Montcalm County public meetings in 2024

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss a wage study. The agenda includes roll call, public comments, and the wage study discussion. No decisions are expected; this is a discussion-only item.

• Wage Study Discussion

The Wage Study Committee met and considered recommending a 2024 Average Plus 3% pay increase for county employees. The motion failed with Commissioner Petersen voting no. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Motion to recommend 2024 Average Plus 3% pay increase failed (Petersen no, Painter yes)
• Meeting adjourned at 3:36 p.m.

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners will discuss new business (clerk, controller, board chair correspondence) and old business including a wage study. The agenda includes a jail painting bid request, a contract request from the prosecuting attorney elect, and a resolution titled 'Nullification and Remedy for the 2020 General Election'. Several board correspondence items and a consent agenda of minutes and reports are also listed.

• Wage study discussion under old business
• Jail painting bid request from Doug Gietzen, Director of Building & Grounds
• City of Greenville contract request and part-time assistant prosecutor contract request from Prosecuting Attorney Elect Thomas Ginster
• Resolution titled 'Nullification and Remedy for the 2020 General Election'
• PA116 Farmland Agreement for Day Township and Reynold Twp. Police Protection Agreement Request

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution establishing commissioner compensation with 3% annual increases through 2028, and adopted a resolution supporting local control and the appeal against the Michigan Public Service Commission order (5-1). They also approved several contracts, including jail painting, a part-time assistant prosecutor, and a prosecution services contract with the City of Greenville.

• Approved jail painting bid from Great Lakes Painting of Flint for $13,640.97
• Approved part-time assistant prosecutor contract at $75/hour, max 100 hours/month, no auto-renew (Carr voted no)
• Authorized 6-month prosecution services contract with City of Greenville for $4,500/month
• Approved PA 116 application 2024-15 for Frank and Kimberly Hartman in Day Township
• Approved Reynolds Township Police Protection Contract renewal
• Adopted Resolution 2024-14 setting commissioner compensation 2025-2028 with 3% annual increases
• Granted Road Commissioners $1,500 annual wage increase with 3% annual increases for 6 years
• Adopted Resolution 2024-15 supporting local control and appeal against MPSC order (5-1)

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session focused solely on a wage study discussion. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for deliberation only. Public comments will be heard twice during the session.

• Wage Study Discussion – no specific proposal or dollar amount listed

The Wage Study Committee recommended adopting the 2024 Average Plus 3% (2025 Wage) column for elected officials' base salaries, with the $6,000 stipends added for the Clerk, Treasurer, Register of Deeds, and Drain Commissioner. The recommendation was made after public comments and discussion, but no final vote was taken; the motion carried and the recommendation will go to the full Board.

• Recommended adopting 2024 Average Plus 3% (2025 Wage) column for elected officials' base salaries
• Recommended adding $6,000 stipends to Clerk, Treasurer, Register of Deeds, and Drain Commissioner wages
• Motion carried to approve the wage recommendation (unanimous among present members)

Materials Management Planning Committee

The Montcalm County Materials Management Planning Committee will meet to approve minutes from September, receive reports on landfill and recycling operations and a Kent County flow control program update, and discuss old and new business. Old business includes updates on recycle sites and an electronics recycling container. New business includes discussion of the 2025 work plan (Attachment A), a consolidated service agreement (Attachment B), Howard City volume, 2025 tire/electronics and household hazardous waste events, committee vacancies (Attachment C), and a bylaws update (Attachment D).

• Discussion of MMPC Work Plan (Attachment A)
• Consolidated Service Agreement review (Attachment B)
• Howard City Volume planning
• 2025 Tire & Electronics and HHW Events scheduling
• Committee vacancies (Attachment C) and Bylaws Update (Attachment D)

The Montcalm County Materials Management Planning Committee voted to remove the addition of a 7th recycle site from its work program, contingent on EGLE grant requirements, due to anticipated financial losses. It also approved consolidating all Republic Services recycling contracts into one with a 4% rate cap, effective December 1, 2024. The committee authorized contracting for May 2025 HHW and Tire & Electronics events, approved updated bylaws with twelve members and a seven-member quorum, and voted to sell an electronics recycle container for at least $850.

