Board of County Commissioners

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

Agenda — 120 items

1. I. CALL TO ORDER
2. II. ROLL CALL
3. 3 Chairperson Weighill called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM.
4. III. INVOCATION
5. IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
6. V. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
7. 6 Invocation was led by Commissioner Avery.
8. 7 Approval of Meeting Minutes - March 18, 2026 RES-2026-0445 approved Pass
9. 8 Approval of Meeting Minutes - March 25, 2026 RES-2026-0446 approved Pass
10. VI. PUBLIC ADDRESS
11. VII. COMMUNICATIONS
12. 11 Report from Director of Administration
13. 12 Capital Projects 26-155
14. 12 Jocelyn Millender, Grand Blanc, MI, addressed the Board regarding the Opioid Settlement Steering Committee appointment.
15. 13 2025 Audit Presentation - Plante Moran 26-216
16. 13 Kate Wadworth, MI, addressed the Board regarding Senior Millage funding.
17. VIII. APPOINTMENTS
18. 14 Bonnie Kelley, MI, addressed the Board regarding Senior Millage funding.
19. 1. Approval of one (1) appointment to the Genesee County's Opioid Settlement Steering Committee: Expertise in Healthcare/Hospital: 1. Christopher Flores 2. Jocelyn Millender 3. Jose Lopez 4. Kevin Brown 5. Marcus Garvin 6. Nichole Taavola RES-2026-0435 approved Pass
20. 15 Kenneth Ferstle, MI, addressed the Board regarding the appointment to the Genesee County Parks and Recreation Commission.
21. 2. Approval of one (1) appointment to the Genesee County Parks and Recreation Commission for a partial term expiring 1/1/27: 1. Adam Van Tassell 2. Anthony Davis 3. Ayana Allen 4. Brenda Coleman 5. Christine Ales 6. Colleen Stambersky 7. Dakotah Myers 8. Danen Williams 9. David Canny 10. Henry Cole 11. Holly Kopesky 12. Jack Fore 13. Jacob Measel 14. Jeffrey Pezzi 15. Jillian Sears 16. John Mcnicol 17. Jonathan Coon 18. Justus Brown 19. Katelyn Crittenden 20. Kenneth Ferstle 21. Kevin Stuck 22. LaWayne Menta 23. Madelynn Molnar-Webb 24. Marcus Garvin 25. Nicholas DePaolis 26. Nicholas Rouse 27. Raymond E. Jefferson 28. Reuben Metreger 29. Ryan Lo'Ree 30. Ryan Tackabury 31. Sheri Bauer 32. Thomas Harris 33. Thomas Jean 34. Timothy Hibbs 35. Trevor Zelenock RES-2026-0436 approved Pass
22. 16 Robert Link, Atlas Township, MI, addressed the Board regarding the approval or denial of a FOIA request.
23. 3. Approval of three (3) appointments to the Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee for 3-year terms expiring 5/31/29: 1. Antwoine Little 2. Ashley Curtis 3. Ayana Allen 4. Coetta Adams 5. Crystal Flynn 6. Crystallee Crain, PhD 7. Damika Perry 8. David Jackson 9. Henry Cole 10. Joseph Pettigrew 11. Kameron Motley 12. Mara Fulmer 13. Marcus Garvin 14. Michael Lipka 15. Monica Driver 16. Myron Henderson 17. Robin Carter-Cooper 18. Stefanie Norman 19. Tenesia Todd-LLoyd 20. Tianna Hoppe-Rooney, PhD 21. Tiffany Quinn, PhD 22. Tina Hanson RES-2026-0437 approved Pass
24. 17 Ryan Tackabury, Flint, MI, addressed the Board regarding the appointment to the Genesee County Parks and Recreation Commission.
25. 4. Approval of one (1) appointment to the Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee for 3-year terms expiring 5/31/29: County Employee: 1. Andrea Flowers 2. Canisha Norris 3. Dawn Finnemore RES-2026-0466 approved Pass
26. 18 Chad Young, Mundy Township, MI, addressed the Board regarding the funding level of the Mundy Township Senior Center.
27. IX. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
28. 19 Holly Kopesky, MI, addressed the Board regarding the appointment to the Genesee County Parks and Recreation Commission.
