St. Clair County public meetings in 2022

Board of Commissioners

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners will consider a range of financial and administrative items, including adopting the 2023 special revenue funds budgets, amending the 2022 budgets, revising the 2022 tax apportionment, and approving multiple contracts and grant agreements. The agenda also includes appointments to boards and commissions, a procurement card policy revision, and several American Rescue Plan projects.

• Resolution 22-57 adopting 2023 Special Revenue Funds Budgets and amending 2022 budgets
• Resolution 22-63 revising Resolution 22-43 apportioning taxes for 2022
• 2023 State Opioid Response (SOR 2) Project Grant Agreement approval
• Resolution 22-61 establishing rates for criminal indigent defense counsel
• Blue Cross Blue Shield annual renewal

The Board of Commissioners approved several funding requests, including American Rescue Plan projects for local townships and a $500,000 construction project. They also adopted the 2023 special revenue funds budgets and revised the 2022 property tax levy. Various board appointments and contract renewals were finalized.

• Approved Day Treatment/Night Watch building construction project not to exceed $500,000 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 22-57 for 2023 special revenue funds budgets and 2022 budget amendments (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 22-63 revising the 2022 property tax levy (5-0)
• Approved $50,000 ARP project for Kenockee Township security and financial software (5-0)
• Approved $50,000 ARP project for Emmett Township culvert repair and ditching (5-0)
• Approved $40,000 ARP project for Village of Capac park improvements (5-0)
• Approved $23,479.91 ARP project for Brockway Township culvert replacement (5-0)
• Authorized $1,247,135 transfer from Child Care Fund to Public Improvement Fund (5-0)

Ways and Means Committee

The St. Clair County Ways and Means Committee will consider several items, including a resolution to transfer $1,247,135 from the Child Care Fund to the Public Improvement Fund, approval of the Blue Cross Blue Shield 2023 renewal with increased employee premiums, and contract renewals. They will also discuss adding a Public Health Supervisor position, ambulance millage distribution, and three American Rescue Plan projects in District 1.

• Resolution 22-58: Transfer $1,247,135 from Child Care Fund to Public Improvement Fund
• Blue Cross Blue Shield 2023 renewal: admin fee +2.8%, stop loss +2.5%, employee premiums +5.8%
• NeoGov contract renewal request
• Health Department Manning Table addition: Public Health Supervisor
• Ambulance Millage Distribution

The Ways and Means Committee voted to forward several funding and contract recommendations to the Regular Board meeting. These include ARPA project grants for local townships and the renewal of health insurance and software contracts.

• Recommended transferring $1,247,135 from Child Care Fund to Public Improvement Fund (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Blue Cross Blue Shield Schedule A and Stop Loss renewals (5-0)
• Recommended $30,679.46 NeoGov renewal agreement for talent management and background checks (5-0)
• Recommended adding a full-time Public Health Supervisor to the Health Department manning table for 2023 (5-0)
• Recommended Ambulance Millage Distribution agreements for 22 municipalities for 2023-2026 (5-0)
• Recommended $23,479.91 ARPA project for Brockway Township culvert replacement (5-0)
• Recommended $40,000 ARPA project for Village of Capac park improvements (5-0)
• Recommended $50,000 ARPA project for Emmett Township culvert and ditching projects (5-0)

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee recommended the approval of a 2023 agreement with Michigan State University for extension services. The committee also recommended approving a short-term office closure for the MSU Extension Office in late December 2022.

• Recommended approval of 2023 MSU Extension Services agreement for $97,814 (5-0)
• Recommended approval of MSU Extension Office closure from 12/27/22 to 12/29/22 (5-0)
• Received and filed Health Department Points of Interest for November 2022 (5-0)

Environmental/Public Works Committee

The St. Clair County Environmental/Public Works Committee will consider several items, including authorizing a grant application for up to $200,000 for blight elimination, approving a lease assignment at the county airport, and appointing a new member to the Metropolitan Planning Commission. The committee will also receive reports on Smiths Creek Landfill activities and monthly PARC financial documents.

• Authorize submission of $200,000 grant application to State Land Bank Authority for blight elimination
• Approve lease assignment of Lot T-6 at St. Clair County International Airport from Betty MacArthur to John Neil
• Appoint Steven Tenniswood to Metropolitan Planning Commission representing Education category
• Receive Smiths Creek Landfill activity reports including October 2022 volume of 23,455 tons
• Receive PARC financial documents including October invoices totaling $36,621.60

The Environmental/Public Works Committee forwarded three recommendations to the Regular Board meeting regarding a land bank grant, an airport hangar lease, and a commission appointment. The committee also received and filed landfill activity and financial reports.

• Recommended approval of airport private hangar lease assignment for lot T-6 from Betty MacArthur to John Neil (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Land Bank Authority Grant Application for up to $200,000 for blight elimination (5-0)
• Recommended appointment of Steven Tenniswood to the Metropolitan Planning Commission (5-0)
• Received and filed Smiths Creek Landfill Activities reports (5-0)
• Received and filed monthly PARC financial documents (5-0)

Judiciary/Public Safety Committee

The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee recommended two items for approval by the Regular Board. These include a construction project for the Day Treatment/Night Watch building and the establishment of rates for criminal indigent defense counsel.

• Recommended adoption of Resolution 22-61 establishing rates for criminal indigent defense counsel (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Day Treatment/Night Watch building construction project not to exceed $500,000 (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on the proposed 2023 county budget, along with numerous resolutions setting wages, compensation, and per diems for county officials and employees. The board will also consider a collective bargaining agreement with the Prosecuting Attorneys Association, several grant applications, and various contracts and agreements.

• Public hearing and adoption of the 2023 county budget (Resolution 22-50)
• Resolution 22-62 ratifying collective bargaining agreement with St. Clair County Prosecuting Attorneys Association (2023-2024)
• Resolution 22-56 transferring $700,000 to I-69 ITC Next Michigan Development Corp for St. Clair #1 Next Michigan Development Area (LDFA)
• Approval of 2023 pension and retiree healthcare contribution rates
• Approval of Parks and Recreation fees

The Board approved the 2023 General Fund Budget and established 2023-2024 compensation for elected officials and commissioners. Several American Rescue Plan projects and various state and federal grants were approved. The Board also authorized a $700,000 transfer for property acquisition in the St. Clair #1 Next Michigan Development Area.

• Adopted 2023 General Fund Budgets (6-0)
• Approved October 2022 County Disbursements of $33,937,358.70 (6-0)
• Authorized $700,000 transfer to I-69 ITC Next Michigan Development Corp for land acquisition (6-0)
• Approved $68,000 ARP project for Port Huron Museum restoration (6-0)
• Approved $55,000 ARP project for Burtchville Fire Department tower amplifier (6-0)
• Approved $50,000 ARP project for Greenwood Township fire hall and park pavilion (6-0)
• Adopted annual County-at-Large Drain Assessments of $664,519.92 (6-0)
• Ratified Collective Bargaining Agreement for St. Clair County Prosecuting Attorneys Association (6-0)

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee approved a five-year software maintenance contract for the library. Several other recommendations regarding health department grants, library subscriptions, and bylaws were forwarded to the Regular Board meeting for approval.

• Approved five-year Sirsi Dynix - Horizon software maintenance agreement for the Library for $341,123 (7-0)
• Recommended approval of $50,000 in MDHHS planning grants for the Health Department (7-0)
• Recommended approval of $18,599 one-year Thomson Reuters/Westlaw subscription for the Library (7-0)
• Recommended approval of amended St. Clair County Library System Board of Trustees bylaws (7-0)
• Recommended approval for Health Department to close at 12:00 p.m. on 12/2/2022 for staff development (7-0)

Ways and Means Committee

The St. Clair County Ways and Means Committee will consider multiple resolutions affecting 2023 wages for non-union employees, elected officials, and board members, as well as the 2023 budget adoption and a one-time retention payment for non-union employees. The committee will also discuss revisions to the procurement card policy, pre-qualified contractors for engineering and architectural services, and several American Rescue Plan projects. Final action is scheduled on a collective bargaining agreement with the Professional Nurses Association.

• Resolution 22-59: One-time retention payment for CANUE employees, up to $3,500 full-time, $2,625 part-time based on hire year
• Resolution 22-50: 2023 Budget Adoption
• Resolution 22-45: Establishing Wages for CANUE 2023
• Resolution 22-46: Elected Officials Wages for 2023
• Resolution 22-56: Transfer of $700,000 to I-69 ITC Next Michigan Development Corp for St. Clair #1 Next Michigan Development Area (LDFA)

The committee recommended the 2023 General Fund Budget and several compensation resolutions for elected officials and boards for the Regular Board meeting. It also recommended funding for three American Rescue Plan projects and a $700,000 property acquisition transfer. The committee took final action to ratify a collective bargaining agreement for professional nurses.

• Ratified Collective Bargaining Agreement for Professional Nurses Association-MNA Unit 1 (7-0)
• Recommended approval of 2023 General Fund Budget (7-0)
• Recommended $700,000 transfer to I-69 ITC Next Michigan Development Corp for land acquisition (7-0)
• Recommended $50,000 ARP project for Greenwood Township fire hall and pavilion (7-0)
• Recommended $68,000 ARP project for Port Huron Museum restoration (7-0)
• Recommended $55,000 ARP project for Burtchville Fire Department tower amplifier (7-0)
• Recommended 2023 salaries for elected officials and Board of Commissioners (7-0)
• Recommended one-time retention payment for County Association of Non-Union Employees (7-0)

Judiciary/Public Safety Committee

The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee is reviewing several grant agreements and extensions for FY2023, including funding for mental health and drug courts, highway safety, crime victims' rights, and a homeland security interlocal agreement. These items are recommended for approval at the November 17, 2022 Board of Commissioners meeting.

