June 18, 2026 Ogemaw County Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Ogemaw County Board of Commissioners held a Committee of the Whole meeting on June 18, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related topics were discussed. Key procurement discussions included budget adjustments for the transit system, appellate legal fees, and child care fund expenses, with a proposal to allocate approximately $115,000 from the fund balance to cover shortfalls in child care treatment costs. The board reviewed and discussed an RFP and job description for a contracted emergency manager position, emphasizing the need for compliance with updated emergency plans and hazard mitigation requirements. Budget amendments for the sheriff's office were presented, addressing under-budgeted phone lines, overtime, and bailiff wages, with plans for a strategic budget planning meeting involving multiple committees. Additionally, the board considered a housing consulting services contract and discussed rent charges for county office tenants, proposing a market-based rent review. Other procurement-related items included approval of a revised emergency management plan and fire drill handbook, and discussions about inmate meal contracts and potential re-bidding to reduce costs. Motions were made to approve tax rate requests and budget transfers, with several action items planned for follow-up meetings to ensure compliance and fiscal responsibility.