St. Clair County encourages community involvement and we hope you will consider serving your community.  The Board of Commissioners appoints citizens to the numerous boards and commissions listed below.  You can learn more about the duties, responsibilities, composition, term, etc. by expanding each board or commission.

Aeronautics Advisory Board

Meeting Frequency:    As Needed

Meeting Location:        177 Ash Drive, Kimball MI  48074 – St. Clair County International Airport

Contact Person:            Catie Fiore, Airport Director

Phone Number:             (810) 364-6890

Purpose:    The Aeronautics Advisory Board was established to assist and make recommendations to the Board of Commissioners and the Administrator/Controller in establishing policies and procedures for the St. Clair County International Airport and serves under the direction of the Airport Director. 

The powers and duties set out in the State Aeronautics Act, in particular those duties set out in section 259.133 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, are vested in the St. Clair County Board of Commissioners and specifically delegated by this Board to the Administrator/Controller. 

The Board of Commissioners established the Aeronautics Advisory Board via Resolution 99-25 on August 11, 1999. 

Responsibilities:

  • Review and recommend usage fees
  • Review and recommend lease terms and conditions
  • Review policies, procedures, regulations for use of the Airport and properties within its boundaries. 

 

Composition:

Number of Members:       4                                                                                                         

Term Length:                       3 Years

Term Limit:                           None

Paid Per Diem:                    Yes                 

Paid Mileage:                       Yes

 

This Board is established under the 3-district map and the regions are North, South, West and 1 at-large position.  

Current Membership:

 

Name

Position

Term Expiration

William McKelvey

At-Large

9/30/2024

Robert Bennatts

North

9/30/2026

Steven Bacsikin

South

9/30/2025

David Corby

West

9/30/2026

 

Application Process:  Applications can be submitted electronically by clicking on the “Application” button below.  All appointments shall be reviewed for eligibility and may require a background check prior to taking office.  The Board of Commissioners shall approve all appointments in a public session.

Meeting Frequency:    Monthly, fourth Friday of the month at 9:30 a.m. (or as needed)

Meeting Location:        29100 Northwestern Highway, Suite 400; Southfield, MI 48034.  Meetings are in person.  No online/phone access is available. 

Contact Person:            Executive Services Manager at (800) 852-7795

Phone Number:            (248) 262-9956

Purpose:     Established in 1974, the Area Agency on Aging 1-B (AAA 1-B) is a nonprofit 501(c) 3 organization with a rich history of supporting older adults, people with disabilities and family caregivers in southeast Michigan. They are part of a national network of Area Agencies on Aging and a leader in aging services in a six-county region that includes Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair and Washtenaw Counties. 

Responsibilities:  The duties of the members are as follows:

  • Help people access the services and programs they need to remain living independently and with dignity in their own home or with family caregivers.
  • Provides direct care programs for seniors, along with funding and support for many programs provided by community partner organizations.
  • Provide input and direction on various initiatives of AAA 1-B 
  • Help develop an annual plan. AAA 1-B Board of Directors meetings are open to the general public.


Composition:

The Area Agency on Aging 1-B (AAA 1-B) is governed by a Board of Directors. The Board includes aging network and health industry leaders from across the six-county region that the AAA 1-B serves.  A County Commissioner and one older adult representative (60 years of age or older) from St. Clair County sit on the Board.

 

Number of Members:       2                     
Term Length:                       2 years                     
Term Limit:                          None

Paid Per Diem:                    No                                         
Paid Mileage:                      Yes, when in person (none for remote meetings)

 

 Current Membership:

 

Name

Position

Term Expiration

Vacant

Older Adult Representative

12/31/2025

Jorja Baldwin

Board of Commissioners Representative

N/A

 

Application Process:  Applications can be submitted electronically by clicking on the “Application” button below.  All appointments shall be reviewed for eligibility and may require a background check prior to taking office.  The Board of Commissioners shall approve all appointments in a public session. 

Website: https://aaa1b.org/about-us/board-and-advisory-council/

Meeting Frequency:    As Needed

Meeting Location:        Conference Room A, 2nd Floor, 200 Grand River Avenue, Port Huron MI

Contact Person:            Kara Schrader, Associate Planner

Phone Number:               (810) 989-6950

Purpose:   

The St. Clair County Agricultural Preservation Board is dedicated to preserving farmland and open space throughout St. Clair County, Michigan.  It also works to promote agricultural tourism and economic development within the region.

The St. Clair County Agricultural Preservation Board was born out of the Farmland and Open Space Initiative (FOSI) group and was formally established on June 9, 2004 by the St. Clair County Board of Commissioners. They are the governing board over the County's Purchase of Development Rights (PDR) program. As part of the County’s PDR program, a conservation easement is placed on the land when development rights are purchased or donated from an actively farmed property. A conservation easement is designed specifically to protect farmland by means of compensating farmers for their willingness to accept a deed restriction on their land that limits future development for non-agricultural purposes. Participation is voluntary and landowners are compensated for lost development potential at fair market value for development rights. They still own the land and retain all other rights associated with it; however, the land must continue to be used for agricultural purposes, or remain in a natural state permanently, regardless of transfer or sale of the property.

Responsibilities:

The St. Clair County Agricultural Preservation Board is completely funded by donations. Previously, when there was more funding available and the board was more active, they also worked to educate local officials on farmland and open space preservation and to promote agribusiness and economic development. They have worked with landowners interested in preserving farmland, educated people about the conservation easement donation process, and undertaken other activities to promote the agricultural economy in St. Clair County. The purpose of agricultural preservation is to preserve valuable farmland that would otherwise be developed. Once land is lost to development, it no longer retains the valuable farming qualities that once existed. The public meetings are held on an as needed basis.

Composition:

Number of Members:       9                                                                                                         

Term Length:                       3 Years

Term Limit:                           None

Paid Per Diem:                    No                  

Paid Mileage:                       No

 

The County Agriculture Preservation Board consists of nine (9) members who shall individually be representatives of interests to agriculture and agricultural preservation.  This shall include representatives of: 

  1. One County Commissioner or designee,
  2. Three individuals with agricultural interests,
  3. One representative that is an elected official in township government,
  4. One individual with real estate interests,
  5. One individual representing home builder/development interest,
  6. One individual representing local natural resource conservation interests, and
  7. One representing cities, townships and/or villages.

 

Current Membership:

 

Name

Position

Term Expiration

Status

Jim Domagalski

Agricultural Community

12/31/2026

Current

Kenneth Langmesser

Agricultural Community

12/31/2026

Current

Dianna Seifert

Cities and Villages

12/31/2026

 Current

Jim Reid

Farm Interest 

12/31/2026 

Current 

 

Home/Building Development

12/31/2024

Vacancy

 

Local Gov/Twp Official

12/31/2026

Vacancy

 

Natural Resources/Conservationist

12/31/2024

Vacancy

 

Real Estate

12/31/2026

Vacncy

Dave Rushing

BOC

12/31/2024

Current 

 

Application ProcessApplications can be submitted electronically by clicking on the “Application” button below.  All appointments shall be reviewed for eligibility and may require a background check prior to taking office.  The Board of Commissioners shall approve all appointments in a public session.

