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Board Members and Current Board Openings
The St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners is seeking St. Joseph County residents interested in serving on county advisory boards and commissions. Applicants may download and fill out the Citizen's Interest Form 
(PDF - 46 KB) and send it to the County Administrator's Office. Questions may be directed to the County Administrator's Office at (269) 467-5617.
The following boards and commissions have open citizen positions:
Animal Control Advisory Board
Board of Public Works
Building Authority Board
Central Dispatch Policy Board
Solid Waste Management Planning Committee
Please Note: Not all county boards and commissions have citizen members. Special qualifications are required of citizen members for some boards and commissions.
Current Advisory Board Members (PDF - 24 KB)
Agencies, Boards & Commissions
Agricultural Preservation Board
The St. Joseph County Agricultural Preservation Board is responsible for overseeing the County's Farmland Preservation Program. The purpose of the program is to protect farmland in order to maintain a long-term business environment for agriculture in the county, preserve the rural character and scenic attributes of the county, enhance important environmental benefits, and maintain the quality of life of county residents. Specific responsibilities of the board include reviewing and providing oversight in scoring applications to the program according to the adopted selection criteria, approving restrictions and permitted uses under agricultural conservation easements, and establishing monitoring procedures to ensure compliance with agricultural conservation easements.
Contact Person: Linda Towles
Contact Phone Number: (269) 467-5522
Meeting Location and Time:
MSU Extension
612 East Main Street
Centreville MI, 49032
1:00 pm
Meeting Dates:
Second Thursday of each month at 1:00 pm.
Board of Public Works
The Board of Public Works assists local jurisdictions to secure low rate bonds for water or sewer improvements. The Board of Public Works consists of seven board members appointed by the Board of Commissioners for a term of three years.
Contact Person: Karen Willis
Contact Phone Number: (269) 467-5576
Meeting Location and Time:
Parks and Recreation Building
602 E. Main
Centreville, MI 49032
4:30 pm
| January 14 | May 14 | September 10 |
| February | June 11 | October 8 |
| March 12 | July 9 | December 10 |
| April 9 | August 13 | January 14, 2014 |
Central Dispatch Policy Board
The St. Joseph County 9-1-1 Central Dispatch Policy Board is made up of 9
members from the Law Enforcement, Fire, and Medical Community and a Citizen
member. The County Administrator and Director serve as ex-official
members. This board provides direction and oversight to the Director and
sets recommended policy and budget.
All meetings are open to the public. Please call (269) 467- 4195 if special accommodations are requested.
Contact Person: Jonathan Uribe
Contact Phone Number: (269) 467-4195
Central Dispatch Webpage
Meeting Location and Time:
Central Dispatch
620 E. Main Street
Centreville, MI 49032
8:30 am
| January 15 | July 9 |
| April 9 | October 8 |
Commission on Aging
The Commission on Aging (COA) provides services to County residents age 60 and older and their families. Services include hot meals at Senior centers and participating restaurants, senior activities, art classes, wellness classes and other education opportunities, reduced fare bus tickets, escorted transportation to medical appointments, meals delivered to the home bound, light housekeeping, personal care assistance, respite care, minor home repair, yard work, information and referral, Medicare/Medicaid assistance, prescription assistance, caregiver support services advocacy and the Senior Action Newsletter.
Contact Person: Lynn Coursey
Contact Phone Number: (269) 279-8083
Commission on Aging Website (External Website)
Meeting Location and Time:
Commission on Aging
103 S. Douglas
Three Rivers, MI 49093
1:30 pm
Meeting Dates:
Third Wednesday of each month at 1:30 pm. No December 2010 meeting.
Community Corrections Advisory Board
The Community Corrections Advisory Board reviews topics related to new or changing issues in corrections. The primary mission of the CCAB is to develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate programs that provide alternatives to incarceration for non-violent offenders in order to reduce jail and prison overcrowding.
