St. Clair County public meetings in 2025

Board of Commissioners

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners will consider a series of resolutions, including adopting the 2026 Special Revenue Funds budgets and amending the 2025 budgets. It will also vote on wage adjustments for non‑union county employees, compensation for road commission members, and revisions to the Environmental Health fee schedule. Additional items include several contract approvals and reappointments for various commissions and boards.

• Resolution 25-41 – Adopt 2026 Special Revenue Funds Budgets, amend 2025 General and Special Revenue Funds Budgets
• Resolution 25-39 – Approve annual wage adjustments for the County Association of Non‑Union Employees
• Resolution 25-40 – Establish compensation for members of the St. Clair County Road Commission
• Environmental Health Fee Schedule Revisions
• Airport Sponsor Contract – Design/Construction Obstruction Removal – Phase 1 (including vendor contract with Mead & Hunt)

The St. Clair County Board adopted the 2026 Special Revenue Funds Budgets and amended the 2025 budgets. It approved a $70,622.10 contract for kindergarten oral health assessments and wage adjustments for non‑union county employees. Several contracts and fee schedule revisions were also approved, all by voice or roll‑call votes.

• Adopted 2026 Special Revenue Funds Budgets (Resolution 25-41) – Voice Vote 6‑0
• Approved Smiles on Wheels oral health contract for $70,622.10 – Roll Call Vote 5‑1
• Approved annual wage adjustments for County Association of Non‑Union Employees (Resolution 25-39) – Voice Vote 6‑0
• Approved revisions to the Environmental Health Fee Schedule – Voice Vote 6‑0
• Approved McNaughton Book Plan subscription lease $68,968.20 – Roll Call Vote 6‑0
• Approved Airport Sponsor Contract for design and construction obstruction removal – Phase I (Resolution 25-42) – Voice Vote 6‑0
• Approved audit services contract with UHY LLP for 2025‑2027 audits – Voice Vote 6‑0
• Approved imaging software installation and training agreement $13,704.18 – Roll Call Vote 6‑0

Community and Economic Development Committee

The St. Clair County Community and Economic Development Committee will hold its regular meeting, beginning with roll call and opening remarks. The agenda includes time for citizens to be heard, updates, conceptual initiatives, and discussion of old and new business. A specific item on the agenda is the consideration of appointments to the Metropolitan Planning Commission.

• Roll Call/Opening
• Citizens to be Heard
• Updates
• Conceptual Initiatives
• Metropolitan Planning Commission — Appointments

The committee approved its agenda by voice vote (6-0). It moved to forward the recommendation to reappoint Mark Watson and Robert Sheehy, appoint Scott Sheldon, and nominate John Reed and David Smith to the Metropolitan Planning Commission, also passing by voice vote (6-0). The committee received and filed all packets and information presented, and then adjourned at 07:18 PM, each action carried by voice vote (6-0).

• Approved agenda as presented (voice vote 6-0)
• Forwarded MPC appointment recommendations to Board (voice vote 6-0)
• Received and filed packets and information (voice vote 6-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 07:18 PM (voice vote 6-0)

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee will review updates and conceptual initiatives, then consider several new business items. These include revisions to the Environmental Health fee schedule, renewal of the McNaughton Book Plan subscription, reappointments and 2026 service contracts for the Commission on Aging, and appointments to the Community Mental Health Board and Health Advisory Board. A previously tabled Community Adolescent Health Center oversight contract will also be noted.

• Environmental Health Fee Schedule Revisions
• McNaughton Book Plan Subscription renewal
• Commission on Aging — Reappointments
• Commission on Aging 2026 Service Contracts
• Appointments to Community Mental Health Board and Health Advisory Board

The Human Services Committee moved several items to the Regular Board, including the Environmental Health Fee Schedule revisions, a library book subscription renewal, and senior services contracts. It also forwarded reappointments to the Commission on Aging. Two appointment proposals – for the Community Mental Health Board and the Health Advisory Board – failed to receive enough votes. The Committee removed the Community Adolescent Health Center Oversight Contract from the agenda.

• Removed Community Adolescent Health Center Oversight Contract from table (voice vote 6-0)
• Forwarded Environmental Health Fee Schedule revisions to Regular Board (voice vote 6-0)
• Forwarded McNaughton Book Plan subscription renewal ($68,968.20) to Regular Board (voice vote 6-0)
• Forwarded reappointment of two members to Commission on Aging Board (voice vote 6-0)
• Forwarded senior services contracts for 2026 to Regular Board (voice vote 6-0)
• Failed appointment to Community Mental Health Board (roll call vote 3-3)
• Failed appointments to Health Advisory Board (roll call vote 3-3)
• Received and filed packets and information (voice vote 6-0)

Judiciary/Public Safety Committee

The St. Clair County Judiciary/Public Safety Committee will discuss and vote on several 2026 agreements involving the Recovery Court, Blue Water Day Reporting Program, Community Mental Health, and a journal contract amendment. The meeting also includes reappointments to the Central Dispatch Advisory Board and an amended letter of agreement with the Mental Health Court. These items constitute the primary business for the session.

• 2026 Agreement between Recovery Court and Blue Water Day Reporting Program
• 2026 Agreement between Recovery Court and Community Mental Health
• Central Dispatch Advisory Board – reappointments
• Journal Contract Amendment for i3-Imagesoft
• Amended Letter of Agreement between the Mental Health Court and Community Mental Health

The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee forwarded recommendations to the Regular Board to approve two recovery‑court memoranda of understanding ($26,000 and $30,000) and to reappoint Central Dispatch Advisory Board members. It also approved a $9,660 contract amendment for i3‑Imagesoft journal updates and an amended letter of agreement increasing the Mental Health Court payment to $45,862.15. All items passed by voice vote.

• Forwarded recommendation to approve $26,000 MOU with Blue Water Day Reporting Program (6-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve $30,000 MOU with Community Mental Health (6-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to reappoint Central Dispatch Advisory Board members for four‑year terms (6-0)
• Approved Journal contract amendment for i3‑Imagesoft updates, $9,660 (5-1)
• Approved amended letter of agreement with Community Mental Health, increasing total to $45,862.15 (6-0)

Ways and Means Committee

The committee will discuss several new business items including the 2026 meeting schedule and various service contracts. The agenda includes appointments for the Land Bank Authority and Retirement Board.

• Audit Services Contract - UHY LLP
• Contract for Tax Collection Auditing Services
• NeoGov Software Renewal 2026
• Imaging Software Installation and Training
• Resolution 25-43 regarding Liquor License documents

The Ways and Means Committee approved and forwarded eight items to the regular Board of Commissioners for further action. Each recommendation was carried by a 6‑0 voice vote. The items include scheduling, contracts, appointments and a liquor‑license resolution.

• Forward recommendation to approve 2026 Board of Commissioners meeting schedule (voice vote 6-0)
• Forward recommendation to approve audit services contract with UHY LLP for 2025‑2027 audits (voice vote 6-0)
• Forward recommendation to approve imaging software installation and training agreement for $13,704.18 (voice vote 6-0)
• Forward recommendation to reappoint Mayor Kathy Hayman to the Land Bank Authority (voice vote 6-0)
• Forward recommendation to appoint Thomas Hull as Retirement Board representative and Commissioner Vandenbossche as trustee (voice vote 6-0)
• Forward recommendation to approve NeoGov software renewal for 2026 for $35,474.15 (voice vote 6-0)
• Forward recommendation to approve tax collection auditing services contract with Plante Moran up to $99,950 (voice vote 6-0)
• Forward recommendation to adopt Resolution 25‑43 authorizing execution of liquor‑license documents for Blue Water Convention Center (voice vote 6-0)

Environmental/Public Works Committee

The St. Clair County Environmental/Public Works Committee will discuss several contracts and appointments, including a design and construction contract for airport obstruction removal. It will also review a landfill office cleaning contract, reappointments to the Environmental Health Appeals Board, and a grant application for a 2026 survey and remonumentation. Additional items include change orders for Columbus County Park and appointments to the Parks and Recreation Commission.

• Environmental Health Appeals Board — Reappointments
• Landfill – Office Cleaning Contract – Janetize It, LLC
• 2026 Survey and Remonumentation Grant Application
• Airport Resolution 25-42 – Airport Sponsor Contract for Design/Construction Obstruction Removal – Phase 1
• Columbus County Park – Genoa Contracting Change Orders

The committee voted unanimously to forward several recommendations to the Regular Board meeting, including reappointments to the Environmental Health Appeals Board, a cleaning contract for Smiths Creek Landfill offices, and a grant application. It also approved the adoption of Resolution 25-42 for the airport sponsor contract for design and construction obstruction removal Phase I, and approved related construction administration and park contracts. All motions passed by voice vote 6‑0.

• Forwarded recommendation to reappoint Alan Briolet, Tom Kaufman, Tom Morgan to Environmental Health Appeals Board (6-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve $13,080 cleaning contract with Janetize It, LLC for Smiths Creek Landfill offices (6-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to reappoint Melissa Hanners and nominate Peter Leto and Colleen Provost to Parks and Recreation Commission (6-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve $77,574 Survey and Remonumentation Grant application (6-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to adopt Resolution 25-42 approving Airport Sponsor Contract for design and construction obstruction removal Phase I (6-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve $38,820 construction administration agreement with Mead & Hunt for Airport obstruction removal Phase I (6-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve $31,803.59 change orders for pole barn construction at Columbus County Park (6-0)
• Received and filed Smiths Creek Landfill Activities Reports for August and September (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on the adoption of the 2026 budget. The meeting includes discussions on the 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan and updates to Parks and Recreation fees.

• Public hearing and adoption of the 2026 General Fund Budget
• 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan
• Parks and Recreation fee changes
• Cottrellville Township Law Enforcement Contract 2026-2028
• 2026 Pension & Retiree Health Care Contribution Rates

The St. Clair County Board approved the October 2025 County Disbursements totaling $71,577,009.39. It also approved several 2026 contracts and agreements, including library services, police services, mental‑health and substance‑abuse programs, and grant funding. All items were adopted with unanimous 7‑0 votes.

• Approved October 2025 County Disbursements of $71,577,009.39 (Roll Call 7-0)
• Approved increase to Library contract with Applied Innovation by $125,000 (Roll Call 7-0)
• Approved one‑year Westlaw subscription for the Library at $21,942 (Roll Call 7-0)
• Approved Cottrellville Township police services contract for 2026‑2028 at $616,739 (Roll Call 7-0)
• Approved Michigan Mental Health Court Grant Program award of $455,229 (Roll Call 7-0)
• Approved Bullet Proof Vest Program grant to Sheriff's Office for $28,620 (Roll Call 7-0)
• Approved multiple residential substance‑abuse treatment agreements totaling $260,000 (Roll Call 7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-34 approving Michigan Public Safety Communications System tower agreements (Voice Vote 7-0)

Community and Economic Development Committee

The St. Clair County Community and Economic Development Committee meeting on November 6, 2025 will address updates, conceptual initiatives, old business, and new business. New business includes consideration of Resolution 25-31 concerning U.S. Bike Route 20. The committee will also hear citizen comments and handle routine agenda items.

