12.17.2025 Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Clare County Board of Commissioners held their meeting on December 17, 2025, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed. The board approved the agenda, minutes, and various financial expenditures including a $35,414.32 statutory finance committee payment and general fund expenditures totaling $1,360,980.88 for November 2025. Budget adjustments amounting to $279,676 were also approved. A significant discussion focused on the county's fund balance policy, with the board deciding to raise the fund balance target to 40% to ensure fiscal stability and support capital improvements, including a planned $138,000 window replacement for a county building. The board also approved new workplace injury policies and an updated non-union personnel policy manual. Additionally, the county administrator reported on the completion of a computer replacement project involving 94 computers and the initiation of a bidding process for health insurance pending changes to the Affordable Care Act. Other topics included grant funding impacts, mental health oversight, and ongoing capital projects such as airport lighting improvements. The meeting included motions and votes on these financial and procurement matters, reflecting the county's efforts to manage resources prudently and plan for future infrastructure needs.