Gratiot County Board of Commissioners Meeting 9/1/26

The Gratiot County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on September 1, 2026, where key procurement and budget-related topics were discussed. The board reviewed and approved a resolution to amend the Municipal Employees Retirement System defined contribution plan to ensure compliance and consistent pension eligibility for part-time, elected, and contract employees. The administrator provided updates on the IT service model transition, proposing to phase out an external IT contract in favor of hiring an in-house IT staff member, which is expected to save over $100,000 annually. Budget adjustments were made to accommodate sheriff's office firearm replacements, corrections uniforms, court wages, and treatment court staffing, with a planned use of fund balance primarily for capital improvements exceeding $1 million. The board also approved the check register totaling approximately $1.25 million and open invoices of $231,000. Additionally, the board authorized the use of a corporate credit card program to streamline payments. The meeting concluded with a motion to enter closed session to discuss collective bargaining negotiation strategy.