Calhoun County public meetings in 2022

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review year-end budget amendments and several 2023 service contracts. The body is also considering a collective bargaining agreement for UAW-Road and a settlement regarding tax foreclosure excess proceeds.

• Claims payable for Nov 23 to Dec 7, 2022 in the amount of $2,808,217.45
• UAW-Road Collective Bargaining Agreement 2023-2025
• CCRD Federal Aid MDOT Contract: Morgan Road Project - Phase II
• Tax Foreclosure Excess Proceeds Class Action Settlement Agreement
• 2023 Contracts for County Equalization Director and Appraisal services

The Board of Commissioners approved FY 2022 year-end budget amendments and a series of 2023 contracts for appraisal, equalization, and workers compensation services. They also authorized a class action settlement regarding tax foreclosure excess proceeds and approved a new labor agreement for the Road Department.

• Approved FY 2022 Year-End Budget Amendments for General and Special Revenue Funds (5-0)
• Approved 2023 contracts for Equalization Director Mathew Hansen and CSZ Services, LLC (5-0)
• Approved UAW-Road collective bargaining agreement for 2023-2025 (5-0)
• Approved $971,000 Spark grant application for Historic Bridge Park improvements (5-0)
• Approved settlement agreement for Wayside Church v. Van Buren County class action (5-0)
• Approved MDOT Contract #22-5510 for Morgan Road Project - Phase II (5-0)
• Approved 2023 Agreement for MSU Extension Services (5-0)
• Approved $2,808,217.45 in claims payable for Nov 23 to Dec 7, 2022 (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the 2023 budget and appropriations. The agenda includes reviews of ARPA appropriations and a collective bargaining agreement for POAM.

• Fiscal Year 2023 Budget and Appropriations
• Claims payable from Nov 10 to Nov 22, 2022 totaling $4,309,658.84
• POAM Collective Bargaining Agreement 2023-2025
• County American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Appropriation #5
• 2023 Remonumentation Grant Application and Contracts

The Board approved the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget and Appropriations Resolution and a new collective bargaining agreement for Sheriff's Office employees. Commissioners also authorized a fifth appropriation of ARPA funding and a 2023 remonumentation grant application.

• Approved Fiscal Year 2023 Budget and Appropriations Resolution (4-2)
• Approved 5th appropriation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding (4-2)
• Approved POAM collective bargaining agreement for 2023-2025 (6-0)
• Approved 2023 Survey and Remonumentation Grant Application and contracts (6-0)
• Denied amendment to remove 2023 salary increases for county commissioners (2-4)
• Approved Claims Payable from Nov 10 to Nov 22 in the amount of $4,309,658.84 (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including amended dispatch lease and apportionment report (Voice Vote)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the 2023 Administrator/Controllers Budget Recommendation. The body is also reviewing several contract amendments and new business related to senior millage and prosecutor services.

• Public hearing on 2023 Administrator/Controllers Budget Recommendation
• Claims payable for Oct 13 to Oct 26 in the amount of $11,767,110.71
• Claims payable for Oct 27 to Nov 9 in the amount of $14,372,670.04
• Proposed Calhoun County Off Road Vehicle Ordinance
• 2023-25 Senior Millage Contracts for Dental Assistance and Fitness & Fun

The Board approved the proposed text for a new Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) Ordinance and authorized the scheduling of a public hearing. They also awarded two three-year Senior Millage contracts for dental and fitness programs. Additionally, the Board held a public hearing on the 2023 budget recommendation.

• Approved proposed text of the Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) Ordinance (5-0)
• Approved 3-year Senior Dental Assistance contract with Fountain Clinic for $375,000 annually (5-0)
• Approved 3-year Senior Fitness and Fun contract with Comprehensive Care Corporation for $170,000 annually (5-0)
• Approved MOU and contract for sexual assault kit investigation staffing (5-0)
• Approved claims payable totaling $26,139,780.75 for Oct 13 to Nov 9 (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Isabell Nazar to the Senior Millage Allocation Committee (Voice Vote)
• Approved contract amendments for Senior Millage Nutrition and CareHere/Premise Health (Voice Vote)
• Approved supplemental funding for Sheriff's Office Secondary Road Patrol Program (Voice Vote)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review the 2022 Apportionment Report and a new Off Road Vehicle Ordinance. The body is also deciding on bid awards for mineral aggregate and organic additive de-icer, as well as the issuance of capital improvement bonds.

