St. Clair County, Michigan

Board of Commissioners

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners will meet on July 23, 2026 to approve routine items and consider several new business items. The agenda includes approval of June 2026 county disbursements, a proposal and agreement for opioid settlement funds, and various contracts for airport improvements, a lease, and lobbying services. The board will also consider a resolution opposing the classification of the county as a metropolitan area, along with standard reports and citizen comments.

• Approval of County Disbursements — June 2026
• BWROC – Opioid Settlement Funds Proposal and Agreement
• Sponsor Contract Agreement – FAA/MDOT Aero – Capital Improvement Projects
• Lease Agreement – 131 Ash Drive – AIP Lot #16 – American Custom Holdings, LLC
• Proposed Resolution 26-18 – Opposing Classification of St. Clair County as a Metropolitan Area

General

St. Clair County will hold a public hearing to receive comments on a proposed regulation regarding the addition of fluoride to community water supplies.

• Public hearing on proposed fluoride regulation

Human Services Committee

Ways and Means Committee

Environmental/Public Works Committee

Judiciary/Public Safety Committee

Community and Economic Development Committee

General

General

Board of Commissioners

Human Services Committee

Judiciary/Public Safety Committee

Ways and Means Committee

Environmental/Public Works Committee

Community and Economic Development Committee

Board of Commissioners

Ways and Means Committee

Environmental/Public Works Committee

Judiciary/Public Safety Committee

Human Services Committee

Community and Economic Development Committee

Board of Commissioners

Human Services Committee

Ways and Means Committee

Environmental/Public Works Committee

Judiciary/Public Safety Committee

Community and Economic Development Committee

Board of Commissioners

Ways and Means Committee

Environmental/Public Works Committee

Human Services Committee

Community and Economic Development Committee

Judiciary/Public Safety Committee

Board of Commissioners

Community and Economic Development Committee

General

The Advisory Board of Health will meet to discuss unfinished business regarding fluoride regulation and Title X family planning. The board will also receive updates from the Medical Director and Health Officer, including a budget presentation by J. Freeman.

• Discussion on Fluoride Regulation
• Discussion on Title X Family Planning
• Budget presentation by J. Freeman
• Medical Director update from R. Nevin
• Health Officer update from E. King

Judiciary/Public Safety Committee

The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee will take final action on two grant applications for the FY2027 Michigan Mental Health Court and Drug Court programs. They will also consider a participation agreement with the CLEMIS Authority, a law enforcement information sharing network. Other items include updates and conceptual initiatives. Citizens may address the committee during the public comment period.

• FY2027 Michigan Mental Health Court Grant Program Application (final action)
• FY2027 Michigan Drug Court Grant Program Application (final action)
• CLEMIS Authority Participation Agreement

The committee approved grant applications for the FY 2027 Michigan Mental Health Court and Drug Court programs. Additionally, a recommendation to approve the CLEMIS Authority participation agreement was forwarded to the Regular Board.

• Approved $467,065 FY 2027 Michigan Mental Health Court Grant Program application (7-0)
• Approved $63,037 FY 2027 Michigan Drug Court Grant Program application (7-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve CLEMIS Authority participation agreement to Regular Board (7-0)

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee will discuss and potentially act on a proposal and agreement from BWROC regarding opioid settlement funds, as well as a contract for a medical director. The meeting also includes updates, conceptual initiatives, and old business items.

• BWROC – Opioid Settlement Funds Proposal and Agreement
• Medical Director Contract
• Updates and conceptual initiatives
• Old Business review

The committee recommended forwarding a BWROC opioid settlement funds proposal to the Regular Board. A recommendation to approve a Medical Director contract failed, but the contract was scheduled for discussion at the August meeting. The committee also voted to waive attorney-client privilege regarding the legal opinion on the medical director contract.

• Approved agenda as presented (7-0)
• Forwarded BWROC opioid settlement funds proposal to Regular Board (7-0)
• Failed recommendation to approve Medical Director contract (2-5)
• Scheduled Medical Director contract for August committee agenda (7-0)
• Waived attorney-client privilege on legal opinion regarding medical director contract (7-0)
• Received and filed packets (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Ways and Means Committee

The Ways and Means Committee will consider several financial and administrative items, including a final action on a Manning Table Change for a Deputy Medical Director, a contract addendum with Midwest Strategies for lobbying services, a subscription agreement with Campaign Finance US for the County Clerk, and excess workers compensation coverage from Midwest Employers Casualty. The meeting includes public comment and updates.

• Final action on Manning Table Change — Deputy Medical Director
• Midwest Strategies Contract Addendum for lobbying services
• Campaign Finance US, LLC. Subscription Agreement - County Clerk
• Excess Workers Compensation Coverage - Midwest Employers Casualty

The Ways and Means Committee recommended three items to the Regular Board for approval. The Deputy Medical Director position was removed from the agenda and moved to the August meeting.

• Removed Deputy Medical Director position from agenda (6-1)
• Recommended Midwest Strategies Contract Addendum extension to Regular Board (7-0)
• Recommended Campaign Finance US, LLC. subscription agreement to Regular Board (6-1)
• Recommended Midwest Employers Casualty excess workers' compensation coverage to Regular Board (7-0)

Environmental/Public Works Committee

The St. Clair County Environmental/Public Works Committee will decide on several contracts, including a professional services agreement for the Burtchville Township Master Plan update and multiple airport-related contracts for crack repair, sealing, and paint marking. A lease agreement for a lot at 131 Ash Drive with American Custom Holdings, LLC is also up for approval. The committee will receive the April 2026 activity report for the Smiths Creek Landfill.

