Genesee County Board of Commissioners Meeting 1-28-26

The meeting began with the approval of meeting minutes from December 2025 and January 2026 1:46. During the public address portion, several candidates for the Bishop International Airport Authority board presented their qualifications 3:10, while other members of the public raised concerns regarding privacy risks associated with the Flock surveillance camera system and its potential accessibility by federal agencies 7:34.

The communications segment featured several critical updates, including a report from the Senior Services Task Force 10:39 and a proposal from Plantaran regarding a shift in pharmacy benefit management for retirees to a more transparent, cost-effective model 20:10. Additionally, the County CFO provided an update on the annual audit, noting a significant increase in the fund balance for fiscal year 2025 44:12, despite a deficit in the active healthcare fund 48:46.

A major point of contention occurred during the Governmental Operations report regarding the renewal of the Flock camera grant. Commissioners expressed deep concerns about data security, the possibility of third-party access to surveillance footage, and the potential for data breaches 1:58:45. This led to a decision to postpone the vote on the grant renewal to a later date to allow for further investigation 2:08:19.

• Appointments and reappointments to various County Boards and Commissions 52:37.
• Proposal to transition retiree prescription drug coverage to Smith RX 24:03.
• Fiscal Year 2025 audit results and county fund balance status 43:30.
• Data privacy and security concerns regarding the Flock surveillance camera system 1:58:45.
• Updates on the Senior Services Task Force 10:39.
• Updates on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) projects 51:55.

• Commissioner Lloyd, Commissioner Winfrey, Commissioner Goetzinger, Commissioner Brown, Commissioner Avery, Commissioner Shoemaker, Commissioner Kno, Commissioner Weighill, and Commissioner Flewelling: Members of the Genesee County Board of Commissioners 0:00.
• Kevin Keane, Karen Miller, Amanda Mortero, Dr. Tanya Bailey, and Marcus Garvin: Candidates for the Bishop International Airport Authority Board of Directors 3:10.
• Dr. Susan Hendrick: Public speaker raising privacy concerns regarding Flock cameras 7:34.
• Robert Link: Public speaker regarding FOIA appeals and Flock camera contracts 8:29.
• Sandra Murphy: Representative for the Senior Services Task Force 11:00.
• Anita Galida: Genesee County Human Resources Director 20:10.
• Jonathan Trianti: Representative from Plantaran 20:10.
• Crystal Simpson: Genesee County Chief Financial Officer (CFO) 43:30.
• Derek Bradshaw: Representative for Community and Economic Development 51:55.

• Approval of Minutes: The board approved meeting minutes from December 10, 2025, January 7, 2026, and January 14, 2026 1:46.
• Pharmacy Benefit Manager Proposal: A recommendation was made to switch from Express Scripts to Smith RX to achieve an estimated 8% reduction in prescription drug costs and increase transparency 24:03.
• Audit Results: The CFO reported an increase in the fund balance by $7.5 million for fiscal year 2025, despite a $2.7 million deficit in the active healthcare fund 44:12.
• Flock Camera Grant Postponement: The board decided to postpone the vote on the renewal of the Flock camera contract to allow for more investigation into data security and third-party access 2:08:19.
• Appointments: The board approved various appointments to the Medical Examiner's office, Parks and Recreation Commission, and the Opioid Settlement Steering Committee 52:37.

• December 10, 2025: Date of previously approved meeting minutes 1:46.
• January 7 & 14, 2026: Dates of previously approved meeting minutes 1:46.
• February 25, 2026: Scheduled workshop for further discussion 36:50.
• June 1, 2026: Deadline for the current pharmacy benefit manager contract 35:04.

• Prescription Drug Transition: The move to Smith RX is driven by the need to manage rising pharmacy costs and ensure more transparent compensation practices for the pharmacy benefit manager 24:03.
• Flock Camera Postponement: The delay was motivated by commissioners' concerns regarding the security of the "cloud" storage and the potential for unauthorized or international access to surveillance data 1:58:45.

• Sandra Murphy: Provided an update on the Senior Services Task Force, detailing their focus on mapping service delivery, analyzing population trends, and gathering public input 11:00.
• Anita Galida & Jonathan Trianti: Presented a case for changing the pharmacy benefit manager for retirees, emphasizing cost savings and administrative transparency 20:10.
• Crystal Simpson (CFO): Delivered a financial report covering the FY25 audit, fund balance increases, and the deficit in the active healthcare fund 43:30.
• Derek Bradshaw: Provided a brief update on the status of Community Development Block Grant projects 51:55.

• Approved: Meeting minutes for Dec 10, Jan 7, and Jan 14 1:46.
• Approved: Reappointment of Dr. Brian C. Hunter and Dr. John Bachinsky to the Medical Examiner's office 53:20.
• Approved: Reappointments to the Parks and Recreation Commission 55:08.
• Approved: Appointment of several members to the Opioid Settlement Steering Committee 1:05:15.
• Postponed: The vote on the Flock camera grant renewal was postponed to a future meeting 2:08:19.
• Approved: The creation of the Chief Strategic Growth Officer position 1:53:05.

• Data Privacy: Debate over the security of the Flock camera system, specifically regarding whether data is being shared with external agencies or potentially accessed by international actors 1:58:45.
• Organizating Structure: Discussion regarding the reporting lines and authority of the newly created Chief Strategic Growth Officer position 1:40:20.
• Healthcare Funding: Discussion on the necessity of using fund balances to address the $2.7 million deficit in the active healthcare fund 50:31.

• Workshop Meeting: A workshop is scheduled for the following Wednesday at 5:30 PM to discuss the pharmacy benefit manager proposal 42:47.
• Investigation: The Sheriff's department and staff are tasked with investigating the security measures and data access protocols of the Flock camera system prior to the next meeting 2:09:44.
• Job Description Clarification: The board requested further clarification regarding the reporting structure for the Chief Strategic Growth Officer 1:40:20.

• Data Access: Whether the county's Flock camera data is being shared with federal, private sector, or international partners 9:34.
• Contract Timeline: What the specific deadline is for making a decision on the pharmacy benefit manager transition 35:04.
• Reporting Authority: To whom exactly the new Chief Strategic Growth Officer will report—the full Board or the Director of Administration 1:40:20.
• Operational Impact: Whether postponing the Flock camera grant would render existing cameras unusable 2:05:34.