Lapeer Co Regular Board Meeting 3/26/26

The County of Lapeer Michigan held its regular board meeting on March 26, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of motions to purchase a 2026 Ford Transit van for jail transport from Milnes Ford for up to $54,365, equipment installation from Arrowhead Outfitters Inc. for $32,877, a vehicle camera system from Motorola Solutions Inc. for $9,133.20, and graphics from My Diskeepers for $56.60, all at no additional cost to the county general fund. Additionally, the board authorized the purchase of a new front-wheel drive Chrysler Pacifica Select for $41,982 to be funded from the Senior Millage line, subject to a budget amendment. A three-year elevator maintenance agreement with E or M E I Total Elevator Solutions was also approved, with annual costs allocated across various county facilities. Personnel actions included authorization to fill a vacant Friend of the Court position and to add a full-time facility and capital projects supervisor position to better manage county facilities and projects. The board also discussed and approved sending a letter to the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) regarding the capture of extra voted millages for veterans, seniors, and EMS, reflecting ongoing concerns about tax capture practices. Other agenda items included routine approvals, department updates, and commissioner reports. No new contracts beyond those mentioned were discussed.