Washtenaw County public meetings in 2024

Board of Health

The Washtenaw County Board of Health will approve its agenda and the minutes from the October 25, 2024 meeting. It will receive a Community Voices Report and a presentation on the Community Health Improvement Plan. New business includes resolutions, the 2025 meeting calendar, appointments and officer elections. Old business includes a working‑session presentation on planning for the Opioid Settlement Fund and discussion of ARPA funding.

• Approval of agenda (action)
• Approval of 10/25/24 meeting minutes (action)
• Community Health Improvement Plan presentation by Dayna Brimley
• Opioid Settlement Fund Planning – working session presentation (old business)
• ARPA Funding discussion (old business)

WCCMH Board

The Washtenaw County Community Mental Health Board will approve a consent agenda that includes prior committee minutes and policy recommendations. It will receive the Treasurer's financial and millage status reports. New business includes an update from the Community Mental Health Association of Michigan, a Millage Request for Proposals, and a FY25 Budget Amendment. Items slated for future discussion are an employee engagement survey, homelessness updates, a University of Michigan contract, and millage re‑authorization.

• Consent agenda actions: approval of committee minutes and policy recommendations
• Treasurer’s Report: financial status and millage financial status
• Community Mental Health Association of Michigan update
• Millage Request for Proposals (RFP) – action item
• FY25 Budget Amendment – action item

Material Management Planning Committee

The Materials Management Planning Committee will discuss updates to Part 115, the Materials Management Work Program, and bylaws, and will hold votes on the work program, bylaws, and the 2025 meeting schedule. The meeting also includes reports on the Solid Waste Plan and Resilient Washtenaw, a data review, and public comment. If approved, the next meeting is set for January 8, 2025.

• Part 115 Amendments Updates – discussion
• Materials Management Work Program – discussion and vote
• Bylaws – discussion and vote
• Solid Waste Plan and Plan Implementation Committee – discussion
• 2025 Meeting Schedule – vote

WCCMH - Quality-Finance Committee

The committee will discuss the 3rd Quarter Dashboard, Millage RFP updates, and Office of Recipient Rights audit results. Members are also tasked with taking action on the FY25 Budget Amendment and the Financial Status Report.

• FY25 Budget Amendment
• Financial Status Report
• 3rd Quarter Dashboard reporting a 4.13% turnover rate and 9.91% vacancy rate
• Millage RFP Update
• Office of Recipient Rights Audit Results

WCCMH Millage Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss the millage process, investments, and progress, and receive a financial budget update. The body is scheduled to take action on the Millage RFP update and approve minutes from the October 7, 2024, meeting.

• Action item: Millage RFP Update
• Action item: Approval of October 7, 2024, meeting minutes
• Financial Budget Update presented by N. Phelps
• Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) Millage Update
• Discussion on Millage Process, Investments, and Progress Update

Commission on Aging

The Washtenaw County Commission on Aging will consider a resolution to create a workgroup for managing millage funds for senior services. The meeting includes a presentation on the Chelsea Senior Center Respite Program and updates from three subcommittees on future planning, communications, and townhall activities. The commission will also approve the November 1, 2024 meeting minutes and receive reports from the Board of Commissioners.

• Presentation – Chelsea Senior Center Respite Program
• Resolution to form a workgroup for millage funds
• Subcommittee update – Moving Forward/Future Planning/Millage (Herzig, Cooper, Astrien, McKinney, Ballard, Foreman)
• Subcommittee update – Communications (Larson, Heckendorn, Green, Cooper)
• Subcommittee update – Townhall (McKinney, Heckendorn, Reynolds, Thompson)

Opioid Settlement Steering Committee

The Washtenaw County Opioid Settlement Steering Committee will review the project timeline, including a needs assessment data walk scheduled for December 17, 2024, and a priority areas and recommendations report. They will discuss how to administer the opioid settlement funds. The committee will also review the request‑for‑proposal (RFP) template and scoring criteria. Additional items will be addressed before adjourning.

• Review timeline: needs assessment data walk on 12/17/24
• Administration of opioid settlement funds
• Review RFP template and scoring criteria
• Priority Areas & Recommendations Report
• Board of Commissioners meetings and deadlines

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider the adoption of the 2025-2028 Quadrennial County Budget and the 2025-2029 Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The meeting includes numerous appointments to county boards and commissions and a request for 5.0 additional FTE positions for the Prosecutor's office.

• Adoption of the 2025-2028 Quadrennial County Budget
• Approval of the 2025-2029 Parks and Recreation Master Plan
• Reallocation of $153,549 in ARPA funding to OCED Administrative and Opportunity Index Update
• Request for 5.0 additional FTE positions to reduce Prosecutor caseloads
• Resolution in opposition to Michigan legislature Gravel Mining Bills HB 6108-6111

Coalition for Action on Remediation of Dioxane

The CARD board will hear an EPA update on the Superfund site designation, including a proposal to add the Gelman plume to the National Priorities List. A special presentation on a point‑of‑use small‑scale water‑treatment system will be given by Dr. Jaehong Kim. EGLE will provide updates on new monitoring plans, a GSI plan for the western area, and enforcement actions related to the Allen Creek discharge. The meeting will also cover old business items such as Ann Arbor’s litigation with Gelman over a 1.4‑dioxane settlement and a state legislature update on polluter‑pay bills.

• EPA update: Superfund site designation and proposal to add Gelman plume to NPL
• Special presentation on point‑of‑use small‑scale water‑treatment system by Dr. Jaehong Kim
• EGLE updates: new draft monitoring plans, GSI plan for Western Area, contingency municipal water hook‑up plan, Marshy Area feasibility study, and MS4 violation enforcement
• Ann Arbor update: litigation with Gelman regarding 1.4‑dioxane settlement agreement
• State legislature update on polluter‑pay bills (HB 5241‑5247 & SB 605‑611)

WCCMH Executive Committee

The committee will review the Executive Director's report and approve minutes from March 2024. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss the WCCMH Executive Director Evaluation and a litigation update.

