a one-time vacation donation, reclassifications for the Drain Commission, LETS, and Sheriff's office, and a classification analysis for two Sheriff positions. A resolution to purchase MERS service credit for Deputy Kevin Crane was approved 2-1, and appointments to county boards were tabled to the next meeting.

• Approved telecommuting arrangement policy with 6-month review (3-0)
• Approved one-time vacation donation to Clerk's Office employee (3-0)
• Approved reclassification of Heavy Equipment Operator (3-0)
• Approved reclassification of LETS Trainer/Dispatcher/Driver (3-0)
• Approved classification analysis for Sheriff SWAP Deputy (3-0)
• Approved classification analysis for Inmate/Jail Medical Billing Specialist (3-0)
• Approved reclassification of Central Records and FOIA Specialist (3-0)
• Approved MERS service credit purchase for Deputy Kevin Crane (2-1)

Veteran Services Committee

The Livingston County Veterans' Services Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including approving prior minutes and discussing a proposed millage funding item. The main action item is a relief application for $22,615 to address a failed septic system and sewage hookup.

• Application 21-41: $22,615 for failed septic system/sewage hook up
• Discussion of proposed millage funding
• Approval of March 17, 2021 meeting minutes

The Livingston County Veterans' Services Committee denied a $22,615 relief application for a failed septic system/sewage hookup until further information is obtained. The committee also discussed a proposed 2022 millage funding request, with a vote scheduled for the next monthly meeting. The consent agenda, including the March 17 meeting minutes, was approved unanimously.

• Denied relief application 21-41 ($22,615) for failed septic system until more info (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including March 17, 2021 minutes (3-0)
• Discussed 2022 millage funding request; vote deferred to next meeting

Retiree Health Care Board of Trustees

The Livingston County Retiree Health Care Board of Trustees is meeting virtually to handle routine business: electing officers, approving minutes, and reviewing the 1st Quarter 2021 financial report presented by Morgan Stanley's Ken Mittelbrun. No major decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Election of Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Secretary
• Approval of February 8, 2021 meeting minutes
• 1st Quarter 2021 Financial Report review
• Schedule next meeting

The Retiree Health Care Board of Trustees met virtually and re-elected Jennifer Nash as Chairperson, Nathan Burd as Vice-Chairperson, and Cindy Catanach as Secretary. The board approved the February 8, 2021 minutes, the agenda, and the first quarter 2021 asset allocation as presented by Morgan Stanley. All votes were 4-0 with one absence.

• Re-elected officers: Nash (Chair), Burd (Vice-Chair), Catanach (Secretary) (4-0-1)
• Approved Feb 8, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0-1)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0-1)
• Approved Q1 2021 asset allocation (4-0-1)

Courts, Public Safety, and Infrastructure Development Committee

The Livingston County Public Safety and Infrastructure and Development Committee will consider several grant-related resolutions, including participation in the FY 2020 Homeland Security Grant Program, submission of the FY2022 compliance plan and grant request to the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission, and application for the FY2021 Operation Stonegarden grant. The committee will also receive an update on the county's Phase II MS4 permit from the Drain Commissioner. Public comment periods are scheduled.

• Resolution to participate in FY 2020 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP)
• Resolution to submit FY2022 Compliance Plan and Grant Request to Michigan Indigent Defense Commission (MIDC)
• Resolution to apply for FY2021 Operation Stonegarden Grant (Sheriff's Office)
• Livingston County Phase II MS4 permit update (Drain Commissioner)
• Approval of March 15, 2021 meeting minutes

The committee unanimously approved three resolutions authorizing grant applications: participation in the FY 2020 Homeland Security Grant Program, submission of the FY2022 compliance plan and grant request to the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission, and application for the FY2021 Operation Stonegarden grant. All motions passed 4-0. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved resolution to participate in FY 2020 Homeland Security Grant Program (4-0)
• Approved resolution to submit FY2022 compliance plan and grant request to MIDC/LARA (4-0)
• Approved resolution to apply for FY2021 Operation Stonegarden grant (4-0)

Tax Allocation Board

The Livingston County Tax Allocation Board is meeting to review and accept budget submissions from local municipalities, including townships and the LESA. The board will also administer oaths, nominate a chairperson, set a meeting schedule, and discuss mileage reimbursement. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the approval of the submitted budgets.

• Review of 15 municipal budgets including Hartland, Howell, Iosco, Marion, Tyrone, Unadilla, Cohoctah, Conway, Deerfield, Hamburg, Handy, Putnam, Oceola townships and LESA
• Acceptance of the 2022 Tax Allocation Budget - FINAL
• Administer oath of office to members
• Nominations for chairperson
• Establish schedule of meetings

The Livingston County Tax Allocation Board approved the agenda, administered oaths, and elected Jennifer Nash as chairperson. It accepted municipal budgets except Oceola Township's, which will submit a revised version, and set meeting dates for May 2021. The board also waived mileage fees for members.

• Approved agenda as presented (6-0)
• Administered oath of office to six members
• Elected Jennifer Nash as Chairperson (6-0)
• Accepted municipal budgets except Oceola Township's, pending revised revenue (6-0)
• Set meeting schedule: May 12, 17, and 27, 2021
• Waived mileage fees for all board members (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Livingston County Board of Commissioners will consider resolutions including issuing up to $5.7 million in refunding bonds, submitting the estimated 2022 General Fund budget, adopting the 2021 County Equalization Report, and amending its 2021 rules. The consent agenda includes contracts for electronic monitoring, architectural services, and COVID-19 vaccine supplies, plus other administrative items.

• Resolution 2021-04-050: Authorize up to $5,700,000 Limited Tax General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2021
• Resolution 2021-04-051: Submit estimated 2022 General Fund budget to Allocation Board
• Resolution 2021-04-052: Adopt 2021 County Equalization Report
• Resolution 2021-04-045: Contract with Lindhout Associates Architects for architectural services
• Resolution 2021-04-047: Blanket purchase order for 2021 COVID-19 vaccination clinic supplies

The Board of Commissioners approved a resolution authorizing up to $5.7 million in limited tax general obligation refunding bonds, adopted the estimated 2022 General Fund budget for submission to the Allocation Board, and adopted the 2021 County Equalization Report. The board also approved a consent agenda covering nine resolutions, including contracts, MERS divisions, and grant acceptance, and amended its 2021 rules. All votes were 8-0-1 except the rules amendment, which passed 7-1-1.

