Midland County, MI
Recent Midland County public meeting topics include budget & taxes, public safety, roads & infrastructure, development projects, contracts & procurement.
Topics found in recent meetings
Recent Midland County meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes
Get Midland County meeting alerts
One email when Midland County posts a new agenda or minutes. Free, unsubscribe anytime.
Midland CountyMI averageUS Census ACS
Municipal budget
Total revenue$84.0M (FY2023)
Total spending$88.5M (FY2023)
Taxes$36.5M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$34.7M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$1,060 (FY2023)
Upcoming
📅 Subscribe to Midland County meetings — new meetings appear in your calendar automatically
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 09:00
Executive Committee of the Whole
Midland County Executive Committee meeting features public input and routine updates
The Midland County Executive Committee of the Whole will hold a procedural meeting with public comment opportunities and routine reports from county staff and commissioners. No formal decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.
proceduralpublic-commentcounty-governmentmidland-county
220 West Ellsworth Street, Midland
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
Midland County Services Building Board of Commissioner’s Room | 220 W. Ellsworth Street Midland, MI 48640 | Phone (989) 832-6775
<
Executive Committee of the Whole Agenda
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 9:00 AM
First Floor Board Room, County Services Building
A.
Call to Order
B.
Roll Call
C.
Public Comment
D.
Presentations
1.
Update from MSU Extension Director Julia Darnton
2.
Administrator/Controller Staff Report
3.
Civil Counsel Report
E.
Commissioners update on Boards and Commissions
F.
Commissioners Comments
G.
Adjournment
The Midland County Board of Commissioners welcomes members of the public to attend meetings, and values constituent input on all matters
relevant to County government. The Board provides two opportunities for public comment. The first opportunity takes place before items that are
being deliberated on by the Board. Comments on matters not being considered on the agenda should take place at this time. The second occasion for
public comment will take place prior to commissioner discussion on each agenda item. Public
comments are limited to three (3) minutes in length, and speakers are encouraged to provide their name and address for the record.
The County of Midland will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of
printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting, upon five (5) days not …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 14:30
Administration & Operations Committee
Committee to accept $15,000 grant for Sanford Dam mural project
The Administration & Operations Committee will consider accepting a $15,000 grant from the Midland Area Community Foundation for the Sanford Dam Mural and Walkway Project, along with revisions to the county purchasing policy and a lease agreement with the Humane Society of Midland County. The meeting also includes public comment and approval of claims.
- Grant award of $15,000 for Sanford Dam Mural and Walkway Project
- Revised County Policy 303.1, Purchasing Policy
- Lease and operating agreement with Humane Society of Midland County
- Claims approval
grantspurchasinganimal-servicespublic-artcounty-policy
220 West Ellsworth Street, Midland
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
Midland County Services Building Board of Commissioner’s Room | 220 W. Ellsworth Street Midland, MI 48640 | Phone (989) 832-6775
<
Administration & Operations Committee Agenda
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 2:30 PM
First Floor Conference Room, County Services Building
The Chairperson may cancel this meeting prior to this scheduled time of the meeting without advanced notice. The
Chairperson may not address all items on this agenda at this scheduled meeting. Please contact the Chairperson if you would
like to know if the item will be taken up at this scheduled meeting.
A.
Call to Order
B.
Public Comment
C.
Action Items
1.
RE: 64-8-25AO: Administrator/Controller submits grant award from the Midland Area Community
Foundation in the amount of $15,000 for funding of the Sanford Dam Mural and Walkway Project.
2.
87-9-26AO: Finance Director submits revised County Policy 303.1, Purchasing Policy.
3.
88-9-26AOF: Administrator/Controller submits a lease and operating agreement with the Humane
Society of Midland County.
4.
Claims
D.
Adjournment
The Midland County Board of Commissioners welcomes members of the public to attend meetings, and values constituent input on all matters
relevant to County government. The Board provides two opportunities for public comment. The first opportunity takes place before items that are
being deliberated on by the Board. Comments on matters not being considered on the agenda should take place at this ti …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 13:30
Finance Committee
220 West Ellsworth Street, Midland
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 11:00
Human Services Committee
220 West Ellsworth Street, Midland
Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 09:00
Board of Commissioners
220 West Ellsworth Street, Midland
Tue Sep 29, 2026 · 14:30
Administration & Operations Committee
220 West Ellsworth Street, Midland
Tue Sep 29, 2026 · 11:00
Human Services Committee
220 West Ellsworth Street, Midland
Tue Sep 29, 2026 · 13:30
Finance Committee
220 West Ellsworth Street, Midland
Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 09:00
Board of Commissioners
220 West Ellsworth Street, Midland
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 11:00
Human Services Committee
220 West Ellsworth Street, Midland
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 14:30
Administration & Operations Committee
220 West Ellsworth Street, Midland
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 09:00
Executive Committee of the Whole
220 West Ellsworth Street, Midland
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 13:30
Finance Committee
220 West Ellsworth Street, Midland
Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 09:00
Board of Commissioners
220 West Ellsworth Street, Midland
Tue Oct 27, 2026 · 11:00
Human Services Committee
220 West Ellsworth Street, Midland
Tue Oct 27, 2026 · 14:30
Administration & Operations Committee
220 West Ellsworth Street, Midland
Tue Oct 27, 2026 · 13:30
Finance Committee
220 West Ellsworth Street, Midland
Tue Nov 3, 2026 · 09:00
Board of Commissioners
220 West Ellsworth Street, Midland
Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 13:30
Finance Committee
220 West Ellsworth Street, Midland
Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 11:00
Human Services Committee
220 West Ellsworth Street, Midland
Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 09:00
Executive Committee of the Whole
220 West Ellsworth Street, Midland
Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 14:30
Administration & Operations Committee
220 West Ellsworth Street, Midland
Tue Nov 17, 2026 · 09:00
Board of Commissioners
220 West Ellsworth Street, Midland
Tue Nov 24, 2026 · 11:00
Human Services Committee
220 West Ellsworth Street, Midland
Tue Nov 24, 2026 · 13:30
Finance Committee
220 West Ellsworth Street, Midland
Tue Nov 24, 2026 · 14:30
Administration & Operations Committee
220 West Ellsworth Street, Midland
Tue Dec 1, 2026 · 09:00
Board of Commissioners
220 West Ellsworth Street, Midland
Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 09:00
Executive Committee of the Whole
220 West Ellsworth Street, Midland
Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 11:00
Human Services Committee
220 West Ellsworth Street, Midland
Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 13:30
Finance Committee
220 West Ellsworth Street, Midland
Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 14:30
Administration & Operations Committee
220 West Ellsworth Street, Midland
Tue Dec 15, 2026 · 09:00
Board of Commissioners
220 West Ellsworth Street, Midland
Recent meetings
Wed Sep 2, 2026 · 18:00
Parks and Recreation Commission
Parks commission to approve 2027 budget
The Midland County Parks and Recreation Commission is holding a regular meeting with a standard agenda. The main substantive item is approval of the 2027 budget, with other items limited to routine approvals and updates.
