Meeting Notes 4-30-26
Meeting Notes from the April 28 Meeting of the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners
Meeting Packet: https://boards.miottawa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/04302026-BOC-Agenda-Packet.pdf
Meeting Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iN33iynQnPY
ONN Tweet: https://x.com/ONNLeach/status/2049836063657496641?s=20
Sentinel Meeting Roundup:
Budget Adjustments: The Board approved the FY2026 budget adjustments per the attached schedule:
2026 Ottawa County Equalized Values: The Board approved the Board of Commissioners the 2026 Ottawa County Equalized values and to appoint the Equalization Director to represent Ottawa County at State Equalization Hearings.
2026 Ottawa County Equalized Values Form 4037C: The Board approved the 2026 Ottawa County Equalized values Form 4037C for each jurisdiction within the County.
Classification & Compensation Study: The Board voted to to table the recommendation for Ottawa County to adjust positions, pay grades, and the wage scale, as recommended.
I voted no on the motion to table because I am concerned that implementation of wage increases was set for May 1 and that implementation date is now not guaranteed to our staff. I acknowledge that there are concerns, but I would have preferred that we work through those concerns yet today so that staff has the surety of timely implementation.
CMH and Parks & Open Space Ballot Language: The Board voted to adopt the resolution approving the ballot language to place the renewal and restoration of the ten (10) year 0.30 mill dedicated millage for Community Mental Health on the August 4, 2026 ballot; the renewal and restoration of the ten (10) year 0.33 mill dedicated millage for the Parks and Open Space on the August 4, 2026 ballot; and placing the ten (10) year 0.20 mill increase dedicated millage for the Parks and the Open Space on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Investment Policy: The Board approved the Board of Commissioners the revised Investment Policy for a first reading.
Artificial Intelligence Policy: The Board approved the new Artificial Intelligence Policy for a first reading.
Remote Work Policy: The Board approved the new Remote Work Policy for a first reading.
Post-Execution Contract Ratification: The Board voted to ratify all contracts on the Ratification Report as listed below:
