Van Buren County public meetings in 2024

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss a resolution of support for the Palisades deployment of Small Modular Reactors. The body will also review several capital improvement project updates and administrative requests.

• Resolution of Support - Palisades Deployment of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)
• KL Avenue Landfill - Restricted Use Zone
• CIP Updates: Sheriff's Admin & Jail HVAC, HSW Roof, DHHS Roof, and Courthouse Facade Repair
• Letter of Understanding - Police Officers Labor Council, Command Unit
• Public Transit Third Party Contract Amendment

The Committee of the Whole voted to recommend several resolutions for approval at the next regular Board meeting, including amending the Environmental Health Code to address contaminated groundwater from the KL Avenue Landfill, approving out-of-state travel for Juvenile Court, and supporting Small Modular Reactors at Palisades. They also approved expedited contracts for HVAC, roof replacements, and courthouse facade repair, plus a $10.3 million claims payment. The December 24 meeting was cancelled, and the organizational meeting was rescheduled to January 7, 2025.

• Approved resolution to amend Environmental Health Code for KL Avenue Landfill groundwater (carried)
• Cancelled Dec 24 meeting; scheduled organizational meeting Jan 7, 2025 (carried)
• Approved out-of-state travel for Juvenile Court to Rite of Passage facility (carried)
• Approved resolution supporting Small Modular Reactors at Palisades (carried)
• Approved $37,000 contract with Unified Engineering for HVAC project (carried)
• Approved $550,300 roof contract with Lyster Inc. for HSW Building (carried)
• Approved $351,410 roof contract with Lyster Inc. for DHHS Building (carried)
• Approved $651,572 contract with Building Restorations for courthouse facade (carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Van Buren County Board of Commissioners will discuss a resolution supporting the Palisades deployment of Small Modular Reactors. Several capital improvement projects will be updated, including the Facilities Master Plan contract and various roof and HVAC repairs. Finance items include a dispatch refresh project quote and a camera replacement. Public transit items cover the purchase of a service truck and a contract amendment.

• Resolution of Support - Palisades Deployment of Small Modular Reactors (EXPEDITED)
• Facilities Master Plan - Tower Pinkster Contract Approval
• CIP - Administration Window Replacement Project Update
• CIP - Dispatch Refresh Project - Xybix Quote
• Purchase of Service Truck

The Van Buren County Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda and several resolutions, including a resolution supporting Holtec International's deployment of small modular reactors at the Palisades site. They also approved multiple capital improvement contracts, including roof replacements, a courthouse facade repair, and a facilities master plan, along with various administrative and financial items.

• Approved Remonumentation Plan amendment to strengthen financial controls (consent)
• Approved out-of-state travel for Specialty Courts, funded by federal grants (consent)
• Reappointed Paul DeYoung to Land Bank Authority for 3-year term (consent)
• Approved resolution supporting Palisades SMR deployment (unanimous)
• Approved Facilities Master Plan contract with Tower Pinkster ($180K-$230K)
• Approved window replacement contract with Lysters Exteriors ($151,630)
• Approved Historical Museum brick/wall repair with Building Restoration Inc. ($52,989)
• Approved engineering contract with Unified Engineering for HVAC project ($37,000)

Committee of the Whole

The Van Buren County Committee of the Whole will meet on November 26, 2024 to consider a range of updates and proposals, including a purchase of a service truck for public transit and a quote for a dispatch refresh project. The agenda also includes updates on building projects, finance items, and administrative affairs, along with public comment periods. No formal decisions are listed beyond the presentations.

• Purchase of Service Truck – Public Transit (presented by Laurie Schlipp)
• Dispatch Refresh Project – Xybix Quote (presented by Tim McGee)
• Administration Window Replacement Project update – Buildings & Grounds (presented by John Small)
• Historical Museum brick and wall repair update – Buildings & Grounds (presented by John Small)
• 2024 Equalization Apportionment Report amendment (presented by Anthony Meyaard)

Board of Commissioners

The Van Buren County Board of Commissioners will meet on November 26, 2024. The agenda includes approval of minutes, public comment, and several contract and grant items. Notable items include a contract with Abonmarche for engineering and construction administration services for the Hartford Kayak Launch, a grant agreement for the Paw Paw River Water Trail, and a renewal of the Recovery Zone Services Agreement. The board will also receive updates on the courthouse painting project and finance reports.