- 2027 Budget Approval
parksbudgetrecreation
220 W. Ellsworth St., Midland
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
Midland County Parks & Recreation Commission
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
September 2, 2026, 6:00p.m.
PLACE OF MEETING
Third Floor Conference Room
220 W. Ellsworth St.
Midland, MI 48640-5194
Phone Contact for Information (989) 832-6876 x5
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4.
PUBLIC COMMENT
5.
PARK/PROJECT UPDATES
6.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7.
NEW BUSINESS
A. 2027 Budget Approval
8.
ADJOURNMENT
Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 09:00
Board of Commissioners
220 West Ellsworth Street, Midland
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
Midland County Services Building Board of Commissioner’s Room | 220 W. Ellsworth Street Midland, MI 48640 | Phone (989) 832-6775
<
Board of Commissioners Agenda
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 9:00 AM
First Floor Board Room, County Services Building
A.
Call to Order
B.
Roll Call
C.
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by Commissioner Schuelke
D.
Approval of Minutes
1.
Approval of Minutes of August 18, 2026 Executive Committee and Board of Commissioners
Meetings.
E.
Acceptance of Claims and Accounts
1.
Acceptance of Claims and Accounts from the weeks of June 27, July 4, 11 & 18, 2026.
F.
Public Hearing - NONE
G.
Special Program of the Day - NONE
H.
Public Comment
I.
Consent Items - NONE
J.
Standing Committee Reports/Resolutions
1.
60-6-26AO: The Administration & Operations Committee recommends approval of a Dive Team
participation agreement with Midland City Police Department.
2.
85-8-26F: The Finance Committee recommends approval of the proposed adjustments to the 2026
Budget for known variances.
K.
Requests, Petitions and Communications
L.
Old Business
M.
New Business
N.
Commissioner's Comments
O.
Meeting Schedule
P.
Adjournment
Midland County Services Building Board of Commissioner’s Room | 220 W. Ellsworth Street Midland, MI 48640 | Phone (989) 832-6775
The Midland County Board of Commissioners welcomes members of the public to attend meetings, and values constituent input on all matters
rele …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 13:30
Finance Committee
Finance Committee to consider 2026 budget adjustments
The Midland County Finance Committee will meet to consider proposed adjustments to the 2026 budget for known variances, as submitted by the Finance Director. The agenda includes public comment periods and standard procedural items.
- Proposed adjustments to the 2026 budget for known variances (item 85-8-26F)
budgetfinancecounty
220 West Ellsworth Street, Midland
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
Midland County Services Building Board of Commissioner’s Room | 220 W. Ellsworth Street Midland, MI 48640 | Phone (989) 832-6775
<
Finance Committee Agenda
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 1:30 PM
First Floor Conference Room, County Services Building
The Chairperson may cancel this meeting prior to this scheduled time of the meeting without advanced notice. The
Chairperson may not address all items on this agenda at this scheduled meeting. Please contact the Chairperson if you would
like to know if the item will be taken up at this scheduled meeting.
A.
Call to Order
B.
Public Comment
C.
Action Items
1.
85-8-26F: Finance Director submits proposed adjustments to the 2026 Budget for known variances.
D.
Adjournment
The Midland County Board of Commissioners welcomes members of the public to attend meetings, and values constituent input on all matters
relevant to County government. The Board provides two opportunities for public comment. The first opportunity takes place before items that are
being deliberated on by the Board. Comments on matters not being considered on the agenda should take place at this time. The second occasion for
public comment will take place prior to commissioner discussion on each agenda item. Public
comments are limited to three (3) minutes in length, and speakers are encouraged to provide their name and address for the record.
The County of Midland will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such a …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 11:00
Human Services Committee
220 West Ellsworth Street, Midland
Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 14:30
Administration & Operations Committee
Committee reviews Sheriff's dive team agreement with Midland City Police
The Administration & Operations Committee will meet on August 25, 2026, to consider action items including a participation agreement between the Sheriff's Dive Team and the Midland City Police Department. The agenda also includes a review of claims. The Chairperson may cancel the meeting or skip items without advanced notice.
- 60-6-26AO: Sheriff submits Dive Team participation agreement with Midland City Police Department
- Review of Claims
policeinteragency-agreementclaimsadministration
220 West Ellsworth Street, Midland
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
Midland County Services Building Board of Commissioner’s Room | 220 W. Ellsworth Street Midland, MI 48640 | Phone (989) 832-6775
<
Administration & Operations Committee Agenda
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 2:30 PM
First Floor Conference Room, County Services Building
The Chairperson may cancel this meeting prior to this scheduled time of the meeting without advanced notice. The
Chairperson may not address all items on this agenda at this scheduled meeting. Please contact the Chairperson if you would
like to know if the item will be taken up at this scheduled meeting.
A.
Call to Order
B.
Public Comment
C.
Action Items
1.
60-6-26AO: Sheriff submits Dive Team participation agreement with Midland City Police
Department.
2.
Claims
D.
