Board of Commissioners 08/11/2026

The Barry County Michigan Board of Commissioners met on August 11, 2026, discussing a variety of topics including mental health system updates, election statistics, public safety measures, and infrastructure projects. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of a $20,000 grant for a trap-neuter-release program, and a significant capital improvement project involving a $4.475 million inter-county drain project with full faith and credit pledges from Barry and neighboring counties. The board also reviewed and approved a farmland development rights agreement termination and considered a Brownfield Redevelopment Authority policy to incentivize workforce housing development, emphasizing structured developer requirements and financial justifications. Additionally, the board approved contracting bond counsel to review loan documents related to the drain project, with a budget not to exceed $1,000. These actions reflect ongoing county investments in infrastructure, community health, and housing development initiatives.