St. Clair County public meetings in 2023
61 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review 2024 special revenue fund budgets and salary establishments for county officers. The meeting includes a vote on the adoption of the St. Clair County Master Plan and various service contracts for the Sheriff and landfill operations.
- Resolution 23-37 Adoption of the St. Clair County Master Plan
- Resolution 23-33 2024 Special Revenue Fund Budgets and 2023 Budget Adjustments
- Resolution 23-37 Establishing Salaries of Specific County Elected and Non-Elected Officers for 2024
- Police service contracts with Charter Township of Port Huron and Charter Township of China
- Resolution 23-36 Pledging Full Faith and Credit for Carrigan and Grace Drain District Drain Bonds, Series 2024
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Human Services Committee
The Human Services Committee is meeting to discuss appointments and service contracts for the Commission on Aging. The committee will also review the Health Department's November Points of Interest.
- Commission on Aging appointment
- Commission on Aging 2024 and 2025 service contracts
- Health Department November Points of Interest
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Judiciary/Public Safety Committee
The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss several new business items, including police service contracts and mental health agreements. The body will also consider a 2nd Amendment Resolution and various contract approval requests.
- Sheriff Contract for Police Services with Charter Township of Port Huron
- Sheriff Contract for Police Services with Charter Township of China
- FY 2024 agreements with Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Center and Region 10 PIHP for RSAT Prevention Services for Inmates
- Animal Control Feasibility Study contract request for NORR
- Ottawa County Juvenile Detention Center Bed Rental agreement
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Ways and Means Committee
The committee will consider several contract approvals, including IT services and security camera installations. Discussion includes personnel additions for nursing and planning roles, as well as American Rescue Plan projects.
- Contract Approval: Equalization Aerial Imagery - Eagleview and Wollpert, Inc.
- Contract Approval: Email Encryption Solution - Cisco
- Manning Table Additions: Assistant Director of Nursing and Planning, Promotion, and Evaluation Director
- IT Services Agreement between Oakland County and St. Clair County
- Contract Approval: ARPA Consultant-LSI Business Development Inc.
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Environmental/Public Works Committee
The Environmental/Public Works Committee will review several resolutions and contract requests. Items include the St. Clair County Master Plan, property acquisition for North Channel County Park, and various landfill service contracts.
- Resolution 23-37: Adoption of the St. Clair County Master Plan
- Resolution 23-36: Carrigan and Grace Drain District Drain Bonds, Series 2024
- Resolution 23-38: North Channel County Park Property Acquisition
- Contract Request: Pierce and Pitt Trucking, Inc Landfill Material and Delivery
- Contract Request: Smiths Creek Landfill Consulting Services- Environmental Information Logistics
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing and vote on the adoption of the 2024 General Fund Budget. The meeting includes reviews of the 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Program and various contract renewals for county services.
- Public hearing and adoption of the 2024 General Fund Budget (Resolution 23-32)
- 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Program
- 2023 Annual County at Large Drain Assessment (Resolution 23-29)
- ARPA projects for Burtchville Township Fire Department, Fort Gratiot Fire Department, and Casco Township
- Contract approvals for landfill materials and delivery with Asphalt Trucks Inc., JADC Enterprises, Inc., and S.A. Torello Inc.
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Environmental/Public Works Committee
The Environmental/Public Works Committee will discuss the 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Program and the 2023 Annual County at Large Drain Assessment. The body is also reviewing contract requests for landfill materials and delivery and a recommendation to demolish two structures at North Channel County Park.
- 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Program
- Contract requests for landfill materials and delivery from S.A. Torello Inc., Asphalt Trucks Inc., and JADC Enterprises, Inc.
- Resolution 23-29 regarding 2023 Annual County at Large Drain Assessment
- Resolution 23-35 supporting a grant application to the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Fund
- Recommendation for demolition of two structures at North Channel County Park
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Human Services Committee
The Human Services Committee will meet to discuss several contract approvals and a board appointment. The agenda includes agreements for library services and health department add-on services.
- 2024 Memorandum of Agreement for MSU Extension Services
- Library Board appointment
- Library contract approval request for Auto-Graphics
- Library contract renewal approval request for Midwest Tape/Hoopla
- Health Department contract approval request for Patagonia Health Systems add-on services
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Judiciary/Public Safety Committee
The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee will consider several grant agreements for emergency management, mental health, and recovery courts. The body will also review police service contracts for the Charter Townships of Fort Gratiot and East China.
- FY 2023 and FY 2021 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) agreements
- FY2024 Michigan Mental Health Court and Recovery Court grant agreements
- FY24 Raise the Age Grant Agreement
- Viviente Software courts contract extension
- Sheriff police service contracts for Charter Township of Fort Gratiot and Charter Township of East China
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Ways and Means Committee
The committee will discuss the adoption of the 2024 budget and various contract renewals. Members will review pension and healthcare contribution rates and American Rescue Plan projects for local fire departments and townships.
- Resolution 23-32 Budget Adoption - 2024
- Contract renewal for Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI)
- Information Technology contract for InaCOMP TSG
- 2024 RESA Service Agreement approval
- American Rescue Plan projects for Burtchville Township Fire Department, Fort Gratiot Fire Department, and Casco Township
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners will consider tax apportionments for 2023 and the establishment of a capital improvement fund for the 72nd District Court. The board will also review contract renewals and various grant agreements for justice assistance and substance abuse treatment.
- Resolution 23-34 Apportioning Taxes for 2023
- Resolution 23-20 establishing a Capital Improvement Fund for the 72nd District Court
- Industrial Facilities Tax Exemption Certificate Application for PTM Corporation, Ira Township
- Contract renewals for SHI International Corp., The Library Network, and Toledo Elevator
- Grant approvals for FY 24 Traffic Enforcement, Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance, and FY 2024 Residential Substance Abuse Treatment
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Environmental/Public Works Committee
The Environmental/Public Works Committee will discuss the approval of a 2023 MSHDA CHILL grant application and the adoption of a Citizen Participation Plan. The body will also consider reappointments for the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors.
- Brownfield Redevelopment Authority BOD reappointments
- Resolution 23-23: 2023 MSHDA CHILL Grant Application Approval
- MSHDA Citizen Participation Plan adoption
- Smiths Creek Landfill Activities Reports
- Monthly PARC Financial Documents
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Human Services Committee
The Human Services Committee is meeting to discuss new business and department updates. The body will consider a board reappointment and a grant agreement for veteran services.
- 2024 County Veteran Service Fund (CVSF) Grant Agreement approval
- Department of Human Services Board reappointment
- Health Department's Points of Interest for September
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Judiciary/Public Safety Committee
The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss appointments and grant approvals. The body is reviewing the establishment of a capital improvement fund for the 72nd District Court and a final action on a power supply replacement for the Intervention Center.
- Resolution 23-20 to establish a Capital Improvement Fund for the 72nd District Court
- Final action on Intervention Center Uninterruptible Power Supply System (UPS) replacement via Power Techniques, Inc.
- FY 2024 Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Grant Award approval
- FY 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Agreement approval
- Appointments for the Board of Canvassers and Central Dispatch Authority Board
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Ways and Means Committee
The Ways and Means Committee will meet to discuss conceptual initiatives and new business. The body is scheduled to take final action on the 2023 Winter Tax Levy and consider an amendment to a Local Development Financing Authority (LDFA) loan.