• Professional Services Agreement – Burtchville Township Master Plan Update
• Sponsor Contract Agreement – FAA/MDOT Aero – Capital Improvement Projects
• Consultant Agreement – Mead & Hunt – Airport Crack Repair/Sealing and Paint Marking
• Contract Agreement – Lois Kay Contractor Co. – Airport Crack Repair/Sealing and Paint Marking
• Lease Agreement – 131 Ash Drive – AIP Lot #16 – American Custom Holdings, LLC

The committee voted to forward multiple recommendations to the Regular Board meeting. These include agreements for Burtchville Township's master plan, airport capital improvement grants, airport maintenance contracts, and a lease agreement for 131 Ash Drive.

• Forwarded recommendation for Burtchville Township Master Plan update not to exceed $15,842 (7-0)
• Forwarded recommendation for FAA/MDOT Aero capital improvement grant of $645,263 (7-0)
• Forwarded recommendation for Mead & Hunt airport repair agreement of $38,620 (7-0)
• Forwarded recommendation for Lois Kay Contractor Co. airport repair agreement of $466,764 (7-0)
• Forwarded recommendation for 131 Ash Drive lease agreement with American Custom Holdings, LLC for $166,029 (7-0)
• Received April 2026 Smiths Creek Landfill Activity Reports (7-0)

Community and Economic Development Committee

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific projects, contracts, or ordinances are listed for decision or discussion.

The committee met to conduct business but recorded no substantive decisions or updates. The only actions taken were the approval of the agenda and the adjournment of the meeting.

• Approved the agenda (7-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 08:35 PM (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners will review several service contracts and grant amendments. The meeting includes decisions on facility repairs and software upgrades.

• Intervention Center Roof Architect contract with Spicer Group
• Food Service Contract for the St. Clair Juvenile Intervention Unit with Aramark
• Community Center Heater Replacement at Goodells County Park with Dependable Heating and Cooling
• Grant amendments for Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Grant for North Channel County Park
• Library contract renewal with Cengage Learning for Gale Courses

The Board of Commissioners approved several service contracts, including roof repairs and software upgrades. They also authorized $27.4M in county disbursements and a marine safety grant.

• Approved May 2026 County Disbursements of $27,489,468.60 (7-0)
• Approved Spicer Group for Intervention Center Roof project for $69,620 (7-0)
• Approved FY2026 Marine Safety Program Grant agreement for $180,100 (7-0)
• Approved Aramark food service contract for Juvenile Intervention Unit (7-0)
• Approved Dependable Heating & Cooling for Goodells County Park heater replacement for $28,525 (7-0)
• Approved BSA software conversion and upgrade for $177,060 (7-0)
• Authorized posting of a Deputy Administrator position

General

The Advisory Board will receive updates from the Medical Director and the Health Officer on several health-related matters. Unfinished business includes discussions on teen health and fluoride regulation. No formal decisions are indicated on the agenda.

• Teen Health – unfinished business item
• Fluoride Regulation – unfinished business item
• Medical Director Update – includes Title X Family Planning memorandum and county metropolitan classification
• Health Officer Update – includes Kindergarten Oral Health Assessment (KOHA)
• Citizens wishing to address the Board – public comment period

Environmental/Public Works Committee

The Environmental/Public Works Committee will meet to discuss new and old business. The agenda includes a specific item regarding heater replacement for the community center at Goodells County Park.

• Community Center Heater Replacement at Goodells County Park with Dependable Heating and Cooling
• Smiths Creek Landfill February 2026 Volume Report
• Smiths Creek Landfill March 2026 Volume Report

The committee recommended forwarding a $28,525 quote for a new forced air unit at the Goodells County Park Community Center to the Regular Board. Members also received and filed the February and March 2026 Smiths Creek Landfill Activities Reports.

• Recommended $28,525 heater replacement at Goodells County Park to the Regular Board (7-0)
• Received and filed February and March 2026 Smiths Creek Landfill Activities Reports (7-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Received and filed packets and information presented (7-0)

Judiciary/Public Safety Committee

The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee will consider several final actions, including the Animal Control Ordinance and contracts for the Intervention Center. It will also review a marine safety grant agreement and a food service contract for the juvenile intervention unit. The meeting includes updates, old business, and new business items related to public safety services.

• Resolution 26-13 Animal Control Ordinance – final action
• Intervention Center roof architect contract – Spicer Group
• 2026 Marine Safety Program grant agreement
• Medical and mental health services for the Intervention Center – final action
• Food service contract for the St. Clair Juvenile Intervention Unit – Aramark

The committee adopted a revised Animal Control Ordinance. It also recommended approval of roof work, a marine safety grant, and food service amendments to the Regular Board.

• Adopted Resolution 26-13 Animal Control Ordinance (7-0)
• Forwarded recommendation for Spicer Group Intervention Center Roof project at $69,620 to Regular Board (7-0)
• Forwarded recommendation for FY2026 Marine Safety Program Grant of $180,100 to Regular Board (7-0)
• Approved Health Services Agreement with CFG Medical Services for the Intervention Center (7-0)
• Forwarded recommendation for Aramark food service contract amendment to Regular Board (7-0)

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee will take final action on a resolution regarding the renewal of the St. Clair County Ambulance Services Millage. The agenda also includes a presentation from BWROC and other routine procedural items.

• Resolution 26-17: Proposed renewal of St. Clair County Ambulance Services Millage - FINAL ACTION
• BWROC Presentation under Conceptual Initiatives

The Human Services Committee adopted Resolution 26-17 Errata regarding the proposed renewal of the St. Clair County Ambulance Services Millage. Additionally, a presentation was given by the Blue Water Recovery Outreach Center concerning an Opioid Settlement Proposal.

• Adopted Resolution 26-17 Errata regarding proposed ambulance services millage renewal (7-0)
• Placed BWROC Opioid Settlement Proposal and business plan on July agenda

Community and Economic Development Committee

The Community and Economic Development Committee is holding a regular meeting with only procedural items listed, such as roll call, citizen comments, and updates. No specific ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are on the agenda.

• No substantive items are listed on the agenda beyond standard procedural matters.

The committee met to conduct routine business. No substantive decisions or new business were recorded during the session.

