Board of County Commissioners
324 S.Saginaw St., Bryant "BB" Nolden Auditorium
Agenda — 104 items
- I. CALL TO ORDER
- II. ROLL CALL
- 3 Chairperson Loyd called the meeting to order at 5:00pm.
- III. INVOCATION
- IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
- V. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
- 6 Invocation was led by Commissioner Weighill.
- 7 Approval of Meeting Minutes - September 10, 2025
- VI. PUBLIC ADDRESS
- VII. COMMUNICATIONS
- 10 Genesee County District Library - David Conklin
- 11 Approval of an Emergency Purchase Order request to Ecker Mechanical in an amount not to exceed $28,894.86
- 11 Pam Howe addressed the Board regarding the Environmental Health Fair.
- 12 Approval of an increase to the blanket purchase order to Aramark for FYE 2025 for the annual food services to the inmates of the Genesee County Jail
- 12 Krystal Pepperdine Flint MI, addressed the Board regarding the Arts Millage.
- VIII. APPOINTMENTS
- 13 Jackie Metcalf, 48507 MI, addressed the Board regarding the Arts Millage.
- 1. Approval of one (1) appointment of a Democratic member to the Board of County Canvassers for a term expiring 10/31/2029: 1. Sharon Reeves* 2. Grace Turner 3. Art Reyes II *Incumbent
- 14 Ron Palmgren Grand Blanc, MI, addressed the Board regarding the Board of Canvassers appointment.
- 2. Approval of one (1) appointment of a Republican member to the Board of County Canvassers for a term expiring 10/31/2029: 1. Ron Palmgren* 2. Brenda Barker 3. Rob Waskoviak *Incumbent
- IX. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
- A. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
- 18 Delrico J. Loyd, Chairperson; Shaun Shumaker, Vice-Chairperson
- B. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
- 20 Dr. Beverly Brown, Chairperson; Dale K. Weighill, Vice-Chairperson
- 1. Approval of a request by Genesee County's Metropolitan Planning Commission to transfer unspent CDBG funding, in the amount of $10,637.00, from blight elimination to Senior Center Operations
- 21 Democratic Party seat, Round 1: Sharon Reeves- Commissioners Loyd, Winfrey, Goetzinger, Brown, Avery, Shumaker, Cousineau, Weighill, and Flewelling Sharon Reeves received 9 votes and was appointed to the Genesee County Board of Canvassers seat expiring 10/31/2029.
- C. FINANCE COMMITTEE
- 23 Martin L. Cousineau, Chairperson; Gary L. Goetzinger, Vice-Chairperson
- 23 Republican Party Seat, Vote Round 1: Ron Palmgren- Commissioners Winfrey, Goetzinger, Brown, Avery, Shumaker, Cousineau, Weighill, and Flewelling. Ron Palmgren received 9 votes and was appointed to the Genesee County Board of Canvassers for the term expiring 10/31/2029.
- 1. Approval of a request by Genesee County's Drain Commissioner to pledge Genesee County's full faith and credit to issue $6.4 million in bonds for capital improvements in District #3
- 2. Approval of a request by Genesee County's Sheriff's Office to eliminate one (1) Corrections Deputy position and create, post, & fill one (1) Sergeant position
- 3. Forwarding to receive and file a copy of the 3rd Quarter FY2024/2025 Investment Report.
