Berrien County Board of Commissioners Meeting
January 8, 2026 · Berrien, MI
Attendees
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Rayonte Bell
(Commissioner)
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Jim Curran
(Commissioner)
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Teri Sue Freehling
(Commissioner)
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Robert Harrison
(Commissioner)
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Jon Hinkelman
(Commissioner)
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Alex Ott
(Commissioner)
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Sharon Tyler
(Commissioner)
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David Vollrath
(Commissioner)
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Julie Wuerfel
(Commissioner)
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Mamie Yarbrough
(Commissioner)
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R. McKinley Elliott
(Commissioner)
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Chokwe Pitchford
(Commissioner)
✓ Present: 12/12
Decisions
Agenda Items
#1
Approval of the Minutes of the December 18, 2025, COW and BOC Meetings
Commissioner Freehling moved and supported by Commissioner Vollrath, to approve the COW and BOC regular meeting minutes of December 18, 2025.
#1
Approval of the Minutes of the December 18, 2025, COW and BOC Meetings
Commissioner Freehling moved and supported by Commissioner Vollrath, to approve the COW and BOC regular meeting minutes of December 18, 2025.
#2
Election of Vice-Chair
Commissioner Curran moved, seconded by Commissioner Vollrath, to close the nominations for position of Vice-Chair of the Board of Commissioners and to elect Commissioner Freehling as Vice-Chair.
#2
Election of Vice-Chair
Commissioner Curran moved, seconded by Commissioner Vollrath, to close the nominations for position of Vice-Chair of the Board of Commissioners and to elect Commissioner Freehling as Vice-Chair.
#4
Approval of Calendar for 2026 Commissioners’ Meetings
Chairperson Elliott discussed the draft Calendar for 2026 Commissioners’ Meetings and gave background information.
#4
Approval of Calendar for 2026 Commissioners’ Meetings
Chairperson Elliott discussed the draft Calendar for 2026 Commissioners’ Meetings and gave background information.
Public Comments
2 speakers
George McManus
· Topic: Berrien County Drain Office compliance with EGLE Soil Erosion Program
Reported on the office's compliance with the program
Greg Sanders
· Topic: Thanks to Administrator Dissette
Expressed thanks to Administrator Dissette and wished him well in his new endeavors