Lenawee County public meetings in 2022

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to review the accounts payable report and receive the Health Officer's report. The body will also review program reports regarding personal health, environmental health, emergency preparedness, and finances.

• Review of Accounts Payable Report
• Health Officer’s Report
• Personal Health program report
• Environmental Health program report
• Emergency Preparedness program report

Accounts Payable Committee

The Accounts Payable Committee is meeting to approve minutes from December 1, 2022, and discuss budget adjustments. The meeting also includes a session for other business.

• Approval of December 1, 2022 minutes
• Budget adjustments

The committee approved over $5.3 million in total vouchers for payment. Members also approved recommended budget revenue and expense amendments for general and non-general funds.

• Approved total vouchers for payment of $5,335,655.53
• Approved general fund portion of vouchers totaling $685,651.09
• Approved general and non-general fund budget revenue/expense amendments
• Approved December 1, 2022 minutes

Homeland Security | Local Emergency Planning Committee

The committee approved grant funding for county-wide ALICE training and the purchase of 423 tourniquets for law enforcement. The board also appointed new alternates, elected 2023 officers, and set the 2023 meeting schedule.

• Approved $7,875 for County ALICE Training using FY21 SHSP funds (unanimous)
• Approved $9,727.24 for 423 tourniquets using FY20 and FY21 LETPA funds (T. Howell abstained)
• Approved Chris Foerg as alternate to the LEPC and Region 1 Homeland Security Planning Board (unanimous)
• Approved Ben Ricker as alternate for the IT position on the LEPC (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 meeting schedule for 3rd Tuesday of even months (unanimous)
• Elected Deputy Chief Van Alstine as board chair and Sheriff Bevier as vice chair for 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved October 18, 2022 meeting minutes
• Accepted FY20, FY21, draft FY22 grant fund and 234 Donation fund financial reports

Parks Commission

The Parks Commission meeting scheduled for December 19, 2022, has been cancelled.

Accounts Payable Committee

The Accounts Payable Committee meeting scheduled for December 15, 2022, has been cancelled. A year-end meeting is instead scheduled for December 21, 2022.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to approve previous minutes and review reports from various county committees and liaisons. The meeting includes special recognitions and the scheduling of an organizational meeting.

• Special Recognition for Rudy Flores
• Sheriff Deputy Recognition by Troy Bevier
• Migrant Worker Community Update by Rudy Flores, DHHS
• Special Recognition for Comm. Goetz and Comm. Wittenbach
• Scheduling of Organizational Meeting

The Board of Commissioners established the 2023 General Fund Budget expenditure schedule and approved several grant applications for park improvements. They also authorized various board appointments and approved over $6.8 million in payment vouchers.

• Adopted RES#2022-19 to establish 2023 General Fund Budget expenditures
• Approved Spark Grant applications for Medina Maritime Merge, Gerber Hill Park, and Bicentennial Park projects
• Approved $142,266 Memorandum of Agreement with MSU Extension
• Approved $50,000 from Capital Fund for furniture and equipment
• Approved $22,701.50 payment to Madison Township for Walmart Tax Tribunal Appeal
• Approved 2023 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant
• Approved payment vouchers totaling $4,632,752.34 (Nov 17) and $2,184,253.13 (Dec 1)
• Approved multiple board appointments for Land Bank, Health Board, and Planning Commission

Personnel/Ways & Means Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss employment changes and a wage and compensation study. Members will review several financial requests, including year-end accounts payable and grant applications. The body will also consider a tax tribunal appeal involving Wal-Mart.

• Accounts Payable Year-End Authorization
• MSU Extension MOA Renewal
• RHINO 2023 Byrne JAG grant
• Wal-Mart Tax Tribunal Appeal
• SPARK Grant applications for Bicentennial, Gerber, and Medina Parks

The Personnel/Ways & Means Committee recommended several financial approvals, including a $142,266 agreement with MSU Extension and up to $50,000 for office furniture. The committee also recommended applying for three Michigan Spark Grants for park improvements and approved a payment to Madison Township for a tax appeal.

• Recommended approval of $142,266 Memorandum of Agreement with MSU Extension
• Recommended approval of 2023 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant for $35,040
• Recommended paying $22,701.50 to Madison Township for Walmart Property Valuation Appeal
• Recommended spending up to $50,000 from Capital Fund for furniture and equipment
• Recommended applying for Michigan Spark Grants for Medina, Gerber, and Bicentennial Parks
• Recommended authorizing Accounts Payable Committee to adjust 2022 Budget funds
• Recommended approval of 1st Quarterly Allotment of Appropriations
• Approved minutes of the November 8, 2022 meeting

Rules & Appointments Committee

The committee will meet to discuss board appointments and current vacancies. The session includes the approval of minutes from the November 8, 2022 meeting.

• Approval of November 8, 2022 minutes
• Board appointments
• Vacancies

The committee recommended confirming a series of appointments for various county boards and commissions. It also decided to remove the inactive GIS Policy Committee from the Board Appointment List.

• Approved minutes of the November 8, 2022 meeting
• Recommended confirming appointments for Agricultural Advisory Land Use & Economic Development Committee, Community Mental Health Authority Board, County Planning Commission, District Library, Emergency 9-1-1 District Board, Health Board, Land Bank Authority, Region 2 Planning Commission, Solid Waste Coordinating Committee, and Veterans’ Affairs Executive Committee
• Removed GIS Policy Committee from the Board Appointment List due to inactivity

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee will meet to approve previous minutes and receive updates from the Health Department. The agenda also includes discussions regarding a legislative dinner and the 2023 BOC Scholarship collection.

• Health Department highlights
• 2023 BOC Scholarship collection
• Legislative Dinner updates

The committee approved the minutes from the November 8, 2022 meeting. Members discussed the recent legislative dinner and the 2023 BOC Scholarship application period.

• Approved November 8, 2022 minutes

Solid Waste Coordinating Committee

The committee is meeting to review financial reports and waste hauler tonnage logs. Discussions include the Drop Off Site hauling contract and waste hauler licensing.

• Drop Off Site hauling contract
• Waste hauler licensing
• Waste hauler tonnage logs
• Recycling and Drop Off Site (DOS) review

The committee approved the October 2022 minutes and the finance report. Members discussed a waste hauler contract proposal that is double the 2022 budget and set a tentative date for the 2023 tire collection. The January 2023 meeting was cancelled.

• Approved October 2022 minutes
• Accepted finance report
• Cancelled January 2023 meeting

Physical Resources Committee

The Physical Resources Committee is meeting to review minutes and receive reports. The agenda consists of procedural updates and general business.

• Approval of November 7, 2022 minutes
• Finance Report
• Building and Grounds / Maintenance update
• Drain Commission update

The committee approved the minutes from the November 7, 2022, meeting. Members reviewed finance reports, building maintenance updates, and drain commission projects. No new expenditures were approved during the session.

• Approved November 7, 2022, meeting minutes

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission will meet to review the manager's and finance reports. The agenda consists of standard procedural items.

• Approval of November 7, 2022 meeting minutes
• Manager's report
• Finance report

The Commission approved the minutes from the November 7, 2022 meeting and accepted the manager's report. The manager's report detailed equipment repairs, grounds maintenance, and hangar treatments. An update was provided regarding a new hangar proposal.

• Approved November 7, 2022 meeting minutes
• Accepted manager's report

Criminal Justice Committee

The committee is meeting to approve previous minutes and receive reports from county justice departments. The agenda consists of standing updates from the Sheriff, Prosecuting Attorney, and other officials.

• Approval of November 3, 2022 minutes
• Finance reports
• Sheriff report
• Prosecuting Attorney report
• Public Defender report

The committee approved the minutes from the November 3, 2022, meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of departmental reports and general discussion with no further substantive decisions made.

• Approved November 3, 2022 meeting minutes

I.T. / Equalization Committee

The committee will review the Information Technology finance report, including the status of the Capital Fund for Technology. The meeting also includes reports on IT and Equalization updates.

• Cisco Phone Refresh project with a $50,000 budget
• Access Control Judicial Project with a $30,000 budget
• Firewall Upgrade with a $44,050 budget
• Server Replacement Project with a $60,000 budget
• 2022 Computer Replacement with a $50,000 budget

The committee approved the minutes from the November 3, 2022 meeting. Members discussed the potential purchase of NextRequest FOIA software to manage record requests, though no formal action was taken. The committee also noted the departure of Matt Richardson and the appointment of Ben Ricker as Deputy Director.

• Approved November 3, 2022 meeting minutes

I.T. / Equalization Committee

The committee will meet to approve minutes from November 3, 2022. The session includes reports on information technology finance and systems, as well as updates regarding equalization.

• Approval of November 3, 2022 minutes
• Information Technology Finance Report
• IT Department Reports and System Concerns
• Equalization updates

The committee approved the minutes from the November 3, 2022, meeting. Members discussed the potential purchase of NextRequest FOIA software to manage record requests, though no vote was taken on the software. The committee also noted the departure of Matt Richardson and the appointment of Ben Ricker as Deputy Director.

• Approved November 3, 2022 meeting minutes

Accounts Payable Committee

The committee is meeting to review and approve accounts payable vouchers. Members will also establish the date for year-end accounts payable.

• Approval of November 17, 2022 minutes
• Review and approval of accounts payable vouchers
• Setting Year-End Accounts Payable for December 21, 2022

The committee approved the minutes from November 17, 2022. Members also approved total vouchers for payment amounting to $2,184,253.13.

• Approved November 17, 2022 minutes
• Approved $2,184,253.13 in total vouchers for payment (General Fund portion: $177,558.73)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners scheduled a special meeting for November 30, 2022. The agenda includes an executive session to discuss pending litigation.

• Executive session regarding pending litigation

The Board of Commissioners convened for a special meeting and entered an executive session to discuss pending litigation. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved motion to enter Executive Session to discuss pending litigation (Unanimous Roll Call Vote)

Parks Commission

The Parks Commission will review its goals for park development and the Parks Plan. The meeting includes updates on Sparks Grant projects and a discussion regarding Pheasant Forever at Taylor Road Park.

• Review of Parks Plan and development goals
• Sparks Grant projects updates
• Pheasant Forever at Taylor Road Park
• Partnership discussions for forest management to remove invasive vegetation and dead wood

The Commission resolved to proceed with several grant applications, including one for Gerber Park. They also agreed to include the name “Daub” at Taylor Road Park following correspondence from Pheasants Forever.

• Approved previous meeting minutes
• Resolved to proceed with grant applications, including an application for Gerber Park
• Agreed to include the name “Daub” at Taylor Road Park

Accounts Payable Committee

The committee will meet to approve minutes from November 3, 2022, and review accounts payable vouchers. No specific dollar amounts or contracts are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of November 3, 2022 minutes
• Review and approval of accounts payable vouchers

The committee approved the minutes from November 3, 2022. Members also approved total vouchers for payment totaling $4,632,752.34.

• Approved November 3, 2022 minutes
• Approved total vouchers for payment of $4,632,752.34 (including $246,103.35 from the general fund)

Board of Health

The Board of Health is meeting to review the Health Officer's report and accounts payable. The body will discuss draft bylaws and establish meeting dates for 2023.

• Review of draft bylaws
• Determination of 2023 meeting dates
• Review of Lee Ann Minton's board member term

The Board of Health reappointed Lee Ann Minton to a five-year term expiring in 2027. The board also accepted the September 2022 Accounts Payable Report and cancelled the December 21, 2022 meeting.

• Reappointed Lee Ann Minton to a 5-year term (4-0)
• Accepted September 2022 Accounts Payable Report (4-0)
• Cancelled December 21, 2022 meeting (4-0)
• Denied motion to add Board Comment to the agenda (1-3)
• Approved November 16, 2022 agenda (4-0)
• Approved October 19, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing and consider the 2023 General Appropriations Act. The meeting also includes reports on apportionment and R2AAA.

• Public hearing for County 2023 Budget
• Resolution for 2023 General Appropriations Act (2023 Annual Budget)
• Rescind Emergency Declaration for Riverview Terrace
• FOIA Appeal for Joshua Van Camp
• Veteran’s Day and Family Court Awareness Proclamations

The Board of Commissioners approved the 2023 General Fund Budget and set corresponding millage rates. The board also rescinded a state of emergency related to a residential structure failure in the City of Adrian and approved several law enforcement contracts.

• Adopted 2023 General Fund Budget of $33,718,871 (7-1)
• Approved 2023 millage rates: Operating 5.4000, Medical Care Facility .1889, Aging .7478, and Veterans Relief .0996
• Rescinded state of emergency declaration for Riverview Terrace in City of Adrian (Unanimous)
• Approved $60,000 retainer agreement with Governmental Consultant Services, Inc. (5-3)
• Approved Zencity license agreements totaling $52,000 (6-2)
• Denied FOIA appeal for Slack channel messages (7-1)
• Approved law enforcement contracts with Madison Schools, Addison Schools, and Villages of Addison, Deerfield, and Macon (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan (Unanimous)

Rules & Appointments Committee

The committee is meeting to approve previous minutes and discuss board appointments and vacancies. The agenda does not list specific names or boards for these appointments.

• Approval of October 11, 2022 minutes
• Board appointments
• Vacancies

The committee approved the minutes from the October 11, 2022 meeting. No new board appointments were made, and no other substantive business was conducted.

• Approved October 11, 2022 meeting minutes

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee will meet to approve previous minutes and receive a report from the Health Department. The body will also discuss the Legislative Dinner and the 2023 BOC Scholarship.

• Health Department Everyday Heroes Award recipient
• 2023 BOC Scholarship
• Legislative Dinner

The committee approved the minutes from the October 11, 2022 meeting. No other substantive policy or financial decisions were made during the session.

• Approved October 11, 2022 minutes

Personnel/Ways & Means Committee

The Personnel/Ways & Means Committee is meeting to discuss personnel changes and financial requests. The body will consider the approval of the Capital Improvement Plan and various law enforcement contracts.

• Request to authorize RFPs for corporate counsel
• Request to renew agreement with Governmental Services Consulting, Inc.
• Law enforcement contracts with Madison Schools, Addison, Village of Britton, Village of Deerfield, and Village of Macon
• Request for badge reader at the Health Department
• Zencity proposals for IT/Equalization

The committee recommended approval of a multi-year capital improvement plan and several law enforcement contracts. It also approved funding for social media monitoring and governmental consulting services.

• Recommended approval of 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan and related budgets
• Recommended $60,000 retainer agreement with Governmental Consulting Services, Inc. (6-2-1)
• Recommended $52,000 total for Zencity organic and community survey services (6-2-1)
• Recommended $28,442.28 transfer from General Fund Contingency to Criminal Justice Allocation Fund
• Recommended approval of School Resource Officer contract with Madison Schools
• Recommended law enforcement contract renewals for Addison Schools and Villages of Addison, Deerfield, and Macon
• Recommended $11,495 for Health Department badge reader access project
• Recommended opening Systems Operation Leader position at Central Lenawee

Physical Resources Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss the 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan and a water heater request for the Judicial Building. The agenda also includes a presentation from Veregy and reports on finance, maintenance, and the Drain Commission.