Contact Person: Nancy Pick
Contact Phone Number: (269) 467-5606
Meeting Location and Time:
St. Joseph County Courthouse
Courts Building Lower Level Conference Room
125 W. Main St.
Centreville MI, 49032
12:00 pm
Meeting Dates:
Third Wednesday of each month.
Community Health Agency Board of Health
The Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph County Board of Health is responsible for the execution of duties set forth in Michigan Act 368 of 1978, commonly known as the Public Health Code. The mission of the Community Health Agency is to provide quality and accessible local public health services with fiscal responsibility.
Contact Person: Steve Todd
Contact Phone Number: (517) 279-9561
Meeting Location and Time:
Coldwater Location:
Community Health Agency
570 Marshall Road
Coldwater
MI, 49036
9:00 am
Hillsdale Location:
Community Health Agency
20 Care Drive
Hillsdale, MI 49042
9:00 am
Three Rivers Location
Community Health Agency
1110 Hill Street
Three Rivers, MI 49093
| January 24 - Coldwater | May 23 - Coldwater | September 26 - Coldwater |
| February 28 - Coldwater | June 27 - Hillsdale | October 24 - Coldwater |
| March 28 - Coldwater | July 25 - Three Rivers | December 12 - Coldwater |
| April 25 - Coldwater | August 22 - Coldwater | January 23, 2014 - Coldwater |
Community Mental Health Board and Substance Abuse Services
Community Mental Health is a comprehensive mental healthcare agency service children, adults and individuals, with developmental disabilities. As the public mental health authority for St. Joseph County, CMH provides counseling, family preservation, consultation, day programs, case management, residential and respite care, screening and assessment, and referral to impatient critical care. A 24-hour emergency services response 1-800-622-3967 provides urgent care. Fees are based on ability to pay with all insurances accepted.
Contact Person: Liz O'Dell
Contact Phone Number: (269) 467-1000
Meeting Location and Time:
Community Mental Health Counseling Center
677 East Main Street, Suite A
Centreville, MI 49032
5:30 pm
| January 29 | May 28 | September 23 |
| February 26 | June 25 | October 29 |
| March 26 | July 30 | November 26 |
| April 30 | August 27 | December 17 |
Comprehensive Traffic Safety Commission
Contact Person: Sandy Wagner
Contact Phone Number: (269) 467-7454
Meeting Location and Time:
St. Joseph County Sheriff's Department
650 East Main Street
Centreville, MI 49032
Meeting Dates:
As Needed
Department of Human Services (Formally FIA) Board
The Department of Human Services administers a variety of income maintenance and social service programs, which are State and State/Federal funded. Income maintenance programs include Food Stamps, AFDC, Medical Assistance (Medicaid), State Assistance, and State Emergency relieve. Social Service programs are divided into two broad program areas intended to serve either families or adults. Family services include Children’s Protective Services, Children’s Foster Care, Adoption, Delinquency and Prevention Services. Various Adult Services include the Michigan Opportunities and Skills Training program, as well as others intended to maximize the independence of elderly and/or disabled adults.
Contact Person: Cindy Underwood, Director
Contact Phone Number: (269) 467-1271
Meeting Location and Time:
692 East Main Street
Centreville, MI 49032
9:30 am
| January 29 | May 21 | September 24 |
| February 26 | June 25 | October 22 |
| March 26 | July 23 | November 26 |
| April 23 | August 27 | December 17 |
Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors
The vision of the St. Joseph County Economic Development Corporation is to provide the place of choice for new and existing businesses.
Contact Person: Cathy Knapp
Contact Phone Number: (269) 553-9588
Economic Development Corporation Website (External Website)
Meeting Location(s) and Time(s):
Sturges-Young Auditorium
201 N. Nottawa Street
Sturgis, MI 49032
7:30 am
Three Rivers Chamber of Commerce
52 N. Main Street
Three Rivers, MI 49093
7:30am
| April 25 - Sturges-Young | July 25 - Three Rivers | October 24 - Sturges-Young |
Election Board of Canvassers
The Board of Canvassers certifies each election held in St. Joseph County. They are also responsible for conducting recounts and inspecting ballot boxes.
