Calhoun County public meetings in 2024
18 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Commissioners
The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners will meet to address year-end budget amendments and an updated FOIA policy. The board will also consider appointments to the Board of Public Health and the Material Management Planning Committee.
- Claims payable for Nov 27 to Dec 11 in the amount of $4,113,398.65
- 2024 Year-End Budget Amendments
- Updated Policy 233 Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
- Housing Choices LLC Office Space Lease Renewal
- 2025 Agreement for MSU Extension Services
The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners approved the 2024 year-end budget amendments, which included a $700,000 increase to the capital improvement fund and adjustments to the road department budget. They also approved an updated FOIA policy, a 2025 MSU Extension services agreement with a 2.5% cost increase, and the consent agenda covering appointments and a lease renewal. The board approved claims payable of $4,113,398.65 and administered oaths to the 2025-2028 commissioners.
- Approved 2024 Year-End Budget Amendments (7-0)
- Approved Updated Policy 233 FOIA (7-0)
- Approved 2025 MSU Extension Services Agreement (7-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including appointments and lease renewal (voice vote)
- Approved Claims Payable of $4,113,398.65 (7-0)
- Administered Oath of Office to 2025-2028 commissioners
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Commissioners
The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners will approve claims, resolutions for the holiday season, and a budget for fiscal year 2025. The meeting includes the approval of a collective bargaining agreement and the awarding of bids for senior millage allocations.
- Claims payable of $3,827,206.89
- Resolution for 2024 Holiday Season National Enforcement Mobilization Campaign
- Fiscal Year 2025 Budget and Appropriations
- AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement 2025-2027
- Bid Awards: RFP #124-23 Senior Millage Allocations
The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners approved the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget and Appropriations, which includes $59.4 million in General Fund expenditures and anticipates a $511,000 increase to the fund balance. The board also approved several other items, including the AFSCME collective bargaining agreement for 2025-2027, a policy update and new policy on family and medical leave, and bid awards for senior millage allocations. All votes were 4-0 with three commissioners absent.
- Approved FY2025 Budget and Appropriations (4-0)
- Approved AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement 2025-2027 (4-0)
- Approved Policy Update and New Policy: Family Medical Leave & Paid Medical, Parental and Caregiver Leave (4-0)
- Approved Bid Awards: RFP #124-23 Senior Millage Allocations (4-0)
- Approved 2025 Remonumentation Program Grant Application (4-0)
- Approved Claims Payable for Nov 14-26, 2024, in the amount of $3,827,206.89 (4-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including Address Ordinance amendment and MDHHS Lease Addendum (voice vote)
- Approved Resolution for 2024 Holiday Season National Enforcement Mobilization Campaign (voice vote)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding the 2025 Administrator/Controller's Budget Recommendation. The body will also consider several bid awards and lease agreements.
- 2025 Administrator/Controller's Budget Recommendation public hearing
- Claims payable for Oct 31 to Nov 13, 2024, totaling $2,928,036.88
- Bid award for RFP#115-24 Janitorial Services
- CCRD bid award for RFP#113-24 Mineral Aggregate
- Youth Center Grant Application for Juvenile Justice Facility Infrastructure
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Commissioners
The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners will meet to review several contracts and interlocal agreements. The board is deciding on a bid award for jail medical services and a new collective bargaining agreement for TPOAM-Road. They will also review claims payable totaling $30,567,633.98.
- Claims payable for October 10 through October 30, 2024, in the amount of $30,567,633.98
- Bid award for Jail Medical Services
- TPOAM-Road Collective Bargaining Agreement for 11/1/2024 to 10/31/2027
- Lease agreement renewal for Forks Senior Center
- CCRD Interlocal Agreement with Branch County for Old US 27 Safety Grant Project
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Commissioners
The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve the 2024 Apportionment Report and discuss 2025 appropriations for elected officials and deputy salaries. The board will also consider an amendment to the Animal Control and Protection Ordinance and a workers compensation insurance renewal.
