Full Board Meeting 2026 08 27

The Tuscola County Board of Commissioners held a full board meeting on August 27, 2026, addressing several procurement and budget-related matters. Key procurement discussions included approval of using existing payroll funds to hire special assistant prosecutors to address staffing shortages in the prosecutor's office, with a motion passed to authorize payments retroactive to August 26, 2026. The board also approved the county acting as a lender for a $500,000 drain project loan from the delinquent tax revolving fund, with a 15-year term at 4.5% interest, benefiting the village of Gagetown. Additionally, the board authorized the county to accept and manage the 2025 Homeland Security Grant Program funds through the Saginaw Tuscola Medical Control Authority as fiduciary. The board approved increasing the county mileage reimbursement rate to 76 cents per mile effective August 27, 2026, aligning with the IRS rate. Finally, the board approved the hiring of a staff attorney for the court with an annual salary of $90,000, funded from three specified court-related budget line items, with all necessary budget adjustments authorized. Several budget adjustments were discussed, primarily related to salary and wage increases, with efforts to remain budget neutral. The meeting also included updates on various county projects and liaison reports, but no additional procurement actions were taken.