Board of County Commissioners

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

Agenda — 88 items

1. I. CALL TO ORDER
2. II. ROLL CALL
3. 3 Chair Weighill called the meeting to order at 5:35pm.
4. III. INVOCATION
5. IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
6. 5 Commissioner Goetzinger entered the meeting at 5:43 PM.
7. V. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
8. 7 Approval of Meeting Minutes - February 18, 2026 RES-2026-0321 approved Pass
9. 8 Approval of Meeting Minutes - February 25, 2026 RES-2026-0322 approved Pass
10. VI. PUBLIC ADDRESS
11. VII. COMMUNICATIONS
12. 11 Report from Director of Administration
13. 12 Plante Moran 26-134
14. 12 David Leyton, Genesee County Prosecutor addressed the Board regarding an update on his office.
15. VIII. APPOINTMENTS
16. 13 Kathy McGee, Fenton, MI, addressed the Board regarding the art millage renewal,
17. 1. Approval to appoint Commissioner Gary Goetzinger to the Land Bank for a partial term expiring September 30, 2027 RES-2026-0325 approved Pass
18. 14 Gia Miller, Genesee County Employee, Oakland County, MI, addressed the Board regarding cost of Employee Healthcare.
19. 2. Approval to advertise for four (4) appointments to Genesee Health System: one (1) for a Primary Consumer seat and three (3) for General Public seats for 3-year terms expiring 3/31/29 RES-2026-0326 approved Pass
20. 15 Emily Schneider, Davison Twp, MI, addressed the Board regarding arts millage renewal
21. IX. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
22. 16 Ashley Prew, Fenton MI, addressed the Board regarding her candidacy for Probate Court Judge.
23. A. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
24. 17 Jonie Gleason, Burton, MI, addressed the Board regarding the arts millage renewal.
25. 18 Dale K. Weighill, Chairperson; Gary L. Goetzinger, Vice-Chairperson
26. 18 Resident, Flint MI, addressed the Board regarding arts millage renewal.
27. 1. Approval of a request by the Flint Cultural Center Foundation to place a renewal ballot question for the Arts & Culture Millage on the August 2026 ballot RES-2026-0293 approved Pass
28. 19 Donavan, Director of FIA School Director, Flint,MI, addressed the Board regarding the arts millage renewal.
29. B. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
30. 20 Meagan, Flint MI, addressed the Board regarding the arts millage renewal.
31. 21 Dr. Beverly Brown, Chairperson; Shaun Shumaker, Vice-Chairperson
32. 21 Taylor Sampson, Flint MI, addressed the Board regarding FLOCK cameras.
33. 1. Approval of an agreement between Genesee County and the Flint & Genesee Group, in the annual amount of $1,100,000.00, to provide Convention and Visitor Bureau services; the term of this agreement is April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2028; the cost of this agreement will be paid from the Accommodations Tax account RES-2026-0297 approved Pass
34. 22 Tom, Burton MI, addressed the Board regarding arts millage renewal.
35. C. FINANCE COMMITTEE
36. 24 Martin L. Cousineau, Chairperson; Gary L. Goetzinger, Vice-Chairperson
37. 1. Forwarding to receive and file a copy of the 1st Quarter FY25/26 Investment Report RES-2026-0122 approved Pass
38. 2. Approval of a request to create, post, & fill two (2) new Assistant Public Defender Junior Associate positions; these positions are fully grant funded RES-2026-0140 approved Pass
39. 3. Approval of a request by Genesee County’s Sheriff’s Office to create, post, & fill twelve (12) Marine Patrol Deputies positions including one (1) Senior Marine Patrol Deputy and eleven (11) Marine Patrol Deputies RES-2026-0166 approved Pass
40. 27 Approval to add RES-2026-0356 to the agenda RES-2026-0355 approved Pass
41. 4. Approval of purchase orders to CMP Distributors Inc. for the fiscal year ending, in an amount not to exceed $45,000.00, to provide for protective equipment; the cost of this purchase order will be paid from the accounts listed RES-2026-0201 approved Pass
42. 28 Approval to advertise to fill three (3) vacant seats on the Genesee County Planning Commission for terms expiring March 31, 2029 RES-2026-0356 approved Pass
43. 5. Approval of a request by the Fiscal Services Department to create, post, & fill one (1) Payroll Analyst position and eliminate one (1) Payroll Coordinator position RES-2026-0212 approved Pass
44. 6. Approval of a request by the Genesee County Sheriff's Office to eliminate one (1) Tower Security Deputy position and create, post & fill one (1) Tower Security Sergeant position RES-2026-0213 approved Pass
45. 7. Forwarding to receive and file a copy of the paid county bills for the weeks ending 01.25.2026 through 02.15.2026 in the total amount of $24,257,933.59 RES-2026-0227 approved Pass
46. 8. Approval of a request by Genesee County’s Drain Commission to adjust the pay scales for three (3) Engineering Assistants positions and one (1) Storm Water Compliance Assistant position RES-2026-0230 approved Pass
47. 9. Approval of a request by Genesee County's Parks & Recreation Commission to apply for the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Grant, in the amount of $250,000.00, to provide for Phase 2 of the Stepping Stone Falls Lot Development; this grant requires a 26% match: no use of general fund RES-2026-0232 approved Pass
48. 10. Approval of a request by Genesee County's Parks & Recreation Commission to apply for the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Grant, in the amount of $80,000.00, to provide for an Educational Dock Development at For-Mar Nature Preserve & Arboretum; this grant requires a 26% match; no use of general fund RES-2026-0233 approved Pass
49. 11. Approval of a request by Genesee County's Parks & Recreation Commission to apply for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant, in the amount of $500,000.00; to provide for the renovation and development of the entrance and lots of Bluebell Beach; this grant requires a 50% match; no use of general fund RES-2026-0235 approved Pass
