Calhoun County public meetings in 2023

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to address several collective bargaining agreements and year-end budget amendments. The agenda also includes a proclamation for the retirement of K9 Rocket and the appointment of a new Medical Examiner.

• Proclamation for the retirement of K9 Rocket
• Appointment of Patrick A. Hansma, D.O. as Calhoun County Medical Examiner
• Senior Services 2023 RFP Awarded Contracts
• APAA Collective Bargaining Agreement 2024-2025
• TPOAM-Health and TPOAM Collective Bargaining Agreements 2024-2026

Board of Commissioners

The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners will conduct public hearings regarding the adoption of 2024 budgets and the closeout of CDBG grants for Marshall Township and Emmett Charter Township. The agenda also includes several resolutions for staffing, insurance renewals, and road maintenance agreements.

• Public Hearing: Adoption of 2024 Budgets
• Public Hearing: Closeout of CDBG Grant - Marshall Township Site Readiness Planning
• Public Hearing: Closeout of CDBG Grant - Emmett Charter Township Site Readiness Planning
• Renewal of CCRD Road Maintenance Agreement with the NHBP Tribal Government
• Claims Payable for October 26, 2023 through November 29, 2023, totaling $11,246,368.88

Board of Commissioners

The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss county administration reports and policy revisions. The body is scheduled to vote on claims payable totaling $11,428,025.71 for the period of October 12 through October 25, 2023.

• Claims payable for October 12-25, 2023 in the amount of $11,428,025.71
• Enbridge Energy Agreement for North Branch Park
• Sheriff's Office FY23 Emergency Management Grant Agreement
• Amended Articles of Incorporation of the Transportation Authority of Calhoun County
• Policy revisions for Policy #212 (Controlled Substances) and Policy #306 (New Positions & Vacancies)

Board of Commissioners

The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners will meet to present and approve the 2023 Apportionment Report. The board will also consider claims payable for the period of September 28 through October 11, 2023.

• Approval of 2023 Apportionment Report
• Claims payable from September 28 to October 11, 2023, totaling $11,457,716.34
• Appointment of Dr. Tino Smith to the Department of Health & Human Services Board
• Certification of the Calhoun County Road Department's Transportation Asset Management Plan
• Proclamations for Keeping The Lights On After School, NAACP 88th Annual Freedom Fund Dinner, and Red Ribbon Week

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to conduct the biennial election of the Board of Canvassers. The body will also consider agreements regarding planning services, school district security, and road contracts.

• Claims payable for Sept 13 to Sept 27 in the amount of $5,914,442.36
• Biennial Election of Members of the Calhoun County Board of Canvassers
• Planning Consultation Services Agreement with Fredonia Township
• Sheriff's Office Amended Services Agreement with the Calhoun Intermediate School District
• CCRD MDOT Contract 23-5292 for Wattles Road in Emmett Township

Board of Commissioners

The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners will review a claims payable listing and several budget-related items. The meeting includes a presentation of the 2022 Medical Examiner's Annual Report and various appointments and resolutions.

• Claims payable for August 31, 2023 through September 12, 2023 in the amount of $8,003,203.77
• Judicial salaries effective October 1, 2023
• 2023-24 FY Child Care Fund Annual Plan and Budget
• Sheriff's Office Purchasing Award and Budget Amendment
• PA2 Budget for FY23/24

Board of Commissioners

The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners will review the FY24 budget for the Public Health Department and the formation of the Transportation Authority of Calhoun County. The board is also considering a new policy on diversity, equity, inclusion, and civility.

• Calhoun County Public Health Department FY24 Budget
• Articles of Incorporation for the Transportation Authority of Calhoun County
• Claims payable for August 10 to August 30, 2023 in the amount of $5,154,789.91
• Sale of County-Owned Property on Division Drive in Marengo Township
• Renewal of Pharmacy Benefit Management Agreement with Express Scripts, Inc.

