The Board of Commissioners adopted the following at the April meeting

Green Initiative Policy:  in order to minimize environmental impacts and to support recycling and green ethics, Lenawee County will use its best efforts to commit to environmental, economic, and social stewardship through green practices for County facilities, buildings, supplies, and services. 

Personnel Handbook:  personnel policies, procedures and fringe benefit programs covering the employees of Lenawee County.  

Information Technology & Information Security Policy: setting a standard regarding the confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, and nonrepudiation of Lenawee County’s network infrastructure, and information technology assets. 

Clean Air Ordinance: After review of the Board of Health request and a review of the ordinance, the Clean Air Ordinance Review Committee is forwarding the amended ordinance to the Board of Commissioners for introduction and 30-day review before discussion and action at the May 8, 2019, board meeting.  

Special Elections On Tuesday, May 7, 2019

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It can be very confusing to describe eligibility when talking about the Home Delivered Meal program.  Sometimes it is assumed that the meals are “free” and that we will deliver to anyone over the age of 60.  Still adding to the confusion, we have those that believe that the meal can be left if no one is home.
The message that we need help sharing is that meals are offered on a donation basis.  Making a donation does not effect the delivery of the meal, but regular contributions assist us in continuing to provide the service to those that qualify.
To qualify for a home delivered meal, one must be over the age of 60, live in Lenawee County, and be home bound.  Homebound means that the client requires a special effort to get out of the house and can no longer prepare meals safely for themselves.  They may leave on occasion for special events, doctor visits, church, and the trip to the beauty shop.
If a client is unable to be home, they are responsible to alert the center staff or the office.  SOMETIMES there can be arrangements made to have the driver leave the meal, but this is the exception to the rule.  One of the main purposes of Home Delivered Meals is to check in with a client for social and safety awareness.
Every six months the client is visited by the Assessors.  It is their job to review eligibility and need of each client.  We are always pleased when a client improves and may be able to now prepare a meal or get out of the home safely.  It is then that the Assessor will assist the client in formulating a plan to transition to making meals or getting to their local senior center for a hot nutritious meal.
If you know of someone that may benefit from Home Delivered Meals, please have them call the office for more details.