St. Clair County, MI

General

The Advisory Board of Health will meet to address unfinished business regarding public health policies and funding. The board will also receive updates from the Medical Director and Health Officer.

• Discussion on fluoridation
• Discussion on vaccine choice
• Review of RHT funding
• Update on Holland Beach and accreditation
• Review of Client Feedback Report

Environmental/Public Works Committee

Ways and Means Committee

Human Services Committee

Community and Economic Development Committee

Judiciary/Public Safety Committee

General

Board of Commissioners

Ways and Means Committee

Community and Economic Development Committee

Human Services Committee

Environmental/Public Works Committee

Judiciary/Public Safety Committee

Board of Commissioners

General

Community and Economic Development Committee

General

General

Board of Commissioners

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners will consider several financial measures, including tax levies and the FY 26/27 Child Care Fund budget. The board is also reviewing multiple grant applications and service contracts for county operations.

• Resolution 2026-25 Apportioning Taxes for 2026
• Resolution 26-24 Imposing 2026 December Property Tax Levy
• Revised Animal Control Fee Schedule
• Collective Bargaining Agreement with St. Clair County Sheriff Department Supervisors-COAM
• Kevin's Lawn and Snow 2026-2027 Snow Plow/Salting Services contract

General

The St. Clair County Advisory Board of Health is conducting a workshop regarding the health and environmental effects of data center development. The meeting includes a presentation by Medical Director Remington Nevin and guest speaker Kristen Meghan Kelly.

• Workshop on health and environmental effects of data center development

Ways and Means Committee

The St. Clair County Ways and Means Committee meets October 1, 2026, to consider new business including a snow plow and salting services item, a resolution imposing the 2026 December property tax levy, and final action on a Transdev Fleet Services contract. The agenda also lists a closed session on labor negotiation strategy. Most agenda entries are procedural headings without attached detail.

• Resolution 26-24 Imposing 2026 December Property Tax Levy
• Contract Approval - Transdev Fleet Services - FINAL ACTION
• Kevin's Lawn and Snow - 2026-2027 Snow Plow/Salting Services
• Closed Session - Labor Negotiation Strategy
• Citizens to be Heard and Updates sections

The Ways and Means Committee approved an addendum to the Transdev Fleet Services contract, raising the total not-to-exceed amount to $2,366,839.18. Two other items regarding snow services and property taxes were forwarded to the Regular Board meeting.

• Approved Transdev Fleet Services addendum increasing not-to-exceed amount by $500,000 to a total of $2,366,839.18 (6-0)
• Forwarded Kevin's Lawn and Snow 2026-2027 Snow Plow/Salting Services to Regular Board meeting (6-0)
• Forwarded Resolution 26-24 Imposing 2026 December Property Tax Levy to Regular Board meeting (6-0)

Community and Economic Development Committee

The Community and Economic Development Committee of the St. Clair County Board of Commissioners meets Oct. 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM at 200 Grand River Avenue, Port Huron. The agenda lists an economic development discussion under new business, plus updates, conceptual initiatives, and other community and economic development matters. No specific contracts, dollar amounts, ordinances, or public hearings are listed in the agenda text. Several items are procedural, including roll call, agenda changes, citizens to be heard, and adjournment.

• Economic Development Discussion listed under New Business
• Updates and Conceptual Initiatives items with no details in the agenda
• Citizens to be Heard comment period
• Receive and File Packets item
• Committee Chair: Paul Zeller

The committee reviewed an update from Administrator Hull regarding economic development discussions with Greenwood, Marine City, and Fort Gratiot. No substantive policy decisions or funding approvals were made during the meeting.

• Approved the agenda (6-0)
• Received and filed packets and information (6-0)

Environmental/Public Works Committee

The St. Clair County Environmental/Public Works Committee meets October 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM in Port Huron to take up new business including an airport private hangar land lease for Lot T-12, electrical services for the Columbus County Parks Operation Center, and a resolution on a Natural Resources Trust Fund acquisition grant for Grant Ruby Campground. The agenda also lists Brownfield Redevelopment Authority board appointments and a Materials Management Planning Committee application. The committee will receive the June 2026 Smiths Creek Landfill volume report and other environmental/public works matters. The agenda does not include dollar amounts or details of the proposed actions.

