Saginaw County, MI meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Saginaw County Board to weigh $18M in vendor payments, budget boosts

The Saginaw County Board of Commissioners met Aug. 18 with a full agenda that included approving more than $18 million in vendor payments for June and July, budget increases for the Sheriff's office and the H.W. Browne Airport, and a resolution tying accommodation tax revenue to a Frankenmuth sports complex loan. Minutes have not yet been published, so no votes have been confirmed. The meeting was one of several recent sessions, including an executive committee discussion of a lawsuit and employment contracts, and a committee-of-the-whole presentation on land bank and commissioner pay.

Board session: $18M in vendor payments and budget items

The board's regular session on Aug. 18 listed approval of vendor transactions totaling $18,078,870.67 — $9,566,274.89 for June and $8,512,595.78 for July. Also on the agenda were two budget adjustments: a $108,937 increase for the Sheriff's office covering vehicle sales and insurance, plus $45,184 for a replacement patrol car; and a $361,400 increase for the H.W. Browne Airport covering fuel sales, a jet fuel pump ($75,000), asphalt repaving ($78,000), and a tractor/mower ($28,400).

The board also considered Resolution 2026-9, which affirms that accommodation tax revenue will be used to repay a loan for the Frankenmuth Indoor Sports Complex. In addition, the agenda included the Saginaw Future Q3 report and a $53,115.53 performance-based funding disbursement.

A separate meeting notice for the Aug. 18 session provided procedural details, including that public comment requests were due by 12:00 p.m. the day of the meeting.

Executive committee: closed session and award

The Executive Committee met Aug. 11 to approve minutes, take public comment, and discuss a Community Recognition Award. The committee also entered a closed session to discuss attorney-client privileged communication regarding pending litigation in Cooper v County of Saginaw, and to discuss employment contracts for the County Administrator and the Health Officer/Director. The agenda cited state law sections MCL 15.268(e) and MCL 15.268(a) for the closed sessions. Minutes have not been published.

Committee of the Whole: land bank and commissioner pay

Also on Aug. 11, the Committee of the Whole heard a presentation from Joseph Rivet, Executive Director of the Michigan State Land Bank Authority, and discussed commissioner compensation and benefits. The meeting included a public comment period limited to three minutes per speaker. No formal votes were expected, as only motions to refer or postpone were allowed.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed in the next 14 days. The next regular board session has not been announced.

Saginaw County committees review budgets, funding requests; no decisions yet

Saginaw County committees met this week to review budget proposals, funding requests, and interlocal agreements, but no formal decisions were made. All three recent meetings were agenda-only, with minutes not yet published. The items discussed will likely return for action at future board meetings.

Courts & Public Safety Committee (Aug. 4)

The committee received the Fiscal Year 2027 budget and budget resolution from the 9-1-1 Communications Center Authority. It also heard a presentation from the Saginaw-Tuscola Medical Control Authority. No substantive decisions were listed on the agenda.

County Services Committee (Aug. 5)

Committee members reviewed several financial and programmatic requests, including:

• A request to approve the revised 2027 Great Lakes Bay Michigan Works! Interlocal Agreement.
• A resolution affirming accommodation tax use for the Frankenmuth Indoor Sports Complex loan repayment.
• A request for financial support from the YMCA of Saginaw to replace a chemical control unit.
• A Saginaw Future request for $53,115.53 in performance-based funding.
• A Bay City Public Schools millage request report submission.

These items were discussed but not voted on.

Finance & Human Resources (Aug. 6)

The committee reviewed monthly financial statements and vendor transactions totaling more than $18 million. Specific amounts included $9,566,274.89 for June and $8,512,595.78 for July. Members also considered several budget increases:

• $108,937 for the Sheriff's Law Enforcement Fund.
• $361,400 for H.W. Browne Airport, covering fuel and capital items.
• $304,120 for DHHS to cover a shortfall in specialized care costs.
• Up to $12,000 for Board of Commissioners Professional Development from the General Fund.

All figures are as listed on the agenda; no approvals were recorded.

Coming up

Two meetings are scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 11:

• **Executive Committee** – Will discuss a Community Recognition Award, approve minutes from June 16, and enter closed sessions to discuss attorney-client privileged communication regarding pending litigation in *Cooper v County of Saginaw* (MCL 15.268(e)) and employment contracts for the County Administrator and Health Officer/Director (MCL 15.268(a)). Public comment is limited to 3 minutes per speaker.

• **Committee of the Whole** – Will hear a presentation by Joseph Rivet, Executive Director of the Michigan State Land Bank Authority, and discuss commissioner compensation and benefits. No formal votes are expected; only motions to refer or postpone are allowed. Public comment is also limited to 3 minutes.

Residents interested in these topics can attend the meetings or review the official agendas and minutes on the county's website.