St. Clair County public meetings in 2021

Board of Commissioners

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners will consider several resolutions, including adopting the 2022 budget, authorizing participation in opioid litigation settlements, and approving collective bargaining agreements with three employee unions. The board will also act on a consent agenda with numerous contract renewals and approvals, and recognize Pam Wall for her service to the Commission on Aging.

• Resolution 21-36: Adopting special revenue budgets and amending 2021 general and special revenue funds budgets
• Resolutions 21-33 and 21-34: Authorizing entry into state and national opioid litigation settlement agreements
• Resolutions 21-23, 21-24, 21-27: Approving 2022 collective bargaining agreements for JTPOAM Probate Clerical, Juvenile Counselors Association, and CCF Supervisors Probate Public Guardian Employees Association
• Consent agenda includes contract renewals with Office Depot, Waydon Enterprises, Kerr Albert, Diamond Drugs, Citrix, and others
• Letter of support for Ira Township ambulance service millage proposal

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners approved a wide-ranging agenda, including ratifying three 2022 collective bargaining agreements, authorizing participation in opioid settlement agreements, and approving numerous contracts and resolutions. All votes were passed, with most by voice vote and several recorded as 7-0. The board also approved a $152,822.25 write-off of accounts receivable and a $33,250 health department space study, the latter passing 6-1.

• Ratified 2022 collective bargaining agreements with TPOAM Probate Clerical, Juvenile Counselors Association, and CCF Supervisors Probate Public Guardian (voice votes)
• Adopted Resolution 21-32 waiving investment interest earned on taxes (voice vote)
• Authorized entry into opioid litigation settlement agreements (Resolutions 21-33 and 21-34, voice votes)
• Approved write-off of $152,822.25 accounts receivable (7-0)
• Approved $23,000 CRSAA grant for Airport (voice vote)
• Approved $33,250 health department space study with A3C Architecture (6-1)
• Approved $300,914 interlocal agreement with Macomb County for Homeland Security Grant (7-0)
• Approved $42,200 Fort Gratiot Lighthouse restoration contract (voice vote)

Ways and Means Committee

The Ways and Means Committee will consider several contract renewals and final resolutions, including setting elected officials' wages and per diems for boards and commissions for 2022. The committee will also review a $31,500 payroll services agreement with RESA and health insurance renewals with Blue Cross Blue Shield and Delta Dental.

• Resolution 21-28: Establishing per diems for boards and commissions (final action)
• Resolution 21-29: Elected officials wages for 2022 (final action)
• Resolution 21-30: Establishing wages for CANUE 2022 (final action)
• Resolution 21-31: 80/20 cost sharing model adoption (final action)
• Contract approval: 2022 RESA service agreement for payroll services, $31,500

The committee forwarded recommendations to the full board for the 2022 RESA payroll service agreement ($31,500), Blue Cross Blue Shield renewals, Delta Dental renewals, and a County Clerk manning table change. It also adopted final resolutions on per diems, 2022 elected official wages, CANUE wages, and an 80/20 health insurance cost-sharing model. No motion was made on the Michigan Forensics addendum, which will return later. All votes were 6-0.

• Forwarded 2022 RESA payroll service agreement ($31,500) to full board — approved 6-0
• Forwarded Blue Cross Blue Shield Schedule A and Stop Loss renewals — approved 6-0
• Forwarded Delta Dental 2022 service contract renewals — approved 6-0
• No motion on Michigan Forensics addendum; deferred to later date
• Forwarded County Clerk manning table change (Court Clerk II to III, plus one new full-time Court Clerk III) — approved 6-0
• Adopted Resolution 21-28 establishing per diems for boards/commissions — approved 6-0
• Adopted Resolution 21-29 setting 2022 elected official wages — approved 6-0
• Adopted Resolution 21-30 setting 2022 CANUE wages — approved 6-0

Judiciary/Public Safety Committee

The St. Clair County Judiciary/Public Safety Committee will consider two contract items: a $71,850 renewal with the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services for a guardianship caseworker in Probate Court, and a $72,736 letter of agreement with St. Clair County Community Mental Health for Mental Health Court services. Both items are up for review and approval.

• FY21 MDHHS Contract with Probate Court: $71,850, term 10/1/20-09/30/21, 2% increase, funds a Guardianship Service specialist
• FY22 MMHCGP Letter of Agreement with St. Clair County Community Mental Health: up to $72,736, term 10/1/21-09/30/22, for travel, treatment, and staff training
• Probate Court contract has been in place since 12/1/18; additional costs covered by increased court revenues

The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee voted unanimously to forward two recommendations to the Regular Board: a FY22 Michigan Mental Health Court Grant Program sub-contract with Community Mental Health not to exceed $72,736, and a FY21 MDHHS contract for Probate Court liaison services for $71,850. Both motions carried 6-0. The committee also added the MDHHS item to the agenda and approved the revised agenda. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Added MDHHS Probate Court agreement to agenda as item 7B (6-0).
• Approved revised agenda (6-0).
• Forwarded recommendation to approve FY22 MMHCGP sub-contract with Community Mental Health, not to exceed $72,736 (6-0).
• Forwarded recommendation to approve FY21 MDHHS contract for Probate Court liaison services, $71,850, term 01/01/20-09/30/21 (6-0).
• Received and filed packets (6-0).
• Adjourned at 6:52 p.m. (6-0).

Human Services Committee

The St. Clair County Human Services Committee will discuss and potentially act on several items, including the MSU Extension annual report and a proposed 2022 agreement, a Health Department space study contract, staff development, and a Health Advisory Board appointment. The agenda includes both informational updates and actionable items.

• 2022 MSU Extension agreement with annual assessment of $28,291
• Health Department space study contract with A3C Architecture not to exceed $33,250
• Health Department staff development 2021
• Health Advisory Board appointment
• MSUE annual report and presentation

The Human Services Committee voted 6-0 to forward several recommendations to the Regular Board, including a 2022 MSU Extension agreement for $28,291, a Health Department space study with A3C Architecture not to exceed $33,250, and a Health Department staff development closure on 12/17/21. It also recommended appointing Dr. Sushma Reddy to the Health Advisory Board for a term expiring 12/31/22. The committee received and filed the MSU Extension Annual Report and other information packets. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda as presented (6-0)
• Received and filed MSU Extension Annual Report (6-0)
• Forwarded 2022 MSU Extension agreement for $28,291 to Regular Board (6-0)
• Forwarded Health Department space study with A3C Architecture, not to exceed $33,250, to Regular Board (6-0)
• Forwarded Health Department staff development closure at 12:00 p.m. on 12/17/21 to Regular Board (6-0)
• Forwarded appointment of Dr. Sushma Reddy to Health Advisory Board, term expiring 12/31/22, to Regular Board (6-0)
• Received and filed Health Department Points of Interest as information only (6-0)
• Received and filed packets and all information received (6-0)

Environmental/Public Works Committee

The St. Clair County Environmental/Public Works Committee will consider several items, including final action on a change order for underground fuel storage tank removal at the airport, approval of a contract for birding platform design, and resolutions to close North Channel property and submit a grant application. The agenda also includes a presentation on the Gypsy Moth Program and updates on the Smiths Creek Landfill.

• Underground Fuel Storage Tanks Removal Change Order #3 ($4,276.25) - FINAL ACTION
• Contract approval with PM Blough Inc. for St. Clair/Macomb Birding Trail Platform Design (not to exceed $12,000)
• Resolution 2021-25 Authorizing Closing of North Channel Property - FINAL ACTION
• Resolution 2021-26 Authorizing Submission of Wilson Foundation Grant - FINAL ACTION
• Friends of the St. Clair River - Gypsy Moth Program Presentation and Phase II Proposal

The Environmental/Public Works Committee took final action on two items: approving change order 3 for the airport's underground fuel storage tank removal at $4,276.25, and adopting Resolution 2021-25 to authorize closing and grant documents for acquiring property along the North Channel of the St. Clair River. It also forwarded several recommendations to the full board, including a gypsy moth program Phase II proposal, a birding trail platform design contract with PM Blough Inc., a $300,914 homeland security interlocal agreement with Macomb County, a $20,000 Wilson Foundation grant application, and a $42,200 Fort Gratiot Lighthouse restoration contract. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Approved change order 3 for underground fuel storage tank removal at the Airport, $4,276.25 (final action).
• Adopted Resolution 2021-25 authorizing closing and grant documents for North Channel property acquisition (final action).
• Adopted Resolution 2021-26 authorizing submission of a $20,000 grant application to the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Fund (final action).
• Forwarded to the full board the gypsy moth program Phase II proposal.
• Forwarded recommendation to approve PM Blough Inc. contract for St. Clair-Macomb birding trail platform design.
• Forwarded recommendation to approve 2020 interlocal agreement with Macomb County for Homeland Security Grant program, $300,914.
• Forwarded recommendation to approve Arisco Contracting Group, Inc. agreement for Fort Gratiot Lighthouse restoration, not to exceed $42,200.
• Received and filed Smiths Creek Landfill activities reports and monthly PARC financial documents.

Board of Commissioners

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2022 General Fund budget and consider adopting it via Resolution 21-20. The agenda also includes a closed session for an opioid litigation update, several proclamations, and a large consent agenda with various contracts and grants. New business items include approvals for county disbursements, grant applications, and multiple contracts.

• Public hearing on proposed 2022 General Fund budget
• Resolution 21-20 Budget Adoption - 2022
• Approval of County Disbursements - October 2021
• Contract Approval - Marine City Highway Corridor Study
• Air Industrial Park lot sales to Innovated Machining Solutions LLC

Ways and Means Committee

The St. Clair County Ways and Means Committee will consider adopting the 2022 General Fund budget, set pension and retiree health care contribution rates, approve a contract for Toledo Elevator, adjust Health Department staffing, and discuss American Rescue Plan Act funds. The meeting includes a final action on adding a part-time public health nurse position.

