{
 "city": "Montcalm County",
 "state": "Michigan",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/montcalmcountymi.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": "2026-07-23",
   "body": "Materials Management Planning Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.montcalmcountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07232026-399",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.montcalmcountymi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-24",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Board discusses FY2027 Montcalm County budget",
   "summary": "The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners will hold a budget work session on July 24, 2026. Commissioners will discuss the FY2027 budget. The meeting includes two periods for public comments before adjournment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.montcalmcountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07242026-395",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.montcalmcountymi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-27",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Board of Commissioners to hold FY2027 budget work session",
   "summary": "The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners will meet for a work session to discuss the FY2027 budget. No other substantive items are listed for decision or discussion.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.montcalmcountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07272026-396",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.montcalmcountymi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-29",
   "body": "Opioid Committee",
   "headline": "Opioid Committee will hold a public meeting to oversee county opioid funding.",
   "summary": "The Montcalm County Opioid Committee will meet on July 29, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. in the Administration Building’s 3rd‑floor conference room. The purpose of the meeting is to provide oversight of the county’s opioid funding. No specific agenda items are listed beyond this notice.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.montcalmcountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07292026-389",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.montcalmcountymi.gov/AgendaCenter"
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 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "County Clerk",
   "headline": "Election commission to test voting equipment for primary",
   "summary": "The Montcalm County Election Commission will conduct public testing of voting equipment to be used for early voting in the August 4, 2026 Primary Election. The meeting is scheduled for July 21, 2026, at 8:30 a.m.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.montcalmcountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-398",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.montcalmcountymi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-20",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Board to discuss FY2027 budget at work session",
   "summary": "The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners is holding a budget work session to discuss the FY2027 budget. The agenda includes public comments before and after the discussion. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is solely for deliberation.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.montcalmcountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07202026-394",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.montcalmcountymi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-17",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Montcalm County Board of Commissioners to hold FY2027 budget work session",
   "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will meet for a work session to discuss the FY2027 budget. The meeting includes time for public comments.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.montcalmcountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07172026-393",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.montcalmcountymi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Board of Commissioners to discuss FY2027 Budget",
   "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the FY2027 Budget and union contracts for COAM and POAM. The agenda includes reviews of tax foreclosure properties and enforcement requests for Sidney, Douglass, and Richland Townships.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.montcalmcountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-397",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.montcalmcountymi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Community Advancement Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to vote on Pine Township reimbursement",
   "summary": "The Community Advancement Committee will decide on reimbursing Pine Township for a project, receive updates on Crystal DDA and Lakeview projects, and consider updated funding guidelines. A letter of support for Crystal Township DDA and a committee vacancy are also on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.montcalmcountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-392",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.montcalmcountymi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-22",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Board to decide on EGLE consent for Krampe Park test site",
   "summary": "The board will consider old business on an EGLE consent for a test site at Krampe Park and a resolution opposing state zoning bills. New business includes correspondence items, and a specific time is set for a life insurance request from the emergency services director. Several budget adjustments, warrant reports, and consent agenda items are also on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.montcalmcountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06222026-391",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.montcalmcountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06222026-391",
   "source": "https://www.montcalmcountymi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-18",
   "body": "Plat Board",
   "headline": "Plat Board to consider revised signature page for Dagget Flats Plat",
   "summary": "At a special meeting, the Montcalm County Plat Board will review and act on a revised signature page for the Dagget Flats Plat in Pierson Township, following state review and prior submission. The board will also handle any incidental business. Public comments will be taken.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.montcalmcountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06182026-390",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.montcalmcountymi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Board to review FY2026 budget and Prosecuting Attorney contract",
