Otsego County public meetings in 2023

Board of Commissioners

The Otsego County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider several consent agenda items, including reappointments to various boards and a resolution honoring Willard Brown. The board will also review budget amendments for Animal Control, Parks & Rec, Jail Food, and other departments, as well as a fee increase proposal and a contract for picnic tables. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person.

• Budget amendment for Animal Control year-end expenses totaling $12,200
• Budget amendment for Parks & Rec Iron Bell Trailhead
• Parks & Rec fee increase proposal
• RFP BID 2023-21 Parks and Rec 30 Picnic Tables Award
• Reappointments to Veterans' Affairs, Survey & Remonumentation, Commission on Aging, and Planning Commission

Planning Commission

The Otsego County Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider two advertised cases: a site plan update for the Michaywe Planned Unit Development to change property from Open Space to Commercial Use for a storage area, and the 2024-2029 Capital Improvement Plan. The agenda also includes discussion of future land use map updates and a report from the Otsego County Economic Alliance on grant funding.

• Public hearing on PZPR23-004: Michaywe Owners Association requests site plan update to change property at Charles Brink Rd, Gaylord, from Open Space to Commercial Use for a storage area
• Public hearing on Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2029 for major county projects
• Other: Lisa Macomb of Otsego County Economic Alliance to discuss OCEA grant funding
• New business: Future Land Use Map updates

Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee will meet to discuss staffing matters regarding Human Resources and Finance departments. No specific actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Human Resources staffing discussion
• Finance staffing discussion

Housing Committee

The committee will review project statuses for furnace, AC, and water heater installations. The meeting also includes a bid opening for the 05-2022 furnace, water heater, and roof project.

• Status updates on 01-2022 Furnace/AC Unit and Water Heater projects
• Status updates on 04-2022 Furnace, Water Heater, and Roof projects
• Bid opening for 05-2022 Furnace, Water Heater, and Roof project
• Approval of October 31, 2023, meeting minutes

Budget & Finance Committee

The committee will discuss several budget amendments regarding animal control, jail food costs, land use, and court insurance. The agenda also includes discussions on EMS, Parks and Rec fees, and staffing.

• Budget Amendment: Animal Control, Year End Expenses
• Parks and Rec Fee Increase Proposal
• Parks and Rec: Bid 23-21, Picnic Tables
• Budget Amendment: Jail, Food Costs
• Budget Amendment: Land Use, Digitization & Carpet for Reno

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission approved a $672,736.00 budget for 2024 including capital projects for computers, a tractor, and an artesian well. Members also voted on several updated fees for camping sites, cabins, and day passes. Additionally, the board authorized maintenance of the downtown trailhead by park staff.

• Approved 2024 budget of $672,736.00
• Approved new camping and cabin fees
• Approved bills from 10/1/23 — 10/31/23 totaling $20,911.53
• Authorized maintenance of the downtown trailhead
• Approved disposal of two John Deere Gators

Board of Commissioners

The Otsego County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on November 28, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. at the Otsego County Library. The main item is a public hearing and vote on the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Resolution and General Appropriations Act (OCR 23-31), which sets the county budget and tax rates. The board will also consider a consent agenda with routine items such as meeting minutes, the 2024 meeting and holiday schedules, and several reappointments to county boards.

• Public hearing and vote on OCR 23-31, the 2024 Budget and General Appropriations Act
• Approval of 2024 Board of Commissioners meeting schedule (24 meetings, including an organizational meeting on January 3)
• Approval of 2024 holiday schedule (14 paid holidays)
• Reappointment of Bonny Miller to Parks and Recreation Commission (term ending Dec 31, 2026)
• Reappointment of Nancy Ragan to Commission on Aging (term ending Dec 31, 2026)

Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

The Local Emergency Planning Committee will review the Emergency Manager report and a 911 report. The meeting also includes updates on SARA III and discussions regarding new state rules for LEPC meetings.

• Emergency Manager Report
• 911 Report
• SARA III updates
• Discussion of new state rules for LEPC meetings

Veteran's Affairs Committee

The Otsego County Veteran's Affairs Committee is holding its regular meeting to review a Soldier and Sailor Relief application, consider a board member reappointment and vacancy, and discuss the Veterans Affairs Clerk position. The committee will also receive updates on grants, training, and recent events, along with financial reports.

• Soldier and Sailor Relief Application #23-02
• Reappointment of Board Member Claude Huff
• Board Member Vacancy discussion
• Veterans Affairs Clerk position discussion
• MVAA CVSF Grant FY23 and FY24 updates

Planning Commission

The Otsego County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a site plan review for a temporary snowmobile racing event on a residential-zoned property in Livingston Township. The commission will also discuss unfinished business, including a campground special use permit and employee housing, and set 2024 meeting dates.

• Public hearing for PZPR23-005: Circle C Properties LLC requests site plan review for special event snowmobile racing at 988 Five Lakes Rd, Gaylord, MI (R1 zoning)
• Unfinished business: PZSU23-002 Knoellinger campground (45-site primitive campground at 1060 Alexander Rd, Vanderbilt)
• Unfinished business: PZPR21-003 Treetops employee housing
• New business: Objective List and 2024 meeting dates

Board of Commissioners

The Otsego County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on November 14, 2023, at the Otsego County Library. The board will consider consent agenda items including mortgage discharge, housing committee reappointments, and several personnel actions. They will also hear special presentations from the Sportsplex and Library, and discuss a $75,000 reallocation for park capital projects.

• Reallocate $75,000 from grant match to fire pits, picnic tables, campground lights, and gravel
• Promote Cindee Polena to Housing/Veterans Service Officer Clerk
• Update Thom Marquard's title to Director of Plans and Programs
• Hire part-time Kennel Attendant (10 hrs/week) and two seasonal Trail Rangers at Groen Preserve
• Discharge mortgage for Daniel Tostevin at 11119 Sherwood Drive, Frederic

Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee will meet to discuss several county employment roles. The agenda includes discussions regarding the Housing/Veterans Service Officer, Director of Plans and Programs, and a part-time Kennel Attendant.

• Housing/Veterans Service Officer position
• Director of Plans and Programs position
• Part-time Kennel Attendant position
• Constitutional County discussion

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Commission will meet to discuss the 2024 budget, updated 5-year plan, and fees for the campground and community center. The agenda also includes the disposal of two John Deere Gators and beach erosion issues.

• 2024 Budget and Campground/Community Center fees
• Disposal of two John Deere Gators
• Updated 5-Year Plan
• Beach and Erosion discussion
• Campground and Community Center occupancy

Budget & Finance Committee

The Budget & Finance Committee is reviewing several fund budgets including Enterprise, Internal Service, and American Rescue Plan Act funds. The meeting also includes an update on the 2024 General Fund and the 2024 Budget Appropriation Act.

• Parks and Rec Requested 2023 Capital Projects
• Airport Special Events and Airport budgets
• Building and Grounds and Administrative Fund reviews
• American Rescue Plan Act Fund discussion
• 2024 Budget Appropriation Act review

Transportation and Building & Grounds Committee

The Transportation and Airport Committee will review meeting minutes, hear manager reports on finances, bus updates, and airport matters, and take public comment. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions or proposals listed.

• Review of August 9, 2023 meeting minutes
• Transportation manager's finance report and capital asset disposals
• Airport manager's report on trees on runway 18/36 and BECK hangar
• Public comment period (3-minute limit)

Budget & Finance Committee

The Budget & Finance Committee will discuss several special revenue budgets, including the EMS budget and the 911 Service Fund. The meeting also includes updates on the General Fund 2024 and the Finance Department.

• Groen Budget discussion
• EMS Budget discussion
• Review of Special Revenue Budgets including Register of Deeds Automation, 911 Service Fund, and Marijuana Funds
• General Fund 2024 Update
• Finance Department Update

Housing Committee

The Housing Committee will review bid openings for a furnace, water heater, and roof project, approve minutes from the previous meeting, and discuss other housing-related matters.

• Bid opening for 04-2022 Furnace, Water Heater, Roof Project
• Approval of September 25th meeting minutes

Budget & Finance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee will discuss several departmental budgets including Sportsplex, Library, and Parks and Rec. The meeting also includes reviews of enterprise funds, capital projects, and internal service funds.

• Review of Sportsplex, Library, and Parks and Rec budgets
• Discussion of Enterprise Funds including Delinquent Tax, UCMAN (OCNET), and Jail Commissary
• Review of Capital Projects Budgets for Library Construction, Airport, and Groen
• Review of Internal Service Funds including Health Care Fund
• 2023 Contingency amount of $74,192

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several budget amendments, including a salary increase for the Probate Judge and a reduction in the bus millage. The agenda also includes a proposal to purchase a building at 134 S. Otsego Ave. for $649,000 using ARPA funds.

• Proposed purchase of 134 S. Otsego Ave. for $649,000 plus moving expenses
• Proposal to reduce Bus Millage from .5957 to .50 mills
• Budget amendment of $10,747 for Probate Judge salary
• Award of Groen Preserve Truck bid to Jim Wernig GMC for $58,257 after trade-in
• Award of Groen Hotel Tree Removal Part #1 to Stuckman Tree Experts for $41,374.00

Transportation and Building & Grounds Committee

The Otsego County Transportation and Airport Committee is meeting to review and approve prior meeting minutes, hear manager reports on finances, bus updates, and airport matters, and take public comment. The agenda is largely routine oversight with no major decisions or proposals listed.

• Review and approval of 9 August 2023 meeting minutes
• Transportation manager report including finance, capital asset disposals, and bus updates
• Airport manager report including finance, trees on runway 18/36, and BECK hangar
• Public comment period with 3-minute limit

Budget & Finance Committee

The Budget & Finance Committee will discuss the draft for the 2024 General Fund budget and several specific funds, including Housing and Public Improvement. The meeting also includes presentations and reviews of various bids and RFPs.

• Review of 2024 General Fund budget draft
• RFP 23-13 Groen Hotel Tree Removal
• RFP 23-17 Groen Truck Bids
• Bid 23-10 Aluminum Dock Bids
• Consideration of a building purchase

Planning Commission

The Otsego County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three special use permit requests. These include a 45-site primitive campground in Corwith Township, a new Bagley Township government building, and a tractor sales showroom in Charlton Township.