• Resolution 21-20 adopting the 2022 General Fund budget
• 2022 pension contributions: $5,344,705 for General County, $1,554,719 for Mental Health, $702,161 for Road Commission
• Contract approval request for Toledo Elevator
• Health Department manning table change - reclassifications
• Health Department manning table addition - part-time public health nurse (final action)

The St. Clair County Ways and Means Committee voted to move several items to the full board, including the 2022 budget adoption, pension and retiree health care contribution rates, a contract with Toledo Elevator, and Health Department reclassifications. The committee also approved adding a part-time Public Health Nurse position (6-0) and moved American Rescue Plan Act funds to the full board. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Moved Resolution 21-20 Budget Adoption - 2022 to full board (voice vote)
• Moved 2022 Pension and Retiree Health Care Contribution Rates to full board (voice vote)
• Moved Contract Approval Request - Toledo Elevator to full board (voice vote)
• Moved Health Department Manning Table Change - Reclassifications to full board (voice vote)
• Approved Health Department Manning Table Addition - Part-time Public Health Nurse (6-0)
• Moved American Rescue Plan Act Funds to full board (voice vote)

Judiciary/Public Safety Committee

The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee will review and potentially recommend approval of several grant agreements and contracts, including a $17,093 federal Justice Assistance Grant for sheriff's drones, mental health court grants, and a software contract. The agenda also includes an antenna site lease extension and a grant application for a recovery high school. Most items are for discussion or recommendation to the full Board of Commissioners.

• FY 2021 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Agreement: $17,093 federal award for sheriff's drones for emergency search and rescue
• Antenna Site Lease Extension between RESA and St. Clair County
• FY22 Michigan Mental Health Court Grant Program Contract and Revised Budget
• FY22 Huron House Subcontract with Mental Health Court Program
• Business Analyst for Court Software Project - Viviente Software, LLC - FINAL ACTION

The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee approved a final action for a business analyst for the court software project with Viviente Software, LLC, passing 6-0. All other agenda items were motions to move items to the full board, which passed unanimously or by voice vote. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved business analyst for court software project with Viviente Software, LLC (6-0)
• Moved antenna site lease extension with RESA to full board (6-0)
• Moved FY 2021 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Agreement to full board (6-0)
• Moved FY22 Michigan Mental Health Court Grant Program contract and revised budget to full board (voice vote)
• Moved FY22 Huron House subcontract with Mental Health Court Program to full board (voice vote)
• Moved FY22 Blue Water DRP LLC subcontract with Mental Health Court Program to full board (voice vote)
• Moved FY 2022 Hybrid DWI/Drug Court Grant Agreement to full board (voice vote)
• Moved St. Clair County Recovery High School grant application to full board (voice vote)

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee will take final action on a nursing agreement with the Marysville School District, and will receive updates on health department activities. The agenda also includes routine items such as roll call, public comment, and information-only reports.

• Final action on Marysville School District nursing agreement: $29,636 contract, $34.36/hour for 22.5 hours/week, Nov 5, 2021–Jun 30, 2022
• Health Department Points of Interest: COVID-19 booster expansion, peer recovery services, MIHP ACES pilot, lead testing recall impact
• Citizen comments on public health order to be received

The Human Services Committee approved a nursing agreement with the Marysville School District by a 6-0 vote. All other agenda items were procedural or informational, with no other substantive decisions made.

• Approved Marysville School District Nursing Agreement (6-0)
• Approved agenda by voice vote
• Accepted information items by voice vote
• Received and filed packets by voice vote
• Adjourned by voice vote

Environmental/Public Works Committee

The Environmental/Public Works Committee will consider the 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Program, a five-year plan totaling $24,361,942 for 25 projects across 12 departments, and will also discuss several other items including a brownfield grant application, a highway corridor study contract, and land transactions at the airport. The committee is also scheduled to receive reports on landfill activities and financial documents.

• 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Program: $24,361,942 for 25 projects, including $16,795,000 for Health Department Building, $2,000,000 for Bridge to Bay Trail, $631,000 for Sheriff Road Patrol Radio Replacement
• Brownfield Redevelopment Grant Application
• Contract Approval - Marine City Highway Corridor Study ($120,000)
• Air Industrial Park NON Aviation Vacant Lot 64 Agreement for Purchase - Innovated Machining Solutions LLC
• Air Industrial Park NON Aviation Vacant Lot 63 - Rights of First Offer and Refusal - Innovated Machining Solutions LLC

The Environmental/Public Works Committee voted to move the 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Program, a Brownfield Redevelopment Grant Application, a Marine City Highway Corridor Study contract, 2021 County-at-Large Drain Assessments, Landfill 2021 Materials Supply, and a Private Hangar Parcel T-22 Ground Lease Termination to the full board. It also approved the sale of Air Industrial Park Non-Aviation Vacant Lot 64 to Innovated Machining Solutions LLC (6-0) and moved Lot 63 rights of first offer/refusal to the full board. The committee received and filed the Smiths Creek Landfill Activities Report and monthly PARC financial documents. No substantive decisions were made beyond these procedural actions.

• Moved 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Program to full board (voice vote)
• Moved Brownfield Redevelopment Grant Application to full board (5-1, Vandenboosche opposed)
• Moved Marine City Highway Corridor Study contract to full board (voice vote)
• Moved 2021 County-at-Large Drain Assessments to full board (voice vote)
• Moved Landfill 2021 Materials Supply to full board (voice vote)
• Moved Private Hangar Parcel T-22 Ground Lease Termination to full board (voice vote)
• Approved sale of Air Industrial Park Non-Aviation Vacant Lot 64 to Innovated Machining Solutions LLC (6-0)
• Moved Air Industrial Park Non-Aviation Vacant Lot 63 rights of first offer/refusal to full board (voice vote)

Human Services Committee

The St. Clair County Human Services Committee will meet to consider a proclamation recognizing the Knights of Columbus Msgr. Kromenaker Council #2251's 100th anniversary. The agenda also includes updates on a public health order, a report on health department points of interest, and citizen comments regarding the public health order. The meeting is largely procedural with no major decisions listed.

• Proclamation recognizing Knights of Columbus Msgr. Kromenaker Council #2251 100th anniversary
• Public Health Order - Corporation Counsel Update
• SCC Health Department Points of Interest (September 2021)
• Citizen Comments to Administrator/Controller - Public Health Order

Board of Commissioners

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution 21-17B, the General Welfare Resolution, by a 4-2 roll call vote, after an initial version (21-17A) died for lack of a second. The board also approved several financial items, including $43.8 million in September disbursements, the 2021 tax apportionment and winter levy, and various contracts and appointments.

• Adopted Resolution 21-17B General Welfare Resolution (4-2)
• Resolution 21-17A General Welfare Resolution died for lack of second (0-0)
• Approved September 2021 County Disbursements of $43,795,466.27 (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-18 Apportioning Taxes for 2021 (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-19 2021 Winter Tax Levy (6-0)
• Approved Child Care Fund Budget of $5,689,068.77 for 2021-22 (6-0)
• Approved FY22 Residential Substance Abuse Treatment grant of $192,742 (6-0)
• Approved Dahab Associates retirement investment consultant agreement, $95,000 annually for 10 years (6-0)

Judiciary/Public Safety Committee

The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee is reviewing several items including amended subcontracts for mental health court services, the 2021/2022 Child Care Fund Budget, and grant awards for substance abuse treatment and emergency management. The committee is also discussing conceptual initiatives and other public safety matters. No final decisions are made at this committee level; items are being prepared for potential action by the full Board of Commissioners.

• FY21 Amended Blue Water D.R.P. LLC Subcontract - Mental Health Court
• FY21 Huron House Subcontract - Mental Health Court
• 2021/2022 Child Care Fund Budget (no increase requested from last year)
• FY 2022 Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Grant Award: $256,989 total ($192,742 federal share, 25% match)
• FY2021 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) Agreement

The committee approved two amended subcontracts for the Mental Health Court program, increasing the not-to-exceed amounts to $32,455 for Blue Water D.R.P., LLC and $12,220 for Huron House. It also forwarded recommendations to the full board for the Child Care Fund budget ($5,689,068.77), the FY22 Residential Substance Abuse Treatment grant ($192,742), and the FY21 Emergency Management Performance Grant agreement ($35,151). All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved amended FY21 subcontract with Blue Water D.R.P., LLC for Mental Health Court, increasing not-to-exceed amount to $32,455 (7-0).
• Approved amended FY21 subcontract with Huron House for Mental Health Court, increasing not-to-exceed amount to $12,220 (7-0).
• Forwarded recommendation to approve 2021/2022 Child Care Fund budget of $5,689,068.77 (7-0).
• Forwarded recommendation to approve FY22 Residential Substance Abuse Treatment grant of $192,742 (7-0).
• Forwarded recommendation to approve FY21 Emergency Management Performance Grant agreement of $35,151 (7-0).
• Approved agenda as presented (7-0).
• Received and filed packets and all information received (7-0).
• Adjourned at 9:05 p.m. (7-0).

Human Services Committee

The St. Clair County Human Services Committee will consider a proclamation recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Knights of Columbus Msgr. Kromenaker Council #2251. The committee will also receive updates on a public health order from Corporation Counsel and review the health department's September points of interest, including COVID-19 cases in youth and beach water quality results.

• Proclamation honoring Knights of Columbus Msgr. Kromenaker Council #2251 100th anniversary
• Public Health Order update from Corporation Counsel
• 316 confirmed/probable COVID-19 cases in county residents 18 and younger since September 1
• Beach water quality monitoring: 5 closure days at 3 beaches, one of healthiest seasons on record
• Back-to-school vaccination catch-up: 59 vaccines administered to 19 children/adolescents

The Human Services Committee voted 6-1 to direct Corporation Counsel to draft a 'General Welfare Resolution' for potential approval, despite Corporation Counsel stating the Board lacks authority to overturn state or federal mandates or public health orders. The committee also approved a proclamation recognizing the Knights of Columbus 100th anniversary and received and filed information items. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda with added items (7-0)
• Approved Knights of Columbus 100th Anniversary proclamation (7-0)
• Directed drafting of General Welfare Resolution (6-1, Beedon opposed)
• Received and filed Health Department Points of Interest and citizen comments (7-0)
• Received and filed packets (7-0)

Environmental/Public Works Committee

The Environmental/Public Works Committee will consider approving a contract not to exceed $52,950 with Ace Golf Netting, LP to install 935 feet of permanent litter fencing along the Cell 8C berm at the Smiths Creek Landfill. The committee will also discuss reappointments to the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority and renewals of private hangar ground leases at the St. Clair County T-Hangar. The agenda includes routine items like updates, old business, and receiving monthly PARC financial documents.

