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Jill Adams, speaking to the committee earlier in the morning, reported a busy period for parks following storm damage and noted coordination with the road department to address fallen trees at Love Creek. Adams said playground equipment at Silver Beach has been installed and is awaiting final inspection; additional entrance lane work and fencing removal are underway. Some concession stand improvements and other equipment‑dependent projects will not be completed until late summer due to lead times for parts.

Adams also briefed commissioners on recycling and household hazardous‑waste events: a household chemicals and electronics collection is scheduled for June 3, and a pesticide collection event is planned for June 18. The parks committee also reviewed use of senior millage funds and identified data adjustments to better track how funds are distributed to area senior centers.

Commissioners thanked parks staff and volunteers for cleanup and maintenance work. No formal votes were taken on capital projects during the meeting; items noted were updates and scheduled events requiring ongoing staff work and inspections.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","05 22 2025 Board of Commissioner Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Parks Director Jill Adams updated commissioners on storm damage at Love Creek, upcoming recycling events, Silver Beach playground work and entrance improvements, and planned concession stand upgrades; some repairs will continue into late summer.","taxTitle","Berrien County, Michigan","taxId",13478,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_32":74,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":75,"_40":76,"_42":77,"_44":78,"_46":79,"_48":80,"_50":81,"_52":82,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":83,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":84,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":55,"_72":55},6226655,"Finance committee reports $2.49M in bills; equalization review avoids roughly $300,000 rollback, commissioner announces abstention on $15,000 PO",443,840000,1283000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3504173-a3e40d0fb304a4da950ec52c90bef96a&start=840&end=1283","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3504173-a3e40d0fb304a4da950ec52c90bef96a/thumbnail_840000.jpg","/articles/6226655/Berrien-County/Michigan/Finance-committee-reports-249M-in-bills-equalization-review-avoids-roughly-300000-rollback-commissioner-announces-abstention-on-15000-PO","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6226655-0d5bcb0be6f855d31b4228d085456b7f/orig.mp4?Expires=1769783827&Signature=JkqkFCn1RsOcGShNc3hcAI0vGrleQTkQYCEbRrbrnr24YvUByyA9zNHNmehWBqR5xP-fPZIboQvAiVojtTstu2fr9h9TO120B7YjilJE9q2mpOf80BczP6Hbg7RmEAt4vd6n9k0UvYCekgqDbdnlyDOupliXxllbMby2sHsDSwbUwKWj2ofuCUZNuH~uEQ8qiChW7d5-YAYdvxPv985Ywiy-ssD29RFccK8Hv7vUsJIgmH6ogDCAD3geK37LDNI4BthJF8-Ta0fGQKkbKWnTyLxXWmp7OP3-WJMhwiW1RsSfNtQqB62GK9ouN3xFaXpsFrkWnxKa7vc0zpCF0cc9oA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The county finance committee reported $2,488,949.59 in bills at the May 22 meeting and noted $196,433.86 in road department bills.

Commissioner Freeling (reporting for finance) publicly recognized Warren Parish of the equalization office for a review that, she said, prevented an estimated head‑lead rollback that could have reduced county revenue by about $300,000 for the year. Freeling thanked Parish and staff for the work that identified the error and corrected the calculation.

The board also heard from Human Resources Director Kristen Reynolds about personnel matters on the agenda, including wage increases and job classification changes that had been reviewed by committees. Reynolds’ report included a note from the personnel department that the Police Labor Council (Fraternal Order of Police) has signaled intent to leave its union, an item staff said comes through personnel for monitoring and any next steps.

During consent‑calendar discussion a commissioner announced an abstention on one purchase order: requisition B2505079, PO 77688 for Rev Excavating for drain work in the amount of $15,000. The meeting record shows the consent calendar (including an added resolution) was approved on roll call; individual purchasing items may still be subject to follow‑up as noted by staff.

Finance also discussed procurement items: a bid process for 55 holographic sights for the sheriff’s office drew responses from 12 vendors; staff will return the procurement to the sheriff’s department to accept the lowest compliant bid. A waiver for sidewalk paving salt for building and grounds was approved administratively as the price was favorable, and county staff described routine purchasing procedures for these items.

