Calhoun County Board of Commissioners Report

From the Thursday, Sept 7, 2023 Calhoun County Board of Commissioners Meeting

At the Sept. 7, 2023 Board of Commissioners meeting, an annual report from the County’s Michigan State University Extension Office was presented, as well as proclamations for Recovery Month and 2023 Miles for Memories. The following items were approved on the consent agenda: an appointment to the Summit Pointe Community Mental Health Authority Board, an agreement renewal with Express Scripts for pharmacy benefit management, and an amended resolution 084-2023, to correct a typographical error in the description of a local road abandonment.

To view the agenda or meeting recording, visit the Agendas page of the website.

In new business, the Board approved,

articles of incorporation for the forming of the Transportation Authority of Calhoun County; Click here for a project webpage with details about the next steps in this process
the Public Health Department's FY24 budget, which begins Oct. 1, 2023
a new policy #328, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Civility
a Michigan Department of Natural Resources grant agreement for Ott Preserve Park improvements
sale of property owned by the County on Division Drive in Marengo Township

A message from Calhoun County Administrator/Controller Kelli Scott

At this Board of Commissioners meeting, we acknowledged National Recovery Month in September with a proclamation, as encouraged by the Michigan Association of Counties.

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration, National Recovery Month started in 1989 and is a national observance to promote and support new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, the nation’s strong and proud recovery community, and the dedication of service providers and communities who make recovery in all its forms possible. SAMHSA aims to increase public awareness surrounding mental health and addiction recovery with this commemorative annual event.

Also, this is a month to celebrate the gains made by individuals in recovery, who have navigated complicated personal and the challenges of recovery are often unappreciated by people who are not familiar with the challenges of mental and substance abuse disorders.

Locally, the Substance Abuse Council is hosting its 7^th Annual One Mile Celebrate Recovery Walk on Saturday, Sept. 9. Find the details on the Substance Abuse Council's website.

Read the proclamation from tonight's meeting

Calhoun County is planning to prioritizing treatment and prevention solutions with funds from National Opioid Settlements. Read last Board meeting's Message from the Administrator for information about that process.

On Monday, August 21, a Calhoun County Board of Public Health meeting took place. The proposed FY24 budget was presented to the Board by Finance Director Megan Banning, and it was supported by the Health Board for recommendation to the County Board of Commissioners. Also a presentation was given by Erika Larsen about the Public Health Department's ongoing national accreditation process.

The Native American Heritage Fund (NAHF) Board held a ceremony for the recipients of nearly $500,000 in 2023 funding on Friday, Aug. 25 at FireKeepers Casino Hotel. The NAHF provides Michigan K-12 schools, colleges, universities, or units of government with funds to promote positive relationships and accurate information about the history and role of Michigan's Indian Tribes and Native Americans in the state. Click here to read the press release that details all 2023 recipients. Pictured is Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi Chairperson Jamie Stuck recognizing one of the recipients at the Friday, Aug. 25 ceremony.

A Calhoun County Planning Commission meeting took place on Monday, August 28. The Commission reviewed the Bedford Charter Township Master Plan, text amendments for Newton and Marengo Townships, PA116 applications in Clarence Township, and a zoning ordinance in Pennfield Charter Township.

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