Randy Avery

The meeting involved key discussions regarding Clinton County's Broadband Initiative. An update on the Realizing Opportunities with Broadband Infrastructure Networks (ROBIN) Grant Program indicated the project is 58% complete with 1,928 locations passed and a 16% subscription rate. Frontier provided a progress update on transport, feeder, and distribution projects, noting collaboration with Farm Bureau and addressing delays and damage issues. Frontier also received a preliminary award of BEAD funds for an additional 812 locations. The task force reviewed service maps and discussed the digital literacy component, including curriculum topics such as cybersecurity, accessing online services, and internet basics, with plans to involve community partners for training delivery. Concerns were also raised by the Road Commission Director regarding subcontractor safety and signage, which Frontier acknowledged they would address.

The document contains multiple investment reports for various Clinton County Post Retirement accounts, with performance data summarized as of December 31, 2025. Key discussions involved a review of the quarterly investment report presented by Alan Kort from Fifth Third, including an economic and financial market overview. The report detailed performance metrics, allocation summaries across asset classes (Fixed Income, Equities, Real Assets, Cash and Equivalents), and reconciliation summaries for the period from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025. One agenda item for a February 23, 2026, meeting specifically mentioned a discussion regarding Benefit Change (Non-Union).

The main meeting agenda for February 24, 2026, includes an Administrator/Controller's Report, public comments, an update from the Mid-Michigan District Health Department, the Retiree Health Care Trust Fund Annual Report, and a Broadband Update involving Guidehouse and Frontier. The agenda also covers a PA116 Farmland Application for Gary Chant & Kevin Bailey in Olive Township, Section 17, and approval of Commissioners' Expense Accounts. Reports from the Ways and Means Committee (February 19, 2026) and the Human Resources Committee (February 19, 2026) are scheduled for review. The Ways and Means Committee agenda involved discussions on the Townsend Road Campus Master Plan Update, Planning & Zoning follow-up, livestreaming of meetings, Vehicle Use Policy Amendment, Audit Engagement Letter, Tri-County Metro Narcotics Squad Payment, Opioid Settlement Funds Grant Awards, and March 2026 calendar review. The Human Resources Committee agenda addressed seasonal park staff, a Holiday/Employee Appreciation Luncheon request, Committee/Commission Appointments, and the Hiring Process. Documentation from a Special Board Meeting on February 5, 2026, is also present, detailing extensive input from township representatives regarding the continuation and structure of county Planning & Zoning services, liability concerns, and staff turnover issues. Additionally, communications include a Notice of Public Hearing from the City of Ovid regarding an Industrial Facilities Tax Exemption Application, and resolutions from Washtenaw County opposing proof of citizenship requirements for voting and supporting legislation to protect homeowners from predatory practices related to mortgage foreclosure surplus proceeds.

The meeting agenda included a call to order, limited public comments, review of the Clinton County MI Deferred Compensation (DC) Plan, and a Nationwide request for authorization for participants to access the Third-Party Student Loan Assistance Program (SAVI). Discussions during the CAPTRUST review covered the economic outlook, market commentary, the quarterly investment report, and fiduciary training regarding artificial intelligence and authentic oversight. The committee also reviewed and approved a restated Investment Advisory Agreement with CAPTRUST.

The meeting addressed key aspects of Clinton County's Broadband Initiative, primarily focusing on updates related to the Realizing Opportunities with Broadband Infrastructure Networks (ROBIN) Grant Program. Progress updates indicated that 58% of the 3,297 grant locations have been passed, with a subscription rate of 16%. Frontier provided progress reports on completed transport, feeder, and distribution projects, and notified the task force of a preliminary award for BEAD funds covering an additional 812 locations. Discussions included reviewing project shadowing results, particularly in Ovid and Olive Townships, and developing a digital literacy curriculum with topics ranging from accessing online services and cybersecurity to basic computer skills. Safety concerns regarding subcontractor signage and dark work environments were raised to Frontier for resolution. The next meeting was set for February 2026.