2026 09 10 Committee Meetings

The Oceana County committee meetings held on September 10, 2026, included discussions primarily focused on public safety, emergency management, parks budgeting, and finance and administration. Key procurement-related topics included the approval of a three-year contract renewal with Gambridge and Company for auditing services, and the presentation and approval of a five-year master agreement with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) for specialized services funding to the Oceanana Council on Aging. The committee also discussed the progress and challenges related to a federally funded bus barn construction project, including delays due to NEPA environmental approvals and the need to build on new land rather than county-owned property. Additionally, the conservation district requested a modest increase in funding to support hazardous waste disposal programs and other environmental initiatives. The board agreed to allow the county administrator to sign time-sensitive MDOT grant agreements on behalf of the board to expedite processing. No new capital improvement projects were approved during the meeting, but budget considerations for parks maintenance and infrastructure repairs were noted for future planning.