29. A. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
30. 20 Domonique Clemons, Flint Township, MI, addressed the Board regarding an award received from the Valley Area Agency on Aging.
31. 21 Dale K. Weighill, Chairperson; Gary L. Goetzinger, Vice-Chairperson
32. 21 Katie Berry, Grand Blanc, MI, addressed the Board regarding an invitation to an event.
33. 1. Approval of a request by the Genesee County Employees' Retirement System to amend Section 22 of the Genesee County Employees’ Retirement System Ordinance ORD 26-002 postponed Pass
34. 2. Approval to accept or deny a FOIA appeal request RES-2026-0438 approved Pass
35. 3. Approval of the 2026 Genesee County Equalization Report RES-2026-0453 approved Pass
36. B. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
37. 26 Dr. Beverly Brown, Chairperson; Shaun Shumaker, Vice-Chairperson
38. 1. Approval of an agreement between Genesee County and Genesee Township to provide for the transfer of CDBG Funds between activities RES-2026-0214 approved Pass
39. 2. Approval of a recommendation by Genesee County's Metropolitan Planning Commission to approve the Genesee: Our County, Our Future Master Plan RES-2026-0346 approved Pass
40. 28 Vote Round 1: Christopher Flores- Commissioners Loyd, Winfrey, and Avery Jose Lopez- Commissioners Brown, Cousineau, and Weighill Marcus Garvin- Commissioners Goetzinger, Shumaker, and Flewelling
41. 3. Approval of an agreement with Huntington National Bank to provide down payment assistance to eligible participants in Genesee County's HOME Investment Partnership Program, Neighborhood Stabilization Program, and Neighborhood Purchase Rehab and Resale Programs RES-2026-0351 approved Pass
42. 29 No candidate received 5 votes.
43. C. FINANCE COMMITTEE
44. 30 Vote Round 2: Christopher Flores- Commissioners Loyd, Winfrey, and Avery Jose Lopez- Commissioners Brown, Cousineau, and Weighill Marcus Garvin- Commissioners Goetzinger, Shumaker, and Flewelling
45. 31 Martin L. Cousineau, Chairperson; Gary L. Goetzinger, Vice-Chairperson
46. 31 No candidate received 5 votes.
47. 1. Approval of a purchase order to Traumasoft, in the amount not to exceed $20,000.00, for new EPCR (electronic patient care report) software for use in the field across the Office of the Sheriff Genesee County Paramedics Division; the cost of this purchase will be paid from the accounts listed RES-2026-0003 approved Pass
48. 32 Vote Round 3: Christopher Flores- Commissioners Loyd and Winfrey Jose Lopez- Commissioners Brown, Avery, Cousineau, and Weighill Marcus Garvin- Commissioners Goetzinger, Shumaker, and Flewelling
49. 2. Approval of a request by Genesee County's Sheriff's Office for a purchase order to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, in an amount not to exceed $48,206.05, to cover additional jail medical services expenses RES-2026-0276 approved Pass
50. 33 No candidate received 5 votes.
51. 3. Approval of a request by the Genesee County Clerk and Register of Deeds Office to create, post & fill one (1) Clerical Coordinator position RES-2026-0278 approved Pass
52. 34 Vote Round 4: Jose Lopez- Commissioners Loyd, Winfrey, Brown, Avery, Cousineau, and Weighill Marcus Garvin- Commissioners Goetzinger, Shumaker, and Flewelling Jose Lopez received 6 votes and was appointed to the Genesee County Opioid Settlement Steering Committee.
53. 4. Approval of a request by Genesee County's Health Department to accept the Michigan Medical Marihuana Operation and Oversight (MOOG) Grant, in the amount of $118,123.00, from the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs RES-2026-0319 approved Pass
54. 5. Forwarding to receive and file a copy of the paid county bills for the weeks ending 2.22.2026 through 3.15.2026 in the total amount of $19,333,462.71 RES-2026-0335 approved Pass
55. 36 Vote Round 1: Ayana Allen- Commissioners Loyd, Winfrey, Brown, Avery, and Weighill Anthony Davis- Commissioner Goetzinger Adam Van Tassell- Commissioner Shumaker Ryan Lo'Ree- Commissioner Cousineau Jillian Sears- Commissioner Flewelling Ayana Allen received 5 votes and was appointed to the Genesee County Parks and Recreation Committee for a partial term expiring 1/1/27.
