Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting - March 24, 2026

The Benzie County Board of Commissioners held their regular meeting on March 24, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed. Key procurement actions included approval of an amendment to the county's cleaning contract to add cleaning services for the Michigan Indigent Defense Council office and the employee gym, with an estimated additional cost of about $80 monthly. The board also approved a $60,000 budget amendment to fund a building department digitization project aimed at converting physical records to digital format. Additionally, the board authorized changing the agent of record for the county's employee benefits program to Gallagher, enabling them to begin managing benefits and preparing for upcoming open enrollment. The meeting included allocation of $15,000 in opioid settlement funds to support the Benzie County drug court program, enhancing recovery services. The commissioners also approved ballot language for a millage renewal for the Maples operations to be presented in the August 2026 election. Other discussions involved updates on emergency management, EMS facilities, and community programs, but no other direct procurement or contracting decisions were noted. The meeting concluded with committee appointments and public comments.