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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Genesee County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Personal Recording Device Policy
A new county policy governing personal recording devices was up for approval. It would set rules on when and how employees may use recording devices.
GIS data sharing and open data pricing
A resident's questions about how the county's $80/hour GIS processing fee works can't be answered through FOIA because no policy records exist. Commissioners asked that the GIS director still reach out to help.
Metropolitan Planning Commission Public Participation Plan
A batch of MDOT, MTA, and GLS agreements covers transit planning, rideshare, and air quality awareness — mostly pass-through grant funding.
Paylocity data feed funding denial
A $9,696 general fund request for a Paylocity data feed failed on a 3-3 tie, meaning the county will not move forward with that expense as requested for the coming fiscal year.
Unspent CDBG funds for Genesee Township and Swartz Creek
Two towns get to redirect leftover community development block grant money to local needs.
Stepping Stone Falls parking lot grant
Three state grant applications totaling $830,000 were approved — for Stepping Stone Falls lot Phase 2, a For-Mar educational dock, and Bluebell Beach entrance renovation — with matches but no general fund dollars.
Reduced tuition partnership for county employees
County employees and eligible family members could get discounted tuition through Claremont Lincoln University. It advanced to the full board.
Storm Water Regulation Contract Amendments
Two amendments keep the county's storm water program in compliance with Phase II regulations, including a revised contract with the Road Commission.
Happy Can solid waste transfer facility
The county is throwing its support behind Happy Can's solid waste processing and transfer facility via a formal letter.
County emergency coordination and alerting gaps
Commissioner Loyd asked how the county alerts the public during health emergencies; staff will present a draft continuity plan and workshop it with the board.
Drone detection sensor proposal
A drone-tracking sensor on the county administration building, pitched as protecting big downtown events, was postponed after commissioners raised surveillance, data ownership, and liability concerns.
Animal Control fundraising
Commissioner Shumaker won unanimous approval to develop a golf outing and silent auction at the Flint Golf Club to help cover shelter food costs without raising taxes.