• Removed 7th recycle site from MMPC Work Program contingent on EGLE grant requirements (motion carried)
• Approved merger of all Republic Services recycling contracts under one with 4% cap effective Dec 1, 2024 (motion carried)
• Authorized designee to contract for HHW and Tire & Electronics events in May 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved updated bylaws with twelve members and seven-member quorum (motion carried)
• Approved sale of electronics recycle container for $1,500, accepting no less than $850 (motion carried)
• Approved agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Approved September 26, 2024 minutes as presented (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners meets to consider a wage study discussion, appointments, and correspondence. Two public hearings are scheduled: an appeal to the construction ordinance and FY2025 requests from the Opioid Task Force. A resolution opposing bidding out important services within Area Agencies on Aging is also on the agenda.

• Public hearing at 4:05 p.m. on an appeal to the Construction Ordinance by Anne Hawkinsbadge
• Public hearing at 4:15 p.m. on Montcalm County Opioid Task Force FY2025 requests
• Discussion of a wage study under Old Business
• Resolution opposing bidding out important services and keeping within Area Agencies on Aging
• Consideration of PA116 Farmland Agreements for Bushnell Township

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners will hold a public meeting to discuss a request for a variance to the Construction Ordinance. A property owner is seeking an exception to the road right-of-way setback requirement for a garage addition.

• Request by Anne Hawkinsbadge for a variance to the Construction Ordinance at 2546 Alma Street, Crystal, Michigan
• Proposed construction of a single-story garage (28 ft long x 34 ft wide)
• Request to waive the 10-foot setback requirement from the road right-of-way

Opioid Committee

The Montcalm County Opioid Committee is meeting to provide oversight of Opioid Funds. The agenda does not list specific items for decision or discussion.

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners will consider wage requests from the Treasurer's and Building departments, discuss a wage study, and review preliminary FY2024 and FY2025 budgets. The board will also consider an emergency response software proposal, warrant reports, and evaluate the controller's performance in closed session.

• Wage requests from Treasurer's Office (JoAnne Vukin & Lisa Hayward) and Building Department (Mike Kalka & Philip Baxter)
• Wage study discussion under old business
• FY2024 Preliminary Budget Review and FY2025 Budget Review placed on consent agenda
• Emergency Response Software Revised Proposal for consideration
• Warrant reports for October 31, November 7, and November 12, 2024

County Clerk

The Montcalm County Board of Canvassers is holding a special meeting to canvass the results of the November 5, 2024 General Election. No other business is on the agenda.

• Canvass election results for the November 5, 2024 General Election

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners will hear requests for township road funding and financing for the Greenville Mental Health Building. The board will also consider a bid request for a BVM addition and a wage request from the Treasurer’s Office.

• Township Road Funding Request from Montcalm County Road Commission
• Greenville Mental Health Building Financing Request from Montcalm Care Network
• BVM Addition Bid Request from Director of Building & Grounds
• Treasurer’s Office Wage Request
• 2025 Apportionment Report from Equalization Director

Materials Management Planning Committee

The Montcalm County Materials Management Planning Committee will meet to discuss landfill and recycling reports, budget review, and updates on state grants. New business includes a proposal from Kent County regarding flow control and a consolidated service agreement. The committee will also review recycle site updates and electronics recycling containers.

• Kent County Flow Control Proposal
• Consolidated Service Agreement – Attachment A
• Howard City Volume discussion
• Recycle Sites Update
• Electronics Recycling Container

Plat Board

The Montcalm County Plat Board will meet to conduct a final review of the Dagget Flats Plat located in Pierson Township.

• Final review of Dagget Flats Plat, Pierson Township

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners will discuss a resolution declaring the county is not a sanctuary for illegal immigration. The body will also review requests for a full-time pretrial services agent and a carport bid for the COA.