Meeting Frequency:    As Needed

Meeting Location:        177 Ash Drive, Kimball MI  48074 – St. Clair County International Airport

Contact Person:            Catie Fiore, Airport Director

Phone Number:             (810) 364-6890

Purpose:    The Airport Zoning Board of Appeals was established in accordance with the International Airport Zoning Ordinance.   

When an appeal is filed regarding an action or decision by the Airport Director concerning zoning regulations, the Board convenes to review and decide outcome of the appeal, any and all documentation and/or presentations.

Responsibilities:

  • Hear and decide appeals from any order, requirement, rule, regulations, decision or determination from the Airport Director
  • Issue certificates of variance as necessary

 

Composition:

Number of Members:       5                                                                                                         

Term Length:                       3 Years

Term Limit:                           None

Paid Per Diem:                    Yes                 

Paid Mileage:                       Yes

 

All five members of the Board represent the general public with one alternate.

Current Membership:

 

Name

Position

Term Expiration

Vacant

General Public

12/31/2025

Vacant

General Public

12/31/2026

Vacant

General Public

12/31/2025

Vacant

General Public

12/31/2026

Vacant

General Public

12/31/2024

Vacant

Alternate

12/31/2025

 

Application Process:  Applications can be submitted electronically by clicking on the “Application” button below.  All appointments shall be reviewed for eligibility and may require a background check prior to taking office.  The Board of Commissioners shall approve all appointments in a public session. 

Website:  /Uploads/Airport/Default.aspx

Meeting Frequency:    As necessary to transact their business

Meeting Location:        As determined by County Clerk/ Election Clerk

Contact Person:            Angie Waters / Deborah Rhein

Phone Number:            (810) 985-2200

Purpose:   

The Board of Canvassers is authorized by P.A. 116 of 1954, MCL 168.24.  Board of Canvassers verify the proper completion of the records from the election. The County Clerk serves as clerk of the Board but does not have a vote.  There are 83 Boards of County Canvassers in the State of Michigan, currently composed of two Republican members and two Democratic members. 

Responsibilities: The duties of the members are as follows:

  • Canvassing each of the county’s precincts by carefully reviewing the vote totals reported and ensuring consistency across all election forms and certificates.
  • Canvassing the county’s vote totals by summing the votes cast in all precincts in the county and reporting those results to the Board of State Canvassers and relevant local election officials.
  • Determining the results of certain local and county elections and ballot questions.
  • Managing any recounts that might occur.
  • Physically inspecting the county’s ballot containers every four years.

 

Composition:

Number of Members:       4                     
Term Length:                       4 years                     
Term Limit:                          None

Paid Per Diem:                    yes                                        
Paid Mileage:                      yes

 

The Board is comprised of two Democrats and two Republicans, appointed by the County Board of Commissioners, according to State law, to staggered four-year terms.  Administrative support is provided by the Office of the County Clerk.   Members of the board shall be qualified electors of the county and shall take and subscribe to the constitutional oath of office.  No person holding an elective public office shall be eligible for membership on the Board of County Canvassers. If any member of the Board of County Canvassers, during his term of office, becomes a candidate for any elective public office, his office shall be vacant.

 


 Current Membership:

 

Name

Position

Term Expiration

Rachael Dickinson

Democratic Party

11/01/2025

Yvonne Williams

Democratic Party

11/01/2027

Deem Boldyreff

Republican Party

11/01/2025

Barry Mugridge

Republican Party

11/01/2027

 

Selecting Board MembersNo later than September 1 of each odd-numbered year, the county committee of each political party represented on the Board shall submit the names of three persons interested in representing that party on the Board to the county clerk.  The county clerk shall forward these names to the County Board of Commissioners, who shall elect one of the three persons to serve a four-year term on the Board under the Michigan Open Meetings Act. 

Website: https://stclaircountyclerk.org/

Manual for Boards of Canvassers

SCC Republican Party

SCC Democratic Party

Meeting Frequency:    Monthly- 4th Tuesday of the month at 1:00 p.m. unless otherwise posted

Meeting Location:        Conference Room A, 2nd Floor, 200 Grand River Avenue, Port Huron MI

Contact Person:            Geoffrey Donaldson, Authority Director

Phone Number:               (810) 989-6900

Purpose:    Michigan has developed several incentives for redevelopment, including cost-effective cleanup options, causation-based liability, liability protection for new owners, and grants and loans available to local units of government. Innovative use of available federal, state, and local resources can be incorporated into redevelopment incentives to support expansion and to encourage new businesses to locate in Michigan.

In 2004, the St. Clair County Board of Commissioners established the St. Clair County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (SCCBRA) to assist in the revitalization of contaminated properties throughout the county. The SCCBRA is managed by the St. Clair County Metropolitan Planning Commission. In 2017, the SCCBRA—along with the St. Clair County Land Bank Authority, the City of Port Huron, the City of Marysville and Port Huron Township—was awarded its second EPA Brownfield Coalition Assessment Grant; its first grant was awarded in 2010. This grant can be used to assess the environmental conditions on sites suspected of being impacted by petroleum products or hazardous substances.

The SCCBRA supports projects throughout St. Clair County that require financial assistance with assessing potential environmental roadblocks or concerns.

Responsibilities:

  • Liability protection (for pre-existing environmental contamination)
  • Opportunities for reimbursement of environmental expenditures
  • Opportunities for low-cost loans
  • Reimbursement of eligible redevelopment activities, including demolition and asbestos/lead abatement costs

 

Beyond the use of Federal and State grants, Brownfield project funding is also made possible through the use of incremental taxes generated by redevelopment projects approved in a Brownfield Plan.

 

Composition:

Number of Members:       9                                                                                                         

Term Length:                       3 Years

Term Limit:                           None

Paid Per Diem:                    No                  

Paid Mileage:                       No

 

Current Membership:

 

Name

Position

Term Expiration

Status

Dan Casey

EDA Director/Designee

10/31/2026

Current

Lindsay Wallace

SCCMPC Director/Designee

10/31/2025

Current

Lorrelei Natke

BOC District 1

10/31/2027 Current

John Cooper

BOC District 2

10/31/2027

Current 

Pauline Repp

Chairperson

BOC District 3

10/31/2026

Current 

Vacancy

BOC District 4

10/31/2025

Current 

Paul Wade

BOC District 5

10/31/2027

Current 

John Monte

BOC District 6

10/31/2025

Current 

John Steffy

BOC District 7

10/31/2025

Current 

 

Application ProcessApplications can be submitted electronically by clicking on the “Application” button below.  All appointments shall be reviewed for eligibility and may require a background check prior to taking office.  The Board of Commissioners shall approve all appointments in a public session. 

Website/Uploads/Metro Planning/Brownfield.aspx

Meeting Frequency:    Four times a year

Meeting Location:        Central Dispatch, 1170 Michigan Rd. Port Huron, MI 48060

Contact Person:            Tina Bricker

Phone Number:            (810) 966-1691

Purpose:    The Central Dispatch Advisory Board was created to act as an Advisory Board to the Central Dispatch Center on behalf of the County Board of Commissioners.