- Final action on Resolution 23-24: 2023 Winter Tax Levy L-4029
- Resolution 23-22: Amending Resolution 22-64 regarding LDFA Loan
- Proposed date change for the November Regular Full Board of Commissioners' Meeting
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will discuss 2023 budget adjustments and various contract renewals. The meeting includes decisions on health department renovations and American Rescue Plan projects.
- Health Department Relocation & Renovation Architectural Services RFP award
- 2023 Budget Adjustments
- Resolution 23-21 opposing legislation preempting local control for solar and wind developments
- Michigan Forensics Agreement for Medical Examiner Services 2024-2027
- Administration Building Chiller# 2 Replacement
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Commissioners
The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting. The primary item of new business is a Brownfield Redevelopment Grant Agreement for the EDA Business Center.
- Brownfield Redevelopment Grant Agreement - EDA Business Center
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Environmental/Public Works Committee
The Environmental/Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss a grant agreement for North Channel County Park and a purchase order increase for the Smiths Creek Landfill. The body will also consider a contract renewal for Eastern Aviation Fuels, Inc. and appointments for the Aeronautics Advisory Board.
- Resolution 23-19 Michigan Natural Resource Trust Fund North Channel County Park Development Grant Agreement
- Purchase order increase for crushed concrete at Smiths Creek Landfill from SA Torello
- Contract renewal 2023 for Eastern Aviation Fuels, Inc.
- Aeronautics Advisory Board appointments
- Review of Smiths Creek Landfill Activities Reports
The committee voted to forward several recommendations to the Regular Board meeting, including a park development grant and a landfill contract extension. They also recommended the reappointment of two members to the Aeronautics Advisory Board and a contract renewal for aviation fuels.
- Recommended adoption of Resolution 23-19 for $270,000 North Channel County Park grant (5-0)
- Recommended contract extension with SA Torello for landfill materials up to $132,200 (5-0)
- Recommended reappointment of Robert Bennetts and David Corby to Aeronautics Advisory Board (5-0)
- Recommended extension of Eastern Aviation Fuels, Inc. contract to 09/05/2028 (5-0)
- Received and filed Smiths Creek Landfill Activities Reports (5-0)
- Received and filed monthly PARC financial documents (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Human Services Committee
The Human Services Committee is meeting to discuss the award for architectural services for the Health Department relocation and renovation. The body will also consider agreements regarding medical examiner services and the Housing Matters Inc Foundation Program expansion.
- Architectural Services RFP award for Health Department Relocation & Renovation
- Michigan Forensics Agreement for Medical Examiner Services 2024-2027
- Final action on Housing Matters Inc Foundation Program Expansion Agreement
The Human Services Committee recommended two contracts for approval by the Regular Board, including medical examiner services and architectural work for the Health Department. The committee also approved a $100,000 agreement for the Housing Matters Inc Foundation Program Expansion.
- Recommended awarding Health Department architectural services bid to NORR not to exceed $557,485 (5-0)
- Recommended 4-year Medical Examiner services agreement with Michigan Forensics for $3,378,854 (5-0)
- Approved agreement with Housing Matters Inc and Port Huron Housing Commission not to exceed $100,000 (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Judiciary/Public Safety Committee
The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss several contracts and grant applications. Items include police service agreements for local school districts and funding for indigent defense and road patrols.
- Friend of Court Cooperative Reimbursement Program Contract 2024-2028
- FY2024 Michigan Indigent Defense Council (MIDC) Grant Agreement
- Sheriff Contract for Police Services with Memphis Community Schools
- Sheriff Contract for Police Liaison Officer with Anchor Bay School District
- FY24 Secondary Road Patrol Grant Application
The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee voted to forward multiple recommendations to the Regular Board meeting, including a $24.5M Friend of Court reimbursement program and several law enforcement grants. The committee also recommended contracts for school police services and a new Sheriff's Office storage building.
- Recommended approval of IV-D Cooperative Reimbursement Program Agreement for $24,518,941.79 (5-0)
- Recommended approval of MIDC Grant Agreement for Public Defenders Office for $3,593,694.46 (5-0)
- Recommended approval of MDHHS guardianship services agreement for $79,900 (5-0)
- Recommended approval of Raise the Age grant for Family Division of Circuit Court for $273,240 (5-0)
- Recommended approval of FY Secondary Road Patrol grant application for $228,118 (5-0)
- Recommended approval of Memphis Community Schools law enforcement services contract for $165,907.02 (5-0)
- Recommended approval of Anchor Bay School District law enforcement services contract for $248,800.90 (5-0)
- Recommended approval of $31,454.90 ARPA-funded contract for Sheriff's Office storage garage (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Ways and Means Committee
The Ways and Means Committee is meeting to discuss 2023 budget adjustments and various membership and dues. The body will also review American Rescue Plan project requests for Districts 3, 4, and 7.
- 2023 Budget Adjustments
- District 4 ARP Project: Visiting Nurse Association
- District 7 ARP Project: Warning Siren Project
- District 3 ARP Project: Blue Water Ally Center
- Administration Building Chiller# 2 Replacement
The committee voted to forward multiple recommendations to the Regular Board, including 2023 budget adjustments and a $361,120 chiller replacement. They also recommended changes to library and court staffing and several ARPA project allocations. Memberships and dues were discussed but will be reviewed at a later meeting.
- Recommended 2023 budget adjustments (5-0)
- Recommended $87,447 Excess Workers Compensation agreement with Midwest Employers Casualty (5-0)
- Recommended adding Karen Farr and Tammy Holzberger to Healthcare Trust Fund Review Committee (5-0)
- Recommended amending District 4 ARPA project for Visiting Nurse Association to purchase call light system (5-0)
- Recommended additional $4,720 for District 7 ARPA warning siren project (5-0)
- Recommended $9,675 for District 3 ARPA Blue Water Ally Center renovations (5-0)
- Recommended upgrading two District Court Clerk II positions to Clerk III (5-0)
- Recommended replacing 12 part-time Library Branch Assistants with 12 full-time positions (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution regarding the annexation of the Village of Capac. The body is also reviewing several contract approvals and grant agreements for the 2023-2024 period.
- Public hearing and Resolution 23-17 regarding annexation for the Village of Capac
- Resolution 23-18 Pledge of Full Faith & Credit for Howe Brandymore Drain Bonds
- Contract approval for ReThinking Libraries to develop a three-year strategic plan
- Resolution 23-16 revising Criminal Indigent Defense Counsel pay rates
- Library roof replacement award recommendation for JD Candler (RFP-LB-0623-471)
The Board approved several contracts for the library, emergency management, and legislative consulting. They also authorized the addition of a full-time Deputy to the Sheriff's Office and approved the annexation of the Village of Capac. A significant allocation of ARPA funds was approved for commissioner districts and the Health Department move.