• Resolution declaring the County is Not a Sanctuary for Illegal Immigration
• Full-Time Pretrial Services Agent Position Request
• COA Carport Bid Request
• Countywide Radio Encryption Project discussion
• Community Advancement Endowment/Foundation Fund discussion

Community Advancement Committee

The Montcalm County Community Advancement Committee will hold a regular meeting to review goals from the Community Advancement Program, Community Outreach, and Everything Montcalm initiatives. New business includes a discussion on adopting a formal mission statement and filling a committee vacancy. No votes on ordinances or contracts are scheduled.

• Goals update discussion on Community Advancement Program, Community Outreach, and Everything Montcalm
• Proposed mission statement for the committee (Attachment A)
• Committee vacancy to be filled (Attachment B)
• Approval of minutes from July 10, 2024

Materials Management Planning Committee

The Montcalm County Materials Management Planning Committee meets to discuss recycling operations, budget review, and updates on the EGLE Infrastructure Grant. They will consider work program options for the Materials Management Plan and a committee vacancy. Old business includes updates on recycle sites, an electronics recycling container, and camera ownership.

• Landfill and recycling reports from Republic Services
• EGLE Infrastructure Grant update
• MMP Work Program Options (Attachment B)
• Camera Ownership discussion (Attachment A)
• Committee Vacancy (Attachment C)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hear a presentation from the Commission on Aging Director on a needs assessment and consider a request from District Court to add a probation officer. They will also vote on numerous administrative items including a FY2025 Community Corrections Grant, updated policy manuals, FY2024 budget adjustments, warrant reports, and a consent agenda covering foreclosure sales, extension services, and monthly reports.

• Probation Officer Request from District Court Judge Eggleston & Dennis Magirl
• FY2025 Community Corrections Grant Request
• FY2024 Budget Adjustments Request
• Real Property Foreclosure Sales Report for 2022
• MSUE Agreement for Extension Services

Montcalm Brownfield Authority

The Montcalm County Brownfield Authority will consider a farm building conversion and tax increment financing (TIF) proposal from Fishbeck (Attachment A) as new business. The board also plans to fill a committee vacancy under old business. Procedural items include approval of minutes from June 12, 2024, and public comment periods.

• New Business: Farm Building Conversion & TIF from Fishbeck (Attachment A)
• Old Business: Committee Vacancy to be filled
• Approval of Minutes from June 12, 2024
• Public Comments (two opportunities)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the 2025 MSUE Operating Agreement and review bids for roof and ramp renovations. The meeting also includes a review of transportation per diems and a contract amendment for the Commission on Aging.

• 2025 MSUE Operating Agreement
• Roof/Ramp Renovation Bids
• FY2025 AAAWM Contract Amendment
• Transportation Programs Per Diem
• FY2025 Budget Resolution

Opioid Committee

The Montcalm County Opioid Committee will meet on September 6, 2024, in Stanton. The stated purpose is oversight of Opioid Funds. No specific agenda items beyond general oversight are listed, making the meeting largely procedural.

• Meeting for oversight of opioid settlement funds (no specific proposals or decisions detailed)

The Montcalm County Opioid Task Force reviewed and updated the 2025 RFP for opioid settlement funds, agreeing to advertise it twice in September in local newspapers and to require full applications from all applicants, including past recipients. They also decided that recipients who did not spend their full award must refund the amount or submit an updated proposal for committee approval, and changed the year-end reporting deadline to December 1. The committee will review RFP submissions at its next meeting and present recommendations to the Board of Commissioners on December 16, 2024.

• Updated 2025 RFP for opioid fund allocation
• Advertised RFP twice in Daily News and Lakeview News in September
• Required full applications from all applicants, including previous recipients
• Mandated refund or updated proposal for unspent funds, subject to committee approval
• Changed year-end reporting deadline to December 1
• Scheduled next meeting for November 14, 2024

County Clerk

The Montcalm County Board of Canvassers will meet on August 30, 2024, at 10:00 p.m. to conduct a recount of the Belvidere Township Supervisor race. The meeting will be held in the 8th Circuit Court room at the Montcalm County Public Safety Complex.