• Request for Judicial Building water heater
• Capital Improvement Plan 2023-2027 requests for Building & Site Division
• Capital Improvement Plan 2023-2027 requests for Maurice Spear Campus
• Capital Improvement Plan 2023-2027 requests for Maintenance Equipment & Vehicle Replacement
• Capital Improvement Plan 2023-2027 requests for Sheriff Vehicle Replacement

The committee recommended approval of the 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan across four divisions, including Building and Grounds and Sheriff's Vehicles. Additionally, the committee approved a bid for a water heater replacement in the Judicial Building and closed a concrete project.

• Approved minutes of October 3, 2022 meeting
• Closed project CPBS 2209 Complex Concrete
• Approved $11,790 bid from Adrian Mechanical for Judicial Building water heater
• Recommended approval of 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan for Building and Grounds Division
• Recommended approval of 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan for Maurice Spear Campus Division
• Recommended approval of 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan for Building and Grounds Vehicles Division
• Recommended approval of 2023 Capital Improvement Plan for Sheriff’s Vehicle Division

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission is meeting to review the manager's and finance reports. The body will discuss a proposal for a corporate hangar and a hangar proposal from Mark Jeffery.

• Mark Jeffery’s hangar proposal
• Future proposal for Corp. Hangar

The Commission approved the minutes from the October 3, 2022 meeting and accepted the Manager's Report. The Manager's Report noted the completion of the Runway 5/23 Rehabilitation final inspection. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved October 3, 2022 meeting minutes
• Accepted Manager's Report
• Filed Finance Report

I.T. / Equalization Committee

The committee will discuss information technology reports and the 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan. Members will review requests for the IT Division and a badge reader for the Health Department.

• Request for Health Department badge reader
• IT Division request regarding Capital Improvement Plan 2023-2027
• ZenCity proposals
• IT Finance Report

The committee approved funding for security access updates at the Health Department and Judicial Building. It also recommended approval of the 2023 IT Capital Improvement Plan and new software contracts with Zencity for social media monitoring and community surveys.

• Approved $11,495 for Health Department badge reader access project
• Approved up to $30,000 for Judicial Building access control system updates
• Recommended approval of the 2023 IT Division Capital Improvement Plan ($165,000)
• Recommended $4,000 Zencity Organic software contract (Oct 26, 2022 – Jan 1, 2023)
• Recommended $48,000 Zencity Organic and Community Survey software contract (Jan 1, 2023 – Jan 1, 2024)
• Approved October 6, 2022 meeting minutes

Accounts Payable Committee

The committee will meet to approve minutes from October 20, 2022, and review accounts payable vouchers. No specific contracts or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of October 20, 2022 minutes
• Review and approval of accounts payable vouchers

The committee approved the meeting minutes from October 20, 2022. Members also approved total vouchers for payment amounting to $3,467,798.60.

• Approved October 20, 2022 minutes
• Approved $3,467,798.60 in total vouchers for payment (including $124,870.92 from the general fund)

Criminal Justice Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss law enforcement contracts for several villages and a school district. The agenda also includes a transfer of CJA funds and the introduction of a new Prosecuting Attorney.

• Law enforcement contracts with Village of Addison, Village of Britton, Village of Deerfield, and Village of Macon
• Law enforcement contract with Madison Schools
• CJA Funds transfer request
• Introduction of new Prosecuting Attorney
• Family Court Awareness Month Proclamation

The Criminal Justice Committee recommended approval for a new School Resource Officer contract with Madison Schools and renewal contracts for Addison Schools and the Villages of Addison, Deerfield, and Macon. The committee also recommended a fund transfer to correct a 2018 accounting error.

• Approved minutes of the October 6, 2022 meeting
• Recommended approval of School Resource Officer contract with Madison Schools
• Recommended approval of law enforcement renewal contracts with Addison Schools and the Villages of Addison, Deerfield, and Macon
• Recommended transfer of $28,442.28 from General Fund Contingency to Criminal Justice Allocation Fund

I.T. / Equalization Committee

The I.T./Equalization Committee is reviewing requests for a Health Department badge access system and new software agreements with Zencity for community monitoring and surveys. The body is also discussing the 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan.

• Proposed $4,000 short-term contract with Zencity for 'Organic' social media monitoring (Oct 26, 2022 – Jan 1, 2023)
• Proposed $48,000 annual contract with Zencity for 'Organic' and 'Community Survey' software (Jan 1, 2023 – Jan 1, 2024)
• Request for $11,495 for a Health Department badge access system installation with Adrian Locksmith
• Review of Capital Improvement Plan 2023-2027
• Finance report showing a current technology capital fund balance of $347,362.31

The committee approved funding for access control updates in the judicial building and recommended several IT expenditures, including a 2023 Capital Improvement Plan and Zencity software licenses. The Health Department's badge reader project was also recommended for approval.

• Approved up to $30,000 for judicial building access control system updates
• Recommended approval of $11,495 for Health Department badge reader access project
• Recommended approval of the 2023 IT Division Capital Improvement Plan totaling $165,000
• Recommended $4,000 Zencity Organic software contract (Oct 26, 2022 – Jan 1, 2023)
• Recommended $48,000 Zencity Organic and Community Survey software contract (Jan 1, 2023 – Jan 1, 2024)
• Approved October 6, 2022 meeting minutes

Solid Waste Coordinating Committee

The meeting scheduled for November 2, 2022, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for December 7, 2022.

Accounts Payable Committee

The committee will meet to approve minutes from October 6, 2022, and review accounts payable vouchers. No specific contracts or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of October 6, 2022 minutes
• Review and approval of accounts payable vouchers

The committee approved $7,261,731.81 in total vouchers for payment, with $329,010.43 from the general fund. The October 6, 2022 minutes were also approved. No other business was conducted.

• Approved October 6, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $7,261,731.81 in vouchers for payment, including $329,010.43 from general fund (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to review financial reports and program updates. The agenda includes a discussion regarding the organization's bylaws.

• Bylaw discussion
• Review of Accounts Payable Report
• Personal Health program report
• Environmental Health program report
• Emergency Preparedness program report

The Lenawee County Board of Health approved the agenda, minutes, and the September 2022 accounts payable report, all by unanimous 4-0 votes. The health officer reported low COVID-19 transmission, no monkeypox cases, and ongoing flu and bivalent clinics. A draft of updated bylaws was discussed but no action was taken. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved September 2022 accounts payable report (4-0)
• Approved October 19, 2022 agenda (4-0)
• Approved September 21, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)

Homeland Security | Local Emergency Planning Committee

The Lenawee County Homeland Security & LEPC meeting on October 18, 2022, approved Chief Massingill as Chief Damon's alternate on the LEPC and recommended Travis Howell's appointment as Private Security Representative. Reports on finances, emergency management, E-911, and drone sub-committee were accepted. The next meeting is December 20, 2022.

• Approved Chief Massingill as Chief Damon's alternate on the LEPC (unanimous)
• Recommended Travis Howell for Private Security Representative on the LEPC to the Rules and Appointments Committee (unanimous)
• Accepted agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 16, 2022 (unanimous)
• Accepted financial report (unanimous)
• Accepted Emergency Manager's report (unanimous)
• Accepted E-911 report (unanimous)
• Accepted Drone Sub-committee report (unanimous)

Parks Commission

The Parks Commission is meeting to approve previous minutes and review a finance report. The body will consider requests regarding Gerber Park and Ramsdell Park.

• Request to close Project 2203 Gerber Park Horse Shoe Pit
• Request regarding Ramsdell Park picnic tables and benches

The Parks Commission voted to recommend approval of the 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan for the Park's Division of the Capital Fund. They also approved closing project 2203 (Gerber Park Horse Shoe Pit) and purchasing new picnic tables/benches plus repairing the outhouse at Ramsdell Park per the 2022 Capital Improvement Plan. Minutes from the August 22, 2022 meeting were approved. The meeting adjourned at 11:40 a.m.

• Approved minutes of August 22, 2022 meeting (motion carried)
• Approved closing project 2203 – Gerber Park Horse Shoe Pit (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of picnic tables/benches and repair of outhouse at Ramsdell Park per 2022 Capital Improvement Plan (motion carried)
• Recommended approval of 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan for Park's Division of Capital Fund (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:40 a.m. (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding the closing of the CDBG-CARES grant. The meeting includes presentations on the Drain Assessment Report and the ProMedica Adrian Ebeid Neighborhood Promise.

• Public Hearing for CDBG – CARES Grant Closing
• Drain Assessment Report presentation by Jenny Escott
• ProMedica Adrian Ebeid Neighborhood Promise presentation
• Heroic Acts While on Duty presentation for Sheriff Troy Bevier

The Board of Commissioners adopted the 2023 Draft Budget for publication and set a public hearing for November 9, 2022, by a 6-3 vote. They also approved a $68,920 contract with Mannik Smith Group for pre-demolition support at the former Tecumseh Products Company site (7-2). Consent agenda items included approval of a $578,784 insurance renewal with MMRMA, a $25,458.75 budget adjustment for Juvenile Court, and an MDOT airport contract. Vouchers totaling $16,506,496.19 were approved for payment.

• Adopted 2023 Draft Budget for publication, public hearing set Nov. 9 (6-3)
• Approved $68,920 contract with Mannik Smith Group for Tecumseh Products site pre-demolition (7-2)
• Approved consent agenda including $578,784 MMRMA insurance renewal, $25,458.75 Juvenile Court budget adjustment, MDOT airport contract, and board appointments
• Approved vouchers: $4,824,424.92 (Sept. 22) and $11,682,071.27 (Oct. 6)
• Accepted 2022 Drain Assessment Roll Summary and placed on file
• Approved minutes from Sept. 14 regular and special meetings
• Closed public hearing on CDBG CARES 2020 grant project with no comments
• Approved agenda as presented

Personnel/Ways & Means Committee

The Personnel/Ways & Means Committee will review employment changes and health insurance rates. The body is also tasked with adopting a draft 2023 budget and selecting an engineering company for the Tecumseh Products Site.

• Request to adopt draft 2023 budget and set public hearing
• Request to accept bid from engineering company for Tecumseh Products Site
• Request for Public Health Nurse LDA, Health Department
• 2022/2023 MMRMA Insurance Renewal
• Annual Medical Benefits Waiver

The committee approved minutes from September 13, 2022, and recommended confirmation of appointments to the Department of Health & Human Services and the Department on Aging (Lenawee), including accepting resignations from three members and appointing/reappointing four others. No other business or public comment was conducted. The meeting adjourned at 10:03 a.m.

Rules & Appointments Committee

The committee is meeting to approve minutes from September 13, 2022, and discuss board appointments and vacancies. No specific names or positions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of September 13, 2022 minutes
• Board appointments
• Vacancies

The Rules & Appointments Committee approved the minutes of the September 13, 2022 meeting and recommended confirmation of several board appointments, including new appointments to the Department on Aging and a liaison appointment to the Department of Health & Human Services. The committee also accepted resignations from three Department on Aging members and noted pending vacancies in several boards. No other business or public comment was conducted.

• Approved minutes of September 13, 2022 meeting
• Recommended confirmation of appointments as presented (motion carried)
• Accepted resignations from Julie Kulka, Sandra Porter, and Olivia Nickelson (Department on Aging)
• Recommended new appointments: Burt Fenby, Russ Arno, KZ Bolton (Department on Aging)
• Recommended reappointment: Darwin Vandevender (Department on Aging)
• Recommended KZ Bolton for DHHS and Bronna Kahle as liaison (DHHS)

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee will meet to approve previous minutes and review department highlights. The agenda also includes updates regarding a Legislative Dinner.

• Approval of September 13, 2022 minutes
• Department Highlights
• Legislative Dinner updates

The Human Services Committee approved the minutes from the September 13, 2022 meeting. No substantive decisions were made; the only action was approving the prior meeting's minutes. The committee also discussed an upcoming legislative dinner scheduled for November 22, 2022.

• Approved September 13, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

I.T. / Equalization Committee

The committee will review the Information Technology finance report and department updates. The meeting includes discussions on the status of various Capital Improvement Projects and Equalization updates.

• Firewall Upgrade: $44,050.00 budget
• Server Replacement Project: $60,000.00 budget
• 2022 Computer Replacement: $50,000.00 budget
• Cisco Phone Refresh: $50,000.00 budget
• VIQ Courtroom Project: $91,115.29 budget

The committee approved the minutes from the August 4, 2022 meeting. IT and equalization updates were discussed, including a finance report showing a $376,000 balance in the IT Capital Improvement fund and progress on the new Pivot Point system. No substantive decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved minutes of August 4, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

I.T. / Equalization Committee

The committee will meet to approve previous minutes and receive reports from the Information Technology and Equalization departments. The session includes reviews of IT finances and system concerns.

• Approval of September 1, 2022 minutes
• IT Finance Report
• IT Department Reports and System Concerns
• Equalization updates

The committee approved the minutes from the August 4, 2022 meeting. The IT Division of the Capital Improvement fund has a current balance of approximately $376,000. The equalization department reported that Ag and Industrial assessments are being finalized, and the new Pivot Point system is working well. No other decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of the August 4, 2022 meeting (motion by Stimpson, supported by Bales, carried).
• Reviewed IT finance report showing approximately $376,000 balance in the Capital Improvement fund.
• Noted that several IT projects will be ready for closure next month.
• Heard that Ag and Industrial equalization assessments are being finalized.
• Heard that the appropriation report will be presented to the Board of Commissioners in November.
• Heard that tax millages are being entered and special assessments collected.
• Noted that the new Pivot Point system is working well.
• Adjourned at 1:38 p.m. (motion by Bales, seconded by Stimpson, carried).

Accounts Payable Committee

The committee will meet to approve minutes from September 22, 2022, and review accounts payable vouchers. The meeting also includes time for other business.

• Review and approval of accounts payable vouchers

The Accounts Payable Committee approved $11,682,071.27 in total vouchers, with $363,803.30 from the general fund. The September 22, 2022 minutes were also approved. No other business was conducted.

• Approved September 22, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $11,682,071.27 in vouchers, including $363,803.30 from general fund (unanimous)

Criminal Justice Committee

The committee is meeting to review reports from county justice departments and approve previous minutes. The agenda consists of standing departmental updates and procedural items.

• Approval of September 1, 2022 minutes
• Finance reports
• Sheriff update
• Prosecuting Attorney update
• Public Defender update

The Criminal Justice Committee meeting was largely informational, with no substantive policy decisions made. Members approved the September 1, 2022 minutes and heard updates from the Sheriff, Prosecutor, Medical Examiner, and courts. A request to cover $25,000 in Juvenile Court expenses was mentioned as forthcoming.

• Approved minutes of September 1, 2022 meeting (motion carried)
• Adjourned at 10:17 a.m. (motion carried)

Solid Waste Coordinating Committee

The committee will review financial reports and waste hauler tonnage logs. The meeting includes a report from the Program Coordinator and a discussion on recycling and drop-off sites.

• Review of Finance Report
• Review of Waste Hauler Tonnage Logs
• Discussion on Recycling & Drop Off Site (DOS)
• Program Coordinator’s Report

The committee voted to authorize a request for proposals for waste hauling services after learning the current contract with Modern Waste expired in 2021 and costs have increased. They also approved the September 2022 meeting minutes and discussed the 2023 tire collection event, board member appointments, and a state recycling law update. No public comment was made.

• Approved September 2022 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Accepted finance report (motion carried)
• Authorized program coordinator to prepare RFP for waste hauling services (motion carried)

Physical Resources Committee

The Physical Resources Committee will meet to review a finance report and maintenance updates. The body is considering an action request regarding water intrusion at the Judicial Building.