- Allocated $1M in ARPA funds to each of the seven County Commissioner Districts (5-1)
- Approved $11,871,549.86 in July 2023 County Disbursements (6-0)
- Approved $325,000 contract for Library roof replacement with JD Candler (6-0)
- Approved $209,817 contract amendment for an additional School Resource Officer for Port Huron Area School District (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution 23-17 to alter the boundaries of the Village of Capac (6-0)
- Approved addition of one full-time Deputy to the Sheriff's Office manning table (6-0)
- Approved $168,000 contract for legislative consulting with Midwest Strategy Group of Michigan, LLC (6-0)
- Approved $28,300 contract with ReThinking Libraries for a strategic plan (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Environmental/Public Works Committee
The Environmental/Public Works Committee will meet to discuss a pledge of full faith and credit for drain bonds and a final action on a park acquisition. The meeting also includes reports on landfill activities and financial documents for PARC.
- Resolution 23-18 Pledge of Full Faith & Credit - Howe Brandymore Drain Bonds
- Parks and Recreation Proposed Acquisition - Woodsong County Park (Final Action)
- Smiths Creek Landfill Activities Reports
- Monthly PARC Financial Documents
The committee voted to forward a recommendation to the Regular Board to adopt Resolution 23-18 regarding Howe Brandymore Drain Drainage District bonds. The committee also removed the Woodsong County Park acquisition from the agenda and filed landfill activity reports.
- Recommended adoption of Resolution 23-18 for Howe Brandymore Drain bonds (5-0)
- Deleted Parks and Recreation Proposed Acquisition - Woodsong County Park from agenda (5-0)
- Received and filed Smiths Creek Landfill Activities Reports (5-0)
- Received and filed Monthly PARC Financial Documents as information only (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Human Services Committee
The Human Services Committee will consider final actions on appointments for the Veterans Affairs and Health Advisory boards. The body will also review contract requests for OverDrive, Inc. and ReThinking Libraries. Additionally, the committee will discuss the Health Department Plan of Organization.
- Veterans Affairs Board appointment
- Health Advisory Board appointment
- Contract renewal request for OverDrive, Inc.
- Contract request for ReThinking Libraries for a Three-Year Strategic Plan
- Library Board reappointment
The committee voted to forward recommendations for board appointments, a bookmobile consultant contract, a nursing agreement extension, and an agency implementation plan to the Regular Board meeting. All recommendations passed with 6-0 voice votes.
- Forwarded appointment for Veterans Affairs Board vacancy (6-0)
- Forwarded appointment for Health Advisory Board Member at Large vacancy (6-0)
- Forwarded recommendation to approve $21,300 contract with Specialty Vehicle Services, LLC for bookmobile consultant services (6-0)
- Forwarded recommendation to approve $109,374 nursing agreement extension between Health Department and SC4 (6-0)
- Forwarded recommendation to adopt Resolution 23-15 approving Area Agency on Aging 1-B FY2024 Annual Implementation Plan (6-0)
- Received and filed Senior Citizens Millage - 2023 New Services as information only (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Judiciary/Public Safety Committee
The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss pay rate revisions for the St. Clair County Public Defender. The body will also review several grant agreements and a school resource officer contract amendment.
- Resolution 23-16: Revising Criminal Indigent Defense Counsel Rate of Pay for St. Clair County Public Defender
- Port Huron Area School District Contract Amendment for School Resource Officer
- FY 2024 Emergency Management Program Grant (EMPG) Work Agreement
- 2022 Interlocal Agreement between Macomb County and St. Clair County for the Homeland Security Grant Program
- FY 2024 Crime Victims’ Rights Program Grant Agreement
The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee voted to forward several recommendations to the Regular Board meeting. These include funding for a new school resource officer, a mass notification system, and various grant agreements.
- Recommended revising Criminal Indigent Defense Counsel rate of pay (5-0)
- Recommended approving FY 2024 Emergency Management Program Grant Work agreement (5-0)
- Recommended approving $297,643 Homeland Security Grant Interlocal agreement with Macomb County (5-0)
- Recommended approving $175,289 FY 2024 Crime Victims’ Rights Program grant (5-0)
- Recommended adding a School Resource Officer for Port Huron Area School District, increasing agreement by $209,817 (5-0)
- Recommended approving $38,574.64 contract with OnSolve for mass notification alert system (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Ways and Means Committee
The Ways and Means Committee will review a recommendation to award a library roof replacement contract to JD Candler. The body will also discuss ARPA funds and receive a presentation on the 2022 UHY LLP Audit.
- Library Roof Replace: RFP-LB-0623-471 Award Recommendation for JD Candler
- ARPA Funds Discussion
- 2022 UHY LLP Audit Presentation
- Sheriff's Office Manning Table Addition
- Legislative Consulting Services Recommendation
The Ways and Means Committee forwarded several contract and funding recommendations to the Regular Board meeting. These include a roof replacement for the library and a consulting contract for legislative services. The committee also recommended the allocation of remaining ARPA funds and the addition of a full-time Deputy to the Sheriff's Office.
- Recommended awarding Library roof replacement contract to JD Candler not to exceed $325,000 (5-0)
- Recommended Legislative Consulting services contract with Midwest Strategy Group of Michigan, LLC not to exceed $168,000 (4-1)
- Recommended allocating a determined amount of ARPA funds to each of the seven County Commissioner Districts (4-1)
- Recommended allocating remaining ARPA funds for Health Department move and other capital improvement projects (4-1)
- Recommended adding one full-time Deputy to the Sheriff's Office manning table (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will consider several contract approvals for the Sheriff's Office, the Office of Public Guardian, and the library bookmobile. The body is also reviewing grant applications for substance abuse treatment and traffic enforcement for FY 2024.
- Resolution 23-13: Proposed revisions to St. Clair County Animal Control and Protection Ordinance
- Contract approval requests for Motorola Solutions and Tek84 (Jail Intercept Body Scanner)
- Proposed fee revisions for Parks and Recreation
- Resolution 23-14: Airport Sponsor Contract for Environmental Assessment Phase 2
- Contract approval for Specialty Vehicle Services, LLC regarding library bookmobile services
The Board of Commissioners voted to remove proposed revisions to the St. Clair County Animal Control and Protection Ordinance from the meeting agenda. Other removed items included appointments for the Health Advisory Board and the Veterans Affairs Board.
- Removed proposed revisions to St. Clair County Animal Control and Protection Ordinance (5-0)
- Removed Health Advisory Board appointment (3-0)
- Removed Veterans Affairs Board appointment (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Environmental/Public Works Committee
The Environmental/Public Works Committee will discuss funding and contract approvals. The body is reviewing a proposed fee revision for Parks and Recreation and a funding request for the Blue Water Conservation District.
- Parks and Recreation Proposed Fee Revision
- Blue Water Conservation District Funding Request
- Resolution 23-14 Airport Sponsor Contract Approval - Environmental Assessment Phase 2
- Smiths Creek Landfill Activities Reports
The Environmental/Public Works Committee voted to forward three recommendations to the Regular Board meeting. These include proposed fee revisions for Parks and Recreation, funding for the Blue Water Conservation District, and a contract for an airport environmental assessment.