No budget amendments or new appropriations were adopted at the meeting; the items reported were informational updates and routine procurement processing.","The finance committee reported bills totaling $2,488,949.59, highlighted an equalization review by Warren Parish that averted an estimated $300,000 tax rollback, and noted an abstention by a commissioner on a $15,000 purchase order for drain work; personnel wage and job classification changes and several procurement items were also discussed.",{"_32":86,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":87,"_40":88,"_42":89,"_44":90,"_46":91,"_48":92,"_50":93,"_52":94,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":95,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":96,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":55,"_72":55},6226659,"Berrien County board approves two appointments: Community Corrections advisory member and planning commissioner",322,399000,721000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3504173-a3e40d0fb304a4da950ec52c90bef96a&start=399&end=721","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3504173-a3e40d0fb304a4da950ec52c90bef96a/thumbnail_399000.jpg","/articles/6226659/Berrien-County/Michigan/Berrien-County-board-approves-two-appointments-Community-Corrections-advisory-member-and-planning-commissioner","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6226659-d2e5aca774028f49d9a7dd381738eaee/orig.mp4?Expires=1769783827&Signature=W1mnsLG5SiCIXpCeyrr96bO4Uo6tPJbvl5ApmdzlFr2a5qSAbdH9XwwC6PkZhmHp7T91lCUBzHHl1TEdXnODhpiXSTlr2rA7grOy6lMqLPRIsypHSYR1loVWxh2GRRmBPX2w385VpA~noFlxANgi8bFV2FxwN0K1-QFQ6vUrSF7NwkzLUI-vynkP5V68D2r2oUsfNGo0QjkHya4dPk0sc0tHBDP-sYUjs8TzfcHRNkpUIDTVAeJ9DLoLeFxTjQwxHikx6PRk1~yKJdPC1dSF7AT~4dO1J3RgPirmJSVLagbXlngJl4uNWeM8rHAzBAk~FpNiuch8-Q4B3iDEOBhHrw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Berrien County Board of Commissioners approved two appointments during its May 22 meeting.

The board appointed Steve Frablik to the Community Corrections Advisory Board to fill a vacancy created when a member stepped down. The motion to approve the appointment was moved and supported and approved by voice vote after the board reconfirmed the committee recommendation.

The board also named Joe Stepich to complete the balance of the term on the county planning commission previously held by Gary Woods. The finance committee had reviewed two candidates and recommended Stepich; Henkelman moved the nomination and Freeling supported. The appointment was approved by voice vote.

Both actions were procedural confirmations of committee recommendations; no additional conditions or votes were recorded in the meeting minutes.","The Board voted to appoint Steve Frablik to the Community Corrections Advisory Board and Joe Stepich to the county planning commission to complete existing terms; both appointments were approved by voice vote after committee concurrence.",{"_32":98,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":99,"_40":100,"_42":101,"_44":102,"_46":103,"_48":104,"_50":105,"_52":106,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":107,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":108,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":55,"_72":55},6226664,"Berrien County says hot‑mix asphalt production resumed; crews cleared 30+ storm‑downed trees",57,317000,374000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3504173-a3e40d0fb304a4da950ec52c90bef96a&start=317&end=374","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3504173-a3e40d0fb304a4da950ec52c90bef96a/thumbnail_317000.jpg","/articles/6226664/Berrien-County/Michigan/Berrien-County-says-hotmix-asphalt-production-resumed-crews-cleared-30-stormdowned-trees","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6226664-82a3666fd69e4eb56f9124c7a16402d2/orig.mp4?Expires=1769783827&Signature=cgKfksJVDttidMpAIdV1seh8Uo4QSwmOObfLZ2UJlPiNfEMxX0lYuc5DczUN0~tkaqKJi2Igz96a4NW-3gNexLqWZE7lhsTsYxlo8TD80yYRNP5qznNqGW2c3GwLoOK8oo80VuohQmnNDsIANlEhS4fm4y3irE2UDpFV3g9gTzb~ytPDs4QN2dCG72RQzA9SoDn1rg1amgdDr1oX4-47Oe8Rj84ypppMMm94tbVJFV4VonPKNsVc3q~I32uL0AhIXXiYEJ4d8H00Sr7J9xBl4gNT5Nlra0L87L5BrhitawfRGsFuXnQRie~-yymSsJJCBnis2RnHaCsFtth-jYM9jA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Berrien County Road Department Director Mark Heiliger told the Board of Commissioners on May 22 that hot‑mix asphalt production resumed May 1 and that county crews have been busy clearing storm damage.

Commissioner Ott said Heiliger reported crews removed “more than 30 trees down throughout the county” and that seal‑coat operations are being conducted. Ott also relayed Heiliger’s assessment that “everything was on track and he didn’t expect any delays,” while noting possible scheduling impacts as nearby I‑94 construction ramps up and draws on regional asphalt supplies.

Heiliger identified finished projects in multiple districts, including work on Hollywood Road and Florence Avenue near 16th Street in Buchanan and Niles. Commissioners discussed that county roadwork could face a slowdown if regional asphalt producers prioritize I‑94 construction, because those projects are expected to increase demand for hot‑mix asphalt.

The report to the board was informational; no formal action or vote was taken.","Road Department Director Mark Heiliger told county commissioners that hot‑mix asphalt production resumed May 1, crews removed more than 30 storm‑downed trees and seal‑coat operations are under way; officials warned local paving schedules could be affected by I‑94 construction.","actionData","errors"]

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