• Recount of Belvidere Township Supervisor race

Materials Management Planning Committee

The Materials Management Planning Committee will meet to consider approval of previous minutes, receive reports on landfill and recycling operations, and review budget and grant updates. They will discuss old business including recycling sites and an electronics recycling container, and new business involving a security systems invoice and an upcoming electronics collection event at Montcalm Community College.

• Recycle Sites Update
• Electronics Recycling Container
• Statewide Security Systems Invoice — Attachment A
• Montcalm Community College Electronics Event
• Budget Review and MMP Updates

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the FY2025 Proposed Budget. The board will also consider a consent agenda including a tax rate request, contract amendments, and monthly reports. Several correspondence items are for information or to be placed on file.

• Public hearing on FY2025 Proposed Budget
• FY2024 Child Care Budget Amendment
• 2024 Tax Rate Request L4029
• AAAWM Contract Amendment 61.76-FY24.2
• Homeland Security Grant Agreement

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the FY2025 budget and the 2024 tax rate. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding a construction ordinance appeal and updates on veterans renovations.

• L4029, 2024 Tax Rate
• FY2025 Budget
• Public Hearing: Appeal to the Construction Ordinance, Scott Kimmel
• Veterans Renovations update from Doug Gietzen
• FY2025 Child Care Fund discussion with Addie Conrad

Opioid Committee

The Montcalm County Opioid Committee is holding a meeting on August 7, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. in Stanton, MI, for the purpose of oversight of Opioid Funds. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no specific items for discussion or decision listed.

• No specific agenda items provided; meeting is for general oversight of Opioid Funds.

Plat Board

The Montcalm County Plat Board will conduct a final review of the Edgewood Pines North Plat, a proposed land subdivision. This special meeting includes public comment and approval of the agenda before the new business item.

• Final review of Edgewood Pines North Plat subdivision

Plat Board

The Montcalm County Plat Board will meet to conduct a final review of the Edgewood Pines North plat. The board may vote to approve or deny the plat. Public comments will be accepted before the board's decision.

• Final review of Edgewood Pines North plat

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners will take up two specific requests: a jail medical provider request from the Undersheriff and a TechFest funding request from Montcalm Community College. The agenda also includes approval of warrant reports, placement of various committee minutes and reports on file, and routine correspondence. No old business is listed.

• 4:15 p.m. – Andy Doezema, Undersheriff, Jail Medical Provider Request
• 4:05 p.m. – Steve Schofield, Montcalm Community College TechFest Request
• Warrant Reports for July 11, July 18, and July 22, 2024 for consideration
• Consent agenda items including committee minutes and quarterly reports (EMS, Animal Control, etc.)
• Resolutions listed for consideration but no specific details in the agenda

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners is holding a budget work session to discuss the FY2025 budget. The agenda includes public comments and the budget discussion, with no specific proposals or dollar amounts listed. This is a discussion item, not a final vote.

• FY2025 Budget Discussion

Board of Commissioners

This is a budget work session of the Montcalm County Board of Commissioners. The main agenda item is a discussion of the FY2024 budget with Judge Eggleston and Brian Wagner from District Court. Public comments are scheduled at the beginning and end of the meeting. No voting or final decisions are listed on the agenda.

• FY2024 Budget Discussion with Judge Eggleston and Brian Wagner (District Court) at 1:00 p.m.
• Public comments at both the start and close of the meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners is holding a budget work session to discuss the FY2024 budget. Scheduled presentations include the Drain Commissioner, Prosecuting Attorney, Sheriff, and EMS Director. Public comments will be heard at the start and end of the meeting.

• Budget discussion with Drain Commissioner Todd Sattler at 1:00 p.m.
• Budget discussion with Prosecuting Attorney Andrea Krause at 1:15 p.m.
• Budget discussion with Sheriff Mike Williams at 1:30 p.m.
• Budget discussion with EMS Director Eric Smith at 2:00 p.m.
• Two public comment periods included on the agenda

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a work session to discuss the FY2024 budget. Presentations are scheduled from the County Treasurer, Director of Building & Grounds, Public Defense, and Commission on Aging Director.