- Recommended approval of Parks and Recreation proposed fee scheduled revisions (6-0)
- Recommended $30,000 in funding for Blue Water Conservation District for FY 2024 through FY 2026 (6-0)
- Recommended adoption of Resolution 23-14 for Airport Environmental Assessment Phase 2 sponsor contract (6-0)
- Received and filed monthly PARC financial documents (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Human Services Committee
The Human Services Committee is meeting to consider appointments for the Veterans Affairs and Health Advisory boards. The body will review a bookmobile contract and a nursing agreement extension. Members will also consider the FY2024 Annual Implementation Plan for the Area Agency on Aging 1-B.
- Veterans Affairs Board appointment
- Health Advisory Board appointment
- Bookmobile contract for Specialty Vehicle Services, LLC
- Nursing agreement extension between St. Clair County Health Department and SC4
- Resolution 23-15: Area Agency on Aging 1-B FY2024 Annual Implementation Plan
The Human Services Committee voted to forward recommendations for board appointments, a bookmobile consultant contract, a nursing agreement extension, and an aging agency implementation plan to the Regular Board meeting. All recommendations passed with 6-0 voice votes.
- Forwarded appointment for Veterans Affairs Board vacancy to Regular Board (6-0)
- Forwarded appointment for Health Advisory Board Member at Large vacancy to Regular Board (6-0)
- Forwarded recommendation to approve $21,300 bookmobile consultant contract with Specialty Vehicle Services, LLC to Regular Board (6-0)
- Forwarded recommendation to approve $109,374 nursing agreement extension between Health Department and SC4 to Regular Board (6-0)
- Forwarded recommendation to adopt Resolution 23-15 approving Area Agency on Aging 1-B FY2024 Annual Implementation Plan to Regular Board (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Judiciary/Public Safety Committee
The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss revisions to the animal control ordinance and a substance abuse treatment grant application. The body will also review contract approval requests for the Sheriff's Office and the Office of Public Guardian.
- Resolution 23-13: Proposed revisions to St. Clair County Animal Control and Protection Ordinance
- FY 2024 Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Grant Application approval
- Office of Public Guardian contract request for Thomas Reuters CLEAR Programming
- Sheriff's Office contract request for Tek84 jail intercept body scanner
- Sheriff's Office contract request for Motorola Solutions
The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee voted to forward several contract approvals and a grant application to the Regular Board meeting. The committee also recommended the adoption of revised animal control and protection ordinances.
- Recommended approval of Westlaw Clear Proflex subscription for $21,639.12 (6-0)
- Recommended adoption of Resolution 23-13 for Animal Control and Protection Ordinance (5-1)
- Recommended approval of FY 2024 Residential Substance Abuse Treatment grant for $242,953 (6-0)
- Recommended purchase of Tek84 jail body scanner and warranty not to exceed $202,500 (6-0)
- Recommended Motorola Solutions radio replacement and warranty not to exceed $634,897.30 (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Ways and Means Committee
The Ways and Means Committee will meet to address new business including a lease for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and the use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The body will also review an employment agreement for Medical Director Dr. Remington Nevin and a telephone services contract with AT & T.
- State of Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Lease
- American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds
- Medical Director Employment Agreement for Dr. Remington Nevin
- AT & T Contract for Telephone Services
- District 7 American Rescue Plan Project in Clay Township
The Ways and Means Committee voted to forward several recommendations to the Regular Board meeting, including a state health department lease and a medical director agreement. Members also discussed the allocation of remaining American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.
- Recommended approval of MDHHS lease agreement for $559,992 (6-0)
- Recommended approval of Dr. Remington Nevin employment agreement at $123 per hour (6-0)
- Recommended approval of 3-year AT&T telephone services contract (6-0)
- Recommended approval of $10,115 ARPA project for Clay Township warning siren contract point (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding a development grant for North Channel County Park. The meeting includes decisions on various grant applications, landfill operations, and ambulance millage distributions.
- Public hearing: inclusive play features at North Channel County Park
- Smiths Creek Landfill contract renewal with OpenGov Inc.
- Ambulance millage agreements/distributions for Brockway Township, City of Richmond, and Lynn Township
- Brownfield Redevelopment Grant application for EDA Business Center
- Resolution 23-11 regarding 2023 Summer Tax Levy L-4029 R
The Board of Commissioners approved May 2023 county disbursements and several grant applications for health, safety, and park improvements. They also extended a loan for Eddy Development LLC and adopted the 2023 property tax levy.
- Approved May 2023 County Disbursements of $19,597,233.90 (6-0)
- Approved $16,488,993 Friend of the Court Cooperative Reimbursement Program application (6-0)
- Approved $750,000 amended Brownfield Redevelopment Grant for 1500 3rd Street (5-1)
- Approved $200,000 Spark Grant for North Channel County Park (6-0)
- Approved loan extension for Eddy Development LLC for six months plus an additional six months for good cause (5-0, 1 abstention)
- Adopted Resolution 23-11 imposing the 2023 property tax levy (6-0)
- Approved $180,000 health center grants each for Algonac and Yale school districts (6-0)
- Tabled broadband consultant recommendation indefinitely (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Environmental/Public Works Committee
The Environmental/Public Works Committee will review new business regarding landfill electric service and letters of credit. The body will also discuss a broadband consultant recommendation and a Phase 2 environmental assessment for the airport.
- Landfill New Electric Service
- Landfill Letter of Credit Increase
- Mead and Hunt Environmental Assessment - Phase 2 - Airport
- Broadband Consultant Recommendation
- Brownfield Redevelopment Grant Application for EDA Business Center
The Environmental/Public Works Committee voted to forward multiple recommendations to the Regular Board meeting, including landfill electrical service and a $3.5 million letter of credit. The committee also recommended approval for an airport environmental assessment and a broadband consultant agreement.
- Recommended $17,866.69 for new electrical service at Smiths Creek Landfill (6-0)
- Recommended $3.5M Irrevocable Letter of Credit for Smiths Creek Landfill at $8,750/year (6-0)
- Recommended $129,131 for Mead and Hunt Environmental Assessment Phase II for the Airport (6-0)
- Recommended awarding a Broadband Consultant agreement (5-1)
- Recommended $750,000 amended Brownfield Redevelopment Grant for 1500 3rd Street (6-0)
- Recommended $200,000 Spark Grant application for North Channel County Park (6-0)
- Received and filed Smiths Creek Landfill Activities Reports (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Human Services Committee
The Human Services Committee will meet to review updates and conceptual initiatives. The agenda includes discussions on health center grants and appointments for the Commission on Aging.
- Child & Adolescent Health Center Grant - Algonac
- Child & Adolescent Health Center Grant - Yale
- Commission on Aging appointments
- Health Department May Points of Interest
The Human Services Committee recommended two health center grants and two appointments to the Commission on Aging for final approval by the Regular Board. The grants provide funding for child and adolescent health programs in two school districts.
- Recommended $180,000 FY 2023 Child and Adolescent Health Center grant for Algonac Community School District (6-0)
- Recommended $180,000 FY 2023 Child and Adolescent Health Center grant for Yale Public Schools (6-0)
- Recommended appointment of Todd Bigger to Commission on Aging (6-0)
- Recommended appointment of Elizabeth Sawielski to Commission on Aging (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Judiciary/Public Safety Committee
The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss new and old business. The primary item for decision is the approval of a partnership program application for bullet proof vests for the Sheriff's Office.