- 4. Approval of a request by Genesee County's Drain Commissioner to pledge Genesee County's full faith and credit to issue $35 million in bonds for capital improvements in the Ragnone Treatment Plant service area
- 5. Approval of a request by Genesee County's Drain Commissioner to pledge Genesee County's full faith and credit to refinance $80 million in bonds to take advantage of lower interest rates; it is estimated this refinance will save $30 million over the next 20 years
- 6. Forwarding to receive and file a copy of Form 5840 Foreclosing Governmental Unit Report of Real Property Foreclosure Sales for 2023 foreclosure sales
- 7. Forwarding to receive and file a copy of the paid county bills for the weeks ending 8/24/25 and 8/31/25 in the total amount of $8,753,163.51
- 8. Approval of a purchase order to Aramark for the fiscal year ending 2026, in an amount not to exceed $925,000.00, to provide for annual food and commissary services to the inmates housed at Genesee County's Jail; the cost of this purchase order will be paid from account 1010-351.00-762.000
- 9. Approval of purchase orders to various vendors for the fiscal year ending 2026, in an amount not to exceed $114,700.00, to provide for medical supplies at Genesee County's Health Department; the cost of the purchase orders will be paid from the accounts listed
- 10. Approval of purchase orders to various vendors for the fiscal year ending 2026, in an amount not to exceed $467,000.00, to provide for drugs and pharmaceutical products at Genesee County's Health Department; the cost of the purchase orders will be paid from the accounts listed
- 11. Approval of a purchase order to Bound Tree Medical for the fiscal year ending 2026, in an amount not to exceed $152,000.00, to provide for the purchase of medical supplies at Genesee County's Office of the Sheriff; the cost of this purchase order will be paid from the accounts listed
- 12. Approval to create, post & fill one (1) Public Health Coordinator position at Genesee County's Health Department
- 13. Approval of a purchase order to Gordon’s Food Service for the fiscal year ending 2026, in an amount not to exceed $1,128,521.12, to provide for food service products and supplies for Genesee County's Nutrition Services; the cost of this purchase order will be paid from the accounts listed
- 14. Approval of a proposed budget amendment to 2024-2025 Appropriations Resolution for various line items as described in the attached budget adjustment request
- 15. Approval of a purchase order to Abbott Laboratories for the fiscal year ending 2026, in an amount not to exceed $157,866.00, to provide for the purchase of Ensure for Genesee County's Nutrition Services; the cost of this purchase order will be paid from the accounts listed
- 16. Approval of a purchase order to US Foods for the fiscal year ending 2026, in an amount not to exceed $144,826.88, to provide for the purchase of food and supplies for Genesee County's Nutrition Services; the cost of this purchase order will be paid from the accounts listed
- 17. Approval of a purchase order to Bob Barker for the fiscal year ending 2026, in the amount not to exceed $45,000.00, to provide janitorial and related supplies along with inmate clothing at Genesee County's Jail; the cost of this agreement will be paid from the accounts listed
- 18. Approval of a purchase order to Bunzl Distribution, Inc. for the fiscal year ending 2026, in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00, to provide for janitorial and related supplies to be used within the Genesee County Jail; the cost of this purchase order will be paid from account 1010-351.00-752.000
- 19. Approval of an grant award from the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services, in the amount of $74,480.00, to provide support for emerging health threats impacting Genesee County; the budget for this grant is attached
- 20. Approval of a purchase order to VitalCore Health Strategies LLC for the fiscal year ending 2026, in an amount not to exceed $5,551,539.66, to provide health care services to the inmates housed at the Genesee County Jail, the cost of this purchase order will be paid from the accounts listed
- D. GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
- 45 Dale K. Weighill, Chairperson; Shaun Shumaker, Vice-Chairperson
- 1. Approval of a grant award from the State of Michigan to provide for the 2025 Remonumentation efforts by Genesee County's Surveyor; the budget for this grant is attached
- 2. Approval of an agreement between Genesee County and Rite of Passage, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $630,000.00, to provide Day Treatment programming and an Evening Learning Center program at the Genesee County Juvenile Justice Center; the cost of this agreement will be paid from account 2920-663.07-801.001
- 3. Approval of a contract between Genesee County and Mt. Morris Consolidated Schools, in the amount of $266,785.00, to provide for two (2) School Resource Officers; revenue from this contract will be deposited into account 2855-308.09-674.029
- 4. Approval of a grant award from the Office of Highway Safety Planning, in the amount of $650,786.00, for the purpose of funding the Genesee County Secondary Road Patrol; a copy of the budget is attached
- 5. Approval of an agreement between Genesee County and Meridian Land Surveying, in an amount not to exceed $43,250.00, to provide for the 2025-2026 Remonumentation Program; the cost of this agreement is fully grant funded and will be paid from account 2971-245.00-801.004
- 6. Approval of an agreement between Genesee County and Davis Land Surveying & Engineering, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $8,650.00, to provide for the 2025-2026 Remonumentation Program; the cost of this agreement is fully grant funded and will be paid from account 2971-245.00-801.004
