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Livingston County public meetings in 2024

111 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 16, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Board of Commissioners

Board to vote on dam repair funding, sheriff grant, EMS equipment and appointments

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.

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✓ Decided: County board approves 2025-28 commissioner salary increases

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.

Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Meeting
Mon Dec 9, 2024 · Monday, December 09, 2024 - 6:30 p.m. or immediately following the FAM Committee meeting, if later.

Board of Commissioners following FAM Committee

Board to authorize ESO/Logis contracts for EMS CAD and billing software

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).

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✓ Decided: County approves EMS software agreements and amended billing contract

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.

Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Meeting
Mon Dec 9, 2024 · Monday, December 09, 2024 - 6:15 p.m. or immediately following the CPSID Committee meeting, if later.

Finance and Asset Management Committee

Committee to approve EMS equipment purchases and budget amendment

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.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends EMS cardiac monitors, software, and budget amendment

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.

Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Meeting
Mon Dec 9, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Courts, Public Safety, and Infrastructure Development Committee

Committee will vote on grant acceptance, dam repair funding, and waste‑management changes

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.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends accepting federal grant for sheriff de-escalation training

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.

Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Meeting
Mon Dec 2, 2024 · Monday, December 02, 2024 - 6:15 p.m. or immediately following GGHHS Committee meeting, if later.

Personnel Committee

Personnel Committee will reclassify key financial staff and appoint board members

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.

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✓ Decided: Personnel Committee recommends appointments to county boards

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.

Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Meeting
Mon Dec 2, 2024 · 6:00 PM

General Government and Health and Human Services Committee

Committee to authorize legal services and EMS software contracts

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.

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✓ Decided: Livingston County committee approves legal, health, and EMS contracts

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.

Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Meeting
Mon Nov 25, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Board of Commissioners

Livingston County Board of Commissioners to adopt 2025 operating budget

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.

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✓ Decided: County adopts 2025 operating budget with amended public defender rent

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.

Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Meeting
Fri Nov 22, 2024 · 1:00 PM

Interview Committee

Interview Committee conducts interviews with three candidates

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.

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✓ Decided: Committee interviews 3 candidates, deems all qualified

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.

Livingston County Administration Building
Wed Nov 20, 2024 · 5:30 PM

Veteran Services Committee

Veteran Services Committee meeting with no agenda items

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.

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✓ Decided: Veteran committee approves Santa for Seniors, rejects pay raise

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.

Veteran Services Office
Wed Nov 20, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Health Advisory Committee

Health Advisory Committee to discuss toxic food additives and public health

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.

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✓ Decided: Health Advisory Committee adopts no-masking recommendation

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.

Livingston County Administration Building
Tue Nov 19, 2024 · 5:30 PM

Board of Commissioners

Board considers correction to 2024 Apportionment Report

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.

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✓ Decided: Board adopts correction to 2024 apportionment report

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.

Livingston County Administration Building
Tue Nov 19, 2024 · 11:00 AM

Retirement Plan Advisory Committee

Retirement Plan Advisory Committee reviews deferred compensation updates

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.

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✓ Decided: Retirement committee updates deferred comp plan rules under SECURE 2.0

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.

Livingston County Administration Building
Mon Nov 18, 2024 · 2:00 PM

Retiree Health Care Board of Trustees

Board reviews 2024 Q3 financial report for retiree health care

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.

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✓ Decided: Livingston County Retiree Health Care Board approves past meeting minutes

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.

Livingston County Administration Building
Tue Nov 12, 2024 · Tuesday, November 12, 2024 - 6:30 p.m. or immediately following the FAM Committee meeting, if later.

Board of Commissioners following FAM Committee

Board reviews FOIA appeal and accounts payable reports

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.

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✓ Decided: Board upholds FOIA fee, reverses implicit denial of records

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.

Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Meeting
Tue Nov 12, 2024 · Tuesday, November 12, 2024 - 6:15 p.m. or immediately following the CPSID Committee meeting, if later.

Finance and Asset Management Committee

Adoption of the 2025 Livingston County Operating Budget

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.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends 2025 county operating budget to Board (7-2)

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.

Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Meeting
Tue Nov 12, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Courts, Public Safety, and Infrastructure Development Committee

Committee considers sewage disposal bonds and service agreements

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.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends renewing Brighton building services agreement

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.

Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Meeting
Thu Nov 7, 2024 · 9:00 AM

Board of Canvassers

Board of Canvassers meeting has no agenda items listed

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.

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✓ Decided: Board of Canvassers certifies Nov 5 general election results (4-0)

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).

Historic Courthouse
Mon Oct 28, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Board of Commissioners

Board considers budget amendments and new inmate food services contract

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.

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✓ Decided: Board approves settlement in court case, adopts 19 resolutions

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.

Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Meeting
Wed Oct 16, 2024 · 5:30 PM

Veteran Services Committee

Veteran Services Committee meets to discuss 2024-10-16 agenda

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.

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✓ Decided: Veteran Services Committee approves $10,880 for home heating and cooling replacement

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.

Veteran Services Office
Wed Oct 16, 2024 · 2:00 PM

Board of Canvassers

No substantive agenda items listed for the Board of Canvassers meeting

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.

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✓ Decided: Board of Canvassers certifies 47 ballot containers for November election

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.

Historic Courthouse
Wed Oct 16, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Health Advisory Committee

Committee reviews statements on masking, vaccines and COVID guidance

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.

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✓ Decided: Health committee approves statement on portable air filtration devices

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.

Livingston County Administration Building
Tue Oct 15, 2024 · Tuesday, October 15, 2024 - 6:30 p.m. or immediately following the FAM Committee meeting, if later.

Board of Commissioners following FAM Committee

Board to discuss pending litigation in closed session

The Livingston County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve accounts payable and discuss pending litigation in a closed session.

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✓ Decided: County board authorizes bond intent and fund advance to buy Tyrone Township REUs

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.

Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Meeting
Tue Oct 15, 2024 · Tuesday, October 15, 2024 - 6:15 p.m. or immediately following the CPSID Committee meeting, if later.

Finance and Asset Management Committee

Board to consider bond issue for Septage Receiving Station improvements

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.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends 2025 balanced budget with 3% COLA

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.

Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Meeting
Tue Oct 15, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Courts, Public Safety, and Infrastructure Development Committee

Committee considers jail food contract and public safety grants

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.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends several grant and service resolutions to the Board

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.

Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Meeting
Mon Oct 7, 2024 · Monday, October 07, 2024 - 6:15 p.m. or immediately following GGHHS Committee meeting, if later.

Personnel Committee

Personnel Committee will vote on a union agreement for sheriff officers

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.

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✓ Decided: Personnel Committee recommends union agreements and appointments

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.

Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Meeting
Mon Oct 7, 2024 · 6:00 PM

General Government and Health and Human Services Committee

County approves contract for University of Michigan Sparrow Hospital pathology services

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.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends 7 resolutions to full board, including opposing MI Senate bills

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.

Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Meeting
Wed Sep 25, 2024 · 8:30 AM

Board of Commissioners Work Session

Board holds work session with budget presentations and departmental updates

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.

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✓ Decided: Livingston County Board of Commissioners held budget presentations.

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.

Livingston County Administration Building
Mon Sep 23, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Board of Commissioners

Board considers settlement of litigation with Hartland Township

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.

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✓ Decided: Board settles Hartland Township lawsuit, approves consent judgment

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.

Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Meeting
Wed Sep 18, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Health Advisory Committee

Discussion of suicide prevention information

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.

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✓ Decided: Health committee to draft statement opposing school vaccine bills

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.

Livingston County Administration Building
Wed Sep 18, 2024 · 5:30 PM

Veteran Services Committee

Veteran Services Committee meeting with no agenda items listed

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.

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✓ Decided: Veteran Services Committee tables $324,317 MERS payment decision

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.

Veteran Services Office
Wed Sep 18, 2024 · 8:30 AM

Board of Commissioners Work Session

Board holds work session to hear department updates and budget reports

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.

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✓ Decided: Board hears budget presentations from county departments

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.

Livingston County Administration Building
Wed Sep 11, 2024 · 9:00 AM

Board of Commissioners Work Session

Board of Commissioners to review department budget presentations

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.

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✓ Decided: County board holds budget work session, no votes taken

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.

Livingston County Administration Building
Mon Sep 9, 2024 · Monday, September 09, 2024 - 6:30 p.m. or immediately following the FAM Committee meeting, if later.