- Sheriff’s Office FY 2023 Bullet Proof Vest Partnership Program Application Approval
The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee voted to forward a recommendation to the Regular Board to approve a grant application for the Sheriff’s Office. The application is part of the FY 2023 Bullet Proof Vest Partnership Program.
- Recommended approval of $5,775 Bullet Proof Vest Partnership Program application (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Ways and Means Committee
The committee will review the 2023 Summer Tax Levy and ambulance millage distributions for the City of Richmond and Lynn Township. Members will also discuss a loan extension for Eddy Development LLC and American Rescue Plan projects in Clyde and Grant Townships.
- Resolution 23-11: 2023 Summer Tax Levy L-4029 R
- Ambulance Millage Distribution for City of Richmond and Lynn Township
- Ambulance Millage Agreement for Brockway Township
- Eddy Development LLC loan extension
- Proposed resolution regarding funding of companies owned by interests hostile to state and national interests
The Ways and Means Committee forwarded several recommendations to the Regular Board meeting, including the 2023 property tax levy and ambulance millage agreements. The committee also recommended funding for ARPA projects in Clyde and Grant Townships and a loan extension for Eddy Development LLC.
- Recommended adoption of Resolution 23-11 for 2023 property tax levy (5-0)
- Recommended $50,000 ARPA project for Clyde Township (5-0)
- Recommended $2,100 ARPA project for Grant Township (5-0)
- Recommended loan extension to 07/31/24 and 5% interest rate for Eddy Development LLC (4-1)
- Recommended ambulance millage distribution agreements for City of Richmond, Lynn Township, and Brockway Township (5-0 each)
- Recommended resolution regarding funding of companies hostile to state and national interests (5-1)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will discuss 2023 budget adjustments and approve several grant applications and contract renewals. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding an industrial tax exemption for Magna Electric Vehicle Structures-Michigan, Inc.
- Industrial Facilities Tax Exemption public hearing for Magna Electric Vehicle Structures-Michigan, Inc.
- 2023 Budget Adjustments
- Resolution 23-07 setting Court Appointed Attorney rate of pay for St. Clair County Circuit Court
- Ambulance Millage Distribution for China, Cottrellville, and Wales Townships
- Contract approval requests for Able Eyes, Port Huron Family Radio Inc. (WGRT), and Qualtrics, LLC
The Board of Commissioners approved over $11 million in April 2023 disbursements and several grant applications, including a $3.59M indigent defense grant. The board also authorized various service contracts, appointed members to county boards, and approved ambulance millage distributions for three townships.
- Approved April 2023 County Disbursements of $11,218,570.95 (5-0)
- Approved Michigan Indigent Defense Commission grant application for $3,593,694.46 (5-0)
- Approved FY 2023 Marine Safety Program Grant of $179,100 (5-0)
- Approved 2022 Operation Stonegarden Grant Agreement of $146,250 (5-0)
- Approved $87,000 contract renewal with Aramark Correctional Services for inmate food (5-0)
- Appointed Robert Johnson to the Community Mental Health Authority Board (5-0)
- Approved ambulance millage distributions for China, Cottrellville, and Wales Townships (5-0)
- Approved $59,300 for Fort Gratiot Township sewer project engineering (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
General
The Environmental/Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss new Michigan waste regulations and airport services. The body will consider a resolution approving an Airport Rescue Grant Agreement funded by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
- Resolution 20-08: Airport Rescue Grant Agreement (ARPA 2021)
- New Michigan Waste Regulations overview and impact
- Fixed Based Operator Services for the airport
- Smiths Creek Landfill Activities Reports
- 2022 Annual St. Clair County Road Commission & Department of Public Works Audits
The committee voted unanimously to recommend bringing Fixed Based Operator services under the Airport Director and adding 2 full-time and 1 part-time maintenance positions. It also forwarded a resolution approving a $59,000 Airport Rescue Grant from the 2021 American Rescue Plan Act. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included discussion of new state waste regulations and received several informational reports.
- Forwarded recommendation to bring Fixed Based Operator services under Airport Director supervision and add 2 full-time and 1 part-time FBO Maintenance Worker positions (7-0)
- Forwarded Resolution 23-08 approving the $59,000 Airport Rescue Grant from ARPA 2021 (7-0)
- Received and filed Smiths Creek Landfill Activities Reports (7-0)
- Received and filed 2022 St. Clair County Road Commission & DPW audits, monthly PARC financials, and China Township resolution (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Human Services Committee
The St. Clair County Human Services Committee will consider several contract approvals, including Qualtrics, Port Huron Family Radio (WGRT), and Able Eyes, as well as grants for Child & Adolescent Health Centers in Algonac and Yale. They will also make appointments to the Health Advisory Board and Community Mental Health Board, and take final action on the Library Roof Replacement Project architectural services bid.
- Contract approval: Qualtrics, LLC
- Child & Adolescent Health Center Grant - Algonac
- Child & Adolescent Health Center Grant - Yale
- Contract approval: Port Huron Family Radio Inc. (WGRT)
- Library Roof Replacement Project – Architectural Services Bid Award & Recommendation - FINAL ACTION
The Human Services Committee voted unanimously to recommend several items to the full County Board, including a $28,000 contract with Qualtrics for the Health Department, two $180,000 Child and Adolescent Health Center grants for Algonac and Yale schools, and appointments to health boards. The committee also took final action to award a $22,800 library roof architectural services bid to Anderson, Eckstein & Westrick. All votes were 7-0.
- Forwarded $28,000 Qualtrics contract for Health Department to full board (7-0)
- Forwarded $180,000 Child & Adolescent Health Center grant for Algonac schools to full board (7-0)
- Forwarded $180,000 Child & Adolescent Health Center grant for Yale schools to full board (7-0)
- Forwarded appointments of Alyssa Maturen and Kevin Watkins to Advisory Board of Health to full board (7-0)
- Forwarded $10,000 advertising agreement with Port Huron Family Radio for Veterans Affairs to full board (7-0)
- Forwarded appointment of Robert Johnson to Community Mental Health Board to full board (7-0)
- Forwarded $17,934 Able Eyes virtual library tour contract to full board (7-0)
- Awarded $22,800 library roof architectural services bid to Anderson, Eckstein & Westrick (final action, 7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Judiciary/Public Safety Committee
The committee is meeting to discuss grant applications for mental health and indigent defense. Members will review contract renewals and appointments for public safety advisory boards.
- Resolution 23-07 setting Court Appointed Attorney Rate of Pay for St. Clair County Circuit Court
- FY2024 Michigan Mental Health Court Grant Program Application and Budget
- FY24 Michigan Indigent Defense Council (MIDC) Grant Application Approval
- Contract renewal for Aramark Correctional Services, LLC
- Architectural Services Bid Award for Day Treatment Night Watch (DTNW) Renovation Project
The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee voted unanimously to forward several recommendations to the full County Board, including a $3.6 million Michigan Indigent Defense Commission grant application, a $381,665 mental health court grant, and a $146,250 Operation Stonegarden grant. The committee also recommended appointing members to advisory councils and approving contracts for inmate food service, document software, and architectural services. All votes were 7-0.
