The Committee of the Whole (COW) met Wednesday and completed interviews for the Zoning Board of Appeals. There were three applicants to fill two vacancies on the ZBA. Stacey Graham was recommended to fill a partial term that ends March 31, 2021 and James Alden was recommended to fill a term ending March 31, 2022.
The committee voted to authorize the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Board to administer a $300,000 grant from the EPA to assess potentially contaminated sites throughout Barry County.
A letter of support was approved concerning the application by ACD.net for a state grant that would be used to expand broadband access in Barry County. ACD is exploring the possibility of expanding and improving high speed broadband infrastructure in underserved areas.
Also approved were changes to the Solid Waste Oversight Plan to remove the county residency requirement for the Barry-Eaton Health Department representative on the board, the Environmental Health Association representative, the City of Hastings representative, waste industry, and recognized recycle program representatives. The Solid Waste Oversight committee will also be expanded to include a member of the County Board of Commissioners.
