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August 19, 2026 ·5:30 PM Final

324 S.Saginaw St., Bryant "BB" Nolden Auditorium

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Agenda — 93 items

  1. I. CALL TO ORDER
  2. II. ROLL CALL
  3. 3 Commissioner Weighill called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM.
  4. III. INVOCATION
  5. IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  6. 5 Commissioner Avery entered the meeting at 5:35 PM.
  7. V. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
  8. 7 Approval of Meeting Minutes - July 15, 2026 RES-2026-1069 approved Pass
  9. 7 Invocation was led by Commissioner Loyd.
  10. 8 Approval of Meeting Minutes - July 22, 2026 RES-2026-1070 approved Pass
  11. 8 A moment of silence was recognized by the Commissioners to honor Judge Richard B. Yuille who passed away recently.
  12. VI. PUBLIC ADDRESS
  13. VII. COMMUNICATIONS
  14. 11 DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION REPORT
  15. 12 Capital Projects Update 26-571
  16. 13 Public Safety Update - Christopher Swanson, Sheriff 26-574
  17. VIII. PUBLIC HEARING
  18. 14 Mandy, a resident of Burton, spoke in support of a disability rights resolution.
  19. 15 Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget - Chrystal Simpson, CFO 26-573
  20. 15 A retired operational engineer spoke in support of a disability rights resolution.
  21. IX. APPOINTMENTS
  22. 16 Leslie Getz spoke regarding her candidacy for State House District 67.
  23. 1. Approval of one (1) appointment to the Genesee County Road Commission for a partial term expiring December 31, 2028: 1. Kotie Besser 2. Krystal Alexander 3. Michael Randle 4. Thomas Evans RES-2026-0981 approved Pass
  24. 17 Caitlyn Mansour spoke in behalf of her candidacy for the Genesee County Opioid Settlement Steering Committee.
  25. 2. Approval of one (1) appointment to the Genesee County Opioid Settlement Steering Committee: Lived Experience Member: 1. Caitlyn Mansour 2. Kearrah Sanchez 3. Somerlee Methner 4. Tara Sanders RES-2026-0982 approved Pass
  26. 18 Kotie Besser spoke regarding his candidacy for the Genesee County Road Commission.
  27. 3. Approval to advertise one (1) appointment to the Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission for a partial term expiring 3/28/27 RES-2026-0988 approved Pass
  28. 19 Michael Randle spoke regarding his candidacy for the Genesee County Road Commission.
  29. X. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
  30. 20 Jillian from Mount Morris Township thanked the Commission's support with the Deps and Dogs event in Flint.
  31. A. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
  32. 21 Somerlee Methner spoke regarding her candidacy for the Genesee County Opioid Settlement Steering Committee.
  33. 22 Dale K. Weighill, Chairperson; Gary L. Goetzinger, Vice-Chairperson
  34. 22 Robert from Atlas Township spoke in opposition to the County's contract with Flock Safety.
  35. 1. Forwarding to receive and file, a copy of the 2025 Genesee County Retirement Commission Audit Report RES-2026-0945 approved Pass
  36. 23 Michelle Ryder spoke in support of Caitlyn Mansour's candidacy for the Opioid Settlement Steering Committee.
  37. 2. Adoption of Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Budget Appropriations Resolution RES-2026-1071 approved Pass
  38. B. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
  39. 26 Dr. Beverly Brown, Chairperson; Shaun Shumaker, Vice-Chairperson
  40. 1. Approval of an agreement between Genesee County and Neighborly Software, in an amount not to exceed $31,980.00, for the period from June 30, 2026 to June 29, 2027, to provide for tracking of federal funding at Genesee County's Planning Department RES-2026-0856 approved Pass
  41. 2. Approval of an agreement between Genesee County and Destination by Design, in an amount not to exceed $175,000.00, to provide marketing and branding consultation for the Genesee County Legacy Trails; the cost of this agreement is fully grant funded RES-2026-1039 approved Pass
  42. C. FINANCE COMMITTEE
  43. 30 Martin L. Cousineau, Chairperson; Gary L. Goetzinger, Vice-Chairperson
  44. 1. Approval to obtain purchase orders for HI Hotel LLC and 75 Hospitality for $30,000.00 for each to be used throughout the remainder of FY26 from account 2387-296.01-955.022 RES-2026-0895 approved Pass
  45. 2. Approval of a request to create, post & fill two (2) Full Time Park Rangers at Genesee County's Parks & Recreation Commission; the cost of this request will be paid from account 2080-764.00-702.000 RES-2026-0900 approved Pass
  46. 32 Krystal Alexander - Commissioners Loyd, Winfrey, Goetzinger, Brown, Avery, Shumaker, Cousineau, Flewelling Thomas Evans - Commissioner Weighill Krystal Alexander received 8 votes and was appointed to the Genesee County Road Commission.