• Contract approval request for Ace Golf Netting, LP: $52,950 for litter fence installation at Smiths Creek Landfill (6779 Smiths Creek Road)
• Brownfield Redevelopment Authority BOD reappointments
• Private Hangar Ground Lease T-Hangar, Parcel T-1 renewal - St. Clair County T-Hangar Condominium Association
• Private Hangar Ground Lease T-Hangar, Parcel T-2 renewal - Mr. T-Hangar Condominium Association
• Monthly PARC Financial Documents (information only)

The Environmental/Public Works Committee voted 7-0 to forward recommendations to the full Board of Commissioners, including a $52,950 litter fence agreement for Smiths Creek Landfill, reappointments to the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, and two private hangar ground lease renewals (T-1 and T-2) totaling $262,200. The committee also received and filed the landfill activities reports, monthly PARC financial documents, and information packets. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Forwarded recommendation to approve Ace Golf Netting, LP litter fence at Smiths Creek Landfill, not to exceed $52,950 (7-0).
• Forwarded reappointment of John Cooper (District 2) and Paul Wade (District 5) to Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, 3-year terms expiring 10/31/24 (7-0).
• Forwarded renewal of private hangar ground lease Parcel T-1 with St. Clair County T-Hangar Condominium Association, 09/20/21–09/20/50, $125,400 (7-0).
• Forwarded renewal of private hangar ground lease Parcel T-2 with Mr. T-Hangar Condominium Association, 09/09/21–09/09/2050, $136,800 (7-0).
• Received and filed Smiths Creek Landfill Activities Reports (7-0).
• Received and filed monthly PARC Financial Documents as information only (7-0).
• Received and filed all information packets (7-0).
• Adjourned at 9:12 p.m. (7-0).

Ways and Means Committee

The St. Clair County Ways and Means Committee will consider several staffing changes and a waste management contract renewal. The committee will review a $26,000 contract extension with Waste Management, a new part-time position in the Treasurer's Office, and converting part-time to full-time positions in the Sheriff's Jail and Central Dispatch. They will also discuss collective bargaining strategy in closed session.

• Contract approval for Waste Management, $26,000, 12-month renewal (Option Year 3) for countywide waste removal.
• Treasurer's Office requests adding a part-time Account Clerk I position (cost $22,382-$29,448) for dog licensing duties.
• Sheriff's Office Jail requests converting a part-time pre-trial investigator to full-time, adding $46,330 annually (budget neutral).
• Central Dispatch requests converting two communications officers to supervisor/lead dispatchers, adding $11,454 annually (budget neutral).
• Closed session for collective bargaining negotiation strategy.

The Ways and Means Committee voted 7-0 to forward four recommendations to the Regular Board meeting: renewal of the Waste Management agreement (not to exceed $26,000), adding a part-time Account Clerk I to the Treasurer's Office, moving a Sheriff's Office pre-trial investigator from part-time to full-time, and restructuring Central Dispatch positions. The committee also entered closed session for collective bargaining strategy. No final decisions were made; all items are recommendations for the full board.

• Forwarded Waste Management contract renewal (10/01/21-09/30/21, up to $26,000) to Regular Board (7-0)
• Forwarded Treasurer's Office part-time Account Clerk I position request to Regular Board (7-0)
• Forwarded Sheriff's Office pre-trial investigator part-time to full-time change to Regular Board (7-0)
• Forwarded Central Dispatch change (eliminate 2 communication officers, add 2 Supervisor/Lead dispatchers) to Regular Board (7-0)
• Moved into closed session for collective bargaining negotiation strategy (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners will consider an intercept agreement allowing Eastern Michigan Bank to divert future county appropriations to the Economic Development Alliance (EDA) if the EDA defaults on a $750,000 loan. The board will also review the county's audited financial statements, approve August disbursements, and act on various contracts, grants, and appointments.

• Intercept agreement for EDA's $750,000 loan from Eastern Michigan Bank
• UHY LLP presentation of Dec 31, 2020 audited financial statements
• Approval of August 2021 county disbursements
• FY 2022 Crime Victims' Rights Program grant application
• Resolution 21-16 pledging full faith and credit for Holland Drain bonds

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners voted 5-2 to direct the County Administrator to send communication to the Health Department Director requesting the rescission of current quarantine orders. The board also approved the August 2021 county disbursements of $31,548,426.77, a $2.8 million landfill engineering contract extension, and a $250,789 playground equipment purchase for Goodells County Park. All other agenda items were approved as listed, including several contracts, grants, and appointments.

• Directed County Administrator to request rescission of quarantine orders (5-2)
• Approved August 2021 disbursements of $31,548,426.77 (7-0)
• Approved $2.8M landfill engineering contract extension with CTI & Associates (5-2)
• Approved $250,789 playground equipment purchase for Goodells County Park (7-0)
• Approved $73,300 renewal with MDHHS for Probate Court services (7-0)
• Approved $11,100 contract with Mary Kushion Consulting for CHIP (7-0)
• Approved $119,000 addendum with Community Mental Health Authority (7-0)
• Approved intercept agreement with Economic Development Alliance (6-0, 1 abstention)

Ways and Means Committee

The Ways and Means Committee will consider several items, including adding five Health Department positions funded by increased state funding, approving 2021 budget adjustments, renewing the 2022 Medicare Advantage plan, and a seasonal snow removal contract. The committee is also scheduled to hear public comment and receive informational packets.

• Add 5 Health Department positions (1 Nursing Coordinator, 2 Public Health Nurses, 2 Clerk IIs) at $400,993 annual cost, fully covered by MDHHS funding
• Approve 2021 General Fund budget adjustments including grant revenue changes, prior board actions, and a headlee rollback decrease in property tax revenue
• Renew 2022 Medicare Advantage plan with Blue Cross Blue Shield at $817,467 annual cost for 644 members, rates unchanged from 2021
• Consider Manning Table Request for Public Guardian
• Recommendation for seasonal snow removal and salting services

The St. Clair County Ways and Means Committee voted 7-0 to forward five recommendations to the full Board of Commissioners, including adding health department staff, approving budget adjustments, renewing Medicare Advantage, adding a Public Guardian case manager, and awarding a snow removal contract. All items were approved unanimously and will be considered by the Regular Board.

• Forwarded Health Department manning table changes (2 Clerk II, 2 Public Health Nurses, 1 Coordinator) (7-0)
• Forwarded 2021 budget adjustments as presented (7-0)
• Forwarded 2022 Medicare Advantage renewal documents (7-0)
• Forwarded Public Guardian manning table addition of full-time Case Manager (7-0)
• Forwarded snow removal/salting agreement with Kevin's Lawn and Snow, 3 years, up to $66,692.50/year (7-0)

Judiciary/Public Safety Committee

The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee will consider approving the FY 2022 Crime Victims' Rights Program grant application for $162,370, which funds victim advocates and services. They will also discuss a contract addendum with the St. Clair County Community Mental Health Authority. The meeting includes routine items like roll call, citizen comments, and updates.

• FY 2022 Crime Victims' Rights Program Grant Application ($162,370)
• Contract Addendum Approval Request - St. Clair County Community Mental Health Authority
• Citizens to be Heard
• Conceptual Initiatives
• Receive and File Packets

The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee voted 7-0 to forward two recommendations to the full Board: approval of the FY 2022 Crime Victims' Rights Program grant application for $162,370, and approval of an addendum to the agreement with the St. Clair County Community Mental Health Authority for public guardian services, renewing the term to 10/01/21-09/30/22 and increasing the amount to $119,000. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and brief.

• Forwarded FY 2022 Crime Victims' Rights Program grant application ($162,370) to Regular Board (7-0)
• Forwarded addendum to Community Mental Health Authority agreement for public guardian services, renewed to 10/01/21-09/30/22, amount $119,000 (7-0)

Human Services Committee

The St. Clair County Human Services Committee will consider approving a professional services contract with Mary Kushion Consulting, LLC, not to exceed $11,110, to evaluate the 2019-2023 Community Health Improvement Plan and develop the 2023-2027 plan. The committee will also receive a health department update and other informational items.

• Contract with Mary Kushion Consulting, LLC, not to exceed $11,110 for CHIP evaluation and development
• Health Department update on COVID-19 third doses, sports physicals, vector-borne disease surveillance, and WIC reopening
• Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) contract approval on agenda

The Human Services Committee voted 7-0 to forward a recommendation to the full Board of Commissioners to approve a contract with Mary Kushion Consulting, LLC for a Community Health Improvement Plan, not to exceed $11,100. The committee also voted 7-0 to add a Health Department update to the agenda and to receive and file the Health Department's August Points of Interest. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included extensive public comment on COVID-19 policies and a detailed Health Department update.

• Approved adding a Health Department update to the agenda as item 4A (7-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve CHIP contract with Mary Kushion Consulting, LLC, up to $11,100 (7-0)
• Received and filed Health Department August Points of Interest as information only (7-0)
• Adjourned at 7:44 p.m. (7-0)

Environmental/Public Works Committee

The Environmental/Public Works Committee will discuss extending a landfill engineering services agreement with CTI & Associates, Inc., and consider Resolution 21-16, which would pledge the county's full faith and credit for up to $1.8 million in bonds to finance the Holland Drain project. The committee will also receive reports on Smiths Creek Landfill activities and monthly PARC financial documents.

• Landfill Engineering Master Service Agreement Extension - CTI & Associates, Inc.
• Resolution 21-16 - Pledge of Full Faith & Credit for Holland Drain Bonds (up to $1,800,000)
• Smiths Creek Landfill Activities Reports (data comparisons, gas-to-energy, July volume)
• Monthly PARC Financial Documents (finance committee minutes, budget year-to-date)

The Environmental/Public Works Committee voted 7-0 to forward to the full Board of Commissioners a recommendation to approve a two-year extension of the Landfill Engineering Master Services Agreement with CTI & Associates, Inc. for $2,800,000. The committee also forwarded a resolution pledging full faith and credit for the Holland Drain Drainage District bonds. All other items were routine approvals to receive and file reports and packets.

• Forwarded $2.8M two-year landfill engineering contract extension with CTI & Associates (7-0)
• Forwarded Resolution 21-16 pledging full faith and credit for Holland Drain bonds (7-0)
• Received and filed Smiths Creek Landfill Activity Reports (7-0)
• Received and filed monthly PARC financial documents as information only (7-0)
• Received and filed packets and all information received (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners will consider a range of items including grant applications, contract approvals, and policy updates. Key decisions include a law enforcement agreement with Algonac, several grant applications, and a jail master control console purchase. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, disbursements, and reports.

• Law Enforcement Service Agreement with City of Algonac for $2,548,482
• FY 2022 Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Grant Application
• Contract Approval for IDEMIA LiveScan Fingerprinting ($33,712)
• Jail Master Control Console Purchase
• Resolution 21-15 Belle River Intercounty Drain Note

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners approved the July 2021 county disbursements totaling $14,813,091.29, along with several grant applications and contracts. The board also approved various appointments, manning table changes, and equipment purchases. All votes were unanimous (7-0) or passed by voice vote.

