Livingston County public meetings in 2024
111 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Commissioners
The Livingston County Board of Commissioners will consider several resolutions, including a spend of more than $10,000 for repairs to the Long Lake Dam. Other items include acceptance of a Department of Justice COPS grant for the Sheriff’s Office, contracts for water sampling and cardiac monitor equipment, and a series of appointments to county boards and committees.
- Resolution authorizing an expenditure in excess of $10,000 for repairs to the Long Lake Dam (Drain Commissioner)
- Resolution authorizing the Sheriff’s Office to accept a DOJ COPS grant for de‑escalation and crisis response training
- Resolution authorizing a contract with Green Oak Township to provide water sampling services (Health Department)
- Resolution authorizing an agreement with Stryker to provide cardiac monitor/defibrillators for EMS
- Resolutions approving appointments to the Airport Zoning Board of Appeals, Parks & Open Space Advisory Committee, and other county boards
The Livingston County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution establishing a salary schedule for board members, with annual increases through 2028. The board also approved a fourth-quarter budget amendment, several contracts and grants, and multiple appointments to county boards and committees.
- Approved 2025-28 commissioner salary schedule (7-1-1)
- Approved fourth-quarter FY2024 budget amendment (8-0-1)
- Authorized 2025 state grant agreement for surveyor contracts (7-1-1)
- Approved water sampling contract with Green Oak Township (8-0-1)
- Authorized Long Lake Dam repairs over $10,000 (8-0-1)
- Accepted federal grant for de-escalation training (8-0-1)
- Approved EMS cardiac monitor purchase and Stryker agreement (8-0-1)
- Postponed Human Services Collaborative Body appointments to April 2025 (7-1-1)
Board of Commissioners following FAM Committee
The Livingston County Board of Commissioners will vote on two resolutions that would approve agreements with ESO/Logis to provide emergency medical services computer‑aided dispatch software and billing software. The resolutions were recommended by a committee and are accompanied by supporting documents. The agenda also includes routine accounts payable reports and a closed‑session discussion of a written legal opinion under MCL 15.268(h).
- Resolution 2024-12-157: authorize agreement with ESO/Logis for EMS CAD software
- Resolution 2024-12-158: authorize agreement with ESO/Logis for EMS billing software
- Accounts payable report: claims dated December 9, 2024
- Accounts payable report: payables dated November 16‑27, 2024
- Closed session to discuss written legal opinion per MCL 15.268(h)
The Board of Commissioners approved two resolutions authorizing agreements with ESO/Logis for EMS CAD software and EMS billing software. The billing software resolution was amended to specify funding sources and a four-year cost not to exceed $222,088. The board also approved accounts payable claims and payables, and held a closed session to discuss a written legal opinion.
- Approved EMS CAD software agreement with ESO/Logis (7-0-2)
- Approved amended EMS billing software agreement with ESO/Logis, cost not to exceed $222,088 (7-0-2)
- Approved accounts payable claims and payables (7-0-2)
- Convened closed session to discuss written legal opinion (7-0-2)
Finance and Asset Management Committee
The Livingston County Finance and Asset Management Committee will consider several resolutions related to emergency medical services equipment and funding. Items include a fourth‑quarter budget amendment for FY 2024, an advance from the delinquent‑tax revolving fund for cardiac monitors, and agreements with Stryker for cardiac monitor/defibrillators and with ESO/Logis for EMS CAD software. The committee will also vote on purchasing a new garage door for the Hartland EMS base.
- Authorize FY 2024 fourth‑quarter budget amendment (see 2024 Q4 Budget Amendment Request.pdf).
- Approve advance from Delinquent Tax Revolving Funds to EMS Capital Replacement Fund for cardiac monitors.
- Approve agreement with Stryker to provide cardiac monitor/defibrillators (EMS Cardiac Monitor Replacement documents).
- Approve agreement with ESO/Logis to provide EMS CAD software (EMS CAD Replacement documents).
- Approve purchase of new garage door for Hartland EMS base (Hartland EMS Base Garage Doors.pdf).
The Finance and Asset Management Committee voted unanimously to recommend several resolutions to the Board of Commissioners, including a fourth-quarter budget amendment, an advance from delinquent tax funds for cardiac monitors, agreements with Stryker and ESO/Logis for EMS equipment and software, and a garage door purchase for the Hartland EMS base. All votes were 7-0 with two members absent. The committee also heard updates on capital projects and revenue/expense status.
- Recommended fourth-quarter budget amendment for FY2024 (7-0)
- Recommended advance from Delinquent Tax Revolving Funds for cardiac monitors (7-0)
- Recommended agreement with Stryker for cardiac monitor/defibrillators (7-0)
- Recommended agreement with ESO/Logis for EMS CAD software (7-0)
- Recommended purchase of garage door for Hartland EMS base (7-0)
Courts, Public Safety, and Infrastructure Development Committee
The Courts, Public Safety, and Infrastructure Development Committee will consider four resolutions. One authorizes the Sheriff’s Office to accept a U.S. DOJ COPS FY24 Safer Outcomes grant. Another permits an expenditure of more than $10,000 to repair the Long Lake Dam. Two additional resolutions appoint a planning agency for materials management and replace the Solid Waste Management Committee with a Materials Management Planning Committee.
- Resolution authorizing the Sheriff’s Office to accept the U.S. DOJ COPS FY24 Safer Outcomes Grant
- Resolution authorizing an expenditure in excess of $10,000 for repairs to the Long Lake Dam
- Resolution appointing the designated planning agency for the Materials Management Planning Process
- Resolution dissolving the Solid Waste Management Committee and creating the Materials Management Planning Committee
The committee voted to recommend two resolutions to the Board of Commissioners: one accepting a U.S. Department of Justice grant for sheriff's de-escalation and crisis response training, and another authorizing over $10,000 in repairs to the Long Lake Dam. Both motions passed 2-0 with two members absent. The committee also approved minutes from November 12, 2024, with an amendment changing 'Motion Not Considered' to 'Motion Failed', and approved the agenda. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Recommended accepting DOJ grant for sheriff de-escalation training (2-0-2)
- Recommended authorizing over $10,000 for Long Lake Dam repairs (2-0-2)
- Approved November 12, 2024 minutes as amended (2-0-2)
- Approved agenda as presented (2-0-2)
Personnel Committee
The Livingston County Personnel Committee will consider resolutions to reclassify the Deputy Financial Officer and Senior Financial Analyst, and to reclassify the Senior Accountant and Chief Deputy Treasurer. It will also approve appointments to several county boards, including the Airport Zoning Board of Appeals, Board of Public Works, Community Mental Health Authority Board, Human Services Collaborative Body, Parks & Open Space Advisory Committee, and Veterans Services Committee. A closed‑session discussion will address collective‑bargaining negotiations as allowed by state law.
- Resolution to reclassify the Deputy Financial Officer and Senior Financial Analyst (Fiscal Services)
- Resolution to reclassify the Senior Accountant and Chief Deputy Treasurer (Treasurer)
- Resolution approving appointments to the Livingston County Airport Zoning Board of Appeals
- Resolution reducing membership and approving appointments to the Livingston County Board of Public Works
- Resolution approving appointments to the Livingston County Community Mental Health Authority Board
The Livingston County Personnel Committee met on December 2, 2024, and recommended several resolutions to the Board of Commissioners, including appointments to the Airport Zoning Board of Appeals, Board of Public Works, Community Mental Health Authority, Human Services Collaborative Body, Parks & Open Space Advisory Committee, and Veterans Services Committee. Two resolutions regarding reclassification of financial officer positions were removed from the agenda. The committee also entered a closed session for collective bargaining negotiations.
- Removed two resolutions on financial officer reclassifications from agenda (4-0)
- Recommended appointments to Airport Zoning Board of Appeals (4-0)
- Recommended reducing membership and appointments to Board of Public Works (4-0)
- Recommended appointments to Community Mental Health Authority Board (3-1)
- Recommended appointments to Human Services Collaborative Body (3-1)
- Recommended appointments to Parks & Open Space Advisory Committee (4-0)
- Recommended appointment to Veterans Services Committee (3-1)
- Entered closed session for collective bargaining negotiations (4-0)
General Government and Health and Human Services Committee
The Livingston County General Government and Health and Human Services Committee will meet to approve minutes, resolutions for legal services, water sampling contracts, a state grant for monumentation, and EMS billing software.
- Authorize amendment to legal services agreement with Cohl, Stoker & Toskey, P.C.
- Authorize contract with Green Oak Township for water sampling services
- Authorize 2025 state grant for public land survey corner monumentation
- Authorize agreement with ESO/Logis for EMS billing software
- Approve EMS Capital Reserve and Working Capital Policy
The Livingston County General Government and Health and Human Services Committee approved several resolutions during its December 2, 2024 meeting. Actions included amending a legal services agreement, authorizing a water sampling contract, approving state grant and surveyor contracts for the Register of Deeds, and approving an EMS billing software agreement alongside an EMS capital reserve and working capital policy.
- Approved October 7, 2024 minutes (3-0)
- Approved agenda (3-0)
- Approved amendment to legal services agreement with Cohl, Stoker & Toskey, P.C. (4-0)
- Approved water sampling services contract with Green Oak Township (4-0)
- Approved 2025 State Grant Agreement and associated contracts for Remonumentation and State Plane Coordinate Determination (3-1)
- Approved agreement with ESO/Logis for EMS billing software (4-0)
- Approved EMS Capital Reserve and Working Capital Policy (4-0)
- Adjourned the meeting at 6:30 p.m. (4-0)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will consider adopting the 2025 Livingston County Operating Budget. The meeting also includes votes on sewage disposal bonds and sheriff's vehicle acquisitions.
- Resolution 2024-11-154: Adopting the 2025 Livingston County Operating Budget
- Resolution 2024-11-153: Issuance of Livingston County Sewage Disposal Bonds (Septage Receiving Station), Series 2025
- Resolution 2024-11-152: Renewal of agreement with the City of Brighton for Building Department Services
- Resolution 2024-11-155: Purchase of a leased Sheriff’s patrol vehicle for transfer to MMRMA Salvage Buyer
- Resolution 2024-11-156: Capital lease for a replacement patrol vehicle for the Sheriff Field Services Division
The Board of Commissioners adopted the 2025 Livingston County Operating Budget, amended to reduce the Public Defender's rent from $122,376 to $72,400. The board also approved renewing the building department agreement with Brighton, issuing sewage disposal bonds, and authorizing patrol vehicle purchases/leases. All votes were unanimous except the budget adoption, which passed 8-1.
- Adopted 2025 operating budget as amended (8-1)
- Amended budget to reduce Public Defender's rent from $122,376 to $72,400 (9-0)
- Authorized renewal of building department services agreement with City of Brighton (9-0)
- Authorized issuance of sewage disposal bonds for Septage Receiving Station, Series 2025 (9-0)
- Authorized purchase of leased Sheriff's patrol vehicle for transfer to MMRMA salvage buyer (9-0)
- Authorized capital lease for replacement patrol vehicle for Sheriff Field Services (9-0)
- Approved accounts payable claims and payables reports (9-0)
- Approved minutes from Oct 28, Nov 12, and Nov 19 meetings (9-0)
Interview Committee
The Livingston County Interview Committee will meet on November 22, 2024 at the County Administration Building, 304 E. Grand River, Board Chambers, Howell, MI. The agenda includes approving the agenda, a call to the public, interviews with Diana Stumpf, Robert Stants, and David Grissom, followed by a discussion and approval of meeting minutes. The committee will discuss the interview results before adjourning.
- Approval of the agenda
- Interview with Diana Stumpf
- Interview with Robert Stants
- Interview with David Grissom
- Discussion of interview outcomes
The Interview Committee interviewed three candidates for an unspecified position and unanimously approved a motion stating all are well qualified pending receipt of proper paperwork. The committee also approved the agenda and meeting minutes, and adjourned.
- Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
- Completed interviews with Diana Stumpf, Robert Stants, and David Grissom
- Approved motion that all candidates are well qualified pending receipt of proper paperwork (4-0)
- Approved meeting minutes as read (4-0)
- Adjourned meeting at 3:18 p.m. (4-0)
Veteran Services Committee
The Livingston County Veteran Services Committee meeting on November 20, 2024 has no listed agenda items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are documented for this session.
The Livingston County Veteran Services Committee approved the Santa for Seniors 2024 proposal and the 2025 meeting schedule with 5 p.m. meetings. A motion to authorize a pay grade increase and title change for the Administrative Specialist failed in a 2-2 tie. The committee also heard the October financial report showing $7,857.60 in relief funds and 181 transportation rides.
- Approved Santa for Seniors 2024 proposal (4-0)
- Approved 2025 LCVS Committee meeting schedule with 5:00 p.m. meetings (4-0)
- Denied pay grade increase and title change for Administrative Specialist (2-2 tie)
Health Advisory Committee
The Livingston County Health Advisory Committee will approve the October 16, 2024 meeting minutes, receive reports on the county webpage, an emergency use vaccination statement, and a masking statement. The committee will then discuss the public health impact of toxic food additives. The meeting concludes with new business and adjournment.
- Approval of meeting minutes dated October 16, 2024
- Emergency Use Vaccination Statement report
- Masking Statement report
- Discussion on toxic food additives and public health impact
The committee approved a statement recommending against community-based masking for respiratory viruses in Livingston County. It also approved prior minutes and agenda, canceled the December meeting, and discussed future research on toxic food additives.
- Approved masking statement: no community-based masking recommended (4-0)
- Approved October 16, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
- Canceled December meeting; next meeting January 15, 2025 (4-0)
Board of Commissioners
The Livingston County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to consider one resolution. The board is reviewing a correction to the 2024 Apportionment Report regarding equalization.
- Resolution 2024-11-151: Correction of the 2024 Apportionment Report – Equalization
The Board of Commissioners held a special meeting and approved a resolution to correct the 2024 Apportionment Report – Equalization. The motion passed 8-0 with one member absent. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved agenda as presented (8-0-1)
- Adopted Resolution 2024-11-151 correcting the 2024 Apportionment Report – Equalization (8-0-1)
Retirement Plan Advisory Committee
The committee will review the Livingston County Deferred Compensation Plan, including CAPTRUST’s quarterly investment report and fund change updates. They will consider SECURE 2.0 provisions such as self‑certification of hardship distributions, emergency savings distributions, and the age change for distributions. The meeting also includes a review of the Nationwide Plan Health Report and scheduling of the next meeting.
- Review of CAPTRUST quarterly report and Q3 2024 investment performance
- Update on SECURE 2.0 provisions: hardship self‑certification, emergency savings, age‑change to 59½
- Participant education and communication initiatives
- Review of Nationwide Plan Health Report
The Livingston County Retirement Plan Advisory Committee approved multiple updates to the county's deferred compensation plan. Members adopted an emergency savings distribution provision of up to $1,000 and lowered the in-service distribution age from 70½ to 59½. The committee also voted to keep hardship and emergency verification under Nationwide's administration rather than allowing participant self-certification.
