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The changes include a limit on the number of terms an advisory-board chair may serve and the formal appointment of the county economic-development director (currently serving in that role) as a nonvoting member of the advisory board. County staff described the adjustments as minor housekeeping aimed at stabilizing board membership after several resignations.

Why this matters: The bylaw changes clarify membership roles and term limits for a board that advises county economic development priorities and supports local job-creation activities.

Votes and outcome: Commissioners moved and approved the recommended bylaw changes by voice vote; the transcript records the motion as carrying.

Ending: County staff said the changes will be reflected in the advisory board’s rules and that the economic-development director will continue participating in an advisory (nonvoting) capacity.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board of Commissioners Meeting - 5/14/25","oneSentenceSummary","Newaygo County commissioners approved recommended changes to the Economic Development Partnership advisory board bylaws: term limits for the chair, and designation of the economic-development director as a nonvoting member.","taxTitle","Newaygo County, Michigan","taxId",63445,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6223384,"MAC executive urges county attention to trial court funding, revenue sharing and road plans",619,255000,874000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3576190-6524a15f8755cf1214c09907d187e38f&start=255&end=874","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3576190-6524a15f8755cf1214c09907d187e38f/thumbnail_255000.jpg","/articles/6223384/Newaygo-County/Michigan/MAC-executive-urges-county-attention-to-trial-court-funding-revenue-sharing-and-road-plans","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6223384-bf3e2d341fd5f6f32354435c2b872d45/orig.mp4?Expires=1770450802&Signature=a6ja98WxcB6O7szRVMT-ojRdzoOW0lhFquwVSTRX9h3c4iux2qIdCn0UgZLbzxre8NeGNnus63uX-Br17-c5WdGnu4RiKzN4SiIjopKTWCt8RM1b7Jcfw3u9kb9joKcGcrI2svKg7PDInUidUNIppR1DrJF9OJgAXePYymBCUmFMZWPyVgWd919R9K0LqkqEKRe1Ch16EsT0lzDcmB3JQua7mIWkuAv-gELpGPu1Q5Oh7ArOfqW8H5~bu4fOW3AR-qohapip4CWSt82YppLm3tlSe9TUYqID7Y1oOAWyGR65KJhhehuadOuoG0p5GBOwKEUMHOUq4cUrCpsPRPaT4A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Steve Curry, executive director of the Michigan Association of Counties, told the Newaygo County Board of Commissioners on May 14 that MAC is focused on several state-level policy areas affecting county budgets and services.

The most immediate issues, Curry said, include work groups updating trial-court funding recommendations and a potential sunset of fee authority in 2026 that could cost counties an estimated $30 million statewide if not extended or replaced. He said MAC has representation on the court-funding work groups and will continue advocacy in Lansing.

On revenue sharing and the state budget, Curry said the governor recommended a 3.6% base increase while the state senate passed a plan with a 10% increase; MAC supports the larger increase and is monitoring differing distribution models. He also described competing proposals for a public-safety trust fund and noted the governor and senate offered different funding levels and county eligibility rules.

Curry described a house Republican road plan that would repeal the sales tax on gasoline and replace it with a revenue-neutral gas tax dedicated to roads; he said the plan would increase local road funding by roughly 8–10% for many counties. He noted the long-term fiscal questions about vehicle-miles-traveled (VMT) fees and pilot studies that several states have tested.

Other priorities Curry raised included the reentry Medicaid waiver for pre-conviction detainees, reimbursement for the 2021 small-business personal property tax exemption changes (reimbursed to local governments in 2024), veteran service grant shortfall legislation, and concerns about a proposed minimum-staffing rule for local public-safety employees.

Why this matters: State-level decisions on revenue sharing, court funding, road funding, and health/justice programs materially affect county budgets and service capacity. County officials thanked Curry for the briefing and asked questions about specific items, including lake-level policy and gas-tax proposals.

Ending: Curry invited commissioners to MAC policy committees and upcoming conferences; the board received the presentation with no formal action required.","Steve Curry, executive director of the Michigan Association of Counties, briefed Newaygo County commissioners on MAC priorities including trial court funding work groups, revenue-sharing proposals, public-safety trust funding, and a house Republican road-funding plan that would replace some sales-tax revenue with a gas-tax mechanism.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6223389,"Board ratifies veterans grant and approves liquor-tax payment, survey and marijuana grants",2167,1811000,3978000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3576190-6524a15f8755cf1214c09907d187e38f&start=1811&end=3978","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3576190-6524a15f8755cf1214c09907d187e38f/thumbnail_1811000.jpg","/articles/6223389/Newaygo-County/Michigan/Board-ratifies-veterans-grant-and-approves-liquor-tax-payment-survey-and-marijuana-grants","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6223389-1a1c7ddac77540e5c183c4d9fcd4fcd6/orig.mp4?Expires=1770450802&Signature=ZHu8lrUH2Xv7uaazPOwTy02~3ywFLdYpiZOlEPIh1a0Y3doVtpm-S7-xWhhQQ~idBG-sRd4eokUr6yNgnCkZ4ZoccvHyoZCLJaqqr8ulVgioa2rXIghwLJJZqlqQHR24elgNqE9JpruIez0BmhPMJpxotAev~1HGAlp5MzPLJeYYWF8aN2YAa4KezawZwAOf6iWNzmk3WyFVoblL07Zr5yB3v8RdxbwWAOSsN3T4Bnlx-vO0HcauXr3QW058lAMa9a-4WVyNyWapSn6QOgAVPmWBGwDCtJOHHSGnOmYDZBrHO8dPOZqvtkZ0ufuKDA3~VRDNq4hFobDffK2tUVv05w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Newaygo County commissioners on May 14 ratified and approved several grant awards and a payment to support veterans services, substance-abuse programs, land survey work and marijuana prevention efforts.

