St. Clair County public meetings in 2024
61 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Commissioners
The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners will consider several resolutions, including the annual reversion of fund balances to the General Fund (Resolution 24-30) and the establishment of salaries for elected and non‑elected officers for 2025 (Resolution 24-31). The board will also vote on wage adjustments for non‑union employees (Resolution 24-32) and adopt the 2025 Special Revenue Fund budgets and related budget adjustments (Resolution 24-37). Additional items include contract renewals and amendments for services such as NEOGOV software, AT&T Internet, and various public‑safety and aging programs.
- Resolution 24-30 – Annual reversion of available fund balance to the General Fund
- Resolution 24-31 – Establishing salaries of specific county elected and non‑elected officers for 2025
- Resolution 24-37 – 2025 Special Revenue Fund budgets and 2024 budget adjustments
- NEOGOV Software Renewal 2025 (consent agenda item)
- AT&T Internet Contract (item HH)
The board approved reallocating $1,050,164.40 in remaining ARPA funds to the Motorola Tower Project, freeing up interest revenue for two incomplete projects. It also adopted resolutions for 2025 salaries, budgets, and collective bargaining agreements, and approved multiple contracts and appointments. All votes were 7-0 except the animal control relocation contract, which passed 6-1.
- Approved reallocation of $1,050,164.40 ARPA funds to Motorola Tower Project (7-0)
- Adopted Resolution 24-31 establishing 2025 salaries for elected and non-elected officers (7-0)
- Adopted Resolution 24-37 adopting 2025 Special Revenue Fund Budgets (7-0)
- Approved $2,728,440 contract with CHS Tx, Inc. for inmate medical and mental health services (7-0)
- Approved $1,386,200 contract with ECT2 for PFAS treatment system at Smiths Creek Landfill (7-0)
- Approved $204,000 contract with AEW for animal control relocation (6-1)
- Ratified collective bargaining agreements with TPOAM, Friend of Court Supervisors, Juvenile Counselors, and MNA Units 1 and 2 (7-0 each)
- Approved 2025 Board of Commissioners meeting schedule (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
Human Services Committee
The St. Clair County Human Services Committee will meet to review and approve contracts for the Commission on Aging and Veterans Affairs for the 2025 fiscal year. The committee will also consider a subscription renewal for the McNaughton Book Plan.
- Commission on Aging contract services for 2024 & 2025
- Blue Water Safe Horizons 2025 Contract
- McNaughton Book Plan subscription renewal
- FY 25 Veterans Service Fund Grant approval
- Health Department Points of Interest report
The Human Services Committee voted unanimously to forward recommendations to the full Board of Commissioners for approval of multiple contracts, including senior services agreements with four agencies totaling $6,185,658, a $74,189 contract with Blue Water Safe Horizons, a $68,679.60 library book subscription renewal, and a $146,006 veterans service fund grant. All votes were 6-0. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Forwarded recommendation to approve Commission on Aging contracts: Council on Aging $4,805,221, Lakeshore Legal Aid $463,814, Sanborn Gratiot Memorial Home $4,672, Visiting Nurse Association $911,951 (6-0)
- Forwarded recommendation to approve Blue Water Safe Horizons 2025 contract for $74,189 (6-0)
- Forwarded recommendation to approve McNaughton Book Plan subscription renewal for $68,679.60 (6-0)
- Forwarded recommendation to approve FY 2025 County Veterans Service Fund Grant for $146,006 (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Judiciary/Public Safety Committee
The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee will discuss several FY2025 subcontracts for the Michigan Mental Health Court and the Inmate Medical and Mental Health Services contract. The body will also review proposals for the 31st Circuit Court Family Division and Sheriff's Office software renewals.
- FY2025 subcontracts between Michigan Mental Health Court and Huron House and Blue Water D.R.P. LLC
- FY2025 Michigan Mental Health Court Grant Program agreement with Community Mental Health
- Inmate Medical and Mental Health Services Contract
- St. Clair County Sheriff's Marine Division 2025-2027 building rental
- Sheriff's Office Informer Systems scheduling software contract renewal
The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee voted 6-0 to forward recommendations to the Regular Board for approval of several contracts and appointments, including a $2,728,440 inmate medical and mental health services contract with CHS Tx, Inc. (YesCare) for 2025. It also forwarded a $444,560 Mental Health Court Grant Program agreement for final action, plus subcontracts for drug testing, mental health court services, and software. All votes were unanimous with no opposition.
- Forwarded $2,728,440 inmate medical/mental health contract with YesCare (6-0)
- Approved final action on $444,560 Mental Health Court Grant Program agreement (6-0)
- Forwarded $20,000 drug/alcohol testing subcontract with Huron House (6-0)
- Forwarded $70,000 Mental Health Court subcontract with Blue Water D.R.P. LLC (6-0)
- Forwarded $38,000 Letter of Agreement with Community Mental Health (6-0)
- Forwarded LEPC appointments and removals (6-0)
- Forwarded $72,000 Colony Marine building rental for Sheriff's Marine Division (6-0)
- Forwarded Juvenile Detention Center staffing and software proposals (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Ways and Means Committee
The St. Clair County Ways and Means Committee will review several American Rescue Plan Act project amendments proposed by individual commissioners. It will also consider a contract for animal control relocation and other service agreements. The meeting includes discussion of a reclassification request to the Metropolitan Planning Commission and an equity adjustment for the chief assistant prosecutor.
- Contract Approval: AEW – Animal Control Relocation
- AT&T Internet Contract
- Blue Water Convention Center – ASM Global Management Agreement – Extension
- Metropolitan Planning Commission – Reclassification Request
- Equity Adjustment – Chief Assistant Prosecutor
The Ways and Means Committee forwarded multiple recommendations to the Regular Board, including a $204,000 contract with AEW for relocating animal control operations, approved 4-2. It also forwarded several American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) project approvals and amendments, an AT&T internet contract, a position reclassification, and other items, all with unanimous or near-unanimous votes. The committee then moved into closed session to discuss pending litigation and collective bargaining strategy.
- Forwarded $204,000 AEW animal control relocation contract (4-2)
- Forwarded $9,576.20 ARPA amendment for Port Huron Police radios (6-0)
- Forwarded $15,362.26 ARPA project for Port Huron Township Museum deck (6-0)
- Forwarded $56,187.83 ARPA project for Marine City community center purchase (6-0)
- Forwarded $108,554.07 ARPA agreement with Ira Township for roads and pickleball court (6-0)
- Forwarded $68,078.50 ARPA agreement with Berlin Township for roads (6-0)
- Forwarded $10,261.01 ARPA agreement with Casco Township for roads (6-0)
- Forwarded $161,069.40 AT&T internet contract for 3-year term (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Environmental/Public Works Committee
The St. Clair County Environmental/Public Works Committee will consider several items, including the approval of an airport lease assignment, amendment, and consent of owner for Lot T‑4 to Lennox Oil, LLC. Other agenda items involve a request for additional park vehicles, proposed e‑bike rules for parks, a contract amendment for Fishbeck engineering services, and procurement of PFAS treatment equipment for the landfill. The committee will also receive reports on recent landfill volumes and other public works matters.
- Approve Airport Lease Assignment, Amendment and Consent of Owner (Lot T‑4) – Lennox Oil, LLC
- Parks and Recreation Additional Vehicle Request
- Parks and Recreation Proposed E‑Bike Rules
- Contract Amendment – Fishbeck – Engineering Services – Parks
- Landfill – PFAS Treatment Equipment Procurement & Installation
The Environmental/Public Works Committee voted 6-0 to forward several recommendations to the full Board of Commissioners, including a $1,386,200 contract with ECT2 for a PFAS treatment system at Smiths Creek Landfill, a $56,747 truck purchase, and an e-bike rules proposal. The committee also tabled the appointment of Jorja Baldwin to the Metropolitan Planning Commission. Public comment focused on concerns about industrial solar projects and data centers.
- Forwarded $1,386,200 PFAS treatment system contract with ECT2 (6-0)
- Forwarded $56,747 Ford F-250 purchase for Parks and Recreation (6-0)
- Forwarded proposed E-Bike Rules for Parks, effective 01/01/25 (6-0)
- Forwarded Fishbeck engineering contract amendment, not to exceed $79,145 (6-0)
- Forwarded Asphalt Trucks, Inc. contract amendment, not to exceed $506,700 (6-0)
- Forwarded airport lease assignment for Hangar T-4 from Tail Wind Holdings to Lenox Oil (6-0)
- Tabled appointment of Jorja Baldwin to Metropolitan Planning Commission (6-0)
- Received and filed landfill activity reports for August and September (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
Board of Commissioners
The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing to adopt the proposed 2025 budget. The meeting also includes approval of numerous contracts, grant agreements, and resolutions covering public safety, health services, and infrastructure. Several American Rescue Plan Act projects for various districts will be considered. A closed session will address pending litigation and collective bargaining strategy.
- Resolution 24-34 ratifying the Communications Officers collective bargaining agreement
- FY 2025 Michigan Drug Court Grant Program Agreement
- FY 2025 Michigan Mental Health Court Grant Program Agreement
- FY 2025 Public Guardian Services Contract with St. Clair County Community Mental Health Authority
- Resolution 24-28 adopting the 80/20 cost‑sharing model
The board adopted the 2025 General Fund budget and approved October 2024 county disbursements totaling $68,348,005.26. It also ratified collective bargaining agreements with communications officers and probate clerical employees, and approved numerous contracts, grants, and American Rescue Plan Act-funded projects. All votes were unanimous (5-0) except one landfill materials contract that passed 4-0.
- Adopted 2025 General Fund budget (5-0)
- Approved October 2024 county disbursements of $68,348,005.26 (5-0)
- Ratified collective bargaining agreement with Communications Officers (5-0)
- Ratified collective bargaining agreement with Probate Clerical TPOAM (5-0)
- Approved $3,492,740 YesCare inmate medical/mental health services addendum (5-0)
- Approved $3,886,386.74 Michigan Indigent Defense Commission grant (5-0)
- Approved 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program (5-0)
- Approved PFAS/PFOS testing at landfill and nearby wells (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (54 roll-call votes)
Environmental/Public Works Committee
The Environmental/Public Works Committee will discuss a series of new business items focused on the Smiths Creek Landfill, including an extension of the flare skid lease, renewal of the leachate pretreatment facility contract, and several 2025 materials contracts with different vendors. The committee will also consider Resolution 24‑23 to accept the Michigan DNR Trust Fund Grant terms and Resolution 24‑29 concerning the annual county at‑large drain assessments. Additional agenda items include a brownfield plan for Corcat Properties in Algonac, a grant application for survey and remonumentation, a capital improvement program, and a contract for runway clearing design at the airport.