• FY2021 CESF grant extension for Prosecutor's Office, $135,714.29, no local match, extended to September 30, 2023
• FY23 Michigan Mental Health Court Grant Program contract for 72nd District Court, $381,665
• FY 2023 Michigan Drug Court Grant Agreement approval
• FY 2023 Office of Highway Safety Planning Grant Agreement approval
• 2021 Interlocal Agreement with Macomb County for Homeland Security Grant Program

The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee recommended several grant agreements be forwarded to the Regular Board for approval. The committee also took final action to approve an interlocal agreement with Macomb County for homeland security funding.

• Recommended approval of 2021 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding grant extension (7-0)
• Recommended approval of FY23 Michigan Mental Health Court Grant Program contract for $381,665 (7-0)
• Recommended approval of FY 2023 Recovery Court Grant agreement for $15,000 (7-0)
• Recommended approval of FY 2023 Office of Highway Safety Planning Grant for $30,000 (7-0)
• Recommended approval of FY 2023 Crime Victims’ Rights Program Grant for $170,489 (7-0)
• Approved 2021 Interlocal Agreement with Macomb County for Homeland Security Grant Program for $298,086 (7-0)

Environmental/Public Works Committee

The Environmental/Public Works Committee will consider several items, including approving the 2022 County-at-Large drain assessments totaling $538,519.92, a new parks and recreation fee schedule with increased non-resident fees, a contract for airport weather system maintenance, a grant application for survey remonumentation, and the 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Program. The committee will also receive updates on the Smiths Creek Landfill and monthly PARC financial documents.

• Resolution 22-51: Approve $538,519.92 in 2022 County-at-Large drain assessments (budgeted $714,473)
• Parks and Recreation fee changes: new $20/day non-resident parking fee at Fort Gratiot County Park (weekends/holidays), non-resident hunting permit increase to $100, higher stage/bleacher rental fees
• Resolution 22-53: Approve MDOT contract for maintenance of Automatic Weather Observation System at St. Clair County International Airport (through 2027)
• Survey & Remonumentation Grant Application for 2023: $106,235 state grant, no match required
• Brownfield Redevelopment Grant Application and Authority BOD reappointment

The Environmental/Public Works Committee voted to forward several recommendations to the Regular Board, including drain assessments, a capital improvement program, and various grant applications. The committee also recommended a new fee schedule for Parks and Recreation and the reappointment of a board member to the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority.

• Recommended approval of $538,519.92 in annual County-at-Large Drain Assessments (7-0)
• Recommended approval of the St. Clair County Parks and Recreation fee schedule (7-0)
• Recommended approval of MDOT contract for airport weather system maintenance through 2027 (7-0)
• Recommended approval of 2023 Survey and Remonumentation Grant for $106,235 (7-0)
• Recommended approval of 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Program (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Brownfield Redevelopment Grant application for up to $500,000 (7-0)
• Recommended reappointment of John Steffy to Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Board (7-0)
• Received and filed Smiths Creek Landfill Activities reports (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the 2021 Program Income Homeowner Emergency Repair Program, then consider a consent agenda and numerous new business items, including grant approvals, contract renewals, and resolutions. The board will also enter closed session for labor negotiations.

• Public hearing on 2021 Program Income Homeowner Emergency Repair Program
• Resolution 22-43 Apportioning Taxes for 2022
• Resolution 22-44 Ratifying collective bargaining agreement with St. Clair County Bailiffs Association - TPOAM
• License Plate Reader Cameras and Software purchase
• Cooling Tower Replacement at St. Clair County Courthouse

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners approved $62,427,110.80 in September 2022 county disbursements and adopted the 2022 property tax levy. They also approved multiple grants, contracts, and American Rescue Plan projects, including $421,000 for a Marysville amphitheater and $20,000 for Emmett road improvements.

• Approved $62,427,110.80 in September 2022 county disbursements (7-0)
• Approved $421,000 for Marysville Parks outdoor amphitheater (7-0)
• Approved $20,000 for Village of Emmett road improvements (7-0)
• Approved $90,600 license plate reader agreement with Flock Group Inc. (7-0)
• Approved $138,300 cooling tower replacement at St. Clair County Courthouse (7-0)
• Approved $264,250 audit contract renewal with UHY LLP (7-0)
• Approved $5,888,186.18 Child Care Fund budget for 2022/2023 (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 22-43 imposing 2022 property tax levy (voice vote)

Ways and Means Committee

The committee is reviewing three collective bargaining agreements for county employees and a contract for cooling tower replacement at the St. Clair County Courthouse. Other agenda items include American Rescue Plan projects and a parking agreement for the Blue Water Convention Center.

• Resolution 22-40: Collective Bargaining Agreement for Friend of Court Supervisors Association
• Resolution 22-41: Collective Bargaining Agreement for Communication Officers Union P.O.A.M.
• Resolution 22-37: Collective Bargaining Agreement for St. Clair County Corrections Command C.O.A.M.
• Proposed cooling tower replacement at St. Clair County Courthouse with a low bid of $138,300 from W.J. O'Neill Company
• Resolution 22-38 regarding 2022 Winter Tax Levy L-4029

The Ways and Means Committee voted unanimously to ratify collective bargaining agreements with three unions (Corrections Command, Friend of Court Supervisors, and Communication Officers) and to adopt the 2022 winter tax levy. It also forwarded recommendations to the full board for a courthouse cooling tower replacement ($138,300), audit contract renewal ($264,250), and two ARPA-funded projects: road improvements in Emmett ($20,000) and an amphitheater in Marysville ($421,000).

• Ratified collective bargaining agreement with Corrections Command COAM for 2023-2024 (7-0)
• Ratified collective bargaining agreement with Friend of Court Supervisors for 2023-2024 (7-0)
• Ratified collective bargaining agreement with Communication Officers Union POAM for 2023-2024 (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 22-38 imposing the 2022 winter tax levy (7-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve $138,300 cooling tower replacement at courthouse (7-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve $264,250 audit contract renewal with UHY LLP (7-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve $20,000 ARPA road project in Village of Emmett (7-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve $421,000 ARPA amphitheater project in Marysville (7-0)

Judiciary/Public Safety Committee

The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee will review and take final action on several grant agreements, including a $894,100 COVID-19 testing grant for the county jail and a contract renewal with the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services for Probate Court. They will also consider a $15,035 federal grant for a crime scene documentation device, a Community Foundation grant application, and other funding items. The meeting includes routine procedural items such as roll call and public comment.

• FY22 COVID-19 Testing in County Jails Grant Agreement Approval - FINAL ACTION ($894,100)
• Contract Renewal Request - Michigan DHHS and Probate Court - FINAL ACTION
• FY 2022 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Agreement ($15,035 for Leica GS207 GNSS device)
• Community Foundation of St. Clair County Grant Application Approval
• License Plate Reader Cameras and Software

The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee voted unanimously to forward several grant agreements and contract renewals to the full Board of Commissioners. Final actions were taken on a $77,700 Probate Court renewal with MDHHS and an $894,100 COVID-19 testing grant for county jails. Other items recommended for approval include a $15,035 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant, a $15,057 police academy grant, a $43,890 Emergency Management Performance Grant, a $254,680 Raise the Age grant, a $6,300 state disaster contingency grant, a $242,072 residential substance abuse treatment grant, and a $90,600 license plate reader agreement with Flock Group Inc.

• Forwarded FY 2022 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant agreement ($15,035) to full board (7-0)
• Approved Probate Court renewal with MDHHS ($77,700) as final action (7-0)
• Forwarded Community Foundation grant application ($15,057) for police academy to full board (7-0)
• Approved FY22 COVID-19 Testing in County Jails Grant ($894,100) as final action (7-0)
• Forwarded FY 2022 Emergency Management Performance Grant ($43,890) to full board (7-0)
• Forwarded FY23 Raise the Age Grant ($254,680) to full board (7-0)
• Forwarded Resolution 22-39 for state disaster assistance ($6,300) to full board (7-0)
• Forwarded license plate reader agreement with Flock Group Inc. ($90,600) to full board (7-0)

Human Services Committee

The St. Clair County Human Services Committee is meeting to consider approving the 2023 County Veteran Service Fund grant agreement, which awards $93,831 in state funds with no local match for veteran service operations. The committee will also discuss a reappointment to the Department of Human Services Board and receive updates, including the Health Department's September points of interest. The meeting is primarily for discussion and recommendation; final approval of the grant is scheduled for the October 20 Board of Commissioners meeting.

• Approval of 2023 County Veteran Service Fund (CVSF) grant agreement for $93,831
• Funds to support veteran service emergency relief, outreach events, and gas card incentives
• Reappointment to the Department of Human Services Board
• Health Department September Points of Interest report
• Citizens to be Heard public comment period

The Human Services Committee voted 7-0 to recommend approval of a $93,831 County Veteran Service Fund grant agreement with no local match, and to reappoint Barbara Hanneke to the Department of Human Services Board for a three-year term. The committee also received and filed a Health Department points-of-interest report and adjourned after a brief meeting.

• Forwarded $93,831 CVSF grant agreement to full board (7-0)
• Forwarded reappointment of Barbara Hanneke to Human Services Board (7-0)
• Received and filed Health Department September Points of Interest (7-0)
• Received and filed information packets (7-0)

Environmental/Public Works Committee

The Environmental/Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss several administrative agreements and operational reports. Key items include a tractor rental for airport maintenance and board reappointments for the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority.

• 6-month rental agreement with Tri-County Equipment Inc for a John Deere 5115R tractor at $2,000 per month ($12,000 total)
• Brownfield Redevelopment Authority BOD reappointments
• St. Clair County Emergency Repair Housing Program
• Administrative Agreement approval for Blue Water Community Action
• Landfill materials procurement and Smiths Creek Landfill activities reports

The Environmental/Public Works Committee voted unanimously to forward several recommendations to the full Board of Commissioners, including reappointments to the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Board, a tractor rental agreement for the airport, and a new Homeowner Emergency Repair Program. All seven items passed 7-0 on voice votes.