• Public hearing for 45-site primitive campground at 1060 Alexander Rd, Vanderbilt
• Public hearing for Bagley Township government building and parking lot on Krys Rd, Gaylord
• Public hearing for tractor sales showroom at 10777 M-32 East, Johannesburg
• Master Plan updates and CIP Committee volunteer discussion

Budget & Finance Committee

The Budget & Finance Committee will review the draft for the 2024 General Fund budget. The meeting also includes discussions regarding budgets for MSUE, Animal Control, and the Courts.

• 2024 General Fund budget draft
• MSUE Budgets
• Animal Control Budgets
• Courts Budgets
• Bus Millage Reduction

Board of Commissioners

The Otsego County Board of Commissioners will vote on consent agenda items including appointments, mortgage discharges, and several construction contracts for the Groen property. They will also discuss a central location for 9-day early voting and hear reports from MSU Extension, the Road Commission, and Land Use Services.

• RFP BID 23-12 Groen Museum Siding & Painting Award
• RFP BID 23-14 Groen Property Tree Planting Award
• RFP BID 23-15 Groen Museum Stairway/Railing Project Award
• RFP BID 23-16 Groen Stone Capping Project Award
• Central Location for the 9 Day Early Voting

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Otsego County Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to discuss and decide on several park projects and programs. Agenda items include the relocation of the Alpine Building to Pontresina Park/Dog Park, planning for 2024 County Park special events, erosion control measures, campsite improvements, fireworks, and parks and recreation programs. The commission will also review budget reports and bills, and approve the previous meeting minutes.

• Alpine Building Relocation to Pontresina Park/Dog Park
• 2024 County Park Special Events planning
• Erosion control discussion
• Campsite improvements
• Fireworks discussion

Budget & Finance Committee

The Budget & Finance Committee will discuss the 2024 General Fund budget draft and various equalization budgets for GIS and equipment. The meeting also includes reviews of several Groen RFPs regarding museum and property maintenance.

• 2024 General Fund budget draft
• Equalization & GIS budgets
• Groen RFPs for museum siding, tree removal, and stone capping
• 2023 Contingency: $74,192

Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee will meet to discuss the Naturalist Position for Groen Preserve and review update positions regarding Zoning/Land Use. The committee will also address the Tim Miller Resolution.

• Groen Preserve: Naturalist Position
• Tim Miller Resolution
• Zoning/Land Use: Update Positions

Board of Commissioners

The Otsego County Board of Commissioners will consider several budget amendments, including $60,000 for housing projects and $65,000 for a Groen Preserve truck, plus a proposed reduction of the recycling millage from 0.35 to 0.25 mills. They will also vote on a $291,413 community corrections grant application, the Commission on Aging FY24 budget of $2,284,699, and a software purchase for the Prosecutor's Department. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes and warrants.

• Budget amendment: $60,000 for Housing Commission projects from MEDC funds
• Budget amendment: $65,000 for Groen Preserve truck from foundation funds
• Resolution OCR 23-24: Approve FY 2024 Community Corrections Grant application for $291,413
• Commission on Aging FY24 budget approval: $2,284,699
• Recycling millage reduction proposal: from 0.35 to 0.25 mills on December 2023 tax assessment

Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

The Local Emergency Planning Committee will review the May 22, 2023, minutes and receive reports from the Emergency Manager and 911. The committee will also address new state rules regarding LEPC meetings and provide SARA III updates.

• Review of new state rules for LEPC meetings
• Emergency Manager report
• 911 report
• SARA III updates

Housing Committee

The committee will review project statuses and new business regarding housing maintenance and mortgage loans. The agenda includes a bid opening for a furnace, AC unit, and water heater project.

• Bid opening for 01-2022 Furnace/AC Unit and Water Heater Project
• Status update on Drain Field 10-2021
• Review of paid in full Mortgage Loan #010-97
• Review of paid in full Mortgage Loan #11-2017

Budget & Finance Committee

The committee will review several budget amendments and requests, including items related to the Housing Commission and Commission on Aging. The agenda also includes discussions on various Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for vehicle and equipment disposal.

• Housing Commission Projects Budget Amendment
• Commission on Aging Budget 2023/2024
• RFP 23-07 Building and Grounds/Airport Trucks
• RFP 23-10 Aluminum Dock Disposal
• RFP 23-11 2014 Ford Explorer Disposal

Board of Commissioners

The Otsego County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on September 12, 2023, to approve the consent agenda (minutes from August 22) and three warrants totaling $578,186.65 for the weeks of August 29, September 5, and September 12. The board will also hear a special presentation from Kirtland Community College President Dr. Thomas Quinn. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approve August 29 warrant of $578,186.65, including $198,425 to Hoekstra Transportation for a bus and $292,480 to Michigan State Police for FY23 bi-annual payment
• Approve September 5 and September 12 warrants (amounts not specified in agenda)
• Special presentation by Kirtland Community College President Dr. Thomas Quinn
• Public comment periods for agenda items and general comment (3-minute limit each)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Otsego County Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss park operations, including a presentation on travel baseball at Libke Fields, budget and bill approvals, and updates on grants and improvement projects. Old business includes the Community Center outside property, Community Center and Sparks grants, and the Campground Improvement Project, while new business covers asset preservation and campsite improvement.

• Presentation by Nick Bricker on Travel Baseball at Libke Fields
• Community Center Grant and Sparks Grant updates
• Campground Improvement Project discussion
• Community Center Outside Property old business
• Asset Preservation and Campsite Improvement new business

The commission approved bills for August 2023 and updated previous meeting minutes. The board also decided to move all future commission meetings to the Otsego County Building, room 100.

• Approved bills dated 8/1/23-8/31/23 in the amount of $16,115.03
• Approved previous minutes with changes regarding attendance and item order
• Approved moving all commission meetings to Otsego County Building, room 100
• Supported travel baseball practices for boys 13 and under at Libke Fields

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Otsego County Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on four requests: two interpretations for comparable uses (boat/camper storage and a brine filling station), a variance to reduce minimum parcel size, and a temporary use permit for a snowmobile racing event. The board will also approve minutes from the May 16, 2023 meeting and take citizen comments.

• PZBA23-003: Interpretation for Residential/Boat and Camper Storage at 5693 Frontier Trl, Hayes Twp (FR zoning)
• PZBA23-004: Interpretation for Brine Filling Station at 5335 Old Stump Rd, Hayes Twp (R3 zoning)
• PZBA23-005: Variance to reduce minimum parcel size at 5148 Hayes Tower Rd, Hayes Twp (FR zoning)
• PZBA23-006: Temporary use for snowmobile racing weekend at 988 Five Lakes Rd, Livingston Twp (R1 zoning)

Board of Commissioners

The Otsego County Board of Commissioners will consider awarding contracts for bus garage repairs and a parks utility vehicle, approve grant applications and budget amendments, and handle routine consent agenda items. The meeting includes public comment periods and reports from departments and committees.

• Award RFP Bid 23-04 for bus garage repairs to Graham Construction Corporation for $63,900
• Award RFP Bid 23-09 for parks and recreation utility vehicle to Hutson John Deere for $19,356.12
• Approve grant application for Labor and Economic Opportunity Community Center Grants
• Approve budget amendment of up to $4,000 for jail restraining chair
• Approve resolution supporting Village of Vanderbilt funding request

The Board of Commissioners approved several vendor contracts for vehicle and facility repairs, authorized two budget amendments for jail and land use equipment, and supported a grant pursuit for the Village of Vanderbilt. They also approved two payment warrants totaling $388,411.95.

• Awarded Bid 23-04 to Graham Construction Corporation for Bus garage repairs (Unanimous)
• Awarded Bid 23-09 to Hutson John Deere for Parks and Recreation Utility Vehicle (Unanimous)
• Approved $4,000 budget amendment for jail restraint chair (Unanimous)
• Approved $26,900 budget amendment for Land Use Relocation (Unanimous)
• Approved release of Shop with a Cop funds (Unanimous)
• Approved Parks and Recreation Commission grant application submission (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution OCR 23-22 supporting Village of Vanderbilt's Consumers Energy Foundation grant pursuit (Unanimous)
• Approved August 15 and August 22 warrants totaling $388,411.95 (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Otsego County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a site plan review for Otsego Christian School at 1377 M-32 East in Bagley Township, which proposes remodeling and constructing a school building addition plus installing two mobile classrooms. The commission will also discuss short-term rentals as new business. The agenda includes standard items like approval of minutes and public participation.

• Public hearing and site plan review for Otsego Christian School addition and two mobile classrooms at 1377 M-32 East, Gaylord (PZPR23-004)
• Discussion of short-term rentals
• Approval of minutes from July 31, 2023
• Public participation for items not on the agenda (2-minute limit)

The Commission approved a site plan for a school building remodel and addition. Approval included the installation of two mobile classroom buildings, provided they are removed within two years.

• Approved July 31, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Findings of Fact for PZPR23-004 (unanimous)
• Approved site plan PZPR23-001 for school remodel, addition, and two mobile classrooms at 1377 M-32 East Gaylord (unanimous)
• Conditioned mobile classroom approval on removal from site within two years

Housing Committee

The committee will review the status of ongoing projects regarding a roof and drain field. The agenda also includes the approval of July meeting minutes and a report on Mortgage Loan #02-2017.

• Project status updates for Roof 08-2021 and Drain Field 10-2021
• Review of Paid in Full Mortgage Loan #02-2017
• Approval of July 20, 2023 meeting minutes

The committee approved the discharge of a mortgage for project 02-2017 after it was paid in full. The request will be submitted to the Otsego County Board of Commissioners for final review and signature. The committee also approved the July 20, 2023, meeting minutes and July 31, 2023, financial reports.

• Approved July 20, 2023, meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved discharge of loan #02-2017 mortgage (Unanimous)
• Approved receiving and filing July 31, 2023, financial reports (Unanimous)

Budget & Finance Committee

The Budget & Finance Committee will discuss several departmental purchases and budget adjustments. Items include court software, a utility vehicle bid for Parks and Rec, and updates on financial statements.

