July 23, 2026 Ogemaw County Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Ogemaw County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on July 23, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related issues were discussed. Key topics included a failed resolution to authorize voluntary payroll deductions for donations to the Ogemaw County Veterans Memorial Park, with concerns raised about setting a precedent for payroll deductions for nonprofits. The board also reviewed and approved claims totaling approximately $288,137, with discussions about specific expenditures such as inmate services and utility costs. A significant portion of the meeting focused on financial oversight of the county's housing commission, where the board approved a resolution to temporarily suspend acceptance of housing revenues and processing of expenditures due to concerns about mixed grant funds and lack of clear financial tracking. An RFP for a third-party administrator for a $250,000 CDBG grant was mentioned as forthcoming. Additionally, the board considered a resolution supporting court and county closure for active assailant training and approved pre-transit rides for the August 4th election. The health department presented its FY 2025 annual report and requested a 3% increase in county appropriations, which was deferred for further budget review. Overall, the meeting addressed several procurement, budget, and financial management issues impacting county operations and services.