• Approved July 2021 County Disbursements of $14,813,091.29 (7-0)
• Approved FY 2022 Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Grant application of $256,989
• Approved FY 2022 County Veteran Service Fund Grant application of $145,468
• Reappointed Arlene Marcetti to Library Board for 5-year term expiring 08/26/2026
• Approved Patagonia Health contactless patient experience application of $20,000 plus $200/month fee (7-0)
• Elected Kantz and Watts to Veterans' Affairs Board positions
• Approved Law Enforcement Services Agreement with City of Algonac for $2,548,482 (7-0)
• Approved Friend of Court IV-D Cooperative Reimbursement Program contract of $8,548,380 (7-0)

Ways and Means Committee

The St. Clair County Ways and Means Committee will consider four manning table changes: adding a full-time Senior Case Manager to the Public Guardian office, converting a part-time District Court probation officer to full-time, and reclassifying a Health Department outreach coordinator position. The committee will also review a Friend of Court Cooperative Reimbursement Program contract. These items are recommendations for the full Board of Commissioners to approve.

• Public Guardian: add full-time Senior Case Manager, max cost $73,323, funded by increased fiduciary fees
• District Court Probation: convert part-time officer to full-time, net cost $19,407, funded by fee increase from $15 to $20
• Health Department: reclassify Community Outreach Coordinator to Community Health Education & Outreach Coordinator, cost increase $3,651
• Friend of Court Cooperative Reimbursement Program contract review

The Ways and Means Committee forwarded several recommendations to the Regular Board, including a $8,548,380 contract for the Friend of Court IV-D Cooperative Reimbursement Program for FY 2022-2023, and manning table changes for the Public Guardian, District Court Probation, and Health Department. All motions passed unanimously 5-0. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Forwarded recommendation to add full-time Senior Case Manager to Public Guardian manning table (5-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve Friend of Court IV-D Cooperative Reimbursement Program contract for FY 2022-2023, $8,548,380 (5-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to revise part-time Probation Officer to full-time in 72nd District Court Probation (5-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to reclassify Outreach Coordinator to Community Health Education and Outreach Coordinator in Health Department (5-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Received and filed packets (5-0)

Judiciary/Public Safety Committee

The St. Clair County Judiciary/Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially approve several items, including a law enforcement services agreement with the City of Algonac, a contract for new fingerprinting equipment, and multiple grant applications. The agenda also includes routine items like roll call, public comment, and updates. No final votes are taken at this committee meeting; recommendations will go to the full Board of Commissioners.

• Law enforcement services agreement with City of Algonac: $830,264 (FY 2022), $849,385 (FY 2023), $868,833 (FY 2024)
• Contract approval for IDEMIA LiveScan fingerprinting equipment: $33,712 initial purchase, $5,777 annual maintenance
• FY 2022 Emergency Management Program Grant (EMPG) work agreement
• FY 2022 Michigan Indigent Defense Commission (MIDC) grant contract
• FY 2022 Raise the Age grant application for $242,552 to cover juvenile justice costs

The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee voted to forward several recommendations to the Regular Board meeting, including a law enforcement services agreement with the City of Algonac for $2,548,482, an IDEMIA LiveScan fingerprinting purchase and maintenance agreement for $33,712, and a FY 2022 Raise the Age grant application for $242,552. The committee also recommended approval of the FY 2022 Emergency Management Program Grant Work Agreement and the FY 2022 Michigan Indigent Defense Commission agreement, which includes adding five positions to the Public Defender manning table. All votes were 5-0 except the Raise the Age grant, which passed 4-1 with Commissioner Vandenbossche voting no. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Forwarded FY 2022 EMPG Work Agreement to Regular Board (5-0)
• Forwarded Algonac law enforcement services agreement for $2,548,482 (5-0)
• Forwarded IDEMIA LiveScan fingerprinting contract for $33,712 (5-0)
• Forwarded FY 2022 MIDC grant and added 5 Public Defender positions (5-0)
• Forwarded FY 2022 Raise the Age grant application for $242,552 (4-1)

Human Services Committee

The St. Clair County Human Services Committee will consider several items, including a request to approve a $20,000 contract with Patagonia Health for a contactless patient experience application pilot, a reappointment to the Library Board, appointments to the Veterans Affairs Board, and a grant application for veteran services. The committee is also scheduled to receive updates and discuss conceptual initiatives.

• Patagonia Health CPx app: $20,000 one-time fee plus $200/month subscription, pilot for Health Department
• Library Board reappointment
• Veterans Affairs Board appointments (Scott J. Cordone, Michell Kantz, Jeremy W. Watt)
• FY2022 County Veteran Service Fund grant application: $145,468 total award
• Veteran service improvements: Emergency Relief and Meijer Vouchers

The Human Services Committee forwarded several recommendations to the Regular Board meeting, including reappointing Arlene Marcetti to the Library Board, approving a $20,000 Patagonia Health contactless patient experience application, and approving the FY2022 County Veteran Service Fund Grant application for $145,468. The committee also forwarded three candidates for the Veterans Affairs Board for final selection. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and focused on forwarding items.

• Forwarded reappointment of Arlene Marcetti to Library Board for 5-year term (4-0)
• Forwarded approval of $20,000 Patagonia Health contactless patient experience app with $200/month fee (4-0)
• Forwarded three candidates for Veterans Affairs Board for final selection (5-0)
• Forwarded FY2022 County Veteran Service Fund Grant application for $145,468 (5-0)

Environmental/Public Works Committee

The Environmental/Public Works Committee will take final action on an agreement with Friends of the St. Clair River for a gypsy moth suppression program. They will also receive reports on Smiths Creek Landfill activities, including data comparisons, gas-to-energy revenue, and June volume. Additionally, they will review a floodplain management assessment for the St. Clair River, which is a proposed Army Corps of Engineers study at no cost to the county.

• Final action on agreement with Friends of the St. Clair River for Gypsy Moth Suppression Program
• Smiths Creek Landfill activities reports: 2018-2021 data comparisons, gas-to-energy revenue, June volume
• Floodplain Management Assessment: Army Corps of Engineers study of St. Clair River, 100% federally funded
• Landfill gas-to-energy revenue totaled $334,040 for Jan-Jun 2021
• June 2021 landfill volume: 31,515 tons total

The Environmental/Public Works Committee voted 5-0 to forward a recommendation to the Regular Board to approve an agreement with Friends of the St. Clair River for a gypsy moth suppression program. The committee also received and filed the Smiths Creek Landfill Activities Reports and a floodplain management assessment as information only. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Forwarded gypsy moth suppression agreement with Friends of the St. Clair River to Regular Board (5-0)
• Received and filed Smiths Creek Landfill Activities Reports (5-0)
• Received and filed floodplain management assessment as information only (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners is holding a workshop to discuss the allocation of American Rescue Act Funds. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as the pledge, roll call, and public comment, with the primary new business being the discussion of these federal funds.

• Discussion of American Rescue Act Funds

Board of Commissioners

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners held a workshop to discuss the allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. Administrator/Controller Hepting presented details on the county's allocation, eligible uses, and the process for project requests. No formal decisions were made; the board discussed future planning and agreed to place the item on a future agenda.

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Received and filed packets and all information (5-0)
• Adjourned at 6:57 p.m. (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners will vote on several contracts and resolutions, including a $636,003 airport taxiway lighting reconstruction, a $118,790 engineering contract for the North Channel property, and a $146,935 law enforcement agreement with Memphis Community Schools. They will also consider a $17,093 federal justice grant application, a new part-time grant writer position for Parks and Recreation, and a resolution authorizing 2022 refunding bonds. The agenda includes consent items and reports from standing committees.

• Resolution 21-12: Sponsor contract for Taxiway B lighting reconstruction, $636,003
• Professional services contract for North Channel property engineering, $118,790 to SmithGroup
• Law enforcement services agreement with Memphis Community Schools, $146,935.26
• FY 2021 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant application, $17,093
• Proposed part-time grant writer position for Parks and Recreation, $60/hr up to $40,000

The board approved the June 2021 county disbursements totaling $10,142,469.73 and a law enforcement services agreement with Memphis Community Schools for $146,935.26. It also approved a $118,790 contract with SmithGroup for preliminary engineering and design of the North Channel property, and a $636,003 airport sponsor contract for taxiway lighting reconstruction. A new part-time grant writer position for Parks and Recreation was approved 5-2, and a $48,317 lab renovation purchase passed 6-1.

• Approved June 2021 county disbursements of $10,142,469.73 (7-0)
• Approved law enforcement services agreement with Memphis Community Schools for $146,935.26 (7-0)
• Approved $118,790 contract with SmithGroup for North Channel property engineering and design (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-12 for taxiway lighting reconstruction, $636,003 (7-0)
• Approved grant writer position for Parks and Recreation, $60/hr, up to $40,000/year (5-2)
• Approved Health Department lab furniture purchase from Kerr Albert, $48,317 (6-1)
• Approved loan assistance for Eddy and Gearing Elementary Schools redevelopment with Eddy Development LLC (7-0)
• Approved FY 2021 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant application, $17,093 (voice vote)

Ways and Means Committee

The St. Clair County Ways and Means Committee is meeting to consider several action items, including approval of a $20,505 HVAC chiller maintenance agreement with Metro Controls, adoption of three county personnel policies, a Friend of Court reclassification, a Sheriff's Office staffing addition, and an early closure request for downtown offices on July 21, 2021. The committee will also hear public comment and receive informational packets.

• Contract approval: Metro Controls HVAC chiller maintenance agreement, $20,505 for one year (covering Courthouse, Intervention Center, Library, Administration Building)
• Policy adoption: Policy 306 (Department Rules), Policy 315 (Job Descriptions), Policy 372 (Workplace Safety and Security)
• Friend of Court reclassification request
• Sheriff's Office manning table addition request
• Early closure request for downtown campus offices on July 21, 2021

The committee approved a $20,505 service contract with Metro Controls, Inc. for HVAC chiller maintenance for July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022, as a final action. It also forwarded recommendations to the full board to adopt three county policies, reclassify a Friend of Court position, add a full-time deputy sheriff, and close downtown offices early on July 21, 2021. All votes were unanimous 7-0.

• Approved Metro Controls HVAC chiller maintenance contract for $20,505 (7-0)
• Forwarded Policy 306, 315, and 372 adoption to August board meeting (7-0)
• Forwarded Friend of Court reclassification to Mediator/Early Intervention Coordinator (7-0)
• Forwarded Sheriff's Office request to add full-time deputy sheriff (7-0)
• Forwarded early closure of downtown campus offices at 2:30 p.m. on July 21, 2021 (7-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (7-0)
• Received and filed packets (7-0)

Judiciary/Public Safety Committee

The St. Clair County Judiciary/Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss two new business items: a two-year law enforcement services agreement with Memphis Community Schools and an application for the FY 2021 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant. The committee will review these items before they are considered for approval at the July 15, 2021 Board of Commissioners meeting. The agenda also includes routine items like roll call, citizen comments, and updates.

