{ "city": "Otsego County", "state": "Michigan", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/otsegocountymi.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": "2026-07-24", "body": "Personnel Committee", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.otsegocountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07242026-1354", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.otsegocountymi.gov/AgendaCenter" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-07-21", "body": "Veteran's Affairs Committee", "headline": "Discussion of MVAA FY26 CVSF Grant status", "summary": "The Otsego County Veteran’s Affairs Committee will hold its regular meeting on July 21, 2026. Members will review the May 19, 2026 minutes and discuss the status of the MVAA FY26 CVSF Grant. The agenda also includes a preview of the Northern MI Benefit Fair scheduled for November 5, 2026, clerk interviews, and several reports.", "agenda_url": "https://www.otsegocountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-1353", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.otsegocountymi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-14", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board to consider Alpenfest awards and closed session on release agreement", "summary": "The Otsego County Board of Commissioners will approve minutes, recognize Alpenfest award recipients, and hold a closed session to review a county attorney's legal opinion on a release agreement. The meeting also includes a presentation from the Health Department of Northwest Michigan and discussion of the 2027 budget calendar.", "agenda_url": "https://www.otsegocountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-1352", "minutes_url": "https://www.otsegocountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07142026-1352", "source": "https://www.otsegocountymi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "Parks & Recreation Commission", "headline": "Parks commission to discuss electrical upgrades, road projects", "summary": "The Otsego County Parks and Recreation Commission will consider several new business items including a fireworks report, multiple pavilion usage requests, a special event application, electrical upgrades at Otsego Lake County Park, and a county park road project. The commission will also review previous meeting minutes, budget reports, and old business such as the Wah Wah Soo Beach erosion and project list.", "agenda_url": "https://www.otsegocountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-1351", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.otsegocountymi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-09", "body": "Transportation and Building & Grounds Committee", "headline": "Committee reviews airport, transit, and facility updates", "summary": "The Transportation and Building & Grounds Committee will review minutes from a May meeting, receive reports on transit and airport operations, and discuss facility maintenance and upcoming events.", "agenda_url": "https://www.otsegocountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-1350", "minutes_url": "https://www.otsegocountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07092026-1350", "source": "https://www.otsegocountymi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-25", "body": "Opioid Settlement Steering Committee", "headline": "Opioid settlement committee to discuss RFP process and needs assessment", "summary": "The Otsego County Opioid Settlement Steering Committee will discuss posting meeting information online, review a community needs assessment, set funding priorities, and review draft Request for Proposals (RFP) documents. No votes on specific allocations are scheduled.", "agenda_url": "https://www.otsegocountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06252026-1348", "minutes_url": "https://www.otsegocountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06252026-1348", "source": "https://www.otsegocountymi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-25", "body": "Budget & Finance Committee", "headline": "Budget and Finance Committee to discuss 2027 budget calendar", "summary": "The committee will review the 2027 budget calendar and discuss the Purchasing & Contracting Policy. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from June 16, 2026.", "agenda_url": "https://www.otsegocountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06252026-1349", "minutes_url": "https://www.otsegocountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06252026-1349", "source": "https://www.otsegocountymi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-23", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board to consider EMS millage renewal", "summary": "The board will consider consent agenda items, hear presentations on an opioid assessment and economic development, discuss budget amendments for facilities and the register of deeds, and vote on the EMS millage renewal. A closed session will address a lawsuit against the prosecutor's office.", "agenda_url": "https://www.otsegocountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06232026-1346", "minutes_url": "https://www.otsegocountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06232026-1346", "source": "https://www.otsegocountymi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "Budget & Finance Committee", "headline": "Committee to discuss 2028 EMS millage proposal and budget amendments", "summary": "The Otsego County Budget and Finance Committee will discuss the proposed 2028 EMS millage and consider budget amendments for the Facilities Planning Fund and Capital Projects Fund for the Judicial Center. Other agenda items include a firewall upgrade for the Register of Deeds automation, financial updates, and a credit card item. The meeting includes public comments and a possible closed session.", "agenda_url": "https://www.otsegocountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-1344", "minutes_url": "https://www.otsegocountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06162026-1344", "source": "https://www.otsegocountymi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-12", "body": "Personnel