Ionia County Board packet for the Nov. 10, 2026 meeting includes the proposed 2027 budget, multiple health-department grant amendments from MDHHS, a $30,744 culvert purchase request, Commission on Aging site and meal items, a $34,314 change order for the administration building façade, several court grant contracts, and a proposed software contract with BS&A.

Discussion Points

•AAAWM amendment updates contract clauses and requires Board signature.
•Amendment revises reporting cadence to quarterly FSRs, updates Attachment III, and adjusts program-level funding.
•Discovery of rubble‑filled chimney chases and need for steel angles and gravel backfill.
•Document notes anticipated 2027 deficit of $527,502 and estimated year-end fund balance of $4,592,656.
•Grants require standard SCAO reporting and case-management data entry.
•ICCOA identified Odessa Township Hall as licensable kitchen space and targeted Jan. 2027 launch.
•ICCOA selected Golden Gourmet for shelf-stable purchase at $4,262.50; packet includes competing quotes.
•Key drivers identified include personnel costs and public safety spending.
•Master agreement and customer terms are attached and contain standard license, data, and support provisions.
•Order lists subscription fees of $160,490 annually and estimated Professional Services of $165,760.
•PFAS amendment reduces that grant award and reallocates smaller amounts to other program lines such as PHEP.
•Sobriety/DWI funding includes OHSP award and SCAO drug court allocations approximating $143,463 for FY27.
•Staff presented the recommended 2027 General Fund budget with revenues of $19,605,755 and expenditures of $20,133,257.
•Staff recommended authorization to purchase; past vendor performance cited.
•Three vendor quotes attached; Cadillac Culvert low bid $12.20/ft; total $30,744.00.
•Total proposed change order amount $34,314.24 to be funded from Courthouse Façade Committed Project Funds.
•Veterans Treatment Court grant $19,961 included with SCAO contract form.

Oct

Agenda Packet

Ionia County Board of Commissioners met Oct. 27, 2026; packet included health-insurance actions, 2027 employee-benefit renewal options, several grants and subcontract approvals for community corrections and recovery court programs, road-department procurement and bridge-inspection requests, a request to support SB999 for statewide orthoimagery, and a Central Dispatch capital purchase.

Discussion Points

•Bid tabulation identified ADS Pipe as low bidder for plastic culverts.
•Change items include repoint allowance and infill unit pricing to be tallied in-field.
•Funding included in 2026 budget and necessary electrical work was already completed.
•Grant awards are reimbursement-based per packet; TriCap programming is covered by state grants.
•Mockup selections for face brick, sandstone and granite mortar; poor paint-stripping test results on west elevation.
•Packet claimed no direct county cost and projected savings through coordinated procurement.
•SB999 would direct $4 from certain recording fees into a state fund to support MiSAIL and 3-inch statewide imagery.
•SMB Agreement capped program compensation at $78,083.06 and specified unit reimbursements.
•Spicer Group inspections of temporary Pline Road structure estimated at $75–$150 per month, total estimated $550–$1,050.
•Staff noted IRS minimum HSA deductible increases effective 01/01/2027.
•Staff presented two renewal options for Priority Health and a PBM change to SmithRx.
•Staff said county costs exceed the Hard Cap and that 80/20 would shift costs to employees.
•Three bids attached; staff recommended B&V Mechanical low bid at $6,800.

Sep

Ionia County - Board of Commissioners Minutes - 09/22/2026

At its Sept. 22, 2026 meeting, the Ionia County Board of Commissioners approved a series of routine measures — including budget amendments, grant renewals and farmland preservation agreements — denied a FOIA appeal, and heard public comments from local candidates and residents about road and housing concerns.

Discussion Points

•Administrator presented the FOIA appeal and recommended denial.
•County Clerk presented the PA 116 applications and recommended approval.
•Hearld recommended renewal of the Virtual Academy agreement.
•Leslie presented the Drug Free Communities grant continuation and the MSHN contract renewal and recommended approval.
•Melchert recommended acceptance of the MI Wish grant to acquire a Wanco Automated Flagger Assistance Device.
•Public commenters announced political candidacies and raised local road and housing concerns.
•Routine and miscellaneous items approved across the meeting.

Decisions

•Board approved acceptance of the grant and purchase by voice vote.
•Board approved both items by voice vote.
•Board approved the PA 116 applications by voice vote.
•Board approved the renewal by voice vote.
•Board voted to deny the FOIA appeal by voice vote.
•Multiple motions carried by voice vote; details on dollars and roll-call tallies not recorded.