• Approved agenda as presented (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 07:11 PM (7-0)

Ways and Means Committee

The St. Clair County Ways and Means Committee will take final action on an Accounting Manning Table Change and discuss a BSA Cloud Conversion and Software Upgrade. The meeting also includes conceptual initiatives and routine procedural items.

• Accounting Manning Table Change - Final Action
• BSA Cloud Conversion and Software Upgrade

The committee approved changing a part-time Account Clerk III position to full-time within the Accounting Department. It also voted to forward a $177,060 BSA software conversion and upgrade agreement recommendation to the Regular Board meeting.

• Approved accounting manning table change to move part-time Account Clerk III to full-time (7-0)
• Forwarded $177,060 BSA cloud conversion and software upgrade recommendation to Regular Board (7-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Received and filed packets (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners will consider a range of new business items, including a resolution to impose a 2026 summer property tax levy and amendments to the 2026 General Fund Budget. Other items include several contract renewals, infrastructure projects, and policy resolutions such as an animal control ordinance and a stance on state zoning preemption. The meeting also includes routine agenda approvals, consent items, and committee reports.

• Resolution 26-16 Imposing 2026 Summer Property Tax Levy
• 2026 General Fund Budget Amendments
• Resolution 26-13 Animal Control Ordinance
• Landfill – Gas Collection and Control System Phase XI Expansion – Ryan Incorporated Central
• Marine City Courtroom Renovation

The board approved a series of financial disbursements and contracts, including a $24,212,219.99 April 2026 county disbursement and a $1,303,277 landfill gas collection system expansion. It also adopted resolutions opposing state zoning preemption and imposing a 2026 summer property tax levy. The Animal Control Ordinance was tabled for later committee action. All votes were unanimous except the $7,500 dues payment, which passed 5‑2.

• Approved $24,212,219.99 April 2026 County Disbursements (7-0)
• Approved $7,500 Community Services Coordinating Body dues payment (5-2)
• Approved $1,303,277 landfill gas collection system Phase XI expansion (7-0)
• Approved $653,199 Axon camera system purchase for Sheriff's Office (7-0)
• Approved $30,738.75 Lexipol software renewal for Sheriff's Department (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-12 opposing state preemption of local zoning authority (voice vote 7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-16 imposing 2026 Summer Property Tax Levy (voice vote 7-0)
• Tabled Resolution 26-13 Animal Control Ordinance for committee action (voice vote 7-0)

Ways and Means Committee

The Ways and Means Committee will consider final action on Resolution 26-14 revising senior millage ballot language and Resolution 26-15 revising ambulance service ballot language. Other items include 2026 General Fund budget amendments, a resolution opposing state preemption of local zoning authority, an IT services agreement amendment with the City of Port Huron, a contract for Administrator/Controller T. Hull, and an agreement for collection of property taxes.

• Resolution 26-14: Final action on revising senior millage ballot language
• Resolution 26-15: Revising ambulance service ballot language
• 2026 General Fund Budget Amendments
• Resolution 26-12 opposing state preemption of local zoning authority
• City of Port Huron IT Services Agreement Amendment

The Ways and Means Committee removed the property‑tax collection agreement from the agenda and forwarded several recommendations to the Regular Board, including the 2026 General Fund budget amendments, a resolution opposing state preemption of local zoning authority, an amendment to the City of Port Huron IT services contract, and the appointment of Thomas Hull as County Administrator/Controller. It also adopted resolutions to place the senior millage renewal and the ambulance service millage renewal on the ballot. All actions were approved by a 6‑0 voice vote.

• Removed Agreement for Collection of Property Taxes from agenda (6-0 voice vote)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve 2026 General Fund budget amendments to Regular Board (6-0 voice vote)
• Forwarded recommendation to oppose state preemption of local zoning authority (Resolution 26-12) to Regular Board (6-0 voice vote)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve amendment of City of Port Huron IT Services revenue contract to Regular Board (6-0 voice vote)
• Forwarded recommendation to appoint Thomas Hull as County Administrator/Controller through Dec 31 2028 to Regular Board (6-0 voice vote)
• Adopted Resolution 24-14 placing senior millage renewal on the ballot (6-0 voice vote)
• Adopted Resolution 26-14 placing ambulance service millage renewal on the ballot (6-0 voice vote)
• Received and filed informational packets and reports (6-0 voice vote)

Community and Economic Development Committee

The St. Clair County Community and Economic Development Committee is meeting to discuss conceptual initiatives related to community and economic development involvement. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific proposals, dollar amounts, or public hearings detailed.

• Conceptual Initiatives: Community and Economic Development Involvement (no specifics provided)

The Community and Economic Development Committee approved the agenda as presented by a 6‑0 voice vote. Commissioners discussed the idea of three future workshops on the county’s role in economic and community development, but no action was taken. The committee then received and filed all presented packets by a 6‑0 voice vote and adjourned at 8:15 PM.

• Approved agenda as presented (voice vote 6-0)
• Received and filed packets (voice vote 6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote 6-0)

Environmental/Public Works Committee

The committee will discuss a landfill supplemental environmental plan as a conceptual initiative, and consider new business items including a contract with Ryan Incorporated Central for Landfill Gas Collection and Control System Phase XI Expansion, a SEMCOG planning assistance grant application for a trails plan, and a stewardship services agreement with Friends of the St. Clair River for 2026-2027. They will also receive the January 2026 volume report for Smiths Creek Landfill and an information-only materials management planning update.

• Landfill Gas Collection and Control System Phase XI Expansion – Ryan Incorporated Central
• SEMCOG Planning Assistance Grant Application – Trails Plan
• Friends of the St. Clair River 2026-2027 Stewardship Services Agreement
• Landfill Supplemental Environmental Plan (conceptual)
• Smiths Creek Landfill January 2026 Volume Report

The Environmental/Public Works Committee approved three items to be forwarded to the regular Board: a $1,303,277 contract with Ryan Incorporated Central for Phase XI landfill gas collection expansion, a $36,832.50 grant application for the county trails strategic plan, and a $10,000 stewardship agreement with Friends of the St. Clair River. The committee also received and filed the January 2026 landfill volume report and other informational items.

