Lenawee County, MI

Airport Commission

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee will meet to review minutes from September 14, 2026. The agenda includes a presentation from MSU Extension and highlights from the Community Development department.

• Presentation by Courtney Aldrich, MSU Extension Child and Family Development Instructor
• Community Development department highlights

Policy & Procedures Committee

The Policy & Procedures Committee will meet to discuss old and new business. The primary item for consideration is a request regarding an Acceptable Use of AI Applications Policy.

• Request: Acceptable Use of AI Applications Policy

Retirement Administrative Committee

The committee will review the Q4 2026 economic and market outlook from Empower. Members will also examine valuation results and investment performance for the county's defined benefit and defined contribution plans.

• Empower Q4 2026 Economic & Market Outlook
• Defined Benefit Plan valuation results
• Envestnet Defined Benefit Plan investment review for Q2 2026
• Performance review for Defined Contribution plans (DC 401a 780136 and DC 457)
• Envestnet Defined Contribution Plan investment review for Q2 2026

Materials Management Planning Committee

The Materials Management Planning Committee will meet to review solid waste finance, recycling, and hauling reports. The body is scheduled to discuss updates on recycling and organics pilots and consider the final approval of the Materials Management Plan.

• Final approval of the Materials Management Plan
• Recycling Pilot update
• Organics Pilot update
• Solid Waste/Materials Management Finance Report

Criminal Justice Committee

The committee will meet to receive reports from the Sheriff, Prosecuting Attorney, Public Defender, Emergency Management, and Medical Examiner. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding the Maurice Spear Campus.

• Sheriff's Report
• Prosecutor's Report
• Public Defender Report
• Emergency Management Report
• Medical Examiner Office's Report

Physical Resources Committee

The committee will review finance and drain commission reports. Members will consider a request to close the Complex Sealcoating Project and discuss MSC Renovations.

• Request to close Complex Sealcoating Project
• Discussion of MSC Renovations
• Drain Commission monthly report

I.T. / Equalization Committee

The committee will review finance, I.T., and equalization reports. Members will consider a request to close TECH2602.

• Request to close TECH2602

Personnel/Ways & Means Committee

Board of Commissioners

Accounts Payable Committee

Emergency 911 District Board

Department of Veterans Affairs Executive Committee

Parks Commission

Board of Health

Land Bank Authority

Accounts Payable Committee

Department on Aging Advisory Board

Materials Management Planning Committee

I.T. / Equalization Committee

Criminal Justice Committee

Physical Resources Committee

Airport Commission

Personnel/Ways & Means Committee

Board of Commissioners

Accounts Payable Committee

Homeland Security | Local Emergency Planning Committee

Board of Health

Parks Commission

Land Bank Authority

Accounts Payable Committee

Department on Aging Advisory Board

Department of Veterans Affairs Executive Committee

Department of Veterans Affairs Executive Committee

Accounts Payable Committee

The committee will meet to approve minutes from October 15, 2026. The primary purpose of the meeting is to review and approve the Accounts Payable Edit Listing.

• Review and approval of Accounts Payable Edit Listing

The committee approved the minutes from the October 15, 2026, meeting and authorized the payment of $14,584,665.26 in vouchers. The general fund portion of this total is $569,884.41. The committee also noted that the meeting scheduled for November 26, 2026, requires rescheduling or cancellation due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

• Approved minutes from October 15, 2026
• Approved $14,584,665.26 in total vouchers
• Approved $569,884.41 general fund payment portion

Department on Aging Advisory Board

The Department on Aging Advisory Board will meet to receive a presentation from Deputy Director Dillon Donaghy and a report from the Director. The board is scheduled to discuss updates and the End of FY26 Report.

• Presentation by Deputy Director Dillon Donaghy
• Department on Aging Director's Report
• End of FY26 Report & Updates

The Board approved the minutes from the August 27, 2026, meeting. The Director provided an update on fiscal year 2026, noting increases in meal donations and service hours for home, personal, and respite care.