50. 12. Approval of a proposed budget amendment to 2025-2026 Appropriations Resolution for various line items as described in the attached budget adjustment request RES-2026-0237 approved Pass
51. 13. Approval of a request to assign the General Fund fund balance for deficit reductions of $2,702,000.00 and capital improvements of an additional $1,300,000.00 RES-2026-0240 approved Pass
52. D. GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
53. 39 Delrico J. Loyd, Chairperson; Shaun Shumaker, Vice-Chairperson
54. 1. Approval of a grant award from Region 3 Homeland Security Planning Board, in the amount of $30,000.00, to provide for the renewal of services for ten (10) existing Flock Cameras; the budget for this agreement is attached RES-2025-2778 approved as amended Pass
55. 2. Approval of a purchase order to FLOCK, in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00, to renew the services for hardware and software products for twenty (20) FLOCK Safety Falcon Cameras; the term of this coverage is from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026; the cost of this purchase is partially grant-funded and will be paid from account 2856-310.00-801.000 RES-2025-2833 approved as amended Pass
56. 3. Approval of a request by Genesee County’s Sheriff’s Office to accept a grant agreement with Genesee County and Health Management Associates (HMA) for the term of March 1, 2026, through October 25, 2026 RES-2026-0172 approved Pass
57. 4. Approval of annual purchase orders, not to exceed $44,040.00, to Motorola Solutions for service coverage 3/5/2026-3/4/2029 to be paid from budgeted line expense account 1010-351.00-933.001 RES-2026-0202 approved Pass
58. 5. Approval of a purchase order to ACME Sports for the fiscal year ending 2026, in an amount not to exceed $22,254.00, to further support the GHOST/Interdiction efforts to combat human and drug trafficking in Genesee County; the cost of this purchase order is grant funded RES-2026-0243 approved Pass
59. 6. Approval of a request to rename Genesee County Animal Control to Genesee County Animal Care RES-2026-0244 approved Pass
60. 7. Approval of an agreement between Genesee County and the U.S. Department of War to provide for the Skillbridge Program RES-2026-0250 approved Pass
61. E. HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
62. 48 Charles Winfrey, Chairperson; James Avery, Vice-Chairperson
63. 1. Approval of the 2026 Genesee County Military and Veterans Gala RES-2026-0154 approved Pass
64. 2. Approval of 2026 Veterans Resource Rally RES-2026-0159 approved Pass
65. 3. Approval of a request to submit the 2026-2027 Head Start Grant Application to the Department of Health and Human Services/Administration for Children and Families RES-2026-0177 approved Pass
66. 4. Approval of a proposed agreement between Genesee County and the Greater Flint Health Coalition, in an amount not to exceed $500,000.00 annually, to provide for the Mid-Michigan Community Health Access Program; the term of this agreement is April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2028; the cost of this agreement will be paid from the Health Services Millage RES-2026-0294 approved Pass
67. F. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
68. 54 Brian K. Flewelling, Chairperson; James Avery, Vice-Chairperson
69. 1. Approval of a purchase order to Carter Lumber for the fiscal year ending 2026, in an amount not to exceed $29,566.84, for the purchase of a pole barn kit; the cost of this purchase or will be paid from account 2080-770.05-930.000 RES-2026-0083 approved Pass
70. 2. Approval of a request by Genesee County's Drain Commissioner to sell the Hogan Road Boat Launch - Parcel No. 06-19-300-022 to Fenton Township RES-2026-0123 approved Pass
71. 3. Approval of an update to Genesee County’s Technology Use Policy RES-2026-0162 approved Pass
72. 57 Commissioner Cousineau left the meeting at 9:16 PM.
73. 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 bulk salt and landscape supplies; the cost of this purchase order will be paid from the accounts listed RES-2026-0165 approved Pass
74. 58 Corporation Counsel, Brian MacMillan, left the meeting at 9:16 PM.
75. 5. Approval of a purchase order to Pinnacle Design for the fiscal year ending 2026, in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00, to provide for the purchase of furniture in all county departments; the cost of this purchase order will be paid by the ordering department subject to available budget RES-2026-0197 approved Pass
76. 6. Forwarding to receive and file a copy of the 2025 Genesee County Parks & Recreation Commission Annual Report RES-2026-0223 approved Pass
77. 7. Approval of an agreement between Genesee County and UKG Kronos System, in an amount not to exceed $30,831.14, to provide subscription services for time-keeping software; the cost of this agreement will be paid from the accounts listed RES-2026-0224 approved Pass
78. 8. Approval of a request by Genesee County’s Drain Commission to adjust the pay scales for three (3) Engineering Assistants positions and one (1) Storm Water Compliance Assistant position RES-2026-0230
79. 8. 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 postponed Pass
80. 9. Approval of an agreement between Genesee County and Playcore Wisconsin Inc., in an amount not to exceed $40,534.26, to provide for the installation of playground equipment at Broome Park and Sarginson Park; the cost of this agreement will be paid from the account listed RES-2026-0239 approved Pass
81. 64 Commissioner Cousineau returned to the meeting at 9:18 PM.
82. X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
83. 65 Corporation Counsel, Brian MacMillan, returned to the meeting at 9:19 PM.
84. XI. NEW AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
85. 66 Approval to add RES-2026-0358 to the agenda RES-2026-0357 approved Pass
86. XII. ADJOURNMENT
87. 67 Approval to require the Genesee County’s Clerk/Register of Deeds to open his office Monday-Friday from 8-4 PM other than holidays RES-2026-0358 approved Pass
88. 88 The meeting was adjourned at 10:14 PM. Dale K. Weighill, Chairperson, Board of Commissioners