Manistee County, MI

Brownfield Commission

The Manistee County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the agenda and prior meeting minutes. The main substantive items are a policy discussion on the Local Brownfield Reimbursement Fund (LBRF) and a new business item regarding a Brownfield Plan Reimbursement Agreement for Kemmer Road. Public comment is also scheduled.

• LBRF Policy Discussion
• Kemmer Road Brownfield Plan Reimbursement Agreement
• Approval of August 27, 2026 agenda
• Approval of July 16, 2026 meeting minutes

Brownfield Commission

The Manistee County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority will hold a regular meeting on August 27, 2026, at 2:00 pm in the Planning Department Conference Room. The agenda contains only the meeting notice and procedural details; no specific agenda items are listed.

Planning Commission

This agenda is a procedural notice only. It announces that the Manistee County Planning Commission will hold its August meeting on August 27, 2026, immediately following a Brownfield meeting scheduled for 2:00 pm, in the Planning Department Conference Room at 395 Third Street, Manistee, MI. No agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed.

• Meeting date changed to August 27, 2026
• Meeting to follow Brownfield meeting at 2:00 pm
• Location: Planning Department Conference Room, 395 Third Street, Manistee, MI
• Notice posted August 14, 2026, per Michigan Open Meetings Act

Planning Commission

The Manistee County Planning Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, receiving staff updates, and addressing new items. The main substantive items are a request to change an address on Snyder Road and a review of a zoning amendment from Dickson Township. Public comments are accepted at the start and end of the meeting.

• Snyder Road address change request
• Dickson Township zoning amendment review
• Approval of July 23, 2026 minutes
• Planning Department update

Board of Commissioners

The Manistee County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting, primarily to review and consider adopting a tentative FY 2026/27 general fund and supplemental budgets. The board will also hear an annual report from Networks Northwest, receive committee reports, and approve routine consent agenda items including monthly appropriations and fund transfers.

• Tentative FY 2026/27 budget adoption
• Networks Northwest annual report
• Monthly appropriations: District Health Dept. #10 $13,392.42, Centra Wellness Network $21,299.59
• Fund transfers including $19,583.33 to Airport Fund, $7,232.75 to Child Care Fund, $5,291.67 to Veterans Fund
• Public hearing on budget scheduled for September 15, 2026

The Manistee County Board of Commissioners approved the tentative FY 2026/27 budget, a 3.5% wage increase for non-union, court staff, and elected officials, and a $58.23 hourly wage for the Administrator/Controller. They also approved several policies, including employment of minors, religious accommodation, and smoke-free workplace, plus a $64,982.46 computer purchase from Insight. All votes were unanimous (7-0) except where noted.

• Approved tentative FY 2026/27 budget (7-0)
• Approved 3.5% wage increase for non-union, court staff, and elected officials (7-0)
• Approved $58.23 hourly wage for Administrator/Controller (7-0)
• Approved reclassification of Executive Assistant/Legal Assistant from grade 5 to grade 6 (7-0)
• Approved Employment of Minors, Religious Accommodation, and Smoke-Free Workplace policies (7-0 each)
• Approved $2,715,418.65 in on-demand checks, bills, and payroll (6-0, Goodman absent)
• Approved Zoning Agreement with Village of Onekama (6-0, Goodman absent)
• Approved $64,982.46 computer purchase from Insight (7-0)

Fair Commission

The Manistee County Fair Commission is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from June 15, 2026, and to receive updates on the fair from the Agricultural Society, 4H Livestock Council, and Onekama Lions. Public comment and committee member items are also scheduled.

• Approval of meeting minutes for June 15, 2026
• Fair overview presentation
• Updates from Agricultural Society, 4H Livestock Council, Onekama Lions
• Public comment period

Land Bank Authority

The Manistee County Land Bank Authority will review responses to its request for qualifications and cost proposals for land bank consulting services and consider selecting a consultant. The board will also receive finance reports, hear a project manager update, and discuss progress on several properties, including Bear Lake, Java Lodge, and 1001 Kosciusko Street, as well as blight elimination projects. The meeting is scheduled for August 17, 2026, at 1:00 PM.