• Approval of Executive Committee Minutes and Actions from 3/22/24
• Closed session regarding WCCMH Executive Director Evaluation
• Closed session regarding Litigation Update

Washtenaw County Conservation District

The Washtenaw County Conservation District board will meet to approve minutes and bills, review financial reports, and discuss policies for board approval, including absentee ballots and holiday pay. The agenda includes updates on grants, conservation plans, and the upcoming annual meeting.

• Approval of meeting minutes and bills
• Review of monthly financial report
• Discussion of policies for BOD approval
• Presentation on Friends of WCCD
• Review of 2025 Board Meeting Schedule

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will meet to discuss lake improvement projects and materials management. The board is scheduled to take action on claims totaling $50,000 and under from October and November 2024.

• Action on claims $50,000.00 and under (Oct/Nov 24)
• Lake Improvement Projects update
• Materials Management Plan update
• Arbor Hills Notice of Violation
• WRRMA update

Board of Commissioners Working Session

The Board of Commissioners will hold a working session to discuss the third quarter budget update and the county space plan. These items are listed for discussion rather than formal decision.

• Q3 Budget Update presented by Deputy Finance Officer Catherine Jones-Alther
• Space Plan Update presented by Deputy County Administrator Andrew DeLeeuw and Director of Facilities Jason Fee

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on the 2025-2028 Quadrennial Budget Reaffirmation and the 2024 millage rate. Members will also consider budget adjustments, a new facilities space plan, and the creation of five prosecutor's office positions.

• Proposed 3rd Quarter budget adjustments including $1.25M for 2025 Winter Sheltering and $1.3M for Saline Court energy improvements
• Proposed $295,000 from fund balance for a Facilities Master Plan (Space Plan) including a new CMH building
• Proposed creation of 5.0 FTE positions for the Prosecutor using $1,111,011.44 in state funds
• Adoption of a Brownfield Plan for 300-312 E. Huron St, Ann Arbor
• Proposed $103,170 state grant for the remonumentation of 54 corners across five townships

Environmental Council

The Council will review updates from the County Resiliency Office and discuss a forthcoming Tree Preservation Resolution. The body is also expected to vote on the 2025 meeting calendar.

• Tree Preservation Resolution (forthcoming)
• Proposal for 2025 Calendar
• Resiliency Office staffing and updates
• Contract with Homeland Solar for solar installations at Correctional Facility, Western Service Center, Human Services, Learning Resources Center, Community Corrections, and Children’s Services

Reparations Council

The Washtenaw County Advisory Council on Reparations will approve the minutes from its October meeting, hear a presentation from County Clerk Register Larry Kestenbaum, and discuss the structure of its strategic plan. The council will also revisit its charge, acknowledge its responsibilities, and allow brief public comments.

• Approve October 15 meeting minutes
• Guest speaker: County Clerk Register Larry Kestenbaum
• Discuss and shape the council’s strategic plan structure
• Public participation segments (up to 3‑minute comments per speaker)
• Review and acknowledge the council’s charge

Washtenaw County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority

The Washtenaw County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority will consider three action items: a Phase I environmental assessment grant application for 206 N. Grove in Ypsilanti, the Arbor South Brownfield Plan at State and Eisenhower with $400 million private investment and a $200 million TIF request, and the October 2024 financial report. Public comment will be limited to three minutes per speaker, and the meeting will be conducted in‑person with a Zoom option.

• Review and vote on Arbor South Brownfield Plan (State and Eisenhower) – $400 M private investment, $200 M TIF request
• Consider 206 N. Grove Environmental Assessment Grant Application, Phase I – cost $2,750
• Approve October 2024 Financial Report
• Staff update on Urban Crossroads MSHDA TIF Brownfield Plan – revised TIF amount $14 M
• Public comment limited to three minutes per person

Material Management Planning Committee

The Materials Management Planning Committee will hold elections for its chair and vice chair. It will also review the Materials Management Overview, Workplan, Bylaws, and set the December 11, 2024 meeting schedule. Public comment will be allowed for up to two minutes per speaker.

• Election of Chair – vote
• Election of Vice Chair – vote
• Review and approval of Materials Management Workplan
• Review and approval of Bylaws
• Adopt December 11, 2024 meeting schedule

Board of Public Works

The Materials Management Planning Committee will discuss its overview, the upcoming workplan, and proposed bylaws. It will also set the December 11, 2024 meeting schedule and outline next steps. Public comment will be allowed for up to two minutes per speaker.

• Materials Management Overview
• Materials Management Workplan
• Bylaws review
• December Meeting Schedule
• Public Comment (2‑minute limit per person)

Urban County Executive Committee

The Urban County Executive Committee is discussing the implementation of a new HUD Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program grant. The body is also reviewing the 2025 meeting calendar and the timeline for the 2025 Annual Action Plan.

• HUD Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program grant providing $4.36 million in renewable funding
• $600,000 in HUD funding for a 6-month community planning process
• Proposed 2025 meeting calendar with 7 total meetings
• 2025 Annual Action Plan timeline with public comment period from Dec. 2, 2024, to Jan. 2, 2025
• Presentation on the Washtenaw County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority

Washtenaw County Food Policy Council (WFPC)

The Washtenaw County Food Policy Council will open with introductions and then vote to approve the September meeting minutes and the agenda for this session. The council will hear public comments and receive an executive committee report on tracking work and working group meetings. Members will review the council’s policy agenda and receive updates from several Policy Action Teams covering food access, school meals, food waste, inclusive food justice, pollinators, planning and zoning, and farmer issues. The meeting will conclude with a call to action, open comments, and adjournment.

