Cass County, MI

Board of Commissioners

Parks and Recreation Board

Appointments Committee

Policy Committee

Historical Commission

Board of Commissioners

General

Cass County Planning Commission

Cass County Planning Commission

EDC Subcommittee

General

Economic Development Corporation/Brownfield Development Authority

Appointments Committee

Board of Commissioners

Parks and Recreation Board

Historical Commission

Policy Committee

HSCC

Board of Commissioners

Economic Development Corporation/Brownfield Development Authority

Economic Development Corporation/Brownfield Development Authority

Cass County Planning Commission

Cass County Planning Commission

Parks and Recreation Board

Appointments Committee

Board of Commissioners

Board of Public Works

Policy Committee

Historical Commission

General

Board of Commissioners

Cass County Planning Commission

Economic Development Corporation/Brownfield Development Authority

EDC Subcommittee

Cass County Planning Commission

Board of Commissioners

Appointments Committee

Parks and Recreation Board

HSCC

Historical Commission

Policy Committee

Board of Commissioners

Cass County Planning Commission

Board of Commissioners

Appointments Committee

Policy Committee

Parks and Recreation Board

Board of Commissioners

EDC Subcommittee

Economic Development Corporation/Brownfield Development Authority

Cass County Planning Commission

Appointments Committee

HSCC

Parks and Recreation Board

Policy Committee

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Cass County Planning Commission

Appointments Committee

EDC Subcommittee

Appointments Committee

HSCC

Appointments Committee

EDC Subcommittee

HSCC

EDC Subcommittee

Economic Development Corporation/Brownfield Development Authority

Economic Development Corporation/Brownfield Development Authority

Cass County Planning Commission

The Cass County Planning Commission will hold a public meeting to discuss new business items. The agenda includes a review of a Pokagon Township rezoning request and a related opinion, as well as the Porter Township Zoning Ordinance. The meeting will also include standard procedural items such as roll call, public comment, and approval of previous minutes.

• Pokagon Township Rezoning
• Pokagon Township Rezoning Opinion
• Porter Township Zoning Ordinance

General

The Cass County Land Bank is reviewing a proposal from Market One to serve as Third-Party Administrator for the CDBG Homeowner Improvement Project (HIP) Program, which funds urgent health and safety repairs for homeowners. The agenda includes Market One's qualifications, proposed staffing, and a detailed grant management plan. No final decision is recorded in this document.

• Proposal to hire Market One as TPA for CDBG HIP Program
• Market One staff: Molly McFadden, Taylor Hoffman, Samuel Halfmann
• Market One has administered $4.3 million in CDBG funds for nine communities
• Proposed timeline: 72 weeks from contract execution
• Use of Van Buren DICE digital platform for compliance tracking

Board of Commissioners

The Cass County Board of Commissioners will consider several motions, including a $76,994 grant agreement with the State of Michigan for remonumenting the state line and a related $70,800 survey contract with DLZ. They will also vote on adopting amended bylaws, a Brownfield Redevelopment Authority revolving loan fund policy, a new purchasing card policy, and appointing two deputy medical examiners. The agenda includes routine items like meeting minutes and a financial report.

• M-125-2026: Approve Michigan Indiana State Line Remonumentation Grant Agreement ($76,994) and Survey Contract with DLZ ($70,800)
• M-124-2026: Adopt amended Board of Commissioner Bylaws and Rules of Procedure
• M-127-2026: Adopt Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Revolving Loan Fund Policy
• M-129-2026: Adopt Purchasing Card Policy (rescinding existing Credit Card Policy)
• R-33-2026 and R-34-2026: Appoint Abigail Alexander, MD and Fernanda Da Silva Lameira, MD as Deputy Medical Examiners

The Cass County Board of Commissioners approved a $76,994 grant agreement with the State of Michigan for remonumentation of the Michigan-Indiana state line and awarded a $70,800 survey contract to DLZ. The board also adopted amended bylaws, a Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Revolving Loan Fund Policy, and a new Purchasing Card Policy while rescinding the old credit card policy. Two new deputy medical examiners were appointed, and a resolution recognizing August as Child Support Month was passed.

