The Board of Commissioners held a special meeting to review and discuss various department budgets. Key topics included the airport authority's budget, focusing on the memorandum of understanding and funding contributions from the city and county. Additionally, the Board reviewed the Health Department's budget, specifically addressing a requested 3% increase in local appropriations to account for rising operational costs such as utilities, software services, and janitorial expenses.
Jun 9, 2026·Board meeting
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The board meeting included several departmental updates, including the recognition of a dispatcher for their service, the introduction of a new animal control director, and reports on summer tax bill preparation and software cloud transitions. Additionally, the board discussed the status of Wayside Church settlement payments, received an update on federal damage assessments related to recent weather events, and heard reports on jail operations and personnel hiring from the sheriff's office.
Jun 9, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
Benzie County Board of Commissioners Regular Session
The board meeting included updates from various county departments, including Dispatch, Animal Control, the County Treasurer, and Emergency Management. Key financial actions included the approval of bills and a budget amendment for class action litigation payments. Presentations were held regarding the Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital and the Benzie Leelanau Health Department. The board supported an $18,000,000 bonding option for the Road Commission. Additionally, the board adopted a resolution for Winter Tax Deferment, authorized the surplus sale of vehicles and a trailer, approved the purchase of a lawn mower, authorized paving at EMS Station 3, approved cadet sponsorship positions for the Sheriff's Office, and accepted a Marine Safety Program Grant. Various appointments were also made to the Construction Board of Appeals and the MDHHS Maples Board.
