St. Clair County public meetings in 2024

Board of Commissioners

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners will consider several resolutions, including the annual reversion of fund balances to the General Fund (Resolution 24-30) and the establishment of salaries for elected and non‑elected officers for 2025 (Resolution 24-31). The board will also vote on wage adjustments for non‑union employees (Resolution 24-32) and adopt the 2025 Special Revenue Fund budgets and related budget adjustments (Resolution 24-37). Additional items include contract renewals and amendments for services such as NEOGOV software, AT&T Internet, and various public‑safety and aging programs.

• Resolution 24-30 – Annual reversion of available fund balance to the General Fund
• Resolution 24-31 – Establishing salaries of specific county elected and non‑elected officers for 2025
• Resolution 24-37 – 2025 Special Revenue Fund budgets and 2024 budget adjustments
• NEOGOV Software Renewal 2025 (consent agenda item)
• AT&T Internet Contract (item HH)

The board approved reallocating $1,050,164.40 in remaining ARPA funds to the Motorola Tower Project, freeing up interest revenue for two incomplete projects. It also adopted resolutions for 2025 salaries, budgets, and collective bargaining agreements, and approved multiple contracts and appointments. All votes were 7-0 except the animal control relocation contract, which passed 6-1.

• Approved reallocation of $1,050,164.40 ARPA funds to Motorola Tower Project (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 24-31 establishing 2025 salaries for elected and non-elected officers (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 24-37 adopting 2025 Special Revenue Fund Budgets (7-0)
• Approved $2,728,440 contract with CHS Tx, Inc. for inmate medical and mental health services (7-0)
• Approved $1,386,200 contract with ECT2 for PFAS treatment system at Smiths Creek Landfill (7-0)
• Approved $204,000 contract with AEW for animal control relocation (6-1)
• Ratified collective bargaining agreements with TPOAM, Friend of Court Supervisors, Juvenile Counselors, and MNA Units 1 and 2 (7-0 each)
• Approved 2025 Board of Commissioners meeting schedule (7-0)

Human Services Committee

The St. Clair County Human Services Committee will meet to review and approve contracts for the Commission on Aging and Veterans Affairs for the 2025 fiscal year. The committee will also consider a subscription renewal for the McNaughton Book Plan.

• Commission on Aging contract services for 2024 & 2025
• Blue Water Safe Horizons 2025 Contract
• McNaughton Book Plan subscription renewal
• FY 25 Veterans Service Fund Grant approval
• Health Department Points of Interest report

The Human Services Committee voted unanimously to forward recommendations to the full Board of Commissioners for approval of multiple contracts, including senior services agreements with four agencies totaling $6,185,658, a $74,189 contract with Blue Water Safe Horizons, a $68,679.60 library book subscription renewal, and a $146,006 veterans service fund grant. All votes were 6-0. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Forwarded recommendation to approve Commission on Aging contracts: Council on Aging $4,805,221, Lakeshore Legal Aid $463,814, Sanborn Gratiot Memorial Home $4,672, Visiting Nurse Association $911,951 (6-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve Blue Water Safe Horizons 2025 contract for $74,189 (6-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve McNaughton Book Plan subscription renewal for $68,679.60 (6-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve FY 2025 County Veterans Service Fund Grant for $146,006 (6-0)

Judiciary/Public Safety Committee

The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee will discuss several FY2025 subcontracts for the Michigan Mental Health Court and the Inmate Medical and Mental Health Services contract. The body will also review proposals for the 31st Circuit Court Family Division and Sheriff's Office software renewals.

• FY2025 subcontracts between Michigan Mental Health Court and Huron House and Blue Water D.R.P. LLC
• FY2025 Michigan Mental Health Court Grant Program agreement with Community Mental Health
• Inmate Medical and Mental Health Services Contract
• St. Clair County Sheriff's Marine Division 2025-2027 building rental
• Sheriff's Office Informer Systems scheduling software contract renewal

The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee voted 6-0 to forward recommendations to the Regular Board for approval of several contracts and appointments, including a $2,728,440 inmate medical and mental health services contract with CHS Tx, Inc. (YesCare) for 2025. It also forwarded a $444,560 Mental Health Court Grant Program agreement for final action, plus subcontracts for drug testing, mental health court services, and software. All votes were unanimous with no opposition.

• Forwarded $2,728,440 inmate medical/mental health contract with YesCare (6-0)
• Approved final action on $444,560 Mental Health Court Grant Program agreement (6-0)
• Forwarded $20,000 drug/alcohol testing subcontract with Huron House (6-0)
• Forwarded $70,000 Mental Health Court subcontract with Blue Water D.R.P. LLC (6-0)
• Forwarded $38,000 Letter of Agreement with Community Mental Health (6-0)
• Forwarded LEPC appointments and removals (6-0)
• Forwarded $72,000 Colony Marine building rental for Sheriff's Marine Division (6-0)
• Forwarded Juvenile Detention Center staffing and software proposals (6-0)

Ways and Means Committee

The St. Clair County Ways and Means Committee will review several American Rescue Plan Act project amendments proposed by individual commissioners. It will also consider a contract for animal control relocation and other service agreements. The meeting includes discussion of a reclassification request to the Metropolitan Planning Commission and an equity adjustment for the chief assistant prosecutor.