• Courts Software Purchase
• Parks and Rec Bid 2023-09: Utility Vehicle
• Budget Amendment: Jail Restraining Chair
• Budget Amendment: Land Use Relocation Costs
• Review of investments, financial statements, and credit card statements

The committee voted unanimously to recommend several budget amendments and contract awards to the full Board, including a $2.5 million community center grant application and a bus garage repair contract. Other actions included recommending a utility vehicle purchase and the disbursement of 'Shop with a Cop' funds to a 501c-3 agent.

• Recommended awarding utility vehicle bid to Hutson John Deere for $19,356.12 (unanimous)
• Recommended applying for $2.5 million Labor and Economic Opportunity Community Center Grant (unanimous)
• Recommended disbursing Shop with a Cop funds to a 501c-3 fiduciary agent (unanimous)
• Recommended budget amendment for jail to purchase new restraining chair (unanimous)
• Recommended $20,000 budget amendment for Land Use relocation and $6,900 for zoning digital scanning (unanimous)
• Recommended bidding out Building & Grounds/Airport trucks and approved budget amendment (unanimous)
• Recommended awarding bus garage repair bid to Grand Construction Corporation for $63,900 (unanimous)
• Approved July 19, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Otsego County Parks and Recreation Commission will hear a budget report from Finance Director Mel Maier, review bills, and discuss old business including Community Center repairs, a utility vehicle purchase, fireworks after-action and 2024 plans, the 5-year outline, the Community Center lease, and campsite improvements. New business includes proposals from Synergetic Sweethearts Roller Derby and Bear Basketball. The meeting is a regular business meeting with public comment and approval of previous minutes.

• Budget report by Finance Director Mel Maier
• Community Center repairs (roof, windows, sign)
• Utility vehicle purchase (bids: John Deere $19,356.12, M-32 Enterprises $26,245.72)
• 2024 fireworks planning and after-action update
• Campsite improvement project (road edges, fall drainage)

The Commission voted to inform the City of Gaylord that the county is not interested in renewing the lease for the Community Center's exterior property. Other actions included recommending a utility vehicle purchase and approving a roller derby event.

• Approved bills from July 1-31, 2023, totaling $24,509.68
• Voted to inform City of Gaylord they are not interested in renewing the exterior property lease
• Approved applying for Labor and Economic Opportunity Community Center Grant pending eligibility and board approval
• Recommended Hutson John Deere bid of $18,388.31 for utility vehicle to Budget and Finance Committee
• Approved Synergetic Sweethearts Roller Derby facility use pending schedule and floor protection
• Voted to keep Bear Basketball registration fee at $25.00 if a sponsor is found

Transportation and Building & Grounds Committee

The Otsego County Transportation and Airport Committee is meeting to review and approve the minutes from their June meeting, hear reports from the transportation and airport managers, and discuss airport matters including fire crews, FedEx lease back pay, and updates. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes.

• Approval of June 8, 2023 meeting minutes
• Transportation Manager's finance report and bus updates
• Airport Manager's finance report
• Discussion of fire crews leaving and possible return
• FedEx final lease back pay

The Transportation and Airport Committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from June 8, 2023. The committee formally acknowledged the monthly financial reports for both the bus system and the airport.

• Approved meeting agenda (All in Favor)
• Approved June 8, 2023 minutes (All in Favor)
• Acknowledged Bus monthly financial report (All in Favor)
• Acknowledged Airport monthly financial report (All in Favor)

Board of Commissioners

The Otsego County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with presentations from the Health Department of Northwest Michigan and NEMSCA, plus approval of consent agenda items including minutes and financial warrants. The agenda is largely routine, with no major policy decisions listed.

• Approval of July 25, 2023 regular meeting minutes
• Presentation by Health Department of Northwest Michigan Health Officer Dan Thorell
• Presentation by NEMSCA Strategy & Development Director Frances Ommani
• Approval of August 1 and August 8, 2023 warrants

The Board of Commissioners approved the creation of a full-time Accounting Clerk/Human Resources Assistant position. The board also approved two payment warrants totaling $298,811.28.

• Approved full-time Accounting Clerk/Human Resources Assistant position (Unanimous)
• Approved August 1, 2023 Warrant of $132,503.54 and three voided checks (Unanimous)
• Approved August 8, 2023 Warrant of $166,257.74 (Unanimous)
• Approved July 25, 2023 Regular Minutes via unanimous consent

Planning Commission

The Otsego County Planning Commission is holding a public hearing and site plan review for PZPR23-003, a proposal by Vollmar Land Company LLC to build a rest stop/concession stand on the tenth hole of the Otsego Resort Golf Course at 1835 Hayes Rd, Gaylord. The property is zoned FR Forestry Recreation, and the use is permitted subject to special conditions. The commission will also consider approval of minutes from July 17, 2023, and other routine business.

• Public hearing for PZPR23-003: rest stop/concession stand at 1835 Hayes Rd, Gaylord (Livingston Township)
• Site plan review for PZPR23-003, property zoned FR Forestry Recreation
• Approval of minutes from July 17, 2023
• Public participation for items not on the agenda (2-minute limit)
• Reports from Otsego County Parks & Recreation and Land Use Services

The Planning Commission unanimously approved a site plan for Vollmar Land Company LLC to build a rest stop and concession stand on the tenth hole of the Otsego Resort Golf Course. The facility will include two bathrooms and a kitchen with a service window for golfers.

• Approved site plan review PZPR23-003 for concession stand at 1835 Hayes Rd (Unanimous)
• Approved July 17, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Personnel Committee

The Otsego County Personnel Committee will meet to discuss a job description for a full-time Accounting Clerk/Human Resources Assistant. This role involves performing accounting, administrative, and human resources duties under the supervision of the Finance and Human Resources Directors.

• Review of Full Time Accounting Clerk/Human Resources Assistant job description

The committee recommended the Board of Commissioners create a new full-time position by combining the Accounting Clerk and Human Resources Assistant roles. The new role is set for 37.5 hours per week.

• Recommended creation of full-time Accounting Clerk/Human Resources Assistant position (All Ayes)

Board of Commissioners

The Otsego County Board of Commissioners will consider awarding a $24,600 air conditioning contract for the animal control kennel, approving a $115,914.45 CDBG housing grant application, and adopting related fair housing and citizen participation plans. The board will also set the 2024 budget calendar and approve routine financial warrants and minutes.

• Award RFP Bid 23-06 to Quality Plumbing & Mechanical, Inc. for $24,600 for animal control kennel air conditioning
• Approve OCR 23-18 authorizing MEDC PY 2022 CDBG Program Income Funding of $115,914.45 for low-to-moderate income housing
• Adopt OCR 23-19 Fair Housing Resolution and appoint Cynthia Polena as housing fair housing contact
• Approve CDBG Citizen Participation Plan and certifying officer designations
• Approve 2024 Budget Calendar

The Board of Commissioners approved the construction of a new Court building and authorized CDBG program funding for low-to-moderate income housing. They also adopted a Fair Housing Resolution and awarded a plumbing bid. Two payment warrants totaling over $540,000 were approved.

• Approved construction of new Court building up to $3.5 million using ARPA funds (Unanimous)
• Approved OCR 23-18 for $115,914.45 in MEDC PY 2022 CDBG program income funding (9-0)
• Approved OCR 23-19 Fair Housing Resolution and accompanying policy (9-0)
• Approved Otsego County Citizen Participation Plan (Unanimous)
• Awarded Bid 23-06 to Quality Plumbing & Mechanical, Inc. (8-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved 2024 Budget Calendar (Unanimous)
• Approved July 18, 2023 warrant for $210,164.08 (Unanimous)
• Approved July 25, 2023 warrant for $330,209.29 and three voided checks (Unanimous)

Housing Committee

The Otsego County Housing Committee will review documents and funding for PY21 and PY22 CDBG for an upcoming public hearing. The committee will also receive updates on several ongoing projects involving roofs, furnaces, water wells, and drain fields.

• Review of PY21 and PY22 CDBG funding and documents
• Status updates on Roof 01-2021 project
• Status updates on Roof, Furnace, Water Heater 07-2021 project
• Status updates on Roof, Water Well 08-2021 project
• Status updates on Water Well 09-2021 and Drain Field 10-2021 projects

The committee approved the PY22 grant application and the close out of PY21 grants for MEDC federal funding. These documents, along with program guidelines and a citizen participation plan, will be submitted to the Otsego County Board of Commissioners for a public hearing on July 25, 2023. The committee also approved the June 22, 2023, meeting minutes and June 30, 2023, financial reports.

• Approved June 22, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved PY22 grant application and PY21 grant close out (Unanimous)
• Approved housing community development needs assessment and program guidelines (Unanimous)
• Approved applicant requirements, homeowner certification, and program agreement (Unanimous)
• Approved contractor-owner contract (Unanimous)
• Approved citizen participation plan (Unanimous)
• Approved affirmatively further fair housing and fair housing and equal opportunity plan (Unanimous)
• Approved month end financial reports ending June 30, 2023 (Unanimous)

Budget & Finance Committee

The committee will review various financial updates and administrative items. The agenda includes discussions regarding the 2023 budget calendar, financial statements, and credit card statements.

• Animal Control Bid 2023-06 for air conditioning
• Accounting Clerk/Human Resources Assistant position
• Review of 2023 Budget Calendar
• Review of Financial Statements and Credit Card Statements

The Budget & Finance Committee recommended awarding a bid to Quality Plumbing & Mechanical, Inc. for kennel air conditioning. The committee also recommended combining two part-time positions into one full-time role and approved financial and credit card statements.

• Recommended awarding Animal Control Kennel Air Conditioning Bid 23-06 to Quality Plumbing & Mechanical, Inc. for $24,600 (unanimous)
• Recommended combining part-time Accounting Clerk and Human Resources Assistant positions into one full-time position (unanimous)
• Recommended modified FY24 budget calendar with workshops on Wednesdays at 9:00am (unanimous)
• Approved financial statements through June 30, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved Treasurer's and Administration credit card statements (unanimous)
• Approved June 21, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Veteran's Affairs Committee

The committee approved the meeting minutes from June 14, 2023, and the month-end financial reports ending June 30, 2023. Members reviewed the quarterly MVAA FY23 report and discussed the Northern Michigan Veterans Fair scheduled for November 2.