• Approval of 2022 Apportionment Report
• New Calhoun County Off Road Vehicle Ordinance
• CCRD Bid Awards for RFP#126J-22 (Mineral Aggregate) and RFP#122-22 (Organic Additive De-Icer)
• Authorization to issue Capital Improvement Bonds and Tax Exempt Lease Purchase Financing for Energy Savings Improvements
• Claims payable for Sept 29 to Oct 12, 2022 in the amount of $3,390,078.82

The Board of Commissioners approved the 2022 Apportionment Report and Resolution, which authorizes each taxing jurisdiction to levy property taxes. They also tabled a proposed Off-Road Vehicle Ordinance to allow revisions and scheduled a public hearing for December 15, 2022. Several contracts were awarded, including for mineral aggregate and organic de-icer, and up to $18.5 million in bonds were authorized for 911 dispatch upgrades.

• Approved 2022 Apportionment Report and Resolution (6-0)
• Tabled Off-Road Vehicle Ordinance; scheduled public hearing for Dec 15, 2022 (6-0)
• Awarded mineral aggregate contracts to Stoneco, Trojan Sand & Gravel, Carr Brothers (6-0)
• Awarded organic de-icer contracts to K-Tech Specialty Coatings and Chloride Solutions (6-0)
• Approved senior millage contract amendments for four programs (6-0)
• Ratified tax-exempt lease/purchase financing with Bank of America for energy improvements (6-0)
• Authorized up to $18.5M in bonds for CCCDA dispatch upgrades (6-0)
• Approved 2022 Emergency Action Guidelines (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners will review budget adjustments for the Public Health Department and PA2. The board is also considering board appointments and a memorandum of understanding with Eaton County for emergency alerting.

• Claims payable for August 25 to September 7, 2022, totaling $2,967,182.29
• Claims payable for September 8 to September 28, 2022, totaling $7,997,170.57
• PA2 Budget for FY22/23
• Calhoun County Public Health Department FY2022 Year End Budget Adjustment
• Memorandum of Understanding with Eaton County for Emergency Alerting

The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners approved the FY22/23 PA2 alcohol tax budget of $558,716 for substance abuse prevention and treatment services, with one abstention. They also approved a year-end budget adjustment for the Public Health Department, staffing allocation changes in the Prosecutor's Office, and a mutual emergency alerting MOU with Eaton County. All other items on the consent agenda were approved, including board appointments and financial statements.

• Approved $558,716 PA2 alcohol tax budget for substance abuse services (5-0-1, with one abstention)
• Approved Public Health Department year-end budget adjustment (6-0)
• Approved Prosecutor's Office staffing allocation changes (6-0)
• Approved MOU with Eaton County for emergency alerting (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including board appointments and financial statements (voice vote)
• Approved claims payable totaling $10,964,352.86 (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners will discuss budget items for the PA2 and Public Health Department. The board is also scheduled to vote on claims payable and a board appointment for the Community Mental Health Authority.

• Claims payable for August 25 to September 7, 2022, totaling $2,967,182.29
• PA2 Budget for FY22/23
• Calhoun County Public Health Department FY2022 Year End Budget Adjustment
• Appointment of Stephanie Swanson to the Community Mental Health Authority (Summit Pointe) Board
• Probate Judicial Salary resolution effective 10-1-22

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the FY23 budget for the Calhoun County Public Health Department and a request for additional FTE for a School Wellness Program Lead Public Health Nurse. The board will also consider a new name and logo for the Calhoun County Juvenile Home.