• Airport Private Hangar Land Lease - Lot T-12
• Electrical Services for Columbus County Parks Operation Center
• Resolution 26-26 Natural Resources Trust Fund Acquisition Grant Application - Grant Ruby Campground Local Match Amount
• Brownfield Redevelopment Authority BOD reappointment and appointment
• Materials Management Planning Committee Application; June 2026 Smiths Creek Landfill Volume Report

The Environmental/Public Works Committee forwarded five items to the Regular Board meeting, including a hangar lease and a grant application. One appointment to the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority board was tabled. The committee also received the June 2026 volume report for the Smiths Creek Landfill.

• Forwarded Airport Private Hangar Land Lease - Lot T-12 to Regular Board (6-0)
• Forwarded Electrical Services for Columbus County Parks Operation Center to Regular Board (6-0)
• Forwarded Resolution 26-26 Natural Resources Trust Fund grant application to Regular Board (6-0)
• Forwarded Brownfield Redevelopment Authority BOD Reappointment to Regular Board (6-0)
• Tabled Brownfield Redevelopment Authority BOD Appointment (6-0)
• Forwarded Materials Management Planning Committee Application to Regular Board (5-1)
• Received and filed June 2026 Smiths Creek Landfill Volume Report (6-0)

Judiciary/Public Safety Committee

The St. Clair County Judiciary/Public Safety Committee meets Oct. 1, 2026, to take up new business including FY2027 agreements between Recovery Court and Community Mental Health and between Recovery Court and Blue Water Day Reporting Program. The agenda also lists an FY2026 MHC/CMH sub-contract amendment, an Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant application, a revised Animal Control fee schedule, the FY 26/27 Child Care Fund budget, and a Kerr Russell attorney engagement agreement. No dollar amounts or outcomes are stated in the agenda text.

• FY2027 agreement between Recovery Court and Community Mental Health
• FY2027 agreement between Recovery Court and Blue Water Day Reporting Program
• FY2026 MHC/CMH sub-contract amendment (2)
• FY 2026 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program application
• Revised Animal Control Fee Schedule; FY 26/27 Child Care Fund budget; Kerr Russell attorney engagement agreement

The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee voted to forward seven items to the Regular Board meeting for further action. These items include mental health sub-contracts, recovery court agreements, a grant application, and a revised fee schedule for animal control.

• Forwarded FY2026 MHC/CMH Sub-contract Amendment (6-0)
• Forwarded FY 2027 Agreement between Recovery Court and Community Mental Health (6-0)
• Forwarded FY 2027 Agreement between Recovery Court and Blue Water Day Reporting Program (6-0)
• Forwarded FY 2026 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program Application (6-0)
• Forwarded Revised Animal Control Fee Schedule (6-0)
• Forwarded FY 26/27 Child Care Fund Budget Approval (6-0)
• Forwarded Kerr Russell Attorney Engagement Agreement (6-0)

Human Services Committee

The St. Clair County Human Services Committee meets October 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM at the County Administrative Office Building in Port Huron. The agenda lists a discussion of a Health Department third-party investigation under old business, plus new business including a Veterans Affairs 2026 Community Foundation grant application, an MSU Extension FY2027 annual agreement renewal, a Department of Human Services Board reappointment, and a 2027 County Veterans Service Fund grant. Health Department investigation documents are listed under information only. The agenda does not include dollar amounts or detail on what decisions, if any, will be made.

