October 8, 2026 Ogemaw County Board of Commissioners Meeting

At its October 8, 2026 regular meeting, the Ogemaw County Board of Commissioners approved a fiscal-year 2027 Michigan DNR snowmobile law-enforcement grant of up to $4,000, reimbursing up to 85% of eligible costs, and accepted a $15,000 ORV law-enforcement grant for the Sheriff’s Office. The board also approved a $20,300 capital-improvement-fund project to remove two existing water softeners and purchase and install a replacement system, citing the need to condition water before bringing new boilers into service and preserve their warranty. Commissioners discussed the urgency and procurement process, with one noting support for adjusting policy to accommodate the situation. A district-court budget amendment transferring $3,697.03 between budget lines was also approved. The board tabled a treasurer’s-office reclassification and hourly wage increase—from $17.22 to $18.11—to the next Committee of the Whole meeting. Claims totaling $847,397.78 were approved; discussion included office-supply purchases and comparing local vendor prices with outside suppliers.

The board discussed whether to use an in-house IT employee or contracted services, with members requesting cost and service information, including bids for contracted support, for further consideration; no selection was made. A metal-detector replacement and possible security improvements, including bullet-resistant glass, were discussed, with grant funding to be explored. Window work by Jack Morris Construction was reported as scheduled, but no new award was made at this meeting. Other potential jail staffing costs were discussed without a spending decision.