• Contract Approval: AEW – Animal Control Relocation
• AT&T Internet Contract
• Blue Water Convention Center – ASM Global Management Agreement – Extension
• Metropolitan Planning Commission – Reclassification Request
• Equity Adjustment – Chief Assistant Prosecutor

The Ways and Means Committee forwarded multiple recommendations to the Regular Board, including a $204,000 contract with AEW for relocating animal control operations, approved 4-2. It also forwarded several American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) project approvals and amendments, an AT&T internet contract, a position reclassification, and other items, all with unanimous or near-unanimous votes. The committee then moved into closed session to discuss pending litigation and collective bargaining strategy.

• Forwarded $204,000 AEW animal control relocation contract (4-2)
• Forwarded $9,576.20 ARPA amendment for Port Huron Police radios (6-0)
• Forwarded $15,362.26 ARPA project for Port Huron Township Museum deck (6-0)
• Forwarded $56,187.83 ARPA project for Marine City community center purchase (6-0)
• Forwarded $108,554.07 ARPA agreement with Ira Township for roads and pickleball court (6-0)
• Forwarded $68,078.50 ARPA agreement with Berlin Township for roads (6-0)
• Forwarded $10,261.01 ARPA agreement with Casco Township for roads (6-0)
• Forwarded $161,069.40 AT&T internet contract for 3-year term (6-0)

Environmental/Public Works Committee

The St. Clair County Environmental/Public Works Committee will consider several items, including the approval of an airport lease assignment, amendment, and consent of owner for Lot T‑4 to Lennox Oil, LLC. Other agenda items involve a request for additional park vehicles, proposed e‑bike rules for parks, a contract amendment for Fishbeck engineering services, and procurement of PFAS treatment equipment for the landfill. The committee will also receive reports on recent landfill volumes and other public works matters.

• Approve Airport Lease Assignment, Amendment and Consent of Owner (Lot T‑4) – Lennox Oil, LLC
• Parks and Recreation Additional Vehicle Request
• Parks and Recreation Proposed E‑Bike Rules
• Contract Amendment – Fishbeck – Engineering Services – Parks
• Landfill – PFAS Treatment Equipment Procurement & Installation

The Environmental/Public Works Committee voted 6-0 to forward several recommendations to the full Board of Commissioners, including a $1,386,200 contract with ECT2 for a PFAS treatment system at Smiths Creek Landfill, a $56,747 truck purchase, and an e-bike rules proposal. The committee also tabled the appointment of Jorja Baldwin to the Metropolitan Planning Commission. Public comment focused on concerns about industrial solar projects and data centers.

• Forwarded $1,386,200 PFAS treatment system contract with ECT2 (6-0)
• Forwarded $56,747 Ford F-250 purchase for Parks and Recreation (6-0)
• Forwarded proposed E-Bike Rules for Parks, effective 01/01/25 (6-0)
• Forwarded Fishbeck engineering contract amendment, not to exceed $79,145 (6-0)
• Forwarded Asphalt Trucks, Inc. contract amendment, not to exceed $506,700 (6-0)
• Forwarded airport lease assignment for Hangar T-4 from Tail Wind Holdings to Lenox Oil (6-0)
• Tabled appointment of Jorja Baldwin to Metropolitan Planning Commission (6-0)
• Received and filed landfill activity reports for August and September (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing to adopt the proposed 2025 budget. The meeting also includes approval of numerous contracts, grant agreements, and resolutions covering public safety, health services, and infrastructure. Several American Rescue Plan Act projects for various districts will be considered. A closed session will address pending litigation and collective bargaining strategy.

• Resolution 24-34 ratifying the Communications Officers collective bargaining agreement
• FY 2025 Michigan Drug Court Grant Program Agreement
• FY 2025 Michigan Mental Health Court Grant Program Agreement
• FY 2025 Public Guardian Services Contract with St. Clair County Community Mental Health Authority
• Resolution 24-28 adopting the 80/20 cost‑sharing model

Environmental/Public Works Committee

The Environmental/Public Works Committee will discuss a series of new business items focused on the Smiths Creek Landfill, including an extension of the flare skid lease, renewal of the leachate pretreatment facility contract, and several 2025 materials contracts with different vendors. The committee will also consider Resolution 24‑23 to accept the Michigan DNR Trust Fund Grant terms and Resolution 24‑29 concerning the annual county at‑large drain assessments. Additional agenda items include a brownfield plan for Corcat Properties in Algonac, a grant application for survey and remonumentation, a capital improvement program, and a contract for runway clearing design at the airport.