• Resolution 25-31 – U.S. Bike Route 20

The committee approved the agenda as presented. It voted to forward to the regular board a recommendation to adopt Resolution 25‑31 supporting the realignment of U.S. Bicycle Route 20 and authorizing signage. The committee also approved receiving and filing submitted packets. The meeting was adjourned.

• Approved agenda as presented (6-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to adopt Resolution 25‑31 for USBR 20 (6-0)
• Received and filed packets (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee will meet to discuss several new business items including health department grants and library service agreements. The committee will also receive a presentation regarding the Comprehensive Treatment Centers St. Clair Facility.

• Health Department Smiles on Wheels contract for oral hygiene services
• Health Department Marihuana Operation and Oversight Grant application
• Library System copier/printer agreement with Applied Innovation
• Library System Thomson Reuters' Westlaw subscription
• Community Adolescent Health Center oversight contract approval for Dr. Carley

The Human Services Committee forwarded a recommendation to approve a $70,622.10 Smiles on Wheels kindergarten oral health contract to the regular board (5‑1). It also approved a $125,000 increase to the Library’s Applied Innovation copier/printer agreement and a $21,942 one‑year Westlaw subscription (both 6‑0). A $49,384 marijuana oversight grant application was rejected (3‑3), and the Community Adolescent Health Center oversight contract was tabled (6‑0).

• Tabled Community Adolescent Health Center Oversight Contract Approval (6-0 voice vote)
• Approved agenda as revised (6-0 voice vote)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve Smiles on Wheels oral health contract $70,622.10 (5-1 voice vote)
• Rejected 2026 Marihuana Operation and Oversight Grant $49,384 (3-3 roll call vote)
• Approved $125,000 increase to Library’s Applied Innovation contract (6-0 voice vote)
• Approved $21,942 one‑year Westlaw subscription for Library (6-0 voice vote)
• Received and filed Medical Examiner 2024 Annual Report (6-0 voice vote)
• Received and filed packets and all information received (6-0 voice vote)

Judiciary/Public Safety Committee

The St. Clair County Judiciary/Public Safety Committee will review and potentially approve several FY 2026 letters of agreement and grant agreements covering substance‑abuse treatment for inmates, mental‑health court collaborations, and a law‑enforcement contract with Cottrellville Township. These items are listed under New Business. The meeting also includes routine agenda items such as roll call, agenda changes, citizen comments, and updates.

• Cottrellville Township Law Enforcement Contract 2026‑2028
• FY 2026 Letter of Agreement with Region 10 Prepaid Inpatient Health Plan for Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Prevention Services for Inmates
• FY 2026 Letter of Agreement with Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Center for Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Prevention Services for Female Inmates
• FY2026 Michigan Mental Health Court Grant Program Grant Agreement
• 2026 Public Safety Answering Point Annual Training Grant Funding Application – Central Dispatch

The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee approved its agenda and unanimously forwarded recommendations to the regular board to approve a series of contracts and agreements, including a $616,739 police services contract with Cottrellville Township and multiple substance‑abuse treatment agreements. All motions passed by voice vote 6‑0. The committee also adopted a resolution for the Michigan Public Safety Communications System tower agreements and approved a $28,620 bullet‑proof vest grant.

• Forwarded recommendation to approve Cottrellville Township police services contract $616,739 (voice vote 6-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve Region 10 Prepaid Inpatient Health Plan agreement $130,000 (voice vote 6-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve IMPACT residential substance‑abuse treatment agreement $120,000 (voice vote 6-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve Michigan Mental Health Court Grant $455,229 (voice vote 6-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve Huron House mental health court contract $62,400 (voice vote 6-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve Michigan District Court Grant $61,440 (voice vote 6-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to adopt Resolution 25-34 for Michigan Public Safety Communications System tower agreements (voice vote 6-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve 2025 Bullet Proof Vest Program grant $28,620 (voice vote 6-0)

Ways and Means Committee

The Ways and Means Committee will hold public hearings on two annexations to the Village of Capac and then take final action on both resolutions. Commissioners will also consider the 2026 budget adoption, pension and retiree health‑care contribution rates, and several contract renewals. Additional items include a RESA payroll support services contract and a Medicare Advantage agreement renewal.

• Resolution 25-28: Annexation to the Village of Capac – Tax Number 74-27-033-2004-010 – FINAL ACTION
• Resolution 25-29: Annexation to the Village of Capac – Tax Numbers 74-24-033-3001-000 and 74-27-033-3002-000 – FINAL ACTION
• Resolution 25-30: Adoption of the 2026 County budget
• Contract Approval Request: 2026 RESA Service Agreement – Payroll Support Services
• 2026 Medicare Advantage Agreement Renewal

The Ways and Means Committee forwarded several recommendations to the regular Board, including the 2026 pension contribution, the 2026 General Fund budget, and multiple service contracts. It also approved the annexation of tax parcels 74-27-033-2004-010 and 74-24-033-3001-000/74-27-033-3002-000 to the Village of Capac. All actions passed by a 6‑0 voice vote.

• Forward recommendation to approve 2026 employer pension contribution of 37% ($6,357,000) – 6‑0
• Forward recommendation to adopt the 2026 St. Clair County General Fund Budget (Resolution 25‑30) – 6‑0
• Approve RESA payroll support services contract for 2026, $36,700 – 6‑0
• Approve 2026 Medicare Advantage renewal – 6‑0
• Approve 2026 Blue Cross Blue Shield renewal – 6‑0
• Approve Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority insurance renewal for 2026, $956,501 – 6‑0
• Approve addition of one full‑time deputy to the Sheriff's manning table – 6‑0
• Approve annexation of parcels 74‑27‑033‑2004‑010 and 74‑24‑033‑3001‑000/74‑27‑033‑3002‑000 to the Village of Capac – 6‑0

Environmental/Public Works Committee

The Environmental/Public Works Committee will discuss the 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan and Parks and Recreation fee changes. The body will also consider resolutions regarding drain assessments and an airport weather station contract.

• Resolution 25-32 County at Large Drain Assessments
• Resolution 25-33 Airport Sponsor Contract No. 2025-0475 for Automated Weather Observation Station
• 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan
• Parks and Recreation fee changes
• Contract approval for Vortex to replace the splashpad electrical system

The Environmental/Public Works Committee approved its agenda and then voted to forward several items to the Regular Board, including the 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Plan, a county drain assessment resolution, an airport weather‑station contract, and a Parks and Recreation fee schedule revision. The committee also approved a $48,226.65 contract with Vortex for electrical work at Goodells County Park. Informational reports on the Smiths Creek landfill and monthly PARC finances were received and filed.

• Forward Resolution 25-32 County at Large Drain Assessments to Regular Board (voice vote 6-0)
• Forward Resolution 25-33 Airport Sponsor Contract No. 2025-0475 for Automated Weather Observation Station to Regular Board (voice vote 6-0)
• Forward 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan to Regular Board (voice vote 6-0)
• Forward revision to Parks and Recreation Commission fee schedule to Regular Board (voice vote 6-0)
• Forward contract with Vortex for $48,226.65 to replace Splashpad electrical system at Goodells County Park to Regular Board (voice vote 6-0)
• Receive and file Smiths Creek Landfill July 2025 Volume Report as information only (voice vote 6-0)
• Receive and file Monthly PARC Financial Documents as information only (voice vote 6-0)
• Receive and file packets and all information received (voice vote 6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners will consider resolutions to impose the December 2025 property tax levy and apportion taxes for 2025. The board will also review various landfill materials contracts and grant awards for substance abuse treatment and cybersecurity.

• Resolution 25-24 Imposing 2025 December Property Tax Levy
• Resolution 25-25 Apportioning Taxes for 2025
• Landfill 2025-2026 Materials Contracts for Dani's Transport, Asphalt Trucks, MTM Inc., and S.A. Torello
• Resolution 25-26 Authorizing the District Court Building Fund
• Landfill Rate Adjustment

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners approved the September 2025 County Disbursements totaling $45,243,208.87. They also adopted Resolution 25-25 to apportion 2025 taxes, approved a $249,912 residential substance‑abuse treatment grant, and authorized several contracts including a library delivery service, RFID scanners for the Juvenile Intervention Unit, and a vital‑records software system. All actions were approved unanimously or by voice vote.

• Approved $45,243,208.87 September 2025 County Disbursements (7‑0 roll call)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑25 apportioning taxes for 2025 (7‑0 voice vote)
• Approved $249,912 FY 2026 Residential Substance Abuse Treatment grant (7‑0 roll call)
• Approved $67,104 Library Network daily interlibrary delivery contract (7‑0 roll call)
• Approved $106,884 FY 2026 MSU Extension Memorandum of Agreement renewal (7‑0 roll call)
• Reappointed Byron Hazley to the Department of Human Services Board (7‑0 voice vote)
• Approved $20,169 purchase of RFID scanners for the Juvenile Intervention Unit (7‑0 roll call)
• Approved $120,000 Vital Records software contract with Fidlar Technologies (7‑0 roll call)

Environmental/Public Works Committee

The Environmental/Public Works Committee will discuss several contracts for the Smiths Creek Landfill covering 2025‑2026 materials, including providers Dani's Transport, asphalt trucks, MTM Inc., and S.A. Torello. It will also review a proposed landfill rate adjustment. Additional items include appointing members to the Materials Management Planning Committee, reappointing the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority board, and receiving activity reports for the Smiths Creek Landfill.

• Landfill 2025‑2026 Materials Contract – Dani's Transport
• Landfill 2025‑2026 Materials Contract – Asphalt Trucks
• Landfill 2025‑2026 Materials Contract – MTM Inc.
• Landfill 2025‑2026 Materials Contract – S.A. Torello
• Landfill Rate Adjustment

The Environmental/Public Works Committee forwarded to the Regular Board meeting recommendations to approve four landfill material contracts totaling $699,530, an appointment to the Materials Management Planning Committee, a reappointment to the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Board, and a landfill rate adjustment. All items were carried by voice vote, with six votes in favor on most items and five votes in favor with one abstention on the S.A. Torello contract. No other business was reported.

• Forward recommendation to approve Dani's Transport landfill contract (not‑to‑exceed $52,880) – approved, voice vote 6‑0
• Forward recommendation to approve Asphalt Trucks Inc. landfill contract (not‑to‑exceed $359,250) – approved, voice vote 6‑0
• Forward recommendation to approve MTM Inc. landfill contract (not‑to‑exceed $110,000) – approved, voice vote 6‑0
• Forward recommendation to approve S.A. Torello landfill contract (not‑to‑exceed $177,400) – approved, voice vote 5‑0 (1 abstention)
• Forward recommendation to approve landfill rate adjustment – approved, voice vote 6‑0
• Forward recommendation to appoint Commissioner Paul Zeller to the Materials Management Planning Committee (term through 12/31/2029) – approved, voice vote 6‑0
• Forward recommendation to reappoint John Steffy to the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Board (term through 10/31/2028) – approved, voice vote 6‑0
• Approve monthly PARC financial documents as information only – approved, voice vote 6‑0

Community and Economic Development Committee

The St. Clair County Community and Economic Development Committee will hold its regular meeting to hear citizen comments, provide updates, and consider both old and new business items. Topics include conceptual initiatives and other community and economic development matters. No specific actions or contracts are listed on the agenda.

