Livingston County Board of Commissioners
Meeting Agenda - Revised

Monday, March 24, 2025 at 6:00 P.m. - 7:00 P.m.

Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Meeting

304 E. Grand River Ave., Board Chambers, Howell, Michigan

Zoom Virtual Meeting ID: 399-700-0062 / Password: LCBOC

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3997000062

 "The mission of Livingston County is to be an effective and efficient steward in delivering services within the constraints of sound fiscal policy.  Our priority is to provide mandated services which may be enhanced and supplemented to improve the quality of life for all who work, reside and recreate in Livingston County."

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1.

Call Meeting to Order

2.

Moment of Prayer

3.

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

4.

Roll Call

Jay Drick - Chairman, Nick Fiani - Vice Chairman, Douglas Helzerman, Dave Domas, Frank Sample, Wes Nakagiri, Roger Deaton, Melvin Paunovich, Jay Gross

5.

Approval of Agenda

6.

Recognition

Elizabeth Hundley, Livingston County Clerk

7.

Correspondence

8.

Call to the Public

Act 388 of1976 offer; Act 267 of 1976

9.

Approval of Minutes

a.

Meeting Minutes dated: February 24, 2025

b.

Meeting Minutes dated: March 10, 2025

c.

Work Session Minutes dated: February 26, 2025

d.

Closed Session Minutes dated: February 24, 2025

e.

Closed Session Minutes dated: March 10, 2025

10.

Tabled Items From Previous Meetings

11.

Reports

12.

Resolutions for Consideration

a.

2025-03-026

Resolution Appointing the Equalization Department Director – Board of Commissioners

b.

2025-03-027

Resolution Approving an Appointment to the Livingston County Tax Allocation Board – Board of Commissioners

c.

2025-03-028

Sara Applegate

Resolution Approving an Appointment to the Livingston County Community Corrections Advisory Board – Board of Commissioners

d.

2025-03-029 (Roll Call Vote)

Carolyn Henry

Resolution Accepting 2025 National Crime Victim’s Rights Week Grant – Prosecutor’s Office

e.

2025-03-030

Therese Cremonte

Resolution to Adopt the Updated 2025-2029 Livingston County Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) – Emergency Management

f.

2025-03-031 (Roll Call Vote)

Kecia Williams

Resolution Authorizing the Extension of the Lease Agreement with American Tower Corporation (GTP Acquisition Partners II, LLC) for the tower located at 3254 S Latson, Howell – Central Dispatch

g.

2025-03-032

Cindy Arbanas

Resolution to Submit the Estimated 2026 General Fund Budget to the Tax Allocation Board - Fiscal Services

h.

2025-03-033

Kristoffer Tobbe

Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Purchase Orders for Annual Software Maintenance and Renewals – Information Technology

i.

2025-03-034

Kristoffer Tobbe

Resolution Authorizing a Master Agreement Contract Renewal with Windstream for Telephone Service and Internet Services - Information Technology

j.

2025-03-035

David Feldpausch

Resolution Authorizing the addition of 5 Irregular Part Time positions - Emergency Medical Services

k.

2025-03-036 (Roll Call Vote)

David Feldpausch

Resolution Authorizing Use of General Fund Vision Tour Funds and an Agreement with Schafer Construction Inc. for the Construction of an EMS Base in Putnam Township – Emergency Medical Services

l.

2025-03-037

David Feldpausch

Resolution Authorizing the Approval of a Land Lease with Putnam Township for the Construction of an EMS Substation – Emergency Medical Services

m.

2025-03-038 (Roll Call Vote)

David Feldpausch

Resolution Authorizing Use of General Fund Vision Tour Funds and an Agreement with Schafer Construction Inc. for the Construction of an EMS Base in Cohoctah Township – Emergency Medical Services

n.

2025-03-039

David Feldpausch

Resolution Authorizing the Approval of a Land Lease with Cohoctah Township for the Construction of an EMS Substation - Emergency Medical Services

o.

2025-03-040

Mitch Dempsey, Ken Recker

Resolution in Response to the Submission of a Petition to Determine a Normal Lake Level For Faussett Lake – Drain Commissioner

p.

2025-03-041

Mitch Dempsey, Ken Recker

Resolution Approving the Special Assessment Roll, Project Costs, and Issuance of Special Assessment District Notes for Repairs to the Thompson Lake Dam – Drain Commissioner

q.

2025-03-042

Mitch Dempsey, Ken Recker

Resolution Approving the Special Assessment Roll and Project Costs for Repairs to the Portage Baseline Lake Dam – Drain Commissioner

r.

2025-03-043 (Roll Call Vote)

Mitch Dempsey, Ken Recker

Resolution Pledging Full Faith and Credit for the Portage Baseline Lake Level Assessment District 2025 Lake Level Bonds (Limited Tax General Obligation) – Drain Commissioner

s.

2025-03-044

Nathan Burd

Resolution Establishing a Fund Balance Policy for the Livingston County General Fund (Fund 101) – Board of Commissioners

t.

2025-03-045

Nick Fiani

Resolution Amending Resolution 2023-03-033 Establishing Uniform Procedure for Nominating and Selecting Citizens for Board Appointed Committee/Board Positions – Board of Commissioners

u.

2025-03-046

Jay Drick

Resolution Authorizing the Sending of Requests for Proposals for Obedience to Court Order as to Spending Opioid Settlement Funds for Core Treatment and/or Education, Harm Reduction, or Adverse Impacts in Livingston County – Board of Commissioners

v.

2025-03-047

Jennifer Palmbos

Resolution Approving the Tentative Agreement between the Livingston County Board of Commissioners and the Michigan Association of Fire Fighters Representing Paramedics – Board of Commissioners

13.

Accounts Payable Reports

a.

Claims dated: March 24, 2025

b.

Payables dated: February 14 through February 27, 2025

14.

Call to the Public

Act 388 of1976 offer; Act 267 of 1976

15.

Commissioner Comments

16.

Adjournment