Board of Commissioners following FAM Committee

Board considers retaining benefit plans for non‑union staff and officials in FY 2025

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.

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✓ Decided: Board retains 2025 benefit plans for non-union employees and officials

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.

Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Meeting
Mon Sep 9, 2024 · Monday, September 09, 2024 - 6:15 p.m. or immediately following the CPSID Committee meeting, if later.

Finance and Asset Management Committee

Approve purchase of new garage door for Hartland EMS Base

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.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends new garage door for Hartland EMS base

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.

Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Meeting
Mon Sep 9, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Courts, Public Safety, and Infrastructure Development Committee

Resolution to monitor contacts between illegal immigrants and the sheriff’s office

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.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends monitoring sheriff contacts with illegal immigrants

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.

Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Meeting
Thu Sep 5, 2024 · 8:30 AM

Election Commission

No agenda items were listed for this meeting.

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.

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✓ Decided: Election Commission approves Nov. 5 general election ballots

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.

Historic Courthouse
Tue Sep 3, 2024 · Tuesday, September 03, 2024 - 6:15 p.m. or immediately following GGHHS Committee meeting, if later.

Personnel Committee

Personnel Committee to consider 2025 benefit plans and leadership training

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.

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✓ Decided: Personnel Committee recommends leadership training and benefit plan resolutions

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.

Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Meeting
Tue Sep 3, 2024 · 6:00 PM

General Government and Health and Human Services Committee

County approves grant agreement for comprehensive health services FY2025

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.

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✓ Decided: Livingston County committee approved resolutions for assessment, health, and transport contracts.

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.

Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Meeting
Mon Aug 26, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Board of Commissioners

Board considers airport facility design and drain construction

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.

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✓ Decided: Board approves 2024 Veterans Millage at 0.0770 after amendment fails

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.

Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Meeting
Wed Aug 21, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Health Advisory Committee

Health Advisory Committee will conduct routine procedural business

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.

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✓ Decided: Health committee approves minutes, plans statements on masks and air filters

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.

Livingston County Administration Building
Wed Aug 21, 2024 · 5:30 PM

Veteran Services Committee

No substantive items listed for Veteran Services Committee meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed.

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✓ Decided: Veteran committee hears July relief, transport report; no votes taken

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.

Veteran Services Office
Wed Aug 21, 2024 · 2:00 PM

Retiree Health Care Board of Trustees

Retiree Health Care Board to review Q2 financial report

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.

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✓ Decided: Retiree health board approves minutes, hears Q2 report

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.

Livingston County Administration Building
Wed Aug 14, 2024 · 3:30 PM

Retirement Plan Advisory Committee

Committee reviews retirement plan updates and votes on investment hold

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.

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✓ Decided: Retirement committee approves fund changes, delays CIT switch

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.

Livingston County Administration Building
Mon Aug 12, 2024 · Monday, August 12, 2024 - 6:30 p.m. or immediately following the FAM Committee meeting, if later.

Board of Commissioners following FAM Committee

Board authorizes sublease of Public Defender office space to Joe’s Investment LLC

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).

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✓ Decided: County board approves 2024 EMS millage resolution

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.

Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Meeting
Mon Aug 12, 2024 · Monday, August 12, 2024 - 6:15 p.m. or immediately following the CPSID Committee meeting, if later.

Finance and Asset Management Committee

Finance Committee to consider airport design and drain construction projects

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.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends 13 resolutions to Board, including EMS millage and fleet contracts

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.

Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Meeting
Mon Aug 12, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Courts, Public Safety, and Infrastructure Development Committee

Board to approve FY 2025 MDHHS CPLR grant for juvenile court services

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.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends two Juvenile Court grants to full Board

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.

Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Meeting
Thu Aug 8, 2024 · 9:00 AM

Board of Canvassers

No agenda items listed for the meeting

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.

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✓ Decided: Board certifies Aug 6 primary election results

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.

Historic Courthouse
Mon Aug 5, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Personnel Committee

Committee to reclassify IT staff and certify retirement conference delegates

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.

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✓ Decided: Personnel Committee approves two resolutions, advances to Board

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.

Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Meeting
Mon Jul 22, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Board of Commissioners

Sheriff’s Office to apply for DOJ COPS grant for de‑escalation training

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.

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✓ Decided: County board approves 2023 deficit elimination plan and FY2024 budget amendment

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.

Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Meeting
Wed Jul 17, 2024 · 5:30 PM

Veteran Services Committee

Veteran Services Committee meeting with no agenda items listed

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.

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✓ Decided: Veteran Services Committee approves $4,774.80 for flag box purchase

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.

Veteran Services Office
Wed Jul 17, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Health Advisory Committee

Health Advisory Committee discusses COVID-19, vaccines, and avian flu

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.

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✓ Decided: Health Advisory Committee reviews communicable disease transparency

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.

Livingston County Administration Building
Mon Jul 8, 2024 · Monday, July 08, 2024 - 6:30 p.m. or immediately following the FAM Committee meeting, if later.

Board of Commissioners following FAM Committee

Livingston County Board of Commissioners meeting for administrative reports

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.

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✓ Decided: Livingston County Board of Commissioners approves claims and payables

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.

Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Meeting
Mon Jul 8, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Courts, Public Safety, and Infrastructure Development Committee

Committee reviews juvenile court budget and sheriff grant application

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.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends FY 2025 Child Care Fund Budget and DOJ grant application

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.

Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Meeting
Mon Jul 8, 2024 · Monday, July 08, 2024 - 6:15 p.m. or immediately following the CPSID Committee meeting, if later.

Finance and Asset Management Committee

Committee to review transmission of the 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Plan

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.

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✓ Decided: Committee advances 2023 deficit plan, budget amendment, and EMS contracts to county board

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.

Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Meeting
Mon Jul 1, 2024 · Monday, July 01, 2024 - 6:15 p.m. or immediately following GGHHS Committee meeting, if later.

Personnel Committee

Reclassifying a Juvenile Court clerk role and appointing a board member

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.

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✓ Decided: Personnel Committee approves Juvenile Court job reclassification

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.

Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Meeting
Mon Jul 1, 2024 · 6:00 PM

General Government and Health and Human Services Committee

Committee considers adding three paramedics and updating transit policies

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.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves EMS staffing, LETS policy, and vehicle media purchases

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.

Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Meeting
Mon Jun 24, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Board of Commissioners

Board considers lease for Public Defender’s Office at 1221 Byron Road

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.

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✓ Decided: Board rejects Public Defender office lease at 1221 Byron Road (2-7)

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.

Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Meeting
Wed Jun 19, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Health Advisory Committee

Health Advisory Committee to discuss topic priorities and emerging concerns

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.

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✓ Decided: Health Advisory Committee prioritizes four immediate focus areas

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.

Livingston County Administration Building
Wed Jun 19, 2024 · 5:30 PM

Veteran Services Committee

Veteran Services meeting

The Livingston County Veteran Services Committee is meeting, but the agenda is procedural boilerplate with no specific items listed.

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✓ Decided: Livingston County Veteran Committee approves consent agenda

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.

Veteran Services Office
Tue Jun 18, 2024 · 5:00 PM

Board of Commissioners Work Session

Board of Commissioners to discuss the 2025 Livingston County Budget

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.

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✓ Decided: County board reviews 2025 budget outlook; no budget decisions made

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.

Livingston County Administration Building
Mon Jun 10, 2024 · Monday, June 10, 2024 - 6:15 p.m. or immediately following the CPSID Committee meeting, if later.

Finance and Asset Management Committee

Committee reviews 2025 revenue forecast and HVAC facility repairs

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.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends HVAC upgrades for county facilities and animal shelter

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.

Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Meeting
Mon Jun 10, 2024 · Monday, June 10, 2024 - 6:30 p.m. or immediately following the FAM Committee meeting, if later.

Board of Commissioners following FAM Committee

Board considers grounds maintenance contract and health department grant funding

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.

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✓ Decided: Livingston County Board approves grounds maintenance and health funding

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.

Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Meeting
Tue Jun 4, 2024 · 9:00 AM

Election Commission

The posted agenda contains only procedural placeholders and no substantive items.

The provided text consists of webpage interface elements, empty data fields, and system labels. No meeting items, proposals, votes, or public hearings were included in the document. Residents should check the official Livingston County website for updated materials once they are posted.

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✓ Decided: Election Commission approved August 6 primary election ballots

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.

Historic Courthouse
Mon Jun 3, 2024 · Monday, June 03, 2024 - 6:15 p.m. or immediately following GGHHS Committee meeting, if later.