56. 6. Approval of a proposed budget amendment to 2025-2026 Appropriations Resolution for various line items as described in the attached budget adjustment request RES-2026-0350 approved Pass
57. 7. Approval of a purchase order to Dell for the fiscal year ending 2026, in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00, to provide for the purchase of computers at Genesee County's Health Department; the cost of this purchase order will be paid from the accounts listed RES-2026-0352 approved Pass
58. 38 First Seat, Vote Round 1: Myron Henderson- Commissioners Loyd, Brown, Avery, Cousineau, and Weighill Henry Cole- Commissioner Winfrey Marcus Garvin- Commissioner Goetzinger Brianne Boles-Marshall- Commissioner Shumaker Tina Hanson- Commissioner Flewelling Myron Henderson received 5 votes and was appointed to the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee for a 3-year term expiring 5/31/29.
59. 8. Approval of ARPA Funding Re-Allocation of $590,000.00 from project savings to continue funding of ARPA positions for Court backlog RES-2026-0367 approved Pass
60. 39 Second Seat, Round 1: Tenesia Todd-Lloyd- Commissioners Loyd, Winfrey, Avery, Weighill Marcus Garvin- Commissioner Goetzinger Brianne Boles-Marshall- Commissioner Brown, Shumaker Coetta Adams- Commissioner Cousineau David Jackson- Commissioner Flewelling
61. 9. Approval of the fiscal year 2025 Deficit Elimination Plan and directing the Department of Fiscal Services to submit the plan to the State of Michigan RES-2026-0398 approved Pass
62. 40 No candidate received 5 votes.
63. D. GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
64. 41 Second Seat, Vote Round 2: Brianne Boles-Marshall- Commissioners Winfrey, Goetzinger, Brown, Avery, Shumaker, Cousineau, and Loyd Tenesia Todd-Lloyd- Commissioners Weighill and Flewelling Brianne Boles-Marshall received seven votes and was appointed to the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee for a 3-year term expiring 5/31/29.
65. 42 Delrico J. Loyd, Chairperson; Shaun Shumaker, Vice-Chairperson
66. 42 Third Seat, Vote Round 1: Tenesia Todd-Lloyd- Commissioners Loyd, Winfrey, Brown, and Avery Marcus Garvin- Commissioners Goetzinger, Shumaker, Cousineau, and Flewelling Coetta Adams- Commissioner Weighill
67. 1. Approval of a purchase order to the Mass Transportation Authority, for the fiscal year ending 2026, in an amount not to exceed $24,000.00, to provide transportation services for court participants; the cost of this purchase order will be paid from the accounts listed RES-2026-0257 approved Pass
68. 43 No candidate received 5 votes.
69. 2. Approval of an agreement between Genesee County and West Publishing Corporation, in an amount not to exceed $177,046.68, to provide for electronic legal research for various offices and departments; the cost of this agreement will be paid from the accounts listed RES-2026-0258 approved Pass
70. 44 Third Seat, Vote Round 2: Tenesia Todd-Lloyd- Commissioners Winfrey, Brown, and Avery Marcus Garvin- Commissioners Goetzinger, Shumaker, Cousineau, Weighill, Flewelling, and Loyd Marcus Garvin received 6 votes and was appointed to the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee for a 3-year term expiring 5/31/29.
71. 3. Approval of purchase order to InvolveDad for the fiscal year ending 2026, in an amount not to exceed $2,000.00, to provide services to juveniles through the 7th Circuit Court - Family Division; the cost of this purchase order will be paid from account 2920-662.000-801.000 RES-2026-0280 approved Pass
72. 4. Approval of an agreement extension between Genesee County and the University of Michigan, in the amount of $120,000.00, to provide monthly training to County Medics; the term of this agreement would provide service coverage commencing on May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2027; the cost of this agreement will be paid from account 2110-313.00-801.000 RES-2026-0289 approved Pass
73. 46 Vote Round 1: Canisha Norris- Commissioners Loyd, Winfrey, Brown, and Avery Andrea Flowers- Commissioners Goetzinger, Shumaker, Cousineau, Weighill, and Flewelling Andrea Flowers received 5 votes and was appointed to the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee for a 3-year term expiring 5/31/29.
