Board of Commissioners

The Benzie County Board of Commissioners meeting on August 26, 2026, covered a range of topics including updates on property auctions, implementation of the BSNA cloud-based system for improved efficiency in tax billing and human resources, and staffing updates in public safety. Significant discussion focused on broadband infrastructure projects funded by federal and state grants, with $5.2 million in federal funds and $1.8 million in local funds allocated so far, and an additional $4 million expected through BEAD funding. The board also reviewed millage proposals for the November ballot, including an animal control millage increase, a renewal of the TNT millage for drug enforcement, and a general operating millage increase. A motion was passed to approve a grant application for the secondary road patrol program. Additionally, a new video surveillance policy was adopted following legal review. The meeting included presentations on human services programs and ongoing efforts to improve public communication regarding tax and budget matters. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were detailed, but procurement-related discussions centered on grant-funded infrastructure projects and millage funding requests.