Lapeer Co COW Meeting 2/12/26

The County of Lapeer Michigan held a Committee of the Whole meeting on February 12, 2026, which included extensive discussions on various procurement and budget matters. Key procurement-related topics included approval of updated fee schedules for food safety training programs, renewal of the Nightingale note software contract at $34,864 funded by the state, and an increased contract with Great Lakes Bay Health Center for oral health assessments, rising from $20,000 to $35,000. The board also approved a $4,000 Medicaid navigator grant and renewed a liability insurance policy costing $625,000 annually. Additionally, the IT department was authorized to purchase Microsoft 365 licenses with an estimated annual cost of $49,000 and approved a $13,500 contract for migration services. A five-year lease renewal with Blue Water Regional Networks for rack space at the 911 complex was also approved. The meeting featured a significant discussion on the potential procurement of Flock automatic license plate reader cameras, with public and commissioner concerns about privacy, constitutional issues, and contract terms. The board deferred a final decision on this matter to a future meeting. Other agenda items included updates on mental health procurement pauses and recycling program participation. Motions related to these procurements and budget allocations were passed by the board during the meeting.