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Residents and a commissioner urge review of reallocated County Wide Improvement (ARPA) funds

Kalkaska County Board of Commissioners · January 15, 2025
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Summary

Public commenter Annie Wallace and Commissioner David Comai asked the board to review reallocation of County Wide Improvement/ARPA funds that they say were moved to the Kaliseum, raising concern projects may be left incomplete.

During public input at the Jan. 15 meeting, resident Annie Wallace asked the board to return County Wide Improvement funds (ARPA) to their intended allocations so planned projects can be completed.

Commissioner David Comai later reiterated concerns during Other Business, asking for further investigation into the movement of County Wide Improvement/ARPA funds to the Kaliseum and what it means for previously allocated projects. The minutes record discussion but do not specify dollar amounts tied to the transfers.

On Zoom, Seth Phillips separately requested return of recycle containers to Coldsprings Township and noted the search for alternate locations after removal at CETA Hall due to dumping and winter weather. Commissioner Baldwin, via Zoom, also urged further investigation of County Wide Improvement funds.

The minutes do not record additional detail on amounts or a staff report on the fund reallocation; the board did not record a formal vote or directive on reopening the prior allocations during this meeting.