• Extension of lease for flare skid at Smiths Creek Landfill – Perennial Energy
• Renewal of leachate pretreatment facility operating contract – Michigan Wastewater LLC
• Approval of 2025 landfill materials contracts with Pierce & Pitt, Asphalt Trucks, Rauhorn Electric, SA Torello, Inc., and Dani's Transport, Inc.
• Resolution 24‑23 accepting terms for Michigan DNR Trust Fund Grant
• Contract approval for Mead & Hunt design of runway 04‑22 approach clearing – Phase I – Airport

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee will discuss updates, conceptual initiatives, and two new business items: a Thomson Reuters Westlaw subscription for the St. Clair County Library System and revisions to the Library System Board of Trustees bylaws. The committee will also recognize David Norris as the 2024 Veteran of the Year and receive health department points of interest for October 2024.

• Thomson Reuters Westlaw subscription for St. Clair County Library System
• Board of Trustees bylaw revisions for St. Clair County Library System
• 2024 Veteran of the Year proclamation for David Norris
• Health Department points of interest – October 2024 (information only)
• Conceptual initiatives (details not specified)

Judiciary/Public Safety Committee

The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss various grant agreements and service contracts. The agenda includes reviews of mental health, drug court, and indigent defense funding for FY2024 and FY2025.

• Inmate Medical and Mental Health Service Agreement 6th Addendum with YesCare
• FY25 Public Guardian Services Contract with St. Clair County Community Mental Health Authority
• Maintenance Agreement with Power Techniques, Inc for the Intervention Center
• Jail Intake Area Office Build Out
• FY 2025 Michigan Indigent Defense Commission Grant Agreement

Ways and Means Committee

The Ways and Means Committee will consider the 2025 pension and retiree health‑care contribution rates and adopt the 2025 budget. It will also review several contract approvals, including a parking lot expansion and snow‑plow services. Additional items include multiple American Rescue Plan Act projects and a series of resolutions on per diems, investment interest, and cost‑sharing. The meeting concludes with routine items such as information‑only reports and packet filing.

• A. 2025 Pension and Retiree Health Care Contribution Rates
• C. Resolution 24-25 Budget Adoption – 2025
• T. Contract Approval: Hutch Paving Inc. – District Court House Parking Lot Expansion & Repair
• U. Contract Approval: Cutting Edge Lawn & Snow Services, LLC – Snow Plow Services (final action)
• V. 2025 Dental Renewal

Board of Commissioners

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners will vote on a resolution to impose a 2024 December property tax levy. It will also consider a contract for police services with the City of Algonac and approvals for county disbursements, a memorandum of agreement with MSU Extension Services, and a Zero Trust IT solution purchase. Additional items include various grant awards, park performance resolutions, and reappointments for the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority.

• Resolution 24-20 Imposing 2024 December Property Tax Levy
• Sheriff Contract for Police Services with City of Algonac
• Approval of County Disbursements – September 2024
• 2025 Memorandum of Agreement: MSU Extension Services in St. Clair County
• Zero Trust Solution Purchase for Information Technology

General

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop to review the Brownfield Program and discuss related policies. The meeting is scheduled for October 3, 2024, at 4:00 PM.

• Brownfield Program Overview
• Brownfield Policy Discussion
• Workshop format for new business
• Public comment period available
• Meeting at County Administrative Office Building

Environmental/Public Works Committee

The St. Clair County Environmental/Public Works Committee will discuss several items, including a landfill janitorial extension and a resolution to submit a Michigan Lighthouse Assistance Program grant. It will also consider a performance resolution with the Michigan Department of Transportation for parks and recreation, reappointments for the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority board, and activity reports for the Smiths Creek Landfill. The meeting includes routine updates, citizen comments, and informational financial documents.

• Landfill – Janitorial Extension
• Resolution 2024-22 authorizing submission of a Michigan Lighthouse Assistance Program grant
• Parks and Recreation – Michigan Department of Transportation performance resolution
• Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors reappointments
• Smiths Creek Landfill June 2024 activity reports

Human Services Committee

The St. Clair County Human Services Committee will conduct roll call, hear citizen comments, receive updates, and consider conceptual initiatives. A primary agenda item is the 2025 Memorandum of Agreement with Michigan State University Extension Services. The committee will also review health department points of interest for September 2024.

• 2025 Memorandum of Agreement: MSU Extension Services in St. Clair County
• Citizens to be Heard (public comments)
• Health Department September 2024 Points of Interest (information only)
• Conceptual Initiatives discussion
• Updates on ongoing human services matters

Judiciary/Public Safety Committee

The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee will consider several items, including a contract for police services with the City of Algonac, grant work agreements for emergency management and residential substance‑abuse treatment, and the 2024‑2025 Child Care Fund budget. The committee will also review data drops for a new public defender office location and a revision to the sheriff's office manning table. These items are presented as new business for discussion and possible approval.

• Data Drops for Public Defender New Office Location
• Sheriff Contract for Police Services with City of Algonac
• FY 2025 Emergency Management Performance Grant - Initial Work Agreement
• Approval of 2024-2025 Child Care Fund Budget
• FY 2025 Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Grant Award

Ways and Means Committee

The St. Clair County Ways and Means Committee will meet to discuss a 2024 property tax levy and approve contracts, including a zero trust IT solution and a payroll services agreement. The agenda also includes items related to American Rescue Plan Act projects for the City of Port Huron.

