Muskegon County Board of Commissioners meeting today 4 pm.

Agenda item New Business # 13 A   

 

CALL OR EMAIL Commissioners and say “VOTE NO ON ITEM 13 A RESOLUTION  OF SUPPORT FOR CONNECTING THE COMMUNITY TO THE WATER, PORTS AND PARKS PROPERTY.”  THIS WOULD ENDORSE THE MART DOCK PROPOSAL TO ELIMINATE FISHERMAN’S LANDING CAMPGROUND, ROWS OF PARKING, MOVE PAVILION, ETC.

 

Muskegon County Commissioners

 

DISTRICT 1

Kim Cyr (R)

A: 1903 MARQUETTE AVENUE, MUSKEGON, MI 49442, SUITE A111
E: cyrki@muskegoncounty.net
P: (231) 206-4052

White River Township
Montague Township
Whitehall Township
The City of Montague
The City of Whitehall
Blue Lake Township
Fruitland Township (Precinct 1 north of Duck Lake Road)
Fruitland Township (Precinct 2 north of Duck Lake Road)
Dalton Township/Village of Lakewood Club (Precincts 1–4)

 

 

DISTRICT 2

J. Brett Herman (R)

A: 1903 MARQUETTE AVENUE, MUSKEGON, MI 49442, SUITE A111
E: hermanjb@co.muskegon.mi.us

Holton Township
Cedar Creek Township
Egelston Township (Precincts 1–3)
Moorland Township
Casnovia Township/Village of Casnovia (Precinct 1)
Ravenna Township/Village of Ravenna (Precinct 1)

 

 

DISTRICT 3

Michelle Hazekamp (R)

A: 1903 MARQUETTE AVENUE, MUSKEGON, MI 49442, SUITE A111
E: hazekampmi@muskegoncounty.net
P: (231) 670-7633

Sullivan Township
Fruitport Charter Township (Precincts 1–5)
City of Norton Shores (Precincts 5, 6, and most of 7—does not include the area of Friedrick Tr north of Pontaluna Road)

 

 

DISTRICT 4

Chris McGuigan (D)

A: 1903 MARQUETTE AVENUE, MUSKEGON, MI 49442, SUITE A111
E: mcguiganch@muskegoncounty.net
P: (231) 286-7298

City of Norton Shores (Precincts 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, and a small part of Precinct 7—Friedrick Tr north of Pontaluna Road)
City of Roosevelt Park
City of Muskegon (Precincts 12, 13, 14, and part of Precinct 10 north of Western Avenue and west of Barclay Street)

 

 

DISTRICT 5

Charles Nash (D)

A: 1903 MARQUETTE AVENUE, MUSKEGON, MI 49442, SUITE A111
E: nashch@co.muskegon.mi.us
P: (231) 329-2421

Muskegon Charter Township
City of Muskegon (Precincts 1, 3, and 4

 

 

DISTRICT 6

Jessica Cook (D)

A: 1903 MARQUETTE AVENUE, MUSKEGON, MI 49442, SUITE A111 E: cookje@muskegoncounty.net
P: (231) 282-9051

Fruitland Township (Precincts 1 and 2 south of Duck Lake Road)
Laketon Township (Precincts 1–3)
City of North Muskegon (Precincts 1 and 2)
City of Muskegon (Precincts 2, 5, 7, and part of Precinct 10 south of Western Avenue and east of Barclay Street

 

 

DISTRICT 7

Darrell Paige (D)

A: 1903 MARQUETTE AVENUE, MUSKEGON, MI 49442, SUITE A111 E: paigeda@co.muskegon.mi.us
P: (231) 578-1401

City of Muskegon Heights
City of Muskegon (Precincts 6, 8, 9, and 11)
City of Norton Shores (Precinct 4)

 

 

