Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting - March 10, 2026

The Benzie County Board of Commissioners held their regular meeting on March 10, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related topics were discussed. Key procurement activities included the selection of Gallagher as the new benefits agent after receiving nine proposals, and the Benzie County Road Commission's decision to move forward with Owens Ames and Kimble (OAK) as the construction management firm for their capital improvement project, with plans to issue RFPs and a target completion date in fall 2027. The board also approved the establishment of a tax limitation advisory committee to oversee millage renewal efforts, and certified ballot language for a jail operations millage renewal. Additionally, the board introduced amendments to the animal control enforcement ordinance and discussed a $15,000 appropriation request for the Frankfurt City County Airport Authority, though formal budget approval was deferred. The meeting included updates on financial hardship policies related to tax foreclosures and ongoing discussions about a potential regional animal shelter partnership with neighboring counties. Motions were passed to reappoint members to the Benzie Transportation Authority and restructure the county's representation on the Frankfurt Airport Authority board. Overall, the meeting focused on budget planning, contract awards, and policy updates affecting county services and capital projects.