• Vote to approve September meeting minutes
• Vote to approve the meeting agenda
• Executive Committee report on work tracking and working group meetings
• Review of the council’s policy agenda
• Updates from Policy Action Teams (Food Access & Nutrition, Michigan School Meals, Food Waste & Packaging, Inclusive Food Justice, Pollinators, Planning & Zoning, Farmer)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Commission will discuss the adoption of the 5-Year Recreation Master Plan and final approvals for the Barnett and DeForest properties. The body will also review priorities from ALPAC and NATAC and receive a presentation from the Main Street Park Alliance.

• Adoption of the 5-Year Recreation Master Plan
• Final approval for NAPP – Barnett Property
• Final approval for NAPP – DeForest
• Review of NAPP – ALPAC and NATAC priorities
• Main Street Park Alliance presentation

Opioid Settlement Steering Committee

The committee will discuss the progress of its needs assessment, including updates on youth groups. Members will review the timeline for the recommendations report and discuss annual funding options.

• Needs assessment progress update
• Youth group updates
• Annual funding options discussion
• Recommendations report outline review

Board of Commissioners Working Session

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners will hold a working session on November 6, 2024. Commissioners will discuss the continued reaffirmation of the county’s 2025‑2028 budget, presented by Deputy Finance Officer Catherine Jones‑Alther. No other agenda items are listed beyond routine reports and public participation.

• Discussion of continued reaffirmation of the 2025‑2028 county budget

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing on the Brownfield Plan for 310‑312 E. Huron in Ann Arbor and set a hearing on the 2025‑2028 budget reaffirmation. It will consider several resolutions, including the adoption of a $900,000 Department of Energy grant to provide heat‑pump technology to eligible homes, and approvals for other federal grant awards and local contracts. Additional items include authorizing repairs that exceed the $10,000 maintenance limit for Four Mile Lake and Iron Lake water districts.

• Public hearing on adoption of Brownfield Plan for 310‑312 E. Huron, Ann Arbor
• Resolution to set a public hearing on the 2025‑2028 Budget Reaffirmation
• Resolution adopting the $900,000 DOE Sustainable Energy Resources for Consumers Weatherization Assistance Program grant
• Resolution authorizing purchase of two leased residential properties by Washtenaw County Community Mental Health
• Resolution authorizing exceeding the $10,000 maintenance limit for Four Mile Lake Lake Level District repairs

WCCMH Board

The Washtenaw County Community Mental Health Board will review financial status reports and a semi-annual recipient rights report. The board is deciding on the 2025 meeting calendar and potential home purchases. They will also consider several regional policies regarding access systems, DNR orders, and incident reporting.

• Negotiation and potential home purchases
• Approval of 2025 Annual Board/Committee Meeting Schedule and Calendar
• Semi-Annual Recipient Rights Report
• Seven CMHPSM policies including Access System, DNR Orders, and Incident Reporting
• Financial Status Report and Millage Financial Status Report

Board of Health

The Washtenaw County Board of Health will review several items, including a kindergarten oral health assessment and leadership transitions within the health department. Old business includes planning for the State of Our Health event, allocating the opioid settlement fund, and budget advocacy. New business covers the oral health assessment and leadership changes. The meeting also features an environmental health presentation and community reports.

• Kindergarten Oral Health Assessment
• WCHD Leadership Transitions
• State of Our Health Event (Oct 28, 8:30 am‑12 pm)
• Opioid Settlement Fund Planning
• BOC Budget Advocacy

Environmental Council

The Environmental Council will hold two presentations on climate and energy initiatives from Pittsfield Township and Ann Arbor Township. Council members will discuss the proposals and may give instructions to the Advisory and Recommendations Committee. No formal votes or resolutions are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation of Pittsfield Township climate and energy initiatives by Ben Carlisle, President, AICP, LEED‑AP, Planner, Pittsfield Township
• Council discussion and possible instructions to the Advisory and Recommendations Committee regarding the Pittsfield presentation
• Presentation of Ann Arbor Township climate and energy initiatives by Kris Olsson, Ann Arbor Township Trustee, and Benjamin Van Gessel, Chair, Ann Arbor Township Climate Resilience Committee
• Council discussion and possible instructions to the Advisory and Recommendations Committee regarding the Ann Arbor presentation
• Staff report from County Resiliency Office Director Beth Gibbons on staffing status, office updates, and outreach

Board of Commissioners Working Session

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners Working Session will include a discussion of the budget reaffirmation process presented by Deputy Finance Officer Catherine Jones-Alther. Other agenda items are routine reports, public participation, and scheduling of future meetings.

• Discussion of the budget reaffirmation process (presented by Deputy Finance Officer Catherine Jones-Alther)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider increasing the Health Department General Fund Appropriation by $600,000 using State Revenue Sharing. The body is also reviewing maintenance limits for two lake level districts and a grant application for green infrastructure.

• Proposed $600,000 structural increase to the Health Department General Fund Appropriation
• Public hearing set for November 6, 2024, regarding the Brownfield plan for 310-312 E. Huron in Ann Arbor
• Proposed $300,000 grant application for green infrastructure in Ypsilanti Township and the City of Ypsilanti
• Resolutions to exceed $10,000 maintenance limits for Four Mile Lake and Iron Lake Lake Level Districts
• Ratification of a $70,000 Health Equity Council Backbone Agency Grant from the Michigan Public Health Institute

Board of Public Works

The Washtenaw County Board of Public Works will vote on a resolution to schedule the first Materials Management Planning meeting. It will also review claims of $50,000 and under for September‑October 2024. Additional agenda items include updates on lake improvement projects, the WRRMA program, and the school recycling program.