- Extension of lease for flare skid at Smiths Creek Landfill – Perennial Energy
- Renewal of leachate pretreatment facility operating contract – Michigan Wastewater LLC
- Approval of 2025 landfill materials contracts with Pierce & Pitt, Asphalt Trucks, Rauhorn Electric, SA Torello, Inc., and Dani's Transport, Inc.
- Resolution 24‑23 accepting terms for Michigan DNR Trust Fund Grant
- Contract approval for Mead & Hunt design of runway 04‑22 approach clearing – Phase I – Airport
The Environmental/Public Works Committee voted unanimously to forward 15 recommendations to the Regular Board, covering landfill operations, materials contracts, a capital improvement program, and a DNR grant. The committee also removed a brownfield plan resolution for Corcat Properties from the agenda. No final decisions were made; all items are recommendations pending full board approval.
- Removed Resolution 24-13 Brownfield Plan for Corcat Properties from agenda (7-0)
- Forwarded 6-month flare skid rental extension from Perennial Energy, $42,900 (7-0)
- Forwarded Resolution 24-29 on annual County-at-Large Drain Assessments (7-0)
- Forwarded Tetra Tech Phase 2 Air Monitoring extension, 90 days, $35,500 (7-0)
- Forwarded Michigan Wastewater LLC leachate contract renewal, $1,145,418.21 (7-0)
- Forwarded 2025 Survey & Remonumentation Grant application, $85,140 (7-0)
- Forwarded 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program (7-0)
- Forwarded Michigan DNR Trust Fund Grant for North Channel County Park, $600,000 (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Human Services Committee
The Human Services Committee will discuss updates, conceptual initiatives, and two new business items: a Thomson Reuters Westlaw subscription for the St. Clair County Library System and revisions to the Library System Board of Trustees bylaws. The committee will also recognize David Norris as the 2024 Veteran of the Year and receive health department points of interest for October 2024.
- Thomson Reuters Westlaw subscription for St. Clair County Library System
- Board of Trustees bylaw revisions for St. Clair County Library System
- 2024 Veteran of the Year proclamation for David Norris
- Health Department points of interest – October 2024 (information only)
- Conceptual initiatives (details not specified)
The Human Services Committee voted unanimously to forward two library-related recommendations to the Regular Board: a one-year Thomson Reuters Westlaw subscription for $21,094.44 and revisions to the Library System Board of Trustees Bylaws. The committee also approved a proclamation recognizing David Norris as the 2024 St. Clair County Veteran of the Year. All votes were 7-0.
- Forwarded recommendation to approve $21,094.44 Westlaw subscription (7-0)
- Forwarded recommendation to approve Library Board of Trustees Bylaw revisions (7-0)
- Approved 2024 Veteran of the Year proclamation for David Norris (7-0)
- Received and filed Health Department Points of Interest - October 2024 (7-0)
- Received and filed packets (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Judiciary/Public Safety Committee
The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss various grant agreements and service contracts. The agenda includes reviews of mental health, drug court, and indigent defense funding for FY2024 and FY2025.
- Inmate Medical and Mental Health Service Agreement 6th Addendum with YesCare
- FY25 Public Guardian Services Contract with St. Clair County Community Mental Health Authority
- Maintenance Agreement with Power Techniques, Inc for the Intervention Center
- Jail Intake Area Office Build Out
- FY 2025 Michigan Indigent Defense Commission Grant Agreement
The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee voted unanimously to forward 16 recommendations to the Regular Board meeting, covering grants, contracts, and appointments. All votes were 7-0. No items were denied or tabled.
- Forwarded FY2024 EMPG grant agreement ($13,217) (7-0)
- Forwarded Central Dispatch Advisory Board appointments (Kerrigan, Heaslip) (7-0)
- Forwarded FY2024 Byrne JAG grant application ($11,364) (7-0)
- Forwarded amended Huron House Inc. Mental Health Court contract (increase to $22,280) (7-0)
- Forwarded amended Blue Water D.R.P. LLC Mental Health Court contract (increase to $66,620) (7-0)
- Forwarded Power Techniques UPS maintenance agreement ($26,755.94) (7-0)
- Forwarded YesCare inmate medical/mental health addendum (increase to $3,492,740) (7-0)
- Forwarded Kerr Albert jail intake furniture purchase ($30,066.41) (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Ways and Means Committee
The Ways and Means Committee will consider the 2025 pension and retiree health‑care contribution rates and adopt the 2025 budget. It will also review several contract approvals, including a parking lot expansion and snow‑plow services. Additional items include multiple American Rescue Plan Act projects and a series of resolutions on per diems, investment interest, and cost‑sharing. The meeting concludes with routine items such as information‑only reports and packet filing.
- A. 2025 Pension and Retiree Health Care Contribution Rates
- C. Resolution 24-25 Budget Adoption – 2025
- T. Contract Approval: Hutch Paving Inc. – District Court House Parking Lot Expansion & Repair
- U. Contract Approval: Cutting Edge Lawn & Snow Services, LLC – Snow Plow Services (final action)
- V. 2025 Dental Renewal
The committee voted to forward several recommendations to the Regular Board, including the 2025 General Fund Budget and pension contribution rates. It also recommended numerous American Rescue Plan Act projects for local municipalities and IT infrastructure. One contract for snow plowing services was approved as a final action.
- Approved snow plowing contract with Cutting Edge Lawn & Snow Services, LLC up to $45,352 (7-0)
- Recommended 2025 General Fund Budget adoption (7-0)
- Recommended 2025 employer pension contribution of 30% or $5,323,000 (7-0)
- Recommended $273,056.51 furniture award to Kerr Albert for Health Department (7-0)
- Recommended $196,650.00 contract with Hutch Paving Inc. for courthouse parking lot (7-0)
- Recommended $907,182 insurance renewal with Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority (7-0)
- Recommended multiple ARPA projects for City of St. Clair, including police vehicles and equipment (7-0)
- Recommended $459,150 for IT redundant computer resources using ARPA funds (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Board of Commissioners
The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners will vote on a resolution to impose a 2024 December property tax levy. It will also consider a contract for police services with the City of Algonac and approvals for county disbursements, a memorandum of agreement with MSU Extension Services, and a Zero Trust IT solution purchase. Additional items include various grant awards, park performance resolutions, and reappointments for the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority.
- Resolution 24-20 Imposing 2024 December Property Tax Levy
- Sheriff Contract for Police Services with City of Algonac
- Approval of County Disbursements – September 2024
- 2025 Memorandum of Agreement: MSU Extension Services in St. Clair County
- Zero Trust Solution Purchase for Information Technology
The Board of Commissioners approved September county disbursements and a multi-year law enforcement contract for the City of Algonac. Members also authorized several grant agreements, a child care fund budget, and property tax levies for 2024.
- Approved September 2024 County Disbursements of $42,870,349.14 (5-0)
- Approved law enforcement services contract with City of Algonac for $2,884,218 (5-0)
- Approved 2024-2025 Child Care Fund budget of $6,829,570 (5-0)
- Approved $212,560 Zero Trust security project using ARPA funds (5-0)
- Approved $100,000 ARPA project for Port Huron Southside Neighborhood Authority (5-0)
- Approved $25,581.85 ARPA project for Port Huron Police Department radios (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 24-20 imposing the 2024 winter property tax levy (5-0)
- Declined pursuit of EPA grant proposed by Kimball Township (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (17 roll-call votes)
General
The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop to review the Brownfield Program and discuss related policies. The meeting is scheduled for October 3, 2024, at 4:00 PM.
- Brownfield Program Overview
- Brownfield Policy Discussion
- Workshop format for new business
- Public comment period available
- Meeting at County Administrative Office Building
The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners held a workshop with presentations on the Brownfield program and a discussion on developing a policy for Brownfield Plans. No formal decisions or votes were taken on these topics; the only action was adjournment.
- Adjourned meeting at 5:46 PM (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Environmental/Public Works Committee
The St. Clair County Environmental/Public Works Committee will discuss several items, including a landfill janitorial extension and a resolution to submit a Michigan Lighthouse Assistance Program grant. It will also consider a performance resolution with the Michigan Department of Transportation for parks and recreation, reappointments for the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority board, and activity reports for the Smiths Creek Landfill. The meeting includes routine updates, citizen comments, and informational financial documents.
- Landfill – Janitorial Extension
- Resolution 2024-22 authorizing submission of a Michigan Lighthouse Assistance Program grant
- Parks and Recreation – Michigan Department of Transportation performance resolution
- Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors reappointments
- Smiths Creek Landfill June 2024 activity reports
The Environmental/Public Works Committee voted unanimously to forward four recommendations to the Regular Board: extending the landfill janitorial contract with Janetize It through 12/31/25 with a not-to-exceed amount of $27,700; authorizing a Michigan Lighthouse Assistance Program grant application with local match; adopting a Performance Resolution for Parks and Recreation work in MDOT right-of-ways; and reappointing three members to the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority. The committee also received and filed the June Landfill Activity Report and monthly PARC financial documents. All votes were 7-0.
- Forwarded recommendation to approve Addendum A extending Janetize It landfill cleaning contract to 12/31/25, not to exceed $27,700 (7-0)
- Forwarded Resolution 2024-22 authorizing Michigan Lighthouse Assistance Program grant submission with local match (7-0)
- Forwarded Resolution 2024-24 Performance Resolution for Parks and Recreation activities in MDOT right-of-ways (7-0)
- Forwarded reappointments to Brownfield Redevelopment Authority: Lorrelei Natke, John Cooper, Paul Wade, terms to 10/31/27 (7-0)
- Received and filed June 2024 Landfill Activity Report (7-0)
- Received and filed monthly PARC financial documents as information only (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Human Services Committee
The St. Clair County Human Services Committee will conduct roll call, hear citizen comments, receive updates, and consider conceptual initiatives. A primary agenda item is the 2025 Memorandum of Agreement with Michigan State University Extension Services. The committee will also review health department points of interest for September 2024.
