Full Board Meeting 2026 04 30

The Tuscola County Full Board Meeting held on April 30, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement actions included approval of hiring Lori B. Selvage as Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney with a salary adjustment reflecting a recent board-approved increase, and approval of Philip Folks to fill an open staff attorney position. The board also approved Michigan Forensics PLLC as the low bidder for medical examiner services, authorizing the interim administrator to develop a one-year contract starting July 1, 2026. Additionally, the board approved a $5,332.96 expenditure for new microphones for the county building, funded from an equipment and technology line item with a healthy fund balance. Budget projections were presented showing revenue and expenditure trends through 2031, highlighting a 50% reduction in healthcare costs for 2026 but cautioning about future prescription coverage costs and the need for capital improvement funding. The board discussed the importance of quarterly financial updates and monitoring of all funds. Other topics included approval of a health department lobby redesign funded by an infrastructure grant, and a resolution affirming county health department authority over non-residential wastewater systems. Public comments included a property tax foreclosure issue. The meeting concluded with routine approval of finance reports and checks.