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Oscoda County commissioners approve hires, budget transfers and three contract renewals
Summary
At its Nov. 12 meeting the Oscoda County Board of Commissioners approved routine personnel actions, moved $211,000 from its Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund to the General Fund, authorized an EMS repair payment and renewed contracts with MGT, Wellvance and Michigan Works.
Charles E. Varner, Jr., chair of the Oscoda County Board of Commissioners, called the Nov. 12, 2025 public meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
The board approved the meeting agenda and a consent calendar that included minutes, budget amendments and the Claims and Audit Docket totaling $87,182.35. The consent calendar also added a Special Fund budget line for K9 liability insurance and made line-item increases in the Register of Deeds account for supplies, equipment, dues, micro‑film and training.
The board acknowledged hiring and personnel changes. Under a staffing item from the sheriff’s office, the board acknowledged the hiring of Thomas Howard as a part‑time, non‑union Special Deputy/Bailiff, effective Oct. 21, 2025, at a starting wage of $18.00 per hour; the position is not eligible for county benefits (motion 2025‑320). The board also acknowledged resignations of Katrina Smith (District Court Clerk), Cynthia Light (Youth Liaison Officer) and Scott Woodard (part‑time courthouse security) (motions 2025‑321, 2025‑322 and 2025‑323).
On finance, Treasurer William Kendall brought two Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund (DTRF) transfers: a $20,000 move from a restricted DTRF account to the General Fund to cover foreclosure administration costs (motion 2025‑326), and a $191,000 transfer representing 2023 interest and administrative fees to help balance the 2025 budget (motion 2025‑327). Both motions passed by roll call.
The board authorized an EMS repair payment of $5,021.30 to Advanced Diesel & Equipment Repair for mobilization service on a 2021 GM 3500 ambulance, to be paid from the 102 Ambulance Equipment budget (motion 2025‑328).
The board also approved three contract items: a renewal with MGT Impact Solutions LLC to provide cost allocation plans for FY2025–FY2027 (motion 2025‑329); renewal of a Wellvance fiber sharing sublease effective Jan. 1–Dec. 31, 2026 (motion 2025‑330); and a memorandum of understanding renewal with the Northeast Michigan Consortium (dba Michigan Works) for services not to exceed $20,000 annually (motion 2025‑331). The chair was authorized to sign all three agreements. Roll‑call votes carried on each motion.
Board members reviewed committee activities and local developments, including road commission business, township meetings, and county finance and budget planning for FY26. Commissioner Tom McCauley reported on asset management submissions by the Road Commission, and Commissioner Varner noted regional meetings and mental‑health program bidding; Varner said rulings finding MDHHS in violation of mental health codes have been raised but are not finalized.
The meeting proceeded into a closed session at 10:34 a.m. to consult with professional staff on material exempt from disclosure under MCL 15.268(h) related to the Dennis Kauffman Memorial Airport; the board returned to open session at 11:42 a.m. The board adjourned at 11:43 a.m. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Nov. 25, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