• Health Department - Third Party Investigation Discussion (old business)
• Veterans Affairs 2026 Community Foundation Grant Application
• MSU Extension FY2027 Annual MOA Renewal
• Department of Human Services Board — Reappointment
• St. Clair County Department of Veterans Affairs - 2027 County Veterans Service Fund Grant

The St. Clair County Human Services Committee heard public comments and a legal presentation regarding workplace culture at the Health Department involving Dr. Remington Nevin. The committee voted to waive attorney-client privilege on an October 1, 2026 letter from Fletcher Fealko Shoudy and Francis, P.C. Additionally, the committee advanced four items to the regular board meeting, including grant applications and a board reappointment.

• Accepted agenda as presented (6-0)
• Waived attorney-client privilege regarding Health Department letter dated October 1, 2026 (6-0)
• Forwarded Veterans Affairs 2026 Community Foundation Grant Application to Regular Board meeting (6-0)
• Forwarded MSU Extension FY2027 Annual MOA Renewal to Regular Board meeting (6-0)
• Forwarded Department of Human Services Board reappointment to Regular Board meeting (6-0)
• Forwarded 2027 County Veterans Service Fund Grant to Regular Board meeting (6-0)
• Received and filed packets and all information received (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:02 p.m. (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda and new business items, including approval of August 2026 disbursements, several contract approvals, a property purchase, and various grant applications. The meeting includes routine items such as minutes approval and reports, with no major policy decisions listed.

• Approval of County Disbursements — August 2026
• Purchase of Property — 386 Richman Road, Kimball, MI 48074
• Contract Approval Request — LexisNexis
• Renewal — Lexipol Policy and Manual Contract
• Resolution 26-22 Probate Court Appointed Attorney Rate Increase

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of property on Richman Road for $240,000 and authorized August 2026 county disbursements totaling $35,940,392.44. The board also approved various contract renewals, grant applications, and a resolution increasing the hourly rate for probate court-appointed attorneys to $110 per hour.

• Approved August 2026 County Disbursements of $35,940,392.44 (7-0)
• Approved Huron House contract addendum increasing not-to-exceed amount to $898,470.00 and extending expiration to June 30, 2029 (7-0)
• Approved three-year LexisNexis contract in the amount of $28,380.00 (7-0)
• Approved Lexipol policy and manual contract renewal for $130,056.04 (7-0)
• Approved Cellebrite digital forensics software quote for $10,740.00 (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-22 increasing probate court-appointed attorney rate to $110 per hour (6-1)
• Approved Blue Water Conservation District funding of $15,000 per year for 5 years totaling $75,000 (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-33 approving the purchase of 386 Richman Rd., Kimball, MI for $240,000 (7-0)

General

The St. Clair County Advisory Board of Health is meeting to discuss unfinished business, including the CHNA/CHIP transition, a deputy medical director, and vaccine choice, as well as new business such as the medical director's update and contract evaluation language. The board will also hear a health officer update and review meeting notes.

• CHNA/CHIP transition update
• Deputy medical director discussion
• Vaccine choice discussion
• Medical director contract evaluation language
• Health officer update and summary report

General

The Advisory Board of Health is holding a workshop on the health and environmental effects of data center development in St. Clair County. The meeting includes an introduction by the county's medical director and a guest speaker, followed by board questions, public comment, and discussion. No formal decisions are scheduled; it is an informational session.

• Workshop on data center development and public health
• Introduction by Medical Director Remington Nevin, MD, DrPH, MPH
• Guest speaker: Mr. Olu Jabari
• Public comment period for citizens
• Overflow seating at Donald Dodge Auditorium

Human Services Committee

The St. Clair County Human Services Committee will discuss updates, conceptual initiatives, and old business, including a third-party investigation discussion regarding the Health Department. New business includes a 2027 County Veterans Service Fund grant application from the Department of Veterans Affairs and a presentation from Crossroads Recovery Services. The meeting is a regular committee session with public comment and routine items.