The board ratified an application and accepted a FY2026 County Veterans Service Fund award from the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency in the amount of $57,199 and authorized the board chair to sign required documents. County staff said the anticipated uses include wages for the veterans service officer (about 32 hours a week), roughly $13,000 for emergency relief for veterans who served in peacetime, and about $6,000 for volunteer driver transportation costs.

In other actions the board approved a payment of $38,951.60 from the general fund substance-abuse account to Mid-State Health Network for distribution under PA 2 of 1986 (liquor tax fund) to support treatment, education and behavioral-health programs. County staff said the fund distribution splits approximately 60% remaining with the county and 40% forwarded to Mid-State Health Network for regional programming.

The board also accepted a 2025 survey and remonumentation grant award of $72,805, which staff said will fund work on about 43 corners and subsequent maintenance; the county receives funding from a portion of deed fees to support the program. Finally, the commissioners accepted a 2025 marijuana operations and oversight grant in the amount of $20,307; the county awarded outreach and education work through a partnership with Family Healthcare of Baldwin, including billboard, school and gas-station messaging.

Why this matters: The veterans grant supports the county’s veterans service operations; liquor tax funds and the marijuana grant support behavioral-health and prevention programs. The survey/remonumentation grant supports property-corner maintenance required for accurate land records.

Votes and outcome: Each item was moved and adopted by voice vote; the transcript records the votes as “Aye” with motions carrying. Several motions were presented by committee chairs with seconds recorded; the meeting minutes should be consulted for formal roll-call detail.

Ending: County staff noted state-level grant decisions remain subject to revision; they said veteran services will continue regardless of possible future changes in state funding.","At its May 14 meeting the Newaygo County Board ratified a FY2026 Michigan Veterans Affairs County Veterans Service Fund grant, approved a PA 2 (1986) liquor-tax payment to Mid-State Health Network, and accepted survey/remonumentation and marijuana-operations grants.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6223393,"Board adopts special assessment rolls to maintain seven lake-level control structures; owners given 15 days to object",222,1994000,2216000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3576190-6524a15f8755cf1214c09907d187e38f&start=1994&end=2216","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3576190-6524a15f8755cf1214c09907d187e38f/thumbnail_1994000.jpg","/articles/6223393/Newaygo-County/Michigan/Board-adopts-special-assessment-rolls-to-maintain-seven-lake-level-control-structures-owners-given-15-days-to-object","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6223393-742d66acd999ac3bb0017ee761f9b8fa/orig.mp4?Expires=1770450802&Signature=l9UDFaZ6nIk5hXeoYREKmpmFI2BfTrSj8CFfP23l~WclqyDY0PEwA1~j3bocbFDYWsiUz8gsW1OSBIjXf~zvqOsSo-v0dxdfGFdo4l8UhLEx5xtYfxXd96q16LlSOyPlCcDrwIVP6V0ybFbTOInAJ-75JxmVFEGAKUy3IiUDvaSCVmKDzrs9p3INUREdAGHGs8LbgAyVSL9F5ClPGFM0fB9jGmmxX1TqFO28tgnds5uPULIyYxYNwHwIC6tcnnOYateTMLHx3oLZFqsfZGgJWDB8wL5fWZS4zqJL~TMwgiR3QXoxZmS43FLjVMVxePN-AnP~DM1WjDOXe1qiTl6GPQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Newaygo County Board of Commissioners adopted seven resolutions on May 14 approving special assessment rolls and the computation of costs to maintain lake-level control structures on seven county lakes.

Why this matters: The resolutions set assessment rolls that fund attorney, engineering, maintenance and notification costs for lake-level control structures. County staff said the assessments average about $50 per landowner and noted that property owners within each affected assessment district received mailed notice before the vote.

