Barry County

The meeting included interviews for various boards and commissions, including the Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council, Central Dispatch Administrative Board, Commission on Aging Board, and Parks and Recreation Commission. Key actions involved appointments and reappointments to these boards, the Department of Health and Human Services Board, the Barry County Building Authority, and the West Michigan Regional Planning Commission. Additionally, the Board approved funding to support defense efforts in the Pung vs. Isabella County Supreme Court case.

The agenda for the drainage board meeting includes the election of a secretary, the review and determination of the meeting agenda, and the consideration of communications and reports from board members, committees, and consultants. Key items to be addressed include the receipt and review of maintenance bids, assessment of the status of potential grants and maintenance projects, and the presentation of the Treasurer's Report. Additional business involves the review of paid invoices and signed drain orders, a period for public comment, and the scheduling of the subsequent meeting.

The meeting focused on the approval of the 2026 meeting schedule and a public hearing regarding a variance request for a property on Gun Lake. Discussion topics included the conversion of a long-standing family structure into a year-round home, setback requirements, and the impact of a sewer easement on building plans. Additionally, the board discussed the upcoming zoning ordinance update.

The meeting agenda includes the review of financial reports, discussions regarding the Passport Grant for HCP boat ramp improvements, and MACC grants related to the Sixberry House, music programming, and staffing. Additionally, the commission will address the design engineering services RFP time frame for the LEO Grant and receive the Director's and committee reports.

The meeting included the election of the Board Chairperson, Vice-Chair, and Secretary. Key business discussions involved the approval of the meeting schedule for the upcoming year, updates on the LEO Museum grant project, status reports on the DNR Passport grant for the Thornapple Lake canoe/kayak launch, and a re-evaluation of the non-awarded MNRTF grant. The Director's report covered winter park maintenance, ongoing museum exhibit updates, summer event planning, the development of an advertising program, and partnerships for the America's 250th Birthday celebration and regional wayfinding signage. Commissioner time featured information on upcoming winter hikes and career event opportunities.