- Approved $1,000 emergency savings distribution provision under SECURE 2.0 (5-0-2)
- Declined hardship and unforeseen emergency self-certification, keeping Nationwide administration (5-0-2)
- Lowered in-service distribution age from 70½ to 59½ (5-0-2)
- Approved corrected August 14, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0-2)
Retiree Health Care Board of Trustees
The Retiree Health Care Board of Trustees will open the meeting, approve the minutes from August 21, 2024, and approve the agenda. A 2024 Q3 financial report will be presented by Ken Mittelbrun of Morgan Stanley. The board will schedule its next meeting before adjourning.
- Approve minutes dated August 21, 2024
- Approve meeting agenda
- 2024 Q3 financial report presentation by Ken Mittelbrun (Morgan Stanley)
- Schedule next board meeting
- Adjournment
The Livingston County Retiree Health Care Board of Trustees met on November 18, 2024, and approved the minutes from their August 21, 2024 meeting and the day's agenda. The board also heard a third-quarter financial report from Morgan Stanley indicating an 11 percent year-to-date return and scheduled their next meeting for February 24, 2025.
- Approved August 21, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)
- Scheduled next meeting for February 24, 2025 (5-0)
Board of Commissioners following FAM Committee
The Board will consider a FOIA appeal filed by Mary Ann Lamkin. It will also review accounts payable claims dated November 12, 2024 and payables for October 19‑31, 2024. No other items are on the agenda.
- FOIA appeal: Mary Ann Lamkin
- Accounts payable claims dated November 12, 2024
- Accounts payable payables dated October 19‑31, 2024
The Board of Commissioners voted 8-0 (with one abstention) to follow the FOIA Coordinator's recommendation on Mary Ann Lamkin's appeal, upholding the estimated fee and issuing a determination of the specific basis for the remaining fee. The recommendation also called for reversing the County's implicit denial of Items #1 and #4-8, while upholding the denial of Items #2 and #3. The Board also approved the agenda and the accounts payable reports as presented.
- Approved agenda as presented (9-0)
- Approved FOIA Coordinator's recommendation to uphold estimated fee and issue fee basis determination (8-0, 1 abstention)
- Approved Claims Report and Payables Report as presented (9-0)
Finance and Asset Management Committee
The Finance and Asset Management Committee will review the county's revenue and expense status and provide an update on the Capital Improvement Plan. A public hearing will be held on the 2025 Livingston County Operating Budget. The committee will consider a resolution to adopt that operating budget.
- Revenue and expense status discussion
- Capital Improvement Plan update
- Public hearing on the 2025 operating budget
- Resolution to adopt the 2025 Livingston County Operating Budget
The Finance and Asset Management Committee recommended the 2025 Livingston County Operating Budget resolution to the Board of Commissioners by a 7-2 vote. Three amendments were approved: aligning 2025 Transfers-In with 2024 levels, adding a retiree healthcare plan amendment for Medicare Part B reimbursement, and removing unfilled Attorney I & II positions from the Public Defender's Office. The committee also approved the agenda and October 15, 2024 minutes, and held a public hearing on the budget with no public comments.
- Recommended 2025 county operating budget to Board of Commissioners (7-2)
- Approved amendment aligning 2025 Transfers-In with 2024 Transfers-In (9-0)
- Approved retiree healthcare amendment for Medicare Part B reimbursement up to $620 single/$1,240 two-person (8-1)
- Approved amendment removing unfilled Attorney I & II positions in Public Defender's Office (9-0)
- Approved meeting agenda as presented (9-0)
- Approved October 15, 2024 meeting minutes (9-0)
- Closed regular meeting and opened public hearing on 2025 budget (9-0)
- Adjourned public hearing with no public comments (9-0)
Courts, Public Safety, and Infrastructure Development Committee
The Courts, Public Safety, and Infrastructure Development Committee is meeting to consider three resolutions. These include a service agreement with the City of Brighton and a support agreement with the Economic Development Council of Livingston County.
- Resolution to renew agreement with the City of Brighton for Building Department Services
- Resolution for an agreement with the Economic Development Council of Livingston County for 2025-2027
- Resolution to authorize Livingston County Sewage Disposal Bonds (Septage Receiving Station), Series 2025
The Courts, Public Safety, and Infrastructure Development Committee recommended two resolutions to the Board of Commissioners: renewing the building department services agreement with the City of Brighton, and authorizing issuance of Livingston County Sewage Disposal Bonds for a Septage Receiving Station. A resolution to authorize an agreement with the Economic Development Council of Livingston County for 2025-2027 failed for lack of a second and was not considered. The committee also approved the October 15, 2024 minutes and the meeting agenda.
- Approved minutes of October 15, 2024 (4-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
- Recommended renewal of building department services agreement with City of Brighton (4-0)
- Resolution for Economic Development Council agreement failed — no second, not considered
- Recommended issuance of Sewage Disposal Bonds (Septage Receiving Station), Series 2025 (4-0)
Board of Canvassers
The Livingston County Board of Canvassers meeting on November 7, 2024 contains only procedural placeholders and does not list any specific items for decision or discussion.
The Livingston County Board of Canvassers certified the official results of the November 5, 2024 General Election to the County Clerk. The board reviewed and compared unofficial cumulative results, canvassed all 18 jurisdictions and 73 precincts, and resolved discrepancies in ballot counts. The certification motion passed unanimously (4-0).
- Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
- Approved October 16, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Certified official results of Nov 5, 2024 General Election to County Clerk (4-0)
- Adjourned meeting at 4:46 p.m. on Nov 15 (4-0)
Board of Commissioners
The Livingston County Board of Commissioners will review a third quarter budget amendment and a contract for inmate food services. The body is also deciding on several grant acceptances for specialty courts and airport lease agreements.
- Contract with Canteen Services, Inc. for inmate food services
- Third Quarter Budget Amendment to the Fiscal-Year 2024 Budget
- Contract renewal with University of Michigan-Sparrow Hospital for forensic pathology services
- Supplemental appropriation for FY2024 Field Services and Jail Services overtime costs
- Ground lease agreement with Old West Aviation LLC for airport property
The Livingston County Board of Commissioners approved a settlement agreement for case 370043 and authorized the chairman to sign it. The board also adopted 19 resolutions, including a contract with University of Michigan-Sparrow Hospital for forensic pathology services, a third-quarter budget amendment, and a resolution opposing Michigan Senate Bills 875, 876, and 877. Correspondence from Washtenaw County opposing the board's immigration policy was not accepted, while a resolution from Wexford County declaring it is not a sanctuary county was accepted and filed.
- Approved settlement agreement for case 370043, including budget amendment (9-0)
- Adopted resolution authorizing contract with University of Michigan-Sparrow Hospital for forensic pathology services (9-0)
- Adopted resolution for third quarter budget amendment to FY2024 budget (9-0)
- Adopted resolution opposing Michigan Senate Bills 875, 876, and 877 (9-0)
- Approved appointment to Road Commission (8-1, Nakagiri dissenting)
- Approved letter of agreement with unions representing sheriff and corrections officers (9-0)
- Authorized agreement with Canteen Services for inmate food services (9-0)
- Approved supplemental appropriation for FY2024 field services and jail overtime costs (9-0)
Veteran Services Committee
The Livingston County Veteran Services Committee met on October 16, 2024, to review the agenda items for the session. The meeting details and video recording are available through the county's official eSCRIBE software.
- Meeting details and video recording available via eSCRIBE software
- Agenda items listed for the Veteran Services Committee
The committee approved a relief application for a WWII veteran widow to replace dangerous heating and cooling units. The committee also appointed a Vice Chair and Secretary for the remainder of the calendar year.
- Approved application 10.16.2024_VAPFY24_001 for $10,880 from BJ's Heating and Cooling with up to a 10% contingency (4-0)
- Appointed Jim Wallace as Vice Chair for the remainder of the current calendar year (4-0)
- Appointed Bruce Hundley as Secretary for the remainder of the current calendar year (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda (4-0)
Board of Canvassers
The agenda for the Livingston County Board of Canvassers meeting on 2024-10-16 contains no listed items or descriptions. No rezoning proposals, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are detailed. The document appears to be a procedural placeholder.
The Livingston County Board of Canvassers met and approved the agenda and the August 8, 2024 minutes with corrections. They certified 47 ballot containers for the upcoming November election. The board also discussed write-ins, a thank-you letter from the League of Women Voters, signature cure and MOVE ballots, and the November canvass. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
- Approved August 8, 2024 minutes as amended (4-0)
- Certified 47 ballot containers (4-0)
Health Advisory Committee
The Livingston County Health Advisory Committee will hear a series of reports and statements, including a follow‑up on a letter and resolution to the General Government and Health and Human Services Committee, and statements on community masking, emergency‑use vaccines, engineering controls for disease prevention, and Florida COVID guidance. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Follow‑up regarding Letter and Resolution presented to General Government and Health and Human Services Committee
- Statement regarding Community Masking
- Statement regarding Emergency Use Vaccines
- Statement regarding Engineering Controls on the Prevention of Communicable Diseases
- Statement regarding State of Florida Covid Guidance
The Health Advisory Committee approved a statement regarding portable air filtration devices to reduce viral particles. The committee also discussed a proposed resolution opposing Michigan House Bills 875, 876, and 877, which will be voted on by the County Commissioners on October 28, 2024. No public comments were made, and the committee agreed to continue monthly meetings and research toxic food additives.
- Approved statement on portable air filtration devices (4-0-1)
- Approved September 18, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0-1)
- Approved agenda as presented (4-0-1)
- Agreed to continue monthly meetings
- Agreed to research toxic food additives and public health impact
Board of Commissioners following FAM Committee
The Livingston County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve accounts payable and discuss pending litigation in a closed session.
- Approval of accounts payable claims
- Closed session to discuss pending litigation
- Public comment period scheduled
The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved two resolutions related to acquiring refuse equivalent units (REUs) from Tyrone Township: one declaring official intent to issue bonds to finance the purchase and pay a fee to Hartland Township, and another authorizing a vision tour appropriation and advancing general funds to buy 264 REUs. The board also approved accounts payable reports and held a closed session to discuss pending litigation. All votes were 9-0.
- Adopted Resolution 2024-10-130 declaring intent to issue bonds for acquiring REUs from Tyrone Township and paying fee to Hartland Township (9-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2024-10-131 authorizing vision tour appropriation and advancing general funds to purchase 264 REUs from Tyrone Township (9-0)
- Approved accounts payable claims dated October 15, 2024 and payables from September 14 to October 4, 2024 (9-0)
- Convened closed session to discuss pending litigation (9-0)
Finance and Asset Management Committee
The Livingston County Finance and Asset Management Committee will review the 2025 budget recommendation and discuss the current revenue and expense status and Capital Improvement Plan update. It will consider a resolution to authorize a third‑quarter budget amendment for FY 2024. The committee will also vote on a resolution declaring intent to issue bonds to finance acquiring, constructing, and equipping improvements to the Septage Receiving Station, and on a resolution authorizing the purchase of 264 REUs from Tyrone Township.
- 2025 Budget – Level 3 Recommendation (presented by Nathan Burd)
- Resolution to authorize a third‑quarter budget amendment to the FY 2024 budget
- Resolution declaring intent to issue bonds for Septage Receiving Station improvements
- Resolution authorizing purchase of 264 REUs from Tyrone Township
- Discussion of revenue and expense status and Capital Improvement Plan update
The Finance and Asset Management Committee reviewed the 2025 Level 3 budget recommendation, which is balanced without using the General Fund and includes a 3% COLA and a $750,000 contingency fund. The committee recommended three resolutions to the Board of Commissioners: a third-quarter budget amendment for FY2024, a bond intent resolution for the Septage Receiving Station (amended to clarify project costs), and a resolution to purchase 264 REUs from Tyrone Township (amended to specify board-determined fees). All recommendations passed unanimously except one amendment, which passed 8-1.
- Recommended 2025 Level 3 budget with 3% COLA and $750,000 contingency (9-0)
- Recommended third-quarter FY2024 budget amendment (9-0)
- Amended bond intent resolution to clarify project costs (9-0)
- Recommended amended bond intent resolution for Septage Receiving Station (9-0)
- Amended REU purchase resolution to add board-determined fees (8-1)
- Recommended amended REU purchase resolution from Tyrone Township (9-0)
Courts, Public Safety, and Infrastructure Development Committee
The Courts, Public Safety, and Infrastructure Development Committee is reviewing several grant acceptances for specialty courts and community corrections. The body is also considering a food services agreement for the jail and a supplemental appropriation for overtime costs.
- Agreement with Canteen Services, Inc. for inmate food services
- SAMHSA Grant for Specialty Courts and Programs (FY2024-FY2029)
- State Court Administrative Office Grants for FY 2025
- Community Corrections grant for FY 2025
- Supplemental appropriation for FY2024 Field Services and Jail Services overtime costs
The Livingston County Courts, Public Safety, and Infrastructure Development Committee recommended six resolutions for approval by the Board of Commissioners. These include authorizations for specialty court grants, a jail food service agreement, sheriff department overtime funding, and the hiring of financial consultants for the Septage Receiving Station.
- Recommended SAMHSA grant for specialty courts (4-0)
- Recommended FY 2025 State Court Administrative Office grants (4-0)
- Recommended FY 2025 Community Corrections grant (4-0)
- Recommended inmate food services agreement with Canteen Services, Inc. (4-0)
- Recommended FY 2024 overtime appropriation for Sheriff's office (4-0)
- Recommended hiring financial consultants for Septage Receiving Station (4-0)
Personnel Committee
The Livingston County Personnel Committee meeting will consider several resolutions. Items include reclassifying the EMS Billing Specialist, appointing members to the County Foundation Board, Road Commission, and Veteran Services Committee, and approving a Letter of Agreement with the unions representing sheriff field services officers, animal control officers, detectives, and corrections officers. The committee will also discuss collective bargaining strategy in a closed session.
- Resolution to reclassify the EMS Billing Specialist
- Resolution approving an appointment to the Livingston County Foundation Board of Directors
- Resolution approving an appointment to the Livingston County Road Commission
- Resolution approving appointments to the Livingston County Veteran Services Committee
- Resolution to approve Letter of Agreement with unions representing sheriff field services officers, animal control officers, detectives, and corrections officers
The Personnel Committee approved a resolution reclassifying the EMS Billing Specialist and recommended several appointments to county boards, including the Foundation Board, Road Commission, and Veteran Services Committee. It also recommended a letter of agreement with unions representing Sheriff Field Services Officers, Animal Control Officers, Detectives, and Corrections Officers. The committee held a closed session for collective bargaining strategy and returned to open session.
- Approved EMS Billing Specialist reclassification (3-0-1)
- Recommended appointment to Livingston County Foundation Board (3-0-1)
- Recommended appointment to Livingston County Road Commission (3-0-1)
- Recommended appointments to Veteran Services Committee (3-0-1)
- Recommended union letter of agreement for Sheriff and Corrections officers (3-0-1)
- Held closed session for collective bargaining strategy (3-0-1)
General Government and Health and Human Services Committee
The General Government and Health & Human Services Committee will consider several resolutions. These include authorizing a contract with the University of Michigan Sparrow Hospital to provide forensic pathology services for the county medical examiner. Additional items address renewal of Fidlar software support for the Register of Deeds, assumption of addressing duties for Unadilla Township, and airport lease and lease‑termination matters.