Adjournment
The Midland County Board of Commissioners welcomes members of the public to attend meetings, and values constituent input on all matters
relevant to County government. The Board provides two opportunities for public comment. The first opportunity takes place before items that are
being deliberated on by the Board. Comments on matters not being considered on the agenda should take place at this time. The second occasion for
public comment will take place prior to commissioner discussion on each agenda item. Public
comments are limited to three (3) minutes in length, and speakers are encouraged to provide their name and address for the record.
The County of Midland will provide necessary reasonab …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 10:00
Board of Commissioners
Board to consider 2027 millage levies and $400K park grant
The Midland County Board of Commissioners will consider multiple millage levies for 2027, a $400,000 grant for Sanford Lake Park renovations, and other committee recommendations. They will also hear the 2025 annual audit presentation and approve minutes and claims.
- Grant award of $400,000 from Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund for Sanford Lake Park renovations
- Levy of 1.9608 mills for Midland County Road Commission in 2027
- Levy of 0.4901 mills for Pinecrest Farms in 2027
- Levy of 0.2450 mills for public transportation in 2027
- Levy of 0.85 mills for Senior Services in 2027
budgetparksroadspublic-safetygrants
220 West Ellsworth Street, Midland
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
Midland County Services Building Board of Commissioner’s Room | 220 W. Ellsworth Street Midland, MI 48640 | Phone (989) 832-6775
<
Board of Commissioners Agenda
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM
First Floor Board Room, County Services Building
A.
Call to Order
B.
Roll Call
C.
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by Commissioner Snyder
D.
Approval of Minutes
1.
Approval of Minutes of July 14, 2026 Executive Committee and Board of Commissioners
Meetings.
E.
Acceptance of Claims and Accounts
1.
Acceptance of Claims and Accounts from the weeks of May 30, June 6, 13 & 20, 2026.
F.
Public Hearing - NONE
G.
Special Program of the Day
1.
Presentation of the 2025 Annual Audit with Jason Salzedel from Rehmann.
H.
Public Comment
I.
Consent Items - NONE
J.
Standing Committee Reports/Resolutions
1.
14-3-25AO: The Administration & Operations Committee recommends approval of a grant award
in the amount of $400,000 from the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund for renovations at
Sanford Lake Park.
2.
80-8-26AO: The Administration & Operations Committee recommends approval of an agreement
with APG Audio Visual Mentoring, Inc. for the provision of music therapy for eligible youth in
detention.
3.
81-8-26AO: The Administration & Operations Committee recommends approval of the 2027
Interlocal Agreement with Great Lakes Bay Michigan Works!.
4.
82-8-26AO: The Administration & Operations Committee recommends accept …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
New Business
6 yea
Jeanette Snyder yea · Mark Bone yea · Ken Mault yea · Todd Gambrell yea · Eric Dorrien yea · Alaynah Smith yea
Closed Session - Labor Negotiations [Motion by Commissioner Gambrell supported by Commissioner Mault to enter into Closed Session at 10:37 a.m..]
6 yea
Jeanette Snyder yea · Mark Bone yea · Ken Mault yea · Todd Gambrell yea · Eric Dorrien yea · Alaynah Smith yea
Closed Session - Labor Negotiations [Motion by Commissioner Mault supported by Commissioner Gambrell to return to Open Session at 10:45 a.m.]
6 yea
Jeanette Snyder yea · Mark Bone yea · Ken Mault yea · Todd Gambrell yea · Eric Dorrien yea · Alaynah Smith yea
Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 09:00
Executive Committee of the Whole
Midland County Executive Committee meets with no action items on agenda
The Midland County Executive Committee of the Whole is meeting for a routine session with no specific action items listed. The agenda includes staff and counsel reports, commissioner updates, and public comment periods. No decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda.
- Public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker
- ADA accommodations available with 5 days notice
meetingcounty-governmentpublic-comment
220 West Ellsworth Street, Midland
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
Midland County Services Building Board of Commissioner’s Room | 220 W. Ellsworth Street Midland, MI 48640 | Phone (989) 832-6775
<
Executive Committee of the Whole Agenda
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 9:00 AM
First Floor Board Room, County Services Building
A.
Call to Order
B.
Roll Call
C.
Public Comment
D.
Presentations
1.
Administrator/Controller Staff Report
2.
Civil Counsel Report
E.
Commissioners update on Boards and Commissions
F.
Commissioners Comments
G.
Adjournment
The Midland County Board of Commissioners welcomes members of the public to attend meetings, and values constituent input on all matters
relevant to County government. The Board provides two opportunities for public comment. The first opportunity takes place before items that are
being deliberated on by the Board. Comments on matters not being considered on the agenda should take place at this time. The second occasion for
public comment will take place prior to commissioner discussion on each agenda item. Public
comments are limited to three (3) minutes in length, and speakers are encouraged to provide their name and address for the record.
The County of Midland will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of
printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting, upon five (5) days notice to the County of Midland.
Individuals with disabiliti …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 14:30
Administration & Operations Committee
Committee to accept $400K grant for Sanford Lake Park renovations
The Administration & Operations Committee will consider accepting several grants and agreements, including a $400,000 state grant for park renovations, two grants for defibrillators, and agreements for youth music therapy and workforce development. The agenda also includes routine items like a community corrections grant amendment and claims approval.
- $400,000 Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund grant for Sanford Lake Park renovations
- Agreement with Above Pete's Garage (APG) Audio Visual Mentoring, Inc. for music therapy for detained youth
- 2027 Interlocal Agreement with Great Lakes Bay Michigan Works!
- $4,991.94 Midland Rotary Foundation grant for AEDs for county fire departments
- $8,796 Midland Area Community Foundation grant for AEDs for county fire departments
parksgrantspublic-safetyyouthinterlocal-agreement
220 West Ellsworth Street, Midland
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
Midland County Services Building Board of Commissioner’s Room | 220 W. Ellsworth Street Midland, MI 48640 | Phone (989) 832-6775
<
Administration & Operations Committee Agenda
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 2:30 PM
First Floor Conference Room, County Services Building
The Chairperson may cancel this meeting prior to this scheduled time of the meeting without advanced notice. The
Chairperson may not address all items on this agenda at this scheduled meeting. Please contact the Chairperson if you would
like to know if the item will be taken up at this scheduled meeting.