74. 5. Approval of a purchase order to BRAINS Forensic Services for the fiscal year ending 2026, in an amount not to exceed $45,000.00, to provide for forensic services in juvenile matters; the cost of this agreement will be paid from account 2920-664.00-868.014 RES-2026-0329 approved Pass
75. 47 Commissioner Cousineau left the Regular Board of Commissioners' Meeting at 6:41 PM.
76. 6. Approval of a purchase order to GARCA Services, Inc. for the fiscal year ending 2026, in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00, to provide guardian ad litem services on adult protective proceeding petitions and adult guardianship reviews; the cost of this agreement will be paid from account 1010-294.00-818.001 RES-2026-0330 approved Pass
77. 48 Commissioner Cousineau returned to the Regular Board of Commissioners' Meeting at 6:43 PM.
78. 7. Approval of an agreement between Genesee County Sheriff and New Paths Inc., in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00, to provide for Medicated Assistance Treatment; the term of this agreement is October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026; the cost of this agreement is fully grant funded and will be paid from account 2848-324.00-801.000 RES-2026-0342 approved Pass
79. 8. Approval of a resolution recognizing April 2026 as Arab American Heritage Month RES-2026-0396 approved Pass
80. 9. Approval of a request to place a renewal question on the August 2026 ballot for the Emergency Medical Services Millage RES-2026-0403 approved Pass
81. 10. Approval to recognize May 2026 as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Awareness Month in Genesee County RES-2026-0417 approved Pass
82. E. HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
83. 53 Commissioner Winfrey left the Regular Board of Commissioners' Meeting at 7:03 PM.
84. 54 Charles Winfrey, Chairperson; James Avery, Vice-Chairperson
85. 54 Commissioner Winfrey returned to the Regular Board of Commissioners' Meeting at 7:05 PM.
86. 1. Approval of a contract between Genesee County and Region 10 Prepaid Inpatient Health Plan, in the amount of $34,108.42, to implement tobacco compliance services utilizing designated youth Tobacco Use Services; the cost of this agreement will be paid from the account listed RES-2026-0261 approved Pass
87. 2. Approval of a Subrecipient Contract Amendment between Genesee County's Health Department and Global Clinical LLC, in an amount not to exceed $119,570.00, to provide behavioral health services for the Healthy Start Initiative; the contract would be valid from April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027; to be paid from account 2211-607.01-801.060 RES-2026-0311 approved Pass
88. 3. Approval of a grant award amendment from VAAA, for a revised total of $1,072,509.00, to provide for additional senior meal programming; the budget for this grant award amendment is attached RES-2026-0343 approved Pass
89. 57 Commissioner Avery left the Regular Board of Commissioners' Meeting at 7:06 PM.
90. 4. 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 programming supplies to provide transportation assistance; the cost of this purchase order will be paid from account 2211-607.01-763.000 RES-2026-0382 denied Fail
91. 58 Commissioner Avery returned to the Regular Board of Commissioners' Meeting at 7:07 PM.
