Dean Bott

The Business Development Team meeting included updates about projects at the Civic Center and Twin Lakes Parks. The team discussed plans for future projects.

The meeting included discussions regarding the establishment of irrevocable trusts to minimize OPEB and Pension liability, dividing funds between pension and health trusts. The board discussed the formal process for recommendations to the Board of Commissioners, including exploring options like bonding and millage. Updates were provided on the amortization schedule, with a focus on determining the longest sustainable schedule for each division. The board also discussed how funds could be released from the trust, specifically under what circumstances. A survey was sent out, and the board looked forward to reviewing the results.

The Grand Traverse County Land Bank Authority convened to discuss several key items, including a review of the trial balance for the Land Bank & Housing Trust Fund and property inventory. The annual Land Bank report was approved for submission to the State of Michigan. The board reviewed foreclosed properties, deciding on actions such as exercising the first right of refusal or setting properties for auction. A reimbursement request from Habitat for Humanity was approved, and waivers of 5/50 capture were granted for specific parcels. The board also discussed a property on County Road 633, tabling a decision pending further investigation. Agreements related to the Village of Kingsley DDA project were reviewed and approved, and a resolution was passed to authorize the submission of a proposal to the State Land Bank Authority for a Blight Elimination Program Grant.

The meeting included a presentation on Boardman River Crossing Alternatives and a discussion regarding the Hartman-Hammond Crossing alternative. The commission approved an easement for the Keystone and Cass Road roundabout. TBAYS presented a soccer field expansion plan for the Keystone Soccer Complex. The commission discussed field rates, Power Island reservations, and the Twin Lakes Wedding Expo. A report was given to welcome the new Director, John Chase. The commission also discussed a Bayfront Scooter agreement and a new agreement with the Kiwanis Club for garden naming rights.

The meeting included discussion and updates on Tyler Technologies billing changes, surcharge fund use, COOP review, staffing, box alarm maintenance, policy updates, CAD alarm integration, a new call handling system RFP, and radio console acquisition. There was a discussion on AI call-handling for non-emergency lines and a request to explore integration with TCPD online reporting. The board discussed a dispatch policy, cybersecurity recovery, and issues with unreliable internet impacting the CAD system. The board also discussed future Crewforce fees, the Technical Committee's mission, special events planning for the Cherry Festival, Blair Fireworks Festival, and Interlochen Concert Series.