Manistee County public meetings in 2024

Manistee 911 Board

The Manistee County 911 Board will hold a regular monthly meeting. Items include approval of November meeting minutes, the treasurer's report including payment of bills for November, and setting the 2025 meeting schedule. Most committees did not meet. No old business is on the agenda.

• Approval of the regular meeting minutes of November 20th, 2024
• Approval of September Profit & Loss Detail and Budget vs Actual
• Payment of bills for November (check register)
• Setting of the 2025 Board meeting schedule

The Manistee County E911 Board approved the purchase of equipment not to exceed $305,000, as recommended by the Technology Committee, and approved payment of bills totaling $90,997.37. The board also approved the amended agenda, November meeting minutes, treasurer's report, and the 2025 meeting schedule. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved equipment purchases not to exceed $305,000 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills totaling $90,997.37 (unanimous)
• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)
• Approved November 20, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Treasurer's Report (unanimous)
• Approved Technology Committee meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted 2025 meeting schedule (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Manistee County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve December appropriations and fund transfers totaling $54,790.18, set wages for newly elected officials, and consider appointments to multiple boards and commissions including the Airport Authority, Library Board, and Road Commission. The board will also hear the annual Landbank Report from Planning Director Katie Mehl. Several board positions have no applicants, including the Land Bank Authority and Central Wellness Board.

• Setting wages for newly elected officials
• Approval of PA69 Recycling Contracts for 2025
• Monthly appropriations and fund transfers: $54,790.18
• Recognition of county employees with 5- to 30-year service awards
• Board appointments: Airport Authority, Library Board, Land Bank Authority (no applicants), Parks and Recreation Commission, Road Commission, Materials Management Planning Committee

The Manistee County Board of Commissioners made several appointments to county boards and commissions, including the Airport Authority, Library Board, Parks and Recreation Commission, Road Commission, and Materials Management Planning Committee. They also approved various financial items, including on-demand checks, payroll, and insurance payments, and set salaries for newly elected officials.

• Appointed Dyllan Walker and Preston Picardat to Airport Authority (7-0, 4-3)
• Appointed Lynn Williams to Library Board (5-2)
• Appointed Robert DeYoung and Margaret Batzer to Parks and Recreation Commission (7-0 each)
• Appointed Robert Schuelke to Parks and Recreation unexpired term (7-0)
• Appointed Paul Petrovich to Road Commission (5-1, 1 abstention)
• Appointed 12 members to Materials Management Planning Committee (7-0 each, except Fred Sawyers 6-1)
• Approved on-demand checks, bills, and payroll totaling $2,371,709.33 (7-0)
• Set Prosecutor's salary at $127,959.69 and Register of Deeds salary at $76,791 (7-0 each)

Airport Authority

The Airport Authority will receive an update from Mead and Hunt regarding the Terminal Expansion Project. The body will also discuss a State Air Service Grant opportunity.

• Terminal Expansion Project update from Mead and Hunt
• State Air Service Grant opportunity
• November 2024 Accounts Payable for General Fund and Fund 481 (Capital Improvement Fund)

The Manistee County Blacker Airport Authority approved the November 2024 accounts payable report and financial statement, both unanimously. Members also heard updates on the terminal planning study, a potential state air service grant, and the hangar door project. No major policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely routine.

• Approved December 16, 2024 meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved November 18, 2024 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved November 26, 2024 special meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved November 2024 Accounts Payable Report – General Fund (6-0)
• Approved November 2024 Financial Statement (6-0)

Land Bank Authority

The Land Bank Authority will consider extending deadlines for two blight elimination contracts (Bob's Roofing and Bay Area Demolition) due to utility clearance delays and weather. The board will also receive updates on the Bear Lake (US-31/Lynn St) property redevelopment, financial reports, and potential collaborations with Habitat for Humanity and others.

• Extension request for Bay Area Demolition's blight contract to January 31, 2025
• Extension request for Bob's Roofing's blight contract to January 18, 2025
• Update on Bear Lake (US-31/Lynn St) property including inquiries from Java Lodge and septic system planning
• Finance report showing $469,367 cash balance and a fund balance of -$540,265.79
• Discussion on county appropriation funds and potential collaboration with Habitat for Humanity, Tiny Developers, and Mike McClafferty

The Manistee County Land Bank Authority approved two 30-day extensions for demolition projects, including 401 River Street and six Bay Area Demolition sites, and authorized the chair to sign a letter of intent to donate 231 5th Street to Habitat for Humanity. The board also approved the amended agenda and November minutes, and discussed updates on blight elimination, property development, and future meeting topics.

• Approved amended meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved November 18, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 30-day extension for 401 River Street demolition, completion by January 18 (4-0)
• Approved 30-day extension for six Bay Area Demolition sites, completion by January 31 (4-0)
• Authorized chair to sign letter of intent to donate 231 5th Street to Habitat for Humanity (4-0)

Policy Committee

The Manistee County Policy Committee will discuss and potentially recommend four new workplace policies: a paid sick leave policy for all employees, a prohibition on employee pets in the workplace, and two policies addressing service animals under the ADA. The paid sick leave policy would take effect February 21, 2025 and provide one hour of leave per 30 hours worked, up to 72 hours per year.

• Paid Sick Leave Policy – accrues 1 hour per 30 hours worked, max 72 hours/year, effective Feb 21, 2025
• Employee Pets Prohibition in the Workplace Policy – bans pets in county buildings/vehicles with exceptions for service animals, police K9s, animal control, and approved working animals
• ADA Accommodation for Service Animal Policy – establishes process for employees with disabilities to request a service animal as a reasonable accommodation
• Service Animal Policy and Procedure – additional procedures for service animals in the workplace (partial text provided)

The Manistee County Policy Committee reviewed a new Paid Sick Leave Policy effective February 21, 2025, and three animal-related policies (pets prohibition, ADA service animal accommodation, and service animal policy). No formal votes were taken; the committee discussed the policies and directed administration to clarify questions with the County Attorney. The meeting was informational only.

• Reviewed Paid Sick Leave Policy effective Feb 21, 2025 (no vote)
• Reviewed Employee Pets Prohibition Policy (no vote)
• Reviewed ADA Accommodation Policy for Service Animals (no vote)
• Reviewed Service Animal Policy and Procedure (no vote)
• Directed administration to clarify committee questions with County Attorney

Brownfield Commission

The Manistee County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority is meeting to consider approval of guidelines under old business. The rest of the agenda consists of housekeeping items: call to order, approval of minutes, conflict of interest disclosures, and public comment. No specific projects or dollar amounts are listed for discussion or decision.

• Approval of guidelines under Old Business

The Manistee County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority met on December 10, 2024, and approved its agenda and prior minutes as amended. The board tabled approval of the Brownfield Guidelines until January 2025. Members also reviewed a preliminary plan for the Parkdale Apartments, a 120-unit housing development on Frost Road, with construction expected to begin in spring 2025.

• Approved December 10, 2024 agenda as amended (voice vote)
• Approved October 24, 2024 minutes as amended (voice vote)
• Tabled approval of Brownfield Guidelines until January 2025

Brownfield Commission

The Manistee County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority is scheduled to meet on December 10, 2024, at 2:00 pm in the Planning Department Conference Room. The agenda contains only procedural meeting notice items; no specific decisions or discussions are listed.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss master plan updates for Pleasanton Township, the Village of Onekama, and Dickson Township. The body will also review a rezoning case for Bear Lake Township.

• Bear Lake Township Rezoning Case
• Pleasanton Township intent to update Master Plan
• Village of Onekama intent to update Master Plan
• Dickson Township review of updated Master Plan
• Approval of October 24, 2024 minutes

The Manistee County Planning Commission recommended approval of the Dickson Township Master Plan draft and approved a rezoning request for a northeast resource site at US 31/8 Mile Rd from agriculture to multi-use district. The commission also approved the 2025 meeting calendar with a 2:00 p.m. start time. Notices of intent to update master plans from Pleasanton Township and the Village of Onekama were received for information only, requiring no action.

• Recommended approval of Dickson Township Master Plan draft (voice vote)
• Approved rezoning of northeast resource site at US 31/8 Mile Rd from agriculture to multi-use district (voice vote)
• Approved 2025 meeting calendar with meeting time changed to 2:00 p.m. (voice vote)
• Approved October 24, 2024 minutes as amended (voice vote)
• Approved December 10, 2024 agenda as amended (voice vote)

Planning Commission

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate: meeting date, time, location, and ADA accommodations. No substantive items such as rezonings, ordinances, or public hearings are listed for discussion or decision.

Public Safety Committee

The Manistee County Public Safety Committee meeting scheduled for December 6, 2024, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Policy/Personnel Committee

The Policy/Personnel Committee will conduct an evaluation of the Controller/Administrator and review a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Third Party Administrator to manage employee health and benefits. The RFP, included as Appendix A, seeks vendors for a one-year contract with possible renewal. Proposals must be submitted by January 31, 2025.

• Controller/Administrator evaluation
• RFP for Employee Health and Benefits Management (Third Party Administrator)
• RFP submission deadline: 5:00 PM on January 31, 2025
• Sealed proposals to be delivered to Administrator/Controller's Office at 415 Third Street
• Provider selection and contract start dates to be determined after review

The Manistee County Policy/Personnel Committee recommended forwarding the Controller/Administrator evaluations to the full Board and approved submitting a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a Third-Party Administrator for employee health and benefits management. The RFP aims to explore cost savings as healthcare costs rise. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended forwarding Controller/Administrator evaluations to full Board (motion carried)
• Recommended approval to submit RFP for Third-Party Administrator for employee health and benefits (motion carried)

Planning Commission

This is a procedural meeting notice for the Manistee County Planning Commission on December 5, 2024, immediately following a Brownfield meeting. The notice provides location, time, ADA accommodations, and posting certification but lists no specific decisions, proposals, or discussions. The agenda contains only boilerplate procedural information.

Brownfield Commission

The Manistee County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority is holding a meeting on December 5, 2024, at 6:15 pm at the Planning Department Conference Room. The notice contains only procedural boilerplate (compliance with the Open Meetings Act, meeting location, disability accommodations) and does not list any specific items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting set for December 5, 2024, 6:15 pm at 395 Third Street, Manistee
• No agenda items published in the notice

Brownfield Commission

This notice announces a regular meeting of the Manistee County Brownfield Redevelopment Commission on December 5, 2024, but contains only procedural boilerplate—no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed.

• No substantive items provided; meeting notice only

Green Team Committee

The Green Team Committee is meeting to receive a recycling program report and discuss interlocal agreements. The committee will also review updates regarding Part 115 Materials Management Planning.

• Recycling Program Report from Karla Smith-Kasten
• Interlocal agreements for Arcadia Township featuring an $18.00 annual surcharge per improved parcel
• Interlocal agreements for Bear Lake Township featuring an $18.00 annual surcharge per improved parcel
• Interlocal agreements for Cleon Township
• Discussion on Part 115 Materials Management Planning

Planning Commission

The Manistee County Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on December 5, 2024. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and notice of compliance with the Michigan Open Meetings Act; no specific decisions or discussions are detailed.

Ways & Means Committee

The committee will review the November 2024 finance report and consider a 2025 County Veteran Service Fund grant application. Members will also discuss an MMRMA renewal and a specific employee payout.

• 2025 County Veteran Service Fund (CVSF) Grant Application
• MMRMA Renewal
• Payment of $2,540.40 for unused PTO to Alex Henderson
• November 2024 Finance Report showing total funds of $1,743,533.16
• Payment of $13,000.00 to HDR Michigan Inc. for Rail Relocation Study

Recreation Commission

The Commission will receive updates on the Onekama Renewal Trail Project and the Friends of SMARTrails. Members will also discuss a parking and street design document and an economic development document.

• Onekama Renewal Trail Project update
• Parking/Street Design Document
• Lifejacket Stations grant opportunity via Chamber of Commerce Leadership Group
• Economic Development Document
• Friends of SMARTrails and Benzie/Manistee County Dirt Birds updates

Local Revenue Sharing Board

The Local Revenue Sharing Board will meet to authorize grant awards and PILT based on Cycle 1 2024 applications. The board is also considering the payment of outstanding administrative fees to Manistee County.

• Payment of $12,500.00 in administrative fees to Manistee County
• Authorization of grant awards and PILT for Cycle 1 2024 applications
• Setting the 2024 Cycle I grant application deadline for March 07, 2025

Airport Authority

The Manistee County Blacker Airport Authority will hold a special meeting to consider and potentially approve a new Airport Director Agreement and separate service agreements with Orchard Beach Aviation. No additional details, budget figures, or contract terms are provided in the agenda.

• Approval of Airport Director Agreement
• Approval of Agreements with Orchard Beach Aviation for Airport Services

Manistee 911 Board

The Manistee County 911 Board will hold a regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes approval of October minutes, the treasurer's report and payment of October bills, and a director's report with a project update. The only new business is a discussion of the Central Square server migration. No committee reports are given as none met.