What the board approved: The board approved near-identical resolutions for Brooks Lake, Fremont Lake, Hess Lake, Nuego (Nuego/Nuevo) Lake, Robinson Lake, Ryerson Lake and Sand Lake. The resolutions authorize the Newaygo County Drain Commissioner to maintain the control structures and outlined a cost allocation methodology that includes legal and engineering fees, maintenance and notification costs.

Discussion and procedures explained at the meeting: County staff and commissioners explained that many lake-level orders date from the 1970s and the drain office pursued updated court orders to align operations with current law and practices. Staff said if the board signs the resolutions, landowners will have a 15-day period to contest the assessment; historically, an owner or a majority petition can ask the circuit court to review a lake-level order, but petitioning landowners bear the cost of the engineering and study required to change an order. County staff also said the drain commissioner may spend up to $10,000 to adjust a lake level without initiating an assessment; amounts above that are assessed to the lake district.

Sand Lake questions: Commissioners asked why Sand Lake uses a well and pump to maintain lake level and why the drain office pays electric costs for that pump. County staff said Sand Lake’s structure and operations differ from other lakes and that historical engineering decisions and court orders established the pump and well; the board did not change the operation in the meeting.

Votes and outcome: Each resolution was moved and adopted with the board voice vote recorded as “Aye.” No roll-call breakdown was entered into the minutes during the meeting; staff said there was minimal public pushback at finance committee hearings prior to the board meeting.

Ending: County staff said the adopted court orders will remain in effect until a subsequent court challenge or modification and that property owners retain the ability to petition the circuit court (typically requiring a petition by a majority of landowners and the deposit of associated engineering costs).","Newaygo County commissioners approved seven resolutions establishing special assessment rolls and computation of costs for lake-level control structures on seven lakes. County officials said assessment averages were roughly $50 per landowner and explained petition and cost responsibilities for changes to orders.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6223398,"County administrator says EGLE ordered drawdown; public hearing set on White Cloud dam repairs",75,3693000,3768000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3576190-6524a15f8755cf1214c09907d187e38f&start=3693&end=3768","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3576190-6524a15f8755cf1214c09907d187e38f/thumbnail_3693000.jpg","/articles/6223398/Newaygo-County/Michigan/County-administrator-says-EGLE-ordered-drawdown-public-hearing-set-on-White-Cloud-dam-repairs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6223398-b0bac1e1b46c3845ceb967cba88dd74a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770450802&Signature=Y2IgvxlJltuw0qdaCvnQvswyb8OsEjvQLdTqH9Vx64FdvvarcCHceEs5ycRkMP6jsh8FeGhnsXgo8wxMlVncntZyF9WjIOrI-ZyvNEVVQ-ve7lN-Or89~gJt6ISCz1063dM~hXY-1kj7VyF6e3~oBfCI9NL5XBOv3U8JsMFOdfqRGc2WMjsuHF0Y15IcfA9sYWQbeS4v9BoV7NGxuZ8z3InbiFncZMi8zlJADt828Lg7eU8PoDY7yBqQC1aCCCIbPHIMboCEXCZ1mZt6DoNvJKZXWh6HHUYwx2zUN3BngRSDidglb2aRW4f0CbxEU3vTjxG3sF~6p9nsZFf38~J69Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Newaygo County officials said the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy has told the City of White Cloud to lower the impoundment behind a municipal dam until structural concerns identified in an engineer’s report are addressed.

The county administrator told the Board of Commissioners that EGLE’s direction was conveyed after an engineer’s inspection found “moderately significant concerns,” and that the state agency “essentially” told the city that “until those are fixed, you have to drain the backwaters.” The city scheduled a public hearing for Monday, May 19, in the county courthouse to review next steps.

Why this matters: The directive would reduce a community recreation resource and could impose immediate costs on the city, which county officials described as having limited capacity to finance large repairs. County leaders said they are monitoring the situation and plan to attend the city hearing to coordinate assistance and community engagement.

Details from the meeting: County staff said the city complied with EGLE’s requests to hire an engineer, and that the engineer’s report raised concerns EGLE believes require significant repairs. EGLE also asked for a permit that county staff said would cost about $40,000, an amount the county official described as “catastrophic” for a small city. The administrator said EGLE has not yet pursued enforcement action but is considering further steps.

County officials and some commissioners urged more communication between state officials and the local community before large actions are taken. The administrator said the county will continue communications with the city manager and the state representative and will attend the May 19 hearing to represent county interests.

What the county can do next: County leaders said they will work with the city and state representatives to identify options that avoid an immediate, full drawdown if possible, while ensuring public safety. The administrator described the situation as evolving and urged residents to attend the city’s public hearing.

Ending: The board did not take a formal vote on the matter at the meeting; county officials said they would follow the public hearing on May 19 and report back to the board.","Newaygo County officials said Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) told the City of White Cloud to draw down a municipal impoundment until engineering concerns are fixed. The county will attend the city’s public hearing May 19 as local leaders and EGLE negotiate next steps.","actionData","errors"]

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