• Forward $1,303,277 Ryan Inc. landfill gas system contract to Board (voice vote 6-0)
• Forward $36,832.50 SEMCOG Trails Plan grant application to Board (voice vote 6-0)
• Forward $10,000 Friends of the St. Clair River stewardship agreement to Board (voice vote 6-0)
• Receive and file Smiths Creek Landfill January 2026 volume report (voice vote 6-0)
• Receive and file Materials Management Planning update as information only (voice vote 6-0)
• Receive and file all presented packets and information (voice vote 6-0)

Human Services Committee

The St. Clair County Human Services Committee will receive updates on the MSU Extension 2025 annual report and Health Officer/Medical Director contracts. Under new business, it will discuss the Community Services Coordinating Body and a comprehensive organizational assessment and staffing plan from Rehmann Robson.

• MSU Extension 2025 County Annual Report presentation
• Health Officer/Medical Director contracts update
• Community Services Coordinating Body discussion
• Comprehensive Organizational Assessment and Staffing Plan from Rehmann Robson

The Human Services Committee approved a $40,000 contract with Rehmann Robson to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the St. Clair County Library System (vote 6-0). It also approved a $7,500 payment for Community Services Coordinating Body dues, forwarding the recommendation to the regular Board (vote 6-1). No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved $40,000 library assessment agreement (vote 6-0)
• Approved $7,500 payment for Community Services Coordinating Body dues (vote 6-1)

Judiciary/Public Safety Committee

The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee will meet to review several equipment and software updates for the Sheriff's Office and jail. The body will also discuss a proposed animal control ordinance and facility renovations.

• Marine City Courtroom Renovation
• Lexipol Training and Records Management Software Renewal for Sheriff's Department
• AXON Camera System for Sheriff's Office
• Intervention Center Kitchen Floor Resurfacing by Michigan Specialty Coatings
• Resolution 26-13 Animal Control Ordinance

The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee voted to forward recommendations for several contracts and an animal control ordinance to the regular Board. Approvals included a $39,000 Marine City courtroom renovation, a $30,738.75 Lexipol software renewal, a $653,199 Axon camera system upgrade, and other smaller purchases. The animal control ordinance (Resolution 26-13) was also adopted. All actions passed by voice vote.

• Forwarded recommendation to approve Marine City courtroom renovation, not‑to‑exceed $39,000 (6-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve Lexipol software renewal for $30,738.75 (6-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve Axon camera system purchase for $653,199 (6-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve security camera server purchase for $43,778.19 (6-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve Intervention Center kitchen floor resurfacing for $43,970.13 (6-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve Jail Management System upgrade for $51,877.50 (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-13 Animal Control Ordinance (5-1)
• Received and filed all packets and information presented (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners will meet to review budget reports and approve various county disbursements. The board is considering several contracts for software, medical assessments, and grant applications.

• Resolution 26-22 regarding Michigan Department of Natural Resources Trust Fund Grant for North Channel County Park
• FY 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program Application
• Intervention Center YesCare Contract Amendment for Medically Assisted Treatment Program
• Juvenile Intervention Unit Medical Assessment Services Agreement
• Blue Voice, Inc. software subscription for the Sheriff Department

The Board approved the March 2026 County Disbursements totaling $28,328,287.74. It adopted the 2026 Equalization Report, appointed a new member to the Commission on Aging, and approved several contracts and grant agreements, all by unanimous vote. The Board also accepted the Administrator’s Report and appointed a commissioner to the Metropolitan Planning Commission.

• Approved March 2026 County Disbursements $28,328,287.74 (6-0)
• Adopted 2026 St. Clair County Equalization Report (6-0)
• Appointed Jared Shirkey to Commission on Aging, District 5 (6-0)
• Approved Juvenile Intervention Unit medical assessment agreement $335 per clearance (6-0)
• Approved YesCare contract amendment increase $109,024 (6-0)
• Approved Blue Voice software subscription for Sheriff Department $60,000 (6-0)
• Approved Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant application $13,943 (6-0)
• Approved People Driven Technology purchase for library SAN $141,474.08 (6-0)

Ways and Means Committee

The Ways and Means Committee will conduct roll call, hear citizen comments, and provide updates. It will consider conceptual initiatives, old and new business items, and an information‑only item regarding Washtenaw County Resolution 26-055 supporting state legislative action for fiscal accountability and local zoning authority.

• Information Only: Washtenaw County Resolution 26-055 supporting state legislative action for fiscal accountability and local zoning authority
• Citizens to be Heard
• Conceptual Initiatives
• Old Business
• New Business

The Ways and Means Committee accepted the agenda as presented, noted an informational Washtenaw County resolution, received and filed packets, and adjourned. All motions passed by voice vote 5‑0. No substantive policy or budget decisions were made.

• Accepted agenda as presented (voice vote 5-0)
• Accepted Washtenaw County Resolution 26-055 as information only (voice vote 5-0)
• Received and filed packets and information presented (voice vote 5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:53 p.m. (voice vote 5-0)

Judiciary/Public Safety Committee

The St. Clair County Judiciary/Public Safety Committee will discuss a contract amendment with the Intervention Center YesCare for a medically assisted treatment program. It will also consider a software subscription purchase from Blue Voice, Inc. for the Sheriff Department and review the FY 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program application. Additional agenda items include roll call, citizen comments, updates, and other routine matters.

• Juvenile Intervention Unit – Medical Assessment Services Agreement (agenda change)
• Intervention Center YesCare Contract Amendment – Medically Assisted Treatment Program
• Blue Voice, Inc. Software Subscription – Sheriff Department
• FY 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program Application

The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee approved adding a Juvenile Intervention Unit agreement to the agenda and accepted the amended agenda. It voted to refer four specific items—two contracts, a grant application, and the Juvenile Intervention Unit agreement—to the full board for consideration. The committee also received and filed packets and then adjourned.

