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Benzie County approves bills, a $40,000 foreclosure settlement amendment, GIS contract extension and a health‑board reappointment
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Summary
The board approved payment of $286,158.88 in bills, authorized a $40,000 budget amendment for class‑action foreclosure settlement payouts, extended the Colligo GIS contract for one year, and reappointed Dr. Mark Kuiper to the Benzie Leelanau Health Board.
Benzie County commissioners approved routine financial and administrative measures during their Jan. 27 meeting. The board approved payment of bills totaling $286,158.88 (motion by Christina Trigg, seconded by Len Mathieu), authorized a $40,000 budget amendment to fund payouts associated with a class‑action foreclosure settlement (motion by Rhonda Nye, seconded by Christina Trigg), and approved a one‑year extension to Colligo GIS for parcel and aerial mapping and related services (motion by Christina Trigg, seconded by Len Mathieu). All motions carried on roll call with present commissioners voting aye unless otherwise noted.
The board also reappointed Dr. Mark Kuiper to the Benzie Leelanau Health Board for a three‑year term on a motion by Gary Sauer, seconded by Christina Trigg. Treasurer Kelly Long earlier reported that the 718 foreclosures process has been approved and that her office is fully staffed.
These routine approvals keep county operations funded and maintain continuity of technical services and public‑health board membership. Further details and any contract language revisions will be handled by the county administrator and appropriate departments.