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Board approves appointments, committee reports and facility project; all motions pass 12–0
Summary
At its Sept. 18 meeting the Macomb County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously on a slate of committee recommendations, reappointments, and appointments, and approved a road commission facility project with two stipulations tied to facilities study and contractor responsibility.
The Macomb County Board of Commissioners on Sept. 18 approved a package of appointments, committee recommendations and resolutions; all recorded motions carried by unanimous roll call (12–0) unless noted.
Appointments and committee confirmations - Substance Use Disorder Oversight Policy Board: The board appointed Michael C. Barrett and Mark Coroy to three-year terms expiring 09/30/2028 after a roll-call selection process. The motion to appoint passed 12–0. - Brownfield Redevelopment Authority: The board concurred with executive appointments (Jess Jeske and Kath Goike/Troy — names as read) by voice vote and recorded the motion as carried. - Solid Waste Planning Committee: The board concurred to fill nine vacancies for two-year terms expiring 09/30/2027; motion passed 12–0.
Committee recommendations and routine items - Government Oversight, Finance/Audit & Budget, Internal Services, Health & Human Services, Public Service, Records & Public Safety committees: The board took votes to approve the recommendation packages from these committees (agenda items 10a–15i as posted). Each motion carried 12–0; these items were presented as committee recommendations previously reviewed in standing committee meetings.
Facility project (Public Service Committee item) Commissioner Haw offered two stipulations as an amendment to a road commission facility renovation project: 1) any structural renovations that should be funded from the road commission budget will be removed from this project until the county’s space-and-facility study (planned 10-month process) provides guidance; and 2) Efenhorn (contractor) will be responsible for completion of the entire project. The board discussed alignment between Department of Roads, Facilities & Operations (F&O) and project stewards; JP (executive office) and Brian (roads) confirmed coordination is already underway. The motion, as amended, passed 12–0.
Resolutions and proclamations - The board adopted resolutions 16a and 16b and approved proclamations recognizing businesses and community sports accomplishments (Rickman Construction 60th anniversary; 16 Ways athletes; Champion Force Mount Clemens cheer team; and others). These ceremonial items were adopted or received and filed as listed on the agenda; motions carried 12–0.
Administrative and procedural votes - The board approved minutes, adopted the meeting agenda, and received and filed administrative correspondence and board office updates; all procedural motions passed 12–0.
Several items were discussed lightly in committee in advance and presented on consent at the full board meeting. Where specific department projects require further study (the facility/space study), commissioners sought assurance those studies would inform final funding responsibility and that Department of Roads funds will be protected from material double-funding.