Directions

•Administrator to review continuation of contract.

Sep

Minutes

The Ionia County Board of Commissioners met Sept. 22, 2026, approving routine consent items, several contracts and grants, PA 116 farmland applications, and reappointing Judith Transue to the Commission on Aging; the board also denied a FOIA appeal and heard public comments on local candidacies and a Lake Odessa road/housing concern.

Discussion Points

•Administrator recommended denial of FOIA appeal.
•Board approved the recommendation by voice vote.
•Clerk Greg Geiger presented the reappointment; recommendation was for approval.
•County Clerk presented PA 116 application numbers and recommended approval.
•Health director presented a continuation grant and recommended approval.
•Presentation recommended accepting MI Wish grant and purchasing a Wanco Automated Flagger Assistance Device.
•Presentation recommended renewal; administrator to review continuation terms.
•Presentation recommended renewal of contract with MidState Health Network.
•Public commenters announced candidacies and raised local road/housing concerns.
•Staff recommended and the board approved budget amendments for 2026.

Decisions

•2026 budget amendments approved.
•Appointed Judith Transue for a three-year term.
•Continuation grant approved.
•Contract renewal approved.
•Contract renewal approved; review directed.
•FOIA appeal denied.
•Grant accepted and purchase approved.
•PA 116 applications for Seidelman and Ferris approved.

Directions

•Administrator tasked to review contract continuation.

Sep

Ionia County - Board of Commissioners Minutes - 09/08/2026

The Ionia County Board of Commissioners met Sept. 8, 2026, and unanimously approved multiple routine items including two reappointments to the Commission on Aging, contract and budget amendments with the Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan, several road-naming requests and MDOT maintenance contract renewals, plus other departmental contracts and a proclamation.

Discussion Points

•Administrator presented bids and recommended approval; no bid details recorded in the minutes.
•A loader rental was approved for department operations; rental terms not recorded in the minutes.
•Chairman Frewen and other commissioners provided brief remarks and updates; no substantive board decisions resulted from these reports.
•Director Hanulcik described the contract amendment and budget items; noted Direct Care Worker premium funds cover Jan–June.
•Funding from Meals on Wheels America will be added to 2026 budget.
•Presenter recommended renewal of seasonal/ongoing maintenance contracts; no detailed contract terms discussed in the meeting.
•Presenter requested contract renewal; no details of terms were included in the minutes.
•Proclamation presented and adopted; minutes do not include text or rationale beyond the title.
•Road Department representative presented and recommended the names; no objections recorded.

Decisions

•Adopt proclamation.
•Approve airport hunting lease bids.
•Establish Rolling Acres Drive and Lone Pine Circle as private road names.
•Reappointments approved; AAAWM contract amendment approved; budget amendments approved.
•Receipt of written report; adjournment approved.
•Renew contract with EGLE.
•Renew maintenance contracts with Thomas Lawncare; approve loader rental.

Sep

Minutes

Ionia County Board of Commissioners met Sept. 8, 2026, and approved a slate of routine business including reappointments to the Commission on Aging, several Aging-related contracts and budget amendments, road-naming requests and maintenance contract renewals, an environmental contract renewal, airport lease bids, and a proclamation declaring August "Billy Strings Month."

Discussion Points

•Commissioner Wirtz moved the proclamation; no debate recorded.
•Director Hanulcik summarized the contract amendment and requested budget adjustments to incorporate Direct Care Worker premium funds and a Meals on Wheels grant.
•Frewen commented on MDHHS meeting; Kelley, Shattuck and Shaw provided brief updates.
•Leslie presented the renewal request to the board.
•Melchert summarized road-naming requests and recommended Thomas Lawncare for MDOT maintenance renewals.
•Shaw presented bids and recommended approval.

Decisions

•Airport hunting lease bids approved.
•Contract renewal approved.
•No formal decisions recorded; items entered as reports.
•Private road names approved; maintenance contracts renewed; loader rental approved.
•Proclamation adopted.
•Reappointments approved; contract amendment, budget amendment and FY2027 signatures approved; MDOT Agreement ratified.

Directions

•Administrator to finalize lease paperwork.
•Commission on Aging to update county budget and execute the FY2027 AAAWM agreement.
•Health Department to file renewal paperwork and implement terms.
•Road Department to update county records and finalize contract paperwork.

