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Charlevoix County commissioners approve hiring an inspector, authorize scrap-tire grant and greenlight parks merchandise
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Summary
At its March 25 meeting the Charlevoix County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved hiring an additional plumbing/mechanical inspector, authorized the county to apply for a 2026 EGLE Scrap Tire Cleanup Grant, approved use of a new parks logo for merchandise at Whiting Park, and removed a member from the Commission on Aging.
The Charlevoix County Board of Commissioners on March 25 unanimously approved several administrative actions, including authorization to hire an additional plumbing or mechanical inspector, permission for the maintenance department to apply for a 2026 Scrap Tire Cleanup Grant from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), and use of a new parks logo on merchandise sold at Whiting Park.
The meeting opened at 6:00 p.m. and proceeded through routine business. The board approved the agenda as amended to add the scrap-tire resolution and adopted the consent agenda, which included minutes from March 11, the Treasurer’s Investment Report, Charlevoix County Veterans Affairs and the Charlevoix County Road Commission, all by roll call votes of 5–0.
Parks Director Jim Spires presented a marketing image for the Charlevoix County Parks Department; the board authorized Spires to use the proposed county parks logo on T-shirts, hats, koozies and other merchandise deemed acceptable for sale at Whiting Park and to include retail sales under the existing firewood sales line item. The motion carried by roll call vote 5–0.
The board also moved to remove Catherine Meintsma from the Charlevoix County Commission on Aging Board; the motion to remove Meintsma carried 5–0.
On staffing, the board considered Resolution 26-027 after a request from the Building Official noting increasing permit volumes and multiple inspection visits that have overextended the current inspector. The Personnel/Internal Government Committee recommended approval; the board adopted the resolution authorizing the hiring of an additional plumbing and/or mechanical inspector and directed the Fiscal Officer to make necessary budget amendments. The resolution passed by roll call vote 5–0.
Finally, the board adopted Resolution 26-028 authorizing the maintenance department to apply for the 2026 Scrap Tire Cleanup Grant through EGLE to assist with costs for collecting and removing scrap tires for proper disposal. The resolution authorizes the chairman to sign any required documents; the motion passed 5–0.
County Administrator Kevin Shepard reported on items from a recent Michigan Association of Counties meeting, calling out dams and a proposed statewide septic rewrite as topics of concern. Undersheriff Nathan Kaminski offered no comment. Commissioners delivered committee reports and Chairman Scott Hankins adjourned the meeting at 6:20 p.m.