St. Clair County, MI

Environmental/Public Works Committee

The Environmental/Public Works Committee will discuss and potentially act on several items, including a reappointment to the Aeronautics Advisory Board, a SEMCOG planning assistance grant for a trails plan, a funding request from the Blue Water Conservation District, and an insurance renewal for the airport. The committee will also receive reports on the Smiths Creek Landfill activities and may enter closed session to review a legal opinion.

• Aeronautics Advisory Board reappointment
• SEMCOG Planning Assistance Grant Agreement – Trails Plan
• Blue Water Conservation District funding request
• Airport LL Johns Aviation insurance renewal
• Smiths Creek Landfill activities reports

Community and Economic Development Committee

Human Services Committee

The St. Clair County Human Services Committee will discuss updates, conceptual initiatives, and old business, including a third-party investigation discussion regarding the Health Department. New business includes a 2027 County Veterans Service Fund grant application from the Department of Veterans Affairs and a presentation from Crossroads Recovery Services. The meeting is a regular committee session with public comment and routine items.

• Health Department third-party investigation discussion
• St. Clair County Department of Veterans Affairs 2027 County Veterans Service Fund grant application
• Crossroads Recovery Services presentation

Ways and Means Committee

Judiciary/Public Safety Committee

The St. Clair County Judiciary/Public Safety Committee will consider several contracts and agreements, including a contract addendum for probation resident services, a homeland security grant agreement, and software contracts. They will also discuss a resolution to increase probate court appointed attorney rates and a budget reallocation for mental health grants. The meeting is a regular business meeting with multiple action items.

• Contract Addendum - Huron House - Probation Resident Services
• FY25 Homeland Security Grant Program Grant Interlocal Funding Agreement
• Contract Approval Request - LexisNexis
• Renewal - Lexipol Policy and Manual Contract
• Resolution 26-22 Probate Court Appointed Attorney Rate Increase

Board of Commissioners

Ways and Means Committee

Human Services Committee

Community and Economic Development Committee

Judiciary/Public Safety Committee

Environmental/Public Works Committee

Board of Commissioners

Environmental/Public Works Committee

Human Services Committee

Judiciary/Public Safety Committee

Ways and Means Committee

Community and Economic Development Committee

Board of Commissioners

Ways and Means Committee

Environmental/Public Works Committee

Judiciary/Public Safety Committee

Human Services Committee

Community and Economic Development Committee

Board of Commissioners

Community and Economic Development Committee

General

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting with a single substantive item: a presentation of the 2025 audit by UHY LLC. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, pledge, roll call, public comment, adjournment). No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• UHY LLC 2025 audit presentation
• Citizens may address the board during public comment period

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting and received the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the year ending December 31, 2025, after a presentation by UHY LLC. The report was accepted and filed by a unanimous voice vote of 6-0. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Received and filed the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for year ending December 31, 2025 (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve routine items including budget reports, grant agreements, and contracts. The agenda includes several grant applications and agreements, a contract renewal, and a change to the county's manning table.

• Approval of County Disbursements — July 2026
• FY 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Agreement
• FY 2027 Traffic Enforcement Program Grant application
• 2027 Secondary Road Patrol Grant Agreement
• Spicer Group Contract Renewal - Health Department

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners approved all agenda items, including $15,081,012.55 in July 2026 county disbursements, several grant agreements, and multiple contracts. A manning table change to replace a vacant nurse practitioner with a Deputy Medical Director passed 5-1, with Commissioner Beedon dissenting. All other votes were unanimous 6-0.

• Approved July 2026 county disbursements of $15,081,012.55 (6-0)
• Approved FY 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant of $13,943 (6-0)
• Approved FY 2027 Traffic Enforcement Program Grant application of $56,595 (6-0)
• Approved FY 2026 Secondary Road Patrol Grant Agreement of $290,339 (6-0)
• Approved manning table change replacing vacant nurse practitioner with Deputy Medical Director (5-1)
• Reappointed Elizabeth Buckly to Library Board, District 2, term to 08/26/2031 (6-0)
• Approved Spicer Group contract renewal of $94,280 for Health Department (6-0)
• Approved BDS Environmental agreement of $119,900 including contingency (6-0)

General

General

The St. Clair County Advisory Board of Health will hold its monthly meeting, covering routine items like minutes and correspondence, but also discussing several substantive public health topics. These include an EPA update on fluoride, rural health grants, Title X family planning issues, and vaccine choice under a recent executive order. The board will also hear updates from the Medical Director and Health Officer on topics such as mRNA influenza vaccine stocking, Cyclospora, and accreditation.