• Action request for water intrusion at the Judicial Building

The Physical Resources Committee approved up to $73,640 from the Building & Site Division fund for masonry repairs, perimeter subfloor drainage, electrical work, and carpet/flooring to address water intrusion at the Judicial Building. The committee also approved the minutes from September 12, 2022, and received updates on the jail alarm system upgrade, indoor air quality assessment, and Drain Commission projects.

• Approved $73,640 for Judicial Building water intrusion repairs (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 12, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission will meet to review manager and finance reports. The body will also discuss a 12,000 Gal. Jet Tank and a Fly-In event.

• 12,000 Gal. Jet Tank
• Fly-In event

The Lenawee County Airport Commission approved minutes from the August 1 meeting and accepted the manager's report, which covered runway rehabilitation, equipment maintenance, and grounds work. No formal decisions were made on hangar proposals or a potential fly-in, but public comments raised concerns about the hangar build process and suggested forming an advisory committee.

• Approved minutes of August 1, 2022 meeting (2-0)
• Accepted and filed Manager's Report (2-0)
• Filed Finance Report (2-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:21 p.m. (2-0)

Accounts Payable Committee

The committee is meeting to approve the minutes from September 8, 2022. The primary purpose of the meeting is to review and approve accounts payable vouchers.

• Review and approval of accounts payable vouchers

The Accounts Payable Committee approved $4,824,424.92 in vouchers for payment, with $251,534.72 from the general fund. The committee also approved the minutes from the September 8, 2022 meeting. No other business was conducted.

• Approved the September 8, 2022 meeting minutes.
• Approved total vouchers for payment in the amount of $4,824,424.92, with the general fund's portion being $251,534.72.
• Adjourned the meeting at 9:44 a.m.

Retirement Administrative Committee

The committee approved several actuarial changes to the defined benefit plan, including reducing the assumed rate of return from 7.00% to 6.75%, shortening the amortization period from 20 to 19 years, adding a 1.75% growth rate, and adopting the MP-2021 mortality table. The changes were recommended by the plan's actuaries to improve budgeting accuracy and align with state requirements. No substantive decisions were made on the defined contribution plan.

• Approved change to MP-2021 mortality table (unanimous)
• Approved move to One Year Forward actuarial approach (unanimous)
• Approved shortening amortization period from 20 to 19 years and adding 1.75% growth rate (unanimous)
• Approved reducing assumed rate of return from 7.00% to 6.75% (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Board of Health is meeting to review accounts payable and receive reports from the Health Officer. The agenda includes updates from personal health, environmental health, emergency preparedness, and financial programs.

The Lenawee County Board of Health approved the September 21, 2022 agenda, the August 17, 2022 meeting minutes, and the July 2022 Accounts Payable Report, all by 4-0 votes. No substantive decisions were made beyond these procedural approvals.

• Approved September 21, 2022 agenda (4-0)
• Approved August 17, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Accepted July 2022 Accounts Payable Report (4-0)

Parks Commission

The Parks Commission is meeting to review the Parks Plan and discuss the further development of parks and activities. The body is also considering partnerships for forest management to address dead wood and invasive vegetation.

• Review of Parks Plan
• Discussion of potential projects volunteer group
• Forest management partnerships with LISD, Lenawee Conservation, MSU Extension, Lenawee Farm Bureau, and forestry groups
• Plan to remove dead wood, grape vines, and invasive or diseased vegetation

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to review committee reports and approve minutes from August meetings. The agenda includes a Bicentennial Presentation by Steve Currie of the Michigan Association of Counties.

• Bicentennial Presentation by Steve Currie, Executive Director of the Michigan Association of Counties
• Approval of minutes from Aug. 10, 2022, and Aug. 24, 2022, meetings
• Consent agenda items from Information Technology/Equalization, Human Services, Rules & Appointments, Criminal Justice, Physical Resources, Personnel/Ways & Means, Accounts Payable, and Policy & Procedure

The board approved a satisfactory performance review for County Administrator Kimberly Murphy and approved her employment contract 7-2. A consent agenda was approved unanimously, including a $143,300 loan forgiveness to the Land Bank Authority and a $350,000 renovation for the Public Defender's Office. A resolution supporting renewable energy passed 6-3.

• Approved County Administrator performance review as satisfactory (unanimous)
• Approved Administrator Employment Contract (7-2)
• Approved consent agenda including $143,300 Land Bank loan forgiveness (unanimous)
• Approved $350,000 Public Defender's Office renovation (unanimous)
• Approved renewable energy support resolution (6-3)
• Approved $36,645 Kiwanis Trail change order (unanimous)
• Approved $11,750/year MAXIMUS cost allocation plan (unanimous)
• Approved vouchers totaling $10,504,612.34 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing requests for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. A recommendation has been made to allocate $10 million for indirect government services, including building renovations and a records system.

• Proposed $9,500,000 for Judicial Building renovations
• Proposed $500,000 for a County wide Records Management System
• Review of ARPA expenditure categories including Public Health, Infrastructure, and Negative Economic Impact
• Identification of potential qualifying projects for entities including Blissfield, Morenci Area EMS, and Palmyra Township
• Review of potential funding for non-profits including Habitat for Humanity, Salvation Army, and The Daily Bread

The Board of Commissioners adopted the Administrator's ARPA funding recommendations after removing four projects (Habitat for Humanity, Orchard Terrace, Salvation Army, Share the Warmth) due to conflicts of interest. A motion to add Morenci Area EMS and reduce Maurice Spear Campus allocations failed. The board then voted to fund each of the four removed projects individually, with abstentions from commissioners with conflicts.

• Adopted Administrator's ARPA recommendations minus four projects (8-1)
• Failed to add Morenci Area EMS and reduce Maurice Spear Campus allocations (3-6)
• Funded Orchard Terrace Non-Profit Elderly Housing (8-0, 1 abstention)
• Funded Habitat for Humanity (7-0, 2 abstentions)
• Funded Salvation Army (7-0, 2 abstentions)
• Funded Share the Warmth (8-0, 1 abstention)

Personnel/Ways & Means Committee

The Personnel/Ways & Means Committee will discuss employment changes and a reclassification for the Sewer & Water System Superintendent. The body is also reviewing several financial requests, including a fourth quarter allotment and a bid for the Tecumseh Products Site.

• Reclassification of Sewer & Water System Superintendent
• Administrator Performance Evaluation (Closed Session)
• Acceptance of Engineering Co bid for Tecumseh Products Site
• Change order for Kiwanis Trail Project
• Resolution in Support of Renewable Energy

The Personnel/Ways & Means Committee recommended forgiving a $143,300 loan to the Land Bank Authority to clear its deficit, approved a three-year contract with MAXIMUS Consulting for $11,750 per year, and recommended extending Finance Director Services with Rehmann at $13,650 per month starting January 2023. The committee also recommended reclassifying the Interim Sewer and Water Systems Superintendent to a permanent position and approved a change order for tree removal on the Kiwanis Trail Extension for $36,645.

• Recommended approval of reclassifying Interim Sewer & Water Systems Superintendent to Sewer and Water Systems Superintendent at grade step NU8050-6yr (carried)
• Recommended approval of extending Finance Director Services with Rehmann (carried)
• Recommended approval of fourth quarterly allotment resolution #2022-15 (carried)
• Recommended approval of three-year agreement with MAXIMUS Consulting at $11,750 per year (carried)
• Adopted amended 2022 Tax Request Rate (L-4029) for Veterans Relief Fund at 0.0996 mills (carried)
• Approved 2023 Interagency Cash Transfer Agreement with Michigan Rehabilitation Services for $25,000 local match (carried)
• Recommended forgiving $143,300 loan to Land Bank Authority (carried)
• Recommended contract with A.D.A. Security for building security services through December 31, 2023 (carried)

Rules & Appointments Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss board appointments and current vacancies. The session includes the approval of minutes from the August 9, 2022 meeting.

• Board appointments
• Vacancies

The committee approved the minutes from the August 9, 2022 meeting. No resignations, recommendations, or referrals were submitted for board appointments. Several vacancies were noted, including one on the Community Mental Health board and two on the Department on Aging. The meeting adjourned at 10:02 a.m.

• Approved minutes of the August 9, 2022 meeting
• No board appointments were made due to lack of submissions
• Noted pending vacancies: Community Mental Health (1), Department on Aging (2), Economic Development Corporation (1), Homeland Security & LEPC (1)
• Adjourned at 10:02 a.m.

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee will meet to approve minutes from August 9, 2022, and review department highlights. The body will also discuss a legislative dinner and Erace Stigma.

• Approval of August 9, 2022 minutes
• Department highlights
• Legislative dinner discussion
• Erace Stigma discussion

The committee approved the August 9, 2022 minutes and discussed several upcoming events, including a legislative dinner, the E-race the Stigma 5K, and the county bicentennial. No substantive decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved August 9, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Physical Resources Committee

The Physical Resources Committee will meet to discuss building maintenance and drain commission updates. The body is considering action requests for concrete and parking lot repairs.

• Action Request: HSB Parking Lot Crack/Fill
• Action Request: Complex Concrete Repairs
• Drain Commission updates

The Physical Resources Committee approved two bids: $32,503 for sealing and striping the HSB parking lot and $8,640 for curb and sidewalk replacement, both from Capital Improvement funds. It also recommended to the Personnel Ways and Means Committee that the County move forward with Public Defender office renovations not to exceed $350,000, funded from the Capital Fund Contingency Division. The Drain Commissioner reported that two lifts were delivered for the Rollin/Woodstock project and that a request to reclassify the Interim Sewer and Water Systems Superintendent to a permanent position will be submitted to the Board.

• Approved $32,503 bid from K&B for crack fill, seal, and striping at Human Services Building parking lot (Capital Improvement fund 502.238.930)
• Approved $8,640 bid from Rock Hard Concrete for curb and sidewalk replacement (Capital Improvement fund 401.901.853-930)
• Recommended to Personnel Ways and Means that County proceed with Public Defender office renovation not to exceed $350,000 (Capital Fund Contingency Division 401.901.890)

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission meeting scheduled for September 12, 2022, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for October 3, 2022.

Accounts Payable Committee

The committee will meet to approve minutes from August 25, 2022, and review accounts payable vouchers. The meeting is focused on the approval of county payments.

• Approval of August 25, 2022 minutes
• Review and approval of accounts payable vouchers

The Accounts Payable Committee approved $4,138,422.41 in total vouchers for payment, with $179,079.08 from the general fund. The August 25, 2022 minutes were also approved. No other business was conducted.

• Approved August 25, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $4,138,422.41 in vouchers for payment, including $179,079.08 from general fund (unanimous)

Solid Waste Coordinating Committee

The committee will meet to approve the July 6, 2022 minutes and review financial and waste hauler tonnage reports. The session includes a report from the Program Coordinator and a period for public comment.

• Approval of July 6, 2022 minutes
• Review of Finance Report
• Review of Waste Hauler Tonnage Logs
• Discussion of Recycling & Drop Off Site (DOS)

I.T. / Equalization Committee

The meeting scheduled for September 1, 2022, was cancelled. No actions were taken.

Criminal Justice Committee

The meeting scheduled for September 1, 2022, was cancelled. No actions were taken.

Accounts Payable Committee

The committee is meeting to approve minutes from August 11, 2022, and review accounts payable vouchers. No specific dollar amounts or vendors are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of August 11, 2022 minutes
• Review and approval of accounts payable vouchers

The Lenawee County Accounts Payable Committee approved $2,408,856.43 in vouchers for payment, including $182,036.42 from the general fund. The committee also approved the minutes from the August 11, 2022 meeting. No other business was discussed.

• Approved August 11, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved total vouchers of $2,408,856.43, with $182,036.42 from general fund (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to address an Emergency Order Extension. The session includes an executive session to discuss pending litigation.

• Emergency Order Extension
• Executive session regarding pending litigation

The board unanimously ratified the Chair's declaration of a state of emergency following the July 25 failure of a multi-story residential structure in Adrian that displaced about 200 vulnerable residents. It also voted unanimously to hire Garan Lucow Miller, P.C. to represent the county in Medina Township litigation, replacing Stan Sala & Associates. No other substantive business was conducted.

• Ratified emergency declaration (Res#2022-014) for Adrian building collapse (unanimous, 5-0)
• Hired Garan Lucow Miller, P.C. to replace Stan Sala & Associates for Medina Township litigation (unanimous, 5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to ratify a state of emergency declaration following the failure of a multi-story residential structure in the City of Adrian on July 25, 2022. The board will discuss extending the emergency order to address residents left without shelter.

• Ratification of County Declaration of Emergency (RES#2022-014)
• Emergency Order Extension
• Executive session regarding pending litigation

Parks Commission

The Parks Commission will meet to approve previous minutes and review finance and park updates. The agenda includes goals regarding park development, a potential projects volunteer group, and a review of the Parks Plan.

• Review of Parks Plan
• Discussion of forest management partnerships to remove dead wood and invasive vegetation
• Finance report

The Lenawee County Parks Commission accepted a $25,000 donation from the Oaks Foundation for Ramsdell Park, with suggestions for trail signs and other improvements. The commission also discussed ongoing maintenance needs at the park, including mowing and spraying for Russian Olives. Minutes from the previous meeting were approved, and financial and parks reports were presented.

• Approved minutes of previous meeting
• Accepted $25,000 donation from Oaks Foundation for Ramsdell Park

Board of Health

The Lenawee County Board of Health is meeting to review departmental reports and accounts payable. The board will discuss a policy regarding temporary food license limitations.

• Temporary Food License Limitation Policy
• 3rd Quarter Financial report
• BOH Website review

The Lenawee County Board of Health approved a Temporary Food License Limitation Policy by a 5-0 vote. The board also accepted the July 2022 Accounts Payable Report and approved the August 2022 agenda and July 2022 minutes. The Health Officer reported a 15.73% COVID-19 test positivity rate and 20 allocated monkeypox vaccine doses.

• Approved Temporary Food License Limitation Policy (5-0)
• Accepted July 2022 Accounts Payable Report (5-0)
• Approved August 17, 2022 agenda as amended (5-0)
• Approved July 20, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)

Homeland Security | Local Emergency Planning Committee

The Homeland Security and Local Emergency Planning Committee is reviewing grant fund balances and emergency management activities. The body is deciding on funding for a TECC class and drone-related equipment.

• Proposed grant request of $4,500 for TECC Class using FY20 and FY21 HSGP funds
• Approved $2,418.68 from 234 Donation Fund for a Brinc Lemur Drone Video Receiver/Repeater Box
• Discussion of FY19 Regional Funds for hazmat equipment and 51 radio batteries
• Proposed removal of Mario Bernardo from the Committee
• Report on E-911 dispatch staffing with 3 open positions and 5 dispatchers in training

Accounts Payable Committee

The committee is meeting to approve minutes from July 28, 2022, and review accounts payable vouchers. No specific dollar amounts or contracts are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of July 28, 2022 minutes
• Review and approval of accounts payable vouchers

The Accounts Payable Committee approved the July 28, 2022 minutes and a total of $3,957,333.50 in vouchers for payment, with $312,785.90 from the general fund. The meeting adjourned at 10:43 a.m. No other business was conducted.

• Approved July 28, 2022 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved $3,957,333.50 in vouchers for payment, general fund portion $312,785.90 (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to conduct a review of the 2021 audit. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from July 13, 2022, and a consent agenda covering various departmental reports.