• Contract with Abonmarche for Engineering and Construction Administration Services for Hartford Kayak Launch
• MNRTF Grant Agreement for Development of Paw Paw River Water Trail Access
• Recovery Zone Services Agreement Renewal FY 2024‑2025: Contract Correction
• Tyler Technologies Software Agreement
• Southwest Michigan Behavioral Health (SWMBH) Substance Use Disorder Net Cost Contract

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review administrative updates, financial reports, and several contracts. Key discussions include public defender agreements and infrastructure projects for river access.

• MNRTF Grant Agreement for Paw Paw River Water Trail Access
• Contract with Abonmarche for Hartford Kayak Launch engineering and construction
• Office of the Public Defender Michigan Indigent Defense Commission FY 24-25 Contract
• Southwest Michigan Behavioral Health (SWMBH) Substance Use Disorder Net Cost Contract
• Tyler Technologies Software Agreement

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to review administrative affairs, finance items, and department contracts. Key items include a grant application for the VBCBRA and updates to the Farmland and Open Space Preservation Ordinance.

• VBCBRA $500,000 EPA Grant Application
• Amendments to the Van Buren County Farmland and Open Space Preservation Ordinance (2C)
• Sheriff's Office Lease Agreement for Waverly Township
• FY25 contracts for Allegan County Juvenile Center, Court Appointed Special Advocate, and VBCMH
• Michigan State Police 2024 Emergency Management Grant Agreement

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss administrative appointments, travel requests, and financial claims. The body is considering a contract extension for the County Administrator and a salary exception for an IT Infrastructure Engineer.

• County Administrator contract extension
• Salary exception for IT Infrastructure Engineer
• 2024-2025 Snow Removal Bids
• Specialty Court Grants contracts
• Road Commission re-appointments for W. Nelson and W. Askew

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review several administrative and funding items, including a $500,000 EPA grant application and a lease agreement with the Sheriff's Office in Waverly Township. It will also consider an AI Steering Committee report, amendments to the Farmland and Open Space Preservation Ordinance, and a Michigan State Police emergency management grant. The meeting includes public comment and updates from the Road Commission.

• Sheriff's Office – Lease Agreement with Waverly Township
• Digital Information Department – AI Steering Committee presentation
• $500,000 EPA Grant Application for Van Buren County
• Amendments to the Van Buren County Farmland and Open Space Preservation Ordinance (2C)
• Michigan State Police – 2024 Emergency Management Grant Agreement

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will address routine administrative business, including approval of minutes and public comments. It will discuss a housing target market analysis, re‑appointments of two road commissioners, a $12,000 grant award to the Van Buren Youth Initiative, a request for proposals for the Facilities Master Plan, snow‑removal bids, and a contract extension for the County Administrator. Additional finance and equalization reports will also be presented.

• $12,000 grant award to Van Buren Youth Initiative (Michigan Arts and Cultural Council)
• Request for Proposals for the Facilities Master Plan
• 2024‑2025 Snow Removal Bids
• County Administrator contract extension
• Re‑appointment of Road Commissioners Nelson, W. and Askew, W.

Board of Commissioners

The Van Buren County Board of Commissioners will discuss appointments to the Planning Commission and the Deputy Medical Examiner position. It will review a continuation of services for the jail elevator and multiple finance items, including a county drain resolution, policy updates, and several service contracts. The meeting also includes a proposal to convert part‑time juvenile court family aide positions to full‑time youth mentor roles.

• Appointment to Planning Commission – Gordon Andrews
• Appointment to Planning Commission – Nicholas Carlson
• Appointment of Deputy Medical Examiner – Dr. Koster
• Jail Elevator Replacement – Continuation of Services
• ARPA VBISD Youth Center – Subrecipient Agreement

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review several administrative and financial matters. Items include appointments to the Planning Commission and Deputy Medical Examiner, a resolution to give full faith and credit to the Evan’s County Drain Note, and proposed budget adjustments. Additional updates cover well‑water testing, a jail elevator service continuation, and various service contracts.