• Approved August 27, 2026, meeting minutes
• Adjourned meeting at 1:51pm

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to review the FY 27 County Budget and 1st Quarter FY 27 immunization pricing updates. The meeting includes reports from personal health, environmental health, emergency preparedness, and finance departments.

• 1st Quarter FY 27 Immunization Pricing Updates
• FY 27 County Budget

The Board of Health approved the agenda for the October 21, 2026, meeting and the minutes from the September 16, 2026, meeting. Members also reviewed health reports regarding respiratory illness, immunization pricing, and environmental health activity.

• Approved October 21, 2026, meeting agenda (3-0)
• Approved September 16, 2026, meeting minutes (3-0)

Homeland Security | Local Emergency Planning Committee

Parks Commission

Accounts Payable Committee

The committee will meet to approve minutes from October 1, 2026. The primary purpose of the meeting is to review and approve the Accounts Payable Edit Listing.

• Approval of October 1, 2026 minutes
• Review and approval of Accounts Payable Edit Listing

The Lenawee County Accounts Payable Committee approved the minutes from the October 1, 2026 meeting and authorized the payment of total vouchers amounting to $11,968,291.94, with $426,667.87 allocated from the general fund. The meeting concluded after addressing no other business or public comment.

• Approved minutes of October 1, 2026
• Approved accounts payable vouchers totaling $11,968,291.94 with a general fund portion of $426,667.87

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing and consider the 2027 General Appropriations Act. The meeting includes reports on drain assessments and quarterly progress from Lenawee Now.

• Public hearing for County 2027 Budget
• 2027 General Appropriations Act (Resolution #2026-11)
• 2026 Drain Assessment Report from Drain Commissioner Scheffler
• Lenawee Now 3rd Quarter Report
• Proposed Fund Balance Policy

The Board of Commissioners adopted the 2027 General Appropriations Act, setting the county budget at $45,580,401. They also established a new Fund Balance Policy requiring the General Fund to maintain an unrestricted balance between 15% and 35% of expenditures. Additionally, the Board approved a three-year software contract for election inspector training and authorized repairs for the county jail's shower drainage system.

• Adopted 2027 General Appropriations Act (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Drain Assessment Roll
• Adopted Policy #2026-06 Fund Balance Policy (unanimous)
• Approved 3-year election software contract with SOE Software Corp.
• Approved $25,830 for jail shower drain repairs
• Approved $20,561,432.67 in accounts payable payments
• Rescheduled November board meeting to November 12th
• Approved medical benefits waiver for PA 152 of 2011 (unanimous)

Land Bank Authority

The Lenawee County Land Bank Authority will review financial reports for August and September 2026. The board is discussing land-locked properties and the status of blight elimination grants for specific Adrian properties.

• Discussion of land-locked properties at 7000 Morey Hwy Blk and 3000 Erie Blk
• Review of appraisal quotes for 140 W. Main St. regarding a Blight Elimination Grant
• Application status updates for 410 E. Beecher St. and 602 & 616 French St. in Adrian

The Lenawee County Land Bank Authority approved the agenda, August 25 minutes, and financial reports for August and September 2026. The board also approved moving forward with an appraisal quote from Martin and Wood Appraisal Group for $1,180.00 for 140 W. Main St., and adjourned at 8:39 am.

• Approved Agenda for October 13, 2026
• Approved Minutes from August 25, 2026
• Approved Financials from August and September of 2026
• Approved moving forward with Martin and Wood Appraisal Group for $1,180.00 for 140 W. Main St.

Personnel/Ways & Means Committee

The committee will discuss personnel changes and various financial requests. Key items include software for election inspector training and repairs to the county jail shower drains.

• Request for Online Election Inspector Training Software for County Clerk
• Request for County Jail Shower Drain Repair
• Request to adopt Apportionment Report from Equalization Director Trey Clements
• Request for Annual Medical Waiver PA 152 of 2011
• Review of employment changes and personnel business

The Personnel/Ways & Means Committee recommended several items to the Board of Commissioners, including the 2026 Apportionment of tax rates and a medical benefits waiver. The committee also recommended a contract for election training software and plumbing repairs for the county jail.