- 2025 Memorandum of Agreement: MSU Extension Services in St. Clair County
- Citizens to be Heard (public comments)
- Health Department September 2024 Points of Interest (information only)
- Conceptual Initiatives discussion
- Updates on ongoing human services matters
The Human Services Committee voted 7-0 to forward a recommendation to the Regular Board to approve the FY 2025 Memorandum of Agreement for Michigan State University Extension Services in the amount of $103,771. The committee also received and filed the Health Department's September 2024 Points of Interest and other informational packets. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Forwarded MSU Extension Services MOA for FY 2025 ($103,771) to Regular Board (7-0)
- Received and filed Health Department September 2024 Points of Interest (7-0)
- Received and filed informational packets (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Judiciary/Public Safety Committee
The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee will consider several items, including a contract for police services with the City of Algonac, grant work agreements for emergency management and residential substance‑abuse treatment, and the 2024‑2025 Child Care Fund budget. The committee will also review data drops for a new public defender office location and a revision to the sheriff's office manning table. These items are presented as new business for discussion and possible approval.
- Data Drops for Public Defender New Office Location
- Sheriff Contract for Police Services with City of Algonac
- FY 2025 Emergency Management Performance Grant - Initial Work Agreement
- Approval of 2024-2025 Child Care Fund Budget
- FY 2025 Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Grant Award
The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee voted 7-0 to forward six recommendations to the full Board of Commissioners, including a $2,884,218 sheriff contract with Algonac, a $22,120 data drop installation for the Public Defender's Office, and a $6,829,570 Child Care Fund budget. All items were approved unanimously and will be considered by the Regular Board.
- Forwarded $22,120 data drop installation for Public Defender's Office (7-0)
- Forwarded $2,884,218 sheriff contract with City of Algonac (7-0)
- Forwarded FY 2025 Emergency Management Performance Grant initial work agreement (7-0)
- Forwarded $6,829,570 Child Care Fund budget (7-0)
- Forwarded Sheriff's manning table revision adding FOIA/Service Bureau Coordinator (7-0)
- Forwarded $248,939 Residential Substance Abuse Treatment grant (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Ways and Means Committee
The St. Clair County Ways and Means Committee will meet to discuss a 2024 property tax levy and approve contracts, including a zero trust IT solution and a payroll services agreement. The agenda also includes items related to American Rescue Plan Act projects for the City of Port Huron.
- Resolution Imposing 2024 December Property Tax Levy
- Zero Trust Solution Purchase for Information Technology
- Contract Approval Request - 2025 Regional Educational Service Agency - Payroll Services
- Commissioner Beedon District 3 ARPA Project - City of Port Huron Police Department Radios
- Commissioner Beedon District 3 ARPA Project - City of Port Huron Neighborhood Improvement Authority Enhancements
The Ways and Means Committee voted 7-0 to forward several recommendations to the Regular Board, including adopting Resolution 24-20 for the 2024 December property tax levy, a $212,560 Zero Trust security purchase using ARPA funds, a $35,600 payroll services agreement with the Regional Educational Service Agency, and two ARPA projects for Port Huron totaling $125,581.85. The committee also moved into closed session to discuss collective bargaining strategy. All votes were unanimous.
- Forwarded Resolution 24-20 imposing 2024 winter property tax levy (7-0)
- Forwarded $212,560 Zero Trust security purchase using ARPA funds (7-0)
- Forwarded $35,600 FY 2025 payroll services agreement with RESA (7-0)
- Forwarded $100,000 ARPA project for Port Huron Southside Neighborhood Authority improvements (7-0)
- Forwarded $25,581.85 ARPA project for Port Huron police department radios (7-0)
- Moved into closed session for collective bargaining strategy discussion (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Board of Commissioners
The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners will consider approving contracts for various projects, including American Rescue Plan projects, road patrol grants, and administrative building repairs. The board will also vote on policy revisions and collective bargaining agreements.
- Approval of County Disbursements - August 2024
- Policy Revisions: Recruitment and Hiring; Salary and Wages; Expense Reimbursement; Management Rights and Responsibilities; Worker's Compensation; Timekeeping; Family Medical Leave, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability; and Discipline and Discharge
- Resolution 24-16 Retirement System Ordinance Amendments
- Resolution 24-18 Ratifying Collective Bargaining Agreement with Prosecuting Attorney Association
- Resolution 24-19 Revising Indigent Defense Counsel Rate of Pay - Public Defender
The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners approved a 4-3 vote to accept the rescission of Dr. Nevin's resignation as Medical Director, following public comment and discussion. The board also approved over $28 million in August 2024 county disbursements and numerous contracts, including a $351,550 library mobile outreach vehicle and a $400,000 water line extension project. A contract for a runway justification study was deleted from the agenda at the state's request.
- Accepted Medical Director Dr. Nevin's resignation rescission (4-3)
- Approved August 2024 County Disbursements of $28,461,138.37 (7-0)
- Approved $351,550.16 TechOps contract for Library Mobile Outreach Vehicle (7-0)
- Approved $400,000 ARPA project for Burtchville Township water line extension (7-0)
- Approved $270,250 National Restoration contract for Admin Bldg. exterior wall & skylight repair (7-0)
- Approved $431,432.85 Miller Boldt contract for Admin Bldg. chiller replacement (7-0)
- Approved $153,735 firewall purchase under ARPA fund (7-0)
- Deleted Mead & Hunt Runway 10-28 Justification Study from agenda (6-1)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Environmental/Public Works Committee
The Environmental/Public Works Committee will consider Resolution 24-15 to approve the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Recreation Passport Grant Program agreement for North Channel County Park. It will also review a landfill air compliance services contract and a contract approval for Mead & Hunt's Runway 10-28 justification study. Additional agenda items include updates, Smiths Creek Landfill activity reports, and informational financial documents.
- Resolution 24-15 – Approve Michigan DNR Recreation Passport Grant Program agreement for North Channel County Park (final action)
- Landfill – Air Compliance Services contract
- Contract approval – Mead & Hunt runway 10-28 justification study
- Smiths Creek Landfill activities report – April 2024 gas-to-energy volume and data comparison
- Smiths Creek Landfill activities report – May 2024 gas-to-energy volume and data comparison
The Environmental/Public Works Committee voted 6-0 to adopt Resolution 24-15, approving the Michigan DNR Recreation Passport Grant Program Agreement for North Channel County Park. It also forwarded recommendations to the Regular Board for a landfill air compliance services contract with Environmental Information Logistics, LLC (not to exceed $160,313) and an airport runway justification study with Mead & Hunt (not to exceed $62,715.16). All votes were unanimous with no opposition.
- Adopted Resolution 24-15 approving DNR Recreation Passport Grant Agreement for North Channel County Park (6-0)
- Forwarded recommendation to approve landfill air compliance services contract with Environmental Information Logistics, LLC, not to exceed $160,313 (6-0)
- Forwarded recommendation to approve Mead & Hunt contract for Runway 10-28 Justification Study, not to exceed $62,715.16 (6-0)
- Received and filed Smiths Creek Landfill activity reports for April and May 2024 (6-0)
- Received and filed monthly PARC financial documents as information only (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Human Services Committee
The St. Clair County Human Services Committee will meet to discuss and potentially approve agreements for a kindergarten oral health program, a medical director contract, and a vehicle contract for the library's mobile outreach unit.
- Kindergarten Oral Health Assessment Program - Smiles on Wheels Agreement
- Medical Director Contract Approval
- St. Clair County Library - TechOps Specialty Vehicles contract
- Health Department August Points of Interest
- Citizens to be Heard
The Human Services Committee forwarded a recommendation to approve a $54,071.10 agreement with Smiles on Wheels for kindergarten oral health assessments, and a $351,550.16 contract with TechOps Specialty Vehicles for a library mobile outreach vehicle. A proposed Medical Director Employment Agreement with Dr. Stacie Smith failed on a 2-4 vote.
- Forwarded Smiles on Wheels kindergarten oral health assessment agreement ($54,071.10) to Regular Board (6-0)
- Forwarded TechOps Specialty Vehicles library mobile outreach vehicle contract ($351,550.16) to Regular Board (6-0)
- Medical Director Employment Agreement with Dr. Stacie Smith failed to forward (2-4)
- Approved agenda (6-0)
- Received and filed Health Department August Points of Interest (6-0)
- Received and filed packets (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Judiciary/Public Safety Committee
The St. Clair County Judiciary/Public Safety Committee will review several contracts and agreements, including a 2025 Secondary Road Patrol Grant Agreement, an addendum to the Inmate Medical and Mental Health Service Agreement, a Probate Court/MDHHS Funds Contract, and an addendum to the Huron House Probation Resident Services Contract. The committee will also take final action to appoint Dennis Rickert as a District Court Magistrate. Additional routine agenda items cover roll call, citizen comments, updates, and other judiciary/public safety matters.
- 2025 Secondary Road Patrol Grant Agreement
- Inmate Medical and Mental Health Service Agreement Addendum
- Probate Court/MDHHS Funds Contract
- Huron House Probation Resident Services Contract - Addendum A
- Appointment of District Court Magistrate - Dennis Rickert - FINAL ACTION
The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee voted to forward multiple grant and service agreements to the regular board, including a secondary road patrol grant, a medical services agreement addendum, a probate court contract, and a probation resident services addendum. The committee also took final action to approve the appointment of Dennis Rickert as District Court Magistrate.
- Approved agenda as presented (6-0)
- Forwarded FY 2025 Secondary Road Patrol Agreement of $323,357 to Regular Board (6-0)
- Forwarded Fifth Addendum for inmate medical/mental health services with YesCare (not to exceed $3,056,147.50) to Regular Board (6-0)
- Forwarded MDHHS Probate Court contract of $80,700 for a Services Specialist position to Regular Board (6-0)
- Forwarded Addendum A for Huron House Probation Residential Services (not to exceed $173,470) to Regular Board (6-0)
- Approved appointment of Dennis Rickert as District Court Magistrate (6-0)
- Received and filed packets and information received (6-0)
- Adjourned meeting at 06:33 PM (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Ways and Means Committee
The Ways and Means Committee will review updates, conceptual initiatives, old business and new business items. New business includes several American Rescue Plan projects across districts, multiple contract approvals for county facilities, a resolution on retirement system ordinance amendments, and general fund budget adjustments. The committee will also hear from citizens and address other ways and means matters.
- Commissioner Rushing District 6 American Rescue Plan Project – St. Clair County Road Commission/Wales Township Road Project
- Contract Amendment Approval Request – MGT of America Consulting, LLC
- 2024 General Fund Budget Adjustments
- Contract Approval – Administration Building Exterior Wall & Skylight Repair – National Restoration
- Contract Approval – Sheriff's Office Intervention Center Refrigeration System Replacement – Watson Brothers
The St. Clair County Ways and Means Committee voted unanimously to forward 18 recommendations to the Regular Board, including multiple American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) projects, contract approvals, and budget adjustments. All motions passed 6-0. No items were denied or tabled.