Contact Person: Pattie Bender
Contact Phone Number: (269) 467-5602
Meeting Location and Time:
County Clerk's Office
St. Joseph County Courthouse
125 West Main Street
Centreville MI, 49032
| February 27 | August 7 (If Needed) | November 6 |
Human Services Commission
The Human Services Commission (HSC) was established to give local control of state funding for families with children ages 0-18. The HSC does not create new governmental bodies; it increases the efficiency of existing bodies. The HSC forges alliances, creates shared visions and mobilizes resources to serve families whose needs are now met by multiple agencies.
Contact Person: Jan Reed
Contact Phone Number: (269) 467-1223
Meeting Location and Time:
St. Joseph County ISD
62445 Shimmel Road
Centreville MI, 49032
7:30 am
Meeting Dates:
Second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 am.
Jury Board
The Jury Board governs the selection of juries in the Circuit, District and Probate Courts. The Jury Board consists of three qualified electors of the County appointed by the Governor or on recommendation of the Circuit Judge, not more than two of whom shall be members of the same political party.
Contact Person: Pattie Bender
Contact Phone Number: (269) 467-5602
Meeting Location and Time:
County Clerk's Office
St. Joseph County Courthouse
125 West Main Street
Centreville MI, 49032
Meeting Dates:
As needed.
Local Emergency Planning Committee
The Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) is charged with working with
the Hazardous Materials (302) sites in the County to assure that they have a
site plan in place to respond to a spill or release of hazardous substances.
The plan is shared with the jurisdictional fire department so that it
complies with the "Firefighter Right to Know" act. The LEPC is comprised of
individuals representing responders, planners, government officials, and
experts in the field.
Contact Person: Scott Hopkins
Contact Phone Number: (269) 467-9045 ext. 233
Meeting Location and Time:
Emergency Operations Center
Central Dispatch
620 East Main Street
Centreville MI, 49032
2:30 pm
| January 11 | July 11 | |
| April 11 | October 17 |
Local Planning Team - Homeland Security Grant
The Local Planning Team - Homeland Security Grant (LPT) is a group of first
responders, elected government officials, and appointed government officials
that assess the capabilities and needs of the County to respond to and
mitigate a major event or disaster within the County. Planning, preparedness, response, and recovery are all integral components of the process to identify needs for the Homeland Security projects.
Contact Person: Scott Hopkins
Contact Phone Number: (269) 467-9045 ext. 233
Meeting Location and Time:
St. Joseph County Sheriff's Department
650 East Main Street
Centreville MI, 49032
As needed.
Parks & Recreation Commission
Provides affordable, diverse, year round outdoor recreation opportunities for residents and guests of the County. The commission is responsible for the care of all County parks, maintenance and scheduling of use.
Contact Person: John Pence
Contact Phone Number: (269) 467-5519
Parks & Recreation Webpage
Meeting Location and Time:
Parks & Recreation
602 East Main Street
Centreville, MI 49032
7:00 pm
| January 2 | May 1 | September 4 |
| February 6 | June 5 | October 2 |
| March 6 | July 3 | November 6 |
| April 3 | August 7 | December 4 |
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is responsible for reviewing rezoning requests, changes in zoning ordinances, and P.A. 116 applications, and is also responsible for implementation of the County Master Plan. The Planning Commission can also sponsor educational activities to assist local governments.
Contact Person: Pat Kulikowski
Contact Phone Number: (269) 467-5617
Meeting Location and Time:
Parks & Recreation
602 East Main Street
Centreville, MI 49032
7:00 pm
| January 30 | May 29 | September 25 |
| February 27 | June 26 | October 30 |
| March 27 | July 31 | November 27 |
| April 24 | August 28 |
Road Commission
The Road Commission is charged with the responsibility for construction and maintenance of the St. Joseph County road system.