- Forwarded FY2024 Michigan Mental Health Court Grant application ($381,665) to full board (7-0)
- Forwarded appointment of Rand Bennett and Melissa Cunningham to Homeland Security Advisory Council (7-0)
- Forwarded 2022 Operation Stonegarden Grant Agreement ($146,250) to full board (7-0)
- Forwarded appointment of Assistant Chief Brian Kerrigan to Central Dispatch Advisory Board (7-0)
- Forwarded FY24 Michigan Indigent Defense Commission grant application ($3,593,694.46) to full board (7-0)
- Forwarded Hyland document composition license agreement ($15,000) for Prosecuting Attorney to full board (7-0)
- Forwarded Resolution 23-07 setting court-appointed attorney pay rate to full board (7-0)
- Forwarded Aramark inmate food service contract addendum ($87,000) to full board (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Ways and Means Committee
The committee will discuss 2023 budget adjustments and the distribution of ambulance millages for China, Wales, and Cottrellville Townships. Members will also consider a final action on an A/V upgrade bid for the Blue Water Convention Center.
- Ambulance Millage Distribution for China, Wales, and Cottrellville Townships
- Blue Water Convention Center A/V Upgrade Bid Award
- 2023 Budget Adjustments
- Central Dispatch and Circuit Court manning table addition requests
- Proposed agreement with Thumbcoast TV
The Ways and Means Committee voted unanimously to recommend or approve several items for the Regular Board meeting. The most significant action was a final committee vote to approve a $224,510 audio/visual upgrade contract for the Blue Water Convention Center. Other recommendations included ambulance millage distribution agreements with three townships, a Central Dispatch staffing change, a sewer pump station engineering project, a media services agreement, budget adjustments, a summer meeting schedule change, and a court clerk position addition.
- Approved $224,510 A/V upgrade for Blue Water Convention Center with Advanced Lighting and Sound (7-0)
- Forwarded recommendation to approve ambulance millage distribution agreements with China, Wales, and Cottrellville Townships (7-0 each)
- Forwarded recommendation to replace 2 part-time 911 operator positions with 2 full-time Communication Officer positions at Central Dispatch (7-0)
- Forwarded recommendation to approve $59,300 for engineering services for a sewer pump station and forced sewer system in Fort Gratiot Township (7-0)
- Forwarded recommendation to approve $12,000 agreement with Thumbcoast TV for media services (7-0)
- Forwarded recommendation to approve 2023 budget adjustments as presented (7-0)
- Forwarded recommendation to revise Regular Board meeting start time to 4:00 p.m. for June, July, and August (7-0)
- Forwarded recommendation to add a Court Clerk III position through December 2023 (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
Commissioners discussed whether to renovate the existing Health Department building or seek an alternate location. The Board also reviewed approximately $7 million in ARPA-eligible projects across various county departments. No motions were made regarding these discussions.
- Received and filed packets and presented information (voice vote)
- Adjourned meeting at 5:37 p.m. (voice vote)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop to discuss the Health Department building and the use of ARPA funds. The meeting also includes a period for citizens to be heard.
- Discussion regarding Health Department Building
- Discussion regarding ARPA Funds
The Board held a workshop to discuss whether to renovate or relocate the Health Department and reviewed approximately $14 million in ARPA-eligible projects. No formal motions were made regarding these discussions.
- Received and filed packets and presented information (voice vote)
- Adjourned meeting at 5:37 p.m. (voice vote)
General
The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners' Environmental/Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a tractor rental for the airport, an assignment and consent for Lot T-3, and an appointment to the Aeronautics Advisory Board. The agenda also includes updates on Smiths Creek Landfill activities, informational items such as the monthly PARC financial documents and the Road Commission's 2023 annual report, and routine procedural matters.
- Airport 2023 Tractor Rental
- Approving Assignment, Amendment and Consent of Owner (Lot T-3)
- Aeronautics Advisory Board - Appointment
- Smiths Creek Landfill Activities Reports
- St. Clair County Road Commission - 2023 Annual Report
The Environmental/Public Works Committee forwarded several recommendations to the Regular Board meeting, including a tractor rental agreement and a board appointment. The committee also received reports regarding the Smiths Creek Landfill and the County Road Commission.
- Recommended approval of $13,800 tractor rental from Tri-County Equipment for the Airport (7-0)
- Recommended approval of lease assignment for Hangar T3 between Phil Gilbert and Warren and Kim Tapert (7-0)
- Recommended appointment of Steven Bacsikin to the Aeronautics Advisory Board (7-0)
- Received and filed Smiths Creek Landfill Activities reports (7-0)
- Received and filed Monthly PARC Financial Documents and Road Commission 2023 Annual Report (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Human Services Committee
The Human Services Committee recommended that the Regular Board approve a Michigan Medical Marihuana Act grant agreement. The grant is for $52,722 for the term of 01/01/23 through 09/15/23.
- Recommended approval of $52,722 Michigan Medical Marihuana Act grant agreement (7-0)
- Received and filed March 2023 Health Department Points of Interest as information only (7-0)
- Received and filed meeting packets and information (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Judiciary/Public Safety Committee
The St. Clair County Judiciary/Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on two new business items: approving Resolution 23-05 to participate in opioid settlements, and appointing members to the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC). The agenda also includes updates, conceptual initiatives, and other routine matters.
- Resolution 23-05: Approving participation in opioid settlements
- Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) membership appointments
- Citizens to be Heard public comment period
- Updates and conceptual initiatives discussion
The committee voted to move Resolution 23-05 forward for final action to enter participation agreements for national prescription opiate litigation. They also recommended several appointments to the Local Emergency Planning Committee.
- Moved Resolution 23-05 to authorize participation in opioid settlement agreements (7-0)
- Recommended appointment of 11 individuals to the Local Emergency Planning Committee (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Ways and Means Committee
The St. Clair County Ways and Means Committee will consider several items, including ambulance millage distribution for Clyde Township, American Rescue Plan (ARPA) projects for Lynn Township and internal county projects, and contract approvals for Pro-West & Associates, Waste Management, and Kerr Albert (office supplies). The agenda also includes a resolution honoring the Michigan Association of Counties' 125th anniversary and a public hearing notice from the City of Port Huron.
- Ambulance Millage Distribution - Clyde Township
- Commissioner Simasko - District 1 American Rescue Plan Project - Lynn Township
- Contract Approval Request - Pro-West & Associates, Inc.
- Contract Approval Request - Waste Management
- Resolution 23-04 Honoring Michigan Association of Counties 125th Anniversary
The committee voted to forward multiple contract recommendations and a millage distribution agreement to the Regular Board meeting. Members also scheduled a workshop for April 20, 2023, to discuss the allocation of remaining ARPA funds.
- Recommended approval of ambulance millage distribution agreement with Clyde Township (7-0)
- Recommended $4,200 ARPA project for tree removal in Lynn Township (7-0)
- Recommended GIS services contract with Pro-West & Associates, Inc. not to exceed $50,000 (7-0)
- Recommended Waste Management agreement for $85,000 (7-0)
- Recommended adoption of Resolution 23-04 honoring Michigan Association of Counties' 125th Anniversary (7-0)
- Recommended office supply contract with Kerr Albert not to exceed $330,000 (7-0)
- Scheduled ARPA funds workshop for 04/20/23 at 4:00 p.m. (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners is holding a workshop meeting. The main item of new business is a presentation from Mercury Broadband, likely about broadband services. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including call to order, pledge, roll call, and public comment.