• Approved Michigan Indiana State Line Remonumentation Grant Agreement ($76,994) and survey contract to DLZ ($70,800)
• Adopted amended Board of Commissioners Bylaws and Rules of Procedure
• Adopted Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Revolving Loan Fund Policy
• Rescinded existing Cass County Credit Card Policy
• Adopted Purchasing Card Policy
• Appointed Abigail Alexander, MD as Deputy Medical Examiner effective September 14, 2026 (7-0)
• Appointed Fernanda Da Silva Lameira, MD as Deputy Medical Examiner effective August 3, 2026 (7-0)
• Approved resolution recognizing August as Child Support Month (7-0)

Board of Public Works

The Cass County Board of Public Works is meeting to handle routine business including approval of the agenda and July minutes. The main substantive items are a status report on Bankson Lake and a proposal for a UIS SCADA system for the lake.

• Bankson Lake general status report
• Bankson Lake UIS SCADA system proposal
• Approval of July 19, 2026 meeting minutes

Board of Commissioners

The Cass County Board of Commissioners will vote on several items, including a School Resource Officer contract for Marcellus Schools funded by a grant, budget adjustments, the Child Care Fund budget, a millage levy resolution, and a van purchase. They will also hear reports on the Medical Examiner and a mobile clinic update, and consider a CDBG subrecipient agreement.

• M-117-2026: Approve School Resource Officer contract at Marcellus Schools, funded by grant
• M-121-2026: Purchase 2027 Ford Transit 250 MR AWD cargo van for $50,595.20 from Tapper Ford, LLC
• R-32-2026: Resolution authorizing 2026 Revised L-4029 Millage Levy
• M-119-2026: Approve Child Care Fund Budget for fiscal year 2027
• M-122-2026: Approve CDBG Whole Home Performance Pilot Program subrecipient agreement with Market One

Policy Committee

The Cass County Policy Committee will consider amendments to Board of Commissioner bylaws and procedures, a Brownfield Redevelopment Authority revolving loan fund policy, and a credit card policy. The meeting includes public comment, approval of the June 11 minutes, and committee member comments.

• Board of Commissioner Bylaws and Procedure Amendment
• Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Revolving Loan Fund Policy
• Credit Card Policy

Historical Commission

The Cass County Historical Commission will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes, financial reports, and bills, and to hear committee reports. They will also select a winner for the Cass County Fair drawing and discuss a new antique auction fundraiser at the fairgrounds.

• Select winner of Cass County Fair drawing
• Discuss CCHS Antique Auction Fundraiser at Cass County Fairgrounds
• Approve June & July financial report
• Approve July bills
• Approve August meeting minutes

HSCC

The Cass County Human Services Coordinating Council will meet to approve the agenda and June minutes, hear presentations on domestic violence and the After the Storm program, and discuss old and new business including the October meeting and Executive Committee. The agenda is mostly routine, with no major decisions or financial items listed.

• Presentation by Deb Hackworth, Domestic and Sexual Abuse Services, on domestic violence
• Presentation by Brittany Beard on After the Storm
• Discussion of October meeting
• Discussion of Executive Committee

Parks and Recreation Board

The Cass County Parks and Recreation Board will hold its regular meeting at Dodd Park, discussing updates on the Dark Sky program, WiFi installation, and repairs to the Sears Park boat launch. The board will also receive the director's report on park maintenance and volunteer efforts.

• Dark Sky/WiFi update: August star party set for August 14 with musical group and speakers
• LWCF update: still awaiting final federal approval
• Sears Park boat launch: concrete damaged by improper use; permit from EGLE needed for repair
• Dodd Park tree: storm-damaged shelter #2 nearly repaired; warning signs about dangerous river conditions ignored
• Russ Forest: family donating memorial bench to replace one destroyed by spring storm

Appointments Committee

The Cass County Appointments Committee will meet to approve past meeting minutes and discuss upcoming vacancies on the Woodlands Behavioral Health Board. No new decisions or contracts are listed on this procedural agenda.

