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Oscoda County commissioners approve resolutions, hires and facility spending; details and vote outcomes
Summary
At their May 26 meeting the Oscoda County Board approved a tax certification resolution, authorized a letter of support for the Council on Aging, confirmed appointments and hires, approved an e-waste event payment, and authorized a $36,500 elevator repair; most motions passed unanimously.
The Oscoda County Board of Commissioners approved a series of routine and programmatic actions at its May 26 meeting, including a tax certification resolution, appointments, contract and budget actions, and a $36,500 elevator repair at the Courthouse Annex.
Key votes at a glance - Adopted Resolution 2026-008 (Tax Certification for taxes levied in 2026) on a Handrich/McCauley motion; roll call vote was unanimous (motion 2026-132). The board authorized the Chairman and County Clerk to sign the L-4029 certificate. - Authorized the County to send a letter of support for the Oscoda County Council on Aging’s FY2027–2029 Multi-Year Plan with Region 9 Area Agency on Aging (NEMSCA); motion Jagiello/Handrich carried unanimously (motion 2026-133). County administration noted the Council’s reliance on federal, state, millage and NEMSCA funds. - Accepted the Oscoda County Economic Development & Brownfield Board recommendation and appointed Mr. Devin Layman as vice chair of the EDC Board for the remainder of a term expiring Dec. 31, 2027 (motion 2026-134). - Acknowledged the resignation of Ms. Susan Avery as the county’s ILA representative to Materials Management Planning, effective May 11, 2026 (motion 2026-135). - Approved Mr. Cameron Smyth as a part-time seasonal park employee for June 15–Oct. 5, 2026, up to 15 hours per week at $13.73 per hour and amended the budget accordingly (motion 2026-138). - Approved payment of Resourceful Recycling’s invoice for an Electronic Waste Event and authorized the county to seek reimbursement from the EGLE Materials Management Planning Grant (motion 2026-139). - Authorized Great Lakes Elevator to perform elevator repairs at the Courthouse Annex for $36,500, to be paid from contingency line 101-890-965.00 (motion 2026-140).
Other procedural actions included approval of the meeting agenda and consent calendar (motions 2026-130 and 2026-131) and a motion to adjourn (motion 2026-141). Most motions passed on unanimous roll-call votes.
Context and implications: the tax-certification resolution is a standard procedural step needed for tax levies. The Council on Aging letter of support is required for the organization’s Region 9 multi-year plan application and was presented as supporting continued senior services funding. The elevator repair represents a one-time contingency expenditure of $36,500 and was explicitly authorized to proceed. The Sheriff’s Department siding and signage issue was discussed but tabled pending contractor review and quotes; no repair contract was approved for that item.
Next steps: implementation tasks include county administration following up on MDOT coordination for the transit pilot, executing the L-4029 certification, submitting the letter of support, arranging the elevator repair, and seeking EGLE grant reimbursement for the e-waste event.