Responsibilities: The duties of the members are as follows:

  • The Dispatch Advisory will review and make recommendations for technical, operational and fiscal aspects of the emergency 9-1-1 service for the Central Dispatch Center
  • Comply with Law Enforcement Information Network (LEIN) requirements and policies
  • Recommend policies and procedures
  • Recommend a Director
  • Meet the requirements under the Emergency Telephone Enabling Act, PA 32 and the County E911 Service Plan.


Composition:

Number of Members:       5                     
Term Length:                       4 years                     
Term Limit:                          None

Paid Per Diem:                    No                                         
Paid Mileage:                      No

 

The Advisory Board shall be comprised of members that are active users of the Central Dispatch system and live in or own business/property in St. Clair County, with exception of the Michigan State Police representative. All members will be appointed by the St. Clair County Board of Commissioners, with the exception of the Michigan State Police representative. The Advisory Board shall be comprised of more than 50% Criminal Justice Agency representatives for the purposes of LEIN requirements (Rule 201 c.) The Advisory Board shall consist of five (5) members as follows, one (1) per category in alphabetical order:

  1. County Sheriff Representative - Sworn Member (CJA)
  2. Criminal Justice Association Member (CJA)
  3. Fire Representative
  4. Medical Control Representative
  5. State Police Representative — Sworn member (CJA)

The above categories shall represent the voting membership of the Advisory Board, with the Criminal Justice Association members, denoted by CJA, overseeing specific LEIN requirements for the dispatch center.

 

 Current Membership:

 

Name

Position

Term Expiration

Chief Joseph Platzer

Criminal Justice Representative

12/31/2024

Ken Cummings

Medical Control Representative

12/31/2026

Chief Joseph Doan

Fire Representative

12/31/2025

Sheriff Mat King

Sheriff Representative

By virtue of office

Sgt. Todd Leveille

Michigan State Police Representative

By virtue of office

 

Website: /Uploads/Central Dispatch/Default.aspx

Meeting Frequency:    At least 4 times annually

Meeting Location:        BOC Room, 2nd Floor, 200 Grand River Avenue, Port Huron MI

Contact Person:            Jennifer Posey, Senior Millage Administrator

Phone Number:               (810) 989-6900

Purpose:    The Commission on Aging’s purpose is to recommend prudent spending of public funds (Senior Citizens’ Millage) and to coordinate programs and services that meet the changing needs of St. Clair County seniors 60 years of age and older that promote their well-being and quality of life. 

The Commission on Aging is organized under the State of Michigan, Public Act 39 of 1976 – Activities or Services for Older Persons and the Commission was established by Resolution 79-82 of the St. Clair County Board of Commissioners in 1979.  

Responsibilities: The duties of the COA members are as follows:

  • Stay abreast of current issues related to St. Clair County seniors. 
  • Educate the public on the resources available through the senior millage.    
  • Make recommendations to the Board of Commissioners on senior services and annual senior citizens’ millage budget.
  • Monitor expenditures of the senior citizens’ millage appropriations.
  • Seeks proposals for new services funded by the millage as needs of St. Clair County seniors change.

 

Composition:

Number of Members:       9                                                                                                         

Term Length:                       3 Years

Term Limit:                           None

Paid Per Diem:                    Yes                 

Paid Mileage:                       Yes

 

The Board of Commissioners appoint the COA nine (9) member commission.  7 positions represent each of the Board of Commissioner Districts and the member must reside in the commission district.  There are two (2) at-large positions that can reside anywhere within St. Clair County.  The Senior Citizen Millage Administrator serves as the Secretary to the COA and is a non-voting member. 

Current Membership:

 

Name

Position

Term Expiration

Linda Schmitt

District 1

12/31/2025

Kristal Jones

District 2

12/31/2024

Diane Cooper

District 3

12/31/2026

Karynn Carrell

District 4

12/31/2026

Todd Bigger

District 5

12/31/2025

CarolAnn Wasilco

District 6

12/31/2024

Judy Wallis

District 7

12/31/2026

Sharron DeFever

At-Large

12/31/2025

Bonnie DiNardo

At-Large

12/31/2024

 

Application ProcessApplications can be submitted electronically by clicking on the “Application” button below.  All appointments shall be reviewed for eligibility and may require a background check prior to taking office.  The Board of Commissioners shall approve all appointments in a public session. 

Website/Uploads/Commission on Aging/Default.aspx

Meeting Frequency:    Second Tuesday of each month @ 5:00 p.m.

Meeting Location:        3111 Electric Ave., Port Huron, MI

Contact Person:            Debra Johnson, CEO (djohnson@scccmh.org) or
Tracy Wells, Executive Secretary
(twells@scccm.org)

Phone Number:            (810) 985-8900

Purpose:   The creation of the Community Health Board is authorized by sections 222 and 224 of Chapter 2 of P.A. 258 of 1974.  The purpose of the Board is to ensure a comprehensive array of mental health and substance use disorder services appropriate to conditions of individuals who are located within its geographic service area, regardless of an individual’s ability to pay.  Services shall promote the best interests of the individual and shall be designed to increase independence, improve quality of life and support community integration and inclusion.

 

Responsibilities: The duties of the members are as follows:

  • Annually conduct a needs assessment to determine the mental health needs of the residents of the county.
  • Annually review, approve and submit to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and the Board of Commissioners the needs assessment report, annual plan and request for new funds for community mental health services programs. 
  • Annually approve the Community Mental Health program operating budget for the year.
  • To secure private, federal and other public funds to support the community mental health authority program.
  • Approve and authorize all contracts for the provision of services.
  • Appoint a Chief Executive Officer of the Community Mental Health Authority who meets the standards of training and experience established by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
  • Establish general policy guidelines within which the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) shall execute the Community Mental Health Authority.


Composition:

Number of Members:       12                  
Term Length:                       3 years                     
Term Limit:                          None

Paid Per Diem:                    Yes                                        
Paid Mileage:                      Yes

 

The Community Mental Health Board consists of twelve (12) members.  In accordance with the Mental Health Code, shall be representative of providers of mental health services, recipients or primary consumers of mental health services, agencies and occupations having working involvement with mental health services and the general public.  At least 1/3 of the membership shall be primary consumers or family members, and of that 1/3 at least 2 members shall be primary consumers.  Board members must be residents of St. Clair County, 18 years of age or older and are appointed by a majority vote of the St. Clair County Board of Commissioners.

 

 Current Membership:

 

Name

Position

Term Expiration

Emily Vinkier Pierce

District 1

03/31/2027

Martha Partipilo

District 2

03/31/2025

Jessica Totty

District 3

03/31/2027

Julie Jowett-Lee

District 4

03/31/2026

Edwin Priemer

District 5

03/31/2027

Nancy Thomson

District 6

03/31/2026

Dawn Davey

District 7

03/31/2027

 Kenneth Nicholl

Member-at-Large

03/31/2026

Anthony Essian

Member-at-Large

03/31/2025

Lori Ames

Member-at-Large

03/31/2025

Kyle Schieweck

Member-at-Large

03/31/2026

Rosella Mirabelli

Member-at-Large

03/31/2025

 

Application ProcessFor an application to the SCCMHA Board, please contact Tracy Wells at (810) 966-3740.  All appointments shall be reviewed for eligibility and may require a background check prior to taking office.  The Board of Commissioners shall approve all appointments in a public session. 

