February 09, 2026 Public Safety & Transportation Committee Meeting

The County of Jackson Public Safety & Transportation Committee meeting on February 9, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement actions included approval of the purchase of two replacement sheriff vehicles, with one funded by the state secondary road patrol grant and the other from the general fund, and authorization to purchase a used 2024 John Deere tractor with a front-mounted snowblower for $221,838 to replace an underpowered and unsafe existing tractor at the airport. The committee also approved awarding a biannual overbanding services contract to Wolverine Seal Coating LLC for up to $300,000 per year after receiving four bids. Additionally, a 20-year ground lease for airport hangar 105 was approved following the sale of the hangar. The meeting featured updates on public safety statistics, juvenile crime trends, victim rights, and technology upgrades at the 911 dispatch center. The committee unanimously passed motions to receive various reports and forward procurement recommendations to the full board for approval.