• Authorized up to $5,700,000 in refunding bonds (8-0-1)
• Adopted estimated 2022 General Fund budget for submission (8-0-1)
• Adopted 2021 County Equalization Report (8-0-1)
• Amended 2021 Board Rules (7-1-1)
• Approved consent agenda resolutions 2021-04-041 through 049 (8-0-1)
• Approved minutes from March 22, March 29, and April 7 meetings (8-0-1)
• Received and filed correspondence from other counties (8-0-1)

Finance Committee

The Livingston County Finance Committee is meeting to consider several resolutions, including authorizing up to $5.7 million in refunding bonds, submitting a community project funding application for a fiber optic broadband plan, and approving various contracts and budget items. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes, claims, and preauthorized payments.

• Resolution authorizing issuance of not to exceed $5,700,000 Limited Tax General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2021
• Resolution authorizing agreement with Judicial Services Group for electronic monitoring services
• Resolution authorizing submission of Community Project Funding application for fiber optic broadband expansion
• Resolution to submit estimated 2022 General Fund budget to the Allocation Board
• Resolution authorizing contract with Lindhout Associates Architects for architectural services

The Finance Committee unanimously recommended 13 resolutions to the full Board of Commissioners, all passing 8-0 with one member absent. Key items included authorizing up to $5.7 million in limited tax general obligation refunding bonds, an agreement for electronic monitoring services, a fiber optic broadband expansion grant application, the 2022 General Fund budget submission, and creation of new non-union MERS divisions for Building and LETS department employees. All votes were recorded as 8-0 with Douglas Helzerman absent.

• Approved $5.7M limited tax general obligation refunding bonds (8-0)
• Approved agreement with Judicial Services Group for electronic monitoring (8-0)
• Approved fiber optic broadband expansion grant application (8-0)
• Approved 2022 General Fund budget submission to Allocation Board (8-0)
• Approved creation of new non-union MERS division for Building Dept. employees (8-0)
• Approved creation of new non-union MERS division for LETS Dept. employees (8-0)
• Approved contract with Lindhout Associates Architects for architectural services (8-0)
• Approved $5.7M bond refunding resolution (8-0)

Board of Commissioners following FAM Committee

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider a resolution authorizing a Community Project Funding application for a fiber optic plan to expand broadband access in Livingston County. The board will also review and approve claims and payables recommended by the Finance Committee. Public comment periods are scheduled.

• Resolution 2021-04-040: Authorizes submission of a Community Project Funding application for a fiber optic plan to expand broadband access
• Approval of claims dated April 7, 2021
• Approval of payables dated March 12 through April 1, 2021

The Livingston County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to submit a Community Project Funding application for a fiber optic plan to expand broadband access. The board also approved the Finance Committee's recommendations for claims and payables. All votes were 8-0-1 with one member absent.

• Approved resolution to submit Community Project Funding application for fiber optic broadband expansion (8-0-1)
• Approved claims as recommended by Finance Committee (8-0-1)
• Approved payables for March 12 through April 1, 2021 (8-0-1)

General Government and Health and Human Services Committee

The Livingston County General Government and Health and Human Services Committee will meet to consider several resolutions, including a blanket purchase order for COVID-19 vaccination clinic supplies, write-off of aged EMS receivables, acceptance of federal transit grant funding, and a contract for architectural services. The agenda also includes a report on broadband community project funding and a resolution to amend board rules.

• Resolution authorizing blanket purchase order for 2021 COVID-19 vaccination clinic supplies
• Resolution authorizing write-off of aged EMS receivables
• Resolution to accept supplemental Section 5307 grant funding from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
• Resolution to amend agreement with DoubleMap, Inc. to purchase Ecolane IVR system
• Resolution authorizing contract with Lindhout Associates Architects for architectural services

The committee approved minutes and agenda, then voted unanimously to recommend six resolutions to the Board of Commissioners or Finance Committee, including amending 2021 board rules, writing off aged EMS receivables, and authorizing a COVID-19 vaccine supply purchase order. No public comment was received, and the meeting adjourned at 7:01 p.m.

• Approved minutes of March 1, 2021 (4-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
• Recommended resolution to amend 2021 Board of Commissioners Rules (4-0)
• Recommended resolution to write off aged EMS receivables (4-0)
• Recommended resolution for blanket purchase order for COVID-19 vaccination clinic supplies (4-0)
• Recommended resolution to accept Section 5307 grant funding from American Rescue Plan Act (4-0)
• Recommended resolution to amend agreement with DoubleMap, Inc. for Ecolane IVR system (4-0)
• Recommended resolution for contract with Lindhout Associates Architects (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Livingston County Board of Commissioners is holding a special virtual meeting to reconsider Resolution 2021-03-040, which would authorize the county to declare a local state of emergency for emergency management related to COVID-19. The agenda includes public comment periods and standard procedural items.

• Reconsideration of Resolution 2021-03-040: Authorizing a local state of emergency for COVID-19
• Public comment periods (two calls to the public)
• Tabled items from previous meetings
• Approval of agenda

The Board of Commissioners voted to reconsider Resolution 2021-03-040, which would have declared a local state of emergency. An amendment to change the effective date to April 16, 2021 failed (4-5), and the original resolution was then rejected unanimously (0-9). No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and adjourned.

• Reconsidered Resolution 2021-03-040 (6-3)
• Amendment to change effective date to April 16, 2021 failed (4-5)
• Original resolution to declare local state of emergency failed (0-9)

Board of Commissioners

The Livingston County Board of Commissioners is meeting virtually to consider several resolutions, including authorizing a local state of emergency declaration for COVID-19, approving appointments to county boards, and making an additional contribution to the MERS retirement system. The board will also hear updates on COVID-19 vaccination efforts and SEMCOG, and consider correspondence from other counties regarding virtual meeting legislation.

• Resolution 2021-03-040: Authorizing Livingston County to declare a local state of emergency (COVID-19)
• Resolution 2021-03-037: Additional contribution to MERS in fiscal year 2021 (amount not specified)
• Resolution 2021-03-038: Approving appointments to Livingston County boards and committees
• Resolution 2021-03-039: Approving an appointment to the Livingston County Tax Allocation Board
• Correspondence: Berrien County resolution supporting Senate Bill 127 to extend virtual meetings through June 30, 2021

The Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution 2021-03-040, declaring a local state of emergency for Livingston County, by a 5-4 vote. A proposed amendment to change the resolution to authorize virtual public participation instead failed. The board also approved appointments to county boards and an additional MERS contribution.