A. Call to Order
B. Public Comment
C. Action Items
1. RE: 14-3-25AO: Parks Director submits grant award in the amount of $400,000 from the Michigan
Natural Resources Trust Fund for renovations at Sanford Lake Park.
2. 80-8-26AO: JCC Director submits agreement with Above Pete's Garage (APG) Audio Visual
Mentoring, Inc. for the provision of music therapy for eligible youth in detention.
3. 81-8-26AO: Great Lakes Bay Michigan Works! CEO submits 2027 Interlocal Agreement.
4. 82-8-26AO: Finance Director submits grant award in the amount of $4,991.94 from the Midland
Rotary Foundation to support the purchase of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) for
Midland County Fire Departments.
5. 83-8-26AO: Finance Director submits grant award in the amount of $8,796 from the Midland Area
Community Foundation to support the purchase of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) for
Midland Coun …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 11:00
Human Services Committee
220 West Ellsworth Street, Midland
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 13:30
Finance Committee
Finance Committee to set 2027 millage rates for roads, senior services, dispatch, and more
The Finance Committee will consider approving the 2025 financial audit and act on multiple millage levy requests for the 2027 budget year, covering road commissions, senior services, central dispatch, mosquito control, school resource officers, and other county services. It will also review an amendment to the FY2026 Community Corrections Grant Agreement. The meeting is open to public comment.
- Approval of 2025 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and audit findings
- Levy 0.9804 mills for each of two 1 mill road millages (2027)
- Levy 0.85 mills for Senior Services (2027)
- Levy 0.6862 mills for Central Dispatch and public safety radio system (2027)
- Levy 0.42 mills for Mosquito Control and 0.25 mills for School Resource Officers (2027)
budgetmillageroadssenior-servicesdispatchauditgrants
220 West Ellsworth Street, Midland
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
Midland County Services Building Board of Commissioner’s Room | 220 W. Ellsworth Street Midland, MI 48640 | Phone (989) 832-6775
<
Finance Committee Agenda
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 1:30 PM
First Floor Conference Room, County Services Building
The Chairperson may cancel this meeting prior to this scheduled time of the meeting without advanced notice. The
Chairperson may not address all items on this agenda at this scheduled meeting. Please contact the Chairperson if you would
like to know if the item will be taken up at this scheduled meeting.
A. Call to Order
B. Public Comment
C. Action Items
1. 71-8-26F: Finance Director requests approval of the 2025 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
and Federal Financial Assistance Audit and Management Letter Findings and Recommendations.
2. 72-8-26F: Managing Director of the Midland County Road Commission submits request to levy
0.9804 mills, for each of the two 1 mill road millages, for the 2027 budget year.
3. 73-8-26F: Pinecrest Farms Administrator submits request to levy 0.4901 mills of the taxable value
of such property as finally equalized for the 2027 budget year.
4. 74-8-26F: County Connection of Midland President requests to levy 0.2450 mills of the taxable
value of such property as finally equalized for the 2027 budget year.
5. 75-8-26F: Spongy Moth Technical Advisory Committee requests to levy 0 mills of the Spongy
Moth Suppression Program Millage for the 2027 budget year.
6. 76-8-26F: E …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
Wed Aug 5, 2026 · 18:00
Parks and Recreation Commission
Commission to consider Sanford Lake Park improvement trust fund agreement
The Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss park and project updates, consider accepting a trust fund agreement for the Sanford Lake Park Improvement Project, and conclude unfinished business regarding punch cards. The agenda includes public comment and a park manager update.
- Sanford Lake Park Improvement Project # TF25-0149 Trust Fund Agreement Acceptance
- Punch Cards Conclusion (unfinished business)
- Park Manager Update
parksrecreationsanford-lake-parktrust-fundpublic-meeting
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
Midland County Parks & Recreation Commission
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
August 5, 2026, 6:00p.m.
PLACE OF MEETING
Third Floor Conference Room
220 W. Ellsworth St.
Midland, MI 48640-5194
Phone Contact for Information (989) 832-6876 x5
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
5. PARK/PROJECT UPDATES
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Punch Cards Conclusion
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. Sanford Lake Park Improvement Project # TF25-0149 Trust Fund Agreement Acceptance
B. Park Manager Update
8. ADJOURNMENT
📄 From the minutes
Extracted text of the official minutes document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
Midland County Parks and Recreation Commission
REGULAR MEETING UNAPPROVED MINUTES
August 5, 2026
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT
Terry Hall, Jim Malek, Larry Schuelke, Janette Snyder, Joe Sova, Leah Ziems and Roy Green
MEMBERS ABSENT
Mike Atton and Lynn Evans
STAFF PRESENT
Patrick Clark, Director Midland County Parks and Recreation
OTHERS PREESNT
N/A
CALL TO ORDER
Meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM (EDT) by Parks Commission Chairman Green. A quorum declared
present and the Midland County Parks and Recreation Commission could official conduct business.
APPROVIAL OF AGENDA
The motion to adopt the agenda was made Commissioner Ziems and supported by Commissioner Sova; the
minutes were approved by unanimous voice vote.
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Approval of July 1, 2026
The motion to adopt Approval of 1 July 2026 Minutes was made by Commissioner Larry Schuelke and
supported by Commissioner Malek; the minutes were approved by unanimous voice vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Commissioners Hall and Snyder made comments regarding initial signage placed along the upper sections
of the Tittabawassee River and the wording contained the signs. Director Clark informed the
commissioners that the revised signs presented are to be installed at the river location. The revised signs
contain information required by Michigan Risk Management Authority.
