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Van Buren County board approves contracts, equipment purchases and fiscal items; claims total $7.69 million
Summary
At its meeting the board approved a series of routine items: contract authorization for the Advent diversion program, use of courthouse property for a holiday event, replacement vehicles, drain assessments and financial reports, including county claims of $7,688,012.65 for September and drain assessments totaling $972,669.17.
The Van Buren County Board of Commissioners approved several routine but substantive items in its meeting, including a contract authorization for an online diversion program, permissions for a downtown holiday event on courthouse property, equipment purchases and multiple fiscal reports.
Votes at a glance
- Advent diversion contract: Approved. The board authorized the prosecutor to enter a three‑year contract with Advent to provide an online diversion program for selected defendants (see separate article for full details).
- Building & Grounds vehicle replacement: Approved. The board approved purchase of a 3/4‑ton replacement truck for the Building & Grounds department and voted to include the item in the current budget year.
- Downtown Development Authority (DDA) event permit: Approved. The DDA was granted permission to use courthouse property and the park area for a village holiday celebration, including a parade, tree lighting and a Kringle Village on…
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