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Patton said the park is \"well over halfway there\" toward needed funds and that the grant represents a significant opportunity, especially for the park's school-group programming. He also said the county has not issued a formal public release because the award must still pass an administrative board before it is final.

Patton also described upcoming events at Charlton Park. He said the steam show runs Thursday through Saturday from about 8 a.m. until dusk and that the county is hosting the International Harvester State Show this year, which he estimated would add roughly 200 tractors to the event. He said the parade, thrashing, sawmill demonstrations and other fair activities are planned, and described an additional event the following weekend.

Commissioners asked to be kept informed; staff said they would provide updates and additional details, including public announcements, after the administrative approval was complete.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board of Commissioners 7/8/2025","oneSentenceSummary","A parks official said July 8 that Charlton Park has been awarded an $819,000 grant intended for museum institutions but that one final administrative approval remains; the park will host the International Harvester State Show this week, which staff expects will add roughly 200 tractors to the steam show.","taxTitle","Barry County, Michigan","taxId",52020,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6510774,"County staff report no confirmed bald-eagle nesting at solar site; construction continues",116,1605000,1721000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5350187-83b9b04a63e31b05cf91401cd701a51a&start=1605&end=1721","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5350187-83b9b04a63e31b05cf91401cd701a51a/thumbnail_1605000.jpg","/articles/6510774/Barry-County/Michigan/County-staff-report-no-confirmed-bald-eagle-nesting-at-solar-site-construction-continues","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6510774-c0458b80f9a10f9743d10f17aab50228/orig.mp4?Expires=1770936114&Signature=TFUdh3sF4LCOMQ1xRAWJn344Lr6wdWyBRdT~EgKYwcZgx0q6xXUKeSdCjhRxNJ-HYZb8UxlNq5vDLU6QQAQmzliWFMgOWmxuy4h715K~HQhjW3ozscfs8O1qVApWTCvvxT9V3pkF4Ruq5Xr5MFuMOwEIVUkfj1gvlFNilpd7R~iHpG3pgGEd2zrIaMxrjJrjzZgm6Eh4mCmZzUX1ZxXmD3H942bQSo9AHYuG2gzKCzuNkYNjzHMBwNqtIq6JHvbiipacFbqWwhZn49uYwSx-OyItuXlT4MR4mo25iOITW8Z38XDTPFexVQ4UxFVOTDeeou5UlcN7EgEfradz1zv8Og__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","County staff told the Barry County Board of Commissioners on July 8 that there is no confirmed bald-eagle nesting activity at the county solar-field construction site after residents reported possible nesting.

A county staff member who identified himself as Greg said staff followed up with the resident who reported the activity, that the resident had not provided specifics, and that site inspections so far have turned up no evidence of nesting. Greg said U.S. Fish and Wildlife was part of the initial report and that county staff will continue monitoring the site and report updates to townships.

Commissioner Campbell asked the staff to provide an update, and Greg described ongoing construction: contractors are conducting boring for AC and DC connection lines, piles have started to be driven in some areas, construction trailers are arriving and access roads are in place. Staff said they are notifying nearby residents when particularly noisy work is scheduled and endeavoring to minimize impacts.

Greg also described related county construction near Hastings: work on a co-located substation and a reconstructed city gate at a site named Boltwood; underground connections and pipeline work were noted as continuing for at least another month and a half. County staff forecast additional large projects that they said will bring substantial investment to the county in coming years.

No enforcement actions or nest-protection measures were announced at the meeting; staff said monitoring will continue and township briefings were planned.","County staff told commissioners on July 8 that, after follow-up and monitoring, staff and federal partners had found no confirmed bald-eagle nesting at the county's solar field sites. Construction activities including boring and pile driving are ongoing, staff said.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6510779,"Barry County commissioners approve $3.7M in prepaid invoices, $95K in claims and CHIL grant resolution",170,724000,894000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5350187-83b9b04a63e31b05cf91401cd701a51a&start=724&end=894","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5350187-83b9b04a63e31b05cf91401cd701a51a/thumbnail_724000.jpg","/articles/6510779/Barry-County/Michigan/Barry-County-commissioners-approve-37M-in-prepaid-invoices-95K-in-claims-and-CHIL-grant-resolution","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6510779-8f3fbf0224b211872d40114ab22d51d8/orig.mp4?Expires=1770936114&Signature=bUH2DsIYX4BCX9Ad6dfzxk5S3kvPB69Iwfzk5RZowCcf~ysQhrqScGZeAyEFp4gLujRppuJ0X0fA~yckIDecosBrvnForfnOW1fWGw6sbZfivVpearwXIbVj9eFCQX-PYWwftCGwq3Rb1fruZCJF1skhOq95wuElzy6iqCiv9cafMGyLVwC1HKWoyY0VYy64wJBWCkKYEPAZ~HIRER3MCnBsiWVyIQ1PH-yDfcVuYYEslqgggob5F2152VR4TM4jIQkQl2aCjqLfxiB9xYqQIZWoT3Z~00HmpE4TEPg5GP3-nM4M0Z-dIzFLrrilwemOoqXKqiLlDbx5sTI2ro3PdQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Barry County Board of Commissioners voted on several routine and grant-related items during its July 8, 2025 meeting.