There were comments from Commissioners Snyder and Hall regarding the invasive grasses in Sanford Lake
near the beach …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 09:00
Board of Commissioners
220 West Ellsworth Street, Midland
Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 13:30
Finance Committee
220 West Ellsworth Street, Midland
Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 11:00
Human Services Committee
220 West Ellsworth Street, Midland
Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 14:30
Administration & Operations Committee
220 West Ellsworth Street, Midland
Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 09:00
Executive Committee of the Whole
Midland County Executive Committee of the Whole meeting scheduled for July 14, 2026
The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The committee will receive reports from the Administrator/Controller and Civil Counsel staff.
county-governmentprocedural
220 West Ellsworth Street, Midland
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
Midland County Services Building Board of Commissioner’s Room | 220 W. Ellsworth Street Midland, MI 48640 | Phone (989) 832-6775
<
Executive Committee of the Whole Agenda
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 9:00 AM
First Floor Board Room, County Services Building
A. Call to Order
B. Roll Call
C. Public Comment
D. Presentations
1. Administrator/Controller Staff Report
2. Civil Counsel Report
E. Commissioners update on Boards and Commissions
F. Commissioners Comments
G. Adjournment
The Midland County Board of Commissioners welcomes members of the public to attend meetings, and values constituent input on all matters
relevant to County government. The Board provides two opportunities for public comment. The first opportunity takes place before items that are
being deliberated on by the Board. Comments on matters not being considered on the agenda should take place at this time. The second occasion for
public comment will take place prior to commissioner discussion on each agenda item. Public
comments are limited to three (3) minutes in length, and speakers are encouraged to provide their name and address for the record.
The County of Midland will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of
printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting, upon five (5) days notice to the County of Midland.
Individuals with disabilities requiring auxil …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 10:00
Board of Commissioners
Board considers new siren system and early voting space lease
The Midland County Board of Commissioners will review several committee recommendations, including emergency preparedness and facility leases. The board is also considering personnel job descriptions and appointments to the Joint Building Authority.
- Agreement with West Shore Services, Inc. for a new siren system
- FY 25-26 Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness grant with State of Michigan Department of State Police
- Lease agreement with Greater Midland Community Center for early voting space
- Transfer of a parcel in Edenville Township from the County Treasurer to the County of Midland
- Reappointments to the City and County of Midland Joint Building Authority
emergency-managementelectionsreal-estatepersonnelgovernment-administration
220 West Ellsworth Street, Midland
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
Midland County Services Building Board of Commissioner’s Room | 220 W. Ellsworth Street Midland, MI 48640 | Phone (989) 832-6775
<
Board of Commissioners Agenda
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM
First Floor Board Room, County Services Building
A. Call to Order
B. Roll Call
C. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by Commissioner Schuelke
D. Approval of Minutes
1. Approval of Minutes of June 16, 2026 Executive Committee and Board of Commissioners
Meetings.
E. Acceptance of Claims and Accounts
1. Acceptance of Claims and Accounts from the weeks of May 9, 16 & 23, 2026.
F. Public Hearing - NONE
G. Special Program of the Day - NONE
H. Public Comment
I. Consent Items - NONE
J. Standing Committee Reports/Resolutions
1. 59-6-26AO: The Administration & Operations Committee recommends approval of an agreement
with West Shore Services, Inc. for the installation of a new siren system.
2. 69-7-26AO: The Administration & Operations Committee recommends approval of the FY 25-26
Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness grant agreement with the State of Michigan
Department of State Police.
3. 63-6-26AOF: The Administration & Operations Committee and the Finance Committee
recommend approval of a lease agreement with Greater Midland Community Center for the
provision of space to conduct early voting activities.
4. 65-6-26F: The Finance Committee recommends approval of a request to transfer a parcel in
Edenville Township from the Midland Coun …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
Tue Jul 7, 2026 · 13:30
Finance Committee
Finance Committee to review early voting lease and parcel transfer
The Finance Committee will consider a lease agreement for early voting space and a request to transfer a specific land parcel. The meeting includes opportunities for public comment on these action items.
- Lease agreement between County Clerk and Greater Midland Community Center for early voting space
- Request to transfer parcel 56-010-002-400-600-00 in Edenville Township from County Treasurer to Midland County
votingreal-estateland-transfercounty-finance
220 West Ellsworth Street, Midland
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
Midland County Services Building Board of Commissioner’s Room | 220 W. Ellsworth Street Midland, MI 48640 | Phone (989) 832-6775
<
Finance Committee Agenda
Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Third Floor Conference Room A (Room #399), County Services Building
The Chairperson may cancel this meeting prior to this scheduled time of the meeting without advanced notice. The
Chairperson may not address all items on this agenda at this scheduled meeting. Please contact the Chairperson if you would
like to know if the item will be taken up at this scheduled meeting.
A. Call to Order
B. Public Comment
C. Action Items
1. 63-6-26AOF: County Clerk submits a lease agreement with Greater Midland Community Center
for the provision of space to conduct early voting activities.
2. 65-6-26F: County Treasurer submits request to transfer parcel 56-010-002-400-600-00 in Edenville
Township from the Midland County Treasurer to Midland County.
D. Adjournment
The Midland County Board of Commissioners welcomes members of the public to attend meetings, and values constituent input on all matters
relevant to County government. The Board provides two opportunities for public comment. The first opportunity takes place before items that are
being deliberated on by the Board. Comments on matters not being considered on the agenda should take place at this time. The second occasion for
public comment will take place prior to commissioner discussion on each agenda ite …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
Tue Jul 7, 2026 · 11:00
Human Services Committee
Human Services Committee to review County Services Building security
The Human Services Committee will consider a request from the Prosecuting Attorney to review security measures at the County Services Building. The committee will also review job descriptions and classification analyses for three county positions.
- Review of security measures in the County Services Building
- Classification analysis and job description for Community Corrections Manager
- Classification analysis and job description for Payroll Accountant
- Classification analysis and job description for Benefits Coordinator
securityhuman-resourcescounty-services-buildingjob-classifications
220 West Ellsworth Street, Midland
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
Midland County Services Building Board of Commissioner’s Room | 220 W. Ellsworth Street Midland, MI 48640 | Phone (989) 832-6775
<
Human Services Committee Agenda
Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Third Floor Conference Room A (Room #399), County Services Building
The Chairperson may cancel this meeting prior to this scheduled time of the meeting without advanced notice. The
Chairperson may not address all items on this agenda at this scheduled meeting. Please contact the Chairperson if you would
like to know if the item will be taken up at this scheduled meeting.