• Resolution to set the first Materials Management Planning meeting
• Review of claims $50,000 and under (September‑October 2024) – Attachment A
• Lake Improvement Projects update
• WRRMA (Western Regional Resource Management Authority) update
• School Recycling Program update

CMH Provider

The Washtenaw County Community Mental Health Provider meeting on October 15, 2024 will provide updates on state and local matters, medication administration, recipient rights, electronic visit verification, background checks and CPR training, contracts, and claims. No decisions or actions are listed; the agenda consists of informational updates. The meeting is scheduled via Zoom from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

• Medication Administration Updates
• Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) update
• Background Checks & CPR Training Updates
• Contracts Update
• Claims Update

Washtenaw County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority

The Washtenaw County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority is meeting to decide on an amended work plan for the Dorsey Estates housing project and a recommendation to terminate the Maple Oaks brownfield plan. The board will also review a budget amendment for the Federal Screw Works site in Chelsea.

• Action on Dorsey Estates Amended Act 381 Work Plan (Ypsilanti)
• Action on recommendation to terminate Maple Oaks Brownfield Plan
• Action to amend LBRF Grant Budget for Main Street Park Alliance, Federal Screw Works Site (Chelsea)
• Form Review Sub-Committee for Broadway Park Brownfield Plan Amendment
• Action on August/September 2024 Financial Report

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Commission will discuss the sales contract for the Ellis property and review applications for Connecting Communities. The meeting includes action items for trail repaving, tunnel change orders, and waterpark mechanicals.

• Ellis Property sales contract
• Barton to Bandemer Tunnel change order
• Rolling Hills Trail & Loop Road repaving
• Rolling Hills Lazy River mechanicals contract
• Ducks Unlimited grant acceptance

Natural Areas Technical Advisory Committee

The Natural Areas Technical Advisory Committee will review progress on properties currently under consideration in Rounds 1-23. The body will also prioritize nominations for Round 24.

• Progress report on properties in consideration (Rounds 1-23)
• Prioritization of Round 24 nominations

WCCMH - Quality-Finance Committee

The Washtenaw County Community Mental Health Quality‑Finance Committee will review and approve the minutes from the August 12 meeting. It will receive a Financial Status Report from N. Phelps. The committee will then consider the Semi‑Annual Recipient Rights Report presented by K. Snay. No contracts, leases, or executive director authorizations are on the agenda.

• Review and approve Quality‑Finance Committee minutes from 8/12/24 (Attachment #1)
• Review Financial Status Report (Attachment #2) presented by N. Phelps
• No contracts or leases to discuss
• No executive director authorizations pending
• New Business: Semi‑Annual Recipient Rights Report (Attachment #3) presented by K. Snay

WCCMH Millage Advisory Committee

The Washtenaw County Community Mental Health Millage Advisory Committee will meet on Oct 7, 2024 to receive updates on its financial budget, millage process, and related initiatives. Items include a Financial Budget Update (Attachment #2) presented by N. Phelps, a Millage Process, Investments and Progress Report Review (Attachment #3) by E. Spanier/L. Gentz, an RFP Update, a Millage Communication Toolkit (Attachment #4), and a Jail MAT Update. The committee will also hear an update on the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office millage and discuss future items such as the Millage Investment Plan and Coordinated Funding Partnership.

• Financial Budget Update – presented by N. Phelps (Attachment #2)
• Millage Process, Investments and Progress Report Review – presented by E. Spanier/L. Gentz (Attachment #3)
• RFP Update – presented by T. Cortes/L. Gentz
• Millage Communication Toolkit – presented by K. Snodgrass/E. Spanier (Attachment #4)
• Jail MAT Update – presented by L. Gentz

Commission on Aging

The Washtenaw County Commission on Aging will discuss a draft motion to endorse Theresa’s Law (HB 4841) and recommend that the County Board of Commissioners support it. A presentation on emergency preparedness and weatherization for the county will also be reviewed. Subcommittee updates on communications, future planning/millage, and upcoming townhall events will be provided. The meeting will conclude with setting the next meeting date.

• Draft motion to endorse Theresa’s Law (HB 4841) and recommend County Board support
• Presentation on emergency preparedness & weatherization in Washtenaw County
• Subcommittee updates: Communications, Millage/Future Planning, Townhall
• Approval of September 6, 2024 meeting minutes
• Setting next meeting for November 1, 2024

Board of Commissioners

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners will vote on several resolutions, including a structural $600,000 increase to the Health Department General Fund using state revenue sharing. It will also ratify an early‑voting grant of up to $178,663 and a Sexual Assault Kit Initiative grant of $331,024. Additional resolutions address opposition to specific state tax bills and a neighboring county policy.

• Resolution to increase the Health Department General Fund appropriation by $600,000 for FY 2025‑2028
• Resolution ratifying an Early Voting Grant providing up to $178,663 from the state
• Resolution ratifying the Sexual Assault Kit Initiative Grant of $331,024 from the state
• Resolution opposing Michigan Senate Bill 237 and House Bill 4906 (Sales Use Tax Bills)
• Resolution opposing Livingston County’s policy on monitoring undocumented immigrants

Board of Commissioners Working Session

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners will hold a working session on October 2, 2024, to discuss budget reaffirmation. The meeting will be held in the Board Room of the Washtenaw County Administration Building at 220 N. Main Street in Ann Arbor, with remote participation available via Zoom and phone.

• Discussion of Budget Reaffirmation with Catherine Jones-Alther
• Report from County Administrator
• Report from Board of Commissioners Liaison

Opioid Settlement Steering Committee

The Opioid Settlement Steering Committee will review progress on its needs assessment, including youth focus group planning and data‑review processes. It will share recommendations with the Board of Commissioners, outlining a report framework, timeline, and possible working‑session presentation. The group will also discuss RFP planning and present a Transparency, Monitoring & Accountability Guide for the Michigan County Opioid Settlement Funds.

