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During public comment, Steven C. Lowe, executive director of the Flint Jewish Federation, told the board that the federation “is the hub of the Flint and Genesee County Jewish community” and described local services including transportation, congregate and mobile meals, assessment and referral services and collaboration with other local institutions. Lowe noted the federation’s broader humanitarian work and the community’s response when Flint suffered its water crisis.

Later in the meeting, the board read and discussed a resolution acknowledging the 350‑year contributions of Jewish people to American culture, the local history of Jewish institutions in Genesee County and named local volunteers and organizations that have supported arts, education and social services. Commissioner Dr. Beverly Brown proposed a friendly amendment to add Steven C. Lowe to the text; the board approved the amendment and then passed the resolution as amended.

The resolution’s text, as read at the meeting, cited historical references discussed in public comment and encouraged county departments to engage in celebratory activities and appropriate recognitions during May. The clerk was directed to provide a copy of the resolution to each city, village and township in Genesee County and to county clerks across Michigan.

The resolution was brought forward by the county’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Commission; commissioners said the item was not taken through committee so the full text was read aloud on the floor before a vote.

Public comment and the board’s discussions referenced local names and events, including the Flint Jewish Federation’s community services. The amendment to name Steven C. Lowe in the resolution passed on the floor; the full resolution was then adopted by voice vote.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Genesee County Board of Commissioners 5-14-2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Genesee County Board of Commissioners recognized May 2025 as Jewish Heritage Month and amended the resolution to include Steven C. Lowe, executive director of the Flint Jewish Federation, following Lowe’s public comment in favor of the measure.","taxTitle","Genesee County, Michigan","taxId",2834,"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},6042721,"Commissioners reappoint Mike Keeler to Genesee County Parks and Recreation Commission amid calls for fresh ideas",446,351000,797000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3670875-92c9e29c657b1ca4697cfd41fe172ede&start=351&end=797","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3670875-92c9e29c657b1ca4697cfd41fe172ede/thumbnail_351000.jpg","/articles/6042721/Genesee-County/Michigan/Commissioners-reappoint-Mike-Keeler-to-Genesee-County-Parks-and-Recreation-Commission-amid-calls-for-fresh-ideas","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6042721-54c9efb47e3dfaaedf871bae14b1dc07/orig.mp4?Expires=1771163050&Signature=Y8s5BJKh4bxlTdvJxetTpkqLp2C9WFSQonsImsE6u5uTARcidb~y5-4A39r~WNbk-5umNk3D57UWHPW71QTE~rvDk9rw0C8AQJ8VNSRT-stqwX-if9Pr91JD5mxAZ1lQOSfHN~~MbUs0~slvUn~c1chWZ5GADHOh3Nvd57NYT8tRKreRiAJzrf6VMDpVXJ1Li53LRC5LNmZsbwGAGxYvBy1F3aPq0IUyOZL6GA2ZoqfVmjx1bPKz9NueDz3Sv7J1B-hR9GC~0zNNWz2DRn~AHbjYEiOVytpMSZ~2ks8SyBB8mYBbx5sa9gmGmcenG8lAZxfjrl8OIKl-p04U~Ma3lQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Genesee County Board of Commissioners approved the reappointment of Mike Keeler to the Genesee County Parks and Recreation Commission for the term Jan. 1, 2025, through Dec. 31, 2025.

The reappointment was moved by Commissioner Cusano and supported by Commissioner Brown. Commissioners discussed the appointment process and whether the county should solicit new applicants to bring fresh ideas to the parks system.

Commissioner Shoemaker said he wanted “to see some change over at the county parks” and expressed concerns that current policies “are not for programming, not for creating events,” explaining he would vote no on the reappointment because he wants fresh ideas for programming. Commissioner Getzinger, who said he serves on the parks commission, described Keeler as “a pretty, active member of the commission” and supported the reappointment.

County staff explained that appointments to the Parks and Recreation Commission differ from other boards: the county board chair recommends an appointment to the full board for an up-or-down vote consistent with the commission’s enabling resolution and bylaws; the parks commission itself does not vet the candidate for this particular appointment process.

Other commissioners argued Keeler has strong community engagement and subject-matter expertise, particularly on environmental issues and neighborhood work in the college cultural neighborhood. One commissioner reported checking Keeler’s attendance and discussing his work with current parks commissioners; those checks supported reappointment.

The motion passed on a voice vote after commissioners indicated “aye,” with one audible “nay” from Commissioner Shoemaker.

The board also moved to advertise for several other appointments — including seats on the Genesee Health System and Genesee County Land Bank — under the normal application process for future openings.","The Genesee County Board of Commissioners voted to reappoint Mike Keeler to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a one-year term after debate about appointment processes and calls for new programming and updated bylaws.",{"_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},6042725,"Genesee County commissioners reject volunteer paid-time-off policy after amendment, debate on staffing and overtime",780,1743000,2523000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3670875-92c9e29c657b1ca4697cfd41fe172ede&start=1743&end=2523","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3670875-92c9e29c657b1ca4697cfd41fe172ede/thumbnail_1743000.jpg","/articles/6042725/Genesee-County/Michigan/Genesee-County-commissioners-reject-volunteer-paid-time-off-policy-after-amendment-debate-on-staffing-and-overtime","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6042725-59f0543050ff8cc0d8f5a8862629162c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771163050&Signature=X5XRE-WbrYppkNCV-s-OUp0PYbh7uXfWurLG9MTBLsV-j7NvOsWT7w9klY0QlFgNqGNDSYsUlX~ElxCq8jgrVhAZvXxUB9QxWUrhskFMdeqNLHfSYt5WjXgszZ7ohMkaoWxm~5xjzfYDw2pcFhyS61oTclAGkL6aTdc3ipwjqhcluvV1y65etvt7h6qhgbWmoBwMH39hEkG3GSH2hktQE6fKrBw8YnrodZgMbblU-Mv8JEnLhsMTogjozIo0lMAse4WUaNqNZqKreWbdvNZzb9pjYJDG8ufMbXNQD-cikQjGW0tRio6NMguFxYS3xHSZQwtIaXa3-ZzF1irMPLO2mA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Genesee County Board of Commissioners voted down a proposed paid volunteer time-off policy after a floor amendment earlier in the meeting that would require the Board to approve county-sanctioned volunteer events.