A. Call to Order
B. Public Comment
C. Action Items
1. 64-6-26HS: Prosecuting Attorney submits request for a review of the security measures in the
County Services Building.
2. 66-7-26HS: Human Resources Director submits classification analysis and job description for the
Community Corrections Manager position.
3. 67-7-26HS: Human Resources Director submits classification analysis and job description for the
Payroll Accountant position.
4. 68-7-26HS: Human Resources Director submits classification analysis and job description for the
Benefits Coordinator position.
D. Adjournment
The Midland County Board of Commissioners welcomes members of the public to attend meetings, and values constituent input on all matters
relevant to County government. The Board provides two opportunities for public comment. The first opportunity takes place before items that are
being de …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
Tue Jul 7, 2026 · 14:30
Administration & Operations Committee
Committee considers new siren system and early voting space lease
The Administration & Operations Committee will review agreements for emergency management and election services. The body is considering a new siren system and a grant for hazardous materials preparedness.
- Agreement with West Shore Services, Inc. for a new siren system
- Lease agreement with Greater Midland Community Center for early voting space
- FY 25-26 Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness grant agreement with the State of Michigan Department of State Police
- Review of claims
emergency-managementelectionspublic-safetygrants
220 West Ellsworth Street, Midland
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
Midland County Services Building Board of Commissioner’s Room | 220 W. Ellsworth Street Midland, MI 48640 | Phone (989) 832-6775
<
Administration & Operations Committee Agenda
Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Third Floor Conference Room A (Room #399), County Services Building
The Chairperson may cancel this meeting prior to this scheduled time of the meeting without advanced notice. The
Chairperson may not address all items on this agenda at this scheduled meeting. Please contact the Chairperson if you would
like to know if the item will be taken up at this scheduled meeting.
A. Call to Order
B. Public Comment
C. Action Items
1. 59-6-26AO: Emergency Management Coordinator submits agreement with West Shore Services,
Inc. for the installation of a new siren system.
2. 63-6-26AOF: County Clerk submits a lease agreement with Greater Midland Community Center
for the provision of space to conduct early voting activities.
3. 69-7-26AO: Emergency Management Coordinator submits FY 25-26 Hazardous Materials
Emergency Preparedness grant agreement with the State of Michigan Department of State Police.
4. Claims
D. Adjournment
The Midland County Board of Commissioners welcomes members of the public to attend meetings, and values constituent input on all matters
relevant to County government. The Board provides two opportunities for public comment. The first opportunity takes place before items that are
being deliberated on by the Board …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
Wed Jul 1, 2026 · 18:00
Parks and Recreation Commission
Parks Commission to discuss Sanford Lake Park growth and manager hiring
The Midland County Parks & Recreation Commission will meet to receive project updates and discuss new business. Key topics include plant growth at Sanford Lake Park and the status of park manager interviews.
- Phragmites growth at Sanford Lake Park
- Park Manager Interview Update
- Michigan Department of Natural Resources Five-Year Plan Survey Questions
parksenvironmenthiringsanford-lake
✓ Decided: Parks Commission approves use of punch cards for Sanford Lake Park
The Commission approved the use of punch cards for Sanford Lake Park following guidance from Midland County Legal Counsel. Staff provided updates on paving completion at Sanford Lake Park and maintenance at River Trails Heritage Park.
- Approved use of punch cards for Sanford Lake Park (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved agenda (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved June 3, 2026 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
Midland County Parks & Recreation Commission
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
July 1, 2026, 6:00p.m.
PLACE OF MEETING
Third Floor Conference Room
220 W. Ellsworth St.
Midland, MI 48640-5194
Phone Contact for Information (989) 832-6876 x5
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
5. PARK/PROJECT UPDATES
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. Phragmites growth at Sanford Lake Park
B. Park Manager Interview Update
C. Michigan Department of Natural Resources Five-Year Plan Survey Questions
8. ADJOURNMENT
📄 From the minutes
Extracted text of the official minutes document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
Approved:
Midland County Parks & Recreation Commission
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
July 1, 2026
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT
Lynn Evans, Roy Green, Terry Hall, Jim Malek, Larry Schuelke, Jeanette Snyder, Joe Sova, Leah Ziems
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT
Mike Atton
STAFF PRESENT
Patrick Clark, Director Midland County Parks and Recreation
OTHERS PRESENT
N/A
CALL TO ORDER
Meeting called to order by Parks Commission Chairman Green at 6:00 P.M. A quorum declared present and the
Midland County Parks and Recreation Commission could officially conduct business.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The motion to adopt the agenda made by Commissioner Hall, supported by Commissioner Schuelke; Agenda
approved by unanimous voice vote.
APPROVAL MINUTES
The motion to adopt Approval of June 3, 2026 Minutes, Motion was made by Commissioner Hall; supported by
Commissioner Ziems; the minutes were approved by unanimous voice vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Commissioner Hall wanted to thank the Park Director and staff for the wonderful job that was done out at
River Trails Heritage park.
PARK PROJECTS/UPDATES
Various credit card issues through Gov. Pros have been solved. There have been minimal issues with cash
over/short since the technical issues were solved with the POS system.
Total gatehouse deposit as of 7/1/26 is $68,480.00.
Two new seasonal staff started at the end of June bringing the seasonal count to (6) total. All
new seasonal staff were trained on basic equipment and mow …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
Wed Jul 1, 2026 · 18:00
General
Wed Jul 1, 2026 · 18:00
General
Wed Jul 1, 2026 · 18:00
Parks and Recreation Commission
Commission to discuss Phragmites growth at Sanford Lake Park
The Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss park updates and new business. New business includes addressing Phragmites growth at Sanford Lake Park, an update on the Park Manager interview process, and responding to Michigan Department of Natural Resources Five-Year Plan survey questions.
- Discussion of Phragmites (invasive plant) growth at Sanford Lake Park
- Update on Park Manager interview process
- Review of Michigan DNR Five-Year Plan Survey Questions
parksphragmitesinvasive-speciessanford-lakemichigan-dnrstaff-hiring
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
Midland County Parks & Recreation Commission
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
July 1, 2026, 6:00p.m.
