Monroe County public meetings in 2022

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to review several grant applications and budget amendments. Key items include funding for a specialty drug court, election software, and property development.

• Approval of $704,728.03 in Accounts Payable Current Claims
• Proposed $471,687.50 Michigan Spark Grant for property at North Custer and S. Raisinville Roads
• Proposed $20,000 Drug Court Planning Grant for a specialty drug court
• Proposed $9,000 HAVA Election Security Grant for election reporting software
• Resolution to amend the 2022 Budget

The Board of Commissioners approved a budget amendment to fund the Medical Examiner, Elections, and the Monroe Loop Trail Project. They also accepted several grants for drug court planning, election security, and property development.

• Approved 2022 Budget Amendment of $511,465 (Motion carried)
• Approved $704,728.03 in Accounts Payable Current Claims (Motion carried)
• Approved $1,810,069.85 in Non-Claims check registers (Motion carried)
• Accepted $20,000 Drug Court Planning Grant (Motion carried)
• Approved application for $9,000 HAVA Election Security Grant (Motion carried)
• Approved revised $471,687.50 Michigan Spark Grant application (Motion carried)
• Reappointed Barbara Turner as Older Adult Representative on Area Agency on Aging 1-B (Motion carried)
• Accepted 2021-2022 Goals progress report (Motion carried)

Monroe County Museum System Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will meet to receive updates from various committees and museum staff. The agenda includes the approval of previous meeting minutes and reports on museum operations.

• Review of Director's Report including 2023 bridge decking replacement
• Discussion of potential museum parking lot to greenspace conversion project
• Update on the Monroe Loop Trail extension through Territorial Park
• Report on the 2023 staffing plan to include seasonal positions
• Review of the 2023 Board of Trustees meeting schedule

Commission on Aging

The Monroe County Commission on Aging is meeting to discuss funding requests for Milan Transportation and adjustments to the 2023 unit rates for the Frenchtown Senior Center. The board will also review finance reports and strategic planning notes.

• Milan Transportation request for additional 2022 funding
• Request to adjust Frenchtown Senior Center 2023 units and unit rate
• Review of Strategic Planning Committee notes from December 1, 2022
• Review of finance reports for the Senior Citizens Fund

Veterans Affairs Committee (VAC)

The Veterans Affairs Committee is meeting to review requests for emergency aid and burial benefits. The body will consider funding for four individual veterans.

• Emergency aid request for Veteran J.B. in the amount of $5,721.87
• Emergency aid request for Veteran A.P. in the amount of $2,004.64
• Emergency aid request for Veteran J.M. in the amount of $8,724.24
• Emergency aid request for Veteran J.J. in the amount of $20,426.35
• Burial benefit requests: no applications submitted ($0)

The committee reviewed four emergency aid requests and approved a total of $6,696.94. One request was disapproved, two received partial approval, and one was approved in full.

• Approved November 8, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Emergency aid request for Veteran McClure ($8,727.24) disapproved
• Emergency aid request for Veteran Barnett partially approved for $2,826.87
• Emergency aid request for Veteran Pierpoint approved for $2,004.64
• Emergency aid request for Veteran Janice partially approved for $1,865.43
• Approved total emergency aid package of $6,696.94 (5-0)

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Panel

The panel is discussing the status and timelines of several trail projects, including the Monroe County Loop and Heritage Trail. Members are reviewing action steps for the Cornerstone 100-mile Route signage and coordinating with MDOT and the Road Commission on paved shoulder signage.

• Monroe County Loop Trail status and construction timeline
• Heritage Trail (Sterling State Park) update
• Cornerstone 100-mile Route signage project bidding and installation
• M-50 paved shoulder and vertical signage coordination with MDOT
• Planning grant needs for Jones Ave to Dunbar/South Dixie/La Plaisance Road Corridor

Economic Development Corporation

The body is meeting to elect a chairman, vice-chairman, and secretary/treasurer. Members will also consider a proposed 2023 meeting schedule and receive updates on county economic projects and industries.

• Election of Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary/Treasurer
• Proposed 2023 meeting schedule: March 14, June 13, September 12, and December 12
• Board of Commissioners' approval of Scot Laskey's reappointment for a six-year term
• Updates on the Monroe County Link Project and Entrepreneurship & Innovation Task Force
• Reports on the automotive industry, agriculture, and utilities

The Monroe County Economic Development Corporation held an organizational meeting to elect its leadership for 2023 and approve the upcoming meeting calendar. The board also received updates on the automotive industry, local unemployment, and agriculture.

• Elected Tracy Oberleiter as Chairman for 2023 (unanimous)
• Elected Barry Buschmann as Vice-Chairman for 2023 (unanimous)
• Elected Tom Allen as Secretary/Treasurer for 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved the December 13, 2022 meeting agenda
• Approved the September 13, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approved 2023 meeting schedule for March 14, June 13, September 12, and December 12

Land Bank Authority

The Land Bank Authority is meeting to approve the 2023 budget and fill two board positions. The body will also receive updates on the South Rockwood Parcel Project and the MALB 2022 Conference.

• Approval of 2023 Budget
• Appointment of Member at Large (Jeff Kimble)
• Appointment of City/Township Official
• Update on South Rockwood Parcel Project

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding the recommended 2023-2024 County of Monroe Annual Line Item Budget. The body is also considering several grant applications and updates to township master plans.

• Public hearing for the Recommended 2023-2024 County of Monroe Annual Line Item Budget
• Approval of Accounts Payable Current Claims Report totaling $597,186.99
• Proposed $380,250 Michigan Spark Grant for development at North Custer and S. Raisinville Roads
• Proposed $54,530 Medical Marihuana and Oversight Grant from LARA
• Review of proposed updates to the Macon Township and Augusta Charter Township Master Plans

The Board approved the 2023-2024 Annual Line Item Budget as the General Appropriations Act of the County. Additionally, the Board approved several grant applications and accepted various financial reports.

• Adopted 2023-2024 Annual Line Item Budget (unanimous)
• Approved $597,186.99 Accounts Payable Current Claims Report (unanimous)
• Approved Non-Claims check registers totaling $860,505.45 (unanimous)
• Approved application for $4,000 MALPH Staff Wellbeing Grant (unanimous)
• Approved application for $54,530 LARA Medical Marihuana and Oversight Grant (unanimous)
• Approved $380,250 Michigan Spark Grant application for land development (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of up to $30,000 UASI Planning Board funding (unanimous)
• Approved $39,330 FY2022 Emergency Management Performance Grant (unanimous)

9-1-1 District Board

The 9-1-1 District Board will meet to review old business regarding NICE access and the camera system. New business includes the 2023 meeting calendar and secondary employment. The board will also receive reports from the Director and QI Coordinator.

• Discussion of NICE access
• Discussion of camera system
• Review of secondary employment
• Establishment of 2023 meeting calendar

The board approved the 2023 meeting calendar and the minutes from the September 27, 2022 meeting. Discussions were held regarding staffing updates and the development of a secondary employment policy.

• Approved September 27, 2022 regular meeting minutes
• Approved 2023 9-1-1 Board Calendar
• Tabled NICE Access topic pending CAD integration
• Referred secondary employment policy drafting to Director Kuti, HR, and County Administration

Emergency Medical Authority

The Emergency Medical Authority will discuss the 2023 meeting schedule and review transport reports from the Bedford Township Fire Department. The body will also receive updated reports from the MCA and the Medical Control Board.

• Proposed 2023 meeting dates: Jan 25, Mar 22, May 24, July 26, Sept 27, and Nov 15
• Bedford Township Fire Department Transport Reports
• Updated report from MCA
• Medical Control Board Report
• Status of EMA appointments and reappointments

The board approved the 2023 meeting schedule and the minutes from the September 28, 2022 meeting. Members received reports on Central Dispatch staffing shortages, MCA re-accreditation, and Bedford Township Fire Department transport data. The board also accepted the Operations Committee and Medical Control reports for the record.

• Approved November 16, 2022 meeting agenda
• Approved September 28, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approved 2023 meeting schedule
• Accepted Operations Committee and Medical Control reports and placed them on file

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several grant awards and a land donation for a trailhead. The body is also discussing a transition of public health staff to county employment and compensation for the Drain Commissioner/County Agent.

• Approval of $462,116.96 in Accounts Payable Current Claims
• Proposed $244,425 federal grant for Urban Area Security Initiative
• Acceptance of 1.163 acres of donated land in Raisinville Township for a loop trailhead
• Proposed transition of SEMHA public health staff to county employment for a $22,394 annual savings
• Proposed $19,000 grant for Child and Parent Legal Representation

The Board of Commissioners approved several grant awards and a land donation for a trailhead. They also voted to transition public health employees to county employment to reduce costs and updated compensation for non-judicial officials.

• Approved $244,425 federal grant from DHS Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI)
• Approved $19,000 in additional grant funds from Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
• Approved $2,608 appropriation and program extension for Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding
• Approved $4,114.17 contribution from Community Foundation of Monroe for V.I.P.E.R. Task Force equipment
• Approved acceptance of 1.163 acres of donated land for a loop trailhead and public recreation
• Approved transition of SEMHA public health staff to county employment for a $22,394 annual savings
• Approved amended resolution for 2023-2024 compensation for elected non-judicial County officials
• Approved $462,116.96 Accounts Payable Current Claims Report and $1,616,741.84 in non-claims

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will discuss the disposition of a grievance regarding the Monroe County Senior Legal Services. The board is also scheduled to approve the 2023 regular board meeting schedule.

• Monroe County Senior Legal Services Grievance Disposition
• 2023 Regular Board Meeting Schedule Approval

The Commission approved the Monroe County Senior Legal Services grievance disposition and the 2023 regular board meeting schedule. The board also approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, including October 2022 minutes.

• Approved November 9, 2022 Regular Board Meeting Agenda
• Approved Consent Agenda (including October 12, 2022 minutes)
• Approved Monroe County Senior Legal Services grievance disposition (8-0, 1 excused)
• Approved 2023 Regular Board Meeting Schedule (8-0, 1 excused)

Monroe County Museum System Board of Trustees

The regularly scheduled meeting for November 9, 2022, was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

Veterans Affairs Committee (VAC)

The Veterans Affairs Committee is meeting to review and potentially approve financial assistance requests. The agenda includes specific burial benefit and emergency aid applications.

