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County counsel says injunction work on zoning cases would be billed hourly; board to ask Town of Oxford for preference
Summary
Corporation Counsel Sean Griffin told the Executive and Finance Committee that pursuing an injunction related to ongoing zoning cases would fall outside his contract and would be billed hourly; the county will request the Town of Oxfordstate its preference before deciding next steps.
Marquette County Corporation Counsel Sean Griffin told the Executive and Finance Committee on Jan. 12 that pursuing an injunction tied to current zoning cases and citations would fall outside the scope of his contract and, if the county chose to proceed, the work would be billed hourly.
Griffin summarized the December 2025 report and highlighted the active zoning cases and citations that prompted the discussion. According to the minutes, he said the injunction option exists but would require work beyond the county counselcontract.
Administrator Ron Barger and Supervisor Judi Nigbor asked the county to obtain formal input from the Town of Oxford about whether it wishes to pursue injunction proceedings. The minutes show Griffin will e-mail Administrator Barger with the next procedural steps, and Barger will consult with the Zoning Administrator and report back to the committee.
The discussion did not record any formal motion to initiate an injunction or a vote authorizing outside counsel; the minutes note actions to gather information and next steps only. The committee did not record a final decision to file for injunctive relief during this meeting.
Why it matters: an injunction could involve additional legal expense and extend the timeline for resolving zoning disputes. The committee's next steps — receiving the Town of Oxfordpreference and a follow-up from the Zoning Administrator — will shape whether the county engages outside counsel and incurs hourly costs.
What happens next: Corp Counsel will e-mail Administrator Barger with recommended next steps and cost implications; Administrator Barger will report back after talking with the Zoning Administrator and receiving any communication from the Town of Oxford.