Aug

Ionia County - Board of Commissioners Minutes - 08/25/2026

Ionia County Board of Commissioners met Aug. 25, 2026, and approved several contracts including a Back Indexing Project and an administration building façade restoration; the board also approved a Kindergarten Oral Health Assessment Program agreement and heard reports and two public comments.

Discussion Points

•Chad Shaw presented the Back Indexing Project contract and recommended approval.
•Haleigh Leslie presented the Kindergarten Oral Health Assessment Program agreement and recommended approval.
•MSU Extension delivered a report; multiple commissioners gave brief updates on committees and departmental issues.
•Public comment by Haleigh Leslie announced an upcoming event at the Ionia Fair Grounds.
•Public comment by James Conley raising a zoning issue and referencing a recall effort.
•Scott DeRuischer presented the Brickworks façade restoration contract and recommended approval.

Decisions

•Agreement approved by voice vote.
•Contract approved by voice vote.

Directions

•Authorize staff to execute the contract and begin project steps noted in packet (details not recorded in transcript).
•Health department to proceed with program implementation as outlined in agreement materials.
•Proceed with signature and implementation steps as outlined in packet (details not recorded in transcript).

Aug

Minutes

Ionia County Board of Commissioners met Aug. 25, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.; the board approved three agreements (back‑indexing records project, Administration Building façade restoration with Brickworks, and a Kindergarten Oral Health Assessment Program), received an MSU Extension report, heard two public comments, and adjourned.

Discussion Points

•DeRuischer presented the façade restoration contract and recommended approval.
•H. Leslie announced an upcoming event at the Ionia Fair Grounds.
•H. Leslie presented the oral health agreement and recommended approval.
•MSU Extension delivered a report to the board; content not recorded.
•Public comment raised a zoning issue and referenced a recall effort.
•Shaw presented the Back Indexing Project contract and recommended approval.

Decisions

•Agreement approved by voice vote.
•Approved contract for Back Indexing Project by voice vote.
•Approved contract with Brickworks by voice vote.

Aug

Ionia County - Board of Commissioners Minutes - 08/11/2026

The Ionia County Board of Commissioners met Aug. 11, 2026. Commissioners approved multiple contracts and amendments related to roads, county facilities and jail healthcare, received a health department report, and heard brief public comments on the recent election and a proposed Lake Odessa development.

Discussion Points

•Administrator Shaw reported multiple administrative items including hiring and budget meetings; commissioners raised questions and comments on the M‑66 project.
•Presentation of Amendment #5 by Health Department Director Haleigh Leslie.
•Presentation of the roof replacement by Tanner Roe.
•Road Department representative Tanner Roe presented and recommended approval of the contract.
•Sheriff Noll presented and recommended the ATC Healthcare contract.
•Tanner Roe presented and recommended the contract with Northpoint Financial.

Decisions

•Authorization motion carried by voice vote
•Motion carried; approval granted.
•Motion carried by voice vote.
•Motion carried to approve contract
•Motion to approve carried by voice vote.

Directions

•Accept and execute Amendment #5 with MDHHS.
•Complete contract execution and provide finalized documents to county clerk.
•Road Department Director authorized to sign and submit contract to MDOT.
•Road Department to finalize contract execution.
•Road Department to proceed with procurement.

Aug

Minutes

The Ionia County Board of Commissioners met Aug. 11, 2026 and approved a series of departmental contracts and amendments, including a 2026–2031 State Trunkline Contract, several Road Department contracts and a jail health-care contract. Commissioners also received a Health Department report and heard brief public comments on election administration, veterans donations and a Lake Odessa development.

Discussion Points

•Administrator reported on new finance director, budget meetings, bridge, health insurance and veteran services.
•Carmen Koppen raised concerns about finances of a potential Lake Odessa development.
•Chairman Frewen commented on a donation for the Veteran Service Office.
•Greg Geiger commented on the recent election and financial officers' wages.
•Haleigh Leslie presented Amendment #5 and recommended approval.
•Health Department report received; commissioners commented on M‑66 project.
•Sheriff Noll presented the contract and recommended approval.
•Tanner Roe presented and recommended the contract.
•Tanner Roe presented the recommendation to contract with Northpoint Financial.
•Tanner Roe recommended replacement of the truck garage roof.

