Grand Traverse County

The board discussed several items including the appointment of a Jury Board member and a renewal of the Healthy Futures services agreement with Munson Medical Center. The board also approved a new two-year SIP trunking contract with AT&T to update local and long-distance phone service connections. Additionally, the board approved contracts with Cherry One Transportation, LLC and Ride On Taxi, LLC to accept Commission on Aging cab vouchers. Other business included an audit presentation, a resolution regarding the 2020 Census, and a discussion on proposed Board rule additions.

The board participated in a presentation by the Municipal Employees' Retirement System representatives, covering a detailed overview of the system and addressing inquiries from the commissioners. Public comments were received concerning policies on the flag, the pledge of allegiance, the invocation, county finances, meeting scheduling, confidential expenses, as well as sustainability and investment policies.

The board received a presentation from the Cherry Capital Airport Director, state aeronautics officials, and the airport engineer regarding strategies for maintaining and improving land use and addressing obstruction policies at the airport.

The Board of Commissioners conducted a meeting covering multiple departmental and administrative items. Key actions included the approval of a subrecipient agreement for a Community Development Block Grant with Venture North, the adoption of a first addendum to the Camp Pugsley Project Development Agreement, and an update to the Per Diem Policy. Additionally, the meeting included a Public Health Accreditation certificate presentation, a review of departmental financial reports, and discussions regarding disclosure of conflicts and various board reports.

The Business Development Team meeting included updates about projects at the Civic Center and Twin Lakes Parks. The team discussed plans for future projects.