• Burial benefit requests for Winkleman ($300), Walker ($350), and Thoma ($350)
• Emergency aid requests for Smith ($1,422.36) and an unnamed veteran ($1,500.00)

The committee approved emergency aid requests totaling $2,922.36 and burial benefit requests totaling $1,000.00. The minutes from the October 10, 2022, meeting were also approved.

• Approved Oct. 10, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved $2,922.36 in emergency aid requests (5-0)
• Approved $1,000.00 in burial benefit requests (5-0)

Retiree Healthcare

The Board of Trustees will discuss the September 2022 performance report and the annual report dated September 8, 2022. Members will review the plan's funded ratio as of December 31, 2021, and determine the county's contributions for the 2023 fiscal year.

• September 2022 Performance Report
• Retiree Health Care Annual Report dated September 8, 2022
• Discussion of 12/31/2021 actuarial valuation funded ratio
• Determination of 2023 fiscal year actuarially determined contributions
• Proposed 2023 meeting schedule

The Retiree Health Care Board approved liquidating the Brandywine Global Bond strategy to move assets into the Boyd Watterson Fixed Income portfolio. The Board also approved a contractual 3% increase in consulting fees effective January 1, 2023. Additionally, the Board accepted the September 2022 Performance Report and the September 8, 2022 Annual Report.

• Approved liquidation of Brandywine investment position and transfer to Boyd Watterson Fixed Income (Voice vote)
• Approved consulting fee increase from $58,350 to $60,100 per year effective January 1, 2023 (Voice vote)
• Accepted September 2022 Performance Report (Voice vote)
• Accepted Retiree Health Care Annual Report dated September 8, 2022 (Voice vote)
• Approved November 7, 2022 Agenda (Voice vote)
• Approved August 1, 2022 meeting minutes (Voice vote)
• Adopted 2023 meeting schedule (Voice vote)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing requests to create several new positions across the Sheriff's Office, IT, Planning, and Clerk's office. The meeting also includes a review of updated budgeting, purchasing, and employment policies and the approval of multiple grant awards.

• Proposed creation of two Sheriff Deputy positions, a Technology Support Technician, and a GIS Specialist
• Proposed creation of a Circuit Court Support and Systems Coordinator position
• Proposed updates to Policy #304 (Budgeting), #305 (Purchasing), and #423 (Separation of Employment)
• Grant award of $41,000 for the Veteran’s Treatment Court with a $285 local contribution
• Training grant award of $24,044 for the Sheriff’s Office with a $6,015 local match

The Board approved a succession and staffing plan for the Central Office and created several new positions across the Sheriff's Office, IT, and Planning departments. They also ratified a collective bargaining agreement for assistant prosecutors and accepted multiple grants. A motion to confirm the Chairman's slate of board nominations failed.

• Approved $519,845.66 in accounts payable current claims
• Approved creation of two Sheriff Deputy positions, one IT Technology Support Technician, and one GIS Specialist
• Approved Central Office succession plan creating Deputy Administrator/CFO and Fiscal Manager positions
• Updated Budgeting, Purchasing, and Separation of Employment policies; eliminated Law Enforcement Contracting policy
• Ratified collective bargaining agreement with Assistant Prosecutors Association through Dec 31, 2025
• Accepted $41,000 Veterans Treatment Court grant with $285 local contribution
• Accepted $24,044 law enforcement training grant with $6,015 local match
• Denied motion to confirm Chairman's nominations for Boards and Commissions

Operations Committee

The committee is reviewing requests to create several new staff positions across the Sheriff's Office, IT, Planning, and Clerk's offices. Members will also consider updates to budgeting, purchasing, and employment policies.

• Request for two Sheriff Deputy positions for Secondary Road Patrol ($90,483 per position)
• Request for Technology Support Technician, GIS Specialist, and Circuit Court Support and Systems Coordinator positions
• Proposed Central Office staffing plan including Deputy Administrator/CFO and Fiscal Manager positions
• Updates to Policy #304 (Budgeting), #305 (Purchasing), and #423 (Separation of Employment)
• Elimination of Policy #308 (Contracting for Law Enforcement)

The Operations Committee recommended that the full Board approve the creation of multiple new staff positions across several departments for the 2023 budget. The committee also recommended the approval of updated budgeting, purchasing, and employment policies, as well as the elimination of one law enforcement contracting policy.

• Recommended approval to create two Sheriff Deputy positions for Secondary Road Patrol (4-0)
• Recommended approval to create a Technology Support Technician position (4-0)
• Recommended approval to create a Geographic Information Systems Specialist position (4-0)
• Recommended approval to create a Circuit Court Support and Systems Coordinator position (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Central Office succession plan creating Deputy Administrator/CFO and Fiscal Manager positions (4-0)
• Recommended approval of updated Policy #304 Budgeting Procedures (4-0)
• Recommended approval of updated Policy #305 Purchasing Policy (4-0)
• Recommended elimination of Policy #308 Contracting for Law Enforcement and updated Policy #423 Separation of Employment (4-0)

Community Corrections

The board is meeting to approve previous minutes and expenditure reports from July and August 2022. Members will review the FY 2023 contract and the FY 2022 4th Quarter Report.

• Approval of July and August 2022 expenditure reports
• Review of FY 2023 Contract
• Review of FY 2022 4th Quarter Report

The board approved the FY 2023 contract totaling $318,435, a $13,810 increase from the prior year. They also approved expenditure reports for July and August 2022, the FY 2023 quarterly report, and meeting dates. The coordinator reported 85.1% of the FY 2022 budget was used, with 70,400 jail bed days saved.

• Approved FY 2023 contract for $318,435 (unanimous)
• Approved expenditure reports for July and August 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2023 quarterly report (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2023 meeting dates (unanimous)
• Approved agenda for October 18, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 16, 2022 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review requests to accept state grants for community corrections and the Mental Health Recovery Court. The meeting also includes a 2023 budget update and approval of accounts payable.

• Approval of 10/19/2022 Accounts Payable Current Claims Report for $913,354.17
• Proposed $318,435 grant from State of Michigan Department of Corrections for Community Corrections (requires $97,653 county match)
• Proposed $167,100 grant from State Court Administrative Office for Mental Health Recovery Court
• Check Registers dated 10/07/2022 ($357,041.50) and 10/14/2022 ($1,515,575.45)
• Special Tribute to Luna Pier’s Volunteer Fire Department for its 75-year Anniversary

The Board approved a $318,435 state grant for Monroe County Community Corrections, requiring a $97,653 county match to be included in the 2023 budget. Commissioners also accepted a $167,100 grant for the Mental Health Recovery Court with a $285 local contribution. The Board approved accounts payable of $913,354.17 and a consent agenda covering $1,872,616.95 in check registers. No action was taken on the 2023 budget update, which was presented for discussion only.

• Approved $318,435 state grant for Community Corrections with $97,653 county match
• Approved $167,100 grant for Mental Health Recovery Court with $285 local contribution
• Approved accounts payable claims report for $913,354.17
• Approved consent agenda including check registers totaling $1,872,616.95
• Approved October 18, 2022 meeting agenda as presented
• Approved minutes of October 4, 2022 regular meeting

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will discuss requests from MCOP for additional funding for home care, food programs, and unmet emergency needs. The board will also review the Director's report and common measures for senior service providers.

• MCOP request for additional Home Care funding
• MCOP request for additional Food Program funding
• MCOP request for additional Unmet Emergency Needs funding
• Review of Strategic Planning Committee notes from October 6, 2022
• Director's report on provider performance and website analytics

The Monroe County Commission on Aging approved three additional funding requests from MCOP for 2022: $26,850 for home care, $19,250 for the food program, and $1,500 for unmet emergency needs. All three motions passed unanimously (9-0). The board also received a report on a grievance filed regarding Monroe County Senior Legal Services and appointed a committee to review it.

• Approved $26,850 for MCOP Home Care program (9-0)
• Approved $19,250 for MCOP Food program (9-0)
• Approved $1,500 for MCOP Unmet Emergency Needs program (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda including September minutes, strategic planning notes, and finance reports (unanimous)
• Appointed grievance committee to review denial of senior legal services

Monroe County Museum System Board of Trustees

This agenda is for the Monroe County Museum System Board of Trustees meeting on October 12, 2022. The provided text only lists the meeting time and a link to the meeting packet, with no specific agenda items. The meeting appears to be procedural, with details contained in the attached PDF.

Veterans Affairs Committee (VAC)

The Veterans Affairs Committee is meeting to consider the appointment of a board member. The body is also reviewing requests for burial benefits and emergency financial aid.

• Appointment of a V.A.C. board member for a four-year term ending 12-31-2026
• Burial benefit requests of $350 each for Meyer, Pugh, Zinner, Simmons, and Trowbridge
• Emergency aid request for Rupert: $491.00
• Emergency aid request for Zinder: $1,188.00
• Emergency aid requests for James ($1,029.00) and Burns ($1,121.17)

The Monroe County Veterans Affairs Committee approved four emergency aid requests totaling $2,852.27 and five burial benefit requests totaling $1,750.00, all by 4-0 votes. Richard Gagne was reappointed to a four-year term on the committee. No other business was discussed.

• Approved minutes of September 13, 2022 (4-0)
• Appointed Richard Gagne to VAC board for term 12-31-2022 to 12-31-2026 (4-0)
• Approved emergency aid: Rupert $491.81, Zinder $1,181.00, James $1,029.00, Burns $150.46 (4-0)
• Approved burial benefits: Meyer $350, Pugh $350, Zinner $350, Simmons $350, Trowbridge $350 (4-0)
• Adjourned at 10:18 am (4-0)

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Panel

The panel is discussing updates on the Monroe County Loop Trail, Heritage Trail, and the Cornerstone 100-mile Route signage project. The meeting includes appointments for panel members and a review of state e-bike legislation regarding trail usage.

• Appointments of Rob Foshag, Florence Buchanan, and Jeff Bohmer to 3-year terms
• Status and construction timeline for the Monroe County Loop Trail
• Cornerstone 100-mile Route Signage Project bidding and maintenance planning
• Discussion of paved shoulder signage on M-50
• Review of Class 1, 2, and 3 e-bike regulations on linear and natural surface trails

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss pledging the county's limited tax full faith and credit for bonds to fund improvements to the Monroe Consolidated Drain Drainage District. The meeting also includes reviews of financial reports, grant applications, and the 2023 budget development.