• Health Department third-party investigation discussion
• St. Clair County Department of Veterans Affairs 2027 County Veterans Service Fund grant application
• Crossroads Recovery Services presentation

The Human Services Committee voted 7-0 to table a motion to investigate complaints against Dr. Nevin, pending review by Corporation Counsel Mr. Fletcher, with a report expected in October. The committee also voted 7-0 to forward the FY 2027 County Veterans Service Fund grant application to the full Board. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Tabled motion to investigate complaints against Dr. Nevin (7-0)
• Forwarded FY 2027 County Veterans Service Fund grant application to Regular Board (7-0)
• Received and filed packets and all information presented (7-0)
• Accepted agenda as presented (7-0)

Judiciary/Public Safety Committee

The St. Clair County Judiciary/Public Safety Committee will consider several contracts and agreements, including a contract addendum for probation resident services, a homeland security grant agreement, and software contracts. They will also discuss a resolution to increase probate court appointed attorney rates and a budget reallocation for mental health grants. The meeting is a regular business meeting with multiple action items.

• Contract Addendum - Huron House - Probation Resident Services
• FY25 Homeland Security Grant Program Grant Interlocal Funding Agreement
• Contract Approval Request - LexisNexis
• Renewal - Lexipol Policy and Manual Contract
• Resolution 26-22 Probate Court Appointed Attorney Rate Increase

The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee voted 7-0 to forward several items to the Regular Board for approval, including a Huron House contract addendum raising the not-to-exceed amount to $898,470 and extending it to June 30, 2029. Other forwarded items include a LexisNexis three-year agreement, a Lexipol policy contract renewal, a Cellebrite digital forensics software quote, a probate attorney rate increase to $110 per hour, and a homeland security grant agreement. All votes were unanimous.

• Forwarded Huron House Addendum B increasing not-to-exceed amount to $898,470 and extending to June 30, 2029 (7-0)
• Forwarded FY25 Homeland Security Grant Program Interlocal Agreement (7-0)
• Forwarded three-year LexisNexis agreement for $28,380 (7-0)
• Forwarded Lexipol policy and manual contract renewal for $130,056.04 (7-0)
• Forwarded Cellebrite digital forensics software quote for $10,740 (7-0)
• Forwarded resolution increasing probate court appointed attorney rate to $110/hour (7-0)
• Forwarded FY26 MMHCGP reallocation increase request (7-0)
• Received and filed 2027 MDHHS State Ward Chargeback Rate as information only (7-0)

Ways and Means Committee

The Ways and Means Committee will review 2026 General Fund Budget Adjustments and a contract approval for Transdev Fleet Services. The committee will also hold a closed session regarding labor negotiation strategy.

• Contract Approval - Transdev Fleet Services
• 2026 General Fund Budget Adjustments
• Closed Session - Labor Negotiation Strategy

The Ways and Means Committee voted 7-0 to forward two items to the Regular Board meeting: an addendum with Transdev Fleet Services for October 1, 2026–September 30, 2027, increasing the not-to-exceed amount by $500,000, and proposed 2026 General Fund budget amendments. The committee also entered closed session for labor negotiation strategy and adjourned immediately after.

• Forwarded Transdev Fleet Services addendum (Oct 1, 2026–Sep 30, 2027) increasing not-to-exceed amount by $500,000 (7-0)
• Forwarded 2026 General Fund budget amendments to Regular Board (7-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (7-0)
• Received and filed packets (7-0)
• Moved into closed session for labor negotiation strategy (7-0)
• Adjourned at 8:34 p.m. (7-0)

Environmental/Public Works Committee

The Environmental/Public Works Committee will discuss and potentially act on several items, including a reappointment to the Aeronautics Advisory Board, a SEMCOG planning assistance grant for a trails plan, a funding request from the Blue Water Conservation District, and an insurance renewal for the airport. The committee will also receive reports on the Smiths Creek Landfill activities and may enter closed session to review a legal opinion.