• Recommended approval of Medical Benefits Waiver to opt-out of Public Act 152 of 2011 (6-0)
• Recommended 3-year agreement with SOE Software Corp for election training software ($14,685.50 first year; $5,500 subsequent years)
• Recommended Krieghoff Lenawee proposal for jail shower drain repairs ($23,330.00 plus $2,500.00 contingency)
• Recommended adoption of the 2026 Apportionment of tax rates
• Recommended October Board Appointments to the Board of Commissioners
• Approved September 15, 2026 meeting minutes

General

The Lenawee County Policy & Procedures Committee is meeting to discuss old and new business. The primary item listed for discussion is a request regarding the Fund Balance Policy.

• Request: Fund Balance Policy

The Policy & Procedures Committee recommended a Fund Balance Policy to the Board of Commissioners. The policy includes guidelines for minimum and maximum unrestricted fund balances in the General Fund and requires a 2/3 vote for any future changes.

• Approved September 14, 2026 minutes
• Recommended Fund Balance Policy to Board of Commissioners
• Added requirement that changes to Fund Balance Policy require a 2/3 vote of members elect
• Set committee meetings to be bi-monthly unless called by the chair

Materials Management Planning Committee

The Lenawee County Materials Management Planning Committee meets Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 10:00 AM in Chambers at 301 N. Main St, Adrian, MI 49221. The agenda includes a public hearing on the Materials Management Plan, approval of minutes from the 9/2/2026 meeting, and reports on solid waste and materials management finance, recycling and hauling, and the program coordinator. Existing business covers updates on the Materials Management Plan and recycling and organics pilots; public comment includes Phil Duckham.

• Public hearing on the Materials Management Plan
• Approval of minutes from the 9/2/2026 MMPC meeting
• Solid Waste/Materials Management Finance Report
• Recycling & Hauling Reports and Program Coordinator's Report
• Updates on the Recycling Pilot and Organics Pilot

The committee conducted a public hearing regarding the Materials Management Plan, though no members of the public attended or commented. The committee also received updates on recycling and organics pilot programs.

• Approved minutes of the Sept. 2, 2026 meeting (9-0)

Airport Commission

Accounts Payable Committee

The Lenawee County Accounts Payable Committee will meet to approve the minutes from September 17, 2026, and review and approve the accounts payable edit listing. The agenda is routine and procedural, with no substantive policy items listed.

• Approval of minutes from September 17, 2026
• Review and approve accounts payable edit listing

The Lenawee County Accounts Payable Committee approved a total voucher payment of $20,561,432.67, with $770,972.56 allocated from the general fund. The committee also approved the minutes from the previous meeting on September 17, 2026. No other business or public comments were recorded.

• Approved September 17, 2026 minutes
• Approved $20,561,432.67 in accounts payable vouchers
• Approved $770,972.56 general fund portion of vouchers

Physical Resources Committee

The Physical Resources Committee of Lenawee County meets Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 11:00 AM in the Chambers at 301 N. Main St, Adrian, MI. Members Dustin Krasny, Ralph Tillotson, and Beth Blanco are scheduled to approve minutes from September 3, 2026, receive finance and Drain Commission reports, and consider requests to close the HSB Chiller Repair project and the Jail Padded Cell Repair project. The agenda also lists updates on MSC Renovations and a public comment period.

• Request to close the HSB Chiller Repair project
• Request to close the Jail Padded Cell Repair project
• Approval of minutes from the September 3, 2026 meeting
• Monthly Drain Commission report
• Updates on MSC Renovations

The committee approved the closure of two completed repair projects at the Human Services Building and the County Jail. Members also reviewed monthly maintenance and drain commission reports.

