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Shiawassee County Board approves payroll warrants, vehicle purchases, contracts, personnel changes and appointments
Summary
The board approved warrants and payroll totaling $6,566,943.26, purchased three patrol vehicles ($192,787), renewed VMWare ($8,702.40), approved court contracts and personnel actions, and confirmed appointments including Tony Newman to Parks and Rec and John Ryan to the Community Corrections Advisory Board.
At its Jan. 15 meeting, the Shiawassee County Board of Commissioners approved a series of administrative and procurement actions, including a batch of invoices, payroll and wire transfers totaling $6,566,943.26, and a set of personnel, procurement and contract items.
Key approvals recorded by roll call included: warrants and payroll totaling $6,566,943.26; renewal of VMWare for virtual servers in an amount not to exceed $8,702.40; purchase of three patrol vehicles in a total amount not to exceed $192,787; replacement of the 911 UPS system; creation of an additional research attorney position (with an amendment striking item #19 from the job description); and approval of contracts with District Court and Family/Probate Court. The board also approved a wage reopener with Circuit Court and authorized filling a maintenance position at grade two or three depending on experience. Where recorded, votes were unanimous in favor (7 yeas, 0 nays).
Appointments confirmed included Tony Newman to the Parks and Recreation Board and John Ryan (Assistant Prosecutor) to the Community Corrections Advisory Board. Chairman Gregory Brodeur reported on Community Mental Health and union negotiations; County Coordinator Dr. Boggs provided updates on contracts, audits, Pleasant View bond counsel and new finance policies. Commissioner Shepard commented on recycling programs prior to adjournment at 5:30 p.m.
Why it matters: the approvals allocate county funds for public safety vehicles and IT infrastructure, add legal staffing capacity, update court contracts and confirm board appointments that will influence county boards and advisory bodies.
