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< Board of Commissioners Agenda Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM First Floor Board Room, County Services Building A. Call to Order B. Roll Call C. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by Commissioner Schuelke D. Approval of Minutes 1. Approval of Minutes of June 16, 2026 Executive Committee and Board of Commissioners Meetings. E. Acceptance of Claims and Accounts 1. Acceptance of Claims and Accounts from the weeks of May 9, 16 & 23, 2026. F. Public Hearing - NONE G. Special Program of the Day - NONE H. Public Comment I. Consent Items - NONE J. Standing Committee Reports/Resolutions 1. 59-6-26AO: The Administration & Operations Committee recommends approval of an agreement with West Shore Services, Inc. for the installation of a new siren system. 2. 69-7-26AO: The Administration & Operations Committee recommends approval of the FY 25-26 Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness grant agreement with the State of Michigan Department of State Police. 3. 63-6-26AOF: The Administration & Operations Committee and the Finance Committee recommend approval of a lease agreement with Greater Midland Community Center for the provision of space to conduct early voting activities. 4. 65-6-26F: The Finance Committee recommends approval of a request to transfer a parcel in Edenville Township from the Midland County Treasurer to the County of Midland. 5. 64-6-26HS: The Human Services Committee recommends approval of the request to review the security measures in the County Services Building. 6. 66-7-26HS: The Human Services Committee recommends approval of the job description and scoring for the Community Corrections Manager position. Midland County Services Building Board of Commissioner’s Room | 220 W. Ellsworth Street Midland, MI 48640 | Phone (989) 832-6775 Page 1 of 23  7. 67-7-26HS: The Human Services Committee recommends approval of the job description and scoring for the Payroll Accountant position. 8. 68-7-26HS: The Human Services Committee recommends approval of the job description and scoring for the Benefits Coordinator position. K. Requests, Petitions and Communications - NONE L. Old Business 1. 40-4-26BOC: Board of Commissioners submits letter regarding the conclusion of the Administrator/Controller's performance review. M. New Business 1. 70-7-26BOC: Consideration of reappointments to the City and County of Midland Joint Building Authority. N. Commissioner's Comments O. Meeting Schedule P. Adjournment The Midland County Board of Commissioners welcomes members of the public to attend meetings, and values constituent input on all matters relevant to County government. The Board provides two opportunities for public comment. The first opportunity takes place before items that are being deliberated on by the Board. Comments on matters not being considered on the agenda should take place at this time. The second occasion for public comment will take place prior to commissioner discussion on each agenda item. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes in length, and speakers are encouraged to provide their name and address for the record. The County of Midland will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting, upon five (5) days notice to the County of Midland. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County Board of Commissioners by writing or calling the following: Midland County Services Building Board of Commissioner’s Room | 220 W. Ellsworth Street Midland, MI 48640 | Phone (989) 832-6775 Page 2 of 23  UNAPPROVED Regular June 2026 Session Executive Committee of the Whole Midland County Board of Commissioners Call to Order Call to order by Chairperson Todd Gambrell, Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Roll Call – Members Present: Snyder, Bone, Schuelke, Mault, Dorrien, Smith, Gambrell. Public Comment – None. Presentations 1) Administrator/Controller Staff Report – Bridgette Gransden gave her report. 