Genesee County Board of Commissioners 12-10-2025

The Genesee County Board of Commissioners convened on December 10, 2025, to address several critical administrative and community issues 3:35. The meeting began with the approval of previous meeting minutes 5:21 and a public comment period where a resident expressed strong opposition to the use of Flock Safety surveillance cameras due to privacy and security vulnerabilities 6:26.

A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to presentations regarding economic and social impacts. Dr. Mark Skidmore from Michigan State University provided an analysis of how federal budget deficits and changes to programs like Medicaid and SNAP could impact Genesee County 9:19. Subsequently, representatives from Northgate presented their "B Ready" enrichment program, highlighting its role in workforce development and community stability 34:50. The board also reviewed a time-sensitive proposal for a Brownfield redevelopment project in Montrose 48:28.

The meeting concluded with several committee reports and administrative decisions. Notable actions included a vote to change the county's pharmacy benefit manager to Smith RX to improve transparency and reduce costs 55:56, the postponement of a resolution to create a Strategic Growth Officer position 1:29:12, and the approval of a grant for locomotive maintenance 1:47:15.

• Federal Funding Impacts: Analysis of how federal debt and spending cuts (Medica/SNAP) may affect Genesee County 11:50, 20:22.
• Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM): Transitioning from Express Scripts to Smith RX for increased transparency and cost containment 55:56, 1:03:09.
• Brownfield Redevelopment: Proposed rehabilitation of a vacant property in Montrose 48:28.
• Workforce Development: Introduction of Northgate's "B Ready" enrichment services 34:50.
• County Governance and Personnel: Discussions regarding the reporting structure of the Strategic Growth Officer 1:29:12 and upcoming employee evaluations 1:37:58.

• Commissioner Delrico J. Loyd: Present 3:35.
• Commissioner Charles H. Winfrey: Present 3:35.
• Commissioner Gary L. Goetzinger: Present 3:35.
• Dr. Beverly Brown: Commissioner; introduced Dr. Skidmore 9:19.
• Commissioner James Avery: Present 3:35.
• Commissioner Shaun Shoemaker: Vice Chair; performed invocation 3:56.
• Commissioner Martin L. Cousineau: Present; moved approval of minutes 5:21.
• Commissioner Dale K. Weighill: Present 3:56.
• Commissioner Brian K. Flewelling: Present 3:56.
• Dr. Mark Skidmore: Representative from Michigan State University; presenter on federal funding 9:19.
• Mia Turner & Joyce Sanders: Representatives from Northgate B Ready Enrichment Services; presenters 34:50.
• John K. & Brian McMillan: Presenters regarding the Montrose Brownfield project 48:28.
• Anita Galida: Human Resources, Labor Relations Director; presented PBM change 55:56.

• Approval of Minutes: The minutes from the November 2025 meeting were approved 5:21.
• Public Comment: Robert Link of Atlas Township testified against Flock Safety cameras, citing 4th Amendment concerns and security flaws in the Android 8.0 operating system 6:26, 8:13.
• PBM Transition: The Board approved moving the pharmacy benefit manager from Express Scripts to Smith RX, citing a need for transparency and an estimated $1.2 million in potential savings 1:06:43.
• Brownfield Project: Discussion of a plan to rehabilitate a vacant property in Montrose; the board was advised of the need for approval by the January 7 meeting to secure incentives 49:11.
• Strategic Growth Officer Resolution: Resolution 25-2619 was postponed because the proposed reporting structure (reporting only to the Chair) was deemed inconsistent with the board's oversight 1:29:12, 1:34:05.
• CSM Foundation Grant: Approval of a $1.3 million grant for the maintenance and rebuild of locomotive 464 1:47:15.

• January 7, 2025: Deadline for Brownfield approval to secure incentives 49:11; date set for the organizational meeting and employee evaluations 1:41:17.
• December 17, 2025: A proposed date for a special meeting to review evaluations, which was ultimately bypassed in favor of the January 7th date 1:41:17.

• PBM Change: To move away from a non-transparent model where the vendor does not disclose profits 1:03:09 and to leverage programs that lower the net cost of medications 1:05:40.
• Brownfield Urgency: Time is of the essence to meet state requirements so developers can take advantage of tax incentives 49:11.
• Postponement of Growth Officer: To ensure the reporting structure aligns with the principle that all directors should report to the full Board 1:30:19.

• Approval of November Minutes: Moved by Commissioner Cousineau, supported by Commissioner Flewelling. Passed 5:21.
• Pharmacy Benefit Manager Change (Resolution 2025-2768): Moved by Commissioner Wayhill, supported by Commissioner Shoemaker. Passed 1:27:24.
• Catholic Charities Transfer (Resolution 2025-2739): Moved by Commissioner Brown, supported by Commissioner Cousineau. Passed 1:27:45.
• Master Plan Comment Period (Resolution 2025-2770): Moved by Commissioner Brown, supported by Commissioner Avery. Passed 1:28:30.
• Strategic Growth Officer (Resolution 25-2619): Motion to postpone until the next committee meeting. Passed 1:34:05.
• Locomotive Maintenance Grant: Moved by Commissioner Goetzinger, supported by Commissioner Brown. Passed 1:48:40.

• Brownfield Project: John K. to consult with the project developer regarding liability and potential failure risks before the January 7 meeting 53:46, 54:09.
• Personnel Evaluations: Staff to compile and aggregate narrative comments and numerical scores for the Director of Administration and Corporation Council for review on January 7 1:38:19, 1:41:17.
• 2026 Calendar: Commissioners to prepare for the organizational meeting on January 7 2:01:40.