Websitehttps://scccmh.org

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SCCCMH

Meeting Frequency:    4th Wednesday of each month at 9:30 a.m.

Meeting Location:        200 Grand River Ave., Port Huron, MI (Conf. Room A)

Contact Person:            Raina Moore

Phone Number:            (810) 966-2000

Purpose:   The St. Clair County Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) Board is established in accordance with the Public Act 280 of 1939, commonly known as “Public Welfare Act”.   The Board, as part of the county MDHHS office, collaborates with the State MDHHS to address the needs of the people of the county, focusing on removing social disabilities and barriers and restoring individuals to self-support, and to normal conditions of life.

Responsibilities: The duties of the members are as follows:

  • To act as an agent for the County Board of Commissioners in development of coordinated approaches to delivery of services between the DHHS and public and private social agencies with the County.
  • Review agency services.
  • Monitor progress toward outcomes.
  • Advises the county agency on local policies and procedures, and reviews all contracts for services within the county.
  • Involved with the selection and evaluation of the County DHHS Director.
  • Development and administration of employment programs and work training projects complementary to and not in conflict with state programs.

 

Composition:

Number of Members:       3                     
Term Length:                       3 years                     
Term Limit:                          None

Paid Per Diem:                    No, receives a salary                                           
Paid Mileage:                      None

 

The DHHS Board consists of three members, two appointed by the County Board of Commissioners and the third appointed by the Director of the Michigan DHHS to three-year terms. DHHS board members must reside in the county in which they are applying and must not hold an elective office, including precinct delegate. The salary and expenses of each member of the Board shall be fixed by the County Board of Commissioners according to the amount of time the member devotes to the performance of official duties. 

 Current Membership:

 

Name

Position

Term Expiration

Rev. Thomas Seppo

BOC Appointment

10/31/2026

Byron Hazely

BOC Appointment

10/31/2025

Juanita Gittings

State Appointment

10/31/2024

 

Application ProcessApplications can be submitted electronically by clicking on the “Application” button below.  All appointments shall be reviewed for eligibility and may require a background check prior to taking office.  The Board of Commissioners shall approve all appointments in a public session. 

Websitehttps://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/inside-mdhhs/county-offices/east-michigan/st--clair-county

Meeting Frequency:    As Needed

Meeting Location:        Health Department – 3415 28th Street

Contact Person:            Steve Demick

Phone Number:               (810) 987-5306

Purpose:    To hear any appeal presented by any person who has been denied a permit as required by the Public Health Code. Three members from the Board of Appeals, consisting of a Township Supervisor, lay person possessing professional qualifications and a member of the Board of Health are selected to hear the request and determine whether to the grant the variance(s) required. The decision of the Board of Appeals is final, other than for such judicial review as may be provided by statutory and common laws of the State of Michigan.

Responsibilities: The duties of the members are as follows:

  • Hear the request for a variance(s) to a person’s permit/license application.
  • Conduct an on-site inspection of the premises and review any other physical demonstration deemed necessary.

 

Composition:

Number of Members:       7 Members                                                 

Term Length:                       4 Years – Township Supervisors; 2-years Professionals

Term Limit:                           None

Paid Per Diem:                    Yes                 

Paid Mileage:                       Yes

 

Membership shall consist of four Township Supervisors and three Professionals. Township Supervisors term shall run in concurrence with their elected term of office.

Current Membership:

 

Name

Position

Term Expiration

Alan Briolat

Professional

12/31/2025

Tom Kaufman

Professional

12/31/2025

Tom Morgan

Professional

12/31/2025

Michael Appel

Supervisor

12/31/2024

Artie Bryson

Supervisor

12/31/2024

Bruce Christy

Supervisor

12/31/2024

Mary Agnes Simson

Supervisor

12/31/2024

 

Application ProcessApplications can be submitted electronically by clicking on the “Application” button below.  All appointments shall be reviewed for eligibility and may require a background check prior to taking office.  The Board of Commissioners shall approve all appointments in a public session. 

Website: /PageBuilder/scchd/Offices/585?pageparent=552

Meeting Frequency:    3rd Wednesday of each month at 9:00 a.m.

Meeting Location:        Health Dept.   3415 28th St., Port Huron, MI

Contact Person:            Elizabeth King (SCCBOH@STCLAIRCOUNTY.ORG)

Phone Number:            (810) 987-5300

Purpose:   The Health Advisory Board is created and is delegated authority by the St. Clair County Board of Commissioners pursuant to Section 2413 of Public Health Code, Act 368, of 1978, as amended.  The Board of Commissioners has appointed an eight-member Board of Health who serve in an advisory capacity, providing governmental presence locally assuring conditions in which community members can be healthy. 

Responsibilities: The duties of the members are as follows:

  • Develop and recommend rules, regulations and ordinances necessary to carry out the public health mission of the Health Department.
  • Review and provide comments to the Public Health Officer regarding the annual budget.
  • Identify and recommend priorities of public health problems for community action.

 

Composition:

Number of Members:       8                     
Term Length:                       2 years                     
Term Limit:                          None

Paid Per Diem:                    yes                                        
Paid Mileage:                      yes

 

Geographic districts apportioned by Resolution 84-29.  The eight-member Advisory Board of Health shall consist of five appointees whereby one is a resident of each geographic district, two shall be members-at-large and one member of the County Board of Commissioners. 

 Current Membership:

 

Name

Position

Term Expiration

Kenneth Heuvelman

District 1

12/31/2024

Steven Gura

District 2

12/31/2024

Monica Standel

District 3

12/31/2024

Marie Mueller

District 4

12/31/2025

Dr. Stephen Smith

District 5

12/31/2025

Kevin Watkins

Member-at-Large

12/31/2025

Dawn Fulk

Member-at -Large

12/31/2025

Lisa Beedon

Board of Commissioner Representative

 

 

Application ProcessApplications can be submitted electronically by clicking on the “Application” button below.  All appointments shall be reviewed for eligibility and may require a background check prior to taking office.  The Board of Commissioners shall approve all appointments in a public session. 

Website:  /PageBuilder/scchd/Offices/544?pageparent=533


Meeting Frequency:    At least 6 times annually

Meeting Location:        Emergency Operations Center, 295 Airport Dr. Kimball, MI

Contact Person:            Justin Westmiller

Phone Number:            (810) 989-6965

Purpose:    The purpose of the HSEM Advisory Council shall be to serve as a coordinating body for assessing homeland security and emergency management needs. 

Responsibilities: The duties of the HSEM members are as follows:

  • Identify needs and facilitate actions related to training, planning, exercising and equipping organizations, communities or individuals.
  • Provide a forum for an open exchange of views regarding potential local initiatives.
  • Serve as a central review committee for County response plans.
  • Developing strategies to overcome shortfalls in readiness.
  • Serve as the coordination point for SE MI UASI issues and projects.
  • Serve as the Citizen’s Corps Council.
  • Educate the public on emergency preparedness and response, help citizens take an active role in protecting themselves from harm, and teach citizens what to do in the event of a crisis.