• Aeronautics Advisory Board reappointment
• SEMCOG Planning Assistance Grant Agreement – Trails Plan
• Blue Water Conservation District funding request
• Airport LL Johns Aviation insurance renewal
• Smiths Creek Landfill activities reports

The Environmental/Public Works Committee voted 7-0 to forward four items to the Regular Board meeting: reappointing Robert Bennatts to the Aeronautics Advisory Board, approving a SEMCOG grant agreement for the Trails Strategic Plan update, continuing $15,000/year funding for a Farm Bill Technician at the Blue Water Conservation District for five years, and renewing airport liability insurance at $13,095/year. The committee also entered closed session to review a legal opinion. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Forwarded reappointment of Robert Bennatts to Aeronautics Advisory Board (7-0)
• Forwarded SEMCOG Planning Assistance Grant Agreement for Trails Plan update (7-0)
• Forwarded $75,000 total funding to Blue Water Conservation District over 5 years (7-0)
• Forwarded Chubb Airport Aviation General Liability Insurance renewal at $13,095/year (7-0)
• Moved into closed session to review legal opinion (7-0)

Community and Economic Development Committee

The committee will hold a meeting to address updates, conceptual initiatives, and new business. The agenda consists of standard procedural items and does not list specific projects or actions.

The St. Clair County Community and Economic Development Committee held a meeting on September 3, 2026, but took no substantive actions. The only votes were to accept the agenda as presented and to adjourn, both passed unanimously. No items were discussed under citizens, updates, initiatives, old or new business, or other matters.

• Accepted agenda as presented (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:22 p.m. (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve routine items including budget reports, grant agreements, and contracts. The agenda includes several grant applications and agreements, a contract renewal, and a change to the county's manning table.

• Approval of County Disbursements — July 2026
• FY 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Agreement
• FY 2027 Traffic Enforcement Program Grant application
• 2027 Secondary Road Patrol Grant Agreement
• Spicer Group Contract Renewal - Health Department

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners approved all agenda items, including $15,081,012.55 in July 2026 county disbursements, several grant agreements, and multiple contracts. A manning table change to replace a vacant nurse practitioner with a Deputy Medical Director passed 5-1, with Commissioner Beedon dissenting. All other votes were unanimous 6-0.

• Approved July 2026 county disbursements of $15,081,012.55 (6-0)
• Approved FY 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant of $13,943 (6-0)
• Approved FY 2027 Traffic Enforcement Program Grant application of $56,595 (6-0)
• Approved FY 2026 Secondary Road Patrol Grant Agreement of $290,339 (6-0)
• Approved manning table change replacing vacant nurse practitioner with Deputy Medical Director (5-1)
• Reappointed Elizabeth Buckly to Library Board, District 2, term to 08/26/2031 (6-0)
• Approved Spicer Group contract renewal of $94,280 for Health Department (6-0)
• Approved BDS Environmental agreement of $119,900 including contingency (6-0)

General

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting with a single substantive item: a presentation of the 2025 audit by UHY LLC. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, pledge, roll call, public comment, adjournment). No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• UHY LLC 2025 audit presentation
• Citizens may address the board during public comment period

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting and received the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the year ending December 31, 2025, after a presentation by UHY LLC. The report was accepted and filed by a unanimous voice vote of 6-0. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Received and filed the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for year ending December 31, 2025 (6-0)

General

General

The St. Clair County Advisory Board of Health will hold its monthly meeting, covering routine items like minutes and correspondence, but also discussing several substantive public health topics. These include an EPA update on fluoride, rural health grants, Title X family planning issues, and vaccine choice under a recent executive order. The board will also hear updates from the Medical Director and Health Officer on topics such as mRNA influenza vaccine stocking, Cyclospora, and accreditation.

• EPA update on fluoride
• ICATT Grant (rural health)
• Title X: Feldesman Analysis, HHS NOFO excerpt, HHS TPP cancellations
• Vaccine choice: Executive Order
• mRNA influenza vaccine stocking policy memo

The Advisory Board of Health approved a policy to carry the protein version of the influenza vaccine instead of the mRNA version. The board also scheduled two workshops for September and October regarding data centers.