• EPA update on fluoride
• ICATT Grant (rural health)
• Title X: Feldesman Analysis, HHS NOFO excerpt, HHS TPP cancellations
• Vaccine choice: Executive Order
• mRNA influenza vaccine stocking policy memo

Judiciary/Public Safety Committee

The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee will discuss and potentially act on several items: changes to the Homeland Security/Emergency Management Advisory Council membership, a contract with BDS Environmental (dollar amount not specified), and a FY25 Homeland Security Operation Stonegarden Grant Agreement. The committee will also receive a legal opinion on the Animal Control Ordinance for information only.

• Contract Approval - BDS Environmental
• FY25 Homeland Security Operation Stonegarden Grant Agreement
• Animal Control Ordinance — Legal Opinion

The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee voted 6-0 to forward three recommendations to the Regular Board: membership changes to the Homeland Security/Emergency Management Advisory Council, a $119,900 contract with BDS Environmental (including a 10% contingency), and a $195,000 FY25 Operation Stonegarden grant agreement. All items were approved by voice vote with no opposition. The committee also received and filed an animal control ordinance legal opinion and other packets as information only.

• Forwarded recommendation to remove Lt. Tim Ketvirtis and add Lt. Eric Young (Michigan State Police) to Homeland Security/Emergency Management Advisory Council (6-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to remove Karen Belanger and add Tim Niggemeyer (Medical Control EMS Alternate) to the council (6-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve $119,900 contract with BDS Environmental, including $10,900 contingency (6-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve $195,000 FY25 Operation Stonegarden Grant Agreement (6-0)
• Received and filed Animal Control Ordinance legal opinion as information only (6-0)
• Received and filed all packets and information presented (6-0)

Ways and Means Committee

The Ways and Means Committee will review a collective bargaining agreement ratification for St. Clair County Sheriff Department employees. The agenda also includes contract approvals for RESA fiber lease and a CivicPlus-NextRequest FOIA module.

• Resolution 26-19: Ratifying the Collective Bargaining Agreement with St. Clair County Sheriff Department Employees
• RESA Fiber Lease contract approval
• CivicPlus-NextRequest (FOIA Module) contract approval
• Treasurer Contract Addendum regarding Federal Armored Truck

The Ways and Means Committee voted 6-0 to adopt Resolution 26-19, ratifying the collective bargaining agreement with St. Clair County Sheriff Department Employees (POAM). The committee also forwarded recommendations to the Regular Board for a RESA fiber lease, an addendum to the Federal Armored Truck contract, and a CivicPlus NextRequest FOIA module agreement. All votes were unanimous with no opposition.

• Adopted Resolution 26-19 ratifying sheriff deputies' collective bargaining agreement (6-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve RESA fiber lease, $13,500 total (6-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve Federal Armored Truck Addendum H, not-to-exceed $340,136.90 (6-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve CivicPlus NextRequest FOIA module one-year agreement (6-0)

Community and Economic Development Committee

The Community and Economic Development Committee is holding a regular meeting with only procedural agenda items: roll call, public comment, updates, conceptual initiatives, old and new business, and information items. No specific ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are listed for decision or discussion.

• No specific rezonings, contracts, dollar amounts, or fee changes appear on the agenda
• Agenda includes only standard procedural items: roll call, additions, citizens to be heard, updates, conceptual initiatives, old/new business

The St. Clair County Community and Economic Development Committee met on August 6, 2026, and approved the agenda as presented. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting included only a roll call, an update on community workshops, and adjournment.