Decisions

•Amendment #5 approved by voice vote
•Authorization motion carried by voice vote
•Contract approved by voice vote
•Roof replacement approved by voice vote

Directions

•Road Department director authorized to sign and submit to MDOT.

Jul

Ionia County - Board of Commissioners Minutes - 07/28/2026

Ionia County Board of Commissioners met July 28, 2026; commissioners approved routine business including CDBG public hearing actions, two roll-call resolutions (each with a 4–1 vote), purchase of three road-department pickups, and received department reports; public commenters raised concerns about potential development in Lake Odessa.

Discussion Points

•Board discussed but did not act on a proposed 2026 Road Department budget amendment
•Commissioner questions prior to roll-call vote
•Commissioners asked questions of the grant administrator about future grant projects
•Commissioners gave routine reports including election and committee updates
•Overview of CDBG emergency-repair funding and program income use (presented by Heather Melchert)
•Presentation of resolution authorizing contract signatories for Contract 262568 by Heather Melchert
•Presentation of trunkline-maintenance signatory resolution by Heather Melchert
•Public comments raised concerns about potential development in Lake Odessa
•Roll-call vote recorded with one dissent
•Staff requested approval to purchase three pickup trucks for Road Department

Decisions

•Board approved purchase of three pickup trucks; took no action on budget amendment
•Board approved the 2026–2031 State Trunkline Maintenance Signatory resolution (4–1)
•Board approved the use of CDBG program income funds for emergency-repair projects
•Board authorized contract signatories for Contract 262568

Directions

•Staff to identify projects eligible for CDBG program income and return documentation to the board
•Staff to proceed with procurement steps for three pickup trucks

Jul

Minutes

Ionia County Board of Commissioners met July 28, 2026 in Ionia to consider CDBG program income for emergency repairs, state trunkline signatory and contract signatory resolutions, purchase of three Road Department pickups, and routine reports; public comments raised potential development in Lake Odessa.

Discussion Points

•Board asked questions of the grant administrator about program and future projects.
•Board discussed an amendment to the 2026 Road Department budget but took no action.
•Public comments raised concerns about potential development in Lake Odessa.
•Staff overview of CDBG emergency repair/program income.
•Staff presentation and recommendation to authorize signatories.
•Staff presentation of the resolution and recommendation for approval.
•Staff recommended the purchase of three pickups.

Decisions

•Board approved use of CDBG program income funds for emergency repairs.
•Board authorized signatories for Contract 262568 by roll-call vote.
•Purchase of three pickups approved; budget amendment not acted on.
•Resolution approved by roll-call vote (4–1).

Directions

•None specified beyond authorization to use program income funds.

Jul

Ionia County - Board of Commissioners Minutes - 07/14/2026

Ionia County Board of Commissioners met July 14, 2026, approving the 2025 audit, several MDHHS agreements, a temporary-bridge exploration for Pline Road Bridge with no county liability, the Commission on Aging oven replacement, and the 2027 budget calendar; public comment touched on the PACE program and an Oak Hill Gun Club road closure.

Discussion Points

•Approval of the amended agenda and consent calendar.
•Board approved both agreements by voice vote.
•Board approved the calendar by voice vote.
•Board approved the replacement.
•Presentation of the 2025 audit by Rehmann (Peter Woldman).
•Presentation of the 2027 Budget Calendar by County Administrator Chad Shaw.
•Presentation of two MDHHS agreements by Haleigh Leslie.
•Public comment linked to Oak Hill Gun Club road closure concerns.
•Public comments on PACE Program and Oak Hill Gun Club road closure.
•Repair options and financial responsibility for Pline Road Bridge.
•Request to replace oven for Commission on Aging.

Decisions

•Approval granted; procurement to proceed per department rules.
•Board approved agenda and consent calendar; no specific action recorded in response to public comment.
•Board approved both MDHHS agreements, authorizing the health department to proceed.
•Board approved motion authorizing exploration; no funding commitment recorded.
•Board approved the 2027 Budget Calendar to guide the upcoming fiscal planning process.
•Board voted to receive the 2025 audit report by voice vote.

Directions

•Road Department Managing Director directed to explore temporary bridge options that impose no county liability or capital expenditure.