• Approved June 14, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved month end financial reports ending June 30, 2023 (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Otsego County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a site plan review for BKG Summit Investments LLC to reconfigure an approved site plan and construct additional storage units at 2691 M-32 West in Hayes Township. The commission will also discuss updates to the Master Plan with NEMCOG. The agenda includes approval of minutes from April 17, 2023, and other routine items.

• Public hearing for PZPR23-002: Site plan review for additional storage units at 2691 M-32 West, Gaylord (B2 General Business zoning)
• Discussion of Master Plan updates with NEMCOG
• Approval of minutes from April 17, 2023
• Public participation for items not on the agenda (2-minute limit)

The Commission unanimously approved a site plan review for BKG Summit Investments LLC to reconfigure an existing site and build additional storage units. The board also approved the meeting minutes from April 17, 2023. Other discussions focused on zoning enforcement and Master Plan updates.

• Approved site plan review for BKG Summit Investments LLC to add storage units at 2691 M-32 West (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 17, 2023 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Otsego County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on July 11, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. in Room 100 of the Otsego County Building. The board will consider a consent agenda that includes reappointments to the library board, approval of the Region 9 Area Agency on Aging's 2024 plan, and several Alpenfest proclamations, as well as a resolution opposing proposed changes to the Public Health Code.

• Resolution OCR 23-17 to oppose proposed changes to the Public Health Code
• Reappointment of Bonnie Byram and Martha Baril to the Otsego County Library Board of Trustees
• Approval of Region 9 Area Agency on Aging's proposed 2024 Annual Implementation Plan
• Approval of warrants for July 3 and July 11, 2023
• Proclamations for Alpenfest honorees, including parade marshal and Edelweiss Award recipient

The Board of Commissioners voted to oppose proposed changes to the Public Health Code. They also approved two payment warrants totaling $555,808.55 and several Alpenfest awards and appointments.

• Approved OCR 23-17 to oppose proposed changes to the Public Health Code (9-0)
• Approved July 3, 2023 Warrant for $117,556.48 (Unanimous)
• Approved July 11, 2023 Warrant for $438,252.07 and one void check (Unanimous)
• Reappointed Bonnie Byram to the Otsego County Library Board (term 8-31-23 to 8-31-2028)
• Reappointed Martha Baril to the Otsego County Library Board (term 8-31-23 to 8-31-27)
• Approved Region 9 Area Agency on Aging 2024 annual implementation plan
• Approved Alpenfest awards for Ralph Holewinski VFW post 1518, Northern Michigan Veteran’s Coalition, and Patriot Place (9-0)
• Approved Alpenfest awards for Dona Wishart, Al Zielinski, Pam Anthony, and Patrick Tholl (9-0 each)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Otsego County Parks and Recreation Commission will hold its regular meeting on July 10, 2023, at the Community Dog Park/Pontresina Park. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes, financial reports, and new business items such as a utility vehicle purchase, a 5-year plan, and a campsite drainage/road edge proposal. The meeting is open to the public.

• Approval of bills from June 2-30, 2023, totaling $19,788.95
• Discussion of utility vehicle purchase (estimates from John Deere $29,211 and M-32 Enterprises $28,695 from prior meeting)
• Campsite drainage/road edge proposal (if ready)
• 5-year plan discussion
• Public comment period

The Commission approved the creation of an adult summer basketball league and set specifications for a new utility vehicle. Members also authorized the purchase of limestone for campground drainage and approved June bills.

• Approved bills dated 6/1/23 – 6/30/23 totaling $19,788.85
• Approved 'option 3' bid specifications for a new utility vehicle
• Approved sponsoring an adult summer basketball league for 6 teams at $300 per team
• Approved purchase of 35 yards of 23 A crushed limestone for campground road edges
• Approved minutes from June 12, 2023 regular meeting
• Approved minutes from June 26, 2023 special meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Otsego County Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider several items, including approving ballot language for a 1-mill road millage renewal, a $30,000 budget amendment for a parks utility vehicle, an updated credit card policy, and a recycling contract award. They will also hear a presentation from Up North Prevention and approve the appointment of a court magistrate.

• OCR 23-20: Approves 1-mill road millage renewal for Nov. 7, 2023 ballot, estimated to raise $1,539,855.16 in first year
• Budget amendment: $30,000 from Parks and Recreation fund balance for a utility vehicle
• Credit card policy update: single purchases over $500 require prior written approval
• RFP BID 23-03: Recycling, hauling and processing contract award
• OCR 23-21: Approves Edward M. Burzynski as magistrate for 87-A District Court

The Board of Commissioners approved language for a 1-mill road improvement millage to be placed on the November 7, 2023, ballot. Other actions included approving a court magistrate appointment, a parks vehicle budget amendment, and a waste contract.

• Approved 1-mill road renewal millage proposal for November 2023 ballot (Unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Edward M. Burzynski as Court Magistrate for 87-A District Court (Unanimous)
• Approved $30,000 budget amendment for Parks and Recreation to purchase a Utility Vehicle (Unanimous)
• Approved updated Credit Card Policy (Unanimous)
• Awarded Bid 23-03 to GFL Environmental for a 4-year contract (Unanimous)
• Approved June 20, 2023 Warrant for $221,021.17 (Unanimous)
• Approved June 27, 2023 Warrant for $289,211.23 (Unanimous)
• Entered closed session to discuss purchase of building and real property using ARPA funds (Unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Otsego County Parks and Recreation Commission is holding a special meeting to consider three action items: approving emergency roof repairs at the Community Center, approving a rental request from the Gaylord Basketball Team Camps, and approving a request from the Petoskey Lacrosse Club to use Libke Fields. The meeting also includes commissioner comments and adjournment.

• Community Center roof leak repair: motion to approve moving forward with RFP
• Gaylord Basketball Team Camps rental: July 17-19 and July 25-27, 8am-4pm at Community Center
• Petoskey Lacrosse Club clinic: monthly use of Libke Fields

The Commission voted to solicit bids for the rehabilitation of the Community Center building. They also approved two sports camp rental requests contingent upon specific paperwork and verification requirements.

• Approved motion to put out requests for invitation for bids for Community Center building rehabilitation
• Approved basketball camp rental request contingent upon proper paperwork naming the entity
• Approved Petoskey Lacrosse Group request to use Libke Fields monthly through year-end subject to USA Lacrosse membership verification

Housing Committee

The committee will review project statuses regarding roofs, furnaces, and water wells. The meeting also includes discussions on drain field projects and MSHDA CDBG program income.

• Project status updates for Roof 01-2021, 07-2021, and 08-2021
• Project status updates for Water Well 09-2021
• Discussion of Drain Field 10-2021
• Discussion of MSHDA CDBG Program Income
• Approval of May 18, 2023, meeting minutes

The committee approved the specifications and cost estimate for Project 10-2021. A contract for an emergency drain field was awarded to Jack Millikin Inc. for $7,900, utilizing a $4,126.70 grant and leveraging funds.

• Approved May 18, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Awarded Project 10-2021 drain field bid of $7,900 to Jack Millikin Inc. (Unanimous)
• Received and filed month end financial reports ending May 31, 2023 (Unanimous)

Budget & Finance Committee

The Budget & Finance Committee will discuss road commission funding, parks budget amendment, credit card policy update, land sale request to Habitat for Humanity, and finance department updates.

• Road Commission Millage discussion
• Parks and Rec Utility Vehicle Budget Amendment
• Credit Card Policy Proposed Update
• Land Sale Request to Habitat for Humanity
• $110,092 contingency budget

The Budget & Finance Committee recommended several items for full Board approval, including a road millage renewal, a credit card policy update, and a recycling bid award. The committee also approved a budget amendment for a utility vehicle RFP and denied a land sale request from Habitat for Humanity.

• Recommended 1-mill Road Commission millage renewal for November 2023 ballot (unanimous)
• Recommended $30,000 budget amendment for Parks and Recreation utility vehicle RFP (unanimous)
• Recommended updated credit card policy for full Board approval (unanimous)
• Denied land sale request from Habitat for Humanity (unanimous)
• Approved credit card statements as presented (unanimous)
• Recommended awarding recycling Bid 23-03 to GFL Environmental (unanimous)
• Approved May 25, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Veteran's Affairs Committee

The committee approved a soldier and sailor relief application for vehicle repairs. They also approved the May 2023 financial reports and the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved soldier and sailor relief application #23-01 for $879.54 to Auto-Lab of Gaylord (Unanimous)
• Approved month end financial reports ending May 31, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved May 16, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Otsego County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with presentations from North Country Community Mental Health and RISE, plus department and committee reports. The board will consider consent agenda approval of prior minutes and several budget items, including a RISE request for opioid funds and budget amendments. Financial warrants for May and June 2023 are also on the agenda for approval.

• RISE request for opioid funds
• Budget amendment: transfer extradition costs
• Budget amendment: year end
• Approval of May 30, June 6, and June 13, 2023 warrants
• Finance Department staffing discussion

The Board of Commissioners approved funding for a substance free coalition and a promotion within the finance department. They also authorized budget adjustments and the payment of three warrants totaling over $735,000.

• Approved $30,000 of Opioid funds to RISE: Otsego Substance Free Coalition (Unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Denise Landrie to Deputy Finance Director (Unanimous)
• Approved transfer of $5,000 of marijuana funds to Extradition Costs (Unanimous)
• Approved 2022 year-end budget adjustments (Unanimous)
• Approved May 30, 2023 Warrant for $386,938.11 (Unanimous)
• Approved June 6, 2023 Warrant for $140,856.08 (Unanimous)
• Approved June 13, 2023 Warrant for $208,312.43 and 11 void checks (Unanimous)
• Approved Regular Minutes of May 23, 2023 with corrections (Unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Commission approved over $45,000 in bills and authorized an Eagle Scout project to build a dog agility course. A sub-committee was formed to draft a request for proposals for Community Center roof repairs. The board also moved to proceed with a bid process for a new utility vehicle, pending budget committee approval.

• Approved bills dated 4/27/23 – 6/1/23 in the amount of $45,534.49
• Approved Eagle Scout project to design and build a dog agility course
• Approved proceeding with budget amendment and bid process for a new utility vehicle
• Formed sub-committee to draft RFP for Community Center roof repairs
• Approved May 8, 2023 minutes as amended

Transportation and Building & Grounds Committee

The Otsego County Transportation and Airport Committee is meeting to review and approve prior meeting minutes, hear manager reports on finances, vehicle transfers, and airport updates, and take public comment. The agenda contains routine administrative items with no specific proposals, contracts, or dollar amounts listed.