• Adopted Resolution 2021-03-040 declaring a local state of emergency (5-4).
• Rejected an amendment to replace the emergency declaration with virtual meeting participation authorization (4-5).
• Approved Resolution 2021-03-038 appointing members to county boards and committees (9-0).
• Approved Resolution 2021-03-039 appointing a member to the Tax Allocation Board (9-0).
• Approved Resolution 2021-03-037 authorizing an additional MERS contribution (9-0).
• Approved the minutes from March 8 and March 17, 2021, with a date correction (9-0).
• Received and filed correspondence from Berrien and Tuscola counties (9-0).

Finance Committee

The Livingston County Finance Committee is meeting virtually to review routine items and hear a structural analysis of EMS from PFM consultants. The main action item is a resolution authorizing an additional contribution to the MERS pension system for fiscal year 2021. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, claims, and preauthorized payments.

• Resolution authorizing an additional contribution to MERS in fiscal year 2021
• Structural analysis of EMS presented by Kari Blanchett and Randy Bauer of PFM
• Claims dated March 17, 2021
• Preauthorized payments dated February 26 through March 11, 2021
• Approval of minutes from March 3, 2021 meeting

The Finance Committee voted 9-0 to recommend a resolution authorizing an additional contribution to MERS in fiscal year 2021. They also approved the minutes from March 3, 2021, the agenda, claims dated March 17, 2021, and preauthorized payments from February 26 through March 11, 2021. A presentation on the EMS fund structural analysis was given by PFM analysts, with no public comments.

• Approved minutes from March 3, 2021 (9-0).
• Approved the agenda as presented (9-0).
• Recommended to the Board of Commissioners a resolution authorizing an additional MERS contribution in FY 2021 (9-0).
• Recommended claims dated March 17, 2021 to the Board of Commissioners (9-0).
• Recommended preauthorized payments from February 26 through March 11, 2021 to the Board of Commissioners (9-0).
• Adjourned at 9:01 a.m. (9-0).

Board of Commissioners following FAM Committee

The Livingston County Board of Commissioners is meeting virtually to consider a resolution approving appointments to the Substance Use Disorder Oversight Policy Board. The board will also review and potentially approve claims and payables recommended by the Finance Committee. The agenda includes public comment periods and standard procedural items.

• Resolution 2021-03-036 approving appointments to the Substance Use Disorder Oversight Policy Board
• Finance Committee recommendation for approval of claims dated March 17, 2021
• Finance Committee recommendation for approval of payables dated February 26 through March 11, 2021
• Public comment periods (two calls to the public)

The Livingston County Board of Commissioners met virtually and unanimously approved the agenda, a resolution appointing members to the Substance Use Disorder Oversight Policy Board, the claims dated March 17, 2021, and the payables for February 26 through March 11, 2021. All votes were 9-0. The meeting adjourned at 9:10 a.m.

• Approved the agenda as presented (9-0).
• Adopted Resolution 2021-03-036 approving appointments to the Substance Use Disorder Oversight Policy Board (9-0).
• Approved the claims dated March 17, 2021 (9-0).
• Approved the payables for February 26 through March 11, 2021 (9-0).
• Adjourned the meeting at 9:10 a.m. (9-0).

Personnel Committee

This agenda for the Livingston County Personnel Committee meeting on March 17, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The text is largely placeholder content from the eSCRIBE software interface.

The Livingston County Personnel Committee met virtually and approved all agenda items unanimously. They approved the agenda, the February 17, 2021 minutes, and five resolutions: reclassifying the Communications Manager, reclassifying an Administrative Aide in Fiscal Services to Administrative Specialist, temporarily reclassifying the Lead Deputy Court Clerk to Deputy Court Clerk, approving an appointment to the Tax Allocation Board, and approving appointments to county boards and committees (with an amendment to remove Mark St. Charles). They also heard reports on employee surveys and the 2020 Employee Recognition Program, and discussed telecommuting and the Board Committee Appointment Process.

• Approved agenda as presented (3-0).
• Approved minutes of February 17, 2021 (3-0).
• Approved resolution reclassifying Communications Manager (3-0).
• Approved resolution reclassifying Administrative Aide in Fiscal Services to Administrative Specialist (3-0).
• Approved resolution temporarily reclassifying Lead Deputy Court Clerk to Deputy Court Clerk (3-0).
• Approved resolution appointing member to Livingston County Tax Allocation Board (3-0).
• Amended resolution to remove Mark St. Charles from appointments, then approved appointments to boards/committees (3-0).
• Adjourned at 10:58 am (3-0).

Veteran Services Committee

The Livingston County Veterans' Committee is meeting virtually to handle routine business, including approving the January minutes, a relief application for rent and utilities, and director reports on finances and a new office. No major policy decisions are on the agenda.

• Application 21-28 for rent and utilities relief
• January 20, 2021 meeting minutes for approval
• March finance report
• New office report

The Livingston County Veterans' Committee approved a relief application for rent and utilities in the full amount of $3,680.28, with a 2-1 vote. The committee also accepted the agenda and the January 20, 2021 meeting minutes, and received a monthly finance report and an update on the new office timeline. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved relief application 21-28 for rent and utilities at $3,680.28 (2-1)
• Accepted agenda as presented (3-0)
• Accepted January 20, 2021 meeting minutes (part of consent agenda)

Courts, Public Safety, and Infrastructure Development Committee

The Public Safety and Infrastructure and Development Committee is meeting virtually to consider a resolution authorizing Livingston County to declare a local state of emergency related to COVID-19. The agenda also includes a Sheriff's Office update, approval of prior minutes, and public comment periods.

• Resolution to declare a local state of emergency for COVID-19
• Sheriff's Office update by Sheriff Murphy and Undersheriff Warder
• Approval of minutes from February 16, 2021 meeting

The Public Safety and Infrastructure and Development Committee approved a resolution authorizing Livingston County to declare a local state of emergency. The committee also approved the minutes from the February 16, 2021 meeting and the meeting agenda. Sheriff Mike Murphy provided an update on the status of the training property search. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved resolution authorizing Livingston County to declare a local state of emergency (4-0)
• Approved minutes of February 16, 2021 meeting as presented (4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda as presented (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Livingston County Board of Commissioners is meeting virtually to consider a consent agenda of five resolutions covering a University of Michigan lease amendment for EMS, removal of 2021 food service license fees, purchase of a leased sheriff's vehicle, purchase of six replacement buses, and intent to apply for FY 2022 Act 51 transportation funding. The board will also consider a resolution supporting Michigan's comments on FCC 911 fee diversion. Reports on COVID-19 vaccination and county administration are scheduled.