• Approved July 15, 2026 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved policy to not stock mRNA influenza vaccine

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee will take final action on contracts for the Health Officer and Medical Director, and consider a Manning Table change to add a Deputy Medical Director. Other items include a Library Board reappointment, renewal of the Spicer Group contract for the Health Department, and approval of the Health Department's 2026 Plan of Organization.

• Health Officer Contract — FINAL ACTION
• Medical Director Contract — FINAL ACTION
• Manning Table Change — Deputy Medical Director — FINAL ACTION
• Spicer Group Contract Renewal - Health Department
• Health Department 2026 Plan of Organization

The Human Services Committee approved a three-year employment agreement for Health Officer Elizabeth King (5-1) and forwarded recommendations to the Regular Board for a Library Board reappointment, a $94,280 contract renewal with Spicer Group, and the Health Department 2026 Plan of Organization. A motion to table the manning table change to create a Deputy Medical Director position failed, and the original motion to forward the recommendation passed (4-2). The committee also added a presentation by the Blue Water Conservation District to the agenda.

• Approved Health Officer Elizabeth King's three-year employment agreement (5-1)
• Approved Medical Director contract (5-1)
• Forwarded manning table change to create Deputy Medical Director position to Regular Board (4-2)
• Forwarded Library Board reappointment of Elizabeth Buckly for five-year term (6-0)
• Forwarded Spicer Group contract renewal for $94,280 (6-0)
• Forwarded Health Department 2026 Plan of Organization (6-0)
• Added Michigan Conservation District presentation to agenda (6-0)
• Received and filed packets (6-0)

Judiciary/Public Safety Committee

The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee will discuss and potentially act on several items: changes to the Homeland Security/Emergency Management Advisory Council membership, a contract with BDS Environmental (dollar amount not specified), and a FY25 Homeland Security Operation Stonegarden Grant Agreement. The committee will also receive a legal opinion on the Animal Control Ordinance for information only.

• Contract Approval - BDS Environmental
• FY25 Homeland Security Operation Stonegarden Grant Agreement
• Animal Control Ordinance — Legal Opinion

The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee voted 6-0 to forward three recommendations to the Regular Board: membership changes to the Homeland Security/Emergency Management Advisory Council, a $119,900 contract with BDS Environmental (including a 10% contingency), and a $195,000 FY25 Operation Stonegarden grant agreement. All items were approved by voice vote with no opposition. The committee also received and filed an animal control ordinance legal opinion and other packets as information only.

• Forwarded recommendation to remove Lt. Tim Ketvirtis and add Lt. Eric Young (Michigan State Police) to Homeland Security/Emergency Management Advisory Council (6-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to remove Karen Belanger and add Tim Niggemeyer (Medical Control EMS Alternate) to the council (6-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve $119,900 contract with BDS Environmental, including $10,900 contingency (6-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve $195,000 FY25 Operation Stonegarden Grant Agreement (6-0)
• Received and filed Animal Control Ordinance legal opinion as information only (6-0)
• Received and filed all packets and information presented (6-0)

Ways and Means Committee

The Ways and Means Committee will review a collective bargaining agreement ratification for St. Clair County Sheriff Department employees. The agenda also includes contract approvals for RESA fiber lease and a CivicPlus-NextRequest FOIA module.

• Resolution 26-19: Ratifying the Collective Bargaining Agreement with St. Clair County Sheriff Department Employees
• RESA Fiber Lease contract approval
• CivicPlus-NextRequest (FOIA Module) contract approval
• Treasurer Contract Addendum regarding Federal Armored Truck

The Ways and Means Committee voted 6-0 to adopt Resolution 26-19, ratifying the collective bargaining agreement with St. Clair County Sheriff Department Employees (POAM). The committee also forwarded recommendations to the Regular Board for a RESA fiber lease, an addendum to the Federal Armored Truck contract, and a CivicPlus NextRequest FOIA module agreement. All votes were unanimous with no opposition.

