July 16, 2026 Ogemaw County Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Ogemaw County Board of Commissioners held a Committee of the Whole meeting on July 16, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement actions included the appointment of an interim transit director, Ray, with compensation aligned to the former director's salary, approved unanimously by roll call vote. The board also passed a resolution authorizing the county administrator to be the authorized signatory for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Passport Grant Program, necessary due to the grant's expiration and pending extension. Additionally, the board discussed a proposed payroll deduction program allowing county employees to voluntarily donate to the Veterans Memorial Park fundraising effort, with plans to formalize a resolution for this initiative in the following meeting. Budget transfer matters were addressed, including reallocating funds within the equalization department to cover tax bill processing costs. Other topics included updates on the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission (MIDC) program and local attorney assignments, as well as public comments on animal control staffing and road commission activities. No new contracts or vendor selections were reported during this meeting.