 

Composition:

Each group position on the Advisory Council will be filled by one member selected by nomination of a recognized agency or discipline organization relevant to that group position and accepted by Advisory Council. In the event there is no recognized agency or discipline organization to nominate an individual for membership, the Advisory Council will nominate the individual. Nominees may act as members in all matters except by-law revisions and changes in membership until approved or denied membership by the St. Clair County Board of Commissioners.  The membership of the Advisory Council is made up of one representative from each group listed below:

 

  • St. Clair County Fire Chiefs Association
  • St. Clair County Criminal Justice Association
  • St. Clair County Sheriff Department
  • Emergency Management
  • Medical Control - Emergency Medical Service
  • Medical Control – Hospitals
  • Hazardous Materials
  • Public Works • Business — Commercial
  • Business - Manufacturing
  • Public Safety Communications
  • County Governmental Administrative
  • County Commissioner
  • City Governmental Administrative
  • Township Governmental Administrative
  • Metropolitan Planning
  • Community Mental Health
  • Public Health
  • Utilities — Gas
  • Utilities — Electric
  • Chemical
  • Labor/Volunteers
  • Private Security
  • County Governmental Information Technology
  • Port Huron Fire Department
  • Port Huron Police Department
  • Schools (RESA)
  • Clergy
  • Citizen
  • Transportation – Rail
  • Transportation – Bus
  • United Way – 211
  • MSP (Non-Voting)
  • SE MI UASI (Non-Voting)

 

Number of Members:       31                              

Term Length:                       None 

Term Limit:                          None

Paid Per Diem:                    None

Paid Mileage:                      None

           

 Current Membership:

 

Name

Position

Term Expiration

Jonathan Pinch

Chemical

N/A

Justin Westmiller

Homeland Security /Emergency Management

N/A

Sheriff Mat King 

Sheriff Department

N/A

Elizabeth King

Health Department

N/A

Jennifer Dugger

Community Mental Health

N/A

Peter Klomparens

Metropolitan Planning

N/A

Dr. Michael Paul

Medical Control - Hospital

N/A

Ken Cummings

Medical Control - EMS

N/A

Vacant

Schools

N/A

Wendell Roy

Information Technology

N/A

Marty VanConant

Private Security

N/A

Trevor Westbrook

Utility – Gas

N/A

Chief Corey Nicholson

Port Huron Fire

N/A

Katie Cox

Citizen

N/A

Tina Bricker

Communications – Dispatch

N/A

Chief Joe Platzer

Port Huron Police

N/A

Ken Harris

Labor

N/A

Chief Mike Koach

Criminal Justice Association

N/A

Chief Dave Westrick

Fire Chief’s Association

N/A

Carnel Richardson

Volunteer

N/A

Bill Deater

Township Government

N/A

Randy Fernandez

City Government

N/A

Dave Vandenbossche

County Commissioner

N/A

Bill Herpel

Hazardous Material

N/A

Margaret Guillaumin

Utility – Electric

N/A

Kristine Morris

County Administration

N/A

Tom Meyers

Business

N/A

Bonnie Lentz

Transportation – Bus

N/A

Brent Gillette

United Way and 211

N/A

David Smith

MDOT

N/A

Randy Bennett

Clergy

N/A

Lt. Tim Ketvirtis

Michigan State Police (non-voting)

N/A

Melanie Ben-Ezra 

UASI (non-voting)

 N/A

 

Application ProcessApplications can be submitted electronically by clicking on the “Application” button below.  All appointments shall be reviewed for eligibility and may require a background check prior to taking office.  The Board of Commissioners shall approve all appointments in a public session. 

Website: /Uploads/Emergency Management/epc.aspx?meid=434

Meeting Frequency:    Monthly – first Monday of the month at 2 p.m. unless otherwise posted

Meeting Location:        Conference Room A, 2nd Floor, 200 Grand River Avenue, Port Huron MI

Contact Person:            Geoffrey Donaldson, Land Bank Authority Director

Phone Number:               (810) 989-6900

Purpose:    A land bank is a public authority created to efficiently acquire, hold manage and develop tax-foreclosed property, as well as other vacant, blighted, obsolete and abandoned properties. The St. Clair County Land Bank Authority works has a mission to create positive economic impact on St. Clair County communities by facilitating productive reuse of land. They work to address mortgage and tax foreclosed properties, eliminate blight, and preserve neighborhoods through strategic acquisition and disposition of abandoned and underutilized properties in collaboration with local stakeholders to ultimately add value to the community.

Responsibilities:

  • Eliminates the loss of local control common to property sales at tax auctions.
  • Minimizes contagious blight.
  • Eliminates low-end speculation.
  • Increases land sale proceeds resulting from higher property value.

 

Composition:

Number of Members:       5                                                                                                         

Term Length:                       3 Years

Term Limit:                           None

Paid Per Diem:                    No                  

Paid Mileage:                       No

 

The St. Clair County Land Bank Authority (SCCLBA) was established in 2009 with an intergovernmental agreement with the Michigan Land Bank Fast Track Authority. The SCCLBA is a separate legal entity and public body corporate which administers and executes the purposes and objectives of the Agreement.

 

Current Membership:

 

Name

Position

Term Expiration

Kelly Roberts-Burnett

County Treasurer

N/A

Jay DeBoyer

At Large (County Resident)

12/31/2025

Pauline Repp

Elected Twp/City Official

12/31/2025

Bill Gratopp

At Large (County Resident) 

12/31/2026

Jeff Bohm

At Large (County Resident)

12/31/2026

 

Application ProcessApplications can be submitted electronically by clicking on the “Application” button below.  All appointments shall be reviewed for eligibility and may require a background check prior to taking office.  The Board of Commissioners shall approve all appointments in a public session. 

Website/Uploads/Metro Planning/LandBank.aspx

Meeting Frequency:    Monthly – 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

Meeting Location:        210 McMorran Blvd, Port Huron, MI 48060

Contact Person:            Allison Arnold

Phone Number:               (810) 987-7323

Purpose:    To operate and provide library services, including policymaking, hiring and supervising a Director, adopting an annual budget and planning for the Library’s growth.  The creation of the Library Board is authorized by P.A. 138 of 1917.

Responsibilities: The duties of the members are as follows:

  • Adopt by-laws and rules for the Board’s governance.
  • Control the expenditures of all Library Board funds.
  • Appoint and/or remove the Director.
  • Work to insure adequate funding for the Library.
  • Adopt an annual budget and interim revisions.
  • Adopt and enforce rules, regulations and policies regarding the use and operation of the Library.
  • Adopt plans, both long and short-term for the Library’s growth.
  • Serve as liaison with the community.
  • Advocate for the Library.
  • Attend all Regular, Annual and Special Meetings and participate on Committees.

 

Composition:

Number of Members:       5 members                                                              

Term Length:                       5 Years

Term Limit:                           None

Paid Per Diem:                    Yes                 

Paid Mileage:                       Yes

 

Membership shall consist of one member from each established Library District. All members must be qualified electors of the County and must reside within the District they represent.

 

Current Membership:

 

Name

Position

Term Expiration

Denise Brooks

District 1

08/26/2029

Elizabeth Buckley

District 2

08/26/2026

Kathleen Wheelihan

District 3

08/26/2027

Michael McCartan

District 4

08/26/2028

William Foster

District 5

08/26/2025

 

Application ProcessApplications can be submitted electronically by clicking on the “Application” button below.  All appointments shall be reviewed for eligibility and may require a background check prior to taking office.  The Board of Commissioners shall approve all appointments in a public session. 