Personnel Committee

Livingston County committee reviews paramedic contract and court security roles.

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.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends paramedic union agreement and court officer reclassification

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.

Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Meeting
Mon Jun 3, 2024 · 6:00 PM

General Government and Health and Human Services Committee

Committee considers MDHHS funding for Medical Reserve Corps

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.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends accepting state funding for Medical Reserve Corps

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.

Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Meeting
Tue May 28, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Board of Commissioners

Board to vote on 2024 millages, ARPA reallocation, and sheriff's office renovations

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.

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✓ Decided: Livingston County Board approves 2024 millages and various infrastructure projects

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.

Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Meeting
Tue May 28, 2024 · 3:30 PM

Tax Allocation Board

Tax Allocation Board meeting agenda contains no substantive items

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.

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✓ Decided: Tax Allocation Board sets final maximum millage rates at 6.4 mills

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.

Livingston County Administration Building
Thu May 23, 2024 · 8:00 AM

Election Commission

Election Commission meeting agenda contains no substantive items

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.

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✓ Decided: Election Commission files certified candidate list for August 6 primary

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.

Historic Courthouse
Mon May 20, 2024 · 3:30 PM

Tax Allocation Board

Livingston County Tax Allocation Board regular meeting, mostly procedural

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.

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✓ Decided: Livingston County Tax Allocation Board sets preliminary tax rates

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.

Livingston County Administration Building
Wed May 15, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Health Advisory Committee

Health Advisory Committee to elect officers and review bylaws

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.

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✓ Decided: Committee elects officers and sets monthly meeting schedule

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.

Livingston County Administration Building
Wed May 15, 2024 · 5:30 PM

Veteran Services Committee

Veteran Services Committee meeting agenda contains no substantive items

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.

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✓ Decided: Veteran Services Committee awards mailer contract to Allied Media

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.

Veteran Services Office
Mon May 13, 2024 · Monday, May 13, 2024 - 6:15 p.m. or immediately following the CPSID Committee meeting, if later.

Finance and Asset Management Committee

Committee to set 2025 budget calendar, reallocate ARPA funds, fund drain projects

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.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends several drain improvements and 2025 budget process

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.

Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Meeting
Mon May 13, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Courts, Public Safety, and Infrastructure Development Committee

Committee to consider drone sensor purchase, court grants, sheriff contracts

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.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends drone detection sensor and new sheriff deputies

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.

Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Meeting
Mon May 13, 2024 · 3:30 PM

Tax Allocation Board

Livingston County Tax Allocation Board meeting agenda contains no substantive items

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.

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✓ Decided: Tax Allocation Board approves April meeting minutes and agenda

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.

Livingston County Administration Building
Mon May 13, 2024 · Monday, May 13, 2024 - 6:30 p.m. or immediately following the FAM Committee meeting, if later.

Board of Commissioners following FAM Committee

County board to hold closed sessions on legal opinion and pending litigation

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.

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✓ Decided: Livingston County Board of Commissioners approves claims and payables

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.

Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Meeting
Wed May 8, 2024 · 3:30 PM

Retirement Plan Advisory Committee

Retirement committee reviews Q1 2024 investment reports and plan health

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.

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✓ Decided: County retirement committee approves four investment fund changes

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.

Livingston County Administration Building
Mon May 6, 2024 · 6:00 PM

General Government and Health and Human Services Committee

Committee to consider 12 resolutions including EMS grant, fiber network, boiler and HVAC purchases

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.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends 12 resolutions to Board, including fiber network and facility upgrades

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.

Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Meeting
Mon May 6, 2024 · Monday, May 06, 2024 - 6:15 p.m. or immediately following GGHHS Committee meeting, if later.

Personnel Committee

Personnel Committee to consider reclassifying WIC and medical examiner positions

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.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves reclassifications for Health and EMS staff positions

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.

Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Meeting
Wed Apr 24, 2024 · 2:00 PM

Retiree Health Care Board of Trustees

Retiree Health Care Board to review Q1 financial report

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.

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✓ Decided: Retiree Health Care Board reviews Q1 financial report

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%.

Livingston County Administration Building
Mon Apr 22, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Board of Commissioners

Board to vote on EMS staffing, budget amendment, and multiple contracts

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.

