Meeting Notes 3-25-25
Meeting Notes from the March 25, 2025 Meeting of the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners
Meeting Packet: https://boards.miottawa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/03252025-BOC-Agenda-Packet.pdf
Meeting Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzvAoUJ38yQ
Sentinel Meeting Roundup: https://www.hollandsentinel.com/story/news/politics/2025/03/26/vonnie-vanderzwaag-returns-to-cmh-board-but-without-kleinjans/82635296007/?tbref=hp
ONN Tweet Thread: https://x.com/ONNLeach/status/1904662038955041152
ONN Meeting Roundup:
Post-Execution Ratification of Contracts: The Board voted to ratify all contracts for the period of February 23, 2025, to March 20, 2025:
I voted yes on all the contracts. On the Sunburst Strategies contract in particular, I voted yes because I believe they will help us complete a strategic planning process for Ottawa Foods and give us a great opportunity to identify priorities and goals for this organization and all its partners.
Grand Haven Courthouse Alterations: The Board approved the creation of a capital project and reallocation of $100,000 for alterations in the Grand Haven Courthouse to accommodate department needs.
Bass River Trail Easement: The Board approved the purchase of an easement from Martin Zahl for construction of a portion of the Bass River segment of the Idema Explorers Trail at a cost of $6,156.
Rosy Mound Expansion Phase One Improvements: The Board approved an application to the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund (MNRTF) program for funding assistance to construct the Rosy Mound Expansion Phase 1 Improvements and adoption of the required MNRTF resolution.
Idema Explorers Trail Bass River Segment Phase Two: The Board approved an application to the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund (MNRTF) program for funding assistance to construct the Bass River Segment Phase 2 of the Grand River Greenway Idema Explorers Trail and adoption of the required MNRTF resolution.
Underground Utility License Agreement: The Board approved the License Agreement to authorize an underground utilities license agreement for West Michigan Park Association, VanDyk lot (0 North Park Avenue, Tax ID No. 70-7533273-005), or one substantially similar.
Communications Tower Lease Agreement: The Board approved the lease agreement with T-Mobile Central LLC to install their wireless broadband equipment on the County’s Johnson Street/Robinson Township Communications Tower.
Letter of Intent to Partner with 123Net, LLC: The Board approved the letter of intent with 123Net to pursue BEAD Grant funding to help expand reliable, open access broadband infrastructure to areas of need.
Tyler Technologies License and Service Agreement Renewal: The Board approved the annual renewal of the Tyler Technologies License and Services Agreement Contract for a total cost of $114,911.
Merit Internet Upgrade: The Board approved To approve and forward to the Board of Commissioners the Distribution Denial of Service (DDoS) Protection Service Agreement with Merit Network, upgrading to a 5-year agreement, terminating and replacing the prior 3-year agreement. The initial request includes new equipment, installation, and network access along with annual fees for service and support.
Sheriff’s Office Position Upgrade: The Board approved the request from the Sheriff's Office to upgrade one Court Services Deputy to one Jail Sergeant at the cost of $28,790.6. Community Mental Health Position Request
Community Mental Health New Position: The Board approved the request from Community Mental Health to add the new position of 1.0 FTE Mental Health Clinician pay grade 10 paid for by grant funds.
Community Mental Health Position Upgrade: The Board the request from Community Mental Health to upgrade the position of one (1) 1.0 FTE Community Health Worker pay grade 3 to thenCommunity Navigator Aide pay grade 7 paid for with grant funds.
Community Mental Health Position Upgrade: The Board approved the request from Community Mental Health to upgrade the position of one (1) 1.0 FTE Mental Health Supervisor pay grade 13 to the Director of Crisis Services pay grade 15.
FY2025 Budget Adjustments: The Board approved the FY2025 budget adjustments per the below schedule:
Community Mental Health Board: The Board voted to select Vonnie Vanderzwaag and Paul Duff to fill two (2) General Public vacancies beginning April 1, 2025 and ending March 31, 2028.
I voted for Chris Kleinjans and Vonnie Vanderzwaag. I was disappointed to see former comminisioner Kleinjans not reappointed to his public seat after nearly three years of dedicated service on the CMH board.
Environmental Health Appeals Board: The Board voted to select Scott Muellerleile to fill one (1) General Public vacancy beginning immediately and ending December 31, 2026.
Environmental Health Appeals Board: The Board voted to select Jaime Fleming to fill one (1) General Public vacancy beginning immediately and ending December 31, 2027.
I voted for Becky Patrick because I believe that she has a very strong background in the environmental space and would have been a strong member of this board.
Materials Management Planning Committee: The Board voted to approve the recommendation that the Chair of the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners assign an elected official to the “elected official seat” on the Materials Management Planning Committee in accordance with Rule 2.3 of the Rules of the Ottawa County Board Commissioners.
Materials Management Planning Committee Assignment: The Board voted to approve the Chairman’s assignment to appoint Commissioner Moss to the Elected County Official seat on the Materials Management Planning Committee.
