Washtenaw County, MI

Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee

The Washtenaw County Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee will hold a public meeting on August 31, 2026, to discuss state funding availability and priorities for the County Matching Initiative. The agenda includes a presentation on the Community Needs Assessment and a review of the draft process for the Emergency Fund. The committee will also approve the agenda and the minutes from the previous meeting on August 3, 2026.

• Discussion of State Funding Availability & Priorities for the County Matching Initiative
• Presentation on the Community Needs Assessment
• Review of the Emergency Fund Draft Process
• Approval of 08/03/26 Meeting Minutes

Coalition for Action on Remediation of Dioxane

Board of Commissioners Working Session

Board of Commissioners

Election Commission

Historic District Commission

OPMRC

Material Management Planning Committee

Natural Areas Technical Advisory Committee

Parks & Recreation Commission

Board of Public Works

Board of Commissioners Working Session

Board of Commissioners

OPMRC

Agricultural Lands Preservation Advisory Committee

Continuum of Care Board

Community Action Board

OPMRC

Natural Areas Technical Advisory Committee

Coalition for Action on Remediation of Dioxane

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners Working Session

Historic District Commission

Parks & Recreation Commission

OPMRC

Board of Commissioners Working Session

Board of Public Works

Board of Commissioners

Retirement Commission

Agricultural Lands Preservation Advisory Committee

Continuum of Care Board

Community Action Board

OPMRC

Natural Areas Technical Advisory Committee

Coalition for Action on Remediation of Dioxane

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners Working Session

Board of Canvassers

Historic District Commission

Board of Canvassers

Parks & Recreation Commission

OPMRC

Agricultural Lands Preservation Advisory Committee

Board of Commissioners Working Session

Board of Commissioners

Board of Public Works

Retirement Commission

Coalition for Action on Remediation of Dioxane

Board of Commissioners

Natural Areas Technical Advisory Committee

Parks & Recreation Commission

Material Management Planning Committee

Community Action Board

OPMRC

Retirement Commission

Board of Public Works

Continuum of Care Board

Continuum of Care Board

Continuum of Care Board

Continuum of Care Board

Continuum of Care Board

Continuum of Care Board

Continuum of Care Board

Continuum of Care Board

Continuum of Care Board

Continuum of Care Board

Continuum of Care Board

Continuum of Care Board

WCCMH Board

Continuum of Care Board

Community Corrections Advisory Board

Agricultural Lands Preservation Advisory Committee

Retirement Commission

Environmental Council

The Washtenaw County Environmental Council will review a $220,000 grant for hazard mitigation planning and discuss wildfire smoke impacts on air quality. Staff will present updates on the Towner Campus solar installation and the Ecorse Corridor Climate & Health Project. The meeting includes public comment and a discussion on tree protection policies.

• Review of $220,000 Michigan State Police grant for county-wide hazard mitigation planning (Feb 2026–June 2029)
• Discussion of wildfire smoke and Air Quality Index (AQI) impacts
• Update on Towner Campus solar installation (100,912.5 kWh capacity) and EV charging
• Ecorse Corridor Climate & Health Project community meeting scheduled for Sept 15, 2026
• Discussion of Tree and Woodland Protection Policies

OPMRC

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works approved the agenda, minutes from May 20, 2026, and claims under $50,000 for June 2026. Director Eggermont reported that all lakes received treatment and surveys were completed, and noted Dexter passed a fertilizer ordinance with 100-foot setbacks. He also mentioned a draft for extended producer responsibility legislation for batteries and that GFL is expected to receive a notice of violation for not testing its flare. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond routine approvals.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved minutes of May 20, 2026
• Approved claims $50,000 and under for June 2026

Material Management Planning Committee

The Washtenaw County Materials Management Planning Committee will vote on proposed bylaws amendments and discuss the siting process and requirements, including a landfill proposal overview. The meeting is open to public observation via Zoom, with limited public comment.