The Board of Commissioners approved the articles of incorporation for a new countywide transportation authority. Other key actions included approving the FY24 Public Health Department budget and a new diversity and civility policy. The board also authorized improvements to Ott Preserve and the sale of county property in Marengo Township.

• Approved Articles of Incorporation Forming the Transportation Authority of Calhoun County (5-2)
• Approved Calhoun County Public Health Department FY24 Budget (7-0)
• Approved Policy #328 - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Civility (7-0)
• Approved MDNR Agreement for Ott Preserve Improvements (7-0)
• Approved Sale of County-owned Property on Division Drive in Marengo Township with conservation easement stipulation
• Approved Proclamation for Recovery Month - September 2023 (Voice Vote)
• Approved Proclamation for 2023 Miles for Memories (Voice Vote)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Summit Pointe board appointment and Express Scripts agreement (Voice Vote)

Board of Commissioners

The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners will review claims payable totaling over $9.6 million. The board is also deciding on road agreements, grant applications, and staffing requests for the Clerk's Office.

• Claims payable for July 13 to July 26, 2023, totaling $6,540,000.27
• Claims payable for July 27 to August 09, 2023, totaling $3,132,644.08
• CCRD Local Road Agreements for Clarendon, Eckford, Emmett, and Newton Townships
• Sheriff's Office FY2024 Secondary Road Patrol Grant
• Calhoun County Clerk's Office-Elections Department staffing request

The Board of Commissioners approved a bid for road signs and posts and converted an elections department position from part-time to full-time. They also accepted a $247,000 grant for road patrol and approved over $9.6 million in claims payable.

• Approved bid award for signs and posts with Dornbos Sign, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved request to increase Elections Department staffing from part-time to full-time (5-0)
• Accepted $247,000 FY2024 Secondary Road Patrol and Traffic Accident Prevention Program Grant (5-0)
• Approved claims payable totaling $6,540,000.27 and $3,132,644.08 (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including local road agreements and MERS certification (Voice Vote)
• Approved August 17, 2023 agenda (Voice Vote)
• Approved July 20, 2023 meeting minutes (Voice Vote)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will present and accept the 2022 Audited Financial Statements. Members are deciding on several intergovernmental agreements, a budget amendment, and a claims payable listing.

• Claims payable listing from June 8 to July 12, 2023, totaling $8,570,666.93
• 2023 Mid-Year Budget Amendments
• Mutual Aid Agreement between Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potowatomi and County Public Health Department
• Amendment of the Goguac Lake Level Order for Emerald and Laird lakes
• CCRD Bid Award for RFP#111J-23 Cutting Edges

The Board of Commissioners accepted the 2022 audited financial statements and approved mid-year budget amendments, including a $1M reduction in a transfer from the Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund. The Board also updated the county's fund balance policy and approved several contracts and bid awards via a consent agenda.

• Accepted 2022 Audited Financial Statements (Voice Vote)
• Approved 2023 Mid-Year Budget Amendments (5-0)
• Approved Calhoun County Road Department Bid Award RFP#111J-23 for cutting edges (5-0)
• Approved Updated Policy #280 - Fund Balance (5-0)
• Approved Claims Payable from June 8 to July 12, 2023, totaling $8,570,666.93 (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Mutual Aid Agreement with Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potowatomi and CareWell Services Annual Implementation Plan (Voice Vote)
• Approved Planning Consultation Services Agreement with Convis Township (Voice Vote)
• Approved Conflict Waiver Agreement with Warner Norcross and Judd, LLP (Voice Vote)

Board of Commissioners

The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss senior millage contracts and funding amendments. The board is also reviewing a bid for soil removal and a new infectious disease control policy.

