Commissioner Jim Derezinski called up members of ABATE (American Bikers Aiming Toward Education) of Michigan-Region 5 and members of the American Legion Riders-Holton Post #397, to honor them for donating money to the Sheriff’s office. Also mentioned were the Family Events and the group that hosts the local Hot Rod Power Tour.

Members of the Sheriff’s motor unit were in attendance and were introduced by Mike Poulin, Muskegon County sheriff’s captain.

“We started out in 2003 initially through a grant, but that money ran out,” Poulin said.

The motor unit was going to be cut, but with the donations from local organizations, the county was able to keep it going. Derezinski said the bikes are an important part of the sheriff department.

Also discussed by the commissioners was the purchase of two generators for the Juvenile Transition Center and Central Services Building.

The Ways and Means Committee met on Feb. 2, and recommended that the County Commissioners authorize the finance and management services director to coordinate the RFP process for the purchase of two generators for the Juvenile Transition Center and Central Service Building.

While it was approved by the County Commissioners, many commissioners and an audience member wanted to discuss what will happen to the old generator.

Commissioner Alan Jager discussed the fact that the county clerk, Nancy Waters, does a lot of work to put items through an auction and then not much money is made.

County Administrator Bonnie Hammersley said that they will try to get a good for the old generator.

Chuck Woods, North Muskegon city council member, approached the podium and suggested that the county work with local municipalities when selling or trading items.

“We (North Muskegon) are looking for a back up generator and have saved up around $30,000 for one,” Woods said. “Why not collaborate with municipalities and see what they need?”