• Added Juvenile Intervention Unit – Medical Assessment Services Agreement to Item 7D (5-0)
• Accepted the agenda as amended (5-0)
• Moved Intervention Center YesCare Contract Amendment – Medically Assisted Treatment Program to full board (5-0)
• Moved Blue Voice, Inc. Software Subscription – Sheriff Department to full board (5-0)
• Moved FY 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program Application to full board (5-0)
• Moved Juvenile Intervention Unit – Medical Assessment Services Agreement to full board (5-0)
• Received and filed packets and information presented (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:54 p.m. (5-0)

Human Services Committee

The St. Clair County Human Services Committee will conduct its regular meeting, beginning with roll call and any agenda changes. It will provide a public comment period, share updates, and discuss conceptual initiatives. New business includes selecting a replacement for a vacant seat on the Commission on Aging. The committee will also address other human services matters and handle informational items before adjourning.

• Commission on Aging vacancy appointment
• Community Services Coordinating Body agenda change
• Citizens to be Heard public comment session
• Discussion of Conceptual Initiatives
• Other Human Services Matters

The Human Services Committee added the Community Services Coordinating Body to the agenda and approved the amended agenda. It voted to refer the Commission on Aging vacancy appointment to the full board. The committee also received and filed submitted packets and adjourned the meeting at 6:51 p.m.

• Added Community Services Coordinating Body to agenda (voice vote 5-0)
• Approved amended agenda (voice vote 5-0)
• Moved Commission on Aging vacancy appointment to full board meeting (voice vote 5-0)
• Received and filed packets and information (voice vote 5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:51 p.m. (voice vote 5-0)

Environmental/Public Works Committee

The St. Clair County Environmental/Public Works Committee will review a landfill peer‑review presentation and discuss a supplemental environmental plan for the Smiths Creek landfill. It will consider Resolution 26‑22 to approve a Michigan Department of Natural Resources Trust Fund grant for North Channel County Park. The committee will also receive November and December 2025 volume reports for the Smiths Creek landfill.

• CEC Presentation – Landfill Peer Review
• Landfill Supplement Environmental Plan (conceptual initiative)
• Resolution 26‑22 approving MDNR Trust Fund grant for North Channel County Park
• Smiths Creek Landfill November 2025 volume report
• Smiths Creek Landfill December 2025 volume report

The committee approved moving Resolution 26-22, which authorizes the Michigan DNR Trust Fund grant for North Channel County Park, to the full board. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. The committee also accepted the November and December 2025 volume reports for the Smiths Creek Landfill.

• Approved moving Resolution 26-22 (North Channel County Park grant) to full board (voice vote 5-0)
• Received and filed November 2025 Smiths Creek Landfill volume report (voice vote 5-0)
• Received and filed December 2025 Smiths Creek Landfill volume report (voice vote 5-0)
• Accepted agenda as presented (voice vote 5-0)
• Received and filed all presented packets (voice vote 5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:50 p.m. (voice vote 5-0)

Community and Economic Development Committee

The St. Clair County Community and Economic Development Committee will meet on April 2, 2026. The agenda lists routine items such as roll call, citizen comments, updates, conceptual initiatives, old and new business, and other matters. No specific contracts, rezoning proposals, or ordinance changes are detailed in the agenda. The meeting is open to the public.

The committee approved the agenda as presented by a voice vote of 5-0. No updates, initiatives, or other business were discussed. The meeting was adjourned by a voice vote of 5-0. No substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda as presented (voice vote 5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote 5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners will review several contract approvals and grant applications. The body is deciding on appointments to the Library, Veterans Affairs, and Community Mental Health boards. The meeting includes a review of county disbursements for February 2026.

• Resolution 26-07 revising Indigent Defense Counsel rate of pay
• Engineering contracts for North Channel County Park Phase 2 (Hubbell, Roth and Clark Inc) and Columbus County Park (OHM)
• Airport hangar roof replacement at 177 Ash Drive with Tri Star Development
• Grant applications for Wadhams to Avoca Trail and Fort Gratiot County Park
• Contract for Intervention Center Boilers with Thermalnetics

The St. Clair County Board approved the February 2026 disbursements totaling $24,671,817.08. It also filled several board and committee seats, adopted a resolution on indigent defense rates, and approved key contracts and grants. All actions passed unanimously.

• Approved $24,671,817.08 County Disbursements (Roll Call Vote 7-0)
• Appointed Theresa Hogert-Daugherty to Library Board (Voice Vote 7-0)
• Appointed Daniel Crocker to Veterans Affairs Board (Voice Vote 7-0)
• Approved Library website redesign $14,500 plus $1,340 hosting (Roll Call Vote 7-0)
• Appointed Mary Shortt (District 4) and Steve Fair, Kyle Schieweck (Members at Large) to Community Mental Health Board (Voice Vote 7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-07 revising indigent defense counsel rate (Voice Vote 7-0)
• Approved FY2025 Emergency Management Performance Grant $10,129 (Roll Call Vote 7-0)
• Approved Airport Hangar roof replacement contract $133,500 (Roll Call Vote 7-0)

Environmental/Public Works Committee

The St. Clair County Environmental/Public Works Committee will hear public comments and discuss several items, including grant applications for the Wadhams to Avoca Trail and Fort Gratiot County Park. The committee will also review contract approvals for professional engineering services on North Channel County Park Phase 2 and Columbus County Park, and a roof replacement project for an airport hangar at 177 Ash Drive. Additional agenda items cover landfill activity reports and updates on materials‑management planning.

