Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting - July 28, 2026

The Benzie County Board of Commissioners held their regular meeting on July 28, 2026, covering a wide range of county operations and budgetary matters. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of an $8,735.50 contract with TKS Security for an access control system installation at EMS Station One, funded by the ambulance fund. The board also approved a three-year auditor services agreement with Mayor Caster for financial auditing. A budget amendment of $125,000 was approved to fund upgrades at the Gathering Place Senior Center, and a $17,000 allocation from the capital fund was authorized for animal control camera system upgrades. Additionally, the board approved reclassification of an IT support position to better align with candidate expertise and discussed ongoing contract negotiations for materials management services with GFL. The meeting included updates on the draft budget, millage reset on the ballot, and various county department reports. The board also addressed interim county administrator appointment and plans for a search committee. No new major capital improvement projects or large contract awards were reported beyond those noted. The meeting concluded with public comments and announcements regarding upcoming FEMA and SBA disaster recovery assistance events.