Montcalm County public meetings in 2023

County Clerk

The Montcalm County Election Commission will meet to proof ballots for the February 27, 2024, Presidential Primary Election. This is a procedural meeting focused on ballot accuracy.

• Proof ballots for February 27, 2024, Presidential Primary Election
• Meeting at Probate Court Jury Room, Montcalm County Public Safety Complex, 639 N. State Street, Stanton, MI

Board of Commissioners

The Collective Bargaining Committee will meet to conduct negotiations with AFSCME in an executive session. If a quorum of the Board of Commissioners is present, actions taken will be considered by the full Board at its next regular meeting.

• Executive Session - AFSCME Negotiations

Board of Commissioners

The Collective Bargaining Committee of the Montcalm County Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss AFSCME negotiations. The agenda includes an executive session for these negotiations, with public comments before and after. This is a committee meeting, and any business conducted will be considered by the full Board at its next regular meeting.

• Executive session for AFSCME negotiations
• Public comments period before and after executive session
• Meeting held at Jack VanHarn Board of Commissioners Room, 211 W. Main Street, Stanton, MI

Montcalm Brownfield Authority

The Montcalm County Brownfield Authority is meeting to consider a reimbursement request related to the Greenville Starbucks project and to discuss a committee appointment for Carson City Administrator Pam Hagerman. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the June 14, 2023 meeting and public comment periods.

• Greenville Starbucks Reimbursement Request (Attachment A)
• Committee appointment of Pam Hagerman, Carson City Administrator
• Approval of minutes from June 14, 2023

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, receiving committee reports, and considering correspondence. New business includes clerk and controller correspondence, while old business covers naming a disc golf course at McCarthy Park. The board will also hear a presentation on early voting workers and budget, and consider several agreements and reports, including an opioid settlement funds agreement and the FY2024 budget review.

• Opioid Settlement Funds Agreement Request
• FY2024 Budget Review
• Early Voting Workers/Budget/Reimbursement presentation
• McCarthy Park's Disc Golf Course Name
• Reliance Caregiver Respite Program Agreement

Board of Commissioners

The Collective Bargaining Committee is meeting to discuss negotiations with AEP, likely in a closed executive session. The agenda includes roll call, public comments, and an executive session item. Any business conducted will still be considered by the full Board of Commissioners at its next regular meeting.

• Executive session for AEP negotiations
• Public comments (twice on agenda)
• Meeting held in Jack VanHarn Board of Commissioners Room, Administrative Building, 211 W. Main Street, Stanton, MI

Board of Commissioners

The Collective Bargaining Committee is meeting to discuss Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) negotiations, with an executive session scheduled for that purpose. Public comments are taken before and after the closed session. Any business conducted will still be considered by the full Board of Commissioners at its next regular meeting.

• Executive session for FOP negotiations
• Public comments periods before and after executive session

Materials Management Planning Committee

The committee will receive reports from the coordinator and Republic Services. Members are scheduled to discuss solid waste fund financials and the Material Management Plan.

• Solid Waste Fund Financials
• Signage at Recycle Sites and informational mailing
• Auto Dialer/Call Out System comparisons
• Carson City Site update
• Crystal Site update

Board of Commissioners

The Collective Bargaining Committee is meeting to discuss AFSCME negotiations, including a closed executive session. Public comments are scheduled before and after the session. The committee's actions will be considered by the full Board of Commissioners at its next regular meeting.

• Executive session for AFSCME negotiations
• Public comments at start and end of meeting
• Meeting held in Jack VanHarn Board of Commissioners Room, 211 W. Main Street, Stanton, MI

Opioid Committee

The Montcalm County Opioid Committee is meeting to disburse the first allocation of Opioid Funds. This is the primary action on the agenda; no other items are listed.

• Disbursement of first allocation of Opioid Funds

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners will consider disbursing opioid settlement funds for FY2024, approve a plow equipment purchase, and act on several resolutions including millage renewal proposals and a resolution opposing state preemption of local solar/wind control. The agenda also includes routine items like warrant reports, health insurance rates, and committee minutes.

• Opioid Funding Disbursement for FY2024
• Plow Equipment Purchase
• Resolution 2023-13, Veterans Affairs Millage Renewal Proposal
• Resolution 2023-14, Law Enforcement Millage Renewal Proposal
• Resolution opposing legislation preempting local control of solar & wind

Board of Commissioners

The Collective Bargaining Committee is meeting to discuss negotiations with the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) in a closed executive session. The agenda includes roll call, public comments before and after the closed session, and the committee's business will be considered by the full Board of Commissioners at its next regular meeting.

• Executive session for FOP negotiations
• Public comments before and after executive session
• Meeting held in Jack VanHarn Board of Commissioners Room, 211 W. Main Street, Stanton, MI

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on November 13, 2023, with public hearings and presentations on millage renewals for the Veterans Affairs office and the Sheriff's Office. The board will also consider several resolutions, including one opposing state preemption of local control over solar and wind developments, and an ordinance to dissolve the Planning Commission. The agenda includes routine items such as minutes approval, committee reports, and correspondence.

• Millage renewal approval for Veteran Affairs (presentation at 4:10 p.m.)
• Millage renewal approval for Sheriff's Office (presentation at 4:25 p.m.)
• Resolution 2023-12: Local Control of Solar & Wind Developments
• Ordinance to Dissolve Planning Commission (old business)
• Resolution 2023-11: Village of Lakeview Annexing

Board of Commissioners

The Collective Bargaining Committee is meeting to discuss IAEP negotiations, with an executive session scheduled. Public comments are taken before and after the closed session. The committee's actions will be considered by the full Board of Commissioners at its next regular meeting.

• Executive session for IAEP negotiations
• Public comments at start and end of meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Collective Bargaining Committee is meeting to discuss Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) negotiations in a closed executive session. The agenda includes roll call, public comments, and the executive session, with no other substantive business listed. Any actions taken will be considered by the full Board of Commissioners at its next regular meeting.

• Executive session for FOP negotiations
• Public comments (twice on agenda)
• Meeting held at Jack VanHarn Board of Commissioners Room, 211 W. Main Street, Stanton, MI

Opioid Committee

The Montcalm County Opioid Committee is meeting to disburse the first allocation of opioid settlement funds. The meeting is scheduled for November 1, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. in the 3rd Floor Conference Room of the Montcalm County Administration Building.

• Disbursement of first allocation of Opioid Funds
• Meeting at 211 W. Main Street, Stanton, MI

Materials Management Planning Committee

The committee will discuss updates regarding recycling, landfills, and infrastructure grants. Members will also review new business including an auto dialer system and material management plan collaboration.

• Auto Dialer System at Stanton, Carson & Crystal Sites
• Material Management Plan Collaboration
• Solid Waste Disposal Facility Operator vacancy
• Infrastructure Grant update
• Carson City and Crystal Site updates

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the Village of Lakeview annexation request, receive updates from the Montcalm Economic Alliance and Solid Waste Management Committee, and consider a roof project at McCarthy Park. The board will also act on various appointments, contracts, and resolutions, including several PA116 requests and resolutions on vaccine exemptions and solar/wind local control.

• Public hearing on Village of Lakeview annexation request/petition
• McCarthy Park roof project update by Director of Building & Grounds
• PA116 requests for Waldron (Day & Ferris Townships) and Ryan (Crystal Township)
• Resolution 2023-10 Drainage District Bond
• Resolutions opposing legislation preempting local control of solar/wind and septic rules

Community Advancement Committee

The Community Advancement Committee will discuss solar energy system amendments for Belvidere and Montcalm Townships. The meeting also includes discussions on the Montcalm County General Plan Update and the Cato Township Master Plan draft.

