Kendra Wenzel

Silver Maple Solar Project Intervention

Up to $50,000 in legal costs covered by money RWE must provide under state law; a future host community agreement could bring roughly $400,000 annually to the county.

Flock AI surveillance cameras

The county is paying Flock under an auto-renewing contract, with a payment included in the $35 million claims list.

Community Mental Health authority transition and autism services

CMH ran a $5 million deficit last year; conversion would cut CMH expenses about $2.1 million in year one but shift county revenue by the same amount.

election results

Your tax dollars and local service funding could shift depending on which measures passed.

Infrastructure and Water Issues

$500,000 in state funding for the study becomes available October 1.

Sheriff's Office Staffing

$49,560 in federal grant funds, no local cost noted.

Housing Advisory Board formation and appointments

A potential new strategic impact staff position could cost roughly $120,000 with benefits, pending evaluation.

2026 Election Administration and Early Voting

State funding for election equipment was left out of the budget; the county's eventual share of a ~$90 million need remains unresolved.

Road Commission roundabout and resurfacing projects

Roundabouts budgeted around $2.1 million each; the 120th/Port Sheldon project came in at $1.4 million.

PA 233 loss of local siting control

Farmland Preservation Conservation Easements

Purchase costs were not stated on the record but are part of the county's farmland preservation program spending.

Parks & Open Space Millage Proposal

An increase to .53 mills would raise parks funding and property taxes if voters approve.

election preview

There is no direct financial impact from this informational notice, though upcoming elections will eventually determine how local taxpayer dollars are allocated.

Idema Explorers Trail Segments

$248,126 in additional county matching funds, bringing the project total to $1,283,126.

Medical Examiner Fee Increase

$20 increase per cremation permit, effective November 1, 2026.

Airport safety and glare concerns at the air park

County Facility Rental Fees

Room rental revenue is small — roughly 80 rentals a year at $25 — but rates will rise to about $75 half-day/$100 full-day for larger rooms.

Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget

Revenue-neutral — same-dollar revenue and appropriation pass through to the CMH authority.

County Communication, Trust, and Fiscal Stewardship

Potential reduction in recycling sites and costs as the county reevaluates its approach.

Countywide local-government task force for growth

Could involve county-funded planning support, like offering master plan and recreation plan services to participating units.

Approval of Agenda

Consent Resolutions (as amended)

Amendment to Separate Flock Payment from Accounts Payable

Motion to Call the Question on Accounts Payable

Accounts Payable ($35,087,413.42)

Environmental Sustainability Center Needs Assessment

Post-Execution Contract Ratification

Reemployment of Retirees Policy

Facilities Use Policy — Rate Amendment

Motion to Retain Nonprofit Fee-Waiver Language

Facilities Use Policy (First Reading)

Silver Maple Solar Project Intervention Petition

Silver Maple Solar Intervention Legal Counsel (as Amended)

Silver Maple Solar Intervention Funding ($50,000)

Approval of Consent Resolutions B/C 26-142

Amendment removing Grand Haven Pride payment from accounts payable (B/C 26-143a)

General claims accounts payable as amended (B/C 26-143)

Grand Haven Pride table payment (B/C 26-144)

Ottawa Conservation District agreement (B/C 26-145)

Workday budget and planning software contract (B/C 26-146)

Motion to Add ALPR/Flock Discussion to Agenda

Amendment to Separate Flock Payment from Accounts Payable

Motion to Call the Question on Accounts Payable

Accounts Payable ($35,087,413.42)

Facilities Use Policy — Rate Amendment

approve a Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development grant agreement for the agricultural conservation easement on the Klein property in the amount of $241,200.00

ratify all contracts on the Ratification Report pursuant to the County’s Contracting policy

approve a Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development grant agreement for the agricultural conservation easement on the Rillema property in the amount of $134,550.00

approve the following Consent Resolutions as presented: A. Approve the minutes of the June 17, 2026, Board of Commissioners work session. B. Approve the minutes of the June 23, 2026, Board of Commissi

accept the nominations of Joseph Alfonso Kenneth Cooper Russell Miller Brian Zeemering Robin Bailey Harry Dyck Dustin Parlin Brandon Barber Mark Ebels Eric Rasmussen Roger Blaha Charles Kayser Andrew

accept the nominations of Charles DeLeeuw Kristi Drooger Callie Melton and to select one (1) to fill one (1) Community Action Agency Advisory Board Private Sector vacancy beginning immediately and end