• Approved minutes of September 3, 2026
• Closed Human Services Building Chiller repair project #HSB 2503
• Closed County Jail padded cell repair project #CPBS2603

Criminal Justice Committee

The Lenawee County Criminal Justice Committee is scheduled to meet Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM in Chambers at 301 N. Main St, Adrian, MI 49221. The agenda lists approval of the September 3, 2026 minutes, a finance report, and reports from the Sheriff, Prosecuting Attorney, Public Defender, Emergency Management, and Medical Examiner, plus items on Courts and the Maurice Spear Campus. No specific ordinances, contracts, dollar amounts, or action items are described in the agenda text. The agenda notes an addition to the agenda but does not identify what was added.

• Approval of minutes from the September 3, 2026 meeting
• Finance report
• Reports from Sheriff, Prosecuting Attorney, Public Defender, Emergency Management, and Medical Examiner
• Courts and Maurice Spear Campus listed as agenda items with no details
• Public comment period; agenda notes an unspecified addition to the agenda

The committee approved the minutes from the September 3, 2026 meeting. Members received reports from the Sheriff, Prosecutor, Public Defender, Emergency Management, and Medical Examiner offices.

• Approved September 3, 2026 minutes

I.T. / Equalization Committee

The Lenawee County I.T./Equalization Committee meets Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 1:30 PM in Chambers at 301 N. Main St, Adrian, MI 49221. The agenda includes approval of the September 3, 2026 minutes, an information technology finance report, IT report, communications, and a department request to close TECH2604 and TECH2606. The committee will also receive an equalization report, with other business, public comment, and adjournment to follow.

• Department request to close TECH2604 and TECH2606
• Approval of minutes from the September 3, 2026 meeting
• Information Technology finance report and IT report
• Equalization report
• Public comment period

The committee approved the closure of two completed I.T. projects. Members also received reports on I.T. finance, internet installation at the Sheriff's Office, and equalization field visits.

• Approved minutes of September 3, 2026
• Closed project #TECH2604 (Judicial Court Computers)
• Closed project #TECH2606 (Cisco Access Point Replacement)

Board of Commissioners

The Lenawee County Board of Commissioners meets Monday, September 28, 2026 at 1:30 PM in Commission Chambers in Adrian. The agenda lists an applicant eligibility update and interviews of four District 5 Commissioner candidates: Della Ashmore, Katarina DuMont, Gordon Gauss, and Pete Vargas. County Clerk Roxann Holloway is scheduled to administer an oath of office. The agenda also includes limited public comment on agenda items and general public comment, each with a 3-minute limit.

• District 5 Commissioner interviews: Della Ashmore, Katarina DuMont, Gordon Gauss, Pete Vargas
• Applicant Eligibility Update
• Oath of Office administered by County Clerk Roxann Holloway
• Limited public comment on agenda items, 3-minute limit
• General public comment on any topic, 3-minute limit

The Board of Commissioners interviewed applicants for a vacancy in District 5. Gordon Gauss was appointed to the board following a roll call vote.

• Appointed Gordon Gauss as County Commissioner (6-1)

Department on Aging Advisory Board

The Lenawee County Department on Aging Advisory Board is meeting to approve the August 27, 2026 minutes, hear a presentation from Deputy Director Dillon Donaghy, and receive the director's report. The agenda is largely routine, with no specific action items listed under existing or new business.

• Approval of minutes from August 27, 2026
• Presentation by Deputy Director Dillon Donaghy
• Department on Aging Director's Report

Land Bank Authority

Parks Commission

Accounts Payable Committee

The Lenawee County Accounts Payable Committee will meet to approve the minutes from the September 3, 2026 meeting and review the accounts payable edit listing for approval. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific dollar amounts or contracts listed.

• Approval of minutes from 9/3/26
• Review and approval of accounts payable vouchers

The committee approved the minutes from the September 3, 2026, meeting. Members also authorized the payment of $5,434,228.82 in total vouchers, which includes $238,267.11 from the general fund.