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✓ Decided: Board approves EMS staffing increase and various county service contracts

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.

Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Meeting
Wed Apr 17, 2024 · 5:30 PM

Veteran Services Committee

Veteran Services Committee meeting agenda contains no substantive items

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.

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✓ Decided: Veteran Services Committee approves .0918 mill rate for FY25

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.

Veteran Services Office
Mon Apr 15, 2024 · 1:00 PM

Tax Allocation Board

Livingston County Tax Allocation Board meeting agenda contains no substantive items

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.

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✓ Decided: Tax Allocation Board appoints chair and accepts municipal budgets

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.

Livingston County Administration Building
Tue Apr 9, 2024 · Tuesday, April 09, 2024 - 6:30 p.m. or immediately following the FAM Committee meeting, if later.

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County board to vote on adopting 2024 equalization report

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.

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✓ Decided: Livingston County Board adopts 2024 County Equalization Report

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.

Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Meeting
Tue Apr 9, 2024 · Tuesday, April 09, 2024 - 6:15 p.m. or immediately following the CPSID Committee meeting, if later.

Finance and Asset Management Committee

Committee to vote on Q1 budget amendment and COVID consulting extension

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.

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✓ Decided: Finance Committee recommends first quarter budget amendment for 2024

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.

Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Meeting
Tue Apr 9, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Courts, Public Safety, and Infrastructure Development Committee

Committee to consider lake level petition, software contract, lease, and ammunition deal

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.

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✓ Decided: Committee advances seven resolutions to full board, including lake-level lawsuit and prosecutor software

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.

Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Meeting
Mon Apr 1, 2024 · Monday, April 01, 2024 - 6:15 p.m. or immediately following GGHHS Committee meeting, if later.

Personnel Committee

Personnel Committee to vote on two job reclassifications

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.

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✓ Decided: Personnel Committee approves Drain Maintenance Worker III reclassification

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.

Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Meeting
Mon Apr 1, 2024 · 6:00 PM

General Government and Health and Human Services Committee

EMS staffing, veteran services grant, road funding on agenda

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.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends adding 1.5 administrative positions to EMS department

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.

Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Meeting
Mon Mar 25, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Board of Commissioners

Board to vote on EMS agreement with Trinity Health Livingston Hospital

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.

✓ Decided: Board increases Road Commission member compensation to $10,000

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.

Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Meeting
Mon Mar 11, 2024 · Monday, March 11, 2024 - 6:15 p.m. or immediately following CPSID Committee meeting, if later.

Finance and Asset Management Committee

Committee to consider 2025 General Fund budget resolution

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.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends submitting estimated 2025 General Fund Budget to Tax Allocation Board

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.

Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Meeting
Mon Mar 11, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Courts, Public Safety, and Infrastructure Development Committee

Committee to consider grants, jail medical billing contract, MDOT resolution

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.

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✓ Decided: Committee advances four sheriff and court resolutions to county board

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.

Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Meeting
Mon Mar 11, 2024 · Monday, March 11, 2024 - 6:30 p.m. or immediately following FAM Committee meeting, if later.

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Livingston County Board to review payables and hear public comment

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.

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✓ Decided: Livingston County Board of Commissioners approves claims and payables

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.

Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Meeting
Thu Mar 7, 2024 · 8:30 AM

Election Commission

Election Commission meeting agenda contains no substantive items

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.

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✓ Decided: Election Commission sets two 2024 meeting dates, approves agenda and prior minutes

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.

Historic Courthouse
Mon Mar 4, 2024 · 6:00 PM

General Government and Health and Human Services Committee

Committee to consider EMS equipment purchase, Trinity Health agreement, and grants

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.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends five resolutions to full Board, all passing 4-0

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.

Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Meeting
Mon Mar 4, 2024 · Monday, March 04, 2024 - 6:15 p.m. or immediately following GGHHS Committee meeting, if later.

Personnel Committee

Personnel Committee to consider road commission pay raise and sheriff jail reclassifications

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.

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✓ Decided: Personnel Committee approves pay increase for Road Commission members

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.

Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Meeting
Thu Feb 29, 2024 · 9:00 AM

Board of Canvassers

Board of Canvassers meeting agenda contains no substantive items

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.

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✓ Decided: Board certifies Feb. 27 presidential primary results for Livingston County

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.

