# BOC Meeting 9/16/26


**Body:** Wexford County Board of Commissioners
**Date:** September 15, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Professional Services, Construction & Infrastructure, Contracting Vehicles, Physical Infrastructure


The Wexford County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on September 16, 2026, during which they approved several key procurement and budget-related items. Notably, the board adopted the fiscal year 2027 public defender attorney salary scale and authorized initial annual placements for several attorneys, with salaries ranging from $85,000 to $145,000, funded through the public defense budget. Additionally, the board approved a fiscal year 2027 agreement with Michigan State University Extension for extensive services totaling $212,514, authorizing the board chairman to sign the contract. The meeting also included discussion of upcoming capital improvements, such as a new roof installation scheduled for early October on a county building, and implementation of new building security features. Budget preparation efforts were highlighted, including the rollout of a new cloud system for department heads to enter budget data. Several resolutions related to the 2026 winter millage and fiscal year 2027 budget exploration were passed by unanimous vote. Other agenda items included community program updates and general county business, but no additional procurement actions were noted.

**Source:** Wexford County Board of Commissioners