Calhoun County, MI

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda that includes a resolution to establish a normal lake level for Cotton Lake, appointments of deputy medical examiners, a grant application for rural health provider recruitment, and a lease renewal. Under new business, the board will discuss a road use agreement with Maple Run Solar and a staffing allocation request from the Prosecutor's Office. The board will also approve claims payable totaling $9,066,465.38.

• Resolution to Establish a Normal Lake Level - Cotton Lake
• Appointment of Deputy Medical Examiners
• Calhoun County Public Health Department Grant application: Rural Health Provider Recruitment and Retention
• Lease Renewal: Battle Creek Balsa Bees
• CCRD Road Use Agreement with Maple Run Solar

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The Board of Commissioners will accept the 2025 audited financial statements and Act 51 report. Members will also discuss the draft County Comprehensive Plan and mid-year budget amendments.

• Acceptance of 2025 Audited Financial Statements and 2025 Act 51 Report
• Discussion of Draft County Comprehensive Plan
• 2026 Mid-Year Budget Amendments
• Property Transfer and Easement Agreements
• Claims payable for July 3 through July 29, 2026, totaling $9,379,791.64

The Board of Commissioners approved the 2026 mid-year budget amendments, which adjust for decreased marijuana tax revenue, increased jail operating costs, litigation expenses, and higher health insurance and road maintenance costs. The board also accepted the 2025 audited financial statements and Act 51 report, approved the draft County Comprehensive Plan, and approved property transfer and easement agreements. All votes were unanimous (6-0) with one commissioner excused.

• Approved 2026 Mid-Year Budget Amendments (6-0)
• Accepted 2025 Audited Financial Statements and Act 51 Report (voice vote)
• Approved draft County Comprehensive Plan (voice vote)
• Approved property transfer and easement agreements (6-0)
• Approved Proclamation for The Wall That Heals (voice vote)
• Approved Consent Agenda including 2026 MERS Delegate Certification (voice vote)
• Approved Claims Payable of $9,379,791.64 (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners will vote on the consent agenda including a road improvement agreement with Sheridan Township, a contract extension for the Administrator/Controller, and other resolutions. Under new business, they will consider road use agreements with Pivot Energy and Key Capture Energy. The board will also approve claims payable totaling $9,512,985.25.

• Approval of claims payable: $9,512,985.25
• CCRD Local Road Improvement Agreement: Sheridan Township
• MERS Service Credit Purchase - Chris Young
• Contract Extension for the Administrator/Controller
• Two CCRD Road Use Agreements with Pivot Energy and Key Capture Energy

The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners approved two road use agreements with solar developer Pivot Energy and battery storage developer Key Capture Energy, requiring them to fund road repairs. The board also approved the consent agenda, claims payable, and minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Road Use Agreement with Pivot Energy for $498,959.10 road restoration (5-0)
• Approved Road Use Agreement with Key Capture Energy for $400,000 road restoration (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Native American Heritage Fund agreement, Sheridan Township road agreement, Michigan Works! bylaws, MERS service credit purchase, and contract extension (voice vote)
• Approved claims payable of $9,512,985.25 (5-0)
• Approved agenda and minutes of June 18, 2026 (voice votes)

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The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners will consider a new policy on artificial intelligence (AI) use in the workplace, and is scheduled to approve a claims payable list totaling $3,663,498.77. The agenda also includes several consent agenda items such as appointments to boards and a road-bridge replacement agreement. A final plat for Loganwood Acres North is up for approval.

• New Policy: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Workplace Use (Item 12.B.1)
• Claims Payable for May 28–June 10, 2026 in the amount of $3,663,498.77 (Item 15.A)
• Loganwood Acres North Final Plat Approval & Acceptance (Consent Agenda 9.B.3)
• CCRD 24 Mile Road Bridge Replacements – Memorandum of Agreement (Consent Agenda 9.B.5)
• Calhoun County EDC and Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Board Appointments (Consent Agenda 9.B.4)

The Board approved its agenda and the minutes from the June 4 meeting. It adopted a proclamation naming June 19, 2026 as National Juneteenth Day in Calhoun County. The Board also approved the Artificial Intelligence Workplace Use policy (7‑yes, 2‑excused) and authorized payment of $3,663,498.77 in claims payable (5‑yes, 2‑excused).