- Forwarded ARPA road ditch cleanouts for Wales Township ($15,681) (6-0)
- Forwarded contract amendment #2 with MGT Consulting for cost allocation plans ($62,400) (6-0)
- Forwarded ARPA water line extension in Burtchville Township ($400,000) (6-0)
- Forwarded 2024 General Fund budget adjustments (6-0)
- Forwarded ARPA radio purchase for Ira Township Fire Department ($25,000) (6-0)
- Forwarded ARPA wireless system purchase from Scientel Solutions ($120,340 equipment/installation, $20,800 annual maintenance) (6-0)
- Forwarded ARPA firewall purchase ($153,735) (6-0)
- Forwarded ARPA generator/parking lot resurface at Yale VA Clinic ($160,000) (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
General
The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners will review audit reports, approve July disbursements, and consider renewing contracts for court recording and legal research software. The board will also discuss several American Rescue Plan projects and a homeland security interlocal agreement.
- BIS Court Recording Software Renewal
- Patagonia Electronic Health Records Software Additions
- Contract Renewal - Motorola Solutions
- 2023 UHY LLP Audit Presentation
- Library Board - Reappointment
The board approved routine items including the consent agenda, minutes, and a proclamation. It also approved $12,518,331.77 in July 2024 county disbursements, a $296,696 homeland security interlocal agreement with Macomb County (4-1), and several American Rescue Plan Act projects for district improvements. A previously tabled brownfield plan resolution was removed without action.
- Approved July 2024 county disbursements of $12,518,331.77 (5-0)
- Approved 2023 Interlocal Agreement with Macomb County for Homeland Security Grant Program, $296,696 (4-1)
- Approved assessing services agreement with City of St. Clair, $357,575 for 5 years (5-0)
- Approved ARPA project for China Twp bike path repairs and pickleball courts, $92,000 (5-0)
- Approved ARPA project for Brockway Twp hall addition, $26,520.09 (5-0)
- Approved ARPA project for Fort Gratiot Twp engineering services, $59,300 (5-0)
- Approved ARPA project for City of Yale playground, $123,053.29 (5-0)
- Removed tabled Resolution 24-13 (Brownfield Plan - Corcat Properties) without action (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Environmental/Public Works Committee
The Environmental/Public Works Committee will review updates and conceptual initiatives, consider old and new business items, and hear reports on Smiths Creek Landfill activities for April and May. The meeting also includes routine agenda items such as roll call, citizen comments, and administrative matters.
- Smiths Creek Landfill Activity Report – April
- Smiths Creek Landfill Activity Report – May
- Conceptual Initiatives
- Old Business
- New Business
The Environmental/Public Works Committee met and approved its agenda, received and filed the Smiths Creek Landfill Activity Reports for April and May, and received and filed information packets. All motions passed unanimously by voice vote (5-0). No substantive decisions were made beyond these procedural actions.
- Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
- Received and filed Smiths Creek Landfill Activity Reports for April and May (5-0)
- Received and filed packets and all information received (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Human Services Committee
The Human Services Committee will discuss a resolution opposing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services' approach to conflict‑free access and planning. The agenda also includes a community mental health update and the reappointment of a Library Board member. An informational health department briefing for July is listed as an information‑only item.
- Deletion: Community Mental Health Update
- Deletion: Resolution 24-14 Opposing MDHHS Approach to Conflict Free Access and Planning
- Update: Community Mental Health Update
- New Business: Library Board – Reappointment
- New Business: Resolution 24-14 Opposing MDHHS Approach to Conflict Free Access and Planning
The committee voted 5-0 to forward the reappointment of Denise Brooks to the Library Board for a five-year term expiring 08/24/2029. It also voted 5-0 to remove the Community Mental Health Update and Resolution 24-14 from the agenda. Other actions included receiving and filing the Health Department Points of Interest and packets, all by 5-0 votes.
- Forwarded Denise Brooks reappointment to Library Board, 5-year term (5-0)
- Removed Community Mental Health Update from agenda (5-0)
- Removed Resolution 24-14 from agenda (5-0)
- Received and filed Health Department Points of Interest - July (5-0)
- Received and filed packets (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Judiciary/Public Safety Committee
The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss new and old business. The primary item for consideration is an interlocal agreement regarding the Homeland Security Grant Program.
- 2023 Interlocal Agreement between Macomb County and St. Clair County for the Homeland Security Grant Program
The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee voted 4-1 to forward a recommendation to the Regular Board to approve the 2023 Interlocal Agreement with Macomb County for the Homeland Security Grant Program, totaling $296,696. Commissioner Simasko voted against. The committee also approved the agenda and received and filed packets, both by 5-0 votes. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Forwarded 2023 Interlocal Agreement with Macomb County for Homeland Security Grant Program ($296,696) to Regular Board (4-1)
- Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
- Received and filed packets (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Ways and Means Committee
The St. Clair County Ways and Means Committee will consider several new business items, including a renewal of an assessing services agreement with the City of St. Clair and multiple American Rescue Plan projects in various districts. The committee will also review a contract with Westlaw Proflex and a revision to the Fund Balance Policy. These items are presented for discussion and possible approval.
- Renewal of agreement between St. Clair County and City of St. Clair for providing assessing services
- Commissioner Vandenbossche District 7 ARP project – China Twp bike path repairs & pickleball courts
- Commissioner Simasko District 1 ARP project – Brockway Township Hall building addition
- Westlaw Proflex – contract agreement
- Policy Revision #215 – Fund Balance Policy
The committee voted 5-0 to forward several recommendations to the Regular Board, including a five-year assessing services agreement with the City of St. Clair for $357,575, and multiple American Rescue Plan Act projects. It also forwarded a Westlaw Proflex subscription contract and a Fund Balance Policy revision. All votes were unanimous with no opposition.
- Forwarded assessing services agreement with City of St. Clair for $357,575 (5-0)
- Forwarded ARPA project for China Twp bike path repairs and pickleball courts for $92,000 (5-0)
- Forwarded ARPA project for Brockway Township hall addition for $26,520.09 (5-0)
- Forwarded Westlaw Proflex subscription contract for $8,728.64 (5-0)
- Forwarded ARPA subrecipient agreement with Fort Gratiot Township for $59,300 (5-0)
- Forwarded ARPA project for City of Yale playground for $123,053.29 (5-0)
- Forwarded Fund Balance Policy revisions to September Regular Board meeting (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Board of Commissioners
The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the Brownfield Plan for Corcat Properties in Algonac. Commissioners will consider and vote on Resolution 24‑13 to adopt that plan. The agenda also includes approval of June 2024 county disbursements, a FY 2025 traffic‑enforcement program grant application, and several landfill‑related contract approvals and grant requests.
- Public Hearing: Brownfield Plan – Corcat Properties – Algonac, MI
- Resolution 24‑13 adopting the Brownfield Plan for Corcat Properties
- Approval of County Disbursements – June 2024
- FY 2025 Traffic Enforcement Program Grant application
- Landfill contract approvals (e.g., Gas System Improvements – BNV Earthmovers, LLC; Tetra Tech Phase 2 Air Monitoring Extension)
The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners approved a $5,023,205 agreement with Motorola for two new sites and dispatch console upgrades, funded by American Rescue Plan Act funds, and authorized the Central Dispatch Director to evaluate Greenfield tower sites. The board also approved numerous other contracts and grants, including a $978,560 landfill gas system improvement, a $939,895 roof replacement, and a $14.65 million disbursement approval. A brownfield plan for Corcat Properties in Algonac was tabled.
- Approved $5,023,205 Motorola radio system upgrade (7-0)
- Approved $14,651,299.88 county disbursements for June 2024 (7-0)
- Approved $978,560 landfill gas system improvement with BNV Earthmovers (7-0)
- Approved $939,895 administration building roof replacement with Tri-Star Roofing (7-0)
- Approved $217,466.15 courthouse elevator refurbishment with City Elevator (7-0)
- Approved $146,006 County Veteran Service Fund grant application (7-0)
- Tabled Resolution 24-13 adopting Brownfield Plan for Corcat Properties (7-0)
- Approved $23,465.10 probation office furniture purchase with ARPA funds (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Human Services Committee
The Human Services Committee will consider several Health Department agreements and grant applications. This includes the Kindergarten Oral Health Assessment Program and a nursing services renewal. The committee will also receive information regarding regional health plan resolutions.
- Kindergarten Oral Health Assessment Program - Smiles on Wheels Agreement
- SC4 Nursing Services Agreement Renewal
- 2025 County Veterans Service Fund Grant Application
- St. Clair County Library - Little Pim database
The Human Services Committee voted to forward four recommendations to the Regular Board meeting for final approval. These include funding for oral health assessments, nursing services, a veterans grant application, and a library database subscription.
- Recommended approval of $13,350.88 Smiles on Wheels oral health agreement (5-0)
- Recommended approval of $109,374 SC4 Nursing Services agreement renewal (5-0)
- Recommended approval of $146,006 FY 2025 County Veteran Service Fund Grant application (5-0)
- Recommended approval of $2,394.00 Little Pim database subscription for the library (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Judiciary/Public Safety Committee
The St. Clair County Judiciary/Public Safety Committee is meeting to review several judicial and public safety items. Agenda topics include a contract amendment for the Intervention Center and a radio upgrade project for Central Dispatch. The committee will also take final action on a residential substance abuse treatment grant application.
- Final action on FY 2025 Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Grant Application
- Third Amendment to the Securus Master Services Agreement for the Intervention Center
- Probation renovation furniture
- Tower Project and Radio Upgrade for Central Dispatch
- Prosecutor update
The committee approved a $248,939 substance abuse treatment grant application. It also recommended that the Regular Board approve a $5M Motorola radio system upgrade and $23,465.10 in furniture for probation office renovations.
- Approved FY 2025 Residential Substance Abuse Treatment grant application for $248,939 (5-0)
- Recommended approval of $5,023,205 Motorola agreement for radio system sites and console upgrades (5-0)
- Recommended approval of $23,465.10 furniture purchase from Kerr Albert for probation office (5-0)
- Recommended approval of third amendment to Securus Master Services Agreement for eCard services (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Ways and Means Committee
The Ways and Means Committee will consider several contract approvals for county buildings and services. The agenda also includes reviews of personnel policy revisions and the allocation of opioid settlement funds.