• Citizen comments (Citizens to be Heard)
• Updates on ongoing projects
• Discussion of conceptual initiatives
• Consideration of old business items
• Consideration of new business items

The Community and Economic Development Committee approved the agenda as presented by a 6‑0 voice vote. It then approved receiving and filing all packets and information by a 6‑0 voice vote. Finally, the committee adjourned the meeting by a 6‑0 voice vote. No substantive policy decisions were made.

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

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee will discuss three new agreements: a delivery services contract for the Library Network, renewal of the MSU Extension FY2026 Memorandum of Agreement, and the reappointment of the Department of Human Services director. These items are listed under New Business. The meeting also includes routine agenda items such as roll call, citizen comments, and updates.

• The Library Network – Delivery Services Contract
• MSU Extension FY2026 Memorandum of Agreement Renewal
• Department of Human Services – Reappointment

The committee approved a letter of censure against Kevin Watkins with a 4-2 roll‑call vote. It also forwarded recommendations to approve a $67,104 Library Network delivery contract, renew a $106,884 MSU Extension agreement, and reappoint Byron Hazley to the Human Services Board, each passing by voice vote. The agenda was adopted and the meeting was adjourned by unanimous voice votes.

• Censure of Kevin Watkins – Approved (4-2 roll‑call vote)
• Approve agenda as presented – Approved (voice vote 6-0)
• Forward recommendation to approve Library Network delivery contract $67,104 – Approved (voice vote 6-0)
• Forward recommendation to renew MSU Extension MOA $106,884 – Approved (voice vote 6-0)
• Forward recommendation to reappoint Byron Hazley to Human Services Board – Approved (voice vote 6-0)
• Receive and file packets – Approved (voice vote 6-0)
• Adjourn meeting – Approved (voice vote 6-0)

Judiciary/Public Safety Committee

The St. Clair County Judiciary/Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss contracts for juvenile court research, the purchase of RFID scanners, and the approval of a child care fund budget.

• Approval of Contract - Petersen Consultants - Data/Quality Research for Juvenile Court
• Approve Purchase of RFID Scanners for the Juvenile Intervention Unit
• 2025/2026 Child Care Fund Budget Approval
• 2025 Michigan Public Safety Communications System Member Subscriber Agreement
• 2025 Marine Safety Program Grant Amendment

The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee approved its agenda and then unanimously forwarded several recommendations to the Regular Board, including a public safety communications agreement, a district court building fund resolution, a $7.99 M child‑care budget, and various procurement contracts. The committee also received and filed submitted packets before adjourning.

• Approved agenda as presented (voice vote 6-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve 2025 Michigan Public Safety Communications System Member Subscriber Agreement (voice vote 6-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to adopt Resolution 25-26 authorizing Capital Improvement Fund for 72nd District Court (voice vote 6-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve 2025‑2026 Child Care Fund Budget $7,993,336.98 (voice vote 6-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve contract with Petersen Consultants for Juvenile Court $21,500 (voice vote 6-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve purchase of RFID scanners for Juvenile Intervention Unit $20,169 (voice vote 6-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve amendment to FY2025 Marine Safety Program Grant $97,050 (voice vote 6-0)
• Received and filed packets and all information received (voice vote 6-0)

Ways and Means Committee

The Ways and Means Committee will review a resolution to impose the 2025 December property tax levy. It will take final action on the collective bargaining agreement for St. Clair County Library System employees. Additional agenda items include a vital records software contract, a contract extension for Cutting Edge Lawn & Snow Services, and canvass board appointments. The committee will also hear public comments and address other business.

• Resolution 25-24 Imposing 2025 December Property Tax Levy
• Resolution 25-27 Collective Bargaining Agreement – St. Clair County Library System Employees – FINAL ACTION
• Vital Records Software – APEX – County Clerk
• Contract Extension: Cutting Edge Lawn & Snow Services, LLC – Snow Plow & Salt Services – Addendum B
• Canvass Board Appointments

The Ways and Means Committee approved, by unanimous voice vote, forwarding eight recommendations to the Regular Board meeting. These include a $120,000 vital records software contract, appointments to the Board of Canvassers, an extension of the Cutting Edge Lawn & Snow services, a property tax levy for winter 2025, a $644,267 assessing services agreement with Port Huron Township, a $220,000 cybersecurity grant award, an additional appraiser position for the Equalization Department, and ratification of the library system collective bargaining agreement.

• Forwarded recommendation for $120,000 Vital Records Software contract (voice vote 6-0)
• Forwarded recommendation for Board of Canvassers appointments (voice vote 6-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to extend Cutting Edge Lawn & Snow services for 2025‑2026 (voice vote 6-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to adopt Resolution 25-24 imposing 2025 winter property tax levy (voice vote 6-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve $644,267 Assessing Services Agreement with Port Huron Township (voice vote 6-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve $220,000 2023 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant (voice vote 6-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to add one full‑time Appraiser III/Assessor position (voice vote 6-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to adopt Resolution 25-27 ratifying library system collective bargaining agreement (voice vote 6-0)

General

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to interview candidates and select a replacement for a vacant seat. The meeting is scheduled for September 18, 2025, at 4:00 PM in Port Huron.

• Interview and selection of a candidate for a vacant board position
• Special meeting of the St. Clair County Board of Commissioners
• Public comment period for citizens to address the board

The St. Clair County Board narrowed the field of District 5 vacancy applicants, conducted interviews, and voted to appoint Paul Zeller to the seat. The appointment was confirmed after two ballots, with Zeller receiving a majority of votes. All other nomination motions were either carried or failed as recorded.

• Anthony Ferriell nominated to interview stage – carried (4‑2)
• Jamie Haslem nominated to interview stage – carried (5‑1)
• Warren Head nominated to interview stage – failed (3‑3)
• Dave LaDuke nominated to interview stage – carried (4‑2)
• Jared Shirkey nominated to interview stage – carried (4‑2)
• Robert Usakowski nominated to interview stage – carried (4‑2)
• Dorothy Yope nominated to interview stage – failed (2‑4)
• Paul Zeller nominated to interview stage – carried (4‑2)

Board of Commissioners

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve the August 2025 summary budget report, American Rescue Plan spending report, and a corrected contract for the Public Defender. The agenda includes approval of county disbursements, general capital asset policy revisions, and various contracts.

• Approval of County Disbursements - August 2025
• General Capital Asset Policy Revisions
• Public Defender - Corrected Thomas Reuters - Westlaw Contract
• FY 2026 MIDC Grant Approval
• Library Board - Appointment

The Board approved the August 2025 County Disbursements totaling $30,949,965.82. It also approved several contracts, grant agreements, and appointments, all by unanimous voice or roll‑call votes. The Drain Commission manning table revisions passed with a 5‑1 roll‑call vote after amendments.

• Approved August 2025 County Disbursements of $30,949,965.82 (6‑0 roll‑call)
• Approved revisions to the General Capital Asset Policy (6‑0 voice)
• Appointed Andrea Wine Cansfield to the Library Board, District 1 (6‑0 voice)
• Approved FY 2026 MIDC grant for Public Defender $4,287,051.64 (6‑0 roll‑call)
• Changed Homeland Security Advisory Council membership, removing three members and adding Quentin Bishop (6‑0 voice)
• Approved purchase of palm scanner machine $16,177 plus $2,989 maintenance (6‑0 roll‑call)
• Approved 5‑year Axon body‑worn camera contract for Animal Control $16,997.20 (6‑0 roll‑call)
• Approved Drain Commission manning table revisions placing two positions at $70,620 wage scale (5‑1 roll‑call)

Board of Commissioners

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners will receive and review candidate information for District 5. The meeting also includes a public comment period for citizens who wish to address the board. All other agenda items are standard procedural matters.

• Receive and review District 5 candidate information
• Public comment period for citizens wishing to address the board

The Board approved receiving and filing the District 5 County Commissioner applicant materials, moving the selection process to the six other districts. Commissioners noted that District 5 voters will not vote on the appointment and that the appointee will serve only through 2026 and must re‑file to run again. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Received and filed District 5 candidate information (voice vote 6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote 6-0)

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee will meet to discuss funding for the Health Department. The committee is also scheduled to address an appointment for the Library Board.

• Health Department funding discussion
• Library Board appointment

The Human Services Committee approved the recommendation to appoint Andrea Wine Cansfield as the District 1 representative on the Library Board for the remainder of a five‑year term ending 08/26/2029. The committee also voted to receive and file all packets and information received. The meeting was adjourned at 7:22 PM.

• Appointed Andrea Wine Cansfield to Library Board (5‑0 voice vote)
• Received and filed packets and all information received (5‑0 voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 07:22 PM (5‑0 voice vote)

Judiciary/Public Safety Committee

The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee will consider approval of the FY 2026 MIDC Grant. It will also review contract addendums for the Blue Water Day Reporting Program, the Community Mental Health program, and body‑worn cameras for animal control. Additional items include Homeland Security Advisory Council membership and a palm scanner machine.

• FY 2026 MIDC Grant Approval
• Blue Water Day Reporting Program Contract Addendum A – Recovery Court
• St. Clair County Community Mental Health Contract Addendum A – Recovery Court
• St. Clair County Animal Control – Body Worn Cameras
• Homeland Security Advisory Council Membership

The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee approved forwarding eight recommendations to the Regular Board, including a $4,287,051.64 grant for the Public Defender's Office, changes to the Homeland Security Advisory Council, and several contract approvals. All items were carried by a 5‑0 voice vote. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved forwarding recommendation for FY 2026 MIDC Grant $4,287,051.64 (5-0)
• Approved forwarding recommendation to change Homeland Security Advisory Council membership (5-0)
• Approved forwarding recommendation to purchase palm scanner machine $16,177 plus $2,989 annual maintenance (5-0)
• Approved forwarding recommendation for Donated Funds Agreement $81,500 for Probate Court (5-0)
• Approved forwarding recommendation to increase Blue Water Day Reporting Program contract by $6,500 (5-0)
• Approved forwarding recommendation to increase Community Mental Health contract by $10,000 (5-0)
• Approved forwarding recommendation for 5‑year Axon body‑worn cameras contract $16,997.20 (5-0)
• Approved receiving and filing packets and information items (5-0)

Ways and Means Committee

The committee will discuss 2025 General Fund Budget Adjustments and a final action on a collective bargaining agreement for the Public Defender Association. Other items include a jury management system upgrade and the sale of the St. Clair Inn.