• Approval of regular meeting minutes from October 16, 2024
• Approval of treasurer's report with September profit & loss detail and budget vs. actual
• Payment of bills for October (check register)
• Director's report project update
• New business: Central Square server migration discussion

Board of Commissioners

The Manistee County Board of Commissioners will consider approval of the consent agenda, which includes November 2024 monthly appropriations totaling $34,692.01 and fund transfers totaling $20,098.17. They will also vote on PA69 Recycling Contracts and an employee request to purchase MERSS Service Credit. Committee reports from policy, public safety, housing, and other groups will be presented.

• Approve PA69 Recycling Contracts
• Monthly appropriations of $34,692.01 for District Health Dept. #10 and Centra Wellness Network
• Fund transfers totaling $20,098.17, including $12,500 to Airport Fund and $7,598.17 to ChildCare Fund
• Employee request to purchase MERSS Service Credit
• Consent agenda includes November 2024 appropriations and fund transfers as Appendix A

Land Bank Authority

The Manistee County Land Bank Authority will discuss the Bear Lake property (former Village Variety), including inquiries from Java Lodge and J.Care Originals, and consider reallocating budgets for Blight Elimination Rounds 3 and 4. The board will also review potential collaborations with Habitat for Humanity, Tiny Developers, and Mike McClafferty, approve a land bank logo and appraisal policy, and discuss a draft county contract.

• Bear Lake (US-31/Lynn St) property — former Village Variety — with inquiries from Java Lodge and J.Care Originals
• Blight Elimination Funds: reallocate budget for Rounds 3 and 4 (completion deadline 9/30/26)
• Potential collaborations with Habitat for Humanity, Tiny Developers, and Mike McClafferty
• Approval of Land Bank Authority logo (Appendix C) and Appraisal Policy & Application (Appendix D)
• New Business: Draft county contract

Airport Authority

The Manistee County Blacker Airport Authority will consider approving an Airport Director Agreement and a Fixed Based Operator Agreement during its November 18 meeting. The board will also review the October financial reports and accounts payable for the general and capital improvement funds. Various committee updates, including capital projects and budget, are scheduled for discussion.

• Approval of Airport Director Agreement (Old Business)
• Approval of Fixed Based Operator Agreement (Old Business)
• Treasurer's Report: October 2024 Accounts Payable for General Fund and Fund 481 (Capital Improvement Fund)
• October 2024 Financial Statements (Revenue & Expenses/Trial Balance)
• Committee Reports: Executive, Capital Projects, Budget, By-Laws, Transition

Land Bank Authority

This special meeting will review bids received for a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment at the vacant commercial/industrial property at 518 First Street in Manistee, and potentially award a bid. The authority will also review bids for air monitoring and clearance services, and consider approving a notice to proceed for demolition activities. The property, formerly a foundry and oil distribution hub, is planned for redevelopment into up to 11 single-family homes, funded by a Blight Elimination Grant from the Michigan State Land Bank Authority.

• Review and potential award of bid for Phase II Environmental Site Assessment at 518 First Street (former foundry/machine shop and oil distribution site)
• Review and potential award of bid for air monitoring and clearance services
• Consider approval of a Notice to Proceed for demolition activities at 518 First Street
• Property planned for redevelopment into up to 11 single-family homes
• Funding source: Michigan State Land Bank Authority Blight Elimination Grant

Ways & Means Committee

The committee will consider bids for HVAC equipment replacement and the sale of four Sheriff's Office vehicles. Members will also review a short-term rental ordinance agreement with the Village of Onekama.

• Bids for HVAC Equipment Change Out
• Sale of four Sheriff's vehicles: three 2015-2016 Ford Police Interceptors and one 2023 Ram Commander
• Agreement with Village of Onekama for Short-Term Rental Ordinance
• Payment of $789.82 for unused PTO to former Manistee County Jail employee Nicholas Parker
• Finance report showing total expenditures of $1,567,020.19 for the period 10/01/2024 through 10/13/2024

Recreation Commission

The Manistee County Recreation Commission will hear updates from Friends of SMARTrails and the Benzie/Manistee County Dirt Birds, discuss the Onekama Renewal Trail Project, and review a Parking/Street Design Document. The agenda consists largely of updates and discussions with no votes on specific funding or policy changes.

• Update from Friends of SMARTrails
• Update from Benzie/Manistee County Dirt Birds
• Discussion of the Onekama Renewal Trail Project
• Review of Parking/Street Design Document

Public Safety Committee

The Manistee County Public Safety Committee meets to receive and discuss monthly operational statistics from the Sheriff's Office, Jail, City of Manistee Police and Fire, 911/Central Dispatch, Emergency Management, and Mobile Medical Response. Additional updates are expected from Munson Medical Center, Michigan State Police, U.S. Coast Guard, Tribal Police, and the Department of Natural Resources. The meeting includes public comment and items from committee members.

• Sheriff's Office August 2024 monthly statistics (Appendix A)
• Jail Administrator August 2024 monthly statistics (Appendix B)
• City of Manistee Public Safety (Police and Fire) report
• 911/Central Dispatch September 2024 statistics (Appendix C)
• Mobile Medical Response (MMR) August 2024 statistics (Appendix D)

Policy/Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee meeting scheduled for November 1, 2024, has been cancelled. No other business was listed.

Green Team Committee

The Green Team/Recycling Committee will review the 2024 household hazardous waste data and discuss the proposed Recycling Program Interlocal Agreement, which includes an $18 annual surcharge per improved parcel for 2025-2027. The committee will also continue discussion on Part 115 Materials Management Planning.

• Recycling Program Report (Appendix A) and 2024 Household Hazardous Waste Data (Appendix B) showing 64,224 pounds collected in Manistee County
• Proposed Recycling Program Interlocal Agreement with $18 annual surcharge per improved parcel for 2025-2027
• Continued discussion regarding Part 115 Materials Management Planning
• Karla Smith-Kasten presenting PA 69 Recycling Update
• Public comment period included

Planning Commission

The Manistee County Planning Commission will hold a routine meeting with standard agenda items including approval of August 22, 2024 minutes, an update on the County Master Plan, and staff reports. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled. The next meeting after this will be December 5, 2024; there is no meeting in November.

• Approve minutes from August 22, 2024 meeting
• Update on County Master Plan
• Reminder: no November meeting, next meeting December 5

Planning Commission

The Manistee County Planning Commission will hold a meeting on October 24, 2024, immediately following the Brownfield meeting. The agenda contains only procedural notices required by the Michigan Open Meetings Act and does not list any specific items for decision or discussion.

Brownfield Commission

The Manistee County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority is meeting to conduct general business. The primary item for consideration is the approval of guidelines.

• Approval of Guidelines

Brownfield Commission

The Manistee County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority will hold a meeting on October 24, 2024 at 6:15 pm. The notice includes standard procedural elements but no specific agenda items for discussion or decision. The meeting is open to the public and accommodations for disabilities are available with two weeks notice.

Board of Commissioners

The Manistee County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on October 22, 2024. The consent agenda includes approval of monthly appropriations and fund transfers totaling $475,739.92. The treasurer will present the third quarter investment report and an update on 2024 foreclosures and auction. The board will also consider a FY2024/25 supplemental fund budget amendment, a GIS data fee waiver request, and a Blue Cross/Blue Shield HSA plan.

• Monthly appropriations and fund transfers: $475,739.92 total, including $100,000 to Capital Improvement Fund, $192,711 to Indigent Defense Fund, and $66,667 to Tax Revolving Fund
• Treasurer's report: 3rd quarter 2024 investment report and foreclosure/auction update
• FY2024/25 Supplemental Fund Budget Amendment
• Fee Waiver Request for GIS data
• Blue Cross/Blue Shield HSA plan discussion

Airport Authority

The Manistee County Blacker Airport Authority will consider approving several key agreements: an Airport Director Agreement, a Fixed Based Operator (FBO) Agreement, a Part 139 Administrative and Service Agreement, and an Amendment to the Contour Agreement for Air Services. The board will also review the September 2024 financial reports and accounts payable for the General Fund and Capital Improvement Fund (Fund 481). Committee reports from the Executive, Capital Projects, Budget, By-Laws, and Transition committees will be discussed.

• Approval of Airport Director Agreement
• Approval of Fixed Based Operator Agreement
• Approval of Part 139 Administrative and Service Agreement
• Approval of Amendment to Contour Agreement for Air Services
• September 2024 Accounts Payable for General Fund and Fund 481

Land Bank Authority

The Manistee County Land Bank Authority will discuss updates on blight elimination grant rounds (Rounds 3 and 4 due 9/30/26), the Bear Lake (US-31/Lynn St) property, and potential collaborations with Habitat for Humanity and Tiny Developers. The board will also review the finance report showing $60,291 in year-to-date revenue and consider minutes from the September 16 regular meeting.

• Bear Lake (US-31/Lynn St) property – former Village Variety – inquiries and blight status
• Blight Elimination Fund Rounds 1 and 2 completed; Rounds 3 and 4 deadline Sept. 30, 2026
• Potential collaboration with Habitat for Humanity and Tiny Developers
• Review of finance report (Appendix A) – Revenue & Expenditure and Trial Balance as of Sept. 30, 2024
• Approval of minutes from September 16, 2024 regular meeting

Policy Committee

The Manistee County Policy Committee meeting scheduled for October 18, 2024, at 10:00 AM has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Manistee 911 Board

The board will vote on a budget amendment, approve the treasurer's report, and authorize September and October bill payments. Committee reports indicate no meetings were held. Director and deputy director will provide updates on projects and monthly statistics.

• Approval of budget amendment
• Approval of September check register (Appendix A1)
• Approval of October check register (Appendix D)
• Director's project update
• Deputy director's monthly stats and Zero Eyes report

Ways & Means Committee

The Manistee County Ways & Means Committee will hear the finance report and the 2024 County Apportionment Report, then review and consider a bid from Johnson Controls for the County Jail PLC upgrade and a proposal for upgrading the county phone system. The committee will also act on the 85th District Court DWI Sobriety Court grant award, the MSU Extension agreement, a request to use treasurer contingency funds for a laptop, and the draft Capital Improvements Program 2024-2029.

• Review of bid from Johnson Controls for the Manistee County Jail PLC Upgrade.
• Proposal for upgrading the county phone system presented by the IT Director.
• 85th District Court DWI Sobriety Court grant award.
• Draft Manistee County Capital Improvements Program (CIP) 2024 through 2029.
• Request to use County Treasurer contingency funds for purchase of a laptop.

Recreation Commission

The meeting will consist largely of updates from partner groups and staff, including the Benzie/Manistee Snowbirds, Friends of SMARTrails, and Dirt Birds. New business features a presentation on lifejacket stations by Mike Szokola, and old business revisits a parking/street design document. No binding votes are scheduled; the commission will hear reports and discuss items.

• Ric Alameddine update on the Onekama Trails Project
• Mike Szokola presentation on Lifejacket Stations
• Old business review of Parking/Street Design Document
• Updates from Benzie/Manistee Snowbirds, Friends of SMARTrails, and Dirt Birds

Local Revenue Sharing Board

The Local Revenue Sharing Board will review Cycle II—2024 grant applications and provide an opportunity for board members and applicants to discuss them. The board will also consider approving a per diem reimbursement payment.

• Review of Cycle II—2024 grant applications
• Payment of outstanding invoice to Manistee County for per diem reimbursement ($1,295.44)

Public Safety Committee

The Manistee County Public Safety Committee is meeting to receive monthly statistics from the Sheriff's Office, jail, 911 dispatch, and Mobile Medical Response for August 2024. Reports from the City of Manistee police and fire, Emergency Management, Munson Medical Center, State Police, Coast Guard, Tribal Police, and DNR are also on the agenda. No votes or action items are listed; the meeting is primarily informational.

• Sheriff's Office presents August 2024 monthly statistics (Appendix A)
• Jail Administrator presents August 2024 monthly statistics (Appendix B)
• 911/Central Dispatch presents August 2024 statistics (Appendix D)
• Mobile Medical Response presents August 2024 monthly statistics (Appendix E)
• City of Manistee Public Safety (Police and Fire) provides updates

Policy/Personnel Committee

The Manistee County Personnel Committee meeting scheduled for October 4, 2024, at 9:00 AM has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions will take place.

• Meeting cancelled

Regional Summit Committee

The Regional Summit Committee is meeting to discuss the 2025 Regional Summit. No other specific actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion regarding 2025 Regional Summit

Airport Authority

The Manistee County Blacker Airport Authority will consider and possibly approve several items, including the FY2025 budget, a grant agreement with USDOT for alternate essential air services, and agreements with Contour Airlines for air service and a lease. The board will also consider an agreement with Mead & Hunt for services. Public comment will be heard before decisions.