MUSKEGON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 

RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR CONNECTING THE COMMUNITY TO THE WATER, PORTS, AND PARKS PROPERTY 

RESOLUTION #2025-XXX 

WHEREAS, the Muskegon County Board of Commissioners recognizes the strategic importance of sustainable economic growth, environmental stewardship, and equitable public access to the Muskegon Lakeshore; and 

WHEREAS, the proposed land swap represents a transformational once-in-a-generation opportunity to reimagine how our residents and visitors interact with the Muskegon Lake shoreline; and 

WHEREAS, the proposal will more than double the amount of publicly accessible waterfront on Muskegon Lake, creating new opportunities for recreation, tourism, and community engagement; and 

WHEREAS, the concept envisions portions of private property becoming public space featuring boardwalks, green spaces, and Muskegon’s maritime monuments, while allowing other areas to be developed for new housing and business opportunities; and 

WHEREAS, the project includes the creation of a nature preserve on the City of Muskegon’s east side, the restoration of the area where the South Branch of the Muskegon River meets Muskegon Lake, and the protection of valuable wetlands within the project footprint; and 

WHEREAS, this initiative will strengthen the local economy by supporting new jobs, expanding business opportunities, and attracting private investment that complements the collaborative comprehensive plan of property realignment for public and port use on Muskegon Lake; and 

WHEREAS, with the recent removal of Muskegon Lake from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Areas of Concern list, Muskegon County has an unprecedented opportunity to demonstrate its commitment to environmental recovery, economic innovation, and improved quality of life for all residents; 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Muskegon County Board of Commissioners hereby expresses its strong support for connecting the community to the water, ports, and parks land swap concept and encourages collaboration among all relevant stakeholders to advance this initiative in a manner that maximizes economic opportunity, preserves natural resources, and creates lasting community value for current and future generations. 

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The Muskegon County Board of Commissioners, at its November _____, 2025, meeting recommended approval by Commissioner _________________________, supported by Commissioner ______________________, the aforementioned Resolution. 

Ayes: Nayes: 

I, Karen D. Buie, Clerk of the Muskegon County Board of Commissioners and Clerk of the County of Muskegon, do hereby certify that the above Resolution was duly adopted by said Board on November _____, 2025. 

__________________________________________ Karen D. Buie, Clerk Date County of Muskegon 

  

 

Muskegon County 

Board of Commissioners Full Board 

Charles Nash, Board Chair Jessica Cook, Vice Chair 

November 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM
via Zoom and in-person at: Muskegon County Marquette Campus, 1903 Marquette Avenue, Muskegon, MI 49442
To virtually participate refer to the bottom of the Agenda. 

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AGENDA 

Call to Order 

Invocation: Commissioner J. Brett Herman 

Pledge of Allegiance 

Roll Call 

Approval of Agenda 

Approval of Minutes 

A. Move to approve the Minutes of October 21, 2025 

Public Comment (on an agenda item) 

Committee/Board Reports 
The Community Development & Strategic Planning Committee met on November 13, 2025, and I move: (Commissioner Cook) 
CDSP25/11-26 Move to permit Tim Linck Jr. and his team to construct and maintain an 18-hole disc golf course at Pioneer County Park for the use of residents and visitors to the park. 
CDSP25/11-27 Move to award a sole-source contract with TwoSix Digital for not more than $95,000 for a year-long digital destination advertising and marketing program and web support services. 
CDSP25/11-28 Move to award a one-year extension to the sole-source contract with the White Lake Area Chamber & Visitors Bureau for $100,000 for FY2026, paid quarterly, for operation of the North County Welcome Center. 
CDSP25/11-29 Move to approve the FY2026 Lakeshore Museum Center budget. 

The Courts & Public Safety Committee met on November 13, 2025, and I move: 
(Commissioner Paige) 
CPS25/11-34 Move to accept the FY2026 Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) Law Enforcement Grant in the amount of $14,000.00 for enforcement activities from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, authorize the Sheriff to sign the agreement, and adjust the budget accordingly. 
CPS25/11-35 Move to accept the FY2026 Snowmobile Law Enforcement Grant in the amount of $2,000.00 from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and authorize the Sheriff to sign the agreement. 