• FY2024 Budget Discussion with County Treasurer
• FY2024 Budget Discussion with Director of Building & Grounds
• FY2024 Budget Discussion with Public Defense
• FY2024 Budget Discussion with Commission on Aging Director

Community Advancement Committee

The Community Advancement Committee will discuss updates regarding program goals, including community outreach and the Visitor’s Bureau website. The meeting also includes a follow-up on the Montcalm Township Association presentation.

• Montcalm Township Association presentation follow-up
• Community Advancement Program goals update
• Community Outreach goals update
• Visitor’s Bureau Website goals update

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners will consider the FY2025 budget, correspondence from the clerk, controller, and chair, and an appeal of the construction ordinance by Nurenberg. The agenda also includes routine items such as minutes approval, public comments, and committee reports.

• FY2025 Budget
• Nurenberg Appeal of the Construction Ordinance
• Resolution 2024-12, Opposing Proposed MDHHS' Approach
• AAAWM FY2025 Funding For Older Adults
• Warrant Reports for 06/27, 07/04, and 07/08/2024

Materials Management Planning Committee

The committee will review reports regarding recycling, landfills, and the EGLE Infrastructure Grant. Members will also discuss upcoming August events for household hazardous waste and electronics recycling. The agenda includes updates on recycle sites and electronics recycling containers.

• Household Hazardous Waste event discussion (August 9)
• Tire & Electronics Recycling event discussion (August 16)
• Recycle Sites Update
• Electronics Recycling Container update
• EGLE Infrastructure Grant update

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding an appeal to the Construction Ordinance. The board will also consider a farmland agreement request for John and Dana Ryan, PA 116. Other items include FY2024 budget adjustments and various appointment requests.

• Public hearing: Construction Ordinance appeal (Bruce & Kelly Nurenberg)
• Farmland Agreement Request (John & Dana Ryan, PA 116)
• FY2024 Budget Adjustments
• Resolution of Support for Montcalm Care Network
• IAEP Union Agreement

Montcalm Brownfield Authority

The Montcalm Brownfield Authority will hold a presentation on the MSHDA Housing TIF Program. The meeting also includes addressing a committee vacancy and electing new officers.

• MSHDA Housing TIF Program Presentation
• Committee Vacancy
• Election of Officers
• Approval of February 14, 2024 minutes

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider a marijuana revenue request and appointments to the MSHN Substance Use Disorder Board. The agenda also includes reviews of the FY2024 budget and the AAAWM 2025 implementation plan.

• Marijuana Revenue Request
• MSHN Substance Use Disorder Board appointment requests
• Resolution 2024-11 to dissolve the COA Executive Board
• AAAWM Proposed Annual Implementation Plan for 2025
• FY2024 Budget Review

Materials Management Planning Committee

The Montcalm County Materials Management Planning Committee is meeting to discuss recycling and landfill operations, including updates on recycle sites and electronics recycling in Gaylord. They will also review the 2025 budget development and an EGLE Organics Infrastructure Grant application. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and reports from county staff and Republic Services.

• EGLE Organics Infrastructure Grant - Attachment A
• 2025 Budget Development - Attachment B
• Recycle Sites Update
• Electronics Recycling Gaylord
• EGLE Infrastructure Grant Update

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners will consider several items, including a PA116 transfer request for solar applications, a revised job description for the Commission on Aging, a resolution to dissolve the COA Executive Board, and a 2024 tax rate request. The board will also review multiple warrant reports and place various minutes and reports on file. A certificate of appreciation will be presented for the Krampe Park Project, and the Village of Lakeview manager will discuss new radio equipment.

• PA116 Transfer Request/Solar Applications Requests
• Commission on Aging Revised Job Description Request
• Resolution Dissolving COA Executive Board
• 2024 Tax Rate Request, L4029
• Warrant Reports 05162024, 05232024, 05282024

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners will consider the 2024 tax rate request, approve a tentative union agreement, and hear several public presentations including a construction ordinance appeal and grant requests. The agenda also includes routine approvals of warrants, resolutions, and committee reports.