Contact Person: Julie Mayuiers
Contact Phone Number: (269) 467-6393
St. Joseph County Road Commission Website (External Website)
Meeting Location and Time:
St. Joseph County Road Commission
20914 M-86
Centreville MI, 49032
| January 16 (5:00 pm) | May 15 (5:00 pm) | September 18 (5:00 pm) |
| February 20 (5:00 pm) | June 19 (5:00 pm) | October 16 (5:00 pm) |
| March 20 (5:00 pm) | July 17 (5:00 pm) | November 20 (5:00 pm) |
| April 17 (5:00 pm) | August 21 (5:00 pm) | December 18 (5:00 pm) |
Solid Waste Management Planning Committee
The Committee is responsible for the County’s Solid Waste Plan, recycling efforts, and all items associated with solid waste.
Contact Person: Pat Kulikowski
Contact Phone Number: (269) 467-5617
Meeting Location and Time:
Parks & Recreation
602 East Main Street
Centreville, MI 49032
7:00 pm
| February 7 | August 1 |
| May 2 | November 7 |
Transportation Authority Board
The purpose of the St. Joseph County Transportation Authority is to plan, promote, finance, acquire, improve, enlarge, extend, own, construct, operate, maintain, replace, and contract for public transportation service by means of one or more public transportation systems and public transportation facilities within the jurisdictional boundaries of St. Joseph County.
Contact Person: Steve Yorks
Contact Phone Number: (269) 273-7808
County Transportation Authority Website (External Website)
Meeting Location and Time:
St. Joseph County ISD
62445 Shimmel Road
Centreville MI, 49032
9:10 am
| January 8 | May 14 | September 10 |
| February 12 | June 11 | October 8 |
| March 12 | July, 9 - GOCC (Board Room) | November 12 |
| April 9 | August 13 - GOCC (Board Room) | December 10 |
| January 14 | May 13 - SJCISD Fawn River Room | |
| February 14 | ||
| March 11 | ||
| April 8 - GOCC (Board Room) |
Veterans' Affairs Board
The Dept of Veterans' Services assists veterans with filing disability claims or pensions, health care applications to Veterans' Health Care Facilities, or burial benefits for qualifying applicants.
Contact Person: Rose Risko
Contact Phone Number: (269) 467-5557
Meeting Location and Time:
MSU Extension
612 East Main Street
Centreville MI, 49032
3:00 pm
| March 13 | September 11 |
| June 12 | December 11 |
Veterans' Trust Fund
The Michigan Veterans' Trust Fund is set up to assist qualifying veterans and/or their family with emergent needs.
Contact Person: Rose Risko
Contact Phone Number: (269) 467-5557
Veterans' Services Webpage
Meeting Location and Time:
MSU Extension
612 East Main Street
Centreville MI, 49032
4:00 pm
| January 9 | May 8 | September 11 |
| February 13 | June 12 | October 9 |
| March 13 | July 10 | November 13 |
| April 10 | August 14 | December 11 |
Workforce Development Board/Private Industry Council
The council's mission is to plan, develop and support efficient and cooperative job training programs that result in individuals being prepared for long-term employment. PIC funds and directs programs such as Classroom Skill Training, Employability Skills Training, Older Worker Program, Dislocated Worker Program, Displaced Homemaker Program, Customized Skill Training, and Rapid Response Team.
Contact Person: Kathy Olsen
Contact Phone Number: (269) 385-0454
Meeting Location and Time:
Location varies (see meeting date below)
Approximately 8:00 am (immediately following the Executive Committee meetings)
February 7 W.E. Upjohn Institute |
September 5 MW Service Center |
May 2 MW Service Center |
November 7 W.E. Upjohn Institute |