• Claims payable for May 25 through June 7, 2023 in the amount of $3,149,866.71
• Corrective Deed for sale of 799 West Michigan Avenue
• Abandonment of Culbertson Avenue
• Bid Award for Soil Removal RFP#124-22
• Grant application for Calhoun County Charging and Fueling Infrastructure

The Board of Commissioners approved several senior millage contracts, a bid for contaminated soil removal near the Justice Center, and a permanent infectious disease control policy. They also authorized a grant application for 32 electric vehicle charging stations at county buildings.

• Approved Bid Award - Soil Removal RFP#124-22 (6-0)
• Approved New Policy #372 - Infectious Disease Control and Protective Safety Measures (5-1)
• Approved Grant Application for Calhoun County Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (6-0)
• Approved Senior Millage 2023 Strategic Projects Contracts (6-0)
• Approved Senior Millage Supplemental Funding Contract Amendments for ramps, home repair, and heating (6-0)
• Approved BCATS FY2024 Local Funding Resolution (6-0)
• Approved Juneteenth Day 2023 Proclamation (Voice Vote)
• Approved Claims Payable from May 25 to June 7, 2023, totaling $3,149,866.71 (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners will meet to vote on property tax resolutions and several administrative service agreements. The board is also reviewing a road contract for North Avenue and a school liaison agreement for the Sheriff's Office.

• 2023 Summer and Winter Property Tax Resolutions
• CCRD Federal Aid Contract with MDOT for North Avenue from W. Coolidge Ave to Morgan Rd
• Claims payable totaling $2,982,237.02 and $16,361,855.20
• Sheriff's Office School Liaison Agreement with Marshall Public Schools
• Recision of the October 15, 2020, Local State of Emergency

The Board approved a school liaison agreement with Marshall Public Schools and a federal aid contract for road improvements. They also authorized a veterans' grant application and updated county employment policies. Two sets of claims payable totaling over $19 million were approved.

• Approved Sheriff's Office School Liaison Agreement with Marshall Public Schools (6-0)
• Approved FY24 CVSF Grant Application for $133,000 for veterans' emergency relief (6-0)
• Approved revisions to Policy #315 EEO and Policy #326 Harassment (6-0)
• Approved MDOT Federal Aid Contract for North Avenue improvements totaling $283,099 (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including property tax resolutions and emergency recision (Voice Vote)
• Approved claims payable for April 27 to May 10 totaling $2,982,237.02 (6-0)
• Approved claims payable for May 11 to May 24 totaling $16,361,855.20 (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to vote on claims payable totaling $6,240,669.23. The body will also consider a budget amendment for PA2 and a lease amendment for the Calhoun County Land Bank Authority.

• Claims payable for April 5 through April 26, 2023, in the amount of $6,240,669.23
• Approval of the Calhoun County ORV Ordinance
• 2023 Calhoun County Parks Millage Allocations
• PA2 Budget Amendment for FY22/23
• Lease Amendment: Calhoun County Land Bank Authority

The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners approved $6,240,669.23 in claims payable and a PA2 budget amendment for substance use disorder services. The board also delayed consideration of a new countywide public transit system after the Battle Creek City Commission raised governance and funding concerns.

• Approved $6,240,669.23 in claims payable (7-0)
• Approved PA2 budget amendment for FY22/23 to fund Drug Court and Sobriety Court (7-0)
• Approved Treasurer's Office staffing allocation change (7-0)
• Approved lease amendment for Calhoun County Land Bank Authority (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including parks millage allocations and ORV ordinance (voice vote)
• Approved proclamations for Mental Health Month and National Therapy Animal Day (voice votes)
• Partially suspended County Board Rule 2.6 for the meeting (6-1)
• Delayed formation of countywide public transit system pending Battle Creek City Commission support

Board of Commissioners

The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners will meet to address county administration and infrastructure matters. The board is scheduled to vote on claims payable totaling $10,231,978.71.