• Calhoun County Public Health Department FY23 Budget
• Staffing request for School Wellness Program Lead Public Health Nurse
• Rebranding of Calhoun County Juvenile Home to New Calhoun County Youth Center
• Claims payable from August 11 to August 24, 2022 totaling $5,754,658.73
• Board reappointment of Joyce Spicer to the DHHS Medical Care Facility

The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners approved the FY23 Public Health Department budget of $9.3 million, a staffing increase for a School Wellness Program Lead Public Health Nurse, and the rebranding of the Juvenile Home to the Calhoun County Youth Center. They also approved a proclamation honoring retiring Deputy Guy Picketts and K-9 Tuco, and the consent agenda including a DHHS board reappointment. All votes were 6-0 with one excused.

• Approved FY23 Public Health Department budget of $9.3 million (6-0)
• Approved FTE increase for School Wellness Program Lead Public Health Nurse (6-0)
• Approved rebranding Juvenile Home to Calhoun County Youth Center (6-0)
• Approved retirement proclamation for Deputy Guy Picketts and K-9 Tuco (voice vote)
• Approved consent agenda including DHHS board reappointment of Joyce Spicer (voice vote)
• Approved claims payable of $5,754,658.73 for Aug 11-24, 2022 (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve claims payable and various intergovernmental agreements. The board is considering appointments to the Community Mental Health Authority and road improvement agreements.

• Claims payable for July 27 through August 10, 2022 in the amount of $3,006,437.76
• Community Mental Health Authority (Summit Pointe) Board appointment of Leroy Wright
• CCRD Local Road Improvement Agreements for Sheridan Township
• Sheriff's Office Secondary Road Patrol Grant Application
• Calhoun County Consolidated Dispatch Interlocal Agreement Amendment

The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners approved the consent agenda, which included appointments and agreements, and passed resolutions for the Sheriff's Office secondary road patrol grant, an amendment to the Consolidated Dispatch interlocal agreement, and a claims payable listing of $3,006,437.76. All votes were 6-0 with one excused absence. The board also heard reports on park renovations and the 2023 budget process.

• Approved consent agenda including Summit Pointe board appointment, Michigan Works! bylaws, and Sheridan Township road agreements (voice vote, carried)
• Approved Sheriff's Office Secondary Road Patrol Grant Application (6-0, 1 excused)
• Approved Calhoun County Consolidated Dispatch Interlocal Agreement Amendment (6-0, 1 excused)
• Approved claims payable of $3,006,437.76 for July 27–August 10, 2022 (6-0, 1 excused)

Board of Commissioners

The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners will consider claims payable totaling $5,028,943.05. The board will also discuss staffing requests for the Health Department and the Prosecutor's Office.

• Claims payable for July 14, 2022 through July 26, 2022 in the amount of $5,028,943.05
• CCRD Bid Award: RFP#121-22 Cutting Edges
• Calhoun County Health Department staffing request
• Prosecutors Office staffing allocation change request
• CCRD Resolution of Support for federal Bridge Improvement Program application

The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners approved the consent agenda, a bid award for plow blades, two staffing allocation changes, and a claims payable listing of $5,028,943.05. All motions passed unanimously with 6 yes votes; Commissioner Hatcher was excused/absent. The board also approved resolutions recognizing senior services award recipients and an Eagle Scout.

• Approved consent agenda including CCRD resolution of support for Bridge Improvement Program application and MERS delegate certification (voice vote)
• Approved CCRD Bid Award RFP #121-22 Cutting Edges for plow blades (6-0)
• Approved Calhoun County Health Department staffing request adding two grant-funded health educator positions (6-0)
• Approved Prosecutor's Office staffing reclassification from receptionist to legal secretary (6-0)
• Approved claims payable for July 14-26, 2022 in amount of $5,028,943.05 (6-0)
• Approved resolution recognizing 2022 Joanne Konkle Senior Services Achievement Awards (voice vote)
• Approved special resolution honoring Eagle Scout Kevin Grady (voice vote)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will accept the 2021 audited financial statements and consider 2022 mid-year budget amendments. The meeting includes decisions on Senior Millage funding contracts and an amendment to the County Planning Commission Ordinance.