• Vote on Bylaws Amendments
• Siting Process & Requirements Discussion
• Landfill Proposal Overview
• Public comment limited to 2 minutes per person

Washtenaw County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority

The Washtenaw County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority will vote on several reimbursement agreements and work plans, including a three-party agreement for Arbor South with the City of Ann Arbor, an amended restated agreement for Broadway Park, and an EGLE work plan for Water Street in Ypsilanti. A presentation on the 2424 Stadium/Beztak MSHDA Housing TIF project will also be given. The board will also consider a Phase II assessment grant for the 90 Maple Ypsi Historic Depot.

• Arbor South Reimbursement Agreement – Action (three-party with City of Ann Arbor, $25M trunkline infrastructure)
• Arbor South Act 381 Work Plan – Action (non-environmental work plan for MEDC approval)
• Broadway Park Amended and Restated Reimbursement Agreement – Action (updates 2020 capture, 18-year limit)
• Water Street, Ypsilanti, EGLE Act 381 Work Plan – Establish Sub-Committee ($500K grant, $300K loan from DCC)
• 90 Maple, Ypsi Historic Depot, Phase II Assessment Grant Application – Action ($11,550-$13,550 cost-share with DCC)

Washtenaw County Food Policy Council (WFPC)

The Washtenaw County Food Policy Council will discuss next steps for its 2026–2027 strategic plan, review the Resilient Washtenaw Plan, and finalize election-year outreach including a candidate forum. The meeting also includes updates on food waste, nutrition programs, and planning initiatives.

• Review of Resilient Washtenaw Plan
• 2024 WCFPC Strategic Plan discussion
• Election-year outreach planning and candidate forum logistics
• Nutrition Education Intern opportunity for FY27
• PAT updates on food waste, nutrition, zoning, and pollinators

Board of Canvassers

Board of Canvassers

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission will vote on several contracts and agreements, including architectural and engineering design amendments, grant agreements, and multiple land conservation purchases under the Natural Areas Preservation Program (NAPP). The agenda also includes approvals for engineering and repair contracts at various parks, as well as routine items like minutes, claims, and financial reports.

• EWCRC Architectural and Engineering Design Contract Amendment
• MNRTF Grant Agreement – Parker Mill County Park
• Rolling Hills Fishing Dock Engineering Contract Approval
• NAPP – Houle Partnership Agreement, Zahn Sales Contract, Seabury Sales Contract
• Park Lyndon Cabin Roofing Repair Contract and Parker Mill Historic Building Repair Contract

WCCMH - Quality-Finance Committee

The Quality-Finance Committee will review and take action on the WCCMH Fiscal Year 2027 Draft Annual Budget, a Financial Status Report for the period ending June 30, 2026, a Program Committee Dashboard for FY26 Quarter 2, and a Performance Improvement FY25 Report. The meeting also includes a Semi-Annual Recipient Rights Report and an update on CCBHC fee-for-service.

• Review of WCCMH Fiscal Year 2027 Draft Annual Budget (Attachment #3)
• Action on Financial Status Report for period ending June 30, 2026 (Attachment #2)
• Action on Program Committee Dashboard FY26, Quarter 2 (Attachment #4)
• Action on Performance Improvement FY25 Report (Attachment #5)
• Semi-Annual Recipient Rights Report (Attachment #6)

WCCMH Millage Advisory Committee

The Washtenaw County Community Mental Health Millage Advisory Committee will discuss a financial budget update showing $5.1 million in actual spending through June 30, 2026, against a $10.7 million annual budget. New business includes a presentation on the Packard Health (KnewJoy) Healing Brothers United program and Washtenaw Intermediate School District program updates. The committee will also consider a millage RFP update and approve minutes from the June 8, 2026 meeting.

• Financial budget update shows $5,124,773 in actual YTD spending against $10,652,400 annual budget for community-wide service expansion, education, evaluation, and administration
• Packard Health (KnewJoy) Healing Brothers United program presentation — a community-based initiative addressing mental health challenges for Black men and boys in Washtenaw County
• WISD program updates including High Fidelity Wraparound (partnering with 18 families) and $80,000+ in mini-grants awarded to 34 public schools
• Millage RFP update to be discussed
• Approval of June 8, 2026 meeting minutes

Board of Canvassers

OPMRC

Board of Canvassers

Board of Canvassers

The Board of Canvassers will canvass the August 4, 2026 Primary Election and certify containers if needed. The meeting also includes public participation and approval of prior minutes.