• Approval of July 2, 2026 meeting minutes
• Review of Woodlands Behavioral Health Board openings (2 seats)
• Discussion of upcoming committee vacancies

Economic Development Corporation/Brownfield Development Authority

The Cass County Economic Development Corporation and Brownfield Redevelopment Authority will discuss a housing survey and summit, review components of brownfield assessments, consider a brownfield redevelopment and revolving loan fund policy, and discuss brownfield site nominations. An update on the Market One project is also scheduled. The meeting is largely informational with no final votes expected.

• Housing Survey and Summit presentation by Molly McFadden
• Components of Brownfield Assessment discussion by David Stegink
• Brownfield Redevelopment and Revolving Loan Fund Policy review
• Brownfield Site Nominations consideration
• Market One update by Dan Peat

General

The Veterans Advisory Committee met to conduct organizational business and review financial vouchers. The body discussed the availability of Narcan in the county to address the drug epidemic.

• Vouchers: 11 for FY 2025/2026 totaling $2,140.79
• Setting of Foundation: 4 for FY 2025/2026 totaling $1,354.00
• Burials: 4 for FY 2025/2026 totaling $1,200.00
• Signing of Travel & Per Diems

Cass County Planning Commission

The Cass County Planning Commission will consider four amendment items on its July 22 meeting agenda: a Calvin Township text amendment, an Ontwa Township zoning ordinance amendment, a Howard Township text amendment, and a Newberg Township law ordinance. The commission will discuss these items as part of its new business agenda.

• Calvin Township text amendment
• Ontwa Township zoning ordinance amendment
• Howard Township text amendment
• Newberg Township law ordinance

Board of Commissioners

The Cass County Board of Commissioners will consider approving contracts for a new jail generator and structural steel support, along with a $37,000 budget adjustment for the Medical Examiner. The board will also vote on appointing a Planning Commission member and approving a community corrections plan.

• Approve $71,705 contract for jail generator to Hi Tech Electric Company
• Approve $28,682 contract for jail generator steel support to R.W. LaPine, Inc.
• Approve $37,000 Medical Examiner budget adjustment from General Fund
• Approve 2027 Community Corrections Plan
• Approve Second Addendum to Opioid Settlement Funding Plan

The Cass County Board of Commissioners approved the 2027 Community Corrections Plan, a $37,000 budget adjustment for the Medical Examiner to cover increased transportation and autopsy costs, and several other items. They also appointed Jaclyn Lyles to the Planning Commission, approved an opioid settlement funding addendum, and authorized a Notre Dame Law School fellowship. Contracts were awarded to R.W. LaPine, Inc. for a new emergency generator and its structural steel support system, each for $28,682.

• Approved the July 16, 2026 agenda and the June 2, 2026 meeting minutes via consent agenda
• Approved the 2027 Community Corrections Plan
• Approved a $37,000 budget adjustment for the Medical Examiner budget, funded by the General Fund
• Appointed Jaclyn Lyles to the Planning Commission for a term expiring 7/31/2029
• Approved the Second Addendum to the Cass County Opioid Settlement Funding Plan
• Approved participation in the 2026 One Year Public Interest Fellowship with Notre Dame Law School
• Awarded contract to R.W. LaPine, Inc. for a new 150 kW natural gas emergency generator for $28,682
• Awarded contract to R.W. LaPine, Inc. for structural steel support for the jail emergency generator for $28,682

General

This meeting of the Cass County Board of Public Works will consider a status report on Bankson Lake and review an updated project schedule. The agenda is largely procedural with public comment periods and approval of prior minutes.

• Bankson Lake General Status Report (old business)
• Bankson Lake Updated Project Schedule (new business)

Historical Commission

The Cass County Historical Commission will meet to approve the agenda, minutes from May, and financial reports for May and June. The body will also discuss old business including a presentation on broadband at the Newton House and the Cass County Fair booth.