• Forwarded reappointment of Paul Maxwell, John Monte, and David Struck to Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Board (7-0)
• Forwarded approval of $12,000 tractor rental agreement with Tri-County Equipment for airport mowing season (7-0)
• Forwarded approval of Homeowner Emergency Repair Program based on MEDC requirements (7-0)
• Forwarded approval of administrative agreement with Blue Water Community Action for Emergency Repair Program (7-0)
• Forwarded award of landfill materials supply agreements: Pierce & Pitt Trucking ($234,800), Asphalt Trucks Inc. ($474,850), SA Torello Inc. ($102,000) (7-0)
• Received and filed Smiths Creek Landfill Activities reports (7-0)
• Received and filed monthly PARC financial documents (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss several American Rescue Plan Act projects and contract renewals. Key items include a proposed grant to the Economic Development Alliance of St. Clair County and various health and public safety agreements.

• Proposed $500,000 grant to Economic Development Alliance for District 5 tourism and economic projects
• Proposed $92,769.52 nursing agreement with Marysville Public School District
• Proposed $79,000 ARPA project for medical equipment at Blue Water Hospice Home
• Proposed $50,000 ARPA project for Mussey Township broadband study and defibrillator
• Proposed $50,890 FY 2023 Traffic Enforcement Program Grant application

The Board of Commissioners approved Resolution 22-36, amending a prior grant to the Economic Development Alliance of St. Clair County for economic development initiatives, and approved a related subrecipient agreement amendment for $500,000 in Community Development Block Grant funding. The board also approved over $23.5 million in county disbursements for August 2022, several American Rescue Plan projects, and various contracts and grants.

• Approved Resolution 22-36 amending the EDA grant for economic development initiatives (7-0).
• Approved the subrecipient agreement amendment with the Economic Development Alliance for $500,000 (7-0).
• Approved August 2022 county disbursements totaling $23,592,455.38 (7-0).
• Approved $40,000 for a fiber line to Blue Water Hospice Home (District 3 ARP project) (7-0).
• Approved $79,000 for medical equipment for Blue Water Hospice Home (District 4 ARP project) (7-0).
• Approved $45,079.96 for Lynn Township generator and culverts (District 1 ARP project) (7-0).
• Approved $50,000 for Mussey Township broadband study and defibrillator (District 1 ARP project) (7-0).
• Approved the Medicare Advantage Renewal for 2023-2024 at a projected total of $1,196,698 (7-0).

Ways and Means Committee

The committee is considering the ratification of four collective bargaining agreements for various county employee unions. Members will also discuss the addition of a Data Manager position for the Health Department and several American Rescue Plan projects.

• Proposed Data Manager position for Health Department costing $101,932 annually
• Resolution 22-33: Collective Bargaining Agreement for Probate Clerical Employees Union - TPOAM
• Resolution 22-34: Collective Bargaining Agreement for Circuit Court Family Supervisors, Probate Employees and Public Guardian Employees Association
• Resolution 22-31: Collective Bargaining Agreement for Professional Nurse Supervisors Association - MNA Unit 2
• Resolution 22-32: Collective Bargaining Agreement for Juvenile Counselors Association TPOAM

The Ways and Means Committee forwarded several American Rescue Plan projects to the full board, including $40,000 for a fiber line to Blue Water Hospice Home, $50,000 for a broadband study and defibrillator for Mussey Township, $45,079.96 for culverts and a generator for Lynn Township, and $79,000 for medical equipment for Blue Water Hospice Home. The committee also took final action to ratify four collective bargaining agreements with various county employee unions. All votes were unanimous 6-0.

• Forwarded recommendation to add a full-time Data Manager to Health Department manning table (6-0)
• Forwarded $40,000 ARP project for fiber line to Blue Water Hospice Home (6-0)
• Forwarded $50,000 ARP project for Mussey Township broadband study and defibrillator (6-0)
• Forwarded $45,079.96 ARP project for Lynn Township culverts and generator (6-0)
• Forwarded $79,000 ARP project for Blue Water Hospice Home medical equipment (6-0)
• Forwarded 2022 General Fund budget adjustments (6-0)
• Ratified collective bargaining agreement with Professional Nurse Supervisors Association MNA Unit 2 (6-0)
• Ratified collective bargaining agreement with St. Clair County Juvenile Counselors Association TPOAM (6-0)

Judiciary/Public Safety Committee

The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss emergency management grants and planning. The body will review a work agreement required for the county to remain eligible for Department of Homeland Security funding.

• FY 2023 Emergency Management Program Grant (EMPG) Work Agreement
• County Emergency Management Plan Update, 2022
• FY 2023 Traffic Enforcement Program Grant Application

The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee voted unanimously to recommend approval of the FY 2023 Emergency Management Program Grant Work Agreement and the 2022 Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Update to the full Board of Commissioners. It also recommended approval of a $50,890 FY 2023 Traffic Enforcement Program Grant application. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Forwarded FY 2023 Emergency Management Program Grant Work Agreement to full board (6-0)
• Forwarded 2022 Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Update to full board (6-0)
• Forwarded FY 2023 Traffic Enforcement Program Grant application for $50,890 to full board (6-0)

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee is reviewing a nursing services agreement for Marysville Public School District and a contract amendment for MSU Extension. The body is also considering a request to close the Health Department for a staff training day on October 5, 2022.

• Proposed $92,769.52 agreement for full-time public health nursing services at Marysville Public School District
• Proposed $16,669 amendment to MSU Extension contract to cover one clerical staff member (Oct-Dec 2022)
• Request to close the Health Department on October 5, 2022, for staff training
• Groundwater monitoring project in Kimball Township via State of Michigan grant
• August Health Department updates including monkeypox response and WIC breastfeeding event

The Human Services Committee voted unanimously to forward three recommendations to the Regular Board: closing the Health Department on October 5, 2022 for staff training; approving a $92,769.52 nursing agreement with Marysville Public School District for 2022-2023; and amending the MSU Extension contract to increase funding by $16,669. The committee also received and filed the August Health Department points of interest and other packets. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Forwarded recommendation to close Health Department Oct 5, 2022 for staff training (6-0)
• Forwarded $92,769.52 nursing agreement with Marysville Public School District (6-0)
• Forwarded MSU Extension contract amendment increasing amount by $16,669 (6-0)
• Received and filed August Health Department points of interest (6-0)
• Received and filed packets (6-0)

Environmental/Public Works Committee

The Environmental/Public Works Committee is reviewing a request to appoint Katie Stepp to the Metropolitan Planning Commission for a three-year term. The body is also reviewing activity reports for the Smiths Creek Landfill and financial documents for the Parks and Recreation Commission.

• Proposed appointment of Katie Stepp to the Metropolitan Planning Commission (Recreation/Tourism category)
• Smiths Creek Landfill reports including July 2022 volume of 26,797 tons
• PARC Finance Committee recommendation for a $15,622.72 change order for Goodells play area installation with Raymond Excavating
• PARC local millage distributions to cities including Port Huron ($148,438) and Marysville ($51,200)
• Announcement of public scoping meeting dates for the Enbridge Line 5 Tunnel EIS

The Environmental/Public Works Committee voted 6-0 to recommend appointing Katie Step to the Metropolitan Planning Commission for a term ending 12/31/2024. They also received and filed the Smiths Creek Landfill Activities reports and other informational items. No substantive policy decisions were made; all actions were procedural.

• Forwarded Katie Step appointment to Metropolitan Planning Commission (6-0)
• Received and filed Smiths Creek Landfill Activities reports (6-0)
• Received and filed monthly PARC financial documents and Enbridge Line 5 Tunnel EIS scoping meeting dates (6-0)
• Received and filed all information packets (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several high-value service contracts, including inmate healthcare and landfill improvements. The meeting also includes the ratification of collective bargaining agreements for county employees.

• Inmate medical services contract with Corizon Health/YesCare for $2,002,023
• Inmate mental health services contract with Corizon Health/YesCare for $443,642
• Landfill cover stabilization and stormwater controls with Raymond Excavating not to exceed $352,808
• Goodells County Park improvements with Raymond Excavating for $339,217.12
• Jury management software renewal with Tyler Technologies for $65,880

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners approved $11,507,253.39 in July 2022 county disbursements and ratified collective bargaining agreements with District Court employees (AFSCME 1518) and Friend of the Court employees (TPOAM). The board also approved multiple contracts including inmate medical and mental health services with Corizon Health/YesCare totaling $2,445,665, and several American Rescue Plan projects for district parks and public safety equipment.

• Approved July 2022 county disbursements of $11,507,253.39 (7-0).
• Ratified collective bargaining agreement with District Court Employees AFSCME 1518 (voice vote).
• Ratified collective bargaining agreement with Friend of the Court Employees Union TPOAM (voice vote).
• Approved Addendum 2 to Corizon Health/YesCare agreement for inmate medical services, $2,002,023 (7-0).
• Approved Addendum 3 to Corizon Health/YesCare agreement for inmate mental health services, $443,642 (7-0).
• Approved District 1 ARP project for City of Yale park upgrades, $40,000 (7-0).
• Approved District 7 ARP project for Algonac Fire Department radios and equipment, $15,000 (7-0).
• Approved District 3 ARP project for United Way's Northeast 211 program, $125,000 (7-0).

Environmental/Public Works Committee

The Environmental/Public Works Committee is reviewing a proposal to award a contract to Raymond Excavating for park improvements. The project includes a new connector drive to keep vehicles out of the park interior and repairs to the south entrance. The committee will also discuss landfill seeding, airport pavement work, and a spongy moth suppression program.

