April 30, 2026 Ottawa County Board of Commissioners

The April 30, 2026 meeting of the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners included extensive discussions on several procurement and budget-related topics. Key procurement actions included the ratification of contracts pursuant to the county's contracting policy, with some contracts debated for further information, particularly a public health contract involving schools. The board approved a revised investment policy and new policies on artificial intelligence and remote work, with amendments to the remote work policy to clarify conditions for revocation of remote work privileges. A significant portion of the meeting focused on wage and compensation issues, including a detailed discussion of a countywide wage study, concerns raised by union representatives about wage scale implementation, and motions to schedule further review work sessions. The board also approved adjustments to pay grades and wage scales to maintain market competitiveness, with authorization for the county administrator to make individual wage adjustments. Additionally, the board voted to place renewal and new millage proposals for community mental health and parks and open spaces on upcoming ballots, splitting the vote to allow separate consideration. A resolution was passed to support Port Sheldon Township and Consumers Energy in requesting a public hearing from the EPA regarding deep well injection permits. The meeting featured public comments on mental health services, parks funding, and environmental concerns, as well as recognition of county employees for commendable service. The meeting reflected active engagement on budget allocations, contract approvals, and policy decisions affecting future procurement and county operations.