- Contract approvals for administration building roofing, airport drainage, and courthouse elevator refurbishment
- American Rescue Plan fund requests for fire department radios and a road project
- Revisions to county policies regarding hiring, wages, and leave
- Allocation of Kroger settlement agreement funds
- Contract addendum for Transdev (First Vehicle)
The committee approved a $92,912 facility assessment contract with Spicer Group. It also forwarded several other contract recommendations, project funding requests, and policy revisions to the Regular Board meeting for final action.
- Approved $92,912 Spicer Group contract for Intervention Center Facility Assessment (5-0)
- Recommended $939,895 Tri-Star Roofing contract for Administration Building roof (5-0)
- Recommended $217,466.15 City Elevator of Michigan contract for Courthouse elevator refurbishment (5-0)
- Recommended $120,722.94 ARPA project for St. Clair Area Fire Authority radios (5-0)
- Recommended $65,427.04 ARPA project for Emergency Management and Animal Control radios (5-0)
- Recommended $45,364 ARPA project for Wales Township road work (5-0)
- Recommended $45,500 AEW contract for Airport Drainage Solution (5-0)
- Recommended forwarding revised personnel and hiring policies to August Board meeting (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Environmental/Public Works Committee
The Environmental/Public Works Committee is reviewing several items related to landfill operations, including PFAS removal technology evaluations. The agenda also includes the consideration of a Brownfield Plan for Corcat Properties in Algonac.
- Evaluation of foam fractionation technologies for PFAS removal at the landfill
- Contract approval for gas system improvements by BNV Earthmovers, LLC
- Resolution 24-13 adopting a Brownfield Plan for Corcat Properties in Algonac
- Extension of Tetra Tech Phase 2 air monitoring
- Purchase order increase for Pine Environmental
The Environmental/Public Works Committee voted to forward several recommendations to the Regular Board meeting. These include multiple landfill maintenance and PFAS treatment contracts and the adoption of a Brownfield Plan for Corcat Properties in Algonac.
- Recommended $978,560 contract with BNV Earthmovers, LLC for landfill gas system improvements (5-0)
- Recommended $140,600 Tetra Tech proposal for leachate PFAS treatment evaluation (5-0)
- Recommended $42,400 Emerging Compounds Treatment Technologies proposal for PFAS removal evaluation (5-0)
- Recommended $51,912 extension for Tetra Tech Phase 2 Air Monitoring Services (5-0)
- Recommended $42,900 increase to extend Perennial Flare Skid rental (5-0)
- Recommended increase up to $19,000 for Pine Environmental hydrogen sulfide air monitor rental (5-0)
- Recommended adoption of Resolution 24-13 for Corcat Properties Brownfield Plan in Algonac (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review several contract awards for county infrastructure and services. Items include Health Department renovations, courthouse repairs, and various grant applications. The agenda also includes updates on American Rescue Plan projects in local municipalities.
- Health Department renovation and relocation contract awards
- KJP Roofing and Sheet Metal contract for courthouse roof replacement
- American Rescue Plan project: Algonac Fire Dept Radio Upgrade
- Allied Building Service contract for Emergency Management Center HVAC replacement
- 2024 Homeland Security Grant Program application
The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners approved numerous contracts and grants, including a max $5,568,795 budget for the Health Department renovation and relocation project, and designated St. Clair County as a Second Amendment Sanctuary via Resolution 23-39. The board also authorized May 2024 county disbursements totaling $27,385,518.12 and approved several ARPA-funded community projects. Additionally, the board accepted the administrator's report detailing an airport crosswind runway closure.
- Approved Resolution 23-39 designating St. Clair County a Second Amendment Sanctuary (6-0)
- Approved May 2024 county disbursements of $27,385,518.12 (6-0)
- Approved Health Department renovation and relocation project not to exceed $5,568,795 and awarded general contractor Bernco, Inc. up to $3,754,000 (6-0)
- Approved Courthouse roof replacement contract with KJP Roofing and Sheet Metal for $862,750 (6-0)
- Approved Lexipol master services agreement for Sheriff Department at $100,990.70 (6-0)
- Approved 2024 Marine Safety Program Grant agreement in the amount of $184,100 (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution 24-11 imposing the 2024 summer property tax levy (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution 24-12 to commence with a Materials Management Plan (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Environmental/Public Works Committee
The committee will discuss several grant applications and appointments to the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority. The agenda also includes reviewing Smiths Creek Landfill volume reports and a ground lease for Tailwind Holdings LLC.
- Private hangar ground lease with Tailwind Holdings LLC
- MDNR Grant-Island Loop National Water Trail
- Resolution 24-12 regarding Materials Management Planning
- 2024 Phragmites Adaptive Management Framework Grant Application
- Smiths Creek Landfill volume reports (February–May)
The Environmental/Public Works Committee recommended approval for several items to be sent to the full Board of Commissioners. These include a $50,000 grant agreement for the Island Loop Water Trail, a 30-year hangar lease for Tailwind Holdings, and a resolution to begin a materials management plan. The committee also recommended three appointments to the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority.
- Recommended appointments to Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (5-0)
- Recommended $50,000 MDNR grant for Island Loop Water Trail (5-0)
- Recommended adoption of Resolution 24-12 for materials management (5-0)
- Recommended $21,600 hangar lease for Tailwind Holdings, LLC (5-0)
- Recommended $13,178.23 Phragmites management grant application (5-0)
- Received and filed landfill activity reports (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Human Services Committee
The Human Services Committee will review updates on the Michigan Vaccine Project. New business includes a Patagonia Lab Interface purchase for the Health Department and a library contract renewal. The committee will also consider an appointment to the Community Mental Health Board.
- Health Department Patagonia Lab Interface Purchase
- Community Mental Health Board appointment
- St. Clair County Library contract renewal with Cengage Learning for Gale Courses
- Michigan State University Extension - Michigan Vaccine Project Report update
The Human Services Committee voted 5-0 to forward four recommendations to the Regular Board: a Patagonia lab interface agreement for the Health Department, an appointment to the Community Mental Health Board, a library contract renewal with Cengage Learning, and receipt of the Health Department's May 2024 Points of Interest. All items were forwarded for consideration; the committee itself did not give final approval. Two commissioners were absent.
- Forwarded to Regular Board: Patagonia lab interface add-on sales agreement, $5,500 initial cost plus $110/month, term expiring 09/27/27 (5-0)
- Forwarded to Regular Board: appointment of Kenneth Nicholl to Community Mental Health Board as Member-at-Large for term expiring 03/31/2026 (5-0)
- Forwarded to Regular Board: Cengage Learning contract renewal for Gale Courses, 06/29/24–06/28/25, $14,266.98 (5-0)
- Received and filed Health Department's May 2024 Points of Interest as information only (5-0)
- Received and filed packets and all information received (5-0)
- Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)
- Adjourned at 06:11 PM (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Judiciary/Public Safety Committee
The committee will discuss various grant applications and program updates for public safety. Items include requests regarding mental health courts, bulletproof vests, and homeland security grants.
- FY 2024 Michigan Mental Health Court Grant Program Reallocation Request
- 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant MOU
- 2024 Bullet Proof Vest Partnership Program Application
- 2024 Homeland Security Grant Program – Operation Stonegarden application
- 2024 Port Security Grant Program Application
The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee voted 5-0 to forward eight recommendations to the Regular Board, including several grant applications and a law enforcement policy subscription. The largest items were a $720,750 Operation Stonegarden grant application and a $376,238 Port Security grant application. The committee also recommended a $100,990.70 Lexipol services agreement for the Sheriff Department and a $184,100 Marine Safety Program grant agreement. All items were forwarded for approval; the committee itself did not give final approval.
- Forwarded FY 2024 Michigan Mental Health Court Grant reallocation increasing grant by $37,515 (5-0)
- Forwarded amendment to Memo of Understanding with City of Port Huron for FY 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance funding (5-0)
- Forwarded 2024 Bullet Proof Vest Partnership Program grant application for $12,600 (5-0)
- Forwarded FY2024 Marine Safety Program Grant agreement for $184,100 (5-0)
- Forwarded appointment of Sarah Chen and removal of Patty Troy as facility representatives on Local Emergency Planning Committee (5-0)
- Forwarded Master Services Agreement with Lexipol for Sheriff Department subscription at $100,990.70 (5-0)
- Forwarded 2024 Operation Stonegarden Homeland Security grant application for $720,750 (5-0)
- Forwarded FY 2024 Port Security grant application for Sheriff's Department at $376,238 (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Ways and Means Committee
The Ways and Means Committee will consider contract awards for the Health Department renovation and relocation project. The agenda also includes several American Rescue Plan projects and various county maintenance contracts.
- Health Department Renovation & Relocation contract awards
- Emergency Management Center HVAC and window replacements
- American Rescue Plan projects for Algonac, Marine City, and Brockway Township
- Courthouse generator installation and District Court roof replacement
- New Buildings and Grounds worker position
The Ways and Means Committee forwarded a series of recommendations to the full Board of Commissioners, including a Health Department renovation and relocation project budget not to exceed $5,568,795 and a general contractor award to Bernco, Inc. not to exceed $3,754,000. The committee also advanced a 2024 summer property tax levy resolution and numerous other contracts and purchases. All items passed by voice or roll call votes of 5-0; the committee took no final action itself, only recommending approval by the Regular Board.
- Forwarded Resolution 24-11 imposing the 2024 summer property tax levy (5-0)
- Forwarded Health Department Renovation & Relocation project not to exceed $5,568,795, with $5M from ARPA and $568,795 from Health Department fund balance (5-0)
- Forwarded general contractor award to Bernco, Inc. not to exceed $3,754,000 (5-0)
- Forwarded structured cabling/camera award to Division 27 not to exceed $74,340.20 (5-0)
- Forwarded additional contracts: Preferred Glass $24,550; St. Clair Landscape and Irrigation $2,470.95; Dyck Security $19,372 (5-0)
- Forwarded Civic Plus board meeting software maintenance agreement 07/12/24–07/11/25 for $9,447.90 (5-0)
- Forwarded Regal Construction emergency management window replacement for $105,641.30 (5-0 roll call)
- Forwarded Allied Building Service emergency management HVAC upgrade for $39,404.75 (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Board of Commissioners
The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners will review several American Rescue Plan Act project requests and budget adjustments. The body is also deciding on various service contracts and grant applications for court and security programs.
- 2024 General Fund Budget Adjustments
- Public Defender lease agreement for 600 Fort Street
- ARPA projects including Kimball Township Fire Department radios and Marysville Ravenswood Road project
- Contract approvals for Fishbeck engineering services and St Clair Lawn Care
- Purchase of courthouse security Tasers
The Board of Commissioners approved a 10-year lease for the Public Defender's Office and authorized over $15 million in April disbursements. Several American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) projects were funded, including road work, an amphitheater, and fire department radios. The Board also approved various grant applications and staffing changes for the 31st Circuit Court.