• Belvidere Township Solar Energy Systems Amendments
• Montcalm Township Solar Amendments
• PA116 for Keith & Heather Waldron, Ferris Township
• PA116 for John & Dana Ryan, Crystal Township
• Cato Township Master Plan Draft Notice

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with public comments, committee reports, and new/old business. Scheduled presentations include the 2023 apportionment report, proposed animal control fees, a bid for Schmeid Park, a proposed amendment to the construction ordinance regarding accessory dwelling units, and Shinabarger Drain financing options. The board will also consider several contracts and agreements, including a detention center contract renewal and various warrant reports.

• 2023 Apportionment Report by Equalization Director Deb Ballard
• Proposed animal control fees by Animal Control Director Autumn Pumford
• Schmeid Park bid presented by Director of Building & Grounds Doug Gietzen
• Proposed amendment to Section 6 of the Construction Ordinance on accessory dwelling units
• Shinabarger Drain financing and prepayment option by Drain Commissioner Todd Sattler

County Clerk

The Montcalm County Board of Canvassers will hold a special meeting on November 9, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. to canvass the November 7, 2023, election. The meeting may continue on consecutive days until the canvass is completed. This is a procedural meeting to certify election results.

• Special meeting to canvass November 7, 2023 election
• Meeting may run consecutive days until canvass complete
• Location: Probate Court Jury Room, Montcalm County Public Safety Complex, 639 N. State Street, Stanton, MI

Materials Management Planning Committee

The Montcalm County Materials Management Planning Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, receiving reports from the coordinator and Republic Services, and discussing new business. The committee will consider tentative new members for various facility operator and elected official roles, as well as reappointments for 2024. Old business includes updates on an infrastructure grant and the Carson City and Crystal sites. Public comments are scheduled at the start and end of the meeting.

• Tentative new members: Jake Borton (MRF operator), Tom Pollock (compost/AD operator), Mike Adams (waste diversion), Matt Ferguson (city/village official), Jakob Bigard (regional planning)
• Reappointments for 2024: Roger Rockburn, Lonnie Smith, Chris Johnston, Nancy Johnson, Darin Dood
• Infrastructure Grant Update
• Carson City Site Update
• Crystal Site Update

Board of Commissioners

The Collective Bargaining Committee is meeting to discuss negotiations with the IAEP (likely the International Association of Emergency Personnel). The agenda includes an executive session for these negotiations, with public comments before and after. If all members and the alternate attend, a quorum of the full Board of Commissioners will be present, but any business will still be considered by the full board at its next regular meeting.

• Executive session for IAEP negotiations
• Public comments periods before and after the executive session
• Meeting held at the Jack VanHarn Board of Commissioners Room, Administrative Building, 211 W. Main Street, Stanton, MI

Board of Commissioners

The Collective Bargaining Committee is meeting to discuss negotiations with the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) in a closed executive session. Public comments are scheduled before and after the closed session. Any business conducted will still need approval by the full Board of Commissioners at its next regular meeting.

• Executive session for FOP negotiations
• Public comments periods before and after executive session

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners is holding a public meeting to consider a variance request from Bruce and Tonya Daggett to the Construction Ordinance for property at 3122 East Condensery Road, Sheridan, Michigan. Property owners within 300 feet are invited to attend and voice concerns. Written comments were accepted until September 22.

• Variance request by Bruce & Tonya Daggett to Construction Ordinance
• Property at 3122 East Condensery Road, Sheridan, MI
• Public comment opportunity for owners within 300 ft.
• Written comments accepted by Sept. 22 via mail, fax, or email

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on an appeal to the construction ordinance by Bruce & Tanya Daggett, and will consider several contracts and grants, including a POAM/COAM labor agreement, a Department of Corrections FY2024 grant, and a MERS plan adoption. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, warrants, and consent agenda items.

• Public hearing on construction ordinance appeal by Bruce & Tanya Daggett
• POAM/COAM Letter of Agreement Request
• Department of Corrections FY2024 Grant Request
• MERS Plan Adoption Agreement Request
• Jail Inmate Medical Contract

Montcalm Brownfield Authority

The Montcalm County Brownfield Authority is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from June 14, 2023, and to hear public comments. Under old business, members will discuss a reimbursement request from the Greenville Starbucks and a committee vacancy. No new business items are listed.

• Greenville Starbucks Reimbursement Request
• Committee Vacancy
• Approval of Minutes from June 14, 2023

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners is holding a public meeting to discuss a variance request to the Construction Ordinance for a property at 2227 Cove Trail, Crystal, Michigan. The meeting gives nearby property owners within 300 feet a chance to voice concerns. Public comments can also be submitted by mail, fax, or email by September 8th.

• Variance request by Sandy Sheldon for 2227 Cove Trail, Crystal
• Public comment deadline: Friday, September 8th
• Meeting location: Jack Van Harn Board of Commissioners Room, 211 W. Main Street, Stanton
• Auxiliary aids available with two weeks' notice

The Board of Commissioners approved a medical contract for jail inmates and accepted a $100,000 recycling grant. They upheld the denial of a FOIA request for the County Clerk's emails and granted a construction ordinance variance for a property in Crystal. Several inter-agency agreements and a new special revenue fund for community corrections were also authorized.

• Denied FOIA appeal for 6 months of County Clerk emails
• Approved FY2024-FY2025 Jail Inmate Medical Contract for $185,000 annually
• Authorized acceptance of $100,000 EGLE Recycling Infrastructure Grant
• Approved construction ordinance variance for 2227 Cove Trail, Crystal
• Authorized establishment of Fund 259 – Community Corrections Fund
• Approved warrant report 09112023 for $273,093.36
• Approved MSU 2024 Memorandum of Agreement
• Approved OAA Contract No. 61.76-FY24.1 amendment and Reliance Community Care Partners agreement

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on a construction ordinance appeal, presentations on the MSU Extension agreement and Commission on Aging contracts, and consider several resolutions including the FY 2024 budget, grant agreements, and a jail inmate medical contract. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and various reports.

• Public hearing on appeal to the Construction Ordinance (Sandy Sheldon)
• Resolution 2023-09, FY 2024 Budget
• Emergency Management Grant Agreement
• EGLE Recycling Infrastructure Grant
• Jail Inmate Medical Contract

The Board approved a medical contract for jail inmates and accepted a $100,000 recycling grant. They upheld the denial of a FOIA request for the County Clerk's emails and granted a construction ordinance variance for a property in Crystal. Several inter-agency agreements and a new Community Corrections Fund were also authorized.

• Denied FOIA appeal for 6 months of County Clerk emails
• Approved FY2024-FY2025 Jail Inmate Medical Contract for $185,000 annually
• Accepted $100,000 EGLE Recycling Infrastructure Grant
• Approved construction ordinance variance for 2227 Cove Trail, Crystal
• Authorized establishment of Fund 259 – Community Corrections Fund
• Approved $273,093.36 warrant report (09112023)
• Approved MSU 2024 Memorandum of Agreement
• Approved OAA Contract No. 61.76-FY24.1 amendment and Reliance Community Care Partners agreement

Opioid Committee

The Montcalm County Opioid Committee will meet to disburse the first allocation of opioid settlement funds. The meeting is scheduled for August 30, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. in the 3rd Floor Conference Room of the Montcalm County Administration Building. No other agenda items are listed.

• Disbursement of first allocation of Opioid Funds
• Meeting at 211 W. Main Street, Stanton, MI

The committee established a timeline and public notice plan for the 2024 Opioid Settlement Funds RFP. Applications will be accepted from October 1 through October 31, 2023. The group also discussed seeking guidance on investing a portion of the funds for long-term sustainability.

