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January 28, 2026 ·5:30 PM Final

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

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Agenda — 110 items

  1. I. CALL TO ORDER
  2. II. ROLL CALL
  3. 3 Chair Weighill called the meeting to order at 5:30pm.
  4. III. INVOCATION
  5. IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  6. V. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
  7. 6 Invocation was led by Chair Weighill.
  8. 7 Approval of Meeting Minutes - December 10, 2025 RES-2026-0098 approved Pass
  9. 8 Approval of Meeting Minutes - January 7, 2026 RES-2026-0099 approved Pass
  10. 9 Approval of Meeting Minutes - January 14, 2026 RES-2026-0100 approved Pass
  11. VI. PUBLIC ADDRESS
  12. VII. COMMUNICATIONS
  13. 12 Senior Services Taskforce Update 26-048
  14. 13 Plante Moran - Prescription Drug Coverage 26-049
  15. 13 Kevin Keane, Flushing MI, addressed the Board regarding the Bishop Airport Authority Board Appointment.
  16. 14 Audit Update - Chrystal Simpson, CFO 26-050
  17. 14 Karyn Miller, Flint Twp. MI, addressed the Board regarding the Bishop Airport Authority Board Appointment.
  18. 15 Healthcare Fund Update - Chrystal Simpson, CFO 26-051
  19. 15 Amanda Tesorieo, Swartz Creek MI, addressed the Board regarding the Bishop Airport Authority Board Appointment.
  20. 16 2026 Action Plan Update - Derek Bradshaw, Planning Director 26-021
  21. 16 Dr. Tonya Bailey, Flint MI, addressed the Board regarding the Bishop Airport Authority Board Appointment.
  22. VIII. APPOINTMENTS
  23. 17 Robert Link, Atlas Twp. MI, addressed the Board regarding the FLOCK camera resolution.
  24. 1. Approval of the reappointment of Dr. Brian C. Hunter to serve as Genesee County's Medical Examiner RES-2026-0008 approved Pass
  25. 18 Marcus Garvin addressed the Board regarding the Bishop Airport Authority Board appointments.
  26. 2. Approval of the reappointment of Dr. John Bechinski as Genesee County's Deputy Medical Examiner RES-2026-0009 approved Pass
  27. 19 Dr. Susan Hendricks, Grand Blanc MI, addressed the Board regarding the FLOCK camera resolution.
  28. 3. Approval of the reappointment of Gary Goetzinger to Genesee County's Parks & Recreation Commission; this 3-year term will expire 01/01/2029 RES-2026-0010 approved Pass
  29. 4. Approval of the reappointment of James Avery to Genesee County's Parks & Recreation Commission; this 3-year term will expire on 01/01/2029 RES-2026-0011 approved Pass
  30. 5. Approval of the reappointment of Anne Figueroa to Genesee County's Parks & Recreation Commission; this 3-year term will expire on 01/01/2029 RES-2026-0012 approved Pass
  31. 6. Approval of the appointment of Travis Howell to Genesee County's Parks & Recreation Commission; this 3-year term will expire 01/01/2029 RES-2026-0097 approved Pass
  32. 7. Approval of two (2) appointments on the Bishop Airport Authority for 3-year terms expiring on 12/31/2028: 1. Amanda Moore Tesoriero 2. Andy Leavitt 3. Brian C. Norman 4. Dr. Tonya Bailey 5. F. Jack I Belzar 6. Henry Cole 7. James Bowers 8. James Heaphy 9. John Tosto 10. Karyn Miller * 11. Kevin Keane * 12. Lisa Alghawali 13. Lottie Ferguson 14. Marcus Garvin 15. Marlan Fears 16. Michelle Perry 17. Myron Henderson 18. Phillip Hensel 19. Suzi Stemper Incumbent * RES-2026-0107 approved Pass
  33. 8. Approval to appoint one (1) Commissioner to serve on the Genesee County's Opioid Settlement Steering Committee: 1. Dale Weighill RES-2026-0109 approved Pass