• 2021 Audit Review

The Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution to place a renewal millage for the Lenawee Medical Care Facility on the November 8, 2022 ballot. The board also approved a consent agenda including board appointments, court staff reorganization, a Kiwanis Trail extension change order, and a contract for professional services. Additionally, the 2021 financial statements were accepted, and vouchers for payment were approved.

• Adopted Resolution #2022-13 placing Lenawee Medical Care Facility millage renewal on Nov. 8 ballot (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including board appointments and court staff reorganization (unanimous)
• Approved Kiwanis Trail Extension change order lowering cost to $695,928.35
• Approved Mannik Smith Group contract for Kiwanis Trail extension up to $80,000
• Authorized County Administrator to seek bids for Tecumseh Products demolition
• Approved up to $6,600 for Pivot Point field app from Assessing Fund
• Accepted 2021 Financial Statements and placed on file
• Approved vouchers for payment totaling $4,106,735.74 and $2,937,203.90

Personnel/Ways & Means Committee

The Personnel/Ways & Means Committee will review employment changes and the creation of positions for the Circuit Court and Friend of the Court Administrator. The body will also discuss the Kiwanis Trail Extension and finance reports.

• Creation of Circuit Court / FOC Administrator positions
• Interim reclassification for Circuit Court / FOC Administrator
• Defined Contribution Plan Trustees Resolution
• Kiwanis Trail Extension
• Daughters of the American Revolution Marker Rededication Proclamation

The committee approved a reorganization of the Circuit Court that splits the combined Friend of the Court/Circuit Court Administrator/Referee/Mediator/Family Court Attorney position into two new roles: Friend of the Court Director and Judicial Attorney/Circuit Court Administrator. Two current employees were reclassified into the new positions. The committee also recommended placing a Medical Care Facility millage reauthorization on the November ballot and approved a change order lowering the Kiwanis Trail Extension contract to $695,928.35.

• Approved Circuit Court reorganization creating Friend of the Court Director and Judicial Attorney/Circuit Court Administrator positions (motion carried)
• Reclassified Marshonnie Brinkman to interim Friend of the Court Director retroactive to August 1, 2022 (motion carried)
• Reclassified Ciara McGrane to Judicial Attorney/Circuit Court Administrator (motion carried)
• Recommended appointing Beverly K. Ahlers and Kimberly L. Murphy as Trustees of the Defined Contribution Plan (motion carried)
• Approved change order lowering Kiwanis Trail Extension cost to $695,928.35 (motion carried, Tillotson NAY)
• Approved Mannik Smith Group contract for Kiwanis Trail construction engineering up to $80,000 (motion carried)
• Authorized seeking bids for engineering/demolition services at Tecumseh Products site (motion carried)
• Recommended placing Medical Care Facility millage reauthorization (.1896 mills, 6 years) on November 8, 2022 ballot (motion carried)

Rules & Appointments Committee

The committee is meeting to approve previous minutes and discuss board appointments and vacancies. The agenda does not list specific names or boards for these appointments.

• Approval of July 12, 2022 minutes
• Board appointments
• Vacancies

The committee accepted the resignation of Marcia Wright from the Lenawee District Library Board and recommended confirmation of Dawn Clark as her replacement, with term expiring 12/24. It also recommended confirmation of David Stimpson to the Substance Use Disorder Oversight Policy Board, term expiring 09/25. Both recommendations were approved by motion.

• Accepted resignation of Marcia Wright from Lenawee District Library Board
• Recommended confirmation of Dawn Clark to Lenawee District Library Board (term 12/24)
• Recommended confirmation of David Stimpson to Substance Use Disorder Oversight Policy Board (term 09/25)

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee is meeting to approve previous minutes and review department highlights. The agenda includes discussions regarding a Legislative Dinner and Erace Stigma.

• Approval of July 12, 2022 minutes
• Department Highlights
• Legislative Dinner update
• Erace Stigma update

The Human Services Committee approved minutes from July 12, 2022, and discussed plans for a November legislative dinner, which had been cancelled since 2019. The committee also noted that the county will cover the $15 registration fee for county employees participating in the Erace the Stigma 5K on October 1. No formal votes were taken on these items; the meeting was primarily informational.

• Approved July 12, 2022 minutes (motion carried)
• Discussed moving forward with November legislative dinner (no formal vote)
• Noted county will cover $15 registration fee for employees in Erace the Stigma 5K (no formal vote)
• Adjourned at 1:48 p.m. (motion carried)

Criminal Justice Committee

The Criminal Justice Committee meeting scheduled for August 4, 2022, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for September 1, 2022.

I.T. / Equalization Committee

The committee will review reports from Information Technology and Equalization. The meeting includes a finance report and a discussion on Pivot Point.

• Approval of June 2, 2022 minutes
• Information Technology finance report
• Equalization discussion regarding Pivot Point

The committee approved up to $4,700 for four iPad Pros from the IT Capital Fund and recommended approval of up to $6,600 for the Pivot Point field app from the Assessing Fund. They also reviewed ZenCity, a social media monitoring service, and heard that Cambridge Township withdrew from county assessing services. No public comment was made.

• Approved up to $4,700 for four iPad Pros from IT Capital Fund (motion carried)
• Recommended approval of up to $6,600 for Pivot Point field app from Assessing Fund (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of June 2, 2022 meeting (motion carried)

I.T. / Equalization Committee

The I.T./Equalization Committee is reviewing technology department reports and a funding request for field efficiency tools. The meeting also includes a review of resident feedback regarding communication for Project Phoenix.

• Request for 4 iPad Pros and cases ($4,700) and Pivot Point app annual recurring fee ($8,000)
• Capital Fund report showing 2022 expenses of $157,906.12 and a current balance of $337,804.31
• Firewall Upgrade project budget of $44,050.00 with $6,687.52 remaining
• Server Replacement Project budget of $60,000.00 with $20,010.00 remaining
• Community survey results from 860 residents regarding Project Phoenix communication

The committee approved up to $4,700 for four iPad Pros from the IT Capital Fund and recommended approval of up to $6,600 for Pivot Point field appraisal software from the Assessing Fund. They also reviewed ZenCity social media monitoring reports and noted that Cambridge Township withdrew from county assessing services. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved up to $4,700 for four iPad Pros from IT Capital Fund (motion carried)
• Recommended approval of up to $6,600 for Pivot Point field app from Assessing Fund (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of June 2, 2022 meeting (motion carried)

Solid Waste Coordinating Committee

The Solid Waste Coordinating Committee meeting scheduled for August 3, 2022, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for September 7, 2022.

Physical Resources Committee

The Physical Resources Committee will meet to discuss the closure request for the MSC Campus project. The agenda also includes a report on the MSC Admin roof and a report from the Drain Commission.

• MSC Campus Project Closure Request
• MSC Admin Roof maintenance
• Drain Commission report

The Physical Resources Committee approved a bid from Superior Services RSH, Inc. to replace the roof on the Administration Building at Maurice Spear Campus, not to exceed $91,700. They also closed project CPBS 2106 for completed entry door work, approved the 2022 Equipment Rate Charges, and approved the July 2022 minutes. No public comment was made.

• Approved bid from Superior Services RSH, Inc. for MSC Admin roof replacement, not to exceed $91,700
• Closed project CPBS 2106 Maurice Spear Campus projects (entry doors completed)
• Approved 2022 Equipment Rate Charges as presented
• Approved minutes of July 2022 meeting

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission will meet to review the manager's and finance reports. The body will also consider the approval of minutes from the July 11, 2022 meeting.

• Approval of July 11, 2022 meeting minutes
• Manager's report
• Finance report

The Lenawee County Airport Commission met on August 1, 2022, and approved the minutes from the July 11 meeting, accepted the Manager's Report, and filed the Finance Report. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and adjourned at 1:50 p.m.

• Approved minutes of July 11, 2022 meeting (motion carried)
• Accepted Manager's Report and filed it (motion carried)
• Filed Finance Report (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:50 p.m. (motion carried)

Accounts Payable Committee

The committee is meeting to approve minutes from July 14, 2022, and review accounts payable vouchers.

• Review and approval of accounts payable vouchers

The Accounts Payable Committee approved the July 14, 2022 minutes and authorized payment of total vouchers amounting to $2,937,203.90, with the general fund's portion being $165,565.59. No other business was conducted, and the meeting adjourned at 10:27 a.m.

• Approved July 14, 2022 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved total vouchers for payment of $2,937,203.90, general fund portion $165,565.59 (motion carried)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to review accounts payable and reports from the health officer and various programs. The board is scheduled to discuss bylaws and the meeting location.

• Review of accounts payable report
• Discussion of bylaws
• Discussion of meeting location
• Program reports for Personal Health, Environmental Health, Emergency Preparedness, and Financial

The Lenawee County Board of Health voted unanimously to form a subcommittee to review and update its bylaws, which date from 1988. The board also approved the June 2022 accounts payable report and voted to ask the county Board of Commissioners to review per diem amounts for all county boards. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved June 2022 accounts payable report (5-0)
• Created subcommittee to review/update bylaws (5-0)
• Approved Commissioner Terry Collins abstaining from per diem vote due to conflict of interest (4-0)
• Requested county Board of Commissioners review per diem amounts for all county boards (4-0)

Parks Commission

The Parks Commission is meeting to review the Parks Plan and discuss the development of parks and activities. The body is considering partnerships for forest management to remove dead wood and invasive vegetation.

• Review of Parks Plan
• Discussion of potential projects volunteer group
• Forest management partnerships with LISD, Lenawee Conservation, MSU Extension, Lenawee Farm Bureau, or forestry groups

The Lenawee County Parks Commission approved a motion to obtain a preliminary title search for the airport extension parcel on Sand Creek Highway. The commission also approved the previous meeting's minutes and received a financial report from Kim Murphy. Discussions were held on potential park projects and grant proposals, noting the county would need to provide 25% of costs for granting proposals. The next meeting is scheduled for August 22, 2022, at Ramsdell Park.

• Approved previous meeting minutes
• Approved obtaining preliminary title search for airport extension parcel on Sand Creek Highway

Accounts Payable Committee

The committee will meet to approve minutes from June 16, 2022, and review accounts payable vouchers. No specific dollar amounts or contracts are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of June 16, 2022 minutes
• Review and approval of accounts payable vouchers

The Accounts Payable Committee approved the June 16, 2022 minutes and authorized payment of all vouchers received through July 14, 2022, totaling $4,106,735.74, with $602,805.14 from the general fund. No other business was conducted, and the meeting adjourned at 10:58 a.m.

• Approved June 16, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $4,106,735.74 in vouchers for payment, including $602,805.14 from general fund (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to receive the Michigan Works! Southeast Annual Report and the Region 2 Area Agency on Aging FY 2023-2025 Multi-Year Plan. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss pending litigation.

• Michigan Works! Southeast Annual Report presentation
• Region 2 Area Agency on Aging FY 2023-2025 Multi-Year Plan presentation
• Executive session regarding pending litigation

The Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda that included adopting the Articles of Incorporation for the Lenawee Public Transportation Authority, approving a $127,290 wage and compensation study with MGT Consulting Group, and approving personnel changes for the Department on Aging and Courts Pretrial Services. The board also approved the Region 2 Area Agency on Aging FY 2023-2025 Plan and vouchers totaling $1,840,577.61. All votes were unanimous.

• Adopted Articles of Incorporation for Lenawee Public Transportation Authority (unanimous)
• Approved $127,290 wage and compensation study with MGT Consulting Group (unanimous)
• Approved Department on Aging Case Manager-MMAP position change from part-time to full-time (unanimous)
• Approved new Pretrial Services Coordinator position for Circuit Court (unanimous)
• Approved Region 2 Area Agency on Aging FY 2023-2025 Plan (unanimous)
• Approved total vouchers for payment of $1,840,577.61 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing expenditure categories, project eligibility, and a scoring matrix for the distribution of $19 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The meeting focuses on distinguishing between direct spend and government services allocations.

• Proposed $9.5 million for Judicial Building Renovation
• Proposed $3 million for Maurice Spear Campus
• Proposed $2 million for Lenawee Community Foundation Housing
• Proposed $1.97 million for Road Commission revenue restoration
• Proposed $996,030 for Child Advocacy Center of Lenawee

The Board of Commissioners held a special meeting to review the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) expenditure categories, allowable and non-allowable project requests, allocation priorities, and the scoring matrix. No formal decisions were made; a follow-up meeting was scheduled. Public comment was received from several township supervisors and others.

• Accepted agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Adjourned at 6:49 P.M. (motion carried)

Rules & Appointments Committee

The committee will meet to discuss board appointments and current vacancies. The session includes the approval of minutes from the June 7, 2022 meeting.

• Board appointments
• Vacancies

The Rules & Appointments Committee approved the minutes from the June 7, 2022 meeting. No board appointments, resignations, or referrals were submitted for confirmation. The committee reviewed a list of pending vacancies on various boards and noted available summaries. The meeting adjourned at 10:01 a.m.

• Approved minutes of June 7, 2022 meeting
• No board appointments confirmed
• Listed pending vacancies on multiple boards

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee will meet to approve previous minutes and review department highlights. The meeting will be followed by a tour of Goodwill Industries.

• Approval of May 10, 2022 minutes
• Department highlights review
• Tour of Goodwill Industries at 1357 Division Street

The committee approved the May 10, 2022 minutes and adjourned. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural only.

• Approved May 10, 2022 minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned at 1:41 p.m. (motion carried)

Personnel/Ways & Means Committee

The Personnel/Ways & Means Committee is meeting to discuss employment changes and new position requests for the Courts and Department on Aging. The body will also review the Lenawee Public Transportation Authority's articles of incorporation and a compensation study bid proposal.

• Request to move Dept on Aging Case Manager MMAP from part-time to full-time
• Request for a new Pretrial Services Coordinator position in the Courts
• Lenawee Public Transportation Authority Articles of Incorporation and Resolution of Adoption
• Compensation Study Bid Proposal

The Personnel/Ways & Means Committee recommended approval of a $127,290 contract with MGT Consulting for a classification and compensation study, funded from contingency. They also recommended approving a new Pretrial Services Coordinator position and changing the Case Manager-MMAP position to full time. All items were placed on the consent agenda for the Board of Commissioners' approval.

• Recommended approval of $127,290 contract with MGT Consulting for classification and compensation study (motion carried)
• Recommended approval of new Pretrial Services Coordinator position (motion carried)
• Recommended approval of changing Case Manager-MMAP position from part time to full time (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of June 7, 2022 meeting (motion carried)
• Accepted finance reports and placed on file (motion carried)
• Recommended approval of Articles of Incorporation for Lenawee Public Transportation Authority (motion carried)

Physical Resources Committee

The Physical Resources Committee will meet to review finance, maintenance, and drain commission reports. The agenda consists of standing procedural items and public comment.

• Approval of June 6, 2022 minutes
• Finance Report
• Building and Grounds / Maintenance update
• Drain Commission update

The Physical Resources Committee approved the June 2022 meeting minutes. Reports were given on finances, building and grounds, and the drain commission, but no substantive decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved June 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission will meet to review manager and finance reports. The body will discuss a building proposal, runway updates, and hangar agreements.

