Board of County Commissioners

Harris Auditorium, 1101 Beach St.

Agenda — 105 items

1. I. CALL TO ORDER
2. II. ROLL CALL
3. 3 Chairperson Loyd 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 26, 2025 RES-2025-1599 approved Pass
9. VI. PUBLIC ADDRESS
10. 8 Chairperson Loyd stated there would be a moment of silence for the late Floyd Clack.
11. VII. COMMUNICATIONS
12. 10 Audit Presentation - 2024 Plante Moran 25-233
13. 11 2025 Genesee County Equalization Report - Mellissa Hayduk, Equalization Director 25-259
14. 12 Update on Recent Michigan Supreme Court Rulings - Prosecutor David Leyton 25-261
15. 12 Robert Brieger, 1054 Dowagiac Ave., Genesee Township, MI, addressed the Board regarding Animal Control.
16. VIII. APPOINTMENTS
17. 13 Domonique Clemons, Flint Township, MI, addressed the Board with an update from the Michigan Court of Appeals regarding the appointment process for the Genesee County Clerk/Register of Deeds.
18. 1. Approval of one (1) appointment to the Genesee County Road Commission for a 6-year term expiring 12/31/30: 1. Joe Massey* 2. Shirley Kautman-Jones *Incumbent RES-2025-1350 approved Pass
19. 14 Lucine Jarrah, MI, addressed the Board regarding the resolution recognizing Arab American Heritage Month.
20. 2. Approval of the appointment of the City of Montrose Mayor Pro Tem Mark Richard as the Small Cities & Villages representative on Genesee County's Allocation Committee RES-2025-1353 approved Pass
21. 15 Jim Busch, Atlas Township, MI, addressed the Board regarding the appointment to Genesee County Road Commission.
22. 3. Approval of one (1) appointment to the Genesee District Library for a partial term expiring 8/31/27: 1. Leah Johnson 2. Russell Kirksey RES-2025-1384 approved Pass
23. 16 Jim Slezak, Davison Township, MI, addressed the Board regarding the appointment to Genesee County Road Commission.
24. IX. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
25. 17 Mona Sahouri, MI, addressed the Board regarding the resolution recognizing Arab American Heritage Month.
26. A. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
27. 18 Jennifer Stainton, Mundy Township, MI, addressed the Board regarding the appointment to Genesee County Road Commission.
28. 19 Delrico J. Loyd, Chairperson; Shaun Shumaker, Vice-Chairperson
29. 19 Karyn Miller, Flint Township, MI, addressed the Board regarding the appointment to Genesee County Road Commission.
30. 1. Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Genesee County Board of County Commissioners and the 67th District Court RES-2025-1415 approved Pass
31. 20 Cody Lajewski, City of Mt. Morris, MI, addressed the Board regarding money management.
32. 2. Approval of the 2025 Genesee County Equalization Report RES-2025-1439 approved Pass
33. 21 Isra Daraiseh, Flint Township, MI, addressed the Board regarding the resolution recognizing Arab American Heritage Month.
34. 3. Decision on whether to grant or deny an appeal of a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request denial (25-158) RES-2025-1595 approved Pass
35. 22 Eric Welter, City of Grand Blanc, MI, addressed the Board regarding contract negotiations.
36. 4. Decision on whether to grant or deny an appeal of a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request denial (25-249) RES-2025-1596 approved Pass
37. 23 Christopher Swanson, MI, addressed the Board regarding appreciation for Genesee County law enforcement and staff.
38. 5. Decision on whether to grant or deny an appeal of a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request denial (25-250) RES-2025-1597 approved Pass
39. 6. Recognition of April 2025 as Arab American Heritage Month RES-2025-1600 approved Pass
40. B. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
41. 27 Dr. Beverly Brown, Chairperson; Dale K. Weighill, Vice-Chairperson
42. 27 Commissioner Shumaker left the Regular Board of Commissioners' Meeting at 6:36 PM.
43. 1. Approval of an amendment to a contract between Genesee County and Mundy Township to provide for the change of scope in CDBG funded projects; there is no change in costs RES-2025-1216 approved Pass
44. 28 Commissioner Shumaker returned to the Regular Board of Commissioners' Meeting at 6:37 PM.
