Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Committee of the Whole reviewed accounts payable claims and payroll disbursements. They previewed the recommended FY 2027 Budget and discussed the results and future planning options for the 2026 County Fair. The Board also reviewed the proposed Child Care Millage Implementation Task Force, debated replacing the Election Day holiday with Indigenous Peoples' Day, considered a new paid leave benefit for voting on Election Day, and discussed the vacancy protocol for Road Commissioners.
Sep 1, 2026·
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Kalamazoo County Board Of Commissioners Regular Meeting Minutes
The board discussed and approved several items, including the West Main 1, LLC H-TIF Brownfield Plan and the project plan and bond issuance for the Heritage Community Project. Funding recommendations from the Housing Millage Ad Hoc Committee for the 2026/2027 cycle were finalized, covering categories such as multi-unit development, home repairs, and supportive services. The meeting also addressed various consent agenda items, including committee appointments, budget adjustments, and grant awards, alongside administrative updates regarding budget planning, building renovations, and upcoming special meetings.
Aug 18, 2026·Board meeting
Kalamazoo County Board Of Commissioners Regular Meeting Minutes
The Board discussed the Child Care Millage Post-Election Implementation Framework, focusing on governance, task force composition, and staffing strategies. Numerous items were approved via the consent agenda, including various appointments to county authorities, contract approvals for waste removal and IT services, budget adjustments, and several workforce development program funding approvals. New business included the creation of positions within the Maternal Child Health Division. Additionally, the Interim Administrator provided operational updates regarding facility maintenance, upcoming special meetings, and regional housing initiatives.
Aug 5, 2026·Board meeting
Kalamazoo County Board Of Commissioners Regular Meeting
The Board discussed various department reports including Information Technology and MSU Extension annual reports, as well as financial updates. Operational updates were provided regarding the Administration Building entrance and elevator repairs, and emergency cooling systems for the jail. The board approved multiple appointments to committees such as Veterans' Affairs, Building Authority, and the Aeronautics Board. Additional approvals were granted for grant acceptance with the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission, budget adjustments, a housing framework fund contract with Housing Resources Incorporated, and the scheduling of future special meetings. A project area designation for the Heritage Community of Kalamazoo was also established.
