August 28, 2026 CMH Board of Directors Meeting

The August 28, 2026 meeting of the Ottawa County Community Mental Health (CMH) Board of Directors focused extensively on the transition of CMH to an independent authority. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of a historic transition agreement with Ottawa County, which outlined the transfer of assets, operational infrastructure, and financial commitments such as a four-year revolving credit line to ensure liquidity. The agreement also addressed ongoing partnerships for services like IT, HR, and finance, with a phased approach to developing independent authority functions. The board approved policies and resolutions to establish banking and check-signing authorities in preparation for the October 1 operational start. Budget discussions previewed the fiscal year 2027 budget, including millage program funding extensions and plans for a comprehensive needs assessment and request for proposals to evaluate and prioritize millage expenditures. The board emphasized transparency, workforce stabilization, and service quality during the transition. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were detailed, but the meeting set the framework for future procurement and financial oversight activities related to the authority's operations and millage-funded programs.