• 2024 Tax Rate Request, L4029
• Tentative Agreement with the IAEP Union
• Public Hearing: Appeal to the Construction Ordinance, Glen & Jody Edgett
• Fire Alarm System Request by Doug Gietzen, Director of Bldg. & Grounds
• Veterans Treatment Court Grant Request by Brian Wagner, District Court

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners is holding a public meeting to consider a variance request from Glen and Jody Edgett to the Construction Ordinance for property at 1218 North Shore Drive, Crystal, Michigan. Property owners within 300 feet are invited to attend and comment. Written comments are accepted until May 10, 2024. The board will decide on the variance after hearing public input.

• Variance request by Glen & Jody Edgett to Construction Ordinance
• Property at 1218 North Shore Drive, Crystal, MI
• Public comment opportunity for owners within 300 ft
• Written comments due by Friday, May 10, 2024
• Meeting at Montcalm County Administration Building, 211 W. Main St., Stanton, MI

Materials Management Planning Committee

The Montcalm County Materials Management Planning Committee is meeting to discuss routine updates and planning items. They will hear reports from the coordinator, Republic Services, and the designated planning agent, including a budget review and an EGLE infrastructure grant update. Old business includes updates on recycling sites and May recycling events, while new business covers electronics recycling in Gaylord. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Recycle Sites Update
• May Recycling Events Update
• Electronics Recycling Gaylord (Attachment A)
• EGLE Infrastructure Grant Update
• Budget Review

Board of Commissioners

The Collective Bargaining Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially enter an executive session for IAEP mediation, which relates to ongoing labor negotiations. The agenda is otherwise procedural, consisting of roll call and public comment periods. Any business conducted will still need full Board of Commissioners approval at a later regular meeting.

• Executive session for IAEP mediation
• Public comment periods at start and end of meeting
• Meeting held in Jack VanHarn Board of Commissioners Room, 211 W. Main Street, Stanton

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider routine administrative items and hear presentations from county officials. New business includes bid requests from the Building & Grounds director, an amended PACE program, a road commission update, and the 2024 equalization report. The board will also vote on several resolutions and consent agenda items, including a deficit elimination plan and a resolution supporting the Protect MI Kids bill package.

• Bid requests from Director of Building & Grounds Doug Gietzen
• Amended PACE program presentation by Todd Williams of Lean & Green Michigan
• Montcalm County Road Commission update by Mark Christensen
• 2024 Equalization Report & L4024 Report by Deb Ballard and Nicole Flowers
• Resolution 2024-05, Elimination of Local MAEAP; Resolution 2024-06, Dispatch Operational Surcharge; Resolution 2024-07, Deficit Elimination Plan FY 23 Drain Fund

Community Advancement Committee

The Montcalm County Community Advancement Committee is meeting to discuss the county general plan update and receive a presentation from the Montcalm Township Association. The agenda includes routine items like public comments, approval of minutes, and reports.

• Montcalm County General Plan Update (old business)
• Montcalm Township Association Presentation (new business)

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider several action items, including a grant request from Animal Control, a resolution from Central Dispatch, a job reclassification from Probate Court, and the 2023 county audit report. The agenda also includes routine items like warrant reports, budget review, and various board minutes to place on file.

• 2023 County Audit Report by Gabridge & Company
• Animal Control grant approval request
• Montcalm Central Dispatch Authority resolution request
• Probate Court job reclassification request
• Village of Howard City Depot renovation request

Materials Management Planning Committee

The Montcalm County Materials Management Planning Committee is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes, receiving reports on recycling and landfills, and reviewing the budget. They will discuss updates on recycle sites, grant agreements, and electronics recycling expenses, and consider updated bylaws and two committee appointments. The agenda is largely administrative with no major policy decisions listed.

• Review of updated MMPC Bylaws (Attachment A)
• Update on current grant agreements
• Electronics recycling expenses review (Attachment B)
• Committee appointments: Jami Anderson (Granger) and Matt Biolette (Fleis & VandenBrink)
• Recycle sites update

Community Advancement Committee

The Montcalm County Community Advancement Committee is holding a work session to discuss goals for the committee. No specific agenda items or decisions are listed; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Discussion of committee goals

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting, including public comments, committee reports, and new business. Key items for consideration include resolutions supporting local clean energy initiatives and the Protect My Kids bill package, a repeal of the county dog law enforcement ordinance, and FY2024 budget adjustments. The agenda also includes presentations from an Eagle Scout and a Spectrum representative.