- Approved $15,072,511.76 in County disbursements for April 2024 (7-0)
- Approved 10-year lease for Public Defender's Office at 600 Fort Street for $1,709,946 (7-0)
- Approved $421,000 ARPA project for City of Marysville Amphitheater (7-0)
- Approved $405,998 ARPA project for road and ditching projects (7-0)
- Approved $300,000 ARPA project for Marysville Ravenswood Road surface transportation (7-0)
- Approved $63,697 purchase of tasers for Courthouse Bailiffs over 5 years (7-0)
- Approved revisions to 31st Circuit Court manning table adding 11 positions and deleting one (7-0)
- Approved $146,250 Homeland Security Operation Stonegarden Grant Agreement (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Human Services Committee
The committee will meet to discuss human services matters and conceptual initiatives. The agenda includes a review of Health Department points of interest from April 2024.
- Health Department Points of Interest - April 2024
The St. Clair County Human Services Committee met on May 2, 2024 and took no substantive action. It approved the agenda as presented (6-0), received and filed the Health Department Points of Interest for April 2024 as information only (6-0), and received and filed packets and all information received (6-0). The committee adjourned at 06:43 PM (6-0). Commissioner Jeff Bohm was absent.
- Approved agenda as presented (6-0 voice vote)
- Received and filed Health Department Points of Interest - April 2024 as information only (6-0)
- Received and filed packets and all information received (6-0)
- Adjourned at 06:43 PM (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Judiciary/Public Safety Committee
The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss several grants and operational agreements. The body will review a lease for the Public Defender and a purchase of Tasers for courthouse security.
- Public Defender lease agreement for 600 Fort Street
- Courthouse Security Taser purchase
- 2023 Homeland Security Grant Program - Operation Stonegarden Grant Agreement
- 2025 Michigan Drug Court Grant Program for Recovery Court
- FY2025 Michigan Mental Health Court Grant Program application and budget
The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee voted 6-0 to forward several recommendations to the Regular Board, including a 10-year, $1,709,946 lease with Jerry Property Management for Public Defender office space at 600 Fort Street. It also advanced a $146,250 Operation Stonegarden homeland security grant, a $153,115 Michigan drug court grant application, a $444,560 mental health court grant application, and a $63,697 taser purchase from Axon. All items passed by voice vote 6-0; the committee itself only recommended approval, with final decisions resting with the Regular Board. Commissioner Jeff Bohm was absent.
- Forwarded to Regular Board: 10-year lease with Jerry Property Management for Public Defender office at 600 Fort Street, $1,709,946 (6-0)
- Forwarded to Regular Board: appointments to Emergency Management/Homeland Security Advisory Council (6-0)
- Forwarded to Regular Board: 2023 Operation Stonegarden homeland security grant, $146,250 (6-0)
- Forwarded to Regular Board: FY2025 Michigan Recovery Court drug court grant application, $153,115 (6-0)
- Forwarded to Regular Board: Karpel/JIS District Court interface programming agreement, $10,000 (6-0)
- Forwarded to Regular Board: Axon taser purchase for courthouse bailiffs, $63,697 over 5 years (6-0)
- Forwarded to Regular Board: FY2025 Michigan Mental Health Court grant application, $444,560 (6-0)
- Forwarded to Regular Board: 31st Circuit Court manning table revisions, including additions of 2 Parent Mentors, 2 At-Risk Youth Workers, 1 Peer Recovery Coach, 1 Senior Intake Officer, 1 Community Liaison Coordinator, 1 Mental Health Therapist, 2 Clerk III, and 1 full-time Adoption Specialist, with deletion of 1 part-time Adoption Specialist (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Ways and Means Committee
The committee is discussing several American Rescue Plan Act projects and 2024 General Fund Budget adjustments. The body will also consider a new Network Technician I position and a resolution regarding homeschooling and education choice.
- 2024 General Fund Budget Adjustments
- American Rescue Plan projects for Kimball Township Fire Department radios and City of Marysville Ravenswood Road
- American Rescue Plan projects for SCC Road Commission culvert replacements and ditching
- Contract approval for Information Technology Technician Services for the Road Commission
- Resolution 24-10 in support of homeschooling and education choice in Michigan
The Ways and Means Committee adopted Resolution 24-10 supporting homeschooling and education choice in Michigan. The committee also approved a $75,137.12 contract for courthouse elevator refurbishment. Additionally, the committee forwarded recommendations to approve several American Rescue Plan Act projects, including road improvements, fire department radios, and IT services, to the Regular Board meeting for final approval.
- Adopted Resolution 24-10 supporting homeschooling and education choice (5-1)
- Approved Great Lakes Elevator contract for Courthouse refurbishment ($75,137.12) (6-0)
- Forwarded approval of Network Technician I position to Regular Board (6-0)
- Forwarded approval of Kimball Township Fire Department radios ($50,862.84) to Regular Board (6-0)
- Forwarded approval of Marysville Ravenswood Road project ($300,000) to Regular Board (6-0)
- Forwarded approval of Grant/Greenwood Township culvert replacements ($144,852.27) to Regular Board (6-0)
- Forwarded approval of Marysville Amphitheater construction ($421,000) to Regular Board (6-0)
- Forwarded approval of District 6 road/ditching projects ($405,998) to Regular Board (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Environmental/Public Works Committee
The Environmental/Public Works Committee is meeting to consider several service contracts and purchase orders. The agenda includes approvals for engineering and landscaping services and a review of landfill activity reports.
- Contract approval for Fishbeck engineering services for Parks
- Contract approval for St Clair Lawn Care landscape services for Landfill
- Pre-qualified contractors list for landscape architectural services for Parks and Recreation
- Purchase order increase for Pine Environmental H2S Analyzer for Landfill
- Smiths Creek Landfill Activities Reports
The Environmental/Public Works Committee voted to forward several recommendations to the Regular Board meeting. These include engineering and landscaping contracts and a pre-qualified vendor list. The committee also discussed an EPA grant for landfill PFAS mitigation.
- Recommended $61,245 Fishbeck contract for North Channel County Park Phase 1 engineering (6-0)
- Recommended St Clair Lawn Care contract for landfill landscape services up to $36,874.44 (6-0)
- Recommended approval of pre-qualified vendor list for Landscape Architectural Services through 12/31/2025 (6-0)
- Recommended $15,000 purchase order extension with Pine Environmental for a hydrogen sulfide meter (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review several new business items including multiple American Rescue Plan projects across different districts. The agenda also includes contract renewals, budget reports, and service agreements.
- Day Treatment Night Watch (DTNW) Renovation Project costs and award
- American Rescue Plan projects for various locations including Clay Township, Marine City, and St. Clair
- Contract approval for Dynamic Imaging
- Contract renewal for Qualtrics
- Contract renewal for BS &A
The Board of Commissioners approved its March 2024 county disbursements of $27,401,883.40 and adopted Resolution 24-09 approving the 2024 Equalization Report, both on 7-0 votes. It also approved a long list of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) projects across several commissioner districts, plus contracts for a Day Treatment Night Watch renovation, an aviation fuel station, and various services. All items passed 7-0; no items were denied or tabled. Several residents spoke during the public comment period on topics including homeschooling, landfill odors, and Enbridge.
- Approved March 2024 county disbursements of $27,401,883.40 (7-0 roll call)
- Adopted Resolution 24-09 approving the 2024 St. Clair County Equalization Report (7-0)
- Approved consent agenda items 8A-8G, including ARPA and budget reports and several contract renewals (7-0)
- Approved Bernco, Inc. contract for Day Treatment Night Watch renovation, not to exceed $560,000, with total project budget of $833,275 (7-0 roll call)
- Approved FY 2025 Michigan Indigent Defense Commission grant application of $3,886,541.15 (7-0)
- Approved self-service aviation fuel station: Sparling Construction up to $133,600, B & T Electric $11,895, General Maintenance Works $16,988, project total $162,483 (7-0 roll call)
- Approved multiple district ARPA projects, including road culvert/bridge work ($396,807 and $485,015.29), Clay Township stage ($125,000) and exercise equipment ($176,273), Algonac school renovation ($200,000), and Marine City WWTP pump ($150,000) (all 7-0 roll call)
- Appointed Byron Hazely to the Department of Health and Human Services Board for a term expiring 10/31/25 (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Environmental/Public Works Committee
The Environmental/Public Works Committee will discuss new business including an equipment rebate voucher application and a services agreement. The body will also review reports regarding Smiths Creek Landfill activities.
- Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant- Equipment Rebate Voucher Application
- Friends of the St. Clair River 2024 Stewardship Services Agreement
- Self-Service Aviation Fuel Station Installation
- Smiths Creek Landfill Activities Reports
- Monthly PARC Financial Documents
The committee recommended three funding and service agreements for approval by the Regular Board. These include a grant application for energy efficiency and a stewardship agreement for the St. Clair River.
- Recommended approval of $80,370 Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant application (7-0)
- Recommended approval of $12,500 stewardship services agreement with Friends of the St. Clair River (7-0)
- Recommended approval of $162,483 total for self-service aviation fuel station installation (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Human Services Committee
The Human Services Committee will meet to discuss new and old business. The primary action item is an appointment to the Department of Health and Human Services Board.
- Appointment to the Department of Health and Human Services Board
- Review of Health Department March Points of Interest
The Human Services Committee recommended the appointment of Byron Hazely to the Department of Health and Human Services Board. This recommendation will be forwarded to the Regular Board meeting for final action.
- Recommended appointment of Byron Hazely to the Department of Health and Human Services Board (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Judiciary/Public Safety Committee
The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss the Day Treatment Night Watch renovation project and the FY 2025 Michigan Indigent Defense Counsel grant application.
- FY 2025 Michigan Indigent Defense Counsel (MIDC) Grant Application Approval
- Day Treatment Night Watch (DTNW) Renovation Project total costs and contractor award
The committee recommended that the Regular Board approve a grant application for indigent defense and a renovation project for Day Treatment Night Watch. Both recommendations passed with unanimous votes.
- Recommended approval of FY 2025 Michigan Indigent Defense Commission Grant Application for $3,886,541.15 (7-0)
- Recommended approval of Bernco, Inc. contract for Day Treatment Night Watch Renovation not to exceed $560,000 (7-0)
- Recommended approval of $833,275 total budget for Day Treatment Night Watch Renovation Project (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Ways and Means Committee
The committee will discuss various American Rescue Plan Act projects and contract approvals. Items include infrastructure improvements, equipment for police and emergency services, and facility renovations. The body will also consider a resolution regarding election integrity.
