Ottawa County Board of Commissioners

The Ottawa County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on June 24, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement topics included approval of fiscal year 2026 budget adjustments, with a specific focus on funding for back-to-school preparation and health department advertising. The board also approved the creation of the Ottawa County Housing Advisory Board, with discussions about potential future staffing and budget implications. A significant agenda item was the adoption of the Ottawa County Solid Waste Financing Ordinance, which passed after debate on fee structures and enforcement language; the ordinance aims to shift some solid waste management costs from county taxpayers to waste haulers and out-of-county sources. Additionally, the board ratified contracts pursuant to county contracting policy and approved revisions to several personnel-related policies. Strategic planning discussions emphasized transparency, public service, and community trust, with motions to improve meeting access and live streaming. Public comments addressed concerns about open meetings compliance and severance agreements. Overall, the meeting focused on budget allocations, ordinance adoption, contract ratifications, and policy updates affecting county operations and procurement activities.