- Mercury Broadband presentation
The Board held a workshop to discuss potential renovations or relocation of the Health Department and the allocation of approximately $14 million in ARPA funds. No motions were made regarding these discussions. The Board voted to receive and file the presented information.
- Received and filed packets and presented information (Voice vote)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding the closeout of Michigan Community Development Block Grant funding for CARES. The body will also review contract renewals and various county administrative requests.
- Closeout public hearing for CDBG CARES funding
- Contract renewal requests for BS&A, Cellebrite USA INC, and Carahsoft Technology Corp
- Private hangar ground lease for Tailwind Holdings, LLC
- MDNR Recreation Passport and Trust Fund grant applications
- Sidewalk replacement for Marine City Courthouse
The Board of Commissioners approved February 2023 county disbursements and several service contracts. They authorized grant applications for North Channel County Park and approved the use of opioid settlement funds for court and sheriff proposals.
- Approved February 2023 County Disbursements of $27,343,412.83 (5-0)
- Approved 2023 Stewardship Services Agreement with Friends of the St. Clair River for $10,000 (5-0)
- Approved Private Hangar Ground Lease with Tailwind Holdings, LLC for $36,000 (5-0)
- Authorized $150,000 MDNR Recreation Passport Grant and $300,000 MDNR Trust Fund Grant for North Channel County Park (voice vote)
- Authorized $30,400 for aerial spraying for Spongy Moth control (4-1)
- Approved $17,000 annual T-Mobile agreement for Sheriff Department (5-0)
- Approved contract amendment with Viviente Software not to exceed $242,575 (5-0)
- Approved opioid settlement fund proposals for District Court, Circuit Court, and Sheriff Office (5-0)
Environmental/Public Works Committee
The Environmental/Public Works Committee will hold a public hearing on proposed grant applications for North Channel County Park, including a DNR Trust Fund grant and a Recreation Passport grant. The committee will also discuss the 2022 Drain Commissioner's Annual Report, a draft county master plan, a private hangar ground lease, and other environmental matters.
- Public hearing on MDNR Trust Fund and Recreation Passport grant applications for North Channel County Park
- Resolution 2023-02 authorizing submission of MDNR Recreation Passport Grant Application
- Resolution 2023-03 authorizing submission of MDNR Trust Fund Grant Application
- Private Hangar Ground Lease with Tailwind Holdings, LLC
- Village of Capac request for funding support letter to Congresswoman Lisa McClain's Office
The Environmental/Public Works Committee forwarded recommendations to the Regular Board for park grants, a hangar lease, and pest control. The committee also recommended a support letter for the Village of Capac's Main Street reconstruction. A public hearing for North Channel County Park grants was held with no public comment.
- Recommended $300,000 DNR Trust Fund grant for North Channel County Park (7-0)
- Recommended $150,000 DNR Recreation Passport grant for North Channel County Park (7-0)
- Recommended $30,400 for aerial spraying of 320 acres for Spongy Moth suppression (7-0)
- Recommended $36,000 ground lease for Tailwind Holdings, LLC (Lot T-5) through 2052 (7-0)
- Recommended $10,000 stewardship agreement with Friends of the St. Clair River (7-0)
- Recommended letter of support for Village of Capac Main Street reconstruction (7-0)
- Recommended distribution of draft St. Clair County Master Plan for 63-day review (7-0)
- Received and filed Smiths Creek Landfill Activities Report (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
General
The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners' Human Services Committee is meeting to discuss updates, conceptual initiatives, and new business, including revisions to the Advisory Board of Health by-laws and a request from the St. Clair County Library System for 2023 closings. The agenda also includes informational items such as Health Department Points of Interest for February and receive-and-file packets.
- Advisory Board of Health By-Law Revisions
- St. Clair County Library System - 2023 Closings request
- Health Department Points of Interest - February
The committee recommended that the Regular Board approve revisions to the Advisory Board of Health By-Laws and the 2023 library closing requests. Additionally, the committee authorized administration to approve office closures and business hour revisions. These changes affect how county health governance and library schedules are managed.
- Recommended approval of Advisory Board of Health By-Law revisions to Regular Board (7-0)
- Approved amendment to By-Laws Article II Section a.(ii.) regarding health decisions and law (7-0)
- Recommended approval of 2023 Library System closing request to Regular Board (7-0)
- Authorized Administration to approve office closures and business hour revisions (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Judiciary/Public Safety Committee
The St. Clair County Judiciary/Public Safety Committee will consider contract extensions and approvals for software and telecom services, including Viviente Software, T-Mobile, and ImageSoft, and discuss the use of opioid settlement funds. The meeting is a regular committee session with public comment and routine items.
- Contract extension approval for Viviente Software
- Contract approval request for T-Mobile
- ImageSoft interface contract for court software project
- Discussion of opioid settlement funds
The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee voted to forward several contract recommendations and funding proposals to the Regular Board meeting. These include software extensions for court and security systems and a T-Mobile agreement for the Sheriff Department.
- Recommended approval of Viviente Software contract extension to 12/1/23, total not to exceed $242,575 (7-0)
- Recommended approval of $17,000 annual T-Mobile agreement for Sheriff Department (7-0)
- Recommended approval of i3-ImageSoft, LLC agreement for OnBase Journal eCourt Updates, not to exceed $60,690 (7-0)
- Recommended approval of District Court, Circuit Court, and Sheriff Office proposals using opioid settlement funds (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Ways and Means Committee
The committee recommended three items for approval by the Regular Board, including a sidewalk contract and a staffing change for Juvenile services. Members discussed water and sewer infrastructure for 26 Mile Rd following public opposition, but no formal action was taken on the project.
- Recommended approval of Ambulance millage distribution agreement with Village of Capac (7-0)
- Recommended awarding Marine City Courthouse sidewalk replacement to McKenzie Concrete for $22,600 (7-0)
- Recommended eliminating part-time At-Risk Youth Worker and adding part-time Juvenile Counselor position (7-0)
- Discussed 26 Mile Rd water and sewer infrastructure; no action taken
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Commissioners
The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners will consider resolutions opposing the use of ARPA federal funds for an interest-free loan to Ira Township and a $14.6 million water filtration project. The board will also vote on several contracts, including consulting and legal services, and discuss infrastructure projects such as broadband and courthouse repairs.
- Ira Township Resolution 2023-01 opposing ARPA interest-free loan
- Riley Township Resolution 2023-13 opposing $14,600,000 ARPA funds for Ira water filtration
- Contract renewals: MGT of America Consulting, Wade Trim Associates, Michigan Wastewater LLC
- Corporate Counsel rate increase for 2023 and 2024
- ARPA funding request for Port Huron Courthouse elevator project
The Board approved January 2023 county disbursements and several contracts for the Intervention Center and Port Huron Courthouse. The board also rescinded the Drain Advisory Committee and approved a marine safety grant application. Discussions regarding ARPA funds for water/sewer and broadband infrastructure took place, but no motions were made.
