Livingston County public meetings in 2022
21 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to construct a middle mile fiber optic trunk line system and adopted the 2023-2027 Parks & Open Space Plan. Other actions included approving several board appointments and a one-time inflation payment for county employees.
- Adopted 2023-2027 Livingston County Parks & Open Space Plan (8-0-1)
- Approved transfer of Handy Township Wastewater Treatment Plant property to Handy Township (8-0-1)
- Tabled contingency funds for Court Union Wage Study implementation (6-2-1)
- Approved merger and reclassification of Swift and Sure/Community Corrections Coordinator (8-0-1)
- Approved incentive for nonunion employees to convert to Defined Contribution Plan (7-1-1)
- Approved appointments to Airport Zoning Board of Appeals, Community Mental Health Authority Board, Leadership Council on Aging, and Road Commission (7-1-1)
- Approved pay stipend for County Clerk election responsibilities (7-1-1)
- Approved one-time inflation assistance payment for county employees (5-3-1)
Veteran Services Committee
The committee approved a restructure of Veteran Benefits Counselors and the reclassification of an Administrative Aid. Members authorized purchases for Memorial Day flags and boxes, approved two relief applications, and accepted a donation of approximately $28,000.
- Approved medical bill payment for application C3587-VAP1 ($1,797.13)
- Approved December rent payment for application C2319-VAP1 ($1,750.00)
- Approved Veteran Benefits Counselor (VSC I,II,III) restructure
- Approved reclassification of Administrative Aid to Administrative Specialist (3-1)
- Approved purchase of 12,000 flags and 600 markers from Collins Flags for $10,552.00 plus 10% contingency
- Approved purchase of 250 flag boxes from Medals of America for $4,496.43 plus 10% contingency
- Increased LCVS Benefit Counselor approval threshold for Death Benefits to $1,000 (4-0)
- Accepted donation from Thomas Hardy of approximately $28,000
Personnel Committee
The committee approved the reclassification of positions in Central Services, Community Corrections, and the Drain Commission. Several resolutions regarding employee pay, retirement plan incentives, and board appointments were approved and moved forward to the Board of Commissioners.
- Approved reclassifying Resource Coordinator – Court Central Services (4-0)
- Approved reclassifying Swift and Sure/Community Corrections Coordinator (4-0)
- Approved reclassifying Drain Engineering Surveyor and Associate Engineer positions (4-0)
- Approved amended resolution to set aside contingency funds for Court Union Wage Study (4-0)
- Approved pay stipend for County Clerk election responsibilities (4-0)
- Approved incentive for nonunion employees to convert to Defined Contribution Plan (4-0)
- Approved one-time inflation assistance payment for county employees (4-0)
- Approved appointments to Road Commission, Leadership Council on Aging, Airport Zoning Board of Appeals, and Community Mental Health Authority Board (4-0)
Courts, Public Safety, and Infrastructure Development Committee
The committee held a public hearing and recommended the adoption of the 2023-2027 Livingston County Parks & Open Space Plan to the Board of Commissioners. It also recommended a resolution to transfer the Handy Township Wastewater Treatment Plant property to Handy Township.
- Approved November 13, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Recommended adoption of 2023-2027 Livingston County Parks & Open Space Plan to Board of Commissioners (4-0)
- Recommended transfer of Handy Township Wastewater Treatment Plant property to Handy Township to Board of Commissioners (4-0)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners approved several Emergency Medical Services upgrades, including new ambulances and stretchers. They also authorized the strategic use of American Rescue Plan Act funding and approved various state grants for health and land survey services.
- Approved purchase of two new ambulances (9-0)
- Approved creation of four full-time paramedic positions (9-0)
- Approved purchase of 21 power stretchers with power load (9-0)
- Approved strategic use of American Rescue Plan Act funding (8-1)
- Approved appointments to the Board of Public Works (9-0)
- Approved SOR2 grant for Adult Drug Court (9-0)
- Approved 2023 grant funding from Cannabis Regulatory Agency (9-0)
- Approved fourth quarter FY2022 operating budget amendment (9-0)
Interview Committee
The committee interviewed Timothy Boal and Paul Funk for a vacant Road Commission position. Members discussed the interviews and noted that the appointment process will continue at the December 19, 2022, Personnel Committee meeting.
