Cass County Regular Board of Commissioners Meeting 2026-09-17

The Cass County Board of Commissioners held a regular meeting on September 17, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement actions included the approval of a $50,000 award to the Anttoa Township Edwardsburg Police Department using opioid settlement funds, and the ratification of up to $1.5 million in additional blight elimination grant funding for the Cass County Land Bank Authority. The board also approved various reappointments to county boards and committees, and passed budget adjustments as presented. Additionally, a motion was approved to create an ad hoc committee tasked with developing recommendations on the interlocal agreement and governance structure with Kexus Workforce Development, aiming to update and protect the interests of the involved counties. Updates were provided on capital projects such as the mobile health clinic expansion, including new vehicles and a bus depot, as well as ongoing blight elimination and rehabilitation projects funded through state grants. The meeting also featured reports on county financials, community health initiatives, and upcoming events, but no closed session was held.