• Agreed to place public notices in The Daily News and Lakeview Area News at least twice after Labor Day
• Set application window from October 1 to October 31, 2023
• Designated Brenda Taeter to accept and forward applications to members
• Agreed to seek guidance from Michigan Association of Counties regarding fund investment

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the FY2024 proposed budget, followed by presentations on the opioid task force, a TIF capture for the City of Stanton, and a proposed assistant prosecuting attorney hire. The board will also consider routine items including warrants, contracts, and reports.

• Public hearing on FY2024 proposed budget
• Montcalm County Opioid Task Force proposal and assessment rubric
• City of Stanton DDA TIF capture
• Assistant prosecuting attorney hire
• Warrant reports and consent agenda items

The Board approved the FY2024 General Appropriations Act, establishing a total levy of 7.5392 mills for county operations. The Board also reduced the authorized staffing for the County Treasurer's Office and approved a TIF capture request for the City of Stanton.

• Adopted FY2024 Budget Resolution 2023-09 with a total levy of 7.5392 mills
• Adjusted County Treasurer’s Office staffing to include the Treasurer, a Chief Deputy Treasurer, and 2 Administrative Aides
• Approved $351,902.25 warrant report number 08282023
• Allowed City of Stanton’s DDA to capture TIF on County millages
• Authorized the Opioid Task Force Committee to proceed with its Request for Funding Proposal
• Approved the start date of September 1, 2023, for the Prosecuting Attorney’s new APA
• Denied approval of July 24 and August 14, 2023, meeting minutes (3-3 vote)

Materials Management Planning Committee

The Montcalm County Solid Waste Management Planning Committee is meeting to discuss new business, including an EGLE letter regarding new materials management plans, a letter of interest from Isabella County for collaboration, and planning for 2024 household hazardous waste and tire/electronics events. They will also receive updates on infrastructure grants and site updates for Carson City, Crystal, and Stanton. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval and public comments.

• EGLE letter for new materials management plans (Attachment A)
• Isabella County letter of interest in collaboration (Attachment B)
• 2024 Household Hazardous Waste and Tire & Electronics Events
• Infrastructure Grant Update
• Carson City, Crystal, and Stanton site updates

The committee reviewed a new material management plan and decided there is no plan to collaborate with Isabella County at this time. Members agreed to continue Household Hazardous Waste and Tire & Electronics events as long as there is a need. The committee also discussed appointing new members to meet new requirements in January 2024.

• Approved August 24, 2023 agenda
• Approved July 27, 2023 minutes
• Decided against collaboration with Isabella County on the new material management plan
• Agreed to continue Household Hazardous Waste and Tire & Electronics events if needed

Community Advancement Committee

The Montcalm County Community Advancement Committee is meeting to discuss the future of the Planning Commission and the Montcalm County General Plan Update. The agenda also includes reports, approval of minutes, and public comments. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda.

• Discussion on the future of the Planning Commission
• Montcalm County General Plan Update
• Planning Commission attendance
• Approval of meeting minutes from July 17, 2023

The commission approved a resolution to extend the deadline for updating the general plan until August 2024. Members also discussed updating bylaws to rename the body to 'Economic Development' and reduce membership from nine to seven members.

• Approved July 17, 2023 minutes
• Approved meeting agenda
• Passed resolution to extend general plan update until August 2024

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners will hold a public meeting to consider Stephan Croff's request for a variance to the Construction Ordinance for property at 10040 S. Cedar Lake Road, Fenwick, Michigan. Property owners within 300 feet are invited to attend and comment. Written comments may be submitted by August 11, 2023.

• Variance request by Stephan Croff for property at 10040 S. Cedar Lake Road, Fenwick, MI
• Public comment opportunity for property owners within 300 feet
• Written comments due by August 11, 2023
• Meeting at Montcalm County Administration Building, 211 W. Main Street, Stanton, MI

The Board of Commissioners approved a construction ordinance variance for a property in Fenwick and authorized multiple contracts for valuation services, septic repair, and playground equipment. They also approved the FY2023/2024 Child Care Fund Budget and a warrant report totaling $1,211,770.65.

• Approved 2024-2026 Professional Valuation Services contract with CSZ Services for $24,375
• Approved purchase of a speed trailer from All Traffic Solutions not to exceed $17,522
• Authorized District Court to fill Chief Probation Officer vacancy as a Probation Officer
• Approved warrant report number 08142023 for $1,211,770.65
• Approved construction ordinance variance for 10040 S. Cedar Lake Road, Fenwick
• Approved FY2023/2024 Child Care Fund Budget
• Hired Powell’s Excavating & Septic, Inc. for $14,850.00 for Animal Control septic field
• Accepted $27,875 bid from Playground Boss for Ford Lincoln Park playground set

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners will consider the 2023 tax rate request, review the FY2024 budget, and hold a public hearing on a construction ordinance appeal. They will also discuss hiring a chief deputy treasurer and receive updates on animal control and the child care budget.

• L4029, 2023 Tax Rate Request
• FY2024 Budget review
• Public Hearing: Appeal to Construction Ordinance (Stephan Croff)
• Hiring a Chief Deputy Treasurer
• AC Drain Field & Ford Lincoln Park Playset maintenance

The Board approved a construction ordinance variance for a property in Fenwick and authorized multiple contracts for valuation services, septic repair, and playground equipment. They also approved the FY2023/2024 Child Care Fund Budget and a warrant report totaling $1,211,770.65.

• Approved 2024-2026 Professional Valuation Services contract with CSZ Services for $24,375
• Approved purchase of a speed trailer from All Traffic Solutions not to exceed $17,522
• Authorized District Court to fill Chief Probation Officer vacancy as a Probation Officer
• Approved warrant report number 08142023 for $1,211,770.65
• Approved construction ordinance variance for property at 10040 S. Cedar Lake Road
• Approved FY2023/2024 Child Care Fund Budget
• Hired Powell’s Excavating & Septic, Inc. for $14,850.00 for Animal Control septic field
• Accepted $27,875 bid from Playground Boss for Ford Lincoln Park play set

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners is holding a budget work session to discuss the FY2024 budget. The agenda includes roll call, public comments, and the budget discussion, followed by additional public comments and adjournment. No specific budget figures or proposals are listed in the agenda.

• FY2024 budget discussion
• Public comments (two periods)

The Board reached a consensus to increase Dr. Gaffney's jail medical contract by $40,000 and tentatively approved a 14% wage increase for COAM and POAM. A straw poll indicated support for maintaining five employees in the Treasurer's Office. The Board also agreed to start wage increases for Assistant Prosecutors and Indigent Defense in October.

• Approved $40,000 increase to Dr. Gaffney's medical contract, funded by IT budget overage
• Tentatively approved 14% raises for COAM and POAM from millage money, pending union approval
• Approved October start date for wage increases for Assistant Prosecutors and Matt Neve (Indigent Defense)
• Straw poll supported maintaining 5 employees in the Treasurer's Office
• Tentatively approved funding for a second corrections officer by moving MCOLES officers out of the General Fund

Materials Management Planning Committee

The Montcalm County Solid Waste Management Planning Committee is meeting to handle routine business and receive updates. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes, a coordinator's report, and a recycling/landfill report from Republic Services. New business is limited to seeking volunteers for fall events, while old business covers updates on an infrastructure grant, the Carson City and Crystal sites, and the Solid Waste Plan.

• Infrastructure Grant Update
• Carson City Site Update
• Crystal Site Update
• Solid Waste Plan Update
• Volunteers Needed for Fall Events

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the June 22, 2023 minutes. A new recycle site officially opened at 220 White Street in Howard City. Members discussed site updates for Carson City and Crystal, and noted that the Stanton site is ready for compactor units.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved June 22, 2023 minutes as presented

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners is holding a budget work session to discuss the FY2024 budget. The agenda includes roll call, public comments, and the budget discussion, followed by additional public comments and adjournment. No specific budget figures or decisions are listed in the agenda.