- Resolution authorizing contract with University of Michigan Sparrow Hospital for Medical Examiner forensic pathology services
- Resolution authorizing renewal of Fidlar Technologies software support for the Register of Deeds
- Resolution authorizing assumption of addressing responsibilities for Unadilla Township and amendment of the Street Naming and Addressing Policy
- Resolution to concur with the Livingston County Aeronautical Facilities Board to decline the right of first refusal for the sale of the Common Sail Storage LLC hangar
- Resolution to concur with the Livingston County Aeronautical Facilities Board to terminate the lease and concession agreement for the Common Sail Storage LLC hangar
The committee unanimously recommended seven resolutions to the Board of Commissioners, including a contract for medical examiner services, software renewal, addressing responsibilities, airport agreements, and a resolution opposing Michigan Senate Bills 875, 876, and 877. All votes were 3-0 with two members absent. The meeting was procedural, with no final approvals by this committee.
- Recommended contract with University of Michigan-Sparrow Hospital of Pathology for medical examiner forensic pathology services (3-0)
- Recommended renewal agreement with Fidlar Technologies for Register of Deeds software support (3-0)
- Recommended assumption of addressing responsibilities for Unadilla Township and policy amendment (3-0)
- Recommended concurrence to decline right of first refusal for hangar sale to Common Sail Storage LLC (3-0)
- Recommended termination of lease and concession agreement upon hangar sale (3-0)
- Recommended ground lease and consent to mortgage with Old West Aviation LLC for airport property (3-0)
- Recommended resolution opposing Michigan Senate Bills 875, 876, and 877 (3-0)
Board of Commissioners Work Session
The Livingston County Board of Commissioners convened a work session on September 25, 2024. The meeting included budget presentations and annual reports from several county departments. No formal agenda items or decisions were listed; the session was primarily informational.
- Budget presentations & annual reports from Courts (8:30‑10:30 a.m.)
- Prosecutor presentation (10:30‑11:30 a.m.)
- Public Defender presentation (11:30 a.m.‑12:30 p.m.)
- LETS / Car Pool update (1:30‑2:30 p.m.)
- Facility Services and IT updates (2:30‑4:30 p.m.)
The Livingston County Board of Commissioners held a work session on September 25, 2024, to hear budget presentations and annual reports from various county departments, including the courts, prosecutor, public defender, LETS/car pool, facility services, and IT. The board approved the meeting agenda and adjourned at 4:43 p.m., but recorded no other substantive policy decisions.
- Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
- Adjourned meeting at 4:43 p.m. (4-0)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will discuss and potentially authorize a consent judgment to settle litigation with Hartland Township. The meeting also includes several resolutions regarding county vehicle leases, health service grants, and personnel appointments.
- Resolution 2024-09-129: Authorize entry of consent judgment in settlement of litigation with Hartland Township
- Resolution 2024-09-121: Purchase of new garage door for Hartland EMS Base
- Resolution 2024-09-122: Contract with Legacy Assessing Services for commercial property appraisal services
- Resolution 2024-09-123: Agreement for Comprehensive Health Services Grant (Oct 1, 2024 - Sept 30, 2025)
- Resolution 2024-09-128: Monitor and document contacts between illegal immigrants and the Sheriff’s Office
The Board of Commissioners approved a consent judgment to settle litigation with Hartland Township, authorized several contracts and appointments, and upheld two FOIA denials. All substantive motions passed unanimously (8-0-1) with Commissioner Martin Smith absent.
- Approved consent judgment settling Hartland Township litigation (8-0-1)
- Authorized contract with Legacy Assessing Services for commercial property appraisals (8-0-1)
- Approved FY 2025 vehicle leases with Enterprise Fleet Management (8-0-1)
- Authorized additional 2024 vehicle replacement lease for Sheriff Field Services (8-0-1)
- Adopted resolution to monitor and document contacts between illegal immigrants and Sheriff's Office (8-0-1)
- Approved appointments to MDHHS Board and Planning Commission (8-0-1)
- Uphheld FOIA denial for Yvonne Black (8-0-1)
- Uphheld FOIA denial for Mark Reizen (8-0-1)
Health Advisory Committee
The Livingston County Health Advisory Committee will hear statements on Senate Bill 875, community masking, risk differences between emergency‑use and traditional vaccines, and engineering controls for communicable disease prevention. In new business the committee will discuss suicide prevention information. No formal actions or votes are listed on the agenda.
- Statement regarding Senate Bill 875
- Statement regarding community masking
- Statement regarding differences in risks of emergency use vaccines vs traditional vaccines
- Statement regarding engineering controls on the prevention of communicable diseases
- Discussion of suicide prevention information
The Health Advisory Committee approved its August minutes and agenda, then agreed to develop a statement opposing Senate Bills 875, 876, and 877 for presentation to the County Commissioners. The committee also discussed suicide prevention data and reviewed draft statements on vaccine risks and HEPA filters, with revisions to be brought back. No final decisions were made on these latter items.
- Approved August 21, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0-2)
- Approved meeting agenda (3-0-2)
- Agreed to develop statement opposing Senate Bills 875, 876, 877 for County Commissioners
- Forwarded LCHD Suicide Death Report to County Commissioners for review
- Tabled community masking statement due to member absence
- Deferred review of Florida COVID-19 booster guidance to next meeting
Veteran Services Committee
The Livingston County Veteran Services Committee met on September 18, 2024. The agenda provided contains no listed items or actions. As a result, the meeting appears to be procedural with no specific decisions or discussions recorded.
The Livingston County Veteran Services Committee met on September 18, 2024, and approved the consent agenda. The committee tabled a motion to approve a one-time MERS payment of $324,317 from Fund 295, pending further information. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved consent agenda (4-0)
- Tabled motion to approve $324,317 MERS payment from Fund 295
Board of Commissioners Work Session
The Livingston County Board of Commissioners will meet on September 18, 2024 for a work session. The session includes budget presentations and annual reports, followed by updates from Building Inspections, Planning, Emergency Management, the Sheriff’s Office, Central Dispatch, the Airport, EMS/Medical Examiner, and the Drain department. No formal agenda items or votes are listed, so the meeting is for discussion and information sharing only.
- Budget presentations & annual reports
- Building Inspections update
- Planning Department update
- Emergency Management update
- Sheriff’s Office update
The Board of Commissioners held a work session on September 18, 2024, to hear budget presentations and annual reports from multiple county departments, including Building Inspections, Planning, Emergency Management, Sheriff, Central Dispatch, Airport, EMS/Medical Examiner, and Drain. No formal decisions were made during the session; the only actions were approving the agenda and adjourning, both by unanimous 7-0 votes.
- Approved agenda (7-0)
- Adjourned meeting at 4:07 p.m. (7-0)
Board of Commissioners Work Session
The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss budget presentations and annual reports. Various county departments will present their reports throughout the day.
- Budget and annual report presentation from County Administration
- Budget and annual report presentation from Health
- Budget and annual report presentation from Veterans Services
- Budget and annual report presentation from Animal Shelter
- Budget and annual report presentation from County Clerk
The Board of Commissioners met for a work session to hear budget presentations and annual reports from multiple county departments, including Administration, Equalization, Veterans Services, Human Resources, Treasurer, Animal Shelter, Health, Fiscal Services, Register of Deeds, and County Clerk. The only formal action was approving the agenda and adjourning; no substantive decisions were made.
- Approved agenda as presented (6-0)
- Adjourned meeting at 3:47 p.m. (6-0)
Board of Commissioners following FAM Committee
The Livingston County Board of Commissioners will consider Resolution 2024‑09‑118 to retain the benefit plans for non‑union employees, elected officials, commissioners, and judges for the 2025 fiscal year. The meeting will also review accounts payable reports for claims dated September 9 2024 and payables from August 17 through August 30 2024, and hear two FOIA appeals filed by Victoria Cadostin and Yvonne Black. Standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and adjournment are also on the agenda.
- Resolution 2024‑09‑118 to retain benefit plans for non‑union employees, elected officials, commissioners, and judges for FY 2025
- Accounts payable report: claims dated September 9 2024
- Accounts payable report: payables dated August 17 through August 30 2024
- FOIA appeal submitted by Victoria Cadostin
- FOIA appeal submitted by Yvonne Black
The Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to retain benefit plans for non-union employees, elected officials, commissioners, and judges for fiscal year 2025. They also approved the accounts payable reports, rejected two FOIA appeals, and adjourned. All votes were unanimous (7-0) with two members absent.
- Adopted resolution to retain 2025 benefit plans for non-union employees, elected officials, commissioners, and judges (7-0)
- Approved claims and payables reports dated September 9, 2024 and August 17-30, 2024 (7-0)
- Rejected FOIA appeal by Victoria Cadostin, upholding the fee (7-0)
- Upheld FOIA denial for Yvonne Black (7-0)
Finance and Asset Management Committee
The Finance and Asset Management Committee will discuss the current revenue and expense status and provide an update on the Capital Improvement Plan. It will consider a resolution authorizing the purchase of a new garage door for the Hartland EMS Base using funds from the F403 Capital Replacement account. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as call to order, pledge of allegiance, roll call, and approval of agenda and minutes.
- Resolution authorizing purchase of new garage door for Hartland EMS Base (F403 Capital Replacement)
- Discussion of revenue and expense status
- Capital Improvement Plan update
- Call to the public
- Approval of agenda and minutes
The Finance and Asset Management Committee approved its agenda and prior meeting minutes, heard public comments, and received updates on revenues, expenses, and capital projects. The only substantive decision was a motion to recommend a resolution authorizing the purchase of a new garage door for the Hartland EMS base from the F403 Capital Replacement fund, which passed 7-0.
- Approved agenda as presented (7-0)
- Approved August 12, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)
- Recommended resolution to purchase new garage door for Hartland EMS base from F403 Capital Replacement (7-0)
Courts, Public Safety, and Infrastructure Development Committee
The committee will consider a resolution to monitor and document contacts between illegal immigrants and the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office. It will also discuss pending litigation (Hartland Township v. Livingston County and the County Public Works Department, case 23-31864-CK). A report request for court case code, weight, and load data from the State Court Administrative Office will be reviewed.
- Resolution to monitor and document contacts between illegal immigrants and the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office
- Resolution requesting court case code, case weight, and case load data from the State Court Administrative Office (Resolution 2024-04-052)
- Discussion of pending litigation: Hartland Township v. Livingston County and Livingston County Public Works Department, case 23-31864-CK
- Approval of meeting minutes dated August 12, 2024
- Call to the public
The committee voted 3-0 to recommend a resolution to the Board of Commissioners to monitor and document contacts between illegal immigrants and the Livingston County Sheriff's Office. They also approved the August 12, 2024 minutes and the agenda, and held a closed session to discuss pending litigation. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Recommended resolution to monitor sheriff contacts with illegal immigrants (3-0)
- Approved August 12, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Approved agenda as presented (3-0)
- Held closed session for pending litigation (3-0)
Election Commission
The Livingston County Election Commission meeting on September 5, 2024 has no specific agenda items listed. With no items present, the commission appears to have no decisions or discussions scheduled in the agenda. The meeting may be procedural.
The Livingston County Election Commission unanimously approved the official candidate list, the general election ballots, and authorized ballot printing for the November 5, 2024 election. All three members voted in favor of each motion. The meeting was procedural and focused solely on election preparation.
- Approved agenda as presented (3-0)
- Approved June 4, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Accepted official candidate list for Nov. 5 general election (3-0)
- Approved Nov. 5 general election ballots and authorized clerk to sign Ballot Proof Acceptance form (3-0)
- Authorized printing of Nov. 5 general election ballots (3-0)
Personnel Committee
The Personnel Committee will review resolutions regarding employee benefits and professional development. The body is also considering appointments to the Planning Commission and the Michigan Department of Health Human Services Board.
- Resolution to retain 2025 benefit plans for non-union employees, elected officials, commissioners, and judges
- Resolution authorizing leadership training by Cleary University for county department leaders
- Resolution approving appointments to the Livingston County Planning Commission
- Resolution approving an appointment to the Michigan Department of Health Human Services Board
The Livingston County Personnel Committee met on September 3, 2024, and unanimously recommended four resolutions to the Board of Commissioners. These include authorizing leadership training by Cleary University, retaining benefit plans for non-union employees and officials for FY2025, approving Planning Commission appointments, and approving a DHHS Board appointment. All motions passed 4-0.
- Recommended leadership training resolution by Cleary University (4-0)
- Recommended retaining 2025 benefit plans for non-union employees, elected officials, commissioners, and judges (4-0)
- Recommended Planning Commission appointments with a WHEREAS amendment (4-0)
- Recommended DHHS Board appointment (4-0)
General Government and Health and Human Services Committee
The General Government and Health and Human Services Committee will consider several resolutions, including a contract for commercial property appraisal, a health services grant agreement with MDHHS, a passthrough funding agreement with WAVE, and vehicle lease agreements for the sheriff and county fleet. The meeting also includes approval of the July 1, 2024 minutes and the agenda.
- Resolution authorizing a contract with Legacy Assessing Services for commercial property appraisal services
- Resolution authorizing an agreement with MDHHS for delivery of comprehensive health services grant (Oct 1 2024 – Sep 30 2025)
- Resolution authorizing a passthrough funding agreement with Western Washtenaw Area Value Express (WAVE)
- Resolution authorizing an additional 2024 vehicle replacement lease for the Sheriff Field Services Division
- Resolution authorizing FY 2025 vehicle leases through the county’s partnership with Enterprise Fleet Management
The Livingston County General Government and Health and Human Services Committee approved multiple resolutions to recommend to the Board of Commissioners. Actions included authorizing an appraisal services contract, a health services grant agreement, transportation passthrough funding, and vehicle leases for the Sheriff's office and county car pool.
- Approved July 1, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
- Recommended resolution authorizing contract with Legacy Assessing Services for commercial property appraisal services (4-0)
- Recommended resolution for Comprehensive Health Services Grant agreement from Oct 1, 2024 to Sept 30, 2025 (4-0)
- Recommended resolution authorizing LETS passthrough funding agreement with Western Washtenaw Area Value Express (WAVE) (4-0)
- Recommended resolution authorizing an additional 2024 vehicle replacement lease for the Sheriff Field Services Division (4-0)
- Recommended resolution authorizing FY 2025 vehicle leases through Enterprise Fleet Management (4-0)
Board of Commissioners
The Livingston County Board of Commissioners will review several resolutions regarding infrastructure and service contracts. Key items include airport facility design, drain improvements, and automotive fleet management. The board will also address the 2024 Veterans Millage.
- Agreement with C&S Companies of Livonia for the final design of a Snow Removal Equipment (SRE) building at the airport
- Construction of the Winans Lake Drain and improvements to the Handy No. 15 Drain
- Contract award to Enterprise Fleet Management for automotive fleet management services
- Agreement with Indian Trails, Inc. DBA Michigan Flyer, LLC for airport transportation services
- Resolution for the 2024 Veterans Millage
The Livingston County Board of Commissioners approved the 2024 Veterans Millage at a rate of 0.0770, after a motion to amend the rate to 0.0770 failed. The board also approved multiple resolutions, including accepting grant funds for HVAC equipment, authorizing airport design contracts, and approving a contract for fleet management services. All other agenda items, including the approval of minutes and accounts payable, were approved unanimously.
