Barry County Board of Commissioners Board of Commissioners Meeting
The board conducted interviews for appointments to the Materials Management Planning Committee, the Mental Health Authority Board, the Veteran's Affairs Committee, and the Zoning Board of Appeals. Financial actions included the approval of prepaid invoices, claims, and commissioner mileage reimbursements. The board approved the renewal of property and liability insurance coverage with the Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority and adopted a resolution to appoint a trustee and alternate trustee for the West Michigan Health Insurance Pool.
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Barry County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
The Board of Commissioners meeting covered various administrative and operational reports, including presentations on annual reports for community development and health departments. Key agenda items included the approval of claims and transfers, authorization to purchase replacement PolyZoom units for hearing rooms and the jail, approval of the Barry County Inmates Administrative Services Contract, and approval of a contract with Smith Housing Consulting for CDBG services. The board also reviewed the 2027 Budget Calendar, heard a FOIA denial appeal, and discussed cybersecurity measures in a closed session.
Jan 27, 2026·Board meeting
Barry County Board of Commissioners Meeting
The meeting agenda covered several key items requiring a roll call vote, including the Sheriff's Office 2024 Annual Report presentation. Consideration items involved the approval of claims totaling $254,973.07, approval of a one-year contract with the Kalamazoo County Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Center, and approval to submit an EGLE Recycling Infrastructure Grant Proposal for three cardboard compactor units. Further considerations included the adoption of Resolution #26-05 to update the 911 Service Plan, approval for purchasing Microsoft Office 2024 licenses, and the adoption of Resolution #26-06 concerning the FY 2027 Resolution of Intent to Apply for State Formula Operating Assistance under Act 51, naming the Transportation Director as the official representative. Additionally, the Board considered the appointment of Dr. Anna Tart as a Deputy Medical Examiner and approval for a $500,000 grant submission to the USEPA Community-wide Brownfield Grant.