- 7. Approval of an agreement between Genesee County and Fenton Land Surveying, in an amount not to exceed $8,650.00, to provide for the 2025-2026 Remonumentation Program; the cost of this agreement is fully grant funded and will be paid from account 2971-245.00-801.004
- 8. Approval of an agreement between Genesee County and Fleis & Vandenbrink, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $31,140.00, to provide for the 2025-2026 Remonumentation Program; the cost of this agreement is fully grant funded and will be paid from account 2971-245.00-801.004
- 9. Approval of a contract between Genesee County and Lake Fenton Community Schools, in the amount of $124,973.00, to provide one (1) School Resource Officer; the term of this agreement is October 1, 2025 through June 12, 2026; revenue from this contract will be deposited into account 2855-308.05-674.029
- 10. Approval of a contract between Genesee County and Hurley Medical Center, in the amount of $747,111.00, to provide Police Services; the term of this agreement is October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026; revenue from this contract will be deposited into account 2862-315.00-674.029
- 11. Approval of a contract between Genesee County, Atlas Twp and the Goodrich School Board, in the amount of $1,074,465.00, to provide for police services including School Resource Officers; the term of this agreement is October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026; revenue from this contract will be deposited into accounts 2853-315.00-622.010/2855-308.07-674.029
- 12. Approval of an agreement between Genesee County and Philip H. Beauvais, III, PC., in an amount not to exceed $156,000.00, for the coordination and delivery of weekday arraignments, misdemeanors, and other legal services for the term of October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026; the cost of this agreement will be paid from account 2921-283.00-818.008
- 13. Approval of an agreement between Genesee County and Kevin L. Rush, in an amount not to exceed $56,000.00, for the coordination and delivery of weekend arraignment services for the term of October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026; the cost of this agreement will be paid from account 2921-283.00-818.008
- 14. Approval to accept a grant award from the Michigan State Police Auto Theft Prevention Authority (ATPA), in the amount of $1,827,797.00 with a match of $1,151,512.00, for the grant period of October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026 for fiscal year 2025-2026
- 15. Approval of an agreement between Genesee County and Genesee Health Services, in the amount of $478,886.00, for the purpose of providing police services including two Certified Police Sergeants and one Police Deputy to serve GHS and respond to mental health crisis throughout Genesee County; the term of this agreement is October 1, 2025 through September 30. 2026
- E. HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
- 62 Charles Winfrey, Chairperson; James Avery, Vice-Chairperson
- 1. Approval of an agreement between Genesee County and Hurley Medical Center, in an amount not to exceed $40,000.00, to provide histology services to the Medical Examiner’s Office; the term of this agreement is October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026; the cost of this agreement will be paid from account 1010-648.00-801.035
- 2. Approval of an agreement between Genesee County and National Medical Services (NMS), in an amount not to exceed $218,000.00 ($180,000.00 in county testing & $38,000.00 for out of county testing), to provide toxicology services at Genesee County's Medical Examiner’s Office; the cost of this agreement will be paid from the accounts listed
- 3. Approval of an agreement between Genesee County and Preferred Removal Services, in an amount not to exceed $180,000.00, to provide body removal services to the Medical Examiner’s Office; the cost of this agreement will be paid from account 1010-648.00-801.006
- 4. Approval of a request to submit Corrective Action Plan to the Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families in response to Focus Area Two Monitoring Review
- 5. Approval of a Suicide Prevention and Lethal Means Safety Display in the Genesee County Administration Building lobby
- 6. Approval of a request to submit the Child and Adult Care Food Program Proposal and authorize the budget for 2025-2026
- 7. Approval of an agreement between Genesee County and Mass Transportation Authority, not to exceed $120,000.00, to provide Genesee County's Vets to Wellness program during FY26; the cost of this agreement will be paid using Veterans Services Millage Funding in account 2930-689.00-913.005
- 8. Approval of an agreement between Genesee County and Clio Community Schools, in an amount not to exceed $106,974.86, to provide food service for Genesee County's Head Start and Early Head Start programs; the term of this agreement is September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026; the cost for this agreement will be paid from the accounts listed
- 9. Approval of an agreement between Genesee County and Montrose Community School District, in an amount not to exceed $53,487.43, to provide food service for Genesee County's Head Start and Early Head Start programs; the term of this agreement is September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026; the cost for this agreement will be paid from the accounts listed
