Shiawassee County commissioners approve $9.7M in warrants, contracts and new pretrial position

The Shiawassee County Board of Commissioners on May 13 approved a slate of financial and administrative actions, including authorization for $9,728,512.96 in warrants and payroll and the creation of a new part‑time pretrial services specialist position.

The board, meeting in Commissioner Chambers at the Surbeck Building in Corunna, voted to approve claims and payroll — including wire transfers, ACH and EFTs — and to authorize warrants drawn from the treasury totaling $9,728,512.96. The motion to approve the bills and payroll passed on a roll call vote of five yeas (Commissioners Gary Holzhausen, Bill Johnson, Cindy Garber, Brad Howard and Chairman Gregory Brodeur) and no nays.

Commissioner Brad Howard moved and Commissioner Bill Johnson seconded approval of the agenda and the board approved the April 15 minutes with a correction to replace Resolution 26‑04‑09 with a corrected version, as noted by County Clerk Caroline D. Wilson.

The board approved an Interlocal Agreement to use DDA tax increment revenues for the Jaedyn’s Way Brownfield Redevelopment Project; that motion passed on a roll call vote of 5–0. Later, after Commissioner Matthew Shepard joined the meeting at 5:09 p.m., the board approved Remonumentation Peer Review Group members and remonumentation contracts as recommended by the Surveyor; that motion passed 6–0.

On tax matters, the board adopted L‑4029 to establish the 2026 summer tax millage rates and authorized the chairman and county clerk to sign the form. The vote on L‑4029 was 5 yeas and 1 nay (Commissioner Shepard cast the lone no vote).

The board approved the annual Mitel phone software renewal and conversion to virtual controllers, not to exceed $14,631.22; that motion carried 6–0. The board also awarded third‑party administrative services for the MSHDA CDBG Infrastructure Project (Creek Pointe Subdivision) to FLB Collective in an amount not to exceed $50,000 and authorized the chair and county clerk to execute the necessary documents; the vote was 6–0.

In personnel action, Commissioners approved creation of a part‑time pretrial services specialist; the motion passed by a 6–0 vote.

During committee and staff reports, Chairman Gregory Brodeur reported on SCOA activity in Morrice, noting a five‑year contract and that a local facility will not be closing. County Administrator Dr. Boggs recognized Commissioner Josh Haley (who arrived at the meeting later) as Staffer of the Month, referenced grant rehabilitation work and an upcoming audit, and announced the passing of Durand Mayor Jeff Brands.

Public‑safety staff discussed operations and funding: Angie Norling, 911 Director, and dispatcher Jenny Plowman described dispatcher responsibilities and the 911 surcharge service fee. Treasurer Julie Sorenson told the board that a proposed 911 surcharge increase will be placed before voters. Amy Roddy, Teamsters #214 agent, addressed public comments related to Commissioner Shepard.

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Gregory Brodeur at 5:00 p.m. and adjourned at 5:56 p.m. County Clerk Caroline D. Wilson submitted the minutes.