• Resolution 2021-03-030: Amend lease with University of Michigan for Emergency Medical Services
• Resolution 2021-03-031: Remove food service license fees for 2021 (Health Department)
• Resolution 2021-03-032: Purchase leased Sheriff's vehicle from Enterprise Fleet Management for transfer to MMRMA Insurance
• Resolution 2021-03-033: Purchase six replacement buses for LETS
• Resolution 2021-03-034: Intent to apply for FY 2022 Act 51 financial assistance for LETS

The Board of Commissioners met virtually and approved the consent agenda (resolutions 2021-03-030 through 034), which included amending a lease with the University of Michigan for EMS, removing food service license fees for 2021, purchasing a leased sheriff's vehicle, buying six replacement buses, and applying for Act 51 financial assistance. The board also adopted resolution 2021-03-035 supporting participation in filing Michigan concerns regarding FCC 911 fee diversion. All votes were 9-0. The board received correspondence from other counties, heard public comments on COVID-19 vaccinations and immigration, and approved prior meeting minutes.

• Approved consent agenda resolutions 2021-03-030 through 2021-03-034 (9-0).
• Adopted resolution 2021-03-035 supporting participation in filing Michigan concerns regarding FCC 911 fee diversion (9-0).
• Approved minutes from February 22, 2021, and March 3, 2021, including closed session minutes (9-0).
• Approved the meeting agenda as presented (9-0).
• Received and filed correspondence from Berrien, Crawford, Iron, and Otsego counties (9-0).
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:04 p.m. (9-0).

Finance Committee

The Livingston County Finance Committee is meeting virtually to consider several resolutions, including an amendment to a lease with the University of Michigan, removal of food service license fees for 2021, purchase of a totaled sheriff's vehicle, purchase of six replacement buses, and a resolution of intent for FY 2022 state transportation funding. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of minutes, claims, and preauthorized payments.

• Resolution authorizing amendment to lease agreement with The Regents of The University of Michigan
• Resolution authorizing removal of food service license fees for 2021
• Resolution authorizing purchase of a leased sheriff's vehicle from Enterprise Fleet Management for transfer to MMRMA Insurance
• Resolution authorizing capital expenditure for purchase of six replacement buses
• Resolution of intent to apply for FY 2022 financial assistance under Act 51

The Finance Committee voted unanimously to recommend several resolutions to the Board of Commissioners, including an EMS lease amendment with the University of Michigan, removal of 2021 food service license fees, purchase of a leased sheriff's vehicle, purchase of six replacement buses, and an Act 51 financial assistance application (with an amendment). The committee also approved minutes, agenda, claims, and preauthorized payments. All votes were 9-0 except the amendment to the Act 51 resolution, which passed 8-1.

• Approved minutes of Feb 17, 2021, as amended (9-0)
• Recommended EMS lease amendment with University of Michigan (9-0)
• Recommended removal of 2021 food service license fees (9-0)
• Recommended purchase of leased sheriff's vehicle from Enterprise (9-0)
• Recommended purchase of six replacement buses (9-0)
• Recommended Act 51 financial assistance application, amended to strike 'and accept state financial' (amendment 8-1; resolution 9-0)
• Approved claims dated March 3, 2021 (9-0)
• Approved preauthorized payments Feb 12-25, 2021 (9-0)

Board of Commissioners following FAM Committee

The Livingston County Board of Commissioners is meeting virtually to consider routine financial approvals: a Finance Committee recommendation to approve claims dated March 3, 2021, and a recommendation to approve payables from February 12 through February 25, 2021. The board will also consider entering a closed session to discuss a written legal opinion under MCL 15.268(h). The agenda includes public comment periods and standard procedural items.

• Approval of claims (dated March 3, 2021)
• Approval of payables (Feb 12-25, 2021)
• Closed session to consider written legal opinion [MCL 15.268(h)]
• Two call-to-the-public periods
• Virtual meeting via Zoom per Public Act 254 of 2020

The Board of Commissioners approved the agenda, claims, and payables for February 12-25, 2021, all by unanimous 9-0 votes. They also recessed into closed session to consider a written legal opinion, then returned to open session and adjourned. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda as presented (9-0)
• Approved claims dated March 3, 2021 (9-0)
• Approved payables for February 12-25, 2021 (9-0)
• Recessed to closed session for legal opinion (9-0)
• Returned to open session (9-0)
• Adjourned meeting (9-0)

General Government and Health and Human Services Committee

The General Government & Health and Human Services Committee met virtually and approved the February minutes and agenda. It then voted unanimously to recommend five resolutions to the Finance Committee: amending the EMS lease with the University of Michigan, removing 2021 food service license fees, purchasing a leased sheriff's vehicle, buying six replacement buses, and applying for Act 51 financial assistance. No other reports or public comments were made.

• Approved minutes of Feb. 1 and Feb. 18, 2021 (4-0).
• Approved the meeting agenda as presented (4-0).
• Recommended to Finance Committee: amend EMS lease with University of Michigan (4-0).
• Recommended to Finance Committee: remove 2021 food service license fees (4-0).
• Recommended to Finance Committee: purchase leased sheriff's vehicle from Enterprise Fleet Management (4-0).
• Recommended to Finance Committee: purchase six replacement buses for LETS (4-0).
• Recommended to Finance Committee: apply for FY2022 Act 51 financial assistance (4-0).
• Adjourned at 6:13 p.m. (4-0).

Election Commission

The Livingston County Election Commission unanimously approved the May 4, 2021 special election ballots, authorized the County Clerk to sign the Ballot Proof Acceptance form, authorized ballot printing, and approved precinct consolidation for that election. All motions passed 3-0.

• Approved May 4, 2021 special election ballots and authorized County Clerk to sign Ballot Proof Acceptance form (3-0)
• Authorized printing of May 4, 2021 special election ballots (3-0)
• Approved precinct consolidation for May 4, 2021 special election via Resolution 2021-02-01 (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution 2021-02-029, amended to direct the County Administrator and Corporate Counsel to investigate legal avenues to compel the state to allocate vaccine doses based on medical factors rather than social factors. The board also approved consent agenda items, including agreements for court-appointed attorney services and a budget amendment, and participated in the 2021 statewide tornado drill. All votes were 8-0 with one absent.