Committee", "headline": "Personnel Committee to review employee handbook policy", "summary": "The Personnel Committee will meet to discuss and potentially revise the County employee handbook policy. They will also consider approving the minutes from the May 8, 2026 meeting and receive updates from the Human Resources Department.", "agenda_url": "https://www.otsegocountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06122026-1343", "minutes_url": "https://www.otsegocountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06122026-1343", "source": "https://www.otsegocountymi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board to award contracts for Brownfield vapor mitigation and soil cleanup projects", "summary": "The Otsego County Board will consider several items, including approval of the May 26 meeting minutes and two brownfield remediation contracts. The Board will also review two mortgage discharge requests, a proposed EMS millage, and upcoming financial warrants. Decisions will be made on the brownfield contracts and the EMS millage during this meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://www.otsegocountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-1342", "minutes_url": "https://www.otsegocountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06092026-1342", "source": "https://www.otsegocountymi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-08", "body": "Budget & Finance Committee", "headline": "Committee to consider 2028 EMS millage proposal", "summary": "The Budget and Finance Committee will discuss a proposed 2028 EMS millage and a bid for soil excavation at the judicial center. Unfinished business includes a purchasing and contracting policy. The committee will also approve minutes from two prior meetings.", "agenda_url": "https://www.otsegocountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06082026-1340", "minutes_url": "https://www.otsegocountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06082026-1340", "source": "https://www.otsegocountymi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-08", "body": "Parks & Recreation Commission", "headline": "Parks & Recreation Commission to discuss Community Center sale and roof", "summary": "The Commission will review budget reports and bills. The body is scheduled to discuss the potential sale of the Community Center and repairs to the Community Center roof.", "agenda_url": "https://www.otsegocountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06082026-1341", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.otsegocountymi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-28", "body": "Opioid Settlement Steering Committee", "headline": "Opioid settlement committee sets goals, bylaws in first meeting", "summary": "The Otsego County Opioid Settlement Steering Committee is holding an organizational meeting to define its goals, structure, and timeline. Members will receive an overview of the opioid settlements from the Michigan Association of Counties, complete conflict of interest disclosure forms, and review draft bylaws. No votes or decisions are recorded on this agenda; the session is focused on establishing the committee's framework.", "agenda_url": "https://www.otsegocountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05282026-1347", "minutes_url": "https://www.otsegocountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05282026-1347", "source": "https://www.otsegocountymi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-27", "body": "Housing Committee", "headline": "Otsego County Housing Committee emergency meeting set for May 27, 2026", "summary": "The Otsego County Housing Committee will hold an emergency meeting on May 27, 2026, to address unfinished business regarding emergency roof projects and the discharge of paid mortgages. The agenda also includes the retirement of the Housing Clerk and a job posting.", "agenda_url": "https://www.otsegocountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05272026-1339", "minutes_url": "https://www.otsegocountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05272026-1339", "source": "https://www.otsegocountymi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board to consider $18,000 opioid settlement administration contract", "summary": "The Board will vote on a proposal to contract with the Health Department of Northwest Michigan for $18,000 to coordinate Otsego County's opioid settlement fund administration. Also up for approval: a Public Improvement Fund use policy, several budget amendments (including $ for sheriff tasers, animal control vehicle repairs, lawn mower purchase), and funding commitments for the Judicial Center and trail cleanup. Special presentations from NEMCOG, Northern Michigan Children's Assessment Center, and The Refuge.", "agenda_url": "https://www.otsegocountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-1338", "minutes_url": "https://www.otsegocountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05262026-1338", "source": "https://www.otsegocountymi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-20", "body": "Budget & Finance Committee", "headline": "Budget and Finance Committee to review funding for Judicial Center and opioid settlements", "summary": "The Budget and Finance Committee will discuss funding commitments for the Otsego County Judicial Center and opioid settlement administration. The body will also review several budget amendments and equipment purchases for county departments.", "agenda_url": "https://www.otsegocountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05202026-1337", "minutes_url": "https://www.otsegocountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05202026-1337", "source": "https://www.otsegocountymi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "Veteran's Affairs Committee", "headline": "Veteran's Affairs Committee to review Soldier Relief and grant status", "summary": "The Otsego County Veteran's Affairs Committee will hold a regular meeting to discuss new business including Soldier Relief applications and the status of the MVAA