{
 "city": "Berrien County",
 "state": "Michigan",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/berriencountymi.gov/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-23",
 "upcoming": [
  {
   "date": "2026-08-05",
   "body": "Health Department - Sewage Appeal Board",
   "headline": "Berrien County Sewage Appeal Board to review three on-site sewage appeals",
   "summary": "The Berrien County On-Site Sewage Appeal Board will meet to hear and decide on three separate sewage permit appeals. The board will review presentations from the county and the applicants for each property.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.berriencountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08052026-7466",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.berriencountymi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ],
 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "Personnel & Human Services Committee",
   "headline": "Personnel Committee reviews hire requests and vacant position updates",
   "summary": "The Personnel and Human Services Committee will meet to review advanced step hire requests for two accounting roles. The body will also discuss updates regarding the Printing Manager position and other vacant roles.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.berriencountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07162026-7469",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.berriencountymi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "Resolutions",
   "headline": "Finance Committee recommends approval of $1.7M audit and $249K road vouchers",
   "summary": "The Berrien County Finance Committee recommends approval of the July 9–15, 2026, Auditing Report for $1,745,760.87 and the Road Department's Accounts Payable Voucher #2629 for $249,478.53. The items are attached unless noted otherwise.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.berriencountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07162026-7464",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.berriencountymi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "Resolutions",
   "headline": "Board of Commissioners considers June per diem payments",
   "summary": "The Personnel and Human Services Committee recommends approving commissioner per diems and mileage for June 2026. The total requested amount is $5,135.26.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.berriencountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07162026-7465",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.berriencountymi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Berrien County Board of Commissioners to review $686,586 in requisitions",
   "summary": "The Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve routine expenditures, including weekly bill payments and commissioner per diems. The session includes reports from the Personnel & Human Services, Administration, and Finance committees.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.berriencountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07162026-7462",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.berriencountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07162026-7462",
   "source": "https://www.berriencountymi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "Finance Committee",
   "headline": "Finance Committee to discuss full faith and credit resolutions",
   "summary": "The Berrien County Finance Committee will review administration construction updates and discuss three full faith and credit resolutions presented by the Drain Commissioner. The body will also address waiver authorizations, bid openings, and contract modifications.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.berriencountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07162026-7468",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.berriencountymi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "Resolutions",
   "headline": "Board approves $686,587 in county requisitions",
   "summary": "The Berrien County Board of Commissioners approved a total of $686,586.92 in requisitions and purchase orders for fiscal year 2026. The items include legal fees, home repairs funded by a CDBG Chill Grant, and emergency road repairs.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.berriencountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07162026-7463",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.berriencountymi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "Administration Committee",
   "headline": "Administration Committee to review sheriff funds and road department reports",
   "summary": "The Berrien County Administration Committee will meet to discuss updates from the Sheriff's Office and Road Department, review committee business including a property use request, and hear public comments.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.berriencountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07162026-7467",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.berriencountymi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "Resolutions",
   "headline": "Board to approve $3.49M in county payments, $1.26M for roads",
   "summary": "The Berrien County Board of Commissioners will vote on two Finance Committee recommendations: approval of the Auditing Report for June 25–July 8, 2026, totaling $3,490,452.78, and approval of Road Department Accounts Payable Vouchers #2627 and #2628 for the same period, totaling $1,255,949.98. These payments cover general county expenses and road department vendor obligations.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.berriencountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-7457",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.berriencountymi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "Resolutions",
   "headline": "Berrien County Board approves $516,297 in requisitions over $10,000",
   "summary": "The Board of Commissioners approved a single resolution authorizing 12 requisitions and purchase orders exceeding $10,000 each, totaling $516,297.22. The largest items include $147,850 for security upgrades at Empire County Electric and $121,750 for lighting improvements at Silver Beach County Park. Also approved were multiple excess-proceeds distributions from tax foreclosure cases and grants for home repairs. This is a routine financial approval without public hearings or policy debate.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.berriencountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-7458",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.berriencountymi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "Resolutions",
   "headline": "County to accept $7,139.16 increase for substance abuse program",
   "summary": "The Berrien County Board of Commissioners will vote on a resolution to accept an additional $7,139.16 from Southwest Michigan Behavioral Health for the Substance Use Disorder and Prevention Program, bringing the total to $275,071.37. The resolution also authorizes the Health Officer to execute necessary documents. The item is recommended by the Personnel and Human Services Committee and the Board of Health.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.berriencountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-7460",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.berriencountymi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "Resolutions",
   "headline": "Board to reclassify Election Coordinator, add Senior Deputy Court Clerk II, saving $3,531",
   "summary": "The Berrien County Board of Commissioners will consider a resolution to reclassify the Election Coordinator position to Grade 6. The resolution also creates a new Senior Deputy Court Clerk II position, classified as Grade 6. The County Clerk’s Office estimates the election coordinator reclassification will save about $8,534 annually, while the new senior deputy position will cost about $8,534, resulting in a net estimated annual savings of $3,531.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.berriencountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-7461",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.berriencountymi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Board to vote on health dept renovation contract, election staff change",
   "summary": "The Berrien County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent calendar including a contract with TRG Services for Health Department renovations, a complement change for the Clerk's Office Elections Division, and acceptance of additional substance abuse prevention funds. Routine approvals of bills and weekly requisitions are also on the agenda. No public hearings or rezonings are scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.berriencountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-7456",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.berriencountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07092026-7456",
   "source": "https://www.berriencountymi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "Resolutions",
