Board of Commissioners Meeting 7-28-2026

The Gladwin County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on July 28, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included approval of two 100% funded airport grants totaling $933,496 for a new plow truck and fencing improvements, with authorization for the deputy administrator to sign the grant agreements. The board also approved continuation of a Homeland Security emergency management grant and authorized expenditures for training programs for sheriff deputies, including a $45 training fee for a field training officer. Additionally, the board approved the sale of two used patrol vehicles via a sealed bid public sale process. Budget allocations included a $30,000 transfer to Parks and Recreation for tree removal and maintenance, and approval of annual dues of $8,494.10 for the Michigan Association of Counties. The board also discussed staffing challenges in the sheriff's department and approved a contract to fund police academy training for a new deputy with a five-year service commitment. Finally, the board approved placing an EMS billing service renewal on the November ballot to ensure continued funding. Several infrastructure projects were mentioned, including ongoing water main replacements and road rehabilitations, as well as a dredging project with bids out for the fall. No new RFP awards were finalized, but an RFP for a master plan was noted as open and pending further action.