• FY2024 Budget Discussion
• Public Comments (two periods)

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to discuss FY2024 budget requests for the Prosecutor, Sheriff, and Jail. The Board reached tentative agreements on specific salary increases and the addition of one corrections officer.

• Decided Indigent Defense Administrator Matt Neve's salary will move to $108,000
• Tentatively agreed to grant one additional Corrections Officer funded by redirected IT money
• Straw polled in favor of using Law Enforcement Millage funds first before using the General Fund

Opioid Committee

The Montcalm County Opioid Committee is meeting to disburse the first allocation of Opioid Funds. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 24, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. in the 3rd Floor Conference Room of the Montcalm County Administration Building, 211 W. Main Street, Stanton, MI.

• Disbursement of first allocation of Opioid Funds
• Meeting location: 3rd Floor Conference Room, Montcalm County Administration Building, 211 W. Main Street, Stanton, MI
• Inquiries: Montcalm County Controller’s Office at 989-831-7300

The committee reviewed and adjusted the RFP and rubric categories. They decided the RFP will be a fillable form distributed via newspapers, website, Facebook, and email by September 1. The group plans to present these documents for approval at the August 28 Board of Commissioners meeting.

• Agreed to create RFP as a fillable form
• Designated Brenda Taeter as the contact person for RFP questions
• Set RFP distribution date for September 1
• Scheduled RFP and rubric presentation to Board of Commissioners for August 28

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners approved a warrant report for $746,739.86 and authorized a pay increase for a seasonal parks employee. Michael Falcon was appointed to the Planning Commission. The Board also received a progress update on the Circuit Court Clerk’s Office renovation.

• Approved warrant report number 07242023 for $746,739.86
• Authorized hourly wage increase for seasonal parks employee from $14/hr to $15/hr effective July 16, 2023
• Approved appointment of Michael Falcon to the Planning Commission (term expires 12/31/2025)
• Approved July 10, 2023 regular meeting minutes
• Placed Village of Edmore Police Agreement on file
• Placed Planning Commission Minutes on file
• Placed Emergency Services Update on file
• Placed June Medical Examiner and Dodge Reports on file

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners is holding a budget work session to discuss the FY2024 budget. Presentations are scheduled from the Prosecutor and Public Defense offices, as well as the Sheriff and Jail Administrator. The meeting includes public comment periods and is otherwise a routine budget discussion.

• FY2024 budget discussion with Prosecutor Andrea Krause and Public Defense Matt Nave
• FY2024 budget discussion with Sheriff Mike Williams and Jail Administrator Andy Powell
• Public comments at start and end of session

The Board held a budget work session to discuss wage increase requests from the Prosecutor's Office, Indigent Defense, and the Sheriff's Office. No formal votes were taken on these requests; the Board reached a consensus to review the information and propose alternatives before the next meeting.

Community Advancement Committee

The Montcalm County Planning Commission is meeting to discuss the county general plan update, a solar energy ordinance amendment for Douglass Township, and a committee vacancy. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of minutes and public comments.

• Discussion of Montcalm County General Plan Update
• Douglass Township Ordinance Amendment to Permit & Regulate Solar Energy Conversion Systems
• Planning Commission discussion
• Committee vacancy for Citizen at Large

The committee voted to recommend changing the Planning Commission into an Economic Development Committee and creating new bylaws over the next three months. The body also appointed a new citizen member and reviewed a township ordinance amendment.

• Recommended changing Planning Commission to an Economic Development Committee and creating new bylaws (carried)
• Appointed Mike Falcon to the citizen at large vacancy (carried)
• Approved sending a letter of no comment to Douglass Township regarding solar energy conversion systems ordinance amendment (carried, John Johansen abstained)
• Approved June 19, 2023 minutes (carried)
• Approved meeting agenda (carried)

Opioid Committee

The committee discussed the Request for Proposals (RFP) and the scoring rubric to be used for evaluations. Members proposed requiring service providers to reapply yearly and measure outcomes annually. The group aims to present the RFP and rubric to the Board of Commission in August.

• Proposed including the scoring rubric within the RFP
• Discussed requiring annual outcome measurements and yearly reapplications for service providers
• Proposed presenting the RFP and rubric to the Board of Commission in August

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners is meeting for a budget work session focused on discussing the FY2024 budget. The agenda includes public comments before and after the budget discussion, with no other substantive items listed.

• FY2024 Budget Discussion

The Board reached consensus on several FY2024 budget items, including personnel reclassifications and capital outlay for emergency services. The Board also scheduled a follow-up workshop for July 19th to review justifications for wage requests from the Prosecutor, Sheriff, and Jail Administrator.

• Approved $775,000 for EMS equipment including 3 ambulance remounts, 1 rescue unit, and 5 Lucas CPR devices
• Approved $152,934 for Sheriff's equipment including patrol vehicles, rescue board, and 9 AEDs
• Denied $10,100 request for Interview Room Camera System
• Approved $50,000 for ambulance fueling station canopy
• Approved $4,200 for 12 District Court desktop scanners
• Approved personnel reclassifications for District Court, Prosecutor's Office, and Deb Ballard
• Tabled Sheriff's request to move Andrew Powell to defined benefit pension plan pending more information from MERS
• Decided to request a surplus transfer from the Treasurer to the General Fund once the shortfall is determined

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners approved a $28,750 contract for the Circuit Court Clerk's office remodel and authorized several 2023 budget adjustments. They also accepted an amendment to reduce police coverage hours for the Village of Edmore.

• Approved $28,750 contract with Griffith Builders Construction for Circuit Court Clerk's office remodel
• Approved 2023 budget adjustments for General, Capital Project, and Park Capital Improvement funds
• Approved warrant report number 07102023 for $997,185.03
• Accepted Edmore Law Enforcement Services Agreement Amendments No. 1 to reduce coverage to 30 hours per week
• Approved consent agenda items 4 through 10 (placed on file)
• Rescheduled Budget Calendar work session from July 14 to July 19 at 1 p.m.

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners will hold a public meeting to consider a variance request from Tamara and Michael Yates to the Construction Ordinance for property at 166 Clinton Ave, Crystal, Michigan. Property owners within 300 feet are invited to attend and voice concerns. Written comments are accepted until June 23rd.

• Public hearing on variance request for 166 Clinton Ave, Crystal
• Property owners within 300 ft. invited to comment
• Written comments due by June 23, 2023

The Board approved a warrant report for $578,065.95 and authorized up to $35,000 from Capital Improvements for a new maintenance facility. Other actions included adopting Brownfield Redevelopment Authority bylaws and approving a construction variance in Crystal.

• Approved warrant report number 06262023 for $578,065.95
• Adopted RESOLUTION 2023-08 to approve Montcalm County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Bylaws
• Authorized signing of MERS Defined Contribution Plan Adoption Agreement
• Appointed John Johansen to the Montcalm County Planning Commission (term expires 12/31/2025)
• Authorized Opioid Task Force to create RFPs for Education, Treatment/Recovery and Access
• Approved construction variance for Michael and Tamara Yates at 166 Clinton Ave, Crystal, MI
• Tabled action on Public Safety Complex CCTV system bid of $1,370,509
• Approved up to $35,000 from Capital Improvements for Drain Maintenance/EMS/Pandemic Facility shop items

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners will hear a presentation from the Opioid Task Force, hold a public hearing on an appeal to the construction ordinance, and consider replacing the Public Safety Complex security system and furnishing a new building. The board will also vote on several administrative items, including a brownfield authority bylaws request and a MERS pension plan adoption.

• Public hearing on construction ordinance appeal by Michael & Tamara Yates
• Public Safety Complex security electronic system replacement (Sheriff's Office)
• New building furnishings for Drain Commissioner
• Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Bylaws Request
• Updated MERS DC Plan Adoption Agreement Request

The Board approved a warrant report for $578,065.95 and authorized $35,000 from Capital Improvements for a new maintenance facility. Other actions included adopting Brownfield Redevelopment Authority bylaws and approving a construction variance in Crystal.