45. 2. Approval of an agreement between Genesee County and the Flint & Genesee Group, in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000, to provide for convention and visitor services through April 30, 2026; the cost of this agreement will be paid from accommodation tax collections RES-2025-1332 approved Pass
46. 3. Approval of a funding request by the Midwest Invitational Rodeo, in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00, to provide support for the upcoming rodeo at Genesee County's E.L. Cummings Center; the cost of this request is funded by vote of the Genesee County Board of Commissioners and will be paid from Genesee County's Accommodation Tax Fund RES-2025-1390 approved Pass
47. 4. Approval of a funding request by the Flint City Bucks, in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00, to provide support for the upcoming International Friendly Match between the Bucks and Atlas FC; the cost of this request is funded by vote of the Genesee County Board of Commissioners and will be paid from Genesee County's Accommodation Tax Fund RES-2025-1391 approved Pass
48. C. FINANCE COMMITTEE
49. 32 Chairperson Loyd stated that consideration for this appointment would be limited to candidates Joe Massey and Shirley Kautman-Jones by previous motion.
50. 33 Martin L. Cousineau, Chairperson; Gary L. Goetzinger, Vice-Chairperson
51. 33 Vote Round 1: Joe Massey - Commissioner Loyd, Winfrey, Brown, Avery, and Weighill Shirley Kautman-Jones - Goetzinger, Shumaker, Cousineau, and Flewelling
52. 1. Forwarding to receive and file a copy of the paid county bills for the weeks ending 3.9.2025 and 3.16.2025 in the total amount of $14,839,879.54 RES-2025-1326 approved Pass
53. 34 Joe Massey received 5 votes and was appointed to Genesee County Road Commission.
54. 2. Approval of a grant award from the Region 3 State Homeland Security Program, in an amount not to exceed $54,450.00, to provide for the purchase of an underwater rover; this will be paid from account 2830-426.00-978.000 RES-2025-1368 approved Pass
55. 3. Approval of the fiscal year 2024 Deficit Elimination Plan and directing the Department of Fiscal Services to submit the plan to the State of Michigan RES-2025-1376 approved Pass
56. 4. Approval of a request to create, post, & fill one (1) Secretary position at Genesee County's Public Defender Office; this position is fully grant funded RES-2025-1380 approved Pass
57. 37 Chairperson Loyd stated that consideration for this appointment would be limited to candidates Leah Johnson and Russell Kirksey by previous motion.
58. 5. Approval of request to create, post, & fill four (4) intern positions at Genesee County's Public Defender’s Office; the cost of these positions is fully grant funded RES-2025-1381 approved Pass
59. 38 Vote Round 1: Leah Johnson - Goetzinger, Shumaker, Cousineau, Weighill, and Flewelling Russell Kirksey - Loyd, Winfrey, Brown, and Avery
60. 6. Approval of a proposed budget amendment to 2024-2025 Appropriations Resolution for various line items as described in the attached budget adjustment request RES-2025-1402 approved Pass
61. 39 Leah Johnson received 5 votes and was appointed to the Genesee District Library.
62. 7. Approval of a request to dispose of a capital asset over $30,000.00 RES-2025-1434 approved Pass
63. D. GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
64. 42 Dale K. Weighill, Chairperson; Shaun Shumaker, Vice-Chairperson
65. 1. Approval of a request for a blanket purchase order to Zoll, in the amount of $86,136.00, to purchase life-saving devices RES-2025-0019 approved Pass
66. 2. Approval of a purchase order to Printing Systems, Inc. for the fiscal year ending 2025, in an amount not to exceed $90,000.00, to provide for the printing of ballots for various elections; the cost of this purchase order will be paid from account 1010-215.00-900.008 RES-2025-1248 approved Pass
67. 44 Commissioner Brown left the Regular Board of Commissioners' Meeting at 7:13 PM.
68. 3. Approval of an agreement between Genesee County and District Health Department #2 to provide for their fiduciary role for all Homeland Security Grants in Region 3; the term of this agreement is from September 1, 2024 through May 31, 2027 RES-2025-1306 approved Pass
69. 45 Commissioner Brown returned to the Regular Board of Commissioners' Meeting at 7:16 PM.
70. 4. Approval of a request by Genesee County's Clerk/Register to update the Election Programming Fees Schedule RES-2025-1319 approved Pass
71. 46 Commissioner Cousineau left the Regular Board of Commissioners' Meeting at 7:37 PM.