- Approved 2024 Veterans Millage at 0.0770 (6-3)
- Amendment to set millage at 0.0770 failed (3-6)
- Adopted resolution to accept DOE Energy Efficiency Block Grant funds for HVAC replacement (9-0)
- Authorized return of CDBG program income to State of Michigan (9-0)
- Concurred with Aeronautical Facilities Board to enter grant agreement for SRE building design at airport (9-0)
- Concurred with agreement with C&S Companies for final design of SRE building (9-0)
- Authorized construction of Winans Lake Drain and distribution of Vision Tour funding (9-0)
- Authorized improvements to Handy No. 15 Drain and distribution of Vision Tour funding (9-0)
Health Advisory Committee
The Livingston County Health Advisory Committee will call the meeting to order, approve the July 17, 2024 meeting minutes, and approve the agenda. The committee will receive reports, consider any new business, and then adjourn.
- Approve July 17, 2024 meeting minutes
- Approve meeting agenda
- Receive reports
- Consider new business
The Health Advisory Committee approved the July 17, 2024 minutes and the meeting agenda, both by 4-0-1 votes. Members discussed the CDC's H5N1 avian flu update, noting low public health risk, and reviewed literature on portable HEPA filters. They assigned members to draft action statements on masking and indoor air filtration, and will discuss Michigan Senate Bills 875-877 at future meetings.
- Approved July 17, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0-1)
- Approved meeting agenda (4-0-1)
- Assigned H. Austin and L.A. Blazejewski to draft masking intervention statement
- Assigned D. Smith and T. Latchney to draft portable HEPA filter statement
- Scheduled discussion of Senate Bills 875, 876, 877 for future meetings
Veteran Services Committee
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed.
The Livingston County Veteran Committee met August 21, 2024, with a quorum present. No applications for relief, business items, or public comments were considered. The director reported that the MVAA FY25 CVSF grant awarded $140,436 for staff and rent, and that July relief funds totaled $17,189.58, with 158 medical rides provided. The committee discussed attending the Board of Commissioners meeting to support the 2024 Veterans Millage resolution, but took no formal action.
- Approved agenda and minutes (3-0, 2 absent)
- Adjourned at 6:17 p.m. (motion carried)
Retiree Health Care Board of Trustees
The Retiree Health Care Board of Trustees will meet to review the 2024 Q2 Financial Report. The board will also consider the approval of minutes from the April 24, 2024 meeting.
- 2024 Q2 Financial Report
- Approval of April 24, 2024 meeting minutes
The Retiree Health Care Board of Trustees met and approved the April 24, 2024 minutes and the meeting agenda, both by a 4-0-1 vote. The board heard the 2024 Q2 financial report from Morgan Stanley, noting the portfolio is 118% funded with no recommended changes. The next meeting was scheduled for November 18, 2024.
- Approved April 24, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0-1)
- Approved meeting agenda (4-0-1)
- Scheduled next meeting for November 18, 2024
Retirement Plan Advisory Committee
The Retirement Plan Advisory Committee will approve the May 8, 2024 meeting minutes and the agenda. It will review the Livingston County Deferred Compensation Plan, including the Q2 2024 investment report, market commentary, and plan expenses. The committee will consider a motion to pause the use of CITs for two investments while proceeding with other recommendations approved on May 8. A Nationwide Plan Health Report will be discussed and the next meeting date will be set.
- Approve May 8, 2024 meeting minutes
- Review Q2 2024 investment report and market commentary
- Motion to put on hold utilization of CITs for two investments
- Review Nationwide Plan Health Report
- Schedule next meeting for November 19, 2024
The Livingston County Retirement Plan Advisory Committee voted to postpone switching two mutual funds to Collective Investment Trusts (CITs) while an RFP is conducted for 401(a) plan advising. The committee also approved moving forward with other investment changes recommended by CAPTRUST, including adding a T. Rowe Price 2065 fund and replacing two other funds. Minutes from May 8, 2024, and the agenda were approved unanimously.
- Approved minutes from May 8, 2024 (6-0-1)
- Approved agenda as presented (6-0-1)
- Approved postponing CIT implementation for two funds (6-0-1)
- Approved moving forward with other CAPTRUST investment recommendations (6-0-1)
Board of Commissioners following FAM Committee
The Livingston County Board of Commissioners will consider two resolutions. One approves a mural easement for the Gehringer Mural at the Fowlerville EMS station located at 200 North Grand. The other authorizes a sublease agreement with Joe’s Investment LLC for space used by the Public Defender’s Office. A closed‑session meeting will address the Hartland Township v. Livingston County lawsuit (Case No. 2023-31864-CK).
- Resolution 2024-08-101: Approve mural easement for Gehringer Mural at 200 North Grand, Fowlerville EMS base
- Resolution 2024-08-102: Authorize sublease agreement with Joe’s Investment LLC for Public Defender office space
- Closed session: Discuss Hartland Township v. Livingston County case No. 2023-31864-CK
The Board of Commissioners approved the 2024 Livingston County EMS millage resolution (8-0-1), along with a mural easement for the Fowlerville EMS base, a sublease agreement for public defender office space, and the accounts payable reports. The board also convened a closed session to discuss pending litigation with Hartland Township.
- Approved 2024 Livingston County EMS millage resolution (8-0-1)
- Approved mural easement at Fowlerville EMS base (8-0-1)
- Approved sublease agreement with Joe's Investment LLC for public defender office space (7-1-1)
- Approved accounts payable reports (8-0-1)
- Convened closed session for litigation strategy (8-0-1)
Finance and Asset Management Committee
The Finance and Asset Management Committee will discuss revenue and expense status, the Capital Improvement Plan, and farmland preservation. The body is deciding on several resolutions involving infrastructure grants, facility leases, and service contracts.
- Construction of Winans Lake Drain and improvements to Handy No. 15 Drain using Vision Tour funding
- Design grant and contract with C&S Companies for a Snow Removal Equipment building at the airport
- Sublease agreement with Joe’s Investment LLC for Public Defender’s Office space
- Contract award to Enterprise Fleet Management for automotive fleet services
- Agreement with Indian Trails, Inc. (DBA Michigan Flyer, LLC) for airport transportation
The Finance and Asset Management Committee recommended 13 resolutions to the Board of Commissioners, covering items such as a mural easement, a sublease for the Public Defender's office, the 2024 EMS millage, drain improvements, grant fund returns, HVAC equipment, airport design, fleet management, and transportation services. All but one resolution passed unanimously; the sublease resolution passed 7-1 with Commissioner Smith dissenting. The committee also approved its agenda and July 8, 2024 minutes, and heard public comments and staff updates.
- Recommended mural easement at Fowlerville EMS Base (8-0-1)
- Recommended sublease with Joe's Investment LLC for Public Defender's office (7-1-1)
- Recommended 2024 EMS millage resolution, amended to winter tax bill (8-0-1)
- Recommended Winans Lake Drain construction and funding (8-0-1)
- Recommended Handy No. 15 Drain improvements and funding (8-0-1)
- Recommended return of CDBG program income to State of Michigan (8-0-1)
- Recommended acceptance of DOE grant for HVAC replacement (8-0-1)
- Recommended contract award to Enterprise Fleet Management (8-0-1)
Courts, Public Safety, and Infrastructure Development Committee
The Livingston County Courts, Public Safety, and Infrastructure Development Committee will consider two resolutions. One authorizes acceptance of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Child and Parent Legal Representation (CPLR) grant for fiscal year 2025. The other authorizes a fiscal year 2025 memorandum of understanding and cash‑matching funding for Behavioral Health Managed Care Services – Wraparound. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of minutes and the agenda.
- Resolution authorizing acceptance of the MDHHS Child and Parent Legal Representation (CPLR) Grant – FY 2025
- Resolution authorizing the FY 2025 Memorandum of Understanding and cash‑matching funding for Behavioral Health Managed Care Services – Wraparound
The Courts, Public Safety, and Infrastructure Development Committee voted unanimously (3-0-1) to recommend two resolutions to the Board of Commissioners: acceptance of the FY 2025 Child and Parent Legal Representation (CPLR) grant from MDHHS, and the FY 2025 Memorandum of Understanding and cash matching funding for Behavioral Health Managed Care Services (Wraparound). Both were presented by Juvenile Court Administrator Debby Shaw. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned at 6:13 p.m.
- Recommended acceptance of FY 2025 CPLR grant (3-0-1)
- Recommended FY 2025 MOU and cash match for Wraparound services (3-0-1)
- Approved July 8, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0-1)
- Approved agenda as presented (3-0-1)
Board of Canvassers
The Livingston County Board of Canvassers agenda for the August 8, 2024 meeting contains no listed items. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without specific decisions or discussions noted.
The Board of Canvassers reviewed and compared election night and manual read-in results, canvassed all 18 jurisdictions, and certified the official results of the August 6, 2024 Primary Election to the County Clerk. The motion to certify passed 3-0 with one member absent. The board also approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes.
- Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
- Approved February 29, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Certified official results of August 6, 2024 Primary Election to County Clerk (3-0-1)
Personnel Committee
The Livingston County Personnel Committee will meet to approve the reclassification of a GIS Analyst and an Application Developer, and to certify delegates for the 2024 MERS Annual Retirement Conference. The meeting will be held in person at the Board Chambers in Howell and streamed virtually.
- Approval of July 1, 2024 meeting minutes
- Reclassification of GIS Analyst and Application Developer
- Certification of delegates to 2024 MERS Annual Retirement Conference
- Review of position evaluation memos and proposed GIS Administrator role
- Approval of agenda and roll call
The Livingston County Personnel Committee met on August 5, 2024, and approved two resolutions. The first reclassifies the GIS Analyst and Application Developer positions, and the second certifies officer and employee delegates to the 2024 Municipal Employees' Retirement System Annual Retirement Conference. Both motions passed unanimously (3-0-1) with one member absent. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved reclassification of GIS Analyst and Application Developer (3-0-1)
- Approved resolution to certify delegates to 2024 MERS Annual Retirement Conference, moved to Board (3-0-1)
Board of Commissioners
The Livingston County Board of Commissioners will consider a series of resolutions, including an appointment to the Community Corrections Advisory Board, approval of the 2023 Deficit Elimination Plan, and a second‑quarter amendment to the FY2024 budget. Other items include authorizing the Sheriff’s Office to apply for a U.S. DOJ COPS grant to fund de‑escalation and crisis‑response training, and several emergency‑medical‑services and infrastructure contracts. The board will also hear a report on opioid addiction treatment programs and discuss pending litigation in closed session.
- Resolution authorizing the Sheriff’s Office to apply for the DOJ COPS FY24 Safer Outcomes grant for de‑escalation training (2024-07-094).
- Resolution authorizing purchase of onboard media players for LETS vehicles from Mesa Electronics, Inc. (2024-07-095).
- Resolution authorizing an agreement for project management services for the Health Department interior renovation (2024-07-097).
- Resolution authorizing the addition of three full‑time emergency medical services paramedics (2024-07-098).
- Resolution authorizing a contract with Lindhout & Associates for engineering and bidding coordination on proposed EMS bases (2024-07-100).
The Livingston County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved all resolutions on the agenda, including the 2023 Deficit Elimination Plan, a second-quarter budget amendment for FY2024, and the FY2025 Child Care Fund budget submission. They also authorized several EMS-related actions, including adding three full-time positions, purchasing equipment for the Fowlerville EMS base, and contracting for engineering services. All votes were 9-0.
- Approved 2023 Deficit Elimination Plan (9-0)
- Authorized second quarter FY2024 budget amendment (9-0)
- Authorized submission of FY2025 Child Care Fund budget to state (9-0)
- Approved 2025-2030 County Capital Improvement Plan transmission (9-0)
- Authorized grant application for law enforcement de-escalation training (9-0)
- Approved purchase of onboard media players for LETS vehicles (9-0)
- Authorized adding 3 FTE positions for Emergency Medical Services (9-0)
- Approved contract with Lindhout & Associates for EMS base engineering (9-0)
Veteran Services Committee
The July 17, 2024 Livingston County Veteran Services Committee agenda contains no specific items; it appears to be a procedural meeting without listed decisions or discussions.
The committee approved the purchase of 120 American-made flag boxes from Medals of America. The Director reported that $14,981.20 in relief funds were provided in June, primarily for burial benefits.
- Approved purchase of 120 flag boxes from Medals of America for $4,774.80 plus up to 10% contingency (4-0)
- Approved agenda and minutes (4-0)
Health Advisory Committee
The Livingston County Health Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes from June 19, 2024, and discuss reports on school communication and COVID-19 interventions. The agenda includes new business items regarding vaccines, chemical application on school grounds, and avian flu.
- Approval of June 19, 2024 meeting minutes
- Review of scientific literature on COVID-19 interventions
- Discussion on vaccines
- Discussion on chemical application on school grounds
- Discussion on avian flu (H5N1)
The committee approved the June 19 meeting minutes and the current agenda. Members discussed the Health Department's plan to post communicable disease recommendations online and assigned several literature reviews regarding vaccines, air quality, and COVID-19 interventions.
- Approved June 19, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
Board of Commissioners following FAM Committee
This meeting consists of procedural items and routine financial reports. The Board will review claims dated July 8, 2024, and payables from June 15 through June 28, 2024. No specific legislative or project actions are listed on this agenda.
- Claims dated July 8, 2024
- Payables dated June 15 through June 28, 2024
The Board of Commissioners met on July 8, 2024, and approved the agenda and financial reports. The board approved claims dated July 8 and payables from June 15 through June 28.
- Approved meeting agenda (8-0-1)
- Approved claims dated July 8, 2024, and payables from June 15 through June 28, 2024 (8-0-1)
Courts, Public Safety, and Infrastructure Development Committee
The committee is considering resolutions regarding the Juvenile Court and the Sheriff's Office. These include authorizing the FY 2025 Child Care Fund Budget submission to the State of Michigan and a federal grant application for law enforcement training.
- FY 2025 Child Care Fund Budget submission
- US DOJ COPS FY24 Safer Outcomes Grant application
- De-escalation and crisis response training program
The committee recommended two resolutions for Board of Commissioners approval. These include the submission of the FY 2025 Child Care Fund Budget and an application for a U.S. Department of Justice grant for law enforcement de-escalation training.
- Recommended FY 2025 Child Care Fund Budget submission to the State of Michigan (4-0)
- Recommended application for DOJ Safer Outcomes de-escalation and crisis response grant (4-0)
- Approved May 13, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
Finance and Asset Management Committee
The committee will consider resolutions for a second quarter budget amendment and the 2023 Deficit Elimination Plan. It will also discuss revenue, expenses, and engineering contracts for EMS bases.