• Building Proposal
• Runway update
• Hangar agreement update

The commission approved the minutes of the May 4, 2022 meeting and accepted the Airport Manager's report. The runway 5/23 rehabilitation project is on schedule with paving nearing completion, and final paint markings and grooving are set for August 15-20. No other substantive decisions were made; other items were informational or pending further information.

• Approved minutes of May 4, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted Manager's Report and filed (unanimous)

I.T. / Equalization Committee

The committee will meet to review reports and updates regarding Information Technology and Equalization. The session includes a review of the IT finance report and department system concerns.

• Approval of June 2, 2022 minutes
• IT Finance Report
• IT Department Reports and System Concerns

I.T. / Equalization Committee

The I.T./Equalization Committee meeting scheduled for July 7, 2022, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 4, 2022.

Criminal Justice Committee

The committee is meeting to review finance reports and receive updates from county justice departments. The agenda consists of standing reports from the Sheriff, Prosecuting Attorney, Public Defender, Emergency Management, Medical Examiner, and Courts.

• Approval of June 2, 2022 minutes
• Finance reports review
• Sheriff department update
• Prosecuting Attorney update
• Public Defender update

The Criminal Justice Committee approved the minutes from its June 2, 2022 meeting. Reports were heard from the Sheriff, Prosecuting Attorney, Emergency Management, Medical Examiner, and Courts, covering topics such as Faster Horses event preparations, grant funding for body cameras and tasers, and ongoing case backlogs. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was primarily informational.

• Approved minutes of June 2, 2022 meeting (motion carried)
• Adjourned at 10:24 a.m. (motion carried)

Solid Waste Coordinating Committee

The committee will review the Lenawee County Debris Management Plan presented by Emergency Management. Members will also discuss material management planning and receive a program coordinator's report.

• Lenawee County Debris Management Plan
• Material Management Planning Update
• Waste Hauler Tonnage Logs
• Recycling & Drop Off Site (DOS) report

The Lenawee County Solid Waste Coordinating Committee approved the consent agenda, which included the June meeting minutes, finance report, and monthly reports. They also heard updates on the county's Debris Management Plan, state legislation affecting solid waste planning, and scheduled a second tire collection for August 25. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational and procedural.

• Approved consent agenda including June minutes, finance report, and monthly reports (motion carried)
• Agreed to postpone setting goals and objectives until state legislation is resolved
• Scheduled second tire collection for August 25 at the Drop Off Site

Accounts Payable Committee

The committee will meet to approve minutes from June 16, 2022, and review accounts payable vouchers. No specific dollar amounts or contracts are listed on the agenda.

• Review and approval of accounts payable vouchers

Homeland Security | Local Emergency Planning Committee

The Homeland Security and Local Emergency Planning Committee discussed emergency management activities and E-911 updates. The body approved several funding requests for drone hardware and hazardous materials training.

• Approved $2,418.68 from the 234 Donation Fund for a Brinc Lemur Drone Video Receiver/Repeater Box
• Approved $900 from the Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Grant for a CAMEO class
• Reallocated $1,100 from FY20 HSGP funds to Hazmat Technician and Advanced Monitoring classes
• Recommended Monica Hunt as the primary LEPC representative for Public Health
• Reported a new CAD project for E-911 with an estimated 18-month completion time

The Lenawee County Homeland Security & Local Emergency Planning Committee approved the purchase of a Brinc Lemur S Drone using FY19 SHSP and LETPA funds, and approved a $2,418.68 project request from the 234 Donation Fund for a Video Receiver/Repeater Box for the drone, with the remaining $580.32 to be paid from the Emergency Management budget. The committee also approved the agenda, minutes, financial reports, and various subcommittee reports as presented.

• Approved FY19 SHSP & LETPA request for Brinc Lemur S Drone
• Approved $2,418.68 from 234 Donation Fund for Video Receiver/Repeater Box for Brinc Lemur Drone
• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from February 15, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted financial report for FY19, FY20, FY21 and 234 Donation Fund (unanimous)
• Accepted Emergency Manager's report (unanimous)
• Accepted E-911 report (unanimous)
• Accepted Drone Sub-committee report (unanimous)

Parks Commission

The Parks Commission is meeting to review the Parks Plan and Capital Improvement. The body will also discuss goals regarding park development, a potential projects volunteer group, and forest management partnerships.

• Review of Parks Plan and Capital Improvement
• Discussion of forest management partnerships to remove dead wood and invasive vegetation
• Approval of April 18, 2022 minutes
• Finance report

The Lenawee County Parks Commission approved three expenditures: $750 for two horseshoe pits at Gerber Park, a $5,800 contract with Ferris & Vanderbrink for a bridge and trail plan at Medina Park, and $1,200 for a roof at the BiCentennial Park Shelter. A proposal to increase the county parks budget for 2023 was discussed but not voted on. The meeting was otherwise procedural, including approval of prior minutes and a financial report.

• Approved $750 for 2 horseshoe pits at Gerber Park
• Approved $5,800 contract with Ferris & Vanderbrink for bridge & trail plan at Medina Park
• Approved $1,200 for roof at BiCentennial Park Shelter
• Approved minutes of previous meeting
• Financial report presented and placed on record

Accounts Payable Committee

The committee is meeting to approve minutes from June 2, 2022, and review accounts payable vouchers. No specific dollar amounts or vendors are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of June 2, 2022 minutes
• Review and approval of accounts payable vouchers

The Accounts Payable Committee approved the June 2, 2022 minutes and a total of $1,840,577.61 in vouchers for payment, with $248,122.75 from the general fund. The meeting adjourned at 10:35 a.m. No other business was conducted.

• Approved June 2, 2022 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved $1,840,577.61 in vouchers for payment, including $248,122.75 from general fund (motion carried)

Board of Health

The Board of Health is meeting to review accounts payable and receive reports from the health officer. The session includes program reports on personal health, environmental health, emergency preparedness, and finances.

• Review of Accounts Payable Report
• Health Officer’s Report
• Personal Health program report
• Environmental Health program report
• Emergency Preparedness program report

The Lenawee County Board of Health approved the May 2022 Accounts Payable Report as explained, with a 4-0 vote. The board also approved the amended agenda and the May 18, 2022 meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; items like the per diem review and BOH booklet were discussed but not voted on.

• Approved May 2022 Accounts Payable Report (4-0)
• Approved amended June 15, 2022 agenda (4-0)
• Approved May 18, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will receive a presentation on Project Phoenix and a report from the Land Bank Authority. The meeting also includes a presentation for the 40th anniversary of Hospice of Lenawee.

• Project Phoenix presentation and unfinished business
• Land Bank Authority report by Co Treasurer Erin VanDyke
• Hospice of Lenawee 40th Anniversary presentation

The board unanimously approved a consent agenda that included a resolution opposing Michigan House bills 4729-4730 and 4731-4732, which would require treasurers and registers to provide property data to corporations like Zillow at reduced or no cost. The board also approved a third-quarter allotment of 2022 appropriations by a 6-3 vote, with the exception of the allotment to Lenawee Now. Additionally, the board recognized Juneteenth as a county holiday effective immediately and approved $184,800 from general contingency for a case management system.

• Adopted resolution opposing HB 4729, 4730, 4731, 4732 (unanimous)
• Approved third quarterly allotment of 2022 appropriations (6-3)
• Recognized Juneteenth as county holiday effective immediately
• Approved $184,800 for Karpel case management system plus $43,200 annual service
• Approved three temporary Community Health Navigator positions funded by MCRH
• Approved MOA with disAbility Connections for office space
• Approved board appointments to DHHS/Medical Care Facility and CMH Authority
• Approved vouchers totaling $3,116,930.03

Personnel/Ways & Means Committee

The committee will discuss personnel changes and a Health Department request. Members will review the third quarterly allotment of appropriations and a request for a memorandum of agreement between LDA and disAbility.

• Third Quarterly Allotment of Appropriations
• Memorandum of Agreement Request – LDA and disAbility
• IT/Equalization Committee recommendation for PA Case Management Software
• Resolution in Opposition to Zillow Bills
• Project Phoenix Update

The Personnel/Ways & Means Committee recommended recognizing Juneteenth as a county holiday effective immediately, following a Michigan Supreme Court directive that court employees receive paid holiday. The committee also approved three temporary health navigator positions, the third quarter allotment, an office space agreement, and new case management software for the prosecutor's office. All recommendations will go to the full Board of Commissioners.

• Approved three temporary Community Health Navigator positions funded by $265,298 MCRH grant (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Third Quarterly Allotment of Appropriations (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of MOA with disAbility Connections for office space (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of $184,800 for Karpel case management system plus $43,200 annual service (unanimous)
• Recommended Juneteenth as county holiday effective immediately (7-2, Stimpson, Goetz, Collins, Bolton, Bales, Jenkins-Arno, Krasny yea; Wittenbach, Tillotson nay)
• Placed resolution opposing HB 4729-4732 on consent agenda (unanimous)

Rules & Appointments Committee

The committee will meet to discuss board appointments and current vacancies. The session also includes the approval of minutes from the May 10, 2022 meeting.

• Board appointments
• Vacancies

The Rules & Appointments Committee approved the minutes of the May 10, 2022 meeting and confirmed appointments to the Department of Health & Human Services / Medical Care Facility and the Community Mental Health Authority Board. The committee also noted several vacancies in various boards and commissions. No other business or public comment was conducted.

• Approved minutes of May 10, 2022 meeting
• Approved Commissioner Bolton as annual liaison to DHHS/Medical Care Facility
• Approved reappointments to Community Mental Health Authority Board: Nate Smith, Erin Starlin, Tim Kelly (3-year terms)

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee meeting scheduled for June 7, 2022, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 12, 2022.

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission meeting scheduled for June 6, 2022, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 11, 2022.

Physical Resources Committee

The Physical Resources Committee is meeting to discuss building and grounds maintenance and the Drain Commission. The agenda includes a review of a project closure and an electrical service request for MSC.

• MSC Electrical Service Request
• Project Closure for Building and Grounds/Maintenance
• Drain Commission updates
• Capital Improvement discussion

The Physical Resources Committee approved closing three completed capital projects (CPBS 2202 Jail Steamer, CPBS 2203 Washer/Dryer, and CPBS 2105 Generator Wiring) and accepted a proposal to connect the Industrial Arts Building and Gym to generator power for up to $54,950. The committee also noted the jail steamer project is complete and discussed maintenance items such as furnace quotes and roof leaks.

• Approved minutes of April 4, 2022 meeting
• Closed project CPBS 2202 Jail Steamer
• Closed projects CPBS 2202, 2203, and 2105
• Accepted AEG proposal for generator power connection (not to exceed $54,950)

I.T. / Equalization Committee

The committee will meet to review finance and department reports for Information Technology. The agenda also includes updates regarding Equalization.

• Approval of May 5, 2022 minutes
• Information Technology finance report
• IT department reports and system concerns

The committee recommended spending $184,800 from General Contingency to purchase the Karpel case management system, with an annual service agreement of $43,200, to replace the current OnBase system that has experienced 20 days of downtime since an upgrade. The recommendation will go to Personnel/Ways & Means for approval. The committee also approved the minutes of the May 5, 2022 meeting and discussed chamber technology upgrades.

• Approved minutes of May 5, 2022 meeting
• Recommended $184,800 from General Contingency for Karpel case management system (motion carried)
• Recommended annual service agreement of $43,200 for Karpel system (motion carried)

Criminal Justice Committee

The committee will meet to approve previous minutes and receive finance and operational reports. Discussions include updates from the Sheriff, Prosecuting Attorney, Public Defender, Emergency Management, Medical Examiner, and the Courts.

• Approval of May 5, 2022 minutes
• Finance reports
• Sheriff's report
• Prosecuting Attorney's report
• Public Defender's report

The Criminal Justice Committee reviewed reports and discussed the need for a full-time employee to monitor felony defendants on bond, as required by recent state law. No formal decisions were made; the committee only approved the previous meeting's minutes and adjourned.

• Approved minutes of May 5, 2022 meeting (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:40 a.m. (motion carried)

I.T. / Equalization Committee

The I.T. / Equalization Committee is reviewing a request from the Prosecuting Attorney's Office to replace the OnBase case management system with Karpel's software due to maintenance issues. The committee will also review I.T. finance and department reports.

• Proposed purchase of Karpel case management system for $184,800 from General Contingency
• Proposed annual service agreement for Karpel system at $43,200
• Firewall Upgrade project with a budget of $44,050 and current balance of $13,275.81
• Server Replacement Project budget of $60,000
• Cisco Phone Refresh project with a budget of $50,000

The IT/Equalization Committee recommended approval of $184,800 from General Contingency for the purchase of the Karpel case management system, with an annual service agreement of $43,200. This recommendation will go to Personnel/Ways & Means. The committee also approved the minutes of the May 5, 2022 meeting and discussed ongoing issues with the current OnBase system.

• Approved minutes of May 5, 2022 meeting
• Recommended $184,800 for Karpel case management system (motion carried)
• Recommended annual service agreement of $43,200 for Karpel system (motion carried)

Accounts Payable Committee

The committee is meeting to approve minutes from May 5, 2022, and review accounts payable vouchers. No specific contracts or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of May 5, 2022 minutes
• Review and approval of accounts payable vouchers

The Accounts Payable Committee approved the May 5, 2022 minutes and a total of $3,116,930.03 in vouchers for payment, with $442,260.22 from the general fund. The meeting adjourned at 11:24 a.m. No other business was conducted.

• Approved May 5, 2022 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved $3,116,930.03 in vouchers for payment, general fund portion $442,260.22 (motion carried)

Solid Waste Coordinating Committee

The committee will meet to approve the April 6, 2022 minutes and review financial and waste hauler tonnage reports. The meeting includes a report from the Program Coordinator and a period for public comment.

• Finance Report
• Waste Hauler Tonnage Logs
• Recycling & Drop Off Site (DOS) report
• Program Coordinator’s Report

The Lenawee County Solid Waste Coordinating Committee met on June 1, 2022, and approved the consent agenda, which included the April meeting minutes, finance report, and monthly reports. Discussion items covered the coordinator's report, including increased processing costs for fibrous materials and plastics, a low-participation tire collection event, and upcoming ag container collections. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational and procedural.

• Approved consent agenda including April minutes, finance report, and monthly reports (unanimous)
• Noted processing cost increase for fibrous materials to $88.09/ton and plastics to $139.84/ton (effective April 1, 2022)
• Scheduled 2022 meetings for first Wednesday of each month through December

Policy & Procedures Committee

The committee is meeting to review county policies and guidelines. The agenda includes the approval of minutes from March 7, 2022.

• Review of financial policies including Accounts Payable, Bidding, and Investment
• Review of personnel policies including Personnel Handbook and Anti-Harassment
• Review of IT & Security Policies
• Review of general policies including FOIA, Fair Housing, and Vehicle Use

Accounts Payable Committee

The Accounts Payable Committee meeting scheduled for May 19, 2022, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 2, 2022.

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to review the Health Officer's report and accounts payable. The meeting includes a review of the 2nd Quarter Financial Report and updates from personal health, environmental health, and emergency preparedness programs.