• Appointment of Gordon Andrews to the Planning Commission
• Appointment of Nicholas Carlson to the Planning Commission
• Appointment of Dr. Koster as Deputy Medical Examiner
• Evan’s County Drain Note – Full Faith and Credit Resolution
• Budget Adjustments presented by the Finance Director

The Committee of the Whole approved agenda items and minutes, and made recommendations for the next regular Board meeting, including appointments to the Planning Commission, a new Deputy Medical Examiner, a jail elevator contract, a $350,000 drain note, budget adjustments, policy updates, and several contracts and grants. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved agenda and September 10, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Gordon Andrews to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Recommended Nicholas Carlson to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Recommended Dr. Thomas Koster as Deputy Medical Examiner (unanimous)
• Recommended Otis Elevator for jail elevator replacement (unanimous)
• Recommended $350,000 Full Faith and Credit for Evan's Drain Note (unanimous)
• Approved monthly budget adjustments (unanimous)
• Recommended updated Training & Travel Policy (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several service agreement renewals for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The meeting includes an expedited discussion regarding a FY2024 USDA Housing Preservation Grant and a closed session regarding litigation.

• FY2024 USDA Housing Preservation Grant (Expedited)
• MSUE Memorandum of Agreement Renewal FY 2024-2025
• Domestic Violence Coalition Services Agreement Renewal FY 2024-2025
• VBCD Resource Recovery Services Agreement Renewal FY 2024-2025
• MDOT Contract 2022-0144 P7

The Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda including the MSU Extension agreement ($206,603), Domestic Violence Coalition services ($25,000), VBCD resource recovery ($100,000), Recovery Zone services ($25,160), and appointments to the Materials Management Planning Commission. They also approved a $3,875,671.69 claims payment for August 2024, accepted a $105,701 USDA Housing Preservation Grant, and authorized a $389,626 MSHDA grant application. The board entered closed session to discuss litigation with New Covert Generating.

• Approved $3,875,671.69 in claims for August 2024
• Approved MSU Extension agreement for $206,603 (FY25)
• Approved Domestic Violence Coalition services renewal for $25,000
• Approved VBCD resource recovery contract for $100,000 (FY25)
• Approved Recovery Zone services renewal for $25,160
• Approved appointments to Materials Management Planning Commission
• Accepted $105,701 USDA Housing Preservation Grant and authorized $389,626 MSHDA application
• Approved MDOT contract for replacement bus funding

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review the Medical Examiner Annual Report and several FY 2024-2025 service agreement renewals. The body is also discussing a Request for Proposals for a Facilities Master Plan and budget adjustments.

• MSUE, Domestic Violence Coalition, VBCD Resource Recovery, and Recovery Zone service agreement renewals
• Facilities Master Plan Request for Proposals
• Termination Agreement for Whelan & Co/Acrisure
• MDOT Contract 2022-0144 P7
• Appointments to the Materials Management Planning Commission and Building Authority

The Committee of the Whole reviewed and recommended approval of several agreements and expenditures for the next regular Board of Commissioners meeting, including a $206,603 MSU Extension agreement, a $25,000 Domestic Violence Coalition renewal, a $100,000 Resource Recovery Services agreement, and a $25,160 Recovery Zone Services renewal. They also recommended approval of claims totaling $3,875,671.69, a lease termination with Whelan & Co/Acrisure, and various appointments and travel requests. All motions carried unanimously.

• Recommended approval of MSU Extension agreement for $206,603 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Domestic Violence Coalition renewal for $25,000 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Resource Recovery Services agreement for $100,000 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Recovery Zone Services renewal for $25,160 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of claims totaling $3,875,671.69 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of lease termination with Whelan & Co/Acrisure effective Oct 1, 2024 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of MDOT contract for replacement bus (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of out-of-state travel for Sheriff's Office employee (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss financial requests and administrative agreements. The agenda includes a review of the current fiscal year budget and a tax rate request.