• 2025 General Fund Budget Adjustments
• Resolution 25-22 Collective Bargaining Agreement - Public Defender Association
• Jury Management System Upgrade
• St. Clair Inn Sale update
• Drain Manning Table Revisions for Deputy Drain Commissioner/Project Manager

The Ways and Means Committee voted to forward multiple recommendations to the regular Board, including revisions to the Drain Commission staffing, a $168,998 contract with Tyler Technologies for a juror management system, an appointment to the Land Bank Authority, adjustments to the 2025 General Fund budget, ratification of the public defender collective bargaining agreement, and acceptance of Robert Fielitz’s resignation. All motions passed by voice vote, with vote totals ranging from 4‑1 to 5‑0. The committee also added the resignation acceptance to the agenda and filed the meeting packets.

• Approved forwarding Drain Manning Table revisions (4-1)
• Approved forwarding juror management system contract for $168,998 (5-0)
• Approved forwarding appointment of Mayor Kathy Hayman to Land Bank Authority (5-0)
• Approved forwarding 2025 General Fund budget adjustments (5-0)
• Approved ratifying Collective Bargaining Agreement for Public Defender (5-0)
• Approved acceptance of Robert Fielitz resignation (5-0)
• Added resignation acceptance to agenda as item 7F (5-0)
• Filed meeting packets and information (5-0)

Environmental/Public Works Committee

The Environmental/Public Works Committee will consider a landfill engineering review, a resolution to approve the wildlife habitat grant program project agreement for Columbus County Park, a contract with McKenzie Concrete for the Columbus County Park Operations Center, reappointment of the Aeronautics Advisory Board, and a budget revision for the Materials Management Planning Grant. The committee will also hear May and June activity reports for the Smiths Creek Landfill and review monthly PARC financial documents for information only.

• Landfill Engineering Review by Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.
• Resolution 25-21 approving the Wildlife Habitat Grant Program Project Agreement for Columbus County Park
• Contract approval for McKenzie Concrete for the Columbus County Park Operations Center
• Reappointment of the Aeronautics Advisory Board
• Budget revision for the Materials Management Planning Grant

The Environmental/Public Works Committee approved several items and sent them to the regular Board for final action. It recommended a $108,878 landfill engineering review contract, an $80,000 wildlife habitat grant, a $10,420 concrete contract, a three‑year aeronautics board reappointment, and an $8,732 budget revision for a materials‑management grant. The committee also filed recent landfill activity reports and financial documents.

• Forwarded recommendation to approve landfill engineering review contract up to $108,878 (voice vote 5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-21 approving $80,000 wildlife habitat grant for Columbus County Park (voice vote 5-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve McKenzie Concrete contract for Columbus County Park, $10,420 (voice vote 5-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to reappoint Steven Bacsikin to Aeronautics Advisory Board for three years (voice vote 5-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve Budget Revision 1 adding $8,732 to Materials Management Planning Grant (voice vote 5-0)
• Received and filed May and June activity reports for Smiths Creek Landfill (voice vote 5-0)
• Received and filed Monthly PARC Financial Documents as information only (voice vote 5-0)
• Received and filed all packets and information received (voice vote 5-0)

Community and Economic Development Committee

The St. Clair County Community and Economic Development Committee will meet to hear citizen comments, provide updates, and review both old and new business items. Topics include conceptual initiatives and other community and economic development matters. No specific proposals or contracts are listed on the agenda.

The committee approved the agenda as presented by a 5-0 voice vote. It then received and filed all packets and information by a 5-0 voice vote. The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 PM by a 5-0 voice vote. No other business or decisions were taken.

• Agenda approved as presented (5-0)
• Received and filed packets (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a wide range of contracts, grant applications, and facility repair projects, including the renewal of a Lexipol policy contract and the repair of a courthouse chiller.

• Shredding Services contract with Infosafe Shredding Michigan LLC
• Renewal of Lexipol Policy and Manual Contract - Sheriff's Office
• Emergency Repair: Intervention Center Chiller
• FY 2026 Traffic Enforcement Program Grant application
• Port Huron Courthouse Trane Chiller Repair - Thermalnetics

The St. Clair County Board approved the July 2025 County Disbursements totaling $14,316,322.80 with a unanimous 7‑0 roll‑call vote. It also approved several grant agreements and contract addenda, including a $85,000 wildlife habitat grant and a $242,039 secondary road patrol grant, all by 7‑0 votes. A salary adjustment for the Sheriff and Undersheriff was adopted with a 5‑2 vote. All actions were recorded as approved.

• Approved July 2025 County Disbursements $14,316,322.80 (7‑0)
• Approved Wildlife Habitat Grant $85,000 for Columbus County Park (7‑0)
• Approved FY 2026 Traffic Enforcement Program Grant $56,595 (7‑0)
• Approved FY 2026 Secondary Road Patrol Grant $242,039 (7‑0)
• Approved Inter‑County Cost Sharing Agreement for Fox Class Action lawsuit (voice vote 7‑0)
• Approved Hunter Hospitality House contract addendum increasing funds by $4,000 (7‑0)
• Approved Local Emergency Management Grant Work Agreement for FY 2026 (voice vote 7‑0)
• Approved salary adjustment: Undersheriff $127,183 and Sheriff $143,000 (5‑2)

Human Services Committee

The St. Clair County Human Services Committee will meet to discuss a nursing agreement with Marysville Schools, an appointment for the Library Board, and a contract addendum for Hunter Hospitality House. The committee will also review the Area Agency on Aging's 2026 plan and infrastructure budget allocations.

• Health Department Nursing Agreement with Marysville Schools
• Commission on Aging - Contract Addendum - Hunter Hospitality House, Inc.
• Area Agency on Aging 1-B d.b.a AgeWays Nonprofit Senior Services FY 2026 Annual Implementation Plan
• Commission on Aging - Infrastructure/Equipment Budget Allocation 2026
• Library Board - Appointment

The Human Services Committee forwarded a recommendation to the regular Board to approve a nursing services agreement with Marysville Schools for $87,721.65 for the 2025‑2026 school year. The committee also appointed Harold Tiburzi to the Library Board and increased the Hunter Hospitality House contract budget by $4,000. All three actions were carried by voice vote, 7‑0.

• Approved Health Department nursing agreement with Marysville Schools for $87,721.65 (Voice Vote 7-0)
• Approved appointment of Harold Tiburzi as District 5 Representative on the Library Board (Voice Vote 7-0)
• Approved contract addendum with Hunter Hospitality House, Inc., increasing budget by $4,000 to a $20,000 not‑to‑exceed amount (Voice Vote 7-0)

Judiciary/Public Safety Committee

The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee will review several grant and contract items, including a FY 26 emergency management grant work agreement and applications for crime victim rights and homeland security grants. It will also consider an addendum for inmate communication systems and an intergovernmental agreement with the U.S. Marshals Service. The committee will discuss a facility assessment for the county courthouse and a contract for grant billing services.

• A. FY 26 Local Emergency Management Grant Work Agreement
• B. Inmate Phone, Video Visitation System and Inmate Tablets – Addendum A – Intervention Center
• C. 2024 Interlocal Agreement between Macomb County and St. Clair County for the Homeland Security Grant Program
• D. Prosecuting Attorney Crime Victim Rights Grant Application
• F. United States Marshals Service – Office of Detention Services Intergovernmental Agreement – Sheriff's Office – FINAL ACTION

The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee voted unanimously to forward several grant and contract recommendations to the Regular Board for approval, including a 36‑month United States Marshals Service detention services contract. All items were carried by voice vote or roll‑call vote 7‑0. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Forward FY 26 Local Emergency Management Grant Work Agreement to Regular Board (7-0 voice vote)
• Forward Addendum A for inmate phone, video visitation and tablets at Intervention Center to Regular Board (7-0 voice vote)
• Forward 2024 Interlocal Agreement with Macomb County for Homeland Security Grant ($266,452) to Regular Board (7-0 voice vote)
• Forward Prosecuting Attorney Crime Victim Rights Grant ($169,073) to Regular Board (7-0 voice vote)
• Forward MGT Impact Solutions grant billing services contract ($57,000 + $2 per timesheet) to Regular Board (7-0 voice vote)
• Forward United States Marshals Service detention services contract (36 months) to Regular Board (7-0 roll‑call vote)
• Forward Tetra Tech Courthouse facility condition, spatial needs, and hazardous materials assessment ($175,894) to Regular Board (7-0 voice vote)
• Receive and file all packets and information presented (7-0 voice vote)

Ways and Means Committee

The committee will review a settlement agreement and pending litigation regarding the Fox Class Action lawsuit. Members will also consider several personnel salary adjustments, position reclassifications, and facility repairs.

• Settlement Agreement - Fox Class Action Lawsuit
• Port Huron Courthouse Trane Chiller Repair - Thermalnetics
• Intervention Center Boiler Repair - Thermalnetics
• Salary Adjustment – Sheriff and Undersheriff
• Request To Open Investment Account - Opioid Settlement Funds

The Ways and Means Committee approved the Fox Class Action settlement agreement and appointed Pauline Repp to the Land Bank Authority Board. It also moved several recommendations—including a law clerk reclassification, a sheriff salary adjustment, and various contract and purchase approvals—to the regular Board for final action. All motions were carried unanimously except one agenda‑move vote that passed 6‑1.

• Approved Fox Class Action settlement agreement (Roll Call Vote 7-0)
• Appointed Pauline Repp as Land Bank Authority Member‑at‑Large (Voice Vote 7-0)
• Forwarded Circuit Court Law Clerk reclassification recommendation to Regular Board (Voice Vote 7-0)
• Forwarded salary adjustment recommendation for Sheriff and Undersheriff to Regular Board (Voice Vote 7-0)
• Approved Federal Armored Truck contract addendum extending expiration to Aug 15, 2026 (Voice Vote 7-0)
• Approved thin client software purchase for $54,714 (Voice Vote 7-0)
• Approved Trane Chiller repair contract for $12,610.97 at Port Huron Courthouse (Voice Vote 7-0)
• Approved Intervention Center Boiler repair contract for $11,280.35 (Voice Vote 7-0)

Environmental/Public Works Committee

The Environmental/Public Works Committee will hear citizen comments, provide updates, discuss conceptual initiatives, and consider old and new business items. A key item is the April 2025 volume report for the Smiths Creek Landfill. The committee will also address other environmental and public works matters before adjourning.

• April 2025 Smiths Creek Landfill volume report
• Conceptual initiatives discussion
• Updates and old business items
• New business items
• Other environmental/public works matters

The Environmental/Public Works Committee approved the agenda as presented and filed the April 2025 landfill volume report as information only. It also received and filed additional packets of information. The meeting was adjourned at 08:35 PM. All actions passed by a 7‑0 voice vote.

• Approved agenda as presented (voice vote 7-0)
• Received and filed April 2025 Landfill Volume Report (information only) (voice vote 7-0)
• Received and filed packets and all information received (voice vote 7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 08:35 PM (voice vote 7-0)

Community and Economic Development Committee

The Community and Economic Development Committee will meet to discuss conceptual initiatives regarding the Zion Center. The agenda otherwise consists of standard procedural items.

• Conceptual initiatives for Zion Center

The committee voted to remove the Zion Center item from the agenda. It then approved the revised agenda, received and filed all packets, and adjourned. All motions passed unanimously by voice vote.