PLACE OF MEETING
Third Floor Conference Room
220 W. Ellsworth St.
Midland, MI 48640-5194
Phone Contact for Information (989) 832-6876 x5
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
5. PARK/PROJECT UPDATES
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. Phragmites growth at Sanford Lake Park
B. Park Manager Interview Update
C. Michigan Department of Natural Resources Five-Year Plan Survey Questions
8. ADJOURNMENT
Tue Jun 30, 2026 · 11:00
Human Services Committee
220 West Ellsworth Street, Midland
Tue Jun 16, 2026 · 10:00
Board of Commissioners
Board to approve EMS millage and several service agreements
The Midland County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a request to levy .575 mills for Emergency Medical Service operations for 2027, along with several agreements for consulting, training, and pretrial diversion services. The body will also review job descriptions and staffing levels for various county positions.
- EMS millage request (.575 mills)
- Heartland Multi-County Materials Management Plan consulting agreement
- Emergency Operations Plan coordination with United Way
- Pretrial diversion system agreement
- Skilled labor youth apprenticeship pilot program
emsbudgetcontractshuman-servicesjobspublic-safetymillage
220 West Ellsworth Street, Midland
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
Midland County Services Building Board of Commissioner’s Room | 220 W. Ellsworth Street Midland, MI 48640 | Phone (989) 832-6775
<
Board of Commissioners Agenda
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM
First Floor Board Room, County Services Building
A. Call to Order
B. Roll Call
C. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by Commissioner Schuelke
D. Approval of Minutes
1. Approval of Minutes of May 19, 2026.
E. Acceptance of Claims and Accounts
1. Acceptance of Claims and Accounts from the weeks of April 18 & 25 and May 2, 2026.
F. Public Hearing - NONE
G. Special Program of the Day - NONE
H. Public Comment
I. Consent Items
1. Commissioner Consideration to Remove any Consent Agenda Item
2. Approval of Consent Agenda
3. *40-4-26HS: The Human Services Committee recommends acceptance of the
Administrator/Controller's 2025-2026 Progress Report.
J. Standing Committee Reports/Resolutions
1. 48-5-26AO: The Administration & Operations Committee recommends approval of an agreement
with Resource Recycling Systems, Inc. for the provision of professional consulting services for the
Heartland Multi-County Materials Management Plan.
2. 49-5-26AO: The Administration & Operations Committee recommends approval of a
Memorandum of Understanding with the United Way of Midland County for coordination within
the Emergency Operations Plan.
3. 52-6-26AO: The Administration & Operations Committee recommends approval of an agreement
with Jaime Therapy & Cas …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Closed Session - Annual Administrator/Controller Evaluation [Pursuant to a motion by Commissioner Smith supported by Commissioner Dorrien and with a corresponding passage by Roll Call a Closed…
6 yea
Jeanette Snyder yea · Mark Bone yea · Larry Schuelke yea · Todd Gambrell yea · Eric Dorrien yea · Alaynah Smith yea
Closed Session - Annual Administrator/Controller Evaluation [Motion by Commissioner Dorrien supported by Commissioner Gambrell to return to Open Session at 11:29 a.m.]
6 yea
Jeanette Snyder yea · Mark Bone yea · Larry Schuelke yea · Todd Gambrell yea · Eric Dorrien yea · Alaynah Smith yea
Tue Jun 16, 2026 · 09:00
Executive Committee of the Whole
Executive Committee to hear staff and counsel reports
This is a routine procedural meeting with no specific action items. The committee will hear an Administrator/Controller Staff Report and a Civil Counsel Report, followed by commissioner updates and public comment.
- Administrator/Controller Staff Report
- Civil Counsel Report
- Commissioner updates on boards and commissions
administrationcounty-boardmeetingpublic-comment
220 West Ellsworth Street, Midland
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
Midland County Services Building Board of Commissioner’s Room | 220 W. Ellsworth Street Midland, MI 48640 | Phone (989) 832-6775
<
Executive Committee of the Whole Agenda
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 9:00 AM
First Floor Board Room, County Services Building
A. Call to Order
B. Roll Call
C. Public Comment
D. Presentations
1. Administrator/Controller Staff Report
2. Civil Counsel Report
E. Commissioners update on Boards and Commissions
F. Commissioners Comments
G. Adjournment
The Midland County Board of Commissioners welcomes members of the public to attend meetings, and values constituent input on all matters
relevant to County government. The Board provides two opportunities for public comment. The first opportunity takes place before items that are
being deliberated on by the Board. Comments on matters not being considered on the agenda should take place at this time. The second occasion for
public comment will take place prior to commissioner discussion on each agenda item. Public
comments are limited to three (3) minutes in length, and speakers are encouraged to provide their name and address for the record.
The County of Midland will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of
printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting, upon five (5) days notice to the County of Midland.
Individuals with disabilities requiring auxil …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
Tue Jun 9, 2026 · 13:30
Finance Committee
Finance Committee to vote on 2027 EMS millage rate at 0.575 mills
The Finance Committee will consider two action items: approving the county operating millage levy via Michigan Treasury form 614, and adopting the Emergency Medical Services operating budget for fiscal year 2026-2027 while setting the EMS millage rate at 0.575 mills for 2027.
- Approval of Michigan Department of Treasury form 614 (L-4029) for 2026 Tax Rate Request authorizing county operating millage levy in July
- Adoption of EMS operating budget for July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 and setting EMS millage rate at 0.575 mills for calendar year 2027
financemillagebudgetemstaxespublic-safety
220 West Ellsworth Street, Midland
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
Midland County Services Building Board of Commissioner’s Room | 220 W. Ellsworth Street Midland, MI 48640 | Phone (989) 832-6775
<
Finance Committee Agenda
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Third Floor Conference Room B, County Services Building
The Chairperson may cancel this meeting prior to this scheduled time of the meeting without advanced notice. The
Chairperson may not address all items on this agenda at this scheduled meeting. Please contact the Chairperson if you would
like to know if the item will be taken up at this scheduled meeting.