• FY 24-25 Budget
• L-4029 Tax Rate Request
• Materials Management Interlocal Agreement Amendment
• Disposal of seized and unusable Sheriff vehicles
• Out of State Travel Request for International City/County Management Association Annual Conference

The Board of Commissioners adopted the FY 2024-25 General Appropriations Act, including a $29,158,000 general fund budget and $41,754,860 in other fund expenditures. The board also approved an amendment to the Materials Management Interlocal Agreement to add a Pokagon Band of Potawatomi representative and revise the appointment process. Several other resolutions were approved, including the 2024 tax rate request, authorization for inter-fund borrowing, and disposal of three sheriff's vehicles.

• Adopted FY 2024-25 General Fund budget of $29,158,000 (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Materials Management Interlocal Agreement adding Pokagon Band representative (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Tax Rate Request (Form L-4029) (unanimous)
• Authorized inter-fund borrowing from common cash account for FY 2024-25 (unanimous)
• Authorized disposal of three sheriff's vehicles via Biddergy auction (unanimous)
• Approved Lisa Ransler's out-of-state travel to ICMA conference (unanimous)
• Approved August 27, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The Van Buren County Committee of the Whole will review and vote on the FY 24-25 budget, a tax rate request (L-4029), and related financial invoices. The meeting also includes a closed‑session discussion of litigation matters and a resolution to amend the Materials Management Interlocal Agreement. Public comment periods are scheduled before and after the agenda items.

• Resolution to approve the Materials Management Interlocal Agreement Amendment
• Out of State Travel Request for the International City/County Management Association Annual Conference
• FY 24-25 Budget presentation by Finance Director Rebecca Grabemeyer
• L-4029 Tax Rate Request presented by County Administrator John Faul
• Disposal of seized and unusable sheriff vehicles presented by Captain Jim Charon

Board of Commissioners

The Van Buren County Board of Commissioners will approve the meeting agenda and minutes, and discuss several grant contracts and appointments. Items include two legal representation grant contracts, appointments to the Southwest Michigan Materials Management Planning Committee and the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, and the use of county property for the 2024 Grape Lake 5K race. The board will also hear presentations on finance claims, disposal of county property, and three MDOT transit contracts.

• Child & Parent Legal Representation Grant Contract
• Quality Legal Representation Grant Contract
• Appointment to the Van Buren County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority – Bryan Myrkle
• Use of County Property – 2024 Grape Lake 5K Race
• MDOT Contract 2017-0136 P12 R2 (Public Transit)

General

The Board of Commissioners is holding a public hearing to review the draft budget for fiscal year 2024-2025. Finance Director Rebecca Grabemeyer will present the draft budget.

• Public hearing on FY 2024-2025 Draft Budget

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will approve the July 23rd meeting minutes and hear public comments. It will receive updates on the DCS Broadband Implementation Project, the MSU Extension 2023 Annual Report, and a proclamation for Pete Sinclair. Administrative items include several grant contracts, appointments to regional committees, and the use of county property for the 2024 Grape Lake 5K race. Finance items cover commissioner per diems, claims, budget adjustments, an ARPA quarterly update, and disposal of county property, followed by discussion of three MDOT transit contracts.

• MDOT Contract 2017-0136 P12 R2 (public transit)
• MDOT Contract 2017-0136 P14 R2 (public transit)
• MDOT Contract 2017-0136 P15 R2 (public transit)
• Child & Parent Legal Representation Grant Contract (Family Division)
• Use of County Property – 2024 Grape Lake 5K Race

Board of Commissioners

The Van Buren County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss administrative affairs and county operations. Key items include a grant application for Access and Visitation and the management of county vehicles.