Jul

Minutes

The Ionia County Board of Commissioners met July 14, 2026, approving routine business including the 2025 audit, two agreements with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, authorization to explore temporary repair options for Pline Road Bridge, approval to replace a Commission on Aging oven, and adoption of the 2027 budget calendar. Public commenters raised the PACE program and a local road closure near Oak Hill Gun Club.

Discussion Points

•Consideration of a temporary bridge with constraints on county liability and expenditure.
•List of motions passed at the July 14 meeting.
•Options to repair the Pline Road Bridge and who is financially responsible.
•Presentation of 2025 audit by Peter Woldman.
•Presentation of 2027 budget calendar by County Administrator Chad Shaw.
•Presentation of Emerging Threats agreement by Haleigh Leslie.
•Presentation of MDHHS agreement covering Oct. 1, 2026–Sept. 30, 2027 by Haleigh Leslie.
•Public comments on the PACE program and Oak Hill Gun Club road closure.
•Request to replace oven for Commission on Aging.

Decisions

•Agreement approved by voice vote
•All listed motions carried by voice vote as recorded in minutes.
•Approved MDHHS agreement
•Approved oven replacement request
•Authorized exploration of temporary bridge solution
•Board voted to receive the 2025 audit
•Budget calendar approved

Directions

•Road Department to continue exploring solutions under stated constraints.

Jun

Ionia County - Board of Commissioners Minutes - 06/23/2026

Ionia County Board of Commissioners held its June 23, 2026 meeting. Commissioners heard a public hearing and then defeated a resolution to establish a Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program and district; they approved an energy services agreement with Opterra and awarded opioid settlement funds. Various department reports and public comments were heard.

Discussion Points

•Administrator Shaw recommended awarding opioid settlement funds.
•Chair proposed an amendment to require municipal opt-in and board approval of projects.
•Community Mental Health Department report received.
•Officers previewed upcoming budget work and union negotiations.
•Presentation by Commissioner Kelley and Maintenance Director DeRuisher recommending approval.
•Proponents described PACE program structure and local need; public commenters raised concerns.
•Public commenters raised concerns about Road Department leadership and suggested a Road Commission.
•Register of Deeds Tami Hewitt was mentioned for assisting a local veteran with transportation.

Decisions

•Board approved award by voice vote.
•Main motion to adopt PACE resolution defeated by roll call
•Opterra resolution approved by roll call 5–1.

Jun

Minutes

Ionia County Board of Commissioners met June 23, 2026. The board held a public hearing on a proposed Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program (motion to adopt was defeated), approved an energy services agreement with Opterra Energy Services, approved an award of opioid settlement funds, received a Community Mental Health report, heard routine officer reports and public comment, and adjourned.

Discussion Points

•Board received the Community Mental Health Department report
•Chairman Frewen proposed an amendment to require municipal opt‑in and Board approval of projects
•Commissioner Hesche voted no
•Commissioner Phil Hesche expressed opposition to the program
•Concerns about the new Road Department director tenure raised by Heather Melchert
•County Administrator Chad Shaw recommended approval of opioid settlement awards
•Judith Clark commented on Juneteenth and employee positions
•Kelley and Maintenance Director Scott DeRuisher presented and recommended approval of the Opterra agreement
•Mention that Register of Deeds Tami Hewitt assisted a local veteran
•Proponents (Ryan Wilson; Lean and Green Michigan; Blough Incorporated) argued need for the PACE financing mechanism
•Shaw announced a new road department director and mentioned an upcoming county picnic and school visits
•Shaw noted upcoming budget preparations and union negotiations
•Shaw reported on Veteran Service office operations
•Suggestion or comment about creating a Road Commission raised by Debbie Waite

Decisions

•Motion to adopt PACE resolution defeated by roll call vote; amendment to require opt‑in defeated by voice vote
•Motion to approve opioid settlement award carried by voice vote
•Resolution to approve Opterra agreement adopted by roll call vote

Jun

Ionia County - Board of Commissioners Minutes - 06/09/2026

The Ionia County Board of Commissioners met June 9, 2026, and approved a brownfield plan amendment for Community Condos of Lake Odessa, endorsed a one-time state capital request for IM KIDS 3rd Meal, approved multiple transportation and equipment contracts and purchases, adopted Veterans Affairs Committee bylaws, and appointed Ronald (Buzz) Possehn.