• Review and approval of 13 April 2023 meeting minutes
• Transportation manager's finance report
• County vehicle transfers discussion
• Bus #16 status update
• Airport manager's finance report and updates

The Transportation and Airport Committee approved the installation of special landing gear at the airport to support the Cherry Festival airshow. The committee also authorized the silent bid sale of a 2014 Ford Explorer and an aluminum dock. A request for an $11,516.72 engine replacement for Bus #16 was forwarded to Budget and Finance.

• Approved placement of special landing gear for Thunderbirds emergency landing option (All in Favor)
• Approved placing 2014 Ford Explorer for silent bid (All in Favor)
• Approved placing aluminum dock for silent bid with $500 minimum bid (All in Favor)
• Forwarded $11,516.72 engine replacement estimate for Bus #16 to Budget and Finance (All in Favor)
• Approved April 13, 2023 minutes (All in Favor)
• Acknowledged Bus monthly financial report (All in Favor)
• Acknowledged Airport monthly financial report (All in Favor)

Budget & Finance Committee

The Budget & Finance Committee will review requests for opioid funds and discuss finance department staffing. The meeting also includes discussions regarding budget transfers for extradition costs and year-end budget amendments.

• RISE presentation requesting opioid funds
• Budget amendment/transfer for extradition costs
• Year end budget amendment
• Finance Department staffing and updates

The Budget & Finance Committee recommended several funding and staffing changes to the full Board for approval. These include a grant for substance abuse prevention and a restructuring of Finance Department roles. The committee also approved credit card statements.

• Recommended $30,000 of Opioid funds for RISE: Otsego Substance Free Coalition (unanimous)
• Recommended promoting Denise Landrie to part-time Deputy Finance Director and hiring a full-time Accounting Specialist (unanimous)
• Recommended a $5,000 budget amendment for extradition costs (unanimous)
• Recommended year-end budget amendments for multiple accounts (unanimous)
• Approved credit card statements as presented (unanimous)
• Approved April 19, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Otsego County Board of Commissioners will consider ending Zoom broadcasts of its meetings, approve the appointment of a new court magistrate, and approve two financial warrants. The board will also hear presentations from the Parks and Recreation, Commission on Aging, and Road Commission.

• Approve OCR 23-11 appointing Jenny S. Wagner as 87-A District Court Magistrate
• Eliminate Zoom for public attendance at Board meetings
• Approve May 16, 2023 warrant totaling $63,417.63
• Approve May 23, 2023 warrant (amount not specified in agenda)
• Discuss Parks and Recreation SPARKS Grant, Round Two

The Board of Commissioners approved a SPARKS Grant Application and eliminated the use of Zoom for public attendance at meetings. Other actions included approving two payment warrants and appointing a court magistrate.

• Approved SPARKS Grant Application (6-2)
• Eliminated Zoom for public attendance of Board meetings (Unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Court Magistrate Jenny Wagner (Unanimous)
• Approved May 16, 2023 Warrant for $63,417.63 and 8 voided checks (Unanimous)
• Approved May 23, 2023 Warrant for $37,407.01 (Unanimous)
• Approved Betty Westenbarger as 2023 OMS Compliance System contact for County Bus system (Unanimous)
• Appointed members to the ORV ordinance ad hoc committee

Housing Committee

The committee will review previous meeting minutes and discuss the status of ongoing projects. The agenda includes updates on various roof, water well, furnace, and water heater items.

• Project Status: Roof 01-2021
• Project Status: Water Well 06-2021
• Project Status: Roof, Furnace, Water Heater 07-2021
• New Business: Roof, Water Well 08-2021
• New Business: Water Well 09-2021

The committee approved three bids for emergency roof and water well repairs using PY21 funding. The board also approved the April 17, 2023, meeting minutes and filed financial reports ending April 30, 2023.

• Approved April 17, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Awarded Project 08-2021 roof bid of $11,202 to Story Roofing (Unanimous)
• Awarded Project 08-2021 water well bid of $7,780 to Payton’s Well Drilling — Well Repair & Service LLC (Unanimous)
• Awarded Project 09-2021 water well bid of $8,980 to Payton’s Well Drilling — Well Repair & Service LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved month end financial reports ending April 30, 2023 (Unanimous)

Veteran's Affairs Committee

The committee approved the meeting minutes from March 21, 2023, and the month-end financial reports ending April 30, 2023. The Director reported that the FY24 CVSF grant application was approved by the Board of Commissioners and is currently awaiting a grant agreement.

• Approved March 21, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved month end financial reports ending April 30, 2023 (Unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Otsego County Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a request for a non-use variance to reduce setbacks for an existing accessory building at 5788 Beach Rd in Charlton Township. The board will also consider approval of minutes from the February 28, 2023 meeting. The agenda includes only this public hearing and routine procedural items.

• Public hearing PZBA23-002: non-use variance for setbacks at 5788 Beach Rd, Charlton Township (RR/Recreation Residential District)
• Approval of minutes from February 28, 2023 meeting
• Citizen comment period for items not on the agenda

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a non-use variance for a garage constructed without permits that failed to meet roadway setback requirements. The board found the variance was not detrimental to public welfare and that unique circumstances existed due to the property being bordered by private roads on three sides.

• Approved February 28, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Finding of Fact for PZBA23-002 with addition of item 15 (unanimous)
• Determined variance for 5788 Beach Rd is not detrimental to public welfare (6-0)
• Determined variance for 5788 Beach Rd is necessary to receive rights available to other properties (6-0)
• Determined special physical conditions or unique circumstances exist for 5788 Beach Rd (4-2)
• Determined special conditions for 5788 Beach Rd were not the result of applicant actions (4-2)

Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee will meet on May 12, 2023, to discuss specific agenda items. Discussion topics include the use of Zoom for meetings and an MDOT OMS compliance contact.

• Zoom for Meetings
• MDOT OMS Compliance Contact

The Personnel Committee voted to recommend that the Board of Commissioners discontinue the virtual Zoom option for meetings. The committee also recommended appointing the Human Resources Director as the contact for the Otsego County Bus System policy.

• Recommended to Board of Commissioners that Zoom for meetings ends (All Ayes)
• Recommended to Board of Commissioners that Human Resources Director Ms. Westenbarger be the contact person for the OCBS Policy (All Ayes)

Board of Canvassers

The Otsego County Board of Canvassers is holding a regular meeting to canvass the May 2, 2023 election. The agenda includes only the call to order, the canvass, and adjournment, with no other business listed.

• Canvass the May 2, 2023 election

Board of Commissioners

The Otsego County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to approve routine financial warrants, including a $97,919.47 disbursement, and consider an adjustment to off-road vehicle (ORV) regulations. The board will also vote on amending an administrative assistant's employment agreement to restore her original vacation anniversary date.

• Approval of May 2, 2023 warrant totaling $97,919.47 with 22 void checks
• Approval of May 9, 2023 warrant (amount not specified)
• ORV adjustment (details not provided)
• Amendment to Renee Edwards' employment agreement to set vacation anniversary date to November 18, 2019
• Approval of April 27, 2023 meeting minutes

The Board of Commissioners approved two payment warrants and an amendment to an employee's vacation date. Chairman Doug Johnson announced the creation of an ad hoc committee for ORV adjustments.

• Approved May 2, 2023 Warrant for $97,919.47 and 22 voided checks (Unanimous)
• Approved May 9, 2023 Warrant for $232,180.69 and one voided check (Unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Renee Edwards’ employment agreement regarding vacation anniversary date (Unanimous)
• Approved April 27, 2023 meeting minutes with corrections (Unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Otsego County Parks and Recreation Commission will review bills totaling $18,980.81, discuss old business including a campsite improvement grant and advertising policy, and take up new items such as waiving day pass fees for a community playgroup and approving security deposits for cabins and pavilions. The agenda also includes a presentation from the Sweet Hearts Roller Derby League and updates on projects and director's reports.

• Approve bills dated April 4-26, 2023 in the amount of $18,980.81
• Campsite Improvement Grant: discuss safety measures
• Waive day pass fee for Community Playgroup on 8/15/23 at County Park
• Security deposits for cabins, pavilions, and Irontone Springs
• Gaylord Alpenfest request to use Pontresina Park for parade set-up on July 15

The Commission approved a new disciplinary policy and advertising policy subject to legal review. The board also authorized several facility improvements, including new fire rings, fencing, and security deposit increases for 2024.

• Approved disciplinary policy subject to legal review
• Approved advertising policy subject to legal review
• Approved bills from April 4–26, 2023, totaling $18,980.81
• Recommended bidding process for a new utility vehicle to Budget and Finance Committee
• Waived day pass fee for Community Playgroup on 8/15/23
• Approved Wolverine Ice as vendor and increased ice cost to $2.50 per bag
• Approved $2,750 purchase for 10 new fire rings
• Approved $100 security deposits for cabins and specific pavilions for 2024 season

Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee will meet to discuss updates regarding Finance Department staffing and an Administrative Assistant. The agenda also includes a Health Department resolution.

• Finance Department Staffing Update
• Administrative Assistant Update
• Health Department Resolution

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners approved rezoning for parcels in Bagley and Elmira Townships and allocated funds for animal control, office furniture, and building repairs. A grant for Otsego Lake County Park Campground drainage improvements was denied. The board also approved two payment warrants totaling over $1.89 million.

• Approved rezoning of 11 parcels in Bagley Township to RR/Recreation Residential (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of one parcel in Elmira Township to R2/General Residential (Unanimous)
• Approved $75,000 from inheritance funds for Animal Control equipment and updates (Unanimous)
• Approved $6,300 to repair the fountain in front of the County Building (Unanimous)
• Approved $4,500 for Administration office desks (Unanimous)
• Denied OCR 23-08 Otsego Lake County Park Campground Drainage Improvement Grant (4-4)
• Awarded Bid 23-01 to Brand Land Surveying LLC ($19,319) and Wade Trim ($19,319) (Unanimous)
• Approved April 18 and April 25 warrants totaling $1,899,106.01 (Unanimous)

Budget & Finance Committee

The committee will review several new business items including grant applications and equipment needs. The agenda also includes a review of financial statements and updates from the finance department.