• Approved minutes from September 3, 2026
• Approved $5,434,228.82 in total vouchers
• Approved $238,267.11 general fund payment
• Adjourned meeting at 09:50 AM

Board of Commissioners

The Lenawee County Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve the consent agenda, which includes accounts payable payments and minutes from various committees and boards. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approve Accounts Payable Payments
• Adult Education and Family Literacy Month proclamation
• Gary Gray and Hot Rock Basketball Training Camp proclamation
• Approval of minutes from August 12, 2026, and various committee meetings
• Limited public comment on agenda items and general public comment

The Lenawee County Board of Commissioners, meeting as the Committee of the Whole, recommended publishing the draft 2027 county budget and set a public hearing for October 14, 2026. The board also moved to have Corporate Counsel cancel the county's current contract with Flock Camera. Several grant acceptances and contract extensions were recommended to the full Board, including a $519,378 MDOT airport grant, a $7,500 recycling grant, a 3-year Aramark jail food service renewal, and a 3-year VitalCore jail healthcare extension. All motions carried; the minutes do not record individual vote tallies except where noted.

• Recommended publishing draft 2027 county budget and set public hearing for Oct 14, 2026 (motion carried)
• Moved to request Corporate Counsel cancel current Flock Camera contract (motion carried)
• Recommended accepting MDOT Grant #3-26-0001-28926 for $519,378 for airport land acquisition (motion carried)
• Recommended accepting $7,500 Michigan Recycling Coalition community education grant (motion carried)
• Recommended 3-year Aramark jail food service renewal at $2.89 per meal, 31% commissary commission (motion carried)
• Recommended 3-year VitalCore jail healthcare extension at $1,299,370.82 for year 4 with 3% annual increases (motion carried)
• Recommended allocating $222,494.25 in opioid settlement funds to LCMH Pathways Engagement Center (motion carried)
• Approved accounts payable payments of $9,461,852.89, general fund portion $617,577.14 (motion carried)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to review accounts payable and receive reports from the Health Officer. The agenda includes program reports regarding personal health, environmental health, emergency preparedness, and finance.

• Approval of August 19, 2026, minutes
• Review of Accounts Payable Report
• Health Officer's Report
• Program reports for Personal, Environmental, and Emergency Preparedness departments

The Lenawee County Board of Health approved its meeting agenda and the August 19, 2026 minutes, and reviewed the August Accounts Payable Report. The board also received reports on local health conditions, clinic preparations for respiratory illness season, and seasonal program updates.

• Approved September 16, 2026 BOH agenda (5-0)
• Approved August 19, 2026 BOH meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved August Accounts Payable Report

Personnel/Ways & Means Committee

The Personnel/Ways & Means Committee will consider routine personnel matters, finance reports, and several requests including the 2027 budget and capital improvement plan. It will also review grant agreements and contract renewals for jail food service and inmate healthcare. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items listed as requests for approval or discussion.

• Request: 4th Quarter Allotment of Appropriations
• Request: Online Election Inspector Training Software for County Clerk
• 2027 Capital Improvement Plan Presentation - Deputy Administrator Shannon Elliott
• Request: 2027 Lenawee County Budget - Administrator Kim Murphy
• Request: Accept MDOT Grant Agreement

The committee recommended adopting the 2027 draft county budget and scheduling a public hearing for October 14, 2026. Members also approved various board appointments, grant acceptances, and jail service contract renewals.

• Recommended approving September board appointments
• Appointed Beth Blanco to the substance use disorder oversight policy board
• Scheduled a Board of Commissioners meeting for September 28 at 6pm to address District #5 vacancy
• Recommended approving 4th quarterly allotment of appropriations
• Recommended adopting 2027 Draft County Budget and setting public hearing for Oct 14
• Recommended accepting MDOT Grant #3-26-0001-28926 for $519,378
• Recommended accepting $7,500 Michigan Recycling Coalition grant
• Recommended 3-year contract renewal with Aramark for jail food service

Policy & Procedures Committee

The Lenawee County Policy & Procedures Committee will meet to discuss new business regarding the Minimum Fund Balance Policy. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the June 1, 2026, meeting.

