A Newsletter from the Macomb County Board of Commissioners





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 July 2022
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Macomb County
Board of Commissioners

A newsletter from the Macomb County Board of Commissioners 

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SUDOPB

SUD-OPB Now Seeking Applicants

The Board of Commissioners is accepting applications to fill two three-year terms on the Substance Use Disorder Oversight Policy Board.To be considered, appointee must fall into one of the three categories listed below:


* Public and private SUD prevention, treatment or recovery providers, where conflicts of interest do not exist;
* Individuals directly served by substance use treatment/rehabilitation or prevention programs or otherwise in recovery from a substance use disorder, and individuals with lived experience; and
* The community at large, including civic organizations, the corporate community, representatives from the medical community, law enforcement, faith-based organizations, military veterans, and interested citizens who are willing to advocate for prevention, treatment, and recovery services for persons with, or who are at risk for SUD.

Duties of Substance Use Disorder Oversight Policy Board members include:


* Approving the portion of the Macomb County Community Mental Health Budget for substance use disorder treatment or prevention
* Identifying substance use needs and resources; recommending substance use goals and priorities
* Providing advice and counsel and otherwise aid in the development of coordinated programs and plans for the delivery of substance use prevention, treatment and recovery

How to apply:

Applications for the position can be found here [ [link removed] ] or by visiting boardsandcommissions.macombgov.org [ [link removed] ].

Notarized application forms and submission materials should be mailed/delivered to: Macomb County Board of Commissioners 1 South Main Street, 9th Floor Mt. Clemens, MI 48043

Email: [email protected]
Attention: Boards/Commissions Appointments

Interested individuals should submit original, signed applications to the Board Office no later than 5 PM on August 29, 2022. Applicants should expect to attend the Government Oversight Committee meeting on September 8, 2022, at 3 PM for a public interview. Appointments will take place at the September 15th Full Board meeting.

*View Application* [ [link removed] ]

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YATH

Register For Yoga At The Hill

*"Yoga is for Every Body!"*

Join the Board of Commissioners and Bodhi Seed Yoga and Wellness Studio for its 7th Annual Yoga at the Hill. This is an in-person event at Freedom Hill County Park that takes place under the pavilions - rain or shine!

Promoting healthy lifestyles and the use of County green spaces, this signature event is free to the public and encourages everybody to get out, move and relax. Class offerings, listed below, accommodate all, including children and those who may need modifications.

*CLASS SCHEDULE:*
9-9:50 am: Basic Yoga (main pavilion)
9:30-10:15 am: Chair Yoga (small pavilion)
10-10:50 am: Intermediate Yoga (main pavilion)

To receive a free t-shirt at the event, pre-register by clicking the button below.

We look forward to seeing you on August 6th!

*Click to Register* [ [link removed] ]

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Road Repair
Approved Road Projects For 2022

​​The Board recently approved $20 million in road construction, repair, bridge work and resurfacing projects that will take place throughout the county. Keep watch for road closures and traffic updates by visiting the Macomb County Department of Roads [ [link removed] ] website. To submit a request for maintenance on roads or traffic signals, click here. [ [link removed] ] 


