Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Jeffrey Dontz’s organization
Sep 15, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Manistee County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes
The board meeting covered several key items, including the approval of on-demand checks, bills, and payroll. The board approved a fee waiver for the Pine River Association regarding GIS data and authorized payments for unused accumulated PTO for multiple employees. Appointments were made to the Centra Wellness Board of Directors. The meeting included a public hearing on the FY 2026/27 County Budget, after which the board adopted the General Appropriations Act and set the tax millage rate. Additionally, the board entered a closed session to discuss a tentative labor agreement with the Police Officers Labor Council (POLC), which was subsequently accepted.
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Manistee County Policy/Personnel Committee Minutes
The committee discussed a classification analysis request for the Information Technology Director, reviewing an updated job description which will require further revisions regarding the Senior Information Technology Engineer role. Additionally, the committee entered a closed session to deliberate on the POLC Union Contract for a three-year term beginning October 1, 2026, before moving the contract to the full board for further action.
Sep 2, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Manistee County Ways & Means Committee Ways & Means Committee Minutes
The committee reviewed and approved the finance report, which included claiming summaries and on-demand checks for the previous month. A request from The Pine River Association to waive fees associated with GIS data was approved. Additionally, the committee approved the payment of unused accumulated PTO for several former employees.
Sep 2, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Manistee County Green Team/Recycling Committee Minutes
The meeting included an update on the July 2026 Recycling Program Report, noting collection totals and service frequencies for various townships. Discussion also covered the status of the Part 115 Materials Management Planning, with interest expressed in incorporating Tribal Recycling into county goals. Additionally, the committee discussed the upcoming Tire Event, composting initiatives, potential tribal recycling collaboration, and an inquiry from Onekama Township regarding the purchase of county-owned property.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
