A Newsletter from the Macomb County Board of Commissioners





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 October 2024
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Macomb County
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A newsletter from the Macomb County Board of Commissioners 

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The Nomination Period for the 2024 Veteran of the Year Ends October 18th

Veteran of the Year Award 2024

Nominations for the 2024 Veteran of the Year Award are now being accepted. Each year, the Macomb County Board of Commissioners recognizes a veteran who has made a significant impact on Macomb County’s veteran community. Starting in 2019 with its namesake, veteran Pat Daniels, the Board has had the privilege to grant this award and bring community awareness to the County’s veteran population each year.

Nominations for the 2024 award are open through October 18th. To nominate a veteran, click the button below and fill out the nomination form. For questions contact us at [email protected] or 586-469-5125.

*Nominate a Veteran* [ [link removed] ]


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Moving Forward, Moving Together: Watch the 2024 Tri-County Summit

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The Macomb County Board of Commissioners joined Commissioners from Oakland and Wayne counties on Friday at MacRay Harbor in Harrison Township for the 2024 Tri-County Summit. Joined by state and federal legislators, attendees collaborated on current regional issues which included:


* An update from the Tri-County Behavioral Health Task Force.
* An announcement from the Great Lakes Water Authority and Army Corps of Engineers on a joint flooding resiliency study.
* Effective ways the counties can work together to improve sustainability across the region. 
* Local public transit leaders evaluating current challenges and future solutions for our regional transit system. 
* The impact of regional flooding and the importance of emergency preparedness.

More information, including the program and photos, can be found at: [link removed]

*Watch Now* [ [link removed] ]


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Commissioners Attend Michigan Association of Counties (MAC) 2024 Conference - Commissioners re-elected to MAC Board

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At the end of September, Board Chair Don Brown and Commissioners Sarah Lucido, Antoinette Wallace, Sylvia Grot, Michelle Nard and Don VanSyckel attended the Michigan Association of Counties (MAC) Annual Conference. They participated in workshops on key county issues and, during MAC’s annual business meeting, reviewed and approved policy platforms for the upcoming year.

Also during the conference, elections were made to the MAC Board of Directors. The Board of Commissioners is excited to announce that Commissioner Antoinette Wallace was elected 1st Vice-President and Commissioner Sarah Lucido was re-elected as the Region 5 representative.

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Macomb County 2025 Budget Review Calendar

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The County Executive will present the 2025 Recommended Budget at the BOC’s Finance/Audit/Budget Committee meeting on Wednesday October 9th at 3 p.m. As the legislative branch, it is the Board’s duty to thoroughly review the proposal and adopt a balanced budget that ensures the needs of County residents and employees are met through services, programming and fiscally responsible actions. Commissioners will analyze each department’s budget at an upcoming public meeting and use that information as they consider amendments and adoption of the FY 2025 budget. The BOC is committed to protecting taxpayer dollars and ensuring they are allocated efficiently and where needed. 

Click the button below to see the full list of upcoming budget meetings and the 2025 recommended budget.

*Learn More* [ [link removed] ]


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MSU Extension Free Financial Management Programs Available

MSU Extension has an important role to play in addressing issues of the financial health of individuals and families through live online educational programs. The overarching goal of these efforts is for Michigan consumers to become aware of their personal financial profile, to adopt sound financial practices, including managing spending and savings plans, and using financial products and services in a beneficial manner.

For more information and a list of available courses, visit canr.msu.edu/courses/money-management [ [link removed] ] or click the button below.

*View Courses* [ [link removed] ]


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BOC Events & Programs Coming Soon

 

Student Government Day

Student Government Day is a special event that provides our community's youth with the opportunity to experience the purpose and mechanics of county-level government first-hand. Through this hands-on experience, students can become more informed and involved citizens and voters. Participating students write an essay on a different topic each year and the winning essay chosen by the Board is awarded a scholarship.

The essay topic and application period will be announced soon. Learn more at bocmacomb.org [ [link removed] ].

 

Macomb County Green Schools

The Michigan Green Schools program is an initiative designed to promote activities that encourage environmental conservation, energy efficiency and sustainability amongst K-12 schools in Michigan. To receive a “Green School” designation, schools must submit an application each year and meet the designated criteria.

The 2024-2025 Green Schools application information, guidelines and activity documents are now available. Visit bocmacomb.org [ [link removed] ] to learn more about the program and how you can participate and apply to become a Green School.

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Road Projects

The Macomb County Department of Roads (MCDR) has a list of projects planned for the Fall. To view a complete list of Macomb County construction projects, along with detailed maps and information, visit the MCDR website at [link removed]. Stay informed and prepared for any potential traffic changes as these crucial improvements are underway.

*Construction Project*



*Location*



*Project Duration*



*Type of Work*



*Community*



*21 Mile Rd.*



I-94 to Jefferson Ave.



Jul. 19, 2024 –  Aug. 2024



Pavement Preservation Program



Chesterfield



*26 Mile Rd. Bridge*



Beaconsfield Rd. to Bedford Blvd.



TBD



Preventative Maintenance



Macomb



*28 Mile Rd. Bridge*



Omo Rd.



TBD



Rehabilitation



Lenox



*32 Mile Rd.*



Eldred Rd.



Sep. 23, 2024 – Jun. 2025



 Reconstruction



Romeo



*Armada Ridge Rd. Bridge*



Lowe Plank Rd. to N. Main St.



TBD



Rehabilitation



Richmond



*Bates Rd. Bridge*



28 Mile Rd. to 29 Mile Rd.



Sep. 23, 2024 – Nov. 7, 2024



Preventative Maintenance



Lenox



*Beacon Square Dr.*



Fairbrook Dr. to 21 Mile Rd.



