May 12, 2026 Ottawa County Board of Commissioners Planning & Policy Committee

The May 12, 2026 meeting of the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners Planning & Policy Committee included several procurement-related discussions and approvals. The committee approved a contract with ENG Inc. for engineering services for phase two of the Bass River segment of the Item I Explorers Trail, with a not-to-exceed cost of $48,555, funded through the Park CIP and various grants. They also approved easements with Consumers Energy and Georgetown Township for infrastructure projects involving light poles and sidewalks, respectively, with no direct costs to the county. The committee reviewed and forwarded revised policies on debt management and legal services to the full board for consideration. Additionally, a revised tuition reimbursement policy was approved, including a new provision for cadet positions in partnership with the sheriff's office, with an estimated additional budget impact of $15,000. A significant discussion was held on a proposed solar development project at the Southwest Ottawa Landfill, involving a power purchase agreement with the Holland Board of Public Works, focusing on renewable energy expansion and site logistics. Lastly, the committee discussed a recommendation to cease after-hours use of county conference rooms by external groups due to operational and security concerns, with consideration to restructure fees to cover costs rather than fully discontinue access. No final vote was taken on this issue during the meeting.