Budget & Finance Committee Meeting Minutes
The committee addressed numerous agenda items, including the approval of various grant agreements such as the Materials Management Planning Program, the Housing PY 2025/PY 2024 closeout, the County Veteran Service Fund, the Motorcycle Safety Program, and the 2025 National Criminal History Improvement Program. Discussions also covered personnel and organizational changes, specifically the Housing/Veteran Service Officer position and a title change for the Lead Ranger at Groen Nature Preserve. Several bid awards were approved for projects including electrical upgrades and fencing at Otsego Lake County Park, the Libke Field fence project, conifer plantings, and the demolition of the old Groen motel. Financial matters included FEMA fund payment allocations, various budget amendments for the Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund, airport fuel tank replacement, Iron Belle Trail fence repairs, the Animal Control generator payment, the Legal Defense Fund, Health Care Fund shortages, and the Payroll Imprest Fund. The meeting concluded with financial updates, credit card approvals, and a Treasurer's report regarding property auctions.