Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting - June 23, 2026

The Benzie County Board of Commissioners held a regular meeting on June 23, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement actions included approval to move forward with the purchase of the Benzonia Township Hall property, contingent on capping floor drains as recommended by environmental studies, with associated costs to be covered by the EMS budget. The board also approved a resolution to delegate lake level monitoring authority to the Deputy Drain Commissioner to address ongoing issues with Crystal Lake and Flat Lake water levels. Additionally, the board approved an agreement with the World Triathlon Corporation to provide emergency and dispatch services for the Ironman 70.3 Michigan race, ensuring Benzie County is reimbursed for related expenses. A letter of support was authorized for a Merit Network grant aimed at enhancing broadband and digital equity projects in Benzie County, with no county financial commitment required. The meeting also included the confirmation of Deborah Roy as the new Central Dispatch Director and discussions on budget allocations, including a $194,504.12 bill approval. Other topics covered were community services, emergency response programs, and ongoing infrastructure projects, but no new contracts or RFPs were directly awarded during this session.