• Approval of Fiscal Year 2025 Budget
• Grant Agreement with USDOT for Alternate Essential Air Services
• Agreement with Corporate Flight Management Inc. dba Contour Airlines for Air Service
• Lease Agreement with Corporate Flight Management Inc. dba Contour Airlines
• Agreement with Mead & Hunt for Services

Green Team Committee

The Manistee County Green Team meeting scheduled for September 26, 2024, has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.

Board of Commissioners

The Manistee County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting primarily to receive an update on jail access control equipment. No formal decisions or votes are listed on the agenda; the meeting allows for public comment at two points. The other agenda items are procedural (call to order, pledge, invocation, roll call, adjournment).

• Update on Jail Access Control Equipment — no specific dollar amount or vendor named in the agenda

Planning Commission

This agenda is only procedural boilerplate. It announces a Manistee County Planning Commission meeting on September 26, 2024, at 6:15 PM in the Planning Department Conference Room. No rezonings, contracts, ordinances, or public hearings are listed for discussion or decision.

• Meeting date changed to September 26, 2024 at 6:15 PM
• Location: Planning Department Conference Room, 395 Third Street, Manistee, MI

Manistee 911 Board

The Manistee County 911 Board will hold its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes approval of August meeting minutes and closed session minutes, approval of the treasurer's report and payment of September bills, and reports from committees (Technology met; others did not). The director will give a staffing update and the deputy director will provide monthly statistics. Old business covers evaluations, and new business includes scheduling the October board meeting.

• Approval of regular and closed session minutes from August 21, 2024
• Approval of treasurer's report including Profit & Loss and budget vs. actual
• Payment of September bills with fund balance transfer and check register
• Technology committee report from September 12, 2024
• Director's staffing update and deputy director's monthly statistics

The Manistee County E911 Board approved the 2024-2025 budget, a $213,672 transfer from fund balance, and payment of September bills totaling $224,113.32. They also approved purchasing 193 pagers for local fire departments not to exceed $185,000. The board accepted the evaluations of the 911 Director and Deputy Director after closed sessions.

• Approved 2024-2025 budget (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of $213,672 from fund balance (unanimous)
• Approved September bills totaling $224,113.32 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 193 pagers for fire departments not to exceed $185,000 (unanimous)
• Accepted Director Machen's evaluation (unanimous)
• Accepted Deputy Director Rischel's evaluation (unanimous)
• Moved October 16, 2024 board meeting to City Hall

Board of Commissioners

The Manistee County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY2024/25 budget, which includes a $14,551,073 General Fund and $10,005,467 in supplemental funds, and a total property tax millage of 9.1045 mills. Immediately following the hearing, the board will consider adopting the 2024 General Fund Appropriations Act Resolution. Earlier in the meeting, Scott Erickson of MichiTree, Inc. will present a proposal for an updated Forestry Management Plan. The consent agenda includes approval of August minutes and $93,788.43 in monthly appropriations and fund transfers.

• Public hearing and adoption of FY2024/25 budget with $14,551,073 General Fund and proposed millage of 9.1045 mills (County Operating 5.4505, Library 1.0000, Medical Care Facility 0.4882, etc.)
• Presentation by Scott Erickson of MichiTree, Inc. on a proposed updated Forestry Management Plan at 5:15 p.m.
• Consent agenda approval of August 16 budget study session and August 20 board meeting minutes plus $27,236.76 in appropriations and $66,551.67 in fund transfers (total $93,788.43)
• September 2024 fund transfers include $12,500 to Airport Fund, $15,372.37 to ChildCare Fund, $28,679.30 to Building Authority Debt Fund, and $10,000 to OPEB Trust Account
• Committee reports from Policy, Ways & Means/Technology, Housing Review, Personnel, Public Safety, Human Services, Joint Court, Public Defender, Green Team/Recycling, and Regional Summit committees

The Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution 2024-11, the FY 2024/25 General Appropriations Act, approving a $14,551,073 General Fund budget and $10,005,467 in Supplemental Fund budgets, with a total property tax levy of 9.1045 mills. The board also approved a forestry management plan for a 120-acre parcel on 11 Mile Rd in Bear Lake Township, a MERS hybrid plan separation for the library, and multiple technology and facility contracts. All votes were 6-0 except the budget resolution, which passed 5-1 with Commissioner Koons voting no.

• Adopted FY 2024/25 budget: $14,551,073 General Fund, $10,005,467 Supplemental, 9.1045 mills levy (5-1)
• Approved forestry management plan with MichiTree, Inc. for 120-acre parcel on 11 Mile Rd (6-0)
• Approved MERS Hybrid Plan Adoption Agreement separation for the library (6-0)
• Approved $2,257,950.21 in on-demand checks, bills, and payroll (6-0)
• Approved BS&A Software electronic timesheets implementation, $2,200 (6-0)
• Approved Keystone Contracting facia repair at Planning Department Building, $4,450 (6-0)
• Approved Keystone Contracting privacy fence with bollards, $4,380 (6-0)
• Approved Sehi 2024 Desktop Rotation Bid, $28,112 for 28 units (6-0)

Land Bank Authority

The Manistee County Land Bank Authority will review bids received for asbestos abatement and demolition of seven residential and commercial properties in Bear Lake, Manistee, Onekama, and Eastlake, and may award a contract. The board will also hear updates on the Bear Lake (former Village Variety) property, blight elimination grant rounds, and consider an independent contractor agreement with the county. Other business includes approval of minutes, financial reports, and a project manager update.

• Review bids for RFP for asbestos abatement and demolition of 7 properties (12328 Virginia St, Bear Lake; 8151 Lake St, Bear Lake; 183 Taylor St, Manistee; 186 12th St, Manistee; 231 5th St, Manistee; 4370 Orchard Highway, Onekama; 464 1st St, Eastlake)
• Update on Bear Lake property (US-31/Lynn St, former Village Variety) including inquiries from Java Lodge and septic system
• Blight Elimination Fund progress: Round 1 completed, Round 2 deadline 8/31/24, Rounds 3 & 4 deadline 9/30/26
• Potential collaboration with Habitat for Humanity, Tiny Developers, and Mike McClafferty
• Consideration of independent contractor agreement with Manistee County

Airport Authority

The Manistee County Blacker Airport Authority will hold a regular meeting on September 16, 2024, at 12:00 PM in the conference room. The agenda consists entirely of procedural items: approving minutes, hearing a treasurer's report on accounts payable and financial statements, receiving committee updates, and the airport director's report. No specific decisions, contracts, or public hearings are listed.

• Approval of August 19, 2024 regular meeting minutes
• Treasurer's report includes August 2024 accounts payable for General Fund and Fund 481 (Capital Improvement Fund) and financial statements
• Committee reports from Executive, Capital Projects, Budget, By-Laws, and Transition committees

The Manistee County Blacker Airport Authority approved the August 2024 accounts payable reports for the General Fund and Fund 481, as well as the August 2024 financial statement, all by unanimous roll call votes (6-0, with one member absent). The board also received updates on the Essential Air Service transition to Contour Airlines, a marketing plan, and capital projects. No public comment was made, and the meeting adjourned at 1:34 p.m.

• Approved August 2024 Accounts Payable Report – General Fund (6-0)
• Approved August 2024 Accounts Payable – Fund 481 (6-0)
• Approved August 2024 Financial Statement (6-0)
• Approved September 16, 2024 meeting agenda (all in favor)
• Approved August 19, 2024 regular meeting minutes (all in favor)

Recreation Commission

The Manistee County Recreation Commission will meet to approve minutes, hear public comment, and receive updates from the Friends of SMARTrails, Benzie/Manistee County Dirt Birds, and the Onekama Trails Project. The Planning Department will also provide a staff update. No specific funding decisions or ordinances are on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from August 5, 2024
• Friends of SMARTrails update
• Benzie/Manistee County Dirt Birds update
• Onekama Trails Project update
• Planning Department staff update

The Manistee County Recreation Commission regular meeting scheduled for September 10, 2024, at 6:15 PM was cancelled because a quorum was not present. Chairman Wayne Beldo declared the meeting cancelled at 6:18 PM. No substantive decisions were made.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum

Public Safety Committee

The Manistee County Public Safety Committee meets on September 6, 2024, to review monthly activity statistics from the Sheriff's Office, City of Manistee Police and Fire, 911/Central Dispatch, Emergency Management, Mobile Medical Response, Munson Medical Center, State Police, U.S. Coast Guard, Tribal Police, and DNR. The agenda consists entirely of informational reports and public comment; no votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Review of Sheriff's Office monthly statistics for May, June, July 2024 including patrol, bailiff, and animal control (Appendix A)
• Review of City of Manistee Fire Department statistics from Jan 1 to Aug 31, 2024 (Appendix C)
• Review of 911/Central Dispatch statistics for June and July 2024 (Appendix D)
• Review of Mobile Medical Response (MMR) statistics for May, June, July 2024 (Appendix E)
• Reports from State Police, U.S. Coast Guard, Tribal Police, and DNR

Policy/Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee is meeting to discuss a MERS Hybrid Plan adoption agreement for library employees and the job description for the Probate Register/Deputy Court Administrator.

• MERS Hybrid Plan Adoption Agreement for Library Clerical Staff and Library Director/Assistant Director
• Probate Register/Deputy Court Administrator job description

Regional Summit Committee

The Manistee County Regional Summit Committee meeting scheduled for September 6, 2024, has been cancelled. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled; no items discussed

Ways & Means Committee

The Manistee County Ways & Means Committee will hear a finance report, consider a proposal for electronic timesheets from BS&A, and review a Land Bank Independent Contractor Agreement. The committee will also review bids for steel facia and fencing at the Planning Department Building, along with computer rotation, tape archiving, and networking equipment bids. Additionally, they will consider paying $170.19 in unused PTO to a former employee.

• Proposal from BS&A for implementation of electronic timesheets
• Land Bank Independent Contractor Agreement between the Manistee County Land Bank Authority and Manistee County
• Bids for steel facia installation at the Planning Department Building
• Bids for fencing installation at the Planning Department Building
• Payment of $170.19 for unused accumulated PTO to Wendy Newsom

The committee recommended approval of $2,257,950.21 in August bills and payroll, plus several technology and building projects. These include a $2,200 BS&A electronic timesheet training, $4,450 steel fascia repair, $4,380 privacy fence with bollards, a two-year Land Bank contractor agreement, and multiple IT purchases (desktop rotation, tape backup, networking equipment). All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved $2,257,950.21 in bills and payroll (motion carried)
• Approved $2,200 BS&A electronic timesheet training (motion carried)
• Approved $4,450 Keystone Contracting steel fascia repair (motion carried)
• Approved $4,380 Keystone Contracting privacy fence with bollards (motion carried)
• Approved Land Bank Independent Contractor Agreement Oct 2024-Sep 2026 (motion carried)
• Approved $28,112 Sehi 2024 Desktop Rotation for 28 units (motion carried)
• Approved $17,406.14 Dell PowerEdge tape backup from Insight Public Sector (motion carried)
• Approved $9,351.51 CXTEC networking equipment (motion carried)

Policy Committee

The Manistee County Policy Committee meeting scheduled for August 23, 2024, has been cancelled.

Planning Commission

The agenda provided is a meeting notice only. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed.

Brownfield Commission

The Manistee County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority posted a meeting notice for August 22, 2024, at 6:15 PM in the Planning Department Conference Room. The notice complies with the Michigan Open Meetings Act and includes accessibility accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

Brownfield Commission

The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority is meeting to conduct general business. The agenda includes a discussion of guidelines under old business.

• Discussion of guidelines

Green Team Committee

The Green Team/Recycling Committee will discuss a three-year, $540,000 contract with Networks Northwest to develop a multi-county Materials Management Plan under Part 115 of Michigan's solid waste law. They will also receive a recycling program update from Karla Smith-Kasten and continue discussion on an interlocal agreement for the recycling program.

• Contract with Networks Northwest for $540,000 ($180,000 per county: Manistee, Missaukee, Wexford) for materials management plan development from Sept 2024 to July 2027
• Recycling Program Report (Appendix A) from Karla Smith-Kasten under PA 69
• Continued discussion on Recycling Program Interlocal Agreement (Appendix B)
• Discussion on Part 115 Materials Management Planning, including contract terms and scope

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting with public comment, approval of minutes from July 25, 2024, a department update, and discussion of the Bear Lake Watershed. No major decisions or public hearings are listed on this agenda.

• Approval of July 25, 2024, minutes
• Planning Department update
• Commission committee list for 2024-2025
• Discussion of Bear Lake Watershed

Manistee 911 Board

The Manistee County 911 Board will consider approval of July meeting minutes, the treasurer's report, and August bill payments. Reports from the director and deputy director cover staffing updates, monthly statistics, school lockdown drills, and casino exercise planning. The board will also discuss a dispatcher union contract under new business.