• Review of Accounts Payable Report
• Health Officer’s Report
• 2nd Quarter Financial Report

The Lenawee County Board of Health approved the April 2022 accounts payable report and the meeting agenda and minutes. The board discussed the health officer hiring process, a public booklet, and a FOIA question about handwritten notes. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved April 2022 agenda (5-0)
• Approved April 20, 2022 minutes (5-0)
• Approved April 2022 accounts payable report (5-0)

Parks Commission

The Parks Commission meeting scheduled for May 16, 2022, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 20, 2022.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to review committee reports and approve minutes from April 13, 2022. The session includes special presentations regarding the Croswell Opera House and an environmental update on Project Phoenix.

• Proclamations for National Correction Officers Week and National Police Officers Week
• Special presentation by Erik Gable and Jere Righter regarding Croswell Opera House
• Environmental update on Project Phoenix
• Consent agenda items from Information Technology, Human Services, Rules & Appointments, Criminal Justice, Physical Resources, Personnel/Ways & Means, Accounts Payable, and Policy & Procedure committees

The Lenawee County Board of Commissioners approved a $500,000 advance to the Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund, a $7.15 monthly debt service charge for Lake Arrowhead Estates water system users, and several proclamations and appointments. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $500,000 advance to Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund (unanimous)
• Approved $7.15/month debt service charge for Lake Arrowhead Estates water system (unanimous)
• Approved Police Officers Week proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved Correctional Officers Week proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved Mental Health Awareness Month proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including board appointments and 2023 budget calendar (unanimous)
• Approved electrical improvements to Hanger Q at airport (unanimous)
• Approved vouchers totaling $3,221,472.12 (unanimous)

Personnel/Ways & Means Committee

The Personnel/Ways & Means Committee will discuss employment changes and financial reports. The body is reviewing a resolution for Delinquent Tax Fund borrowing and debt service for the Drain Commission's Lake Arrowhead project.

• Delinquent Tax Fund Borrowing Resolution
• Drain Commission – Lake Arrowhead Debt Service
• Airport Commission – Hangar Q Electrical Request
• Project Phoenix Update – Sports Facilities Companies (SFC)
• Mental Health Awareness Proclamation

The Personnel/Ways & Means Committee recommended approval of the 2023 budget calendar, the Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund Resolution #2022-08, a rate increase for Lake Arrowhead Estates water system, and an electrical upgrade for Hangar Q. They also heard a presentation on Project Phoenix and public comments, but took no final action on that project.

• Approved minutes of April 12, 2022 meeting
• Recommended approval of 2023 budget calendar
• Recommended approval of Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund Resolution #2022-08
• Recommended adoption of resolution #2022-07 for Lake Arrowhead Estates water rate increase ($7.15/month for 3 years)
• Recommended approval of $7,350 electrical upgrade for Hangar Q

Rules & Appointments Committee

The committee is meeting to approve minutes from April 12, 2022. The session will focus on board appointments and current vacancies.

• Board appointments
• Review of vacancies

The Rules & Appointments Committee approved a slate of appointments and reappointments to various county boards and committees, including the Region 2 Area Agency on Aging, Emergency 9-1-1 District Board, Economic Development Corporation, Building Authority, Clean Air Ordinance Review Committee, and Retirement Administrative Committee. The liaison appointment to the Department of Health and Human Services Board remains pending. The committee also noted several vacancies on various boards.

• Approved appointments to Region 2 Area Agency on Aging (Keith Williams, Marcia Boynton) for 2-year terms
• Appointed Lt. Stephen Borello to Emergency 9-1-1 District Board for 3-year term (replacing retired F/Lt. Kevin Caldwell)
• Appointed Heidi Cannon to Economic Development Corporation as District #2 representative
• Appointed Kim Murphy and Marty Marshall to Building Authority
• Appointed Kim Murphy to Clean Air Ordinance Review Committee (as County Administrator)
• Appointed Kimberly Murphy to Retirement Administrative Committee
• Approved minutes of April 12, 2022 meeting
• Adjourned at 10:05 a.m.

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee will meet to approve previous minutes and review department highlights. The body will also discuss updates, other business, and plan objectives.

• Approval of April 12, 2022 minutes
• Department highlights
• Plan objectives

The committee approved the April 12, 2022 minutes and adjourned. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting consisted of a health department report on COVID-19, avian flu monitoring, and staffing needs.

• Approved April 12, 2022 minutes (motion carried)

I.T. / Equalization Committee

The committee will review financial and department reports for Information Technology. The meeting also includes updates regarding Equalization and a period for public comment.

• Approval of April 7, 2021 minutes
• Information Technology Finance Report
• Information Technology Department Reports and System Concerns
• Equalization updates

The committee approved the minutes from the April 7, 2022 meeting. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting consisted of reviewing finance reports, an IT project status update, and an Equalization Department update. No public comment was received.

• Approved minutes of April 7, 2022 meeting (motion carried)

Accounts Payable Committee

The committee will meet to approve minutes from April 21, 2022, and review accounts payable vouchers. No other specific items are listed on the agenda.

• Review and approval of accounts payable vouchers

The Accounts Payable Committee approved the April 21, 2022 minutes and reviewed the listing of vouchers received for payment through May 5, 2022. A motion to approve total vouchers for payment in the amount of $1,139,718.63, with the general fund's portion being $119,365.32, was carried. No other business was conducted, and the meeting adjourned at 11:40 a.m.

• Approved April 21, 2022 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved total vouchers for payment of $1,139,718.63, general fund portion $119,365.32 (motion carried)

Criminal Justice Committee

The Criminal Justice Committee will meet to review finance reports and receive updates from county justice departments. The agenda includes a specific review of the Medical Examiner's annual report.

• Medical Examiner annual report
• Police Memorial and Correction Officers Week updates from the Sheriff
• Finance reports

The Criminal Justice Committee meeting on May 5, 2022, was informational, with no formal votes on policy or contracts. Members approved the previous meeting's minutes and adjourned. Reports were presented by the Sheriff, Prosecuting Attorney, Public Defender, Emergency Management, Medical Examiner, and Courts, covering personnel updates, case loads, and operational matters.

• Approved minutes of April 7, 2022 meeting (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:26 a.m. (motion carried)

I.T. / Equalization Committee

The committee will review IT department finance and work reports, including several pending capital projects. The body will also receive updates on equalization reports and the 2023 database creation.

• Server Replacement Project: $60,000 budget
• Firewall Upgrade: $44,050 budget
• Citrix Upgrade: $40,478 budget
• Detective Room Video Jail: $35,000 budget
• Cisco Phone Refresh: $50,000 budget

The committee approved the minutes from the April 7, 2022 meeting. IT staff reviewed ongoing projects, including computer replacements and software upgrades, and provided an overview report. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved April 7, 2022 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:45 p.m. (motion carried)

Solid Waste Coordinating Committee

The Solid Waste Coordinating Committee meeting scheduled for May 4, 2022, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for June 1, 2022.

Physical Resources Committee

The Physical Resources Committee meeting scheduled for May 2, 2022, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 6, 2022.

Policy & Procedures Committee

The committee is meeting to review existing county policies and guidelines. The session includes the approval of minutes from the March 7, 2022 meeting.

• Review of County Policies and Guidelines

The committee approved the minutes from the March 7, 2022 meeting. They reviewed the status of county policies and decided to meet annually in March, or as needed by the chair. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of March 7, 2022 meeting
• Set annual meeting schedule for March, with special meetings by chair's call

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission is meeting to review manager and finance reports. The agenda consists of standard procedural items and reports.

• Approval of November 1, 2021 meeting minutes
• Manager's report
• Finance report

The Lenawee County Airport Commission approved a motion to recommend approval of a $7,350 quote from AEG Electric for electrical upgrades in Hangar Q, to be funded from the Building Repairs & Maintenance account. The commission also approved the minutes from the March 7, 2022 meeting and received updates on maintenance, fencing, and the upcoming runway rehabilitation project. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of March 7, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of $7,350 AEG Electric quote for Hangar Q electrical upgrade (unanimous)

Accounts Payable Committee

The committee is meeting to approve minutes from April 7, 2022, and review accounts payable vouchers. No specific dollar amounts or contracts are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of April 7, 2022 minutes
• Review and approval of accounts payable vouchers

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to conduct regular business including the review of accounts payable and reports from the Health Officer. Program reports regarding personal health, environmental health, emergency preparedness, and finances are also scheduled.

• Review of Accounts Payable Report
• Health Officer’s Report
• Personal Health program report
• Environmental Health program report
• Emergency Preparedness and Financial reports

Parks Commission

The commission is reviewing the Parks Plan and discussing potential projects for volunteer groups. Discussions include potential partnerships for forest management to manage vegetation and dead wood.

• Review of Parks Plan
• Forest management partnership discussions
• Vegetation and tree maintenance goals

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to conduct regular business including committee reports and liaison updates. Unfinished business includes a Project Phoenix update and information regarding an Old Courthouse open house.

• Project Phoenix Update
• Old Courthouse Open House on April 20th

The Lenawee County Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda including a $9 million transfer from the Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund to the Capital Fund, a $47,734.13 Dodge Charger purchase, up to $230,000 for Maurice Spear chapel repairs, up to $25,000 for a rifle buyback program, and $38,000 for police academy recruits. The board also adopted four proclamations and approved routine appointments and budget adjustments.

• Approved $9M transfer from Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund to Capital Fund contingency (unanimous)
• Approved $47,734.13 for 2022 Dodge Charger for Secondary Road Patrol (unanimous)
• Approved up to $230,000 for Maurice Spear chapel foundation/roof repairs (unanimous)
• Approved up to $25,000 for rifle buyback program for first 10 employees (unanimous)
• Approved $38,000 for five police academy recruits (unanimous)
• Approved compensation study solicitation for 2022 (unanimous)
• Authorized county administrator to work on countywide Transit Authority with City of Adrian (unanimous)
• Adopted proclamations for Child Abuse Prevention Month, Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, County Government Month, Crime Victims' Rights Week, and Volunteer Week (unanimous)

Personnel/Ways & Means Committee

The Personnel/Ways & Means Committee is meeting to review employment changes and the reorganization of the Finance Division. The body will discuss authorizing a compensation study and review budget adjustments and transportation proposals.

• Authorization to solicit proposals for a compensation study
• Reorganization of Finance Division of the Administrator’s Office
• Lenawee Transportation proposal (Dial-A-Ride/LTC)
• Secondary Road Patrol Vehicle and Chapel roof referrals
• Rifle Buy Back Program and Police Academy Tuition

The Personnel/Ways & Means Committee recommended transferring $9 million from the Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund to the General Fund, then to a capital fund contingency for infrastructure, in a 6-3 roll call vote. The committee also recommended reorganizing the Finance Division, rolling the Prosecutor's civil counsel pay into the elected wages line, soliciting a compensation study, and approving several purchases and grants. All recommendations will go to the full Board of Commissioners for final approval.

• Recommended $9M transfer from Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund to Capital Fund contingency (6-3)
• Recommended Finance Division reorganization creating Accountant position, eliminating Grant Coordinator
• Recommended rolling Prosecutor's civil counsel line item into elected wages line
• Recommended soliciting proposals for a compensation study
• Recommended approval of budget adjustments for Survey/Remon, Veterans Service, and Aging funds
• Recommended approval of 2022 Equalization Report
• Recommended authorizing creation of countywide Transit Authority with City of Adrian
• Recommended approval of $47,734.13 for 2022 Dodge Charger for Secondary Road Patrol

Rules & Appointments Committee

The committee is meeting to approve previous minutes and discuss board appointments and vacancies. The agenda does not list specific names or boards for these appointments.

• Approval of March 8, 2022 minutes
• Board appointments
• Vacancies

The Rules & Appointments Committee approved the minutes of the March 8, 2022 meeting and confirmed several board appointments, including Kathy Feltman to the Jury Board, Clint Brugger to the Lenawee Transportation Corporation, and Dave Pixley to the Solid Waste Coordinating Committee. The committee also noted pending vacancies on various boards. No other business or public comment was conducted.

• Approved minutes of March 8, 2022 meeting
• Appointed Kathy Feltman to Jury Board (Madison Twp.)
• Appointed Clint Brugger to Lenawee Transportation Corporation (At Large)
• Appointed Dave Pixley to Solid Waste Coordinating Committee (Palmyra, At Large)

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee will meet to approve previous minutes and review department highlights. The agenda includes discussions on plan objectives and other business.

• Approval of March 8, 2022 minutes
• Department highlights
• Plan objectives

The Human Services Committee approved the March 8, 2022 minutes and heard a presentation from the Child Advocacy Center about child abuse statistics. They selected two students for scholarships, one from Blissfield and one from Sand Creek, despite a $24.64 shortfall in the scholarship fund. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved March 8, 2022 minutes (motion carried)
• Selected two scholarship recipients from Blissfield and Sand Creek (out of 16 applicants)

I.T. / Equalization Committee

The committee will review information technology reports and capital improvement plan requests. The agenda also includes updates regarding equalization and a public comment period.

• Annual Computer Replacement Program request
• Server Replacement Project request
• ID Badge / Card Printer / Software Project request
• Access Control Project request
• Firewall Upgrade for Robertson and Human Services Building

The IT/Equalization Committee approved the Capital Improvement Plan requests totaling $233,627, including funds for computer replacements, server upgrades, and other IT equipment. The committee also approved the minutes from the March 3, 2022 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Capital Improvement Plan requests totaling $233,627 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 3, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Accounts Payable Committee

The committee is meeting to approve minutes from March 24, 2022, and review accounts payable vouchers. No specific contracts or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of March 24, 2022 minutes
• Review and approval of accounts payable vouchers

The Accounts Payable Committee approved the March 24, 2022 minutes and approved total vouchers for payment in the amount of $1,618,054.30, with the general fund's portion being $424,331.75. No other business was conducted, and the meeting adjourned at 1:21 p.m.

• Approved March 24, 2022 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved total vouchers for payment of $1,618,054.30, general fund portion $424,331.75 (motion carried)

Criminal Justice Committee

The committee will meet to review finance reports and discuss items related to the Sheriff's office. Discussion topics include a rifle buy back request and the police academy.

• Rifle Buy Back Request
• Police Academy

The Lenawee County Criminal Justice Committee recommended approval of up to $25,000 for a rifle purchase program for the first 10 employees, and $38,000 to fund five recruits at the Washtenaw Community College Police Academy. Both motions carried. The committee also approved the March 2022 minutes and heard reports on finance, sheriff, emergency management, and medical examiner activities.

• Approved minutes of March 2022 meeting
• Recommended approval of up to $25,000 for rifle purchase program for first 10 employees
• Recommended approval of $38,000 for five police academy recruits at Washtenaw Community College

I.T. / Equalization Committee

The committee will review several Information Technology capital improvement projects. These requests include hardware replacements for servers, computers, and medical examiner equipment, as well as software and security upgrades.

• 2022 Computer Replacement Project: up to $50,000
• 2022 Server Replacement Project: up to $60,000
• 2022 ID Badge/Card Printer/Software Project: up to $7,000
• 2022 Access Control Project: up to $10,000
• 2022 CIP project for 13 iPads: up to $12,200

The IT/Equalization Committee approved the Capital Improvement Plan requests totaling $233,627.29, covering computer replacements, server upgrades, access control, and other IT needs. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Approved $50,000 for annual computer replacement program
• Approved $60,000 for server replacement project
• Approved $7,000 for ID badge/card printer/software upgrade
• Approved $10,000 for access control system conversion
• Approved $12,200 for iPads in Maintenance Department
• Approved $9,900 for Medical Examiners' Office equipment
• Approved $40,477.29 for Citrix upgrade over 3 years
• Approved up to $44,050 for firewall replacement

Solid Waste Coordinating Committee

The committee will meet to elect officers and review a consent agenda. Discussion items include the Program Coordinator's report and waste hauler tonnage logs.