• Approved warrant report number 06262023 for $578,065.95
• Adopted RESOLUTION 2023-08 approving Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Bylaws
• Authorized signing of MERS Defined Contribution Plan Adoption Agreement
• Appointed John Johansen to the Montcalm County Planning Commission (term expires 12/31/2025)
• Approved Opioid Task Force to create RFPs for Education, Treatment/Recovery and Access
• Approved construction variance for Michael and Tamara Yates at 166 Clinton Ave, Crystal
• Approved up to $35,000 from Capital Improvements for maintenance shop furnishings
• Tabled action on Public Safety Complex CCTV system bid of $1,370,509

Materials Management Planning Committee

The Montcalm County Materials Management Planning Committee is meeting to handle routine business: approving prior minutes, hearing the coordinator's report, and receiving a recycling and landfill report from Republic Services. New business includes an infrastructure funding update, fall household hazardous waste and tire/electronics recycling events, a discussion on checking IDs or charging a stipend, and the FY2024 budget. Old business covers updates on the Howard City, Lakeview scrap metal, Crystal, and Carson City sites, plus the solid waste plan update.

• FY2024 Budget review (Attachment A)
• Fall HHW Collection and Tire & Electronics Recycling Events
• Infrastructure Funding Update
• Howard City Site Update
• Lakeview Scrap Metal Site Update

The committee approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes. Members discussed the status of recycling sites in Howard City, Lakeview, and Carson City, and finalized dates for August waste collection events. No formal vote was taken on the proposed FY2024 budget, though members expressed satisfaction with the document.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved March 23, 2023 minutes
• Scheduled Household Hazardous Waste event for August 5 in Carson City
• Scheduled Tire & Electronics event for August 10 in Lakeview
• Decided against implementing ID checks or stipends for site users

Montcalm Brownfield Authority

The Montcalm County Brownfield Authority is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the agenda and minutes from March 8, 2023. They will discuss updates to the Brownfield bylaws, a committee vacancy, and a reimbursement request from the Greenville Starbucks project. The meeting also includes election of officers and public comment periods.

• Brownfield Bylaws Update with committee and attorney mark-ups
• Committee vacancy discussion
• Greenville Starbucks Reimbursement Request
• Election of officers

The Authority approved updates to its bylaws and voted to keep current officers in place. A reimbursement request for a Greenville Starbucks project was deferred pending clarification on asphalt costs.

• Approved updated Brownfield bylaws as presented in attachment B (unanimous)
• Requested clarification on asphalt costs for Greenville Starbucks reimbursement before further consideration (unanimous)
• Approved keeping current officers in place (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved March 08, 2023 minutes (unanimous)

County Clerk

The Montcalm County Election Commission is holding a special meeting to conduct a Clarity Hearing on the recall wording filed against Marianne Schwandt, Maple Valley Township Treasurer. The meeting is scheduled for June 13, 2023, at 11:30 a.m. in the Board of Commissioners Room. This is a procedural step to review the wording of the recall petition.

• Clarity Hearing for recall wording against Marianne Schwandt, Maple Valley Township Treasurer
• Special meeting of the Montcalm County Election Commission
• Meeting location: Board of Commissioners Room, 3rd Floor, Montcalm County Administration Building, 211 W. Main Street, Stanton, MI

Opioid Committee

The Montcalm County Opioid Committee is meeting to decide on the disbursement of the first allocation of opioid settlement funds. The meeting is open to the public and will take place in the county administration building.

• Disbursement of first allocation of Opioid Funds

The committee reviewed and revised a PowerPoint presentation to be delivered to the Board of Commissioners on June 26. Members discussed the use of an evaluation rubric and the potential to invest a percentage of annual funds for future use. No formal votes were recorded.

• Revised PowerPoint presentation for Board of Commissioners meeting
• Deferred formal RFP process until after June 26 presentation
• Designated Kate Behrenwald to lead the presentation to the Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with public comments, committee reports, and new business. They will hear presentations on hiring an administrative aide for the Treasurer, an inmate electronic records management service for the Sheriff, and an assistant prosecutor position. Old business includes clerk renovation options, and the consent agenda includes a fire association gaming request and a POAM letter of agreement.

• Clerk Renovation Options (old business)
• Hiring an Administrative Aide (Treasurer)
• Inmate Electronic Records Management Service (Sheriff)
• Assistant Prosecutor Attorney Position
• Resolution 2023-07, Fire Association Gaming Request

The Board authorized renovations for the Circuit Court Clerk's Office using 'Option 2' and approved a temporary contract for abuse/neglect case handling. Other actions included approving a $618,762.09 warrant report and hiring an Administrative Aide for the Treasurer's office.

• Approved renovations for Circuit Court Clerk's Office using Option 2
• Approved temporary contract with Tammi Shaw for $4,000 per month starting July 1, 2023
• Approved $618,762.09 warrant report (06122023)
• Authorized County Treasurer to hire an Administrative Aide
• Approved Practice Fusion Electronic Health Records for $149 per month
• Approved FY2022 Homeland Security Grant Program Interlocal Agreement
• Denied FOIA appeal filed by Stephen Matthews, II
• Placed five Controller items on file, including FY2023 Budget Review

Opioid Committee

The Montcalm County Opioid Committee will meet to disburse the first allocation of Opioid Funds. The meeting is scheduled for June 1, 2023, at the County Administration Building in Stanton, MI.

• Disbursement of first allocation of Opioid Funds
• Meeting at 211 W. Main Street, Stanton, MI

The committee identified Access to Services, Education, and Treatment/Recovery needs as its three top priorities. Members decided to use a formal RFP process to solicit funding requests and determined that partnering with agencies or organizations is the best way to address service access due to liability concerns.

• Selected top three priorities: Access to Services, Education, and Treatment/Recovery needs
• Approved use of formal RFP process for funding requests
• Decided to partner with agencies/organizations for Access to Services to avoid liability

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting, including public comments, committee reports, and new business. Key items include a resolution request for a charitable gaming license from the Montcalm County Fire Association and a resolution opposing all firearms control legislation. The board will also consider several administrative items, including employment requests, a cell tower contract extension, and a policy on public records.

• Resolution request for charitable gaming license from Montcalm County Fire Association
• Resolution 2023-0009 opposing all firearms control legislation
• Prosecutor's Office employment request
• Cell tower contract extension
• Enhanced Access to Public Records Policy

The Board approved a contract for the County Clerk's office to digitize and microfilm vital records. Other actions included approving a charitable gaming license resolution and appointing a board representative to the Planning Commission.

• Approved imaging and microfilming bid and digital viewer-printer system for County Clerk's office, not to exceed $69,035.37
• Adopted Resolution 2023-07 for Charitable Gaming Licenses for Montcalm County Fire Association
• Appointed Commissioner Petersen to the Planning Commission as the Board's representative
• Approved POAM Letter of Agreement to hire a temporary employee for court security
• Approved Enhanced Access to Public Records Policy for the Equalization Department
• Approved warrant report number 05222023 in the amount of $326,589.44
• Authorized Prosecutor to hire a new APA with a 2-week training overlap
• Directed Controller to communicate indifference to Tower Alliance's 35-year contract extension offer

Community Advancement Committee

The Montcalm County Planning Commission is meeting to discuss the county general plan update and review a proposed Douglass Township ordinance to amend, permit, and regulate wind energy conversion systems (WECS). The agenda also includes routine items like approval of minutes and public comments.