2) Civil Counsel Report – Bill Smith gave his report. Commissioners update on Boards and Commissions • SMITH – Gave an update on CMHCM Executive Board in Gladwin; Wednesday, July 1st, from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. is the CMHCM Grill N Chill in front of the Gladwin Office, open to the community • BONE – Nothing to report. • SNYDER – Gave an update on Sanford Lake – a lot of floating debris, more clean-up to come to make the lake safe. Getting positive feedback on Sanford Lake Park. • SCHUELKE – Gave an update on Northern Michigan meeting – new Dam safety and information on FLTF helping other areas. • MAULT – DHHS meeting – early childhood and pre-school; MSU Extension new Commissioner meeting in Grayling; Township meetings and orientation at Michigan Works. • DORRIEN – Spoke regarding the Memorial Day wreath hanging that he did representing the Board. • GAMBRELL – Gave an update on the DHHS meeting; concurred with Bridgette on Korey from Pinecrest handling issues well. Page 3 of 23 Commissioners Comments • SMITH – No Comment. • BONE – No Comment. • SNYDER – No Comment. • SCHUELKE – No Comment. • MAULT – No Comment. • DORRIEN – No Comment. • GAMBRELL – Thanked Bridgette and Bill for their presentations and Denise for helping with Clerk transition. Adjournment Motion by Commissioner Bone supported by Commissioner Dorrien to adjourn meeting. Motion carried by voice. MEETING IS ADJOURNED UNTIL TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026, AT 10:00 A.M. TO MEET IN A REGULAR SESSION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AND FOR THE COMMITTEES TO RESUME THEIR DUTIES. Page 4 of 23  UNAPPROVED REGULAR JUNE 2026 SESSION MIDLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Call to order by Chairman Mark Bone, Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Roll Call – Members Present: Snyder, Schuelke, Mault, Gambrell, Dorrien, Smith, Bone. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by Commissioner Schuelke Approval of Minutes of May 19, 2026. Motion by Commissioner Schuelke supported by Commissioner Dorrien to approve minutes as attached. Motion carried by voice. Acceptance of Claims and Accounts from the weeks of April 18 & 25 and May 2, 2026. Motion by Commissioner Gambrell supported by Commissioner Mault to accept claims and accounts as presented. Motion carried by voice. Special Program of the Day – None. Public Comment – None. Consent Agenda Commissioner Consideration to Remove any Consent Agenda Item Motion by Commissioner Gambrell supported by Commissioner Mault to add consent item #1 (*40-4-26) to the consent agenda and to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried by voice. Standing Committee Reports/Resolutions Committee Report #1 The Administration & Operations Committee recommends approval of an agreement with Resource Recycling Systems, Inc. for the provision of professional consulting services for the Heartland Multi-County Materials Management Plan. Motion by Commissioner Snyder to adopt agenda item 48-5-26. Motion carried by Roll Call Public Comment: None. Commissioner Discussion: Commissioner Schuelke spoke regarding agenda item 48-5-26. Roll Call Vote: Yeas: Dorrien, Smith, Snyder, Schuelke, Mault, Gambrell, Bone. Page 5 of 23 Committee Report #2 The Administration and Operations Committee recommends approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the United Way of Midland County for coordination within the Emergency Operations Plan. Motion by Commissioner Snyder to adopt agenda item 49-5-26. Motion carried by Roll Call Public Comment: None. Commissioner Discussion: None. Roll Call Vote: Yeas: Smith, Snyder, Schuelke, Mault, Gambrell, Dorrien, Bone. Committee Report #3 The Administration & Operations Committee recommends approval of an agreement with Jaime Therapy & Case Management LLC for the provision of training services at the facility. Motion by Commissioner Snyder to adopt agenda item 52-6-26. Motion carried by Roll Call Public Comment: None. Commissioner Discussion: None. Roll Call Vote: Yeas: Snyder, Schuelke, Mault, Gambrell, Dorrien, Smith, Bone. Committee Report #4 The Administration & Operations Committee recommends approval of an agreement with Advent Financial Systems, LLC for the provision of a pretrial diversion system. Motion by Commissioner Snyder to adopt agenda item 56-6-26. Motion carried by Roll Call Public Comment: None. Commissioner Discussion: Commissioner Schuelke asked Bridgette Gransden to speak on agenda item 56-6-26. Roll Call Vote: Yeas: Schuelke, Mault, Gambrell, Dorrien, Smith, Snyder, Bone. Committee Report #5 The Administration & Operations Committee recommends approval of an agreement with Community Construct, Inc. for the provision of a skilled labor youth apprenticeship pilot program. Motion by Commissioner Snyder to adopt agenda item 57-6-26. Motion carried by Roll Call Public Comment: None. Commissioner Discussion: Commissioner Snyder asked Patrick Czerwinski to speak on agenda item 57-6-26; Patrick spoke and answered questions. Commissioner Mault spoke regarding abstaining from the vote on agenda item 57-6-26. Commissioner’s Schuelke and Smith both spoke regarding agenda item 57-6-26. Roll Call Vote: Yeas: Gambrell, Dorrien, Smith, Snyder, Schuelke, Bone. Abstained: Mault. Page 6 of 23 Committee Report #6 The Administration & Operations Committee recommends approval of a Proclamation recognizing the 250th Anniversary of American Independence. Motion by Commissioner Snyder supported by Commissioner Schuelke to adopt agenda item 58-6-26. Motion carried by Roll Call Public Comment: None. Commissioner Discussion: Commissioner Snyder spoke, thanking Matt Smith and Gaye Terwillegar. Roll Call Vote: Yeas: Gambrell, Dorrien, Smith, Snyder, Schuelke, Mault, Bone. Committee Report #7 The Administration & Operations Committee recommends approval of a hold harmless agreement for a Canine Advocate placed in the Probate and Juvenile Court. Motion by Commissioner Snyder to adopt agenda item 61-6-26. Motion carried by Roll Call Public Comment: None. Commissioner Discussion: Commissioner Snyder thanked Judge Cole. Judge Cole spoke regarding Oliver. Commissioner’s Schuelke and Smith spoke regarding agenda item 61-6-26. Roll Call Vote: Yeas: Dorrien, Smith, Snyder, Schuelke, Mault, Gambrell, Bone. Committee Report #8 The Finance Committee recommends approval of the Michigan Department of Treasury form 614 (aka L-4029) 2026 Tax Rate Request which authorizes the county operating millage to be levied in July. Motion by Commissioner Gambrell to adopt agenda item 50-5-26. Motion carried by Roll Call Public Comment: None. Commissioner Discussion: Commissioner Schuelke spoke 50-5-26. Roll Call Vote: Yeas: Smith, Snyder, Schuelke, Mault, Gambrell, Dorrien, Bone. Committee Report #9 The Finance Committee recommends approval of the request to levy .575 mills for the purpose of funding Emergency Medical Service operations for 2027. Motion by Commissioner Gambrell to adopt agenda item 55-6-26. Motion carried by Roll Call Public Comment: None. Commissioner Discussion: None. Roll Call Vote: Yeas: Snyder, Schuelke, Mault, Gambrell, Dorrien, Smith, Bone. Page 7 of 23 Committee Report #10 The Human Services Committee recommends approval of the job description and scoring for the Account Clerk - Drain Office position. Motion by Commissioner Smith to adopt agenda item 47-5-26. Motion carried by Roll Call Public Comment: None. Commissioner Discussion: None. Roll Call Vote: Yeas: Schuelke, Mault, Gambrell, Dorrien, Smith, Snyder, Bone. Committee Report #11 The Human Services Committee recommends approval of the request to modify staffing levels for a Nurse Practitioner position and a Community Health Nurse position. Motion by Commissioner Smith to adopt agenda item 51-5-26. Motion carried by Roll Call Public Comment: None. Commissioner Discussion: None. Roll Call Vote: Yeas: Mault, Gambrell, Dorrien, Smith, Snyder, Schuelke, Bone. Committee Report #12 The Human Services Committee recommends approval of the job description and scoring for the Deputy Administrator/Controller/Finance Director position. Motion by Commissioner Smith to adopt agenda item 53-6-26. Motion carried by Roll Call Public Comment: None. Commissioner Discussion: Commissioner Schuelke spoke regarding agenda item 53-6-26. Roll Call Vote: Yeas: Gambrell, Dorrien, Smith, Snyder, Schuelke, Mault, Bone. Committee Report #13 The Human Services Committee recommends approval of the job description and scoring for the Finance Manager position. Motion by Commissioner Smith to adopt agenda item 54-6-26. Motion carried by Roll Call Public Comment: None. Commissioner Discussion: None. Roll Call Vote: Yeas: Dorrien, Smith, Snyder, Schuelke, Mault, Gambrell, Bone. Requests, Petitions and Communications – None. Old Business – None. Page 8 of 23 New Business – Motion by Commissioner Gambrell supported by Commissioner Dorrien to bring one item of new business to the table. Motion carried by voice. New Business #1 Consideration of a reappointment to the Great Lakes Bay Michigan Works! Workforce Development Board. Motion by Commissioner Gambrell to approve agenda item 62-2-26. Motion carried by voice. Commissioner's Comments • GAMBRELL –Thanked everyone who works hard for the County. • SMITH – No Comment. • SNYDER – Happy 4th of July, the fireworks will be