• Approval of May Regular Meeting Minutes
• Financial Report for May and June
• Bills for May and June
• BOC Presentation / MSU Presentation
• Broadband at Newton House

Parks and Recreation Board

The Cass County Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to discuss updates on boat launches at West Harmon and Sears Parks, a Dark Sky event, and the designation of July as Parks and Recreation Month. The board will also review a donation of approximately 40 acres of land on Monet Street.

• West Harmon Boat Launch discussion
• Sears Park Boat Launch discussion
• Dark Sky/WiFi Update
• July Parks and Recreation Month Resolution
• Donation of 40 acres on Monet Street

Board of Commissioners

The Cass County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss a bond contract for the Lakes Area Sewer Authority and a budget adjustment for the Historical Commission. The board is also considering a contract renewal for audit services and the creation of a temporary prosecutor position.

• Resolution R-30-2026: Cass County Sewage Disposal System (Lakes Area Sewer Authority) Bond Contract
• Motion M-104-2026: Budget adjustment for Historical Commission
• Motion M-105-2026: 5-year renewal option for audit services with Yeo & Yeo
• Motion M-106-2026: Creation of Temporary Assistant Prosecuting Attorney (Hourly Pay) classification
• Resolution R-29-2026: Recognizing July as Parks and Recreation Month

The board approved the sewage disposal system bond contract (Resolution R-30-2026) by an 8‑0 roll call vote. It also adopted a budget adjustment for the Historical Commission, renewed a five‑year audit services contract with Yeo & Yeo, and created a temporary Assistant Prosecuting Attorney classification with pay up to $125 per hour for up to one year (6‑2). All agenda and consent items were approved unanimously.

• Approved agenda (voice vote)
• Approved resolution R-29-2026 recognizing July as Parks and Recreation Month (8-0 roll call)
• Approved consent agenda items: June 18, 2026 meeting minutes and claims dated 6/1/2026‑6/26/2026 (8-0 roll call)
• Approved resolution R-30-2026 sewage disposal system bond contract (8-0 roll call)
• Approved budget adjustment for the Historical Commission (voice vote)
• Approved 5‑year renewal of audit services with Yeo & Yeo (voice vote)
• Approved amended creation of Temporary Assistant Prosecuting Attorney classification, pay up to $125/hr, not to exceed one year (6-2 roll call)

Appointments Committee

The Appointments Committee is meeting to review upcoming openings. The agenda includes a discussion regarding one upcoming expiration for the Planning Commission.

• Planning Commission expiration

General

The Cass County Land Bank Authority will consider purchasing land at 419 S. East St. for $10,000 and selling 126 N. Disbrow to the Village of Cassopolis for $10,000. The board will also determine if a $1.5 million CDBG grant will be managed in-house or by a third party.

• Motion to purchase 419 S. East St. for $10,000
• Motion to sell 126 N. Disbrow to the Village of Cassopolis for $10,000
• Determination of administration method for $1,500,000 CDBG Homeowner Rehabilitation Grant
• Request from City to purchase 307 Pokagon St.
• Update on 117 S. Broadway Apartments rehabilitation ($2,732,950 project)

Economic Development Corporation/Brownfield Development Authority

Cass County Planning Commission

The Cass County Planning Commission will hold a public meeting to discuss and potentially decide on a rezoning in Pokagon Township, a farmland agreement application in Marcellus Township, and a rezoning in Silver Creek Township. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and public comment.

• Pokagon Township Rezoning
• Marcellus Township Farmland Agreement Application
• Silver Creek Township Rezoning

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the Whole Home Performance Pilot Program and related housing strategies. The meeting includes votes on a Circuit Court budget adjustment, a fee schedule update, and vehicle purchases for CCDET.

