Wayne County

The meeting included the acceptance of several employee resignations and the recognition of staff for service anniversaries. The Commissioners approved a contract with TruWay Communication for 9-1-1 hardware and software support, ratified judicial hirings and promotions, and approved payments for various bills, including those for the General Fund, Human Services Agency, and Children and Youth department. Additionally, updates were provided regarding the Natural Heritage Inventory and upcoming community agricultural events.

The board discussed several items including an update on the Natural Heritage Inventory, employee anniversary recognitions, and the adoption of the county compensation plan. Approval was granted for a Professional Services Agreement for the Tax Claim Office and an amendment to a cooperation agreement regarding a project at the Sterling Business Park. Personnel actions such as hirings, promotions, and resignations were processed, including several roles within the correctional facility and children and youth department. The meeting also addressed the review and payment of bills across various departments, including General Fund, Transportation, Human Services Agency, and 911 services. An executive session was held to discuss real estate matters.

The board discussed correspondence regarding a regional township officials convention and noted a positive premium audit from their insurance provider. Personnel changes included accepting a resignation and appointing a new Township Permit Officer and Nuisance Enforcement Officer, which necessitated a change in the Township Auditor role. Road maintenance reports were provided, including updates on roadside work, grading, and concrete completion; the board moved to open bidding for antiskid materials and snow plowing services. The board reviewed options for American Rescue Plan grant funding, focusing on potential office space expansion and the future demolition of current facilities. Additionally, the board authorized paving and tar and chip work for Martin Street, scheduled a special meeting to open related bids, and granted permission to a local church for paving activities on shared property.

The Commissioners considered several agenda items including the approval of a First Time Homebuyers grant, the ratification of a contract addendum with Spartan LTC, and the approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between Wayne County and the Correctional Facility first-level supervisors' bargaining unit. Other business included the adoption of a resolution for eminent domain, several employment actions, and the approval of payment for outstanding bills. Additionally, there was a discussion regarding the Children and Youth department's provisional license and the implementation of corrective actions.

The Commissioners conducted a regular meeting featuring various proclamations for Older Americans Month and NEPA Gives Day. Business actions included the adoption of a resolution urging the increase of the 9-1-1 surcharge to support the statewide NextGen 9-1-1 system, a letter of support for the Settlers Cares Foundation, and approval of lease agreements for county-owned spaces. The Commissioners also handled personnel matters, including anniversary recognitions, hiring, and staff resignations. Furthermore, the board reviewed and approved the payment of bills for various departments, including the General Fund, Transportation, Human Services, and 911 services, and briefly discussed ongoing developments regarding a statement on data centers.