Hancock County Commissioners’ Regular Meeting Recording #1 – 7/07/2026

The Hancock County Commissioners held their regular meeting on July 7, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related decisions were made. The commissioners approved a three-year snowplow agreement with the town of Stupin for Township 7 and accepted multiple grant offers related to snow removal equipment and airport pavement maintenance projects, including awarding bids to MB Companies and Axel's Paving Solutions LLC. They also approved the purchase of a radar and variable message trailer for the sheriff's office, funded from reserve accounts and reimbursed by federal grants. Additionally, the commissioners authorized the purchase of three historic maps from Raymond Silsby for $10,000, funded from the community benefits account, with plans to offer some maps to local entities to retain public access. A radon mitigation project contract was awarded to Rick Curtis for $19,125, funded from the building reserve account. The meeting included a detailed presentation and discussion of a county wage study, highlighting underpaid leadership roles in cyber security, finance, and HR, and the commissioners agreed to phase in recommended pay adjustments over three years. Other actions included approval of monthly bills, reserve account transfers, and acceptance of a fixed interest rate option for county financing. Motions related to these procurement and budget items were unanimously approved by the commissioners.