Roxy Craton

The agenda was approved with additions including bulletins from the Facilities meeting under New Business. Public comments addressed concerns regarding funding for repairs to the existing jail and the setup of the new courtroom seating arrangements. Key actions taken during the meeting included the approval of appointments to the Community Mental Health Services Board, approval of the Health Department Budget Amendment, and actions to fill vacant positions, specifically the Commission on Aging Site Host/Hostess position and the Friend of the Court Conciliator position. The board also approved hiring a temporary part-time Corrections Officer due to medical leave, and authorized the completion of the Circuit Court Room renovation for $116,000, which includes handicap access and reconfiguring furniture and wiring. The Administrator reported a tentative ribbon-cutting date of May 18th.

The agenda for this session included the approval of the agenda, public comment, and action on the consent calendar, which involved approving previous minutes. New business items primarily focused on contract approvals and extensions related to road maintenance, including roadside and guardrail brush spraying, pavement markings, crack sealing, gravel, and limestone. Further new business involved seeking approval for the 2026 Remonumentation Grant Application, a contract for I-96 rumble strip noise monitoring with MDOT, and a contract with MSP for enforcing seasonal weight restrictions. Additionally, the board considered the appointment of an alternate committee member to all committees. The organizational meeting minutes confirm the election of Terry Frewen as Chairman and Gordon Kelley as Vice Chairman, followed by the adoption of Bylaws and numerous committee and official appointments.

The meeting commenced with the Pledge of Allegiance and an Invocation. The agenda was approved, followed by a public comment session where multiple individuals spoke regarding an individual named Robin Anderson and another comment concerning the Animal Shelter. Key discussions included the review and acceptance of the 2016 Audit Report. The Board approved several Information Technology quotes, including one for Video Server replacement and ongoing IT Director and Project Services contracts, with one motion passing by a 5-2 vote. Additionally, the Commissioners approved the purchase of tables and chairs for jail inmate housing units to meet state requirements, authorized an agreement for Inmate Telephone Services, allowed the filling of a Custodian position in Buildings and Grounds, and authorized the County Clerk to hire a part-time employee. Finally, the Chair's signature on the FY2018 Older Americans Act was ratified. The meeting concluded with reports and further public comments before adjournment.

The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance and approval of an amended agenda. The Public Comment period included an address concerning the United States Constitution and taxable property. New Business featured a Financial Overview 2010 power point presentation given by the County Administrator, detailing county funds. The session also included a Closed Session to discuss sensitive matters before the meeting was adjourned.

The meeting agenda included several action items under the Consent Calendar, involving approvals for payments from Common Cash, General Fund, Health Department, Road Department, and Trust and Agency funds for November 2025. Unfinished business involved a request to renew a contract for Diesel Fuel. New business items covered requests for approval to renew and upgrade the Inseyets Online Pro for the Sheriff's department, accepting a proposal from Restore Consulting for Administration Building façade design without Construction Administration, approval of Year-End Budget Amendments, purchasing a Skidsteer and two dump trucks, and adopting several resolutions related to MDOT contracts and reclassifying county roads (Pline Road and O'Brien Road). The Board also discussed moving MER's surplus funds to the general fund and the adoption of Road Department budget amendments and policy revisions. The meeting concluded with a Closed Session authorized for Strategy and Negotiation related to collective bargaining agreements.