• Adopted amended Resolution 2021-02-029 urging state to retract SVI social factor plan and investigate legal options (8-0-1)
• Approved Resolution 2021-02-025 authorizing agreements for court-appointed attorney services (8-0-1)
• Approved Resolution 2021-02-026 authorizing budget amendment to carry forward prior year projects (8-0-1)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-02-027 to participate in 2021 statewide tornado drill (8-0-1)
• Approved Resolution 2021-02-028 approving appointments to Board of Public Works (8-0-1)
• Accepted and placed on file correspondence from other counties (8-0-1)
• Approved minutes from February 8 and February 17, 2021 meetings (8-0-1)
• Approved agenda as presented (8-0-1)

General Government and Health and Human Services Committee

The committee voted 3-0-1 to recommend a resolution to the full Board of Commissioners calling on the Governor and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to retract their Social Vulnerability Index-based COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan and replace it with a scientific, medical-factor-based plan ensuring pro-rata uniform distribution to the most medically vulnerable. The vote was carried with all three present members in favor; one member was absent. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended resolution urging retraction of SVI-based vaccine plan (3-0-1)
• Approved meeting agenda as presented (3-0-1)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:22 p.m. (3-0-1)

Personnel Committee

The Livingston County Personnel Committee met virtually and approved two resolutions: increasing the starting pay rate for a newly hired part-time EMS billing specialist to Step 3, and approving appointments to the Livingston County Board of Public Works to be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners. The committee also approved the agenda and minutes from January 20, 2021. No public comments or reports were presented.

• Approved agenda as presented (3-0)
• Approved minutes of January 20, 2021 (3-0)
• Approved resolution to increase starting pay of new part-time EMS billing specialist to Step 3 (3-0)
• Approved resolution for appointments to Livingston County Board of Public Works, moved to Board of Commissioners (3-0)

Board of Commissioners following FAM Committee

The board approved the agenda, claims, and payables as recommended by the Finance Committee, all by unanimous 8-0 votes with one member absent. No public comment was received, and the meeting adjourned after these routine approvals.

• Approved agenda as presented (8-0-1)
• Approved claims dated February 17, 2021 (8-0-1)
• Approved payables for January 29 through February 11, 2021 (8-0-1)

Finance Committee

The Livingston County Finance Committee is meeting virtually to consider two resolutions: authorizing agreements with multiple vendors for court-appointed attorney services for the 44th Circuit Court Juvenile Division, and a budget amendment to carry forward approved prior year projects into the FY 2021 budget. The agenda also includes a delinquent tax revolving fund update, claims, preauthorized payments, and a closed session to consider a written legal opinion.

• Resolution authorizing agreements with multiple vendors for court-appointed attorney services for the 44th Circuit Court – Juvenile Division (RFP-LC-20-29)
• Resolution authorizing a budget amendment to carry forward approved prior year projects into the FY 2021 budget
• Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund and legislation update by County Treasurer Jennifer Nash
• Claims dated February 17, 2021
• Preauthorized payments dated January 29 through February 11, 2021

The Finance Committee met virtually and recommended several items to the Board of Commissioners, including a resolution authorizing agreements with multiple vendors for court-appointed attorney services for the Juvenile Division, a budget amendment to carry forward prior year projects into FY 2021, and approval of claims and preauthorized payments. All motions passed unanimously (8-0) with one member absent. The committee also held a closed session to consider a written legal opinion.

• Approved minutes of Feb 3, 2021 (8-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (7-0, one member absent due to technical issues)
• Recommended resolution authorizing vendor agreements for court-appointed attorney services (8-0)
• Recommended budget amendment to carry forward prior year projects into FY 2021 (8-0)
• Recommended approval of claims dated Feb 17, 2021 (8-0)
• Recommended approval of preauthorized payments Jan 29–Feb 11, 2021 (8-0)
• Held closed session to consider written legal opinion (8-0)

Courts, Public Safety, and Infrastructure Development Committee

The Livingston County Public Safety and Infrastructure and Development Committee is meeting virtually to consider a resolution authorizing the county to participate in the 2021 Statewide Tornado Drill. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and calls to the public. No other substantive items are listed.

• Resolution authorizing participation in the 2021 Statewide Tornado Drill
• Approval of minutes from January 19, 2021 meeting

The committee approved a resolution authorizing Livingston County to participate in the 2021 statewide tornado drill, presented by Emergency Manager Therese Cremonte. The vote was unanimous (4-0). No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included approval of prior minutes and the agenda.

• Approved resolution to participate in 2021 statewide tornado drill (4-0)
• Approved minutes of January 19, 2021 meeting (4-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (4-0)

Retirement Plan Advisory Committee

The committee will review investment reports and updates from Captrust. The agenda includes a review of the Q4 2020 Investment Report and discussions regarding the Investment Policy Statement and conversion update.

• Q4 2020 Investment Report Review
• Investment Policy Statement discussion
• Conversion Update

The Retirement Plan Advisory Committee met virtually and approved the January 5, 2021 minutes and the meeting agenda, both by unanimous votes (6-0-1). CAPTRUST presented an industry/fiduciary update, market commentary, and a Q4 2020 investment report review, recommending no changes to managers at this time. The committee also reviewed the Investment Policy Statement and discussed a conversion update, with no formal decisions made on these items. The meeting adjourned with a motion carried (5-0-2).

• Approved January 5, 2021 meeting minutes (6-0-1)
• Approved meeting agenda (6-0-1)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-2)

Retiree Health Care Board of Trustees

The Livingston County Retiree Health Care Board of Trustees is meeting virtually to review the 4th quarter 2020 financial report, approve prior meeting minutes, and schedule the next meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with the financial report as the only substantive item.

• 4th Quarter 2020 Financial Report presented by Ken Mittelbrun of Morgan Stanley
• Approval of October 19, 2020 meeting minutes
• Schedule next meeting

The Retiree Health Care Board of Trustees approved a Morgan Stanley recommendation to rebalance the retiree health care fund's asset allocation to 70% equities and 30% fixed income, and also approved reducing international investments to a 20% maximum with 1% allocated to emerging markets. Both motions passed unanimously (5-0). The board also approved the October 19, 2020 minutes and the meeting agenda, and scheduled the next meeting for April 19, 2021.