• Approved agenda as presented (6-0 voice vote)

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee will take final action on contracts for the Health Officer and Medical Director, and consider a Manning Table change to add a Deputy Medical Director. Other items include a Library Board reappointment, renewal of the Spicer Group contract for the Health Department, and approval of the Health Department's 2026 Plan of Organization.

• Health Officer Contract — FINAL ACTION
• Medical Director Contract — FINAL ACTION
• Manning Table Change — Deputy Medical Director — FINAL ACTION
• Spicer Group Contract Renewal - Health Department
• Health Department 2026 Plan of Organization

The Human Services Committee approved a three-year employment agreement for Health Officer Elizabeth King (5-1) and forwarded recommendations to the Regular Board for a Library Board reappointment, a $94,280 contract renewal with Spicer Group, and the Health Department 2026 Plan of Organization. A motion to table the manning table change to create a Deputy Medical Director position failed, and the original motion to forward the recommendation passed (4-2). The committee also added a presentation by the Blue Water Conservation District to the agenda.

• Approved Health Officer Elizabeth King's three-year employment agreement (5-1)
• Approved Medical Director contract (5-1)
• Forwarded manning table change to create Deputy Medical Director position to Regular Board (4-2)
• Forwarded Library Board reappointment of Elizabeth Buckly for five-year term (6-0)
• Forwarded Spicer Group contract renewal for $94,280 (6-0)
• Forwarded Health Department 2026 Plan of Organization (6-0)
• Added Michigan Conservation District presentation to agenda (6-0)
• Received and filed packets (6-0)

Environmental/Public Works Committee

The Environmental/Public Works Committee will discuss a revision to the St. Clair County Parks and Recreation Master Plan, consider a SEMCOG green infrastructure grant for North Channel County Park, a Natural Resources Trust Fund acquisition grant for Ruby Campground, and an airport commercial operation agreement with Ascend Aviation. The landfill activity report for May will also be presented.

• Agreement to revise the Master Plan for St. Clair County Parks and Recreation Commission-Metropolitan Planning Commission
• SEMCOG Green Infrastructure Grant Application-North Channel County Park
• Natural Resources Trust Fund Acquisition Grant Application — Ruby Campground
• Airport Commercial Operation Agreement-Ascend Aviation
• Smiths Creek Landfill Activities Reports May Volume Report

The Environmental/Public Works Committee voted 6-0 to forward four recommendations to the Regular Board: a $21,431.65 agreement to revise the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, a $300,000 SEMCOG Green Infrastructure grant application for North Channel County Park, a $550,000 Natural Resources Trust Fund grant application for Ruby Campground, and a two-year Airport Commercial Operation Agreement with Ascend Aviation. The committee also received and filed the May 2026 Smiths Creek Landfill Activities Report and information items, and tabled a closed session item. All votes were unanimous 6-0.

• Forwarded recommendation to approve $21,431.65 agreement to revise Parks and Recreation Master Plan (6-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve $300,000 SEMCOG Green Infrastructure grant application for North Channel County Park (6-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve $550,000 Natural Resources Trust Fund grant application for Ruby Campground (6-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve Airport Commercial Operation Agreement with Ascend Aviation for 07/21/26-07/20/28 (6-0)
• Received and filed May 2026 Smiths Creek Landfill Activities Report (6-0)
• Received and filed information items 10A and 10B (6-0)
• Tabled closed session item 12A (6-0)

General

St. Clair County will hold a public hearing to receive comments on a proposed regulation regarding the addition of fluoride to community water supplies.

• Public hearing on proposed fluoride regulation

The St. Clair County Health Department held a public hearing to discuss a draft regulation regarding the addition of fluoride in community water supplies. No formal decisions or votes were recorded during the meeting.

Board of Commissioners

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners will meet on July 23, 2026 to approve routine items and consider several new business items. The agenda includes approval of June 2026 county disbursements, a proposal and agreement for opioid settlement funds, and various contracts for airport improvements, a lease, and lobbying services. The board will also consider a resolution opposing the classification of the county as a metropolitan area, along with standard reports and citizen comments.