• Approval of regular meeting minutes from July 17, 2024
• Treasurer's report with profit/loss detail and budget vs. actual
• Payment of bills for August (check register)
• Director's report with staffing update
• New business: dispatcher union contract

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on August 20, 2024. The main item is consideration and adoption of a tentative FY2024/25 general fund and supplemental budgets, which will then be available for public review with a public hearing scheduled for September 20. The board will also review a tentative labor agreement (GEA/TPOAM) and a letter of support for a conservation district grant application. Presentations from MSU Extension and the Chamber of Commerce are scheduled.

• Consideration to adopt tentative FY2024/25 general fund and supplemental budgets
• Review of GEA/TPOAM tentative labor agreement (October 2024 – September 2027)
• Letter of support for Manistee Conservation District 2024 Michigan Urban and Community Inflation Reduction Act grant application
• Presentation of annual report by MSU Extension District Director Jennifer Berkey
• Presentation of annual report by Manistee Area Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Stacie Bytwork

Airport Authority

The Manistee County Blacker Airport Authority will hold a regular meeting with routine approvals, committee reports, and financial statements. The main new business is a discussion of the airport's marketing plan.

• Approval of July 15, 2024, regular meeting minutes
• Treasurer’s report on July 2024 accounts payable for General Fund and Capital Improvement Fund (Fund 481)
• Financial statements including revenue, expenses, and trial balance for July 2024
• Committee reports from Executive, Capital Projects, Budget, By-Laws, and Transition committees
• New Business: Discussion of a Marketing Plan

Land Bank Authority

The Manistee County Land Bank Authority will review the Bear Lake (US-31/Lynn St) property, including inquiries from Java Lodge and J. Care Originals, a septic system update, and an appraisal. They will also assess progress on blight elimination program rounds 2-4, with completion deadlines and expenditures including $259,900 for demolition at 610 E. Parkdale Ave. New business includes a logo proposal.

• Bear Lake (US-31/Lynn St) property: inquiries, septic system, appraisal, and potential uses
• Blight Elimination Round 2: $619,304 awarded, deadline 8/31/24, demolitions at 305 1st St and 610 E. Parkdale Ave complete
• Blight Elimination Round 3: $327,673 awarded (guaranteed $500,000), deadline 9/30/26, multiple properties listed including 231 5th St ($38,260) and 7780 Lake St
• Potential collaboration with Habitat for Humanity, Tiny Developers, and Mike McClafferty
• New business: logo proposal (Appendix C)

Board of Commissioners

The Manistee County Board of Commissioners holds a budget study session to review millage rates for county operations and discuss the draft FY2024/25 budget prepared by County Administration. The board will consider levying these rates in December 2024 or July 2025.

• Review of millage rates for Library (1.0000), Medical Care Facility (0.4882), 9-1-1/Central Dispatch (0.9910), Dial-A-Ride (0.4882), Council on Aging (0.4637), Manistee Conservation District (0.2229), and County Operating (5.4505)
• Discussion of FY2024/25 draft budget prepared by County Administration
• Potential levy of millage rates in December 2024 or July 2025

Brownfield Commission

The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority is holding a workshop meeting. The primary item for discussion is the Brownfield Guidelines.

• Discussion of Brownfield Guidelines

Ways & Means Committee

The Ways & Means Committee will consider bids for replacing the roofs of the 2R, Boardroom, and emergency stairway, as well as a cement pad for a dumpster. Other items include selecting an Officer Delegate for the MERS annual conference, a request to use contingency funds for archiving circuit court files, an institutional fund distribution for retiree health, and payment of $104.13 in unused PTO. Ongoing FY24/25 budget discussions are also on the agenda.

• Review bids for roof replacement of 2R, Boardroom, and emergency stairway
• Review bids for cement pad for dumpster between Health and Planning Departments
• Select Officer Delegate and Alternate for MERS annual conference
• Request to use clerk contingency funds to archive Circuit Court files
• Payment of $104.13 in unused PTO to Macie Goodspeed from 85th District Court

Recreation Commission

The Manistee County Recreation Commission will meet to receive updates on regional trail and recreation projects. The body will discuss the Kaleva Trailhead bathroom facility and the US-31 rebuilding project.

• Kaleva Trailhead Bathroom Facility update/discussion
• US-31 Rebuilding Project update
• Friends of SMARTrails update
• Benzie/Manistee County Dirt Birds update

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee meeting scheduled for August 2, 2024, has been cancelled.

Policy/Personnel Committee

The Manistee County Policy/Personnel Committee will discuss and make recommendations to the full Board of Commissioners on several personnel items. Key items include a three-year union contract with TPOAM starting October 1, 2024, a health insurance renewal, and a three-year employment agreement for County Controller/Administrator Lisa Sagala with a minimum salary of $103,461.16. The committee will also discuss PA152 and a wage increase for FY24-25.

• Discussion and recommendation to approve three-year TPOAM Union Contract beginning October 1, 2024
• Health Insurance Renewal discussion
• Discussion regarding PA152 (state law)
• Discussion regarding wage increase for FY24-25
• Employment agreement for County Controller/Administrator Lisa Sagala: three-year term, minimum annual salary $103,461.16

Policy Committee

The Manistee County Policy Committee will discuss and consider a Longevity Service Policy that provides monetary awards to full-time and part-time permanent employees based on years of service. The agenda includes public comment, new business, and the policy under old business. The policy outlines eligibility, pay amounts (e.g., $125 for 5 years, $250 for 10 years, up to $1,250 for 50 years), and administration procedures.

• Longevity Service Policy: monetary awards for employees at 5-year milestones (e.g., $125 for 5 years, $250 for 10 years)
• Eligibility criteria: full-time and part-time permanent employees, with cumulative service counted from most recent hire date
• Retirement provision: retiring employees receive $25 per year of service since most recent hire
• Administration: Administrator's Office coordinates program and generates Years of Service report

Regional Summit Committee

The Manistee County Regional Summit meeting scheduled for August 2, 2024, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

Green Team Committee

The Green Team/Recycling Committee is meeting to receive a recycling program update from Karla Smith-Kasten. The committee will also continue discussions regarding Part 115 Materials Management Planning.

• Recycling Program Report from Karla Smith-Kasten
• Discussion on Part 115 Materials Management Planning

Planning Commission

The Manistee County Planning Commission will meet to discuss proposed improvement projects for the county and a map amendment for Bear Lake Township. The body will also review the commission and department committee list for the 2024-2025 term.

• Bear Lake Township Map Amendment
• Proposed Improvement Projects for Manistee County discussion
• Commission and Department Committee List (July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025)

Land Bank Authority

The Land Bank Authority will review bids received for a commercial roof replacement at 401 River Street (former Manistee Beverage), funded by a State of Michigan Blight Elimination Grant with Davis-Bacon wage requirements. They will also hear a finance report for October 2023–June 2024, approve minutes from June 17, 2024, and discuss old business including the Bear Lake (US-31/Lynn St) property (former Village Variety).

• Review bids for roof replacement at 401 River Street; bids due July 12, 2024, opened publicly July 15
• Finance report including Revenue & Expenditure (Oct 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024) and Trial Balance (as of June 30, 2024)
• Old business: Bear Lake (US-31/Lynn St) property discussions including inquiries from Java Lodge and J. Care Originals, septic system, and appraisal
• Approval of minutes from June 17, 2024 regular meeting
• Report from Project Manager

Manistee 911 Board

The Manistee 911 Board will meet to approve the June 20, 2024, meeting minutes and the treasurer's report. The board will also receive a staffing update from the Director and monthly statistics from the Deputy Director.

• Approval of Profit & Loss Detail and Budget Vs. Actual reports
• Payment of bills for March
• Director's staffing update
• Deputy Director's monthly statistics

Board of Commissioners

The Manistee County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting, including receiving the FY2023/24 audit report from Gabridge & Company and the annual report from Networks Northwest. The board will also consider a consent agenda approving monthly appropriations and fund transfers totaling $79,442.46, and discuss a committee on OPOIDS settlement funds.

• Presentation of FY2023/24 audit report by Mahl Holland, Gabridge & Company at 9:15 a.m.
• Annual report from Networks Northwest CEO Janie McNabb at 9:30 a.m.
• Discussion regarding OPOIDS Settlement Funds Committee
• Consent agenda approving July 2024 appropriations ($27,236.76) and fund transfers ($52,205.70)
• Quarterly investment update from the county treasurer

Airport Authority

The Manistee County Blacker Airport Authority will discuss contract terms with Contour for air service under the AEAS program, referencing a prior 2018 agreement. The board will also consider routine items including approval of June meeting minutes, accounts payable reports for the General Fund and Fund 481, and financial statements. Committee reports from Executive, Capital Projects, Budget, By-Laws, and Transition committees are scheduled.

• Discussion of contract terms with Contour for air service under AEAS (referencing prior 2018 AEAS contract with Public Charters)
• Approval of June 17, 2024 regular meeting minutes
• June 2024 Accounts Payable - General Fund and Fund 481 (Capital Improvement Fund)
• June 2024 Financial Statements (Revenue & Expenses / Trial Balance)
• Committee reports: Executive, Capital Projects, Budget, By-Laws, Transition

Public Safety Committee

The Manistee County Public Safety Committee meeting scheduled for July 12, 2024, has been canceled. No agenda items were listed in the notice.

Policy/Personnel Committee

The Policy/Personnel Committee is reviewing an employment agreement for the Director of Equalization with a starting salary of $68,094. The committee is also considering a work agreement addendum for the Emergency Management Coordinator that provides an additional $15,000 in annual compensation.

• Employment agreement for Director of Equalization (Heather S. Vasquez) at $68,094 annually
• Work agreement addendum for Emergency Management Coordinator (Alvin Rischel) providing an additional $15,000 annually

Regional Summit Committee

The Manistee County Regional Summit Committee meeting scheduled for July 12, 2024, has been canceled. The provided notice contains only the cancellation and standard procedural information.

Ways & Means Committee

The Ways & Means Committee will review the June finance report and a nine-month budget review. The committee will also hear a quote for a fire alarm panel upgrade at the Courthouse/Government Center. Additionally, the FY2024-25 County Budget Outline will be presented.

• Approval of the Child Care Fund Budget
• Quote presentation for Courthouse/Government Center Fire Alarm Panel Upgrade
• Review of FY2024-25 County Budget Outline
• Presentation of June 2024 finance report

Recreation Commission

The provided document is a formal meeting notice for the Manistee County Recreation Commission. No specific agenda items or topics are listed in this notice.

• No specific agenda items were listed.

Policy Committee

The committee is reviewing a new Longevity Service Policy that provides monetary awards to employees based on years of service. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding the Anti-Harassment Policy.

• Review of Longevity Service Policy including milestone payments (e.g., $100 for 10 years)
• Discussion of Anti-Harassment Policy and complaint procedures

Green Team Committee

The Green Team Committee is reviewing a recycling program report and an interlocal agreement between Manistee County and local townships. This agreement involves an $18.00 annual surcharge per improved parcel to fund waste reduction from 2025 through 2027. The committee will also discuss Part 115 Materials Management Planning and the MCC Recycling Site closure.

• Interlocal Agreement involving an $18.00 annual surcharge per improved parcel
• Recycling Program Report
• Discussion regarding Part 115 Materials Management Planning
• MCC Recycling Site closure

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will elect new officers for the July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025 term. The meeting also includes an update on the County Master Plan regarding Zach Vega NWNW. Additionally, the commission will review recent department updates and trainings attended by members.

• Approval of May 23, 2024, minutes
• County Master Plan—Zach Vega NWNW update
• Election of officers for July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025

Planning Commission

This document is a procedural notice for the Manistee County Planning Commission meeting scheduled for June 27, 2024. The provided text contains only meeting logistics and does not list any specific agenda items or topics for discussion.

Brownfield Commission

The Manistee County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority will meet to elect officers for the term beginning July 1, 2024. The meeting also includes routine housekeeping tasks such as approving previous minutes and the current agenda.

• Election of officers for the July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, term
• Approval of May 23, 2024, meeting minutes

Brownfield Commission

This document is a formal meeting notice for the Manistee County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority. The provided text contains only procedural information regarding the meeting date and location, with no specific agenda items or topics listed.

Manistee 911 Board

The Manistee 911 Board will review the Treasurer's report, including March bills and budget details. The meeting includes updates on staffing, projects, and monthly statistics. The board will also address the retirement of the Director and Deputy Director.

• Approval of May 15, 2024 minutes
• Review of Treasurer's Report and March bills
• Staffing and project updates from the Director
• Discussion on Director and Deputy Director retirement

Board of Commissioners

The Manistee County Board of Commissioners will review committee reports and monthly financial items. This includes consideration of June 2024 appropriations and fund transfers totaling $79,442.46. The board will also consider a Materials Management Plan Letter of Intent and Interlocal Agreement.