• Acceptance of 2021 Audited Financial Statements
• Claims payable for June 9 to July 13, 2022, totaling $8,366,317.90
• 2022 Mid-Year Budget Amendments
• Amendment to the County Planning Commission Ordinance
• Five Senior Millage Strategic Projects contracts from RFP #110-22

The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners approved a $2M upward adjustment to the General Fund for 2022 mid-year budget amendments, covering increased revenues from marijuana, opioid settlement funds, and property taxes, along with expenditures for Prosecutor's Office staffing and Sheriff's recruitment. The board also accepted the 2021 audited financial statements with a clean opinion, amended the County Planning Commission Ordinance, and approved multiple Senior Millage supplemental funding contracts and strategic projects. All votes were 5-0 with two commissioners absent.

• Approved FY 2022 Mid-Year Budget Amendments, $2M adjustment (5-0)
• Accepted 2021 Audited Financial Statements, clean opinion (voice vote)
• Amended County Planning Commission Ordinance 2011-1 (5-0)
• Approved Senior Millage Supplemental Funding for Home Heating and Minor Home Repair (5-0)
• Approved Senior Millage Supplemental Funding for Hearing and PERS (5-0)
• Approved Senior Millage Strategic Projects, five contracts ~$300,000 (5-0)
• Approved Public Health Medical Director Contract Amendment (5-0)
• Approved Claims Payable of $8,366,317.90 (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hear a presentation on the 2023-25 Multi-Year Plan from Carewell Services Southwest. Members will also consider resolutions regarding medical examiners, bridge structures, and a bid award for 20 Mile Rd. in Marengo Township.

• Carewell Services Southwest 2023-25 Multi-Year Plan presentation
• Resolution opposing HB4730 (Zillow Bill)
• CCRD Bid Award for 20 Mile Rd., Marengo Township
• Claims payable for May 26 through June 8, 2022, totaling $2,266,513.03
• Support resolution for Bridge Structures 1326 & 1328

The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners approved all agenda items, including the CareWell Services 2023-25 Multi-Year Plan, the BCATS FY2023 Local Funding Resolution, the MERS-Mercer Retire Health Care Savings Program & Benefit Exchange, a road bid for 20 Mile Road in Marengo Township, a prosecutor's office staffing change, and a claims payable listing of $2,266,513.03. All votes were unanimous (6-0) with one commissioner absent. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved CareWell Services Southwest 2023-25 Multi-Year Plan (voice vote)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Deputy Medical Examiner appointments, road engineering reimbursement, planning commission reappointments, resolution opposing HB4730 'Zillow Bill', and support for bridge structures 1326 & 1328 (voice vote)
• Approved BCATS FY2023 Local Funding Resolution (6-0)
• Approved MERS-Mercer Retire Health Care Savings Program & Benefit Exchange (6-0)
• Approved CCRD Bid Award for 20 Mile Road, Marengo Township (6-0)
• Approved Prosecutor's Office Authorized Staffing Allocation Change (6-0)
• Approved Claims Payable for May 26-June 8, 2022, totaling $2,266,513.03 (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners will review several road improvement bids and MDOT contracts. The body is also considering lease amendments for the Public Defender's Office and the Consolidated Dispatch Authority.

• Claims payable for May 12 through May 25, 2022, totaling $5,067,886.37
• MDOT Contract 22-5192 for 6 1/2 Mile Rd & Harper Village Dr in Emmett Township
• MDOT Contract #22-5206 for Michigan Ave/22 1/2 Mile Rd in Marengo Township
• Leroy Township Road Improvement Bid Package and Countywide Paving Bid
• Juneteenth Day Proclamation

The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners approved the 2022 summer and winter property tax resolutions, which include a summer levy of 5.3698 mills and winter levies for various services. The board also approved several road improvement contracts, including the Leroy Township Road Improvement Bid Package and the Countywide Paving Bid for 2022, both awarded to Lakeland Asphalt. Additionally, the board approved administrative services agreements with the Native American Heritage Fund and FireKeepers Local Revenue Sharing Board, and a new electronic medical records software contract for the Public Health Department.