• Removed Zion Center from agenda (7-0)
• Approved revised agenda (7-0)
• Received and filed packets (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners will vote on the June 2025 county disbursements and consider several new business items. Items include revisions to the Health Advisory Board by‑law, a Homeland Security grant agreement, a chiller replacement contract for the Sheriff’s Office, and updates to inmate communication systems. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items and a closed‑session discussion of pending litigation and collective bargaining strategy.

• Approval of County Disbursements – June 2025
• Advisory Board of Health By‑Law Revisions
• Fiscal Year 2024 Homeland Security Grant Program – Operation Stonegarden Grant Agreement
• Contract Agreement – Sheriff’s Office Chiller Replacement – Miller Boldt
• Inmate Phone, Video Visitation System and Inmate Tablets – Intervention Center – Combined Public Communications

The Board unanimously approved the June 2025 County Disbursements totaling $14,540,800.81. It also approved several contracts, grants, by‑law revisions, and appointments, all with 7‑0 votes. No motions were denied or tabled during the meeting.

• Approved June 2025 County Disbursements $14,540,800.81 (7-0 roll call)
• Approved Health Advisory Board by‑law revisions (7-0 voice)
• Approved FY 2026 Veterans Service Fund Grant $70,130 (7-0 roll call)
• Appointed Margaret Smith to Library Board, District 5 (7-0 voice)
• Approved FY 2024 Homeland Security Grant $136,500 (7-0 roll call)
• Approved updated Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (7-0 voice)
• Approved contract with Combined Public Communications for inmate phone, video visitation and tablets (7-0 voice)
• Approved $17,000 funding for TEI Condo Association parking lot repairs (7-0 roll call)

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee will discuss health department agreements and by-law revisions. The body is also reviewing a grant application for veterans services and a library board appointment.

• Health Department Agreement Extension with SC4 for Satellite Office
• Health Department Nursing Agreement with Marysville Schools
• Advisory Board of Health By-Law Revisions
• 2026 County Veterans Service Fund Grant Application
• Library Board appointment

The Human Services Committee approved several agenda changes and forwarded key recommendations to the regular board. It moved forward the FY 2026 County Veterans Service Fund grant of $70,130, the appointment of Margaret Smith to the Library Board, and revisions to the Health Department Advisory Board by‑laws. The committee also added a tribute to Dr. Remington Nevin and a supporting letter to the official minutes.

• Added Representative Green's presentation to agenda (voice vote 7-0)
• Deleted Health Department Agreement Extension with SC4 and Nursing Agreement with Marysville Schools from agenda (voice vote 7-0)
• Approved revised agenda (voice vote 7-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve Health Department Advisory Board by‑law revisions to Regular Board (voice vote 7-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve FY 2026 County Veterans Service Fund Grant of $70,130 (voice vote 7-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to appoint Margaret Smith to Library Board, District 5 (voice vote 7-0)
• Included Dr. Nevin tribute and Representative Green letter in minutes (voice vote 7-0)
• Received and filed Health Department Points of Interest for June 2025 (voice vote 7-0)

Judiciary/Public Safety Committee

The St. Clair County Judiciary/Public Safety Committee will review several grant agreements and program updates. Items include a Homeland Security grant, a marine safety grant, an update to the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, and a proposal for inmate communication technology. The committee will also address any public comments and procedural matters.

• Fiscal Year 2024 Homeland Security Grant Program – Operation Stonegarden Grant Agreement
• Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) – Update
• Inmate Phone, Video Visitation System and Inmate Tablets – Intervention Center
• 2025 Marine Safety Program Grant Agreement

The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee approved its agenda and then unanimously voted to forward four recommendations to the regular Board: a $136,500 Homeland Security grant, an updated Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, a four‑year inmate communications contract, and a $97,050 Marine Safety Program grant. The committee also received and filed packets and adjourned.

• Approved agenda as presented (voice vote 7-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve FY 2024 Homeland Security Grant ($136,500) to Regular Board (voice vote 7-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve updated Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan to Regular Board (voice vote 7-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve contract with Combined Public Communications for inmate phone, video visitation and tablets (4‑year term) to Regular Board (voice vote 7-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve FY 2025 Marine Safety Program Grant ($97,050) to Regular Board (voice vote 7-0)
• Received and filed packets and all information received (voice vote 7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 06:41 PM (voice vote 7-0)

Ways and Means Committee

The St. Clair County Ways and Means Committee will review a contract for the Sheriff's Office chiller replacement with Miller Boldt. It will appoint a member to the Land Bank Authority. The committee will also discuss parking lot repairs for the TEI Condo Association/Blue Water Convention Center, a change order for courthouse elevator electrical work, and a revision to the landfill Manning table.

• Contract Agreement – Sheriff's Office Chiller Replacement – Miller Boldt
• Land Bank Authority – Appointment
• TEI Condo Association / Blue Water Convention Center – Parking Lot Repairs
• Courthouse Elevator Electrical Work – Change Order – FINAL ACTION
• Landfill – Manning Table Revision

The Ways and Means Committee approved forwarding several recommendations to the regular board, including a $1,025,328 contract to replace two chillers at the Sheriff's Office, appointments to the Land Bank Authority, $17,000 for parking lot repairs, a $125,593 change order for courthouse elevator work, and staffing changes for the landfill. The committee also gave final action on a Journal Contract modification. All motions passed unanimously or with the recorded vote counts.

• Approved forward recommendation for $1,025,328 Sheriff's Office chiller replacement (voice vote 7-0)
• Approved forward recommendation to appoint Lynn Grover, Pauline Repp, Deanna Westphal to Land Bank Authority (voice vote 7-0)
• Approved $17,000 parking lot renovation funding for TEI Condo Association (voice vote 7-0)
• Approved $125,593 change order for courthouse elevator electrical work (roll call vote 7-0)
• Approved addition of 2 full‑time Operation Coordinators and 1 full‑time Landfill Attendant I, and removal of 1 part‑time Landfill Attendant I (voice vote 7-0)
• Approved final action on Journal Contract modification No 3 to Journal Technologies Inc. (roll call vote 4-3)
• Approved agenda as presented (voice vote 7-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of packets (voice vote 7-0)

Environmental/Public Works Committee

The St. Clair County Environmental/Public Works Committee will consider several items, including a final action on the EGLE Administrative Consent Agreement, an appointment to the Aeronautics Advisory Board, and a contract for asphalt sealcoating and striping at the landfill with Titan Pavement. The committee will also receive the March 2025 volume report for the Smiths Creek Landfill and review monthly PARC financial documents. Decisions will be made on landfill operations and related contracts.

• EGLE Administrative Consent Agreement – FINAL ACTION
• Asphalt sealcoating and striping contract for landfill – Titan Pavement
• Aeronautics Advisory Board – appointment
• Smiths Creek Landfill – March 2025 volume report
• Monthly PARC financial documents – information only

The Environmental/Public Works Committee approved the agenda and moved several items to the Regular Board, including a $29,034 sealcoating contract with Titan Pavement, the appointment of David Garijo to the Aeronautics Advisory Board, and the EGLE Administrative Consent Agreement for the landfill. It also recommended internalizing landfill operations with equipment purchases. Additional reports and documents were received and filed.

• Approved agenda as presented (voice vote 7-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve $29,034 Titan Pavement sealcoating contract (voice vote 7-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to appoint David Garijo to Aeronautics Advisory Board (voice vote 7-0)
• Approved EGLE Administrative Consent Agreement for the landfill (roll call vote 7-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to internalize landfill operations and approve equipment purchases (voice vote 7-0)
• Received and filed Smith's Creek Landfill March 2025 activity reports (voice vote 7-0)
• Received and filed Monthly PARC Financial Documents (information only) (voice vote 7-0)
• Received and filed packets and all information received (voice vote 7-0)

Community and Economic Development Committee

The Community and Economic Development Committee will meet to discuss new and old business. A primary item on the agenda is a request for proposals (RFP) for an assessment of the current state of economic and community development in St. Clair County.

• RFP for an assessment of the current state of economic and community development in St Clair County with recommendations

The committee approved its agenda by voice vote. It amended and then adopted a motion directing the Administrator/Controller to issue a request for proposals for an economic development consultant, each passing 7‑0. The board also received and filed informational packets and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved agenda (voice vote 7-0)
• Amended motion to direct Administrator/Controller to issue Economic Development Consultant RFP (voice vote 7-0)
• Directed Administrator/Controller to issue Economic Development Consultant RFP (voice vote 7-0)
• Received and filed packets and all information received (voice vote 7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote 7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners will vote on Resolution 25-14, the 2025 Summer Tax Levy. It will also discuss several contracts and agreements, including library assessments, a virtual reality training system for the Sheriff’s Office, and a drone odor survey for the landfill. Additional items include collective bargaining resolutions for county employees and appointments to various boards and commissions.

• Resolution 25-14 – 2025 Summer Tax Levy
• Resolution 25-16 – Opposing MDHHS competitive procurement for prepaid inpatient health plans
• Agreement for Library Assessment – Library Strategies Consulting Group
• Sheriff's Office Virtual Reality Training System
• Drone Odor Survey Contract – Landfill – Sniffer Robotics

The St. Clair County Board approved the May 2025 County Disbursements totaling $30,982,107.46 and adopted Resolution 25-14 imposing the 2025 summer property tax levy. It also approved several contracts and appointments, including a library lease for $510,000 and a sheriff's office VR training system for $49,000, while rejecting a $34,200 library assessment agreement.

• Approved May 2025 County Disbursements $30,982,107.46 (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-14 2025 summer property tax levy (6-0)
• Appointed Felicia Wells as Older Adult Representative (6-0)
• Rejected Library assessment agreement $34,200 (3-3)
• Approved Library lease at 302 Michigan Avenue $510,000 (4-2)
• Approved Sheriff's Office VR training system $49,000 (6-0)
• Approved Drone Odor Survey contract $118,870 (5-1)
• Adopted Resolution 25-16 opposing MDHHS procurement plan (6-0)

General

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss new business. The primary item on the agenda is an extension of the Talaski landfill operating agreement.

• Landfill Operating Agreement Extension - Talaski

The St. Clair County Board approved the ninth contract extension and amendment with Talaski for landfill operating services covering July 1 2025 through September 30 2025. The roll‑call vote was 4‑0 in favor. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved 9th Talaski landfill operating agreement extension (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee will consider a newly added resolution opposing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services' plan to implement a competitive procurement process for prepaid inpatient health plans. It will also discuss a conceptual initiative for a Comprehensive Treatment Center in St. Clair County, appoint AgeWays Nonprofit Senior Services, and review several library-related agreements and a subrecipient amendment for Yale Public Schools. The meeting includes a public comment period and routine agenda items.

• Resolution 25-16 opposing MDHHS competitive procurement for prepaid inpatient health plans
• Conceptual initiative: Comprehensive Treatment Centers – St. Clair County Facility
• Appointment of AgeWays Nonprofit Senior Services (formerly AAA 1-B)
• Agreement for Library Assessment with Library Strategies Consulting Group
• St. Clair County Library System office lease at 302 Michigan Avenue

The Human Services Committee added Resolution 25-16 to the agenda and adopted it, opposing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services' plan for competitive procurement of prepaid inpatient health plans. The committee also approved several library agreements, supported continued discussions on a county opioid medication treatment center, and forwarded the appointment of Felicia Wells as the Older Adult Representative to AgeWays Senior Services.