- Approved November 2, 2021 meeting minutes
- Approved meeting agenda
- Approved December 7, 2022 meeting minutes
Board of Canvassers
The Board conducted a local recount for the office of Local School District Board Member in the Hartland Consolidated Schools District. After reviewing 13 challenges, the Board accepted the recount results as the official vote.
- Approved the meeting agenda (4-0)
- Upheld team decisions on challenges 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, and 9
- Reversed team decisions on challenges 6 and 11
- Accepted recount results for Hartland Consolidated Schools Local School District Board Member (4-0)
Finance and Asset Management Committee
The committee recommended several resolutions to the Board of Commissioners, including a fourth quarter budget amendment and the purchase of 21 power stretchers for EMS. Members also approved a strategic plan for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding with specific allocations and amendments.
- Recommended 4th Quarter Budget Amendment to Board of Commissioners (4-0)
- Recommended reallocation of pension assets between divisions (4-0)
- Recommended purchase of 21 power stretchers using Fund 403 (4-0)
- Recommended ARPA funding implementation with $56,000 for Salvation Army 'Summer Lunch Bunch' (4-0)
- Amended ARPA funding Item J, reducing allocation from $500K to $400K (4-0)
- Approved meeting agenda and November 7, 2022 minutes (4-0)
General Government and Health and Human Services Committee
The committee recommended several resolutions to the Board of Commissioners, including the purchase of two new ambulances and the creation of four full-time paramedic positions. Other recommendations included legal service amendments and environmental health agreements.
- Recommended hosting a cooperative contract for grant writing services (3-0-1)
- Recommended amendment to legal services agreement with Cohl, Stoker & Toskey, P.C. (3-0-1)
- Recommended agreement with Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (3-0-1)
- Recommended 2023 State Grant Agreement for public land survey corners (3-0-1)
- Recommended amendment to Cash Policy Resolution 2013-09-276 (3-0-1)
- Recommended purchase of two new ambulances (3-0-1)
- Recommended creation of four full-time paramedic positions (3-0-1)
- Approved November 7, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0-1)
Board of Canvassers
The Board of Canvassers voted to deny objections to a recount petition for the Hartland Consolidated Schools contest. The recount is scheduled for December 2, 2022, at the EMS Facility.
- Denied objections to the recount and approved proceeding with the Hartland Consolidated Schools contest recount (4-0)
- Approved adding public comment to the recount agenda with a two-minute limit per speaker (4-0)
- Approved November 10, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Approved the meeting agenda (4-0)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners approved the 2023 operating budget after amending a total sum to $1.183 million. Other actions included authorizing a hazardous waste collection contract and approving several board appointments.
- Adopted amended 2023 Operating Budget (9-0-0)
- Approved easement for Consumers Energy - Facility Services (9-0-0)
- Approved Michigan SPARK Grant application for Fillmore County Park (9-0-0)
- Authorized U.S. Ecology for household hazardous waste collection (9-0-0)
- Approved per diem for temporary election recount work and budget amendment (9-0-0)
- Approved appointment to Community Mental Health Authority Board (9-0-0)
- Approved appointments to Veteran Services Committee (9-0-0)
- Tabled appointments to Board of Public Works until December 12, 2022 (9-0-0)
Personnel Committee
The committee approved appointments for the Board of Public Works, Community Health Authority Board, and Veteran Services Committee. It also authorized specific hire rate increases for the County Clerk's office and Probate Court.
- Approved filling Elections Specialist / Deputy Clerk position above hire rate (4-0)
- Approved increased hire wage for Leah Hanna in Probate Court (4-0)
- Approved appointments to Board of Public Works, adding Mike Arens and Art McCleer to candidates (4-0)
- Approved appointment to Community Health Authority Board (4-0)
- Denied motion to add two candidates to Veteran Services Committee list (2-2)
- Approved appointments to Veteran Services Committee as presented (4-0)
Courts, Public Safety, and Infrastructure Development Committee
The committee approved the preparation of a Michigan Spark Grant application for recreational development at Fillmore County Park. It also authorized U.S. Ecology to provide household hazardous waste collection and disposal services.
- Approved Michigan Spark Grant application for Fillmore County Park development (3-0)
- Authorized U.S. Ecology for household hazardous waste collection and disposal services (3-0)
- Approved October 17, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (3-0)
Veteran Services Committee
The committee approved a sole source contract for business signage and two applications for water heater installations. One application for a mobility ramp was denied.