• Election of Officers
• Review of Finance Report
• Review of Waste Hauler Tonnage Logs
• Recycling & Drop Off Site (DOS) report

The committee approved the consent agenda, including March minutes, finance report, and monthly reports. They discussed the upcoming spring community collection on May 14, 2022, and noted the county's adoption of SEMCOG as planning agency for a materials management grant. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, finance report, and monthly reports (unanimous)
• Set spring community collection for May 14, 2022
• Noted Board of Commissioners adopted resolution designating SEMCOG as planning agency for Materials Management County Engagement Grant

Physical Resources Committee

The committee will meet to review the March 7, 2022, minutes and receive a finance report. The agenda also includes discussions regarding building, grounds, maintenance, and the Drain Commission.

• Approval of March 7, 2022, minutes
• Finance Report
• Building and Grounds / Maintenance discussion
• Drain Commission discussion

The Physical Resources Committee approved the purchase of office furniture for the 2A District Court up to $3,000 from the Building & Site Division of the Capital fund. They also referred to Personnel/Ways & Means the approval of chapel foundation and roof repairs not to exceed $230,000, including a $175,000 grant from the Herrick Foundation, with the remainder of funding to be determined. The minutes of the March 7, 2022 meeting were approved, and the meeting adjourned at 10:18 a.m.

• Approved purchase of office furniture up to $3,000 for 2A District Court (motion carried)
• Referred chapel repair approval (not to exceed $230,000, incl. $175,000 grant) to Personnel/Ways & Means (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of March 7, 2022 meeting (motion carried)

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission meeting scheduled for April 4, 2022, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 2, 2022.

Policy & Procedures Committee

The meeting scheduled for April 4, 2022, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 2, 2022.

Accounts Payable Committee

The committee will meet to approve the minutes from the March 10, 2022 meeting. The primary purpose of the meeting is to review and approve accounts payable vouchers.

• Approval of March 10, 2022 minutes
• Review and approval of accounts payable vouchers

Parks Commission

The commission is reviewing the Parks Plan and discussing potential projects for a volunteer group. Discussions include potential partnerships for forest management to manage vegetation and dead wood.

• Review of Parks Plan
• Potential partnership with forest management groups
• Forestry maintenance including removal of invasive and diseased vegetation

The Lenawee County Parks Commission met on March 21, 2022, and approved the minutes from the October 18, 2021 meeting. No finance report was available. The commission discussed updates for several parks, including repairs and caretaker assignments, and reviewed the Parks Plan and grant submission strategy. No formal decisions were made on these items; the Five Year Parks Plan will be reviewed at the next meeting.

• Approved minutes of October 18, 2021 meeting (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:17 p.m. (motion carried)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will conduct a regular meeting including an accounts payable report and a health officer's report. The agenda includes personnel updates and program reports regarding personal health, environmental health, emergency preparedness, and finances.

• Review of Accounts Payable Report
• Health Officer’s Report
• Personnel Update
• Program Reports: Personal Health, Environmental Health, Emergency Preparedness, and Financial

The Lenawee County Board of Health approved the February 2022 accounts payable report, the amended March 16 agenda, and the February 16 minutes, all by 4-0 votes. No old business was reported. The board discussed vacant positions, the upcoming Health Officer transition, and FOIA procedures regarding board members' personal notes.

• Approved March 16, 2022 agenda as amended (4-0)
• Approved February 16, 2022 meeting minutes as presented (4-0)
• Approved February 2022 Accounts Payable Report (4-0)

Accounts Payable Committee

The committee will meet to approve minutes from February 24, 2022, and review accounts payable vouchers. No specific dollar amounts or contracts are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of February 24, 2022 minutes
• Review and approval of accounts payable vouchers

The Accounts Payable Committee approved the February 24, 2022 minutes and a total of $2,094,510.46 in vouchers for payment, with $216,465.26 from the general fund. No other business was conducted, and the meeting adjourned at 10:12 a.m.

• Approved February 24, 2022 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved $2,094,510.46 in vouchers for payment, general fund portion $216,465.26 (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Lenawee County Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding a CDBG Revolving Loan for 2 B Perfect The B Hive, LLC. The meeting includes a Drain Commissioner’s Annual Report and updates on Project Phoenix and the Old Courthouse.

• Public Hearing: CDBG Revolving Loan for 2 B Perfect The B Hive, LLC
• Drain Commissioner’s Annual Report by Jenny Escott
• Project Phoenix Update
• Old Courthouse Update

The Lenawee County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution supporting a $309,097 Community Development Block Grant Revolving Loan Fund application for 2 B Perfect The B Hive, LLC, for commercial property and working capital. The board also approved a consent agenda including the second quarterly allotment of 2022 appropriations, a Community Mental Health lease renewal, PEER Group appointments, sheriff department software and equipment purchases, and a resolution authorizing SEMCOG to apply for a $12,000 Materials Management Grant. A motion to create an advisory committee for ARPA fund distribution failed by a 3-6 roll call vote.

• Approved CDBG Revolving Loan Fund application for 2 B Perfect The B Hive, LLC in amount of $309,097 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2022-04 enacting second quarterly allotment of 2022 appropriations
• Approved renewal of five-year lease with Lenawee Community Mental Health
• Approved 2022 PEER Group agreements and appointed Michael Bartolo, David Erickson, Joseph Fenicle, Glenn Richard, Scott Warnke
• Approved sheriff requests: PowerDMS software ($36,127 over 3 years), CAD Upgrade Project (up to $130,000), Shelby products lease ($8,474)
• Approved Resolution #2022-06 authorizing SEMCOG to apply for $12,000 Materials Management Grant
• Adopted Credit Card Acceptance Policy (POL#2022-002)
• Motion to create ARPA advisory committee FAILED (3-6)

Personnel/Ways & Means Committee

The Personnel/Ways & Means Committee will discuss employment changes and financial reports. The body is reviewing a Community Mental Health lease for 2022-2027 and funding recommendations from the ARPA Committee.

• Community Mental Health Lease 2022-2027
• ARPA Committee funding recommendations
• CAD Update Project
• PowerDMS Software Request
• MMG Designed Planning Agency Resolution for Solid Waste Committee

The committee recommended approval of several items, including the 2nd Quarterly Allotment, a five-year lease renewal for Lenawee Community Mental Health, PEER Group agreements, and remonumentation contracts. However, the motion to approve $16,895,000 in ARPA funding failed on a roll call vote (2-7), and the matter was sent back to the ARPA Review Subcommittee for further review. The committee also recommended approval of Sheriff's office technology and equipment purchases.

• Approved minutes of February 8, 2022 meeting
• Recommended adoption of 2nd Quarterly Allotment of Appropriations
• Recommended renewal of five-year lease with Lenawee Community Mental Health
• Recommended approval of 2022 PEER Group agreements and appointments
• Recommended approval of Monumentation Remonumentation agreements with Bartolo Surveying and Mannik & Smith Group
• ARPA funding recommendation failed (2-7); sent back to subcommittee
• Recommended approval of PowerDMS software, CAD upgrade, and chair lease
• Recommended designating SEMCOG as Planning Agency for Materials Management Grant

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee will meet to approve previous minutes and receive updates from the Athena organization and department highlights. The body will also discuss the BOC Scholarship Fund and plan objectives.

• Approval of February 8, 2022 minutes
• Report from Athena President Annette Stone
• Discussion of BOC Scholarship Fund

The Human Services Committee approved the January 11, 2022 minutes and adjourned. They received updates on ATHENA Lenawee, environmental health, COVID-19 recovery, and recommended two $500 scholarships from the Board of Commissioners' scholarship fund. No formal decisions were made beyond routine approvals.

• Approved January 11, 2022 minutes (motion carried)
• Recommended two $500 scholarships from Board of Commissioners' scholarship fund
• Adjourned at 2:15 p.m. (motion carried)

Rules & Appointments Committee

The committee will meet to approve previous minutes and discuss board appointments and vacancies. No specific names or positions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of February 8, 2022 minutes
• Board appointments
• Vacancies

The Rules & Appointments Committee approved the minutes from the February 8, 2022 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the committee noted a vacancy for a commissioner liaison to the DHHS/Medical Care Facility boards and listed several pending vacancies on various boards. The meeting adjourned at 10:02 a.m.

• Approved minutes of February 8, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:02 a.m. (unanimous)

Policy & Procedures Committee

The Policy & Procedures Committee is meeting to review specific county policies and guidelines. The body will also consider a recommendation regarding credit card acceptance.

• Review of Green Initiative policy
• Review of Emergency Guidelines policy
• Recommendation on Credit Card Acceptance

The Lenawee County Policy & Procedures Committee met on March 7, 2022, with two of three members present. They approved the minutes from the February 7 meeting and recommended adoption of an updated Credit Card Acceptance Policy, which had been reviewed with no comments received. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of February 7, 2022 meeting (motion carried)
• Recommended adoption of updated Credit Card Acceptance Policy (motion carried)

Physical Resources Committee

The Physical Resources Committee will meet to review a finance report and maintenance updates. The body is discussing an elevator upgrade for the OCH and a vehicle request for the Sheriff's secondary road patrol.

• OCH Elevator Upgrade
• Sheriff Vehicle for Secondary Road Patrol

The Physical Resources Committee approved the elevator modernization project for the old courthouse, funded from the Building and Site Division of the Capital Improvement Plan. They also recommended the purchase of a 2022 Dodge Charger for the Secondary Road Patrol, referring it to the Personnel/Ways & Means Committee. The finance report noted a fund balance of approximately $4,000,000, and the Mustang Mile Solar farm remains on hold pending litigation.

• Approved elevator modernization project for old courthouse (motion carried)
• Recommended purchase of 2022 Dodge Charger and equipment for Secondary Road Patrol, $47,734.13, referred to Personnel/Ways & Means Committee (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of February 7, 2022 meeting (motion carried)

Policy & Procedures Committee

The committee is meeting to review the county's Green Initiative and Emergency guidelines. The body will also consider a recommendation regarding credit card acceptance.

• Review of Green Initiative Policy
• Review of Emergency Guidelines
• Recommendation on Credit Card Acceptance

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission is meeting to review the manager's and finance reports. The agenda consists of standard procedural items and reports.

The Airport Commission met on March 7, 2022, with two of three members present. They approved the minutes from the February 7 meeting and the Manager's Report, which covered equipment, grounds, and building maintenance updates. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational, with public comments on hangar construction, runway maintenance, and airport property cleanup.

• Approved minutes of February 7, 2022 meeting (2-0)
• Approved Manager's Report and placed it on file (2-0)

Criminal Justice Committee

The Criminal Justice Committee will meet to review finance reports and departmental updates. The Sheriff's office is requesting a CAD Update Project and PowerDMS software.

• Sheriff CAD Update Project request
• Sheriff PowerDMS Software request

The Criminal Justice Committee recommended approval of a $36,127, three-year PowerDMS software purchase for the Sheriff's Office, funded across Sheriff, Dispatch, and Jail budgets. It also referred a CAD upgrade project (up to $130,000 from E911 funds) to the Personnel/Ways & Means Committee and recommended a three-year lease for six jail chairs at $8,474. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved minutes of Dec. 2, 2021 meeting
• Accepted finance report (cash balance ~$60,000)
• Recommended PowerDMS software purchase, $36,127 over 3 years ($11,174 in 2022, $10,689 in 2023, $14,264 in 2024)
• Referred CAD upgrade project (not to exceed $130,000, E911 funds) to Personnel/Ways & Means Committee
• Recommended 3-year lease with Shelby Products for 6 chairs, $8,474 from Office Equipment & Furniture

I.T. / Equalization Committee

The committee is meeting to review IT department reports, finance updates, and Capital Improvement Plan requests. The session includes a review of the Capital Fund for the Technology Division and current project statuses.

• VIQ Courtroom Project with a budget of $91,115.29
• Cisco Phone Refresh with a budget of $50,000.00
• 2021 Computer Replacement with a budget of $50,000.00
• Detective Room Video Jail with a budget of $35,000.00
• Review of 2022 Capital Improvement Plan requests including server replacements and firewall upgrades

I.T. / Equalization Committee

The committee will meet to review information technology finance and department reports. The agenda includes a review of the Capital Improvement Plan requests and updates regarding equalization.

• Approval of October 7, 2021 minutes
• IT Finance Report
• Capital Improvement Plan Request(s)
• Equalization updates

The IT/Equalization Committee meeting was largely informational. The only formal action was approving the minutes from the October 7, 2021 meeting. No substantive decisions were made; items discussed included upcoming capital improvement projects, a CAD project from the Sheriff's Office, and equalization updates such as change notices and board of reviews scheduling.

• Approved minutes of October 7, 2021 meeting (motion carried)

Solid Waste Coordinating Committee

The committee will hold elections for Chair and Vice Chair. Members will also review finance reports, waste hauler tonnage logs, and recycling and drop-off site information.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Review of Finance Report
• Review of Waste Hauler Tonnage Logs
• Discussion on Material Management County Engagement

Accounts Payable Committee

The committee is meeting to approve minutes from February 10, 2022, and review accounts payable vouchers. No specific contracts or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of February 10, 2022 minutes
• Review and approval of accounts payable vouchers

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to conduct interviews for an administrator position. Three candidates are scheduled for interviews.

• Interview with Jeff Wilson at 6:05
• Interview with Michael Sessions at 6:55
• Interview with Kim Murphy at 7:45

The Board of Commissioners interviewed three candidates for County Administrator and unanimously appointed Kim Murphy to the position. The appointment was made by roll call vote with no further nominations. The meeting was otherwise procedural, including agenda approval and adjournment.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Appointed Kim Murphy as County Administrator (unanimous roll call vote)

Parks Commission

The Parks Commission meeting scheduled for February 21, 2022, was cancelled because county offices were closed for Presidents' Day.

Board of Health

The Board of Health is meeting to conduct organizational business, including the election of a Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary. The board will also address the appointment of Commissioner Terry Collins and review financial reports.

• Election of officers (Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary)
• BOC Appointment of Commissioner Terry Collins
• Review of FY21 4th Quarter and FY22 1st Quarter financial reports
• Review of Accounts Payable Report

The Lenawee County Board of Health met on February 16, 2022, with a quorum of three members. They appointed Commissioner Terry Collins to a 5-year term, elected officers (John Tuckerman as Chair, John Frye as Vice-Chair, Angie Carlton as Secretary), approved the agenda and prior minutes, and accepted the January 2022 Accounts Payable Report. The board also heard reports on COVID-19, environmental health, and finances, and received public comment opposing COVID-19 protocols in schools, agreeing to address the issues.

• Appointed Commissioner Terry Collins to 5-year term on Board of Health (3-0)
• Elected John Tuckerman as Chair, John Frye as Vice-Chair, Angie Carlton as Secretary (3-0)
• Approved February 16, 2022 agenda (3-0)
• Approved September 15, 2021 and September 8, 2021 minutes (3-0)
• Accepted January 2022 Accounts Payable Report and all reports since September 2021 (3-0)

Homeland Security | Local Emergency Planning Committee

The Lenawee County Homeland Security and Local Emergency Planning Committee approved several grant-funded items, including a $6,988.81 purchase of replacement radio batteries for county law enforcement, two hazmat training classes, and a conference attendance request. They also appointed Josh Boulay as an alternate member and approved the agenda and previous minutes as corrected.

