By working together, we can unify individual efforts and impacts, identify and deal with gaps and overlaps, develop a common vision for Lenawee that has long-term benefits, and encourage all groups to develop their own visions and action plans, bearing in mind how their own unique missions contribute to the good of the greater Lenawee community.
 

YOU are invited to participate in this most important effort!  And your input to these meeting would be highly valued. 

 
The kickoff meeting will be held on Thursday, January 26, 2017 at Siena Heights University, in Dominican Hall Rueckert Auditorium at 7:30 a.m. or 5:30 p.m. 
 
If you are willing to participate in this very important event, please
RSVP to Diane Skeels at diane.skeels@oldnational.com  or 517-815-5031

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners approved the Medical Benefits Waver to waive Public Act 152 of 2011, they also approved the financial package for non-union employees, and the labor agreements with the POLC, MNA, GELC District Court, GELC Friend of the Court, GELC Probate Court, GELC Maurice Spear Campus, Steelworkers-Drain Commission, and Steelworkers-Maintenance.

A public hearing was held on the Siena Heights University Bond Project  and the Corporation was authorized to designate the Bonds as “qualified tax-exempt obligations” for purposes of deduction of interest expense by financial institutions pursuant to the Code.

Matt Shane presented the annual report from MSU Extension and the services provided including Health & Nutrition, Children & Youth, Agriculture & Agribusiness, and Greening Michigan.

Heidi Cannon presented an update on Sobriety Court.

Martin Marshall presented the 2016 Apportionment Report which is an in-depth analysis of Lenawee County millage rates as they relate to the County, Townships, Villages, Cities, as well as other agencies, districts, and authorities.

The Board of Commissioners also approved the 2017 General Appropriations Act for the 2017 General Fund Budget, comprised of revenues and expenditures in the amount of $28,063,576. 

The organization meeting was set for Thursday, January 5, 2017 at 9:00 a.m.

The following appointments were confirmed:
 
Solid Waste Coordinating Committee: Shane Horn (City of Adrian), John Tuckerman, and Leo Oswald (Township Official) 
Homeland Security/Local Emergency Planning: Fire: Chief Scott Damon, Law Enforcement: Alt. Undersheriff Bevier,
Emergency  9-1-1 District Board:  Firefighter (statutory) Joe Tuckey, General Public Vincent Lysaght, Emergency Mngmnt Curtis Parsons,
Veterans Affairs Executive Committee: Gerald Cool 

VITA Tax Filing Assistance

Trained and IRS certified volunteers are available to prepare your Federal, State and City (if applicable) tax returns. This service is provided by the Community Action Agency (CAA) who sponsors the IRS VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program. FREE tax preparation is available for anyone with a household income of up to $54,000.
Beginning Monday, January 16th, 2016 you may call CAA at 517-263-7861 or dial 211 to schedule your free appointment.

Volunteers NEEDED

Did you know that last year volunteers in Lenawee county donated over 3,300 hours of their time to help 2.699 households file their tax returns? This effort resulted in over $1 million dollars in refunds and tax credits in 2016.
Would you like to learn more about joining this team of volunteers? If your answer is yes, then the Community Action Agency’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is for you!
The VITA program is sponsored by the IRS and has been in existence since 1969. The program provides free tax preparation to families and individuals whose 2016 household income was $54,000 or less.
Volunteers receive free, IRS training materials and instruction each year in January.
Local volunteers are needed to:
- greet and register clients,
- telephone clients to schedule appointments,
- prepare returns and file for tax credits,
- perform office support tasks and
- translate for clients who do not speak English.
Each year we have new and returning volunteers joining our team. Volunteers are needed during the day, evenings and weekends and schedule their service based on their availability. When asked about their experience, VITA volunteers report “It was a very rewarding experience”, “Being able to assist those that really need the help is very satisfying,” and, “You can help get the refund without having to spend most of it just to get the paperwork done.”
Now is the time to sign up to be a VITA volunteer. Invite family and friends to join you and share the experience! If you are interested in volunteering or want more information, please contact your local CAA office or visit www.caajlh.org and click on “Volunteer” then “Income Tax Assistance” to view our 3-minute video. It will answer many of your questions and provide additional information about how to sign up to volunteer.
Thank you for considering this important volunteer opportunity!
Contact: Laura VanSickle at 517-263-7861 or
Leigh Heise 517-962-8642 or 517-748-8400 ext 271

Children in Between

Friend of the Court is offering online parenting Children in Between classes.

The classes are for parents who are divorcing or separating and are designed to help with the difficult process for all parties involved.  
There is no cost to clients. 
Contact the FOC office for information or to register.  You will be provided with a password that is good for 30 days to allow time to complete the class and print your certificate of completion.
Friend of the Court
517-264-4707
 

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