Gratiot County Board of Commissioners Meeting 11/4/24

The Gratiot County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on November 4, 2024, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed. Key topics included the approval of a sole source contract with Digital Ally for body and dash cameras for the Sheriff's Office, with a payment plan of $43,000 annually over five years. The board also approved paying off the remaining $487,000 drain debt to save on interest, amending the budget accordingly. Additionally, the county is seeking bids to replace aged mechanical water pumps in the courthouse and plans to build a pavilion and storage unit between the Sheriff's Office and courthouse. The airport manager reported on fuel procurement options and upcoming grant opportunities from Michigan MDOT, with $4 million appropriated for fiscal year 2025 for capital development and equipment. The board approved a snow plowing contract with Cutting Edge Outdoor Solutions at rates consistent with the previous year. Finally, a new courthouse security policy was approved. No other major contract awards or RFPs were noted during the meeting.