# Board of Commissioners 10/06/2026

Barry County Board of Commissioners special meeting, October 6, 2026: The board reviewed county facility needs and prospective capital projects. For the former Commission on Aging property, administrators proposed splitting and appraising the parcel, then issuing an RFP that would consider both price and proposed development use; multifamily housing was discussed as a potential use. Commissioners supported continuing that process, with no sale decision or vote taken. For Charlton Park’s welcome center, an architectural and engineering services RFP was already out, with responses expected in October and construction targeted for 2028. The project has a stated $423,800 matching need; commissioners discussed possible county support of about $100,000, but requested further financial details before deciding on funding. The grant deadline is September 30, 2029.

The board also considered phase-one improvements to the former front-of-court building, including paint, carpet, and data drops, with a $51,668 quote from Kyle Rose; rooftop HVAC units and electronic door-lock work were also discussed, bringing the stated package total to $121,668. A roll-call vote was taken on the improvements, though the transcript’s vote result is garbled. Courthouse security barriers and transaction windows remain under review, with further pricing and design options to be developed rather than awarded. Planning also continued on jail/public-safety facility work and a longer-term county facilities plan; no additional contract award was identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 06, 2026

### Sources
- [Board of Commissioners 10/06/2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G72pg4jiMPc) - Barry County Michigan