• June 2024 appropriations for District Health Dept ($13,392.42) and Centra Wellness Network ($13,844.34)
• Fund transfers totaling $52,205.70, including amounts to the Airport Fund and Child Care Fund
• Materials Management Plan Letter of Intent and Interlocal Agreement

Airport Authority

The Manistee County Blacker Airport Authority will hold its regular meeting on June 17, 2024. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate including treasurer reports and committee updates.

• Treasurer’s Report for May 2024 accounts payable
• Capital Improvement Fund financial statements
• Reports from five airport committees
• Airport Director’s report

Land Bank Authority

The Manistee County Land Bank Authority will review bids for environmental site assessments for several vacant commercial properties. The board will also discuss business plans for a property at US-31 and Lynn Street in Bear Lake. Additionally, members will receive updates on blight elimination funds and financial reports.

• Reviewing bids for environmental assessments of vacant properties in Bear Lake and Manistee
• Discussion of business plans for the US-31/Lynn St property in Bear Lake
• Progress updates on Blight Elimination Funds rounds 1 through 4
• Review of revenue and expenditure reports from October 2023 to May 2024

Public Safety Committee

The committee will review monthly statistics and operational reports for several agencies, including the Sheriff's Office, 911 Dispatch, and Mobile Medical Response. The agenda also includes a report on the recent Michigan Department of Corrections inspection of the Manistee County Jail.

• April 2024 monthly statistics for the Sheriff's Office and Jail Administrator
• MDOC inspection report confirming full compliance for the Manistee County Jail
• April 2024 monthly statistics for 911/Central Dispatch
• April 2024 monthly statistics for Mobile Medical Response (MMR)

Policy/Personnel Committee

The Policy/Personnel Committee will review the adoption of a MERS Defined Benefit Plan agreement for 911 employees. The committee is also scheduled to discuss the Compensation Classification Guideline Policy.

• Adoption of MERS Defined Benefit Plan Agreement
• Review of Compensation Classification Guideline Policy

Regional Summit Committee

The committee will review the proposed agenda for the 20th Regional Summit scheduled for September 20, 2024. Members will also conduct a review of the event's invite list.

• Review of the 20th Regional Summit agenda
• Review of the summit invite list

Ways & Means Committee

The Manistee County Ways & Means Committee will review the county’s financial report for May 2024, covering general fund expenditures and $581,602 in payroll. Members will also discuss a County Veterans Service Grant application. Additionally, IT Director Gordon McLellan will present quotes for key fob system upgrades at the Sheriff’s Office, a new laptop for the Network Administrator, and an air conditioner for the Sheriff’s Computer Room.

• Finance report covering May 1–31, 2024 expenditures and $581,602 in payroll
• Discussion of the County Veterans Service Grant (CVSF) application
• IT Director Gordon McLellan presenting quotes to add Sheriff’s Office doors to the county key fob system
• Quote for a new laptop for the Network Administrator
• Quote for an air conditioner for the Sheriff’s Computer Room

Recreation Commission

The Manistee County Recreation Commission will meet to approve minutes, hear public comment, and receive updates from the Benzie/Manistee Snowbirds, Friends of SMARTrails, and Dirt Birds groups, along with a staff report on the Kaleva to Chief Trail Segment.

• Benzie/Manistee County Snowbirds Update
• Friends of SMARTrails Update
• Benzie/Manistee County Dirt Birds Update
• Kaleva to Chief Trail Segment Update

Local Revenue Sharing Board

The Manistee County Local Revenue Sharing Board will consider approving Cycle 1-2024 grant payments totaling $195,944.77, including 10 public safety applications. The board will also vote on paying outstanding invoices: $12,500 in administrative fees to the county and $6,074 to Municipal Underwriters of Michigan for insurance. A financial report shows an account balance of $1,598,640.98 as of April 8, 2024.

• Consideration of $195,944.77 in Cycle 1-2024 grant applications (10 public safety, 1 offset, 1 other)
• Payment of $12,500 administrative fee to Manistee County (50% of annual $25,000)
• Payment of $6,074 invoice to Municipal Underwriters of Michigan for insurance renewal
• Review of financial report showing $1,598,640.98 account balance
• Cycle II 2024 grant applications open August 5, deadline September 6, 2024

Policy Committee

The Manistee County Policy Committee is meeting to discuss the Compensation Classification Guideline Policy, which sets rules for job classification, pay grades, and salary adjustments for non-union employees. The policy outlines how jobs are evaluated, how new positions are added, how reclassifications work, and how starting pay and annual increases are determined. The committee may recommend changes to the Board of Commissioners for final approval.

• Review of Compensation Classification Guideline Policy (Appendix A)
• Policy uses 12 comparable counties for salary benchmarking
• New hires can start up to 3% above minimum pay grade within budget
• Annual pay structure adjustments based on CPI-U and county survey
• Appeals process for job classification disputes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider approval of the April 26, 2024 meeting minutes and receive updates on the County Master Plan and planning department activities. Public comment is taken at the start of the meeting.

• Approval of April 26, 2024 minutes
• County Master Plan discussion with Zach Vega and Glenn Lottie
• Planning Department update from staff
• Meetings and trainings attended by commission members

Green Team Committee

The Green Team/Recycling Committee will receive a recycling program update and continue discussion on Part 115 Materials Management Planning, including a proposed interlocal agreement among Manistee, Missaukee, and Wexford Counties to establish a multicounty materials management plan. The committee will also discuss an interlocal agreement for the recycling program. No new business is listed.

• Recycling program update from Karla Smith-Kasten (Appendix A)
• Continued discussion on Part 115 Materials Management Planning (Appendix B)
• Interlocal agreement among Manistee, Missaukee, and Wexford Counties to establish a multicounty materials management plan with Networks Northwest as designated planning agency
• Interlocal agreement for recycling program (Appendix C)

Planning Commission

The Manistee County Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on May 23, 2024, immediately following the Brownfield meeting. The agenda contains only procedural notices and no specific items for decision or discussion.

Brownfield Commission

The Manistee County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority will hold a meeting on May 23, 2024, at 6:15 pm in the Planning Department Conference Room. The agenda contains only procedural notices and no specific items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting notice posted per Michigan Open Meetings Act
• Location: 395 Third Street, Manistee, MI
• Auxiliary aids available with two weeks notice

Brownfield Commission

The Manistee County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the agenda and prior meeting minutes. The main substantive item is an extension request for the Joslin Cove project under old business. The meeting also includes public comment and conflict-of-interest declarations.

• Approval of May 23, 2024 meeting agenda
• Approval of April 25, 2024 meeting minutes
• Joslin Cove extension request discussion

Board of Commissioners

The Manistee County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to approve the consent agenda, including May appropriations and fund transfers totaling $79,442.46, and to make appointments to the Planning Commission. The board will also hear an annual review from District Health Department #10 and consider adopting the 2023 Hazard Mitigation Plan.

• Approve May 2024 appropriations and fund transfers totaling $79,442.46
• Fill two Planning Commission vacancies (3-year terms) with incumbents Theodore N. Batzer and Glenn C. Zaring
• Consider Resolution 2024-8 adopting the 2023 Manistee County Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Consider letter of support for Onekama Township M22 Walkway
• Recognize National Corrections Officers Week and National Police Week

Land Bank Authority

The Manistee County Land Bank Authority will review bids for hazardous materials inspections of eight vacant residential and commercial properties slated for demolition, funded by a Blight Elimination Grant. The board will also discuss property uses, including a proposed business plan for the Bear Lake property, and review progress on blight elimination rounds.

• Review bids for hazardous materials inspection of 8 properties (231 5th St, Manistee; 12328 Virginia St, Bear Lake; 7702 Lake St, Bear Lake; 183 Taylor St, Manistee; 186 12th St, Manistee; 464 Vt St, Eastlake; 4370 Orchard Hwy, Manistee; 518 1st St, Manistee)
• Discussion of proposed business plan for Bear Lake (US-31/Lynn St) property (former Village Variety) and neighboring parcel
• Blight Elimination Fund progress updates: Round 2 deadline 8/31/24, Rounds 3 & 4 deadline 9/30/26
• Amendment to consultant contract (Appendix D)
• 20 Year SLBA Celebration on July 5, 2024

Airport Authority

The Manistee County Blacker Airport Authority is meeting to handle routine business including approval of minutes, the treasurer's report, and committee updates. They will also discuss the Essential Air Service selection and consider a General Services Contract with Mead & Hunt.

• General Services Contract with Mead & Hunt
• Essential Air Service selection discussion
• April 2024 Accounts Payable for General Fund and Fund 481
• April 2024 Financial Statements
• Approval of minutes from April 15 and May 14 meetings

Manistee 911 Board

The Manistee County 911 Board will meet to approve the treasurer's report and pay March bills. The director will provide updates on staffing and projects. Old business includes discussion of the director and deputy director's retirement.

• Approval of the treasurer's report with profit & loss detail and budget vs. actual
• Payment of bills for March (check register in Appendix A)
• Director's report on staffing and project updates
• Old business: director and deputy director retirement

Airport Authority

The Manistee Blacker Airport Authority is holding a special meeting to discuss Essential Air Service, the federally subsidized program that supports commercial flights at the airport. The agenda includes public comment and comments by authority members, but no votes or formal decisions are listed.

• Discussion of Essential Air Service
• Public comment period
• Meeting held at 2323 Airport Road, Manistee, MI
• Zoom option available for remote participation

Recreation Commission

The Manistee County Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting on May 6, 2025, at the Planning Department Conference Room and via Zoom. The agenda includes updates from Friends of SMARTrails and the Dirt Birds, a staff report, and two new business items: a presentation on the M-22 Walkway Project and a discussion of the Dickson Township Recreation Plan. The public may attend via Zoom with the provided password.

• Ric Alameddine presentation on the M-22 Walkway Project
• Dickson Township Recreation Plan discussion
• Friends of SMARTrails update
• Benzie/Manistee Dirt Birds update
• Planning Department staff update

Policy/Personnel Committee

The committee is reviewing a report from Municipal Consulting Services LLC regarding the implementation of a five-step pay model for county employees. The proposal includes cost analyses for adjusting salaries to meet range minimums and addressing positions paid above range maximums.

• Proposed five-step, 30% wide range model for employee pay grades
• Estimated $22,055 annual cost to move four 'green-circled' employees to range minimums
• Identification of three 'red-circled' positions paid above range maximums
• Job classification analysis for Code Enforcement Officer/SESC Inspector

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee received monthly statistics from the Sheriff's Office, Jail, City of Manistee Fire, 911 Dispatch, and Mobile Medical Response for March 2024, plus the Sheriff's 2023 Annual Use of Force Report. No votes or decisions are recorded; the agenda is a review of reports and updates from public safety agencies.

• Sheriff's March 2024 monthly statistics (Appendix A) and 2023 Annual Use of Force Report (Appendix B) presented
• Jail Administrator March 2024 monthly statistics (Appendix C) presented
• City of Manistee Fire Department reported 356 incidents from Jan 1 to Apr 30, 2024 (Appendix D)
• 911/Central Dispatch March 2024 monthly statistics (Appendix E) presented
• Mobile Medical Response (MMR) March 2024 monthly statistics (Appendix F) presented

Regional Summit Committee

The Manistee County Regional Summit Committee is meeting to finalize plans for the 20th Regional Summit, scheduled for September 20, 2024, at the Little River Casino Resort. The committee will review the summit agenda, confirm the date, and discuss the invite list. The agenda includes presentations on topics like the state of the county, MDOT, airport, land bank, riverwalk project, childcare, and tourism.

• Review of Summit 2024 agenda (Appendix A)
• Save the Date for Summit 2024 (Appendix B)
• Invite list review
• Summit scheduled for Sept. 20, 2024, 8:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at Little River Casino Resort
• Presentations include MDOT, Airport, Land Bank, Riverwalk Project, Venture North, Childcare/School

Ways & Means Committee

The Ways & Means Committee will review Resolution #2024-7 regarding the 2024 summer property tax levy. The meeting also includes discussions on a technology budget, GIS fee increases, and an interlocal agreement with Benzie County for medical examiner services.

• Resolution #2024-7 regarding the 2024 Summer Property Tax Levy
• Interlocal Agreement with Benzie County for Medical Examiner services
• FY2025 MIDC Grant Application review
• Proposed GIS Fee Schedule Increase
• Technology Budget discussion

Policy Committee

The Manistee County Policy Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on a Compensation Classification Guideline Policy, which outlines how the county evaluates, classifies, and pays its non-union employees. The policy details job evaluation methods, pay grade assignments, starting pay, and procedures for promotions, transfers, and reclassifications. This is the main substantive item on the agenda.

• Review of Compensation Classification Guideline Policy (Appendix A)
• Policy uses 12 comparable counties and median maximum plus 6% for competitive pay
• Pay grade structure adjusted annually using CPI-U and county survey data
• New hires can be placed up to 3% above minimum range with department head approval
• Appeals process for job classification decisions with final approval by Board of Commissioners

Green Team Committee

The Manistee County Green Team Committee will meet to receive a recycling program update, continue discussion on Part 115 Materials Management Planning, and consider a Recycling Infrastructure Grant. New business includes an interlocal agreement. Public comment will be taken.

