Kalamazoo County - Board of Commissioners - October 20, 2026 Meeting

The Board considers a resolution amendment for the childcare millage collection, debating whether to move the collection to winter to align with other mills, which could impact the budget. Additionally, the Board approves a new inmate communication services contract with Viapath, reducing costs for communication services in the county jail. The Board also adopts the county's budget for the upcoming fiscal year after significant discussion. Other agenda items include a proclamation for National Infant Safe Sleep and SIDS Awareness Month and recognition of Operation Green Light to support veterans. Public comments highlight concerns about conflicts of interest and express appreciation for the support of housing repairs through Kalamazoo Neighborhood Housing Services. 00:00:00 Call to Order 00:00:11 Adjournment to Committee of the Whole 00:00:39 Resolution Amendment for Childcare Millage Question 00:20:19 Roll Call 00:20:42 Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance 00:23:00 Proclamation Honoring National Infant Safe Sleep Month 00:28:38 Public Hearing on FOIA Appeal 00:31:42 Approval of Minutes 00:32:14 Approval of Agenda 00:34:01 Public Comments 00:38:48 Consent Agenda Approval 00:40:02 Adoption of Apportionment Report 00:41:16 Adoption of Resolution to Apportion Ad Valorem Taxes 00:42:17 Approval of Recommended Budget 00:52:53 Approval of Intergovernmental Contract with Southwest Michigan Behavioral Health 01:02:02 Approval of Inmate Communication Services Contract with Viapath 01:16:27 Approval of Resolution for Clerk Register of Deeds Position 01:20:21 Public Comment on Inmate Communication Services 01:29:02 Discussion on Budget and Financial Matters 01:30:04 Discussion on the Meeting with Michigan Association of Counties 01:31:02 Acknowledgment of Employees and Public Servants 01:34:22 Budget Adoption and Future Work 01:36:00 Election and Voter Participation Discussion 01:38:41 Adjournment