• Added Resolution 25-16 to agenda (voice vote 7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-16 opposing MDHHS prepaid health plan procurement (voice vote 4-3)
• Approved Library assessment agreement with Library Strategies Consulting Group for $34,200 (voice vote 7-0)
• Approved amendment to Yale Public Schools subrecipient agreement for $13,000 (roll call vote 7-0)
• Approved Library lease at 302 Michigan Street for $510,000 (voice vote 7-0)
• Approved Library copier/printer maintenance agreement up to $12,500 (voice vote 7-0)
• Supported continued discussions with Comprehensive Treatment Centers for a medication‑assisted treatment program (voice vote 7-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to appoint Felicia Wells as Older Adult Representative to AgeWays Senior Services (voice vote 7-0)

Judiciary/Public Safety Committee

The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee will discuss several new business items including grant applications for FY2026 and agreements for school resource officers. The body will also review a Westlaw agreement renewal and a courthouse stairlift project.

• FY2026 Recovery Court Grant Application (Final Action)
• Memphis Community Schools and Port Huron Area School District Resource Officer Agreements
• Thomas Reuters - Westlaw Agreement Renewal
• Sheriff's Office Virtual Reality Training System
• Courthouse Stairlift architectural services from Infuz Architects

The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee approved several funding applications and contracts, including a $119,210 Recovery Court grant and a $431,119.06 school resource officer agreement with Port Huron Area School District. All motions were forwarded to the regular Board for final action. Each item passed with the recorded vote, ranging from unanimous to a 6‑1 voice vote.

• Approved FY2026 Recovery Court Grant $119,210 (7-0 roll call)
• Approved Westlaw renewal $11,016.36 for Public Defender (6-1 voice)
• Approved Memphis Community Schools resource officer agreement $176,617.34 (7-0 voice)
• Approved appointment of Lynn Grover and removal of Bill Adams to Local Emergency Planning Committee (7-0 voice)
• Approved Sheriff's Office VR training system contract $49,000 (7-0 voice)
• Approved Port Huron Area School District resource officer agreement $431,119.06 (7-0 voice)
• Approved FY2026 Residential Substance Abuse Treatment grant $249,912 (7-0 voice)
• Approved Courthouse stairlift architectural services $25,804 (7-0 voice)

Ways and Means Committee

The Ways and Means Committee will discuss several service agreements and personnel changes. The body is reviewing the 2025 summer tax levy and a final action regarding the Solid Waste Landfill Care Fund Escrow Account.

• Resolution 25-14 2025 Summer Tax Levy
• Solid Waste Landfill Care Fund Escrow Account final action
• Assessing Services Agreements for City of Algonac and Marine City
• Equalization Department Manning Table Change Request
• Road Commission 2026 Appropriation Request

The Ways and Means Committee voted to cease renewal of the Thumbcoast TV agreement and to move several items to the regular Board for approval, including assessing‑services contracts with Algonac ($219,949) and Marine City ($274,881). It also approved the creation of a Deputy Director of Equalization, the opening of a Landfill Care Fund escrow account, the 2025 summer property‑tax levy, and the reclassification of a Veterans Service Officer position. All motions passed unanimously except the Thumbcoast TV vote, which was 6‑1.

• Cease renewal of Thumbcoast TV agreement (6-1)
• Forward Algonac assessing services agreement ($219,949) to Board (7-0)
• Forward Marine City assessing services agreement ($274,881) to Board (7-0)
• Approve creation of Deputy Director of Equalization position (7-0)
• Approve opening Landfill Care Fund escrow account with Fifth Third Bank (7-0)
• Forward recommendation to adopt Resolution 25‑14 summer tax levy (7-0)
• Forward recommendation to reclassify Outreach Coordinator to Veterans Service Officer II (7-0)

Environmental/Public Works Committee

The Environmental/Public Works Committee will consider and take final action on a contract request from Hess Asphalt Paving, a landfill air monitoring contract with Trinity Consultants, and a resolution for an airport sponsor contract environmental assessment. The committee will also appoint members to the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Environmental Health Appeals Board, and receive reports on the Smiths Creek Landfill volume and the Road Commission annual report.

• Contract Approval Request – Hess Asphalt Paving – FINAL ACTION
• Landfill Perimeter Air Monitoring Contract – Trinity Consultants, Inc. – FINAL ACTION
• Resolution 25-15 – Airport Sponsor Contract – Environmental Assessment Phase III
• Appointments to the Parks and Recreation Commission
• Appointments to the Environmental Health Appeals Board

The Environmental/Public Works Committee approved several contracts, including a $515,646 perimeter air monitoring agreement with Trinity Consultants, a $118,870 drone methane‑monitoring contract with Sniffer Robotics, and an $11,500 asphalt improvement contract with Hess Asphalt. It also forwarded recommendations for Parks & Recreation and Environmental Health Appeals Board appointments, and adopted a resolution for an airport sponsor environmental assessment. Additionally, the committee received and filed the Road Commission annual report and landfill activity reports.

• Approved $11,500 Hess Asphalt Paving contract for Goodells County Park (7-0 roll call)
• Approved $118,870 four‑year drone methane monitoring contract with Sniffer Robotics (7-0 voice)
• Approved $39,210 Materials Management Planning Grant agreement FY 2025 (7-0 voice)
• Approved $515,646 four‑year perimeter air monitoring contract with Trinity Consultants, Inc. (7-0 roll call)
• Forwarded recommendation to appoint Thomas Gaffney and Kathleen McCready to Parks & Recreation Commission (7-0 voice)
• Forwarded recommendation to reappoint Micheal Appel and appoint Greg Abbey to Environmental Health Appeals Board (7-0 voice)
• Adopted Resolution 25-15 approving Airport Sponsor Contract for Phase III environmental assessment (7-0 voice)
• Received and filed Road Commission 2025 Annual Report (7-0 voice)

Community and Economic Development Committee

The St. Clair County Community and Economic Development Committee will conduct its regular meeting, beginning with roll call and agenda changes. It will hear comments from citizens, provide updates, discuss conceptual initiatives, and address other community and economic development matters. No specific contracts, rezoning actions, or ordinance votes are listed on the agenda.

The Community and Economic Development Committee approved the meeting agenda by a 7-0 voice vote. It also moved to receive and file all packets and information, which passed 7-0. The meeting was adjourned at 8:38 PM by a unanimous voice vote.

• Approved agenda as presented (7-0 voice vote)
• Received and filed packets and all information (7-0 voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:38 PM (7-0 voice vote)

Board of Commissioners

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners will consider several items, including the approval of April 2025 county disbursements, a health department subrecipient agreement for school construction, and an opioid settlement budget for the adult mental health court. Additional items include an airport lease assignment, a professional services contract for lawn services, and a new maintenance worker position. The meeting also includes routine items such as consent agenda items, committee reports, and public comments.

• Approval of County Disbursements – April 2025
• Health Department Subrecipient Agreement – Children and Adolescent Health Services School Construction (Port Huron Area School District)
• Opioid Settlement Budget for 72nd District – Adult Mental Health Court
• Airport Lease Assignment and Consent of Owner (Lot T-12) – Ludwig & Hayes
• Professional Services Contract – Treasurer Lawn Services

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners approved a $14,839,609.77 disbursement for April 2025. It also approved several health‑related contracts, grant applications, and staffing changes. All items were adopted unanimously.

• Approved April 2025 County Disbursements $14,839,609.77 (Roll Call Vote 7-0)
• Approved Health Department Children & Adolescent Health Services construction agreement $141,383.30 (Roll Call Vote 7-0)
• Approved changes to Homeland Security Advisory Council membership (Voice Vote 7-0)
• Approved use of Opioid Settlement funds $81,825 for 72nd District Adult Mental Health Court (Roll Call Vote 7-0)
• Approved FY2026 Michigan Mental Health Court Grant Program application $455,229 (Roll Call Vote 7-0)
• Approved Great Lakes Commission Active Adaptive Management Grant $9,174.52 and $2,559.66 match (Roll Call Vote 7-0)
• Approved lease assignment for Airport Lot T-12 to Carol Hayes and Daniel Ludwig (Voice Vote 7-0)
• Approved addition of a Maintenance Worker position in Building Operations and Maintenance (Voice Vote 7-0)

Human Services Committee

The St. Clair County Human Services Committee will meet to discuss updates from MSU Extension and consider final action on regulating solar energy and battery storage facilities. The committee will also review a subrecipient agreement for the Health Department regarding school construction.

• St. Clair County Solar Energy and Battery Energy Storage Facilities Regulation - FINAL ACTION
• Health Department Subrecipient Agreement - Children and Adolescent Health Services School Construction
• MSU Extension 2024 Annual Report
• Health Department's Points of Interest - April 2025

The Human Services Committee approved the agenda unanimously. It forwarded a recommendation to the Regular Board to approve a $141,383.30 construction agreement for Children and Adolescent Health Services with the Port Huron Area School District. The committee adopted Resolution 25-13 establishing the St. Clair County Solar Energy and Battery Energy Storage Facilities Regulation, effective immediately. It also filed routine items, received packets, and adjourned at 7:13 PM.

• Approved agenda as presented (7-0 voice vote)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve $141,383.30 health services construction agreement (7-0 voice vote)
• Adopted Resolution 25-13 Solar Energy and Battery Storage Facilities Regulation (7-0 roll call vote)
• Filed Health Department Points of Interest as information only (7-0 voice vote)
• Received and filed packets and information (7-0 voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:13 PM (7-0 voice vote)

Judiciary/Public Safety Committee

The St. Clair County Judiciary/Public Safety Committee will meet to review membership for the Homeland Security Advisory Council and discuss the Opioid Settlement Budget for the 72nd District Adult Mental Health Court. The committee will also consider the FY2026 Michigan Mental Health Court Grant Program Application and a change order for court software.

• Homeland Security Advisory Council Membership
• Opioid Settlement Budget for 72nd District-Adult Mental Health Court
• FY2026 Michigan Mental Health Court Grant Program Application
• Journal Project Change Order - Court Software

The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee approved its agenda and forwarded several recommendations to the Regular Board, including changes to the Homeland Security Advisory Council, allocation of opioid settlement funds, and a grant application for the Michigan Mental Health Court. It also approved a $64,400 change order for the Journal project and completed routine administrative actions. All items were adopted by voice vote.

• Approved agenda as presented (7-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve Homeland Security Advisory Council membership changes (7-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to allocate $81,825 opioid settlement funds to the Adult Mental Health Court (7-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve FY2026 Michigan Mental Health Court Grant of $455,229 (7-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve Journal Project change order for court software, $64,400 (6-1)
• Received and filed agenda and all items (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 07:34 PM (7-0)

Ways and Means Committee

The Ways and Means Committee will consider adjustments to the 2025 General Fund budget. It will discuss creating a new Maintenance Worker position in the Building Operations and Maintenance Department. The committee will review a professional services contract for Treasurer lawn services. The meeting also includes routine items such as roll call, citizen comments, and other updates.

