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May 7, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Chippewa Dhhs Board Meeting Minutes
The board discussed ongoing inquiries regarding the MCSSA and evaluated the possibility of implementing a gift card request process for clients similar to that used by other agencies. The April budget was reviewed, and a specific reimbursement to EUPTA for bus tickets was approved. The director provided an update covering Public Service Recognition Week activities, recent staffing updates including new hires and current vacancies, changes in assistance payment procedures regarding Medicaid redeterminations, and a review of child welfare statistics.
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Chippewa County Local Emergency Planning Committee Meeting Minutes
The committee re-elected existing board members to their positions. Key discussions included progress on Tier II site reviews and fuel storage planning, status updates on SARA Title III and ICS training, and plans for water spill exercises in multiple jurisdictions. The committee received a presentation from EGLE regarding PEAS response resources, discussed the need for further emergency exercises, and noted the start of the Hazard Mitigation Plan process alongside the upcoming OES millage renewal.
Jun 11, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Chippewa County Board of Commissioners Regular Session
The Board of Commissioners addressed several agenda items, including the appointment of a committee member, various resolutions regarding floodplain management provisions for local townships, the appointment of medical examiners, and the imposition of the 2026 property tax levy. Additionally, the Board received committee reports covering financial audits, health department insurance coverage, pay rate adjustments, grant funding applications for court programs, and legal services agreements. They also approved several operational requests such as a pager project, a building lease extension, electronic monitoring services, and hardware purchases, alongside updates to FOIA procedures and personnel authorizations.
The board discussed and addressed several administrative and operational matters. Key topics included FOIA fee appeals, which the board voted to deny, upholding the initial coordinator determinations. Financial discussions focused on the closure of a health savings account, updating signature cards for office accounts, and reviewing year-to-date reports for bussing and ferry operations. Operational updates covered vessel maintenance projects, including hull design and engine repairs, as well as the progress of the Sugar Islander II drydock. Additionally, the board approved a retirement resolution for a ferry captain and authorized an update to the medical director information within the drug and alcohol testing policy.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