• Approved 2022 Summer and Winter Property Tax Resolutions (6-0)
• Approved Leroy Township Road Improvement Bid Package (6-0)
• Approved Countywide Paving Bid - 2022 Construction (6-0)
• Approved MDOT Contract 22-5192 for traffic signal work in Emmett Township (6-0)
• Approved MDOT Contract 22-5206 for Michigan Ave/22 1/2 Mile Rd improvements in Marengo Township (6-0)
• Approved 2022 Native American Heritage Fund Administrative Services Agreement (6-0)
• Approved 2022 FireKeepers Local Revenue Sharing Board Administrative Services Agreement (6-0)
• Approved Public Health Department Clinical Medical Records Software Contract (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review the MSU Extension Annual Report and several new business items. The agenda includes discussions on capital improvement bonds, road stabilization policy, and grant applications.

• Contract Amendment: Senior Services Ramps for Accessibility
• Authorization to Issue Capital Improvement Bonds
• FY23 County Veterans Service Fund Grant from Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency
• Amendment to Policy 509 - Primary Road Stabilization
• Claims Payable ($11,983,144.95) for April 28 through May 11, 2022

The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution authorizing up to $13 million in capital improvement bonds for the renovation and expansion of the Calhoun County Juvenile Home and energy improvements to county facilities. The board also approved an amendment to Policy 509 regarding primary road stabilization, which includes a provision that roads returned to gravel must be repaved within five years. A separate amendment requiring a contract with townships for return-to-pavement timelines failed. The board also approved the FY23 Veterans Service Fund grant application and the Safe Schools Initiative grant application.

• Approved $13M capital improvement bonds for Juvenile Home renovation and energy upgrades (7-0)
• Approved Policy 509 amendment on primary road stabilization with 5-year return-to-pavement requirement (6-1)
• Failed amendment requiring township contract for return-to-pavement timeline (3-4)
• Approved FY23 Veterans Service Fund grant application (7-0)
• Approved Safe Schools Initiative grant application (7-0)
• Approved claims payable of $11,983,144.95 (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners will consider several action items, including approving ballot language for the renewal of the Calhoun County Medical Care Facility Millage, allocating 2022 Parks Millage funds, and awarding bids for park renovations and a jail radio system. They will also vote on contracts for animal shelter services, employee benefits policy updates, and a collective bargaining agreement.

• Approval of ballot language for renewal of Calhoun County Medical Care Facility Millage
• 2022 Calhoun County Parks Millage Allocations
• Bid Award: Kimball Pines Park Renovations
• Bid Award: RFP#113-22 Jail - Repeater & Radio Communication System
• Contract for Animal Shelter Services

The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners voted 4-3 to prohibit the Road Department from returning primary roads to gravel unless a board policy is in place. The board also approved several items including ballot language for a medical care facility millage renewal, parks millage allocations, and multiple contracts and bid awards.

• Prohibited return to gravel on primary roads without board policy (4-3)
• Approved ballot language for Medical Care Facility millage renewal (7-0)
• Approved 2022 Parks Millage Allocations (7-0)
• Awarded bid for Kimball Pines Park renovations (7-0)
• Awarded bid for jail repeater and radio communication system (7-0)
• Approved five-year contract for animal shelter services (7-0)
• Approved updated employee benefits policy adding Juneteenth and full Good Friday (7-0)
• Approved Public Health Department relocation to Albion (6-1)

Board of Commissioners

The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners will hold its annual equalization session, receiving the 2022 Equalization Report and adopting a resolution. They will also consider several new business items, including ARPA Phase 4 appropriations, ballot language for a veterans millage renewal and a new 911 funding millage, staffing requests from multiple departments, and a road contract for the Union City Culvert Project. Consent agenda items include appointments, a contract with ERG Environmental Services, and road agreements with Burlington Township.

• 2022 Equalization Report and Resolution
• ARPA Appropriation Phase 4 Resolution
• Veteran's Affairs Millage Renewal ballot language
• New County 911 Funding Millage ballot language
• Road Department Contract Award for Union City Culvert Project

The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners approved the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Phase 4 appropriation resolution, allocating funds for various projects, despite a failed motion to table it. The board also approved ballot language for a new 0.98 mill countywide tax to fund 911 services, placing the issue on the ballot for voters. Several staffing requests, a road contract, and a veterans affairs millage renewal were also approved.