• Review and possible selection of a land bank consulting services consultant
• Finance report: $1,170,527.01 revenue, $1,198,621.18 expenditures year-to-date through July 31, 2026
• Bear Lake (US-31/Lynn St) property update
• Java Lodge development deadline 12/31/26
• Blight elimination: 267 3rd Street purchase application, 518 1st Street, 141 Washington Street progress

Policy/Personnel Committee

The Manistee County Policy/Personnel Committee will discuss and potentially act on several personnel matters, including a reclassification analysis for the Office Manager/Executive Legal Assistant (Paralegal) position, proposed policies on employing minors, religious accommodation, and a smoke-free workplace, and a discussion on wage increases for fiscal year 2026-27. The agenda includes public comment and old business items, with no final votes scheduled at this meeting.

• Reclassification of Office Manager/Executive Legal Assistant (Paralegal) to grade 6 (point total 1,835)
• Employment of Minors Policy (Appendix B)
• Religious Accommodation Policy (Appendix C)
• Smoke-Free Workplace Policy (Appendix D)
• Discussion on wage increases for FY 26-27

The Policy/Personnel Committee recommended a 3% wage increase for non-union employees and elected officials for FY 26-27, and approved a $58.23 increase to the Administrator/Controller contract. It also recommended reclassifying the Executive Assistant/Legal Assistant (Paralegal) position from grade 5 to grade 6, and approved three personnel policies: Employment of Minors, Religious Accommodation, and Smoke-Free Workplace. All recommendations are subject to full Board approval.

• Recommended 3% wage increase for non-union and elected officials (all in favor)
• Approved $58.23 increase to Administrator/Controller contract (all in favor)
• Recommended reclassification of Executive Assistant/Legal Assistant (Paralegal) from grade 5 to grade 6 (all in favor)
• Recommended approval of Employment of Minors Policy (all in favor)
• Recommended approval of Religious Accommodation Policy as amended (all in favor)
• Recommended approval of Smoke-Free Workplace Policy (all in favor)

Board of Commissioners

The Manistee County Board of Commissioners will hold a budget study session on August 7, 2026, at 3:30 PM. The meeting will be held in the Board of Commissioners Meeting Room and livestreamed via Zoom. No specific agenda items beyond the budget study session are listed.

• Budget study session
• Meeting will be livestreamed via Zoom (Meeting ID: 5709856662, Passcode: 4153)

Board of Commissioners

The Manistee County Board of Commissioners is holding a budget study session to review and discuss millage rates for several county services and the FY 2026/27 draft budget. The board will review financial statements for each entity before considering a levy of these rates in December 2026 and/or July 2027. This is a discussion and review session, not a final decision.

• Review of millage rates for County Operating (5.4052), Library (0.9827), Medical Care Facility (0.4948), 9-1-1 (0.9738), Dial-A-Ride (0.4797), Council On Aging (0.4556), Conservation District (0.2190), total 9.0108 mills
• Discussion of FY 2026/27 draft budget as prepared by County Administration
• Public comment period

The Board of Commissioners held a budget work session to review millage rates for county operations and various entities, and heard presentations from department heads and organizations requesting appropriations. No formal decisions were made; the board will consider levying the millages as part of the budget resolution in December 2026 and/or July 2027. The draft FY 2026/27 budget was reviewed with adjustments noted, but no votes were taken.

• Reviewed millage rates for County Operating, Library, Medical Care Facility, 9-1-1, Dial-A-Ride, Council On Aging, and Conservation District (no action taken)
• Heard Dial-A-Ride request for full transportation millage (no action taken)
• Heard 9-1-1 request for full millage (no action taken)
• Heard Library request for full millage (no action taken)
• Heard Medical Care Facility request for full millage (no action taken)
• Heard Council On Aging update (no action taken)
• Heard Conservation District request for full millage (no action taken)
• Reviewed FY 2026/27 draft budget and appropriation requests (no action taken)

Public Safety Committee

The Manistee County Public Safety Committee is meeting to review monthly statistics from the Sheriff's Office, Jail, City of Manistee Police and Fire, 911/Central Dispatch, Emergency Management, Mobile Medical Response (MMR), and Munson Medical Center. The agenda includes reports from various agencies and is primarily informational, with no specific action items listed.

• Sheriff's Office monthly statistics (Appendix A) for May and June 2026
• Jail Administrator monthly statistics (Appendix B)
• City of Manistee Police and Fire statistics
• 911/Central Dispatch monthly statistics
• Mobile Medical Response (MMR) monthly statistics (Appendix C) showing 201 calls in May and 212 in June

The Manistee County Public Safety Committee met on August 7, 2026, and received updates from the Sheriff's Office, City of Manistee Police and Fire, 911/Central Dispatch, Emergency Management, Mobile Medical Response, and Michigan State Police. No formal motions or votes were taken; all items were informational reports and discussions.