• Canvass the August 4, 2026 Primary Election
• Certify containers, if necessary
• Approval of minutes from July 15, 2026 meeting

Historic District Commission

Board of Commissioners Working Session

The Board of Commissioners will hold a working session to discuss two primary topics. These include a presentation on the African American Cultural and History Museum and a presentation regarding winter sheltering.

• Discussion on African American Cultural and History Museum with Dr. Debby Covington
• Winter Sheltering Presentation

This was a working session with no formal votes or decisions. Commissioners heard presentations on the Woodlawn Cemetery Restoration Project and the Winter Shelter Plan & Homeless System Updates, followed by questions and comments. Public comment focused on support for funding the Daytime Warming Center.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the working session

Board of Commissioners

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners will meet to vote on several key items, including a $14.3 million indigent public defense budget, a resolution to place a healthcare funding millage on the November 2026 ballot, and multiple contracts and appointments. The meeting also includes routine approvals like minutes and claims, as well as ceremonial recognitions.

• Vote on $14,324,184 indigent public defense budget for 2026-27, creating 5 new positions
• Resolution to submit healthcare access millage question to November 2026 ballot
• Approval of $400,000 purchase of residential property for Community Mental Health use
• Ratification of $2,727,537 state grant for prosecutor offices to reduce caseloads
• Authorization of $105,555.91 salary for new Immunization Nurse Coordinator position

The board tabled a resolution to place a healthcare millage on the November ballot after amending it to 0.25 mil. They approved a resolution directing the county administrator to develop non-millage funding options for healthcare services. The board also approved an amended winter sheltering plan allocating $2,355,560, including $100,000 for a daytime warming center and $50,000 for the western side of the county. A proposal to place an E911 surcharge increase on the ballot failed.

• Tabled healthcare millage ballot resolution after amending to 0.25 mil (5-4)
• Approved resolution directing administrator to propose non-millage healthcare funding by Nov 4, 2026 (6-3)
• Approved $2,355,560 for 2026-2027 winter sheltering, including $100,000 for daytime warming center (9-0)
• Approved amendment allocating minimum $50,000 for western county homelessness (8-1)
• Failed E911 surcharge increase ballot proposal (4-5)
• Approved opioid settlement advisory committee appointments (9-0)
• Approved 2026-27 indigent public defense budget (9-0)
• Approved tentative agreement with Public Defenders Association for 2026-2027 (9-0)

Agricultural Lands Preservation Advisory Committee

The Agricultural Lands Preservation Advisory Committee will discuss and vote on three conservation easement recommendations for properties in Lima Township, Saline Township, and Sharon Township. Two easements (McCalla and Seabury) are expected to be recommended for approval, while the Zahn easement is tabled pending further review.

• Recommendation to approve $543,000 conservation easement on 121.534-acre McCalla property in Lima Township along Jerusalem Rd
• Recommendation to approve $239,700 conservation easement on 147.566-acre Seabury property at 4608 Sylvan Rd in Sharon Township
• Zahn 156-acre property at 10786 Macon Rd in Saline Township tabled pending NATAC and USDA ACEP-ALE updates

Continuum of Care Board

Coalition for Action on Remediation of Dioxane

The Coalition for Action on Remediation of Dioxane (CARD) meets to receive updates from the US EPA, Michigan EGLE, and local governments on 1,4-dioxane contamination and remediation efforts. Members discuss residential well sampling results, data updates, and ongoing legal and legislative actions related to the pollutant.

• US EPA community interviews and outreach updates
• EGLE 2026 residential well sampling results presentation
• Parkland Plaza development proposal and fate of monitoring wells
• Polluter Pay Bills update with Michigan legislature
• Review of 1,4-dioxane migration in Scio homeowner wells

Election Commission

Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee

The Washtenaw County Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee will meet to review updates and program presentations. The session includes reports from the Washtenaw County Health Department and funded programs.

• Presentation from Therapeutics, LLC (Tina Strimpel)
• Presentation from Washtenaw County Trial Court (Kristin Sample)
• Updates from WCHD

Natural Areas Technical Advisory Committee

Retirement Commission