• Recycling Program Report (APPENDIX A)
• Continued discussion regarding Part 115 Materials Management Planning
• Recycling Infrastructure Grant
• Interlocal Agreement (APPENDIX B)

Planning Commission

The Manistee County Planning Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, and to receive updates on the county master plan and planning department activities. They will also discuss the Blain Township Master Plan and other communications. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of March 28, 2024 meeting minutes
• County Master Plan update by Zach Vega
• Planning Department update
• Blain Township Master Plan discussion
• MTA Annual Meeting Dinner

Planning Commission

This is a procedural meeting notice for the Manistee County Planning Commission's regular meeting on April 25, 2024, immediately following a Brownfield meeting. The agenda contains only boilerplate compliance with the Michigan Open Meetings Act and no specific items for decision or discussion.

Brownfield Commission

The Manistee County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority is holding a regular meeting on April 25, 2024, at 6:15 pm. The agenda contains only procedural notice and meeting logistics, with no listed agenda items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting scheduled for April 25, 2024 at 6:15 pm
• Location: Manistee County Planning Department Conference Room, 395 Third Street, Manistee, MI

Brownfield Commission

The Manistee County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority is meeting to discuss new business, including a housing development plan from Manistee Growth Advisors and guidelines for brownfield plan proposals. The agenda also includes routine items like approving the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting, plus public comment.

• Manistee Growth Advisors housing development plan project
• Guidelines for Brownfield Plan Proposals
• Approval of April 25 meeting agenda
• Approval of March 28, 2024 meeting minutes
• Public comment period

Board of Commissioners

The Manistee County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to hear a request from Library Director Julie Cirone for approval of ballot language for the renewal of the Library Millage. The agenda includes public comment periods and other related discussion items, but the primary substantive item is the millage renewal request.

• Julie Cirone, Library Director, requests approval of ballot language for Renewal of the Library Millage
• Special meeting held at Manistee County Courthouse, 415 Third Street, Manistee, MI
• Public comment periods scheduled before and after the millage discussion

Manistee 911 Board

The Manistee County 911 Board will meet to approve minutes from March, review the treasurer's report and pay March bills, and hear reports from the director and deputy director on staffing and project updates. No committee meetings were held. Old business includes director and deputy director retirement.

• Approval of March 20, 2024 meeting minutes
• Treasurer's report with Profit & Loss Detail and Budget vs. Actual
• Payment of bills for March
• Director's report on staffing and project updates
• Old business: Director and Deputy Director retirement

Land Bank Authority

The Manistee County Land Bank Authority is meeting to review its finances, discuss blight elimination grant rounds, and consider the future of the former Village Variety property in Bear Lake. The agenda includes updates on demolition projects, potential collaborations, and new foreclosure properties.

• Finance report: $506,038 budget, $119,005.55 spent through 3/31/24
• Blight Round 2: 610 E. Parkdale Ave. demolition not started, deadline 8/31/24
• Round 3 proposals due 3/31/24, not yet approved by SLBA
• Round 4 applications submitted 12/8/23, reimbursement funding discussion
• Bear Lake (US-31/Lynn St) property inquiries and other uses

Airport Authority

The Manistee County Blacker Airport Authority is meeting to approve minutes, review the treasurer's report including accounts payable and financial statements, and discuss old business regarding commercial, liability, and auto insurance. No new business is listed. Most committees did not meet.

• Approval of March 18 regular and April 8 special meeting minutes
• Treasurer's report: March 2024 accounts payable for General Fund and Fund 481 (Capital Improvement Fund)
• March 2024 financial statements (revenue & expenses/trial balance)
• Discussion of commercial, liability, and auto insurance (old business)

Board of Commissioners

The Manistee County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting, approving consent agenda items including April appropriations and fund transfers totaling $79,442.46. The board will hear the treasurer's quarterly investment update and 2024 foreclosure update, plus committee reports. Equalization Director Heather Vasquez will present the 2024 Equalization Report and a resolution to adopt it, and Library Director Julie Cirone will give the library's annual review.

• Resolution #2024-6 adopting the 2024 County Equalization Report and L-4037 forms
• April 2024 appropriations: District Health Dept. #10 $13,392.42, Centra Wellness Network $13,844.34
• Fund transfers include $12,500 to Airport Fund, $15,372.33 to Child Care Fund, $14,333.37 to Building Authority Debt Fund, $10,000 to OPEB Trust
• Treasurer's quarterly investment update and 2024 foreclosures update
• Library annual review by Director Julie Cirone

Local Revenue Sharing Board

The Local Revenue Sharing Board will meet to review Cycle 1-2024 grant applications and a financial report. Board members and applicants will have the opportunity to discuss individual applications in detail. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• Review of Cycle 1-2024 grant applications synopsis (APPENDIX B)
• Review of Financial Report (APPENDIX A)
• Approval of organizational meeting minutes from February 12, 2024
• Next meeting: Monday, June 3, 2024, at 4:30 PM in the Board of Commissioner's Room

Airport Authority

The Manistee County Blacker Airport Authority is holding a special meeting to discuss and evaluate Essential Air Service proposals. Three airlines—Boutique Air, Cape Air, and Contour—will make presentations, followed by an evaluation and comments from authority members. The meeting is open to the public with in-person and Zoom options.

• Presentation by Boutique Air at 10:15 a.m.
• Presentation by Cape Air at 11:00 a.m.
• Presentation by Contour at 11:45 a.m.
• Discussion and evaluation of Essential Air Service proposals

Policy/Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee is reviewing a proposal to convert the part-time contracted Code Enforcement Officer and SESC Inspector roles into a single full-time position. The Planning Director suggests this change to address hiring difficulties and support expanding zoning service contracts.

• Proposed job description for a full-time Code Enforcement Officer/SESC Inspector
• Discussion of a potential seasonal structure for the new position (8-9 months per year)
• Board of Commissioner Wage Survey
• Nottley Step-System Implementation Report

Public Safety Committee

The Manistee County Public Safety Committee received monthly statistical reports from the Sheriff's Office, Jail Administrator, City of Manistee Fire Department, 911/Central Dispatch, and Mobile Medical Response (MMR) for February and March 2024. The agenda also included updates from Emergency Management, Munson Medical Center, State Police, Coast Guard, Tribal Police, and DNR. No votes or decisions are recorded; the meeting consisted of informational presentations and discussion.

• Sheriff's Office reported 1,464 total patrol hours and 401 complaint hours in February 2024.
• Jail Administrator reported 559 total bailiff hours and 2,010 people processed in February 2024.
• City of Manistee Fire Department responded to 273 incidents in the first quarter of 2024 (Jan–Mar).
• 911/Central Dispatch handled events including 50 abandoned 911 calls on Feb 22, 112 on Feb 23, and 78 on Feb 24.
• Mobile Medical Response (MMR) had 141 total responses in Manistee County in February 2024.

Regional Summit Committee

The Manistee County Regional Summit Committee is meeting to plan the 2024 Regional Summit scheduled for September 20, 2024, at the Little River Casino Resort. The agenda includes a draft schedule with presentations from county officials, state representatives, and organizations on topics like transportation, airport, land bank, brownfield redevelopment, childcare, and healthcare. The committee will also take public comment and discuss other items from members.

• Planning Summit 2024 (Appendix A) with draft agenda for Sept. 20 event
• Presentations by Jeff Dontz & Bill Gambilt on 'State of Manistee County'
• Scheduled talks from MDOT, airport, Land Bank, Brownfield, Venture North
• Childcare/School and healthcare (Rural Hospitalization, Munson) topics
• Representatives Bumstead and VanderWall listed as speakers

Ways & Means Committee

The Manistee County Ways & Means Committee will review financial reports and a mid-year budget update that outline current fund allocations. Members will consider a proposal for drain roof repairs at 3 Streetside of Courthouse and renew surveyor agreements required for property record management. The agenda also includes discussions on a fee waiver request, a code enforcement position change, and rescheduling the May meeting.

• Mid-year budget review and March finance report (Appendices A & B)
• Proposal for drain roof repair at 3 Streetside of Courthouse
• Renewal of agreements with the Monumentation Surveyor and Peer Review Surveyor
• Discussion of a request for a waiver of fees
• Discussion regarding a code enforcement position

Recreation Commission

The Manistee County Recreation Commission will meet to approve minutes, hear public comment, and receive updates from Friends of SMARTrails, Benzie/Manistee County Snowbirds, and Dirt Birds. A planning department staff update is also on the agenda.

• Friends of SMARTrails update
• Benzie/Manistee County Snowbirds update
• Benzie/Manistee County Dirt Birds update
• Planning Department staff update

Planning Commission

The Manistee County Planning Commission will meet on March 28, 2024, following the Brownfield Authority meeting. The agenda includes approval of January 2023 meeting minutes, an update on the County Master Plan, a Planning Department report, and correspondence from the Little Manistee Watershed Conservation Council. No votes on ordinances, rezoning, or contracts with dollar amounts are listed.

• Approval of January 25, 2023 meeting minutes
• County Master Plan update by Zach Vega
• Planning Department update from staff
• Little Manistee Watershed Conservation Council correspondence

Planning Commission

The Manistee County Planning Commission will hold a meeting on March 28, 2024, immediately following the Brownfield meeting. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate, with no specific items listed for discussion or decision.

Brownfield Commission

The Manistee County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the meeting agenda and prior minutes, and addressing old business items such as approving a final payment to the city and administering officer/member oaths. No new business is listed on the agenda.

• Approval of final payment to the city
• Officers/members oath
• Approval of December 14, 2023 meeting minutes

Brownfield Commission

The Manistee County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority will hold a regular meeting on March 28, 2024, at 6:15 pm in the Planning Department Conference Room. The agenda contains only procedural notice and accessibility information; no specific items for decision or discussion are listed.

• Meeting notice posted February 29, 2024, at 3:00 pm
• Location: Manistee County Planning Department Conference Room, 395 Third Street, Manistee, MI

Green Team Committee

The Manistee County Green Team/Recycling Committee will receive a PA 69 Recycling Program report covering 2023 collection totals and discuss Part 115 Materials Management Planning and a Recycling Infrastructure Grant. The agenda includes public comment and committee member updates.

• 2023 recycling program collected 427,440 pounds from 8 drop-off sites, with 89,100 pounds collected so far in 2024
• Continued discussion regarding Part 115 Materials Management Planning
• Recycling Infrastructure Grant update
• Multiple township bin contracts (Arcadia, Bear Lake, Brown, Cleon, Dickson, Maple Grove, Marilla) are up for renewal in 2024
• Household Hazardous Waste event scheduled for August 17, 2024; tire event collected 1,861 tires on July 29, 2023

Manistee 911 Board

The Manistee County 911 Board is holding its regular monthly meeting to approve minutes, the treasurer's report, and March bills. Committee reports from Executive, Finance, and Technology will be presented, along with the Director's and Deputy Director's reports. Old business includes discussion on the retirement of the Director and Deputy Director.

• Approval of February 21, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approval of Treasurer's Report and March bill payments
• Committee reports: Executive, Finance, Technology (Personnel/Policy did not meet)
• Director's Report: Interoperability Conference and project updates
• Old Business: Director and Deputy Director retirement

Land Bank Authority

The Manistee County Land Bank Authority is holding a special meeting to review projects approved for Round 3 of the Blight Elimination Program and to consider changes, additions, or deletions. The agenda includes public comment and a review of the project list, which includes demolitions and rehabilitations across the county.

• Review and possible changes to Round 3 Blight Elimination Program projects (Appendix A)
• Demolition of 4370 Orchard Hwy, Onekama (old store) - $189,100
• Stabilization of 401 River St, Manistee (former Manistee Beverage) - $157,900
• Demolition of 464 1st St, Eastlake (house) - $56,400
• Demolition of 231 5th St, Manistee (Land Bank-owned, Habitat donation) - $37,900

Board of Commissioners

The Manistee County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting, approving the consent agenda with $79,442.46 in appropriations and fund transfers. Scheduled presentations include the Sheriff's Office Year in Review, Centra Wellness services, and a tourism authority request for a resolution supporting M-55 as a Pure Michigan Outdoor Recreation Byway. The board will also consider appointments to the Centra Wellness Board of Directors and a resolution for Parkinson's Awareness Month.

• Appointments to Centra Wellness Board of Directors (Aaron Smith, William Shryer)
• Sheriff Brian Gutowski to present Year in Review
• Resolution 2024-04 supporting M-55 as Pure Michigan Outdoor Recreation Byway
• Resolution 2024-5 declaring April Parkinson's Awareness Month
• Consent agenda: $27,236.76 appropriations and $52,205.70 fund transfers

Airport Authority

The Manistee County Blacker Airport Authority is meeting to handle routine business including approval of minutes, financial reports, and committee updates. They will also discuss ongoing items such as the air carrier selection process, insurance coverage, and a 2024 consulting contract with Mead & Hunt. No new business is listed.

