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May 6, 2021 Things could soon return to near-normal for the Berrien County Board of Commissioners. During Thursday’s meeting, which was over Zoom, Commissioner Julie Wuerfel made a suggestion. “I would just like to request that we start a plan to go back to in-person meetings, perhaps in June,” Wuerfel said. “The CDC lifting outdoor guidance, and the governor adopting that guidance, our parks can certainly accommodate our meetings for outdoors, or if we do indoors, if we go to a hybrid method with the commission being together and the public on Zoom.” Wuerfel said she recently a...

April 10, 2021 Berrien County will renew its contract with the current concession vendor at Silver Beach as she plans to make improvements to her operation. Speaking at Thursday’s Berrien County Board of Commissioners meeting, Chair Mac Elliott said Anne Reitz was seeking a two-year extension. “This vendor has received an A-plus from everyone connected with the county parks system, and she is investing upwards of $30,000 of her own money to add some services and retail offerings,” Elliott said. Commissioner Ezra Scott had no objections to the vendor, but felt the contract should hav...

April 8, 2021 Berrien County will renew its contract with the current concession vendor at Silver Beach as she plans to make improvements to her operation. Speaking at Thursday’s Berrien County Board of Commissioners meeting, Chair Mac Elliott said Anne Reitz was seeking a two-year extension. “This vendor has received an A-plus from everyone connected with the county parks system, and she is investing upwards of $30,000 of her own money to add some services and retail offerings,” Elliott said. Commissioner Ezra Scott had no objections to the vendor, but felt the contract should have...

March 11, 2021 The Berrien County Board of Commissioners has approved a settlement agreement with Jason Latham, the former director of the Berrien County Road Department. The board approved the agreement on Thursday. Board Chair Mac Elliott read a brief statement. “We wish Mr. Latham well in his new endeavors,” Elliott read. “In the coming weeks, we will begin the process of identifying the best person to lead the county road department.” The statement continues, saying the board of commissioners is releasing a copy of the settlement agreement to the public and the media as part o...

Some Berrien County Commissioners continue to have concerns about COVID restrictions on some businesses. Speaking during Thursday’s Berrien County Board of Commissioners meeting, Commissioner Ezra Scott raised questions about how the rules affect event venues. Chair Mac Elliott said it’s going to be difficult for things like wedding halls to plan when the state is on a roller coaster. “How are you going to be able to accept a booking for a wedding in June or July if come the 20th of April, the rug can get yanked out from under you once again?” Commissioner Teri Freehling suggested the...