Kent County

The meeting focused on updates regarding the Medical Examiner project, including the potential relocation to a Cedar Street facility and authorization for a feasibility study. The Fuller Administration Building project was also discussed, with reports on hospital demolition, asbestos abatement findings, and project budgeting. Several invoices were reviewed and approved for both the Medical Examiner and Fuller Administration projects.

The board discussed updates regarding the Medical Examiner project, including potential site locations and the authorization for a feasibility study, and the Fuller Administration Building project, which involves ongoing hospital demolition and asbestos abatement. The board also reviewed and approved project invoices for both developments and addressed the transfer of courthouse title to the County of Kent.

The council agenda includes a vote on proposed updates to bylaws, a presentation on investing in families, and updates from the childcare taskforce. Additionally, the meeting will feature roundtable discussions covering the community health needs assessment, opioid taskforce, and time-limited food assistance.

The agenda includes the review of the loan pipeline report and updates from IFF regarding committee operations.

The committee discussed the public concern regarding the selection process for an organization to manage a community hub project. Action items included the approval of six new assistant prosecuting attorney positions to be supported by a state grant, with plans for a phased approach to fill additional supporting roles. Furthermore, the committee approved the appointment of a new Chief Medical Examiner and Deputy Chief Medical Examiners, noting the ongoing partnership with Michigan State University and progress toward securing a new medical examiner facility.