Audio Only - Committee of the Whole 2024/11/19

The Barry County Michigan Committee of the Whole meeting held on November 19, 2024, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement actions included approval of a $34,628.51 contract with Casper Corporation for the purchase and installation of rolling shelving units in the county vault, funded from the CPL fund. The committee also recommended approval of the 2025 memorandum of agreement with Michigan State University Extension, continuing existing service arrangements without cost increases. Additionally, the board approved reappointments to the Building Authority and Brownfield Redevelopment Authority. A significant policy-related discussion involved a resolution to join a nationwide insulin price litigation lawsuit, with the board voting to recommend joining the suit to potentially recover inflated insulin costs dating back to 2019. The meeting also addressed updates to the county credit card policy to ensure compliance with state law and limit unauthorized use. Other topics included farmland preservation applications and departmental staffing plans to address assessor shortages. No new capital improvement projects beyond the shelving replacement were discussed.