Gratiot County Board of Commissioners Meeting 5/19/26

The Gratiot County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on May 19, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related topics were discussed. A key agenda item was the upcoming contract with BSNA to convert the county's current system to a cloud-based platform, which will increase costs but provide operational benefits. The board was informed about a competitive state grant opportunity to expand countywide transit services, potentially funded by a 0.5 millage, with the state covering up to 100% of capital costs. The commissioners approved the 2026 tax rate request resolution and appointed members to the Brownfield Development Authority and Economic Development Corporation boards. Additionally, the airport reported on multiple grant applications for infrastructure improvements, including ramp and taxiway repairs, and discussed fuel purchases and leasing of farmland. The board also addressed a FOIA fee appeal related to enhanced data access and discussed the need for future budget planning to accommodate upcoming expenses and potential millage resets. No immediate contract awards or vendor selections were made during this meeting, but several action items and resolutions related to procurement and budgeting were approved or planned for future consideration.