• Discussion of air carrier selection process
• Review of commercial, liability, and auto insurance
• 2024 projects consulting contract with Mead & Hunt
• February 2024 accounts payable for General Fund and Fund 481
• February 2024 financial statements

Land Bank Authority

The Manistee County Land Bank Authority is meeting to review financial reports, discuss blight elimination grant progress and applications, and consider options for the former Village Variety property in Bear Lake. The agenda includes updates on demolition projects, potential collaborations, and planning for the authority's 20-year celebration.

• Round 3 blight elimination proposals due 3/31/24; discussion on which projects to apply for
• Round 4 competitive application submitted 12/8/23; awaiting reimbursement funding
• Bear Lake (US-31/Lynn St) property: inquiries, potential RFP, other uses including Bear Lake Promoters
• Potential collaboration with Habitat for Humanity, Wagoner Center, Tiny Developers
• Finance report shows $110,942.96 net of revenues and expenditures for fiscal year to date

Ways & Means Committee

The Ways & Means Committee will review proposals regarding cybersecurity and Microsoft Office 365 renewals. Members will also consider the Code Enforcement Services Agreement and a new inmate jail phone contract. Additionally, the committee will prioritize grant applications for the Local Revenue Sharing Board.

• $68,405.47 grant request to upfit three police Tahoes
• Cybersecurity and Microsoft Office 365 renewal proposals
• Code Enforcement Services Agreement presentation
• CPC Inmate Jail Phone Contract presentation
• Johnson Sign Company proposal for courthouse signage

Recreation Commission

This agenda is only a procedural meeting notice for the Manistee County Recreation Commission, scheduled for March 4, 2024 at 6:00 PM in the Board of Commissioners Room. It contains no agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics—just the time, place, and public notice requirements under the Michigan Open Meetings Act.

• Meeting date and time: March 4, 2024, 6:00 PM
• Location: Board of Commissioners Room, Manistee County Courthouse, 415 Third Street, Manistee, MI
• Notice posted by David Jarvi, Zoning Administrator, on March 1, 2024 at 3:00 PM

Policy/Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee meeting scheduled for March 1, 2024, has been canceled. No other business was listed.

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee met on March 1, 2024, to receive monthly statistical reports from the Sheriff's Office, Jail Administrator, City of Manistee Police and Fire, Mobile Medical Response (MMR), and 911/Central Dispatch. The agenda also included updates from the State Police, Tribal Police, DNR, Emergency Management, and the United States Coast Guard. No votes or decisions are recorded on the agenda; the meeting was for discussion and review of the provided appendices.

• Sheriff's Office reported 1,701 total patrol hours and 454.5 complaint hours in January 2024.
• Jail statistics show 51 bookings and a recidivism report for January 2024.
• Manistee Fire Department responded to 111 fire incidents and 50 rescue/EMS incidents between Jan 1 and Feb 27, 2024.
• Mobile Medical Response (MMR) handled 225 calls in Manistee County in January 2024, with 133 transports and 45 cancellations.
• 911/Central Dispatch reported 82 abandoned 911 calls in January 2024, along with 92 citizen assist events and 131 criminal history requests.

Regional Summit Committee

The Manistee County Regional Summit Committee is meeting to discuss Planning Summit 2024, along with public comment and other member items. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals detailed.

• Planning Summit 2024 discussion
• Public comment period

Policy Committee

The Manistee County Policy Committee is meeting to discuss new business on the Procurement Policy Appendix A and an update to the Anti-Harassment Policy & Complaint Procedure. The agenda includes public comment and items from committee members. The meeting is scheduled for Friday, February 23, 2024, at 2:30 P.M. in the Board of Commissioner's Room.

• Review of Procurement Policy Appendix A
• Update on Anti-Harassment Policy & Complaint Procedure
• Public comment period
• Items from committee members

Planning Commission

This is a procedural notice announcing a change to the regular meeting time and location for the Manistee County Planning Commission meeting on February 22, 2024. The agenda contains only boilerplate information about the meeting notice and accessibility accommodations; no specific items for decision or discussion are listed.

• Meeting moved to 6:15 P.M. in the Planning Department Conference Room at 395 Third Street, Manistee
• Notice posted February 14, 2024 at 3:00 P.M. by Planning Assistant Nancy Baker

Green Team Committee

The Manistee County Green Team/Recycling Committee will receive an update on the PA 69 recycling program, including 2023 totals of 564,600 pounds recycled. They will continue discussion on Part 115 Materials Management Planning and consider a Recycling Infrastructure Grant. The agenda also includes public comment and other committee items.

• Recycling program report shows 2023 total of 564,600 pounds collected across multiple township sites
• Continued discussion on Part 115 Materials Management Planning
• New business item: Recycling Infrastructure Grant
• Several township PA 69 contracts are up for renewal in 2024, including Arcadia, Bear Lake, Brown, Cleon, Dickson, Maple Grove, Marilla, and Onekama
• Household hazardous waste event scheduled for August 17, 2024 at Manistee County Road Commission

Manistee 911 Board

The Manistee County 911 Board is meeting to approve January 2024 meeting minutes, review the Treasurer's Report including profit/loss and budget vs. actual figures, and authorize February bill payments. Committee reports (Executive, Finance, Personnel/Policy, Technology) indicate no meetings were held. The Director will provide updates on projects, a new hire, training, and an audit. Old business includes discussion of Director and Deputy Director retirement.

• Approval of January 17, 2024 regular meeting minutes
• Treasurer's Report: Profit & Loss Detail (Appendix B) and Budget vs. Actual (Appendix C)
• Payment of February bills (Appendix A: Check Register)
• Director's Report: Project updates, new hire, training, audit
• Old Business: Director and Deputy Director retirement

Land Bank Authority

The Manistee County Land Bank Authority will review bids received for the demolition of the former Kennedy School at 610 E. Parkdale Ave and may award a contract. The board will also discuss property inquiries, blight elimination grant rounds, and potential collaborations. Financial reports and minutes from prior meetings are on the agenda.

• Review bids for demolition of former Kennedy School (610 E. Parkdale Ave) and potentially award a bid
• Discussion of Bear Lake (US-31/Lynn St) property (former Village Variety) — inquiries, potential RFP, other uses
• Blight Elimination Funds: Round 1 completed, Round 2 deadline 8/31/24, Round 3 proposals due 3/31/24, Round 4 application submitted 12/8/23
• Potential collaboration with Habitat for Humanity, Wagoner Center, Tiny Developers
• Finance report: revenues $506,038.03, expenditures $75,031.09, net ($73,476.18) as of 01/31/2024

Board of Commissioners

The Manistee County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on Feb. 20, 2024, covering routine business including approval of January minutes and February appropriations and fund transfers totaling $79,442.46. The board will also consider appointing Joseph Suchocki to a vacancy on the Tax Allocation Board and discuss a Recreation Commission RFP, a drain scope proposal, and planning updates.

• Approve February appropriations and fund transfers totaling $79,442.46, including $13,392.42 to District Health Dept. #10 and $12,500 to the Airport Fund
• Consider appointing Joseph Suchocki of Onekama to the Manistee County Tax Allocation Board
• Discuss Recreation Commission RFP and Drain Scope Proposal
• Receive committee reports including Policy, Ways & Means, Housing, Personnel, Public Safety, and more

Local Revenue Sharing Board

This is a procedural meeting notice for the Manistee Local Revenue Sharing Board, listing the dates and times for its regular meetings through February 2025. No specific agenda items, decisions, or proposals are included in this notice.

• Meeting schedule includes Cycle 1 and Cycle 2 verbal presentation and grant award meetings in 2024
• Biennial Selection Meeting scheduled for January 6, 2025
• Annual Organizational Meeting scheduled for February 3, 2025
• Meetings will be held remotely via Zoom and in person at the Manistee County Courthouse

Local Revenue Sharing Board

The Manistee County Local Revenue Sharing Board will hold its annual organizational meeting to elect a Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary, and to establish meeting dates for 2024. The board distributes casino revenue grants to local governments and public safety agencies. No grant awards or funding decisions are on this agenda.

• Election of Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary for 2024
• Approval of 2024 meeting schedule: six meetings proposed, including grant award and presentation cycles
• Board has $1,440,745.70 in total account balance as of October 2023
• Previous meeting awarded $76,062 in public safety grants; remaining $16,570.43 carried to 2024 Cycle I

Ways & Means Committee

The committee will review several financial and administrative items including service agreements, equipment bids, and grant amendments. The agenda also includes a finance report and the consideration of an invoice for unused vacation time.

• Renewal of Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Inspection Services Agreement
• Bids for furnace and AC replacement at 395 Third Street
• Amendment to the CVSF Grant requested by CVSO Director Rick Rowe
• Proposal for OPEB Actuarial Services
• Payment of $3,447.36 in unused vacation time to retired Sheriff's Office employee Michael Sekuris

Recreation Commission

The Manistee County Recreation Commission met on February 5, 2024, to review a draft Request for Proposals (RFP) for the planning and engineering of the trail route from Thompsonville to Chief. The agenda also included updates on the Benzie/Manistee County Snowbirds and Dirt Birds programs, as well as a community presentation on crowd-sourcing for the same trail project. The meeting was held in person at the Manistee County Courthouse and via Zoom.

• Review of Draft RFP for Planning & Engineering of trail route; Thompsonville to Chief
• Community Presentation: Crowd Sourcing for Thompsonville to Chief Engineering
• Benzie/Manistee County Snowbirds Update
• Benzie/Manistee County Dirt Birds Update
• Planning Department Staff Update

Policy/Personnel Committee

The Policy/Personnel Committee is meeting to discuss a wage survey for elected officials. The provided appendix compares 2023 Manistee County salaries for roles such as Clerk, Treasurer, and Sheriff against other Michigan counties.

• Review of Elected Officials Wage Survey (Appendix A)

Regional Summit Committee

The Manistee County Regional Summit Committee is meeting to plan the 2024 Regional Summit, which will be held Friday, February 9, 2024, in Benzie County. The agenda includes public comment, discussion of the summit planning, and other items from committee members. The meeting is largely procedural, focused on organizing the upcoming summit event.

• Planning Summit 2024 discussion
• Public comment period
• Summit scheduled for February 9, 2024, 9:00am-12:00pm
• Lunch following meeting at Nautical Café at Hotel Frankfort

Public Safety Committee

The Manistee County Public Safety Committee is meeting to receive updates from the Sheriff, City of Manistee police and fire, State Police, Tribal Police, MMR, DNR, Jail Administrator, 911 Director, Emergency Manager, and US Coast Guard. The agenda includes a review of December 2023 monthly statistics for MMR (Appendix A), which detail call types, response times, and hospital transfers. No votes or decisions are listed; the meeting is primarily informational.

• Review of December 2023 MMR monthly statistics including 186 total calls, with 81 P-1 (emergency ALS) and 83 P-2 (emergency BLS) responses
• Response time data for multiple Manistee County areas showing varied P-1 response times, with some areas having calls in the 15+ minute range
• Munson HC Manistee Hospital YTD transfers: 784 total transfers in 2023, with 73 P-5, 521 P-7, 44 P-10, 146 P-17
• Munson HC Cadillac Hospital YTD transfers: 1,051 total transfers in 2023, with 228 P-5, 606 P-7, 52 P-10, 165 P-17

Airport Authority

The Manistee County Blacker Airport Authority is holding a special meeting to discuss Essential Air Service (EAS), including presentations on EAS/AEAS, marketing data, potential bidders, and past bid scoring. This is a discussion item, not a final decision.

• Discussion of Essential Air Service (EAS) and Alternative Essential Air Service (AEAS)
• Presentation of marketing data by Right Side Design
• Review of potential EAS bidders
• Review of past EAS bid scoring

Green Team Committee

This document is a notice of the 2024 meeting schedule for the Manistee County Green Team/Recycling Committee, listing dates, times, and remote access information. No agenda items, decisions, or proposals are included.

• Meeting dates listed for 2024: Feb 22, Mar 28, Apr 25, May 23, Jun 27, Jul 25, Aug 22, Sep 26, Oct 24, Dec 5, and Jan 23, 2025
• All meetings at 8:30 AM in the Board of Commissioners Meeting Room, County Courthouse, 415 Third Street, Manistee, MI
• Meetings conducted remotely via Zoom and in person; Zoom link and password provided
• Notice posted January 25, 2024 at 10:30 AM by Lisa Sagala, Controller/Administrator

Airport Authority

This agenda only announces the 2024 meeting schedule for the Manistee County Blacker Airport Authority, with meetings held monthly at noon in the airport conference room. It also provides details for remote participation via Zoom. No substantive business items are listed.