Consent Resolutions 7.A–7.M (Item 7.L moved to action)

Post-Execution Contract Ratification

Agricultural Conservation Easement – Klein

Agricultural Conservation Easement – Rillema

September 22 Board Meeting Time Change

Veterans Services Committee – War Veteran Seat (Mikal MacDonald)

Community Action Agency Advisory Board – Kristi Drooger

Jordan Jorritsma moved to approve FY2026 budget adjustments per the attached schedule.

Allison Miedema moved to require the Ottawa County Health Department to respect and follow the 2023 Resolution passed by the Board regarding providing vaccine waiver information.

Allison Miedema motioned to change Section 200.6.5.2 to strike County Administrator and replace with Board of Commissioners.

Sylvia Rhodea moved to divide the question in order to consider Item 09-9 separately.

Joe Moss moved to ratify all contracts on the Ratification Report pursuant to the County’s Contracting policy.

Doug Zylstra moved to include in the final draft to notice and stream all boards, commissions, and committees, whenever possible.

Joe Moss moved to approve the following Consent Resolutions as presented

Joe Moss motioned to approve the Resolution to disband the Ottawa County Housing Commission and create the Ottawa County Housing Advisory Board with originating bylaws.

Jordan Jorritsma motioned to approve the Resolution adopting the Ottawa County Solid Waste Financing Ordinance.

Allison Miedema motioned to table the Solid Waste Ordinance Resolution.

Joe Moss moved to amend his original motion B/C 26-102b to change the in- county fees to $0.30 for waste from Ottawa County and change the out of county fees to $1.25.

Phil Kuyers moved to approve the Resolution adopting the 2026-2028 Strategic Plan.

Joe Moss moved to amend goal 3 to provide excellent public service.

Consent Resolutions (7.A–7.L)

Budget Adjustments — Motion to Divide Question

Direction to Health Department to Follow 2023 Vaccine Waiver Resolution

Asked why information would be hidden from the public

Solid Waste Financing Ordinance — Motion to Table

Solid Waste Fee Amendment — $0 In-County / $1.50 Out-of-County

Adoption of Solid Waste Financing Ordinance

Post-Execution Contract Ratification

Strategic Plan Amendment — Notice and Stream Boards

Strategic Plan Amendment — Rename Goal Three

include the red circled employees to receive the next COLA adjustment as a stipend at the beginning of the year, January 1, 2027

amend the recommendation to allow for the increase of wages of the red circled outlying employees, an increase of 50% of COLA per annum until parity with the recommended wage scales is achieved

approve the following Consent Resolutions as presented: A. To approve the meeting minutes of the April 30, 2026, Board of Commissioners meeting. B. To receive for information the Annual Comprehensive

approve the amended recommendation for Ottawa County to adjust positions, pay grades, and the wage scale, as recommended, to maintain a competitive position in the marketplace, and to authorize the Co

ratify all contracts on the Ratification Report pursuant to the County’s Contracting policy

revert to the original language in section IV. Procedure 1.b.1). Criminal and quasi-criminal prosecution legal services provided by the Prosecuting Attorney

remove the word seldom from the second sentence in section I. Policy

maintain language in section IV. Procedure 1.b.1). ending with “the County does not provide such services to Recipients” and adding “except at the discretion of the Board of Commissioners.”

delete “and upon the express prior written approval of the Board and/or the Administrator” in Section IV. Procedure 6, on page 4

add the following sentence, “The Director of Legal Services operates under the supervision and direction of the County Administrator, who is responsible to the Board of Commissioners for the work prod