• Resolution 2024-27 and 2024-03, Support of Local Initiatives to Amend Clean Energy
• Resolution 2024-04, Support of Protect My Kids Bill Package Legislation
• Repeal of the Montcalm County Dog Law Enforcement Ordinance
• FY2024 Budget Adjustments
• Warrant Reports 03142024, 03212024, 03252024

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners' Interview Committee will conduct interviews for four Commission on Aging candidates at hourly intervals. The committee will also receive controller updates and take public comments. This is a special meeting; any business conducted will be considered by the full Board at its next regular meeting.

• Interviews for Commission on Aging candidates at 3:00, 4:00, 5:00, and 6:00 p.m.
• Public comments at start and end of meeting
• Controller updates

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 flooring bids, a marine patrol boat bid, and employee vacation and classification requests. The board will also consider several items for action, including funding requests and contract updates.

• Flooring bids for Building & Grounds
• Marine Patrol Boat bids for Sheriff's Office
• Employee vacation request (Sheriff's Office/POAM)
• Employee classification request (District Court)
• AAAWM FY2025 Continuation of Funding Request

County Clerk

The Montcalm County Board of Canvassers will meet to canvass the election results for the February 27, 2024, Presidential Primary Election.

• Canvassing of February 27, 2024, Presidential Primary Election results

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners will hear a presentation on the EMS August millage renewal and consider several contracts and agreements, including AFSCME union contracts, a YMCA grant, and materials management bylaws. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval, committee reports, and correspondence.

• EMS August Millage Renewal presentation by Emergency Service Director Eric Smith
• AFSCME Union Contracts for 1/1/2024-12/31/2027
• YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids Grant Agreement
• Materials Management Planning Committee Bylaws
• Warrant Reports for 02/15/2024, 02/22/2024, and 02/26/2024

Materials Management Planning Committee

The Montcalm County Materials Management Planning Committee is meeting to discuss updates on the Materials Management Plan, recycle sites, and a potential new 7th recycle site. They will also review the committee's bylaws, a Recycling Partnership grant update, and an agreement for resource recovery services. The meeting includes routine items like public comments, minutes approval, and budget review.

• Discussion on a 7th Recycle Site
• Review of MMPC Bylaws (Attachment A)
• Recycling Partnership Grant Update (Attachment B)
• MCD Agreement for Resource Recovery Services (Attachment C)
• Recycling and Landfill Report by Republic Services

Community Advancement Committee

The Community Advancement Committee is holding a work session to brainstorm visions and goals for the committee. No formal decisions or specific agenda items are listed; the meeting is dedicated to discussion and planning.

• Work session to brainstorm committee visions and goals

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners' Collective Bargaining Committee is meeting to discuss AEP negotiations, including a closed executive session. The agenda is mostly procedural, with roll call, public comments, and the executive session as the only substantive item. Any business conducted will be considered by the full Board at its next regular meeting.

• Executive session for AEP negotiations
• Public comments (twice on agenda)
• Roll call

Montcalm Brownfield Authority

The Montcalm County Brownfield Authority is meeting to discuss old and new business. The primary item for consideration is a reimbursement request regarding a Starbucks in Greenville.

• Greenville Starbucks Reimbursement Request

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners will consider several items including a FOP union contract and opioid settlement fund agreements. The meeting also includes reviews of collective bargaining minutes and various warrant reports.

• FOP Union Contract for 1/1/2024 to 12/31/2026
• Opioid Settlement Funds Agreements
• Ordinance to Dissolve Dog Law Enforcement Ordinance
• FY2024 Budget Review
• Freedom Of Information Act Appeal

Board of Commissioners

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

• Executive session for JAEP negotiations
• Public comments (two periods)
• 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 AFSCME union negotiations. The agenda includes an executive (closed) session for the negotiations, with public comment periods before and after. If all committee members and the alternate attend, a quorum of the full Board of Commissioners will be present, but any business conducted will still be considered by the full board at its next regular meeting.