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CPS25/11-36 Move to authorize the Sheriff to purchase one (1) new 2026 Ford F-250 XLT 4x4 truck from Great Lakes Ford Lincoln with all the requested upfitting equipment from Van Kam and MacQueen at a price not to exceed the $90,000.00 budgeted amount. 

CPS25/11-37 Move to authorize the Sheriff’s Office to dispose of four (4) used vehicles per the County Surplus Policy for this office. 

CPS25/11-38 Move to amend the Public Defender budget from $7,709,567 to $8,209,846 to reflect the approved grant from the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission. 

CPS25/11-39 Move to create a new position of Attorney Supervisor at Grade 32 in the Public Defender's Office, funded by the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission (MIDC) grant. 

CPS25/11-40 Move to create a new position of Chief Investigator at Grade 23 in the Public Defender's Office, and appoint incumbent employee E93033677 to the position effective 10/1/2025, funded by the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission (MIDC) grant. 

CPS25/11-41 Move to create a new position of Mitigation Specialist at Grade 14 in the Public Defender's Office, funded by the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission (MIDC) grant. 

CPS25/11-42 Move to approve the reclassification of Administrative Assistant (Grade 4), position number G05100, to an Office Manager/Executive Assistant (Grade 16), funded by the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission (MIDC) grant. 

CPS25/11-43 Move to reclassify position X59300, Grants Analyst pay Grade 15, to a Grants Administrative Analyst pay Grade 17, retroactive to 10/01/2025, funded by the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission (MIDC) grant. 

CPS25/11-44 Move to reclassify position N69200, Recruitment and Retention Specialist pay Grade 14, to Recruitment and Retention Analyst pay Grade 22, retroactive to 10/01/2025, funded by the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission (MIDC) grant. 

CPS25/11-45 Move to add two (2) additional steps to the current Deputy Chief Public Defender position, changing from six (6) steps to eight (8) steps; specifically adding step seven (7) $61.84/hr and step eight (8) $63.07/hr, funded by the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission (MIDC) grant. 

C. The Human Services Committee met on November 13, 2025, and I move: (Commissioner McGuigan) 

HS25/11-57 Move to eliminate the Clinical Services Supervisor I, Position X17711, Wrap Around Coordinator, X96802 and X96808, and layoff the employees in those positions, effective January 1, 2026. 

HS25/11-58 Move to authorize HealthWest to purchase Snare Central, from CDW-G, an approved reseller for the MiDEAL cooperative agreement, at an approximate cost of $34,146.08 and authorize the HealthWest Executive Director to sign the contract. 

HS25/11-59 Move to award RFP 25-2607, HealthWest Snow Removal, to Procare Landscape for three (3) years covering the 2025-2026, 2026-2027, and 2027-2028 winter seasons and authorize the HealthWest Director to sign the agreement contingent on Corporate Counsel's approval of the agreement. 

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HS25/11-60 Move to approve four (4) housing assistance senior millage grant awards totaling $89,640 for FY2026, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026 as recommended by the Senior Activities Committee, authorize the designated Senior Millage Grants Administrator to proceed with the administration of the programs, and adjust the budget accordingly. 

HS25/11-61 Move to process additional payments for the FY2025 Opioid Settlement program in the amount of $21,102, bringing total FY2025 expenses to $702,882. 