Sep. 23, 2024 – Oct. 2024 



Pavement Preservation Program



Macomb 



*Cottrell St.*



Harper Ave. to Jefferson Ave.



Sep. 26, 2024 – Oct. 2024 



Pavement Preservation Program



Clinton Twp. and Harrison Twp.



*Ebeling Rd.*



M-53 to McKay Rd.



Jul. 8, 2024 –  Aug. 2024



Pavement Preservation Program



Bruce



*Garfield Rd.*



E 14 Mild Rd. to 15 Mile Rd.



Jul. 22, 2024 –  Aug. 2025



Reconstruction



Fraser



*Hayes Rd. and 23 Mile Rd.*



Right lanes on EB and WB 23 Mile Rd. and NB and SB Hayes Rd.



Sep, 9 2024 –  Oct. 2024



Pavement Preservation Program



Shelby Twp. and Macomb



*Hicks Rd. Bridge*



32 Mile Rd. to Armada Ridge Rd.



Sep. 23, 2024 – Oct. 23, 2024



Preventative Maintenance



Ray



*Kelly Rd.*



Masonic Blvd.



Aug. 13, 2024 –  Sep. 2024



Reconstruction



Fraser and Roseville



*Moravian Dr.*



Schoenherr Rd. to Garfield Rd.



Jul. 8, 2024 – Nov. 2024



Rehabilitation



Sterling Heights and Clinton Twp.



*Mound Rd.*



Metro Parkway to 11 Mile Rd.



Aug. 2021 – 2024



Reconstruction



Sterling Heights and Warren



*Regency Hills Dr.*



Dequindre Rd. to Regency Hills Ct.



Sep. 20, 2024 –  Oct. 2024



Pavement Preservation Program



Shelby Twp.



*Schoenherr Rd. Pedestrian Bridge*



Plum Brook River



TBD



Construction



Sterling Heights



*School Section Rd.*



Lowe Plank Rd. to Memphis Ridge Rd.



Aug. 21, 2024 – Sep. 2024



Preventative Maintenance



Richmond



*School Section Rd. Bridge*



Mackey Rd. to Memphis Ridge Rd.



Aug. 5, 2024 – Aug. 15, 2024 



Culvert Repair



Richmond



*Sutton Rd.*



Mackey Rd. to Memphis Ridge Rd.



Aug. 26, 2024 – Sep. 2024 



Pavement Preservation Program



Chesterfield



*Subdivision Reconstruction Program*



*Beacon Square Dr.*



Fairbrook Dr. to 21 Mile Rd.



Sep. 23, 2024 – Oct. 2024 



Pavement Preservation Program



Macomb



*Candler Dr.*



Mound Rd. to end of Candler Dr.



Jul. 8, 2024 – Sep. 2024



Reconstruction



Shelby Twp.



*Donnybrook Dr.*



Westmoor Dr. to Southdown Rd.



TBD



 Reconstruction



Shelby Twp.



*Heatherway Dr.*



24 Mile Rd. to Candler Dr.



Jul. 8, 2024 –  Sep. 2024



Reconstruction



Shelby Twp.



*Nadine Dr.*



24 Mile Rd. to Judy Ln.



TBD



Reconstruction



Shelby Twp.



*N. Blom Dr. and Cloverleaf St.*



S. River Rd. to Ashland Ave.



Sep. 16, 2024 –  Nov. 2024



Reconstruction



Harrison Twp.



*N. Miles St.*



Little Mack Ave. to S. Miles St.



TBD



Reconstruction



Clinton Twp.



 

*More Information* [ [link removed]? ]


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Upcoming Meetings and Events

October

* 10/09 – [ [link removed] ]Finance/Audit/Budget Committee [ [link removed] ]
* 10/10 – [ [link removed] ]Health and Human Services Committee [ [link removed] ]
* 10/14 – County Holiday - Columbus Day
* 10/15 – Finance/Audit/Budget Committee [ [link removed] ]
* 10/16 – Finance/Audit/Budget Committee [ [link removed] ]
* 10/17 – Finance/Audit/Budget Committee [ [link removed] ]
* 10/21 – Finance/Audit/Budget Committee [ [link removed] ]
* 10/22 – Finance/Audit/Budget Committee [ [link removed] ]
* 10/23 – Finance/Audit/Budget Committee [ [link removed] ]
* 10/24 – Full Board [ [link removed] ]

November

* 11/05 – County Holiday - Election Day
* 11/11 – County Holiday - Veterans Day
* 11/12 – Finance/Audit/Budget Committee [ [link removed] ]
* 11/13 – Health and Human Services Committee [ [link removed] ]
* 11/14 – Finance/Audit/Budget Committee [ [link removed] ]
* 11/19 – Joint Public Services & Records and Public Safety Committees [ [link removed] ]
* 11/20 – Joint Internal Services and Government Oversight Committees [ [link removed] ]
* 11/21– Full Board [ [link removed] ]
* 11/26 – Older Adult Advisory Committee [ [link removed] ]
* 11/28 – County Holiday - Thanksgiving Day
* 11/29 – County Holiday - Friday After Thanksgiving

December

* 12/02 – Internal Services Committee [ [link removed] ]
* 12/03 – Health and Human Services Committee [ [link removed] ]
* 12/04 – Government Oversight Committee [ [link removed] ]
* 12/05 – Public Services Committee [ [link removed] ]
* 12/10 – Finance/Audit/Budget Committee [ [link removed] ]
* 12/11 – Records and Public Safety Committee [ [link removed] ]
* 12/12 – Full Board [ [link removed] ]
* 12/24 – [ [link removed] ]County Holiday - Christmas Eve
* 12/25 – County Holiday - Christmas Day
* 12/31 – County Holiday - New Year’s Eve

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