Board of Commissioners 08/11/2026

The Barry County Michigan Board of Commissioners held a meeting on August 11, 2026, where they approved updates to the county's information technology security policy and incident response policy. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the upcoming transition to new financial software, BSNA, scheduled to go live on August 31, 2026, which will temporarily halt internal financial transactions during the data migration. The board discussed training plans, anticipated challenges, and the expected improvements in efficiency. Additionally, the commissioners provided updates on capital projects including the new Commission on Aging building nearing completion and the Green Street reconstruction phase one being finished. They also discussed ongoing contract negotiations and tours related to a new jail project, with a preliminary budget estimate of $30 million. No formal contract awards or vendor selections were finalized during this meeting, but the board indicated forthcoming presentations and reviews related to jail construction contracts. Other topics included community events, EMS service challenges, and environmental health advisories. Overall, the meeting addressed key procurement-related preparations for software implementation and infrastructure projects, with motions passed on IT policies and plans for future contract considerations.