- Approved January 2023 County Disbursements of $17,717,296.08 (7-0)
- Approved $79,953.31 purchase of Bobcat Compact Excavator for Parks and Recreation (7-0)
- Approved 3-year pharmacy services contract with Clinical Solutions LLC not to exceed $675,000 (7-0)
- Approved $513,524 contract with Conti Corporation for Intervention Center intercom system (7-0)
- Approved $306,900 contract with Great Lakes Elevator for courthouse elevators using ARPA funds (7-0)
- Rescinded the Drain Advisory Committee (voice vote)
- Approved $54,000 contract with Lutz Roofing Company for courthouse roof repairs (7-0)
- Approved FY 2023 Marine Safety Program Grant application for $340,947 (voice vote)
Environmental/Public Works Committee
The St. Clair County Environmental/Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss environmental and public works matters. The main action item is the acceptance of the Marine City Highway Corridor Study, with updates on Smiths Creek Landfill activities also on the agenda. The meeting includes routine items like roll call, citizen comments, and informational packets.
- Acceptance of the Marine City Highway Corridor Study
- Smiths Creek Landfill Activities Reports
- Citizens to be Heard public comment period
The committee voted to forward a recommendation to the Regular Board to receive and file the Marine City Highway Corridor Study report. Members discussed sewer cost estimates for the 26 Mile Road Corridor and the potential use of American Rescue Plan Act funds.
- Approved agenda (7-0)
- Recommended to Regular Board to receive and file Marine City Highway Corridor Study (7-0)
- Approved receiving and filing of packets (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Human Services Committee
The Human Services Committee approved a contract for senior services with Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan. The agreement is for a term from January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023.
- Approved agreement with Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan for senior services not to exceed $176,000 (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Judiciary/Public Safety Committee
The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss new business regarding county facility equipment and inmate services. The agenda includes items related to the Intervention Center and pharmaceutical contracting.
- Intervention Center Intercom System Replacement
- Inmate Pharmaceutical Services Contract
The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee recommended two contracts for approval by the Regular Board. These include an intercom system replacement at the Intervention Center and a contract for inmate pharmaceutical services.
- Recommended $513,524 contract with Conti Corporation for Intervention Center intercom system (7-0)
- Recommended contract with Clinical Solutions, LLC for inmate pharmaceutical services (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Ways and Means Committee
The St. Clair County Ways and Means Committee will consider several items, including a request to use American Rescue Plan Act funds for the Port Huron Courthouse elevator project, a roof repair for the same courthouse, and a proposed rescission of the Drain Advisory Commission. The committee will also discuss revisions to technology and communications equipment policy and receive informational items on road commission officers and a tax exemption for Michigan Metal Coatings Company.
- American Rescue Plan Act funding request for Port Huron Courthouse elevator project
- Port Huron Courthouse roof repair
- Drain Advisory Commission rescission
- Proposed Technology and Communications Equipment Policy revisions
- Industrial Facilities Tax Exemption Certificate for Michigan Metal Coatings Company
The Ways and Means Committee recommended several contracts and administrative changes for final Board approval. These include courthouse repairs and the rescission of the Drain Advisory Committee. The committee also approved a proclamation for Ron Glodich.
- Recommended $306,900 contract with Great Lakes Elevator for Port Huron Courthouse (7-0)
- Recommended contract with Lutz Roofing Company for Port Huron Courthouse roof repairs not to exceed $54,000 (7-0)
- Recommended rescinding the Drain Advisory Committee (7-0)
- Approved proclamation recognizing Ron Glodich's years of service (7-0)
- Received and filed 2023 Road Commission & Board of Public Works Officers and Michigan Metal Coatings Company tax exemption certificate (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners will vote on routine financial reports, contract renewals, and new service agreements, including several for senior services. They will also consider a wage reclassification request from the Sheriff's Office and a permit for an outdoor social district. The agenda includes a closed session for collective bargaining strategy.
- Contract approvals for Life Skills Centers Inc., Lakeshore Legal Aid, Visiting Nurses Association, Council on Aging, Hunter Hospitality House Inc., and Blue Water Safe Horizons for Senior Services
- Approval of county disbursements for November and December 2022
- FY23 Michigan Mental Health Court Grant Program subcontracts for BW DRP, Community Mental Health, and Huron House
- Sheriff's Office Manning Table Wage Reclassification Request
- Edison Social District permit application for Blue Water Convention Center
The Board of Commissioners approved multiple contracts for senior services and authorized millions in county disbursements for late 2022. Other actions included approving mental health court subcontracts and a brownfield redevelopment grant application.
- Approved November 2022 County Disbursements of $13,251,448.04 (7-0)
- Approved December 2022 County Disbursements of $15,420,962.50 (7-0)
- Approved senior services contracts for Council on Aging ($9,044,180), Visiting Nurses Association ($1,143,505), and Lakeshore Legal Aid ($797,186) (7-0)
- Approved $711,936 Brownfield Assessment Grant Application for 1500 3rd Street in Port Huron (7-0)
- Approved mental health court subcontracts for Blue Water D.R.P. LLC ($54,000), Community Mental Health ($35,000), and Huron House ($17,000) (7-0)
- Approved professional services agreement with Kimball Township for master plan update not to exceed $14,550 (7-0)
- Approved reclassification of Laundry Worker position at Intervention Center from wage range IA to ID (7-0)
- Appointed individuals to the Homeland Security Advisory Council (voice vote)
Board of Commissioners
The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners is holding a workshop to discuss new business, including American Rescue Plan Act funds and a presentation on the 26 Mile Corridor Study. The board will also set its future workshop schedule. This is a discussion session, not a final decision-making meeting.
- American Rescue Plan Act funds discussion
- 26 Mile Corridor Study presentation
- Future workshop schedule planning
The Board received updates on $62,478,855 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and discussed the allocation of $23.3 million in unallocated funds. Members also reviewed a Corridor Study presentation for the Marine City Highway. No formal votes were taken on funding allocations or infrastructure projects.
- Approved agenda as presented (voice vote)
- Approved receiving and filing of commissioner packets (voice vote)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is meeting to elect a permanent Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson. The body will also appoint a Sergeant-at-Arms and members to standing committees. Final actions are scheduled regarding Community Mental Health Board appointments and a letter of agreement with Region 10 PIHP.
- Election of Permanent Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
- Appointment of Sergeant-at-Arms
- Appointments to Standing Committees
- FY 2023 Letter of Agreement with Region 10 PIHP for RSAT Prevention Services for Inmates
- Community Mental Health Board Appointments
The Board elected Commissioner Bohm as Chairperson and Commissioner Baldwin as Vice-Chairperson. The Board approved a $130,000 agreement for inmate prevention services and updated committee and board appointments. The 2023-2024 By-Laws were also adopted.
- Elected Commissioner Bohm as permanent Chairperson (voice vote)
- Elected Commissioner Baldwin as Vice-Chairperson (voice vote)
- Appointed Dave Rushing as Sergeant-at-Arms (voice vote)
- Accepted 2023-2024 Standing Committee appointments (voice vote)
- Adopted amended 2023-2024 Board of Commissioners By-Laws (voice vote)
- Approved $130,000 FY 2023 Letter of Agreement with Region 10 PIHP for inmate prevention services (7-0)
- Appointed Martha Partipilo (District 2), Lori Ames (Member at Large), and Dawn Davey (District 7) to Community Mental Health Board (7-0)