• No formal decisions or votes taken at meeting
• Heard Sheriff's Office staffing update: 3 corrections officers down, 2 conditional offers out
• Heard City Fire Chief report on new smoke detector install program for city residents
• Heard Emergency Management report: FEMA flood deadline passed, private property assistance deadline August 30
• Heard MMR report: new cardiac monitor received, new ambulance expected later this month

Ways & Means Committee

The Manistee County Ways & Means Committee is meeting to review the finance report, consider a zoning services contract with Onekama Village, discuss a contingency funds policy, and recommend payment of several invoices, including unused PTO payouts for three resigned employees. The committee will also consider selecting an Officer Delegate for the Municipal Employees Retirement System Annual Conference.

• Zoning Services Contract for Onekama Village presented by Planning Director Katie Gruenberg
• Contingency Funds Policy review
• PTO payout to Sherry Stamp (MSU Extension) - $168.34
• PTO payout to Theresa McDaniels (District Court) - $250.75
• PTO payout to Aiden Wadkins (Maintenance) - $1,383.48

The Manistee County Ways & Means Committee recommended approval of $2,715,418.65 in bills, payroll, and on-demand checks, and approved a three-year zoning services contract with the Village of Onekama. The committee also recommended approval of an updated Contingency Funds Policy, three employee PTO payouts, and two agreements with the Manistee County Land Bank Authority. All votes were unanimous with Richard Schmidt absent.

• Approved $2,715,418.65 in bills, payroll, and on-demand checks (all present voted yes)
• Approved 3-year zoning services contract with Village of Onekama, $16,937 year one (all present voted yes)
• Approved amended Contingency Funds Policy (all present voted yes)
• Approved $168.34 PTO payout to Sherry Stamp (all present voted yes)
• Approved $250.75 PTO payout to Theresa McDaniels (all present voted yes)
• Approved $1,383.48 PTO payout to Aiden Wadkins (all present voted yes)
• Approved Julie Griffis as MERS Officer Delegate, Susan Zielinski as Alternate (all present voted yes)
• Approved Service and Independent Contractor Agreements with Manistee County Land Bank Authority (all present voted yes)

Recreation Commission

The Manistee County Recreation Commission will hold a routine meeting at the Planning Building in Manistee. The agenda consists solely of procedural and Open Meetings Act compliance items, with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.

Planning Commission

The Manistee County Planning Commission will approve June 25, 2026 minutes, receive staff updates, and consider the Dickson Township Master Plan amendment. The meeting also includes reports on commission members' meetings and trainings, and allows for other business and public comment.

• Approve June 25, 2026 minutes
• Planning Department staff update
• Report on meetings and trainings attended by commission members
• Review of Dickson Township Master Plan amendment
• Other business from commission members or staff

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider appointments to the Recreation Commission and the Department of Health and Human Services Board. The meeting includes a report from the Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Michigan and a review of July 2026 monthly appropriations and fund transfers.

• Appointment for Manistee County Recreation Commission: Sally Trisch
• Appointment for Department of Health and Human Services Board: Larry Bielski
• Appropriation of $13,392.42 for District Health Dept. #10
• Appropriation of $21,299.59 for Centra Wellness Network
• Budget Study Session scheduled for August 7, 2026

The Board of Commissioners approved a library millage renewal and several zoning services agreements with local townships and villages. They also authorized funding for jail floor repairs and approved a $478,645.92 Child Care Fund Budget.

• Approved Library Millage Renewal for November ballot (5-0)
• Approved $478,645.92 Child Care Fund Budget (5-0)
• Approved $7,370 proposal from Leading Edge for jail floor repairs (5-0)
• Approved zoning services agreements for Onekama Township, Arcadia Township, Bear Lake Village, and Eastlake Village (5-0)
• Approved $2,261,036.92 in on-demand checks, bills, and payroll (5-0)
• Appointed Sally Trisch to Manistee County Recreation Commission (5-0)
• Appointed Larry Bielski to DHHS Board (5-0)
• Opted out of Public Funded Health Insurance Contribution Act (PA 152) for FY 2026/27, keeping employee contribution at 11% (5-0)

Airport Authority

The Manistee County Blacker Airport Authority is meeting to discuss routine business including approval of minutes, treasurer's report, and committee updates. Key items include an introduction of proposed FY2027 rates and charges, an overview of the Essential Air Service selection process, and a request for action on the Chamber of Commerce Leadership Program. The agenda also includes presentations on marketing and a high school aviation STEM program.