A. Call to Order
B. Public Comment
C. Action Items
1. 50-5-26F: Equalization Director requests approval of the Michigan Department of Treasury form
614 (aka L-4029) 2026 Tax Rate Request which authorizes the county operating millage to be
levied in July.
2. 55-6-26F: Chairman of the Midland County Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board requests
operating budget of the Emergency Medical Services covering fiscal year July 1, 2026 through June
30, 2027 be adopted and requests that the EMS Millage rate be set at .575 mills for the calendar
year 2027.
D. Adjournment
The Midland County Board of Commissioners welcomes members of the public to attend meetings, and values constituent input on all matters
relevant to County government. The Board provides two opportunities for public comment. The first opportunity takes place before items that are
being deliberated on by the Board. Comments on m …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
Tue Jun 9, 2026 · 14:30
Administration & Operations Committee
Committee to consider contract for multi-county materials management plan consulting
The Administration & Operations Committee will vote on eight action items, including contracts for consulting, emergency coordination, training, pretrial diversion, a youth apprenticeship pilot program, a siren system installation, and a hold harmless agreement. They will also consider a proclamation for the 250th Anniversary of American Independence. The meeting includes public comment opportunities.
- Contract with Resource Recycling Systems for professional consulting on the Heartland Multi-County Materials Management Plan
- Memorandum of Understanding with United Way of Midland County for Emergency Operations Plan coordination
- Agreement with Advent Financial Systems for a pretrial diversion system
- Agreement with West Shore Services for installation of a new siren system
- Consideration of a Proclamation for the 250th Anniversary of American Independence
administrationoperationscontractsemergency-managementyouth-programspublic-safetywaste-managementindependence-day
220 West Ellsworth Street, Midland
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
Midland County Services Building Board of Commissioner’s Room | 220 W. Ellsworth Street Midland, MI 48640 | Phone (989) 832-6775
<
Administration & Operations Committee Agenda
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Third Floor Conference Room B, County Services Building
The Chairperson may cancel this meeting prior to this scheduled time of the meeting without advanced notice. The
Chairperson may not address all items on this agenda at this scheduled meeting. Please contact the Chairperson if you would
like to know if the item will be taken up at this scheduled meeting.
A. Call to Order
B. Public Comment
C. Action Items
1. 48-5-26AO: Health Director submits agreement with Resource Recycling Systems, Inc. for the
provision of professional consulting services for the Heartland Multi-County Materials
Management Plan.
2. 49-5-26AO: Emergency Management Coordinator submits a Memorandum of Understanding with
the United Way of Midland County for coordination within the Emergency Operations Plan.
3. 52-6-26AO: JCC Director submits agreement with Jaime Therapy & Case Management LLC for
the provision of training services at the facility.
4. 56-6-26AO: Prosecuting Attorney submits agreement with Advent Financial Systems, LLC for the
provision of a pretrial diversion system.
5. 57-6-26AO: Trial Court Administrator submits agreement with Community Construct, Inc. for the
provision of a skilled labor youth apprenticeship pilot program.
6. …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
Tue Jun 9, 2026 · 11:00
Human Services Committee
Committee to consider increasing nurse practitioner FTE and new job classifications
The Human Services Committee will vote on several personnel actions, including increasing a nurse practitioner position's full-time equivalent and approving classification analyses for an Account Clerk, Deputy Administrator/Controller/Finance Director, and Finance Manager. They will also receive a progress report from the Administrator/Controller on the 2025-2026 year.
- Request to increase FTE of a Nurse Practitioner position (item 51-5-26HS)
- Classification analysis and job description for Account Clerk - Drain Office (item 47-5-26HS)
- Classification analysis and job description for Deputy Administrator/Controller/Finance Director (item 53-6-26HS)
- Classification analysis and job description for Finance Manager (item 54-6-26HS)
- 2025-2026 Progress Report from Administrator/Controller (item RE: 40-4-26HS)
human-servicespersonnelclassificationsnurse-practitionercounty-government
220 West Ellsworth Street, Midland
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
Midland County Services Building Board of Commissioner’s Room | 220 W. Ellsworth Street Midland, MI 48640 | Phone (989) 832-6775
<
Human Services Committee Agenda
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Third Floor Conference Room B, County Services Building
The Chairperson may cancel this meeting prior to this scheduled time of the meeting without advanced notice. The
Chairperson may not address all items on this agenda at this scheduled meeting. Please contact the Chairperson if you would
like to know if the item will be taken up at this scheduled meeting.
A. Call to Order
B. Public Comment
C. Action Items
1. 47-5-26HS: Human Resources Director submits classification analysis and job description for the
Account Clerk - Drain Office position.
2. 51-5-26HS: Health Director submits request to increase the FTE of a Nurse Practitioner position.
3. 53-6-26HS: Human Resources Director submits classification analysis and job description for the
Deputy Administrator/Controller/Finance Director position.
4. 54-6-26HS: Human Resources Director submits classification analysis and job description for the
Finance Manager position.
5. RE: 40-4-26HS: Administrator/Controller submits 2025-2026 Progress Report.
D. Adjournment
The Midland County Board of Commissioners welcomes members of the public to attend meetings, and values constituent input on all matters
relevant to County government. The Board provides two opportunities for public c …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
Showing the 30 most recent meetings of 79 on record. See the yearly meeting archives below for the full history.
🌐 County-level context (Midland County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Net migration+86 people (-$17.5M net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)5 ({"Flood": 4, "Severe Storm": 3, "Snowstorm": 2, "Biological" · last Thu Jul 9, 2020)
Traffic fatalities9 (1 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments1,795 (37,324 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,137/mo (841 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy11.6% (low numeracy 20% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.
110
Recorded votes
$84.0M
Annual budget
$34.7M
Debt outstanding
128
Permitted housing units
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$84.0M
Spending$88.5M
Operating spending ran ahead of revenue this year.
Debt load MODERATE
Outstanding debt$34.7M
Debt-to-revenue0.41×
Debt-load index59 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
Research-only layer, shown here for context — not included in the CC BY 4.0 bulk download.
Where it’s happening
geocoded land-use decisions🗺 Interactive map
Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.
Meeting archives
- 2025 (6 meetings)