• Access and Visitation Grant Application
• Purchase of Vehicle
• Disposal of Vehicles

Committee of the Whole

The Van Buren County Committee of the Whole will approve the agenda and minutes, hear public comments, and consider several administrative items. Key agenda items include a draft budget for fiscal years 2024‑2025 with a proposal to schedule a public hearing, a Foster Swift invoice, and an expedited amendment to the New Age Landmark loan agreement. The meeting also includes presentations on vehicle purchase and disposal, a proclamation, and routine updates from various commissioners.

• Purchase of a county vehicle (Buildings & Grounds)
• Disposal of county vehicles (Buildings & Grounds)
• Draft Budget FY 2024‑2025 and setting of public hearing (Finance)
• Foster Swift invoice (Finance)
• New Age Landmark amended loan agreement (expedited) (Finance)

Board of Commissioners

The Van Buren County Board of Commissioners will meet to review administrative requests and financial agreements. Key items include a loan agreement for New Age Landmark and various travel and appointment requests.

• New Age Landmark Amended Loan Agreement
• Saddle Lake - Legal Lake Level Control Structure
• VBCMH Board Appointment for Annie Brown
• Out of State Travel Requests for Specialty Courts and Sheriff's Office
• Public Transit vehicle disposal request

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss administrative matters including travel requests and board appointments. The agenda also includes presentations on the Saddle Lake control structure and the Van Buren Housing Assistance Program.

• Saddle Lake legal lake level control structure discussion
• Out of state travel requests for Specialty Courts and Sheriff's Office
• Appointment of Annie Brown to the VBCMH Board
• Van Buren Housing Assistance Program (VBHAP) presentation
• Expedited CPM Construction Contract review

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider travel requests and a health board appointment. The agenda also includes a public transit construction contract and several requests to use county property for local events.

• CPM Construction Contract (EXPEDITED)
• ACT Inmate Medical Care Provider Contract
• Use of county property for the 2024 Van Buren County Youth Fair, Paw Paw Vineyard Classic Bicycle Tour, and Lakeshore Harvest Ride
• Appointment of Cathy Ontiveros to the Health and Human Services Board
• FY24 Great Start Collaborative Partnership Grant

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review administrative appointments and travel requests for court training. The agenda also includes discussions regarding inmate medical care contracts and requests to use county property for local events.

• Appointment to Health and Human Services Board (Cathy Ontiveros)
• Inmate Medical Care Provider Contract (ACT)
• 60% Justice Training Fund (MCOLES) Deficit Elimination Plan
• Requests to use county property for the Youth Fair, Bicycle Tour, and Lakeshore Harvest Ride
• Presentation by Van Buren Youth Initiative

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss a deficit elimination plan for the 60% Justice Training Fund (MCOLES). The meeting also includes an addendum to the Equalization Services Contract and a contract revision for the Central County Transportation Authority. A closed session is scheduled regarding litigation involving NCG v Van Buren County.

• 60% Justice Training Fund (MCOLES) Deficit Elimination Plan
• Equalization Services Contract - Addendum
• Central County Transportation Authority Contract Revision
• Closed session regarding NCG v Van Buren County litigation

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several administrative, finance, and transit items. The agenda includes a tax rate request, radio purchases for the Sheriff's Office, and personnel changes in the Prosecutor's Office and Trial Court.

• 2024 L-4029 Tax Rate Request
• Sheriff's Office radio purchase
• Conversion of Drug Tester position from part-time to full-time
• MDOT Contract extension for Public Transit
• FY 2025 MVAA Grant Request

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hear the 2024 State of the Court Address from Judge Kathleen Brickley. The agenda also includes discussions on transit contract revisions, budget adjustments, and an expedited grant request for veteran services.

• 2024 State of the Court Address by Judge Kathleen Brickley
• FY 2025 MVAA Grant Request (expedited)
• Central County Transportation Authority contract revision
• Equalization Services Contract Addendum
• Southwest Michigan Materials Management Planning Committee recruitment

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review several administrative updates and financial reports. The agenda includes discussions on public transit funding, off-road vehicle ordinances, and potential appointments to the Community Mental Health Board.