- Approved consent agenda and October 19, 2022 minutes (4-0)
- Approved application C5627-VAP1 for water heater purchase and installation for $1,996.84 (4-0)
- Denied application C5174-VAP1 for steel mobility ramp for $5,785.80 (4-0)
- Approved application C2786-VAP2f for water heater purchase and installation up to $3,059.91 (4-0)
- Approved sole source purchase with Image 360 for signage and installation for $9,876.75 with 10% contingency (4-0)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners appointed a new Public Health Officer and approved several financial resolutions, including MERS contributions and a millage levy. The board also authorized the purchase of a new ambulance via an insurance claim. A resolution regarding a Consumers Energy easement was postponed.
- Appointed Matt Bolang as Health Officer for the Livingston County Health Department (6-3-0)
- Approved additional MERS contributions for several employee divisions for FY2022 (9-0-0)
- Approved purchase of a new ambulance on an insurance claim (9-0-0)
- Approved 2022 Allocation Millage levy (9-0-0)
- Approved correction to the Apportionment Report (9-0-0)
- Proclaimed November 2022 as Homeless Awareness Month (9-0-0)
- Postponed resolution for Consumers Energy easement to November 28, 2022 (9-0-0)
- Approved Claims and Payables Reports dated November 14, 2022 (9-0-0)
Board of Canvassers
The Board of Canvassers completed the canvass of 18 jurisdictions and 81 precincts. After resolving a tie vote for the Hartland Consolidated Schools contest via a drawing, the board certified the official election results to the County Clerk.
- Approved October 13, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Approved motion to work on Friday, November 11, 2022 (4-0)
- Resolved Hartland Consolidated Schools tie vote; Michelle Hemeyer drew the 'Elected' slip
- Certified Official Results of the November 8, 2022 General Election (4-0)
- Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
Retirement Plan Advisory Committee
The committee approved the August 10, 2022, meeting minutes and the current agenda. Members reviewed investment reports from CAPTRUST and a 457 plan health report from Nationwide. No changes to the investment policy monitor were recommended.
- Approved August 10, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0-2)
- Approved meeting agenda (5-0-2)
Finance and Asset Management Committee
The committee recommended the 2023 Operating Budget and additional MERS employee contributions to the Board of Commissioners. A resolution regarding the strategic use of ARPA funding failed, though an amendment to allocate $150,000 for senior needs was approved.
- Recommended 2023 Livingston County Operating Budget to Board of Commissioners (4-0)
- Approved amendment to remove ARPA Position code 26700120 from 2023 budget (4-0)
- Recommended additional employee contributions to MERS for FY 2022 to Board of Commissioners (4-0)
- Denied resolution implementing strategic use of ARPA funding (2-2)
- Approved amendment to ARPA resolution to remove 'reaching higher program' funds and allocate $150,000 for senior needs (3-1)
- Denied amendment to include $200,000 CIP project for Prosecutor's workspace (No second)
General Government and Health and Human Services Committee
The committee recommended two resolutions for the Board of Commissioners' approval. These included granting an easement to Consumers Energy and proclaiming November 2022 as Homeless Awareness Month.
- Recommended resolution to grant easement to Consumers Energy (3-0)
- Recommended resolution proclaiming November 2022 as Homeless Awareness Month (3-0)
- Approved October 3, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (3-0)
Personnel Committee
The committee interviewed four candidates for the Health Officer position. No other substantive decisions were made during the meeting.
- Approved the agenda (4-0-0)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners approved a classification and compensation study for nonunion employees effective January 1, 2023. They also authorized several court-related grants and updated appointments to county boards. A resolution for the Human Services Collaborative Body was amended to include Stacy Farrell following a vote to overrule the Chair.
- Approved nonunion employee classification and compensation study effective 1/1/2023 (8-0-1)
- Authorized reclassification and increased hire wage for Central Dispatch Operations Supervisor (8-0-1)
- Authorized application for State Opioid Response 2 Project Grant for Adult Drug Court (8-0-1)
- Accepted State Court Administrative Office (SCAO) Grants (8-0-1)
- Accepted Community Corrections Grant Award for FY 2023 (8-0-1)
- Approved appointment to Aeronautical Facilities Board (8-0-1)
- Approved appointments to Foundation Board of Directors (8-0-1)
- Approved amended appointments to Human Services Collaborative Body to include Stacy Farrell (5-3-1)