• Commissioner Gretchen Cosby made a motion at 9:52am to open public comment for the public hearing for the budget

• No public comment was made

• Commissioner Kendra Wenzel made a motion at 9:53am to close the public hearing for the budget

The public hearing allows an opportunity for the public to share their thoughts or concerns about the upcoming county budget.

“The Ottawa County Board of Commissioners recognizes and congratulates the Ottawa County Recovery Court and Judge Feyen for 20 years of work changing lives of those addicted to drugs and alcohol and making our community safer.”

Commissioner Sylvia Rhodea read the resolution.

WHEREAS, the County of Ottawa recognizes the importance of the work of the 20th Circuit Court’s Recovery Court program; and,

WHEREAS, the Ottawa County Recovery Court is a voluntary, intensive probation program that accepts defendants who are residents of Ottawa County and are convicted of non-violent drug/alcohol related felonies; and,

WHEREAS, the Ottawa County Recovery Court has the laudable mission of promoting recovery from addiction to alcohol and drugs and to reduce criminal activity by changing behaviors; and,

WHEREAS, the Recovery Court program began in January of 2004 and this year celebrates its 20th year of operation; and,

WHEREAS, the Honorable Mark A. Feyen has presided over the Ottawa County Recovery Court since its inception; and,

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners does hereby recognize and congratulate the Ottawa County Recovery Court and Judge Feyen for 20 years of work changing lives of those addicted to drugs and alcohol and making our community safer; and,

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as they conflict with this Resolution are hereby repealed.

The Resolution passed 9–0, with Commissioners Roger Bergman and Chris Kleinjans absent.

The Sheriff’s Department and Sheriff Steve Kempker presented multiple awards to several Ottawa County deputies.

• Nine Ottawa County deputies received the Life Saving Award

• One Ottawa County deputy received the Distinguished Law Enforcement Service Award

These deputies are to be applauded. Here at Simply American we are truly thankful for Ottawa County deputies and the work they do daily.

• Interim Jon Anderson is planning to return to the job that he had previously

• Anderson made his intentions known last week

• Conversations are being held to possibly have Anderson stay on a little longer through the transition process

• “Regarding the process, we want to make sure we are leveraging best practices,” explained Chairman Joe Moss

Additionally, Moss said he is “very thankful for seeing the Life Saving Awards and hearing about the Recovery Court.”

Ottawa County Board of Commissioners
Regular Session
September 10, 2024

Ottawa County Administration Building
12220 Fillmore Street
West Olive, MI 49460