• Proposed limited tax general obligation bonds for Monroe Consolidated Drain Drainage District not to exceed $3,450,000
• Approval of 10/05/2022 Accounts Payable Current Claims Report for $410,763.77
• Request to accept a $67,500 Byrne Justice Assistance grant for MANTIS narcotics trafficking operations
• Request to apply for an AIB/CN Railway Grant up to $25,000 with a 50% minimum match
• Adoption of the 2022 County Apportionment Report with the Grand Levy totaling $236,100,465.61

The Board approved a resolution pledging full faith and credit for Monroe Consolidated Drain Drainage District Drain Bonds, Series 2022, not to exceed $3,450,000. It also approved the 2022 Annual Report for Special Drainage Assessments totaling $2,931,368.48 and apportioned 50% of the county's at-large assessment to the Road Commission. Additionally, the Board accepted a $469,327.31 report on the property foreclosure fund and approved several grants, including a $67,500 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant for narcotics enforcement and a $25,000 America In Bloom grant application.

• Approved $3.45M drain bond resolution (unanimous)
• Approved $2.93M special drainage assessments (unanimous)
• Apportioned $169,210.82 drainage assessment to Road Commission (unanimous)
• Accepted $469,327.31 property foreclosure fund report (unanimous)
• Approved application for $25,000 America In Bloom grant (unanimous)
• Approved application for $20,000 scrap tire cleanup grant (unanimous)
• Accepted $67,500 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant for narcotics enforcement (unanimous)
• Accepted two $5,000 grants from Two Seven Oh Inc. for animal control (unanimous)

Emergency Medical Authority

The Monroe County Emergency Medical Authority will review new applicants and terms expiring on December 31, 2022. The body will also receive updated reports from the MCA and the Bedford Township Fire Department.

• Discussion of new applicants and terms expiring 12/31/2022
• Updated report from MCA
• Bedford Township Fire Department Transport Reports
• July and August 2022 Operation Reports
• Medical Control Board Report

The Monroe County Emergency Medical Authority recommended Brian Paules for an unexpired term and reappointed four current members whose terms expire in December 2022. The board also approved July and August operations and medical control reports, and heard updates on staffing and a successful county fair.

• Recommended Brian Paules for appointment to unexpired term ending 12/31/2023
• Recommended reappointments of David Brown, Mike Demski, Sara Kandler, and Keith Masserant for terms ending 12/31/2022
• Approved July and August 2022 Operations and Medical Control reports to be placed on file

9-1-1 District Board

The 9-1-1 District Board is meeting to review old business and receive reports from the Director and QI Coordinator. The board will discuss scheduling software, CAD mapping, and box alarms.

• Discussion of Box Alarms
• Review of Scheduling Software
• Review of CAD Mapping

The Monroe County 9-1-1 District Board held a regular meeting with no substantive votes beyond approving the agenda and prior minutes. Director Kuti provided updates on operational items, including selecting PACE scheduling software, fixing CAD address verification issues, and hiring three new trainees. The board discussed future upgrades to the building security system and employee performance tracking software, but no decisions were made on these items.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion by Roehrig, second by Borello)
• Approved July 26, 2022 regular meeting minutes (motion by Roehrig, second by Hoffman)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several grant applications and funding requests for emergency management and electronic monitoring. The meeting also includes the presentation of the 2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and updates to county employee policies.

• Approval of $691,867.34 in accounts payable current claims
• Grant from Michigan Indigent Defense Commission totaling $1,294,111.35 (including $217,687.41 county match)
• Funding requests for electronic monitoring services: $44,000 for 1st District Court and $36,000 for 38th Judicial Circuit Court
• Request to transition a part-time Registrar position to full-time in the Monroe County Museum System
• New and updated policies regarding Capital Planning, Educational Reimbursement, and Legal Advisor/General Counsel

The Board approved a $1,076,424.94 grant from the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission with a $217,687.41 county match, and a $45,362 Emergency Management Performance Grant. It also approved the consent agenda, which included transitioning a part-time museum registrar to full-time, a youth center reorganization plan, and several policy updates. The Board accepted the 2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and referred a request for additional court funding for electronic monitoring to the county administrator.

• Approved $1,076,424.94 Michigan Indigent Defense Commission grant with $217,687.41 county match
• Approved $45,362 FY2023 Emergency Management Performance Grant application
• Approved consent agenda: part-time to full-time museum registrar, youth center reorganization, and five policy updates
• Accepted 2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and retained official copy on file
• Referred $80,000 request for court electronic monitoring funding to county administrator for recommendation
• Approved $691,867.34 Accounts Payable Current Claims Report
• Approved check registers totaling $2,421,234.55
• Accepted auditor's communication and authorized management to address audit findings

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging is meeting to review a compliance evaluation response for MemoryLane Care Services. The board will also consider a request from the Frenchtown Senior Center for a unit rate increase for the remainder of 2022.

• Review of MemoryLane Care Services Compliance Evaluation Finding response
• Frenchtown Senior Center request for a unit rate increase (Strategic Planning Committee recommended $13.85 effective August 1, 2022)

The Monroe County Commission on Aging approved a unit rate increase for the Frenchtown Senior Center to $13.85, effective August 1 through December 31, 2022, funded from the current line item. The board also accepted the Memory Lane Care Services compliance evaluation response. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Approved Frenchtown Senior Center unit rate increase to $13.85 (7-0, 3 excused)
• Accepted Memory Lane Care Services compliance evaluation response (voice vote, carried)
• Approved consent agenda including August minutes, strategic planning notes, and finance reports (voice vote, carried)
• Approved September 14, 2022 agenda as presented (voice vote, carried)

Economic Development Corporation

The body will meet to receive staff and special reports on county economic growth and industry updates. The agenda consists primarily of reports and procedural items with no new business listed.

• Planning & Zoning Seminar on Electric Vehicles scheduled for 10-12-22 at MCCC
• Updates on the Monroe County Developers Streamlining Guide
• Updates on the Entrepreneurship & Innovation Task Force/Launch 734
• Updates on the Monroe County Link Project
• ProMedica Matching Funds @ BDC update

The Monroe County Economic Development Corporation met on September 13, 2022, and approved the agenda and previous meeting minutes. The meeting consisted entirely of staff and special reports, including presentations on Frenchtown Township development, Michigan Works! programs, utilities, and various economic development initiatives. No substantive decisions, votes on contracts, or policy actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved September 13, 2022 agenda as amended (voice vote, carried)
• Approved June 14, 2022 regular meeting minutes (voice vote, carried)
• Adjourned at 10:56 a.m. (voice vote, carried)

Veterans Affairs Committee (VAC)

The Veterans Affairs Committee is meeting to review requests for emergency aid and burial benefits. The body will consider specific payment amounts for several individuals.

• Emergency aid request for Letzerich: $1,629.91
• Burial benefit request for Stevens: $350
• Burial benefit request for Hall-Morris: $350
• Burial benefit request for Fultz: $350
• Burial benefit request for Burchfield: $350

The Veterans Affairs Committee approved an emergency aid request of $1,323.91 (reduced from $1,629.91) and eight burial benefit requests totaling $2,750, all by 4-0 votes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved emergency aid of $1,323.91 for Letzerich (4-0)
• Approved $300 burial benefit for Cornett (4-0)
• Approved $350 burial benefit for Stevens (4-0)
• Approved $350 burial benefit for Hall-Morris (4-0)
• Approved $300 burial benefit for Brunt (4-0)
• Approved $350 burial benefit for Fultz (4-0)
• Approved $350 burial benefit for Blackmore (4-0)
• Approved $350 burial benefit for Burchfield (4-0)

Land Bank Authority

The Monroe County Land Bank Authority will discuss an update from Mannik & Smith Group regarding the South Rockwood Parcel 48-016-019-31. The board will vote on whether to accept the group's proposal and allocate an additional $10,000.00 for the project.

• Vote to accept Mannik & Smith Group proposal for South Rockwood Parcel 48-016-019-31
• Proposed allocation of $10,000.00 for the South Rockwood Parcel project

Operations Committee

The committee is reviewing requests to increase staffing at the Monroe County Museum System and reorganize the Youth Center. Additionally, the body is considering one new and four updated county policies regarding financial and employee relations.

• Request to transition a part-time Registrar position to full-time in the Monroe County Museum System
• Proposed Youth Center Reorganization Plan to eliminate a Secretary position and create a Group Leader and Shift Supervisor position
• New Policy #315 Capital Planning
• Updated policies: #447 Educational Reimbursement, #307 Employee Expense Reimbursement, #431 Intern and Co-op Employees, and #206 Legal Advisor/General Counsel

The Operations Committee voted to recommend to the full Board of Commissioners: transitioning a part-time Registrar position to full-time in the Monroe County Museum System; approving the Monroe County Youth Center Reorganization Plan; and adopting five new or updated county policies (Capital Planning, Educational Reimbursement, Employee Expense Reimbursement, Intern and Co-op Employees, and Legal Advisor/General Counsel). All motions passed unanimously.

• Recommended approval of part-time to full-time Registrar position transition in Monroe County Museum System (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Monroe County Youth Center Reorganization Plan (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of five county policies: #315 Capital Planning (new), #307 Employee Expense Reimbursement (updated), #447 Educational Reimbursement (updated), #431 Intern and Co-op Employees (updated), #206 Legal Advisor/General Counsel (replaces #202) (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review compensation for elected non-judicial officials for 2023 and 2024. The body is also considering a school resource officer agreement and a farmland preservation application for Milan Township.

• Approval of 09/07/2022 Accounts Payable Current Claims Report for $669,284.47
• Proposed agreement with Monroe County Intermediate School District for a Sergeant School Resource Officer
• Application to the Farmland and Open Space Preservation program for property in Milan Township
• Check Register dated 09/02/2022 in the amount of $1,100,903.98
• Check Register dated 08/26/2022 in the amount of $385,634.04

The Board approved compensation amounts for elected non-judicial officials, the County Board of Commissioners, and appointed Road Commissioners for 2023 and 2024. They also approved a Sergeant School Resource Officer agreement with the Monroe County Intermediate School District, funded by the district. Additionally, they accepted the quarterly Cash and Investment Report and approved a Farmland and Open Space Preservation program application for property in Milan Township.