• Approved rebalancing asset allocation to 70% equities / 30% fixed income (5-0)
• Approved reducing international investments to 20% max and 1% to emerging markets (5-0)
• Approved minutes of October 19, 2020 (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Livingston County Board of Commissioners is meeting virtually to consider a consent agenda with six resolutions, including increasing the sheriff's vehicle fleet, approving contract change orders, a clinical training agreement with Ascension Genesys Hospital, reorganizing the Veteran Services Department, leasing office space for veterans' services, and amending the county's legal services contract. The board will also receive a COVID-19 vaccination update and hear public comment.

• Resolution 2021-02-019: increase authorized vehicles for Sheriff's Office Field Services Division car pool
• Resolution 2021-02-020: contract change orders for partial driveway replacement at Transportation Complex (LETS)
• Resolution 2021-02-021: clinical training affiliation agreement with Ascension Genesys Hospital for EMS internships
• Resolution 2021-02-022: reorganize Veteran Services Department
• Resolution 2021-02-023: lease 5,000 sq. ft. office space at 1420 Lawson Dr., Howell, MI for Veterans' Services

Board of Commissioners following FAM Committee

The Livingston County Board of Commissioners will meet virtually to consider routine financial approvals and two resolutions. The board will vote on Finance Committee recommendations for claims and payables, and consider resolutions establishing 2021 budgets for Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Grants and affirming an appointment to the Michigan Counties Workers' Compensation Fund Board of Trustees.

• Approval of claims dated February 3, 2021
• Approval of payables for January 15-28, 2021
• Resolution 2021-02-017: Establishing 2021 budgets for Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Grants
• Resolution 2021-02-018: Affirming appointment to Michigan Counties Workers' Compensation Fund Board of Trustees

The Livingston County Board of Commissioners met virtually and unanimously approved routine financial items, including claims and payables, and adopted two resolutions: one establishing 2021 budgets for Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding grants, and another affirming an appointment to the Michigan Counties Workers' Compensation Fund Board of Trustees. All votes were 9-0.

• Approved agenda as presented (9-0)
• Approved claims dated February 3, 2021 (9-0)
• Approved payables for January 15-28, 2021 (9-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-02-017 establishing 2021 budgets for Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding grants (9-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-02-018 affirming appointment to Michigan Counties Workers' Compensation Fund Board of Trustees (9-0)

Finance Committee

The Livingston County Finance Committee is meeting virtually to consider several resolutions, including establishing 2021 budgets for Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding grants, authorizing an increase in Sheriff's Office vehicles, approving contract change orders for driveway replacement at the Transportation Complex, authorizing a clinical training affiliation with Ascension Genesys Hospital, reorganizing Veterans' Services, leasing office space for Veterans' Services, and amending a legal services agreement with Cohl, Stoker & Toskey, P.C. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of minutes, claims, and preauthorized payments.

• Resolution establishing 2021 budgets for Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding grants
• Resolution authorizing increase in total authorized vehicles for Sheriff's Office Field Services Division
• Resolution authorizing contract change orders for partial driveway replacement at Transportation Complex
• Resolution authorizing clinical training affiliation agreement with Ascension Genesys Hospital
• Resolution authorizing lease of 5,000 sq. ft. office space at 1420 Lawson Dr., Howell, MI for Veterans' Services

The Finance Committee unanimously recommended several resolutions to the Board of Commissioners, including establishing 2021 budgets for Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Grants and authorizing an increase in total authorized vehicles for the Sheriff's Office Field Services Division. It also recommended a contract change order for driveway replacement at the Transportation Complex with a cost cap of $140,092, approved 8-1. All other resolutions, including a clinical training affiliation with Ascension Genesys Hospital and reorganization of Veterans' Services, were also recommended unanimously.

• Recommended 2021 budgets for Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Grants (9-0)
• Recommended increase in authorized vehicles for Sheriff's Office Field Services (9-0)
• Recommended contract change order for driveway replacement at Transportation Complex, not to exceed $140,092 (8-1)
• Recommended clinical training affiliation agreement with Ascension Genesys Hospital (9-0)
• Recommended reorganization of Veterans' Services Department (9-0)
• Recommended leasing 5,000 sq. ft. office space at 1420 Lawson Dr., Howell, MI for Veterans' Services (9-0)
• Recommended amendment to legal services agreement with Cohl, Stoker & Toskey, P.C. (9-0)
• Approved claims and preauthorized payments (9-0)

General Government and Health and Human Services Committee

The General Government and Health and Human Services Committee is meeting virtually to consider seven resolutions, including increasing the sheriff's authorized vehicles, approving contract change orders, and authorizing agreements for EMS training and leases. The committee will also vote on reorganizing the Veterans Services Department and leasing office space for it, plus amending a legal services contract.

• Resolution to increase total authorized vehicles for Sheriff's Office Field Services Division
• Contract change orders for partial driveway replacement at the Transportation Complex
• Clinical training affiliation agreement with Ascension Genesys Hospital for EMS internships
• Lease amendment with The Regents of The University of Michigan
• Reorganization of the Veterans Services Department and lease of 5,000 sq. ft. at 1420 Lawson Dr., Howell, MI

The committee approved six resolutions, all recommending action to the Finance Committee, covering Sheriff's vehicle increase, driveway replacement change orders, EMS training agreement, Veterans Services reorganization, office space lease, and legal services amendment. All votes were unanimous (4-0). No public comment was received, and the meeting adjourned at 6:32 p.m.

• Approved resolution to increase authorized vehicles for Sheriff's Field Services (4-0)
• Approved contract change orders for driveway replacement at Transportation Complex (4-0)
• Approved clinical training affiliation with Ascension Genesys Hospital for EMS (4-0)
• Approved reorganization of Veterans Services Department (4-0)
• Approved leasing 5,000 sq ft office space at 1420 Lawson Dr., Howell for Veterans Services (4-0)
• Approved amendment to legal services agreement with Cohl, Stoker & Toskey, P.C. (4-0)

Veteran Services Committee Special Meeting

The Livingston County Veterans' Services Committee is holding a special virtual meeting. The agenda includes routine items like call to order, pledge, roll call, consent agenda, and public comment, but the main business items are lease approval and architect approval, followed by director reports and committee discussion. No details on the lease or architect are provided in the agenda.

