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Committee backs policing services agreement between Village of Middleville and Barry County

Barry County Board of Commissioners – Committee of the Whole · March 1, 2026
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Summary

The Barry County Committee of the Whole recommended approval of an agreement for law enforcement functions between the Village of Middleville and Barry County; the motion passed with one commissioner recorded in opposition and one absent.

The Barry County Committee of the Whole on Sept. 3 recommended approval of an Agreement for Law Enforcement Functions between the Village of Middleville and Barry County.

The recommendation was moved by Commissioner Bruce Campbell and supported by Commissioner David Hatfield. The minutes record ayes from Commissioners Mike Callton, Bruce Campbell, Catherine Getty, David Hatfield, David Jackson and Bob Teunessen; Commissioner Mark Doster voted nay, and Commissioner Jon Smelker was absent. The committee voted to forward the agreement to the Board of Commissioners.

The minutes identify Dar Leaf and Craig Stolsonburg as presenters for the policing contract but do not include the full contract text, financial terms, or operational details about staffing or cost-sharing. The minutes also do not record public comment on the item.

If the Board approves the recommendation, the agreement will govern law enforcement functions between Barry County and the Village of Middleville as specified in the contract. The minutes do not state an effective date for the contract or whether additional approvals are required by village officials.