The board approved the consent agenda, including the June 24, 2025 meeting minutes. The board then approved prepaid invoices in the amount of $3,697,162.44 (motion by Commissioner Colton, support by Commissioner Getty); claims totaling $95,312.04 (motion by Commissioner Colton, support by Commissioner Tunison); and commissioner mileage reimbursements of $615.30 (motion by Commissioner Colton, support by Commissioner Hatfield). Each item passed on a roll-call vote with commissioners recorded as voting \"Aye.\" The clerk called the roll for each vote as recorded in the meeting minutes.

The board also adopted Resolution 25-19 to support the CDBG Housing Improving Local Livability (CHIL) grant application and to set management terms for future grant funds (motion by Commissioner Colton, support by Commissioner Smelker). The resolution was approved on a roll-call vote.

No substantive debate was recorded on these items during the meeting; the motions were presented, seconded and approved by roll call. A public hearing on the CHIL grant application had been opened and closed earlier in the meeting with no public comments.

Votes at a glance:
- Consent agenda (minutes 06/24/2025): Approved (motion by Smelker; support by Hatfield).
- Prepaid invoices: $3,697,162.44 — Approved (motion by Colton; support by Getty).
- Claims: $95,312.04 — Approved (motion by Colton; support by Tunison).
- Commissioner reimbursements (mileage): $615.30 — Approved (motion by Colton; support by Hatfield).
- Resolution 25-19 (CHIL grant application/management): Adopted (motion by Colton; support by Smelker).

All roll-call votes were recorded as \"Aye\" by the clerk; no nays or abstentions were stated on the record for these items.","At its July 8 meeting the Barry County Board of Commissioners approved the consent agenda, prepaid invoices of $3,697,162.44, claims of $95,312.04, commissioner mileage reimbursements of $615.30 and adopted Resolution 25-19 supporting the CHIL grant application and management of future grant funds.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6510784,"Barry County health department cites staff cuts, program closures after funding losses",312,1018000,1330000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5350187-83b9b04a63e31b05cf91401cd701a51a&start=1018&end=1330","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5350187-83b9b04a63e31b05cf91401cd701a51a/thumbnail_1018000.jpg","/articles/6510784/Barry-County/Michigan/Barry-County-health-department-cites-staff-cuts-program-closures-after-funding-losses","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6510784-06e4bac0c3b1a038bd7599a479e009b9/orig.mp4?Expires=1770936114&Signature=e7A~UxTcbLGUwRN1lAWMkEwe5jPOkww~wObE-rEGEm1IpGDVPT0W79UrAn5t8g-lvlZzvhy3OWH9fBGIaz1PYX~czZFF5oe0Z5VDMzAqmw~ah~TeFH4v3FFpm9VGC400BbA-oinatx9hhKa6cVs2u3pi7RR8SkLNGWQ5~Qt4q5GJ4G05cv6JE-TA1WaKpCOxUutWhs~f5sL-XzLpNOhAVUZDgRe6A0Peo-9T6W2MQDUcJ~hmfOsUV4gAaV2E~b3QVSnBFlOwgvXmuwU6aAS3QA8dVOpRYyGESRV8MQCyzW4gOCFJM-k5C~qEeUbfRyJ9IW-Zm5TUkhaUKii75R0bOA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Barry County officials reported on July 8 that the county health department is experiencing major funding shortfalls that have led to staff reductions, an imminent program closure and possible service reductions.

A county health representative told the Barry County Board of Commissioners that nine staff positions were eliminated in April after an $850,000 loss in federal funding. The representative also said Eaton County announced a 25% cut to its contribution to the shared health department (about $225,000), and that a proportional reduction by Barry County would amount to about $130,000.

Those cuts are already producing changes to services. The board was told the Connections program — described at the meeting as a service that helps residents navigate local health resources — will be discontinued effective Aug. 1. The health department also plans additional cuts to discretionary spending and is exploring changes including modified public hours, fee increases for permits and inspections, and greater use of digital tools to reduce labor costs.

The board heard that leadership changes are planned: Health Officer Colette Scrimgerer will retire effective Sept. 30, 2025, and Environmental Health Director Jay Van Stee will retire effective July 31, 2025. The board said it will begin a search for a new health officer, aiming to fill the position by Oct. 1; further program reductions were described as possible if additional federal cuts occur.

Meeting materials and remarks flagged likely service impacts, including slower responses to infectious disease outbreaks, longer wait times for vaccines and sexually transmitted infection services, and the potential for increased fees for food service permits and inspections. The board and health staff framed the steps as efforts to preserve core services while responding to the immediate fiscal shortfall.

Commissioners asked for updates on the hiring process for a new health officer and for further details about which services would be reduced if funding declines continue. The board did not take a formal vote on policy changes during the meeting but directed staff to continue planning and to report back to the board on recruitment and service adjustments.

The discussion occurred during the public meeting agenda items and included time for commissioners' questions; no formal action to change the health department's governance or budget was taken at this session.","Officials told the Barry County Board of Commissioners on July 8 that the county health department has eliminated nine positions after an $850,000 federal funding loss, faces further cuts tied to Eaton County reductions, will close the \"Connections\" program by Aug. 1, and expects leadership retirements this year.","actionData","errors"]

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