Iosco County Board of Commissioners Meeting, August 19, 2026

The Iosco County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on August 19, 2026, covering a range of county administrative and operational topics. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of a 3% cost of living increase for the District Health Department's 2027 budget, with a budget amendment to start the increase October 1, 2026. The board also approved appointments to various county committees and boards. A significant agenda item was the proposal to hire a full-time building official inspector to address turnover and workload issues, funded by an updated permit fee schedule that had not been revised since 2018. The board discussed adopting the new fee schedule aligned with state construction codes to support the new hire and departmental operations. Additionally, the board reviewed and approved the county's health insurance hard cap limits for 2027 and discussed seeking alternative insurance quotes to potentially reduce costs. An initial AI usage policy for county employees was introduced to establish guidelines and ensure data security. Other topics included updates on apprenticeship programs, emergency management, and recycling initiatives. Motions related to budget approvals, committee appointments, and policy adoptions were passed by roll call votes.