• Adopted Resolution 26-19 ratifying sheriff deputies' collective bargaining agreement (6-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve RESA fiber lease, $13,500 total (6-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve Federal Armored Truck Addendum H, not-to-exceed $340,136.90 (6-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve CivicPlus NextRequest FOIA module one-year agreement (6-0)

Community and Economic Development Committee

The Community and Economic Development Committee is holding a regular meeting with only procedural agenda items: roll call, public comment, updates, conceptual initiatives, old and new business, and information items. No specific ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are listed for decision or discussion.

• No specific rezonings, contracts, dollar amounts, or fee changes appear on the agenda
• Agenda includes only standard procedural items: roll call, additions, citizens to be heard, updates, conceptual initiatives, old/new business

The St. Clair County Community and Economic Development Committee met on August 6, 2026, and approved the agenda as presented. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting included only a roll call, an update on community workshops, and adjournment.

• Approved agenda as presented (6-0 voice vote)

Environmental/Public Works Committee

The Environmental/Public Works Committee will discuss a revision to the St. Clair County Parks and Recreation Master Plan, consider a SEMCOG green infrastructure grant for North Channel County Park, a Natural Resources Trust Fund acquisition grant for Ruby Campground, and an airport commercial operation agreement with Ascend Aviation. The landfill activity report for May will also be presented.

• Agreement to revise the Master Plan for St. Clair County Parks and Recreation Commission-Metropolitan Planning Commission
• SEMCOG Green Infrastructure Grant Application-North Channel County Park
• Natural Resources Trust Fund Acquisition Grant Application — Ruby Campground
• Airport Commercial Operation Agreement-Ascend Aviation
• Smiths Creek Landfill Activities Reports May Volume Report

The Environmental/Public Works Committee voted 6-0 to forward four recommendations to the Regular Board: a $21,431.65 agreement to revise the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, a $300,000 SEMCOG Green Infrastructure grant application for North Channel County Park, a $550,000 Natural Resources Trust Fund grant application for Ruby Campground, and a two-year Airport Commercial Operation Agreement with Ascend Aviation. The committee also received and filed the May 2026 Smiths Creek Landfill Activities Report and information items, and tabled a closed session item. All votes were unanimous 6-0.

• Forwarded recommendation to approve $21,431.65 agreement to revise Parks and Recreation Master Plan (6-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve $300,000 SEMCOG Green Infrastructure grant application for North Channel County Park (6-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve $550,000 Natural Resources Trust Fund grant application for Ruby Campground (6-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve Airport Commercial Operation Agreement with Ascend Aviation for 07/21/26-07/20/28 (6-0)
• Received and filed May 2026 Smiths Creek Landfill Activities Report (6-0)
• Received and filed information items 10A and 10B (6-0)
• Tabled closed session item 12A (6-0)

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

The St. Clair County Health Department held a public hearing to discuss a draft regulation regarding the addition of fluoride in community water supplies. No formal decisions or votes were recorded during the meeting.

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

The Board adopted Resolution 26-18 to challenge the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services' designation of the county as a metropolitan region. The Board also approved over $15 million in disbursements and several airport improvement contracts. A proposed investigation into Health Department operations was tabled until September.

• Adopted Resolution 26-18 opposing 'metropolitan area' classification (7-0)
• Approved June 2026 County Disbursements of $15,245,266.65 (7-0)
• Approved $273,410 for BWROC opioid settlement funds (7-0)
• Approved $645,263 MDOT grant for airport capital projects (7-0)
• Approved $466,764 contract with Lois Kay Contracting Co. for airfield repair (7-0)
• Approved $38,620 agreement with Mead and Hunt for airport repair (7-0)
• Approved 30-year lease with American Custom Holdings, LLC for $166,029 (7-0)
• Tabled discussion on Health Department investigation until September (7-0)

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

The St. Clair County Advisory Board of Health approved the June 17, 2026 minutes by voice vote (7-0). The board received updates on the Health Officer's report, including a discussion of Senate Bill 771 (Statewide Septic Code), 130 inspections at a tattoo convention, and a budget presentation. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational.

• Approved June 2026 minutes (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)

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)