   "summary": "The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners will review the FY2026 budget and a legal services contract for the Prosecuting Attorney. The board will also consider requests regarding a test site at Krampe Park and a WMU/Michigan Geological Survey agreement.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.montcalmcountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06082026-388",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.montcalmcountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06082026-388",
   "source": "https://www.montcalmcountymi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-28",
   "body": "Materials Management Planning Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to review 2027 budget and materials management plan timeline",
   "summary": "The Materials Management Planning Committee will discuss the proposed 2027 budget, the timeline for updating the county's Materials Management Plan, and consider appointing a committee member to serve on the Materials Recovery Facility operator body. They will also receive updates on recycling sites, tire and electronics collection events, signage, and an EGLE infrastructure grant.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.montcalmcountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05282026-387",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.montcalmcountymi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Prosecuting attorney contract continuation request on agenda",
   "summary": "The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners will consider a request to continue the services contract of Prosecuting Attorney Thomas Ginster. The board will also review several warrant reports, a tax rate request, and grant agreements, and vote on a resolution urging action on the drain code. A closed session is scheduled for a legal opinion.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.montcalmcountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-386",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.montcalmcountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05262026-386",
   "source": "https://www.montcalmcountymi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-11",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Board to set 2026 tax rate, consider union contracts",
   "summary": "The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners will consider setting the 2026 tax rate (L4029) and review new union contracts for COAM and POAM for 2026-2028. They will also hear a bid request for concrete work from the Building & Grounds director. Several consent agenda items, including warrant reports and funding proposals, are also scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.montcalmcountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05112026-385",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.montcalmcountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05112026-385",
   "source": "https://www.montcalmcountymi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-07",
   "body": "County Clerk",
   "headline": "Board of Canvassers to certify May 5, 2026 Special Election results",
   "summary": "The Montcalm County Board of Canvassers will meet to certify the results of the May 5, 2026 Special Election. The meeting is scheduled for May 7 at 9:00 a.m. in the Probate Court Jury Room.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.montcalmcountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05072026-384",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.montcalmcountymi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-27",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Commissioners to vote on 2026 Equalization Report & Resolution",
   "summary": "The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners will consider and likely vote on the 2026 County Equalization Report and Resolution 2026-05, which sets property valuations for tax purposes. Other new business includes a funding proposal from the Commission on Aging and a grant application for America 250. Several consent agenda items, including warrant reports and grant agreements, will be addressed as a group.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.montcalmcountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04272026-383",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.montcalmcountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04272026-383",
   "source": "https://www.montcalmcountymi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-13",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Board will consider the 2026 Capital Improvement Budget Request",
   "summary": "The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners will discuss a private road ordinance, approve a grant request for the Animal Control Director, and review the 2025 County Audit Report. Several resolutions will be considered, including recognizing Men’s Health Month and a request for the 2026 Capital Improvement Budget. Additional consent‑agenda items such as a blight‑enforcement agreement for Crystal Township will be placed on the record.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.montcalmcountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04132026-382",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.montcalmcountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04132026-382",
   "source": "https://www.montcalmcountymi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-08",
   "body": "Community Advancement Committee",
   "headline": "Board to decide reimbursement for Crystal Historical Society sign project",
   "summary": "The Community Advancement Committee will consider approving reimbursement for the Crystal Historical Society sign project. It will also review the CAC funding guidelines and application process. These items are on the agenda for the April 8, 2026 meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.montcalmcountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04082026-381",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.montcalmcountymi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-01",
   "body": "Plat Board",
   "headline": "Montcalm County Plat Board to review Dagget Flats Estates plat",
   "summary": "The Montcalm County Plat Board will meet on April 1, 2026, to conduct a final review of the Dagget Flats Estates plat in Pierson Township. The meeting will be held at the Montcalm County Administration Building in Stanton. The board will also consider any other incidental business.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.montcalmcountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04012026-380",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.montcalmcountymi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-26",
   "body": "Materials Management Planning Committee",
   "headline": "Materials Management Planning Committee to discuss food waste and facility operator",