• Resolution Imposing 2024 December Property Tax Levy
• Zero Trust Solution Purchase for Information Technology
• Contract Approval Request - 2025 Regional Educational Service Agency - Payroll Services
• Commissioner Beedon District 3 ARPA Project - City of Port Huron Police Department Radios
• Commissioner Beedon District 3 ARPA Project - City of Port Huron Neighborhood Improvement Authority Enhancements

Board of Commissioners

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners will consider approving contracts for various projects, including American Rescue Plan projects, road patrol grants, and administrative building repairs. The board will also vote on policy revisions and collective bargaining agreements.

• Approval of County Disbursements - August 2024
• Policy Revisions: Recruitment and Hiring; Salary and Wages; Expense Reimbursement; Management Rights and Responsibilities; Worker's Compensation; Timekeeping; Family Medical Leave, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability; and Discipline and Discharge
• Resolution 24-16 Retirement System Ordinance Amendments
• Resolution 24-18 Ratifying Collective Bargaining Agreement with Prosecuting Attorney Association
• Resolution 24-19 Revising Indigent Defense Counsel Rate of Pay - Public Defender

Environmental/Public Works Committee

The Environmental/Public Works Committee will consider Resolution 24-15 to approve the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Recreation Passport Grant Program agreement for North Channel County Park. It will also review a landfill air compliance services contract and a contract approval for Mead & Hunt's Runway 10-28 justification study. Additional agenda items include updates, Smiths Creek Landfill activity reports, and informational financial documents.

• Resolution 24-15 – Approve Michigan DNR Recreation Passport Grant Program agreement for North Channel County Park (final action)
• Landfill – Air Compliance Services contract
• Contract approval – Mead & Hunt runway 10-28 justification study
• Smiths Creek Landfill activities report – April 2024 gas-to-energy volume and data comparison
• Smiths Creek Landfill activities report – May 2024 gas-to-energy volume and data comparison

The Environmental/Public Works Committee voted 6-0 to adopt Resolution 24-15, approving the Michigan DNR Recreation Passport Grant Program Agreement for North Channel County Park. It also forwarded recommendations to the Regular Board for a landfill air compliance services contract with Environmental Information Logistics, LLC (not to exceed $160,313) and an airport runway justification study with Mead & Hunt (not to exceed $62,715.16). All votes were unanimous with no opposition.

• Adopted Resolution 24-15 approving DNR Recreation Passport Grant Agreement for North Channel County Park (6-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve landfill air compliance services contract with Environmental Information Logistics, LLC, not to exceed $160,313 (6-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve Mead & Hunt contract for Runway 10-28 Justification Study, not to exceed $62,715.16 (6-0)
• Received and filed Smiths Creek Landfill activity reports for April and May 2024 (6-0)
• Received and filed monthly PARC financial documents as information only (6-0)

Human Services Committee

The St. Clair County Human Services Committee will meet to discuss and potentially approve agreements for a kindergarten oral health program, a medical director contract, and a vehicle contract for the library's mobile outreach unit.

• Kindergarten Oral Health Assessment Program - Smiles on Wheels Agreement
• Medical Director Contract Approval
• St. Clair County Library - TechOps Specialty Vehicles contract
• Health Department August Points of Interest
• Citizens to be Heard

The Human Services Committee forwarded a recommendation to approve a $54,071.10 agreement with Smiles on Wheels for kindergarten oral health assessments, and a $351,550.16 contract with TechOps Specialty Vehicles for a library mobile outreach vehicle. A proposed Medical Director Employment Agreement with Dr. Stacie Smith failed on a 2-4 vote.

• Forwarded Smiles on Wheels kindergarten oral health assessment agreement ($54,071.10) to Regular Board (6-0)
• Forwarded TechOps Specialty Vehicles library mobile outreach vehicle contract ($351,550.16) to Regular Board (6-0)
• Medical Director Employment Agreement with Dr. Stacie Smith failed to forward (2-4)
• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Received and filed Health Department August Points of Interest (6-0)
• Received and filed packets (6-0)

Judiciary/Public Safety Committee

The St. Clair County Judiciary/Public Safety Committee will review several contracts and agreements, including a 2025 Secondary Road Patrol Grant Agreement, an addendum to the Inmate Medical and Mental Health Service Agreement, a Probate Court/MDHHS Funds Contract, and an addendum to the Huron House Probation Resident Services Contract. The committee will also take final action to appoint Dennis Rickert as a District Court Magistrate. Additional routine agenda items cover roll call, citizen comments, updates, and other judiciary/public safety matters.

• 2025 Secondary Road Patrol Grant Agreement
• Inmate Medical and Mental Health Service Agreement Addendum
• Probate Court/MDHHS Funds Contract
• Huron House Probation Resident Services Contract - Addendum A
• Appointment of District Court Magistrate - Dennis Rickert - FINAL ACTION

Ways and Means Committee

The Ways and Means Committee will review updates, conceptual initiatives, old business and new business items. New business includes several American Rescue Plan projects across districts, multiple contract approvals for county facilities, a resolution on retirement system ordinance amendments, and general fund budget adjustments. The committee will also hear from citizens and address other ways and means matters.