• Approved compensation for elected non-judicial officials for 2023-2024 (unanimous)
• Approved compensation for County Board of Commissioners for 2023-2024 (unanimous)
• Approved compensation for appointed Road Commissioners for 2023-2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Sergeant School Resource Officer agreement with MCISD (unanimous)
• Approved Farmland/Open Space Preservation application for Milan Township property (voice vote, carried)
• Accepted quarterly Cash and Investment Report ending June 30, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Accounts Payable Current Claims Report for $669,284.47 (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including check registers totaling $2,062,606.40 (unanimous)

Community Corrections

The board will review expenditure reports from March through June 2022 and the FY 2022 3rd Quarter Report. Members will also discuss a proposal for FY 2023 and midyear OMNI statistics.

• Approval of expenditure reports for March, April, May, and June 2022
• Review of FY 2022 3rd Quarter Report
• Discussion of FY 2023 Proposal
• Review of midyear FY 2022 OMNI Stats

The Monroe County Community Corrections Advisory Board approved the FY 2023 grant proposal of $318,435 from the State Office of Community Corrections and the FY 2022 Quarterly Report. The board also approved the agenda, minutes from April 19, 2022, and expenditure reports for March through June 2022. No public comment was made.

• Approved FY 2023 grant proposal of $318,435 (motion carried)
• Approved FY 2022 Quarterly Report (motion carried)
• Approved agenda for August 16, 2022 (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from April 19, 2022 (motion carried)
• Approved expenditure reports for March, April, May, June 2022 (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several appointments, including a new District 6 Commissioner and a non-attorney magistrate for the 1st District Court. The body is also considering grant applications for the Sheriff's Office and planning updates for Monroe Township.

• Approval of $490,161.43 in Accounts Payable Current Claims
• Proposed $240,000 grant for Secondary Road Patrol and Traffic Accident Prevention with a $192,511 local match
• Appointment of David Vensel to the District 6 Commissioner seat
• Appointment of Lori Sarnowski as a non-attorney magistrate for the 1st District Court
• Review of Monroe Township Master Plan and LaPlaisance Corridor Plan updates

The Board appointed David Vensel to the vacant District 6 commissioner seat effective immediately, following Chairman Brant's recommendation based on Vensel receiving the most votes in the August 2 primary. The Board also approved a $240,000 highway safety grant with a $192,511 local match, and approved appointments to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board and a non-attorney magistrate for the 1st District Court.

• Appointed David Vensel to District 6 commissioner seat (voice vote, carried)
• Approved $490,161.43 in accounts payable claims (roll call, carried)
• Approved consent agenda including check registers totaling $2,223,445.48 (roll call, carried)
• Approved $240,000 Secondary Road Patrol Grant with $192,511 local match (roll call, carried)
• Re-appointed Florence Buchanan and Rob Foshag, appointed Jeff Bohmer to Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board (voice vote, carried)
• Approved appointment of Lori Sarnowski as non-attorney magistrate for 1st District Court (roll call, carried)
• Approved farmland/open space preservation application for Whiteford Township property (voice vote, carried)
• Approved Monroe Township Master Plan and LaPlaisance Corridor Plan updates (roll call, carried)

Commission on Aging

The Monroe County Commission on Aging is meeting to review a compliance evaluation response for the Dundee Area Senior Citizens Center. The board will also consider a request from the Frenchtown Senior Center to transition to expense reimbursement for the rest of 2022.

• Dundee Area Senior Citizens Center Compliance Evaluation Finding Response Review
• Frenchtown Senior Center request to transition to expense reimbursement for the remainder of 2022
• Approval of July 13, 2022 meeting minutes
• Review of Strategic Planning Committee Notes from August 4, 2022

The Monroe County Commission on Aging approved the consent agenda, including July meeting minutes and finance reports, and accepted the Dundee Area Senior Citizens Center's compliance evaluation finding response. No formal action was taken on Frenchtown Senior Center's request to transition to expense reimbursement; the board asked the center director and COA director to discuss a potential unit rate change and report back in September.

• Approved August 10, 2022 agenda as presented (voice vote, carried)
• Approved consent agenda including July 13, 2022 minutes, Strategic Planning Committee notes, July finance reports, and correspondence (voice vote, carried)
• Accepted Dundee Area Senior Citizens Center compliance evaluation finding response (voice vote, carried)
• Tabled Frenchtown Senior Center expense reimbursement request; directed further discussion on unit rate change for September meeting

Veterans Affairs Committee (VAC)

The Veterans Affairs Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially approve burial benefit requests for eight individuals. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the August 2, 2022, session.

• Burial benefit request for Cornett: $300
• Burial benefit request for Stevens: $350
• Burial benefit request for Hall-Morris: $350
• Burial benefit request for Brunt: $300
• Burial benefit requests for Fultz, Blackmore, Burchfield, and Schnorberger ranging from $300 to $350

The Monroe County Veterans Affairs Committee met on August 2, 2022, and approved two burial benefit requests totaling $650. The committee also approved the minutes from the previous meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved burial benefit for Cole ($350) (5-0)
• Approved burial benefit for McCormick ($300) (5-0)
• Approved minutes of July 12, 2022 meeting (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the 2023 Budget Guidelines and review a corrective action plan for the Michigan Indigent Defense fund. The body is also considering several grant applications and school resource officer agreements.

• Approval of 08/03/2022 Accounts Payable Current Claims Report for $498,856.59
• Traffic Enforcement Grant application for $66,923 for the Sheriff's Office
• Crime Victim Rights services grant application for $219,477 with a $53,432 County match
• School Resource Officer agreements for Ida, Jefferson, Mason, and Airport districts (max County cost $77,978 for 2022)
• Resignation of District 6 County Commissioner Sharon D. Lemasters-Hill

The Monroe County Board of Commissioners approved the 2023 Budget Guidelines, accepted the Accounts Payable report, and approved several grant applications and agreements, including a traffic enforcement grant, a risk avoidance program, a crime victim services grant, and school resource officer agreements. The board also accepted a corrective action plan and acknowledged the resignation of Commissioner Sharon D. Lemasters-Hill.

• Approved 2023 Budget Guidelines (unanimous)
• Approved $498,856.59 Accounts Payable report (unanimous)
• Approved $66,293 traffic enforcement grant application (unanimous)
• Approved $2,092.50 Risk Avoidance Program application (unanimous)
• Approved $219,477 crime victim services grant application (unanimous)
• Approved school resource officer agreements with Ida, Jefferson, Mason, Airport (unanimous)
• Accepted corrective action plan for GASB 84 deficiencies (unanimous)
• Acknowledged resignation of Commissioner Sharon D. Lemasters-Hill (unanimous)

Emergency Medical Authority

The Monroe County Emergency Medical Authority will meet to discuss updated reports from the MCA and Bedford Township Fire Department. The body will also review operation reports for May and June 2022 and a Medical Control Board report.

• Updated report from MCA
• Bedford Township Fire Department Transport Reports
• May and June 2022 Operation Reports
• Medical Control Board Report

The Monroe County Emergency Medical Authority approved the May and June 2022 Operations Reports and the Medical Control Board report, placing them on file. The board also discussed staffing updates, including a promotion and a leave of absence, and noted that no one is interested in filling a vacant position. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved May and June 2022 Operations Reports and Medical Control Board report (voice vote)
• Approved July 27, 2022 agenda (voice vote)
• Approved May 25, 2022 meeting minutes (voice vote)

9-1-1 District Board

The 9-1-1 District Board will meet to review old business regarding dispatch operations. The board is scheduled to discuss box alarms, scheduling software, and CAD mapping.

• Discussion of Box Alarms
• Discussion of Scheduling Software
• Discussion of CAD Mapping

The Monroe County 9-1-1 District Board held a regular meeting with no substantive votes beyond approving the agenda and prior minutes. Director Kuti reported progress on box alarms, scheduling software, and CAD mapping, and noted staffing shortages with new hires starting mid-August. She also detailed state funding distributions and proposed switching to a LEIN gateway to reduce costs.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion by Hoffman, supported by Roehrig)
• Approved May 24, 2022 regular meeting minutes (motion by Tolstedt, supported by Roehrig)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several grant applications and awards for COVID-19 workforce development, narcotics investigations, and child welfare legal services. The body is also considering the approval of over $849,000 in accounts payable claims.

• Grant for COVID-19 public health workforce development: $180,909 (FY2022) and $164,304 (FY2023)
• Byrne Justice Assistance grant for Monroe Area Narcotics Team: $125,000
• Grant for legal services during child welfare proceedings: $28,500
• Byrne Justice Assistance Grant for community policing: $11,255
• Accounts Payable Current Claims Report for 07/20/2022: $551,475.48

The Monroe County Board of Commissioners approved several grant applications and acceptances, including a COVID-19 public health workforce development grant, a Byrne Justice Assistance grant for the narcotics team, a grant for child welfare legal services, and a community policing grant. They also approved the accounts payable claims and consent agenda. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $551,475.48 accounts payable claims (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $297,802.33 claims and check registers totaling $3,029,352.34 (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of $180,909 FY2022 and $164,304 FY2023 COVID-19 workforce grant (unanimous)
• Approved application for $125,000 Byrne Justice Assistance grant for narcotics team (unanimous)
• Approved application and acceptance of $28,500 grant for child welfare legal services (unanimous)
• Approved application and acceptance of $11,255 Byrne Justice Assistance grant for community policing (unanimous)
• Approved Farmland and Open Space Preservation application for Frenchtown Township property (unanimous)

Commission on Aging

The Monroe County Commission on Aging will meet to review a compliance evaluation response for the Dundee Area Senior Citizens Center. The board will also discuss a request from the Frenchtown Senior Center to transition to expense reimbursement for the rest of 2022.

