Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
The meeting included key discussions on the approval of the fiscal year 2027 budget and associated capital improvement projects, including budget reallocations and discussions regarding employee cost-of-living adjustments and stipends. The board also addressed the Kalamazoo County Event Center Assessment District Authority's annual report, reviewed options for remaining ARPA funds, and considered salary classification requests for the County Clerk/Register of Deeds office. Furthermore, the board debated a resolution regarding the Road Commission's Safe Streets for All initiative, focusing on community engagement and transparency. Other actions included approvals of various grant agreements, housing funding agreements, and the Inmate Communications Services contract.
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Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
The board meeting focused on several key agenda items, including the approval of a proclamation for National Infant Safe Sleep and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Month. The board engaged in a significant discussion regarding the Kalamazoo County Road Commission's Safe Streets 4 All initiative, specifically addressing community concerns over tree removal, the board's legal authority regarding the initiative, and requests for the Road Commission to pause work pending further legal review. Personnel policy updates were approved, and Toni Kennedy was reappointed to the Kalamazoo County Road Commission. A public hearing was held concerning the proposed county budget for the 2027 fiscal year. Additionally, the board moved to defer several items, including budget and tax apportionment resolutions, to a future meeting.
Sep 22, 2026·Board meeting
Finance & Administration Committee of the Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners Special Meeting Minutes
The committee reviewed financial data, including investment income, property tax trends, and departmental revenues. Key discussions centered on the potential reallocation of investment income from Housing Millage funds, strategies for cost-of-living adjustments for employees to keep pace with inflation, and the impact of projected healthcare premium increases. The committee also examined revenue reporting within the Health and Community Services and the Clerk/Register of Deeds office, and discussed the Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund and its potential role in employee compensation. The topic regarding the allocation of investment earnings was referred to the full Board of Commissioners for further consideration.
Sep 22, 2026·Board meeting
Kalamazoo County Board Of Commissioners Meeting Minutes
The committee discussed investment income, specifically the allocation of earnings from Housing Millage funds and the general fund, and reviewed property tax millage rate trends. Additionally, they reviewed departmental revenues, including underreported revenue from various departments, and discussed potential cost-of-living increases for employees. The committee also evaluated healthcare premium increases related to Blue Cross Blue Shield coverage options and the impact of GLP-1 coverage changes. Future discussion regarding expenditures was planned.