• 2025 General Fund Budget Adjustments
• New Position: Maintenance Worker – Building Operations and Maintenance Department
• Professional Services Contract – Treasurer Lawn Services

The Ways and Means Committee approved the recommendation to forward the 2025 General Fund Budget Adjustments to the Regular Board meeting. It also approved adding a Maintenance Worker to the Building Operations and Maintenance department and a $35,000 contract with J's Pro Services for lawn mowing of foreclosed properties. All items were adopted by a unanimous voice vote of 7-0.

• Approved agenda as presented (voice vote 7-0)
• Approved 2025 General Fund Budget Adjustments recommendation (voice vote 7-0)
• Approved addition of Maintenance Worker position (voice vote 7-0)
• Approved $35,000 lawn services contract with J's Pro Services (voice vote 7-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of packets (voice vote 7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 08:36 PM (voice vote 7-0)

Environmental/Public Works Committee

The Environmental/Public Works Committee will consider a peer review of the Smiths Creek landfill and evaluate an airport lease assignment for Lot T-12. It will also hear updates on a grant application for a Phragmites adaptive management framework and review the CTI contract for the landfill. Additional items include a volume report for the Smiths Creek landfill and routine financial documents.

• CTI Contract – Landfill (old business)
• Landfill Peer Review (new business)
• Phragmites Adaptive Management Framework – Great Lakes Commission grant application (new business)
• Airport Lease Assignment and Consent of Owner (Lot T-12) – Ludwig & Hayes (new business)
• Smiths Creek Landfill – January 2025 Volume Report (old business)

The Environmental/Public Works Committee approved three forward‑to‑board recommendations: a $9,174.52 Great Lakes Commission grant with a $2,559.66 match, and the lease assignment for Airport Lot T‑12 from Frank Ludwig to Carol Hayes and Daniel Ludwig. The committee also received and filed the January 2025 Smiths Creek Landfill activity report, monthly PARC financial documents, and other informational packets. All actions passed by a unanimous voice vote.

• Approved forward recommendation for Great Lakes Commission grant ($9,174.52) and $2,559.66 match (voice vote 7-0)
• Approved forward recommendation for Airport Lot T‑12 lease assignment (Frank Ludwig to Carol Hayes & Daniel Ludwig) (voice vote 7-0)
• Received and filed Smiths Creek Landfill January 2025 volume report (voice vote 7-0)
• Received and filed monthly PARC financial documents (information only) (voice vote 7-0)
• Received and filed packets and all information received (voice vote 7-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (voice vote 7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 08:09 PM (voice vote 7-0)

Community and Economic Development Committee

The St. Clair County Community and Economic Development Committee will conduct roll call, consider any additions or deletions to the agenda, and hear comments from citizens. It will provide updates, discuss conceptual initiatives, and review old and new business items. The meeting also includes other community and economic development matters, information‑only items, receipt of packets, and adjournment.

The committee approved the meeting agenda by a 7-0 voice vote. They also approved receiving and filing all submitted packets by a 7-0 voice vote. The meeting was adjourned at 8:19 PM with a unanimous 7-0 voice vote.

• Approved agenda (7-0 voice vote)
• Received and filed packets (7-0 voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0 voice vote)

Board of Commissioners

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners will review several memoranda of understanding regarding opioid settlement funds for Recovery Court. The board is also considering an EGLE Administrative Consent Order for the landfill and an amendment to the county 9-1-1 plan.

• Resolution 25-11 Amending the St. Clair County 9-1-1 Plan
• EGLE Administrative Consent Order regarding the Landfill
• MOUs with Blue Water Day Reporting Program and Community Mental Health for Opioid Settlement Funds
• Contract for Mead & Hunt Environmental Assessment Airport Phase III Bat Survey
• Vehicle Maintenance Contract Extension with Valvoline Inc.

The St. Clair County Board approved the March 2025 county disbursements totaling $31,216,955.48. It also adopted the 2025 equalization report and approved several memoranda of understanding and contracts, including opioid settlement fund agreements, a landfill lease extension, and a 9‑1‑1 plan amendment. All items passed unanimously except the I‑69 Next Michigan Development Corporation withdrawal (5‑2) and the EGLE landfill consent order (6‑1).

• Approved March 2025 County Disbursements $31,216,955.48 (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-12 approving the 2025 Equalization Report (7-0)
• Approved MoU with Blue Water Day Reporting Program for $19,155 (7-0)
• Approved MoU with Community Mental Health for $20,000 (7-0)
• Approved extension of landfill flare skid lease for $85,800 (7-0)
• Approved Friends of the St. Clair River stewardship agreement $10,000 (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-11 amending the 9‑1‑1 plan (7-0)
• Voted to withdraw from I‑69 Next Michigan Development Corporation (5-2)

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee approved the meeting agenda as presented by a 6‑0 voice vote. It approved a $46,388 payment to Preferred Moving and Storage for the St. Clair County Health Department relocation, also by a 6‑0 voice vote. The board received and filed the Health Department Points of Interest (March 2025) as information only and filed all received packets, each passing 6‑0. The meeting was adjourned at 6:17 p.m. by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved agenda as presented (6-0)
• Approved $46,388 payment to Preferred Moving and Storage for health department relocation (6-0)
• Received and filed Health Department Points of Interest – March 2025 as information only (6-0)
• Received and filed all packets and information received (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:17 p.m. (6-0)

Judiciary/Public Safety Committee

The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee will discuss two Memoranda of Understanding that allocate opioid settlement funds to the Recovery Court, one with the Blue Water Day Reporting Program and another with Community Mental Health. The committee will also consider Resolution 25-11, which amends the St. Clair County 9-1-1 Plan. These items are listed under New Business.

• Memorandum of Understanding with Blue Water Day Reporting Program – Recovery Court – Opioid Settlement Funds
• Memorandum of Understanding with Community Mental Health – Recovery Court – Opioid Settlement Funds
• Resolution 25-11 amending the St. Clair County 9-1-1 Plan

The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee approved its agenda and unanimously voted to forward three memoranda of understanding and a resolution to the Regular Board. The MoUs allocate opioid settlement funds of $19,155 to the Blue Water Day Reporting Program and $20,000 to the Community Mental Health Authority for the Recovery Court. The resolution would amend the county 9‑1‑1 plan. All actions passed by voice vote 6‑0.

• Approved agenda as presented (6-0)
• Forwarded Blue Water Day Reporting Program MOU ($19,155) to Regular Board (6-0)
• Forwarded Community Mental Health Authority MOU ($20,000) to Regular Board (6-0)
• Forwarded Resolution 25-11 to amend 9‑1‑1 plan to Regular Board (6-0)
• Received and filed packets and information (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:26 p.m. (6-0)

Ways and Means Committee

The Ways and Means Committee will meet to discuss new and old business. The primary item on the agenda is a contract extension for vehicle maintenance.

• Vehicle Maintenance Contract Extension - Valvoline Inc.

The Ways and Means Committee accepted its agenda as presented. It moved to forward an addendum with Valvoline Inc. for fleet maintenance (May 1 2025‑April 30 2026, not to exceed $36,000) to the regular Board for approval. The committee also received and filed submitted packets and then adjourned. All actions passed by voice vote, 6‑0.

• Accepted agenda as presented (voice vote 6-0)
• Forwarded Valvoline vehicle maintenance contract addendum ($36,000) to Board (voice vote 6-0)
• Received and filed packets and information (voice vote 6-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:37 p.m. (voice vote 6-0)

Environmental/Public Works Committee

The Environmental/Public Works Committee will discuss several contracts and appointments. Key items include a lease extension for a landfill flare skid and an environmental assessment for the airport. The body will also review the December 2024 volume report for the Smiths Creek Landfill.

• Landfill lease extension for Flare Skid with Perennial Energy
• Friends of the St. Clair River 2025-2026 Stewardship Services Agreement
• Mead & Hunt contract for Airport Environmental Assessment Phase III bat survey
• Airport Lease Assignment and Consent of Owner for Lot 10 (R Thoms)
• 2025 Survey and Remonumentation Grant Agreement

The Environmental/Public Works Committee approved forwarding eight items to the Regular Board, including a lease extension for a landfill flare skid, a stewardship services agreement, bylaws, a grant, appointments, and contracts. All actions passed by voice vote 6‑0. No other substantive matters were decided.

• Forwarded flare skid lease extension ($85,800) to Regular Board (voice vote 6-0)
• Forwarded Friends of the St. Clair River stewardship agreement ($10,000) to Regular Board (voice vote 6-0)
• Forwarded Materials Management Planning Committee bylaws to Regular Board (voice vote 6-0)
• Forwarded 2025 Survey and Remonumentation Grant agreement ($85,140) to Regular Board (voice vote 6-0)
• Forwarded nomination of Colleen Provost and Linda Taylor for Parks and Recreation Member‑at‑Large (voice vote 6-0)
• Forwarded Mead & Hunt bat survey contract ($24,574) to Regular Board (voice vote 6-0)
• Forwarded Airport Hangar 10 lease assignment to Robert Thoms to Regular Board (voice vote 6-0)
• Forwarded appointment of Susan Rauh to Materials Management Planning Committee (voice vote 6-0)

Community and Economic Development Committee

The St. Clair County Community and Economic Development Committee will meet to hear public comments, receive updates, and discuss upcoming economic development initiatives. New business includes a vote on the Blue Water Chamber of Commerce membership renewal. The meeting also includes a conceptual discussion of next steps for economic development projects.

• Blue Water Chamber of Commerce Membership Renewal (new business)
• Economic Development – Next Steps (conceptual initiative)
• SEMCOG Update (updates)
• Citizens to be Heard (public comment period)
• Roll Call/Opening (procedural)

The committee voted to end its relationship with the Economic Development Alliance and discussed next steps for economic development. It also added an I‑69 corridor item to the agenda, and forwarded the Blue Water Chamber membership renewal and the I‑69 Next Michigan Development Corporation withdrawal to the regular board. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Added I‑69 Corridor Next Michigan Development Corporation as agenda item 7B (6‑0)
• Accepted amended agenda (6‑0)
• Ended relationship with Economic Development Alliance (decision made)
• Forwarded Blue Water Chamber of Commerce membership renewal to regular board (6‑0)
• Forwarded I‑69 Next Michigan Development Corporation withdrawal to regular board (6‑0)
• Received and filed packets (6‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:27 p.m. (6‑0)

Board of Commissioners

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve the February 2025 budget report, various contracts including library maintenance and park development, and resolutions ratifying collective bargaining agreements with several county unions.