• Approved 2022 Equalization Report and Resolution (7-0)
• Approved ARPA Phase 4 Appropriation Resolution (5-2)
• Approved New County 911 Funding Millage ballot language (4-3)
• Approved Veteran's Affairs Millage Renewal ballot language (7-0)
• Approved Road Department Contract Award for Union City Culvert Project (7-0)
• Approved Health Department Authorized Staffing Allocation Request (7-0)
• Approved Prosecuting Attorney's Office Authorized Staffing Allocation Request (7-0)
• Approved Claims Payable of $11,352,102.90 (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners will hear a presentation on new jail services for inmates and consider a proclamation for Meals on Wheels' 50th anniversary. They will also hold a public hearing and vote on a grant application for the Iron Belle Trailhead. Several consent agenda items and new business items, including bid awards and grant approvals, are scheduled for votes.

• Presentation on new jail services for inmates by Sheriff Steve Hinkley and Summit Pointe representatives
• Public hearing and approval of MDNR Trust Fund Grant application for the O Preserve Iron Belle Trailhead
• Bid award for RFB #102-22 Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA)
• Bid award for RFB #100J-22 Sodium Chloride
• Claims payable listing for February 24-March 9, 2022 in the amount of $2,210,678.95

Board of Commissioners

The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners will vote on several contract awards, including design services for signal modernization at Morgan Road and North Avenue, a RAVE Mobile Safety Alert System, a jail inmate RFID management system, and MDOT contract for Raymond Road rehabilitation. They will also hear presentations on the Land Bank annual report and Sobriety Court, and consider a resolution opposing state bills SB597 and SB598 regarding community mental health.

• Signal Modernization Project - Morgan Road and North Avenue Design Services Contract Award
• RAVE Mobile Safety Alert System Contract Award
• Jail Inmate RFID Management System Contract Award
• MDOT Contract 22-5033 Raymond Road Rehabilitation for Structure #1317
• Claims Payable for Feb 10-23, 2022: $3,068,999.24

The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution opposing Senate Bills 597 and 598, which would privatize the public mental health system, and supporting Summit Pointe, the county's community mental health authority. The board also approved several contract awards, including for signal modernization, a mobile safety alert system, an inmate RFID management system, and a road rehabilitation project. All votes were unanimous (6-0) with one commissioner excused.

• Approved resolution opposing SB597/SB598 and supporting Summit Pointe (voice vote, carried)
• Approved Signal Modernization Project design services contract for Morgan Road & North Avenue (6-0)
• Approved RAVE Mobile Safety Alert System contract (6-0)
• Approved Jail Inmate RFID Management System contract (6-0)
• Approved MDOT Contract for Raymond Road Rehabilitation Structure #1317 (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including appointments and grant application (voice vote, carried)
• Approved Claims Payable for Feb 10-23, 2022 in amount of $3,068,999.24 (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners will hear a presentation on broadband internet survey results and consider several action items, including lease recommendations and contract amendments. The board will also approve claims payable totaling $4,589,945.82 for late January through early February 2022.

• Broadband Initiative Presentation - Merit Network, Community Internet Survey Results
• RFP #134J-22 Cold Patch Recommendation (roll call vote)
• W.E. Upjohn Institute Lease Recommendation (roll call vote)
• Xcel Lease Recommendation (roll call vote)
• Claims Payable for Jan 27-Feb 9, 2022: $4,589,945.82 (roll call vote)

The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners approved a one-year cold patch contract with Lakeland Asphalt Corporation, a joint contract with Jackson County at $99 per ton, a 1% reduction from the previous year. The board also approved three-year lease agreements with the W.E. Upjohn Institute and Xcel Staffing for office space in the Albion Human Services building, and approved Senior Millage contract amendments for dental and hearing programs. All votes were 6-0 with one commissioner absent. The board also approved claims payable totaling $4,589,945.82.

• Approved RFP #134J-22 Cold Patch Recommendation with Lakeland Asphalt Corporation (6-0).
• Approved W.E. Upjohn Institute Lease Recommendation for Michigan Works Southwest office space (6-0).
• Approved Xcel Lease Recommendation for office space in the Albion Human Services building (6-0).
• Approved Senior Millage 2021 Contract Amendments for Dental and Hearing Programs (6-0).
• Approved Calhoun County Claims Payable of $4,589,945.82 (6-0).
• Approved the agenda and minutes of the previous meeting (voice votes).
• Approved the Consent Agenda, including a resolution from Leelanau County and the FY22 MVAA County Training Reimbursement Program (voice vote).

