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Oceana County commissioners approve appointments, child care budget and $822,617 in claims
Summary
During its July 24 meeting the board approved two six-year appointments, authorized a $57,673 MDOT airport grant transfer, approved the Child Care Fund budget for state submission and adopted payment of claims totaling $822,617.43.
The Oceana County Board of Commissioners on July 24 approved multiple routine actions, including two board appointments, a grant transfer request related to the county airport, the Child Care Fund budget for state submission, and payment of accounts payable totaling $822,617.43.
Appointments: The Board appointed Vaughn White of Valley City Metals to the Materials Management Committee for a term expiring December 31, 2029 (Motion #2025-83) and appointed Monte Bartley to the Construction Board of Appeals for a six-year term ending July 31, 2031 (Motion #2025-84). Both motions carried on voice votes.
Airport grant transfer: Administrator Tracy Byard said MDOT requested the county relinquish a $57,673 grant awarded in 2021 for an airport easement; if the county did not relinquish the funds, MDOT would convert the award to Ionia County Airport. The Board granted authority for the County Administrator and County Prosecutor to sign the relinquishment (Motion #2025-85). Roll-call vote recorded Hardy, Beggs, McCormick and Erickson as yes; Walker excused.
Child Care Fund budget: The board approved the Child Care Fund Budget for submission to the State of Michigan and authorized the Chairperson to sign (Motion #2025-86). Voice vote carried.
Payment of claims: The Board adopted Motion #2025-87 approving payment of accounts payable and release of funds for July 24, 2025. The claims list included funds for ambulance appropriations, indigent defense, veterans affairs, technology and innovation, capital equipment replacement, and a general fund allocation. A roll-call vote recorded four yes votes and one excused (Walker). The packet enumerated several vendor payments and program appropriations; the board-approved grand total was $822,617.43.
The Board completed department head reports and adjourned. Several items noted for follow-up included a possible courthouse elevator replacement and Transfer Station operational changes.