• MVAA FY2024 Grant Application
• Fountain Repairs
• Animal Control Equipment
• Budget Amendment: Desk in Administration
• Commission on Aging Millage

The committee recommended several items to the full Board, including a veterans services grant and survey contracts. It also approved credit card statements and recommended budget amendments for fountain repairs and administrative desks.

• Recommended MVAA 2024 grant for full Board approval (unanimous)
• Recommended survey and remonumentation bids to Brand Land Surveying LLC ($19,319), Wade Trim Inc ($19,319), and Ronald C. Brand ($2,200) for Board approval (unanimous)
• Recommended budget amendment for fountain repairs to the full Board (unanimous)
• Recommended year end cash transfers to the full Board (unanimous)
• Recommended budget amendment for administration desks to the full Board (unanimous)
• Approved credit card statements as presented (unanimous)
• Approved March 15, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission will review several land use requests, including residential rezones in Bagley and Elmira Townships. Additionally, a special use permit is under consideration for a 179-foot wireless communications tower.

• Rezone of eleven parcels on Pioneer Rd and Henry Dr in Bagley Township from B2/General Business to RR/Recreation Residential
• Rezone of one parcel on Townline Rd in Elmira Township from R3/Residential Estates to R2/General Residential
• Special Use Permit for a 179’ wireless communications tower at 5130 Alba Rd in Elmira Township

The commission recommended two rezoning requests to the Otsego County Board of Commissioners to allow for residential use. One request involves eleven parcels in Bagley Township and another involves a single parcel in Elmira Township to increase housing density.

• Approved minutes from December 19, 2022 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of PZRZ23-001 to rezone 11 parcels in Bagley Township from B2/General Business to RR/Recreation Residential (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of PZRZ23-002 to rezone one parcel in Elmira Township from R3/Residential Estates to R2/General Residential (majority)

Housing Committee

The committee will review project statuses and discuss new business regarding housing maintenance. The agenda includes updates on roof, water well, furnace, and water heater projects.

• Project status update for Roof 01-2021
• Project status update for Water Well 06-2021
• Discussion of new business regarding Roof, Furnace, and Water Heater 07-2021
• Approval of March 16, 2023 meeting minutes

The committee awarded two emergency repair contracts for Project 07-2021 using PY21 funding. The board also approved the March 16, 2023, meeting minutes and filed the March 31, 2023, financial reports.

• Approved March 16, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Awarded $13,900 roof bid for Project 07-2021 to Story Roofing (Unanimous)
• Awarded $9,673 furnace and on-demand water heater bid for Project 07-2021 to Family Plumbing & Heating (Unanimous)
• Received and filed month end financial reports ending March 31, 2023 (Unanimous)

Transportation and Building & Grounds Committee

The Transportation and Airport Committee is meeting to review and approve prior meeting minutes, hear manager reports on finances, bus updates, and airport operations, and take public comment. The agenda is largely routine oversight with no major decisions listed.

• Review of February 9, 2023 meeting minutes
• Transportation manager's finance report and Vehicle Accessibility Plan update
• Bus updates
• Airport manager's finance report and fire support based 4/11/2023
• Public comment (3-minute limit)

The committee acknowledged monthly financial reports for the bus and airport systems. It decided to forward the Vehicle Accessibility Plan update to the Personnel Committee for further action.

• Approved agenda and February 9, 2023 minutes
• Acknowledged Bus monthly financial report
• Forwarded Vehicle Accessibility Plan (VAP) update to Personnel Committee
• Acknowledged Airport monthly financial report

Board of Commissioners

The Otsego County Board of Commissioners will consider approving the use of up to $100,000 in marijuana funds for new public safety computers, approve two weekly warrants totaling over $1.5 million, and adopt an opioid settlement resolution. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items and public comment periods.

• Approve up to $100,000 from marijuana funds for public safety computers pending bid
• Approve April 4 warrant of $1,170,142.85 including delinquent tax settlements
• Approve April 11 warrant of $357,912.26 including $197,588.55 road millage to City of Gaylord
• Consider OCR 23-09 Opioid Settlement Resolution
• Approve minutes of March 28, 2023 regular meeting

The Board adopted Resolution OCR 23-09 to participate in national prescription opiate litigation settlements. Commissioners also approved funding for public safety equipment and authorized two payment warrants.

• Adopted Resolution OCR 23-09 Opioid Settlement Resolution (7-0)
• Approved $100,000 of marijuana funds for public safety equipment (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved April 4, 2023 Warrant for $1,170,142.85 (Unanimous)
• Approved April 11, 2023 Warrant for $357,912.26 (Unanimous)
• Approved March 28, 2023 Regular Minutes (Unanimous consent)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Otsego County Parks and Recreation Commission is holding its regular April meeting. The agenda includes approval of minutes and bills totaling $6,047.70, plus discussions on the parks vision, Wah Wah Soo vaults and stairs, a boat rental proposal, tree removal at the Community Center, event policy, and camping reservations. A presentation is scheduled from the Playgroup Coordinator.

• Approval of bills dated March 4 – April 3, 2023 in the amount of $6,047.70
• Discussion of boat rental proposal for non-motorized watercraft at Otsego Lake County Park
• Tree removal at Community Center
• Event policy discussion
• Camping reservations discussion

The Commission suspended the after-school program until at least April 17th due to safety issues and approved emergency repairs for the Wah Wah Soo vault and stairs. Other actions included approving $6,047.70 in bills and recommending a $6,500 tree removal contract.

• Approved bills from March 4 – April 3, 2023, totaling $6,047.70
• Designated Wah Wah Soo vault and stairs erosion as emergency repair to seek price estimates
• Approved moving forward with boat rental proposals
• Recommended Shawn Thomas Tree Service's $6,500 bid for tree and stump removal to the Budget and Finance Committee
• Changed camping reservation policy to 182 days in advance starting in 2024
• Approved disciplinary policy and release forms subject to county attorney legal review
• Suspended after-school program from 3:00-5:00pm until April 17th due to violence and safety issues
• Approved minutes from the previous meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Otsego County Board of Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda that includes approving prior meeting minutes, discharging a mortgage for Paulette Miles, and appointing Maria K. Wyatt as a court magistrate. They will also consider a $75,000 county match for a $150,000 grant to improve drainage at Otsego Lake County Park campgrounds, plus other financial items like warrants and a phone system change order.

• OCR 23-06: Discharge of mortgage for Paulette Miles, property at 685 Scenic Trail, Gaylord
• OCR 23-07: Approve appointment of Maria K. Wyatt as 87-A District Court Magistrate
• OCR 23-08: $75,000 county match for $75,000 grant for Otsego Lake County Park campground drainage
• Phone system change order
• Warrants for March 21 and March 28, 2023

The Board of Commissioners approved a grant for campground drainage improvements and appointed a new court magistrate. They also authorized several financial warrants and a small change order for the county phone project.

• Approved OCR 23-08 for Otsego Lake County Park Campground drainage improvements grant (3-2)
• Approved OCR 23-07 appointment of Court Magistrate Maria K. Wyatt (Unanimous)
• Approved OCR 23-06 discharge of mortgage to Paulette Miles (Unanimous)
• Approved $78.95 change order for the County phone project (Unanimous)
• Approved cash transfer (Unanimous)
• Approved March 21, 2023 warrant for $208,800.61 and three voided checks (Unanimous)
• Approved March 28, 2023 warrant for $262,824.86 and one voided check (Unanimous)
• Tabled Public Safety Equipment vote to the next meeting (Unanimous)

Veteran's Affairs Committee

The Otsego County Veteran's Affairs Committee is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes reviewing the January minutes, receiving updates on the MVAA CVSF grant, and hearing reports from the counselor, activity, and financial departments including burial and soldiers relief funds.

• MVAA CVSF Grant updates
• Counselor Updates
• Activity Report
• Financial Reports: Veteran's Affairs, Burial Report, Soldiers Relief
• Approval of January 17, 2023 regular minutes

The committee approved the meeting minutes from January 17, 2023, and the month-end financial reports ending February 28, 2023. The Director reported on the submission of the FY24 Intent to file for the County Veterans Service Fund Grant.

• Approved January 17, 2023 regular minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved month end financial reports ending February 28, 2023 (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission approved a site plan for a one-time snowmobile racing event at 988 Five Lakes Rd. Members also discussed increasing enforcement fees and extending compliance timeframes for zoning violations.

• Site Plan Approval: Circle C Properties LLC, 988 Five Lakes Rd, for a snowmobile racing event
• Rezoning Request: Eleven parcels in Bagley Township on Pioneer Rd and Henry Dr from B2/General Business to RR/Recreation Residential
• Proposed Enforcement Fees: Discussion of fine levels including $100, $250, $500, and $1000

Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee will meet to discuss several administrative items including Finance Department matters and MERS Service Credit. The committee will also review the feasibility of televising board meetings and a draft resolution for the Health Department.

• Finance Department discussion
• MERS Service Credit discussion
• Feasibility of televising Board Meetings
• Board Bylaws discussion
• Health Department Draft Resolution

Housing Committee

The committee will review previous meeting minutes and discuss unfinished business regarding Roof 01-2021. New business includes discussions on Water Well 06-2021 and the Paid in Full Mortgage for Habitat #10.

• Roof 01-2021 project status
• Water Well 06-2021 discussion
• Paid in Full Mortgage - Habitat #10

The committee awarded a contract for an emergency water well and approved the discharge of a paid-in-full mortgage. Members also reviewed financial reports and received an update on the transfer of CDBG programs to MSHDA.

• Approved January 19, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Awarded Project 06-2021 water well bid of $11,380 to Payton’s Well Drilling (Unanimous)
• Approved discharge of loan #Habitat 10 mortgage as paid in full (Unanimous)
• Received and filed month end financial reports ending February 28, 2023 (Unanimous)

Budget & Finance Committee

The committee will review unfinished business regarding the Otsego Lake County Park Campground drainage improvements and an annexation request. New business includes discussions on phone project change orders, Alpine Center options, year-end cash transfers, and public safety radios.