  34. 9. Approval of one (1) appointment to the Genesee County's Opioid Settlement Steering Committee: Expertise in Substance Use Disorder 1. Joshua Groce 2. Daphne Hamburg 3. Deborah Hammond 4. Ruby Ivory 5. Delores Langston 6. Kelly Merrill 7. Michael Stafford RES-2026-0110 approved Pass
  35. 10. Approval of one (1) appointment to the Genesee County's Opioid Settlement Steering Committee: Expertise in Substance Behaviorial Health 1. Joshua Groce 2. Daphane Hamburg 3. Deborah Hammond 4. Kelly Merrill 5. Michael Stafford RES-2026-0111 approved Pass
  36. 11. Approval of one (1) appointment to the Genesee County's Opioid Settlement Steering Committee: Expertise in Healthcare/Hospital 1. Joshua Groce 2. Deborah Hammond 3. Todd Witthuhn RES-2026-0112 postponed Pass
  37. 12. Approval of one (1) appointment to the Genesee County's Opioid Settlement Steering Committee: Expertise in Public Safety 1. Jason Gould 2. Todd Witthuhn RES-2026-0113 approved Pass
  38. 13. Approval of one (1) appointment to the Genesee County's Opioid Settlement Steering Committee: Expertise in Judicial 1. Daphne Hamburg 2. Jill Nylander 3. Michael Stafford RES-2026-0114 approved Pass
  39. 14. Approval of two (2) appointments to the Genesee County's Opioid Settlement Steering Committee: Lived Experience 1. Antwan Croom 2. Jose Lopez 3. Kelly Merrill 4. Michelle Ryder RES-2026-0115 approved Pass
  40. 15. Approval of three (3) appointments to the Genesee County's Opioid Settlement Steering Committee: At-Large 1. Joseph Brown 2. Sherquanda Carroll 3. Henry Cole 4. Antwan Croom 5. Jason Gould 6. Joshua Groce 7. Jessica Hale 8. Daphne Hamburg 9. Deborah Hammond 10. Ruby Ivory 11. Elizabeth Jordan 12. Delores Langston 13. Jose Lopez 14. Angela McQuarter 15. Kelly Merrill 16. Allison Metz 17. Jocelyn Millender 18. Jill Nylander 19. Diona Pratt 20. Michelle Ryder 21. Michael Stafford 22. Dale Weighill 23. Todd Witthuhn RES-2026-0116 approved Pass
  41. IX. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
  42. 33 Approval to advertise for one (1) seat on the Parks and Recreation Commission for a partial term expiring 1/1/27 RES-2026-0117 approved Pass
  43. A. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
  44. 34 Approval to postpone one (1) appointment on the Parks and Recreation Commission for a partial term expiring 1/1/27 RES-2026-0118 approved Pass
  45. 35 Dale K. Weighill, Chairperson; Gary L. Goetzinger, Vice-Chairperson
  46. 1. Approval of Amendments to the 2025 Apportionment Report RES-2026-0073 approved Pass
  47. 36 Seat 1 Vote Round 1: Lottie Ferguson: Commissioner Loyd John Tosto: Commissioners Goetzinger and Shumaker Karyn Miller: Commissioners Winfrey, Brown, Avery, Cousineau, and Weighill. Karyn Miller has received 5 votes and is appointed to Bishop Airport Authority, Seat 1.
  48. 2. Decision on whether to grant or deny an appeal of a denial of a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request RES-2026-0079 approved Pass
  49. 37 Seat 2: Vote Round 1: Kevin Keane: Commissioners Loyd, Cousineau, and Weighill. Dr. Tonya Bailey: Commissioners Winfrey and Avery. Brian Norman: Commissioner Shumaker. John Tosto: Commissioner Goetzinger and Brown. Seat 2: Vote Round 2: Dr. Tonya Bailey:Commissioners Winfrey, Avery, and Loyd. John Tosto:Commissioners Goetzinger, Brown, Shumaker, and Weighill. Kevin Keane: Commissioner Cousineau. Seat 2: Vote Round3: Dr. Tonya Bailey: Commissioners Brown, Avery, Loyd, and Winfrey. John Tosto: Commissioners Goetzinger, Cousineau, Shumaker, and Weighill.