• Commissioner Rushing District 6 American Rescue Plan Project – St. Clair County Road Commission/Wales Township Road Project
• Contract Amendment Approval Request – MGT of America Consulting, LLC
• 2024 General Fund Budget Adjustments
• Contract Approval – Administration Building Exterior Wall & Skylight Repair – National Restoration
• Contract Approval – Sheriff's Office Intervention Center Refrigeration System Replacement – Watson Brothers

The St. Clair County Ways and Means Committee voted unanimously to forward 18 recommendations to the Regular Board, including multiple American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) projects, contract approvals, and budget adjustments. All motions passed 6-0. No items were denied or tabled.

• Forwarded ARPA road ditch cleanouts for Wales Township ($15,681) (6-0)
• Forwarded contract amendment #2 with MGT Consulting for cost allocation plans ($62,400) (6-0)
• Forwarded ARPA water line extension in Burtchville Township ($400,000) (6-0)
• Forwarded 2024 General Fund budget adjustments (6-0)
• Forwarded ARPA radio purchase for Ira Township Fire Department ($25,000) (6-0)
• Forwarded ARPA wireless system purchase from Scientel Solutions ($120,340 equipment/installation, $20,800 annual maintenance) (6-0)
• Forwarded ARPA firewall purchase ($153,735) (6-0)
• Forwarded ARPA generator/parking lot resurface at Yale VA Clinic ($160,000) (6-0)

General

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners will review audit reports, approve July disbursements, and consider renewing contracts for court recording and legal research software. The board will also discuss several American Rescue Plan projects and a homeland security interlocal agreement.

• BIS Court Recording Software Renewal
• Patagonia Electronic Health Records Software Additions
• Contract Renewal - Motorola Solutions
• 2023 UHY LLP Audit Presentation
• Library Board - Reappointment

Environmental/Public Works Committee

The Environmental/Public Works Committee will review updates and conceptual initiatives, consider old and new business items, and hear reports on Smiths Creek Landfill activities for April and May. The meeting also includes routine agenda items such as roll call, citizen comments, and administrative matters.

• Smiths Creek Landfill Activity Report – April
• Smiths Creek Landfill Activity Report – May
• Conceptual Initiatives
• Old Business
• New Business

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee will discuss a resolution opposing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services' approach to conflict‑free access and planning. The agenda also includes a community mental health update and the reappointment of a Library Board member. An informational health department briefing for July is listed as an information‑only item.

• Deletion: Community Mental Health Update
• Deletion: Resolution 24-14 Opposing MDHHS Approach to Conflict Free Access and Planning
• Update: Community Mental Health Update
• New Business: Library Board – Reappointment
• New Business: Resolution 24-14 Opposing MDHHS Approach to Conflict Free Access and Planning

Judiciary/Public Safety Committee

The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss new and old business. The primary item for consideration is an interlocal agreement regarding the Homeland Security Grant Program.

• 2023 Interlocal Agreement between Macomb County and St. Clair County for the Homeland Security Grant Program

Ways and Means Committee

The St. Clair County Ways and Means Committee will consider several new business items, including a renewal of an assessing services agreement with the City of St. Clair and multiple American Rescue Plan projects in various districts. The committee will also review a contract with Westlaw Proflex and a revision to the Fund Balance Policy. These items are presented for discussion and possible approval.

• Renewal of agreement between St. Clair County and City of St. Clair for providing assessing services
• Commissioner Vandenbossche District 7 ARP project – China Twp bike path repairs & pickleball courts
• Commissioner Simasko District 1 ARP project – Brockway Township Hall building addition
• Westlaw Proflex – contract agreement
• Policy Revision #215 – Fund Balance Policy

Board of Commissioners

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the Brownfield Plan for Corcat Properties in Algonac. Commissioners will consider and vote on Resolution 24‑13 to adopt that plan. The agenda also includes approval of June 2024 county disbursements, a FY 2025 traffic‑enforcement program grant application, and several landfill‑related contract approvals and grant requests.

• Public Hearing: Brownfield Plan – Corcat Properties – Algonac, MI
• Resolution 24‑13 adopting the Brownfield Plan for Corcat Properties
• Approval of County Disbursements – June 2024
• FY 2025 Traffic Enforcement Program Grant application
• Landfill contract approvals (e.g., Gas System Improvements – BNV Earthmovers, LLC; Tetra Tech Phase 2 Air Monitoring Extension)

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee will consider several Health Department agreements and grant applications. This includes the Kindergarten Oral Health Assessment Program and a nursing services renewal. The committee will also receive information regarding regional health plan resolutions.

• Kindergarten Oral Health Assessment Program - Smiles on Wheels Agreement
• SC4 Nursing Services Agreement Renewal
• 2025 County Veterans Service Fund Grant Application
• St. Clair County Library - Little Pim database

Judiciary/Public Safety Committee

The St. Clair County Judiciary/Public Safety Committee is meeting to review several judicial and public safety items. Agenda topics include a contract amendment for the Intervention Center and a radio upgrade project for Central Dispatch. The committee will also take final action on a residential substance abuse treatment grant application.