• Claims payable for March 9 through April 4, 2023, in the amount of $10,231,978.71
• CCRD Local Road Agreement: Return to Gravel for K Drive South between 10 Mile Rd & 11 Mile Rd
• Contract amendment for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Inmate Boarding
• CCRD Bid Award for Countywide HMA Paving
• Semco Energy Raymond Road Easement Request

The Board of Commissioners tabled a new road infrastructure failure policy following resident concerns about roadway conditions. They approved a countywide HMA paving contract and an amended ICE inmate boarding agreement. The 2023 Equalization Report and Resolution was also approved.

• Approved 2023 Equalization Report and Resolution (7-0)
• Tabled Road Infrastructure Failure Policy #520 (4-3)
• Denied motion to reinstate Road Commission Task Force (1-6)
• Approved ICE Inmate Boarding contract amendment (7-0)
• Approved countywide HMA paving bid award to Lakeland Asphalt (6-1)
• Approved Semco Energy Raymond Road Easement Request (7-0)
• Approved claims payable from March 9 to April 4 totaling $10,231,978.71 (5-0)
• Approved proclamations for National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and National County Government Month (Voice Vote)

Board of Commissioners

The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners will consider several contract amendments and bid awards for road materials. The body is also reviewing appointments for county health and senior millage committees.

• Claims payable for Feb 23 to March 8 in the amount of $2,556,978.44
• CCRD bid awards for Sodium Chloride (Road Salt) and Hot Mix Asphalt Pick-Up
• Resolution to authorize Delinquent Tax Anticipation Notes
• Contract amendments for Inmate Phone and Commissary Services and Clerk's Office Records Management
• County Building Parking Lot Lease: Millhaven

The Board of Commissioners approved several infrastructure and service contracts, including a road salt agreement with Detroit Salt Company, L.C. and a parking lot lease with Millhaven. They also authorized the issuance of delinquent tax anticipation notes and approved $2.56M in claims payable.

• Approved road salt contract with Detroit Salt Company, L.C. (7-0)
• Approved contract amendments for inmate phone and commissary services with Keefe Commissary and IC Solutions (7-0)
• Approved contract amendment for Clerk's Office Records Management (7-0)
• Approved contracts for hot mix asphalt RFP#109-23 (7-0)
• Authorized Delinquent Tax Anticipation Notes (7-0)
• Approved County Building South parking lot lease with Millhaven for 100 spaces (7-0)
• Approved Public Health Department staffing pattern revision to reclassify a position (7-0)
• Approved claims payable for Feb 23 to March 8 in the amount of $2,556,978.44 (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding a proposed Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) ordinance. The board will also consider bid awards for pavement markings and asphalt emulsions, and an ARPA appropriation.

• Public hearing on the proposed County ORV Ordinance
• CCRD Bid Award RFP#108J-23 Pavement Markings
• CCRD Bid Award RFP#107-23 Asphalt Emulsions
• County American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Appropriation #6
• Claims payable for February 9 through February 22, 2023, totaling $3,282,185.89

The Board of Commissioners approved $2 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding, split equally between the Road Department and internet service improvements. The Board also awarded two road-related contracts and held a public hearing on a proposed ORV ordinance.

• Approved $1M for Road Department and $1M for internet services via ARPA Appropriation #6 (5-0)
• Approved pavement markings contract with P.K. Contracting, LLC (5-0)
• Approved asphalt emulsions contract with K-Tech Specialty Coatings and Michigan Paving & Materials Co. (5-0)
• Approved $3,282,185.89 in claims payable for Feb 9 to Feb 22 (5-0)
• Approved proclamation declaring March 2023 as 21st Annual March for Meals Month (Voice Vote)
• Opened and closed public hearing on proposed County ORV Ordinance (Voice Vote)
• Approved Local Bridge Program Submission 2023 via Consent Agenda (Voice Vote)

Board of Commissioners

The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners will meet to review several funding resolutions and administrative reports. The board is deciding on a contract amendment for inmate food services and a petition to abandon portions of C Drive North and 13 Mile Road.