• Lease approval
• Architect approval
• Applications for relief
• Director reports
• Committee discussion

The committee voted 4-0 to recommend leasing office space to the Board of Commissioners, contingent on county facilities and legal review, with NNN costs not exceeding $5 per square foot per year. It also approved commissioning the county architect to inspect the building and provide build-out plans. No other substantive decisions were made; the consent agenda was approved and the meeting adjourned.

• Recommended leasing office space to Board of Commissioners, NNN costs ≤ $5/sq ft/year (4-0)
• Approved commissioning county architect to inspect building and provide build-out plans (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Livingston County Board of Commissioners will meet virtually to consider several resolutions, including authorizing applications for a federal drug court grant, agreements with Axon for in-car recording systems and Motorola for maintenance services, and appointments to county boards and committees. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from previous meetings and a pension overview presentation from MERS.

• Resolution 2021-01-013: Authorize applying for a Bureau of Justice Assistance grant for the Adult Drug Court Discretionary Grant Program (FY2022).
• Resolution 2021-01-014: Authorize an agreement with Axon for mobile in-car recording systems for Sheriff's patrol vehicles.
• Resolution 2021-01-015: Authorize maintenance service agreements with Motorola for Central Dispatch.
• Resolution 2021-01-016: Approve appointments to Livingston County boards and committees.
• Report: MERS pension overview presentation by Sue Feinberg.

The Board approved a consent agenda including agreements with Axon for in-car recording systems and Motorola maintenance services, and adopted Resolution 2021-01-013 authorizing specialty courts to apply for a federal drug court grant, with amendments removing acceptance of grant funds and requiring use of budgeted funds for the match. A motion to table the resolution failed (4-5). Appointments to county boards and committees were approved (8-0-1).

• Approved minutes of Jan 11 and Jan 20 meetings (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda resolutions 2021-01-014 and 2021-01-015 (9-0)
• Adopted amended Resolution 2021-01-013 for drug court grant application (9-0)
• Amendment to require $10,800 match from budgeted funds carried (8-1)
• Motion to table Resolution 2021-01-013 failed (4-5)
• Approved appointments to county boards and committees (8-0-1, Drick abstained)

Finance Committee

The Livingston County Finance Committee will meet virtually to consider several resolutions, including applying for a federal grant for specialty courts, authorizing an agreement with Axon for in-car video systems for Sheriff's patrol vehicles, and approving maintenance service agreements with Motorola for radio equipment. The committee will also review and approve the minutes from its January 6, 2021 meeting, and handle claims and preauthorized payments.

• Resolution to apply for a BJA grant for the Adult Drug Court Discretionary Grant Program for FY2022
• Resolution authorizing an agreement with Axon for mobile in-car recording systems for patrol vehicles
• Resolution authorizing maintenance service agreements with Motorola for radio equipment
• Approval of minutes from the January 6, 2021 meeting
• Claims dated January 20, 2021 and preauthorized payments from December 31, 2020 through January 14, 2021

The Finance Committee unanimously recommended several resolutions to the full Board of Commissioners, including authorizing an agreement with Axon for mobile in-car recording systems for patrol vehicles, authorizing maintenance agreements with Motorola for Central Dispatch, and authorizing a grant application for the Adult Drug Court program. The committee also approved the January 6 minutes, the agenda, claims, and preauthorized payments. All votes were 9-0.

• Recommended Axon mobile in-car recording systems agreement (9-0)
• Recommended Motorola maintenance service agreements for Central Dispatch (9-0)
• Recommended grant application for Adult Drug Court Discretionary Grant Program (9-0)
• Approved January 6, 2021 meeting minutes (9-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (9-0)
• Recommended claims dated January 20, 2021 (9-0)
• Recommended preauthorized payments Dec 31, 2020–Jan 14, 2021 (9-0)

Board of Commissioners following FAM Committee

The Livingston County Board of Commissioners will meet virtually to consider three resolutions: approving commissioner assignments to sub-committees, amending board rules and 2021 meeting dates, and establishing a Construction Committee as a special committee. The board will also act on Finance Committee recommendations to approve claims and payables. The meeting is procedural, with no public hearings or major financial decisions listed.

• Resolution 2021-01-010: Approving commissioner assignments to sub-committees
• Resolution 2021-01-011: Amending Resolution 2021-01-003 adopting board rules and establishing 2021 meeting dates
• Resolution 2021-01-012: Establishing the Construction Committee as a special committee
• Finance Committee recommendation for approval of claims
• Finance Committee recommendation for approval of payables

Personnel Committee

The agenda for the Livingston County Personnel Committee meeting on January 20, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded media placeholders. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed. The document provides no substantive content for residents to track.

Veteran Services Committee

The Livingston County Veterans' Committee is meeting virtually to handle routine business and discuss several operational items. The agenda includes approving December minutes, public comment, and applications for relief, plus discussions on using county legal services, gift cards, 2021 office priorities, office locations, a work project, and reclassifying the VSO position to Grade 5.

• Discussion on reclassifying Veterans Service Officer position to Grade 5, with resolution and job description attachments
• Review of 2021 office priorities and potential office locations, including Iron Grip Ninja and 4173-4207 E Grand River Ave
• Work project involving Livingston FY20 CVSF Grant Agreement Addendum
• Consent agenda includes December 16, 2020 meeting minutes
• Discussion on utilizing county legal services and LCVS funded gift cards

The Livingston County Veterans' Committee approved several actions, including a $5,000 gift card incentive program for eligible veterans, pursuing lease negotiations for a new office location, accepting the MVAA Work Program, and filling a vacant counselor position. The committee also agreed on a procedure for utilizing county legal, with no vote required. All votes were unanimous except for the counselor position, which passed 4-1.

• Approved consent agenda including December 16, 2020 minutes (5-0)
• Approved up to $5,000 from LCVS advertising fund for $25 gift cards for veterans not dishonorably discharged (5-0)
• Approved pursuing letter of interest and lease negotiations for Iron Grip Ninja property (5-0)
• Approved acceptance of MVAA Work Program (5-0)
• Approved filling vacant Veteran Benefits Counselor position at grade 5 (4-1)

Courts, Public Safety, and Infrastructure Development Committee

The Livingston County Public Safety and Infrastructure and Development Committee is meeting virtually to consider several public safety items. The committee will review resolutions authorizing an agreement with Axon for mobile in-car recording systems for patrol vehicles and maintenance service agreements with Motorola. They will also receive a report on the Deputy Assigned Vehicle Program from the Sheriff's Office. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and the agenda, plus two public comment periods.