• Dundee Area Senior Citizens Center Compliance Evaluation Finding Response Review
• Frenchtown Senior Center request to transition to expense reimbursement for the remainder of 2022
• Approval of July 13, 2022 meeting minutes
• Review of Strategic Planning Committee Notes from August 4, 2022

The Commission on Aging denied a $25,500 funding request from Frenchtown Senior Center for a replacement front door (4-2). It approved $10,761 in additional Meals on Wheels funding for Milan Seniors for Healthy Living (6-0). It also approved $7,000 in additional RSVP volunteer mileage reimbursement funding, with the removal of the minimum $4.00 per gallon limit (6-0).

• Denied Frenchtown Senior Center $25,500 front door request (4-2)
• Approved Milan Seniors for Healthy Living $10,761 additional Meals on Wheels funding (6-0)
• Approved RSVP $7,000 additional mileage reimbursement funding, removing $4/gallon minimum (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including June 8 minutes, strategic planning notes, and June finance reports

Veterans Affairs Committee (VAC)

The Veterans Affairs Committee is meeting to consider several emergency fund requests and burial benefit requests. The body will also review minutes from the June 14, 2022 meeting.

• Emergency Fund Requests: ML ($2700.00), MS ($3500.00), SS ($1255.04), and JR ($1,898.68)
• Burial Benefit Requests: Manders ($350), Elmer ($300), Shiflet ($350), Mason ($300), and Pelton ($350)

The Monroe County Veterans Affairs Committee approved one emergency fund request for $1,898.68, denied one for $3,500 due to lawyer fees, and tabled two others pending more information. They also approved four burial benefit requests totaling $1,350, tabling one until a DD214 is located. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved emergency fund request JR ($1,898.68) (5-0)
• Denied emergency fund request MS ($3,500) because VAC doesn't fund lawyer fees (5-0)
• Tabled emergency fund request ML ($2,700) until more information is obtained (5-0)
• Tabled emergency fund request SS ($1,073.11) until discharge is upgraded (5-0)
• Approved burial benefits for Manders ($350), Shiflet ($350), Mason ($300), Pelton ($350) (5-0)
• Tabled burial benefit for Elmer ($300) until new DD214 is located (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Monroe County Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider its agenda and review the FY 2023-2025 Multi-Year Plan (MYP) as part of the meeting materials. The agenda is largely procedural, with the MYP being the only substantive item listed for discussion.

• Review of FY 2023-2025 Multi-Year Plan (MYP)

The Monroe County Board of Commissioners approved the FY 2023-2025 Multi Year Plan of the Area Agency on Aging 1-B, accepted the accounts payable report of $621,961.91, approved the consent agenda for check registers totaling $2,137,208.84, and accepted a $5,000 grant for Veterans Treatment Court with a $232 budget transfer. All motions carried unanimously with no opposition. No public hearings or new business were conducted.

• Approved FY 2023-2025 Multi Year Plan of Area Agency on Aging 1-B (unanimous)
• Accepted 06/22/2022 Accounts Payable report for $621,961.91 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with check registers totaling $2,137,208.84 (unanimous)
• Accepted $5,000 grant for Veterans Treatment Court with $232 transfer from District Court Probation budget (unanimous)

Economic Development Corporation

The committee will meet to review various staff and special reports regarding county economic activity. Reports include updates on COVID-19, Michigan Works, utilities, and local industry trends.

• COVID-19 Monroe County Update
• Michigan Works update
• Utilities update from Michigan Gas Utilities
• Monroe County Developers Streamlining Guide update
• Planning & Zoning Seminar on Electric Vehicles at MCCC

The Monroe County Economic Development Corporation held a regular meeting on June 14, 2022, with a quorum present. The agenda and minutes from the March 8, 2022 meeting were approved by voice vote. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting consisted of staff and committee reports on COVID-19, Michigan Works, development projects, and other updates.

• Approved June 14, 2022 agenda (voice vote)
• Approved March 8, 2022 regular meeting minutes (voice vote)

Veterans Affairs Committee (VAC)

The Veterans Affairs Committee is meeting to consider several financial requests. The body will review one emergency fund request and four burial benefit requests.

• Emergency Fund Request for LR: $675.00
• Burial Benefit Request for Stininger: $300
• Burial Benefit Request for Speer: $300
• Burial Benefit Request for Ellison: $350
• Burial Benefit Request for Barber: $350

The Monroe County Veterans Affairs Committee approved four of six funding requests, denied one, and tabled two pending more information. A burial benefit request was approved for all but one recipient, whose case was tabled until a new DD214 is located.

• Approved $1,898.68 emergency fund request for JR (5-0)
• Denied $3,500.00 emergency fund request for MS because VAC doesn't fund lawyer fees (5-0)
• Tabled $2,700.00 emergency fund request for ML until next month for more information (5-0)
• Tabled $1,073.11 emergency fund request for SS until discharge is upgraded (5-0)
• Approved burial benefits for Manders ($350), Shiflet ($350), Mason ($300), Pelton ($350) (5-0)
• Tabled burial benefit for Elmer ($300) until new DD214 is located (5-0)

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Panel

The panel is discussing progress on several active trail projects, including the Monroe County Loop Trail and Heritage Trail. Members are reviewing a signage implementation plan for the 103-mile Cornerstone Route and scheduling municipal presentations for the County Trail & Bicycle Plan.

• Cornerstone Route signage project estimated at $110,000-$120,000
• Signage funding includes $50,000 from Ralph Wilson and $20,000 from DALMAC
• Municipal contributions of $2,000 each from Frenchtown, Bedford, and Monroe Townships for signage
• Upcoming Trail & Bicycle Plan presentations in Dundee Township (June 28) and Erie Township (August 9)
• Trail project discussions include Luna Pier Road and Bridge (2024) and the Erie to Luna Pier paved shoulder

Commission on Aging

The Commission is reviewing a request from the Monroe Center for Healthy Aging to fund a replacement refrigerator. The board also reviewed updated 2023 senior millage recommendations and the 2021 Annual Report.

• Monroe Center for Healthy Aging request for funding for a replacement refrigerator
• Revised 2023 Senior Millage Amount Recommendation
• Approval of the 2021 Annual Report
• Review of February 2022 Common Measures Reports

The Monroe County Commission on Aging approved a $4,180 funding request from the Monroe Center for Healthy Aging for a replacement refrigerator. The board also approved the agenda and consent agenda, which included minutes, committee notes, and finance reports. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $4,180 for Monroe Center for Healthy Aging replacement refrigerator (unanimous)
• Approved June 8, 2022 agenda as presented
• Approved consent agenda including April 13 minutes, Strategic Planning Committee notes, and May 2022 finance reports

Monroe County Museum System Board of Trustees

This is a procedural meeting of the Monroe County Museum System Board of Trustees. No agenda was published, and the only listed material is a meeting notice. The board will likely review prior minutes and handle routine business, but no specific decisions or discussions are listed.

• No agenda published for the 2022-06-08 meeting
• Only document: 20220603_MCMS_MEETING_NOTICE.PDF

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss several grant applications for infrastructure and public safety. The meeting includes a review of opioid litigation settlements and a presentation on Port of Monroe investments.

• Approval of $661,425.75 in Accounts Payable Current Claims
• Proposed $70,000 in grants for Michigan Cornerstone Bicycle Route signage
• Grant application for FY 2022 Operation Stonegarden totaling $609,220
• Proposed $49,300 transfer to resolve a 2021 Indigent Defense Fund deficit
• Two $5,000 grant applications for animal control spay/neutering and equipment

The Monroe County Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution opposing a proposed federal rule that would require states to use merit staff for Wagner-Peyser Act employment services. The board also approved several financial items, including a $661,425.75 accounts payable report and a $49,300 transfer to close a 2021 deficit in the Indigent Defense Fund. Grant applications and awards for bicycle signage, Operation Stonegarden, and animal control were approved, along with a farmland preservation application and a board appointment.

• Adopted resolution opposing Wagner-Peyser Act staffing rule (voice vote)
• Approved 06/08/2022 Accounts Payable report for $661,425.75 (roll call)
• Approved $49,300 transfer to close 2021 Indigent Defense Fund deficit (roll call)
• Approved consent agenda including check registers totaling $3,573,555.38 (roll call)
• Accepted $20,000 DALMAC and $50,000 Community Foundation grants for bicycle route signage (roll call)
• Approved FY2022 Operation Stonegarden grant application for $609,220 with $1,940 local match (roll call)
• Approved two $5,000 grant applications to Two Seven Oh! for animal control (voice vote)
• Approved Farmland and Open Space Preservation application for London Township property (roll call)

Emergency Medical Authority

The Monroe County Emergency Medical Authority will review annual and transport reports and discuss appointing a new member to fill a vacated seat. The body will also receive operational reports for the first four months of 2022.

• Discussion of new member to fill the seat vacated by James Neorr
• Annual Report of MCA by Ron Slagell
• Bedford Township Fire Department Transport Reports
• Operation Reports for January, February, March, and April 2022
• Medical Control Board Report

The Monroe County Emergency Medical Authority heard the annual report from MCA, which detailed current operations, staffing, and challenges. The board accepted and placed on file the March and April 2022 operations reports. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational and procedural.

• Approved May 25, 2022 agenda (voice vote)
• Approved January 26, 2022 organizational meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Accepted March 2022 operations report (voice vote)
• Accepted April 2022 operations report (voice vote)

9-1-1 District Board

The board will conduct a regular meeting to address several items of old business. Discussion topics include box alarms, scheduling software, and the surcharge for 2022-2023.

• Discussion of Box Alarms
• Discussion of Scheduling Software
• Discussion of 2022-2023 Surcharge

The Monroe County 9-1-1 District Board met and approved the agenda and prior minutes. No new business was discussed. The board tabled the scheduling software discussion until the next meeting, pending vendor demonstrations. The board also discussed staffing shortages, call volumes, and a successful LEIN audit.

• Approved agenda (motion by Roehrig, supported by Kemple)
• Approved March 22, 2022 minutes (motion by Hoffman, supported by Stevens)
• Tabled scheduling software discussion until next meeting

Land Bank Authority

The Monroe County Land Bank Authority is meeting to consider allocating $5,000 for a preliminary study on a parcel in South Rockwood. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and receiving information on state land bank resources.