• Douglass Township Ordinance to Amend, Permit and Regulate WECS (Attachment A)
• Montcalm County General Plan Update
• Discussion on the Purpose of the Planning Commission
• Approval of May 1, 2023 meeting minutes

County Clerk

The Montcalm County Election Commission is holding a special meeting to conduct a Clarity Hearing on the recall wording filed against Marianne Schwandt, Maple Valley Township Treasurer. The meeting is scheduled for May 11, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. in the Board of Commissioners Room. This is a procedural hearing to review the wording of the recall petition.

• Clarity Hearing for recall wording against Marianne Schwandt, Maple Valley Township Treasurer
• Special meeting of the Montcalm County Election Commission
• Meeting at 211 W. Main Street, Stanton, MI

Board of Commissioners

The agenda for the Montcalm County Board of Commissioners meeting on May 8, 2023, could not be retrieved. The website returned an error stating the file was not found, so no agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are available to report.

• Agenda PDF file not found on county website

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners approved several department requests, including title changes, equipment purchases, and grant applications. The board also tabled a request to reappoint a commissioner to the Planning Commission, opting instead to invite Planning Commission members to discuss the commission's future. No final decision was made on combining the County Clerk's Vital Records/Elections Office with the Circuit Court Clerk's Office, though discussion occurred.

• Approved title change for Angie Sattler from Domestic Relations Mediator to Family Counselor (unanimous)
• Approved shipping costs of $428.87 and $1,650 for cat tower and enclosures for Animal Control (unanimous)
• Approved $874 purchase of ballistic vest for new Animal Control Officer (unanimous)
• Approved $1,500 purchase of Pet Point shelter software for Animal Control (unanimous)
• Approved FY2024 Community Corrections Plan and Grant Application (unanimous)
• Approved AAAWM FY2023 Older Americans Act Continuation of Funding Request (unanimous)
• Approved combining two Chief Deputy positions in Register of Deeds office into one (unanimous)
• Tabled reappointment of a County Commissioner to the Planning Commission (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners will consider the 2023 tax rate request, hear the 2022 county audit report from Gabridge & Company, and discuss combining the clerk's offices. The agenda also includes multiple resolutions on firearms, school codes, and other matters, plus a consent agenda with routine items.

• 2023 Tax Rate Request, L-4029
• 2022 County Audit Report by Joe Verlin, Gabridge & Company
• Resolution 2023-8: Declaring a Constitutional Second Amendment Sanctuary County
• Resolution 2023-07: Oppose all firearms legislation
• Combining Clerk's Offices (old business)

The Board approved the 2023 County Equalization Report and L4024 Report, setting total equalized property value at $3,485,111,800. They also approved a scrap metal bin pilot at the Lakeview Recycling Site with Republic Services, and approved warrants totaling $1,117,148.03.

• Adopted Resolution 2023-06 approving 2023 County Equalized Report with total equalized value of $3,485,111,800
• Approved 2023 L4024 Report of County Assessed and Equalized Values
• Approved agreement with Republic Services for scrap metal bin at Lakeview Recycling Site (pilot program)
• Approved warrant report 04242023 for $1,117,148.03
• Approved consent agenda items 2-5 (place on file: MAC's 125th Anniversary, Amended Child Care Budget, March Dodge Report, Medical Examiner Report)
• Approved April 10, 2023 regular meeting minutes as written
• Approved agenda as presented

Community Advancement Committee

The Montcalm County Planning Commission is meeting to consider a general plan update, a PA116 application for the Paul & Joan Main Trust, and ordinance amendments from Sidney and Pine Townships. The agenda also includes a committee vacancy for the MTA representative. Public comments are scheduled at the start and end of the meeting.

• Montcalm County General Plan Update (Attachment A)
• PA116 for the Paul & Joan Main Trust (Attachment B)
• Sidney Township Residential Dwelling Ordinance (Attachment C)
• Pine Township Ordinance Amendment (Attachment D)
• Committee Vacancy, MTA Representative (Attachment E)

The commission approved a PA116 for the Paul & Joan Main Trust in Belvidere Township. The board accepted a member's resignation and provided comments on a short-term rental ordinance. No action was taken on the Pine Township Ordinance Amendment due to a loss of quorum.

• Approved PA116 for Paul & Joan Main Trust in Belvidere Township contingent on Montcalm Conservation District review
• Approved minutes from March 8, 2023
• Accepted resignation of Armon Withey
• Approved sending a letter to Sidney Township with comments regarding their Short-term Rental of Residential Dwelling Ordinance

County Clerk

The Montcalm County Election Commission is holding a special meeting to conduct a Clarity Hearing on recall wording filed against Marianne Schwandt, Maple Valley Township Treasurer. The meeting is scheduled for April 24, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. in the Board of Commissioners Room. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Clarity Hearing for recall wording against Marianne Schwandt, Maple Valley Township Treasurer
• Special meeting of the Montcalm County Election Commission
• Meeting at 211 W. Main Street, Stanton, MI

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners will consider a solid waste committee request, receive the 2023 equalization report, and handle routine correspondence and consent agenda items. The meeting includes public comments and approval of prior minutes.

• Solid Waste Committee request by Mark Sabin
• 2023 Equalization Report & L4024 Report by Deb Ballard
• Warrant Report 04242023 for consideration
• Resolution 2023-04: MAC's 125th Anniversary
• Amended Child Care Budget (DHS-2091)

The Board approved the 2023 County Equalization Report and the L4024 Report of County Assessed and Equalized Values. They also authorized a pilot scrap metal bin program in Lakeview and approved a warrant report for over $1.1 million.

• Adopted Resolution 2023-06 to approve 2023 County Equalized Report (Motion carried)
• Approved and authorized signature for 2023 L4024 Report of County Assessed and Equalized Values (Motion carried)
• Approved agreement with Republic Services for a scrap metal bin at Lakeview recycling site (Motion carried)
• Approved warrant report number 04242023 for $1,117,148.03 (Motion carried)
• Approved April 10, 2023, regular meeting minutes (Motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda items 2 through 5 (Motion carried)

County Clerk

The Montcalm County committee responsible for appointing a new Register of Deeds will hold a special meeting to interview applicants. The committee consists of the Judge of Probate, the Prosecuting Attorney, and the County Clerk. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting is for interviews only.

• Special meeting to interview Register of Deeds applicants
• Committee members: Judge of Probate, Prosecuting Attorney, County Clerk
• Meeting at 211 W. Main Street, Stanton, MI, at 11:00 a.m.

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County Committee, composed of the Judge of Probate, Prosecuting Attorney, and County Clerk, will hold a special meeting to interview applicants for the Register of Deeds position. The meeting is scheduled for April 24, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. in the Board of Commissioners room. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the purpose is solely to conduct interviews.

• Special meeting to interview Register of Deeds applicants
• Committee members: Judge of Probate, Prosecuting Attorney, County Clerk
• Meeting at 211 W. Main Street, Stanton, MI

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider several financial and administrative items, including grant requests, a court reclassification, bid approvals, and a resolution on opiate settlement proceeds. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval, public comments, and committee reports.

• Juvenile Court Child Care Fund Grant Request
• 64-B District Court Reclassification Request
• Concrete Projects Bid Approval Request
• Republic Services Compactor Proposal Request
• Resolution 2023-05, Opiate Litigation Settlement Proceeds

The Board approved a pay reclassification for District Court clerks and awarded two concrete contracts. They also increased funding for the Child Care Fund to allow for a part-time Juvenile Court hire and appointed members to a new Opioid Committee.