• Agreement for Law Enforcement Services with Memphis Community Schools, $146,935.26 over two years (July 1, 2021–June 30, 2023) for a School Resource Officer
• FY 2021 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant application for $17,093 in federal funds, no local match, to purchase drones with infrared for search and rescue

The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee voted 7-0 to forward a recommendation to the full County Board to approve a law enforcement services agreement with Memphis Community Schools, providing a school resource officer for two years at a total cost of $146,935.26. The committee also voted 7-0 to forward a recommendation to approve the FY 2021 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant application for $17,093. Both items will go to the Regular Board meeting for final action. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included discussion of Tri-Hospital EMS staffing issues and a plan to form a stakeholder committee to explore options.

• Forwarded to the Regular Board a recommendation to approve the Memphis Community Schools law enforcement services agreement (07/01/21–06/30/23, $146,935.26) — carried 7-0.
• Forwarded to the Regular Board a recommendation to approve the FY 2021 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant application ($17,093) — carried 7-0.
• Approved the agenda as presented — carried 7-0.
• Received and filed packets and all information received — carried 7-0.
• Adjourned at 6:22 p.m. — carried 7-0.

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee is considering Resolution 21-13, which would approve the Area Agency on Aging 1-B FY 2022 Annual Implementation Plan. The plan outlines services for older adults and disabled residents, including COVID-19 response, caregiver support, and nutrition programs. The committee may also hear public comments and receive updates on health department matters.

• Resolution 21-13 approving the AAA 1-B FY2022 Annual Implementation Plan
• Plan includes COVID-19 response, caregiver coaching program, and service standards review
• AAA 1-B serves about 780,000 older adults across six counties including St. Clair
• Direct care worker premium pay extended through September 2021
• Public hearing on the plan received mostly favorable comments

The Human Services Committee voted 7-0 to forward Resolution 21-13, approving the Area Agency on Aging 1-B FY 2022 Annual Implementation Plan, to the Regular Board meeting for adoption. The committee also approved the revised agenda and received and filed the Health Department Points of Interest and all information packets. No other substantive business was discussed.

• Forwarded Resolution 21-13 (AAA 1-B FY2022 Implementation Plan) to the Regular Board with a recommendation to adopt — carried 7-0
• Approved the agenda as revised, adding Resolution 21-13 as item 7A — carried 7-0
• Received and filed Health Department Points of Interest as information only — carried 7-0
• Received and filed all information packets — carried 7-0
• Adjourned at 6:06 p.m. — carried 7-0

Environmental/Public Works Committee

The Environmental/Public Works Committee will consider several items, including awarding a professional services contract for preliminary engineering and design of a new county park on the North Channel in Clay Township, creating a part-time grant writer position for Parks and Recreation, approving a sponsor contract for airport taxiway lighting reconstruction, and discussing the county's economic development loan program. The committee will also receive updates on Smiths Creek Landfill activities.

• Award $118,790 contract to SmithGroup for preliminary engineering and design of a 16.25-acre park on the North Channel, Clay Township
• Create part-time grant writer position at $60/hour, not to exceed $40,000/year, with Kim Harmer recommended
• Resolution 21-12 approving sponsor contract for reconstructing Taxiway B lighting at St. Clair County International Airport (federal share $636,003)
• Discussion of St. Clair County Economic Development Loan Program
• Smiths Creek Landfill activities reports

The Environmental/Public Works Committee forwarded several recommendations to the Regular Board, including a $118,790 contract with SmithGroup for preliminary engineering and design of the North Channel property in Clay Township, and a 5-2 recommendation to add a part-time grant writer position for Parks and Recreation at $60/hour (max $40,000/year). It also forwarded a $636,003 airport taxiway lighting contract and a loan assistance package for the Eddy and Gearing Elementary Schools redevelopment. All items were approved by the committee and will go to the full Board.

• Forwarded $118,790 SmithGroup contract for North Channel property engineering (7-0)
• Forwarded part-time grant writer position for Parks and Recreation, $60/hr, max $40,000/yr (5-2)
• Forwarded Resolution 21-12 for $636,003 taxiway lighting reconstruction (7-0)
• Forwarded loan assistance for Eddy and Gearing Elementary Schools redevelopment with Eddy Development LLC (7-0)
• Received and filed Smiths Creek Landfill Activities Reports (7-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners will meet in person to act on a consent agenda and new business items, including resolutions on the 2021 summer tax levy, a deficit elimination plan, and a shoreline acquisition grant. They will also consider several contract approvals, grant applications, and a wage increase for the Sheriff's Marine Division. The meeting includes public comment opportunities.

• Resolution 21-08: 2021 Summer Tax Levy L-4029
• Resolution 21-09: Deficit Elimination Plan submission
• Resolution 21-11: Michigan Natural Resource Trust Fund North Channel Shoreline Acquisition Grant Agreement
• Parks and Recreation Painting Project Contract Award ($35,062.71 to Eason Painting)
• Sheriff's Department-Marine Division Hourly Wage Rate Increase

The Board approved May 2021 county disbursements of $35,063,767.73, adopted Resolution 21-08 imposing the 2021 property tax levy, and approved eight county policies. It also approved a deficit elimination plan submission, a shoreline grant agreement, and several other grants and contracts. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved May 2021 County Disbursements of $35,063,767.73 (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-08 imposing 2021 property tax levy (7-0)
• Approved eight county policies including Social Media and At Will Employment
• Adopted Resolution 21-09 approving deficit elimination plan submission to state treasury
• Adopted Resolution 21-11 approving North Channel Shoreline Acquisition Grant Agreement
• Adopted Resolution 21-10 opposing legislation privatizing Michigan's mental health system
• Approved FY 2021 CESF grant of $50,000 for Prosecuting Attorney's Office (7-0)
• Approved FY 2022 Mental Health Court Grant application of $385,802

Human Services Committee

The St. Clair County Human Services Committee is holding a remote meeting with a largely procedural agenda, including roll call, public comment, and updates. No specific action items are listed under New Business, and the agenda appears to be mostly routine with no substantive decisions or discussions detailed.

• Remote meeting via Webex due to COVID-19
• Public comment via email or voicemail
• No new business items listed
• Receive and file packets

The St. Clair County Human Services Committee met remotely on June 3, 2021, and took only procedural actions: approving the agenda and receiving and filing packets, both by unanimous voice votes. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting included public comments on masking and testing in schools, with clarification that local health orders were not issued during the pandemic.

• Approved agenda as presented (7-0)
• Received and filed packets and all information received (7-0)

Environmental/Public Works Committee

The St. Clair County Environmental/Public Works Committee will meet remotely to discuss and potentially act on a contract award for a parks and recreation painting project, receive reports on Smiths Creek Landfill activities including gas-to-energy revenue and volume data, and hear an information-only item about a proposed T-Mobile telecommunications project on Mayer Road. The agenda also includes routine items like roll call, citizens to be heard, and old/new business.

• Parks and Recreation Painting Project Contract Award
• Smiths Creek Landfill Activities Reports (gas-to-energy revenue, April volume, 2018-2021 data)
• T-Mobile Proposed Mayer Road Telecommunications Project (information only)

The Environmental/Public Works Committee voted 7-0 to forward a recommendation to the Regular Board to approve a $35,062.71 contract with Eason Painting for painting and resealing at county parks. The committee also received and filed the Smiths Creek Landfill Activities Reports and a T-Mobile telecommunications project notice as information only. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Forwarded recommendation to approve Eason Painting contract for $35,062.71 (7-0)
• Received and filed Smiths Creek Landfill Activities Reports (7-0)
• Received and filed T-Mobile Mayer Road telecommunications project as information only (7-0)

Ways and Means Committee

The St. Clair County Ways and Means Committee will consider a resolution to levy the 2021 summer property tax at 5.3265 mills for county operating purposes, and will discuss a proposed hourly wage increase for Sheriff's Marine Division deputies and sergeants. The committee will also receive information on the Road Commission's 2022 appropriation request, the preliminary state equalization report, and an industrial facilities tax exemption for Magna Electric Vehicle Structures.

• Resolution 21-08: 2021 summer tax levy of 5.3265 mills, effective July 1, 2021
• Sheriff's Marine Division wage increase: $14.00/hr non-certified, $15.00/hr certified deputies, $18.10/hr sergeants (from $13.30 and $16.10)
• Road Commission 2022 appropriation request (information only)
• Preliminary State Equalization Report for 2021 tax year (information only)
• Industrial Facilities Tax Exemption Certificate for Magna Electric Vehicle Structures (information only)

The Ways and Means Committee unanimously forwarded a recommendation to adopt Resolution 21-08, imposing the 2021 property tax levy, to the Regular Board meeting. It also forwarded a wage increase for Marine Deputies and the Marine Sergeant, and approved the 2021 travel meeting schedule. All votes were 7-0.

• Forwarded Resolution 21-08 (2021 Summer Tax Levy L-4029) to Regular Board (7-0)
• Forwarded Marine Division hourly wage increase for Deputies and Sergeant to Regular Board (7-0)
• Approved 2021 travel meeting schedule (June 17 Fort Gratiot, July 15 St. Clair, August 19 Marysville) (7-0)
• Received and filed information items 9A-9C (Road Commission request, State Equalization report, Industrial Facilities Tax Exemption) (7-0)

Judiciary/Public Safety Committee

The St. Clair County Judiciary/Public Safety Committee is meeting remotely to discuss and take action on two grant applications. The committee will consider a final action on the Sheriff's Office application for the FY 2021 Bullet Proof Vest Partnership Program to purchase 22 vests. They will also review the FY 2022 Michigan Mental Health Court Grant Program application.

• FY 2022 Michigan Mental Health Court Grant Program application
• Sheriff's Office FY 2021 Bullet Proof Vest Partnership Program application - FINAL ACTION
• Request to purchase 22 vests at approximately $525 each
• Requesting $5,775.00 from the BVP Program, with 50% match from department budgets

The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee unanimously forwarded a recommendation to approve the FY 2022 Michigan Mental Health Court Grant Program application for $385,802 to the Regular Board meeting. The committee also took final action to approve the Sheriff's Office FY 2021 Bullet Proof Vest Partnership Program application for $5,775. Both motions passed 7-0. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included only routine agenda approval and packet filing.