back over Sanford Lake this year. • SCHUELKE – Spoke regarding DPW requests; echoed Commissioner Snyder’s comments, celebrating the 250th year. • MAULT – He is enjoying everything to do with being a Commissioner so far. • DORRIEN – No comment. • BONE – Happy Birthday America! Meeting Schedule Closed Session – Annual Administrator/Controller Evaluation Pursuant to a motion by Commissioner Smith supported by Commissioner Dorrien and with a corresponding passage by Roll Call a Closed Session was declared at 10:42 a.m. for the purpose of discussing Employee Evaluation in accordance with 8(a). Roll Call Vote: Yeas: Smith, Snyder, Schuelke, Mault, Gambrell, Dorrien, Bone. Motion by Commissioner Dorrien supported by Commissioner Gambrell to return to Open Session at 11:29 a.m. Roll Call Vote: Yeas: Snyder, Schuelke, Mault, Gambrell, Dorrien, Smith, Bone. Page 9 of 23 Adjournment Motion by Commissioner Snyder supported by Commissioner Gambrell to adjourn. Motion carried by voice. MEETING IS ADJOURNED UNTIL TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2026, AT 9:00 A.M. TO MEET IN AN EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AND FOR THE COMMITTEES TO RESUME THEIR DUTIES. Page 10 of 23  COUNTY OF MIDLAND To Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board of Commissioners General Bank Claims Accepted For the week of 5/09/26 - 5/15/26 in the amount of: $ 5,676,432.06 Total General Fund Expenditures $72,932.29 Page 11 of 23  COUNTY OF MIDLAND To Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board of Commissioners General Bank Claims Accepted For the week of 5/16/26 - 5/22/26 in the amount of: $ 1,049,676.33 Total General Fund Expenditures $133,395.84 Page 12 of 23  COUNTY OF MIDLAND To Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board of Commissioners General Bank Claims Accepted For the week of 5/23/26 - 5/29/26 in the amount of: $ 172,572.11 Total General Fund Expenditures $25,536.16 Page 13 of 23  #1 July 7, 2026 To the Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board of Commissioners Agenda Item: 59-6-26AO Ladies and Gentlemen: We your Administration & Operations Committee recommend approval of the Siren Installation agreement with West Shore Services, Inc. The term of this agreement is from date of execution and shall continue for 180 days. The total cost of the project is $763,241.52, of which Midland County is responsible for $394,287.64. Funding for this project is available in the Capital Purchase Fund from previously approved budgets. Respectfully Submitted, _______________________________ Jeanette M. Snyder, Chairperson _______________________________ Larry Schuelke _______________________________ Ken Mault Administration and Operations Committee Page 14 of 23  #2 July 7, 2026 To the Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board of Commissioners Agenda Item: 69-7-26AO Ladies and Gentlemen: We your Administration & Operations Committee recommend approval of the FY25-26 Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness grant agreement with the State of Michigan, Department of State Police. The term of this agreement is from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Midland County has been allocated $4,750 in federal funds, with an in-kind match of 25%, which amounts to $1,188. These dollar amounts have already been included in the 2026 budget. Respectfully Submitted, _______________________________ Jeanette M. Snyder, Chairperson _______________________________ Larry Schuelke _______________________________ Ken Mault Administration and Operations Committee Page 15 of 23  #3 July 7, 2026 To the Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board of Commissioners Agenda Item: 63-6-26AOF Ladies and Gentlemen: We your Administration & Operations Committee and the Finance Committee have reviewed the lease agreement with Greater Midland Community Center for the provision of space to conduct early voting activities. The term of this agreement begins July 23, 2026 and will remain in effect through the 2028 early voting process in November 2028. The total cost in 2026 is $15,000 and will be fully reimbursed by the State of Michigan. We recommend approval of this agreement and authorize the Administrator/Controller to make any necessary budget adjustments. Respectfully Submitted, Jeanette M. Snyder, Chairperson Todd M. Gambrell, Chairperson Larry Schuelke Larry Schuelke Ken Mault Ken Mault Administration and Operations