- Transmission of the approved 2025-2030 County Capital Improvement Plan
- Second Quarter Budget Amendment to the Fiscal-Year 2024 Budget
- Project management services for Health Department renovation
- Contract with Lindhout & Associates for EMS base engineering and bidding
- Approval of the 2023 Deficit Elimination Plan
The Livingston County Finance and Asset Management Committee met July 8, 2024 and voted 8-0 (one member absent) to recommend six resolutions to the full Board of Commissioners. These included the 2023 Deficit Elimination Plan, a second-quarter amendment to the FY2024 budget, an agreement for project management of the Health Department renovation, two EMS-related resolutions (realigning Fowlerville EMS Base project categories and a contract with Lindhout & Associates for engineering and bidding on proposed EMS bases), and transmission of the 2025-2030 County Capital Improvement Plan. The committee also received a revenue and expense status report and a presentation honoring two commissioners; no final decisions were made by the committee itself, only recommendations.
- Recommended 2023 Deficit Elimination Plan to Board of Commissioners (8-0-1)
- Recommended second-quarter budget amendment to FY2024 budget (8-0-1)
- Recommended agreement for project management services for Health Department renovation (8-0-1)
- Recommended realigning categories within Fowlerville EMS Base Project (8-0-1)
- Recommended contract with Lindhout & Associates for EMS base engineering and bidding coordination (8-0-1)
- Recommended transmitting 2025-2030 County Capital Improvement Plan to Board (8-0-1)
- Approved agenda as amended to add a presentation (8-0-1)
- Approved June 10, 2024 meeting minutes (8-0-1)
Personnel Committee
The committee will consider resolutions for staff changes and board appointments. This includes reclassifying the Reimbursement and Collections Clerk to a Quality Data & Collections Specialist in the Juvenile Court. The committee will also review an appointment to the Community Corrections Advisory Board.
- Reclassification of Reimbursement and Collections Clerk to Quality Data & Collections Specialist
- Appointment to the Livingston County Community Corrections Advisory Board
The committee approved the reclassification of a Juvenile Court clerk position. It also recommended an appointment to the Community Corrections Advisory Board to the Board of Commissioners.
- Approved reclassifying Reimbursement and Collections Clerk to Quality Data & Collections Specialist (4-0)
- Recommended appointment to the Community Corrections Advisory Board to the Board of Commissioners (4-0)
- Approved June 03, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Approved June 03, 2024 closed meeting minutes (4-0)
General Government and Health and Human Services Committee
The committee is reviewing resolutions regarding Emergency Medical Services and LETS. These include adding three full-time equivalent paramedic positions and an updated drug and alcohol policy for LETS. The committee will also consider purchasing media players for LETS vehicles.
- Resolution to add three full-time equivalent (FTE) positions for Emergency Medical Services
- Approval of an updated LETS drug and alcohol policy
- Purchase of onboard media players for LETS vehicles from Mesa Electronics, Inc.
The committee approved three resolutions: adding three full-time equivalent positions to Emergency Medical Services, updating the LETS Drug and Alcohol Policy, and purchasing onboard media players for LETS vehicles. An amendment was added to authorize a contract with Roy's Autoworks for installation services not to exceed $22,000. All motions passed with a 3-0 vote, with one member absent.
- Approved addition of three FTEs to Emergency Medical Services (3-0)
- Approved updated LETS Drug and Alcohol Policy (3-0)
- Approved purchase of onboard media players for LETS vehicles from Mesa Electronics, Inc. (3-0)
- Amended resolution to authorize contract with Roy's Autoworks for installation, max $22,000 (3-0)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review several resolutions regarding county services and infrastructure. Items include a proposed lease for the Public Defender’s Office and funding for water projects in Handy Township. The board will also consider new letters of agreement with EMS and Human Resources unions.
- Lease agreement with 1221 Building Group, LLC for the Public Defender’s Office at 1221 Byron Road
- Funding reallocation for Silver Springs Water Booster Pump Station and Van Buren Road wastewater improvements
- Letters of Agreement with the EMS paramedic union and the Human Resources sergeant union
- Purchase of HVAC units for the Livingston County Animal Shelter
- Acceptance of the 2023 Livingston County Financial Audit
The Livingston County Board of Commissioners voted 2-7 to reject a resolution authorizing a business property lease with 1221 Building Group, LLC for the Public Defender's Office at 1221 Byron Road in Howell. The board also upheld a partial FOIA denial, approved an amended resolution for Drain Commissioner participation in the Silver Springs Water Pressure Project and Van Buren Road Wastewater Treatment Plant improvements (6-3), and approved the 2023 county financial audit, several appointments, and union agreements. Most other items passed unanimously.
- Rejected resolution authorizing lease with 1221 Building Group, LLC for Public Defender's Office at 1221 Byron Road, Howell (2-7)
- Upheld partial denial of FOIA records and directed a letter to appellant Tara A. Pearson (9-0)
- Approved amended resolution for Drain Commissioner participation in Silver Springs Water Pressure Project and Van Buren Road Wastewater Treatment Plant improvements (6-3)
- Approved 2023 Livingston County financial audit (9-0)
- Approved appointments to the Aeronautical Facilities Board (9-0)
- Approved letter of agreement with union representing paramedics – EMS (9-0)
- Approved letter of agreement with union representing sergeants – Human Resources (9-0)
- Approved HVAC ductwork modifications paid by General Fund Vision Tour committed fund balance (9-0)
Health Advisory Committee
The Health Advisory Committee will review the minutes from the May 15, 2024, meeting. The agenda also includes discussions regarding initial topic prioritization and emerging concerns.
- Approval of May 15, 2024, meeting minutes
- Discussion on initial topics prioritization
- Discussion on emerging concerns
The committee reached a consensus on four priority topics for immediate focus, including database access and vaccine risk documentation. The meeting also included the approval of previous minutes and the agenda.
- Approved May 15, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0-1)
- Approved meeting agenda (4-0-1)
- Consensus reached to prioritize access to online journal article databases
- Consensus reached to draft a policy on Health Department communications with schools
- Consensus reached to review literature on COVID-19 intervention effectiveness
- Consensus reached to develop a document comparing EUA and FDA-approved vaccine risks
Veteran Services Committee
The Livingston County Veteran Services Committee is meeting, but the agenda is procedural boilerplate with no specific items listed.
The Livingston County Veteran Committee approved its consent agenda and received director reports and committee updates. The meeting included discussions on upcoming events, staff changes, and legislative updates regarding veteran mental health. No substantive policy decisions or relief applications were acted upon.
- Approved consent agenda as presented (5-0)
Board of Commissioners Work Session
The Board of Commissioners held a work session to discuss the 2025 Livingston County Budget. The agenda also included standard procedural items such as roll call and approval of the agenda.
- Discussion regarding the 2025 Livingston County Budget
The Livingston County Board of Commissioners held a work session on June 18, 2024, where the county administrator and deputy financial officer presented an overview of the 2025 budget process, including a preliminary revenue projection of approximately $64 million and a projected pension contribution of $4.1 million. The board approved the meeting agenda and adjourned; no budget decisions, approvals, or denials were made. The public hearing on the budget is scheduled for November 12 and adoption for November 25.
- Approved the work session agenda (6-0, three absent)
- Adjourned the meeting at 6:10 p.m. (6-0, three absent)
Finance and Asset Management Committee
The Livingston County Finance and Asset Management Committee will discuss the current revenue and expense status, update the Capital Improvement Plan, and review the 2025 revenue forecast. The committee will also consider resolutions to authorize HVAC ductwork modifications paid by General Fund Vision Tour Funds and the purchase of new HVAC units for the Animal Shelter.
- Resolution Authorizing HVAC Ductwork Modifications to be Paid by General Fund Vision Tour Funds
- Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Animal Shelter HVAC Units
- 2025 Revenue Forecast Presentation
- Capital Improvement Plan Update
- Revenue and Expense Status
The Finance and Asset Management Committee recommended two facility service resolutions to the Board of Commissioners. The committee also reviewed the 2025 revenue forecast, which projects an overall 4.8% increase to the General Fund.
- Recommended HVAC ductwork modifications paid by General Fund Vision Tour Funds (9-0)
- Recommended purchase of Animal Shelter HVAC units (9-0)
- Approved May 13, 2024 meeting minutes (9-0)
Board of Commissioners following FAM Committee
The Livingston County Board of Commissioners is reviewing a resolution for an agreement with Evergreen Outdoor, Inc. regarding grounds maintenance and snow removal. The board will also consider accepting Michigan Department of Health and Human Services funding for the Medical Reserve Corps.
- Agreement with Evergreen Outdoor, Inc. for grounds maintenance, lawn care, and snow removal
- Resolution to accept MDHHS funding for the Medical Reserve Corps
- Review of accounts payable reports and claims
The Board of Commissioners approved a grounds maintenance agreement with Evergreen Outdoor, Inc. and accepted state funding for the Health Department's Medical Reserve Corps. The board also approved the current claims and payables reports.
- Approved agreement with Evergreen Outdoor, Inc. for grounds maintenance, lawn care, and snow removal (8-0-1)
- Approved acceptance of MDHHS funding for the Health Department’s Medical Reserve Corps (8-0-1)
- Approved Claims Report dated June 10, 2024, and Payables Report for May 18 through May 31, 2024 (8-0-1)
Election Commission
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- No substantive agenda items, rezonings, contracts, ordinances, or fee changes were listed.
The Livingston County Election Commission approved the agenda, prior meeting minutes, and the August 6, 2024 Primary Election ballots. The commission also authorized the County Clerk to sign the Ballot Proof Acceptance form and approved the printing of the ballots.
- Approved the agenda (3-0)
- Approved May 23, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Approved August 6, 2024 Primary Election Ballots and authorized Clerk to sign Ballot Proof Acceptance form (3-0)
- Authorized printing of August 6, 2024 Primary Election Ballots (3-0)
Personnel Committee
The Livingston County Personnel Committee will meet on June 3, 2024, to consider three resolutions. Members will review a letter of agreement with the union representing paramedics and approve the reclassification of the Lead Court Security Officer position. The committee will also evaluate appointments for the Aeronautical Facilities Board before entering closed session to discuss collective bargaining strategy under state law.
- Resolution to approve a letter of agreement with the union representing paramedics
- Resolution to reclassify the Lead Court Security Officer position
- Resolution approving appointments to the Aeronautical Facilities Board
- Closed session discussion on collective bargaining strategy under MCL 15.268(c)
The Personnel Committee unanimously recommended a Letter of Agreement with the paramedics' union to the Board of Commissioners. The committee also approved the reclassification of the Lead Court Security Officer, confirming sufficient budget funds exist for the increased costs. Additionally, the committee recommended appointments to the Aeronautical Facilities Board and approved a Letter of Agreement from a closed session on collective bargaining strategy.
- Recommended paramedic union Letter of Agreement to Board (4-0)
- Approved Lead Court Security Officer reclassification (4-0)
- Recommended Aeronautical Facilities Board appointments to Board (4-0)
- Approved Letter of Agreement from closed session to Board (4-0)
- Approved May 6, 2024 minutes (4-0)
General Government and Health and Human Services Committee
The committee is reviewing a resolution to accept Michigan Department of Health and Human Services funding for the Medical Reserve Corps. The agenda also includes the approval of meeting minutes from May 6, 2024.
- Resolution to accept MDHHS MRC project funding
- Approval of May 6, 2024, meeting minutes
The General Government and Health and Human Services Committee recommended a resolution to accept funding from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. This funding is intended to support the Livingston County Health Department’s Medical Reserve Corps.
- Approved May 6, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
- Recommended resolution to accept MDHHS funding for Medical Reserve Corps to the Board of Commissioners (4-0)
Board of Commissioners
The Livingston County Board of Commissioners will consider a wide range of resolutions, including approving the 2024 county millages, authorizing the 2025 budget process, reallocating remaining ARPA funds, and approving renovations to the Sheriff's Office. The board will also vote on several other items such as vehicle leases, position changes, and various infrastructure projects. The meeting includes public comment periods and approval of prior minutes.
- Resolution 2024-05-053: Approving 2024 County Millages
- Resolution 2024-05-055: Reallocating remaining ARPA dollars for approved projects
- Resolution 2024-05-080: Renovations to the Livingston County Sheriff's Office
- Resolution 2024-05-075: Purchase and installation of boiler systems
- Resolution 2024-05-077: Grounds maintenance, lawn care, and snow removal agreement with Evergreen Outdoor, Inc.
The Board of Commissioners approved the 2024 county millages and authorized the 2025 budget process. Commissioners also approved several infrastructure and facility improvements, including drain repairs, HVAC replacements, and sheriff's office renovations. Two items regarding water projects and grounds maintenance contracts were postponed for further review.
- Approved 2024 County Millages (9-0)
- Authorized 2025 budget process and calendar (9-0)
- Approved reallocation of remaining ARPA funds (9-0)
- Approved sheriff's office renovations with budget amendment (9-0)
- Tabled Silver Springs water project until June 24 (9-0)
- Tabled grounds maintenance contract until June 10 (8-1)
- Approved improvements for four county drains (various votes)
- Authorized purchase of drone detection sensor (9-0)
Tax Allocation Board
This agenda for the Livingston County Tax Allocation Board meeting on May 28, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated template with no substantive content for residents to review.
The Board issued a Final Order establishing the maximum allocated millage rates. The total rate is set at 6.4 mills, distributed among the county, townships, and the Intermediate School District.
- Approved May 20, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
- Issued Final Order setting total allocated millage at 6.4 mills (6-0)
- Approved May 28, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)
Election Commission
This agenda for the Livingston County Election Commission meeting on May 23, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated template with no substantive content.
The commission received and filed the list of certified candidates for the August 6, 2024 Primary Election. The board also appointed the County Sheriff to serve in the absence of a member.
- Appointed Sheriff Mike Murphy to serve in the absence of a member (3-0-1)
- Approved the agenda (3-0-1)
- Approved March 7, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0-1)
- Received and filed list of certified candidates for August 6, 2024 Primary Election (3-0-1)
Tax Allocation Board
The Livingston County Tax Allocation Board is holding a regular meeting with a largely procedural agenda: call to order, roll call, public comment, approval of minutes from May 13, 2024, approval of the agenda, issuing a preliminary order, announcements, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.
- Approval of meeting minutes dated May 13, 2024
- Issue preliminary order
- Call to the public
The Livingston County Tax Allocation Board approved the meeting minutes and agenda, and voted to issue a preliminary order setting maximum property tax rates. Preliminary rates were set at 5.0 mills for the County, 1.3 mills for Townships, and 0.1 mill for the Intermediate School District.
- Approved May 13, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
- Issued preliminary order setting tax rates at 5.0 mills for County, 1.3 mills for Townships, and 0.1 mill for Intermediate School District (6-0)
- Adjourned meeting at 3:33 p.m. (6-0)
Health Advisory Committee
The Livingston County Health Advisory Committee is meeting to elect officers (chairperson, vice chairperson, secretary), review its bylaws, set its meeting schedule, and discuss potential topics. The agenda is largely procedural, with no substantive policy decisions or public hearings listed.
- Election of Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Secretary
- Review of Health Advisory Committee Bylaws dated 09-25-2023
- Discussion of meeting schedule and potential topics
- Call to the Public
The Health Advisory Committee elected its officers and approved a monthly meeting schedule. Members identified potential topics for future discussion, including quarantine policies and indoor air quality, but took no action on them. The meeting was procedural, focusing on organization and planning.