- American Rescue Plan projects including roof replacement for Child Abuse and Neglect Council and radios for Marine City and St. Clair police
- Contract approval for J'S Pro Services lawn service for the Treasurer's Office
- Contract approval for Waste Management Services at the Intervention Center
- Contract addendum for Valvoline and extension for First Vehicle for vehicle repair and maintenance
- Resolution 24-08 Election Integrity proposed by Commissioner Simasko
The committee adopted Resolution 24-08 regarding Election Integrity. Additionally, the committee recommended several ARPA projects and service contracts for approval by the Regular Board.
- Adopted Resolution 24-08 regarding Election Integrity (6-1)
- Recommended $485,015.29 for District 1 Road Commission culvert and ditching projects (7-0)
- Recommended $396,807 for District 6 Road Commission culvert and bridge projects (7-0)
- Recommended $200,000 for City of Algonac elementary school renovation (7-0)
- Recommended $176,273 for Clay Township outdoor exercise equipment (7-0)
- Recommended $150,000 for Marine City WWTP pump replacement (7-0)
- Recommended $125,000 for Clay Township portable stage (7-0)
- Recommended $500,000 contract extension for First Vehicle repair services (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will discuss placing millages for road improvement, parks and recreation, and the drug task force on the ballot. The meeting also includes reviews of several landfill contracts and American Rescue Plan projects.
- Resolution 24-03: Proposed Millage for Road Improvement
- Resolution 24-04: Proposed Renewal of Drug Task Force Millage
- Resolution 24-05: Proposed Millage for Parks and Recreation
- Landfill contracts with Tetra Tech, LFG Technologies, WSP, Easton Technologies, and Interra Global
- Aramark food and commissary contracts for the Intervention and Detention Center
The Board approved February 2024 county disbursements totaling $26,522,062.51. They adopted resolutions to place proposed millages for road improvements, parks and recreation, and the Drug Task Force on the ballot. The board also approved numerous contracts and American Rescue Plan projects, including landfill monitoring and police radio upgrades.
- Approved February 2024 county disbursements of $26,522,062.51 (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 24-03 placing road improvement millage on August 2024 ballot (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 24-05 placing parks and recreation millage on ballot (4-1)
- Adopted Resolution 24-04 placing Drug Task Force millage renewal on ballot (5-0)
- Approved Aramark food and commissary contracts for Intervention Center (5-0)
- Approved Guardian RFID contract for Intervention Center for $84,145 (5-0)
- Approved Tetra Tech landfill air monitoring agreement not to exceed $39,886 (5-0)
- Approved Interra Global hydrogen sulfide scrubber purchase for $121,800 (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Human Services Committee
The Human Services Committee will review several appointments and contract requests. The body is discussing a proposed increase to the County Burial Benefit and a resolution to place a Port Huron Museum millage on the ballot.
- Resolution 24-06 regarding Port Huron Museum Millage ballot placement
- Proposed increase to Veteran's Affairs County Burial Benefit
- WGRT Veterans Affairs Advertising Contract approval request
- Health Department Marihuana Operation and Oversight Grant Agreement
- Community Mental Health Board appointments and reappointments
The Human Services Committee recommended several contracts and appointments for Regular Board approval, including a burial benefit increase for veterans. A recommendation to place a Port Huron Museum millage on the ballot was denied.
- Recommended $10,000 WGRT Veterans Affairs advertising contract (6-0)
- Recommended $46,978 Health Department marihuana oversight grant (6-0)
- Recommended reappointing Jessica Totty, Edwin Priemer, and Dawn Davey to Community Mental Health Board (6-0)
- Recommended increasing Veteran's County Burial Benefit from $600 to $1,000 (6-0)
- Recommended appointing Emily Vinckier Pierce to Community Mental Health Board (6-0)
- Denied recommendation to place Port Huron Museum Millage on the ballot (2-4)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Judiciary/Public Safety Committee
The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee will discuss several contracts and software agreements. The body is reviewing a resolution to place a drug task force millage renewal on the ballot.
- Resolution 24-04 regarding Drug Task Force Millage renewal ballot placement
- Aramark Food and Commissary contracts for the Intervention and Detention Center
- Karpel Solutions software addendum for the Prosecuting Attorney
- Harris Recording Solutions property recording software for the Register of Deeds
- Paymentus Electronic Bill Payment System for court management
The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee voted to forward several recommendations to the Regular Board for final approval. These include food and commissary services for the Intervention Center, software upgrades, and professional liability insurance. The committee also recommended placing a Drug Task Force millage renewal on the ballot.
- Recommended approval of Aramark food service agreement for Intervention Center (6-0)
- Recommended approval of Aramark commissary services agreement for Intervention Center (6-0)
- Recommended adopting Resolution 24-04 to place Drug Task Force millage renewal on ballot (6-0)
- Recommended $25,000 Karpel Solutions software addendum and $5,000 annual fee (6-0)
- Recommended $84,145 Guardian RFID contract for Intervention Center using ARPA funds (6-0)
- Recommended $22,000 Harris Recording Solutions software using District 2 ARPA funds (6-0)
- Recommended $24,830 professional liability insurance for Public Defender attorneys (6-0)
- Recommended 7-year Master Services Agreement with Paymentus Corporation (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Ways and Means Committee
The committee will discuss several American Rescue Plan projects and equipment purchases. The agenda includes reviews of staffing changes for the Sheriff's Office and Public Guardian. Members will also consider a resolution supporting the Citizens for Local Choice Initiative.
- American Rescue Plan projects: Pine Grove Park, Discovery City Children's Museum, Bakers Field Pathway Extension, Thompson Pond Park, and Lake Huron Woods Campaign for the Ages Housing
- Purchase of office chairs for the Intervention Center from Standard Office Supply
- Pure Storage hardware purchase for Information Technology
- Staffing changes: Public Guardian case manager position and Sheriff's Office Marine Patrol/Training Sergeant reclassification to Lieutenant
- Resolution 24-07 Supporting Citizens for Local Choice Initiative
The Ways and Means Committee voted 6-0 to forward ten recommendations to the Regular Board, including $960,000 in American Rescue Plan projects for parks, a museum, housing, and police radios, plus a $369,772.76 Pure Storage hardware purchase and a $7,418 chair purchase. The committee also adopted Resolution 24-07 supporting the Citizens for Local Choice Initiative by a 6-0 roll call vote as a Committee of the Whole. All items passed with Commissioner Baldwin absent. Final approval rests with the full Board.
- Forwarded purchase of 18 chairs from Standard Office Supply for $7,418 using ARPA funds (6-0)
- Forwarded $100,000 for Pine Grove Park accessibility and $200,000 for Discovery City Children's Museum (6-0)
- Forwarded $300,000 for Bakers Field Pathway extension in Port Huron Township (6-0)
- Forwarded $150,000 for Thompson Pond Park pier upgrades in Port Huron Township (6-0)
- Forwarded $150,000 for Lake Huron Woods Campaign for the Ages housing project (6-0)
- Forwarded $369,772.76 Pure Storage SAN C50 and X20 Expansion purchase using ARPA funds (6-0)
- Forwarded Public Guardian manning table change: eliminate 2 part-time, create 1 full-time Case Manager (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution 24-07 Supporting Citizens for Local Choice Initiative (6-0 roll call)
🗳️ How they voted (17 roll-call votes)
Environmental/Public Works Committee
The Environmental/Public Works Committee will discuss placing two millages on the ballot for road improvement and parks and recreation. The body will also review several landfill maintenance contracts and a site assessment for the EDA Business Center.
- Resolution 24-03: Proposed Millage for Road Improvement
- Resolution 24-05: Proposed Millage for Parks and Recreation
- Landfill agreements with Tetra Tech, LFG Technologies, WSP, Easton Technologies, and Interra Global
- Professional Services Agreement with Fishbeck for EDA Business Center site assessment
- 2024 Survey & Remonumentation Grant Agreement
The committee recommended forwarding two proposed millages for road improvements and parks and recreation to the Regular Board. It also recommended several landfill-related contracts and a survey grant for board approval. A professional services agreement for the EDA Business Center was moved for final action.
- Recommended road improvement millage for August 2024 ballot (6-0)
- Recommended parks and recreation millage for ballot (5-1)
- Recommended $88,468 Survey and Remonumentation Grant Agreement (6-0)
- Recommended Tetra Tech air monitoring agreement up to $39,886 (6-0)
- Recommended $15,000 LFG Technologies flare rental extension (6-0)
- Recommended WSP groundwater monitoring contract up to $116,840 (6-0)
- Recommended $13,700 Easton Technologies pump rebuild contract (6-0)
- Recommended $121,800 Interra Global H2S scrubbing system purchase (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Board of Commissioners
The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss several grant applications and contract approvals. The board is considering a resolution to place a Veterans Affairs millage on the ballot and reviewing appointments for the Health Advisory and Library boards.
- Resolution 24-02 regarding the Veterans Affairs Millage ballot placement
- Everbridge Alert & Warning Notification System contract for Emergency Management
- EPA Grant Application for Landfill Leachate Pretreatment Upgrades
- American Rescue Plan project funding for Mid-City Nutrition equipment and Landmark Non-Profit Housing generator
- Adoption of Policy 139 (Reasonable Accommodation) and Policy 140 (Non-Discrimination)
The Board of Commissioners approved Resolution 24-02 placing a Veterans Affairs millage proposal on the ballot, all votes 7-0. The board also approved January 2024 county disbursements of $19,962,970.77 and a $31,000 Everbridge alert and warning notification system contract for Emergency Management. Several ARPA-funded purchases and mental health court subcontracts were approved, and two proposed policies (139 and 140) were forwarded to the March board meeting rather than adopted. The meeting ended with a closed session to discuss a written legal opinion.
- Adopted Resolution 24-02 placing the Veterans Affairs millage proposal on the ballot (7-0)
- Approved January 2024 county disbursements of $19,962,970.77 (7-0 roll call)
- Approved $31,000 Everbridge alert and warning notification system contract for Emergency Management for 2024 (7-0 roll call)
- Approved $184,666 ARPA purchase of kitchen equipment for Mid-City Nutrition (District 4) (7-0 roll call)
- Approved $11,000 ARPA purchase of a generator for Landmark Non-profit Housing (District 3) (7-0 roll call)
- Approved Recovery Court Memorandum of Understanding with Community Mental Health, not to exceed $20,000, term 01/01/24-12/31/24 (7-0 roll call)
- Approved Mental Health Court subcontracts with Blue Water DRP (up to $54,000) and Huron House (up to $17,000) (7-0 roll call each)
- Forwarded Policy 139 (Reasonable Accommodation) and Policy 140 (Non-Discrimination and Discrimination Complaint) to the March board meeting (7-0 each)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Human Services Committee
The Human Services Committee will meet to discuss appointments for the Health Advisory and Library boards. The body is also considering a resolution to place a Veterans Affairs Millage on the ballot.