FY26 CVSF Grant. The committee will also receive reports from the director, activity, and financial reports covering Veteran's Affairs, Burial, and Soldiers Relief.", "agenda_url": "https://www.otsegocountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05192026-1334", "minutes_url": "https://www.otsegocountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05192026-1334", "source": "https://www.otsegocountymi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-18", "body": "Budget & Finance Committee", "headline": "Committee to approve minutes and update purchasing policies", "summary": "The Otsego County Budget and Finance Committee will review and approve minutes from April 2026 and discuss updates to the Public Improvement Fund Use Policy and the Purchasing & Contracting Policy.", "agenda_url": "https://www.otsegocountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05182026-1335", "minutes_url": "https://www.otsegocountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05182026-1335", "source": "https://www.otsegocountymi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-18", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to discuss RWE Solar Project and review reports", "summary": "The Planning Commission will meet to discuss updates regarding the RWE Solar Project. The body will also receive reports from Land Use Services and Otsego County Parks & Recreation.", "agenda_url": "https://www.otsegocountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05182026-1336", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.otsegocountymi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-14", "body": "Transportation and Building & Grounds Committee", "headline": "Airport committee will consider the Weather Camera Contract", "summary": "The Transportation and Building & Grounds Committee will review the February 2026 meeting minutes and hear reports from the Transportation, Airport, and Building & Grounds directors. Topics include finance updates, new positions, phone system estimates, ridership, non‑emergency medical transportation, airport fee updates, several contract items, and a future pavement project. No formal decisions are listed beyond agenda approval.", "agenda_url": "https://www.otsegocountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05142026-1333", "minutes_url": "https://www.otsegocountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05142026-1333", "source": "https://www.otsegocountymi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board to approve minutes and opioid settlement committee resolution", "summary": "The Otsego County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve regular minutes, issue warrants, and consider a resolution to create an Opioid Settlement Steering Committee. The meeting is scheduled for May 12, 2026.", "agenda_url": "https://www.otsegocountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05122026-1332", "minutes_url": "https://www.otsegocountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05122026-1332", "source": "https://www.otsegocountymi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "Otsego County Airport Zoning Board of Appeals", "headline": "Board will introduce members and review zoning regulation overview", "summary": "The Otsego County Airport Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a meeting on May 12, 2026. The agenda includes board member introductions and an overview of federal, state, and county zoning regulations. No decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://www.otsegocountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05122026-1331", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.otsegocountymi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-11", "body": "Parks & Recreation Commission", "headline": "Otsego County Parks Commission to discuss beach erosion and park improvements", "summary": "The commission will consider new business including beach erosion at Wah Wah Soo Beach, updates on the Community Dog Park and Pontresina Park, Libke Field infield and fencing, and campground fencing. They will also review budget reports, bills, and previous meeting minutes. Public comment periods are scheduled.", "agenda_url": "https://www.otsegocountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05112026-1330", "minutes_url": "https://www.otsegocountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05112026-1330", "source": "https://www.otsegocountymi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-08", "body": "Personnel Committee", "headline": "Committee will vote to approve April 10, 2026 Personnel Committee minutes", "summary": "The Otsego County Personnel Committee meeting on May 8, 2026 will address routine agenda items. Members will consider approving the minutes from the April 10, 2026 meeting. The committee will continue its review of the employee handbook policy. Updates from the Human Resources Department will be presented.", "agenda_url": "https://www.otsegocountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05082026-1329", "minutes_url": "https://www.otsegocountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05082026-1329", "source": "https://www.otsegocountymi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-28", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board to vote on judicial center funding, opioid settlement, and zoning preemption resolution", "summary": "The Board will decide on financial items including leasing eight sheriff vehicles and approving budget amendments for fencing repairs and ice storm food pantry funds. Resolutions for opioid settlement participation, parks and recycling millages, and committing funds for the new judicial center are up for vote. Also under consideration are rezone requests and a resolution opposing state bills that would preempt local zoning control.", "agenda_url": "https://www.otsegocountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04282026-1328", "minutes_url": "https://www.otsegocountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04282026-1328", "source": "https://www.otsegocountymi.gov/AgendaCenter" } ] }