Full Board Meeting 2026 09 17

The Tuscola County Full Board meeting held on September 17, 2026, included several procurement-related discussions and approvals. Key procurement actions involved the mosquito abatement program approving the purchase of five Pioneer electric backpack foggers for $13,450.50 and a new ULV truck fogger from Clark Mosquito Control Products for $18,974, both funded from the 2026 mosquito abatement budget. The board also approved a 5-year contract with Spectrum for jail cable TV service at $38 per month, totaling $18,480, funded from the general fund. Additionally, the board approved budget amendments related to a Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) grant to reallocate funds within the grant's budget. The meeting included a motion to extend the funding period for the Village of Gagetown drain project from 15 to 20 years to reduce annual costs to residents, with a total project cost of $430,000. The board also discussed and approved advertising for a dispatch director position with a salary of approximately $72,263 and maintaining current wage step increases. Other topics included recognition of suicide prevention month, animal control staffing changes, and ongoing discussions about AI implementation and regional infrastructure projects. No new contracting vehicles or major capital projects beyond those noted were discussed.