Board of Commissioners

The Benzie County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on September 9, 2026, covering a range of topics including budget updates, contract approvals, and public safety recognitions. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a one-year extension for a recycling coordinator services contract with Schaefer LLC at $7,000 per month, funded by the 228 fund with partial grant reimbursement. The board also reviewed and discussed a contract renewal for Dr. Mark Holly to perform parcel assessments, with a capped amount not to exceed $41,000. Additionally, the commissioners deliberated extensively on selecting a search firm for the county administrator recruitment, narrowing down candidates to two firms for interviews to be held in a special meeting by the end of September. A public hearing was set for the draft materials management plan, emphasizing transparency and public input. The meeting also included updates on the county's transition to a new cloud-based financial system and discussions on tax-related informational materials for public dissemination. No immediate contract awards beyond those mentioned were finalized, but several action items and motions related to procurement and budget management were passed.