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Tuscola County Board Of Commissioners Meeting Minutes For October 30th
Russ Survance
Mon, 03 Nov 2025 13:50:18 EST
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The Tuscola County Board of Commissioners held its regular meeting on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at 8:00 AM in the H.H. Purdy Building Board Room in Caro, MI. The meeting included adoption of the agenda, approval of previous minutes, and action on several consent agenda items. Key decisions and updates from the meeting are summarized below.
Major Actions Taken
Michigan State University Extension Agreement: The board approved the FY 2026 agreement for extension services with MSU Extension, authorizing all necessary signatures.?
Assigned Counsel Budget: Managed Assigned Counsel Geoffrey Stuart reported the state-approved budget for FY 26, with a county share of $255,199.23. No action was taken; the matter will be revisited at the November 13 meeting.?
Medical Care Community Funds Transfer: The board approved a transfer of $125,951.44 for capital projects at the Tuscola County Medical Care Community, including flooring, resident lifts, and a phone system upgrade.??
Road Commission Transfers: The board approved transfers of $323,880.00 from the Voted Local Bridge Millage and $1,886,970.82 from the Voted Primary Road Fund to the Road Commission Fund.?
Expungement Fair Fee Waiver: The board approved waiving certified copy fees for criminal judgments issued during the Tuscola County Expungement Fair on November 1, 2025, and for all future fairs.??
Legal Services Contracts: The board approved contracts for Family Court Legal Services ($257,500) and representation for developmentally disabled individuals in Probate Court ($6,500).?
2026 Budget Calendar: The board approved the 2026 Budget Development Calendar for round table discussions with department heads.?
County Apportionment Reports: The board approved and placed on file the 2025 County Apportionment Report and Resolution.?
Flock Cameras Resolution: The board approved Resolution 2025-14 for municipalities regarding Flock Cameras.?
Liaison Reports
Road Commission: Recent serious accidents discussed; fundraising for Great Start Collaborative planned.
Human Services: Agencies set aside funds to address food insecurity during government shutdown.
Parks and Recreation: Vacant seats to be filled; grants received for equipment at Vanderbilt Park.
Economic Development: Alisha Proctor appointed Executive Director; roles on Executive Committee discussed.
Other Updates: Stemco Kaiser planning plant addition; Limited RC ribbon cutting; Aspire planning urgent care in Millington for 2026.?
Other Business
Insurance wording for MSUe and EDC building sharing discussed; millage fund use for remodeling to be further discussed.
Clerk Fetting reviewed EDC by-laws regarding board appointments.?
Extended Public Comment
Treasurer Bennett reported RFPs for demoing the Church on Burnside Street have been received; project is grant-funded.?
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 9:45 a.m..?
This summary reflects the main actions and updates from the October 30, 2025, Tuscola County Board of Commissioners meeting, focusing on budget, contracts, capital projects, and community initiatives.??