• Contract for Goodells County Park improvements with Raymond Excavating for $339,217.12
• Landfill 2022 Cell 2/3/4 Seeding Project
• Resolution 22-21 for Airport Pavement Crack Sealing & Paint Marking
• Environmental Assessment for Runway 04/22 Approach Clearing
• Landfill contract approval request for Metro Environmental Services Inc.

The Environmental/Public Works Committee forwarded several recommendations to the Regular Board, including a $339,217.12 contract with Raymond Excavating for Goodells Park improvements and a $352,808 contract for landfill cover stabilization. It also recommended approving an airport pavement crack sealing contract, an environmental assessment for runway approach clearing, a landfill leachate line jetting contract, and adding a Naturalist-Invasive Species Specialist position. All votes were unanimous except for two items where Commissioner Dunn abstained due to a conflict of interest.

• Forwarded $339,217.12 Goodells Park improvement contract with Raymond Excavating (5-0, Dunn abstained)
• Forwarded $352,808 landfill cover stabilization contract with Raymond Excavating (5-0, Dunn abstained)
• Forwarded Resolution 22-21 for airport pavement crack sealing and paint marking (6-0)
• Forwarded environmental assessment agreement with Mead and Hunt for Runway 04/22 approach clearing (6-0)
• Forwarded $23,750 leachate collection line jetting contract with Metro Environmental Services (6-0)
• Forwarded adding Naturalist-Invasive Species Specialist to Parks and Recreation manning table (6-0)
• Received and filed Smiths Creek Landfill Activities Reports (6-0)
• Received and filed monthly PARC financial documents (6-0)

Ways and Means Committee

The Ways and Means Committee will review several collective bargaining agreements for various county employee groups. The agenda also includes a presentation on the 2021 UHY LLP audit and discussions regarding American Rescue Plan projects in Algonac and Yale.

• Ratification of AFSCME 1089 Public Service Employees Union contract (2023-2024)
• Ratification of TPOAM Human Resources Employees Union contract (2023-2024)
• Ratification of AFSCME 1089 Clerk and Register of Deeds Office Employees contract (2023-2024)
• Ratification of AFSCME 1089 Prosecuting Attorney Clerical Employees contract (2023-2024)
• Ratification of AFSCME 1089 Treasurer Office Employees contract (2023-2024)

The Ways and Means Committee voted unanimously to ratify five collective bargaining agreements with AFSCME 1089 and TPOAM unions, covering public service, HR, clerk, prosecutor, and treasurer employees. It also forwarded recommendations to the full board for two American Rescue Plan projects: $15,000 for Algonac Fire Department radios and $40,000 for Yale park upgrades. The committee received the 2021 audit presentation and moved into closed session for labor negotiation strategy.

• Ratified collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME 1089 (6-0)
• Ratified collective bargaining agreement with TPOAM HR employees (6-0)
• Ratified collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME 1089 Clerk and Register of Deeds employees (6-0)
• Ratified collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME 1089 Prosecuting Attorney clerical employees (6-0)
• Ratified collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME 1089 Treasurer Office employees (6-0)
• Forwarded $15,000 ARPA project for Algonac Fire Department radios to full board (6-0)
• Forwarded $40,000 ARPA project for Yale park upgrades to full board (6-0)
• Received and filed 2021 UHY LLP audit presentation (6-0)

Judiciary/Public Safety Committee

The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee is reviewing several contract approval requests. This includes a $29,769.84 subscription renewal for the Public Defender's office to provide online legal research tools.

• Westlaw/Thomson Reuters contract: $29,769.84 for 38 months of legal research services
• Corizon Health, Inc. d/b/a YesCare: Inmate Medical Services addendum
• Corizon Health, Inc. d/b/a YesCare: Inmate Mental Health Services addendum
• Tyler Technologies: Jury Management Software contract

The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee voted to forward recommendations for four contracts to the Regular Board meeting: Westlaw/Thomson Reuters for the Public Defenders office, two Corizon Health/YesCare addenda for inmate medical and mental health services, and Tyler Technologies for jury management software. All motions passed 6-0. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Forwarded Westlaw/Thomson Reuters contract for Public Defenders office, 38 months, $29,769.84 (6-0)
• Forwarded Corizon Health/YesCare Addendum #2 for inmate medical services, 09/01/22-08/31/23, $2,002,023 (6-0)
• Forwarded Corizon Health/YesCare Addendum #3 for inmate mental health services, 09/01/22-08/31/23, $443,642 (6-0)
• Forwarded Tyler Technologies jury management software renewal, 07/28/22-07/27/25, $65,880 (6-0)

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee is meeting to discuss new business regarding the Library Board. The committee will also receive informational updates from the Health Department covering June and July 2022.

• Library Board Reappointment
• Health Department July Points of Interest report
• Health Department June Points of Interest report
• King Road sewage disposal project status update

The Human Services Committee voted 6-0 to forward a recommendation to the Regular Board to reappoint Kathleen J. Wheelihan to the Library Board for a 5-year term expiring 08/26/2027. The committee also approved the agenda, received and filed information items and packets, and adjourned. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Forwarded recommendation to reappoint Kathleen J. Wheelihan to Library Board (6-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (6-0)
• Received and filed Health Department points of interest as information only (6-0)
• Received and filed packets and all information received (6-0)
• Adjourned at 6:02 p.m. (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several American Rescue Plan projects across different districts. The agenda also includes various contract renewals, grant applications, and administrative updates.

• American Rescue Plan Project: Sanborn Gratiot Memorial Home Generator
• American Rescue Plan Project: Community Foundation of St. Clair County Bridge to Bay Trail
• American Rescue Plan Project: Hunter Hospitality House
• American Rescue Plan Project: Port Huron Museums Fort Gratiot Post Hospital Restoration Project
• American Rescue Plan Project: SCC Community Services Coordinating Body/Dementia & Alzheimer’s Resource Committee

The Board approved the June 2022 County Disbursements totaling $30,685,552.78 (6-0) and a series of American Rescue Plan (ARP) projects for Districts 2, 3, and 7, including a backup generator for Sanborn Gratiot Memorial Home, Bridge to Bay Trail completion, air conditioning for Hunter Hospitality House, Fort Gratiot Post Hospital renovations, a dementia resource website, SONS Outreach equipment, and FLOCK cameras for Marine City Police. The board also approved a $247,503.74 contract for solar license plate readers for the Sheriff's Office, a $24,900 Port Security Grant application, and a $263,572 Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Grant application. All other agenda items were approved by voice vote, including the consent agenda, appointments, and a court position reclassification.

• Approved June 2022 County Disbursements of $30,685,552.78 (6-0)
• Approved $247,503.74 contract with Vigilant Solutions/Motorola for solar license plate readers (6-0)
• Approved $67,000 ARP project for emergency generator at Sanborn Gratiot Memorial Home (6-0)
• Approved $50,000 ARP project for Bridge to Bay Trail completion (6-0)
• Approved $38,180 ARP project for air conditioning at Hunter Hospitality House (6-0)
• Approved $69,000 ARP project for Fort Gratiot Post Hospital exterior renovations (6-0)
• Approved $14,250 ARP project for five FLOCK cameras for Marine City Police (6-0)
• Approved $263,572 Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Grant application (voice vote)

Environmental/Public Works Committee

The committee will review reports regarding Smiths Creek Landfill activities and gas-to-energy efficiency. The agenda also includes discussion of leachate line jetting and a fuel surcharge request from Asphalt Trucks, Inc.

• SCL Leachate Line Jetting
• Smiths Creek Landfill Activities Reports
• Asphalt Trucks, Inc. 7.5% fuel surcharge request

The Environmental/Public Works Committee voted 7-0 to forward a recommendation to the Regular Board to award a contract to Metro Environmental for cleaning leachate collection lines at the landfill, not to exceed $27,312.50. The committee also received and filed the Smiths Creek Landfill Activities Reports, an asphalt fuel surcharge notice, and general packets. A citizen raised a methane smell concern at the landfill, but no action was taken on it.

• Forwarded recommendation to award $27,312.50 leachate line cleaning contract to Metro Environmental (7-0)
• Received and filed Smiths Creek Landfill Activities Reports (7-0)
• Received and filed Asphalt Trucks, Inc. fuel surcharge as information only (7-0)
• Received and filed packets and all information received (7-0)

Ways and Means Committee

The committee is reviewing a resolution to establish a capital improvement fund for the 72nd District Court using court costs. The body is also discussing staffing changes for the courts and several American Rescue Plan projects.

• Resolution 22-20 to establish a 72nd District Court capital improvement fund
• Proposed reclassification of Probate Register to Director of Internal Court Operations ($120,323 cost)
• Proposed addition of a Friend of Court Investigator position ($89,608 cost)
• Request to close downtown campus offices at 2:30 p.m. on July 13, 2022
• Proposed $38,180 ARPA project for air conditioning at Hunter Hospitality House

The committee approved final actions for early office closure and a new Friend of Court Investigator position, and forwarded recommendations to the full board for several American Rescue Plan projects and a court building fund. All votes were unanimous except two abstentions by Commissioner Beedon for projects involving organizations she serves.

• Approved early closure of Downtown Campus Offices on July 13, 2022 for Rotary Parade (7-0)
• Approved Friend of Court Investigator position (7-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to reclassify Probate Register to Director of Internal Court Operations/Probate Register (7-0)
• Forwarded ARP project for Hunter Hospitality House A/C (6-0, Beedon abstained)
• Forwarded ARP project for Port Huron Museum Fort Gratiot Post Hospital restoration (7-0)
• Forwarded ARP project for SONS Outreach truck and lawn equipment (7-0)
• Forwarded ARP project for Dementia & Alzheimer's Resource Committee website (7-0)
• Forwarded ARP project for Marine City Police FLOCK cameras (7-0)

Judiciary/Public Safety Committee

The committee is discussing several federal grant applications and agreements for public safety and inmate treatment. Key items include funding for border patrol, water surveillance drones, and residential substance abuse programs.