- Resolution 24-02: Placing the Veterans Affairs Millage on the Ballot
- Health Advisory Board appointment
- Library Board appointment
- Health Department Points of Interest - January 2024
The Human Services Committee forwarded recommendations to the Regular Board for two board appointments and a veterans millage proposal. Sheriff King provided an update on jail conditions.
- Recommended forwarding Resolution 24-02 to place Veterans Affairs millage on the ballot (7-0)
- Recommended appointing Dr. Stephen Smith to the Health Advisory Board (7-0)
- Recommended appointing Denise Brooks to the Library Board (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Judiciary/Public Safety Committee
The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee will consider a contract for the Everbridge Alert & Warning Notification System. The body will also review a marine safety grant application and several agreements related to the Michigan Mental Health Court Grant Program.
- Contract approval for Everbridge Alert & Warning Notification System
- FY2024 Marine Safety Program Grant Application
- MOU with Community Mental Health for the Recovery Court Program
- FY2024 Michigan Mental Health Court Grant Program Letter of Agreement with CMH
- Subcontracts for Blue Water DRP and Huron House under the FY2024 Michigan Mental Health Court Grant Program
The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee voted 7-0 to forward six items to the Regular Board meeting for approval, including a $31,000 agreement with Everbridge for an emergency alert and warning notification system. It also forwarded a FY2024 Marine Safety Program Grant application and four mental health and recovery court agreements with Community Mental Health, Blue Water DRP, and Huron House. All items were recommendations only; final approval rests with the Regular Board. The meeting ran from 6:08 PM to 6:14 PM.
- Forwarded to Regular Board: $31,000 Everbridge alert & warning notification system agreement (7-0)
- Forwarded to Regular Board: FY2024 Marine Safety Program Grant application (7-0)
- Forwarded to Regular Board: MOU with Community Mental Health for Recovery Court substance use services, 01/01/24–12/31/24, not to exceed $20,000 (7-0)
- Forwarded to Regular Board: Letter of Agreement with CMH for Mental Health Court, term 10/01/23–09/30/23, not to exceed $35,000 (7-0)
- Forwarded to Regular Board: Blue Water DRP subcontract for drug and alcohol testing, 10/01/23–09/30/24, not to exceed $54,000 (7-0)
- Forwarded to Regular Board: Huron House subcontract, 10/01/23–09/30/24, not to exceed $17,000 (7-0)
- Approved agenda as revised (7-0)
- Received and filed packets (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
Ways and Means Committee
The Ways and Means Committee will discuss equipment purchases for Mid-City Nutrition and a generator for Landmark Non-Profit Housing using American Rescue Plan funds. The body will also consider revisions to the contract approval policy and Central Dispatch staffing.
- Mid-City Nutrition equipment purchases (District 4 ARP Project)
- Landmark Non-Profit Housing generator (District 3 ARP Project)
- Policy 100-121 Approval of Contracts revisions
- Central Dispatch Manning Table revisions for 2 Supervisors
The Ways and Means Committee forwarded several recommendations to the Regular Board for approval, including two ARPA-funded projects. The committee also recommended revisions to the contract approval policy and Central Dispatch staffing.
- Recommended $184,666 ARPA project for Mid-City Nutrition kitchen equipment (7-0)
- Recommended $11,000 ARPA project for Landmark Non-Profit Housing generator (7-0)
- Forwarded revisions to Policy 100-121 Approval of Contracts to March Board meeting (7-0)
- Recommended Central Dispatch manning table revision to replace 2 shift leads with 2 supervisors (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Environmental/Public Works Committee
The Environmental/Public Works Committee will meet to discuss new business and review reports. The primary agenda item is an EPA grant application for landfill leachate pretreatment upgrades.
- EPA Grant Application for Landfill Leachate Pretreatment Upgrades
- Smiths Creek Landfill Activities Reports
- Monthly PARC Financial Documents
The committee voted to recommend that the Landfill serve as the lead applicant for an EPA Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grant regarding leachate pretreatment upgrades. This recommendation will be forwarded to the Regular Board meeting. Members also discussed a landfill meeting with EGLE and township requests for broadband funding.
- Recommended Landfill as lead applicant for EPA grant (7-0)
- Approved agenda as presented (7-0)
- Received and filed monthly PARC financial documents (7-0)
- Received and filed packets and information (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Board of Commissioners
The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners will review several contract approvals and equipment purchases. The agenda includes architectural services for roof replacements at the Administration Building and District Court House, as well as multiple landfill-related agreements.
- Architectural services for Administration Building and District Court House roof replacement
- Purchase of Jet A Refueler Truck from Kitty Hawk Leasing, LLC
- Smith Creek Landfill Rental Flare Agreement and air monitoring service with Tetra Tech
- Marine Boat Purchase and Central Dispatch Radio Purchase
- 2024 Marijuana Operation and Oversight Grant
The Board approved county disbursements for November and December 2023 totaling over $28.7 million. Key approvals included a new boat for the Sheriff's Office, a refueler truck for the airport, and various landfill-related contracts. The Board also voted to remove the Broadband Consultant.
- Approved November 2023 disbursements of $14,994,241.60 (7-0)
- Approved December 2023 disbursements of $13,760,917.48 (7-0)
- Approved $419,947 for a new Sheriff's Office boat from Inventech Marine (7-0)
- Approved $74,000 for a 2014 International 4400 diesel refueler truck for the Airport (7-0)
- Approved $38,115 lease for a landfill flare skid from Perennial Energy (7-0)
- Approved $25,100 for landfill air quality monitoring with Tetra Tech (7-0)
- Approved $64,974 for Library material subscription lease with McNaughton (7-0)
- Voted to remove the Broadband Consultant (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Environmental/Public Works Committee
The Environmental/Public Works Committee will meet to discuss several administrative updates and purchases. The body is scheduled to take final action on Parks and Recreation Commission appointments and by-law revisions.
- Purchase of Jet A Refueler Truck from Kitty Hawk Leasing, LLC
- Parks and Recreation Commission Proposed By-Law Revisions (Final Action)
- Parks and Recreation Commission Appointments (Final Action)
- Contract approval for S A Torello Addendum B regarding Landfill Materials
- Parks Manning Table Revision
The committee finalized revisions to the Parks and Recreation Commission by-laws and appointed two new members. It also recommended several purchases and staffing changes for the Regular Board's approval.
- Approved Parks and Recreation Commission by-law and membership revisions (6-0)
- Appointed Caleb Gordon (District 2 & 3) and Christine Ruemenapp (At-Large) to Parks and Recreation Commission (6-0)
- Recommended purchase of 2014 International 4400 diesel refueler truck for $74,000 (6-0)
- Recommended Parks and Recreation staffing changes to add a Clerk II and Marketing/Graphic Designer (6-0)
- Recommended increasing SA Torello Landfill Materials contract ceiling to $147,590.91 (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Human Services Committee
The St. Clair County Human Services Committee is meeting to discuss new business items. The agenda includes a subscription renewal for the library and a grant for marijuana operation and oversight.
- McNaughton Book Plan Subscription renewal for the Library
- 2024 Marijuana Operation and Oversight Grant
- Health Department's Points of Interest for December 2023
The Human Services Committee voted to forward two recommendations to the Regular Board meeting for final approval. These include a library material subscription lease and a marijuana oversight grant application. The committee also discussed the status of opioid settlement funds.
- Recommended approval of $64,974 McMaughton Library subscription lease (6-0)
- Recommended approval of $46,978 Marihuana Operation and Oversight Grant application (6-0)
- Received and filed Health Department's Points of Interest for December 2023 (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Judiciary/Public Safety Committee
The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss new business including a marine boat purchase and a training funds application for Central Dispatch. The committee will also review a contract request for a Legal Server Case Data Management System.
- Marine Boat Purchase
- 2024 Public Safety Answering Point Training Funds Application - Central Dispatch
- Contract Approval Request - Legal Server Case Data Management System
- 2023-24 Child Care Fund (CCF) Budget Approval (Information Only)
The committee unanimously recommended forwarding three items to the full Board for approval: a $419,947 boat purchase for the Sheriff's Office, a 2024 training fund grant application for Central Dispatch, and a $42,500 legal case management contract for the Public Defender's Office. They also received and filed the 2023-24 Child Care Fund budget. A resident requested a streetlight at a M-136 roundabout, which Commissioner Simasko agreed to refer to the Road Commission.
- Recommended $419,947 boat purchase for Sheriff's Office (6-0)
- Recommended 2024 Public Safety Answering Point Training Fund application (6-0)
- Recommended $34,550 + $7,950 Legal Server contract for Public Defender's Office (6-0)
- Received and filed 2023-24 Child Care Fund Budget (6-0)
- Agenda approved as presented (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Ways and Means Committee
The committee will discuss several new business items including equipment purchases and architectural contracts. The meeting includes reviews of American Rescue Plan projects and a Friend of Court program.
- Central Dispatch Radio Purchase
- District 2 ARP Project: Radio First EAS Encoder
- District 4 ARP Project: Visiting Nurse Association revised request
- Infuz contract for Administration Building roof replacement architectural services
- Anderson, Eckstein & Westrick contract for District Court House roof repair/replacement architectural services
The committee voted to forward several recommendations to the Regular Board meeting, including architectural services for roof projects and equipment purchases. They also recommended adding a full-time ACT Coordinator position for the Friend of Court.
- Recommended $22,879.40 Motorola Solutions contract for Central Dispatch radios (6-0)
- Recommended $4,835.13 ARPA project for Radio First EAS encoder replacement (6-0)
- Recommended ARPA project revision for Visiting Nurses Association patient room furniture (6-0)
- Recommended $36,150 Infuz Architects contract for Administration Building roof (6-0)
- Recommended $29,000 AEW, Inc. contract for Courthouse roof services (6-0)
- Recommended adding a full-time ACT Coordinator position for Friend of Court (6-0)
- Recommended Resolution 24-01 designating Karry Hepting and Dena Alderdyce as authorized signatories (6-0)