Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners - February 17, 2026 Kalamazoo County Regular Business Mee...
The board discusses opposition to legislation preempting local control over data centers and battery storage facilities. The meeting includes the approval of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Western Michigan University concerning the Asylum Lake Preserve. Additionally, an ad hoc committee is formed for a public art project on a parking structure, with emphasis on involving local artists. The board also addresses potential changes to meeting times and the structure of standing committees.
00:00 Introduction
00:01:21 Call to Order
00:01:30 Invocation and Reflection
00:02:41 Roll Call
00:03:20 Proclamations
00:03:23 Communications
00:05:06 Approval of Minutes
00:05:31 Approval of Agenda
00:06:27 Public Comments (First Opportunity)
00:07:28 Consent Agenda
00:08:32 Unfinished Business
00:08:36 Discussion on Meeting Times
00:22:04 Approval of Establishing Ad Hoc Committee for Parking Garage Art
00:28:41 Authorization for County Administrator on Change Orders
00:29:35 Approval of MOU with Western Michigan University
00:31:55 Public Comments (Second Opportunity)
00:35:08 Reports of the Officers
00:41:26 Discussion on Unpaid Accommodation Taxes