• 2021 Homeland Security Operation Stonegarden grant agreement for $146,250 for border patrolling
• 2022 Port Security Grant application for $24,900 to purchase submersible ROV and water-based drones
• FY 2023 Residential Substance Abuse Treatment grant request for $263,572 with a $65,893 local match
• Contract approval request for Vigilant Solutions/Motorola Solutions
• Aramark Jail Food Service Addendum K

The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee voted unanimously to approve the 2021 Homeland Security Grant Program – Operation Stonegarden Grant Agreement for $146,250 as a final action. It also forwarded recommendations to the Regular Board for several other items, including a $24,900 Port Security Grant application, a $263,572 Residential Substance Abuse Treatment grant application, a $247,503.74 contract for solar license plate readers, and changes to the Aramark jail food service agreement. All votes were 7-0.

• Approved 2021 Operation Stonegarden Grant Agreement ($146,250) (7-0)
• Forwarded 2022 Port Security Grant Program application ($24,900) (7-0)
• Forwarded FY 2023 Residential Substance Abuse Treatment grant application ($263,572) (7-0)
• Forwarded Vigilant Solutions/Motorola Solutions contract for solar license plate readers ($247,503.74) (7-0)
• Forwarded Aramark Jail Food Service Addendum K changes (7-0)

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee is meeting to discuss appointments for the Area Agency on Aging 1-B (AAA 1-B) Board of Directors. The body is reviewing a recommendation to appoint Vice-Chair Jorja Baldwin as the Board of Commissioner representative.

• Proposed appointment of Vice-Chair Jorja Baldwin to the AAA 1-B Board of Directors
• Identification of a vacancy for an Older Adult (60+ years old) representative on the AAA 1-B Board

The Human Services Committee approved forwarding a recommendation to the Regular Board Meeting to appoint Commissioner Baldwin to the AAA 1-B Board as the Board of Commissioner Representative. The motion passed unanimously (7-0). No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was brief and procedural.

• Forwarded recommendation to appoint Commissioner Baldwin to AAA 1-B Board (7-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (7-0)
• Received and filed packets and information (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution for the Eddy Development Brownfield Plan. The body is also reviewing several employment agreements, landfill project contracts, and American Rescue Plan projects.

• Public hearing and Resolution 22-16 regarding the Eddy Development Brownfield Plan
• American Rescue Plan projects for building renovations (District 3) and a broadband study (District 1)
• Landfill items including Cell 8 Valley Fill contract amendment and Septage Valve Station Project
• Employment agreements for the Public Health Officer and Library Director
• Belle River acquisition for Parks and Recreation

The board adopted Resolution 22-16 approving a Brownfield Plan for the redevelopment of the Eddy and Gearing Elementary School buildings, with a 5-1 vote (Rushing nay). The board also approved numerous contracts, grants, and agreements, including a $18.8 million disbursement for May 2022 and a $51,779 addendum for Blue Water Safe Horizons. All other agenda items were approved, mostly unanimously.

• Adopted Brownfield Plan for Eddy and Gearing school redevelopment (5-1)
• Approved May 2022 County Disbursements of $18,806,972.51 (6-0)
• Approved Blue Water Safe Horizons contract addendum to $51,779 (6-0)
• Approved FY2023 Veteran Service Fund grant application of $93,831 (voice vote)
• Approved Area Agency on Aging 1-B FY 2023-2025 multi-year plan (6-0)
• Approved DHHS/Public Guardian agreement for $61,586 (6-0)
• Approved ConnectHealth/CorexRM software module for $37,750 (6-0)
• Approved Landfill Cell 8 Valley Fill contract amendment adding $148,368.39 (6-0)

Ways and Means Committee

The Ways and Means Committee is reviewing an employment agreement for Elizabeth King to serve as the Public Health Officer. The proposed term runs from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2025.

• Employment agreement for Elizabeth King, Public Health Officer
• Resolution 22-18: 2022 Summer Tax Levy L-4029 R
• Broadband Study (American Rescue Plan Project)
• Building Renovations (American Rescue Plan Project)
• Manning Table Change Request for Maintenance Department

The St. Clair County Ways and Means Committee met on June 2, 2022, and approved Resolution 22-18 for the 2022 Summer Tax Levy L-4029 R in a 5-0 vote. All other agenda items were moved to the full board for further consideration, with no other final actions taken.

• Approved Resolution 22-18 2022 Summer Tax Levy L-4029 R (5-0)
• Moved Public Health Officer employment agreement to full board
• Moved District 1 ARP broadband study to full board
• Moved Maintenance Department manning table change to full board
• Moved Day Treatment/Night Watch manning table addition to full board
• Moved Library Director employment agreement to full board
• Moved District 3 ARP building renovation to full board

Judiciary/Public Safety Committee

The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee is discussing several grant applications and contracts. This includes funding for Sheriff's Office equipment and federal grants for border area patrolling.

• Request to apply for $5,250 from the Bullet Proof Vest Partnership Program to purchase 20 vests
• Request for final approval of a $292,500 Operation Stonegarden grant for U.S. border area patrolling
• Agreement between DHHS and Public Guardian for legal intervention services valued at $35,856
• Contract approval request for Connect Health/Core xRM

The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee approved the 2022 Homeland Security Grant Program application as final action, and moved several other items to the full board. No public comment or substantive discussion occurred. The committee also noted an estimated $800,000 cost for a MSP tower upgrade in Burtchville.

• Approved 2022 Homeland Security Grant Program application (voice vote)
• Moved Sheriff's Office FY 2022 Bullet Proof Vest Partnership Program application to full board (voice vote)
• Moved DHHS/Public Guardian agreement to full board (voice vote)
• Approved Connect Health/Core xRM contract request (voice vote)
• Received and filed packets (voice vote)

Human Services Committee

The committee is considering a grant application for the FY2023 County Veteran Service Fund and a contract addendum for Blue Water Safe Horizons. Members will also review a multi-year plan for the Area Agency on Aging.

• FY2023 County Veteran Service Fund Grant Application for $93,831
• Contract Approval Request for Blue Water Safe Horizons 2022 Contract - Addendum #1
• Resolution 22-17 Approving the Area Agency on Aging 1-B FY 2023-2025 Multi-Year Plan

The Human Services Committee voted to move three items to the full county board: an addendum to the Blue Water Safe Horizons 2022 contract, the FY2023 County Veteran Service Fund grant application, and Resolution 22-17 approving the Area Agency on Aging 1-B FY 2023-2025 multi-year plan. The committee also accepted the Health Department Points of Interest for May 2022 and received and filed packets. No substantive decisions were made; all actions were procedural.

• Moved Blue Water Safe Horizons 2022 contract addendum to full board (voice vote)
• Moved FY2023 County Veteran Service Fund grant application to full board (voice vote)
• Moved Resolution 22-17 approving Area Agency on Aging 1-B FY 2023-2025 plan to full board (voice vote)
• Accepted Health Department Points of Interest May 2022 (voice vote)
• Received and filed packets (voice vote)

Environmental/Public Works Committee

The Environmental/Public Works Committee is discussing several landfill operational updates, including equipment procurement and contract adjustments. The body is also reviewing a Brownfield Plan for the Eddy Development project.

• Proposed $41,004.00 procurement of two custom heavy duty roll-off containers from Refuse Equipment Services
• Proposed $148,368.39 contract amendment for Talaski Excavating, LLC for Cell 8 valley fill work
• Resolution 22-16 regarding the Eddy Development Brownfield Plan for Eddy and Gearing Schools
• Landfill Septage Valve Station Project
• Review of Smiths Creek Landfill Activities Reports

The Environmental/Public Works Committee voted to move four items to the full county board: the Landfill Septage Valve Station Project, the Landfill Cell 8 Valley Fill Contract Amendment, Resolution 22-16 (Eddy Development Brownfield Plan), and the Landfill Roll Off Container Procurement. The committee also received and filed the Smiths Creek Landfill Activities Report and monthly PARC financial documents. No substantive decisions were made; all actions were procedural recommendations or filings.

• Moved Landfill Septage Valve Station Project to full board (voice vote)
• Moved Landfill Cell 8 Valley Fill Contract Amendment to full board (voice vote)
• Moved Resolution 22-16 Eddy Development Brownfield Plan to full board (voice vote)
• Moved Landfill Roll Off Container Procurement to full board (voice vote)
• Received and filed Smiths Creek Landfill Activities Report (voice vote)
• Received and filed monthly PARC financial documents (voice vote)
• Received and filed packets (voice vote)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review various business items including budget adjustments and contract approvals. The agenda includes several American Rescue Plan projects and grant applications.

• American Rescue Plan Project: replacement generator for Marine City Fire Station ($37,150)
• American Rescue Plan Project: installation of 15 warning sirens ($256,266.67)
• FY23 Michigan Mental Health Court Grant Program Application
• FY2022 Marine Safety Program Grant Agreement
• County Jails COVID-19 Testing Reimbursement Grant Application

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners approved the April 2022 county disbursements totaling $13,800,342.20 and ratified a collective bargaining agreement with the Corrections Deputies and Professional Employees Union. Multiple contracts were approved, including debt collection services, recording solutions, rifles for the Sheriff Department, and a police services agreement with the Port Huron Area School District. The board also approved several American Rescue Plan projects, including generators for Marine City City Hall and Mid-City Nutrition, and a $1,000,000 grant for the Blue Water Convention Center. All votes were unanimous (6-0) or by voice vote.