   "headline": "Board to approve $44,229.11 contract for Health Dept. office reconfiguration",
   "summary": "The Berrien County Board of Commissioners will consider a resolution to approve a contract with TRG Services, Inc. for reconfiguring office space in the Environmental Health Division at the Napier Avenue location. The project cost is $44,229.11 and includes demolition, framing, drywall, doors, glass partitions, ceiling, HVAC, electrical, fire suppression, flooring, and painting work. The resolution also directs the Buildings and Grounds Superintendent to oversee the work and to issue change orders within the available funding.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.berriencountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-7459",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.berriencountymi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Health Department - Board of Health",
   "headline": "Board to approve funding amendments and resolutions for health programs.",
   "summary": "The Board of Health will approve vouchers and resolutions, including amendments for the Southwest Michigan Behavioral Health and Environmental Health Office, and funding from United Way and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.berriencountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-7455",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.berriencountymi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-01",
   "body": "Health Department - Sewage Appeal Board",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.berriencountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07012026-7454",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.berriencountymi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-25",
   "body": "Resolutions",
   "headline": "County authorizes peer recovery services contract with First Church of God",
   "summary": "The Berrien County Board of Commissioners will vote on a resolution to authorize the Trial Court Administrator to sign an agreement with First Church of God for peer recovery services for participants in the Trial Court Specialty Courts. The agreement includes a rate and number of sessions through September 30, 2026. No other substantive items are on this agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.berriencountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06252026-7442",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.berriencountymi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-25",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Board to approve inspection services contract for Glenora Road Bridge",
   "summary": "The Berrien County Board will consider and vote on an agreement with R S & H to provide inspection services for the Glenora Road Bridge. The meeting also includes routine consent calendar items such as weekly bill pay, requisitions, and several grant applications. Committee reports from Administration, Finance, and Personnel & Human Services will be presented, followed by public comments limited to agenda resolutions.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.berriencountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06252026-7436",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.berriencountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06252026-7436",
   "source": "https://www.berriencountymi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-25",
   "body": "Personnel & Human Services Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to review hiring process for board direct reports",
   "summary": "The Personnel and Human Services Committee will meet on May 28, 2026, to consider an Advanced Step Hire Request for an Application Support Specialist and a Position Reclassification Request for Stacy Loar-Porter. They will also review the hiring process for board direct reports and vote on resolutions and minutes. Public comment is allowed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.berriencountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06252026-7451",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.berriencountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06252026-7451",
   "source": "https://www.berriencountymi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-25",
   "body": "Resolutions",
   "headline": "Board to authorize grant application for Sobriety Court funding",
   "summary": "The Board of Commissioners is asked to authorize the Trial Court to apply for a $61,560 grant from the State Court Administrative Office to fund the Berrien County Sobriety Court through September 30, 2027.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.berriencountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06252026-7441",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.berriencountymi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-25",
   "body": "Administration Committee",
   "headline": "Administration Committee to review Sheriff's funds and property use requests",
   "summary": "The Berrien County Administration Committee will receive updates from Animal Services and the Trial Court. The body will also consider resolutions regarding a Sheriff’s funds distribution request and a property use request.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.berriencountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06252026-7449",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.berriencountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06252026-7449",
   "source": "https://www.berriencountymi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-25",
   "body": "Resolutions",
   "headline": "Board considers renewing excess workers’ compensation insurance",
   "summary": "The County Personnel and Human Services Committee recommends renewing excess workers’ compensation insurance with Midwest Employers Casualty Company. The proposed two-year agreement includes an anticipated annual premium of $113,002.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.berriencountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06252026-7453",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.berriencountymi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-25",
   "body": "Resolutions",
   "headline": "Board to vote on renewing Broadspire workers comp contract with $29,768 annual fee",
   "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will consider adopting a resolution to renew the contract with Broadspire Services, Inc. for processing workers compensation claims, as recommended by the Personnel and Human Services Committee. The renewed agreement runs from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2028, with an annual fee of $29,768 and a 4% increase in the second year.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.berriencountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06252026-7452",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.berriencountymi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-25",
   "body": "Resolutions",
   "headline": "Board considers creating a Medical Assistant position for Health Department",
   "summary": "The Board of Commissioners is reviewing a proposal to change the staffing complement of the Berrien County Health Department. The plan replaces a vacant Clinical Services Client Associate position with a new Medical Assistant position to address nursing recruitment challenges.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.berriencountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06252026-7448",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.berriencountymi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-25",
   "body": "Resolutions",
   "headline": "Board to vote on updating county vacation allowance policy",
   "summary": "The Berrien County Board of Commissioners will consider a resolution approving changes to Policy ADM-4010 'Vacation Allowance,' which updates how vacation time is approved and adds references to departmental policies. The policy revision is the only substantive item on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.berriencountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06252026-7447",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.berriencountymi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-25",
   "body": "Resolutions",
   "headline": "Board to consider authorizing mental health court grant application",
   "summary": "The Berrien County Board of Commissioners will consider a resolution authorizing the Trial Court to submit a $128,578 grant application (with a $68,557 in-kind match) to the state for the Mental Health Court Program. The program, run in partnership with Riverwood Center, aims to reduce recidivism among adults with serious mental health conditions facing non-violent charges.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.berriencountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06252026-7446",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.berriencountymi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ]
}