May 14, 2026 Committee Meetings

The Oceana County Committee Meetings held on May 14, 2026, included discussions primarily focused on procurement and budget matters. The Courts and Public Safety Committee approved acceptance of a DNR ORV grant to purchase a Polaris Ranger side-by-side vehicle, with plans to sell an older 2005 club car. The committee also reviewed a letter of understanding with the POAM, which was a routine contract update. Additionally, the county announced the launch of a new emergency management app replacing the previous Code Red system, which was procured at no cost and is IPAWS certified for mass notifications. The Finance and Administration Committee reviewed bids for HVAC units for the county services building, with a recommendation to select the Tanner bid despite a slightly higher price due to larger unit size. The committee also discussed the sale of a county truck for $28,200, with plans to allocate proceeds toward new handguns with optics. Other procurement-related topics included a pending contract with Golden Township and ongoing grant applications for rural health transformation to offset inmate healthcare costs. The meeting also covered FEMA damage assessments and emergency response funding opportunities related to recent flooding. Overall, the meeting addressed several procurement decisions, grant acceptances, and budget allocations relevant to county operations and public safety.