- Agenda approved (5-0)
- Dawn Smith elected Chair (5-0)
- Holly Austin elected Vice Chair (5-0)
- Thomas Latchney elected Secretary (5-0)
- Monthly meetings on 3rd Wednesday at 6:00 PM approved (5-0)
- Meeting adjourned at 7:45 PM (5-0)
Veteran Services Committee
This agenda for the Livingston County Veteran Services Committee meeting on 2024-05-15 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.
The committee approved a contract for Allied Media to send mailers to all Livingston County residents in June 2024. Members also discussed grant applications and state legislation regarding veteran mental health.
- Approved award to Allied Media for resident mailers not to exceed $19,837.44 plus up to 10% contingency (4-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
Finance and Asset Management Committee
The Finance and Asset Management Committee will discuss revenue/expense status and a capital improvement plan update, then consider resolutions including the 2025 budget process and calendar, reallocation of remaining ARPA dollars, and several drain improvement projects funded by General Fund Vision Tour dollars. The meeting is hybrid in-person and virtual.
- Resolution authorizing Livingston County's 2025 annual budget process and calendar
- Resolution authorizing reallocation of remaining ARPA dollars for approved ARPA projects
- Resolution authorizing Vision Tour funds for Silver Springs Water Pressure Project and Van Buren Rd. Treatment Plant Improvements with Handy Township
- Resolutions authorizing Vision Tour funding for improvements to Sharp, Fowlerville Village, Brighton No. 4, and Rossington drains
- Discussion of revenue and expense status and capital improvement plan update
The Finance and Asset Management Committee recommended several resolutions to the Board of Commissioners, including funding for multiple drain projects and the 2025 annual budget calendar. The committee also recommended accepting donated funds for the county animal shelter and reallocating remaining ARPA funds.
- Recommended acceptance of donated funds for animal shelter food and medical expenses (9-0)
- Recommended 2025 Annual Budget Process and Calendar (9-0)
- Recommended reallocation of remaining ARPA dollars for approved projects (9-0)
- Recommended funding for Silver Springs Water Pressure and Van Buren Road Wastewater projects (9-0)
- Recommended improvements to the Sharp Drain (9-0)
- Recommended improvements to the Fowlerville Village Drain (9-0)
- Recommended improvements to the Brighton No. 4 Drain with $400,000 allocated to County's Assessment (8-1)
- Recommended improvements to the Rossington Drain (9-0)
Courts, Public Safety, and Infrastructure Development Committee
The Courts, Public Safety, and Infrastructure Development Committee will consider four resolutions: purchasing a UAS detection sensor using federal grant funds, authorizing specialty courts to apply for state grants, renewing a law enforcement services agreement with Putnam Township, and adding field service uniform deputies to the Sheriff's Office. The meeting is a regular business session with public comment and approval of prior minutes.
- Resolution authorizing purchase of UAS detection sensor with FY 2022 HSGP funds
- Resolution authorizing specialty courts to apply for SCAO grants for FY 2025
- Resolution authorizing renewal of law enforcement services agreement with Putnam Township (2024-2027)
- Resolution authorizing addition of field service uniform deputies to Sheriff's Office
The committee recommended four resolutions to the Board of Commissioners involving public safety equipment, grant applications, and law enforcement staffing. These include the purchase of a drone detection sensor and the addition of field service uniform deputies.
- Recommended purchase of Unmanned Air System Detection Sensor via FY 2022 HSGP grant (4-0)
- Recommended applying for FY 2025 State Court Administrative Office Grants (4-0)
- Recommended renewal of law enforcement services agreement with Putnam Township (4-0)
- Recommended adding Field Service Uniform Deputies to the Sheriff’s Office (4-0)
- Approved April 9, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
Tax Allocation Board
This agenda for the Livingston County Tax Allocation Board meeting on May 13, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated template with no substantive content.
The board approved the minutes from the April 15, 2024 meeting and the current agenda. Members received budget presentations from various townships, the Intermediate School District, and the County. No substantive budget decisions were made during this session.
- Approved April 15, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0-1)
- Approved meeting agenda (5-0-1)
Board of Commissioners following FAM Committee
The Livingston County Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business including accounts payable reports and public comment periods. The board will also enter closed sessions to discuss a written legal opinion from Cohl, Stoker & Toskey, PC and pending litigation in Case No. 23-31864-CK with attorney J. Brennan. No other substantive decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Accounts payable claims dated May 13, 2024
- Payables dated April 13 through April 27, 2024
- Closed session: discuss written legal opinion (MCL 15.268(h)) - Cohl, Stoker & Toskey, PC
- Closed session: discuss pending litigation Case No. 23-31864-CK (MCL 15.268(e)) - J. Brennan, Esq.
The Board of Commissioners approved the agenda and accounts payable reports. The board also convened a closed session to discuss a legal opinion and pending litigation.
- Approved agenda (9-0-0)
- Approved claims dated May 13, 2024 and payables dated April 13 through April 27, 2024 (9-0-0)
- Approved convening closed session to discuss legal opinion from Cohl, Stoker & Toskey, PC and pending litigation Case No. 23-31864-CK (9-0-0)
Retirement Plan Advisory Committee
The Livingston County Retirement Plan Advisory Committee is meeting to review deferred compensation plan materials, including a Q1 2024 investment report and plan health update from Nationwide. They will also discuss a MERS DC information request and approve prior meeting minutes. The agenda is largely routine oversight of retirement plan performance and fiduciary updates.
- Review of Q1 2024 investment report including Intermediate Core-Plus Bond and Metropolitan West Total Return Bd
- Share class analysis of Principal Real Estate Securities
- Nationwide 2024 Q1 Plan Health Report
- Discussion of MERS DC Information Request Update
- Approval of February 20, 2024 meeting minutes
The Livingston County Retirement Plan Advisory Committee approved four changes to the county's Deferred Compensation Plan investment lineup, each on a 6-0-1 vote with one member absent. The committee added the T Rowe Price Retirement 2065 Target Fund, replaced the Metropolitan West Total Return Bond fund with Fidelity Total Bond K6 and mapped the assets, changed the Principal Real Estate Security Fund R6 to the Real Estate Securities Institutional Class, and moved the Mainstay and John Hancock funds from mutual funds to collective investment trusts. CAPTRUST Financial Advisors presented market updates and said it will confirm timing with Nationwide. The committee also discussed a MERS information request and set its next meeting for August 14, 2024.
- Approved minutes of the February 20, 2024 meeting (6-0-1)
- Approved the meeting agenda (6-0-1)
- Added T Rowe Price Retirement 2065 Target Fund (6-0-1)
- Changed Metropolitan West Total Return Bond to Fidelity Total Bond K6 and mapped the assets (6-0-1)
- Changed Principal Real Estate Security Fund R6 to Real Estate Securities Institutional Class (6-0-1)
- Moved Mainstay and John Hancock funds from mutual funds to collective investment trusts (6-0-1)
- Adjourned the meeting at 4:53 p.m. (6-0-1)
General Government and Health and Human Services Committee
The General Government and Health and Human Services Committee will consider 12 resolutions covering EMS grant applications, a health department position reorganization, budget changes for dispatchers, a delinquent tax fund, IT addressing and fiber network projects, and multiple facility services contracts and purchases. The meeting is hybrid, with public comment allowed.
- Resolution to apply for State of Michigan EMS Workforce Support Grant 2025
- Resolution to reorganize Hearing and Vision Coordinator position in Health Department
- Resolution to change 2024 budgeted dispatcher/driver positions for LETS
- Resolution to establish 2023 delinquent tax fund
- Resolution authorizing boiler purchase/installation and jail rooftop HVAC unit purchases
The committee recommended twelve resolutions to the full Board of Commissioners, covering emergency services, health department staffing, budget adjustments, and facility maintenance. Most recommendations passed unanimously, but the resolution for a public safety fiber network passed 3-1 after an amendment to remove grant language failed 2-2. No substantive decisions were made by the committee itself; these items are now pending Board approval.
- Recommended EMS grant application (4-0)
- Recommended Health Dept position reorganization (4-0)
- Recommended LETS budget change (4-0)
- Recommended Treasurer delinquent tax fund (4-0)
- Recommended IT addressing responsibilities for Howell Township (4-0)
- Recommended fiber network negotiations/grants (3-1)
- Failed amendment to remove BEAD grant language from fiber resolution (2-2)
- Recommended boiler system purchase (4-0)
Personnel Committee
The Livingston County Personnel Committee is meeting to consider several personnel-related resolutions, including reclassifications of WIC program positions and medical examiner investigator positions, and to affirm the Local Emergency Planning Committee for 2024-2025. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes and call to the public.
- Resolution to approve reclassification of WIC Program Specialist
- Resolution to approve reclassification of WIC Program Coordinator
- Resolution to authorize reclassification of Medical Examiner Investigator positions
- Resolution to affirm the Local Emergency Planning Committee for 2024-2025
The Personnel Committee approved resolutions to reclassify two Health Department positions and recommended a reclassification for an Emergency Medical Services position to the full Board. The committee also recommended affirming the Local Emergency Planning Committee for 2024-2025. All motions passed with unanimous 4-0 votes.
- Approved reclassification of WIC Program Specialist (4-0)
- Approved reclassification of WIC Program Coordinator (4-0)
- Recommended reclassification of Medical Examiner Investigator positions to Board (4-0)
- Recommended affirming Local Emergency Planning Committee for 2024-2025 to Board (4-0)
Retiree Health Care Board of Trustees
The Retiree Health Care Plan Board of Trustees is meeting to approve prior minutes, review the 2024 first-quarter financial report, and schedule the next meeting. The agenda is largely procedural with no major policy decisions listed.
- Approval of February 21, 2024 meeting minutes
- 2024 Q1 Financial Report review
- Schedule next meeting
The Board approved the February 21, 2024, meeting minutes and the meeting agenda. Trustees reviewed the 2024 Q1 financial report, which showed a quarterly return of 5.09% and a funding level of 118%.
- Approved February 21, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
Board of Commissioners
The Livingston County Board of Commissioners will consider 13 resolutions, including adding EMS administrative staff, a first-quarter budget amendment, and several contracts for services such as software, ammunition, and leasing office space. The board will also review correspondence from other counties on various state-level issues and hear public comment.
- Resolution 2024-04-040: Add 1.5 FTE Administrative Specialist positions in EMS
- Resolution 2024-04-050: First Quarter Budget Amendment to FY2024 budget (roll call vote)
- Resolution 2024-04-047: Contract with Vance Outdoors for sheriff's ammunition
- Resolution 2024-04-046: Lease agreement with 1221 Building Group for Public Defender office at 1221 Byron Road, Howell
- Resolution 2024-04-044: File petition for lake level variations for Portage and Baseline Lakes
The Board of Commissioners approved adding 1.5 administrative positions to the EMS Department and authorized several service agreements for the Prosecutor, Sheriff, and Veteran Services. A proposed lease for the Public Defender's Office was postponed until June. The Board also approved a first-quarter budget amendment for fiscal year 2024.
- Approved 1.5 Administrative Specialist positions for EMS (8-0-1)
- Approved training reimbursement agreement with Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (8-0-1)
- Approved adding diesel fuel to gasoline delivery agreement with Petroleum Traders Corporation (8-0-1)
- Authorized legal petition for Portage and Baseline Lakes level variations and boundaries (8-0-1)
- Approved software services agreement with Karpel Solutions for Prosecutor's Office (8-0-1)
- Postponed Public Defender's Office lease at 1221 Byron Road until June 24, 2024 (8-0-1)
- Approved ammunition supply agreement with Vance Outdoors, Inc. for Sheriff's Office (8-0-1)
- Approved First Quarter Budget Amendment for Fiscal-Year 2024 (8-0-1)
Veteran Services Committee
This agenda for the Livingston County Veteran Services Committee meeting on 2024-04-17 contains only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE software interface, with no listed agenda items, discussions, or decisions. The document provides no substantive content for residents to review.
The committee approved the mill rate to support Livingston County Veteran Services operations for fiscal year 2025. The meeting also included operational reports and discussions regarding upcoming veteran-related events.
- Approved consent agenda (4-0)
- Approved mill rate of .0918 for FY25 LCVS operations (4-0)
Tax Allocation Board
This agenda for the Livingston County Tax Allocation Board meeting on April 15, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated template with no substantive content.
The board appointed Jennifer Nash as Chairperson for 2024 and accepted budgets from local municipalities. Members also established a May meeting schedule for budget reviews and orders, and waived their mileage fees.
- Appointed Jennifer Nash as Chairperson (6-0)
- Accepted budgets from local municipalities (6-0)
- Set meeting schedule for May 13, May 20, and May 28 (6-0)
- Accepted waiver of mileage fees for all Board Members (6-0)
Board of Commissioners following FAM Committee
The Livingston County Board of Commissioners will consider a resolution to adopt the 2024 County Equalization Report, which sets property values for tax purposes. The board will also review and approve accounts payable claims and payables. Two public comment periods are scheduled.
- Resolution 2024-04-039 to adopt the 2024 County Equalization Report
- Accounts payable claims dated April 9, 2024
- Payables from March 16-29, 2024
The Board of Commissioners adopted the 2024 County Equalization Report and its accompanying statements. The board also approved claims and payables dated through April 9, 2024.
- Adopted 2024 County Equalization Report (9-0-0)
- Approved claims dated April 9, 2024 and payables from March 16-29, 2024 (9-0-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (9-0-0)
Finance and Asset Management Committee
The Finance and Asset Management Committee is meeting to discuss revenue/expense status and a capital improvement plan update, and to consider two resolutions: a first-quarter budget amendment for fiscal-year 2024 and an extension of an agreement for COVID-19 relief consulting services. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.
- Resolution to authorize a first-quarter budget amendment to the fiscal-year 2024 budget
- Resolution authorizing extension of agreement for Livingston County to host cooperative contracts for COVID-19 relief consulting services through Michigan Association of Counties CoPro+ program
- Discussion of revenue and expense status
- Capital improvement plan update
- Approval of March 11, 2024 meeting minutes
The committee recommended two resolutions to the Board of Commissioners regarding a first quarter budget amendment and an extension for COVID-19 relief consulting services. Members also reviewed revenue and expense reports and received updates on capital improvement projects.
- Recommended first quarter budget amendment to FY 2024 budget (9-0-0)
- Recommended extension for COVID-19 relief consulting services agreement via CoPro+ program (9-0-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (9-0-0)
- Approved March 11, 2024 meeting minutes (9-0-0)
Courts, Public Safety, and Infrastructure Development Committee
The Courts, Public Safety, and Infrastructure Development Committee is meeting to consider several resolutions, including authorizing legal action on lake levels, a software contract for the prosecutor's office, a lease for the public defender's office, an ammunition supply agreement for the sheriff, and community corrections grant applications. The meeting is hybrid, with public comment and approval of prior minutes also on the agenda.