• Final action on FY 2025 Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Grant Application
• Third Amendment to the Securus Master Services Agreement for the Intervention Center
• Probation renovation furniture
• Tower Project and Radio Upgrade for Central Dispatch
• Prosecutor update

Ways and Means Committee

The Ways and Means Committee will consider several contract approvals for county buildings and services. The agenda also includes reviews of personnel policy revisions and the allocation of opioid settlement funds.

• Contract approvals for administration building roofing, airport drainage, and courthouse elevator refurbishment
• American Rescue Plan fund requests for fire department radios and a road project
• Revisions to county policies regarding hiring, wages, and leave
• Allocation of Kroger settlement agreement funds
• Contract addendum for Transdev (First Vehicle)

Environmental/Public Works Committee

The Environmental/Public Works Committee is reviewing several items related to landfill operations, including PFAS removal technology evaluations. The agenda also includes the consideration of a Brownfield Plan for Corcat Properties in Algonac.

• Evaluation of foam fractionation technologies for PFAS removal at the landfill
• Contract approval for gas system improvements by BNV Earthmovers, LLC
• Resolution 24-13 adopting a Brownfield Plan for Corcat Properties in Algonac
• Extension of Tetra Tech Phase 2 air monitoring
• Purchase order increase for Pine Environmental

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several contract awards for county infrastructure and services. Items include Health Department renovations, courthouse repairs, and various grant applications. The agenda also includes updates on American Rescue Plan projects in local municipalities.

• Health Department renovation and relocation contract awards
• KJP Roofing and Sheet Metal contract for courthouse roof replacement
• American Rescue Plan project: Algonac Fire Dept Radio Upgrade
• Allied Building Service contract for Emergency Management Center HVAC replacement
• 2024 Homeland Security Grant Program application

Environmental/Public Works Committee

The committee will discuss several grant applications and appointments to the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority. The agenda also includes reviewing Smiths Creek Landfill volume reports and a ground lease for Tailwind Holdings LLC.

• Private hangar ground lease with Tailwind Holdings LLC
• MDNR Grant-Island Loop National Water Trail
• Resolution 24-12 regarding Materials Management Planning
• 2024 Phragmites Adaptive Management Framework Grant Application
• Smiths Creek Landfill volume reports (February–May)

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee will review updates on the Michigan Vaccine Project. New business includes a Patagonia Lab Interface purchase for the Health Department and a library contract renewal. The committee will also consider an appointment to the Community Mental Health Board.

• Health Department Patagonia Lab Interface Purchase
• Community Mental Health Board appointment
• St. Clair County Library contract renewal with Cengage Learning for Gale Courses
• Michigan State University Extension - Michigan Vaccine Project Report update

Judiciary/Public Safety Committee

The committee will discuss various grant applications and program updates for public safety. Items include requests regarding mental health courts, bulletproof vests, and homeland security grants.

• FY 2024 Michigan Mental Health Court Grant Program Reallocation Request
• 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant MOU
• 2024 Bullet Proof Vest Partnership Program Application
• 2024 Homeland Security Grant Program – Operation Stonegarden application
• 2024 Port Security Grant Program Application

Ways and Means Committee

The Ways and Means Committee will consider contract awards for the Health Department renovation and relocation project. The agenda also includes several American Rescue Plan projects and various county maintenance contracts.

• Health Department Renovation & Relocation contract awards
• Emergency Management Center HVAC and window replacements
• American Rescue Plan projects for Algonac, Marine City, and Brockway Township
• Courthouse generator installation and District Court roof replacement
• New Buildings and Grounds worker position

Board of Commissioners

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners will review several American Rescue Plan Act project requests and budget adjustments. The body is also deciding on various service contracts and grant applications for court and security programs.

• 2024 General Fund Budget Adjustments
• Public Defender lease agreement for 600 Fort Street
• ARPA projects including Kimball Township Fire Department radios and Marysville Ravenswood Road project
• Contract approvals for Fishbeck engineering services and St Clair Lawn Care
• Purchase of courthouse security Tasers

Human Services Committee

The committee will meet to discuss human services matters and conceptual initiatives. The agenda includes a review of Health Department points of interest from April 2024.

• Health Department Points of Interest - April 2024

Judiciary/Public Safety Committee

The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss several grants and operational agreements. The body will review a lease for the Public Defender and a purchase of Tasers for courthouse security.

• Public Defender lease agreement for 600 Fort Street
• Courthouse Security Taser purchase
• 2023 Homeland Security Grant Program - Operation Stonegarden Grant Agreement
• 2025 Michigan Drug Court Grant Program for Recovery Court
• FY2025 Michigan Mental Health Court Grant Program application and budget

Ways and Means Committee

The committee is discussing several American Rescue Plan Act projects and 2024 General Fund Budget adjustments. The body will also consider a new Network Technician I position and a resolution regarding homeschooling and education choice.