- Approval of 2024 Apportionment Report
- 2025 Appropriations Resolution for Elected Officials and Deputy Salaries
- Claims payable for Sept 26 to Oct 9 in the amount of $4,938,294.64
- Animal Control and Protection Ordinance Amendment
- Sheriff's Office contract renewal for license plate readers
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Commissioners
The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners will approve the minutes from the September 19 meeting, judicial salaries effective October 1, and the appointment of a Deputy Medical Examiner. The body will also consider awarding contracts for the Verona Corridor Design and Project Safe Schools, and approve a claims payable listing totaling over $4.1 million.
- Judicial Salaries Effective October 1, 2024
- Appointment of Deputy Medical Examiner
- CCRD Bid Award--Verona Corridor Design
- Bid Award: RFB#109-24 Project Safe Schools
- Claims Payable for September 11-25, 2024 ($4,192,148.83)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review the FY25 budget for the Calhoun County Public Health Department and the FY24/25 PA2 budget. The meeting includes discussions on Sheriff's Office agreements and a lease amendment for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
- Claims payable for August 29 through September 10 in the amount of $3,555,611.29
- Loganwood Acres North Preliminary Plat Approval
- Sheriff's Office agreements for Pennfield Schools and Pennfield Township
- Sheriff's Office contract amendment for Animal Shelter Services
- Goguac Lake Board Appointment
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Commissioners
The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a jail security technology grant, a resolution for 2024 opioid settlement funds, and an amendment to the Sheriff's Office contract for animal shelter services. The meeting also includes the presentation of the 2023 Annual Report by the Medical Examiner's Office.
- Jail Security Technology and Equipment Grant and Contract Award
- Resolution to Approve 2024 Opioid Settlement Funds Appropriation
- Sheriff's Office Contract Amendment - Animal Shelter Services
- 2023 Annual Report - Office of the Medical Examiner
- Claims Payable for August 8, 2024, through August 28, 2024 in the amount of $8,087,641.55
The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners approved a $4.5 million federal grant for jail security upgrades, including locks and intercom systems, and awarded the contract to Allied Universal. They also approved a state grant for public health workforce and infrastructure improvements, and allocated up to $600,000 in opioid settlement funds to eight community organizations. All votes were unanimous (7-0).
- Approved $4.5M jail security grant and contract with Allied Universal (7-0)
- Approved CCPHD Strengthening Public Health Workforce and Infrastructure grant (7-0)
- Approved 2024 Opioid Settlement Fund appropriation up to $600,000 (7-0)
- Approved claims payable of $8,087,641.55 (7-0)
- Approved consent agenda including Michigan Works! Southwest updates (voice vote)
- Approved amended agenda and minutes of August 15, 2024 (voice votes)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will receive a presentation on the 2023 Audited Financial Statements. Members are scheduled to discuss 2024 mid-year budget amendments and a grant for the Sheriff's Office. The board will also consider claims payable totaling $7,125,956.03.
- Acceptance of 2023 Audited Financial Statements
- 2024 Mid-Year Budget Amendments
- Sheriff's Office FY2025 Secondary Road Patrol Grant
- Claims payable from July 10 to August 7, 2024, for $7,125,956.03
- Community Mental Health Authority (Summit Pointe) Board Appointments
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will vote on claims payable totaling $12,313,185.21. The body is also considering lease renewals and maintenance expenditures for Duck Lake and Lyon Lake.
- Claims payable for June 13, 2024, through July 9, 2024, in the amount of $12,313,185.21
- Maintenance expenditures for Duck Lake and Lyon Lake
- Lease renewals for Alternative Choices LLC and Calhoun County Public Health Department
- FY25 County Veteran Service Fund Grant Application from Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency
- CCRD Additional 2024 Local Road Improvement Agreements
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will address the vacancy in District 3. They will also consider a resolution for BCATS FY2025 local funding and an agreement between the Sheriff's Office and Starr Commonwealth.