- Resolution to file a petition in Washtenaw County Circuit Court for lake level variations and confirm boundaries of a special assessment district for Portage and Baseline Lakes
- Resolution authorizing a contract with Karpel Solutions for software services for the Prosecutor's Office
- Resolution authorizing a lease agreement with 1221 Building Group, LLC for the Public Defender's Office at 1221 Byron Road, Howell, MI
- Resolution authorizing an agreement with Vance Outdoors, Inc. for ammunition supply for the Sheriff's Office
- Resolution authorizing submission of the FY 2025 Community Corrections Plan and Application to the Michigan Department of Corrections
The Courts, Public Safety, and Infrastructure Development Committee voted 4-0 on April 9, 2024 to recommend seven resolutions to the Livingston County Board of Commissioners. These included authorizing legal counsel to file a petition in Washtenaw County Circuit Court regarding Portage and Baseline Lakes, an agreement with Karpel Solutions for prosecutor software, a lease for the Public Defender's Office at 1221 Byron Road, an ammunition supply agreement with Vance Outdoors, the FY 2025 Community Corrections plan, amended Community Corrections Advisory Board bylaws, and a request for court case data from the State Court Administrative Office. The committee also amended the bylaws to require certain reports be posted on the county website within 30 days. All votes were unanimous, and the meeting adjourned at 6:52 p.m.
- Recommended resolution authorizing legal counsel to file a petition in Washtenaw County Circuit Court for Portage and Baseline Lakes (4-0)
- Recommended resolution authorizing agreement with Karpel Solutions for Prosecutor's Office software (4-0)
- Recommended resolution authorizing lease with 1221 Building Group, LLC for Public Defender's Office at 1221 Byron Road (4-0)
- Recommended resolution authorizing agreement with Vance Outdoors, Inc. for Sheriff's Office ammunition (4-0)
- Recommended resolution authorizing FY 2025 Community Corrections Plan submission to Michigan Department of Corrections (4-0)
- Recommended resolution approving amended Community Corrections Advisory Board bylaws (4-0)
- Amended bylaws to require CCAB reports to the state be posted on county website within 30 days (4-0)
- Recommended resolution requesting court case code, weight, and load data from State Court Administrative Office (4-0)
Personnel Committee
The Livingston County Personnel Committee is meeting to consider two resolutions reclassifying county positions: a Drain Maintenance Worker III in the Drain Commission and a School Liaison Coordinator in the Health Department. The agenda also includes routine items like approving the prior meeting's minutes and public comment.
- Resolution to approve reclassification of Drain Maintenance Worker III (Drain Commission)
- Resolution to approve reclassification of School Liaison Coordinator (Health Department)
- Approval of March 4, 2024 meeting minutes
The committee approved a resolution to reclassify the Drain Maintenance Worker III position. A proposed reclassification for the Health Department's School Liaison Coordinator failed due to a lack of a second motion.
- Approved reclassification of Drain Maintenance Worker III (3-0)
- Reclassification of School Liaison Coordinator failed (no second)
General Government and Health and Human Services Committee
The Livingston County General Government and Health and Human Services Committee will consider three resolutions: a grant agreement with the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency for training reimbursement, a resolution of intent to apply for FY 2025 road funding under Act 51, and adding 1.5 administrative specialist positions to the EMS department. The meeting also includes routine items like minutes approval and public comment.
- Resolution authorizing agreement with Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency for VSO training reimbursement (CEUs)
- Resolution of intent to apply for FY 2025 Act 51 financial assistance for roads
- Resolution to add 1.5 FTE Administrative Specialist positions in EMS department
- Approval of March 4, 2024 meeting minutes
The General Government and Health and Human Services Committee recommended three resolutions to the Board of Commissioners. These include adding staff to EMS, seeking Act 51 financial assistance, and providing training reimbursement for Veteran Services.
- Recommended adding 1.5 Administrative Specialist positions to the EMS Department (4-0)
- Recommended agreement with Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency for Veteran Services CEU training reimbursement (4-0)
- Recommended intent to apply for FY 2025 financial assistance under Act 51 (4-0)
- Approved March 4, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
Board of Commissioners
The Livingston County Board of Commissioners will consider 16 resolutions, including several with roll call votes. Key items include authorizing an EMS services agreement with Trinity Health Livingston Hospital, purchasing two Power Pro 2 cots with power loads for emergency vehicles, and submitting the estimated 2025 General Fund budget to the Tax Allocation Board. The board will also consider multiple grant applications, appointments, and a resolution supporting state legislation on trial court funding. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss pending litigation.
- Resolution 2024-03-031: Authorize EMS services agreement with Trinity Health Livingston Hospital (roll call vote)
- Resolution 2024-03-030: Purchase two Power Pro 2 cots, power loads, and Stryker ProCare service agreement (roll call vote)
- Resolution 2024-03-027: Submit estimated 2025 General Fund budget to Tax Allocation Board (roll call vote)
- Resolution 2024-03-026: Increase compensation for Livingston County Road Commission members
- Resolution 2024-03-038: Support HB 5392 and HB 5534 on trial court funding transparency
The Board of Commissioners approved several appointments, grant applications, and an agreement for EMS services with Trinity Health Livingston Hospital. They also authorized a pay increase for Road Commission members and approved a legal services agreement for pending litigation.
- Increased Livingston County Road Commission member compensation to $10,000 (5-4)
- Approved agreement with Trinity Health Livingston Hospital for EMS services (9-0)
- Approved legal services agreement with Plunkett Cooney for pending litigation (9-0)
- Authorized $38,000 initial transfer from Commissary Fund to General Fund for Jail Division Deputy position (9-0)
- Approved 2025 General Fund Budget submission to Tax Allocation Board (9-0)
- Accepted grant funding from Cannabis Regulatory Agency (8-1)
- Approved appointments to Tax Allocation Board, Parks & Open Space Advisory Committee, and Health Advisory Committee (various votes)
- Authorized purchase of two Power Pro 2 Cots and Stryker ProCare Service Agreement (9-0)
Finance and Asset Management Committee
The Finance and Asset Management Committee is meeting to discuss revenue and expenses, pension liability, capital improvements, and ARPA fund reports. The main action item is a resolution to submit the estimated 2025 General Fund budget to the Tax Allocation Board. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment.
- Resolution to submit estimated 2025 General Fund budget to Tax Allocation Board
- Discussion of revenue and expense status
- Discussion of pension liability
- Capital Improvement Plan update
- ARPA funds recipients' reports
The Finance and Asset Management Committee recommended a resolution to submit the estimated 2025 General Fund Budget to the Tax Allocation Board. The committee also received status updates on revenue, pension liabilities, capital improvement projects, and ARPA fund expenditures.
- Recommended resolution to submit estimated 2025 General Fund Budget to Tax Allocation Board (9-0)
- Approved February 11, 2024 meeting and closed session minutes (9-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (9-0)
Courts, Public Safety, and Infrastructure Development Committee
The Livingston County Courts, Public Safety, and Infrastructure Development Committee will meet to consider four resolutions: applying for a SAMHSA grant for specialty courts, renewing a Blue Cross Blue Shield contract for jail medical billing, approving MDOT performance requirements, and applying for a state highway safety grant. The meeting is hybrid, with public comment allowed.
- Resolution authorizing specialty courts to apply for SAMHSA grant FY2025-FY2030
- Resolution authorizing Blue Cross Blue Shield contract renewal for jail medical billing 2024
- Resolution approving MDOT Form 2207B performance requirements
- Resolution authorizing Sheriff's Office to apply for FY25 OHSP Project Proposal Grant
The Courts, Public Safety, and Infrastructure Development Committee voted 4-0 on March 11, 2024 to recommend four resolutions to the Livingston County Board of Commissioners. These cover a SAMHSA grant application for specialty courts, a Blue Cross Blue Shield medical billing contract renewal for the jail, a state highway safety grant application, and MDOT form 2207B performance requirements. The committee also approved its December 18, 2024 minutes and the agenda, both 4-0, and adjourned at 6:18 p.m. One person, Stephanie Miklos of the City of Howell, spoke during the public comment period.
- Recommended SAMHSA grant application for specialty courts FY2025-FY2030 (4-0)
- Recommended Blue Cross Blue Shield discounted medical billing contract renewal for jail (4-0)
- Recommended state Office of Highway Safety Planning grant application (4-0)
- Recommended MDOT form 2207B performance requirements (4-0)
- Approved December 18, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Approved the agenda (4-0)
- Adjourned at 6:18 p.m. (4-0)
Board of Commissioners following FAM Committee
The Livingston County Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including approving the agenda, reviewing accounts payable reports, and hearing public comment. No substantive policy decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.
- Accounts payable claims dated March 11, 2024
- Payables dated February 17 through March 1, 2024
- Call to the public (two opportunities)
The Board of Commissioners approved the agenda and the accounts payable reports for claims dated March 11, 2024, and payables from February 17 through March 1, 2024. The board also convened a closed session to discuss a written legal opinion.
- Approved meeting agenda (9-0-0)
- Approved Claims dated March 11, 2024 and Payables dated February 17 through March 1, 2024 (9-0-0)
- Approved motion to convene Closed Session to discuss a Written Legal Opinion (9-0-0)
Election Commission
This agenda for the Livingston County Election Commission meeting on 2024-03-07 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.
The Livingston County Election Commission met on March 7, 2024 and approved its agenda and the minutes of its December 18, 2023 meeting, both on 3-0 votes. It approved two future meeting dates and times: Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. and Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. No other business or public comment was recorded, and the meeting adjourned at 8:50 a.m.
- Approved the agenda as presented (3-0)
- Approved the December 18, 2023 meeting minutes as submitted (3-0)
- Approved 2024 meeting dates: June 6, 2024 and September 5, 2024, both at 8:30 a.m. (3-0)
- Adjourned the meeting at 8:50 a.m. (3-0)
General Government and Health and Human Services Committee
The General Government and Health and Human Services Committee will consider several resolutions, including applying for a federal energy efficiency grant for HVAC replacement, purchasing new EMS cots and power load systems, authorizing an EMS services agreement with Trinity Health Livingston Hospital, and accepting two health department grants. The meeting is a hybrid in-person and virtual session.
- Resolution authorizing application for U.S. Department of Energy Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant for replacement HVAC equipment
- Resolution authorizing purchase of two Power Pro 2 cots, power loads, and Stryker ProCare service agreement
- Resolution authorizing agreement with Trinity Health Livingston Hospital to provide EMS services
- Resolution to accept 2024 grant funding from LARA Cannabis Regulatory Agency
- Resolution to accept grant funding from MALPH for health department staff wellbeing
The Livingston County General Government and Health and Human Services Committee reviewed and unanimously recommended five resolutions to the Board of Commissioners. These items cover HVAC equipment grants, emergency medical services purchases and agreements, and health department grant acceptances. No public comments or reports were presented during the meeting.
- Recommended resolution for DOE Energy Efficiency Block Grant application for HVAC replacement (4-0)
- Recommended resolution for purchase of two Power Pro 2 Cots and Stryker ProCare service agreement (4-0)
- Recommended resolution for EMS services agreement with Trinity Health Livingston Hospital (4-0)
- Recommended resolution to accept 2024 grant funding from Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency (4-0)
- Recommended resolution to accept grant funding from Michigan Association for Local Public Health (4-0)
- Approved February 5, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
Personnel Committee
The Livingston County Personnel Committee is meeting to consider several personnel-related resolutions, including increasing compensation for Road Commission members, reclassifying two Sheriff's Office jail positions, changing a Public Defender social worker title, and making appointments to county boards. The meeting is open to the public and will also include approval of prior minutes.
- Resolution to increase compensation for Livingston County Road Commission members
- Reclassify Jail Intake Specialist to Jail Division Deputy (Sheriff)
- Reclassify Administrative Specialist-Jail Division to Jail Administrative Coordinator (Sheriff)
- Change Public Defender Social Worker title to Client Advocate
- Appointments to Tax Allocation Board, Health Advisory Committee, and Parks & Open Space Advisory Committee
The committee approved increasing the annual compensation for Livingston County Road Commission members to $6,500. It also approved several position reclassifications and recommended multiple board and committee appointments to the Board of Commissioners.
- Approved increasing Livingston County Road Commission member compensation to $6,500 per year (3-0-1)
- Recommended reclassifying Jail Intake Specialist to Jail Division Deputy (3-0-1)
- Approved reclassifying Administrative Specialist-Jail Division to Jail Administrative Coordinator (3-0-1)
- Approved changing Public Defender Social Worker title to Client Advocate (3-0-1)
- Recommended appointment to the Livingston County Tax Allocation Board (3-0-1)
- Recommended appointments to the Livingston County Health Advisory Committee (3-0-1)
- Recommended appointments to the Livingston County Parks & Open Space Advisory Committee (3-0-1)
Board of Canvassers
This agenda for the Livingston County Board of Canvassers meeting on February 29, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.
The Livingston County Board of Canvassers canvassed the February 27, 2024 Presidential Primary across 18 jurisdictions, 15 early voting sites, 74 precincts, and 21 absent voter counting board precincts. The board voted 4-0 to certify the Official Results to the County Clerk. It also voted 4-0 to authorize the County Clerk to inspect and approve or reject Tyrone Township's 10 ballot containers, and certified ballot containers for Conway, Genoa, Green Oak, Handy, and Howell. The board approved its agenda and the January 11, 2024 minutes, both 4-0, and adjourned at 4:39 p.m. on March 5, 2024.
- Certified Official Results of the Feb. 27, 2024 Presidential Primary to the County Clerk (4-0)
- Authorized County Clerk to inspect and approve or reject Tyrone Township's 10 ballot containers (4-0)
- Certified ballot containers: Conway-6, Genoa-12, Green Oak-2, Handy-9, Howell-5
- Approved the meeting agenda as presented (4-0)
- Approved the January 11, 2024 meeting minutes as submitted (4-0)
- Adjourned the meeting at 4:39 p.m. on March 5, 2024 (4-0)
Board of Commissioners
The Livingston County Board of Commissioners will consider several resolutions, including authorizing the continuation of ARPA-funded staffing and projects, an additional EMS vehicle lease, and multiple software and security equipment purchases. The board will also hold a closed session to discuss pending litigation. The meeting includes routine items like approval of minutes and public comment periods.
- Resolution 2024-02-020: Continue ARPA pre-pandemic level staffing and charge projects against the $10,000,000 revenue loss allocation
- Resolution 2024-02-021: Authorize additional 2024 EMS vehicle lease (Chevy Traverse, trade-in of 2011 GMC Yukon XL)
- Resolution 2024-02-015: Purchase capital asset management and work order software for Facility Services
- Resolution 2024-02-017: Purchase physical security equipment and systems from Identify Inc.
- Resolution 2024-02-018: Purchase cyber security equipment and support from Amerinet Inc.
The Board of Commissioners approved several resolutions regarding IT security, EMS funding, and the use of ARPA funds for staffing. They also authorized a legal services agreement for insulin pricing litigation and approved an appointment to the Area Agency on Aging 1-B Board.
- Authorized ARPA funding for pre-pandemic staffing and government projects (8-0-1)
- Approved transfer of funds from EMS Operating Fund to EMS Capital Replacement Fund (8-0-1)
- Authorized purchase of cyber security equipment and software from Amerinet Inc (8-0-1)
- Authorized purchase of physical security equipment and systems from Identify Inc (8-0-1)
- Approved 2024 software and maintenance renewal with Central Square (8-0-1)
- Authorized purchase of capital asset management and work order software (8-0-1)
- Approved an additional 2024 vehicle lease for EMS (8-0-1)
- Authorized an insulin pricing litigation services agreement (8-0-1)
Veteran Services Committee
This agenda for the Livingston County Veteran Services Committee meeting on 2024-02-21 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.