• Resolution authorizing an agreement with Axon for mobile in-car recording systems for patrol vehicles
• Resolution authorizing maintenance service agreements with Motorola
• Deputy Assigned Vehicle Program report from the Sheriff's Office
• Approval of minutes from the December 21, 2020 meeting
• Virtual meeting held under Public Act 254 of 2020

The committee unanimously approved two resolutions: one authorizing an agreement with Axon for mobile in-car recording systems for patrol vehicles, and another authorizing maintenance service agreements with Motorola for central dispatch. Both motions passed 4-0. The meeting also included reports on the Deputy Assigned Vehicle Program and public comments on the county COVID-19 vaccination program.

• Approved resolution authorizing Axon agreement for mobile in-car recording systems (4-0)
• Approved resolution authorizing Motorola maintenance service agreements (4-0)
• Approved minutes of December 21, 2020 meeting (4-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Livingston County Board of Commissioners is meeting virtually to consider several resolutions, including a tentative agreement with the union representing 911 dispatchers and multiple information technology purchases. The board will also receive a COVID-19 vaccination update and approve routine items like minutes and committee assignments.

• Resolution 2021-01-009: Approving tentative agreement with union representing 911 dispatchers (2021-2023)
• Resolution 2021-01-008: Authorizing purchase of cyber security enhancements and replacements from Palo Alto Networks
• Resolution 2021-01-007: Authorizing purchase of five-year CISCO Flex subscription for county phone system from Logicalis Inc.
• Resolution 2021-01-006: Authorizing clinical training affiliation agreement with Pittsfield Twp Fire Department
• Resolution 2021-01-005: Authorizing approval of an EMS collections charge

Board of Commissioners following FAM Committee

The Livingston County Board of Commissioners meets virtually to consider 2021 committee assignments, approve claims and payables recommended by the Finance Committee, and discuss a commissioner inservice with corporation counsel. The board will also enter closed session to discuss collective bargaining agreement negotiations. The agenda is largely routine administrative business.

• Resolution for 2021 commissioner assignments to committees
• Approval of claims dated January 6, 2021
• Approval of payables dated December 18-30, 2020
• Discussion of commissioner inservice with corporation counsel
• Closed session on collective bargaining agreement negotiations

The board approved the amended agenda, confirmed commissioner committee assignments for 2021, and approved claims and payables for the period ending December 30, 2020, all by unanimous votes. A resolution on a tentative union agreement for 911 dispatchers was removed from the agenda after failing in committee. The board also held a closed session for collective bargaining negotiations.

• Approved amended agenda (9-0)
• Confirmed 2021 commissioner committee assignments (9-0)
• Approved claims dated January 6, 2021 (9-0)
• Approved payables for December 18-30, 2020 (9-0)
• Recessed to closed session for collective bargaining negotiations (8-0-1)
• Returned to open session (8-0-1)

Finance Committee

The Livingston County Finance Committee is meeting virtually to consider several resolutions, including a tentative agreement with the union representing 911 dispatchers, an EMS collections charge, a clinical training agreement with Pittsfield Twp Fire Department, and two IT purchases for phone system and cybersecurity upgrades. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of prior minutes, claims, and preauthorized payments.

• Resolution approving tentative agreement between county and union for 911 dispatchers
• Resolution authorizing EMS collections charge
• Resolution authorizing clinical training affiliation agreement with Pittsfield Twp Fire Department
• Resolution authorizing purchase of five-year CISCO Flex subscription for phone system from Logicalis Inc.
• Resolution authorizing purchase of cyber security enhancements from Palo Alto Networks

The Finance Committee voted 5-4 to table a resolution approving a tentative agreement with the union representing 911 dispatchers, then voted 6-3 to reconsider it, but a subsequent motion to recommend it to the Board of Commissioners failed 0-9. The committee recommended approval of an EMS collections charge, a clinical training affiliation agreement with Pittsfield Twp Fire Department, a five-year Cisco phone system subscription from Logicalis Inc., and cyber security enhancements from Palo Alto Networks, all by 9-0 votes. It also recommended approval of claims dated January 6, 2021, and preauthorized payments from December 18-30, 2020, both 9-0.

• Tabled resolution on 911 dispatcher union tentative agreement (5-4)
• Reconsidered agenda item 8.1 (6-3)
• Failed to recommend 911 dispatcher agreement to Board (0-9)
• Recommended EMS collections charge approval (9-0)
• Recommended clinical training affiliation with Pittsfield Twp Fire Dept (9-0)
• Recommended Cisco Flex subscription purchase from Logicalis Inc. (9-0)
• Recommended cyber security enhancements purchase from Palo Alto Networks (9-0)
• Recommended claims and preauthorized payments approval (9-0)

Retirement Plan Advisory Committee

The Livingston County Retirement Plan Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to review materials from CAPTRUST, including a conversion workbook and a share class comparison for Nationwide. The agenda includes routine items like approving prior minutes and calling to the public, plus discussion of the CAPTRUST materials.

• Review of CAPTRUST 2021-01-05 meeting materials
• Conversion workbook discussion
• Share class comparison (Nationwide)
• Approval of October 27, 2020 meeting minutes

General Government and Health and Human Services Committee

The Livingston County General Government and Health and Human Services Committee is meeting virtually to consider four resolutions: an EMS collections charge, a clinical training agreement with Pittsfield Twp Fire Department, a five-year Cisco Flex subscription for the county phone system, and cyber security enhancements from Palo Alto Networks. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and public comment periods.

• Resolution authorizing an EMS collections charge
• Clinical training affiliation agreement with Pittsfield Twp Fire Department for clinical internship services
• Purchase of five-year Cisco Flex subscription for county phone system from Logicalis Inc.
• Purchase of cyber security enhancements and replacements from Palo Alto Networks

Board of Commissioners

The Livingston County Board of Commissioners is meeting virtually to handle routine organizational business for 2021. The board will elect a chair and vice-chair, adopt its rules and meeting dates for the year, and approve minutes from a December 23, 2020 meeting. No consent agenda items are listed, and no other substantive policy decisions appear on the agenda.

• Election of Board Chair for 2021 (Resolution 2021-01-001)
• Election of Board Vice-Chair for 2021 (Resolution 2021-01-002)
• Adoption of 2021 Board Rules and meeting dates (Resolution 2021-01-003)
• Approval of minutes from December 23, 2020 meeting