- Appointment of District 3 Commissioner
- BCATS FY2025 Local Funding Resolution
- Sheriff's Office Agreement with Starr Commonwealth
- Senior Millage Allocation Committee Appointments
- Claims Payable of $3,379,943.00
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Commissioners
The board will elect a new Chairperson and review several county resolutions. The agenda includes committee reappointments and updates to public health bylaws. The meeting also features a staffing request for the Prosecutor's Office.
- Election of Board of Commissioners Chairperson
- Prosecutor's Office authorized staffing request
- Sheriff's Office Memorandum of Understanding with Marshall Township
- Calhoun County Board of Public Health amended bylaws
- Claims payable totaling $18,346,622.29
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Commissioners
The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners will consider measures affecting county finances, road maintenance, and local tax rates. Officials are reviewing a notice to issue capital improvement bonds, approving a bid for S Drive S bridge construction, and processing claims totaling $3,922,896.13. The meeting also covers new workplace policies for pregnant employees and infants at work, departmental staffing requests, and grant applications for recycling infrastructure and senior services.
- Authorization to issue capital improvement and refunding bonds
- CCRD bid award for S Drive S bridge construction
- Summer and winter property tax resolution approval
- Hammond Farms compost facility siting decision
- Claims payable totaling $3,922,896.13
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Commissioners
The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners will review the 2024 Equalization Report and various county resolutions. Discussion items include law enforcement services for Sheridan Township and pothole patching bids. The agenda also includes consideration of a Parks Millage ballot proposal.
- Parks Millage Ballot Proposal
- Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Services Agreement with Sheridan Township
- CCRD Bid Award: RFQ#103-24 Pothole Patching
- $9,163,699.18 in claims payable for March 14 through April 2, 2024
- 2024 Equalization Report and Resolution
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Commissioners
The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners will vote on a claims payable list totaling $3,896,194.94 for late February through mid-March and approve road department contracts for sodium chloride and hot mix asphalt. The board will also consider resolutions for the 2024 local bridge program, grant applications for park and trail projects, and a lease extension with the W.E. Upjohn Institute. These items cover routine county operations, infrastructure maintenance, and funding requests that support local roads, bridges, and public spaces.
- Claims Payable Listing for Feb 29–Mar 13, 2024: $3,896,194.94
- CCRD Bid Awards: RFP#105J-24 Sodium Chloride and RFP#106-24 HMA (Hot Mix Asphalt Pick Up)
- CCRD 2024 Local Bridge Program Resolutions
- Grant Applications for North Branch Boat Launch and Historic Bridge Park Access/Renovations
- Lease Agreement extension with W.E. Upjohn Institute
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Commissioners
The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners will consider several infrastructure bids, including bridge replacement designs and countywide paving. The agenda also includes a request for a Friend of the Court investigator and resolutions regarding tax anticipation notes. Additionally, the board will review claims payable totaling $4,750,917.85.
- CCRD Bridge Replacement Design Contract (Structures 1335 & 1301)
- 2024 Countywide HMA Paving bid award
- Ott Preserve Park Improvements (RFP#125-23)
- Staffing request for Friend of the Court Investigator
- Claims payable totaling $4,750,917.85
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will consider several items including a resolution to affirm the Opioid Settlement Steering Committee. The agenda includes contract amendments, staffing changes, and road project agreements. The board will also review two periods of claims payable totaling over $7.5 million.
- Resolution to Affirm Opioid Settlement Steering Committee
- CCRD Agreements with Townships - 2024 Local Road Projects
- Amendment to the Contract with the City of Westland for Prisoner Transport and Lodging
- CCRD Bid Award: RFP#102J-24 Cold Patch
- Claims Payable (Jan 11–Jan 24): $4,800,306.14
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold an organizational session to elect a new Vice Chair. The meeting includes discussions on amended administrative agreements and the appointment of Corporation Counsel.
- Election of Board of Commissioners Vice Chair
- Appointment of Corporation Counsel
- 2024 Agreement for MSU Extension Services
- Amended Administrative Services Agreement with Calhoun County Land Bank Authority
- Claims payable of $4,997,585.12 for Dec 14, 2023 through Jan 10, 2024