• Approved April 2022 county disbursements of $13,800,342.20 (6-0)
• Approved contract with Congress Collection for jail debt collection (6-0)
• Approved Harris Recording Solutions agreement up to $225,000 for Register of Deeds (6-0)
• Approved $125,052.06 purchase of rifles for Sheriff Department from Kiesler Police Supply (6-0)
• Approved FY23 Mental Health Court Grant application for $420,210 (voice vote)
• Approved MIDC 2023 proposed budget of $3,304,217.86 (voice vote)
• Approved Sheriff contract with Port Huron Area School District for $240,560 (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 22-15 ratifying CBA with Corrections Deputies and Professional Employees (6-0)

Ways and Means Committee

The Ways and Means Committee is reviewing several American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) project requests for new generators. The agenda also includes proposed 2022 General Fund budget amendments and a personnel reclassification request for the Parks and Recreation department.

• $39,256 for a generator at Marine City - City Hall
• $38,200 for a generator at the Mid-City Nutrition building
• Contract approval request for Estate of Mind Builders
• 2022 General Fund budget adjustments including grant revenues and expenditures
• Reclassification of a part-time Clerk I to a part-time Clerk II in Parks and Recreation

The committee unanimously forwarded several recommendations to the Regular Board, including American Rescue Plan projects for a generator at Mid-City Nutrition ($38,200), a holding cell and card readers for Judge Armstrong's courtroom ($15,975 and $2,999.37), and a generator for Marine City City Hall. It also forwarded 2022 General Fund budget adjustments and a Parks manning table change. All votes were 6-0.

• Forwarded ARP generator purchase for Mid-City Nutrition ($38,200) (6-0)
• Forwarded ARP holding cell install to Estate of Mind Builders ($15,975) and card readers to Dyke Security ($2,999.37) (6-0)
• Forwarded 2022 General Fund budget adjustments (6-0)
• Forwarded Parks manning table change: remove part-time Clerk I, add part-time Clerk II (6-0)
• Forwarded ARP generator purchase for Marine City City Hall (6-0)
• Moved into closed session for collective bargaining strategy (6-0)

Judiciary/Public Safety Committee

The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss several contract approvals and budget items. A primary focus is the FY2023 Michigan Mental Health Court Grant Program application to fund personnel, drug testing, and mental health services.

• FY23 Michigan Mental Health Court Grant Program application for $433,239
• Michigan Indigent Defense Commission (MIDC) 2023 Proposed Budget
• Contract approval requests for Congress Collection, Kiesler Police Supply, and Harris Recording Solutions
• Sheriff contract for police services with Port Huron Area School District

The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee voted 6-0 to forward six recommendations to the full County Board, including a $420,210 mental health court grant application, a $3.3M indigent defense budget, and contracts for jail debt collection, patrol rifles, school police services, and recording solutions. All items were approved unanimously and will be considered by the Regular Board.

• Forwarded FY23 Mental Health Court Grant application for $420,210 (6-0)
• Forwarded MIDC 2023 budget of $3,304,217.86 (6-0)
• Forwarded Congress Collection debt collection contract for Jail (6-0)
• Forwarded Kiesler Police Supply rifle purchase for $125,052.06 (6-0)
• Forwarded Port Huron Area School District police services contract for $240,560 (6-0)
• Forwarded Harris Recording Solutions agreement up to $225,000 for 5 years (6-0)

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee is meeting to take final action on a proclamation for Senior Action Week. The committee will also consider a request for additional closings for the St. Clair County Library System in 2022.

• Proclamation declaring May 9-13, 2022, as Senior Action Week in St. Clair County
• St. Clair County Library System 2022 additional closing request

The Human Services Committee approved two final actions: a proclamation declaring May 9-13, 2022 as Senior Action Week in St. Clair County, and a request to close the St. Clair County Library System on June 6, 2022 for training. Both motions passed unanimously (6-0). The committee also received and filed packets and adjourned.

• Approved proclamation for Senior Action Week May 9-13, 2022 (6-0)
• Approved library closure on June 6, 2022 for training (6-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (6-0)
• Received and filed packets (6-0)

Environmental/Public Works Committee

The committee will review a proposal to overhaul the Septage Receiving Facility infrastructure. The project includes replacing major components such as the grinder, pH meter, and rock trap.

• Septage Receiving Station Rehabilitation contract: $519,530.00 (includes $47,230.00 contingency)
• Weiss Construction Company, LLC bid: $472,300.00
• Smiths Creek Landfill Activities Reports
• Monthly PARC Financial Documents

The Environmental/Public Works Committee voted 6-0 to forward a recommendation to the Regular Board to award a contract to Weiss Construction Company, LLC for upgrading the Septage Receiving Facility infrastructure at the Landfill, not to exceed $519,530. The committee also received and filed the Smiths Creek Landfill Activities Reports, monthly PARC financial documents, and other information packets, all by unanimous voice votes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Forwarded recommendation to award $519,530 contract to Weiss Construction Company, LLC for Septage Receiving Facility upgrade (6-0)
• Received and filed Smiths Creek Landfill Activities Reports (6-0)
• Received and filed monthly PARC Financial Documents as information only (6-0)
• Received and filed packets and all information received (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss several contract renewals and budget changes. Key items include proposed millages for the St. Clair County Library System and Ambulance Services, as well as a grant agreement for economic development.

• Resolution 22-10: Proposed St. Clair County Library System Millage
• Resolution 22-11: Proposed St. Clair County Ambulance Services Millage
• Resolution 22-14: $250,000 grant to Economic Development Alliance of St. Clair County
• Contract renewals for BS&A Software, Healthspace USA Inc., and CDW-Government
• American Rescue Plan projects for a generator and warning sirens in District 7

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners adopted resolutions to place proposed library system and ambulance services millages on the August 2022 ballot, both passing 7-0. The board also approved February and March county disbursements totaling over $44 million, renewed contracts for jail software and courier services, and approved American Rescue Plan projects including a generator and warning sirens.

• Adopted Resolution 22-10 placing library system millage on August 2022 ballot (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 22-11 placing ambulance services millage on August 2022 ballot (7-0)
• Approved February 2022 disbursements of $17,626,148.27 (7-0)
• Approved March 2022 disbursements of $26,432,294.31 (7-0)
• Approved Dynamic Imaging jail system contract renewal of $29,794.80 (7-0)
• Approved STAT Courier Service agreement of $14,400 (7-0)
• Approved ARP project for Marine City Fire Station generator at $37,150 (7-0)
• Approved ARP project for 15 warning sirens at $256,266.67 (7-0)

Ways and Means Committee

The committee is reviewing several administrative and budgetary items including authorized signatories and staff pay structures. Discussion includes a proposed on-call stipend for the Public Guardian's Office and a temporary investigator position for the Prosecuting Attorney.

• Resolution 22-12: Authorizing Karry A. Hepting and David Struck as authorized signatories
• Public Guardian's Office: Proposed $55 daily on-call stipend
• Prosecuting Attorney's Office: Temporary part-time Victim’s Rights Investigator position costing $39,527
• Foreclosure Mowing Agreement: Contract with Kevin's Lawn Care and Snow Removal not to exceed $31,000
• American Rescue Plan Projects: Discussion of a generator and warning sirens for District 7

Judiciary/Public Safety Committee

The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee is reviewing Resolution 22-11. This resolution would place a proposition on the August 2, 2022, primary ballot regarding a new tax to fund local ambulance services.

• Resolution 22-11: Proposed .5 millage for St. Clair County ambulance services
• Estimated first-year revenue of approximately $3,362,408 if authorized

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee is discussing a proposed 1.2 mill levy to support the St. Clair County Library System. The body is also reviewing a courier service contract renewal and library closing requests.

• Resolution 22-10: Proposed 1.2 mill levy for the St. Clair County Library System for 10 years (2022-2031), estimated to raise $8,069,430 in the first year
• Contract renewal for STAT Courier Service for the Health Department totaling $14,400
• St. Clair County Library System 2022 closings request
• Health Department report on February outreach, COVID-19 vaccinations for homebound residents, and lead screenings for 63 students

The Human Services Committee voted 5-0 to forward three recommendations to the full Board of Commissioners: approval of a $14,400 courier service contract for the Health Department, adoption of Resolution 22-10 to place a proposed library system millage on the August 2022 ballot, and approval of the library system's 2022 closing requests. All votes were unanimous with no discussion or public comment.

• Forwarded STAT Courier Service contract renewal ($14,400, 03/22/22-03/21/23) to full board (5-0)
• Forwarded Resolution 22-10 placing library millage on August 2022 ballot to full board (5-0)
• Forwarded library system 2022 closing requests to full board (5-0)
• Received and filed Health Department Points of Interest as information only (5-0)
• Received and filed all information packets (5-0)

Environmental/Public Works Committee

The Environmental/Public Works Committee will review the St. Clair County Road Commission's annual report and various funding programs. The agenda includes discussions on federal aid projects, local road assistance, and upcoming infrastructure forecasts.

• St. Clair County Road Commission Annual Report
• Contract Approval Request - Raymond Excavating
• Resolution 22-09: SEMCOG as Collective Designated Planning Agency
• Smiths Creek Landfill Activities Reports
• Monthly PARC Financial Documents

The Environmental/Public Works Committee approved a $345,334.11 contract with Raymond Excavating for site work and playground equipment installation at Goodell's Park, with Commissioner Dunn abstaining due to a conflict of interest. The committee also forwarded the Road Commission Annual Report and Resolution 22-09 (authorizing SEMCOG as planning agency and applying for a Materials Management Grant) to the full board. All other items were procedural, including receiving and filing reports and packets.

• Approved $345,334.11 contract with Raymond Excavating for Goodell's Park playground (4-0, Dunn abstained)
• Forwarded Road Commission Annual Report to full board (5-0)
• Forwarded Resolution 22-09 authorizing SEMCOG and Materials Management Grant application (5-0)
• Received and filed Smiths Creek Landfill activities reports (5-0)
• Received and filed monthly PARC financial documents (5-0)
• Received and filed packets (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the 2022 Landfill Paving Project and review several grant applications for natural resources and recreation. The meeting also includes contract requests for engineering and pest suppression services.