• 2024 General Fund Budget Adjustments
• American Rescue Plan projects for Kimball Township Fire Department radios and City of Marysville Ravenswood Road
• American Rescue Plan projects for SCC Road Commission culvert replacements and ditching
• Contract approval for Information Technology Technician Services for the Road Commission
• Resolution 24-10 in support of homeschooling and education choice in Michigan

Environmental/Public Works Committee

The Environmental/Public Works Committee is meeting to consider several service contracts and purchase orders. The agenda includes approvals for engineering and landscaping services and a review of landfill activity reports.

• Contract approval for Fishbeck engineering services for Parks
• Contract approval for St Clair Lawn Care landscape services for Landfill
• Pre-qualified contractors list for landscape architectural services for Parks and Recreation
• Purchase order increase for Pine Environmental H2S Analyzer for Landfill
• Smiths Creek Landfill Activities Reports

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several new business items including multiple American Rescue Plan projects across different districts. The agenda also includes contract renewals, budget reports, and service agreements.

• Day Treatment Night Watch (DTNW) Renovation Project costs and award
• American Rescue Plan projects for various locations including Clay Township, Marine City, and St. Clair
• Contract approval for Dynamic Imaging
• Contract renewal for Qualtrics
• Contract renewal for BS &A

Environmental/Public Works Committee

The Environmental/Public Works Committee will discuss new business including an equipment rebate voucher application and a services agreement. The body will also review reports regarding Smiths Creek Landfill activities.

• Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant- Equipment Rebate Voucher Application
• Friends of the St. Clair River 2024 Stewardship Services Agreement
• Self-Service Aviation Fuel Station Installation
• Smiths Creek Landfill Activities Reports
• Monthly PARC Financial Documents

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee will meet to discuss new and old business. The primary action item is an appointment to the Department of Health and Human Services Board.

• Appointment to the Department of Health and Human Services Board
• Review of Health Department March Points of Interest

Judiciary/Public Safety Committee

The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss the Day Treatment Night Watch renovation project and the FY 2025 Michigan Indigent Defense Counsel grant application.

• FY 2025 Michigan Indigent Defense Counsel (MIDC) Grant Application Approval
• Day Treatment Night Watch (DTNW) Renovation Project total costs and contractor award

Ways and Means Committee

The committee will discuss various American Rescue Plan Act projects and contract approvals. Items include infrastructure improvements, equipment for police and emergency services, and facility renovations. The body will also consider a resolution regarding election integrity.

• American Rescue Plan projects including roof replacement for Child Abuse and Neglect Council and radios for Marine City and St. Clair police
• Contract approval for J'S Pro Services lawn service for the Treasurer's Office
• Contract approval for Waste Management Services at the Intervention Center
• Contract addendum for Valvoline and extension for First Vehicle for vehicle repair and maintenance
• Resolution 24-08 Election Integrity proposed by Commissioner Simasko

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss placing millages for road improvement, parks and recreation, and the drug task force on the ballot. The meeting also includes reviews of several landfill contracts and American Rescue Plan projects.

• Resolution 24-03: Proposed Millage for Road Improvement
• Resolution 24-04: Proposed Renewal of Drug Task Force Millage
• Resolution 24-05: Proposed Millage for Parks and Recreation
• Landfill contracts with Tetra Tech, LFG Technologies, WSP, Easton Technologies, and Interra Global
• Aramark food and commissary contracts for the Intervention and Detention Center

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee will review several appointments and contract requests. The body is discussing a proposed increase to the County Burial Benefit and a resolution to place a Port Huron Museum millage on the ballot.

• Resolution 24-06 regarding Port Huron Museum Millage ballot placement
• Proposed increase to Veteran's Affairs County Burial Benefit
• WGRT Veterans Affairs Advertising Contract approval request
• Health Department Marihuana Operation and Oversight Grant Agreement
• Community Mental Health Board appointments and reappointments

Judiciary/Public Safety Committee

The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee will discuss several contracts and software agreements. The body is reviewing a resolution to place a drug task force millage renewal on the ballot.

• Resolution 24-04 regarding Drug Task Force Millage renewal ballot placement
• Aramark Food and Commissary contracts for the Intervention and Detention Center
• Karpel Solutions software addendum for the Prosecuting Attorney
• Harris Recording Solutions property recording software for the Register of Deeds
• Paymentus Electronic Bill Payment System for court management

Ways and Means Committee

The committee will discuss several American Rescue Plan projects and equipment purchases. The agenda includes reviews of staffing changes for the Sheriff's Office and Public Guardian. Members will also consider a resolution supporting the Citizens for Local Choice Initiative.

• American Rescue Plan projects: Pine Grove Park, Discovery City Children's Museum, Bakers Field Pathway Extension, Thompson Pond Park, and Lake Huron Woods Campaign for the Ages Housing
• Purchase of office chairs for the Intervention Center from Standard Office Supply
• Pure Storage hardware purchase for Information Technology
• Staffing changes: Public Guardian case manager position and Sheriff's Office Marine Patrol/Training Sergeant reclassification to Lieutenant
• Resolution 24-07 Supporting Citizens for Local Choice Initiative

Environmental/Public Works Committee

The Environmental/Public Works Committee will discuss placing two millages on the ballot for road improvement and parks and recreation. The body will also review several landfill maintenance contracts and a site assessment for the EDA Business Center.