• Vote to allocate $5,000 to South Rockwood Parcel 48-016-019-31 for a preliminary study
• Approval of minutes from March 10, 2022 meeting
• Information item on MALB and State Land Bank Resources

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Panel

The panel is reviewing progress on the Monroe County Loop Trail, Heritage Trail, and Cornerstone Route. Discussions include sign design options and production costs for the 103-mile Cornerstone Route project.

• Cornerstone Route signage estimated production cost: $110K-$120K
• Signage funding includes $50,000 from Ralph Wilson and $20,000 from DALMAC
• Municipalities Frenchtown, Bedford, and Monroe Township each received $2,000 for signage
• Cornerstone Route involves 464 signs across 103 miles of various townships and villages

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Panel discussed ongoing trail projects and agreed to focus on the Erie to Luna Pier and North Dixie Highway projects as their next achievable goals. No formal votes were taken; decisions were made by consensus. The panel also discussed funding, signage, and potential projects like M-50 repainting and South Dixie Highway improvements.

• Agreed to focus on Erie to Luna Pier and North Dixie Highway as next projects
• Discussed adding M-50 repainting as an easy project
• Discussed South Dixie Highway project for wheelchair access
• Noted $2,000 received from Frenchtown and Monroe Charter Townships for signage
• Scheduled presentations to Village of Dundee and Berlin Charter Township for June
• Agreed to pursue M-50 road diet with buy-in from Monroe Charter Township and MDOT

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several grant requests for the Sheriff's Office, Veterans Treatment Court, and Mental Health Recovery Court. The meeting also includes the approval of over $1 million in accounts payable claims.

• Approval of Accounts Payable Current Claims Report for $1,038,152.29
• FY2022 Marine Safety grant for $18,500 for the Sheriff's Office
• FY2023 grant applications for Veterans Treatment Court ($73,019) and Mental Health Recovery Court ($173,458)
• Planning grant application for the Monroe Intensive Drug Addiction Supervision program (MIDAS) for $114,352
• Resolution opposing Michigan Senate Bill #597-598 regarding Mental Health Services

The Monroe County Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution opposing Michigan Senate Bills 597-598 regarding mental health services. The board also approved several grants, including a $18,500 Marine Safety grant, a $18,029 Justice Training grant, and a $12,000 Scrap Tire Clean-Up grant, among others. Additionally, the board approved the accounts payable report of $1,038,152.29 and reappointed two members to the Retiree Health Care Trust Board.

• Adopted resolution opposing Michigan Senate Bills 597-598 on mental health services (voice vote)
• Approved $1,038,152.29 accounts payable report (roll call, all ayes)
• Approved $18,500 Marine Safety grant from Michigan DNR (roll call, all ayes)
• Approved $18,029 Justice Training grant application with $6,015 match (roll call, all ayes)
• Approved $73,019 Veterans Treatment Court grant application with $250 local contribution (roll call, all ayes)
• Approved $173,458 Mental Health Recovery Court grant application with $200 local contribution (roll call, all ayes)
• Approved $114,352 MIDAS planning grant application with $51 local contribution (roll call, all ayes)
• Reappointed Sue Maier and Bob Neely to Retiree Health Care Trust Board (voice vote)

Commission on Aging

The scheduled meeting for May 11, 2022, was cancelled. No agenda items were provided for this date.

Monroe County Museum System Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees is meeting to discuss a request from the National Park Service regarding the donation of items from the county to the River Raisin National Battlefield Park. The body will also receive updates on museum operations, facility maintenance, and committee reports.

• Action required on NPS request regarding 2015 item donations
• Review of two architects' proposals for a new ramp project
• Discussion of Spirit of Service Awards nominations due May 14
• Update on Historical Projects Fund applications due June 11
• Status of Papermill School restoration and service barn construction

Veterans Affairs Committee (VAC)

The Veterans Affairs Committee is meeting to consider emergency fund requests and burial benefit requests for specific individuals. The body will also approve minutes from the April 12, 2022 meeting.

• Emergency Fund Request for AO ($3,727.77)
• Emergency Fund Request for DS ($1,135.90)
• Emergency Fund Request for ES ($4,576.48)
• Burial Benefit Request for T. Rumler ($300)
• Burial Benefit Request for H. Hanna ($300) and D. Rumler ($350)

The Monroe County Veterans Affairs Committee approved three emergency fund requests and three burial benefit requests. The committee also approved the minutes from the previous meeting. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved emergency fund request AO for $3,727.77 (4-0)
• Approved emergency fund request DS for $1,135.90 (4-0)
• Approved partial emergency fund request ES for $2,261.14 of $4,576.48 (4-0)
• Approved burial benefit for T. Rumler ($300) (4-0)
• Approved burial benefit for H. Hanna ($300) (4-0)
• Approved burial benefit for D. Rumler ($350) (4-0)
• Approved minutes of April 12, 2022 meeting (5-0)

Commission on Aging

The Monroe County Commission on Aging meeting scheduled for May 10, 2023, was cancelled at the call of the Chair.

Board of Commissioners

The agenda consists of procedural documents and annual reports. No specific legislative actions or decisions are listed in the provided text.

• COA 2021 Annual Report
• 2023 Compliance Plan
• Monroe County Veterans Services 2021 Annual Report

The Monroe County Board of Commissioners approved submitting a $316,050 grant application for the 2023 Community Corrections program, with a county match of $122,815. The board also approved the 2022 County Millage Rates for summer and winter tax bills, and accepted several financial reports and grant applications. No public hearings were held, and no substantive policy decisions were made beyond these approvals.

• Approved 2023 Community Corrections grant application ($316,050) with county match ($122,815) (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 County Millage Rates for summer and winter tax bills (unanimous)
• Approved FY2023 Michigan Indigent Defense Commission grant application ($1,076,424) with county match ($217,687) (unanimous)
• Accepted 05/04/2022 Accounts Payable report ($442,345.47) (unanimous)
• Accepted 04/20/2022 Accounts Payable report ($1,258,785.12) (unanimous)
• Approved Non-Claims check registers totaling $2,738,449.41 (unanimous)
• Accepted March 31, 2022 Cash and Investment Report (unanimous)
• Approved Senior Millage rates recommendation (unanimous)

Community Corrections

The board will review expenditure reports from December 2021 through February 2022. The Coordinator will present a budget adjustment request, the FY 2023 grant application, and the FY 2022 mid-year quarterly report.

• Approval of expenditure reports for December 2021, January 2022, and February 2022
• FY 2023 Grant Application review
• FY 2022 Quarterly Report (Mid-Year) review
• Budget Adjustment Request

The Community Corrections Advisory Board approved the FY 2023 grant application for $316,050, the FY 2022 mid-year quarterly report, and a budget adjustment moving $12,000 into PreTrial Services. The board also approved the agenda, prior minutes, and expenditure reports for December 2021 through February 2022. No public comment was received.

• Approved FY 2023 grant application for $316,050 (motion carried)
• Approved FY 2022 Quarterly Report (Mid-Year) (motion carried)
• Approved Budget Adjustment Request moving $12,000 into PreTrial Services (motion carried)
• Approved agenda for April 19, 2022 (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from January 18, 2022 (motion carried)
• Approved expenditure reports for Dec 2021, Jan and Feb 2022 (motion carried)

Monroe County Museum System Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees met to review committee updates, including building maintenance and historical marker discussions. The meeting included a report on items from the Monroe County Museum intended for the River Raisin National Battlefield Park.

• Project Grant Committee: total grant monies set at $60,000.00 with $20,000.00 per applicant
• Discussion of building committee topics including bonds and facility locations
• Review of museum items for potential donation to River Raisin National Battlefield Park
• Report on the 'Ida Well' historical marker

Veterans Affairs Committee (VAC)

The committee is reviewing several financial requests. These include three individual emergency fund requests and one burial benefit request.

• Emergency Fund Request: RM ($1,216.81)
• Emergency Fund Request: CB ($423.92)
• Emergency Fund Request: AR ($1,469.06)
• Burial Benefit Request: Kuehnlein ($350)

The Monroe County Veterans Affairs Committee approved two emergency fund requests, partially approved a third, tabled one pending documentation, and approved a burial benefit request. All votes were unanimous 5-0.

• Approved emergency fund request RM for $1,216.81 (5-0)
• Tabled emergency fund request CB for $423.92 pending DD-214 (5-0)
• Partially approved emergency fund request AR for $2,112.36 for rent and DTE only (5-0)
• Approved burial benefit request for Kuehnlein for $350 (5-0)

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Panel

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Trails Advisory Panel is reviewing the implementation of 464 signs for the Cornerstone Route. The body is also coordinating municipal presentations for the Monroe County Trail & Bicycle Plan and identifying funding sources for trail projects.

• Cornerstone Route signage project: 464 signs along 103 miles with estimated costs of $110K-$120K
• Proposed signage funding: Ralph Wilson (up to $50,000), DALMAC (up to $20,000), Frenchtown and Bedford ($2,000 each), and Monroe Cycling Club ($2,000)
• Municipal presentations for Trail & Bicycle Plan scheduled for various townships including Monroe, Dundee, Erie, Luna Pier, Raisinville, Milan, Berlin, Lasalle, and Whiteford
• Updates on Monroe County Loop Trail and Heritage Trail (Sterling State Park)
• Review of MC Road Commission 5 year Plan/Cornerstone Trail overlay

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Panel discussed ongoing projects, including the Loop Trail entering engineering and the Heritage Trail permit being awarded. They also reviewed potential future trail projects, with the I-275 Trail connection deemed too costly at an estimated $30 million. No formal votes or binding decisions were made; the meeting was primarily informational and planning-focused.

• Loop Trail funding request completed, project enters engineering phase
• Heritage Trail permit awarded, funding sought for remainder
• Frenchtown Charter and Bedford Townships each contributed $2,000 for municipal presentations
• I-275 Trail connection in Monroe County dropped due to estimated $30 million cost
• Next municipal presentation scheduled at Monroe Charter Township
• Volunteers requested for future municipal meetings

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to decide on the annual surcharge rate for Central Dispatch 9-1-1 and review several financial reports. The body will also discuss a letter of support for a passenger rail project and the appropriation of American Rescue Plan Act funding.