Websitehttps://stclaircountylibrary.org/about/board-of-trustees

Meeting Frequency:    At least quarterly

Meeting Location:        Emergency Operations Center, 295 Airport Dr. Kimball, MI

Contact Person:            Justin Westmiller

Phone Number:            (810) 989-6965

Purpose:    The purpose of the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) is to investigate the potential for hazardous chemical releases, review information, develop, improve and update response plans, integrate plans into the Emergency Operations Plan, disseminate information to the public as applicable under current law and evaluate resources and prepare recommendations to correct resource deficiencies.

                        The authority of the LEPC is provided under the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, Title III “Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know” (SARA).

 Responsibilities: The duties of the LEPC members are as follows:

  • Develop and review offsite emergency response plans.
  • Authorize the submission of the offsite emergency response plans for review and signature to the facility emergency coordinator and fire chief for the jurisdiction the facility is located within.
  • Authorize submission of offsite emergency response plans to MC-CERCC.
  • Authorize distribution of copies of the plan.
  • Evaluate plan exercises.
  • Develop and analyze response plans, surveys, Tier I and II forms and other applicable data.
  • Provide hazard mitigation recommendations to facilities.
  • Review and approve hazard description with site-specific data for inclusion in the emergency response plan.
  • Review and approve most probable and worst-case scenarios to maintain planning requirements.
  • Determine vulnerability zones for each site.
  • Review site locations for potential impacts from incident and mitigation efforts and make recommendations.
  • Review/identify specialized resources for emergency hazardous materials response.
  • Review/identify existing facility response resources.
  • Consult with facility representative to complete questionnaire.
  • Plot evacuation routes, access control points and traffic rerouting and warning points.

 

Composition:

The members of the LEPC include 12 required category representations with an addition 3 being optional.

 

 

• State/Local Elected Official

• Law Enforcement

• Emergency Management

• Fire Service

• Emergency Medical Services

  • Health

• Local Environmental Personnel

• Hospital Personnel

• Transportation

• Broadcast and Print Media

• Community Groups

• Facility Owner/Operator

 

 

  • Organized Labor (O)
  • Education (O)
  • Agriculture (O)

 

Number of Members:       15 categories                                  

Term Length:                       None 

Term Limit:                          None

Paid Per Diem:                    None

Paid Mileage:                      None

           

 Current Membership:

 

Name

Position

Term Expiration

Ashley Akl

Agriculture

N/A

William Gilmer

Broadcast and Print Media

N/A

Sarah Mineau

Community Partner N/A

Dave Vandenbossche

Elected Official

N/A

Trevor Floyd

Emergency Management

N/A

Justin Westmiller

Emergency Management

N/A

Mark White

Emergency Management

N/A

Bill Adams

Emergency Management

N/A

Sarah Chen

Facility N/A

Matthew Gilbert

Facility

N/A

Brian Miller

Facility

N/A

Joe Pemberton

Facility N/A

Steve Snider

Facility

N/A

Doug Westbrook

Facility

N/A

Chief Corey Nicholson

Fire Services

N/A

Bill Herpel

Hazardous Materials

N/A

Steve Demick

Health

N/A

Nick Sage

Hospital

N/A

Becky Mayes

Information Coordinator

N/A

Sheriff Mat King

Law Enforcement

N/A

Kim Churchill

Local Environmental

N/A

Joseph DeGrazia

Local Environmental

N/A

Tricia Edwards

Local Environmental

N/A

John Scheels

Local Environmental

 N/A

Bonnie Lentz

Transportation N/A

 

Application ProcessApplications can be submitted electronically by clicking on the “Application” button below.  All appointments shall be reviewed for eligibility and may require a background check prior to taking office.  The Board of Commissioners shall approve all appointments in a public session. 

Website: /Uploads/Emergency Management/epc.aspx?meid=434

Meeting Frequency:    TBD

Meeting Location:        TBD

Contact Person:            St. Clair County Administration

Phone Number:               810-989-6900

Purpose:  Required by amendments to Part 115, Solid Waste Management, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended the Materials Management Planning Committee will direct and guide the development and implementation of a Materials Management Plan.

ResponsibilitiesThe duties of the members are as follows:

  • Directs the preparation of the Materials Management Plan.
  • Reviews and approves the Work Program.
  • Identifies relevant local policies and priorities.
  • Advises municipalities regarding the Materials Management Plan.
  • Ensures the requirements of Part 115 are fulfilled.
  • Approves the Materials Management Plan prior to public comment.
  • Provides final approval of Materials Management Plan prior to Board of Commissioner approval.

 

Composition:

The Materials Management Planning Committee consists of members from various levels of government as well as those engaged in various managed waste material industries.

Number of Members:       11                                                                                                      

Term Length:                       5 years initial term, staggered thereafter

Term Limit:                           None

Paid Per Diem:                    No                 

Paid Mileage:                       None

 

Current Membership:

 

Name

Position

Term Expiration

Vacant

Solid Waste Disposal Facility Operator

11/21/2029

Vacant

Managed Material Hauler Representative

11/21/2029
Vacant

Materials Recovery Facility Operator

11/21/2029
Vacant

Composting Facility or Anaerobic Digestor Operator 

11/21/2029
Vacant

Waste Diversion, Reuse or Reduction Facility Operator

11/21/2029
Vacant

Environmental Interest Group Representative

11/21/2029
Vacant

County Elected Official

11/21/2029
Vacant

Township Elected Official

11/21/2029
Vacant

City/Village Elected Official

11/21/2029

Vacancy

Business that Generates Managed Material Representative

11/21/2029
Vacant

Regional Planning Agency Representative

11/21/2029

 

Application ProcessApplications can be submitted electronically by clicking on the “Application” button below.  All appointments shall be reviewed for eligibility and may require a background check prior to taking office.  The Board of Commissioners shall approve all appointments in a public session. 

Websitehttps://aaa1b.org/about-us/board-and-advisory-council/

Meeting Frequency:    Monthly - 3rd Wednesday of the Month at 3:00PM

Meeting Location:        Conference Room A, 2nd Floor, 200 Grand River Avenue, Port Huron MI

Contact Person:            Lindsay Wallace, Director

Phone Number:               (810) 989-6950

Purpose:    The St. Clair County Metropolitan Planning Commission provides innovative and proactive planning services to County residents through the application of professional skills, adopted plans, and standards that foster economic prosperity, enhance the quality of life, and preserve the natural environment for current and future generations.

Responsibilities:

  • We Plan: planning, visioning, analysis, public involvement, assessment, and forecasting.
  • We Facilitate: promoting coordination, collaboration, and connecting communities to resources.
  • We Educate: providing training and tools for local officials and the public to effectively manage change.
  • We Implement: working with partners to make things happen.

 

Composition:

Number of Members:       11                                                                                                      

Term Length:                       3 Years

Term Limit:                           None

Paid Per Diem:                    Yes                 

Paid Mileage:                       Yes

 

The County Board of Commissioners has appointed eleven citizens to serve as the Metropolitan Planning Commission. Members represent various sectors or interests within the County, including local government, education, agriculture, finance, and recreation/tourism. A staff of professional planners and administrative support staff assist the Commission.