  50. B. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
  51. 38 Approval to postpone one (1) appointment to the Bishop Airport Authority for a term expiring 12/31/28 to the next Board Meeting RES-2026-0155 approved Pass
  52. 39 Dr. Beverly Brown, Chairperson; Shaun Shumaker, Vice-Chairperson
  53. 1. Approval of a grant award from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, in the amount of $730,000.00, to provide for the construction of the Fenton Road - Phase One non-motorized trail project RES-2025-2755 approved Pass
  54. 2. Approval of a grant award from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, in the amount of $275,000.00, to provide for Trails Staff Support, Website Design, and Marketing Grant to implement Genesee County's Strategic Trails Plan RES-2025-2756 approved Pass
  55. 41 Round 1Vote: Joshua Groce: Commissioners Loyd, Winfrey, Brown, Avery, Cousineau, and Weighill. Deborah Hammond: Commissioners Goetzinger and Shumaker. Joshua Groce has received 6 and is appointed to the Opioid Settlement Steering Committee in the category of Expertise in Substance Use Disorder.
  56. 3. Approval of a grant award from the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services, in the amount of $531,684.00, to provide for Genesee County's Weatherization Program; this grant requires a $35,620.72 match RES-2026-0035 approved Pass
  57. C. FINANCE COMMITTEE
  58. 43 Round 1Vote: Deborah Hammond: Commissioners Loyd, Winfrey, Brown, Avery, Cousineau, and Weighill. Kelly Merrill: Commissioners Goetzinger and Shumaker. Deboarah Hammond has received 6 votes and is appointed to the Opioid Settlement Steering Committee in the category of Expertise in Substance Behavioral Health.
  59. 44 Martin L. Cousineau, Chairperson; Gary L. Goetzinger, Vice-Chairperson
  60. 1. Approval of a request to create, post & fill one (1) Chief Strategic Growth Officer position RES-2025-2619 approved Pass
  61. 45 Approval to advertise for one (1) appointment to the Genesee County's Opioid Settlement Steering Committee RES-2026-0156 approved Pass
  62. 2. Approval of a contract between Genesee County and Flint Odyssey House Inc, in an amount not to exceed $226,283.00, to provide substance abuse treatment services to Genesee County Sobriety Court; the cost of this agreement will be paid from account numbers 2931-286.00-801.004 and 2931-286.03-801.004 RES-2025-2782 approved Pass
  63. 3. Approval of a purchase order to the Regents of the University of Michigan for the fiscal year ending 2026, in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00, to provide an annual subscription to various court books RES-2025-2796 approved Pass
  64. 47 Jason Gould removed his candidacy for appointment to the Opioid Settlement Steering Committee in the category of Expertise in Public Safety. Todd Witthuhn has received a sufficient number of votes and is appointed to the Opioid Settlement Steering Committee in the category of Expertise in Public Safety.
  65. 4. Approval of a purchase order to Huron Valley Guns for the fiscal year ending 2026, in the amount of $40,416.00, for the purchase of Qty 192 Tactical Pants and Uniform Shirts, including the sewing of department-issued badges onto shirts; the cost of this purchase order is grant funded and will be paid from account 1010-316.01-978.000 RES-2025-2832 approved Pass
  66. 5. Forwarding to receive and file a copy of the paid county bills for the weeks ending 11.9.25, 11.16.25, 11.23.25, 11.30.25, 12.7.25, 12.14.25, and 12.21.25 in the total amount of $52,028,400.92 RES-2025-2861 approved Pass
  67. 49 Round 1 Vote: Jill Nylander: Commissioners Loyd, Winfrey, Brown, Avery, Cousineau, and Weighill. Michael Stafford: Commissioners Goetzinger and Shumaker. Jill Nylander has received 6 votes and is appointed to the Opioid Settlement Steering Committee in the category of Expertise in Judicial.
