Luke Hefferan

The document contains an agenda for the July 19, 2017, Finance Committee meeting and minutes for the June 21, 2017, Finance Committee meeting. Key topics include presentations on pending litigation and the Treasurer's office, department recommendations for cost-share agreements for road resurfacing and paving projects, budget amendments for the Health Department, Sheriff's Office, and Human Resources, and bid awards for garage painting and other contracts. Additionally, the document includes agreements and bid comparisons for various infrastructure projects such as Little Mack Avenue resurfacing and Santa Anna and Santa Barbara streets paving.

The committee received and reviewed operational reports regarding the MSU Extension services, a Community Mental Health funding update, and an overview of the Animal Control department. Discussions included recommendations for a grant agreement to facilitate the replacement of kennels at the Animal Control facility and a budget amendment to increase the Community Development budget following receipt of federal energy program grant awards. Additionally, the committee accepted the quarterly report from the Area Agency on Aging 1-B.

The committee held interviews for vacancies on the Community Mental Health Services Board. A presentation on county comparisons data was received and filed. Department recommendations included forwarding an ordinance to establish the compensation for county commissioners and elected officials to the Finance Committee. The committee recommended the adoption of resolutions supporting Clinton Township's land acquisition applications and approved several proclamations honoring local organizations, the Eisenhower Varsity Dance Team, and the Chesterfield Township Police Department. Furthermore, the committee entered a closed session to discuss pending litigation and approved the retention of outside counsel for a civil litigation case in the United States District Court.

The committee reviewed key justice and public safety initiatives, including an overview of local courts and a jail needs analysis presentation from professional consultants. The board authorized a budget amendment for the purchase of sheriff body-worn cameras and received correspondence regarding civil service eligibility lists. Additionally, the committee discussed and recommended the appointment of a member to the Community Mental Health Board, addressed pending litigation in closed session, considered the appointment of special counsel for both the county and the county clerk, and filed reports concerning the casual day donation program.

The meetings covered several key topics. On January 10, 2017, the board conducted the election of officers, including the Chair, Vice-Chair, and Sergeant-at-Arms, adopted rules of procedure, approved committee assignments, and finalized the 2017 meeting schedule. On January 13, 2017, the board discussed and approved the extension of a state of emergency declaration regarding a sewer collapse and appointed a member to the Drainage Board. Additionally, the document includes information regarding a presentation on the roles within the county government, a request for a budget amendment for a Lenco Bearcat Armored Vehicle, and authorization for a retirement system service time purchase.