• Increased FY23 Child Care Fund from $726,500 to $768,020 to hire part-time Juvenile Court staff
• Authorized reclassification of District Court Clerk I position to Clerk II
• Approved $25,740 concrete contract for Trademark Construction
• Approved $26,100 concrete contract for Flat River Concrete
• Authorized new service/lease proposal with Republic Services for Stanton compacting units
• Approved early closure of Administration Building (June 14) and Court Complex (June 19) for safety training
• Approved warrant report 04102023 for $360,788.86
• Appointed 9 members to the Opioid Committee

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting, including public comments, committee reports, and new business. Key items include a resolution on opiate settlement proceeds, a request from the Solid Waste Management Committee, and a presentation from Lean & Green Michigan. The agenda also includes budget adjustments, a budget calendar request, and several consent agenda items.

• Resolution 2023-05, Opiate Settlement Proceeds
• Solid Waste Management Committee request by Mark Sabin
• FY2023 Budget Adjustments Request
• FY2024 Budget Calendar Request
• Warrant Report 03272023

The Board authorized participation agreements for a national prescription opioid settlement and approved FY2023 budget adjustments. The Board also approved security contracts for meetings and scheduled spring recycling events.

• Approved Resolution 2023-05 to enter participation agreements in National Prescription Opiate Litigation
• Approved FY 2023 Budget Adjustments
• Approved 2024 Budget Calendar
• Approved warrant report 03272023 for $877,576.35
• Approved spring tire and electronic recycling events for May 6 and May 20
• Approved contract with Stanton Police Department for security at Board meetings
• Approved $20 per hour monitor system for local party meetings
• Approved grant changes for Animal Control spay/neuter and cat cages

Materials Management Planning Committee

The Montcalm County Solid Waste Management Planning Committee is meeting to discuss solid waste operations, including a recycling and landfill report from Republic Services, infrastructure funding, and updates on scrap metal and proposed Crystal and Carson City sites. The agenda is largely routine, with reports and follow-ups on prior business, plus volunteer recruitment for spring events.

• Recycling and Landfill Report from Republic Services
• Infrastructure Funding Update
• Scrap Metal Drop Site Update
• Follow-up on Proposed Crystal & Carson City Sites
• Volunteers for Spring Events

The committee recommended that the Montcalm County Board of Commissioners allow a scrap metal bin at the Village of Lakeview recycle site. Members also received reports on recycling site activity, infrastructure funding, and a $10,000 security grant.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved February 23, 2023 minutes as presented
• Recommended to Board of Commissioners to provide a scrap metal bin at the Village of Lakeview recycle site

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider several action items, including a resolution and proposed contract for the Greenville Area Senior Center, a marijuana revenue plan, and a FY2023 budget review. The board will also handle consent agenda items, including resolutions on Village of Lakeview boundaries and Sand Lake water levels, and receive various correspondence and reports.

• Greenville Area Senior Center Resolution and Proposed Contract
• Marijuana Revenue Plan
• FY2023 Budget Review
• Resolution 2023-02, Boundaries of the Village of Lakeview
• Resolution 2023-03, Amend Lake Level of Sand Lake

The Board approved a $50,000 grant for the Greenville Area Senior Center's parking lot and distributed $200,000 in marijuana revenue to local entities. The Board also approved several personnel appointments and a flat-rate per diem for volunteer drivers. A request to create a new Transportation Coordinator position was tabled.

• Approved $50,000 grant to Greenville Area Senior Center for parking lot and stormwater repairs
• Approved $200,000 distribution of marijuana revenue to Crystal Township, City of Stanton, Village of Edmore, and Drug Court Fund ($50,000 each)
• Approved $35 flat-rate per diem for Commission on Aging volunteer drivers for trips over 4 hours
• Approved mileage reimbursement increase for Reliance CCP from $.625 to $.65 per mile
• Tabled creation of Transportation Coordinator position pending a more solidified plan
• Approved reallocating $5,560 from local to regional priority projects
• Appointed Kristen Lindsey to the Substance Use Disorder Advisory Council and Jakob Bigard to the Planning Commission
• Authorized County Treasurer to hire an Administrative Aide at the top of the scale ($19.88 per hour)

Community Advancement Committee

The Montcalm County Planning Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and receiving reports. The main new item is a notice from Cato Township about conducting master planning. The commission will also discuss a training session update, the county general plan update, and a committee vacancy.

• Cato Twp. Notice of Intent to Conduct Master Planning
• Training Session Update
• Montcalm County General Plan Update
• Committee Vacancy representing Industrial, Economic & Tourism

The commission recommended Jakob Bigard to fill the vacancy for Economic, Tourism and Industry. The body also approved a training flyer and issued responses to township ordinance reviews.

• Approved January 17, 2023 minutes
• Approved Planning Commission Seminar training flyer for distribution to local municipalities
• Tabled $39,000.00 bid from Progressive AE for General Plan and Fact book update
• Recommended appointment of Jakob Bigard to represent Economic, Tourism and Industry
• Approved sending a thank-you letter to Cato Township regarding master planning intent
• Approved sending a letter to Reynolds Township stating no comments on medical marijuana facility ordinance amendment
• Approved sending a thank-you letter to Belvidere Township regarding detached accessory buildings amendment

Montcalm Brownfield Authority

The Montcalm County Brownfield Authority is meeting to handle routine business, including approval of the agenda and minutes from December 14, 2022. Under old business, members will discuss a bylaws update (Attachment A), and under new business, they will address a committee vacancy. Public comments are scheduled at two points in the meeting.

• Bylaws update discussion (Attachment A)
• Committee vacancy to be addressed
• Approval of minutes from December 14, 2022

The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from December 14, 2022. Members decided to update the bylaws regarding board commitment and meeting attendance. The board also discussed filling a committee vacancy.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved December 14, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved motion for Brenda Taeter to draft minor changes to Section 6 of bylaws for attorney review (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting, addressing new and old business, including a discussion on building keys, a recreational project request from Crystal Township, and a proposal to replace compactor units at the Stanton site. The board will also consider consent agenda items such as police protection agreements with Reynolds Township and the Village of Howard City, and several resolutions, including one commending response to the MSU shooting.

• Compactor Units Replacement at Stanton Site (Solid Waste Committee & Maintenance Dept.)
• Recreational Project Request from Crystal Township (Sarah Daily)
• Reynolds Township Police Protection Agreement
• Village of Howard City Police Protection Agreement
• Resolution Commending Those Involved in Response to MSU Shooting Incident

The Board of Commissioners voted to keep the Register of Deeds and County Clerk offices separate for the current election cycle. Other actions included approving a warrant report and directing the retrieval of Administration Building keys from non-employees.

• Voted to not combine Register of Deeds and County Clerk’s offices for this election cycle
• Approved warrant report number 02272023 for $443,368.85
• Approved plan to modify lawn behind Court Complex for two recycling compacting units
• Directed County Controller to retrieve Administration Building keys from non-county employees within 90 days (4-2)
• Approved seeking county employees to monitor Administration Building for party meetings for $20-$25 per hour
• Adopted Resolution 2023-04 honoring the Michigan Association of Counties' 125th anniversary
• Denied Crystal Township request for $100,000 for park project
• Approved February 13, 2023, meeting minutes

Materials Management Planning Committee

The Montcalm County Materials Management Planning Committee is meeting to discuss solid waste management, including an infrastructure funding update, approval of compactors at the Stanton site, and reports on recycling and landfill operations. They will also review old business on scrap metal drop sites, farm plastic recycling, and the Solid Waste Management General Plan update.

• Infrastructure funding update
• Approval for compactors at Stanton site
• Recycling and Landfill Report from Republic Services
• Scrap metal drop site discussion
• Farm plastic recycling discussion

The committee approved the replacement of the current Stanton site with new compactor units. Members also approved the agenda and the January 26, 2023, meeting minutes.

• Approved replacing the current Stanton site with new compactor units
• Approved the February 23, 2023, agenda
• Approved the January 26, 2023, minutes

Community Advancement Committee

The Montcalm County Planning Commission is meeting to consider a notice of intent from Cato Township to conduct master planning, along with updates on training and the county general plan. The agenda also includes a vacancy on the committee for Industrial, Economic & Tourism representation. Most items are routine reports and approvals.