The Transportation Committee met on November 13, 2025, and I move: (Commissioner McGuigan) 
TR25/11-23 Move to approve a new facility lease with Cardinal Safety Company to rent Suites B and C in the Airport Administrative Building, authorize the Board Chair to sign the agreement upon corporate counsel review, and adjust the budget accordingly. 
TR25/11-24 Move to approve a new facility lease and concessionaire agreement with the Enterprise Leasing Company of Detroit, LLC (d/b/a Enterprise Mobility) to provide rental car services in the Airport terminal building in the amount of $12,476 per year for lease payments in addition to a concession fee of 10% of gross revenue, authorize the Board Chair to sign the necessary documents upon corporate counsel review, and adjust the budget accordingly. 
TR25/11-25 Move to approve the sale of the County-Owned box hangar at 4776 Stariha Rd to JPB Holdings in the amount of $149,000 and further move to approve a twenty (20) year ground lease with two (2) additional five (5) year extensions for 3,600 square feet of land occupied by the hangar at 4776 Stariha at a rate of $1,836 in the first year upon corporate counsel approval, authorize the Board Chair to sign the Agreement, the Administrator to sign all appropriate and necessary documents to complete the sale transaction, and adjust the budget accordingly. 

The Ways & Means Committee met on November 13, 2025, and I move: (Commissioner Cook) 
WM25/11-78 Move to approve the IT support contract agreement with Sullivan Township upon corporate counsel review, authorize the Board Chair to sign the agreement, and amend the budget accordingly. 
WM25/11-79 Move to approve the lease extension with Cherry Health effective October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026, and authorize the Board Chair to sign the agreement. 
WM25/11-80 Move to approve payment of the accounts payable of $42,980,355.52 covering the period September 20, 2025, through October 17, 2025, and P Card and EFT payments covering the period September 1, 2025, through September 30, 2025, as presented by the County Clerk. 
WM25/11-81 Move to award replacement of the South Campus Building "H" Air-Cooled Condensing Unit Compressor to Trane per the Omnia Cooperative Purchasing Agreement proposal in the amount of $35,368.00. 
WM25/11-82 Move to authorize staff to apply for and accept the Rediscovering Our Revolutionary Tradition grant on behalf of the Register of Deeds and the County Clerk in the amount of $750,000; appoint William A. Moulatsiotis as the grant administrator; and further authorize the Grant Administrator to sign the grant application, and adjust the budget accordingly. 

Board of Commissioners Full Board Agenda November 18, 2025
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WM25/11-83 Move to authorize the Procurement Department to solicit vendors specialized in legal and historical record preservation and imaging on behalf of the Register of Deeds and County Clerk. 

Chairman's Report/Committee Liaison Reports 
Kent Ottawa Muskegon Foreign Trade Zone (KOMFTZ) Committee Appointment 
Trevor Friedeberg - term through 12/31/2028 — Appointment (Replacing Kelsey Rhoda) 

Highlighted Muskegon County Community Events:
November 19, 2025 @ 4:30 p.m. — Community Foundation 2025 Annual Gathering, Frauenthal Center, 425 W. Western Ave., Muskegon, MI 49440
November 21, 2025 @ 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and November 22, 2025 @ 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. — White Lake Holiday Walk, White Lake Area Chamber & Visitors Bureau, 124 W. Hanson, St., Whitehall, MI 49461
November 26, 2025 through January 4, 2026 @ 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. — Festival of Trees at the Muskegon Museum of Art, 296 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI 49440 November 29, 2025 @ 4:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. — Community Holiday Tree Lighting, Hackley Park, 350 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI 49440 

Administrator's Report 
Move to approve a one-time senior millage allocation to Agewell Services, not to exceed $75,000 to be used to address the waiting list of over 480 seniors and expedite food resource activities for rural and underserved areas for FY26, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026 and adjust the budget accordingly. 
Move to approve a one-time senior millage allocation to the United Response Fund at United Way of the Lakeshore, not to exceed $75,000 to be used to diminish barriers for food access for seniors for FY26, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, and adjust the budget accordingly. 

Public Comment 

Unfinished Business 

New Business 

A. Resolution of Support for Connecting the Community to the Water, Ports, and Parks Property 

Final Board Comments 

Adjourn to the call of the Chair 

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Board of Commissioners Full Board Agenda November 18, 2025
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