Emberly Babcock

The agenda details the upcoming meeting of the Board of Commissioners.

The meeting focused on organizational updates and project progress, including the development of a website, reviewing timelines and goals with RRS representatives, discussing stakeholder engagement strategies, and refining the core plan structure. Additionally, members addressed Ogemaw County's engagement status, clarified the status of EGLE/MMP contracts, and reviewed reimbursement schedules for grants.

The board approved several financial matters, including payment of claims and various budget amendments, cash transfers, and journal registers. Key agenda items included the approval of a roof replacement for the C.O.A. Marion building, E.M.S. financial write-offs, a Master Services Agreement amendment for the Friend of the Court, and a storage services proposal for the Clerk. The board also authorized the cancellation of a security agreement, the submission of an RFP for Equalization field work, the hiring of a part-time Deputy Equalization Director, and the authorization of contract services for tax roll printing.

The public hearing focused on the CDBG CHILL Program Application. Key discussion topics included the opportunities the program would provide to the county, the details of the grant, and the application process. Members of the public and the Board raised questions regarding qualification criteria and potential restrictions on the sale of homes involved in the program.

The committee discussed and approved revisions to the organization's by-laws. The committee also appointed a new RDPA representative and passed a resolution authorizing the commencement of consulting services by RRS upon the execution of the initial county services agreement contract. Additionally, the committee addressed logistics for future meeting locations due to ongoing construction and repairs at the usual facilities.