• Approved June 18 agenda (voice vote carried)
• Approved June 4 minutes (voice vote carried)
• Approved National Juneteenth Day proclamation (voice vote carried)
• Approved Consent Agenda (voice vote carried) – includes jury board appointment, road certification/decertification, Loganwood Acres plat approval, economic development board appointments, 24‑mile road bridge MOA
• Approved Artificial Intelligence Workplace Use policy (YES – 7, Excused – 2, motion carried)
• Approved Claims Payable $3,663,498.77 (YES – 5, Excused – 2, motion carried)

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The Board of Commissioners will meet to review county administrator reports and approve a claims payable listing. The agenda includes resolutions regarding health department fees and engineering reimbursements.

• Claims payable for May 14, 2026, through May 27, 2026, totaling $17,451,065.52
• CCPHD Fee Schedule addition for Sports Physicals
• CCRD Engineering Reimbursement
• Treasurer's Office Authorized Staffing Request

The Board of Commissioners approved a new Foreclosure Outreach Specialist/Case Manager position for the Treasurer's Office. Additionally, the Board approved claims payable totaling $14,451,065.52 for the period of May 14 through May 27, 2026.

• Approved June 4 agenda (Voice Vote)
• Approved May 21 meeting minutes (Voice Vote)
• Approved Consent Agenda including CCPHD fee schedule and CCRD engineering reimbursement (Voice Vote)
• Approved Treasurer's Office Foreclosure Outreach Specialist/Case Manager staffing request (7-0)
• Approved claims payable of $14,451,065.52 for May 14–27, 2026 (7-0)

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The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners will consider a property tax resolution for summer and winter 2026, a sheriff's office staffing request, and a financing resolution for a plow truck and equipment. The board will approve claims payable totaling $4,416,361.49 and acknowledge financial statements for March and April 2026.

• CCRD 2026 Plow Truck and Equipment Financing Resolution
• Sheriff's Office Authorized Staffing Request
• Calhoun County 2026 Summer and Winter Property Tax Resolution
• Claims Payable for April 30 through May 13, 2026 ($4,416,361.49)
• Financial Statements for March and April 2026

The Calhoun County Board approved its agenda and the May 7 minutes. It adopted a financing resolution for plow trucks, authorized a new HR Generalist and a Deputy reclassification for the Sheriff’s Office, and passed the 2026 Summer and Winter Property Tax Resolution, which will reduce the general fund by $1.1 million. The board also approved claims payable totaling $4,416,361.49.

• Approved agenda (voice vote)
• Approved May 7 minutes (voice vote)
• Approved CCRD 2026 plow truck and equipment financing (voice vote)
• Approved Sheriff's Office staffing request (5-0 roll call)
• Approved 2026 Summer and Winter Property Tax Resolution (5-0 roll call)
• Approved claims payable of $4,416,361.49 (5-0 roll call)

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The Board will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution to rename the Justice Center, hear committee reports, and vote on a consent agenda including a revenue sharing agreement and support for a bridge renaming. New business includes updates to employee leave policies and a bid award for mineral well brine pickup. Claims payable totaling $7,823,393.92 will be approved.

• Public hearing and resolution to rename Calhoun County Justice Center
• 2026 FireKeepers Local Revenue Sharing Board Administrative Services Agreement
• Updates to Policy #371 FMLA and Policy #378 Paid Medical, Parental, and Caregiver Leave
• CCRD Bid Award: RFP#107-26 Mineral Well Brine Pickup
• Claims payable of $7,823,393.92 for April 8–29, 2026

The Board approved renaming the Calhoun County Justice Center to the Mary S. Coleman Justice Center with a 6‑1 vote. It also proclaimed May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month, approved updates to FMLA and caregiver leave policies, and authorized a bid award for mineral well brine pickup. Additional approvals included the consent agenda, the FireKeepers revenue sharing agreement, and $7.8 M in claims payable.