• Forwarded FY 2022 Michigan Mental Health Court Grant Program application ($385,802) to Regular Board (7-0)
• Approved Sheriff's Office FY 2021 Bullet Proof Vest Partnership Program application ($5,775) as final action (7-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (7-0)
• Received and filed packets (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners will meet remotely to consider a range of items, including approving April 2021 disbursements, adopting several employment policies, and authorizing various contracts and grants. The agenda includes a resolution encouraging voluntary COVID-19 mitigation compliance and multiple contract approvals for services like inmate mental health and construction projects.

• Approval of County Disbursements - April 2021
• Policy 312 Hiring Policy, Policy 332 Employment Practices, Policy 341 Discipline and Discharge, Policy 342 Salary and Wages, Policy 346 Timekeeping
• Contract Approval Request - Corizon Health, Inc. Contract Amendment #1
• Contract Approval Request - St. Clair County Community Mental Health Authority - Inmate Mental Health Services
• 2021 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (CESF) Program Grant Application

The board approved a large consent agenda including the acceptance of $30,908,749 in Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, a $14.7M disbursement for April 2021, and multiple contracts and grants. Several policy changes and personnel reclassifications were also approved. All votes were unanimous except for the appointment of Parks and Recreation Commission alternates, which passed 5-2.

• Approved April 2021 county disbursements of $14,713,752.86 (7-0)
• Approved $30,908,749 in American Rescue Plan funds (voice vote)
• Approved contract with Kennedy Industries for Fort Gratiot sewer lift station pumps, $11,410 (7-0)
• Approved HVAC contract with Dependable Heating and Cooling for Goodells Community Center, $12,735 (7-0)
• Approved purchase of 15FT Brush Hog Tri Deck Mower, $20,000 (7-0)
• Approved construction administration contract with Mead & Hunt for Taxiway Bravo Lighting, $83,130 (7-0)
• Approved private hangar ground leases with Bacsikin and Will, each $21,600 (7-0)
• Appointed Parks and Recreation Commission alternates (5-2)

Ways and Means Committee

The Ways and Means Committee voted 7-0 to approve an Information Technology manning table change as a Committee of the Whole, removing an Assistant Director and one Network Analyst position and adding two Network Coordinator positions. The committee also forwarded recommendations to the Regular Board for a Health Department staffing change, 2021 budget adjustments, several county policies, and an Equalization reclassification. All votes were unanimous 7-0.

• Approved IT manning table change: removed Assistant Director and Network Analyst, added two Network Coordinators (7-0)
• Forwarded Health Department change: eliminated part-time Clerk II, added full-time Clerk II (7-0)
• Forwarded 2021 budget adjustments as presented (7-0)
• Forwarded eight county policy updates to June board meeting (7-0)
• Forwarded Equalization reclassification: Appraiser III/Assessor to Senior Assessor (7-0)
• Received and filed all information packets (7-0)

Judiciary/Public Safety Committee

The St. Clair County Judiciary/Public Safety Committee will discuss and take final action on several public safety items, including grant applications for marine safety and port security, contract amendments for jail mental health services, a school police services extension, and the proposed indigent defense budget. The meeting is held remotely due to COVID-19.

• FY2021 Marine Safety Program Grant Agreement: $182,366 total ($96,781 federal, $85,585 state, $28,528 local match)
• 2021 Port Security Grant Program Application: $1,013,031 federal request ($56,197 for Dive Team sonar, $956,834 for radar/camera system near Marysville)
• Contract with St. Clair County Community Mental Health Authority for inmate mental health services: $167,094.37 for 18 months
• Corizon Health, Inc. Contract Amendment #1: removes $140,000 annual mental health services, adds $42,281.18 staffing credits
• Sheriff contract extension with Port Huron Area School District: $65,665 for one year (July 2021–June 2022)

The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee unanimously approved the 2021 Port Security Grant Program Application for $1,350,109.00 as a final action. It also forwarded recommendations to the full board for several contracts and grants, including marine safety, inmate mental health services, and a sheriff contract with a school district. All votes were 7-0.

• Approved 2021 Port Security Grant Program Application for $1,350,109.00 (7-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve FY2021 Marine Safety Program Grant Agreement for $182,366 (7-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve inmate mental health services contract with St. Clair County Community Mental Health Authority for $167,094.37 (7-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve Corizon Health contract amendment reducing compensation by $140,000 (7-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve Sheriff contract extension with Port Huron Area School District for $65,665 (7-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve FY2022 Michigan Indigent Defense Commission application for $3,093,471.65 (7-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to appoint Homeland Security Advisory Council members (7-0)

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee voted unanimously to forward two recommendations to the full Board: a resolution encouraging voluntary compliance with COVID-19 mitigation strategies, and a contract with VIP Research and Evaluation for a Community Health Needs Assessment not to exceed $95,000. The committee also heard updates on state behavioral health integration legislation and COVID-19 status, but took no action on those items.

• Forwarded Resolution 21-07 encouraging voluntary COVID-19 mitigation compliance to the Regular meeting (7-0)
• Forwarded contract with VIP Research and Evaluation for Community Health Needs Assessment, not to exceed $95,000, to the Regular meeting (7-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (7-0)
• Received and filed packets and all information received (7-0)

Environmental/Public Works Committee

The St. Clair County Environmental/Public Works Committee will consider final action on several contracts, including construction administration and reconstruction of Taxiway B lighting, a pilot study for a septage clarifier at the Smiths Creek Landfill, and purchases for park equipment. They will also review landfill activity reports and other routine matters.

• Contract award for Taxiway B Lighting reconstruction - final action
• Landfill septage clarifier pilot proposal: $18,679 rental plus 10% contingency from United Rentals
• Goodells Tri Deck Mower purchase: $20,000 from Richmond New Holland
• Goodells Community Center restrooms HVAC replacement: $12,735 to Dependable Heating and Cooling
• Fort Gratiot Sewer Lift Station pumps replacement: $11,410 to Kennedy Industries

The Environmental/Public Works Committee took final action to award the reconstruction of Taxiway Bravo lighting to J. Ranck Electric Inc. for $552,872.50, and approved a septage clarifier pilot test with United Rentals for up to $20,546.90. The committee also forwarded recommendations to the full board for several airport hangar leases, a construction administration contract, equipment purchases, and facility improvements. All votes were unanimous 7-0.

• Approved $552,872.50 contract to J. Ranck Electric Inc. for Taxiway Bravo lighting reconstruction (7-0)
• Approved $20,546.90 septage clarifier pilot test with United Rentals (7-0)
• Forwarded $83,130 construction administration contract with Mead & Hunt, Inc. for Taxiway Bravo lighting (7-0)
• Forwarded hangar lease assignment/amendment between Eagle Services and Spartan Aviation for Parcel T-19 (7-0)
• Forwarded amended hangar lease with Spartan Aviation/Edward Amyot, $13,811.84 through 2035 (7-0)
• Forwarded hangar lease with Steven & Claire Basikin for Parcel T-5, $21,600 through 2051 (7-0)
• Forwarded hangar lease with D L Will Investments for Parcel T-4, $21,600 through 2051 (7-0)
• Forwarded $20,000 purchase of 15FT Brush Hog Tri Deck Mower (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners will meet remotely to consider a range of items, including a corridor study for 26 Mile Road, the use of old HUD funds, approval of March 2021 disbursements, and several policy updates. The agenda also includes proclamations, contract approvals, and grant applications.

• 26 Mile Road Corridor Study
• Use of Old HUD Funds
• Approval of County Disbursements - March 2021
• 2021 Homeland Security Grant Program – Operation Stonegarden Grant Application
• Contract Approval Request - Teresa Novosel - Contract Attorney Services

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners approved the March 2021 county disbursements totaling $20,025,791.43, along with several contracts, grants, and appointments. They also forwarded five personnel policies to the May meeting for final approval. All votes were unanimous where tallied.

• Approved March 2021 county disbursements of $20,025,791.43 (7-0)
• Approved $285,000 Operation Stonegarden grant application for Emergency Management
• Approved $25,000 contract with Teresa Novosel for Public Defender's Office attorney services (7-0)
• Approved $46,121.57 roofing contract with Reasonable Contracting Services for Goodells County Park buildings (7-0)
• Approved fleet repair agreements with Mobil1 Lube Express ($25,000), Marysville Tire and Auto ($175,000), and First Vehicle Services ($500,000) for 3 years (7-0)
• Approved $555,377 Michigan Convention Center Covid-19 Relief Grant application for Blue Water Convention Center
• Forwarded five personnel policies (312, 332, 341, 342, 346) to May meeting for approval
• Appointed Cynthia Cutright to Community Mental Health Board for 3-year term

Ways and Means Committee

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners' Ways and Means Committee will discuss two main items: reclassifying a Register of Deeds Clerk II position to Clerk III, and awarding new fleet repair and maintenance contracts. The committee is also expected to handle routine agenda items like roll call, citizen comments, and old business.

• Reclassify Register of Deeds Clerk II to Clerk III, costing $4,893 annually from Deeds Automation Fund
• Award 36-month fleet repair contracts to First Vehicle, Mobil 1 Lube Express, and Marysville Tire & Auto
• Current fleet contracts expire April 30, 2021
• RFP-AD-0221-406 for fleet maintenance received bids from three contractors

The committee voted 6-0 to forward two recommendations to the Regular Board: reclassify a Clerk II position to Clerk III in the Register of Deeds, and award Fleet Repair and Maintenance contracts to First Vehicle, Mobil 1 Lube Express, and Marysville Tire & Auto. No other substantive business was discussed.

• Approved forwarding recommendation to reclassify Clerk II to Clerk III in Register of Deeds (6-0).
• Approved forwarding recommendation to award fleet contracts to First Vehicle, Mobil 1 Lube Express, and Marysville Tire & Auto (6-0).
• Approved agenda as presented (6-0).
• Approved receiving and filing packets (6-0).
• Adjourned at 6:29 p.m. (6-0).

Judiciary/Public Safety Committee

The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee will discuss and potentially recommend approval of two items: a $285,000 Operation Stonegarden grant application for border-area patrols, and a $25,000 contract for part-time arraignment attorney Teresa Novosel. The meeting is held virtually due to COVID-19, with public comment accepted via email or voicemail before 4 p.m. on the meeting day.