  47. 3. Approval of a purchase order to Mass Transportation Authority for the fiscal year ending 2026, in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00, to provide for transportation assistance; the cost of this purchase order will be paid from account 2211-607.01-763.000 RES-2026-0917 approved Pass
  48. 4. Forwarding to receive and file a copy of the paid county bills for the period of 6.21.2026 through 7.12.2026 in the total amount of $15,007,671.77 RES-2026-0947 approved Pass
  49. 34 Caitlyn Mansour - Commissioners Loyd, Winfrey, Goetzinger, Brown, Avery, Shumaker, Cousineau, and Weighill Somerlee Methner - Commissioner Flewelling Caitlyn Mansour received 8 votes and was appointed to the Genesee County Opioid Settlement Steering Committee as a Lived Experience Member.
  50. 5. Approval of a proposed budget amendment to 2025-2026 Appropriations Resolution for various line items as described in the attached budget adjustment request RES-2026-0949 approved Pass
  51. 6. Approval of a request to increase a purchase order to Uline by an additional $22,800.00, for a total not to exceed $27,800.00, to provide for the purchase of existing Uline packaging material; the cost of this increase will be paid from the accounts listed RES-2026-0951 approved Pass
  52. D. GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
  53. 38 Delrico J. Loyd, Chairperson; Shaun Shumaker, Vice-Chairperson
  54. 1. Approval of a request by Genesee County’s Sheriff’s Office for the purchase of a Virage Truck Driving Simulator, in the amount of $155,612.00, to expand workforce development for the Genesee County Jail IGNITE course offerings; the purchase is to be paid for from the GIVE grant account #2642-351.01-978.000 and is no cost to the general fund RES-2026-0704 approved Pass
  55. 2. Approval of an agreement between Genesee County and Mt. Morris Consolidated Schools, in an amount not to exceed $272,485.00, to provide two (2) Certified Police Deputies as school resource officers (SRO)s; for the term of this agreement is August 18, 2026, through June 11, 2027 RES-2026-0828 approved Pass
  56. 3. Approval of a purchase order to Motorola for the fiscal year ending 2026, in an amount not to exceed $32,918.90, to provide for the purchase of radios at Genesee County's Sheriffs Office; the cost of this purchase order is partially grant funded and will be paid from accounts 2642-351.01-752.000 and 1010-351.00-752.000 RES-2026-0857 approved Pass
  57. 4. Approval of an amended purchase order to Hubbard’s Military Supply for the fiscal year ending 2026, in an additional amount of $15,000.00, to provide for the purchase of uniforms and related uniform accessories as needed for various divisions within the Office of the Sheriff, the cost of these purchases will be paid from the accounts listed RES-2026-0896 approved Pass
  58. 5. Approval of a request by Genesee County's 67th District Court to create a new MERS division RES-2026-0952 approved Pass
  59. 6. Approval of a request by Genesee County's Prosecutor's Office to apply for the 2027 Crime Victims Services Grant from the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS) RES-2026-0954 approved Pass
  60. 7. Approval of a request by Genesee County's Prosecutor's Office to apply for the 2027 STOP Violence Against Women Grant, in an amount of $294,378.00, for the period October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027, with a local match from already existing budgeted line items RES-2026-0955 approved Pass
  61. 45 Approval to create a sub-committee consisting of Commissioner Goetzinger as Chair and Commissioners Brown, Shumaker and Avery as committee members who will be responsible for bringing the top four (4) candidate recommendations who are eligible to fill the Chief Growth Strategic Officer position to the full Board RES-2026-1157 approved Pass
  62. 8. Approval of a grant award from the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services, in the amount of $300,000.00, to provide representation in family court on abuse and neglect cases; the budget for this grant is attached RES-2026-0956 approved Pass
  63. 9. Approval of a request to increase a purchase order to WA Butler, in the amount of $20,000.00 for a revised total of $115,000.00, to provide for the purchase of a Peroxide Plasma Sterilizer; the cost of this increase is fully grant funded and will be paid from the account listed RES-2026-0962 approved Pass
  64. 10. Approval of a request to increase a purchase order to Zoetis for the fiscal year ending 2026, in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 for a revised total of $80,000.00, to provide for additional medication/vaccine at Genesee County' Animal Care; the cost of this request will be paid from account 2130-430.00-773.000 RES-2026-0974 approved Pass
  65. 11. Approval of a contract with the Office of Sheriff and Lake Fenton Schools to provide one (1) Certified Police Deputy to serve as School Resource Officer (SRO) during the 2026-2027 school year RES-2026-1054 approved Pass
  66. E. HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
  67. 51 Charles Winfrey, Chairperson; James Avery, Vice-Chairperson
  68. 1. Approval of a resolution directing the Department of Senior Services to develop scope of service and releasing an RFP for Case Management and/or Social Worker services in the millage-funded senior centers RES-2026-0855 approved Pass