   "summary": "The committee will review landfill and recycling reports and budget updates. Members are discussing food waste recycling and the appointment of a Materials Recovery Facility Operator.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.montcalmcountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03262026-379",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.montcalmcountymi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-23",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Board to consider Opioid Settlement Resolution for 2026",
   "summary": "The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners will review several items on March 23, 2026, including an Opioid Settlement Resolution (2026‑04). The meeting also includes a junk‑ordinance enforcement agreement with Crystal Township presented by Sheriff Williams at 4:05 p.m. and a request from Drain Commissioner Todd Sattler concerning the Stanton Lake Dam project at 4:15 p.m. Additional agenda items are a flag‑display and clothesline project request, a brownfield authority appointment request, and a hazardous‑materials removal ordinance amendment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.montcalmcountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03232026-378",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.montcalmcountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03232026-378",
   "source": "https://www.montcalmcountymi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-11",
   "body": "Plat Board",
   "headline": "Preliminary review of Viking Hollow Plat, Section 27 in Reynolds Township",
   "summary": "The Montcalm County Plat Board will meet on March 11, 2026 to conduct a preliminary review of the Viking Hollow Plat, Section 27 in Reynolds Township. The board will also preliminarily review the Sandy Acres Plat, Section 18 in Eureka Township. Any other business incidental to these items may be considered.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.montcalmcountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03112026-375",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.montcalmcountymi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-11",
   "body": "Montcalm Brownfield Authority",
   "headline": "Board will discuss Brownfield and Housing TIF 101 and fill a committee vacancy",
   "summary": "The Montcalm County Brownfield Authority meeting on March 11, 2026 will approve the agenda and prior minutes, hear a Lakeview Development update, consider a committee vacancy (Attachment A), and review the Brownfield and Housing TIF 101 presentation by Travis Alden and Jess Solis. Public comments are scheduled before adjournment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.montcalmcountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03112026-377",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.montcalmcountymi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-09",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Board will consider the COA Millage Proposal (Resolution 2026‑02)",
   "summary": "The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners will review several items, including grant applications, budget adjustments, and warrant reports. They will also consider multiple resolutions, such as the COA Millage Proposal, a Conservation District Millage, and policy updates. The meeting includes public comments and routine correspondence.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.montcalmcountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03092026-376",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.montcalmcountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03092026-376",
   "source": "https://www.montcalmcountymi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-23",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Board to hold public hearing on proposed Parks Ordinance",
   "summary": "The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding a proposed parks ordinance. The board will also consider millage resolutions for the Commission on Aging and MSU, and review HVAC replacement bids.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.montcalmcountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02232026-373",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.montcalmcountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02232026-373",
   "source": "https://www.montcalmcountymi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-23",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Board will hold public hearing on proposed Montcalm County Parks Ordinance",
   "summary": "The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on February 23, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. in the Jack VanHarn Board of Commissioners Room, Administration Building, 211 W. Main Street, Stanton. The hearing will consider a proposed ordinance that would establish rules for county park use, including reservations, permits, fees, vehicle traffic, pets, events, natural resources, waste, vendors, conduct, and enforcement. After the hearing, the board may consider final adoption of the ordinance. A copy of the proposed ordinance is available for public inspection at the County Controller’s Office or online at www.montcalm.us.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.montcalmcountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02232026-374",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.montcalmcountymi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-09",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Board to consider park rules and a millage increase resolution",
   "summary": "The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners will review old business items including a park ordinance and park rules, and will consider new business items such as clerk, controller and chair correspondence. The meeting also includes a resolution supporting state bills HB5152 and HB5153 and a millage increase resolution presented by the Commission on Aging Director. Public comments will be taken before adjournment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.montcalmcountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02092026-372",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.montcalmcountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02092026-372",
   "source": "https://www.montcalmcountymi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-29",
   "body": "Materials Management Planning Committee",
   "headline": "Committee will appoint a Materials Recovery Facility operator",
   "summary": "The Materials Management Planning Committee will review updates on recycling sites and upcoming 2026 recycling events, discuss signage, and consider appointing an operator for the Materials Recovery Facility. The meeting also includes reports on landfill and recycling services, the designated planning agent, budget review, and grant updates. A work group discussion is scheduled before adjournment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.montcalmcountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01292026-371",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.montcalmcountymi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ]
}