• 2021 Homeland Security Grant Program – Operation Stonegarden Grant Application for $285,000 (with $7,125 for state M&A expenses)
• Contract Approval Request – Teresa Novosel – Contract Attorney Services for $25,000 per year
• Grant funds cover overtime wages and certain fringe benefits for patrols in St. Clair County, including Sheriff's Office, Marine Patrol, and multiple cities and townships
• Grant is 100% federal funds with no local match required
• Meeting held remotely via WebEx; public comments accepted at [email protected] or 810-989-6900

The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee voted 6-0 to forward two recommendations to the full Board of Commissioners: approval of the FY 2021 Operation Stonegarden Grant Application for Emergency Management in the amount of $285,000, and approval of a one-year contract attorney agreement with Teresa Novosel for the Public Defender's Office in the amount of $25,000. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Forwarded $285,000 Operation Stonegarden grant application to full board (6-0)
• Forwarded $25,000 contract attorney agreement with Teresa Novosel to full board (6-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (6-0)
• Received and filed packets (6-0)

Human Services Committee

The St. Clair County Human Services Committee is meeting remotely to discuss and potentially act on a request from the St. Clair County Library System regarding 2021 closings. The agenda also includes routine items such as roll call, citizen comments, and updates. No other substantive actions are listed.

• St. Clair County Library System 2021 Closing Request (New Business)

The Human Services Committee voted 6-0 to forward a recommendation to the Regular Board meeting to approve the St. Clair County Library System's request to close the Main Branch at 4:00 p.m. on July 21, 2021, and all branches on October 11, 2021, for staff training and development. The committee also approved the agenda and received and filed packets, both by unanimous voice vote. No other substantive business was discussed.

• Forwarded recommendation to approve library Main Branch early closure on July 21, 2021 (4:00 p.m.) and all branches closure on October 11, 2021 for staff training - Carried 6-0
• Approved the agenda as presented - Carried 6-0
• Received and filed packets and all information received - Carried 6-0
• Adjourned at 6:02 p.m. - Carried 6-0

Environmental/Public Works Committee

The Environmental/Public Works Committee will hold a public hearing and consider approving a Brownfield Plan for the Marine City Apartments redevelopment project at 402-416 South Water Street. The plan would use tax increment financing to reimburse about $283,000 in eligible costs for renovating the historic Thomas Geck Manor building into retail space and four market-rate apartments. The committee will also take final action on reroofing the Goodells Community Center and a contract with BMJ Engineers and Surveyors, and receive reports on the Smiths Creek Landfill and other items.

• Public hearing and Resolution 21-04 to approve Brownfield Plan for Marine City Apartments (402-416 South Water Street, Marine City)
• Final action on Goodells Community Center & Pavilion Reroofing
• Final action on contract with BMJ Engineers and Surveyors, Inc.
• 2020 Drain Commissioner's Annual Report
• Smiths Creek Landfill Activities Reports

The Environmental/Public Works Committee took final action on several items. It approved a Brownfield Plan for the Marine City Apartments via Resolution 21-04 (4-2), and approved contracts for roofing at Goodells County Park and surveying at the landfill. It also forwarded recommendations to the full board for the Drain Commissioner's annual report and another roofing contract.

• Approved Brownfield Plan for Marine City Apartments, Resolution 21-04 (4-2)
• Approved $40,440 roofing contract with Mike Hayes Roofing for Goodells Community Center and Splash Pad Pavilion (6-0)
• Approved $19,400 surveying contract with BMJ Engineers for Cell 8 at the landfill (6-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve Drain Commissioner's 2020 Annual Report (6-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve $46,121.57 roofing contract with Reasonable Roofing for Goodells Schoolhouse and Farmhouse (6-0)
• Received and filed Smiths Creek Landfill activities reports (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners will meet remotely to consider multiple contracts, grants, and resolutions. Key items include a 5-year, $490,831.74 contract with Axon for sheriff's body cameras, a grant application for a North Channel park expansion, and a resolution to continue the county's state of emergency. The board will also act on appointments, a shared parks services agreement, and landfill projects.

• Contract Approval Request - Axon: $490,831.74 for 5-year in-car and body cameras for Sheriff's Department
• Resolution 21-02: North Channel Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Acquisition Grant Application
• Resolution 21-03: Continue Declaration of a State of Emergency for St. Clair County
• Park and Recreation Shared Services Agreement with City of Port Huron: $265,200 over 3 years
• Smiths Creek Landfill Cell 8C Construction: $175,576 to Raymond Excavating Company, Inc.

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners approved all agenda items, including $19,775,116.98 in February 2021 county disbursements and a 5-year, $490,831.74 contract with Axon for Sheriff's Department in-car and body cameras. They also approved a 3-year shared services agreement with Port Huron for a Parks and Recreation Director (5-2 vote), and continued the county's state of emergency declaration (6-1 vote). All other motions passed unanimously.

• Approved February 2021 county disbursements of $19,775,116.98 (7-0).
• Approved 5-year Axon contract for Sheriff's Department cameras, $490,831.74 (7-0).
• Approved Interwest Technology addendum, raising website contract cap to $578,000 (7-0).
• Approved Romine Group recovery coaching contract, up to $55,417 (7-0).
• Approved shared Parks and Recreation Director services with Port Huron, $265,200 over 3 years (5-2).
• Adopted Resolution 21-03 to continue the county state of emergency (6-1).
• Approved permit modification preparation for waste overlay at Smiths Creek Landfill (7-0).
• Approved grant applications for Marine Slow No Wake ($27,937) and Operation Stonegarden ($277,875).

Ways and Means Committee

The Ways and Means Committee is meeting remotely to discuss county business, including updates, conceptual initiatives, old and new business, and information-only items. The only item listed for final action is a Retirement Board appointment. Citizens can address the board by submitting requests before 4 p.m. on the meeting day.

• Retirement Board Appointment - FINAL ACTION
• Citizens to be Heard (requests due by 4 p.m. day of meeting)
• Meeting held remotely via Webex due to COVID-19
• Updates and Conceptual Initiatives on agenda
• Information Only and Receive and File Packets items

The Ways and Means Committee held a brief remote meeting with no public comment or substantive discussion. The only final action was the unanimous reappointment of William Oldford Jr. to the Retirement Board as Citizen at Large for a 3-year term expiring 12/31/23. All other items were procedural, including agenda approval, receiving packets, and adjournment.

• Reappointed William Oldford Jr. to Retirement Board, Citizen at Large, 3-year term expiring 12/31/23 (7-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (7-0)
• Received and filed packets and all information received (7-0)
• Adjourned at 6:49 p.m. (7-0)

Judiciary/Public Safety Committee

The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee will review several grant agreements and contract approvals, including a $277,875 federal border patrol grant, a $150,000 recovery high school grant, and contracts with The Romine Group, Corizon, and Axon. One item, the Corizon contract amendment, was deleted from the agenda. The committee will also discuss conceptual initiatives and other public safety matters.

• 2020 Homeland Security Grant Program – Operation Stonegarden Grant Agreement ($277,875)
• Recovery High School Grant Agreement ($150,000)
• Contract Approval Request - The Romine Group
• Contract Approval Request - Corizon, Amendment 1 (deleted from agenda)
• FY 2021 Letter of Agreement with Region 10 PIHP for RSAT Prevention Services for Inmates - FINAL ACTION

The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee voted unanimously to forward recommendations to the full board for approval of the Operation Stonegarden grant ($277,875), a Recovery High School grant ($150,000), a contract with The Romine Group ($55,417), and an Axon contract for body cameras ($490,831.74). It also took final action to approve a $104,750 letter of agreement with Region 10 PIHP for RSAT prevention services. The committee deleted a Corizon contract amendment from the agenda and received and filed packets.

• Deleted Contract Approval Request - Corizon, Amendment 1 from the agenda (7-0).
• Approved agenda as revised (7-0).
• Forwarded recommendation to approve FY 2020 Operation Stonegarden Grant Agreement for $277,875 (7-0).
• Forwarded recommendation to approve Recovery High School Grant Agreement for $150,000 (7-0).
• Forwarded recommendation to approve agreement with The Romine Group for recovery coaching services up to $55,417 (7-0).
• Approved Letter of Agreement with Region 10 PIHP for RSAT Prevention Services for $104,750 (final action, 7-0).
• Forwarded recommendation to approve Axon agreement for $490,831.74 for in-car and body cameras (7-0).
• Received and filed packets (7-0).

Human Services Committee

The St. Clair County Human Services Committee is holding a public hearing on the proposed North Channel County Park expansion, including property acquisition and a MNRTF acquisition grant application. The committee will also consider appointments to the Commission on Aging and reappointments to the Community Mental Health Board.

• Public hearing on North Channel County Park expansion property acquisition and MNRTF grant application (TF21-0083)
• Commission on Aging - Appointment
• Community Mental Health Board - Reappointments

The Human Services Committee held a public hearing on a proposed North Channel County Park expansion property acquisition, with one speaker in favor. The committee voted unanimously to forward recommendations to the Regular Board to appoint Karynn Carrell to the Commission on Aging and to reappoint three members to the Community Mental Health Board. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Forwarded appointment of Karynn Carrell to Commission on Aging (7-0)
• Forwarded reappointments of Jackie Bligh, Jessica Totty, Edwin Priemer to Community Mental Health Board (7-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (7-0)
• Received and filed packets (7-0)

Environmental/Public Works Committee

The St. Clair County Environmental/Public Works Committee will discuss and potentially recommend action on several items, including a $30,850 stewardship agreement with Friends of the St. Clair River, a contract for grading and seeding at Goodells Farm Museum, a grant application for a North Channel park acquisition, and options for the Smiths Creek Landfill. The committee will also receive reports on landfill activities and monthly financial documents.

• Approve $30,850 annual stewardship agreement with Friends of the St. Clair River
• Contract with Kevin's Lawn Care for Goodells Meadow grading and seeding
• Public hearing and draft resolution for $200,000 North Channel land purchase grant (TF21-0083)
• Recommendation on Smiths Creek Landfill Cell 8C construction
• Presentation on Smiths Creek Landfill permit modification options (waste relocation vs. overlay)

The Environmental/Public Works Committee voted unanimously to forward a recommendation to the Regular Board to approve the Friends of the St. Clair River Annual Stewardship Agreement for $30,850. It also forwarded recommendations to award contracts for Goodells County Park Farm Museum meadow grading and seeding to Kevin's Lawn Care ($29,524.40) and for Smiths Creek Landfill Cell 8C construction to Raymond Excavating Company, Inc. ($175,576). The committee forwarded a resolution to apply for a Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund grant for North Channel property acquisition, and approved a shared Parks and Recreation Director agreement with Port Huron (5-2, with Rushing and Vandenbossche dissenting). All other items were procedural, including receiving and filing reports and packets.