• Executive session for AFSCME negotiations
• Public comment periods before and after the closed session
• Meeting held in the Jack VanHarn Board of Commissioners Room, Administrative Building, 211 W. Main Street, Stanton, MI

Materials Management Planning Committee

The Montcalm County Materials Management Planning Committee is meeting to discuss updates to the county's materials management plan, including recycling and landfill reports, and to consider new business such as an EGLE initiation notice and committee bylaws. The agenda includes routine items like officer elections and minutes approval, along with updates on the Crystal Site and auto dialer systems.

• Materials Management Plan Update
• EGLE Initiation/Notice of Intent (Attachment A)
• Recycling and Landfill Report by Republic Services
• Crystal Site Update
• Committee Bylaws

Community Advancement Committee

The Community Advancement Committee is meeting to handle routine business including officer elections and agenda approval. The main substantive item is an update on the Montcalm County General Plan, listed under old business. The meeting also includes public comments and setting future meeting dates.

• Montcalm County General Plan Update (old business)
• Election of officers
• Public comments period
• Discussion of meeting dates and times

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider routine correspondence, approve minutes, and hear several reports, including an economic impact report, the annual medical examiner report, bids for painting the court complex, and an update on emergency services standby rates. The agenda also includes a consent agenda with various agreements and reports to be placed on file, but no resolutions are scheduled for a vote.

• Court Complex Painting Bids presented by Doug Gietzen, Director of Building & Grounds
• Emergency Services Standby Rates & Dept. Update by Eric Smith, EMS Director
• FOP Union Contract for 1/1/2024 to 12/31/2026 for consideration
• Law Enforcement Services Agreements with Crystal Township, Eureka Township, and Village of Edmore
• Mutual Aid Agreement with Gratiot County for Livestock Emergencies

Board of Commissioners

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

• Executive session for AEP negotiations
• Public comments scheduled before and after the closed session
• Meeting held at Jack VanHarn Board of Commissioners Room, 211 W. Main Street, Stanton, MI

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County 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, and the executive session, with no other substantive business listed. If all committee members attend, a quorum of the full Board of Commissioners will be present, but any decisions will still go to the full board at its next regular meeting.

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

Plat Board

The Montcalm County Plat Board will review preliminary plats for the Edgewood Pines South and Edgewood Pines North subdivisions. Both proposals involve extending Cedarwood Drive and creating new home sites served by city water and sewer, with detention basins for stormwater runoff. The meeting is scheduled for January 11, 2024, at 8:30 am.

• Review of Edgewood Pines South Preliminary Plat (6.09 acres, 18 lots, PUD zoning)
• Review of Edgewood Pines North Preliminary Plat (7.78 acres, 26 lots, PUD zoning)
• Both plats propose extending Cedarwood Drive into a new permanent cul-de-sac
• Detention basins to mitigate stormwater runoff from proposed developments

Board of Commissioners

The Collective Bargaining Committee is meeting to discuss AFSCME negotiations, with an executive session planned. Public comments are scheduled 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 AFSCME negotiations
• Public comments at start and end of meeting
• Meeting held in Jack VanHarn Board of Commissioners Room, 211 W. Main Street, Stanton

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss inmate food cost increases, police contracts, and community needs assessment bids. The agenda also includes requests regarding animal control employee reclassification and a mutual aid agreement with Gratiot County.

• Approval of police contracts and discussion of inmate food cost increases
• Bids for Community Needs Assessment
• Animal Control employee reclassification and Gratiot County mutual aid agreement
• Resolution creating a Materials Management Plan
• Opioid settlement funds agreements request

Board of Commissioners

The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners is holding its organizational meeting to elect a vice-chairperson, set board meeting dates and times, make collective bargaining and committee appointments, and adopt by-laws and rules of procedure. The agenda is largely procedural, with no substantive policy decisions or public hearings listed.

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