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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Emmet County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
DTE proposed pipeline communication
The board will receive a communication about DTE's proposed pipeline, an issue with potential implications for local landowners and energy infrastructure in the county.
Materials Management Plan public hearing
The board is expected to schedule a public hearing on the county's Materials Management Plan, which governs how solid waste and recycling are handled countywide.
Recycling education and outreach
The county was set to tap a state-funded Michigan Recycling Coalition program offering training, materials and limited funding to boost local recycling and cut contamination.
Regional recycling partnership with Cheboygan County
A three-year extension keeps Cheboygan County's recyclables flowing to Emmet County's facility at unchanged rates, supporting the hub-and-spoke recycling program in place since 2007.
Flooding impacts across county parks
Record-high water has hit Camp Petosega, the Crooked River Lock, and surrounding areas, with levels barely receding. It's affecting boat traffic, campground facilities, and possibly summer reservations.
Great Petoskey Passenger Pigeon Nesting of 1878 Commemoration
A free, week-long series of public events June 15-19 remembers the last great passenger pigeon nesting before the species went extinct, ending with a bronze monument unveiling downtown on June 19.
Recycling Contracts — Mattresses and Electronics
The Department of Public Works proposed a three-year mattress recycling deal with Bay Area Recycling and a new electronics recycling agreement with Dynamic Lifecycle Innovations, the lowest of four bidders.
Curbside recycling truck replacement
The county was to replace an aging recycling truck with a new dual-compartment side-load unit to keep curbside recycling running reliably. At $336,876.50 it's the largest purchase on the agenda and is a budgeted 2026 capital item.
PFAS remediation grant from EGLE
The committee was scheduled to discuss a state EGLE grant tied to PFAS remediation work at the airport. PFAS contamination is a significant environmental and water-safety concern for the region.
Headlands Green Roof Condition
A concerned citizen wants to know what's happening with the Headlands green roof since the Green Roof Report. The parks director says it's green and thriving June through September, with staff pulling saplings and removing sweet clover monthly — and a fuller update coming in late spring.