• Approved agenda as amended to add GLHSC grant request under new business.
• Approved minutes from December 21, 2021, as corrected (removed 'Zoom').
• Approved $6,988.81 from FY19 LETPA for replacement 800 MHz radio batteries.
• Approved FY20 SHSP funding for a Hazmat Technician Class ($900) and 2022 Hazmat Responders Conference registration ($1,100).
• Approved FY20 SHSP funding for Great Lakes Homeland Security Conference (not to exceed $700).
• Appointed Josh Boulay as Nic Wilson's alternate on the committee.

Accounts Payable Committee

The committee is meeting to approve minutes from January 27, 2022, and review accounts payable vouchers. No specific dollar amounts or contracts are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of January 27, 2022 minutes
• Review and approval of accounts payable vouchers

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to receive a special presentation on the Airport Layout Plan from Stephanie Ward of Mead & Hunt. The meeting also includes updates on Project Phoenix and the Old Courthouse.

• Special presentation on Airport Layout Plan by Mead & Hunt
• Project Phoenix update
• Old Courthouse update
• Announcement of Administrator Applicant Interviews on Feb. 22

Business Revolving Loan Fund Review Committee

The Business Revolving Loan Fund Review Committee is meeting to discuss a loan application for a child day care service. The funds would be used to purchase a former church and acquire equipment for a new facility.

• Proposed loan of $350,933 for 2 B Perfect / The B Hive LLC
• Building purchase of a former church at 1232 W Maumee St, Adrian
• Allocation of $41,836 for equipment, furniture, and supplies
• Projected creation of 9 full-time equivalent positions
• Approval of minutes from May 2, 2019

Personnel/Ways & Means Committee

The committee will discuss personnel employment changes and a reclassification request for the Maurice Spear Campus. The body is also reviewing finance reports, auditor recommendations, and transportation resolutions.

• Maurice Spear Campus Reclassification Request
• 2021 Auditor Recommendation
• Lenawee Transportation Corporation resolutions for Job Access, Reverse Commute, and Specialized Services
• Village of Clayton Annexation Amendment RES#2022-01A
• MAC Conference (March 21-23, 2022)

The Personnel/Ways & Means Committee recommended approval of a reclassification request for Maurice Spear Campus employees, increasing pay for several positions at an estimated cost of $360,000, with partial state reimbursement. They also recommended waiving the bidding policy to contract an audit firm for up to three years, and recommended adoption of the Lenawee Transportation Corporation's resolution and projects. All recommendations will be placed on the consent agenda for final approval.

• Recommended approval of Maurice Spear Campus reclassification requests (motion carried)
• Recommended waiving bidding policy and authorizing audit firm contract up to $70K first year, $75K subsequent years (motion carried)
• Recommended adoption of Lenawee Transportation Corporation Resolution of Intent and Projects P1, P2, P3 (motion carried)
• Recommended adoption of amended Resolution 2022-01A for Village of Clayton Annexation (motion carried)

Rules & Appointments Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss board appointments and vacancies. The agenda also includes a review of amendments to rules and regulations.

• Board appointments
• Vacancies
• Rules & Regulations Amendment

The Rules & Appointments Committee recommended confirmation of several board appointments, including Nancy Eaton Gordon to Community Mental Health and Kim Murphy to the Adrian Tecumseh LDFA, as well as the 2022 Standing Committees and Board Appointments. It also recommended adoption of amendments to the Commissioners Rules and Regulations and approved a correction to the Travel Policy attachment. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved minutes of January 11, 2022 meeting
• Recommended confirmation of Nancy Eaton Gordon to Community Mental Health (At Large)
• Recommended confirmation of Kim Murphy to Adrian Tecumseh LDFA
• Recommended confirmation of 2022 Standing Committees and Board Appointments
• Recommended adoption of amendments to Rules and Regulations sections 5.10.7 and 7.10.4
• Approved amendment to Travel Policy Attachment A to correct names

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee will meet to review department highlights and plan objectives. The agenda includes a presentation from Share the Warmth Executive Director Kelly Castleberry.

• Report from Kelly Castleberry, Executive Director of Share the Warmth
• Review of Department Highlights
• Discussion of Plan Objectives

The Human Services Committee approved the January 11, 2022 minutes and received updates on the Share the Warmth shelter program and COVID-19 trends. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was informational and procedural.

• Approved January 11, 2022 minutes (motion carried)

Policy & Procedures Committee

The Policy & Procedures Committee will review parking, record retention, and vehicle use policies. The body will also consider recommendations for the annual adoption of the Depository & Investment Policy and an amendment to the Credit Card Issuance Policy.

• Review of Parking Regulations
• Review of Record Retention policy
• Review of Vehicle Use Policy
• Depository & Investment Policy annual adoption (POL#2022-01)
• Credit Card Issuance Policy amendment (POL#2022-02)

The Policy & Procedures Committee approved the minutes from the December 6, 2021 meeting and recommended adoption of the Investment Policy, which had been reviewed by the Treasurer with no changes. The committee also reviewed the Parking Regulation, Record Retention, and Vehicle Use policies, and discussed a new Credit Card Acceptance Policy draft, which will be considered next month. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of December 6, 2021 meeting
• Recommended adoption of Investment Policy (motion carried)

Physical Resources Committee

The Physical Resources Committee will meet to discuss equipment requests for the jail and review charge rates for the Drain Commission. The body will also consider a request to close Project 2105.

• Request to close Project 2105
• Jail steamer request
• Jail laundry equipment request
• Jail RTU request
• Drain Commission equipment use charge rates

The Physical Resources Committee approved several capital improvement purchases for the jail, including a kitchen steamer, laundry equipment, and roof top unit replacements, all funded from the Capital Improvement Plan. The committee also closed a completed generator wiring project and accepted the Drain Commission's 2022 equipment use charge rates. No public comment was made.

• Approved closure of Project CPBS 2105 (generator wiring) (motion carried)
• Approved purchase/installation of convection steamer up to $11,500 (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of one washer and two dryers up to $32,831 (motion carried)
• Approved RTU replacement project up to $145,560 (motion carried)
• Accepted Drain Commission's 2022 Equipment Use Charge Rates (motion carried)

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission is meeting to review the manager's and finance reports. The agenda consists of standard procedural items and reports.

• Approval of December 6, 2021 meeting minutes
• Manager's report
• Finance report

The Lenawee County Airport Commission met on February 7, 2022, and approved the minutes from the December 6, 2021 meeting, the Manager's Report, and the finance reports, all by unanimous voice votes. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting included reports on maintenance, a donated hangar, and public comments.

• Approved minutes of December 6, 2021 meeting
• Approved Manager's Report and placed on file
• Accepted finance reports and placed on file

Policy & Procedures Committee

The Policies & Procedures Committee is reviewing parking, record retention, and vehicle use policies. The body is preparing to recommend the annual adoption of the County Investment Policy and an amendment to the Credit Card Issuance Policy.

• Recommendation for annual adoption of Investment Policy (POL#2022-01)
• Proposed amendment to Credit Card Issuance Policy (POL#2022-02)
• Review of Parking Regulations, Record Retention, and Vehicle Use policies
• Discussion of amended Credit Card Acceptance Policy
• Future review of Green Initiative Policy and Emergency Guidelines

I.T. / Equalization Committee

The committee is meeting to review and approve minutes from October 7, 2021. The session includes reports on Information Technology finance, systems, and equalization updates.

• Approval of October 7, 2021 minutes
• I.T. Finance Report
• I.T. Department Reports and System Concerns
• Equalization updates

The I.T./Equalization Committee meeting scheduled for February 3, 2022, was cancelled due to inclement weather. No substantive decisions or actions were taken.

Criminal Justice Committee

The committee is meeting to approve previous minutes and review reports from county justice departments. The agenda includes a discussion on MSC Reclassification.

• MSC Reclassification
• Finance Reports
• Sheriff report
• Prosecuting Attorney report
• Public Defender report

The Lenawee County Criminal Justice Committee meeting scheduled for February 3, 2022, was cancelled due to inclement weather. No decisions were made or items discussed.

Business Revolving Loan Fund Review Committee

The Business Revolving Loan Fund Review Committee is meeting to discuss a loan application for a child day care service. The applicant seeks funds to purchase a former church and convert it into a daycare facility.

• Loan request of $350,933 for 2 B Perfect / The B Hive LLC
• Proposed building purchase at 1232 W Maumee St, Adrian, MI for $300,000
• Equipment and furniture purchase of $41,836
• Working capital and closing costs of $34,097
• Projected creation of 9 full-time equivalent positions

The committee approved the minutes of the May 2, 2019 meeting and set a public hearing for the RLF loan request from 2 B Perfect The B Hive LLC, a daycare in Adrian seeking $309,097 to purchase a larger building. No other business was conducted.

• Approved minutes of May 2, 2019 meeting
• Set public hearing for 2 B Perfect The B Hive RLF request ($309,097)

Solid Waste Coordinating Committee

The committee will hold elections for Chair and Vice Chair. Members will also review finance reports, waste hauler tonnage logs, and recycling and drop-off site information.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Review of Finance Report
• Review of Waste Hauler Tonnage Logs
• Discussion on Material Management County Engagement
• Program Coordinator’s Report

The Solid Waste Coordinating Committee meeting scheduled for February 2, 2022, did not occur because a quorum was not present. No decisions were made, and no business was conducted.

Accounts Payable Committee

The committee is meeting to approve minutes from a previous session and review accounts payable vouchers. No specific contracts or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of January 13, 2021 minutes
• Review and approval of accounts payable vouchers

The Accounts Payable Committee approved the January 13, 2022 minutes and a total of $1,558,432.73 in vouchers for payment, with $266,310.24 from the general fund. No other business was conducted, and the meeting adjourned at 10:32 a.m.

• Approved January 13, 2022 minutes
• Approved $1,558,432.73 in vouchers for payment (general fund $266,310.24)

Board of Health

The Board of Health is meeting to conduct organizational business, including the election of a Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary. The board will also review accounts payable and receive reports from the health officer and various department programs.

• BOC Appointment of Commissioner Terry Collins
• Election of officers (Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary)
• Review of Accounts Payable Report
• Program reports for Personal Health, Environmental Health, Emergency Preparedness, and Financial

Parks Commission

The Parks Commission meeting scheduled for January 17, 2022, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 21, 2022.

Accounts Payable Committee

The committee will meet to approve minutes from December 28, 2021, and review accounts payable vouchers. No specific dollar amounts or contracts are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of December 28, 2021 minutes
• Review and approval of accounts payable vouchers

The Accounts Payable Committee approved the December 28, 2021 minutes and a total of $2,195,329.67 in vouchers for payment, with $506,525.43 from the general fund. The meeting adjourned at 10:55 a.m. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved December 28, 2021 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved $2,195,329.67 in vouchers for payment, including $506,525.43 from general fund (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Lenawee County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the Village of Clayton annexation and a School Board Recognition Resolution. The session includes an annual report from the MSU Extension and updates on Project Phoenix and the Old Courthouse.

• Village of Clayton Annexation
• School Board Recognition Resolution
• MSU Extension Annual Report
• Appointment of Commissioner District #2
• Project Phoenix and Old Courthouse updates

The board unanimously appointed Dustin Krasny to fill the District 2 Commissioner vacancy. They also approved a consent agenda including a $6,000 signing bonus for certain long-vacant positions, a District Court restructuring, and several board appointments. The board approved the Village of Clayton's property annexation petition and a proclamation recognizing January 2022 as School Board Member Recognition Month.

• Appointed Dustin Krasny as District 2 Commissioner (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $6,000 signing bonus for vacancies (unanimous)
• Approved District Court clerical restructuring and new supervisor position (unanimous)
• Approved Village of Clayton property annexation (unanimous)
• Approved School Board Member Recognition Month proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved vouchers totaling $2,807,844.95 (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendments with no general fund increase (unanimous)
• Elected Terry Collins as 2022 Board Vice Chair (unanimous)

Personnel/Ways & Means Committee

The Personnel/Ways & Means Committee will review employment changes and the process for filling the County Administrator vacancy. The body will also discuss a project management proposal from Phoenix and a law enforcement service contract for the Village of Clayton.

• District Court Restructure Request
• Process to fill County Administrator vacancy
• Phoenix Project Management Proposal
• Law Enforcement Service Contract for Village of Clayton
• FY 2022 Section 5311 Operating Agreement for Lenawee Transportation Corporation

The Personnel/Ways & Means Committee recommended reorganizing District Court clerical reporting to create a non-bargaining-unit supervisor position, approved a signing bonus up to $6,000 for hard-to-fill vacancies, and recommended reallocating $140,000 from a Facilities Director position to contract with Sports Facilities Companies. All recommendations will go to the full board for approval.

• Recommended District Court clerical restructuring and creation of supervisor position (motion carried)
• Recommended approval for County Administrator to address Raise the Age staffing changes (motion carried)
• Recommended signing bonus up to $6,000 for vacancies vacant over 9 months (motion carried)
• Recommended posting County Administrator position and subcommittee review (motion carried)
• Recommended reallocating $140,000 to contract with Sports Facilities Companies (motion carried)
• Recommended approval of law enforcement service contracts with multiple villages and schools (motion carried)
• Recommended approval of LTC/MDOT Agreement 2022-0084 (motion carried)
• Recommended approval of PA116 application for 38.1 acres in Ogden Township (motion carried)

Rules & Appointments Committee

The committee is meeting to approve minutes from December 7, 2021. The session will focus on board appointments and current vacancies.

• Approval of December 7, 2021 minutes
• Board appointments
• Review of vacancies

The Rules & Appointments Committee recommended confirmation of multiple board appointments and reappointments, and voted to place proposed amendments to the Commissioners Rules and Regulations on the February agenda for consideration. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended confirmation of appointments/reappointments to Agricultural Advisory, Building Authority, EDC, Homeland Security, and Land Bank Authority (motion carried)
• Placed proposed amendments to Rules sections 5.10.7 and 7.10.4 on February agenda (motion carried)

Human Services Committee

The committee will meet to review department highlights and discuss the 2022 BOC Scholarship. The agenda includes a presentation from Wendy Knox, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Lenawee.

• Presentation by Habitat for Humanity of Lenawee Executive Director Wendy Knox
• Discussion of 2022 BOC Scholarship

The Human Services Committee approved the November 9, 2021 minutes and adjourned. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting consisted of an informational update from Habitat for Humanity and a brief report on the 2022 BOC Scholarship fund.

• Approved November 9, 2021 minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned at 1:55 p.m. (motion carried)

I.T. / Equalization Committee

The IT / Equalization Committee meeting scheduled for January 6, 2022, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 3, 2022.

Criminal Justice Committee

The Criminal Justice Committee meeting scheduled for January 6, 2022, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 3, 2022.

Solid Waste Coordinating Committee

The meeting scheduled for January 5, 2022, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 2, 2022.

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission meeting scheduled for January 3, 2022, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 7, 2022.

Physical Resources Committee

The Physical Resources Committee meeting scheduled for January 3, 2022, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 7, 2022.

Policy & Procedures Committee

The Policies & Procedures Committee meeting scheduled for January 3, 2022, has been cancelled.