• Request for additional funding for bus purchases
• Discussion of the Off Road Vehicle Ordinance
• Appointments to Van Buren County Community Mental Health Board
• Extensions for MDOT transit contracts P9, P12, P13, and P14
• Updates to county payroll, workers' compensation, and PTO transfer policies

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the Parks Millage and a Blight Elimination Round 4 Grant Agreement. The agenda also includes a Consumers Energy easement in Paw Paw and a Comcast subrecipient agreement.

• Parks Millage discussion
• Blight Elimination Round 4 Grant Agreement
• Consumers Energy Easement, 712 W. North St, Paw Paw MI
• DCS - Comcast Subrecipient Agreement
• Closed session regarding Wayside v Van Buren County

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review updates on broadband expansion efforts and a Comcast agreement. The agenda also includes discussions regarding early voting grants, blight elimination agreements, and the creation of a civilian court liaison position.

• Broadband Expansion Efforts Update and Comcast Subrecipient Agreement presentation
• Early Voting Grant Application Round 2
• Blight Elimination Round 4 Grant Agreement
• Creation of Civilian Court Liaison position
• Consumers Energy Easement at 712 W. North St, Paw Paw

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss several administrative and funding items. This includes reviewing grant applications for early voting and Homeland Security programs, as well as the creation of a new court liaison role.

• Creation of Civilian Court Liaison position
• Early Voting Grant Application Round 2
• Fire and EMS Mobile CAD Access Agreement
• 2022 and 2023 Homeland Security Grant Program funding agreements
• Michigan Materials Management Plan for Van Buren County

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss various administrative and financial matters. Topics include homeland security grant agreements, departmental travel requests, and the retirement of K9 Kuno.

• 2022 and 2023 Homeland Security Grant Program funding agreements
• Retirement and adoption of K9 Kuno
• Fire and EMS Mobile CAD Access Agreement
• Auction or disposal of county property
• Michigan Materials Management Plan for Van Buren County

Board of Commissioners

The Van Buren County Board of Commissioners will review several administrative and financial items. The agenda includes a MIDC grant for the Public Defender's office and a cost share agreement with Covert Township. Most listed items are part of the consent agenda.

• Office of the Public Defender - MIDC Grant
• New Covert Generating Cost Share Agreement - Covert Twp.
• MSUE Veterans Therapy Garden
• Computer Replacement Program
• Prosecuting Attorney's Office Summer Intern 2024

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review several administrative and financial items. Discussions include a new cost share agreement for Covert Township and reorganization of the Office of the Public Defender.

• New Covert Generating Cost Share Agreement - Covert Twp.
• Office of the Public Defender reorganization and MIDC Grant
• MSUE Veterans Therapy Garden presentation
• Computer Replacement Program discussion
• Prosecuting Attorney's Office 2024 summer intern program

Board of Commissioners

The Van Buren County Board of Commissioners will consider several consent agenda items, including proposals to renew the 911 local surcharge and millages for roads, veteran services, and public transit. Also on the agenda are a software request, a salary exception for a courts staff attorney, and a request to use county property for a recycling event. Most items are recurring or routine and are expected to be approved without discussion.

• 911 Local Surcharge Renewal Proposal
• Road Millage Renewal Proposal
• Veteran Services Millage Renewal Proposal
• Public Transit Millage Renewal Proposal
• Request to use County Property - Paw Paw Recycle Roundup & Large Tire Collection Event

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss several millage renewal proposals for roads, public transit, and veteran services. The agenda also includes a 911 local surcharge renewal proposal and a software contract review.

• Road Millage Renewal Proposal
• Veteran Services Millage Renewal Proposal
• Public Transit Millage Renewal Proposal
• 911 Local Surcharge Renewal Proposal
• Karpel Contract for State Prosecutor Software

Board of Commissioners

The Van Buren County Board of Commissioners will meet to address administrative appointments and contracts. The agenda includes an expedited review of the Karpel software contract for the State Prosecutor.

• Karpel Contract - State Prosecutor Software (EXPEDITED)
• VBC Surveyor's Peer Group Appointment
• VBC Brownfield Redevelopment Re-Appointment
• Deputy Medical Examiner Appointment
• Intensive Probation Officer salary exception

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider several county appointments, including a Deputy Medical Examiner and a Surveyor's Peer Group. The agenda also includes a staffing memorandum of understanding for the Van Buren District Library and a salary exception for an Intensive Probation Officer.