• Resolution 26-08 Grant Applications for Wadhams to Avoca Trail
• Resolution 26-09 Grant Applications for Fort Gratiot County Park
• Contract Approval – Professional Engineering Services for North Channel County Park Phase 2 (Hubbell, Roth and Clark Inc)
• Contract Approval – Professional Engineering Services for Columbus County Park (OHM)
• Airport Hangar Roof Replacement – 177 Ash Drive – Tri Star Development

The Environmental/Public Works Committee approved the agenda, appointed two members to the Materials Management Planning Committee, and forwarded several funding and contract recommendations to the regular Board. Items approved include a $232,441 budget revision for the Materials Management Planning Grant, a $36,942 airport hangar lease, a $133,500 roof replacement contract, and grant application resolutions for two parks. All actions passed by a unanimous voice vote of 7‑7‑0.

• Approved agenda as presented (voice vote 7-0)
• Appointed Martin Ullicny and Lee Bilinsky to Materials Management Planning Committee (voice vote 7-0)
• Approved Materials Management Planning Grant Budget Revision 2 for $232,441 (voice vote 7-0)
• Approved T‑13 private hangar lease with Randall Kuchenmeister for $36,942 (voice vote 7-0)
• Approved roof replacement contract for Airport Hangar at 177 Ash Drive, not‑to‑exceed $133,500 (voice vote 7-0)
• Approved professional engineering services for North Channel County Park Phase II, not‑to‑exceed $107,322.60 (voice vote 7-0)
• Approved professional engineering services for Columbus County Park Phase II, $71,600 (voice vote 7-0)
• Adopted resolutions to submit grant applications for Wadhams‑to‑Avoca Trail and Fort Gratiot County Park (voice vote 7-0)

Judiciary/Public Safety Committee

The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee will discuss several items, including a resolution to revise the rate of pay for indigent defense counsel. They will also review a grant application to the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission for FY 2027, a grant agreement for the FY 2025 Emergency Management Performance Grant, and contract matters involving Tetra Tech and the Public Guardian. The meeting includes updates, old business, and other judiciary/public safety matters.

• Resolution 26-07: Revising indigent defense counsel rate of pay
• FY 2027 Michigan Indigent Defense Commission (MIDC) grant application approval
• FY 2025 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) agreement
• Contract addendum with Tetra Tech for Port Huron Courthouse
• Contract amendment #1 for Public Guardian and Community Mental Health

The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee voted unanimously to forward several items to the regular Board meeting, including a resolution to revise indigent defense counsel pay and a $4,873,024.27 grant from the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission. It also approved a $10,129 emergency management grant, a manning table change for youth services, and contract amendments for Tetra Tech and the Public Guardian. All actions were carried by a 7‑0 voice vote.

• Forward Resolution 26-07 revising indigent defense counsel rate of pay (7-0)
• Forward FY 2027 Michigan Indigent Defense Commission grant of $4,873,024.27 (7-0)
• Forward FY 2025 Emergency Management Performance Grant of $10,129 (7-0)
• Forward manning table change adding full‑time At‑Risk Youth Worker to Juvenile Intervention Unit (7-0)
• Forward contract addendum with Tetra Tech increasing scope by $49,935 (7-0)
• Forward contract amendment #1 for Public Guardian adding $119,000 FY26 budget (7-0)
• Receive and file all presented packets (7-0)
• Adjourn meeting at 08:13 PM (7-0)

Ways and Means Committee

The St. Clair County Ways and Means Committee will meet to review contracts for boiler repairs and cybersecurity grants, as well as strategic planning software. The meeting is scheduled for March 5, 2026, at 6:00 PM in Port Huron.

• Contract Approval - Thermalnetics - Intervention Center Boilers
• Treasurer Property Tax Foreclosure Relief Grant Application
• Strategic Planning Software - Envisio
• 2024 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program Award

The Ways and Means Committee approved the agenda and then moved several items to the Regular Board, including forwarding recommendations to approve a $12,465 boiler‑maintenance contract, a $50,000 property‑tax foreclosure relief grant, a $22,600 strategic‑planning software contract, and a $70,000 cybersecurity grant. All actions passed by a 7‑0 voice vote. The meeting was adjourned at 8:27 PM.

• Approved agenda as presented (7-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve Thermalnetics boiler contract $12,465 (7-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve Community Foundation tax‑relief grant $50,000 (7-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve Envisio strategic‑planning software contract $22,600 first year (7-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve 2024 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant $70,000 (7-0)
• Received and filed packets (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Community and Economic Development Committee

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific projects, contracts, or ordinances are listed for decision or discussion.

The committee approved the agenda by a 7‑0 voice vote. It then adjourned by a 6‑1 voice vote. No substantive matters were discussed or decided.

• Approved agenda (7-0 voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (6-1 voice vote)

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee will meet to discuss several board appointments and a proposal for a library website redesign. The committee will also review the position structure for the Health Officer/Medical Director.

• Library Board appointment
• Veterans Affairs Board appointment
• Community Mental Health Board appointments
• Library Website Redesign Proposal - Hadrout
• Health Officer/Medical Director position structure

The Human Services Committee unanimously carried motions to forward applications for the Library Board, Veterans Affairs Board, and Community Mental Health Board to the regular board for appointment. It also approved forwarding a recommendation to award the Library a website redesign contract worth $14,500 plus $1,340 annual hosting. A motion to combine the Health Officer and Medical Director positions was withdrawn, and the committee received and filed submitted packets before adjourning.

• Library Board appointment nominations forwarded – Carried (voice vote 7-0)
• Veterans Affairs Board application forwarding – Carried (voice vote 7-0)
• Library website redesign proposal ($14,500 plus $1,340 hosting) forwarded – Carried (voice vote 7-0)
• Community Mental Health Board appointment nominations forwarded – Carried (voice vote 7-0)
• Health Officer/Medical Director position structure motion withdrawn – No vote
• Receive and file packets – Carried (voice vote 7-0)
• Adjournment of meeting – Carried (voice vote 7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the renewal of the Senior Millage and the Ambulance Services Millage. The body will also consider an appeal of a Circuit Court decision regarding solar energy health regulations.