Board of Commissioners

The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners will vote on routine administrative items including approval of minutes, consent agenda resolutions, and several financial and road-related actions. Key items include a $3.16 million claims payable listing, a plow truck financing resolution, a road department contract for overhead flashing beacons, and authorization for 2022 delinquent tax anticipation notes. The board will also hear a presentation from the Community Action Agency CEO and consider appointments to the Veterans' Affairs Committee.

• Claims payable of $3,157,677.80 for Jan 13-26, 2022
• CCRD 2022 Plow Truck Financing Resolution
• Calhoun County Road Department MDOT Contract 21-5486 for overhead flashing beacons
• Authorization for 2022 Delinquent Tax Anticipation Notes (DTANs)
• Veterans' Affairs Committee appointments: Donald Kujawa and James Diaz (terms to 2026)

The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners approved four substantive items: 2022 Survey and Remonumentation Program Surveyor Agreements, a road department MDOT contract for overhead flashing beacons, authorization for the Treasurer to issue 2022 Delinquent Tax Anticipation Notes, and a First Responder Training and Recruitment Grants Application. All motions passed 4-0 with three commissioners absent. The board also approved the consent agenda, including Veterans' Affairs Committee appointments and a plow truck financing resolution.

• Approved 2022 Survey and Remonumentation Program Surveyor Agreements (4-0)
• Approved MDOT Contract 21-5486 for overhead flashing beacons in Bedford and Convis Townships (4-0)
• Authorized Treasurer to issue 2022 Delinquent Tax Anticipation Notes (4-0)
• Approved First Responder Training and Recruitment Grants Application (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Veterans' Affairs appointments and plow truck financing (voice vote)
• Approved claims payable of $3,157,677.80 for Jan 13-26, 2022 (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners will hold its annual organizational session, including electing a 2022 vice chairperson and conducting a public hearing to close out the Michigan Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) CARES allocation. The board will also vote on a consent agenda with appointments and resolutions, and consider new business items such as road contracts, collective bargaining agreements, and a hazardous waste collection contract.

• Public hearing to close out CDBG CARES allocation
• Appointment of Deputy Medical Examiners Dr. Jared Brooks and Dr. Patrick Hansma
• Corizon Health inmate medical contract Amendment #4
• MDOT contracts for Union City Road Phase III and Federal Aid Bridge Projects
• Claims payable totaling $9,526,142.48

The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners held its annual organizational session, electing Gary Tompkins as Vice Chairperson for 2022. The board approved two MDOT road contracts, a collective bargaining agreement with COAM, a hazardous waste contract, a slag material bid, a lease renewal, and staffing changes. All votes were 6-0 with one absence.

• Elected Gary Tompkins as Vice Chairperson (4-2)
• Approved MDOT Contract 21-5439 Union City Road Phase III Reconstruction (6-0)
• Approved MDOT Contract 21-5409 Federal Aid Bridge Projects (6-0)
• Approved COAM Collective Bargaining Agreement 2022-2024 (6-0)
• Approved contract with Drug & Laboratory Disposal, LLC for hazardous waste collection (6-0)
• Approved CCRD Bid Award for Slag Material RFP#125-21 (6-0)
• Approved Lease Renewal with Housing Choices, LLC (6-0)
• Approved Authorized Staffing Allocation Changes for Road Department (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners will hold its annual organizational session, including electing a vice chairperson and conducting a public hearing to close out a CDBG CARES allocation. The board will also vote on several contracts, collective bargaining agreements, and a claims payable listing.

• Election of Board Vice Chairperson
• Public hearing to close out Michigan Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) CARES allocation
• MDOT Contract 21-5439 Union City Road Phase III Reconstruction
• MDOT Contract 21-5409 Federal Aid Bridge Projects
• Claims payable for Dec 9-29, 2021: $4,915,833.49