The Livingston County Veteran Services Committee approved two spending items. It approved $1,500 from the donation fund toward the Howell Veterans Memorial renovation, quoted at $18,990 with a 50% down payment and a planned Veterans' Day 2024 unveiling. It also approved a sole source with WHMI for a 13-week show series and digital campaign at the Director's discretion in the amount of $5,200. Both motions carried 4-0.
- Approved $1,500 in donation funds to support the Howell Veterans Memorial renovation (4-0)
- Approved sole source with WHMI for a 13-week show series and digital campaign at the Director's discretion, $5,200 (4-0)
- Approved the consent agenda (no vote tally recorded)
- Adjourned at 6:40 p.m. (4-0)
Livingston County Foundation Board of Directors
The Livingston County Foundation Board of Directors is meeting to handle routine business: approving prior minutes, electing officers, and reviewing the 2023 Q4 financial report presented by Ken Mittelbrun of Morgan Stanley. No major policy decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.
- Election of President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer
- Approval of April 25, 2023 meeting minutes
- 2023 Q4 Financial Report by Ken Mittelbrun (Morgan Stanley)
The Board of Directors re-elected its current officers and approved the April 2023 meeting minutes. Members reviewed the 2023 fourth-quarter financial report, which showed an 8.6% return for the quarter.
- Re-elected Nathan Burd as President, Sam Theis as Vice President, and Cindy Arbanas as Treasurer/Secretary (7-0)
- Approved meeting minutes from April 25, 2023 (7-0)
- Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)
Retiree Health Care Board of Trustees
The Retiree Health Care Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business: approving minutes, electing officers, and receiving a financial report. No major policy decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.
- Election of officers: Chair Jennifer Nash, Vice-Chair Nathan Burd, Secretary/Treasurer Cindy Arbanas (all incumbents)
- 2023 Q4 Financial Report presented by Ken Mittelbrun of Morgan Stanley
- Approval of minutes from October 24, 2023 meeting
- Schedule next meeting
The Board re-elected its current officers for 2024. Members reviewed the 2023 Q4 financial report and reached a consensus not to include alternative investments in the asset allocation at this time.
- Approved October 24, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
- Re-elected Jennifer Nash (Chair), Nathan Burd (Vice-Chair), and Cindy Arbanas (Secretary/Treasurer) for 2024 (5-0)
- Reached consensus not to include alternative investments in asset allocation
Retirement Plan Advisory Committee
The Livingston County Retirement Plan Advisory Committee meets to review a quarterly report from CAPTRUST, including Q4 2023 investment performance, target date funds, and fiduciary updates. Members will also discuss options for defined contribution (DC) assets. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes from November 14, 2023, and a call to the public.
- Quarterly report from CAPTRUST covering Q4 2023 investment review
- Target date fund review and milestone timeline
- Nationwide Plan Health Report
- Discussion of options for DC assets
- Approval of minutes from November 14, 2023
The Retirement Plan Advisory Committee approved the minutes from November 14, 2023. The committee decided that CAPTRUST will monitor the MERS DC Plan using the same process as the Nationwide 457 Plan at the same contract rate.
- Approved November 14, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0-0)
- Approved amended agenda (7-0-0)
- Approved motion for CAPTRUST to monitor MERS DC Plan at the same contract rate as the Nationwide 457 Plan (7-0-0)
Board of Commissioners following FAM Committee
The Livingston County Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including approving the agenda, hearing public comment, and reviewing accounts payable reports. No major policy decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.
- Approval of agenda
- Accounts payable claims dated February 12, 2024
- Payables dated December 20 through February 2, 2024
- Two calls to the public
The Board of Commissioners met on February 12, 2024, to conduct routine business. The board approved the meeting agenda and the claims and payables reports.
- Approved meeting agenda (8-0-1)
- Approved Claims Report and Payables Report dated February 12, 2024 and December 20, 2023 through February 2, 2024 (8-0-1)
Finance and Asset Management Committee
The Finance and Asset Management Committee will discuss revenue status, pension liability, and the capital improvement plan. The committee will also consider resolutions regarding EMS capital funds and the use of ARPA funding for staffing and projects.
- Resolution to transfer funds from the EMS Operating Fund to the EMS Capital Replacement Fund
- Resolution to continue ARPA Pre-Pandemic Level Staffing for Q1 2024
- Resolution to charge county government services projects against the $10,000,000 ARPA revenue loss allocation
- Discussion on Revenue and Expense Status
- Discussion on Pension Liability
The Finance and Asset Management Committee reviewed 2023 financial results, which showed revenues of $61.3 million against a $60.5 million budget. The committee unanimously recommended two resolutions to the Board of Commissioners: one transferring funds from the EMS Operating Fund to the Capital Replacement Fund, and another continuing ARPA pre-pandemic staffing levels for the first quarter of 2024. A closed session was held to discuss a written legal opinion.
- Recommended transfer of funds from EMS Operating Fund to EMS Capital Replacement Fund (8-0)
- Recommended continuation of ARPA pre-pandemic staffing for Q1 2024 (8-0)
- Approved agenda and minutes with minor correction (8-0)
- Convened closed session to discuss a written legal opinion (8-0)
Personnel Committee
The Livingston County Personnel Committee meets to discuss an Energage employee engagement survey and consider resolutions reclassifying positions in Equalization and Emergency Medical Services, plus an appointment to the Area Agency on Aging 1-B board. The agenda is largely routine, with no major policy decisions beyond these personnel actions.
- Resolution approving reclassification of Senior Appraiser position in Equalization
- Resolution approving reclassification of two EMS positions (Education Supervisor & Education Instructor Coordinator)
- Resolution approving appointment to Area Agency on Aging 1-B Board of Directors
- Discussion of Energage Employee Engagement Survey Results
- Approval of January 16, 2024 meeting minutes
The Livingston County Personnel Committee approved three resolutions: reclassifying the Senior Appraiser position, reclassifying two EMS positions (Education Supervisor and Education Instructor Coordinator), and recommending an appointment to the Area Agency on Aging 1-B Board of Directors to the Board of Commissioners. All votes were 4-0. The committee also received a presentation on Employee Engagement Survey results from Energage. No public comment was offered.
- Approved reclassification of Senior Appraiser position (4-0)
- Approved reclassification of two EMS positions: Education Supervisor and Education Instructor Coordinator (4-0)
- Recommended appointment to Area Agency on Aging 1-B Board of Directors to Board of Commissioners (4-0)
- Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
- Approved minutes from January 16, 2024 meeting (4-0)
- Adjourned meeting at 7:55 p.m. (4-0)
General Government and Health and Human Services Committee
The General Government and Health and Human Services Committee will meet to consider four resolutions authorizing purchases of software and security equipment. These include capital asset management software, a software maintenance renewal, and physical and cyber security systems. The meeting is hybrid, with public comment allowed.
- Resolution authorizing purchase of capital asset management and work order software (Brightly Software)
- Resolution authorizing 2024 software and maintenance renewal with Central Square
- Resolution authorizing purchase of physical security equipment from Identify Inc.
- Resolution authorizing purchase of cyber security equipment and support from Amerinet, Inc.
The General Government and Health and Human Services Committee recommended four resolutions to the Board of Commissioners. These include authorizations for facility management software, IT maintenance, physical security equipment, and cybersecurity services.
- Recommended purchase of Capital Asset Management and Work Order Software (4-0)
- Recommended 2024 Software and Maintenance Services Renewal with Central Square (4-0)
- Recommended purchase of physical security equipment and systems from Identify Inc. (4-0)
- Recommended purchase of cybersecurity equipment and software from Amerinet, Inc. (4-0)
- Approved January 16, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
Board of Commissioners
The Livingston County Board of Commissioners will consider several resolutions, including purchasing four ambulance remounts, distributing ARPA funds to Bountiful Harvest for a food program, and authorizing repairs to the Thompson Lake Dam. The board will also vote on accepting state grants for perinatal health programs and amending its 2024 rules. Closed sessions are scheduled to discuss pending litigation and a legal opinion.
- Resolution 2024-01-007: Authorize purchase of four ambulance remounts (roll call vote)
- Resolution 2024-01-009: Authorize ARPA funding for Bountiful Harvest 'Feeding the Needy' project (roll call vote)
- Resolution 2024-01-010: Authorize expenditure over $10,000 for Thompson Lake Dam repairs
- Resolutions 2024-01-011/012: Accept MDHHS grants for in-home WIC nursing and breast-feeding supply programs (roll call votes)
- Closed sessions to discuss pending litigation (Howard v Livingston County, Case No. 23-31864-CK) and a written legal opinion
The Livingston County Board of Commissioners approved a series of resolutions, including authorizing the purchase of four ambulance remounts, accepting ARPA funding for the Feeding the Needy project, and accepting state funding for two health department programs. The board also approved appointments to the Parks & Open Space Advisory Committee and the Livingston County Foundation Board, and authorized a legal services contract amendment. In closed session, the board voted to accept the County Attorney's recommendation to proceed in Howard v. Livingston County.
- Approved appointment to Parks & Open Space Advisory Committee (9-0)
- Approved Dale Brewer and Sam Theis to Livingston County Foundation Board (9-0)
- Authorized Board Chair to sign letter on paramedic licensure (9-0)
- Authorized purchase of four ambulance remounts (9-0)
- Authorized amendment to legal services agreement with Cohl, Stoker & Toskey, P.C. (9-0)
- Authorized Feeding the Needy project and ARPA funding distribution (9-0)
- Authorized expenditure over $10,000 for Thompson Lake Dam repairs (9-0)
- Accepted funding for in-home WIC nursing program and breast-feeding supply stock program (9-0 each)
Finance and Asset Management Committee
The Finance and Asset Management Committee will discuss revenue/expense status, pension liability, and a capital improvement plan update. They will consider two resolutions: one authorizing ARPA funding for a Bountiful Harvest food distribution project, and another authorizing over $10,000 for Thompson Lake Dam repairs. A closed session is scheduled to discuss a written legal opinion.
- Resolution authorizing ARPA funding for the Feeding the Needy of Livingston County project (Bountiful Harvest)
- Resolution authorizing expenditure over $10,000 for Thompson Lake Dam repairs and log gate modification
- Discussion of revenue and expense status
- Discussion of pension liability
- Capital Improvement Plan update
The Finance and Asset Management Committee recommended two resolutions to the Board of Commissioners regarding ARPA funding for Bountiful Harvest and repairs to the Thompson Lake Dam. The committee also received reports on pension liability and the Capital Improvement Plan.
- Recommended resolution for Feeding the Needy of Livingston County ARPA funding (8-0-1)
- Recommended resolution for Thompson Lake Dam repairs and log gate modification (8-0-1)
- Approved December 18, 2023 meeting minutes (8-0-1)
- Approved meeting agenda (8-0-1)
Veteran Services Committee
This agenda contains no substantive items — only boilerplate interface text from the eSCRIBE system. No decisions, discussions, or action items are listed for the Livingston County Veteran Services Committee meeting on 2024-01-17.
The committee approved the consent agenda and reviewed director reports on recent veteran recognition and assistance events. Members discussed the FY25 budget and millage rate, with a recommendation expected in April.
- Approved Consent Agenda (5-0)
General Government and Health and Human Services Committee
The General Government and Health and Human Services Committee will consider two resolutions: one authorizing an amendment to the county's legal services agreement with Cohl, Stoker & Toskey, P.C., and another authorizing the purchase of four ambulance remounts. The meeting also includes routine items like approving minutes and public comment.
- Resolution to amend legal services agreement with Cohl, Stoker & Toskey, P.C.
- Resolution to purchase four ambulance remounts
- Approval of December 4, 2023 meeting minutes
The General Government and Health and Human Services Committee recommended two resolutions to the Board of Commissioners. These include the purchase of four ambulance remounts and an amendment to a legal services agreement.
- Recommended resolution to amend agreement with Cohl, Stoker & Toskey, P.C. for legal services (3-0)
- Recommended resolution to purchase four ambulance remounts (3-0)
- Approved December 4, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (3-0)
Personnel Committee
The Livingston County Personnel Committee will meet to consider several resolutions, including authorizing the Board Chair to sign a letter of understanding regarding paramedic licensure, and approving appointments to the Parks & Open Space Advisory Committee and the Livingston County Foundation Board. The meeting also includes routine items like approval of the agenda and minutes from December 4, 2023.
- Resolution authorizing Board Chair to sign Letter of Understanding regarding paramedic licensure
- Resolution approving appointment to Livingston County Parks & Open Space Advisory Committee
- Resolution approving appointments to Livingston County Foundation Board of Directors
- Approval of minutes from December 4, 2023 meeting
The Personnel Committee recommended three resolutions to the Board of Commissioners for final approval. These include a letter of understanding regarding paramedic licensure and appointments to the Parks & Open Space Advisory Committee and the Livingston County Foundation Board of Directors.
- Recommended paramedic licensure letter of understanding (4-0)
- Recommended Parks & Open Space Advisory Committee appointment (4-0)
- Recommended Livingston County Foundation Board appointments (4-0)
- Approved December 4, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
Board of Canvassers
This agenda for the Livingston County Board of Canvassers meeting on January 11, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.
The Board of Canvassers elected Joan Runyan as Chairperson and Judy Williams as Vice-Chairperson. The board certified 12 ballot containers from Genoa Charter Township. Members also discussed various election administration topics, including early voting and recounts, but took no formal action on them.
- Agenda approved (4-0)
- November 9, 2023 minutes approved (4-0)
- Joan Runyan elected Chairperson (unanimous)
- Judy Williams elected Vice-Chairperson (unanimous)
- Certified 12 ballot containers for Genoa Charter Township
- Meeting adjourned (4-0)
Board of Commissioners
The Livingston County Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle routine organizational business for 2024. They will elect a Board Chair and Vice-Chair, consider adopting the 2024 Board Rules and meeting dates, and approve the minutes from the December 21, 2023 meeting. The agenda also includes public comment periods and other standard procedural items.
- Election of Board Chair for 2024 (Resolution 2024-01-001)
- Election of Board Vice-Chair for 2024 (Resolution 2024-01-002)
- Resolution adopting 2024 Board Rules and establishing 2024 meeting dates (Resolution 2024-01-003)
- Approval of minutes from December 21, 2023 meeting
The Board of Commissioners elected its leadership for 2024 and adopted the board rules and meeting calendar. The board also approved the minutes from the December 21, 2023 meeting.
- Elected Commissioner Drick as Board Chair for 2024 (8-0-1)
- Elected Commissioner Fiani as Board Vice Chair for 2024 (8-0-1)
- Adopted 2024 Board Rules and meeting dates as amended (8-0-1)
- Moved April 8, 2024 meeting to April 9, 2024 (8-0-1)
- Approved December 21, 2023 meeting minutes (8-0-1)
- Denied motion to hold Chair election by secret ballot (2-6-1)