• VBC Surveyor's Peer Group Appointment
• VBC Brownfield Redevelopment Re-Appointment
• Deputy Medical Examiner Appointment
• Van Buren District Library staffing memorandum of understanding
• Intensive Probation Officer salary exception

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss ARPA updates and the continuation of 911 local surcharge collections for 2024-2025. The agenda includes proposals for purchasing two detective cars and auctioning a detective car. Additionally, the board will consider re-appointing VBCMHA Board members and use of county property for Paw Paw Days 2024.

• Purchase of two detective cars
• Auction of a detective car
• 911 Local Surcharge Collection Continuation for 2024-2025
• ARPA update and standard allowance election
• Re-appointment of VBCMHA Board of Director Members

Committee of the Whole

The Board of Commissioners will review several administrative and financial items. Discussions include emergency jail repairs, budget adjustments, and the purchase or auction of detective cars.

• Emergency repair for a water leak in the jail
• Purchase of two detective cars
• Auction of a detective car
• 911 local surcharge collection continuation for 2024-2025
• Re-appointment of VBCMHA Board of Director members

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet following the Committee of the Whole meeting. The agenda includes administrative appointments and a jail medical care contract renewal.

• Appointment of Roger Engle to the Southwest Michigan Planning Commission
• Appointment of Janet Engle to the Department of Health and Human Services
• Out of State Travel Request - Specialty Courts
• 2024 Annual Borrowing Resolution
• Jail Medical Care Contract Renewal - Advanced Correctional Healthcare

Committee of the Whole

The Board of Commissioners will discuss several administrative and financial matters. Items include appointments to local commissions, an off-road vehicle ordinance, and a review of millage expiration.

• Appointment of Roger Engle to the Southwest Michigan Planning Commission
• Appointment of Janet Engle to the Department of Health and Human Services
• Discussion of Off Road Vehicle Ordinance
• Millage Expiration Review - L4029
• 2024 Annual Borrowing Resolution

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several fiscal year 2024 contracts related to family services, transit, and juvenile centers. The meeting also includes discussions on administrative re-appointments and commissioner compensation.

• Appointment of Todd Hackenberg to the Land Bank Authority
• Review of FY24 contracts for MST Associates, New Outlook, and Parent Navigator
• Review of FY24 contracts for Allegan County and Ottawa County juvenile centers
• Discussion regarding Board of Commissioners compensation
• MDOT contract 2022-0144/P6 and annual application information

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding an organizational meeting to establish leadership and procedures for the year. The agenda includes electing a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson, reviewing board bylaws, and setting the 2024 meeting schedule.

• Election of Chairperson
• Election of Vice Chairperson
• Review and adoption of Board Bylaws and Procedures
• Appointment of Commissioners to outside/liaison appointments
• Establishment of the 2024 meeting schedule

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review several administrative reappointments and fiscal year 2024 contracts. The agenda also includes updates on public transit operations and DCS technology grants.

• Reappointment of Robert Linderman to Van Buren Cass District Board of Health
• Appointment of Todd Hackenberg to the Land Bank Authority
• Review of multiple FY24 contracts including MST Associates, New Outlook, and Parent Navigator
• DCS Technology ROBIN Grant, MEC Subrecipient Agreement, and Broadband Consultant Agreement update
• Public Transit Director's report and MDOT contract discussion

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review updates regarding the ROBIN Grant, MEC Subrecipient Agreement, and Broadband Consultant Agreement. The meeting also includes discussions on commissioner compensation and a salary exception for the Chief Deputy Treasurer.

• DCS Technology ROBIN Grant update and broadband agreements
• Appointment of Kimberly Sinclair to SWMPC
• Reappointment of Robert Linderman to Van Buren Cass District Board of Health
• Board of Commissioners compensation discussion
• Chief Deputy Treasurer salary exception