• Review of progress with needs assessment – youth focus group planning and data‑review process
• Sharing recommendations with the Board of Commissioners – report framework, timeline, working‑session presentation
• RFP planning discussion
• Public information sharing – Michigan County Opioid Settlement Funds Transparency, Monitoring & Accountability Guide

Coalition for Action on Remediation of Dioxane

The CARD board will hear an EPA update on the Superfund National Priorities List, including the proposal to add the Gelman plume. EGLE will present new draft monitoring plans, a groundwater‑soil interaction plan, and updates on NPDES permits. The board will review old business items from Washtenaw County, Ann Arbor Township, Scio Township, and the City of Ann Arbor, including a litigation update on Ann Arbor’s 1,4‑dioxane case with Gelman. Additional updates will cover the Yale Superfund Research Program, state polluter‑pay legislation, and a proposed development in Scio Township.

• EPA update: proposal to add Gelman plume to Superfund National Priorities List
• EGLE presentation of new draft Monitoring Plans and GSI plan for the Western Area
• Ann Arbor City update on 1,4‑dioxane litigation with Gelman
• State Legislature update on Polluter Pay Bills (HB 5241‑5247 & SB 605‑611)
• Scio Township: KOC proposed development (Kathy Knol)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will hear a presentation from the County Medical Examiner, Dr. Allecia Wilson, followed by a summary of the state accreditation report presented by Jane Nickert, Director of Nursing. Additional reports include the Community Voices Report and the BOC Liaison Report. New business items cover updated COVID vaccines, the upcoming State of Our Health event on October 28, and leadership transitions within the health department. Old business includes discussion of the Board of Commissioners meeting budget advocacy.

• Medical Examiner presentation – Dr. Allecia Wilson, Chief Medical Examiner
• State Accreditation Report Summary – Jane Nickert, Director of Nursing
• Community Voices Report
• Updated COVID vaccines (new business)
• BOC Meeting Budget Advocacy (old business)

WCCMH Executive Committee

The committee will review the 2025 annual meeting schedule and discuss the process for the Executive Director's annual evaluation. The meeting includes a closed session for a legal update.

• WCCMH 2025 Annual Board/Committee Meeting Schedule
• Executive Director Evaluation Process discussion
• Closed session for legal update

Environmental Council

The Washtenaw County Environmental Council will approve the agenda and minutes, hear public comments, and receive a presentation by Phil Roos, Director of Michigan's Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, on the state's energy and environmental outlook. Council members will discuss staff reports on staffing status and Resiliency Office updates, and consider upcoming sustainability topics for Pittsfield and Ann Arbor Townships. The meeting also includes new business items such as the Green Fair event and planning for future virtual meetings.

• Presentation on Michigan’s Energy and Environmental Future by Phil Roos (EGLE)
• Staff report on current staffing status
• Resiliency Office updates
• Upcoming meeting topics: Pittsfield Township and Ann Arbor Township sustainability plans (October)
• Green Fair event scheduled for September 20

Washtenaw County Conservation District

The Washtenaw County Conservation District Board will discuss the FY25 budget during a hearing and consider an amendment to the FY24 budget. New business also includes a discussion of NRCS civil‑rights responsibilities for partners. Additional agenda items cover farmland agreements, PDR applications, and updates to conservation plans.

• FY25 Budget Hearing
• FY24 Budget Amendment
• NRCS Civil Rights Responsibilities for Partners
• Farmland Agreement/PDR Applications
• Conservation Plans

Board of Public Works

The Washtenaw County Board of Public Works will review and act on two financial items: claims of $50,000 and under for August‑September 2024, and vouchers for retiring multi‑lake and WWRA debt. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes, public comment periods, and updates on lake improvement, water resources, and materials management programs.

• Approval of August 21, 2024 meeting minutes
• Public comment (agenda‑related and general)
• Updates on lake improvement projects, WRRMA, and materials management planning
• Action on claims of $50,000 and under (August‑September 2024)
• Action on debt retirement vouchers for Multi Lakes & WWRA debt

Continuum of Care Board

The board is meeting to decide on winter shelter recommendations, board member nominations, and several housing memorandums of understanding. Members will also discuss HUD funding timelines and the Robin Crest property.

• Winter Shelter Task Force Recommendations for Winter 24-25
• Board member nominations for Lived Experience, Private Funder, and Higher Education representatives
• LIHTC Letter of Support and MoU for Woda Cooper Companies Robin Crest Property
• Foster Youth to Independence and Family Unification Program MoU
• HUD CoC and CoCBuilds NOFO funding and timelines

Board of Commissioners Working Session

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the potential creation of an Office of Aging. The presentation will be given by Andrew DeLeeuw, Deputy County Administrator. No decisions are noted on the agenda.

• Potential Office of Aging – presentation by Deputy County Administrator Andrew DeLeeuw

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will vote on several high-value budgets and grant applications, including funding for mental health and community corrections. The meeting also includes a presentation of Historic Preservation Awards.

• Approval of Washtenaw County Community Mental Health 2024/2025 operating budget of $131,599,982
• Ratification of Community Corrections Comprehensive Plan for $2,909,637
• Early Voting Grant application with the Michigan Department of State for up to $178,663
• Creation of 1.0 FTE Permit Technician and 1.0 FTE Inspector positions
• Approval of Washtenaw County Health Department's 2023/2024 final budget increase of $114,498

Reparations Council

The Washtenaw County Advisory Council on Reparations will review its draft budget and consider how to staff the project, including hiring a research leader, a PhD‑level intern, or a full‑time professor. Members will discuss potential external consultants, community‑engagement contracts, and sources of funding such as county seed money or university support. The council will also update on outreach progress in housing, education, criminal safety & justice system, food systems, and health.