• Resolution 24-03: Proposed Millage for Road Improvement
• Resolution 24-05: Proposed Millage for Parks and Recreation
• Landfill agreements with Tetra Tech, LFG Technologies, WSP, Easton Technologies, and Interra Global
• Professional Services Agreement with Fishbeck for EDA Business Center site assessment
• 2024 Survey & Remonumentation Grant Agreement

Board of Commissioners

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss several grant applications and contract approvals. The board is considering a resolution to place a Veterans Affairs millage on the ballot and reviewing appointments for the Health Advisory and Library boards.

• Resolution 24-02 regarding the Veterans Affairs Millage ballot placement
• Everbridge Alert & Warning Notification System contract for Emergency Management
• EPA Grant Application for Landfill Leachate Pretreatment Upgrades
• American Rescue Plan project funding for Mid-City Nutrition equipment and Landmark Non-Profit Housing generator
• Adoption of Policy 139 (Reasonable Accommodation) and Policy 140 (Non-Discrimination)

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee will meet to discuss appointments for the Health Advisory and Library boards. The body is also considering a resolution to place a Veterans Affairs Millage on the ballot.

• Resolution 24-02: Placing the Veterans Affairs Millage on the Ballot
• Health Advisory Board appointment
• Library Board appointment
• Health Department Points of Interest - January 2024

Judiciary/Public Safety Committee

The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee will consider a contract for the Everbridge Alert & Warning Notification System. The body will also review a marine safety grant application and several agreements related to the Michigan Mental Health Court Grant Program.

• Contract approval for Everbridge Alert & Warning Notification System
• FY2024 Marine Safety Program Grant Application
• MOU with Community Mental Health for the Recovery Court Program
• FY2024 Michigan Mental Health Court Grant Program Letter of Agreement with CMH
• Subcontracts for Blue Water DRP and Huron House under the FY2024 Michigan Mental Health Court Grant Program

Ways and Means Committee

The Ways and Means Committee will discuss equipment purchases for Mid-City Nutrition and a generator for Landmark Non-Profit Housing using American Rescue Plan funds. The body will also consider revisions to the contract approval policy and Central Dispatch staffing.

• Mid-City Nutrition equipment purchases (District 4 ARP Project)
• Landmark Non-Profit Housing generator (District 3 ARP Project)
• Policy 100-121 Approval of Contracts revisions
• Central Dispatch Manning Table revisions for 2 Supervisors

Environmental/Public Works Committee

The Environmental/Public Works Committee will meet to discuss new business and review reports. The primary agenda item is an EPA grant application for landfill leachate pretreatment upgrades.

• EPA Grant Application for Landfill Leachate Pretreatment Upgrades
• Smiths Creek Landfill Activities Reports
• Monthly PARC Financial Documents

Board of Commissioners

The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners will review several contract approvals and equipment purchases. The agenda includes architectural services for roof replacements at the Administration Building and District Court House, as well as multiple landfill-related agreements.

• Architectural services for Administration Building and District Court House roof replacement
• Purchase of Jet A Refueler Truck from Kitty Hawk Leasing, LLC
• Smith Creek Landfill Rental Flare Agreement and air monitoring service with Tetra Tech
• Marine Boat Purchase and Central Dispatch Radio Purchase
• 2024 Marijuana Operation and Oversight Grant

Environmental/Public Works Committee

The Environmental/Public Works Committee will meet to discuss several administrative updates and purchases. The body is scheduled to take final action on Parks and Recreation Commission appointments and by-law revisions.

• Purchase of Jet A Refueler Truck from Kitty Hawk Leasing, LLC
• Parks and Recreation Commission Proposed By-Law Revisions (Final Action)
• Parks and Recreation Commission Appointments (Final Action)
• Contract approval for S A Torello Addendum B regarding Landfill Materials
• Parks Manning Table Revision

Human Services Committee

The St. Clair County Human Services Committee is meeting to discuss new business items. The agenda includes a subscription renewal for the library and a grant for marijuana operation and oversight.

• McNaughton Book Plan Subscription renewal for the Library
• 2024 Marijuana Operation and Oversight Grant
• Health Department's Points of Interest for December 2023

Judiciary/Public Safety Committee

The Judiciary/Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss new business including a marine boat purchase and a training funds application for Central Dispatch. The committee will also review a contract request for a Legal Server Case Data Management System.

• Marine Boat Purchase
• 2024 Public Safety Answering Point Training Funds Application - Central Dispatch
• Contract Approval Request - Legal Server Case Data Management System
• 2023-24 Child Care Fund (CCF) Budget Approval (Information Only)

Ways and Means Committee

The committee will discuss several new business items including equipment purchases and architectural contracts. The meeting includes reviews of American Rescue Plan projects and a Friend of Court program.

• Central Dispatch Radio Purchase
• District 2 ARP Project: Radio First EAS Encoder
• District 4 ARP Project: Visiting Nurse Association revised request
• Infuz contract for Administration Building roof replacement architectural services
• Anderson, Eckstein & Westrick contract for District Court House roof repair/replacement architectural services