Tonia M. Hartline

The meeting focused on various organizational tasks, including the election of new officers and the establishment of meeting dates for the year. Key discussion topics included the review of the County Master Plan, its distribution, and the scheduling of a public hearing to collect input. Furthermore, the commission reviewed financial reports, discussed ongoing land use and environmental concerns regarding the Michigan Potash project, and received an economic development update from the Middle Michigan Development Corporation. New business included a review of legislative bills concerning zoning, land division, and housing regulations.

The meeting focused on organizational procedures, specifically the nomination and election of the Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Board.

The committee discussed several administrative and personnel matters, including courthouse security policy development and the review of park policies. Deliberations were held regarding the staffing of the maintenance department, resulting in the decision to proceed with filling a vacant part-time position. The committee reviewed upcoming millage renewals and authorized the Administrator to forward multiple millage language proposals to the Attorney for review. Additionally, the committee discussed scheduling a meeting regarding security facilities, clarified expense and purchasing procedures, and reviewed the reconciliation process for cremation permits.

The Committee discussed various administrative and operational matters. Key topics included a briefing on the Mecosta County Council on Aging RSVP program and approval to apply for a new Older Americans Act grant. Emergency management items were reviewed, including grant agreements and updates on local disaster declarations. The committee also addressed the 2026 County Equalization report, an intergovernmental agreement for equalization services, and participation in an opioid lawsuit settlement. Further discussion focused on jail medical services and an RFP for that purpose. Additionally, the committee acted on parks department oversight, maintenance agreements for courthouse elevators, tree removal and park cleanup funding, and a request for state funding to support construction of a new courthouse. A budget amendment related to a software agreement was also approved.

The Commission discussed several financial and operational items, including budget amendments, contract approvals for painting and gravel, and site upgrades for the Rose Lake and Crittenden parks. Key actions included authorizing a DNR trust fund grant application, approving worker and hold sites for the upcoming season, increasing the payroll budget for 2019, and renewing the Rose Lake housing and store agreements. Furthermore, the Commission initiated a grant application for a new UTV for Crittenden Park and delegated authority to the Chairman to approve park business and purchases for the remainder of the season.