20260609 Hillsdale County Board of Commissioner's Meeting

The Hillsdale County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on June 9, 2026, addressing various county matters including personnel compensation adjustments, facility maintenance projects, and lease negotiations. Key procurement-related discussions involved approval of a change order for a structural analysis and foundation study of a communications tower behind the dispatch center, funded by bond proceeds. The board also deliberated on lease terms and rent adjustments with Michigan Works Southeast, considering options to retain them as tenants while addressing holdover obligations and CAM charges. Additionally, the board approved updates to the county employee handbook and discussed upcoming capital projects such as parking lot seal coating and roof replacements. The meeting included a report on Lifeways' appropriation request and ongoing financial oversight, with mention of an external audit being commissioned for Lifeways' CEO contract. Several motions related to budget allocations, contract approvals, and personnel appointments were passed, reflecting active management of county resources and vendor relationships.