Discussion Points

•Chad Shaw presented and recommended the bylaws; the board adopted them by roll-call vote.
•Cody Waite presented the contract authorization.
•Cody Waite presented the MDOT bid acceptance request.
•Cody Waite presented the purchase request.
•Deb Wagner presented the resolution supporting IM KIDS 3rd Meal.
•Roman Wilson of Fishbeck Engineering presented details and answered questions.
•Selina Schmidt presented the grant applications.

Decisions

•Adopt Brownfield Plan Amendment #1 for Community Condos of Lake Odessa
•Board accepted the MDOT Transportation Work Authorization bid.
•Board adopted resolution authorizing Contract 26-5192.
•Board adopted resolution of support with one abstention.
•Board approved purchase; staff to proceed with procurement.
•Board approved the Community Corrections grant applications.
•Bylaws adopted; Ronald ("Buzz") Possehn appointed to Veterans Affairs Committee for three-year term.

Jun

Minutes

Ionia County Board of Commissioners met June 9, 2026. They opened a public hearing and adopted a Brownfield Plan amendment for Community Condos of Lake Odessa, approved a resolution supporting IM KIDS 3rd Meal (one commissioner abstained), approved county grant applications for community corrections, authorized road contracts and equipment purchases, approved Veterans Affairs Committee bylaws and an appointment, and heard several public comments.

Discussion Points

•Board discussed and approved the appointment of Ronald (Buzz) Possehn.
•Chad Shaw presented proposed bylaws and recommended approval.
•Cody Waite presented the contract resolution for Nash Highway.
•Cody Waite presented the justification for the grader and recommended approval.
•Cody Waite presented the MDOT work authorization bid for acceptance.
•Deb Wagner presented the resolution supporting IM KIDS 3rd Meal and recommended adoption.
•Roman Wilson of Fishbeck Engineering presented and answered questions about the Brownfield Plan amendment.
•Roundup of motions and recorded vote tallies from the meeting.
•Selina Schmidt presented and recommended approval of the grant applications.

Decisions

•Accepted bid for MDOT Transportation Work Authorization
•Adopted Brownfield Plan Amendment #1 for Community Condos of Lake Odessa
•Adopted bylaws; appointed Ronald (Buzz) Possehn for three-year term
•Adopted resolution authorizing Contract 26-5192
•Adopted resolution supporting IM KIDS 3rd Meal; recorded one abstention
•Approved Community Corrections grant applications; fiscal-year designation in minutes inconsistent
•Approved purchase of a John Deere motor grader

May

Ionia County - Board of Commissioners Minutes - 05/26/2026

Ionia County Board of Commissioners met May 26, 2026, approving a new county ordinance on data-request fees, adopting a resolution of intent to consider a Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program after a 3-2 roll-call vote, and approving purchase of a jail body scanner; routine reports and public comment were also heard.

Discussion Points

•Agenda approval and consent calendar were handled with motions that carried by voice vote and unanimous consent.
•County Clerk Morgan Loucks presented the ordinance and recommended approval.
•Public commenters raised a political event, employee wages, and a FOIA-related comment read by the chair.
•Received written reports from Commission on Aging and Public Defenders; commissioners provided brief updates on veterans services, Brownfield development and mental-health programs; Administrator Shaw noted personnel and facilities updates.
•Ryan Wilson presented the PACE program and recommended approval.
•Sheriff Charlie Noll presented a request and recommended approval of a new body scanner for the jail.

Decisions

•Agenda approved; consent calendar approved; meeting adjourned.
•Board adopted a Resolution of Intent to pursue a PACE program in a roll-call vote.
•Ordinance approved by voice vote following motion by Commissioner Phil Hesche.
•Purchase approved by voice vote.

May

Minutes

Ionia County Board of Commissioners met May 26, 2026; commissioners approved a county data-requests ordinance, adopted a Resolution of Intent on a PACE program after a 3-2 roll call, approved a jail body-scanner purchase, handled routine reports and public comments, and adjourned.

Discussion Points

•Commissioners reported on COA, veterans service, facilities, Brownfield development, mental health programs and personnel updates.
•Morgan Loucks presented the ordinance and recommended approval.
•Public commenters raised a political-event notice, employee-wage concerns, and a state FOIA request read into the record.
•Ryan Wilson presented the PACE program and recommended approval.
•Sheriff Charlie Noll presented and recommended approval for a body scanner purchase.

Decisions

•Motion to approve carried by voice vote
•Purchase request approved by voice vote
•Resolution of Intent adopted by roll-call vote (3-2)

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