• Review draft reparations council budget, including a proposed $80K salary for a full‑time professor
• Consider hiring a PhD‑level intern (20‑30 hours) supported by the University of Michigan
• Discuss external consultant support and formation of a research team leadership
• Plan community‑engagement contracts and funding for 1,000 community conversations across SE Michigan
• Provide updates on outreach in housing, education, criminal safety & justice system, food systems, and health

Washtenaw County Food Policy Council (WFPC)

The Washtenaw County Food Policy Council will vote to approve the July meeting minutes and the agenda for this session. An executive‑committee report will discuss a proposed increase in the council’s budget request to the Board of Commissioners. The meeting also includes a presentation on the A2 Circular Economy Project and updates from several policy action teams.

• Vote to approve July meeting minutes
• Vote to approve the current meeting agenda
• Executive committee report recommending an increased budget request to the Board of Commissioners
• Presentation: Designing with the community – introduction to the A2 Circular Economy Project
• Policy Action Team updates on school meals, food waste, inclusive food justice, pollinators, planning & zoning, and farmer topics

Urban County Executive Committee

The Urban County Executive Committee approved the 2024-25 Annual Action Plan and substantial amendments to 2018-2020 plans to reallocate $938,538 in HOME funds for affordable housing projects. The committee also discussed a new RFP for $1.459 million in HOME ARP funding for supportive services.

• Approval of 2024-25 Annual Action Plan
• Reallocation of $938,538 HOME funds to Avalon Housing
• Discussion of $1,459,914 HOME ARP Supportive Services RFP
• Review of 06-05-2024 meeting minutes
• Public Hearing on Draft 2023 CAPER

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss final approvals for three properties and a sales contract for the Beaty property. The body will also consider a USDA ACEP-ALE grant submittal and an asset management program.

• Final approval for NAPP properties: Grossman, Ritchie Trust, and K. Weidmayer
• NAPP Beaty Property sales contract
• 2024 USDA ACEP-ALE Grant submittal
• Asset Management Program discussion
• Natural Areas Stewardship presentation

Natural Areas Technical Advisory Committee

The Natural Areas Technical Advisory Committee will consider the minutes from its June 3 meeting, hear public comments, receive a progress report on properties in consideration from Rounds 1-2, and conduct an initial review of Round 24 nominations. The committee may also discuss any additional items raised by members before adjourning.

• Consideration of minutes from June 3, 2024
• Public comment period
• Progress report on properties in consideration – Rounds 1-2
• Initial review of Round 24 nominations
• Other items from members

Commission on Aging

The Washtenaw County Commission on Aging will approve the minutes from its August 2, 2024 meeting. It will discuss the "Say Yes to Seniors" presentation and receive updates from its communications and future‑planning subcommittees. Additional reports will be given by the County Board of Commissioners and the commission chair, and new business will be considered.

• Approve minutes from August 2, 2024 meeting
• Discuss "Say Yes to Seniors" presentation by Gary Munce
• Subcommittee update: communications (Larson, Heckendorn, Green, Cooper)
• Subcommittee update: moving forward/future planning/millage (Herzig, Cooper, Astrien, McKinney, Ballard, Foreman)
• Reports from County Board of Commissioners and commission chair

Board of Commissioners

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners will vote on several resolutions, including the approval of the 2024/2025 Community Mental Health operating budget of $131,599,982. It will also allocate $1,332,590 from the General Fund for the Continuum of Care Winter Shelter Task Force and authorize a health department agreement covering a $23,864,159 budget. Additional items include ratifying grant applications for a Legal Self‑Help Center and the Michigan Drug Court Grant Program, and approving the purchase of 1500 Stamford Rd. for a new recreation center.

• Resolution approving the Washtenaw County Community Mental Health 2024/2025 budget of $131,599,982
• Resolution allocating $1,332,590 from the General Fund for Continuum of Care Winter Shelter programs
• Resolution authorizing the County Administrator’s signature on the Health Department comprehensive agreement with a total budget of $23,864,159
• Resolution ratifying a grant of up to $100,000 for a Legal Self‑Help Center in the 14A District Court
• Resolution ratifying a grant of up to $400,000 for the Michigan Drug Court Grant Program

Board of Commissioners Working Session

The Board of Commissioners will review the Quarter 2 Budget Update. The session also includes a discussion on the CoC Winter Sheltering Taskforce plan and associated funding requests.

• Quarter 2 Budget Update
• CoC Winter Sheltering Taskforce Plan and Funding Request

Opioid Settlement Steering Committee

The Washtenaw County Opioid Steering Committee will meet to approve prior minutes and discuss progress on needs assessments, fund dissemination planning, and public information sharing. The meeting will be held remotely via Microsoft Teams.

• Approval of August 7, 2024, minutes
• Review of needs assessment progress and participant numbers
• Discussion on fund dissemination planning and RFP subcommittees
• Review of public-facing platform and information sharing
• Remote meeting via Microsoft Teams

Coalition for Action on Remediation of Dioxane

The group is reviewing updates from the US EPA regarding the Superfund National Priorities List and monitoring plans from EGLE. The meeting includes updates on groundwater contamination and legislative efforts regarding polluter pay bills.

• US EPA update on Superfund Site Designation and NPL public comment period
• EGLE updates on draft Monitoring Plans and MS4 violation in the Allen Creek drain
• NPDES Permit update for Honey Creek Tributary
• State Legislature update on Polluter Pay Bills (HB 5241-5247 & SB 605-611)
• Update on KOC proposed development in Scio Township

Environmental Council

The Washtenaw County Environmental Council will meet to approve minutes and discuss upcoming topics, including the introduction of the new Resiliency Officer and an in-person meeting in September.

