Board of County Commissioners
324 S.Saginaw St., Bryant "BB" Nolden Auditorium
Agenda — 88 items
- I. CALL TO ORDER
- II. ROLL CALL
- 3 Chair Weighill called the meeting to order at 5:35pm.
- III. INVOCATION
- IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
- 5 Commissioner Goetzinger entered the meeting at 5:43 PM.
- V. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
- 7 Approval of Meeting Minutes - February 18, 2026
- 8 Approval of Meeting Minutes - February 25, 2026
- VI. PUBLIC ADDRESS
- VII. COMMUNICATIONS
- 11 Report from Director of Administration
- 12 Plante Moran
- 12 David Leyton, Genesee County Prosecutor addressed the Board regarding an update on his office.
- VIII. APPOINTMENTS
- 13 Kathy McGee, Fenton, MI, addressed the Board regarding the art millage renewal,
- 1. Approval to appoint Commissioner Gary Goetzinger to the Land Bank for a partial term expiring September 30, 2027
- 14 Gia Miller, Genesee County Employee, Oakland County, MI, addressed the Board regarding cost of Employee Healthcare.
- 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
- 15 Emily Schneider, Davison Twp, MI, addressed the Board regarding arts millage renewal
- IX. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
- 16 Ashley Prew, Fenton MI, addressed the Board regarding her candidacy for Probate Court Judge.
- A. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
- 17 Jonie Gleason, Burton, MI, addressed the Board regarding the arts millage renewal.
- 18 Dale K. Weighill, Chairperson; Gary L. Goetzinger, Vice-Chairperson
- 18 Resident, Flint MI, addressed the Board regarding arts millage renewal.
- 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
- 19 Donavan, Director of FIA School Director, Flint,MI, addressed the Board regarding the arts millage renewal.
- B. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
- 20 Meagan, Flint MI, addressed the Board regarding the arts millage renewal.
- 21 Dr. Beverly Brown, Chairperson; Shaun Shumaker, Vice-Chairperson
- 21 Taylor Sampson, Flint MI, addressed the Board regarding FLOCK cameras.
- 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
- 22 Tom, Burton MI, addressed the Board regarding arts millage renewal.
- C. FINANCE COMMITTEE
- 24 Martin L. Cousineau, Chairperson; Gary L. Goetzinger, Vice-Chairperson
- 1. Forwarding to receive and file a copy of the 1st Quarter FY25/26 Investment Report
- 2. Approval of a request to create, post, & fill two (2) new Assistant Public Defender Junior Associate positions; these positions are fully grant funded
- 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
- 27 Approval to add RES-2026-0356 to the agenda
- 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
- 28 Approval to advertise to fill three (3) vacant seats on the Genesee County Planning Commission for terms expiring March 31, 2029
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 12. Approval of a proposed budget amendment to 2025-2026 Appropriations Resolution for various line items as described in the attached budget adjustment request
- 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
- D. GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
- 39 Delrico J. Loyd, Chairperson; Shaun Shumaker, Vice-Chairperson
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 6. Approval of a request to rename Genesee County Animal Control to Genesee County Animal Care
- 7. Approval of an agreement between Genesee County and the U.S. Department of War to provide for the Skillbridge Program
- E. HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
- 48 Charles Winfrey, Chairperson; James Avery, Vice-Chairperson
- 1. Approval of the 2026 Genesee County Military and Veterans Gala
- 2. Approval of 2026 Veterans Resource Rally
- 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
- 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
- F. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
- 54 Brian K. Flewelling, Chairperson; James Avery, Vice-Chairperson
- 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
- 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
- 3. Approval of an update to Genesee County’s Technology Use Policy
- 57 Commissioner Cousineau left the meeting at 9:16 PM.
- 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
- 58 Corporation Counsel, Brian MacMillan, left the meeting at 9:16 PM.
- 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
- 6. Forwarding to receive and file a copy of the 2025 Genesee County Parks & Recreation Commission Annual Report
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 64 Commissioner Cousineau returned to the meeting at 9:18 PM.
- X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
- 65 Corporation Counsel, Brian MacMillan, returned to the meeting at 9:19 PM.
- XI. NEW AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
- 66 Approval to add RES-2026-0358 to the agenda
- XII. ADJOURNMENT
- 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
- 88 The meeting was adjourned at 10:14 PM. Dale K. Weighill, Chairperson, Board of Commissioners
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