Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting - April 14, 2026

The Benzie County Board of Commissioners held their regular meeting on April 14, 2026. The meeting included public comments primarily focused on concerns about the Benzie County Animal Shelter, including calls for improved staff training, transparency in operations, and volunteer policies. There was no direct procurement or contract award discussion related to the shelter or other county services during the meeting. The board also received a detailed presentation from auditors Maner Costerisan on the county's 2024-25 fiscal year audit, highlighting the county's strong financial health with a 53% unrestricted fund balance relative to expenditures, pension funding status, and upcoming accounting standards. The commissioners approved finance bills totaling over $3 million, primarily for delinquent tax payments to townships and villages. Other topics included updates on zoning related to airport safety overlays, property foreclosures, and dam water flow management. No new contracts, RFPs, or vendor selections were reported during this session.