Supporters said the policy was intended to boost morale and community engagement while opponents warned it could increase overtime costs in understaffed departments. Commissioner Dale Weyhill moved the proposal to adopt the policy; the board later amended it so the board office would recommend dates for the commission’s approval rather than unilaterally selecting them.

The policy as amended failed in a roll-call final vote. The board first approved the procedural amendment, but a subsequent vote to adopt the full policy did not pass, leaving no county-wide implementation mechanism in place despite negotiated contract language in some bargaining units.

Commissioner Shoemaker said he opposed the policy because some critical departments are short staffed and “by passing this policy … I really believe this is gonna increase your overtime.” He urged the board to consider measurable effects on overtime after implementation. Commissioner Shoemaker also asked that, if the policy is approved in future, administrators provide overtime reports for the weeks following employees’ volunteer days.

During the discussion, a staff member described implementation limits: use of paid volunteer days “must be approved in advance” and supervisors can deny requests if staffing would be jeopardized. The staff member said the county was attempting to include the benefit across collective bargaining agreements and estimated the policy could affect about “around a thousand” employees and approximately “16,000 man hours” annually if fully implemented.

Commissioner Dr. Beverly Brown urged a year‑out review of the policy to assess unintended consequences and to track measures such as employee satisfaction and volunteer-site feedback. Brown also noted the policy language that “paid volunteer days shall not be used to create overtime.”

Commissioner Fluelling asked whether denials would be grievable and how many grievances might follow; a staff member replied that grievances are possible but did not provide a specific procedure in the meeting. The board also clarified contract treatment: the absence of an adopted county policy does not nullify negotiated contract language but leaves no centralized process to implement it.

With the amendment approved but the final adoption defeated, the county remains without an enacted volunteer time-off policy; staff said they would follow up with the board on next steps and how contract provisions will be handled in the interim.

The vote sequence: the board approved a motion to amend the policy to have the board office recommend dates to the full commission for approval; later the full policy as amended failed on a roll call. No formal implementation followed the failed motion.

The debate highlighted implementation risks for essential, 24/7 operations such as the sheriff’s department, the need for measurable post‑implementation review, and unresolved questions about grievances and denied days.","After extensive debate and a successful amendment to require board approval of county-sanctioned volunteer events, the Genesee County Board of Commissioners voted down a proposed paid volunteer time-off policy. Commissioners and staff raised concerns about overtime, implementation, grievance procedures and measures of the policy’s effectiveness.",{"_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},6042710,"Board approves 9-1-1 surcharge increase to $3; staff clarifies distribution to Fenton and July 1 effective date",159,1152000,1311000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3670875-92c9e29c657b1ca4697cfd41fe172ede&start=1152&end=1311","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3670875-92c9e29c657b1ca4697cfd41fe172ede/thumbnail_1152000.jpg","/articles/6042710/Genesee-County/Michigan/Board-approves-9-1-1-surcharge-increase-to-3-staff-clarifies-distribution-to-Fenton-and-July-1-effective-date","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6042710-75877897faa5d9015211478fcc25e1e6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771163050&Signature=M69NJ~4I6D3U7nYYLcAizzCJHGdBlrIrnvQn4JxVzCXZ735LzAs8gCCMX0-S2tOQM5jbn6y2AcaWMfM7AAjXoIfDZKiatvCORxggZVyl~lz2dq6j3l8HTkKIGoBBXJNHhMY2DmR2abW4Kl9ijK6jZF-VwHVI8~H38RUGvt-bzTy25jrx-YkhKi20nWRxJztQvUvOg7-M~gX2kTy2wDQcPKDnhpie86Jv9LgyJYrDBkSIrgWmFUR219BgqAjVvKTHqS8q2o3mUf2D96~1RhmThiDkuAKnxZD2xUrdbD3FZP47FTUe4KDyZatWN4IVImrYbnUgFEHio8~hUUU5MOhheg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Genesee County Board of Commissioners voted to approve an increase in the county 9-1-1 surcharge to $3.

During discussion, Commissioner Schumacher asked whether the board needed to take any additional action to increase the amount the city of Fenton receives. A staff member explained that the county is a pass-through for the 9-1-1 surcharge and distributes proceeds according to state law and the local service plan. Because Fenton operates its own 9-1-1, the service plan allocates roughly 80% of the revenue attributable to Fenton to the city and 20% to the county 9-1-1 consortium.

The staff member said the increase will raise total revenue and that “they will get an increase with no, we don't need this board…to do anything. They'll just get the increase.” When asked when residents would see the increase on bills, the staff member said, “I believe it's July 1.”

The board approved the surcharge increase by voice vote; commissioners did not take additional distribution action at the meeting.

Because the county follows the state service plan for distribution, staff advised the board to consult the service plan and, separately, to meet with legal counsel if commissioners sought a different distribution approach for specific municipalities.","Genesee County commissioners approved a resolution increasing the county 9-1-1 surcharge to $3. Staff clarified the county serves as a pass-through: Fenton, which operates its own 9-1-1, will receive 80% of the revenue attributable to its population; the increase takes effect July 1.","actionData","errors"]

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