• Introduction of Proposed FY2027 Rates and Charges
• Overview of Essential Air Service Selection Process
• Manistee Area Chamber of Commerce Leadership Program – Action Requested
• CY2025 Economic Contributions Report
• June 2026 Accounts Payable – General Fund and Fund 481

Land Bank Authority

The Land Bank Authority is discussing progress on blight elimination projects and draft purchase agreements for specific properties. The body will also review financial reports and expiring service contracts.

• Draft purchase agreement for 1001 Kosciusko Street
• Blight elimination progress for 267 3rd Street, 518 1st Street, and 141 Washington Street
• Expiring contracts for Fishbeck consulting, Manistee County independent contractor, and Manistee County service agreement
• Review of Revenue & Expenditure and Trial Balance reports as of June 30, 2026
• Discussion on Bear Lake property (US-31/Lynn St) and Java Lodge progress

The Manistee County Land Bank Authority unanimously approved the 2026-2027 budget, a purchase agreement for 1001 Kosciusko Street, and several administrative contracts. The property sale to Tiny Developers was approved for $6,000, with payment due upon release of the escrow deed after project completion. The Authority also approved a $2,500 annual service contract with the County and a three-year independent contractor agreement with the Planning Department.

• Approved 2026-2027 Land Bank Authority budget (unanimous)
• Approved purchase agreement with Tiny Developers for 1001 Kosciusko St, $6,000, payment on escrow deed release (unanimous)
• Approved service contract with Manistee County, $2,500 annually, effective Oct 1, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved independent contractor agreement with Planning Dept, Oct 1, 2026 - Sep 30, 2029, with wage/benefit addendum (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda and minutes from June 15 and July 7, 2026 (unanimous)

Fair Commission

The Fair Commission will meet to discuss updates regarding the fair and specific community groups. The agenda includes reports from the Agricultural Society, 4H Livestock Council, and Onekama Lions.

• Fair update
• Agricultural Society update
• 4H Livestock Council update
• Onekama Lions update

Brownfield Commission

The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority will consider a recommendation on the Kemmer Road BRA Plan to the Board of Commissioners, review the Fishbeck compensation schedule, and discuss proposed bylaw updates. New business includes a policy discussion on the Local Brownfield Revolving Fund (LBRF). The meeting also covers approval of the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Recommendation of approval on Kemmer Road BRA Plan to Board of Commissioners
• Review of Fishbeck Compensation Schedule
• Review of Bylaws
• LBRF Policy Discussion

Brownfield Commission

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate notifying the public of a scheduled meeting. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed.

Manistee 911 Board

The Manistee County 911 Board will hold a regular monthly meeting with mostly procedural items. All four committees (Executive, Finance, Personnel/Policy, Technology) did not meet since last meeting. The board will consider a grievance under old business and review the treasurer's report including payment of June bills and profit/loss statements.

• Approval of June 17, 2026 regular meeting minutes
• Treasurer's report with June 2026 check register and profit/loss vs. budget
• Payment of bills for November (as listed in agenda) – note month discrepancy
• Old Business: Grievance G25-21
• Director's report includes project update

The Manistee County E911 Board held a closed session to discuss grievance arbitration award options with the GELC union, then voted unanimously to follow the labor attorney's recommendation to appeal the arbitrator's ruling to the 19th Circuit Court and keep employment with Manistee Central Dispatch as status quo. The board also approved July bills totaling $225,382.70 and accepted the Treasurer's Report.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 17, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Treasurer's Report (unanimous)
• Approved July bills totaling $225,382.70 (unanimous roll call)
• Entered closed session to discuss grievance arbitration award options (unanimous roll call)
• Exited closed session (unanimous roll call)
• Appealed arbitrator's ruling to 19th Circuit Court and left employment status quo (unanimous roll call)

Policy/Personnel Committee

The committee will discuss several new personnel policies and a classification analysis for the Office Manager/Executive Legal Assistant (Paralegal) position. Members will also review the Aggregate Insurance discussion and the PA 152 recommendation.