• Otsego Lake County Park Campground Drainage Improvements Grant
• Phone Project, Work Camp Line change order
• Year End Cash Transfers: MIDC and Work Camp
• Public Safety Radios discussion
• 2023 Contingency: $110,092

The Budget & Finance Committee recommended several funding requests and budget amendments to the full Board, including repairs for the Alpine Center and campground drainage. The committee also approved year-end cash transfers for MIDC and Work Camp and tabled an annexation request indefinitely.

• Recommended grant for Otsego Lake County Park Campground drainage improvements (unanimous)
• Tabled annexation request indefinitely
• Recommended change order for additional Work Camp phone line (unanimous)
• Recommended spending up to $75,000 for Alpine Center blueprints (unanimous)
• Recommended year-end cash transfers for MIDC and Work Camp (unanimous)
• Recommended using up to $100,000 in marijuana funds for public safety computers (unanimous, 1 abstention)
• Approved credit card statements as presented (unanimous)
• Approved February 15, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners approved two payment warrants and the minutes from previous meetings. The Board also rescheduled the April 25th meeting to April 27th.

• Approved Regular Minutes of February 28, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved Sanitary Board of Appeals minutes of March 2, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved March 7, 2023 Warrant for $34,108.57 (Unanimous)
• Approved March 14, 2023 Warrant for $233,923.85 (Unanimous)
• Rescheduled April 25th meeting to April 27th (No objection)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Otsego County Parks and Recreation Commission will consider approving previous minutes, hear presentations from Otsego Christian School and on grant opportunities, and discuss old business including boat rental and fireworks agreements. The meeting also includes financial reports and a director's update on county parks and facilities.

• Otsego Christian School rental fee discount request for 2023-2024
• Campsite Improvement Grant update by Thom Marquard
• Sparks Grant update by Thom Marquard
• Boat Rental Agreement and Fireworks Agreement discussions
• Special Events Forms for Otsego Lake Splash-in and Fireworks

The Commission approved a fireworks display agreement with the Otsego Lake Association and Wolverine Fireworks. It also moved a campsite drainage improvement project forward to the Budget and Finance Committee. Additionally, the board authorized a request for bids for non-motorized watercraft rentals at Otsego Lake County Park.

• Approved moving Wade Trim campsite drainage project agreement to Budget and Finance Committee
• Approved fireworks agreement with Otsego Lake Association and Wolverine Fireworks (cost min. $17,325.00)
• Approved $10,285.36 in bills for Feb 3 – March 3
• Approved request for bids for non-motorized watercraft rentals at Otsego Lake County Park
• Approved Otsego Lake Splash-In for June 9-11, 2023
• Approved fireworks display for July 1, 2023
• Approved capping open spigots at Libke Fields to eliminate chlorination requirements
• Agreed to a $750,000.00 Sparks Grant request for playground, beach, and splash pad improvements

Sanitary Board of Appeals

The Otsego County Sanitary Board of Appeals is meeting to consider an appeal request from Brian and Gina Jurries regarding a decision by the Northwest Michigan Health Department, submitted by Chuck Edwards. The board will also approve minutes from its February 17, 2023 meeting. The agenda contains no other substantive items.

• Appeal hearing for Brian and Gina Jurries
• Information submitted by Northwest Michigan Health Department (Chuck Edwards)
• Approval of minutes from February 17, 2023

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Otsego County Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a request for a non-use variance to reduce setbacks for an accessory building at 14783 Twelfth Ave in Charlton Township. The board will also approve minutes from the November 29, 2022 meeting. The agenda includes only this one public hearing and routine procedural items.

• Public hearing PZBA23-001: non-use variance for reduced setbacks, accessory building, 14783 Twelfth Ave, Johannesburg, MI 49751, Charlton Township, RR/Recreation Residential District
• Approval of minutes from November 29, 2022 meeting

The Board denied a request for a non-use variance for setbacks at 14783 Twelfth Ave because the applicant did not meet the required criteria under Section 26.6. The Board also recommended a new alternate member for appointment. Minutes from November 29, 2022, were approved.

• Approved minutes from November 29, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved amended Exhibit List for case PZBA23-001 (unanimous)
• Denied setback variance for garage at 14783 Twelfth Ave (3-1)
• Recommended Mary Kinney to Board of Commissioners as alternate member for a three-year term (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners approved the transfer of ARPA funds and the hiring of a Zoning Enforcement Officer. A proposal to relocate the Economic Alliance to alternative office spaces was denied. The board also approved two payment warrants totaling $388,178.22.

• Approved transfer of $1,685,000.00 ARPA funds into the general fund (Unanimous)
• Approved hiring of a Zoning Enforcement Officer in lieu of a Clerk position (7-1)
• Denied relocation of Economic Alliance to alternative office spaces by June 1st (4-4 tie)
• Approved February 21, 2023 Warrant for $162,839.25 (7-0)
• Approved February 28, 2023 Warrant for $225,338.97 and one voided check (7-0)
• Approved plans for Job#22-184 Duvall Appeal (Unanimous)
• Reappointed Rudi Edel to the Commission on Aging Board
• Reappointed Constance Messina and Rachel Smith to the Commission on Aging Board

Sanitary Board of Appeals

The Sanitary Board of Appeals is holding a hearing on Mike Duvall's appeal of the Health Department's denial of a permit for an on-site wastewater system at 3977 Sparr Road, Gaylord. The denial was based on unsuitable wetland soils and failure to meet current code. Duvall seeks a variance, citing inability to comply due to site conditions and inability to secure an easement from an adjacent property owner.

• Appeal of permit denial for property ID 69-050-031-100-05-01 at 3977 Sparr Road, Gaylord
• Variance request under Sanitary Code Article X sections 10-2.A through 10-2.D
• Health Department denial letter dated October 26, 2022, citing wetland vegetation, high water table, and peat muck soils
• Proposed alternative: off-site disposal via easement from adjoining property owner (requested from Mr. Elenz)
• Existing 1993 permit for septic and well on the property, with prior variances for a mobile home

The board approved an appeal for a residential on-site wastewater treatment and disposal system at 3977 Sparr Road in Dover Township. The request followed a previous denial by the Health Department due to wetlands and standing water. The Board of Commissioners later approved the recommended plan changes on February 28, 2023.

• Approved appeal for on-site wastewater treatment/disposal system at 3977 Sparr Road (Unanimous)
• Recommended plan for Job #22-184 with infiltrative surface increase from 1109.4 to 1113.4

Budget & Finance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee will consider unfinished business on a drainage improvement grant for Otsego Lake County Park, and new business including an annexation request, zoning staffing, and allocation of opioid and ARPA funds. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and a finance department update.

• Otsego Lake County Park Campground Drainage Improvements Grant
• Annexation Request
• Zoning Staffing
• Opioid Funds
• ARPA Funds

The Budget & Finance Committee recommended hiring a Zoning Enforcement Officer instead of a Clerk and relocating the Economic Alliance by June 1st. The committee also recommended transferring a portion of ARPA funds to the General Fund for public safety payroll.

• Recommended hiring a Zoning Enforcement Officer in lieu of a Clerk position (unanimous, Wingo abstained)
• Recommended relocating the Economic Alliance by June 1st (unanimous)
• Recommended transferring a portion of ARPA funds to the General Fund for public safety payroll
• Approved credit card statements (unanimous)
• Approved January 18, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled annexation request to unfinished business (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on Otsego Lake County Park Campground Drainage Improvements Grant

Board of Commissioners

The Otsego County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on February 14, 2023, to approve consent agenda items including minutes and a reappointment, hear reports from the Sheriff's Department and other officials, and approve three financial warrants. The most significant action is approval of the January 31, 2023 warrant totaling $67,333.74, which includes 99 checks and 5 voided checks. The meeting is largely routine administrative business.

• Approve January 31, 2023 warrant of $67,333.74 (99 checks, 5 voided)
• Reappoint Kevin Drummond to EMS/Rescue Board (term ending Dec 31, 2026)
• Approve minutes of January 24, 2023 regular meeting
• Sheriff's Department report by Sheriff Matt Nowicki/Undersheriff Matt Muladore
• Public comment periods (3-minute limit) for agenda items and general comment

The Board of Commissioners approved three payment warrants totaling $745,179.68 and reappointed Kevin Drummond to the Emergency Management Services Board. The Board also authorized legal counsel and the County Administrator to proceed with facilitative mediation and settlement negotiations in the Latuszek vs Otsego County case.

• Approved January 24, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Reappointed Kevin Drummond to Emergency Management Services Board for term ending 12-31-2026 (Unanimous)
• Approved January 31, 2023 Warrant for $67,333.74 and five voided checks (Unanimous)
• Approved February 7, 2023 Warrant for $154,671.72 and seven voided checks (Unanimous)
• Approved February 14, 2023 Warrant for $523,175.22 (Unanimous)
• Authorized counsel and Administrator Matt Barresi to proceed to facilitative mediation and settlement negotiations in Latuszek vs Otsego County (Unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Otsego County Parks and Recreation Commission will hold its regular meeting, covering old business such as a campsite improvement grant and a boat rental agreement, plus new business including bylaw updates, special events at Otsego Lake County Park, and Community Center items. The agenda also includes presentations from the Otsego County Child Welfare Alliance about a grant opportunity and an event rental discount request. The meeting will also review financial reports and the director's update.

• Campsite Improvement Grant update (Thom Marquard)
• Boat Rental Agreement discussion
• Otsego County Child Welfare Alliance Grant Opportunity presentation
• Otsego County Child Welfare Alliance Event Rental Discount Request
• Community Center roof and trees discussion

The commission approved several summer special events for Otsego Lake County Park and authorized emergency roof repairs for the Community Center. The board also approved a rental discount for a non-profit craft fair and established a sub-committee to review by-laws.