  68. 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-2025-2868 approved Pass
  69. 7. Approval of salary for Corporation Counsel RES-2026-0047 approved Pass
  70. 51 Seat 1 Vote Round 1: Michelle Ryder: Commissioners Loyd, Winfrey, Goetzinger,Brown, Avery, Shumaker, Counsieau, and Weighill. Michelle Ryder has received 8 votes and is appointed to the Opioid Settlement Steering Committee in the category of Lived Experience. Seat 2 Vote Round 1: Jose Lopez: Commissioner Loyd. Antwan Croom: Commissioners Winfrey, Goetzinger, Brown, Avery, Shumaker, Cousineau, and Weighill. Antwan Croom has received 7 votes and is appointed to the Opioid Settlement Steering Committee in the category of Lived Experience.
  71. 8. Approval of salary for the Director of Administration RES-2026-0048 approved Pass
  72. 9. Approval of salary for Deputy Corporation Counsel - WAIVED FROM COMMITTEE TO THE FULL BOARD RES-2026-0106 approved Pass
  73. 53 Seat 1 Round 1 Vote: Sherquanda Carroll: Commissioners Loyd, Winfrey, and Avery. Jocelyn Millender: Commissioners Goetzinger, Shumaker, and Counsineau. Elizabeth Jordan: Commissioners Brown and Weighill. No candidate has received a sufficient number of votes. Seat 1 Round 2 Vote: Sherquanda Carroll: Commissioners Winfrey, Brown, Avery, Weighill, and Loyd. Jocelyn Millender: Commssioners Goetzinger, Shumaker, and Cousineau. Sherquanda Carroll has recieved 5 votes and is appointed to the Opioid Settlement Steering Committee in the category of At-Large. Seat 2 Round 1 Vote: Elizabeth Jordan: Commissioners Loyd, Winfrey, Brown, Avery, and Weighill. Jocelyn Millender: Commissioners Goetzinger, Shumaker, and Cousineau. Elizabeth Jordan has received 5 votes and is appointed to the Opioid Settlement Steering Committee in the category of At-Large. Seat 3 Round 1 Vote: Angela McQuarter: Commissioners Loyd, Winfrey, and Avery. Jocelyn Millender: Commissioners Goetzinger, Brown, Shumaker, and Cousineau. Jose Lopez: Commissioner Weighill. Seat 3 postponed until next Board Meeting.
  74. D. GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
  75. 54 Approval to postpone one (1) appointment to the Genesee County's Opioid Settlement Steering Committee as an At-Large member to the next Board Meeting RES-2026-0157 approved Pass
  76. 55 Delrico J. Loyd, Chairperson; Shaun Shumaker, Vice-Chairperson
  77. 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 referred Pass
  78. 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 referred Pass
  79. 3. Approval of a grant award from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, in the amount of $71,075.00, to support crime victim sustainability efforts at Genesee County's Sheriff's Office; no match is required RES-2025-2836 approved Pass
  80. 4. Approval of a purchase order to Pinnacle Design for the fiscal year ending 2026, in an amount not to exceed $2,451.00, to provide for the purchase of a lobby podium at Genesee County's Clerk/Register of Deeds Office; the cost of this purchase order is budgeted and will be paid from account 1010-215.00-763.000 RES-2025-2843 approved Pass
  81. 5. Approval of resolution recognizing February 2026 as Black History Month in Genesee County RES-2025-2854 approved Pass
  82. 60 The Commissioners voted unanimously to deny the FOIA appeal request.