• Approval of June 25, 2024 meeting minutes
• Introduction of Beth Gibbons, Washtenaw County Resiliency Officer
• Presentation on SEMCOG updates
• Discussion of upcoming meeting topics and September in-person meet-and-greet
• Review of Engagement and Outreach Committee Report

WCCMH Board

The Washtenaw County Community Mental Health Board will consider a consent agenda, the Treasurer's financial report, and the Executive Director's update. New business includes action on the FY2025 Annual Operating Budget, the FY2025 Master Contract List, a Performance Improve FY23 Report, and the appointment of a CMHPSM Oversight Policy Board. The meeting also provides time for audience participation and future discussion items such as an employee engagement survey and homelessness updates.

• Approve WCCMH FY2025 Annual Operating Budget (Attachment #4)
• Approve WCCMH FY2025 Master Contract List (Attachment #6)
• Approve Performance Improve FY23 Report (Attachment #7)
• Approve CMHPSM Oversight Policy Board (OPB) Appointment (Attachment #8)
• Consent agenda approvals including Contracts and Leases (Attachment #1E)

Washtenaw County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority

The Washtenaw County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority will consider approving environmental assessments for two sites, a brownfield plan for a downtown Ann Arbor hotel, and the annual election of officers. The board will also discuss a tax increment financing policy change.

• 1510 Stadium Blvd environmental assessment ($15,000)
• 90 Maple St environmental assessment ($15,000)
• 310 E. Huron AC Hotel brownfield plan ($749,529)
• Maple Oaks TIF capture discussion
• Annual meeting and officer nominations

Board of Public Works

The Washtenaw County Board of Public Works will consider a motion on 2024 Special Assessments Resolutions covering operations, debt retirement, and several lake improvement projects. Items include claims up to $50,000 for June‑August 2024, updates on lake improvement projects, WRRMA, and materials management planning. The board will also approve the agenda, minutes from the June 26 meeting, and receive public comments.

• Approve agenda and minutes from the June 26, 2024 meeting
• Lake Improvement Projects Update (Pleasant, Whitmore, North, Joslin, Lower Huron River Chain of Lakes, Silver)
• Motion to adopt 2024 Special Assessments Resolutions for WWRA operations, debt retirement, and multiple lake projects
• Review claims of $50,000 and under for June‑August 2024 (Attachment A)
• Updates on WRRMA and Materials Management Planning

Reparations Council

The Advisory Council on Reparations will approve the July 19 meeting minutes, elect a new chair, and report on the strategic framework and timeline for topics such as housing, education, criminal safety, food systems, and health. Members will also discuss details for upcoming community‑engagement events and review the draft budget totaling $348,370. Public participation is limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Approve July 19, 2024 meeting minutes
• Election of a new council chair
• Strategic framework discussion covering housing, education, criminal safety, food systems, and health
• Review of draft Reparations Council budget ($348,370 total)
• Planning of community‑engagement events (locations, times, promotional materials)

Washtenaw County Conservation District

The Washtenaw County Conservation District board will review and discuss the FY25 draft budget, including parameters for the School and Community Habitat Grant. The meeting will also consider approval of bills, review farmland agreement and PDR applications, and hear reports on conservation plans and staff updates. New business items include an auditor request for proposals and the executive director’s annual review.

• Approval of bills
• Farmland agreement/PDR applications
• Conservation plans
• FY25 draft budget discussion (School and Community Habitat Grant parameters)
• Auditor RFP

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will approve minutes from recent meetings and receive updates on communications, projects, and June‑July financial reports. It will also discuss the Independence Lake Maintenance Building and consider a contract to renovate the county golf course.

• Golf Course Renovation Contract (new business)
• Independence Lake Maintenance Building presentation (old business)
• Approval of June & July financial and revenue reports
• Review of Communications, Projects & Activities
• Closed Session – Legal Update

WCCMH Millage Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss millage investments, progress updates, and the financial budget. The meeting includes a presentation on School Mental Health Mini Grants from WISD and a review of millage Requests for Proposals.

• School Mental Health Mini Grants presentation (WISD)
• Millage Request for Proposals
• Financial Budget Update
• Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) Millage Update
• Approval of June 10, 2024 meeting minutes

WCCMH - Quality-Finance Committee

The Washtenaw County Community Mental Health Quality-Finance Committee will review the Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Budget, a list of master contracts, and performance dashboards for the current fiscal year.

• WCCMH Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Budget
• WCCMH FY25 Master Contract List
• Program Committee Dashboard FY24, Q1 and Q2
• Performance Improvement FY23 Report
• Contracts and Leases

Historic District Commission

The commission is holding a working session to review and select applicants for the 2024 Preservation Awards. The body will consider candidates across four categories celebrating historic preservation work in Washtenaw County.

• Outstanding Organization or Individual: C. Edward and Mary Ellen Wall
• Outstanding Business: 24 Oaks LLC
• Outstanding Local Historic District Owner: Salem Area Historical Society (Jarvis Stone School)
• Outstanding Realtor: Patrick McCauley (Reinhart Realtors)

Opioid Settlement Steering Committee

The committee is discussing the progress of a needs assessment involving focus groups and interviews. Members are reviewing the administration of funding mechanisms and a request for Health Department planning support.