• Cato Twp. Notice of Intent to Conduct Master Planning (Attachment A)
• Montcalm County General Plan Update
• Committee Vacancy representing Industrial, Economic & Tourism
• Approval of meeting minutes from January 17, 2023
• Training session update

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners is considering a range of administrative items, including the FY2023 budget review, several appointments, employment requests, and various agreements. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items listed for consideration without detailed discussion.

• FY2023 Budget Review
• Sheriff's Office Police Protection Agreements
• 64B District Court Magistrate Appointment
• Prosecutor's Office Employment Request
• Treasurer's Office Employment Request

The Board approved a property annexation into the Village of Lakeview and authorized the Drain Commissioner to update the lake level order for Sand Lake. Several personnel appointments and contracts were approved, while a proposal to combine the County Clerk and Register of Deeds offices saw no action.

• Approved Resolution 2023-02 to annex property at 9440 Cutler Rd. to Village of Lakeview
• Approved Resolution 2023-03 to amend Sand Lake level order in coordination with Kent County
• Approved $26,604 contract with Jack Joustra Painting for interior painting of county buildings
• Approved warrant report 02132023 for $586,269.51
• Approved appointment of Brian Wagner as District Court Magistrate
• Approved appointment of Kathy Bresnahan to Commission on Aging Executive Board
• Approved Howard City and Reynolds Township Police Protection Contracts
• Directed legal counsel to draft a Blight Ordinance for townships

Materials Management Planning Committee

The Montcalm County Materials Management Planning Committee is meeting to elect officers, approve minutes, and hear reports from the coordinator and Republic Services on recycling and landfill operations. New business includes the Edmore Site grand opening, infrastructure funding, a HHW services proposal, a spring HHW event, a scrap tire grant, and a solid waste management plan update. Old business covers scrap metal drop site and farm plastic recycling.

• Election of Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Secretary
• Edmore Site Grand Opening scheduled for April 14, 2023
• ERG HHW Services Proposal (Attachment A)
• Spring HHW Event on May 20, 2023
• Scrap Tire Grant for 2023

The committee appointed Mark Sabin as Chairman, Gary Holland as Vice-Chairman, and Darin Dood as Secretary. Members scheduled tire, electronics, and hazardous waste collection events for May 2023 and planned a grand opening for Edmore recycle site compactor units on April 14, 2023.

• Elected Mark Sabin as Chairman (Unanimous)
• Elected Gary Holland as Vice-Chairman (Unanimous)
• Elected Darin Dood as Secretary (Unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved December 15, 2022 minutes as presented
• Scheduled Tire & Electronics event for May 6, 2023 in Stanton
• Scheduled Household Hazardous Waste event for May 20, 2023 in Stanton
• Scheduled Edmore recycle site compactor grand opening for April 14, 2023

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting, addressing old business on the Juneteenth holiday and a blight ordinance, plus new business from clerk, controller, and chair correspondence. They will also receive the 2022 annual medical examiner report and consider several resolutions, including opposition to the Camp Grayling expansion and reclassification of Prairie River.

• Juneteenth Holiday (old business)
• Blight Ordinance (old business)
• 2022 Annual Medical Examiner Report by Lisa Kaspriak
• Resolution in Opposition to the Camp Grayling Expansion Plan
• Resolution 2023-01, Opposition to Reclassification of Prairie River

The Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to place a 9-1-1 system charge on the May 2, 2023, ballot. Other actions included hiring an Animal Control Director and denying Juneteenth as a paid holiday for county employees.

• Approved Resolution 2023-01 to place 9-1-1 System Charge (up to $3.00/month) on May 2, 2023 ballot
• Denied granting Juneteenth as a paid holiday to county employees
• Hired Autumn Pumford as Animal Control Director
• Approved warrant report 01232023 for $655,123.13
• Adopted Commission on Aging Vehicle Accessibility Plan
• Appointed Kathy Bresnahan to Montcalm Substance Use Disorder Advisory Council for a 3-year term
• Approved updated 2023 Staffing Summary
• Directed Controller to obtain pricing for drafting a standardized blight ordinance

Community Advancement Committee

The Montcalm County Planning Commission is meeting to handle routine business: elect officers, approve minutes from November 8, 2022, and hear reports. New business includes reviewing the Village of Howard City Downtown Development Plan and filling a committee vacancy. The commission will also continue discussion on the Montcalm County General Plan under old business.

• Village of Howard City Downtown Development Plan review
• Committee vacancy appointment
• Montcalm County General Plan discussion
• Election of officers
• Approval of November 8, 2022 meeting minutes

The commission elected its chairman, vice-chairman, and secretary. The body approved the 2022-2042 Downtown Development Plan for the Village of Howard City without comments. An appointment to represent Economic, Tourism and Industry was tabled.

• Elected Chuck Hill as chairman
• Elected Darin Dood as vice-chairman
• Elected Daniel Brant as secretary
• Approved November 8, 2022 minutes
• Approved amended agenda to include public training
• Approved sending a letter to Village of Howard City with no comments or concerns regarding the 2022-2042 Downtown Development Plan
• Tabled appointment for Economic, Tourism and Industry vacancy

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with routine items like minutes approval, public comments, and committee reports. They will also consider several action items, including the FY23 budget review, a tentative AFSCME agreement, and resolutions on a settlement and auto insurance reimbursement cap.

• FY23 MDOT Specialized Service Project Authorization
• 2023 AFSCME Tentative Agreement
• Resolution 2022-08: Approve Settlement Agreement
• Resolution 22-18: Amend Auto Insurance Reimbursement Cap for Accident Victims
• Resolution 2022-18: Support for Economic Impact Study of Consumers Energy Dams

The Board of Commissioners approved a specific compensation and severance package to rehire Autumn Pumford for Animal Control and updated the department's staffing summary to add an officer. Other actions included approving a union wage agreement and a $445,303.50 warrant report.

• Approved rehiring Autumn Pumford with $60,128 starting wage, vehicle take-home privilege, and 3-month severance package
• Approved adding an Animal Control Officer to the staffing summary
• Approved $445,303.50 warrant report (01092023)
• Approved 2023 wage increases and ratification stipend for AFSCME Union
• Approved MDOT FY 2023 Specialized Services mileage reimbursement up to $16,096
• Approved employment of Jason Evans at current status
• Approved 24 hours of vacation pay for Candis Thomas
• Appointed Jeremy Miller to the Eight-Cap Governing Board through 12/31/2024

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners is holding its annual organizational meeting. The board will elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson, set meeting dates and times for the year, make appointments to collective bargaining and board/other committees, and adopt by-laws and rules of procedure. This is primarily administrative business to organize the board for 2023.

• Election of Chairperson
• Election of Vice-Chairperson
• Meeting Dates/Times (Attachment A)
• Collective Bargaining Appointments (Attachment B)
• Adoption of By-Laws & Rules of Procedure (Attachment E)

The Board held an organizational meeting to appoint its Chairperson and Vice Chair. Members established a new twice-monthly meeting schedule and approved various board and committee appointments for 2023. The Board also adopted amended bylaws.

• Appointed Patrick Carr as Chairperson for a two-year term
• Appointed Adam Petersen as Vice Chair for 2023
• Approved meeting schedule for 2nd and 4th Mondays at 4:00 p.m.
• Appointed Patrick Carr, Adam Petersen, and Ron Baker to Collective Bargaining Committee
• Approved 2023 Commissioner appointments to various boards and lake boards
• Approved 2023 Committee appointments for various advisory and planning boards
• Adopted amended By Laws
• Appointed John Johansen to the Emergency Food and Shelter Program