 

Current Membership:

 

Name

Position

Term Expiration

Katie Stepp

Recreation/Tourism

12/31/2024

Mark Watson

At Large

12/31/2025

Jorja Baldwin

County Board

12/31/2024

John Steffy

Local Government 

12/31/2024 

Dan Lockwood

Finance

12/31/2026

Dr. Geoffry Kusch

At Large

12/31/2025

Georgia Phelan

Economic Development

12/31/2026

Donald Sheldon

Agriculture/Natural Resources

12/31/2024

Robert Sheehy

Transportation/Utilities

12/31/2025

Vacancy

Business

12/31/2025

Steven Tenniswood

Education

12/31/2026

 

Application ProcessApplications can be submitted electronically by clicking on the “Application” button below.  All appointments shall be reviewed for eligibility and may require a background check prior to taking office.  The Board of Commissioners shall approve all appointments in a public session. 

WebsiteThe Offices of St. Clair County - Metropolitan Planning (stclaircounty.org)

Meeting Frequency:    Monthly – 2nd Wednesday of each month at 4:30 p.m.

Meeting Location:        Goodells County Park – 8345 County Park Drive

Contact Person:            Dennis Delor, Parks and Recreation Director

Phone Number:               (810) 989-6960

Purpose:    To function as outlined in State of Michigan statute (Public Act 261 of 1965;) and as established by St. Clair County Board of Commissioners’ Resolution 89-23 as an Advisory Board to make recommendations regarding parks, recreation, conservation and leisure activities. 

Responsibilities: The duties of the members are as follows:

  • Inventory and study the Parks and Recreation lands and facilities.
  • Determine the County’s needs for such lands and facilities.
  • Determine the extent to which parks, recreation, conservation and leisure activities are being met.
  • Prepare and update regularly a comprehensive recreation master plan.
  • Initiate and engage in cooperative planning with various jurisdictions concerning parks, recreation and conservations services.
  • Serve as informational resource center.
  • Research, prepare and submit funding requests.
  • Encourage and provide opportunities for citizens to comment on parks, recreation and conservation issues.
  • Review and submit an annual budget to the Board of Commissioners.
  • Plan, develop, preserve and administer improvements to County parks.
  • Establish, amend or repeal rules for protection, regulation and control of its facilities.

 

Composition:

Number of Members:       10 members                                                                       

Term Length:                       3 Years

Term Limit:                           None

Paid Per Diem:                    Yes                 

Paid Mileage:                       Yes

 

The Commission shall consist of 10 members.  All members shall be residents of St. Clair County and represent citizens concerned with parks, recreation, conservation and leisure activities. 

  • Four (4) members are statutorily designated positions.
    • Road Commission designee
    • Metropolitan Planning Commission designee
    • Drain Commissioner or designee
    • Board of Commissioners member
  • Six (6) members shall be appointed by the Board of Commissioners.
    • One (1) citizen representing combined Commissioner Districts 1, 4, 6
    • One (1) citizen representing combined Commissioner Districts 2, 3
    • One (1) citizen representing combined Commissioner Districts 5, 7
    • Three (3) citizens at large

 

Current Membership:

 

Name

Position

Term Expiration

Timothy LaLonde

Road Commission

N/A

Dr. Geoffry Kusch, M.D.

Metropolitan Planning Commission

N/A

Robert Wiley

Drain Commission

N/A

Steve Simasko

Board of Commissioners

N/A

Peter Leto

Districts 1, 4, 6

12/31/2025

Caleb Gordon

Districts 2, 3

12/31/2026

Cindy Babisz

Districts 5, 7

12/31/2024

William Foster

Member at Large

12/31/2024

Melissa Hanners

Member at Large

12/31/2025

Christine Ruemenapp

Member at Large

12/31/2026

Application ProcessApplications can be submitted electronically by clicking on the “Application” button below.  All appointments shall be reviewed for eligibility and may require a background check prior to taking office.  The Board of Commissioners shall approve all appointments in a public session. 

Website/Uploads/ParksAndRecreation/about.aspx?meid=190

Meeting Frequency:    Monthly – 3rd Tuesday of each month @ 8:00 a.m.

Meeting Location:        200 Grand River Avenue, Port Huron, MI 48060

Contact Person:            Tami Rumsey

Phone Number:               (810) 989-6910

Purpose:    The administration, management and responsibility for the proper operation of the employees’ retirement system and for interpreting and making effective the provisions of the retirement ordinance. It is established and operates under the authority of Article IX, Section 24 of the State of Michigan Constitution and PA 314 of 1965.

Responsibilities: The duties of the members are as follows:

  • Exercise fiduciary responsibility for Retirement System and assets
  • Determine investments and re-investments of assets
  • Choose and monitor investment counsel and advisors
  • Choose and monitor actuarial service providers
  • Review and approve pension applications
  • Provide annual financial reports

 

Composition:

Number of Members:       9 members                                                              

Term Length:                       Varies

Term Limit:                           None

Paid Per Diem:                    Yes                 

Paid Mileage:                       Yes

 

Three positions are appointed by the Board of Commissioners. One position is appointed by the Road Commissioner Chair. Five positions are elected trustees, 4 of which are members, 1 who is receiving a pension. The County Treasurer is a non-voting member.

Current Membership:

 

Name

Position

Term Expiration

Karry Hepting

BOC Rep

12/31/2024

Jorja Baldwin

BOC Rep

12/31/2024

William Oldford Jr.

At-Large

12/31/2026

Timothy Ward

Road Commission

12/31/2024

Deborah Martin

Road Commission – Elected

06/30/2027

Karen Farr

CMH – Elected

06/30/2027

Geoffrey Donaldson

SCC – Elected

06/30/2027

James Spadafore

SCC – Elected

06/30/2027

William Herpel, Jr.

Retiree – Elected

06/30/2027

 

Application ProcessApplications can be submitted electronically by clicking on the “Application” button below.  All appointments shall be reviewed for eligibility and may require a background check prior to taking office.  The Board of Commissioners shall approve all appointments in a public session. 

Website/Uploads/HR/Retirement.aspx?meid=143

Meeting Frequency:    Bi-monthly – 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month

Meeting Location:        St. Clair County Road Commission’s Central Service Center, 21 Airport Dr., St. Clair, MI 48079

Contact Person:            Tammy Marquardt-Holzberger

Phone Number:            (810) 364-5720

Purpose:   

Road Commissions in Michigan are created and funded by State Law as independent governmental entities charged with the responsibility of maintaining a road system reasonably safe for the motoring public.  The St. Clair County Road Commission (SCCRC) is directed by a three-member policy-setting board.  One board member is appointed every two years to a six-year term by the St. Clair County Board of Commissioners.  The SCCRC Board also serves as the County Board of Public Works. 

Responsibilities: The duties of the members are as follows:

The Board of County Road Commissioners is responsible for setting policies and adoption of an Annual Budget and approval of all expenditures in accordance with accepted accounting principles applicable to governmental units.

