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Mackinac County Board to Continue Talks on Recycling and St. Ignace Transfer Station
Summary
The Mackinac County Board of Commissioners on Aug. 14, 2025 said it will continue discussions on recycling options and the St. Ignace Transfer Station, scheduling a follow-up Committee of the Whole for Aug. 25. The meeting approved its agenda, recorded no public comment and adjourned at 3:49 p.m.
The Mackinac County Board of Commissioners on Thursday began a conversation about county recycling options and management of the St. Ignace Transfer Station and scheduled a follow-up Committee of the Whole meeting for Aug. 25 to continue the discussion.
Chair Mike Patrick called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. in the Annex Boardroom and Circuit Courtroom at 100 S. Marley Street in St. Ignace. Roll call showed Commissioners Austin Kimberling, Mike Patrick, Daryl Schroeder and Judy St. Louis-Scott present; Commissioner John Kling was absent. City Manager Scott Marshall attended to participate in the recycling and transfer-station discussion.
Commissioner Austin Kimberling moved to approve the agenda as presented; Commissioner Daryl Schroeder seconded, and the minutes record "VVMC," indicating the motion carried on a voice vote. The minutes list the stated purpose of the meeting as "to discuss recycling options and the St. Ignace Transfer Station," but they do not record detailed proposals, presentations, or decisions on specific recycling measures during this session.
During additional board business, Commissioner Daryl Schroeder said he had spoken with an Amtrak representative and that "there are no current plans for Amtrak to come to the Upper Peninsula," a point he raised in relation to proposed Amtrak resolutions under consideration. The record does not include further detail or responses to that report.
No members of the public spoke during the public comment period, according to the minutes. The board set a Committee of the Whole meeting for Monday, Aug. 25, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. to continue discussion of recycling and the transfer station.
Commissioner Austin Kimberling moved to adjourn at 3:49 p.m.; Commissioner Daryl Schroeder seconded and the motion carried. County Clerk Hillary Vowell is listed on the minutes.
