Michael Bowers

The board meetings covered various administrative and operational matters, including the review and renewal of building department inspector contracts, the approval of various medical examiner and zoning board contracts, and the management of county infrastructure projects such as the Event Center and fairgrounds enhancements. Key actions included approving financial adjustments, computer equipment purchases, auditing services, and addressing personnel matters such as appointments to various boards, temporary wage increases, and employee retirements. Additionally, the board discussed mandated website accessibility updates and reviewed operational procedures for the building department.

The resolution establishes Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) policies and guidelines, a public summary of procedures and guidelines, and FOIA operational procedures for Arenac County. It addresses amendments to the Michigan Freedom of Information Act and ensures that FOIA requests are handled efficiently and consistently. The resolution designates the County Clerk as the County FOIA Coordinator and mandates the posting of FOIA policies and guidelines on the County's website.

The Arenac County Board of County Canvassers convened to canvass the results of the November 8th, 2016 General Election. The board reviewed vote totals, tabulator tapes, and provisional ballots. They directed the County Clerk to schedule appearances for Sims Township, Deep River Township, and Moffatt Township to resolve discrepancies in vote counts. The board recessed and reconvened, canvassing results from various townships and cities, addressing write-in votes and discrepancies in ballot counts. They directed election workers to search for missing ballots and adjust totals accordingly. The board also partially certified results for Tawas Area Schools and recessed to continue the canvass.