• Resolution to adopt 80/20 cost share under Michigan's PA 152
• Motion to approve budget adjustment for Circuit Court
• Motion to purchase two vehicles for CCDET
• Resolution designating Market One as the CBDO for the Whole Home Performance Pilot Program
• Motion to update Fee Schedule

The Board of Commissioners approved several resolutions regarding the Whole Home Performance Pilot Program and housing preservation. They also addressed health insurance compliance, budget adjustments, and various policy updates.

• Approved March 5, 2026 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Approved budget adjustment for Circuit Court
• Adopted 80%/20% option for Public Act 152 health insurance compliance (8-0)
• Approved fee schedule update
• Re-appointed Amy Davidhizar, Mary Howie, and Nathan Robinson to the Historical Commission
• Approved purchase of two vehicles for CCDET
• Designated Market One as the CBDO for the Whole Home Performance Pilot Program (8-0)
• Adopted Broad Strategy for Housing Preservation and Neighborhood Revitalization (8-0)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will consider a resolution to approve and recommend a bond contract for the Cass County Sewage Disposal System. Other new business includes approving engagement letters for bond counsel (Mika Meyers) and financial advisor (Bendzinski), and an owner-engineer contract with ACSP. The board will also receive an update on the Bankson Lake Sewer Project.

• Resolution to approve and recommend Cass County Sewage Disposal System Bond Contract
• Bond counsel (Mika Meyers) engagement letter approval
• Financial advisor (Bendzinski) engagement letter approval
• Owner-Engineer (ACSP) contract approval
• Bankson Lake Sewer Project status update

Policy Committee

The Cass County Policy Committee will convene to approve previous meeting minutes and address three new items: a Web Accessibility Policy, amendments to the Board of Commissioners Bylaws, and an Enhanced Access Policy.

• Approval of March 12, 2026 meeting minutes
• Web Accessibility Policy
• Board of Commissioners Bylaws Amendments
• Enhanced Access Policy

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will review May financial reports and bills. The body is discussing broadband at Newton House, an archiving system for CCHC, and the display for the Cass County Fair booth.

• Broadband at Newton House
• CCHC Archiving System
• Cass County Fair Booth display (August 2–August 8)
• Re-appointments on June 18th
• May financial report and bills

Parks and Recreation Board

The Cass County Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss unfinished items, including updates on the Dark Sky designation, the Land and Water Conservation Fund grant, and park Wi‑Fi installation. New business includes a resolution supporting Parks and Recreation Month, a proposed reservation policy, a review of conservation data, a property donation, and the location for the July meeting. These items will guide park operations and community use.

• Dark Sky Update – discussion of designation and data center opposition
• LWCF Grant Update – extension request and form information
• Wi‑Fi installation – cable laid at Dr. Lawless Park and extender purchase
• Resolution in Support of Parks and Recreation Month
• Proposed reservation policy for county parks

Board of Commissioners

The Cass County Board of Commissioners will conduct a Truth in Taxation public hearing. The board is also considering a resolution to approve the L-4029 Tax Rate Request and the appointment of five members to the Planning Commission.

• Truth in Taxation Public Hearing
• Resolution R-25-2026 to approve L-4029 Tax Rate Request
• Appointment of Tyler Augst, Jayne Bailey, Michael Bowman, Dianna McGrew and Dan Stutsman to the Planning Commission
• Motion to move funds from Administrator's office budget to IT budget for ADA compliance of the court website

The Board approved a resolution to levy 6.6517 mills for the 2026 tax year. They also appointed five members to the Cass County Planning Commission and authorized a budget transfer for website ADA compliance.

• Approved May 21, 2026 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Approved claims dated 5/1/2026 to 5/31/2026 (8-0)
• Appointed five members to the Cass County Planning Commission (voice vote)
• Approved moving funds from Administrator’s Office to IT budget for website ADA compliance (voice vote)
• Approved resolution to levy 6.6517 mills (8-0)
• Entered closed session to review attorney-client privileged communication (8-0)
• Denied a FOIA fee appeal (8-0)