# 20261013 Hillsdale County Board of Commissioner's Meeting

The Hillsdale County Board of Commissioners met on October 13, 2026. The board reviewed the 2026 drain and lake-level assessments, including $29,826.52 for petition projects and $67,464.20 for maintenance, and moved to approve the assessment report for the 2026 winter tax roll. Drain-office counsel presented options for countywide stormwater-development review, including limited county zoning or municipal ordinances; commissioners and public commenters debated the implications, but no action was taken. The board also discussed a proposed $2 million, 10-year bond to rebuild and repave roads near Lake Somerset, with no action and a suggestion that the township pursue financing itself. A preliminary 2027 budget review showed requested spending about $1.3–$1.4 million above anticipated revenue. Upcoming items include quotes for county weather-warning-siren upgrades and a maintenance proposal; a one-year medical examiner investigator contract was also under discussion, with no award recorded.

The board approved a Motorola Solutions change order for software enabling county public-safety radios to connect with Ohio’s MARCS radio system; no cost was stated. It also approved keeping the enhanced 911 surcharge at $3 per month through June 30, 2027, and approved a collective bargaining agreement for the Emergency Telephone Services Board supervisory unit covering January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2030. The board authorized comments on Calhoun County’s material management plan and approved a new Register of Deeds/Equalization clerk position. No procurement amount was specified for these approvals. A policy on automatic license plate reader cameras also passed, but an amendment to remove language about prior misuse failed.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Public Safety, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 14, 2026

### Sources
- [20261013 Hillsdale County Board of Commissioner's Meeting](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzDYl7Pgr1g) - Hillsdale County Board of Commissioners