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Commission adds citizen seats to enhancement‑grant ad hoc subcommittee amid questions over decision authority
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Summary
The commission amended R25‑072 to expand the enhancement grant ad hoc subcommittee and add two citizen members after commissioners raised concerns about citizen representation and which body ultimately approves grant decisions; the amended resolution carried unanimously.
Adrian — Commissioners voted Dec. 1 to amend and adopt a resolution establishing an enhancement grant ad hoc subcommittee to work with the city on distribution of $15 million in enhancement grant funds.
Commissioner Schwartz raised concerns that the subcommittee originally included only one city resident and urged more resident representation for a grant that will affect the community. City Administrator Baugh said the city is working with the MEDC and Lenawee Now to confirm the role of local recommendations versus state approval and that staff will clarify who holds final decision authority following the full forensic audit and further discussions with MEDC.
Commissioner Schwartz moved to amend the resolution to add two citizen members (increasing membership to 11); the amendment was seconded and passed on roll call. The commission then voted to adopt the amended R25‑072; the roll call vote carried unanimously.
Staff said the subcommittee meetings will be open to the public if approved and that the commission will receive more information about reporting and compliance as the forensic audit and state discussions proceed. The administration noted that the $15 million would not exist without the city’s application and that the city will play a prominent role in recommendations to external partners.