• Review of needs assessment focus groups and population recruitment
• Request to Board of Commissioners for Health Department planning support
• Discussion on administration and oversight of funding mechanisms
• Planning for a public-facing platform and website for information sharing
• Review of Michigan Association of Counties Annual Reporting Survey highlights

Board of Commissioners

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners will vote on several resolutions, including two energy grant applications, a lease for indoor vehicle storage, and budget items for public safety and health. One resolution seeks approval of a $3,503,000 DOE C‑SITE grant to fund roof replacement and HVAC upgrades at the Towner II facility on 555 Towner Street. Other items include a $100,000 state CEM grant, a $75,000 transfer from the Opioid Settlement Fund, and setting the 2024 HCMA millage rate at 0.2062.

• Resolution B: approve $3,503,000 DOE C‑SITE grant for Towner II facility at 555 Towner Street, with a 10.13% ($395,000) county match
• Resolution A: ratify $100,000 state CEM grant with a $50,000 county match
• Resolution E: authorize lease for indoor vehicle storage at 2000 S. Industrial Hwy, term July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2027
• Resolution H: set 2024 Washtenaw County millage rate for HCMA to 0.2062 (down from 0.2070)
• Resolution I: transfer $75,000 from the Opioid Settlement Fund to the County Health Department

Board of Commissioners Working Session

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners will conduct a working session on August 7, 2024. The meeting includes roll call, public participation, reports from the County Administrator and the Commissioners Liaison, and discussion items. No specific resolutions, contracts, or projects are listed on the agenda.

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will meet to discuss senior services and receive subcommittee updates. The meeting includes a presentation on in-home programs and planning from AgeWays Nonprofit Senior Services and the Silver Key Coalition.

• Presentation by Stephanie Hall on AgeWays Nonprofit Senior Services in-home programs and Silver Key Coalition
• Updates from Communications, Townhall, and Moving Forward/Future Planning/Millage subcommittees
• Approval of June 7, 2024 meeting minutes

Board of Health

The Washtenaw County Board of Health will approve its agenda and the minutes from the June 28, 2024 meeting. It will hear a review of the Washtenaw Rescue Plan original proposal and a presentation of the fiscal year 2024‑2025 health department budget, which is an action item. The board will also consider the ARPA Healthy Neighborhoods resolution and discuss other new and old business items.

• Approval of agenda (action)
• Approval of 6/28/24 meeting minutes (action)
• Review of Washtenaw Rescue Plan original proposal
• Fiscal Year 2024‑2025 Health Department Budget Presentation (action)
• ARPA Healthy Neighborhoods resolution (action item)

Washtenaw County Conservation District

The board will review employee compensation, overtime rules, and office closure policies. The meeting also includes discussions on upcoming EGLE and MDARD grants and an auditor's engagement letter.

• Proposed HR Manual Amendment regarding FLSA Overtime and Comp Time
• Employee compensation policies for state vs federal holidays and part-time staff
• Proposed FY25/FY26 Organization Chart
• EGLE GLRI Grant – WLEB Cost-Share
• MDARD Capacity Building Grant for CD’s in WLEB

Continuum of Care Board

The Continuum of Care Board will vote on funding recommendations from the Funding Review Team for HOME American Rescue Plan and Emergency Solutions Grant programs. The meeting also includes a letter of support for Low Income Housing Tax Credits and a resolution from the Board of Commissioners.

• Approval of June minutes (ACTION)
• FRT HOME ARP Funding Recommendations Virtual Vote (ACTION)
• FRT’s ESG Funding Recommendations (ACTION)
• Letter of Support for LIHTC Funding for Hickory Way Phase III (ACTION)
• Board of Commissioners CoC Resolution

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works is holding a second public hearing regarding the Whitmore Lake Improvement Project. The board will decide whether to approve or deny a resolution to proceed with the project and its associated Special Assessment District.

• Public hearing on the Whitmore Lake Improvement Project
• Vote to approve or deny the Special Assessment District resolution

Washtenaw County Food Policy Council (WFPC)

The Washtenaw County Food Policy Council will vote on the May meeting minutes and the current agenda. The meeting includes presentations on Farm Bill updates and reports from the Executive Committee regarding bylaws and racial equity. Various Policy Action Teams will also provide updates on topics such as school meals, food waste, and pollinators.

• Vote on May meeting minutes
• Vote on July 10 agenda
• Farm Bill updates from Andrew Paniagua and Hagan Capnerhurst
• Executive Committee reports on bylaws and racial equity
• Policy Action Team updates on school meals, food waste, and pollinators

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider a resolution to reallocate $1,211,432 in American Rescue Plan Act funding toward projects like Dorsey Estates and workforce stabilization. The meeting also includes a final reading on a millage question for Older Persons Services for the November 5, 2024, ballot.

• Reallocation of $1,211,432 in ARPA funds to various community projects
• Millage question for Older Persons Services for the November 5, 2024, ballot
• $50,000 mini-grants for 826 Michigan Inc, Buenos Vecinos, and Girls Group
• Lease agreement for vehicle storage at 308 Jackson Plaza Drive
• $10,000 grant from United Way of Southeast Michigan for the Barrier Busters program

Board of Commissioners Working Session

The Board of Commissioners will receive updates regarding Ann Arbor SPARK and ARPA. The session also includes reports from the County Administrator and the Board of Commissioners Liaison.

• Ann Arbor SPARK update from Phil Santer
• ARPA update from Crystal Campbell
• Report from the County Administrator
• Report from the Board of Commissioners Liaison

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Commission is reviewing a cost-sharing agreement with the City of Ann Arbor for Phase 2 of the Border-to-Border Trail. This phase involves constructing a tunnel under the Amtrak railroad to connect Bandemer Park to the existing trail. The proposal outlines how costs will be split between WCPARC, the City, and HWPI.

• Cost-sharing agreement for B2B Trail Segment DAA7 construction
• Recommended construction contract for Davis Construction ($4,823,840.25)
• Recommended engineering services contract for Wade Trim ($475,838.44)
• Estimated total project cost with contingency of $6,018,974.69