• Renamed Calhoun County Justice Center to Mary S. Coleman Justice Center (6-1)
• Proclaimed May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month (voice vote)
• Approved updates to Policy #371 FMLA and Policy #378 Paid Medical, Parental, and Caregiver Leave (7-0)
• Approved RFP #107-26 Mineral Well Brine Pickup bid award (7-0)
• Approved $7,823,393.92 claims payable for April 8‑29, 2026 (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including support for renaming 11 Mile Road Bridge (voice vote)
• Approved FireKeepers Local Revenue Sharing Board Administrative Services Agreement (voice vote)

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The Board of Commissioners will meet to review the 2026 Equalization Report and approve various millage allocations. The body is also considering several appointments and an amendment to the ORV Ordinance.

• Claims payable for March 12 through April 7, 2026, totaling $18,713,968.99
• 2026 Parks Millage Allocations
• Amendment to Appendix A of the ORV Ordinance
• Ratification of FY2027 State and Federal Funding Requests
• Appointment of Jerry Johnson to the Calhoun County Board of Public Health

The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners approved the 2026 Equalization Report and Resolution, which shows a 7.7% increase in total assessed and equalized property values and a 5.6% rise in taxable value. The board also approved the consent agenda, including the 2026 Parks Millage Allocations totaling $488,825.64 distributed among municipalities, and approved claims payable of $18,713,968.99. Two proclamations were approved: 911 Public Safety Telecommunicator Week and National County Government Month.

• Approved 2026 Equalization Report and Resolution (6-0, Saxton excused)
• Approved consent agenda including ORV ordinance amendment, Board of Public Health appointment, Senior Millage Committee reappointments, FY2027 funding requests, Act 51 road mileage certification, and 2026 Parks Millage Allocations (voice vote)
• Approved claims payable of $18,713,968.99 for March 12-April 7, 2026 (6-0, Saxton excused)
• Approved proclamation for 911 Public Safety Telecommunicator Week April 12-18, 2026 (voice vote)
• Approved proclamation for National County Government Month 2026 (voice vote)
• Approved agenda and minutes of March 19, 2026 meeting (voice votes)

Board of Commissioners

The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners will review several road project bid awards and a grant application. The board is also scheduled to vote on claims payable totaling $7,071,331.49. Other items include appointments to the Digital Connections Committee.

• Claims payable for Feb 26 to March 11 in the amount of $7,071,331.49
• CCRD Bid Award for 6 Mile Rd Rehabilitation Project
• CCRD Bid Award for 2026 Countywide HMA Paving
• CCRD Bid Award for RFQ#106-26 Pothole Patching Services
• Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Grant Application

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The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners will meet to conduct routine procedural items and approve a $4.7 million claims listing. The board will also vote on four construction-related contracts, including asphalt pickup and bridge replacements, and hear reports from county officials.

• Approve $4,728,198.09 in claims payable for February 12–25, 2026
• Award CCRD RFP#102-26 HMA (Hot Mix Asphalt Pick-Up)
• Award CCRD RFP#104-26 Environmental Services and Material Testing
• Approve CCRD Federal Aid Contract for L Dr S & 25 1/2 Mile Rd Bridge Replacements
• Approve CCRD Road Work Agreement for 29 Mile Rd

The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners approved all agenda items, including several road department contracts and a $4.7 million claims payment. All votes were unanimous (7-0). No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved hot mix asphalt pick-up bid award RFP#102-26 (7-0)
• Approved environmental services and material testing bid award RFP#104-26 (7-0)
• Approved federal aid contract for L Dr S & 25 1/2 Mile Rd bridge replacements (7-0)
• Approved road work agreement for 29 Mile Rd with Michigan Paving (7-0)
• Approved claims payable of $4,728,198.09 (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Sheriff's Office EMPG agreement (voice vote)

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The Board of Commissioners will discuss the creation of an Opioid Settlement Emerging Needs Fund and a request for proposals for roadside mowing. The board will also review claims payable totaling $5,084,685.10.