• Executive Assistant/Legal Assistant (Paralegal) classification analysis
• Employment of Minors Policy
• Religious Accommodation Policy
• Smoke-Free Workplace Policy
• Contingency Funds Policy for Fund 216 with a $10,000 cap per department

The Policy/Personnel Committee recommended that Manistee County opt out of the Public Funded Health Insurance Contribution Act (PA 152) for FY 2026/27 for all employee groups, keeping the employee contribution at 11%. The committee also recommended approving the Employment of Minors Policy and sending the Executive Assistant/Legal Assistant (Paralegal) job description for review. Other items, including the Religious Accommodation, Smoke-Free Workplace, and Contingency Funds policies, were discussed but not approved.

• Recommended opting out of PA 152 for FY 2026/27, keeping employee contribution at 11% (all ayes, Goodman absent)
• Recommended approving Employment of Minors Policy (all ayes, Goodman absent)
• Recommended job description for Office Manager/Executive Legal Assistant (Paralegal) be reviewed by Mark Nottley (all ayes, Goodman absent)
• Discussed Aggregate Stop Loss Insurance; no decision, full Board to decide at next meeting
• Discussed Religious Accommodation Policy; no action, attorney to verify if it can be made a procedure
• Discussed Smoke-Free Workplace Policy; no action, attorney to review committee questions
• Discussed Contingency Funds Policy; no action, to be sent to Ways and Means

Land Bank Authority

The Land Bank Authority will review bids received for asbestos abatement and demolition of a commercial structure at 267 Third Street, Manistee, and may award a contract. The project is funded by a state blight elimination grant with a completion deadline of August 21, 2026. The meeting also covers next steps and timeline for the property.

• Review and potential award of a bid for asbestos abatement and demolition at 267 Third St, Manistee (parcel 51-572-703-09)
• Project must be completed by August 21, 2026, to avoid losing grant funding
• Work includes removal of asbestos, PCB-containing floor tiles, universal waste, and full demolition with site restoration
• Contractor must submit separate NESHAP 10-day notices for abatement and demolition
• Davis-Bacon wage requirements do not apply to this federally funded project

The Land Bank Authority awarded a contract for asbestos abatement and demolition of 267 Third Street to Pitsch Companies. The project is funded by Blight Elimination Program funds and must be completed by September 1, 2026, to ensure state reimbursement.

• Awarded asbestos abatement and demolition contract for 267 Third Street to Pitsch Companies for $57,000 (3-0)

Green Team Committee

The Green Team Committee meeting scheduled for July 1, 2026, has been cancelled. No business will be transacted, and no public hearings or decisions are on the agenda.

Ways & Means Committee

The Ways & Means Committee will hear a request from Youth Services for approval of the Child Care Fund Budget, review and recommend payment of unused PTO to a retired jail employee ($4,512.75), and discuss the Nine-Month Budget Review and FY 2026-27 County Budget Outline. They will also receive presentations on zoning services contracts for Onekama Township, Arcadia Township, Village of Bear Lake, and Village of Eastlake, and bids for jail floor repairs. A closed session is scheduled to consider material exempt from disclosure.

• Approval request for Child Care Fund Budget by Director of Youth Services
• Zoning services contracts for Onekama Township, Arcadia Township, Village of Bear Lake, and Village of Eastlake
• Jail floor repair bids presented by Maintenance Supervisor Tom Williams
• Payment of $4,512.75 in unused PTO to retired jail employee Ulysses Howard
• Nine-Month Budget Review and FY 2026-27 County Budget Outline

The Ways & Means Committee approved monthly payroll, checks, and several township zoning service agreements. The committee also authorized jail floor repairs and a specific employee PTO payout.

• Approved on-demand checks, bills, and payroll totaling $2,261,036.92
• Approved Child Care Fund Budget of $478,645.92
• Approved Onekama Township Zoning Services Agreement
• Approved Arcadia Township Zoning Services Agreement
• Approved Village of Bear Lake Zoning Services Agreement
• Approved Village of Eastlake Zoning Services Agreement
• Approved LeadingEdge proposal for jail floor repairs ($7,370)
• Approved $4,512.75 PTO payout to Ulysses Howard

Planning Commission

The Manistee County Planning Commission will consider two zoning amendment reviews for Norman Township (ZR26-03 and ZR26-04). They will also elect officers for the July 2026–June 2027 term and make committee appointments. Other business includes approving the March 12, 2026 minutes and receiving a planning department update.

• Norman township Zoning Amendment Review – ZR26-03
• Norman township Zoning Amendment Review – ZR26-04
• Election of Officers for July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027
• Committee Appointments
• Approval of March 12, 2026 minutes

The Commission recommended approval of zoning amendments for childcare and utility-scale solar energy in Norman Township. The body also elected its officers for the 2026/2027 term and appointed a representative to the County Recreation Commission.