• Approval of County Disbursements — June 2026
• BWROC – Opioid Settlement Funds Proposal and Agreement
• Sponsor Contract Agreement – FAA/MDOT Aero – Capital Improvement Projects
• Lease Agreement – 131 Ash Drive – AIP Lot #16 – American Custom Holdings, LLC
• Proposed Resolution 26-18 – Opposing Classification of St. Clair County as a Metropolitan Area

The Board adopted Resolution 26-18 to challenge the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services' designation of the county as a metropolitan region. The Board also approved over $15 million in disbursements and several airport improvement contracts. A proposed investigation into Health Department operations was tabled until September.

• Adopted Resolution 26-18 opposing 'metropolitan area' classification (7-0)
• Approved June 2026 County Disbursements of $15,245,266.65 (7-0)
• Approved $273,410 for BWROC opioid settlement funds (7-0)
• Approved $645,263 MDOT grant for airport capital projects (7-0)
• Approved $466,764 contract with Lois Kay Contracting Co. for airfield repair (7-0)
• Approved $38,620 agreement with Mead and Hunt for airport repair (7-0)
• Approved 30-year lease with American Custom Holdings, LLC for $166,029 (7-0)
• Tabled discussion on Health Department investigation until September (7-0)

General

The Advisory Board of Health will meet to discuss unfinished business regarding fluoride regulation and Title X family planning. The board will also receive updates from the Medical Director and Health Officer, including a budget presentation by J. Freeman.

• Discussion on Fluoride Regulation
• Discussion on Title X Family Planning
• Budget presentation by J. Freeman
• Medical Director update from R. Nevin
• Health Officer update from E. King

Ways and Means Committee

The Ways and Means Committee will consider several financial and administrative items, including a final action on a Manning Table Change for a Deputy Medical Director, a contract addendum with Midwest Strategies for lobbying services, a subscription agreement with Campaign Finance US for the County Clerk, and excess workers compensation coverage from Midwest Employers Casualty. The meeting includes public comment and updates.

• Final action on Manning Table Change — Deputy Medical Director
• Midwest Strategies Contract Addendum for lobbying services
• Campaign Finance US, LLC. Subscription Agreement - County Clerk
• Excess Workers Compensation Coverage - Midwest Employers Casualty

The Ways and Means Committee recommended three items to the Regular Board for approval. The Deputy Medical Director position was removed from the agenda and moved to the August meeting.

• Removed Deputy Medical Director position from agenda (6-1)
• Recommended Midwest Strategies Contract Addendum extension to Regular Board (7-0)
• Recommended Campaign Finance US, LLC. subscription agreement to Regular Board (6-1)
• Recommended Midwest Employers Casualty excess workers' compensation coverage to Regular Board (7-0)

Community and Economic Development Committee

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific projects, contracts, or ordinances are listed for decision or discussion.

The committee met to conduct business but recorded no substantive decisions or updates. The only actions taken were the approval of the agenda and the adjournment of the meeting.

• Approved the agenda (7-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 08:35 PM (7-0)

Environmental/Public Works Committee

The St. Clair County Environmental/Public Works Committee will decide on several contracts, including a professional services agreement for the Burtchville Township Master Plan update and multiple airport-related contracts for crack repair, sealing, and paint marking. A lease agreement for a lot at 131 Ash Drive with American Custom Holdings, LLC is also up for approval. The committee will receive the April 2026 activity report for the Smiths Creek Landfill.

• Professional Services Agreement – Burtchville Township Master Plan Update
• Sponsor Contract Agreement – FAA/MDOT Aero – Capital Improvement Projects
• Consultant Agreement – Mead & Hunt – Airport Crack Repair/Sealing and Paint Marking
• Contract Agreement – Lois Kay Contractor Co. – Airport Crack Repair/Sealing and Paint Marking
• Lease Agreement – 131 Ash Drive – AIP Lot #16 – American Custom Holdings, LLC

The committee voted to forward multiple recommendations to the Regular Board meeting. These include agreements for Burtchville Township's master plan, airport capital improvement grants, airport maintenance contracts, and a lease agreement for 131 Ash Drive.

