Votes at a glance: Muskegon County Ways and Means Committee approves series of finance, staffing and redevelopment items

The Muskegon County Ways and Means Committee on Feb. 11 approved a set of finance, staffing and property actions, including authorization to borrow against delinquent property taxes, approvals of payments and contracts, and a commercial rehabilitation district for a Muskegon property. All motions listed below passed at the meeting unless otherwise noted.

Why it matters: The items move forward routine county financial operations, staffing arrangements and a tax incentive for private redevelopment that county staff said is intended to encourage adaptive reuse of a long-vacant property.

Key votes and actions

- Purchase of merged generic service credit for deputy county treasurer Daniel Hansen: The committee authorized Hansen to purchase two years of merged generic service credit at a cost of $58,439, consistent with the county policy that requires the employee to pay 100% of the actuarial cost and to be within 60 days of retirement. The motion was moved by Chair Nash and supported by Commissioner Paige. Human Resources Director Kristen Wade explained the eligibility rules and that the employee is retiring in March.

- Good Temps (staffing) contract extension: The committee authorized a one-year contract extension with Good Temps (listed in the packet as Good Times Inc. Staffing Services) to provide temporary staffing from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026. Kristen Wade said there are currently 13 employees placed countywide through the vendor; they are temporary employees and may apply for posted county positions. The motion…