Duane Cruzan

The meeting included the review and approval of a semi-monthly detailed analysis and the May monthly check register. The Committee approved the budget report for the month of May, as well as the 2022 membership dues for the Michigan Association of Counties. A payment was approved to the Mid-State Health Network from liquor tax funds. Furthermore, the Committee approved a contract for the fiscal year 2019 cooperative forestry assistance grant oak wildlife project and authorized a grant application to the Fremont Area Community Foundation for funding for Michigan's Dragon at Hardy Dam. Finally, discussions regarding a contract with Cofile were initiated by the Register of Deeds.

The meeting included the approval of semi-monthly detail analysis and the authorization of individuals to attend the MERS annual conference, with expenses paid from the retirement fund. The Committee also approved three grant applications for the Commission on Aging regarding health transportation, meals programs, and older adult respite services, all to be funded by the Fremont Area Community Foundation's elderly needs fund. Furthermore, the meeting featured updates from the Register of Deeds concerning property title fraud and the potential implementation of fraud alert systems, as well as an update from the County Treasurer regarding the onboarding of new software and an ongoing auction for foreclosed parcels.

This Hazard Management Plan serves as the foundational document for Newaygo County's emergency planning efforts. It details a structured approach encompassing hazard identification, community profiling, and vulnerability analysis to understand potential threats. The plan categorizes hazards into natural, technological, and human-related, providing a framework to guide resource allocation, prioritize goals for response, recovery, and mitigation activities, and ultimately tailor an effective emergency management program to the community's specific needs.

The meeting included the approval of a semi-monthly detailed analysis, a resolution supporting the West Michigan Shoreline Regional Development Commission's EDA Build Back Better grant application, and the approval of the fiscal year 2021 Emergency Management Performance Grant work agreement. The committee also discussed a resolution to support House Bill 5026 regarding the continued funding of 9-1-1 services and received an update on the transition to new financial software.

The meeting featured departmental updates including electrical and maintenance repairs at the jail and courthouse, and updates on park operations including hiring a new custodial employee, generator acquisition for park events, and adjustments to park office hours due to staffing. Discussions also covered future infrastructure projects such as tree removal, the installation of self-registration boxes, electrical improvements, and shoreline restoration initiatives. Additionally, the committee reviewed the status of the Dragon Trail project and discussed lease extension negotiations for White Cloud Park.