72. 5. Approval of Transitional Return to Work Policy RES-2025-1355 approved Pass
73. 47 Commissioner Cousineau returned to the Regular Board of Commissioners' Meeting at 7:40 PM.
74. 6. Approval of a purchase order to Motorola Solutions, for the fiscal years ending 2025 and 2026, in an amount not to exceed $44,040.00, for body worn camera and video manager services; the cost for this purchase order will be paid from account 1010-351.00-933.001 RES-2025-1363 approved Pass
75. 7. Approval of the creation of the America 250 - Genesee County Commission RES-2025-1392 approved Pass
76. 8. Approval of an agreement 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 is May 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026; the cost of this agreement will be paid from account 2110-313.00-801.000 RES-2025-1397 approved Pass
77. 9. Recognition of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week - April 13-19, 2025 RES-2025-1398 approved Pass
78. 10. Recognition of National County Government Month - April 2025 RES-2025-1399 approved Pass
79. 11. Approval of a five-year agreement between Genesee County and Vitalcore Health Strategies, in the total amount of $30,798,819.21, to provide health care services at Genesee County's Jail RES-2025-1438 approved Pass
80. 53 Commissioner Winfrey left the Regular Board of Commissioners' Meeting at 7:42 PM.
81. E. HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
82. 54 Commissioner Winfrey returned to the Regular Board of Commissioners' Meeting at 7:45 PM.
83. 55 Charles Winfrey, Chairperson; James Avery, Vice-Chairperson
84. 1. Approval of a grant award from the Michigan Department of Education, in the amount of $26,760.00, to provide for the purchase of kitchen equipment at Genesee County's Community Action Resource Department RES-2025-1292 approved Pass
85. 2. Approval of a request by Genesee County's Health Department for Local Health Department participation in collaboration of Care Coordination with six (6) State of Michigan contracted Medicaid Health Plans RES-2025-1331 approved Pass
86. 3. Approval of a grant award from The National Association of County and City Health Officials, in the amount of $40,000.00, to provide for the Strengthening Immunization Program Communications and Outreach Capacity Project; the budget for this grant is attached RES-2025-1378 approved Pass
87. 4. Approval of a request to submit a Non-Federal Share Waiver to the Head Start Regional Office for 2024-2025 RES-2025-1396 approved Pass
88. F. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
89. 61 Brian K. Flewelling, Chairperson; James Avery, Vice-Chairperson
90. 1. Approval to renew and enhance the CrowdStrike Falcon Cybersecurity Platform, not to exceed the cost of $199,675.96, for the period of April 26, 2025 through April 25, 2026 RES-2025-1238 approved Pass
91. 2. Approval of a grant award from the Ruth Mott Foundation for the 2025 North Flint Public Safety Strategy, in the amount of $390,000.00, for continuation of Keep Genesee County Beautiful program services; the budget for this grant is attached RES-2025-1364 approved Pass
92. 3. Approval of a contract amendment with Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, Inc. (MVVA), for the design and project administering services for the Chevy Commons Play Garden project, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,547,800.00 RES-2025-1400 approved Pass
93. X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
94. XI. NEW AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
95. 1. Motion to enter into Closed Session RES-2025-1589 approved Pass
96. 2. Closed Session: To discuss contract strategy and negotiations with COAM RES-2025-1590
97. 3. Closed Session: To discuss trial or settlement strategy in the matter of Mark Warren, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Trevor Barnes Warren, deceased v Genesee County, et al, U.S. District Court case no. 23-cv-12141 RES-2025-1601 approved Pass
98. 4. Closed Session: Teamsters Local 214 Parks & Recreation Collective Bargaining Agreement RES-2025-1604 approved Pass
99. XII. ADJOURNMENT
100. 83 Motion to add RES-2025-1703 to the agenda. RES-2025-1702 approved Pass
101. 84 Recognition of Law Enforcement Week 2025 RES-2025-1703 approved Pass
102. 98 Brrian MacMillan, Corporation Council, noted the need to enter into Closed Session to discuss trial or strategy:
103. 100 The Regular Board of Commissioners' Meeting recessed at 8:12 PM.
104. 101 The Regular Board of Commissioners' Meeting reconvened at 9:29 PM.
105. 106 The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 PM. Delrico J. Loyd, Chairperson, Board of Commissioners