• Forwarded recommendation for Burtchville Township Master Plan update not to exceed $15,842 (7-0)
• Forwarded recommendation for FAA/MDOT Aero capital improvement grant of $645,263 (7-0)
• Forwarded recommendation for Mead & Hunt airport repair agreement of $38,620 (7-0)
• Forwarded recommendation for Lois Kay Contractor Co. airport repair agreement of $466,764 (7-0)
• Forwarded recommendation for 131 Ash Drive lease agreement with American Custom Holdings, LLC for $166,029 (7-0)
• Received April 2026 Smiths Creek Landfill Activity Reports (7-0)

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee will discuss and potentially act on a proposal and agreement from BWROC regarding opioid settlement funds, as well as a contract for a medical director. The meeting also includes updates, conceptual initiatives, and old business items.

• BWROC – Opioid Settlement Funds Proposal and Agreement
• Medical Director Contract
• Updates and conceptual initiatives
• Old Business review

The committee recommended forwarding a BWROC opioid settlement funds proposal to the Regular Board. A recommendation to approve a Medical Director contract failed, but the contract was scheduled for discussion at the August meeting. The committee also voted to waive attorney-client privilege regarding the legal opinion on the medical director contract.

• Approved agenda as presented (7-0)
• Forwarded BWROC opioid settlement funds proposal to Regular Board (7-0)
• Failed recommendation to approve Medical Director contract (2-5)
• Scheduled Medical Director contract for August committee agenda (7-0)
• Waived attorney-client privilege on legal opinion regarding medical director contract (7-0)
• Received and filed packets (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Judiciary/Public Safety Committee

The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee will take final action on two grant applications for the FY2027 Michigan Mental Health Court and Drug Court programs. They will also consider a participation agreement with the CLEMIS Authority, a law enforcement information sharing network. Other items include updates and conceptual initiatives. Citizens may address the committee during the public comment period.

• FY2027 Michigan Mental Health Court Grant Program Application (final action)
• FY2027 Michigan Drug Court Grant Program Application (final action)
• CLEMIS Authority Participation Agreement

The committee approved grant applications for the FY 2027 Michigan Mental Health Court and Drug Court programs. Additionally, a recommendation to approve the CLEMIS Authority participation agreement was forwarded to the Regular Board.

• Approved $467,065 FY 2027 Michigan Mental Health Court Grant Program application (7-0)
• Approved $63,037 FY 2027 Michigan Drug Court Grant Program application (7-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve CLEMIS Authority participation agreement to Regular Board (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners will review several service contracts and grant amendments. The meeting includes decisions on facility repairs and software upgrades.

• Intervention Center Roof Architect contract with Spicer Group
• Food Service Contract for the St. Clair Juvenile Intervention Unit with Aramark
• Community Center Heater Replacement at Goodells County Park with Dependable Heating and Cooling
• Grant amendments for Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Grant for North Channel County Park
• Library contract renewal with Cengage Learning for Gale Courses

The Board of Commissioners approved several service contracts, including roof repairs and software upgrades. They also authorized $27.4M in county disbursements and a marine safety grant.

• Approved May 2026 County Disbursements of $27,489,468.60 (7-0)
• Approved Spicer Group for Intervention Center Roof project for $69,620 (7-0)
• Approved FY2026 Marine Safety Program Grant agreement for $180,100 (7-0)
• Approved Aramark food service contract for Juvenile Intervention Unit (7-0)
• Approved Dependable Heating & Cooling for Goodells County Park heater replacement for $28,525 (7-0)
• Approved BSA software conversion and upgrade for $177,060 (7-0)
• Authorized posting of a Deputy Administrator position

General

The Advisory Board will receive updates from the Medical Director and the Health Officer on several health-related matters. Unfinished business includes discussions on teen health and fluoride regulation. No formal decisions are indicated on the agenda.

• Teen Health – unfinished business item
• Fluoride Regulation – unfinished business item
• Medical Director Update – includes Title X Family Planning memorandum and county metropolitan classification
• Health Officer Update – includes Kindergarten Oral Health Assessment (KOHA)
• Citizens wishing to address the Board – public comment period

The St. Clair County Advisory Board of Health voted to ask the Board of Commissioners to consider a resolution designating the county as rural or partially rural, which could affect eligibility for rural health funds. The board also recommended renewing the Smiles on Wheels contract for kindergarten oral health assessments. No decision was made on Title X family planning, which remains under discussion.