Composition:

Number of Members:       3                     
Term Length:                       6 years                     
Term Limit:                          None

Paid Per Diem:                    yes                                        
Paid Mileage:                      yes


 Current Membership/Position:

 

Name

Position

Term Expiration

Timothy Ward

District 1

12/31/2024

Michael Lauwers

District 2

12/31/2028

Timothy LaLonde

District 3

12/31/2026

 

Application ProcessApplications can be submitted electronically by clicking on the “Application” button below.  All appointments shall be reviewed for eligibility and may require a background check prior to taking office.  The Board of Commissioners shall approve all appointments in a public session. 

Website:   https://sccrc-roads.org/our-board/

Meeting Frequency:    As Needed

Meeting Location:        Conference Room A, 2nd Floor, 200 Grand River Avenue, Port Huron MI

Contact Person:            Geoffrey Donaldson, Senior Planner

Phone Number:               (810) 989-6900

Purpose:    The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners, under authority of Section 11539a of part 115, Solid Waste Management, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act 1994 P.A. 451, as amended shall appoint a Designated Planning Agency (DPA) who is responsible for preparation of the County’s Solid Waste Management Plan (Plan). The duties of the DPA are specified in both sections of the law and rules (Section 11535 and Rules 706, 707, 711[g]).

Responsibilities:

  • arrange and hold meetings of the Solid Waste Management Planning Committee (Committee),
  • hold public hearings on the draft Plan,
  • publish public notices,
  • do research and gather information and public comments necessary to prepare the plan,
  • draft plan materials and documents,
  • mail notices and plan materials as necessary,
  • maintain a central repository for public review of plan materials,
  • maintain mailing lists, and
  • conduct all public participation activities.

 

Composition:

Number of Members:       14                                                                                                      

Term Length:                       2 Years

Term Limit:                           None

Paid Per Diem:                    No                  

Paid Mileage:                       No

 

The Designated Planning Agency (DPA) provides staff support to the Committee. The St. Clair County Metropolitan Planning Commission (SCCMPC) is recognized by the County Board of Commissioners as the DPA for St. Clair County.

 

Current Membership:

 

Name

Position

Term Expiration

Charles Dally

Environmental Interest

12/31/24

 

Environmental Interest

12/31/24

Kelly Karll

Regional Solid Waste Planning

12/31/24

 

Solid Waste Management Industry

12/31/24

 

Solid Waste Management Industry

12/31/24

 

Solid Waste Management Industry

12/31/24

Marty Ullicny

Solid Waste Management Industry

12/31/24

 

Industrial Waste Generator

12/31/24

Dave Vandenbossche

County Government

12/31/24

Barry Kreiner

City Government

12/31/24

 

Township Government

12/31/24

John Jones

General Public

12/31/24

Tim Ward

General Public

12/31/24

 

General Public

12/31/24

 

Application ProcessApplications can be submitted electronically by clicking on the “Application” button below.  All appointments shall be reviewed for eligibility and may require a background check prior to taking office.  The Board of Commissioners shall approve all appointments in a public session. 

Website/Uploads/Metro Planning/SolidWaste.aspx

Meeting Frequency:    As needed

Meeting Location:        6779 Smiths Creek Road, Smith Creek, MI – Education Center at Smiths Creek Landfill

Contact Person:            Justin Rhein

Phone Number:               (810) 985-2443    

Purpose:    The function of the Survey and Remonumentation Peer Group is to review and reach consensus on the location of original public land survey corners presented by surveyors before the county accepts the corners for filing under its Remonumentation Plan.    

The Peer Review Group is organized under the State of Michigan, Public Act 345 of 1990 – State Survey and Remonumentation Act, specifically section 54.269b.  

Responsibilities: The duties of the members are as follows:

  • Review and provide advice on original public land survey corners or protracted public land survey corners presented by surveyors before the county accepts the corners for filing under its remonumentation plan. 

 

Composition:

Term Length:                       n/a

Term Limit:                           None

Paid Per Diem:                    No                              

Paid Mileage:                       No

 

Peer Review Group members must be a professional surveyor who is licensed to practice professional surveying under article 20 of the occupational code, 1980 PA 299, MCL 339.2001 to 339.2014.    

Current Membership:

 

Name

Position

Term Expiration

Robert Arnold

BMJ Engineers & Surveyors

n/a

Timothy Eddie

Polaris Surveying, PLLC

n/a

Justin Rhein

County Surveyor/Representative

n/a

Chuck Koob

Atlas Surveying PLLC

n/a

Richard Newton

St. Clair County Road Commission

n/a

Michael Rossow

Tetra Tech

n/a

James Gorinac

James Gorinac Surveyors PLLC

n/a

Andrew Bollaert

BMJ Engineers & Surveyors

n/a

 

Application ProcessApplications can be submitted electronically by clicking on the “Application” button below.  All appointments shall be reviewed for eligibility and may require a background check prior to taking office.  The Board of Commissioners shall approve all appointments in a public session. 

WebsiteSurvey & Remonumentation Peer Review Group

Meeting Frequency:    Monthly – 2nd Tuesday of each month @ 5 p.m.

Meeting Location:        200 Grand River Avenue, Port Huron MI

Contact Person:            Ryan McCann, VA Director

Phone Number:               (810) 989-6945

Purpose:    To function as outlined in applicable State of Michigan statues (Public Act 192 of 1953; MCL 35.621-624) as a governmental, non-sectarian, non-political Committee to administratively oversee the St. Clair County Department of Veterans’ Affairs. 

Responsibilities: The duties of the members are as follows:

  • Provide leadership, consultation, and assistance to interested individuals or groups who foster the well-being of the veteran community.
  • Functionally align with all veterans’ organizations at all levels and other groups who could possibly facilitate the needs of the veteran community.
  • Disseminate timely information concerning the social, economic, health, welfare, services, and programs for St. Clair County’s Veterans and their families.
  • To-cooperate and plan with existing governmental and private agencies in order to develop and make available needed resources for the Veteran Community of St. Clair County.

 

Composition:

Number of Members:       3 to 7 members - currently 5

Term Length:                       4 Years

Term Limit:                           None

Paid Per Diem:                    Yes                 

Paid Mileage:                       Yes

 

Membership shall be as provided by County Department of Veterans’ Affairs Public Act 192 of 1953.  The Committee shall consist of 3 to 7 members.  All members shall be residents of St. Clair County and have served honorable on active duty in the United States Armed Forces.  Members shall be appointed by the Board of Commissioners (BOC) in accordance with section 35.621 of the Act. 

  • One member shall represent a congressionally chartered veteran’s organization within St. Clair County and shall have a recommendation from each chartered organization within St. Clair County.
  • One member shall be an independent member who may or may not be a member of a congressionally chartered veteran’s organization.
  • The remaining members will be determined by vote of the Board of Commissioners (BOC). 

Current Membership:

 

Name

Position

Term Expiration

John Beebe

BOC Representative

12/31/2025

Jim Leslie

BOC Representative

12/31/2024

Michelle Kantz

BOC Representative

12/31/2026

Paul McIvor

VSO Representative

12/31/2027

Jeremy Watt

Independent Representative

12/31/2024

 

Application ProcessApplications can be submitted electronically by clicking on the “Application” button below.  All appointments shall be reviewed for eligibility and may require a background check prior to taking office.  The Board of Commissioners shall approve all appointments in a public session. 

Websitehttps://sccvet.us/va-committee/