Historic Courthouse
Mon Feb 26, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Board of Commissioners

Board to vote on ARPA staffing, EMS vehicle lease, and software purchases

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.

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✓ Decided: Board approves ARPA funding for staffing and various IT and EMS upgrades

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.

Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Meeting
Wed Feb 21, 2024 · 5:30 PM

Veteran Services Committee

Veteran Services Committee meeting agenda contains no substantive items

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.

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✓ Decided: Veteran committee approves $5,200 WHMI podcast and $1,500 for Howell memorial

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.

Veteran Services Office
Wed Feb 21, 2024 · 3:00 PM

Livingston County Foundation Board of Directors

Foundation board to elect officers and review Q4 financial report

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.

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✓ Decided: Livingston County Foundation Board re-elects incumbent officers

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.

Livingston County Administration Building
Wed Feb 21, 2024 · 2:00 PM

Retiree Health Care Board of Trustees

Retiree health board to elect officers, review Q4 finances

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.

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✓ Decided: Retiree Health Care Board re-elects officers and reviews Q4 financial report

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.

Livingston County Administration Building
Tue Feb 20, 2024 · 1:30 PM

Retirement Plan Advisory Committee

Retirement committee to review Q4 investments, options for DC assets

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.

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✓ Decided: Committee directs CAPTRUST to monitor MERS DC Plan

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.

Livingston County Administration Building
Mon Feb 12, 2024 · Monday, February 12, 2024 - 7:30 p.m. or immediately following the Finance & Asset Management Committee meeting, whichever is sooner.

Board of Commissioners following FAM Committee

County board to review payables and routine agenda items

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.

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✓ Decided: Livingston County Board of Commissioners approves claims and payables reports

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.

Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Meeting
Mon Feb 12, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Finance and Asset Management Committee

Committee discusses EMS fund transfers and ARPA funding usage

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.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends transferring EMS funds and continuing ARPA staffing

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.

Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Meeting
Mon Feb 5, 2024 · Monday, February 05, 2024 - 7 p.m. or immediately following GGHHS meeting, whichever occurs sooner.

Personnel Committee

Personnel Committee to review reclassifications, employee survey results

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.

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✓ Decided: Personnel Committee approves reclassifying senior appraiser and two EMS positions

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.

Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Meeting
Mon Feb 5, 2024 · 6:00 PM

General Government and Health and Human Services Committee

Committee to consider software, security purchases

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.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends four software and security purchases to Board of Commissioners

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.

Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Meeting
Mon Jan 29, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Board of Commissioners

Board to vote on $1.2M ambulance remounts, ARPA food aid, dam repairs

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.

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✓ Decided: Board approves four ambulance remounts, ARPA funding, and legal action in Howard case

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.

Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Meeting
Mon Jan 22, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Finance and Asset Management Committee

Committee to consider ARPA food aid and Thompson Lake dam repairs

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.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends ARPA funding for Feeding the Needy and dam repairs

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.

Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Meeting
Wed Jan 17, 2024 · 5:30 PM

Veteran Services Committee

Veteran Services Committee meeting agenda is procedural only

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.

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✓ Decided: Veteran Services Committee approves consent agenda

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.

Veteran Services Office
Tue Jan 16, 2024 · 6:00 PM

General Government and Health and Human Services Committee

Committee to consider ambulance remounts and legal services amendment

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.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends ambulance remounts and legal service amendment

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.

Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Meeting
Tue Jan 16, 2024 · Tuesday, January 16, 2024 - 7 p.m. or immediately following GGHHS meeting, whichever occurs sooner.

Personnel Committee

Personnel Committee to consider paramedic licensing agreement and appointments

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.

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✓ Decided: Personnel Committee recommends resolutions for board appointments and EMS

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.

Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Meeting
Thu Jan 11, 2024 · 10:00 AM

Board of Canvassers

Board of Canvassers meeting agenda contains no substantive items

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.

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✓ Decided: Runyan elected Chair; Genoa Charter Township ballot containers certified

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.

Historic Courthouse
Mon Jan 8, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Board of Commissioners

Board to elect 2024 chair, vice-chair, adopt rules and meeting dates

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.

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✓ Decided: Board elects Commissioner Drick as Chair and Commissioner Fiani as Vice Chair for 2024

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.

Livingston County Administration Building