• Recommended approval of childcare zoning amendments ZR26-03 for Norman Township (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of utility-scale solar energy zoning amendments ZR26-04 for Norman Township (voice vote)
• Elected Mary Becker-Witt as Chair for 2026/2027 term (voice vote)
• Elected Ted Batzer as Vice Chair for 2026/2027 term (voice vote)
• Elected Tyler Dula as Secretary for 2026/2027 term (voice vote)
• Elected Jessica Sorensen as Recording Secretary for 2026/2027 term (voice vote)
• Appointed Mary Becker-Witt as representative for the County Recreation Commission
• Approved March 12, 2026 minutes (voice vote)

Brownfield Commission

The Manistee County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority is meeting on June 22, 2026. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate required by the Michigan Open Meetings Act, with no specific items for discussion or decision listed.

Brownfield Commission

The Manistee County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority will approve the meeting agenda and prior minutes, and address conflict‑of‑interest disclosures. Members will elect officers and review the authority’s bylaws, including the conflict‑of‑interest policy. New business includes the Joslin Cove Development and Reimbursement Agreement. Old business covers the Kemmer Road Modified Proposal and a joint agreement for Fishbeck Consulting Services.

• Election of Officers
• Review of Bylaws – Conflict of Interest Policy
• Joslin Cove Development and Reimbursement Agreement
• Kemmer Road Modified Proposal
• Joint Agreement with LBA for Fishbeck Consulting Services

The Authority elected a new slate of officers for the 2026/2027 term. Members also approved an amended Development and Reimbursement Agreement for the Joslin Cove project.

• Approved June 22, 2026 meeting agenda (voice vote)
• Approved March 26, 2026 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Elected Glenn Zaring as Chair (voice vote)
• Elected Tyler Dula as Vice Chair (voice vote)
• Elected Mary Becker-Witt as Secretary (voice vote)
• Elected Jessica Sorensen as Recording Secretary (voice vote)
• Approved Joslin Cove Development and Reimbursement Agreement amendment (5-0)

Manistee 911 Board

The Manistee County 911 Board will hold a regular monthly meeting to approve minutes from May 20, 2026, and the treasurer's report including profit/loss detail and budget vs. actual. They will also authorize payment of bills (check register dated June 2026). Committee reports are largely inactive; only the technology committee met June 16. Old business includes evaluation updates, and the deputy director will report on Kids Safety Day.

• Approval of regular meeting minutes of May 20, 2026
• Approval of Treasurer's Report with Appendix B (Profit & Loss Detail) and Appendix C (Budget vs. Actual)
• Payment of bills for November with Appendix A Check Register June 2026
• Technology Committee report from meeting on June 16
• Kids Safety Day update from Deputy Director / Emergency Management

The Manistee County E911 Board approved the purchase of a new radio system from Zetron. The board also approved June bills totaling $6,489.89 and the May 20th meeting minutes.

• Approved May 20, 2026 meeting minutes (All in favor)
• Accepted Treasurer's Report (All in favor)
• Approved June bills totaling $6,489.89 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of Zetron Radio System not to exceed $330,000 over five years (5-0)
• Approved Technology Committee Minutes (All in favor)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hear an audit overview from Gabridge & Company, receive annual reports from the Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development, and review bid results for a Timber Sale. The consent agenda includes approval of June 2026 appropriations and fund transfers.

• Audit overview by Matt Holland of Gabridge & Company at 9:15 AM
• Annual report from Manistee Area Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development at 9:30 AM
• Review bid results for Timber Sale
• Approve June 2026 monthly appropriations totaling $34,692.01 and fund transfers (multiple line items)
• Consent agenda includes May 19, 2026 meeting minutes and monthly appropriations/transfers

The Board of Commissioners approved a new self-funded healthcare plan starting October 1, 2026. Additional actions included approving several job descriptions, financial audits, and a $45,925 timber sale bid.

• Approved EEO/Anti-Discrimination Policy (5-0)
• Approved Enhanced Access to Public Records Policy (5-0)
• Approved Family Court Social Worker job description, Grade 4 (5-0)
• Approved Planner II job description, Grade 8 (5-0)
• Approved Veteran Service Officer job description, Grade 5 (5-0)
• Approved Gabridge & Company Financial Audit (5-0)
• Approved Self-Funded Healthcare Plan beginning October 1, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved $5,753,883.28 in checks, bills, and payroll (5-0)