* West Road Rehabilitation from Mound to Van Dyke Road 
* 2022 Pavement Preservation Program - Concrete 
* 2022 Special Pavement Marking Project 
* Capac Road Resurfacing 
* Hayes Road Resurfacing from M-59 to 18 Mile Road 
* Powell Road Resurfacing from 32 Mile to 33 Mile 
* Callens, Heydenreich and 21 Mile Bridges Maintenance - bridge work on three bridges - Callens Road over the Salt River, Heydenreich Road over the Middle Branch Clinton River, and 21 Mile Road over the Middle Branch Clinton River 
* St. Clair Shores - Concrete Repair Project, Harper Avenue from Nine to Eleven Mile Road 
* Concrete Repairs for Dequindre Road, I-696 to South of 12 Mile Road 
* 2022 Pavement Preservation Program - Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) 
* 2022 Guardrail Safety Project 
* 2022 Longitudinal Pavement Marking Project 
* Quinn Road Project - rehabilitation of Quinn Road 
* 23 Mile Road Project, widening Romeo Plank to Card Road 
* Armada Township - 2022 Limestone Program on Romeo Plank and 33 Mile Roads 
* Bruce Township - 2022 Limestone Program on Lassier, 33 Mile and 37 Mile Roads 
* Chesterfield Township - 2022 Limestone Program on Bates Road and Hagen Road 
* Lenox Township - 2022 Limestone Program Place and 27 Mile Roads 
* Ray Township - 2022 Limestone Program on Hartway, 31 Mile and 30 Mile Roads 
* Richmond Township - 2022 Limestone Program on Pound, Cryderman and Omo Roads
*  Washington Township - 2022 Limestone Program on 28 Mile and Inwood Roads 
* Macomb Township - 2022 Subdivision Reconstruction Program - Chelsea Park, Amsbury Drive, Newcastle Court 
* Clinton Township - 2022 Subdivision Reconstruction Program - Laurel Street, Hardy to Lipke
* Harrison Township - 2022 Subdivision Reconstruction Program - Clairpointe, Windmill and San Juan Streets in Venice Shores Subdivision 
* Washington Township - 2022 Subdivision Reconstruction Program - Barbara Ann Drive, Sharon Lee Drive, Springdale Court, Valleydale Court, Donna Marie Court 
* Shelby Township - 2022 Subdivision Reconstruction Program - Powers Court

*View Project Map* [ [link removed] ]

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MCPED

MCPED Awarded $250,000 Consumers Energy Foundation Grant

A few of our commissioners attended an exciting event for our friends at Macomb County Planning and Economic Development last month! Their team was presented with a $250,000 grant from the Consumers Energy Foundation as part of the foundation’s Planet Awards initiative. The funds will go towards the Green Macomb Urban Forest Partnership with efforts to double our tree local canopy. The Board approved the budget amendment for this grant at the June Full Board Meeting!

Using the grant dollars, MCPED’S Green Macomb Urban Forest Partnership will plant 1,000 trees, 1,500 shrubs and 40 acres of pollinator habitat! Congratulations to MCPED on this big win for our community and environment!

*Read More* [ [link removed] ]

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Governor's Address
Governor's Macomb County Address

Several Commissioners on our Board attended the Governor’s Macomb County Address in June which included a great discussion regarding our County’s business community! Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a bipartisan package of bills at the event to improve childcare making it more dependable, affordable and accessible throughout Michigan.

*Read More* [ [link removed]. ]

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We Wear Orange Day
Wear Orange Day

Commissioners Matuzak, VanSyckel, Xiong and Zinner attended the Wear Orange Day event to honor and pay their respects to victims and survivors of gun violence.

June 3rd now marks National Gun Violence Awareness Day and, further, encourages all citizens to support their communities’ efforts to prevent the tragic effects of gun violence and to honor and value human lives. The Macomb County Board of Commissioners renews our commitment to reduce gun violence and pledge to do all we can to keep firearms out of the wrong hands, and encourage responsible gun ownership to help keep our children safe.

*Read More* [ [link removed] ]






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Upcoming Meetings and Events

July

* *7/11 *- JOINT Records & Public Saftey and Public Services Committee [ [link removed] ]
* *7/12 *- JOINT Health & Human Services and Finance/Audit/Budget Committee Meeting [ [link removed] ]
* *7/13* - JOINT Internal Services and Government Oversight Committee Meeting [ [link removed] ]
* *7/14* - Full Board [ [link removed] ]

August

* *8/2* - Primary Election
* *8/15* - JOINT Records & Public Safety and Public Services Committee Meeting [ [link removed] ]
* *8/16* - JOINT Health & Human Services and Finance/Audit/Budget Committee Meeting [ [link removed] ]
* *8/17* - JOINT Internal Services and Government Oversight Committee Meeting [ [link removed] ]
* *8/18* - Full Board [ [link removed] ]

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