• 2022 Landfill Paving Project
• Contract approval requests for Syenergy Engineering, Fishbeck Engineers (Goodells County Park), and Al's Aerial Spraying
• Grant applications for Columbus and Goodells (Natural Resources Recreation Passport and Trust Fund)
• Grant application for North Channel (Natural Resources Trust Fund)
• Community Mental Health Board reappointments

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners approved multiple contracts and resolutions, including a $550,000 agreement for gypsy moth suppression, a $62,003.63 landfill paving project, and several park improvement grant applications. They also reappointed four members to the Community Mental Health Board and approved a $91,415 American Rescue Plan project for District 7.

• Approved $550,000 gypsy moth suppression contract with Al's Aerial Spraying (6-0)
• Awarded $62,003.63 landfill paving project to T.G. Priehs (6-0)
• Approved $12,350 exhaust fan installation at Animal Control with Syenergy Engineering (6-0)
• Approved $42,590 design/engineering contract for Goodells County Park with Fishbeck Engineers (6-0)
• Approved $254,680 Raise the Age grant application (5-1, Vandenboosche no)
• Reappointed four members to Community Mental Health Board (voice vote)
• Approved $91,415 American Rescue Plan project for District 7 (6-0)
• Adopted resolutions for park grant applications (6-0 each)

Ways and Means Committee

The Ways and Means Committee is reviewing American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) project requests. The committee will consider funding for two specific projects in the City of Algonac.

• Proposed $65,000 for replacing and updating playground equipment in the City of Algonac
• Proposed $26,415 to replace a 47-year-old generator at the Algonac DPW

The Ways and Means Committee voted unanimously to forward a recommendation approving Commissioner District 7 American Rescue Plan projects to the Regular Board meeting. The committee also approved rescheduling the March 17 Regular Board meeting to March 10 at 6:00 p.m. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Forwarded District 7 ARPA projects recommendation to Regular Board (7-0)
• Rescheduled 03/17/22 Regular Board meeting to 03/10/22 at 6:00 p.m. (7-0)
• Approved agenda with added meeting schedule change (7-0)
• Received and filed packets (7-0)

Judiciary/Public Safety Committee

The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee is reviewing a contract to install exhaust fans at the Animal Control shelter. The committee is also discussing an intent to apply for 'Raise the Age - 2023'.

• Contract approval request for Syenergy Engineering to provide and install 4 exhaust fans for $12,350
• Discussion of 'Raise the Age - 2023' intent to apply

The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee voted to forward two recommendations to the Regular Board: a $12,350 contract with Synergy Engineering for exhaust fans at Animal Control, and the Circuit Court Family Division's intent to apply for the Raise the Age-2023 grant of $254,680. Both items were approved by voice vote, with the grant application passing 6-1. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Forwarded $12,350 contract with Synergy Engineering for exhaust fans at Animal Control (7-0)
• Forwarded intent to apply for Raise the Age-2023 grant of $254,680 (6-1)

Human Services Committee

The committee will discuss reappointments for the Community Mental Health Board. The meeting also includes updates from the Health Department regarding COVID-19 guidance and local health initiatives.

• Community Mental Health Board reappointments
• East China Township – DTE Energy Riverfront Redevelopment Plan involving a $25,000 EGLE grant
• Health Department updates on COVID-19 vaccine boosters for homebound seniors
• Notification of powdered infant formula recalls for Similac, Alimentum, and Elecare

The Human Services Committee voted 5-0 to forward the reappointment of Lori Ames, Anthony Essian, and Martha Partipilo to the Community Mental Health Board for three-year terms expiring 03/31/2025. The committee also approved the agenda, received and filed the Health Department Points of Interest and other packets, and adjourned. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Forwarded reappointments of Lori Ames, Anthony Essian, Martha Partipilo to Community Mental Health Board for 3-year terms expiring 03/31/2025 (5-0)
• Received and filed Health Department Points of Interest as information only (5-0)
• Received and filed packets and all information received (5-0)

Environmental/Public Works Committee

The Environmental/Public Works Committee is reviewing several grant applications for Michigan Department of Natural Resources funds. The agenda also includes reports on the 2021 Drain Commissioner's annual report and Smiths Creek Landfill activities.

• 2022 Landfill Paving Project
• Contract Approval Request: Fishbeck Engineers - Goodells County Park
• Resolution 2022-04: Columbus Michigan Natural Resources Recreation Passport Grant Application
• Resolution 2022-05: Columbus Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Grant Application
• Resolution 2022-06: Goodells Michigan Natural Resources Recreation Passport Grant Application

The Environmental/Public Works Committee forwarded several recommendations to the Regular Board, including awarding the 2022 landfill paving project to T.G. Priehs for $62,003.63 and approving 100% county funding for the gypsy moth aerial spray program up to $550,000. It also recommended awarding a design/engineering contract for Goodells County Park improvements to Fishbeck Engineers for $42,590, and adopting resolutions to apply for state grants for park improvements at Columbus, Goodells, and North Channel parks. All votes were 7-0.

• Forwarded recommendation to award 2022 landfill paving to T.G. Priehs for $62,003.63 (7-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to award Goodells County Park design/engineering contract to Fishbeck Engineers for $42,590 (7-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to adopt Resolution 22-04 for DNR Recreation Passport grant application for Columbus County Park (7-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to adopt Resolution 22-05 for DNR Trust Fund grant application for Columbus County Park (7-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to adopt Resolution 22-06 for DNR Recreation Passport grant application for Goodells County Park (7-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to adopt Resolution 22-07 for DNR Trust Fund grant application for Goodells County Park (7-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to adopt Resolution 22-08 for DNR Trust Fund grant application for North Channel County Park (7-0)
• Approved county funding up to $550,000 for 2022 gypsy moth aerial spray program, forwarded agreement with Al's Aerial Spraying to board (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is discussing the placement of senior and parks and recreation millage renewals on the ballot. The body is also reviewing several library and technology contracts and discussing the Public Health Officer position.

• Resolution 2022-03: Proposed renewal for St. Clair County Senior Millage
• Resolution 2022-02: Proposed renewal for St. Clair County Parks and Recreation Millage
• Intergovernmental Service Agreement with U.S. Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
• Tree harvesting agreement with Tri-County Logging, Inc. for airport properties
• Contract approval requests for OverDrive, Inc., Justice Works, LLC, and Community Educational Network (CEN)

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners voted 4-2 to divide the Public Health Officer position into two separate positions, despite public comments opposing the split. The board also approved over $20 million in January 2022 disbursements and several contracts, including a 60-month ICE agreement and library service contracts. Two millage renewals were placed on the ballot, and a communication plan failed for lack of action.

• Divided Public Health Officer position into two separate positions (4-2)
• Approved January 2022 County Disbursements of $20,336,465.95 (6-0)
• Approved 60-month intergovernmental agreement with ICE (6-0)
• Approved OverDrive e-book/audio contract for library, $198,000 (6-0)
• Approved Community Educational Network internet contract for library, $243,000 (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-03 placing Senior Millage renewal on ballot (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-02 placing Parks and Recreation Millage renewal on ballot (6-0)
• Approved ARPA projects for commissioner districts (6-0)

Ways and Means Committee

The St. Clair County Ways and Means Committee will discuss and potentially approve allocations of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to Commissioner districts, including specific projects for Berlin Township, Casco Township, and others. They will also take final action on changing the time of the February 17, 2022 regular full Board of Commissioners meeting. The agenda includes routine items like roll call, citizen comments, and approval of minutes.

• ARPA allocations: Berlin Township $68,078.50, Casco Township $87,201.68, Columbus Township $89,868.00, Ira Township $108,554.07, Memphis City $6,884.34, Riley Township $69,914.33, Wales Township $69,499.08
• Commissioner Beedon requests $60,721 for replacement of back-up generator at Radio First
• Final action on changing meeting time for Feb 17, 2022 full board meeting

The St. Clair County Ways and Means Committee met on February 3, 2022, and approved its agenda. The committee voted to move ARPA projects to the full board for consideration. It also changed the time of the February 17, 2022, full board meeting to 2 p.m. at the Blue Water Convention Center. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (voice vote)
• Moved ARPA projects to full board (voice vote)
• Changed 2/17/2022 board meeting time to 2 p.m. at Blue Water Convention Center (voice vote)
• Received and filed packets (voice vote)
• Adjourned (voice vote)

Judiciary/Public Safety Committee

The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee is reviewing several personnel and contract requests. These include staffing adjustments for the Probate Court due to increased caseloads, a wage class change for the Family Division, and a software subscription renewal.

• Contract renewal for Justice Works, LLC for Defender Data case management software ($17,250 total; $6,300 for 2022)
• Probate Court request to convert one Part-Time Clerk III to Full-Time and reclassify one Full-Time Clerk I to Full-Time Clerk III
• Circuit Court Family Division request to increase Juvenile Attorney Referee wage range to match Domestic Relations Referee levels
• First Responder Recruitment and Training Grant Program (FRGP) application approval

The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee voted to move several items to the full board, including a contract with Justice Works, LLC, a Probate Court manning table change, and a Circuit Court Family Division wage class change. The committee also approved a First Responder Recruitment and Training Grant Program application as final action and accepted the Animal Control 2021 Year in Review. All votes were by voice vote with no recorded opposition.

• Moved Justice Works, LLC contract to full board (voice vote)
• Moved Probate Court manning table change to full board (voice vote)
• Moved Circuit Court Family Division wage class change to full board (voice vote)
• Approved First Responder Recruitment and Training Grant Program application (voice vote)
• Accepted Animal Control 2021 Year in Review (voice vote)
• Approved agenda (voice vote)
• Received and filed packets (voice vote)

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee is reviewing several items including a proposed senior citizens millage renewal for the August 2022 primary ballot. The committee is also considering potential discipline and communication procedures regarding the Public Health Officer.

