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Gladwin County commissioners adopt 2026 calendar, approve reappointments and routine contracts; $75,000 added to child care fund
Summary
At its Nov. 25 meeting the Gladwin County Board of Commissioners adopted the 2026 meeting calendar, approved multiple reappointments and routine contracts, and authorized a $75,000 appropriation to the Probate Court Child Care Fund; the board also selected Guided Moments LLC to manage events at the Gladwin Recreational Area.
The Gladwin County Board of Commissioners on Nov. 25 adopted its 2026 meeting calendar, approved a series of reappointments and routine budget items, and set several contracts and operational decisions in motion.
Chairperson Karen Moore opened the meeting at 9:00 a.m. and the board handled a consent agenda that included approval of the Nov. 10 minutes. Deputy Administrator Melanie Thume presented the proposed 2026 calendar, which the board adopted on a motion by Commissioner Mike Visnaw.
Treasurer Christy VanTiem asked the board to appropriate $75,000 to the Probate Court Child Care Fund to cover an anticipated shortfall. “We need funds to get through the end of the year,” VanTiem said; the board approved the appropriation, and Commissioner Alan Donaldson abstained because he is employed by MDHHS.
The board also reappointed members across several local bodies: Barb Lyons…
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