• Forwarded recommendation to approve Friends of the St. Clair River Stewardship Agreement for $30,850 (7-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to award grading/seeding contract to Kevin's Lawn Care for $29,524.40 (7-0)
• Forwarded Resolution 21-02 for North Channel land acquisition grant application (7-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to award Smiths Creek Landfill Cell 8C construction to Raymond Excavating Company for $175,576 (7-0)
• Forwarded Smiths Creek Landfill permit modification preparation recommendations (7-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve shared Parks and Recreation Director agreement with Port Huron, $265,200, 3-year term (5-2)
• Received and filed Smiths Creek Landfill Activities Reports (7-0)
• Received and filed monthly PARC financial documents and information packets (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners will meet remotely to consider a consent agenda and new business items, including approval of January 2021 disbursements, several policy adoptions, contract attorney agreements, and lease options for Air Industrial Park lots. The meeting also includes a proclamation for Jim Wilson of Blue Water Area Transit and a deletion of the Public Defender Contract Attorney Agreements from the agenda.

• Approval of County Disbursements - January 2021
• Policy adoptions: Nepotism, Standards of Conduct, Grievance Procedure, Drugs Alcohol and Controlled Substances, ADA, FLSA, Whistle Blower's Act
• Contract approvals: Easter Law PLLC, Frank Mitchell, Robert W. Carson PC, Sharon Parrish (each $29,437.20 for 31st Circuit Court Family Division)
• Air Industrial Park Lot 25 Lease Option, Lot 26 Ground Lease Renewal, Lot 55 Lease Renewal
• FY21 Marine Safety Grant Application and FY21 Michigan Mental Health Court Grant Program Sub-contract with Blue Water DRP ($21,000)

The board approved January 2021 county disbursements totaling $15,848,395.47 and several contract attorney agreements for the 31st Circuit Court Family Division, each at $29,437.20. It also approved lease renewals for Air Industrial Park lots, a landfill paving project, and various policy updates. The meeting was held remotely via Webex.

• Approved January 2021 disbursements of $15,848,395.47 (7-0)
• Approved contract attorney agreements with Easter Law PLLC, Frank Mitchell, Robert W. Carson PC, and Sharon Parrish, each $29,437.20 (7-0)
• Approved Air Industrial Park Lot 25 lease option renewal with CK Investments for $15,000 (7-0)
• Approved Air Industrial Park Lot 26 ground lease renewal with CK Investments for $184,800 (7-0)
• Approved Air Industrial Park Lot 55 lease renewal with James McCandless for $180,513 (7-0)
• Approved landfill asphalt paving project with Allied Construction, not to exceed $285,924.60 (7-0)
• Approved FY21 Michigan Mental Health Court Grant subcontract with Blue Water DRP LLC, not to exceed $21,000 (7-0)
• Approved policies 324, 325, 348, 373, 381, 383, and 386 (voice vote)

Human Services Committee

The St. Clair County Human Services Committee is meeting remotely to discuss and potentially act on a health advisory board reappointment and a proposed memorandum of understanding with InterWest Technology Group for ongoing support of the Early Childhood Education HUB system at $995 per month. The HUB is a county website connecting families to support services, and the health department says it is currently barely usable. The committee will also hear public comments and receive informational packets.

• Health Advisory Board reappointment
• HUB Memorandum of Understanding with InterWest at $995/month
• InterWest to provide 40 hours of HUB development monthly
• Health department can exit agreement with 90 days' notice

Environmental/Public Works Committee

The St. Clair County Environmental/Public Works Committee is meeting remotely to discuss and take final action on several items, including a corrected resolution for a $25,000 Michigan Lighthouse Assistance Program grant application, a $259,931.46 contract for asphalt paving at the Smiths Creek Landfill, and change orders totaling $13,725 for underground fuel storage tank removal at the airport. The committee will also review lease agreements for three lots at the Air Industrial Park and receive reports on landfill activities and parks finances.

• Resolution 21-01: Corrected application for $25,000 Michigan Lighthouse Assistance Program grant to restore Fort Gratiot lighthouse lantern room and watch room; rescinds Resolution 20-42
• Landfill Asphalt Paving Project: Recommend Allied Construction for $259,931.46 contract plus $25,993.14 contingency for repaving at Smiths Creek Landfill, 6779 Smiths Creek Road
• Underground Fuel Storage Tanks Removal Change Orders: $3,805 (Change Order #1) and $9,920 (Change Order #2) for Environmental Resources Group at St. Clair County International Airport
• Air Industrial Park: Lease option agreement for Lot 25, ground lease renewal for Lot 26, and lease renewal for Lot 55
• Smiths Creek Landfill Activities Reports: 2020 data showing 357,607 tons received, $9,138,333 income, and $839,910 gas-to-energy revenue

The Environmental/Public Works Committee took final action on several items, including adopting Resolution 21-01 for the Michigan Lighthouse Assistance Grant application and approving change orders for underground fuel storage tank removal at the Airport. It also forwarded recommendations to the Regular Board for the landfill asphalt paving project, three Air Industrial Park lease agreements, and received and filed reports and financial documents. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Adopted Resolution 21-01 for Michigan Lighthouse Assistance Grant application (7-0)
• Approved change orders 1 and 2 for underground fuel storage tank removal at Airport, $13,725 (7-0)
• Forwarded recommendation for landfill asphalt paving with Allied Construction, not to exceed $285,924.60 (7-0)
• Forwarded recommendation for Air Industrial Park Lot 25 lease option renewal with CK Investments, $15,000, 2021-2051 (7-0)
• Forwarded recommendation for Air Industrial Park Lot 26 ground lease renewal with CK Investments, $184,800, 2021-2051 (7-0)
• Forwarded recommendation for Air Industrial Park Lot 55 lease renewal with James McCandless, $180,513, 2021-2051 (7-0)
• Received and filed Smiths Creek Landfill Activities Reports (7-0)
• Received and filed monthly PARC financial documents and packets (7-0)

Ways and Means Committee

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners' Ways and Means Committee is holding a remote meeting via Webex due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific items listed under New Business, and includes standard items like roll call, citizen comments, and updates. No substantive decisions or discussions are detailed in the agenda.

• Meeting held remotely via Webex due to COVID-19
• Citizens can address the board via email or voicemail before 4:00 p.m.
• No new business items listed
• Standard agenda items: roll call, agenda changes, citizens to be heard, updates, old business

The St. Clair County Ways and Means Committee met remotely and took only procedural actions: approving the agenda, receiving and filing packets, and adjourning. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting included an informational update from Dan Casey on economic development.

• Approved agenda as presented (7-0)
• Received and filed packets and information (7-0)
• Adjourned at 6:30 p.m. (7-0)

Judiciary/Public Safety Committee

The St. Clair County Judiciary/Public Safety Committee will meet remotely to consider several contract approvals, including a final action on a $38,337.56 software contract with Everbridge for vaccine scheduling and notification. The committee will also review applications for a marine safety grant and a mental health court grant, as well as multiple contract attorney agreements for public defender services. The meeting is being held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Contract Approval Request - Everbridge - FINAL ACTION ($38,337.56 for vaccine scheduling software)
• FY21 Marine Safety Grant Application
• FY21 Michigan Mental Health Court Grant Program Sub-contract with Blue Water DRP
• Contract Approval Request - Frank Mitchell - Contract Attorney Services
• Contract Approval Request - Public Defender Contract Attorney Agreements

The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee approved a $38,337.56 contract with Everbridge for vaccine scheduling and notification software, taking final action as a Committee of the Whole. The committee also forwarded recommendations to the Regular Board for a marine safety grant application, a mental health court grant subcontract, and multiple contract attorney agreements. All votes were unanimous 7-0.

• Approved Everbridge vaccine scheduling contract, $38,337.56, final action (7-0)
• Forwarded FY21 Marine Safety Grant application to Regular Board (7-0)
• Forwarded FY21 Mental Health Court Grant subcontract with Blue Water DRP, up to $21,000 (7-0)
• Forwarded contract attorney agreement with Frank Mitchell, $29,437.20 (7-0)
• Forwarded contract attorney agreement with Easter Law PLLC, $29,437.20 (7-0)
• Forwarded contract attorney agreement with Robert W. Carson PC, $29,437.20 (7-0)
• Forwarded contract attorney agreement with Sharon Parrish, $29,437.20 (7-0)
• Forwarded two Public Defender contract attorney agreements, $25,000 each (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners will meet remotely to consider a range of items, including approving county disbursements for November and December 2020, adopting several personnel policies, and appointing Jessica Totty to the Community Mental Health Board. The agenda also includes multiple contract approvals for senior services and technology, as well as a proclamation recognizing Lennie Brooks as Veteran of the Year.

• Appointment of Jessica Totty to Community Mental Health Board
• Approval of county disbursements for November and December 2020
• Adoption of policies on nepotism, standards of conduct, grievance procedure, drugs/alcohol, ADA, FLSA, and whistleblower
• Contract approvals for senior services (AAA 1-B, Blue Water Safe Horizons, Hunter Hospitality House, Sanborn Gratiot Memorial Home, Visiting Nurse Association)
• Contract approvals for Hyland Software, ImageSoft, Treeworks, Conti Corporation, and Community Education Network addendum

Board of Commissioners

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners will hold its organizational meeting to elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson, appoint committee members, and adopt by-laws for 2021-2022. They will also consider several contract approvals for senior services, a grant for a recovery high school, and an airport staffing change. The meeting will be held remotely via Webex.

• Election of permanent chairperson and vice-chairperson
• Contract approvals for 2021 Senior Services with Catholic Charities, Council on Aging, Lakeshore Legal Aid, Life Skills Centers, Port Huron Housing Commission, and St. Clair County Public Guardian
• Michigan Small Business Survival Grant addition
• Recovery High School Grant submission
• Airport Manning Table Change Request Proposal

Board of Commissioners

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners held its organizational meeting, electing Commissioner Bohm as permanent chairperson and Baldwin as vice-chairperson. The board approved multiple contracts, including a $1,668,937.78 agreement with Michigan Forensics, PLLC for medical examiner operations, and several senior services contracts funded by the Senior Citizens Millage. All substantive votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Elected Bohm as permanent chairperson (voice vote)
• Elected Baldwin as vice-chairperson (5-2)
• Approved $1,668,937.78 medical examiner contract with Michigan Forensics, PLLC (7-0)
• Approved $4,029,349 senior services contract with Council on Aging (7-0)
• Approved $165,180 senior services contract with Catholic Charities (7-0)
• Approved $336,658 senior services contract with Lakeshore Legal Aid (7-0)
• Approved $148,798 equipment lease with Michigan CAT (7-0)
• Approved $150,000 Recovery High School grant application (7-0)