92. 5. Approval of a budget increase to the Mundy Township Senior and Enrichment Center, not to exceed $17,956.75 for the next three months as a Level 3 center; funding will come from the senior millage fund balance to account #2231-691.00-867.018 RES-2026-0388 approved Pass
93. 6. Approval of an award increase to Atlas Township, in the amount not to exceed $20,000.00, to provide an Administrative Assistant for the Silver Foxes; the cost for this will come from the fund balance and be paid from the account 2231-691.00-883.032 RES-2026-0389 approved Pass
94. 7. Approval of an agreement between Genesee County and GiveDirectly, the nonprofit administrator of the Rx Kids program, at a total cost not to exceed $1,283,040.00, to provide the prenatal and infant health program for the first six months after birth in the following high-priority communities; Flint Township, Montrose City, Montrose Township, Genesee Township, Mt. Morris City, and Mt. Morris Township and the same agreement that includes the cities of Burton and Clio, at a total additional cost not to exceed $498,960.00, contingent on the availability and receipt of matching state funding; this is a three (3) year program RES-2026-0442 approved Pass
95. F. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
96. 63 Brian K. Flewelling, Chairperson; James Avery, Vice-Chairperson
97. 1. Approval of a request by Genesee County's Parks & Recreation for a Contract Amendment with Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, Inc. (MVVA), for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,571,800.00, for the design and project administering services for the Chevy Commons Play Garden Project RES-2026-0236 approved Pass
98. 2. Approval of an agreement between Genesee County and SHI International, in an amount not to exceed $233,338.73, to provide for the CrowdStrike Falcon Cyber Security Platform; the cost of this agreement will be paid from the accounts listed RES-2026-0279 approved Pass
99. 3. Approval of an agreement between Genesee County and Preferred Data Systems, in an amount not to exceed $61,290.00, to provide email security software; the cost of this agreement will be paid from the accounts listed RES-2026-0282 approved Pass
100. 4. Approval of a purchase order to various vendors for the fiscal year ending 2026, in an amount not to exceed $80,000.00, to provide for the purchase of police and public safety radios and supplies at Genesee County's Parks & Recreation Commission; the cost of this purchase order will be paid from account 6665-770.11-978.000 RES-2026-0291 approved Pass
101. 5. Approval of proposed Genesee County Information Technology Procurement Review an Approval Policy RES-2026-0292 approved Pass
102. 6. Approval of the renewal for the guest registration (TAN system) and queuing system through SHI, in an amount not to exceed $36,670.92, for one (1) year starting April 21, 2026; this is a budgeted expense and will be paid from account 1010-228.01-933.01 and 1010-000.00-123.000 RES-2026-0314 approved Pass
103. 7. Approval of a purchase order to Dell for the fiscal year ending 2026, in an amount not to exceed $28,000.00, to provide for the purchase of computers and equipment at Genesee County's Planning Department; the cost of this purchase will be paid from account 2320-701.00-980.000 RES-2026-0327 approved Pass
104. 8. Approval of a purchase order to Jack Doheny Company for the fiscal year ending 2026, in the amount not to exceed $70,000.00, to provide for parts and repairs to drain equipment; the cost of this purchase order will be paid from the accounts listed RES-2026-0337 approved Pass
105. 9. Approval of a purchase order to Webuildfun, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $19,582.31, for the purchase of replacement slide equipment for the playgrounds at Linden County Park and Flushing County Park; the cost of this purchase order will be paid from account 2080-770.01-930.000 RES-2026-0341 approved Pass
106. 10. Approval of a request to list the former Mt. Morris Court and the Flushing Court buildings for sale via sealed bid RES-2026-0407 approved Pass
107. 11. Approval of ARPA Funding Re-Allocation of $300,301.00 from project savings to fund change order for Sentinel project at McCree and Circuit Court RES-2026-0411 approved Pass
108. 12. Approval of a Construction Contract between Genesee County and Sorenson Gross Construction Company, with a total cost not to exceed $290,000.00 with a 7% contingency ($20,300.00), for the McCree District Court - Courtroom #2 RES-2026-0427 approved Pass
109. 75 Motion to add RES-2026-0474 to the agenda RES-2026-0501 approved Pass
110. X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
111. 76 Commissioner Flewelling left the Regular Board of Commissioners' Meeting at 7:32 PM.
112. XI. NEW AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
113. 77 Approval of purchase orders to AJP, in an amount not to exceed $42,800.00 for the period not to exceed September 30, 2026 RES-2026-0474 approved Pass
114. XII. ADJOURNMENT
115. 78 Commissioner Flewelling returned to the Regular Board of Commissioners' Meeting at 7:34 PM.
116. 81 Commissioner Brown left the Regular Board of Commissioners' Meeting at 7:35 PM.
117. 83 Commissioner Brown returned to the Regular Board of Commissioners' Meeting at 7:39 PM.
118. 116 Motion to add RES-2026-0500 to the agenda RES-2026-0502 approved Pass
119. 117 Approval of change #1 of an agreement between Genesee County and Advanced Construction Group, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $77,360.00, whereby the contractor will supply and install 100 additional safety vents in the County Jail; this will be paid from account 4018-255.06-975.001 RES-2026-0500 approved Pass
120. 121 The meeting was adjourned at 8:23 PM. Dale K. Weighill, Chairperson, Board of Commissioners