Kelli Berend

Key discussions during the meeting included a report from the Sheriff's department and a review of the January financial reports by the Treasurer. The Missaukee Conservation District provided a quarterly report, and the Administrator gave a monthly report. The Board approved a one-year lease renewal with Northern Michigan Alliance for Children for space in the Annex Building. Furthermore, Resolution 2026-2 was approved, establishing the 2026 Depository and Investment structure, naming Huntington Bank as the main depository along with several other financial institutions. The Board also waived the competitive bid process to approve a professional services contract with Atwell LLC for Remonumentation services. Finally, Claims and Accounts, Own Accounts, and Payroll were approved for payment.

Key discussions during the meeting included a recap of the "Citizen Planner" class, focusing on utilizing gained knowledge for the Master Plan update and debating the feasibility of county-level zoning versus local government zoning. The Commission also reviewed an overview of the draft Disaster Debris Management Plan, which outlines procedures for managing debris after significant weather events. Old business involved brainstorming ideas for the Master Plan update, such as developing community branding and identifying key stakeholders. Miscellaneous items included an update on the Materials Management Plan, addressing food waste mitigation, and a reminder about upcoming elections.

The meeting commenced with the approval of the agenda and correspondence review. Key discussions involved public comments regarding increased child interviews supported by the County, and reports from the Sheriff concerning the purchase of a new 911 Call Handling System. The EMS Director and Treasurer provided department updates, including financial reports for December. After discussion, the Board approved, contingent on temporary fund transfers, the purchase of the Zetron 911 Call Handling System for the Sheriff's Office Dispatch Center. The Board also approved Budget Amendments for the First Quarter of FY2026, authorized an interfund loan from the General Fund to the County Park Fund, and approved event requests from the Missaukee Area Chamber of Commerce related to the use of County facilities. A PA116 application from Veddler Farms LLC was approved pending Planning Commission review. Finally, Claims and Accounts, as well as Own Accounts and Payroll, were authorized for payment.

The meeting commenced with the approval of the agenda and correspondence review. Key discussions included a public invitation to the Annual Conservation District dinner. The Sheriff's Department reported, leading to the approval of a leasing agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management for patrol vehicles. The EMS Director provided a report, and the Treasurer reviewed September financial reports. The Equalization Director presented the 2025 apportionment report, which was subsequently approved. Updates were provided by MCCOA regarding community events and by Networks Northwest on Materials Management Planning. The Board approved waiving competitive bidding to renew the property and liability insurance with Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority (MMRMA) for one year. Proposals for audit services with Gabridge & Company and for HVAC Preventative Maintenance with MVP Heating & Cooling were also approved. The Incident Reporting Procedure Policy M-9600 was approved, as was the renewal of the 2026 Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance plan and the appointment of an administrator. Finally, the Claims and Accounts, Own Accounts, and Payroll were approved via a roll call vote.

The meeting commenced with agenda approval and correspondence review. Key financial actions included the approval to transfer \$295,922.67 from the FY2020 Tax Sale to the Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund. Department reports were provided by the EMS Director and the Sheriff, who also discussed potentially leasing patrol vehicles instead of purchasing them, followed by a presentation on fleet leasing options. Michigan State University Extension presented its annual report and obtained approval for the FY2026 Memorandum of Agreement. The Board also heard annual updates from the Area Agency on Aging of Northwest MI and quarterly reports from the Missaukee Conservation District. Two public hearings were held: one concerning the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Housing Program Income, resulting in the approval of new Program Income Guidelines, and another for the FY2026 Budget Adoption, which led to the adoption of the FY2026 General Appropriation Act and Budgets. Further actions included approving the 2026 Park Fee schedule and Rules, approving the 4th Quarter Budget Amendments for FY2025, approving a timber agreement, and authorizing the entry into participation agreements related to the national prescription opiate litigation (Purdue/Sackler Settlement and settlements with eight other defendants). Appointments were made to the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Board and the County Board of Canvassers. Finally, the Claims and Accounts Report was approved.