Benzie County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
The Board held a public hearing regarding the Tri-County Regional Material Management Plan and received updates from various departments, including the Sheriff's Office, Animal Control, and the Health Department. Actions taken included the approval of the County Administrator's contract, the hiring of a Chief Public Defender, and authorization for several grant applications, including the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program, Snowmobile Law Enforcement grant, and Marijuana Operation and Oversight funding. Additionally, the Board authorized the purchase of winter salt, approved a copier maintenance agreement, and discussed millage requests for the November ballot.
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Benzie County's draft (proposed) budget for fiscal year 2026-2027, presented by the County Administrator/Controller for public hearing and adoption by the Board of Commissioners, accompanied by a proposed General Appropriation Act and Truth in Taxation millage resolution.
Sep 22, 2026·Board meeting
Board Of Commissioners Meeting Minutes
The board reviewed reports from the County Treasurer and the Animal Control director. The Treasurer updated the board on software efficiency improvements and year-end fiscal procedures. The Animal Control director discussed recent call statistics and strategies for community outreach regarding lost pets. Additionally, the board approved the payment of outstanding bills and received a presentation from a utility company representative regarding current and planned gas infrastructure expansion projects throughout the county.
Sep 22, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
Benzie County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes
The board addressed several key administrative and operational items, including updates on a software upgrade, animal control shelter reports, and progress on infrastructure projects such as the Point Betsie Lighthouse Shoreline Reconstruction and DTE Energy expansions. Financial actions involved the renewal of risk management coverage, adoption of the General Appropriations Act and annual budget, and the approval of salary schedules and a millage report. Furthermore, the board authorized the hiring of a County Administrator, finalized an emergency management work agreement, and discussed legal communications regarding township fire and EMS millage ballot language.
