Board of Commissioners

Agenda — 10 items

1. Operations Committee Operations Committee – Report of Committee from 07/30/2026 Meeting. Operations Committee 07/30/2026 Agenda Packet included. a. Retiree Health Care Trust Agreement Revisions<br><br><div style="margin-left: 40px;"><strong>Suggested Action: Motion to accept the communication, place it on file, and approve/not approve the Trust Agreement Revisions and adopt the revised Trust Agreement for the Retiree Health Care Board of Trustees. ROLL CALL b. Pension Board Ordinance RevisionsSuggested Action: Motion to accept the communication, place it on file, and approve/not approve the Pension Board Ordinance Revisions and adopt the revised Ordinance for the Employees Retirement System. ROLL CALLc. Letter dated April 2, 2026 from Sheriff Troy Goodnough requesting approval for additional funding for a Sergeant position at a cost of $74,747. Suggested Action: Motion to accept the communication, place it on file, and approve/not approve additional funding for a Sergeant position at a cost of $74,747. ROLL CALL d. Grant Writer and Administrator positionSuggested Action: Committee Discretion. e. Boards and Commissions Compensation RatesSuggested Action: Committee Discretion. f. Personal/Human Services Committee Suggested Action: Committee Discretion.
2. Letter dated July 24, 2026 from Ms. Alana Horkey, Victim Rights Coordinator, Prosecutor’s Office, requesting approval to apply and accept the William Van Regenmorter Crime Victim Rights Grant for FY2027 in the amount of $216,334.00 from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. The grant requires a total match of approximately $91,718.66.<div data-empty="true" style="margin-left: 40px;"><br></div><div style="margin-left: 40px;"><strong>Suggested Action: Motion to accept the communication, place it on file and approve/not approve the request to apply for and accept the William Van Regenmorter Crime Victim Rights Grant for FY2027 in the amount of $216,334.00 from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services with a match of approximately $91,718.66, with $22,929.67 included in the 2026 budget and $68,788.99 requested to be included in the 2027 budget. ROLL CALL
3. Approval of Non-Claims<br> a. Check Register dated 07/24/2026 in the amount of $ 613,033.15<br> b. Check Register dated 07/31/2026 in the amount of $ 513,889.90<br><br><div style="margin-left: 40px;"><strong>Suggested Action: Motion to confirm/not confirm the Non-Claims payments as presented on the agenda for the dates and amounts listed. ROLL CALL
4. Letter dated July 28, 2026 from Mr. David Vensel, Board of Commissioners Chairman recommending Commissioner Swartout as the Monroe County Community Mental Health Authority Board Commissioner Representative for the reminder of the calendar year. <br><br><div style="margin-left: 40px;"><strong>Suggested Action: Motion to accept/not accept the appointment of Commissioner Swartout to the </strong><strong>Monroe County </strong><strong>Community Mental Health Authority Board as the Commissioner Representative for the reminder of the calendar year. ROLL CALL
5. Letter dated July 24, 2026 from Judge Cheryl Lohmeyer, requesting approval to apply for and accept a Child and Parent Legal Representation (CPLR) grant for FY2027 in the amount of $100,000.00 from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services with no County match. <div data-empty="true" style="margin-left: 40px;"><br></div><div style="margin-left: 40px;"><strong>Suggested Action: Motion to accept the communication, place it on file and approve/not approve the request to apply for and accept a Child and Parent Legal Representation (CPLR) grant for FY2027 in the amount of $100,000.00 through the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services with no County match. ROLL CALL
6. Payment of the 08/04/2026 Accounts Payable Current Claims Report in the amount of $946,351.10<br><br><div style="margin-left: 40px;"><strong>Suggested Action: Motion to approve/not approve the 08/04/2026 Accounts Payable Current Claims Report for $946,351.10 and approve the Claims for the date and amount presented. ROLL CALL
7. Closed Session to consider an attorney client privileged opinion of labor counsel pursuant to MCL 15.268(1)(h) concerning an employment matter.Suggested Action: Motion to go into/not go into Closed Session to consider an attorney client privileged opinion of labor counsel pursuant to MCL 15.268(1)(h) concerning an employment matter. ROLL CALL
8. Letter dated July 28, 2026 from Mr. David Vensel, Board of Commissioners Chairman transmitting the recommended appointment to the Monroe County Social Services Board for the remainder of an unexpired term ending October 31, 2026 as well as a new three (3) year term commencing October 31, 2026 and ending October 31, 2029.Suggested Action: Motion to accept the communication, place it on file and accept/not accept Mr. Harry Grenawitzke’s appointment to the Monroe County Social Services Board for the remainder of an unexpired term ending October 31, 2026 as well as a new three (3) year term commencing October 31, 2026 and ending October 31, 2029. ROLL CALL
9. Letter dated July 29, 2026 from Mr. Jason Berry, Community Planning & Engagement Director, submitting a review/recommendation from the County Planner of an application to the Farmland and Open Space Preservation program (part 361 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act) for property in Ida Township.Suggested Action: Motion to accept/not accept the communication along with the review/ recommendation for an application to the Farmland and Open Space Preservation program for property in Ida Township, place it on file and submit the County Planner recommendations to the Ida Township Board. ROLL CALL
10. Closed Session to consider an attorney-client privileged opinion letter from the County General Counsel pursuant to MCL 15.268(1)(h) and MCL 15.243(1)(g) concerning an MIDC investigation matter.<br><br><div style="margin-left: 40px;"><strong>Suggested Action: Motion to go into/not go into Closed Session to consider an attorney-client privileged opinion letter of the County General Counsel pursuant to MCL 15.268(1)(h) and MCL 15.243(1)(g) concerning an MIDC investigation matter. ROLL CALL

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