Berrien County Board Of Commissioners Regular Session Meeting
The meeting addressed several significant items, including proposals for historical indexing and imaging of Real Estate Deeds, with consideration of using ARPA Funds. A resolution concerning 11 properties partially located in Lanier County was tabled pending further legal counsel review, and a discussion took place regarding the necessity of surveying and platting roads for Mr. Tommy Baber. New business involved the approval to purchase a vehicle for $1.00 for the District Attorney's Office, approval of an Avigation Easement for Matthew B. Morris, and approval of the Solid Waste Collection Site Agreement with Golden Environmental. The Board also approved the activation documents for a $50,000.00 VAWA Grant for the District Attorney's Office and the purchase of 10 AED units for Fire Departments/EMS. Several ratification items related to road work and culverts were approved. Department reports included a successful grant application update from the Sheriff's Office and instructions regarding a donated military truck. Commissioners brought up an award for the Animal Control Officer, maintenance issues at the Saddle Club, and the feasibility of setting up a 501C3 for Law Enforcement. Public comments focused on a drainage issue requiring a beaver mitigation effort on private property. During executive session, the resolution on opioids presented by Litigation Counsel was approved.