Kalamazoo County Government - June 23, 2026 Kalamazoo County Special Meeting

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The Board of Commissioners meets mostly in closed session to consider the resignation of County Administrator Kevin Catlin who will remain on staff until August. Approximately 55 minutes of closed session has been removed from playback.

Chapters

Call to Order (00:00:36)
The meeting was officially called to order by the chairperson, marking the start of the special session.

The Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners special meeting was called to order by the chairperson, signaling the commencement of the session and setting the agenda in motion.
Roll Call (00:00:48)
The roll was called by the clerk to establish the attendance of commissioners, noting those present and absent.

The clerk called the roll to confirm the presence of commissioners. Commissioner Morales was present, and it was noted that Commissioner Wheeler would not attend due to a family matter.
Public Comment (00:01:27)
Public comments were invited where individuals could address the board for up to three minutes on any topic.

The board opened the floor for public comments, allowing individuals to speak to the commissioners for up to three minutes. A member of the public offered services to assist with the community's administrative transitions.
Motion for Closed Session (00:03:02)
A motion was made to enter a closed session to discuss a written legal opinion concerning administrative succession.

The board motioned to enter a closed session under section 8H and the Freedom of Information Act to discuss a written legal opinion on the county's administrative structure and succession plan. The motion was supported and passed.
Return to Open Session and Approval of Minutes (00:06:53)
The board returned to open session and approved the minutes of the closed session with no opposition.

Upon returning to open session, a motion was made and supported to approve the minutes of the closed session. The motion was passed unanimously, indicating the board's agreement on the recorded minutes.
Discussion on Succession Planning (00:07:53)
Discussions were held on succession planning, emphasizing community involvement and employee feedback.

The board discussed succession planning, highlighting the importance of community and employee feedback in selecting a new administrator. The discussion focused on ensuring a smooth transition and the involvement of various stakeholders.
Motion to Gather Feedback for Administrator Selection (00:12:11)
The board moved to gather input from stakeholders to assist in selecting a new county administrator.

A motion was made to collect input from department heads, employees, municipal leaders, and township supervisors regarding the selection of a new county administrator. The board emphasized the importance of qualities and work ethic in potential candidates.