• Resolution 26-05 Senior Millage Renewal
• Resolution 26-04 St. Clair County Ambulance Services Millage
• Appeal of Circuit Court Decision - Solar Energy Health Regulation Case
• Landfill residential tip fee adjustment
• Contract for Marine City District Court roof replacement

The commissioners unanimously approved an appeal of the Circuit Court ruling on the Solar Energy Health Regulation case. They also approved $20,445,053.45 in county disbursements for January 2026 and renewed several service contracts, including the STAT Courier agreement. Resolutions were adopted to place the senior millage and ambulance services millage on the ballot. Additional approvals covered the Marine City District Court roof contract and the FY2026 Marine Safety Program grant.

• Appeal Solar Energy Health Regulation case (7-0)
• Approve January 2026 County Disbursements $20,445,053.45 (7-0)
• Renew STAT Courier contract for Health Department (01/01/2026‑12/31/2028) (7-0)
• Adopt Resolution 26-05 to place Senior Millage on ballot (7-0)
• Approve Marine City District Court roof contract $341,737 plus 15% contingency (7-0)
• Approve FY2026 Marine Safety Program Grant $363,897 (7-0)
• Renew Everbridge Emergency Management agreement $31,000 (02/21/26‑02/20/27) (7-0)
• Approve revision of Landfill operating hours effective 04/01/2026 (7-0)

Judiciary/Public Safety Committee

The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee will review several contract renewals and grant applications. The body is discussing a millage for county ambulance services and a roof replacement for the Marine City District Court.

• Contract approval for Marine City District Court roof replacement
• Resolution 26-04 regarding St. Clair County Ambulance Services Millage
• FY2026 Marine Safety Program Grant Application
• Professional liability insurance renewal for Public Defender
• Everbridge and Enhanced Voting subscription renewals

The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee voted to forward six recommendations to the Regular Board for approval. Items include a roof replacement contract for Marine City District Court, a Marine Safety Program grant, liability insurance for the Public Defender, an Everbridge emergency‑management renewal, an Enhanced Voting subscription, and a resolution to place the ambulance services millage on the ballot. All motions passed by voice vote 7‑0.

• Forwarded recommendation to approve $341,737 Marine City District Court roof contract (7-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve $363,897 Marine Safety Program grant (7-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve $36,667 Public Defender liability renewal (7-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve $31,000 Everbridge emergency‑management renewal (7-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve $16,400 Enhanced Voting 4‑year subscription (7-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to adopt Resolution 26-04 placing ambulance services millage on ballot (7-0)

Ways and Means Committee

The Ways and Means Committee will meet to discuss several contract renewals and amendments. The body is reviewing custodial services for the Other Postemployment Benefits (OPEB) plan and a building performance agreement.

• Contract amendment for Cutting Edge Lawn and Snow
• Contract renewal for Enerco Corp. water treatment
• Contract renewal for City Elevator of Michigan
• OPEB Custodial Account and Services Agreement with Fifth Third Bank
• Maintenance Department Building Performance Service Agreement with Honeywell

The Ways and Means Committee approved an addendum to the Cutting Edge Lawn and Snow contract, adding $50,000 for county‑wide snow plowing and salting. It also forwarded several recommendations to the Regular Board, including contracts for water testing, elevator maintenance, custodial banking services, a health‑department staffing change, and a Honeywell service agreement. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved Addendum C to Cutting Edge Lawn and Snow contract, adding $50,000 for snow plowing and salting (7-0 roll call)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve three‑year Enerco Corp. water testing services contract for $20,544 (7-0 voice vote)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve City Elevator of Michigan maintenance agreement for $16,464 for 2026 (7-0 voice vote)
• Forwarded recommendation to open a custodial account with Fifth Third Bank for the Retiree’s Healthcare Trust (7-0 voice vote)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve Fifth Third Bank custodial services agreement for the Retiree’s Healthcare Trust Funds (7-0 voice vote)
• Forwarded recommendation to reduce one RN position from full‑time to part‑time in the Health Department manning table (7-0 voice vote)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve Honeywell service agreement for Maintenance Department building performance, $74,040 for three years (7-0 voice vote)
• Received and filed all presented packets and information (7-0 voice vote)

Environmental/Public Works Committee

The St. Clair County Environmental/Public Works Committee will discuss several landfill-related items, including a revision of operating hours and a residential tip fee adjustment. The committee will also consider contract renewals for leachate pretreatment with Michigan Waste Water LLC and supplemental flare rental with Perennial Energy. Additional agenda items include updates, reports on Smiths Creek Landfill activities, and informational financial documents.

• Landfill - Operating Hour Revision
• Landfill - Residential Tip Fee Adjustment
• Landfill - Leachate Pretreatment Operations Contract Renewal - Michigan Waste Water LLC
• Landfill - Supplemental Flare Rental Renewal - Perennial Energy
• Smiths Creek Landfill Activities Reports

The Environmental/Public Works Committee approved its agenda and unanimously forwarded four landfill-related recommendations—operating hour revision, residential tip fee adjustment, leachate pretreatment contract renewal, and supplemental flare rental renewal—to the regular Board meeting. All items passed by voice vote 7-0. The committee also received informational reports, filed packets, and adjourned.

• Approved agenda as presented (voice vote 7-0)
• Forwarded landfill operating hour revision recommendation to Board (voice vote 7-0)
• Forwarded landfill residential tip fee adjustment recommendation to Board (voice vote 7-0)
• Forwarded leachate pretreatment contract renewal with Michigan Waste Water, LLC (up to $1,405,751.22) to Board (voice vote 7-0)
• Forwarded supplemental flare rental renewal with Perennial Energy, LLC ($85,800) to Board (voice vote 7-0)
• Received and filed informational items (monthly PARC financial documents and 2025 Drain Commissioner’s report) (voice vote 7-0)
• Received and filed packets and presented information (voice vote 7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 08:45 PM (voice vote 7-0)

Community and Economic Development Committee

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific decisions, contracts, or projects are listed for discussion.

