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Mackinac County sheriff wins $60,000 grant; county reports EMS staffing issues and plans for 2027 sheriffs conference
Summary
At the June 11 Committee of the Whole, Sheriff Ed Wilk reported a $60,000 MMRMA grant for in-car cameras and said the county will host the 2027 Sheriffs Association conference; E911 staff warned of a Hazard Mitigation Program and Garfield Township EMS staffing shortages, and Treasurer Tina Massey requested overtime be added to her office budget.
Sheriff Ed Wilk told the Mackinac County Board of Commissioners at its June 11 Committee of the Whole that the sheriff’s office received a $60,000 MMRMA grant intended for in-car cameras and that Mackinac County will host the Sheriffs Association conference on Mackinac Island in 2027.
Treasurer Tina Massey told commissioners that increased workload tied to the tax surplus and proceeds payouts has created additional overtime demands in her office and asked that overtime hours be added to her budget; she asked that the item be placed on the next regular meeting agenda for formal action. Commissioners did not vote on that request during the Committee of the Whole.
E911/Emergency Manager Bryce Tracy described sanctuary plans for emergency situations and an ongoing Hazard Mitigation Program; he said he will meet with township boards and return to the county board with updates. Tracy also reported Garfield Township EMS is experiencing staffing shortages, a local operational concern the board did not resolve at the meeting.
MSU Extension Coordinator Miranda Fletcher introduced herself and provided a handout describing extension services. Animal Advisory Committee member Diane Keighley noted there are four kittens available at the county shelter and that staff have reported strong recent adoption activity. Communications to the board included the May animal shelter report and a letter from the Michigan Townships Association.
No formal budget amendment or appropriation was approved on June 11; the board recorded the reports and directed staff follow-up where noted.