• Claims payable listing for January 26 through February 8, 2023, totaling $3,410,823.38
• Petition to abandon portions of C Drive North and 13 Mile Road
• Inmate Food Services Contract Amendment
• FY2022 and FY2023 Senior Millage Supplemental Funding resolutions
• Calhoun County Broadband Task Force Committee appointments

The Board of Commissioners approved a three-year contract extension for inmate food services and authorized the abandonment of portions of C Drive North and 13 Mile Road. The road abandonment allows Ford to assume maintenance for the BlueOval Battery Park development. The board also approved over $3.4 million in claims payable.

• Approved three-year contract amendment with Tigg’s Canteen Services for inmate food services (6-0)
• Approved petition to abandon portions of C Drive North and 13 Mile Road (6-0)
• Approved claims payable for Jan 26 to Feb 8, 2023, totaling $3,410,823.38 (6-0)
• Approved Proclamation of February 2023 Celebrating Black History Month (Voice Vote)
• Approved Consent Agenda including broadband task force appointments and senior millage funding (Voice Vote)
• Approved February 16, 2023 agenda (Voice Vote)
• Approved February 2, 2023 meeting minutes (Voice Vote)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will vote on opioid litigation settlement agreements and various road maintenance contracts. The meeting includes a large volume of board and committee appointments and the approval of over $7.8 million in claims payable.

• Approval of Opioid Litigation Settlement Agreements
• Claims payable totaling $3,339,355.29 and $4,559,386.98
• CCRD Contract for Federal Aid Project #22-5521 on 17.5 Mile Rd
• CCRD Bid Awards for Cold Patch (RFP#104J-23) and Pothole Patching (RFQ#103-23)
• CCCDA Bond Financing Agreement

The Board of Commissioners approved a revised policy for local road improvement funding and several road maintenance contracts. They also extended the inmate health services contract with YesCare Corporation and approved over $7.8 million in claims payable.

• Approved revised Policy 509 Local Road Improvement Funding Program (6-1)
• Approved inmate health services contract amendment with YesCare Corporation (7-0)
• Approved MDOT Contract #22-5521 for 17.5 Mile Rd resurfacing (7-0)
• Approved cold patch contract with Lakeland Asphalt Corporation (7-0)
• Approved 2023 pothole patching contracts with Next Generation Landscaping and XACT Excavating LLC (6-1)
• Approved MOU with Nottawaseppi Band of the Huron Potawatomi for road projects (7-0)
• Approved claims payable totaling $3,339,355.29 and $4,559,386.98 (7-0)
• Approved Special Proclamation for Chief Jim Blocker (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct its annual organizational session to swear in members and elect a Chairperson and Vice Chair. The body will also consider road contracts, land sales, and a claims payable listing.

• Election of Board Chairperson and Vice Chair
• CCRD MDOT Contract #22-5532 for 28 Mile Road from Gordon Lake Access to H Drive North
• CCRD 2023 Tree Removal Safety Grant for M Drive South and Uldriks Road
• Authorization to post county land for sale
• Claims payable for Dec 8 to Dec 28, 2022 in the amount of $6,843,262.76

The Board of Commissioners held its 2023 organizational session to elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. The board approved two road-related contracts and authorized the sale of unused county land. Claims payable totaling $6,843,262.76 were also approved.

• Elected Comr. Vette as Chairperson (Voice Vote)
• Elected Comr. Frisbie as Vice Chairperson (Voice Vote)
• Approved CCRD MDOT Contract #22-5532 for 28 Mile Road (7-0)
• Approved CCRD MDOT Contract #22-5524 for Tree Removal Safety Grant (7-0)
• Authorized posting of County Land for Sale (6-1)
• Approved Claims Payable for Dec 8–Dec 28, 2022, totaling $6,843,262.76 (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including 2023 meeting schedule and committee appointments (Voice Vote)