Isabella County

The committee held a special meeting to discuss the potential eligibility of for-profit organizations to apply for opioid settlement funds. Following public comments from representatives of behavioral health centers, the committee deliberated on whether to allow such entities to submit proposals. The committee ultimately voted to approve the eligibility of for-profit entities, noting that this allows the opportunity to apply without guaranteeing funding. The Chair will update the Request for Proposal (RFP) form and accompanying bylaws to reflect this policy change.

The meeting included reports from liaisons regarding the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe, Central Michigan University, and local public schools. Discussions focused on upcoming community engagement events such as the Summer Farmers' Market, Special Olympics, Juneteenth, and Pop-up Pride. The committee also finalized plans for the Let Peace Reign event, reviewed and approved amendments to the bylaws, and heard from a public candidate for the 92nd District.

The committee discussed liaison reports from the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe and local law enforcement, including updates on community safety and mental health resources. Event planning for 'Let Peace Reign' was a major focus, with progress made on scheduling, promotional materials, and fundraising strategies. Additionally, the committee addressed bylaw updates and compliance with the Michigan Open Meetings Act, and voted to begin the process of updating the incident report intake procedure.

The committee meeting agenda included a reminder regarding the conflict of interest disclosure form, a discussion on proposed amendments to the bylaws, and the review and approval of several forms related to the Request for Proposals process, specifically the funding proposal, project budget, scoring sheet, and grantee reporting forms. Additionally, the committee scheduled a review of the RFP process and timeline.

The committee held an organizational meeting to establish leadership and structure. Key agenda items included a financial report on the current fund balance and interest, the election of the Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary, and the approval of the committee meeting schedule for the remainder of the year. Additionally, the committee formed several sub-committees, including the Request for Proposal Review, Grant Oversight, and Forms & Procedures subcommittees. Members were instructed on conflict of interest disclosure procedures, and an initial review of the committee bylaws was initiated with plans to present a draft revision at the next meeting.