• Proposed 9-1-1 surcharge of $2.00 per line, per month
• Accounts Payable Current Claims Report for $605,091.99
• Check Registers totaling $2,350,374.85
• Proposed support for Detroit-Toledo-Columbus corridor passenger rail project
• Farmland/Open Space review for property in Bedford Township

The Board approved the recommended appropriations of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to applicant organizations, subject to confirmation of match funding and sub-recipient agreements. The Board also set the 9-1-1 surcharge at $2.00 per line per month, approved the 2022 Equalization Report, and accepted the accounts payable report. Public comments raised concerns about ARPA recommendations and animal control, but no decisions were made on those topics.

• Approved ARPA funding appropriations to applicant organizations (unanimous)
• Set 2022-2023 9-1-1 surcharge at $2.00 per line per month (unanimous)
• Approved accounts payable report for $605,091.99 (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Policy 302 for claims approval (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with check registers totaling $2,350,374.85 (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Detroit-Toledo-Columbus passenger rail project (unanimous)
• Approved Farmland and Open Space Preservation application for Bedford Township (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Equalization Report with equalized value of $8,333,540,304 (unanimous)

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging is reviewing a budget hearing and recommendation for the Frenchtown Senior Center Adult Day Service. The discussion includes a request for $115,255.17 in funding to support dementia-specific programming.

• Frenchtown Senior Center Adult Day Service funding request of $115,255.17
• 2023 Senior Millage Amount Recommendation discussion
• Program capacity of 25 to 30 participants per day

9-1-1 District Board

The 9-1-1 District Board is meeting to discuss the 2022-2023 surcharge and the 2021 Annual Report. The board will also address township representation and scheduling software.

• Surcharge for 2022-2023
• 2021 Annual Report
• Scheduling Software
• Box Alarms
• Appointment of Dundee Chief Randy Sehl as alternate 911 Board representative

The Monroe County 9-1-1 District Board voted unanimously to recommend continuing the $2 surcharge for 2022-2023 and send it to the County Board of Commissioners. The board tabled a decision on scheduling software quotes, and accepted the 2021 Annual Report. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended continuing $2 surcharge for 2022-2023 (unanimous roll call)
• Tabled scheduling software quotes decision
• Accepted 2021 Annual Report
• Approved agenda
• Approved January 25, 2022 minutes
• Accepted correspondence and placed on file

Veterans Affairs Committee (VAC)

The committee reviewed several requests for financial assistance. Members approved specific amounts for emergency fund requests and a group of burial benefit requests.

• Emergency Fund: $553.76 approved for CJ
• Emergency Fund: $750 approved for KG to pay for rent
• Emergency Fund: RM request tabled until April pending financial statement
• Burial Benefit: $350 approved for Venable
• Burial Benefit: $350 approved for Sweat, $350 for Fultz, $300 for Montcalm, and $350 for Walters

The Monroe County Veterans Affairs Committee approved two emergency fund requests, partially approved a third, and tabled one. It also approved all five burial benefit requests. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved $553.76 emergency fund for CJ (5-0)
• Partially approved $750 for KG for rent only (5-0)
• Tabled $1,216.81 emergency fund for RM until April (5-0)
• Approved burial benefits: Venable $350, Sweat $350, Fultz $350, Montcalm $300, Walters $350 (5-0)

Commission on Aging

The Commission is reviewing revenue, fund balances, and agency requests for the 2023 fiscal year. The discussion includes a review of various service provider applications and potential fund balance usage.

• Review of 2023 total request amount of $3,825,593
• Discussion of projected $853,224 fund balance
• Review of agency requests including Bedford Senior Community Center and Frenchtown Senior Center
• Analysis of potential $3,300,000 levy based on 2021 taxable value

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners reviewed several communications regarding personnel appointments and grant funding requests. The meeting included a public hearing for a trail project grant and a closed session to discuss potential real estate purchases.

• Request for up to $40,000 in UASI grant funds for Emergency Management Division personnel
• Reappointment of three members to the Monroe Community Mental Health Authority for three-year terms
• Appointment of Donna Moser to the Southeast Michigan Community Alliance Workforce Development Board
• Resolution to apply for a Michigan Department of Natural Resources Trust Fund grant for the Monroe Loop Trail Project
• Authorization for due diligence regarding a real estate purchase discussed in closed session

The Monroe County Board of Commissioners approved the accounts payable report of $516,514.22, the consent agenda including check registers totaling $2,622,646.56, and accepted a $40,000 grant from the UASI Planning Board for emergency management. They also approved reappointments to the Community Mental Health Authority and an appointment to the SEMCA Workforce Development Board. No other substantive business was conducted.

• Approved $516,514.22 accounts payable report
• Approved consent agenda with check registers totaling $2,622,646.56
• Accepted $40,000 UASI grant for emergency management
• Reappointed Pam Ray, John Burkardt, Catherine Bernhold to Mental Health Authority (3-year terms)
• Appointed Donna Moser to SEMCA Workforce Development Board (unexpired term)

Land Bank Authority

The Board will elect officers and sign conflict of interest forms. The meeting includes a review of the 2021 audit and a discussion regarding the State Land Bank.

• Election of Officers
• Review and acceptance of 2021 Audit
• Vote to acquire South Rockwood Parcel 48-016-019-31 from Monroe County Treasurer

Monroe County Museum System Board of Trustees

There is no agenda provided for the March 9, 2022, meeting of the Monroe County Museum System Board of Trustees. The provided documentation only includes a meeting notice.

Economic Development Corporation

The committee met to approve previous minutes and elect officers for the 2022 term. Staff provided updates on COVID-19 statistics, Michigan Works employment trends, and various economic development projects.

• Election of Tracy Oberleiter as Chairman, Barry Buscham as Vice-Chairman, and Tom Allen as Secretary/Treasurer
• COVID-19 update noting a 18.5% positivity rate and 732 confirmed cases in the last 7 days
• Michigan Works report stating a 5.3% unemployment rate in Monroe County
• Update on the BDC building at 9 Washington Street regarding occupancy by Directions Credit Union
• Planning for a Planning & Zoning Seminar on Solar scheduled for March 23, 2022

The Monroe County Economic Development Corporation held a regular meeting on March 8, 2022, with a quorum present. The board approved the agenda and the minutes from the December 14, 2021 organizational meeting. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting consisted primarily of staff and committee reports on topics such as COVID-19, workforce development, solar zoning education, and local economic conditions.

• Approved March 8, 2022 agenda (voice vote)
• Approved December 14, 2021 organizational meeting minutes (voice vote)

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Panel

The panel is reviewing the implementation plan for the Cornerstone Route signage project. Members are also discussing updates on the Monroe County Loop Trail, Heritage Trail, and the Monroe County Trail & Bicycle Plan.

• Cornerstone Route signage project with an estimated production cost of $120,000
• Proposed funding of up to $50,000 from Ralph Wilson and up to $20,000 from DALMAC
• Signage plan involving 464 signs along 103 miles of the Cornerstone Route
• Upcoming municipal presentation for Frenchtown scheduled for March 22, 2022

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Panel discussed the Cornerstone Route signage project, including design changes and funding gaps. No formal votes were taken; decisions were deferred pending cost estimates and grant outcomes. The panel also reviewed trail projects and municipal outreach plans.

• Discussed redesign of Cornerstone Route signs, with suggestions to adjust medallion arrows and text (no vote)
• Deferred signage approval until graphic designer edits are reviewed before April meeting
• Discussed seeking municipal contributions, with Florence to develop a funding proposal
• Set July 1 as target date for completing sign placement rideout and map integration
• Sue to create schedule for presentations to municipalities for funding assistance
• Lucie to work on MCRC 5-Year Plan Overlay after Bill's departure
• Summit Street TAP grant application submitted by Road Commission

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a request for visiting judge funding and a property transfer to the Land Bank Authority. The agenda also includes a public hearing regarding a grant for the Monroe Loop Trail Project.

• Funding request for a visiting judge at $350 per day plus mileage
• Transfer of foreclosed property in South Rockwood to the Monroe County Land Bank Authority
• Public hearing for the Monroe Loop Trail Project grant application
• Approval of $248,693.03 in accounts payable claims

The Board approved a resolution to apply for a Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund grant for the Monroe Loop Trail Project, with no public comments. It also approved contingent funding for a visiting judge for the 38th Circuit Court, approved the transfer of foreclosed property in South Rockwood to the Land Bank, and authorized due diligence on a real estate purchase discussed in closed session.

• Approved resolution to apply for MNRTF grant for Monroe Loop Trail Project
• Approved contingent funding for visiting judge for 38th Circuit Court
• Approved transfer of foreclosed property in South Rockwood to Land Bank Authority
• Authorized pursuing due diligence on real estate purchase after closed session
• Approved Accounts Payable report for $248,693.03
• Approved Consent Agenda including check registers totaling $777,586.37

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct interviews for a single appointment to the Board of Road Commissioners to fill a six-year term. The meeting also includes discussions on law enforcement agreements and various financial reports.

• Interviews for one appointment to the Monroe County Board of Road Commissioners
• Sheriff’s Office request for Marine Safety Grant up to $53,898
• Proposed increase of contract Sheriff Deputies in Frenchtown and Monroe Townships
• Approval of $392,978.25 in Accounts Payable Current Claims
• Request for appointment of John E. Luchansky, Jr. as attorney magistrate

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will meet to discuss updates regarding the Bedford Senior Center board and management. The body will also continue a discussion on its Conflict of Interest Policy.

• Bedford Senior Center Board/Management Update
• Conflict of Interest Policy Discussion

Monroe County Museum System Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will meet to receive updates from five standing committees and review staff reports. The meeting includes the introduction of new board member Michelle LaVoy.

• Introduction of new board member Michelle LaVoy
• Updates from Executive, Awards, Building, Markers, and Projects committees
• Review of Museum Staff Reports

Veterans Affairs Committee (VAC)

The Monroe County Veterans Affairs Committee is meeting to consider an emergency fund request and several burial benefit requests. These funds provide direct financial assistance to veterans and their families.