• Approved May 2026 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Moved to ask Board of Commissioners to consider rural-county resolution (7-0)
• Recommended renewal of Smiles on Wheels contract for KOHA, to be submitted in August

Community and Economic Development Committee

The Community and Economic Development Committee is holding a regular meeting with only procedural items listed, such as roll call, citizen comments, and updates. No specific ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are on the agenda.

• No substantive items are listed on the agenda beyond standard procedural matters.

The committee met to conduct routine business. No substantive decisions or new business were recorded during the session.

• Approved agenda as presented (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 07:11 PM (7-0)

Judiciary/Public Safety Committee

The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee will consider several final actions, including the Animal Control Ordinance and contracts for the Intervention Center. It will also review a marine safety grant agreement and a food service contract for the juvenile intervention unit. The meeting includes updates, old business, and new business items related to public safety services.

• Resolution 26-13 Animal Control Ordinance – final action
• Intervention Center roof architect contract – Spicer Group
• 2026 Marine Safety Program grant agreement
• Medical and mental health services for the Intervention Center – final action
• Food service contract for the St. Clair Juvenile Intervention Unit – Aramark

The committee adopted a revised Animal Control Ordinance. It also recommended approval of roof work, a marine safety grant, and food service amendments to the Regular Board.

• Adopted Resolution 26-13 Animal Control Ordinance (7-0)
• Forwarded recommendation for Spicer Group Intervention Center Roof project at $69,620 to Regular Board (7-0)
• Forwarded recommendation for FY2026 Marine Safety Program Grant of $180,100 to Regular Board (7-0)
• Approved Health Services Agreement with CFG Medical Services for the Intervention Center (7-0)
• Forwarded recommendation for Aramark food service contract amendment to Regular Board (7-0)

Environmental/Public Works Committee

The Environmental/Public Works Committee will meet to discuss new and old business. The agenda includes a specific item regarding heater replacement for the community center at Goodells County Park.

• Community Center Heater Replacement at Goodells County Park with Dependable Heating and Cooling
• Smiths Creek Landfill February 2026 Volume Report
• Smiths Creek Landfill March 2026 Volume Report

The committee recommended forwarding a $28,525 quote for a new forced air unit at the Goodells County Park Community Center to the Regular Board. Members also received and filed the February and March 2026 Smiths Creek Landfill Activities Reports.

• Recommended $28,525 heater replacement at Goodells County Park to the Regular Board (7-0)
• Received and filed February and March 2026 Smiths Creek Landfill Activities Reports (7-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Received and filed packets and information presented (7-0)

Ways and Means Committee

The St. Clair County Ways and Means Committee will take final action on an Accounting Manning Table Change and discuss a BSA Cloud Conversion and Software Upgrade. The meeting also includes conceptual initiatives and routine procedural items.

• Accounting Manning Table Change - Final Action
• BSA Cloud Conversion and Software Upgrade

The committee approved changing a part-time Account Clerk III position to full-time within the Accounting Department. It also voted to forward a $177,060 BSA software conversion and upgrade agreement recommendation to the Regular Board meeting.

• Approved accounting manning table change to move part-time Account Clerk III to full-time (7-0)
• Forwarded $177,060 BSA cloud conversion and software upgrade recommendation to Regular Board (7-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Received and filed packets (7-0)

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee will take final action on a resolution regarding the renewal of the St. Clair County Ambulance Services Millage. The agenda also includes a presentation from BWROC and other routine procedural items.

• Resolution 26-17: Proposed renewal of St. Clair County Ambulance Services Millage - FINAL ACTION
• BWROC Presentation under Conceptual Initiatives

The Human Services Committee adopted Resolution 26-17 Errata regarding the proposed renewal of the St. Clair County Ambulance Services Millage. Additionally, a presentation was given by the Blue Water Recovery Outreach Center concerning an Opioid Settlement Proposal.