- 10. Approval of an agreement between Genesee County and Westwood Heights School District, in an amount not to exceed $106,974.86, to provide food service for Genesee County's Head Start and Early Head Start programs; the term of this agreement is September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026; the cost for this agreement will be paid from the accounts listed
- 11. Approval of an agreement between Genesee County and Mt. Morris School District, in an amount not to exceed $53,487.43, to provide food service for Genesee County's Head Start and Early Head Start programs; the term of this agreement is September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026; the cost for this agreement will be paid from the accounts listed
- 12. Approval of an agreement between Genesee County and Grand Blanc Community Schools, in an amount not to exceed $68,608.20, to provide food service for Genesee County's Head Start and Early Head Start programs; the term of this agreement is September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026; the cost for this agreement will be paid from the accounts listed
- 13. Approval of an agreement between Genesee County and Genesee School District, in an amount not to exceed $53,487.43, to provide food service for Genesee County's Head Start and Early Head Start programs; the term of this agreement is September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026; the cost for this agreement will be paid from the accounts listed
- 14. Approval of an agreement between Genesee County and Swartz Creek Community School District, in an amount not to exceed $53,487.43, to provide food service for Genesee County's Head Start and Early Head Start programs; the term of this agreement is September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026; the cost for this agreement will be paid from the accounts listed
- 15. Approval of an agreement between Genesee County and Kearsley Community School District, in an amount not to exceed $106,974.86, to provide food service for Genesee County's Head Start and Early Head Start programs; the term of this agreement is September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026; the cost for this agreement will be paid from the accounts listed
- 16. Approval of an agreement between Genesee County and Atherton School District, in an amount not to exceed $72,670.76, to provide food service for Genesee County's Head Start and Early Head Start programs; the term of this agreement is September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026; the cost for this agreement will be paid from the accounts listed
- 17. Approval of an agreement between Genesee County and Bendle School District, in an amount not to exceed $34,304.10, to provide food service for Genesee County's Head Start and Early Head Start programs; the term of this agreement is September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026; the cost for this agreement will be paid from the accounts listed
- 18. Approval of a request by Genesee County's Community Action Resource Department for a General Fund Appropriation, in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00, to provide for the administration of the 25Water Affordability – 2025 Grant
- 19. Approval of an amendment to an agreement between Genesee County and Genesee Health Plan, in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000.00 for a revised total of $7,000,000.00, to provide health care services to uninsured Genesee County residents; this is a millage funded agreement
- 20. Approval of Genesee County's annual payment to area hospitals for uncompensated care; total payments not to exceed $3,000,000.00; cost of these payments will come from Genesee County's Uninsured Health Services Millage -*WAIVED FROM COMMITTEE TO FULL BOARD*
- F. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
- 84 Brian K. Flewelling, Chairperson; James Avery, Vice-Chairperson
- 1. Approval of an agreement between Genesee County and OnBase, in an amount not to exceed $197,747.94, to provide document imaging and work flow for various county departments; the term of this agreement is October 1, 2025 through October 31, 2026; the cost of this agreement will be paid from the accounts listed
- 2. Approval of a purchase order to Bunzl Distribution for the fiscal year ending 2026, in an amount not to exceed $65,000.00, to provide janitorial supplies at various Genesee County buildings; the cost of this purchase order will be paid from the accounts listed
- 3. Approval of a purchase order to various vendors for the fiscal year ending 2026, in an amount not to exceed $70,000.00 to provide for the purchase of tires at Genesee County’s Motor Pool; the cost for this purchase will be paid from account 6610-234.00-757.000
- X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
- 1. Motion to enter into Closed Session
- 2. Closed Session to discuss trial or settlement strategy with defendant Purdue Pharma L.P. in the matter of County of Genesee v Purdue Pharma L.P., et al, U.S. District Court case no. 17-cv-14074
- 3. Closed Session to discuss trial or settlement strategy with manufacturer defendants Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun, and Zydus in the matter of County of Genesee v Purdue Pharma L.P., et al, U.S. District Court case no. 17-cv-14074
- 4. Closed Session to discuss trial or settlement strategy in the matter of Dodds v Genesee County, Genesee County 7th Circuit Court case no. 22-117915-CZ
- XI. ADJOURNMENT
- 98 Corporation Counsel, Brian MacMillan noted the need to enter into Closed Session to discuss trial or strategy:
- 99 The Regular Board of Commissioners' Meeting recessed at 6:11pm..
- 100 The Regular Board of Commissioners' Meeting reconvened at 7:08pm.
- 105 The meeting was adjourned at 7:10pm. Delrico J. Loyd, Chairperson, Board of Commissioners
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