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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Macomb County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Public Comment Scope Question
Commissioner Romano asked whether public participation could be limited to county-related topics; the chair said the Open Meetings Act governs it but promised to take the question under advisement.
Student loan relief program (Savvy) pitched for county employees
Commissioners Wallace and Howard urged HR to look at the Savvy student loan assistance program, which neighboring Wayne and Oakland counties use as a recruiting and retention tool.
Restoring the county employee training fund
HR is again asking to recreate the county's training fund (~$150,000) for leadership training and resiliency classes that were cut two years ago; commissioners showed interest but some questioned the jump from prior spending of ~$80,000.
Vacant Bertrand Drive Land Sale
The county is selling a thin vacant strip on Bertrand Drive to Lombardo Homes' entity for $50,000, with money going to the General Fund.
St. Clair Shores Small Tax Bill Consolidation
A housekeeping resolution lets St. Clair Shores merge tiny winter tax bills (under $100) into summer bills for about 14,000 parcels, saving paper and postage.
Southwest Health Center lease administration — the split vote
The committee split 9-3 on paying Plante Moran Realpointe $60,000 through June to administer the Health & Community Services lease at the Southwest Health Center. Commissioners Goike, Grot, and VanSyckel voted no — the only dissent of the day on any item.
Telecom expense management renewal
The county is keeping its telecom expense management service through a $106,200, three-year amended statement of work with Communication Brokers (Saasweedo) — $2,950 a month, already budgeted.