• Discussion of Minimum Fund Balance Policy

The Policy & Procedures Committee approved setting all evening Board of Commissioners meetings at 6pm. The committee reviewed a proposed Minimum/Maximum Fund Balance Policy, recommending adding language for a remediation plan if the balance falls outside the 15-35% range, and will bring it back next month for adoption. The minutes from June 1, 2026, were approved.

• Approved setting all evening Board of Commissioners meetings at 6pm
• Approved minutes of June 1, 2026
• Recommended adding remediation plan language to fund balance policy
• Scheduled next meeting for 10/12/26 at 10am

Airport Commission

The Commission will meet to review the manager's report and finance reports. The agenda includes discussion regarding MDOT IIJA Agreement Number 2026-0820.

• MDOT IIJA Agreement Number 2026-0820

The Airport Commission approved the July 6, 2026 minutes and accepted MDOT Grant #3-26-0001-28926 for the land acquisition project completed in Spring 2026. The commission also agreed to hold bimonthly meetings on odd months. The meeting adjourned at 09:18 AM.

• Approved July 6, 2026 minutes
• Accepted MDOT Grant #3-26-0001-28926 for land acquisition
• Approved bimonthly meetings on odd months

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee will review a department highlight from Community Development. The committee will also discuss a request regarding an opioid funding application for the CMH Engagement Center.

• Community Development department highlights
• Opioid funding application for CMH Engagement Center

The Human Services Committee recommended awarding $222,494.25 in opioid settlement funds to the LCMH Pathways Engagement Center. The committee also approved a recommendation to apply for a $1.5 million MSHDA MiNeighborhood grant for homeowner rehabilitation.

• Recommended awarding $222,494.25 in Opioid Settlement funds to LCMH Pathways Engagement Center (Motion carried)
• Recommended approval to submit MSHDA MiNeighborhood grant application for homeowner rehabilitation (Motion carried)

Department of Veterans Affairs Executive Committee

Emergency 911 District Board

The board will review the E911 finance and director reports. Members will also receive an update regarding the 5-year strategic plan.

• E911 Finance Report
• E911 Director's Report
• 5-Year Strategic Plan Update

The Emergency 911 District Board approved minutes from its July 9, 2026 meeting and accepted the E911 finance report, which showed the overall budget at 70% with three line items at 100%. Members heard updates on staffing, a 2027 UPS replacement, a Tyler software upgrade, and a delayed radio templating project, and were told a new mass-notification vendor, HQE, will move current residents without requiring them to re-sign up. The 5-Year Strategic Plan remains in draft and will return to the full board later. No new business was taken up.

• Approved July 9, 2026 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Accepted E911 finance report (motion carried)
• Adjourned at 15:13 (motion carried)

Physical Resources Committee

The Physical Resources Committee will discuss several requests regarding the 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan. The agenda also includes updates on the Lenawee Medical Care Facility Solar Project and Maurice Spear Campus renovations.

• 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan requests for various divisions
• 2027 Sheriffs' Vehicles Division request
• 2027 Other County Vehicles Division request
• Lenawee Medical Care Facility Solar Project update
• Maurice Spear Campus (MSC) renovations update

The Physical Resources Committee voted to recommend multiple divisions of the 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan to the Board of Commissioners. These recommendations cover building, equipment, campus, and vehicle divisions. The committee also approved the August 6, 2026, meeting minutes.

• Approved August 6, 2026, meeting minutes
• Recommended approval of $460,356 Building & Site Division CIP to Board
• Recommended approval of $47,000 Building & Grounds Equipment/Vehicles Division CIP to Board
• Recommended approval of $185,750 Maurice Spear Campus Division CIP to Board
• Recommended approval of $295,392 Sheriff's Vehicles Division CIP to Board
• Recommended approval of $25,000 Other County Vehicles Division CIP to Board
• Recommended approval of $25,000 Tecumseh Products Site Division CIP to Board
• Recommended approval of $2,000,000 Judicial Division CIP to Board