The Kent County Board of Commissioners held roll-call votes on several procedural items Tuesday and approved each unanimously.

The board adopted the consent agenda on a motion by Commissioner Pacla, supported by Commissioner Hildenbrand. The clerk recorded 20 yays, 0 nays; the motion passed and the consent agenda was adopted.

The board then considered Resolution 87, which Commissioner Steck moved to approve; Commissioner Womack supported the motion. The resolution calls for adoption of the 2025 apportionment report as provided by the Bureau of Equalization. The clerk recorded 20 yays, 0 nays; the motion passed and Resolution 87 was adopted.

Later in the meeting Vice Chair Burrell moved — and Commissioner Teal supported — a motion to enter closed session “in accordance with the Open Meetings Act MCL 15.268(h) to consider a written opinion of counsel which is material that is exempt from disclosure under another state or federal statute.” The clerk recorded 20 yays, 0 nays; the motion passed and the board entered closed session.

Votes at a glance

- Consent agenda: moved by Commissioner Pacla; supported by Commissioner Hildenbrand. Result: adopted (20–0). Roll-call recorded 20 yays, 0 nays.
- Resolution 87 (2025 apportionment report): moved by Commissioner Steck; supported by Commissioner Womack. Result: adopted (20–0). Roll-call recorded 20 yays, 0 nays.
- Motion to enter closed session (Open Meetings Act MCL 15.268(h)): moved by Vice Chair Burrell; supported by Commissioner Teal. Result: adopted (20–0). Roll-call recorded 20 yays, 0 nays.

Ending: Each vote was recorded by roll call and passed unanimously; no recorded no votes or abstentions accompanied these items.