• Resolution 2022-03: Proposed renewal of the St. Clair County Senior Millage at .7983 mills
• Contract approval for OverDrive, Inc. for digital library services totaling $198,000 over 36 months
• Discussion of a censure letter and new communication procedures for the Public Health Officer
• Expiration of the public health order requiring masks in K-12 educational settings on January 28, 2022

The Human Services Committee voted 2-6 against issuing a censure letter to the Medical Health Officer. The committee approved sending several items to the full board, including a proposal to split the Public Health Officer position, a contract with OverDrive, Inc., and a resolution to place the Senior Millage renewal on the ballot. The committee also entered executive session and accepted the Health Department's January 2022 points of interest.

• Censure letter for Medical Health Officer failed (2-6)
• Split duty consideration for Public Health Officer moved to full board (voice vote)
• OverDrive, Inc. contract moved to full board (voice vote)
• Resolution 2022-03 for Senior Millage renewal moved to full board (voice vote)
• Executive session entered (6-0)
• Health Department Points of Interest accepted (voice vote)
• Receive and file packets approved (voice vote)

Environmental/Public Works Committee

The Environmental/Public Works Committee is reviewing several items including a stewardship agreement for county parks and a proposed millage renewal. The committee will also consider an appointment to the Parks and Recreation Commission and a request for a landfill survey rover purchase.

• Renewal of $30,850.00 Stewardship Agreement with Friends of the St. Clair River
• Resolution 2022-02 placing the St. Clair County Parks and Recreation Millage renewal on the ballot
• Parks and Recreation Commission appointment of Cindy A. Babisz
• Landfill Survey Rover purchase request

The Environmental/Public Works Committee voted to move several items to the full county board, including a stewardship agreement with Friends of the St. Clair River, a parks commission appointment, a proposed renewal of the parks and recreation millage, and a landfill survey rover purchase. The committee also received and filed landfill activity reports and monthly PARC financial documents. All votes were by voice vote with no recorded opposition.

• Moved Friends of the St. Clair River Stewardship Agreement for 2022 to full board (voice vote)
• Moved Parks and Recreation Commission appointment to full board (voice vote)
• Moved Resolution 2022-02 placing proposed renewal for St. Clair County Parks and Recreation Millage on ballot to full board (voice vote)
• Moved landfill survey rover purchase request to full board (voice vote)
• Received and filed Smiths Creek Landfill Activities Reports (voice vote)
• Received and filed monthly PARC financial documents (voice vote)
• Received and filed packets (voice vote)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss various 2022 service provider agreements and contract renewals. The agenda includes reviews of county disbursements, board appointments, and the 2022-2026 Master Recreation Plan.

• Resolution 2022-01 St. Clair County Master Recreation Plan 2022-2026
• 2022 Service Provider Agreements for Blue Water Safe Horizons, Council on Aging, and Housing Matters Inc.
• Contract approval requests for Romine Group and Schultz Ventures, LLC
• Purchase of Air Industrial Park non-aviation vacant lots 75-78 and 79-80
• Contract for part-time arraignment attorney for the Office of the Public Defender

The board voted 6-0 to authorize the county administrator to draft a letter of censure for Health Director Dr. Annette Mercatante. It also approved November and December 2021 county disbursements totaling about $37.1 million, with one commissioner voting against the December amount. Multiple 2022 service provider agreements for senior millage services were approved, along with contracts for a recovery high school program, a building lease, and other items.

• Authorized drafting a censure letter for Health Director Dr. Annette Mercatante (6-0)
• Approved November 2021 disbursements of $21,508,096.02 (6-0)
• Approved December 2021 disbursements of $15,577,799.52 (5-1, McConnell nay)
• Approved 2022 service agreements with Blue Water Safe Horizons, Council on Aging, Housing Matters, Hunter Hospitality House, Lakeshore Legal Aid, Port Huron Housing Commission, and Public Guardian's Office (all 6-0)
• Approved Romine Group contract for Recovery High School Program up to $95,000 (6-0)
• Approved Schultz Ventures building lease for $151,200 (6-0)
• Approved Recovery High School Grant Agreement of $150,000 (6-0)
• Adopted Master Recreation Plan 2022-2026 (voice vote)

Ways and Means Committee

The committee is discussing a proposal to shift death scene investigations to a private contractor to reduce law enforcement workload. Other items include an internet service contract for the City of Port Huron and a staffing change for GIS services.

• Proposed contract with Michigan Forensics, PLLC for death investigations totaling $635,940.94 for 2022
• Internet service contract with City of Port Huron for $11,400 annually
• Proposal to reduce a vacant GIS Analyst position to a GIS Technician shared between IT and Planning
• GIS Technician position cost estimated at $79,072 with full fringe benefits
• Proposed use of SCCOTS grant funding to cover 50% of the shared GIS Technician position

The Ways and Means Committee voted 7-0 to forward three recommendations to the Regular Board: revising the IT manning table to replace a GIS Analyst with a shared GIS Technician, approving a $11,400 annual internet service agreement with the City of Port Huron, and approving Addendum #1 to the Michigan Forensics contract adding death scene investigations and increasing the amount by $119,800 annually. All items were approved unanimously and will be considered by the full Board.

• Forwarded IT manning table revision eliminating GIS Analyst, adding GIS Technician (7-0)
• Forwarded $11,400 annual internet service agreement with City of Port Huron (7-0)
• Forwarded Michigan Forensics Addendum #1 adding death scene investigations, +$119,800 annually (7-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (7-0)
• Received and filed packets (7-0)

Judiciary/Public Safety Committee

The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee is reviewing a grant award from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services for the second year of the St. Clair County Recovery High School. The program provides education and substance abuse therapy for youth aged 14-17.

• Proposed $150,000 grant award from MDHHS for Recovery High School
• Proposed $95,000 contract with Romine Group for recovery support services
• Contract for Part-Time Arraignment Attorney for the Office of the Public Defender
• Contract approval request for Schultz Ventures, LLC
• Proposed $34,258 for a part-time At-Risk Youth Worker

The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee forwarded four recommendations to the Regular Board, all approved unanimously (7-0). These include a $25,000 contract for part-time arraignment attorney Kelly Turner, a $150,000 Recovery High School grant agreement, a $95,000 contract with the Romine Group for the Recovery High School Program, and a $151,200 building lease with Schultz Ventures, LLC. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Forwarded contract for part-time arraignment attorney Kelly Turner, $25,000 for 1 year (7-0)
• Forwarded Recovery High School Grant Agreement, $150,000 for 12/01/21-09/30/22 (7-0)
• Forwarded agreement with Romine Group for Recovery High School Program, up to $95,000 (7-0)
• Forwarded building lease with Schultz Ventures, LLC, $151,200 for 02/01/22-01/31/29 (7-0)

Human Services Committee

The committee is discussing a health department update and the 2021 year-end report from the Department of Veterans Affairs. The body is also considering several 2022 service provider agreements for various community organizations.

• Proposed 2022 contract with Blue Water Safe Horizons not to exceed $46,779
• 2022 Service Provider Agreements for Council on Aging, Hunter Hospitality House, and Housing Matters Inc.
• 2022 Service Provider Agreements for Lakeshore Legal Aid, Port Huron Housing Commission, and Public Guardian’s Office
• Review of St. Clair County Department of Veterans Affairs 2021 Year End Report
• Health Department discussion

The committee voted 7-0 to form a subcommittee to review the St. Clair County Health Director's position and public health order, with recommendations expected by February or March. A poll was conducted on the mask mandate, with numerous residents speaking against it. The committee also forwarded recommendations to the full Board for seven 2022 senior citizen millage service provider agreements, totaling over $4.6 million.

• Formed committee to review Health Director's position and public health order (7-0)
• Forwarded $46,779 agreement with Blue Water Safe Horizons for senior services (7-0)
• Forwarded $4,117,204 agreement with Council on Aging for senior services (7-0)
• Forwarded $10,800 agreement with Hunter Hospitality House for senior services (7-0)
• Forwarded $14,900 agreement with Housing Matters for senior services (7-0)
• Forwarded $346,658 agreement with Lakeshore Legal Aid for senior services (7-0)
• Forwarded $17,115 agreement with Port Huron Housing Commission for senior services (7-0)
• Forwarded $84,387 agreement with Public Guardian's Office for senior services (7-0)

Environmental/Public Works Committee

The Environmental/Public Works Committee is reviewing a five-year parks and recreation plan and a $92,178 state grant for survey and remonumentation. The body is also considering a board appointment and a private hangar lease assignment.

• Adoption of St. Clair County Master Recreation Plan 2022-2026
• Survey & Remonumentation Grant 2022 in the amount of $92,178
• Appointment of John Steffy to the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority
• Lease assignment for hangar T-19 from Spartan Aviation to Matyco LLC
• Review of Smiths Creek Landfill activities and volume reports

The Environmental/Public Works Committee voted 7-0 to forward four recommendations to the full Board of Commissioners: a $92,178 survey and remonumentation grant agreement, adoption of the 2022-2026 Master Recreation Plan, appointment of John Steffy to the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, and a private hangar lease assignment. All votes were unanimous. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Forwarded $92,178 Survey & Remonumentation Grant agreement for 2022 (7-0)
• Forwarded adoption of Resolution 2022-01 Master Recreation Plan 2022-2026 (7-0)
• Forwarded appointment of John Steffy to Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (7-0)
• Forwarded lease assignment from Amyot/Spartan Aviation to Yee/Matyco for Hangar T-19 (7-0)
• Received and filed Smiths Creek Landfill Activities Reports (7-0)
• Received and filed monthly PARC financial documents (7-0)