• Emergency Fund Request for JS ($2,400)
• Burial Benefit Request for Snyder ($350)
• Burial Benefit Request for Ballmes ($300)
• Burial Benefit Request for Pope ($300)
• Burial Benefit Request for Abalos ($350)

The Monroe County Veterans Affairs Committee approved an emergency fund request for GE ($516.72) pending receipt of a DD-214, denied a request for JS ($2,400.00), and approved four burial benefit requests totaling $1,300. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved emergency fund request for GE ($516.72) pending DD-214 (5-0)
• Denied emergency fund request for JS ($2,400.00) (5-0)
• Approved burial benefit for Snyder ($350) (5-0)
• Approved burial benefit for Abalos ($350) (5-0)
• Approved burial benefit for Ballmes ($300) (5-0)
• Approved burial benefit for Pope ($300) (5-0)

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Panel

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Trails Advisory Panel is reviewing updates on the Monroe County Loop Trail and the Monroe County Trail & Bicycle Plan. The body is discussing the implementation of signage for the Cornerstone Route and prioritizing trail projects for funding.

• Cornerstone Route signage project: 464 signs along 103 miles with an estimated production cost of $120,000
• Proposed funding for signage: up to $50,000 from Ralph Wilson and up to $20,000 from DALMAC
• Discussion of LaPlaisance Road and Berlin Township/Swan Creek roundabouts
• Review of the Monroe County Trail & Bicycle Plan adopted by County Commissioners on 10/19
• Monument Signage meeting with MDOT

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several grant requests regarding prosecutor staffing, bicycle route signage, and first responder training. Additionally, the agenda includes approval of accounts payable and various check registers.

• Prosecutor's Office: $52,557.36 Michigan State Police grant for temporary staffing
• Monroe County Cornerstone Bicycle Route: $20,000 DALMAC Fund grant application
• Monroe County Cornerstone Bicycle Route: $50,000 Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Fund grant application
• Sheriff’s Office: $95,088 First Responder Training and Recruitment Grant application
• Accounts Payable Current Claims Report: $805,956.94

The Monroe County Board of Commissioners approved the accounts payable report for $805,956.94 and the consent agenda for check registers totaling $2,366,194.77. They also approved accepting a $52,557.36 state grant for the Prosecutor's Office, applying for two grants for bicycle route signs ($20,000 and $50,000), submitting a $95,088 grant application for sheriff's recruitment, and filing the audit engagement letter. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved accounts payable report for $805,956.94 (voice vote)
• Approved consent agenda with check registers totaling $2,366,194.77 (voice vote)
• Approved accepting $52,557.36 CESF grant for Prosecutor's Office staffing (roll call, carried)
• Approved applying for $20,000 DALMAC grant for bicycle route signs (roll call, carried)
• Approved applying for $50,000 Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Legacy Fund grant for bicycle route signs (roll call, carried)
• Approved submitting FY2022 First Responder Training and Recruitment Grant application for $95,088 (roll call, carried)
• Accepted audit engagement letter from Rehmann for FY2021 audit (roll call, carried)

Emergency Medical Authority

The body is meeting to elect its leadership for the year and appoint operations committee members. The board will also discuss the 2022 meeting schedule and review updates to the Air Ambulance Policy and Articles of Incorporation.

• Election of Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer, and Medical Control Representative
• Appointment of Operations Committee members
• Discussion and vote on the 2022 meeting schedule
• Update on Articles of Incorporation
• Review of Air Ambulance Policy

The Monroe County Emergency Medical Authority held its organizational meeting, electing David Brown as Chairperson, R.J. Schall as Vice-Chairman, Robin Miller as Secretary, and Keith Masserant as Treasurer. The board voted to keep the Articles of Incorporation as is, closing the issue of changes, and approved the 2022 meeting schedule with the November meeting moved to November 16. The Air Ambulance Policy was approved with an added backup talk group, and the board accepted the November and December 2021 Operations reports.

• Elected David Brown as Chairperson (unanimous)
• Elected R.J. Schall as Vice-Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Robin Miller as Secretary (unanimous)
• Elected Keith Masserant as Treasurer (unanimous)
• Elected Douglas Steinman as Medical Control Representative (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 meeting schedule, amended November 23 to November 16 (voice vote)
• Approved keeping Articles of Incorporation as is, closing issue (8-1, Neorr nay)
• Approved Air Ambulance Policy with Air LZ 1 & 2 backup talk group (voice vote)

9-1-1 District Board

The 9-1-1 District Board is meeting to appoint officers and representatives for the 2022-2024 term. The board will also discuss 9-1-1 operations regarding fire services and the process for selecting a township representative.

• Nominations for Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary
• Appointments for Fire representatives, Citizen-at-Large, Chief of Police, and Township government
• Discussion on Fire Paging - TAC Committee
• Discussion on CAD and Scheduling Software
• Review of correspondence regarding 9-1-1 Board fire representatives

The Monroe County 9-1-1 District Board approved new board member appointments for 2022-2024, including fire representatives, a police chief, and a citizen-at-large. The board also re-elected Sheriff Goodnough as chairman and Director Tolstedt as vice-chairman. The township representative selection was tabled to the March meeting.

• Approved fire representatives: Captain Scott Smiley (primary) and Chief Wendy Stevens (alternate) for urban; Chief Lucas (primary) and Chief Ron Eby (alternate) for rural
• Approved Chief Darrin Wright as Municipal Police Chief's Representative
• Approved Dale Williams as Citizen-at-Large
• Re-elected Sheriff Goodnough as Chairman
• Re-elected Director Tolstedt as Vice-chairman
• Elected Chief Wright as Secretary
• Tabled township representative selection to March meeting
• Approved agenda and minutes

Community Corrections

The board is meeting to approve expenditure reports from August through November 2021. Members will also review the FY 2021 Year End Report and the FY 2022 Quarterly Report.

• Approval of expenditure reports for August, September, October, and November 2021
• Review of FY 2021 Year End Report
• Review of FY 2022 Quarterly Report

The Community Corrections Advisory Board met and approved the agenda, prior minutes, and expenditure reports for August-November 2021. The coordinator's report noted that Monroe County met all three contractual conditions and two of four FY2021 objectives, including reducing prison commitment rate and technical probation violator recidivism, but missed targets for straddle cell PCR and new sentence violator recidivism. The board also reviewed the FY2022 first quarter report, which showed most programs meeting enrollment projections, with some COVID-related suspensions.

• Approved agenda for January 18, 2022 (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from September 14, 2021 (motion carried)
• Approved expenditure reports for August-November 2021 (motion carried)
• Approved coordinator's report and adjourned (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the recommended budget calendar for the 2023-2024 annual line item budget. The meeting also includes reviews of the 2021 Equalization Study and proposed bylaws for the Monroe County Museum System.

• Approval of Accounts Payable Current Claims Report for $496,168.20
• Approval of Non-Claims check registers totaling $5,672,055.80
• Review of Monroe County Museum System’s Bylaws and Ordinance
• Discussion of 2022 Board of Commissioners Committee appointments
• Review of revisions to Board of Commissioners By-Laws and Rules of Procedure

The Monroe County Board of Commissioners approved the budget calendar for the 2023-2024 fiscal year, adopted revisions to the Monroe County Museum System's bylaws and ordinance, and approved the Board's own by-laws and rules of procedure. They also accepted the 2021 Equalization Study and approved routine financial reports. No public hearings or new business were conducted.

• Approved 01/19/2022 Accounts Payable report for $496,168.20
• Approved 2023-2024 budget calendar
• Approved consent agenda including check registers totaling $5,672,055.80
• Accepted 2021 Equalization Study and placed on file
• Adopted revisions to Monroe County Museum System Bylaws
• Adopted revisions to Monroe County Museum System Ordinance
• Approved 2022 Board of Commissioners committee appointments
• Adopted revised Board By-Laws and Rules of Procedure

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will hold its organizational meeting to elect a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Secretary. The board will also discuss the budget application review process and a request from the YMCA to count on-site units.

• Election of Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Secretary
• YMCA request to count on-site units
• Budget application review process discussion
• Conflict of Interest Policy review
• Presentation on the Monroe County Heat Map Project

Monroe County Museum System Board of Trustees

The Monroe County Museum System Board of Trustees will meet to elect officers and appoint committee members for 2022. The board will also review disbursement recommendations for the Monroe County Historical Society and Exeter.

• Election of Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary for 2022
• Appointment of Trustee Emeritus
• Fall 2021 disbursement recommendations for MCHS and Exeter
• Presentation on Battlefield Archaeology Project by Prof John Chenoweth
• Review of STEPS priorities list

Veterans Affairs Committee (VAC)

The Monroe County Veterans Affairs Committee is meeting to discuss new business regarding financial assistance. The body will review one emergency fund request and three burial benefit requests.

• Emergency Fund Request for DL: $3,981.61
• Burial Benefit Request for Cadle: $350
• Burial Benefit Request for Ihrig: $350
• Burial Benefit Request for Jacobs/Fields: $350

The Monroe County Veterans Affairs Committee approved three emergency fund requests and three burial benefit requests, all by unanimous 4-0 votes. The meeting was procedural with no old business, communications, or public comment.

• Approved emergency fund request DL for $2,418.93 (4-0)
• Approved emergency fund request MAP for $905.00 (4-0)
• Approved emergency fund request JB for $590.92 (4-0)
• Approved burial benefit requests for Cadle, Ihrig, and Jacobs/Fields at $350 each (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to elect a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson and establish a date for proposed bylaw changes. The body will also consider payments for accounts payable and a grant application for tire cleanup.

• Election of Board Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
• Payment of 01/05/2022 Accounts Payable Current Claim Report for $432,416.80
• Payment of Non-Claims Check Register dated 12/30/2021 for $234,140.50
• Proposed $20,000 Scrap Tire Clean-Up Grant application from EGLE

The Monroe County Board of Commissioners held its organizational meeting, electing Mark Brant as Chairman and Randy Richardville as Vice-Chairman. The board approved the agenda, prior minutes, accounts payable of $432,416.80, non-claims of $234,140.50, and set January 18, 2022 as the deadline for bylaw amendment suggestions. It also approved submitting a $20,000 Scrap Tire Clean-Up Grant application to EGLE with no match required.

• Elected Mark Brant as Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Randy Richardville as Vice-Chairman (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved minutes of 12/29/2021 regular meeting
• Approved accounts payable of $432,416.80
• Approved non-claims payments of $234,140.50
• Set 01/18/2022 as date to submit bylaw amendments to Legal Counsel
• Approved submission of $20,000 Scrap Tire Clean-Up Grant application to EGLE