• Approved $9,890.80 in bills for Jan 1 – Feb 2, 2023
• Approved 50% rental rate reduction for OCCWA Craft Fair on Feb 18, 2023
• Approved support for OCCWA life jacket loaner station at County Park
• Approved emergency Community Center roof repairs not to exceed $5,000
• Approved Free Camper Clean-Up Weekend (May 5-6, 2023)
• Approved July 1st fireworks and Mark Mellon Triathlon (Aug 12, 2023)
• Approved Halloween Weekends (Sept 15-17 and Sept 22-24, 2023)
• Established executive sub-committee to review By-Laws

Board of Commissioners

The Otsego County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on January 24, 2023, to consider consent agenda items, including appointment of Bruce Brown to the Emergency Management Board and discharge of a mortgage. They will also hear reports from the Northern Michigan Children's Assessment Center, Mid-Michigan Medical Examiner Group, and Otsego County Bus System, and act on committee recommendations regarding a bus budget resolution, bus and animal control millages, a phone system change order, and a parks job description change.

• OCR 23-03: Bus budget resolution applying for $521,169 in state Act 51 funding for FY2024
• OCR 23-05: Otsego County Bus System millage resolution
• OCR 23-04: Animal Control millage resolution
• Parks and Recreation job description change: Community Center Monitor renamed to Lead Ranger
• Appointment of Bruce Brown to Otsego County Emergency Management Board

The Board of Commissioners approved ballot language for two millages to be decided by voters on May 2, 2023. They also authorized legal mediation for a pending lawsuit and approved several county warrants.

• Approved .55 mill ballot language for Otsego County Bus System operations (Unanimous)
• Approved .30 mill ballot language for Animal Control operations (Unanimous)
• Authorized counsel to proceed to facilitative mediation in Latuszek vs Otsego County (Unanimous)
• Adopted FY 2024 Otsego County Bus Budget resolution OCR 23-03 (Unanimous)
• Approved $7,935.04 change order for the Otsego County phone project (Unanimous)
• Approved January 17, 2023 Warrant for $272,960.37 (Unanimous)
• Approved January 24, 2023 Warrant for $271,084.88 (Unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Bruce Brown to Emergency Management Board (Unanimous)

Personnel Committee

The Otsego County Personnel Committee is meeting to discuss several personnel-related items, including a job description for Parks and Recreation, a Zoning Enforcement Officer position, and an update to the 2023 OCBS policy contact. They will also consider allowing public attendance via Zoom. No final decisions are noted on the agenda; these items are listed for discussion.

• Discussion of Parks and Recreation job description
• Discussion of Zoning Enforcement Officer position
• 2023 OCBS policy contact update
• Consideration of Zoom for public attendance

The committee recommended replacing the Community Center Monitor with a Lead Ranger position and replacing the Land Use Services Clerk with a Zoning Enforcement Officer. It also designated the Human Resources Director as the OCBS Policy contact and tabled a decision on virtual meeting options.

• Recommended new Lead Ranger title and modified duties to replace Community Center Monitor (All Ayes)
• Approved creating a Zoning Enforcement Officer position to replace Land Use Services Clerk and forwarded to Budget and Finance Committee (All Ayes)
• Recommended Mara Brigham, Human Resources Director, as the contact person for the OCBS Policy (All Ayes)
• Tabled discussion on discontinuing virtual meetings for Board of Commissioners for three months (All Ayes)

Housing Committee

The Otsego County Housing Committee will meet to approve minutes, review status of four capital projects (roof, water well/drain field, boiler/water heater, and a second drain field), and discuss a paid-in-full mortgage (#HO-0812-79843). The meeting includes public comment and director reports.

• Review of paid-in-full mortgage #HO-0812-79843
• Project status updates: Roof 01-2021, Water Well and Drain Field 02-2021, Boiler and Water Heater 03-2021, Drain Field 05-2021
• Approval of minutes from November 30, 2022 regular meeting

The committee approved the discharge of mortgage HO-0812-79843 after it was reported as paid in full. The action will be submitted to the Otsego County Board of Commissioners for final review and signature. The committee also approved the November 30, 2022, meeting minutes.

• Approved November 30, 2022, meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved discharge of mortgage HO-0812-79843 (Unanimous)
• Received and filed December 31, 2022, financial reports (Unanimous)

Budget & Finance Committee

The committee will discuss several items including the bus system budget and millage. Other topics include animal control, building and grounds trucks, and phone system changes.

• Animal Control Millage
• Otsego County Bus System Budget Resolution 2024
• Bus Millage
• Building & Grounds Trucks
• Phone System Change Order

The Budget and Finance Committee recommended several items to the full Board, including two millage renewals for the May 2023 ballot and a 2024 bus system budget resolution. The committee also recommended a change order for the county phone project. A grant for campground drainage improvements was moved to unfinished business pending more information.

• Recommended .30 Animal Control millage renewal for May 2023 ballot (Unanimous)
• Recommended 2024 Otsego County Bus System Budget Resolution (Unanimous)
• Recommended .55 Bus millage for May 2023 ballot (Unanimous)
• Recommended County phone project change order for Board approval (Unanimous)
• Moved Park Campground Improvement Grant to unfinished business (Unanimous)
• Approved December 14, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Veteran's Affairs Committee

The Otsego County Veteran's Affairs Committee holds its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes the election of a vice-chairperson, updates on the MVAA CVSF grant, and reports from the counselor, activity, and financial areas. This is a routine business meeting with no major policy decisions listed.

• Election of Vice-Chairperson
• MVAA CVSF Grant updates
• Financial reports: Veteran's Affairs, Burial Report, Soldiers Relief
• Counselor updates and activity report

The committee elected a new Vice Chairperson and approved financial reports through December 31, 2022. The Director provided updates on grant tasks, upcoming benefit presentations, and the scheduled point in time count.

• Approved November 15, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Elected Claude L. Huff as Vice Chairperson (Unanimous)
• Approved month end financial reports ending December 31, 2022 (Unanimous)

Transportation and Building & Grounds Committee

The Transportation and Airport Committee is meeting to review and approve the previous meeting's minutes, hear reports from the transportation and airport managers, and discuss items including the FY2024 Resolution of Intent and the OCBS Millage. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific votes or dollar amounts listed.

• Review and approval of December 8, 2022 meeting minutes
• Transportation Manager's Finance Report
• Discussion of Christmas/New Year Holiday 2023-2024
• FY2024 Resolution of Intent
• OCBS Millage discussion

The committee approved forwarding the FY2024 budget and a proposal to reduce the OCBS millage to the Budget and Finance Committee. The millage reduction from .60 to .55 mills is estimated to save taxpayers approximately $72,000 annually. Monthly financial reports for the bus and airport were acknowledged.

• Approved FY2024 Budget Resolution of Intent for forwarding to Budget and Finance Committee (All in Favor)
• Approved forwarding proposal to reduce OCBS millage from .60 to .55 mills to Budget and Finance Committee (All in Favor)
• Acknowledged Bus monthly financial report (All in Favor)
• Acknowledged Airport monthly financial report (All in Favor)
• Approved meeting agenda (All in Favor)
• Approved minutes from 8 December 2022 (All in Favor)

Board of Commissioners

The Otsego County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on January 10, 2023, at the Otsego County Library. The agenda includes consent items for appointments and approval of minutes, plus new business with financial warrants and a resolution opposing the Camp Grayling expansion into Otsego County. Public comment periods are scheduled.

• Resolution OCR 23-01 to oppose Camp Grayling expansion into Otsego County
• Approval of warrants totaling $49,783.00 (Dec 21), $269,124.63 (Dec 27), and others
• Reappointments to Sanitary Board of Appeals: John Landrie and Gabe Nowicki
• Appointments to Housing Committee: Steven Riozzi and John LaFave
• Appointment of Cynthia Hoover to DHHS Board

The Board unanimously adopted a resolution opposing the expansion of Camp Grayling into Otsego County. The Board also elected its leadership for 2023 and approved several warrants and committee appointments.

• Adopted Resolution OCR 23-01 opposing Camp Grayling expansion (Unanimous)
• Elected Doug Johnson as Chairman for a 1-year term (6-3)
• Elected Brett McVannel as Vice-Chairman for a 1-year term (6-3)
• Approved $49,783.00 warrant dated Dec 21, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Approved $269,124.63 warrant dated Dec 27, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Approved $76,899.54 warrant dated Jan 3, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved $128,067.84 warrant dated Jan 10, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Reappointed John Landrie and Gabe Nowicki to Sanitary Board of Appeals

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Otsego County Parks and Recreation Commission will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes, bills totaling $17,195.11, and budget reports. They will also discuss old business including the 2023 meeting schedule, boat rental agreement, Spark Grant, 5-year Recreation Plan, and various policies, plus new business such as officer elections and a new job posting.

• Approval of bills dated 12/3/22-12/31/22 for $17,195.11
• Discussion of 2023 Commission Meeting Schedule
• Boat Rental Agreement with Trevor Burroughs
• Spark Grant application updates
• Election of Officers

The commission elected Bonny Miller as president, Jack Korte as vice president, and Randy Stults as secretary. The board approved bills totaling $17,195.11 and a revised 2023 meeting schedule. Several policy updates were referred to the county attorney for review.

• Approved bills dated 12/3/22 – 12/31/22 for $17,195.11
• Approved revised 2023 meeting schedule
• Elected Bonny Miller as president for 2023
• Elected Jack Korte as vice president for 2023
• Elected Randy Stults as secretary for 2023
• Recommended approval of Lead Ranger job description to Human Resources Committee
• Approved previous meeting minutes as amended
• Tabled boat rental agreement and boat wash station discussions to next meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Otsego County Board of Commissioners is holding an organizational meeting to elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson for the coming term. The agenda includes public comment periods and routine procedural items, with no substantive policy decisions listed.

• Election of Board Chairperson
• Election of Vice-Chairperson
• Public comment periods

The Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution opposing the expansion of Camp Grayling into Otsego County. The Board also elected its leadership for 2023 and approved several warrants and committee appointments.

• Adopted Resolution OCR 23-01 to oppose Camp Grayling expansion (9-0)
• Elected Doug Johnson as Chairman for a 1-year term (6-3)
• Elected Brett McVannel as Vice-Chairman for a 1-year term (6-3)
• Approved $49,783.00 warrant (Unanimous)
• Approved $269,124.63 warrant (Unanimous)
• Approved $76,899.54 warrant (Unanimous)
• Approved $128,067.84 warrant (Unanimous)
• Reappointed John Landrie and Gabe Nowicki to Sanitary Board of Appeals; Steven Riozzi and John LaFave to Housing Committee; appointed Cynthia Hoover to DHHS (Unanimous)