  69. 2. Approval of an agreement between Genesee County and the Beecher Board of Education, in the amount of $745,514.00, to provide for an Early Head Start program at Beecher; the term of this agreement is July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 RES-2026-0879 approved Pass
  70. 3. Approval of an agreement between Genesee County and the Charles Stewart Mott Community College, in the amount of $158,762.00, to provide for an Early Head Start program; the term of this agreement is July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 RES-2026-0907 approved Pass
  71. 4. Approval of a grant award from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration, in the amount of $17,967,874.00, to provide for Genesee County's Head Start Program for 2026-2027 RES-2026-0910 approved Pass
  72. 5. Approval of a contract agreement between Genesee County and UTJ Hold Co. (Teaching Strategies, LLC), in an amount not to exceed $21,580.00, to provide for the continuation of the Creative Curriculum cloud subscriptions for preschool; the cost of this agreement will be paid from the accounts listed RES-2026-0963 approved Pass
  73. 6. Approval of a contract agreement between Genesee County and UTJ Hold Co. (Teaching Strategies, LLC), in an amount not to exceed $18,870.00, to provide for the continuation of the Creative Curriculum cloud subscriptions for infants and toddlers; the cost of this agreement will be paid from the accounts listed RES-2026-0964 approved Pass
  74. 7. Approval of the Senior Millage Budget Recommendation #6 and Request RES-2026-1068 approved Pass
  75. F. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
  76. 60 Brian K. Flewelling, Chairperson; James Avery, Vice-Chairperson
  77. 1. Approval of an amendment to an agreement between Genesee County and ROWE Professional Services, in an amount not to exceed $401,650.00, for a revised contract total of $985,533.00, to provide for construction and engineering services for Phase 2 of the Iron Belle Trail - Atlas Connector Project; the cost of this agreement will be paid from account 2088-782.01-974.000 RES-2026-0486 approved Pass
  78. 2. Approval of an agreement between Genesee County and Cymulate Inc., in an amount not to exceed $69,700.00, to provide for cyber security platforms; the cost of this agreement will be paid from the accounts listed RES-2026-0837 approved Pass
  79. 3. Approval of an agreement between Genesee County and UKG Kronos System, in an amount not to exceed $116,250.00, to replace UKG/Kronos time clocks and support system in all County buildings (excluding Tower); the cost of the agreement will be paid from the accounts listed below RES-2026-0876 approved Pass
  80. 4. Approval of 5-year agreement between Genesee County and i3 Verticals, LLC (i3-ImageSoft), the first year not to exceed $217,477.30, to provide annual OnBase licensing and services, the cost of the agreement will be paid from the accounts listed below RES-2026-0883 approved Pass
  81. 5. Approval of purchase order to Berger Chevrolet for the fiscal year ending 2026, to provide for the purchase of vehicles at various Genesee County departments RES-2026-0893 approved as amended Pass
  82. 6. Approval of an agreement between Genesee County and Superior Groundcover, Inc., in the amount of $43,000.00, to provide for engineered wood fiber at Genesee County's Parks; the cost of this agreement will be paid from account listed RES-2026-0902 approved Pass
  83. 7. Approval of an agreement between Genesee County and i3 Verticals, LLC (i3-ImageSoft), in an amount not to exceed $7,200.00 annually, to provide for annual training; for a (5) five-year agreement; the cost of this agreement will be paid from the account listed RES-2026-0903 approved Pass
  84. 8. Approval of an agreement between Genesee County and Siwek Construction, in the amount of $306,228.00, to provide for restoration of the Attica Hotel Exterior at Genesee County's Historic Crossroads Village; the cost of this agreement will be paid from account 2080-770.03-975.001 RES-2026-0904 approved Pass
  85. 9. Approval of an agreement between Genesee County and Weatherseal Home Improvements Co., in an amount not to exceed $590,205.00, to provide for the Cedar Shake and Shingle Roof Replacement Project at Historic Crossroads Village; the cost of this agreement will be paid from account 2080-770.03-975.001 RES-2026-0905 approved Pass
  86. 10. Approval of a purchase order to Dell for FY26, in an amount not to exceed $292,000.00, for the purchase of computers and docking stations as part of our scheduled refresh program, the costs of his purchase order will be paid from account 1010-228.01-978.006 RES-2026-0908 approved Pass
  87. 11. Approval of the Sale of Flushing District Court Condominium RES-2026-0965 approved Pass
  88. 12. Approval to accept a grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), in an amount of $1,000,000.00, for work associated with the Flint Riverfront Restoration Project RES-2026-1063 approved Pass
  89. XI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
  90. XII. NEW AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
  91. XIII. ADJOURNMENT
  92. 92 Commissioner Weighill reminded the Commission of an August 31st workshop regarding budget, requested by the Genesee County Prosecutor's Office and the Genesee County Sheriff's Office.
  93. 94 The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 PM. Dale K. Weighill, Chairperson, Board of Commissioners