• Resolution to Create an Opioid Settlement Emerging Needs Fund
• RFP#103-26 Roadside Mowing
• Claims Payable for Jan 29 to Feb 11 in the amount of $5,084,685.10
• CCRD Agreements with Townships for 2026 Local Road Projects

The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to establish a $200,000 Opioid Settlement Emerging Needs Fund, funded from the county's opioid litigation settlement money, to provide flexible, competitive grants for community organizations addressing urgent needs. The board also approved a roadside mowing contract with Jablonski & Sons and the consent agenda, which included 2026 local road project agreements with townships. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved resolution creating $200,000 Opioid Settlement Emerging Needs Fund (7-0)
• Approved RFP#103-26 Roadside Mowing contract with Jablonski & Sons (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including CCRD agreements with townships for 2026 local road projects (voice vote)
• Approved claims payable for Jan 29–Feb 11, 2026, totaling $5,084,685.10 (7-0)
• Approved agenda and minutes of Feb 5, 2026 meeting (voice votes)

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The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners will consider a new collective bargaining agreement for UAW-Road employees, approve a claims payable list, and discuss the creation of a Brownfield Redevelopment Authority. The meeting also includes the approval of board appointments and resolutions.

• UAW-Road Collective Bargaining Agreement 2026-2028
• Claims Payable: $6,871,716.61
• Creation of Calhoun County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority
• Calhoun County Land Bank Authority Board Appointment
• CCRD Federal Aid Contract: Michigan Ave from 22 1/2 Mile Rd to 25 1/2 Mile Rd

The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners approved the creation of the Calhoun County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, appointing nine board members, to support property redevelopment and housing. The board also approved a new UAW-Road collective bargaining agreement for 2026-2028, several road contracts, a grant application for a new recycling center, and staffing and wage updates for the Public Defender's Office and court attorneys. All votes were 5-0 with two excused.

• Created Calhoun County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority and appointed 9 board members (5-0)
• Approved UAW-Road collective bargaining agreement 2026-2028 (5-0)
• Approved MDOT contract for Michigan Ave chip seal and markings, $210,000 total (5-0)
• Approved MDOT contract for Homer Road tree removal (5-0)
• Awarded cold patch contract to Lakeland Asphalt (5-0)
• Approved EGLE grant application for $363,996 for drop-off recycling center (5-0)
• Approved adding senior public defender position funded by MIDC grant (5-0)
• Approved court non-union wage scale update (5-0)

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The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve minutes, claims, and resolutions, including a contract for 911 services and a bid award for medical examiner services. The body will also hold a public hearing on a Brownfield Redevelopment Authority and vote on a Vice Chair for 2026.

• Election of Vice Chair for 2026
• Public Hearing: Countywide Brownfield Redevelopment Authority
• Bid Award: RFP#111-25 Medical Examiner Services
• CCRD MDOT Contract #25-5560: 6 Mile Rd from B Dr S to B Dr N
• Claims Payable: $7,356,189.45

The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners re-elected Matt Saxton as Vice Chair for 2026 by unanimous vote. The board approved a road contract for MDOT Contract #25-5560, a five-year medical examiner services bid, financial policy updates, and a consent agenda including a 911 plan amendment. A public hearing was held on a proposed Countywide Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, but no action was taken on it at this meeting.

• Re-elected Matt Saxton as Vice Chair for 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved MDOT Contract #25-5560 for 6 Mile Road (7-0)
• Approved Bid Award RFP#111-25 for Medical Examiner Services (7-0)
• Approved Financial Policy Updates (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including 911 plan amendment and CCCDA agreement (voice vote)
• Approved Claims Payable of $7,356,189.45 (7-0)
• Held public hearing on Countywide Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (no action taken)