• Adopted Resolution 26-17 Errata regarding proposed ambulance services millage renewal (7-0)
• Placed BWROC Opioid Settlement Proposal and business plan on July agenda

Board of Commissioners

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners will consider a range of new business items, including a resolution to impose a 2026 summer property tax levy and amendments to the 2026 General Fund Budget. Other items include several contract renewals, infrastructure projects, and policy resolutions such as an animal control ordinance and a stance on state zoning preemption. The meeting also includes routine agenda approvals, consent items, and committee reports.

• Resolution 26-16 Imposing 2026 Summer Property Tax Levy
• 2026 General Fund Budget Amendments
• Resolution 26-13 Animal Control Ordinance
• Landfill – Gas Collection and Control System Phase XI Expansion – Ryan Incorporated Central
• Marine City Courtroom Renovation

The board approved a series of financial disbursements and contracts, including a $24,212,219.99 April 2026 county disbursement and a $1,303,277 landfill gas collection system expansion. It also adopted resolutions opposing state zoning preemption and imposing a 2026 summer property tax levy. The Animal Control Ordinance was tabled for later committee action. All votes were unanimous except the $7,500 dues payment, which passed 5‑2.

• Approved $24,212,219.99 April 2026 County Disbursements (7-0)
• Approved $7,500 Community Services Coordinating Body dues payment (5-2)
• Approved $1,303,277 landfill gas collection system Phase XI expansion (7-0)
• Approved $653,199 Axon camera system purchase for Sheriff's Office (7-0)
• Approved $30,738.75 Lexipol software renewal for Sheriff's Department (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-12 opposing state preemption of local zoning authority (voice vote 7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-16 imposing 2026 Summer Property Tax Levy (voice vote 7-0)
• Tabled Resolution 26-13 Animal Control Ordinance for committee action (voice vote 7-0)

Environmental/Public Works Committee

The committee will discuss a landfill supplemental environmental plan as a conceptual initiative, and consider new business items including a contract with Ryan Incorporated Central for Landfill Gas Collection and Control System Phase XI Expansion, a SEMCOG planning assistance grant application for a trails plan, and a stewardship services agreement with Friends of the St. Clair River for 2026-2027. They will also receive the January 2026 volume report for Smiths Creek Landfill and an information-only materials management planning update.

• Landfill Gas Collection and Control System Phase XI Expansion – Ryan Incorporated Central
• SEMCOG Planning Assistance Grant Application – Trails Plan
• Friends of the St. Clair River 2026-2027 Stewardship Services Agreement
• Landfill Supplemental Environmental Plan (conceptual)
• Smiths Creek Landfill January 2026 Volume Report

The Environmental/Public Works Committee approved three items to be forwarded to the regular Board: a $1,303,277 contract with Ryan Incorporated Central for Phase XI landfill gas collection expansion, a $36,832.50 grant application for the county trails strategic plan, and a $10,000 stewardship agreement with Friends of the St. Clair River. The committee also received and filed the January 2026 landfill volume report and other informational items.

• Forward $1,303,277 Ryan Inc. landfill gas system contract to Board (voice vote 6-0)
• Forward $36,832.50 SEMCOG Trails Plan grant application to Board (voice vote 6-0)
• Forward $10,000 Friends of the St. Clair River stewardship agreement to Board (voice vote 6-0)
• Receive and file Smiths Creek Landfill January 2026 volume report (voice vote 6-0)
• Receive and file Materials Management Planning update as information only (voice vote 6-0)
• Receive and file all presented packets and information (voice vote 6-0)

Ways and Means Committee

The Ways and Means Committee will consider final action on Resolution 26-14 revising senior millage ballot language and Resolution 26-15 revising ambulance service ballot language. Other items include 2026 General Fund budget amendments, a resolution opposing state preemption of local zoning authority, an IT services agreement amendment with the City of Port Huron, a contract for Administrator/Controller T. Hull, and an agreement for collection of property taxes.

