Genesee County, MI — On Wednesday evening, the Genesee County Board of Commissioners convened its regular meeting at 5:30 p.m.

Here’s a recap of some of the action:

Appointments

• Appointed Democratic and Republican members to the Board of County Canvassers (terms through 2029): Sharon Reeves (D) and Ron Palmgren (R).

Finance & Bonds

• Approved $6.4 million bonds for Drain District #3 improvements.
• Approved $35 million bonds for Ragnone Treatment Plant service area capital improvements.
• Approved $80 million bond refinance requested by the Genesee County Drain Commissioner with a projected savings of $30 million over 20 years.

Major Contracts & Purchase Orders

• Approved $5.55 million for inmate health care services (VitalCore Health Strategies).
• Approved $1.1 million in Nutrition Services food supplies (Gordon’s Food Service).
• Approved $925,000 for Jail food and commissary (Aramark).

Health & Human Services

• Approved a $2 million amendment to agreement with Genesee Health Plan (now $7M total) to provide healthcare services for uninsured residents.
• Approved $3 million for annual uncompensated care payments to local hospitals.
• Approved a $74,000 MDHHS grant to combat emerging health threats.
• Approved $120,000 for MTA’s Vets to Wellness program (funded by Veterans Millage).
• Approved multiple food service agreements with local school districts for Head Start/Early Head Start.

Public Safety & Justice

• Accepted $1.8 million MSP Auto Theft Prevention Grant (with $1.1 million match).
• Approved police services contracts with Hurley Medical Center and Genesee Health Services (mental health crisis response).
• Approved School Resource Officer (SRO) agreements with Mt. Morris, Lake Fenton, and Goodrich Schools.

Other Notables

• Approved creation of new Public Health Coordinator position.
• Approved Suicide Prevention & Safety display at the County Administration Building.

Click here to watch the full meeting. Note: Closed session begins at 41:15. The Board returns to open session at 1:41.01.