• 2024 meeting dates: Feb 12, Mar 18, Apr 15, May 20, Jun 17, Jul 15, Aug 19, Sep 16, Oct 21, Nov 18, Dec 16
• Meetings held at Manistee County Blacker Airport, 2323 Airport Road, Manistee, MI
• Remote access via Zoom (Meeting ID: 830 4382 7818)

Policy Committee

The Manistee County Green Team is reviewing the P.A. 69 recycling program report and discussing new state requirements for Materials Management Plans. The committee is also addressing township contract renewals and scheduling meetings for 2024.

• Recycling Program Report including 2023 totals of 564,600 pounds
• Discussion of Part 115 Materials Management Planning requirements from EGLE
• Review of Onekama Recycling Site and potential collaboration with Manistee Township
• Update on township recycling contracts up for renewal in 2024
• Scheduling of the 2024 Green Team Committee meeting calendar

Policy Committee

This agenda lists the 2024 meeting dates for the Manistee County Policy Committee, all held at 2:30 PM in the Board of Commissioners Meeting Room at 415 Third Street, Manistee, MI. The meetings will be conducted in person and via Zoom. No specific policy items are listed; the agenda is procedural only.

• Meetings scheduled on fourth Fridays, except December 13, 2024 and January 24, 2025
• All meetings at 2:30 PM in the Board of Commissioners Meeting Room, 415 Third Street, Manistee
• Zoom access provided with Meeting ID 897 1429 3031 and password 4153
• Notice posted January 29, 2024 at 9:30 AM by Lisa Sagala, Controller/Administrator

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hear a remonumentation report, receive an update on the County Master Plan, and note a Grant Township Master Plan notification. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and public comment.

• Remonumentation Report by Pat Bentley
• County Master Plan update by Zach Vega (NWNW)
• Grant Township Master Plan notification

Green Team Committee

The Manistee County Green Team/Recycling Committee will receive a recycling program report and discuss Part 115 Materials Management Planning, which requires replacing existing solid waste plans with new plans focused on recycling and composting. The committee will also consider scheduling 2024 meetings and discuss the Onekama Recycling Site.

• Recycling program report showing 2023 totals by location in pounds
• Discussion of Part 115 Materials Management Planning (Appendix B)
• Consideration of 2024 meeting schedule (Appendix C)
• Onekama Recycling Site old business

Land Bank Authority

The Manistee County Land Bank Authority is holding a special meeting to review bids received for the demolition of the former Kennedy Elementary School at 610 E. Parkdale Avenue. The board will discuss whether to award the bid or postpone due to the impacts of Addendum #1. The meeting includes public comment and is open to the public in person and via Zoom.

• Review bids for demolition of former Kennedy School (610 E. Parkdale Ave)
• Discussion on awarding demolition bid, possibly postponed due to Addendum #1
• Demolition includes removal of asbestos, septic tanks, and site restoration
• Bids due January 17, 2024; opened publicly January 19, 2024
• Property owned by Riley Apartments LLC; funded by State Land Bank Authority Blight Elimination Grant

Manistee 911 Board

The Manistee County 911 Board will hold a regular monthly meeting to approve the agenda, minutes from December 20, 2023, and the treasurer's report including profit/loss details and budget vs. actual. They will also approve payment of bills for January, receive committee reports (none met), and hear the director's report on project updates, training, new hire, and audit. Old business includes director and deputy director retirement, and new business covers committee appointments and an increase to bandwidth.

• Approval of December 2023 meeting minutes
• Approval of treasurer's report with Appendix B (Profit & Loss December) and Appendix C (Budget vs. Actual January)
• Payment of January bills per Appendix A (Check Register)
• Director's report on project updates, training, new hire, and audit
• Discussion of director and deputy director retirement

Board of Commissioners

The Manistee County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on January 16, 2024, to approve the consent agenda (including January appropriations and fund transfers totaling $79,442.46), hear reports from county officials and committees, and consider several miscellaneous items. The board will also make a Tax Allocation Board appointment (no applicants) and hear a request from Julie Stec to approve a resolution for state transportation funding under Act 51.

• Resolution of Intent to apply for state financial assistance for public transportation (Act 51) for FY 2025
• January 2024 appropriations: District Health Dept. #10 $13,392.42; Centra Wellness Network $27,236.76
• Fund transfers: $12,500 to Airport Fund, $15,372.33 to Child Care Fund, $14,333.37 to Building Authority Debt Fund, $10,000 to OPEB Trust
• Tax Allocation Board vacancy with no applicants
• Miscellaneous items: carpet quote, forestry plan, remonumentation resolution, materials management, opioid settlement funds

Recreation Commission

The Manistee County Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting to elect officers, approve minutes, and hear reports from trail and snowbird groups. They will discuss a commission vacancy and ARPA funds, and consider a resolution supporting Benzie County's RAISE grant application.

• Election of officers
• Friends of SMARTrails report and trail status update
• Discussion of commission vacancy and ARPA funds
• Resolution of support for Benzie County RAISE grant

Airport Authority

The Manistee County Blacker Airport Authority is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes, review the treasurer's report including December 2023 accounts payable and financial statements, and discuss committee reports. They will also address old business on LEO coverage and insurance, and schedule 2024 regular meetings.

• Approval of December 18, 2023 regular meeting minutes
• December 2023 accounts payable and financial statement review
• Discussion of LEO coverage
• Discussion of commercial, liability and auto insurance
• Scheduling 2024 regular meetings

Policy/Personnel Committee

The provided document is a meeting schedule for the Manistee County Personnel Committee for the 2024 calendar year. It contains no specific agenda items, proposals, or decisions for a single meeting.

Policy/Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee is meeting to discuss a proposal from Municipal Consulting Services LLC to develop an employee pay step system. The body will also review the Controller/Administrator evaluation and a wage survey for elected officials.

• Discussion of Nottley proposal for a five-step pay model with a not-to-exceed fee of $3,200
• Controller/Administrator Evaluation
• TPOAM (Courthouse) Union Holiday Discussion
• Elected Officials Wage Survey
• Scheduling of 2024 Committee Meetings

Regional Summit Committee

This agenda only announces the 2024 meeting schedule for the Manistee County Regional Summit Committee, with no substantive items listed. All meetings will be held at the Manistee County Courthouse and Government Center, with remote access via Zoom.

• 12 meetings scheduled from February 2, 2024 to January 3, 2025
• All meetings at 10:00 AM in the Board of Commissioners Meeting Room, 415 Third Street, Manistee, MI
• Meetings conducted in person and via Zoom (Meeting ID: 860 7565 7711, Password: 4153)
• Auxiliary aids available for disabled individuals with two weeks' notice

Regional Summit Committee

The committee is reviewing evaluations from the previous summit and discussing plans for the 2024 summit. Members will also establish the meeting schedule for the remainder of the year.

• Review of summit evaluations regarding content relevance and organization
• Discussion of Summit 2024 planning
• Establishment of 2024 committee meeting schedule

Public Safety Committee

This document provides the schedule of regular meetings for the Manistee County Public Safety Committee throughout 2024 and early 2025. Meetings are scheduled for the first Friday of each month at 2:00 P.M.

• Monthly meeting dates starting February 2, 2024
• Meetings held in-person at the Board of Commissioners Meeting Room and remotely via Zoom

Public Safety Committee

The Manistee County Public Safety Committee is meeting to receive updates and statistics from the Sheriff's Office, jail, 911 dispatch, and MMR (medical first response) for November and December 2023 and the full year. The agenda includes review of appendices with detailed monthly activity data but no votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is primarily informational.

• Sheriff's Office year-end statistics for 2023 showing 22,256.8 total patrol hours and 8,453 persons investigated
• Jail Administrator report with December 2023 jail statistics and updates (Appendix C)
• 911 Director presenting 3-year statistics (Appendix D)
• MMR November 2023 monthly statistics showing 183 total calls (Appendix B)
• 2024 scheduled meeting dates for the committee (Appendix E)

Board of Commissioners

This agenda is procedural only: it lists the 2024 regular meeting dates, times, and locations for the Manistee County Board of Commissioners, all held in the Board of Commissioners Meeting Room at the Courthouse and Government Center, 415 Third Street, Manistee, MI. It also provides Zoom access for remote viewing and participation, and notes that auxiliary aids are available for individuals with disabilities upon two weeks' notice. No policy decisions, contracts, or public hearings are listed.

• 2024 regular meeting dates: Jan 16, Feb 20, Mar 19, Apr 9, May 21, Jun 18, Jul 16, Aug 20, Sep 17, Oct 22, Nov 19, Dec 17
• Meetings at 9:00 A.M. or 5:00 P.M. on 2nd or 3rd Tuesdays (except Oct 22, 4th Tuesday)
• All meetings in Board of Commissioners Meeting Room, 415 Third Street, Manistee, MI
• Zoom access: Meeting ID 871 0599 8543, Password 4153
• Auxiliary aids (signers, audio tapes) available with two weeks' notice to County Administrator Lisa Sagala

Land Bank Authority

This agenda is procedural only. It announces the 2024/25 meeting schedule for the Manistee County Land Bank Authority, listing dates, times, and location. No substantive decisions or discussions are included.

• Meetings held at Manistee County Courthouse & Government Center, 415 Third Street, Manistee, MI
• 12 meetings scheduled from February 20, 2024 to January 21, 2025
• All meetings at 2:00 P.M.
• January 21, 2025 meeting designated as Organizational Meeting
• Notice posted January 3, 2024 by Chair Rachel Nelson per Michigan Open Meetings Act

Ways & Means Committee

This document is a formal meeting notice and annual schedule for the Manistee County Ways and Means Committee. It provides the location, Zoom access details, and the 2024 meeting calendar.

Ways & Means Committee

The committee will review a finance report covering December 2023 expenditures and discuss the county website. Members will also consider scheduling future 2024 committee meetings.

• Review of December 2023 finance report showing $912,787.13 in total fund activity
• Discussion regarding the county website with IT Director Gordon Mclellan
• Consideration of the 2024 Ways & Means Committee meeting schedule
• Report of December payroll totaling $610,027.57

Board of Commissioners

The Manistee County Board of Commissioners is holding an organizational meeting on January 2, 2024, at 9:00 A.M. in the Board of Commissioners Meeting Room at the Manistee County Courthouse & Government Center, 415 Third Street, Manistee, MI. The agenda contains only procedural notice information required by the Michigan Open Meetings Act; no specific business items are listed.

• Organizational meeting scheduled for January 2, 2024, at 9:00 A.M.
• Meeting location: Board of Commissioners Meeting Room, Manistee County Courthouse & Government Center, 415 Third Street, Manistee, MI
• Notice posted December 7, 2022, at 4:30 P.M. by Administrative Secretary Kristyn Malkowski
• Auxiliary aids available upon two weeks' notice to County Administrator Lisa Sagala

Land Bank Authority

The Manistee County Land Bank Authority will hold a regular meeting to elect a Vice Chair and Secretary/Treasurer, approve minutes, and receive a finance report. They will discuss the Bear Lake (US-31) property, including potential RFP and other uses, and review progress on blight elimination funds, including an RFP for 610 E. Parkdale Ave. The meeting also includes updates from the Manistee County Planning Department and potential collaborations with Habitat for Humanity, Wagoner Center, and Tiny Developers.

• Election of Vice Chair and Secretary/Treasurer
• Bear Lake (US-31) property: inquiries, potential RFP, other uses
• Blight Elimination Funds: Round 1 extension, Round 2 RFP for 610 E. Parkdale Ave (deadline 12/31/23), Round 3 proposals due 3/31/24, Round 4 application submitted 12/8/23
• Independent Contractor update: Manistee County Planning Department tasks, community outreach
• Set 2024/25 meeting schedule

Planning Commission

This agenda is purely procedural — it announces the 2024 regular meeting dates and times for the Manistee County Planning Commission, along with standard open-meeting and accessibility notices. No substantive business items, decisions, or public hearings are listed.

• 2024 meeting schedule: fourth Thursday of each month at 6:15 p.m. (except November no meeting, December on 1st Thursday)
• Meetings held at Manistee Planning Building, 395 Third Street, Manistee, Michigan
• Accessibility accommodations available with two weeks' notice to County Administrator Lisa Sagala

Recreation Commission

This agenda announces the 2024 meeting schedule for the Manistee County Recreation Commission, with meetings held on the first Monday of most months at 6:15 PM. The location has changed to the Manistee County Planning Conference Room at 395 Third Street, Manistee, MI, and meetings will also be accessible via Zoom. No specific agenda items are listed; the document is procedural notice only.

• Meeting location changed to Manistee County Planning Conference Room, 395 Third Street, Manistee, MI
• Meetings scheduled monthly on first Mondays (except January and September on second Tuesdays) at 6:15 PM
• Zoom access provided with Meeting ID 841 8272 2359 and password 4153
• Notice posted January 5, 2024, at 4:00 PM, in compliance with Michigan Open Meetings Act