Finance Committee Committee Page 16 of 23  #4 July 7, 2026 To the Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board of Commissioners Agenda Item: 65-6-26F Ladies and Gentlemen: We your Finance Committee recommend approval of the request to transfer Parcel 56- 010-002-400-600-00 from the Midland County Treasurer to the County of Midland. Respectfully Submitted, _______________________________ Todd M. Gambrell, Chairperson _______________________________ Larry Schuelke _______________________________ Ken Mault Finance Committee Page 17 of 23  #5 July 7, 2026 To the Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board of Commissioners Agenda Item: 64-6-26HS Ladies and Gentlemen: We your Human Services Committee recommend approval of the request to review security measures in the County Services Building and authorization of the Board Chair to determine the appropriate next steps. Respectfully Submitted, _______________________________ Alaynah Smith, Chairperson _______________________________ Jeanette M. Snyder _______________________________ Eric Dorrien Human Services Committee Page 18 of 23  #6 July 7, 2026 To the Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board of Commissioners Agenda Item: 66-7-26HS Ladies and Gentlemen: We your Human Services Committee recommend approval of the job description and scoring completed by Municipal Consulting Services, LLC for the Community Corrections Manager position. This review resulted in an increase from a pay grade 9 to 11, effective July 18, 2026. Respectfully Submitted, _______________________________ Alaynah Smith, Chairperson _______________________________ Jeanette M. Snyder _______________________________ Eric Dorrien Human Services Committee Page 19 of 23  #7 July 7, 2026 To the Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board of Commissioners Agenda Item: 67-7-26HS Ladies and Gentlemen: We your Human Services Committee recommend approval of the job description and scoring completed by Municipal Consulting Services, LLC for the Payroll Accountant position. This review resulted in an increase from a pay grade 8 to 9, effective July 18, 2026. Respectfully Submitted, _______________________________ Alaynah Smith, Chairperson _______________________________ Jeanette M. Snyder _______________________________ Eric Dorrien Human Services Committee Page 20 of 23  #8 July 7, 2026 To the Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board of Commissioners Agenda Item: 68-7-26HS Ladies and Gentlemen: We your Human Services Committee recommend approval of the job description and scoring completed by Municipal Consulting Services, LLC for the Benefits Accountant position. This review resulted in the new title, Benefits Coordinator, restructured the reporting for this position from Finance to Human Resources, and maintained a pay grade of 9. Respectfully Submitted, _______________________________ Alaynah Smith, Chairperson _______________________________ Jeanette M. Snyder _______________________________ Eric Dorrien Human Services Committee Page 21 of 23  Old Business #1 June 16, 2026 To the Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board of Commissioners Agenda Item: 40-4-26BOC Ladies and Gentlemen: The Board of Commissioners met in a Closed Session and considered the performance of the Administrator/Controller, and her contribution to the County’s accomplishments during the past twelve months. The conclusion of the Board of Commissioners after the performance review, is that the mutually agreed goals and objectives for 2025-2026 were predominantly managed and/or completed in a manner that “exceeds expectations.” Respectfully Submitted, Mark Bone, Chairperson Todd M. Gambrell Jeanette M. Snyder Eric Dorrien Larry Schuelke Alaynah Smith Ken Mault Midland County Board of Commissioners Page 22 of 23  New Business #1 July 10, 2026 To the Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board of Commissioners Agenda Item: 70-7-26BOC Ladies and Gentlemen: I recommend the following reappointments to the City and County Joint Building Authority: • Ms. Bridgette Gransden, as the County representative, with a term expiring on December 31, 2028. • Ms. Jenee Velasquez, as the jointly elected member, with a term expiring on February 7, 2029. This appointment is subject to approval by the Midland City Council. Respectfully Submitted, Todd M. Gambrell District #5 Midland County Board of Commissioners Page 23 of 23