06.17.2026 Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Clare County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on June 17, 2026, where they approved several budget-related motions including grant awards and amendments. Notably, the board approved a $1,650 HME hazmat grant, a $662,759 grant amendment with the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission, and budget adjustments totaling over $1.3 million. They also approved a resolution for Bertha Lake level maintenance and authorized paying off a Brownfield loan contingent on property transfer to the Clare County Land Bank. Discussions included fiscal discipline, health insurance renewal with a significant 33% increase, and ongoing capital projects such as park improvements and schoolhouse renovations. The board set interview dates for filling a vacant commissioner position, with applications due by early July. No new contracts or procurement vehicles were specifically mentioned, but several funding and budget allocation decisions were made that could impact future county projects and services.