  83. 6. Approval of an agreement between Genesee County and the Michigan Association of Counties to provide technical assistance to the Genesee County Opioid Settlement Steering Committee; there is no cost for this agreement RES-2026-0029 approved Pass
  84. 7. Approval of the Board of County Commissioner Focus Areas RES-2026-0030 approved Pass
  85. 8. Approval of a resolution recognizing January as Human Trafficking Prevention Month and Raising Awareness of Human Trafficking RES-2026-0089 approved Pass
  86. E. HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
  87. 65 Charles Winfrey, Chairperson; James Avery, Vice-Chairperson
  88. 1. Approval of the 2026 Genesee County Veteran Organization Relief Program RES-2025-2780 approved Pass
  89. 2. Approval of a request to accept and expend Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) carryover funds in an amount not to exceed $115,109.00 for the 2025-2026 program year RES-2025-2800 approved Pass
  90. 3. Approval of an agreement between Genesee County and Preferred Removal Service to provide for two (2) Opioids and Emerging Drug Death (OEDD) Analyst positions; the cost of this agreement is fully grant funded RES-2025-2806 approved Pass
  91. 4. Approval of an agreement between Genesee County and Compassus MIHP to provide for case management and care coordination to participants of Genesee County's Healthy Start program RES-2025-2807 approved Pass
  92. 5. Approval to amend RES-2025-2271, by adding an additional $5,000.00, to provide for drug and pharmaceutical purchases with various vendors, the cost of this amendment will be paid from the accounts listed RES-2025-2822 withdrawn Pass
  93. 6. Approval of a Health-Related Academic Program Affiliation Agreement between Genesee County Health Department and Grand Valley State University to provide experiential learning opportunities for University students RES-2025-2828 amended Pass
  94. 7. Approval of an agreement between Genesee County and Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency, in an amount not to exceed $12,359,679.00, to provide staffing and operation of Genesee County's Head Start Program; the cost of this agreement is fully grant funded and will be paid from the accounts listed RES-2025-2864 approved Pass
  95. 8. Approval of an agreement between Genesee County and the Genesee Intermediate School District, in an amount not exceed $687,300.00, to provide for our Great Start Readiness Program; the cost of this agreement is fully grant funded and will be paid from account 277-698.01-558.000 RES-2025-2867 approved Pass
  96. 9. Approval of an agreement between Genesee County and Genesee Health Plan, in an amount not to exceed $7,700,000.00, to provide for a health care delivery system for low-income Genesee County residents; the cost of this agreement will be paid from the Genesee County Health Millage RES-2026-0022 approved Pass
  97. F. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
  98. 76 Brian K. Flewelling, Chairperson; James Avery, Vice-Chairperson
  99. 1. Approval of a request by Genesee County’s Sheriff Office for a lease agreement with Suski Chevrolet Buick Inc. RES-2025-2777 approved Pass
  100. 2. Approval of a purchase order to SHI International for the fiscal year ending 2026, in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00, to provide for the purchase of software systems and technology related items in various departments RES-2025-2791 approved Pass
  101. 3. Approval of a purchase order to Sentinel for the fiscal year ending 2026, in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00, to provide for additional door access and camera locations in various Genesee County buildings RES-2025-2815 approved Pass
  102. 4. Approval of a request by the Genesee County IT Department to overhaul and modernize the Emergency Operations Command (EOC), in an amount not to exceed $51,500.00; the cost of this overhaul will be paid from the accounts listed RES-2025-2821 approved Pass
  103. 5. Approval of an easement to Lapeer County Road Commission Adjacent to an Abandoned Right of Way in Lapeer County RES-2025-2870 approved Pass
  104. X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
  105. XI. NEW AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
  106. 84 Approval to enter into Closed Session RES-2026-0080 approved Pass
  107. 1. Closed Session to discuss trial or settlement strategy in the matter of Ronald Rice v Michael Schuyler, et al, U.S. District Court case no. 24-cv-11637 RES-2026-0081 approved Pass
  108. 2. Closed Session to discuss trial or settlement strategy in the matter of Mark Milkiewicz, as personal representative of the estate of Kerrie Milkiewicz, deceased v Genesee County, et al, U.S. District Court case no. 20-cv-10017 RES-2026-0095 approved Pass
  109. XII. ADJOURNMENT
  110. 111 The meeting was adjourned at 8:33pm. Dale K. Weighill, Chairperson, Board of Commissioners