• Resolution 26-14: Final action on revising senior millage ballot language
• Resolution 26-15: Revising ambulance service ballot language
• 2026 General Fund Budget Amendments
• Resolution 26-12 opposing state preemption of local zoning authority
• City of Port Huron IT Services Agreement Amendment

The Ways and Means Committee removed the property‑tax collection agreement from the agenda and forwarded several recommendations to the Regular Board, including the 2026 General Fund budget amendments, a resolution opposing state preemption of local zoning authority, an amendment to the City of Port Huron IT services contract, and the appointment of Thomas Hull as County Administrator/Controller. It also adopted resolutions to place the senior millage renewal and the ambulance service millage renewal on the ballot. All actions were approved by a 6‑0 voice vote.

• Removed Agreement for Collection of Property Taxes from agenda (6-0 voice vote)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve 2026 General Fund budget amendments to Regular Board (6-0 voice vote)
• Forwarded recommendation to oppose state preemption of local zoning authority (Resolution 26-12) to Regular Board (6-0 voice vote)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve amendment of City of Port Huron IT Services revenue contract to Regular Board (6-0 voice vote)
• Forwarded recommendation to appoint Thomas Hull as County Administrator/Controller through Dec 31 2028 to Regular Board (6-0 voice vote)
• Adopted Resolution 24-14 placing senior millage renewal on the ballot (6-0 voice vote)
• Adopted Resolution 26-14 placing ambulance service millage renewal on the ballot (6-0 voice vote)
• Received and filed informational packets and reports (6-0 voice vote)

Judiciary/Public Safety Committee

The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee will meet to review several equipment and software updates for the Sheriff's Office and jail. The body will also discuss a proposed animal control ordinance and facility renovations.

• Marine City Courtroom Renovation
• Lexipol Training and Records Management Software Renewal for Sheriff's Department
• AXON Camera System for Sheriff's Office
• Intervention Center Kitchen Floor Resurfacing by Michigan Specialty Coatings
• Resolution 26-13 Animal Control Ordinance

The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee voted to forward recommendations for several contracts and an animal control ordinance to the regular Board. Approvals included a $39,000 Marine City courtroom renovation, a $30,738.75 Lexipol software renewal, a $653,199 Axon camera system upgrade, and other smaller purchases. The animal control ordinance (Resolution 26-13) was also adopted. All actions passed by voice vote.

• Forwarded recommendation to approve Marine City courtroom renovation, not‑to‑exceed $39,000 (6-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve Lexipol software renewal for $30,738.75 (6-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve Axon camera system purchase for $653,199 (6-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve security camera server purchase for $43,778.19 (6-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve Intervention Center kitchen floor resurfacing for $43,970.13 (6-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve Jail Management System upgrade for $51,877.50 (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-13 Animal Control Ordinance (5-1)
• Received and filed all packets and information presented (6-0)

Community and Economic Development Committee

The St. Clair County Community and Economic Development Committee is meeting to discuss conceptual initiatives related to community and economic development involvement. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific proposals, dollar amounts, or public hearings detailed.

• Conceptual Initiatives: Community and Economic Development Involvement (no specifics provided)

The Community and Economic Development Committee approved the agenda as presented by a 6‑0 voice vote. Commissioners discussed the idea of three future workshops on the county’s role in economic and community development, but no action was taken. The committee then received and filed all presented packets by a 6‑0 voice vote and adjourned at 8:15 PM.

• Approved agenda as presented (voice vote 6-0)
• Received and filed packets (voice vote 6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote 6-0)

Human Services Committee

The St. Clair County Human Services Committee will receive updates on the MSU Extension 2025 annual report and Health Officer/Medical Director contracts. Under new business, it will discuss the Community Services Coordinating Body and a comprehensive organizational assessment and staffing plan from Rehmann Robson.

• MSU Extension 2025 County Annual Report presentation
• Health Officer/Medical Director contracts update
• Community Services Coordinating Body discussion
• Comprehensive Organizational Assessment and Staffing Plan from Rehmann Robson

The Human Services Committee approved a $40,000 contract with Rehmann Robson to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the St. Clair County Library System (vote 6-0). It also approved a $7,500 payment for Community Services Coordinating Body dues, forwarding the recommendation to the regular Board (vote 6-1). No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved $40,000 library assessment agreement (vote 6-0)
• Approved $7,500 payment for Community Services Coordinating Body dues (vote 6-1)