Meeting Note 3-26-24
Meeting Notes from the March 26, 2024 Meeting of the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners.
Meeting Packet: https://www.miottawa.org/CalendarDocs/2024/1711132127273-packet.PDF
Meeting Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AobaQdicxj4
Sentinel Meeting Roundup:
Sentinel Tweet-Thread: https://x.com/SentinelLeach/status/1772753108675801183?s=20
Post-Execution Ratification of Contracts: The Board approved all contracts for the period of February 1, 2023 to February 29, 2023 currently pending on the post-execution ratification list as authorized under Section IV(D)(2) of the Ottawa County Contracting Authorization and Form Policy.
Ottawa County Community Action Agency Advisory Board: The Board approved Esther Fifelski to fill one (1) Public Sector vacancy beginning January 1, 2024 and ending December 31, 2024.
Ottawa County Groundwater Board: The Board approved Ted Malefyt to fill one (1) K-12 Education Seat vacancy beginning January 1, 2024 and ending December 31, 2026.
Ottawa County Community Mental Health Board: The Board voted to approve Thomas Bird and Stephen Rockman to fill two (2) Family Member Seat vacancies beginning April 1, 2024 and ending March 31, 2027.
I voted for Gabrielle Dunai and Terry Goldberg.
Ottawa County Community Mental Health Board: The Board voted to approve Beth VanHoven to fill one (1) General Public Seat vacancy beginning April 1, 2024 and ending March 31, 2027.
I voted for Stephen Miskelly.
Material Management Plan Resolution: The Board voted to approve the submission of a notice of intent to prepare the materials management plan, reappoint the designated planning agency, and establish members of the materials management planning committee.
Summary:
Pursuant to legislative changes to Part 115 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 194 PA 451 and new requirements contained therein, Ottawa County Environmental Health staff recommends that the Board approve and sign the attached resolution that will effectuate the following:
- Designation of the Ottawa County as the County Approval Agency for its Materials Management Plan
- Reappointment of Ottawa County's current Designated Planning Agent (DPA)
- Submission of the required Notice of Intent by the Board of Commissioners
- Establishment of the Materials Management Plan Committee
I voted yes on this measure because it preserves local control over the management of solid waste, recycling, organics, and other related activities and allow us to better identify gaps and local needs for infrastructure and services.
