May 7, 2026 Ogemaw County Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Ogemaw County Board of Commissioners held a Committee of the Whole meeting on May 7, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related topics were discussed. Key procurement discussions included approval to fill vacancies in the treasurer's office and juvenile probation officer positions, authorization of a county administrator credit card with a $2,500 limit, and consideration of carpet bids for the law library, with a recommendation to select Morris Furniture Clark for rolled carpeting at approximately $42,284. The board reviewed a commissioning report for the county building's HVAC system, discussing potential phased upgrades estimated between $110,000 and $160,000, with possible rebates of about $33,000. They also discussed establishing capital improvement and equipment replacement funds, proposing an initial allocation of $200,000 to support future projects. Additionally, the board addressed a $5,000 transit vehicle repair quote to be paid out-of-pocket to avoid insurance rate increases, and deliberated on funding for a semi-marked forfeiture vehicle for drug interdiction, with plans to cover costs via a budget amendment potentially using commissary funds. The meeting included discussions on law enforcement overtime budget challenges and the need for budget amendments to address shortfalls. The board also considered internal audit procedures for the treasurer's office and approved a resolution correcting a typographical error in an animal control millage. Overall, the meeting focused on budget management, contract approvals, capital planning, and personnel actions impacting county operations and procurement.