The Community and Economic Development Committee approved the agenda as presented by a voice vote of 7-0. The committee then adjourned the meeting by a voice vote of 7-0.

• Approved agenda (voice vote 7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote 7-0)

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee will hear an update on the Community Adolescent Health Center, consider renewing the STAT Courier contract, and vote on Resolution 26-05 to renew the senior millage. The committee will also discuss conceptual initiatives and other human‑services matters.

• Community Adolescent Health Center – update
• STAT Courier Contract Renewal
• Resolution 26-05 Senior Millage Renewal
• Conceptual Initiatives discussion
• Other Human Services Matters

The Human Services Committee unanimously approved forwarding a recommendation to renew the STAT Courier contract for the Health Department (2026‑2028) and a recommendation to place the senior millage renewal on the ballot. The agenda was approved as presented, packets were received and filed, and the meeting was adjourned at 8:13 PM.

• Approved forwarding STAT Courier contract renewal recommendation (voice vote 7-0)
• Approved forwarding Resolution 26-05 senior millage renewal recommendation (voice vote 7-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (voice vote 7-0)
• Received and filed packets (voice vote 7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 08:13 PM (voice vote 7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners will review budget reports and approve various service contracts. The meeting includes decisions on infrastructure projects for county parks, the airport, and the Smiths Creek Landfill.

• Contract for North Channel County Park Operations Center Renovations with R&D Foglesong Construction
• Airport Pavement Crack Repair and Paint Markings contract with Mead & Hunt
• Contract for Columbus County Park Forestry Mulching with Natural Community Services
• Corporate Counsel rate increase for 2026
• T-8 Private Hangar Lease for Robert and George Lixey

The St. Clair County Board approved the November and December 2025 county disbursements totaling over $30 M. It also approved numerous contracts for parks, library services, and airport projects, and adopted two resolutions. A four‑to‑three vote approved an amendment to the MSU Extension memorandum.

• Approved November 2025 County Disbursements $15,878,044.77 (7‑0 roll‑call vote)
• Approved December 2025 County Disbursements $15,073,100.07 (7‑0 roll‑call vote)
• Approved Heinze Tree Services contract for Airport Obstruction Removal Phase I $311,555 (7‑0 roll‑call vote)
• Approved amendment to MSU Extension MOU (4‑3 roll‑call vote)
• Approved Midwest Tape Hoopla Digital Media renewal $560,000 (7‑0 roll‑call vote)
• Approved removal of Brent Gillett and appointment of Sharon Wilton to Homeland Security Advisory Council (7‑0 voice vote)
• Approved addition of Custodian II to Sheriff's Office Intervention Center manning table (7‑0 voice vote)
• Adopted Resolution 26‑02 designating authorized signatories for the County (7‑0 voice vote)

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee will consider several final‑action items, including the appointment of members to the Community Mental Health Board and the Health Advisory Board, an amendment to the MSU Extension memorandum of understanding, and approval of the FY 2026 County Veterans Service Fund grant. The committee will also receive a presentation on the St. Clair County Library System’s Midwest Tape’s Hoopla digital media service. Additional agenda items include updates, conceptual initiatives, and routine procedural matters.

• Community Mental Health Board – appointment (final action)
• Health Advisory Board – appointments (final action)
• MSU Extension memorandum of understanding amendment
• FY 2026 County Veterans Service Fund grant (final action)
• St. Clair County Library System – Midwest Tape’s Hoopla digital media

Judiciary/Public Safety Committee

The St. Clair County Judiciary/Public Safety Committee will take final action on the ThermalNetics agreement for cleaning and retrofitting the Intervention Center cooling tower. It will also consider appointing a member to the Homeland Security Advisory Council and extending a contract with Clinical Solutions for inmate pharmaceuticals. All three items are listed under new business for this meeting.

• ThermalNetics Agreement – Intervention Center Cooling Tower Cleaning and Retrofit (final action)
• Homeland Security Advisory Council Membership Appointment
• Contract Extension – Inmate Pharmaceuticals with Clinical Solutions

Ways and Means Committee

The St. Clair County Ways and Means Committee will meet to consider a final vote on a collective bargaining agreement for corrections sergeants and review various administrative resolutions and qualifications lists.

• Resolution 26-03: Collective Bargaining Agreement - Corrections Sergeants Wage Reopener
• Resolution 26-02: Designating Authorized Signatories for the County of St. Clair
• Sheriff's Office Manning Table Revision - Custodian II
• Statement of Qualifications List — Architect and Engineers
• 2025 St. Clair County Apportionment Report Amended

Environmental/Public Works Committee

The Environmental/Public Works Committee will discuss updates and a conceptual landfill environmental plan, then move to new business where it will vote on several contract approvals for projects at Columbus County Park, North Channel County Park, Smiths Creek Landfill, and the airport. The committee will also consider a resolution designating a contact person for the Materials Management Plan and receive Smiths Creek Landfill activity reports. Monthly PARC financial documents will be presented for information only.

• Contract approval – Natural Community Services – Forestry mulching at Columbus County Park
• Contract approval – Wildlife & Wetland Solutions – Herbicide & seeding at Columbus County Park
• Contract approval – R&D Foglesong Construction – Operations Center renovations at North Channel County Park
• Contract approval – Great Lakes Power & Lighting – Electrical work at North County Channel Park
• Contract approval – Univar Solutions – Services at Smiths Creek Landfill

Community and Economic Development Committee

The St. Clair County Community and Economic Development Committee will meet to hear citizens, review updates, discuss conceptual initiatives, and consider old and new business items. The agenda lists standard procedural topics and other community and economic development matters.

• Roll Call/Opening
• Additions/Deletions/Changes to the Agenda
• Citizens to be Heard
• Updates
• Conceptual Initiatives