• Approval of County Disbursements - February 2025
• St. Clair County Library System - Maintenance Agreement - Copiers
• Contract Approval: Genoa Contracting - Columbus County Park Operations Center
• Contract Approval: Premier Group Associates - North Channel County Park Phase 1 Development
• Resolution 25-10 Ratifying Collective Bargaining Agreement with St. Clair County Baliffs Association

The Board approved February 2025 County Disbursements totaling $29,724,961.72. It also approved several library service contracts, a $4,278,485 grant for the Public Defender’s Office, and a $25,000 grant for opioid treatment in the county jail. Additional approvals included park construction contracts and a $1,136,840 OverDrive digital content subscription.

• Approved $29,724,961.72 County Disbursements (Roll Call 6-0)
• Approved $35,800.00 Library copier maintenance agreement with Lowery Corp. DBA Applied Imaging (Roll Call 6-0)
• Approved $77,500 increase to Midwest Tape's hoopla Digital Media agreement for the Library (Roll Call 6-0)
• Approved OverDrive, Inc. subscription up to $1,136,840.00 for digital content (Roll Call 6-0)
• Approved FY 2026 Michigan Indigent Defense Counsel grant of $4,278,485 for the Public Defender's Office (Roll Call 6-0)
• Approved $25,000 grant for Medications for Opioid Use Disorder in County Jail (Roll Call 6-0)
• Approved $294,500 contract with Genoa Contracting LLC for Columbus County Park Operations Center (Roll Call 6-0)
• Approved $1,007,447.55 Phase I North Channel County Park improvements with Premier Group Associates (Roll Call 6-0)

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee will discuss several items related to the St. Clair County Library System, including a maintenance agreement for copiers, a digital media service with Midwest Tape's Hoopla, and a subscription renewal with OverDrive, Inc. The committee will also consider reappointments and appointments to the Community Mental Health Board. Updates on community mental health will be provided by Deb Johnson. The meeting also includes routine agenda items such as roll call and public comments.

• Library system maintenance agreement for copiers
• Library system contract with Midwest Tape for Hoopla digital media
• Library system subscription renewal with OverDrive, Inc.
• Reappointments and appointments to the Community Mental Health Board

Judiciary/Public Safety Committee

The St. Clair County Judiciary/Public Safety Committee will consider several items related to the county’s public defender services. Items include final action on professional liability insurance for the Public Defender's Office, a resolution to revise the indigent defense counsel rate of pay, and approval of the FY 2026 Michigan Indigent Defense Counsel grant application. The committee will also review a grant application for a Michigan Learning Collaborative to support medications for opioid use disorder in county jails. Additional agenda items cover updates, conceptual initiatives, and routine procedural business.

• Professional Liability Insurance for Public Defender's Office - FINAL ACTION
• Resolution 25-05 Revising Indigent Defense Counsel Rate of Pay - Public Defender
• FY 2026 Michigan Indigent Defense Counsel (MIDC) Grant Application Approval
• Michigan Learning Collaborative to Support Medications for Opioid Use Disorder in County Jails - Grant Application

Ways and Means Committee

The St. Clair County Ways and Means Committee will meet to discuss and approve several contracts, including a health department agreement and a housing development purchase, along with policy revisions and personnel matters.

• Health Department Subrecipient Agreement with Yale Schools
• Contract Approval – ThermalNetics - Intervention Center
• Purchase Agreement with Woda Cooper Development, Inc - Robin Crest Housing Development
• Change Order: Courthouse Elevator Refurbishment (Gray)
• Policy Revisions - 336 - Paid Time Off

Environmental/Public Works Committee

The St. Clair County Environmental/Public Works Committee will consider three contract approvals: Genoa Contracting for the Columbus County Park Operations Center, Premier Group Associates for North Channel County Park Phase 1 development, and an amendment to the Asphalt Truck contract for landfill materials. The committee will also receive the November 2024 volume report for Smiths Creek Landfill and the 2024 Drain Commissioner’s annual report. Additional agenda items include routine roll call, citizen comments, and filing of packets.

• Contract Approval: Genoa Contracting – Columbus County Park Operations Center
• Contract Approval: Premier Group Associates – North Channel County Park Phase 1 Development
• Asphalt Truck Contract Amendment B – Landfill Materials
• Smiths Creek Landfill – November 2024 Volume Report
• 2024 Drain Commissioner’s Annual Report (information only)

Community and Economic Development Committee

The Community and Economic Development Committee will consider several motions to change the county's relationship with the Economic Development Alliance of St. Clair County, including suspending all funding and in‑kind services, limiting services to statutory requirements, and redirecting the roughly $310,000 in annual dues to county‑run economic development efforts. The committee will also discuss initiating a contract with Michigan State University Extension to support county economic development. Additional items include appointments for the TEI Condominium Association and payment of 2025 membership fees to the I‑69 Corridor Next Michigan Development Corporation.

• Motion to suspend any funding of the Economic Development Alliance of St. Clair County
• Motion to limit county services to the Alliance to what is statutorily required
• Motion to allocate approximately $310,000 in annual dues currently paid to the Alliance to county economic development
• Initiate a contractual document with Michigan State University Extension for community and economic development
• TEI Condominium Association appointments and I‑69 Corridor Next Michigan Development Corp 2025 membership fees

General

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners will hear public comments, consider any new business, and hold a closed session to examine a written legal opinion regarding landfill operations and EGLE negotiations, as well as to review pending class‑action litigation related to the landfill.

• Citizens wishing to address the Board
• New Business (unspecified agenda items)
• Closed Session: Review written legal opinion on landfill operations and EGLE negotiations
• Closed Session: Review pending class‑action litigation concerning the landfill

General

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop meeting. New business includes a presentation by Michigan State University Cooperative Extension (presenter K. Creguer) and a discussion of economic development solutions. Citizens will also have an opportunity to address the board.

• Michigan State University Cooperative Extension presentation – presenter K. Creguer
• Discussion of economic development solutions
• Citizens wishing to address the board

General

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners will meet on February 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM for a regular session. The agenda includes standard items such as a call to order, roll call, a period for citizens to address the board, and a new‑business segment to present the Board’s goals. No specific contracts, ordinances, or rezoning actions are listed on the agenda.

• Call to Order
• Roll Call
• Citizens wishing to address the Board
• Board of Commissioner Goals (new business)
• Adjournment

Board of Commissioners

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss various administrative updates and contract renewals. The board is considering changes to Parks and Recreation fees and several landfill-related procurement and service items.

• Parks and Recreation fee change
• Landfill agreement with Shirkey Electric Co Inc. for technical support
• Landfill GEM5000 Gas Monitor purchase from Diamond Scientific
• Community Educational Network Agreement for library internet and fiber services
• Policy 336 Paid Time Off revisions

Human Services Committee

The St. Clair County Human Services Committee will hold a meeting on February 6, 2025. It will discuss conceptual initiatives, old business, and new business, including a Community Educational Network Agreement for internet access and leased lit fiber services for the library. The meeting also includes an information-only item on the Health Department's January 2025 points of interest.

• Community Educational Network Agreement – Internet access and leased lit fiber services for the library
• Health Department's January 2025 Points of Interest (information only)
• Conceptual Initiatives discussion
• Old Business discussion
• New Business discussion

Judiciary/Public Safety Committee

The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee will take final action on a 2024 grant agreement for the courts. The body will also discuss grant applications for Central Dispatch training and a marine safety program.

• Final action on 2024 National Criminal History Improvement Program Grant Agreement for Courts
• 2025 Public Safety Answering Point Training Funds Application for Central Dispatch
• FY2025 Marine Safety Program Grant Application

Ways and Means Committee

The St. Clair County Ways and Means Committee will meet to finalize collective bargaining agreements for three employee unions and consider a contract addendum for lawn and snow services. The meeting agenda also includes updates on membership dues and a request to change the Manning Table.

• Ratify Collective Bargaining Agreement - Corrections Deputies and Professional Employees Union
• Ratify Collective Bargaining Agreement - Corrections Command
• Ratify Collective Bargaining Agreement - Circuit Court Family Supervisors
• Cutting Edge Lawn and Snow Contract - Addendum A
• Southeast Michigan Council of Governments 2025 Membership Dues

Environmental/Public Works Committee

The St. Clair County Environmental/Public Works Committee will discuss several items, including the purchase of a GEM5000 gas monitor for the landfill from Diamond Scientific. It will also review a proposed fee change for Parks and Recreation and a landfill support agreement with Shirkey Electric Co Inc. Additional topics include appointments to the Materials Management Planning Committee and a tabled Metropolitan Planning Commission appointment.

• Landfill – GEM5000 gas monitor purchase from Diamond Scientific
• Parks and Recreation fee change proposal
• Landfill agreement with Shirkey Electric Co Inc. for technical support
• Materials Management Planning Committee appointments
• Metropolitan Planning Commission appointment – tabled

Community and Economic Development Committee

The St. Clair County Community and Economic Development Committee will first address agenda changes, including deleting Resolution 25-01. It will then discuss and vote on Resolution 25-01 to approve a PACE Special Assessment Agreement involving Nuera Health and Grace of Kimball Township, LLC. The meeting also includes a public comment period, updates, and a closed‑session portion for confidential matters.

• Delete Resolution 25-01 Approving PACE Special Assessment Agreement
• Consider Resolution 25-01 Approving PACE Special Assessment Agreement – Nuera Health and Grace of Kimball Township, LLC
• Citizens to be Heard (public comment)
• Closed Session for confidential items
• Information Only: EDA Weekly Summary – January, Week 5

General

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop to discuss proposed solutions for an identified issue with the current Economic Development Alliance's operations. The meeting is scheduled for January 30, 2025, at 6:00 PM.

• Workshop on Economic Development Alliance operations
• Discussion of proposed solutions for identified issues

Board of Commissioners

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners will consider a range of consent agenda items, including budget reports and contract renewals. New business includes a presentation on a PFAS leachate treatment feasibility study for the county landfill, approval of November and December 2024 disbursements, and several contract extensions and software renewals. The meeting also features reports from standing committees and a public comment period.

• Landfill – Tetra Tech leachate PFAS treatment feasibility report and presentation
• Approval of County Disbursements – November 2024
• Approval of County Disbursements – December 2024
• Kerr Albert – PACE Purchasing Cooperative contract extension for office supplies (1/1/25‑12/31/27)
• Everbridge – County of St. Clair 2025 renewal

General

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop to discuss economic development and community involvement. The meeting is scheduled for January 9, 2025, at 4:00 PM.

• Overview of economic development by D. Casey
• Discussion on transparency and community input
• Public comment period for citizens

General

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners will hold an organizational meeting to elect a permanent chairperson and vice‑chairperson, approve agenda items, and consider several new business actions. Items include appointing a Sergeant‑at‑Arms, assigning members to standing committees, adopting new by‑laws for 2025‑2028, and reviewing landfill bioreactor studies and engineering firm bids. A consent agenda item seeks approval of an Industrial Facilities Tax Exemption Certificate for Port Huron Industrial Ventures, LLC.

• Industrial Facilities Tax Exemption Certificate – Port Huron Industrial Ventures, LLC (consent agenda)
• Appointment of Sergeant‑at‑Arms
• Appointments to standing committees and board committee assignments
• Adoption of Board of Commissioner By‑Laws for 2025‑2028
• Assessment of landfill bioreactor viability and review of landfill engineering firm bids