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Oscoda Board approves pay applications, purchases rescue watercraft, amends zoning map and appoints ZBA member
Summary
The Oscoda Township Board approved multiple contractor pay applications totaling more than $452,000, authorized purchase of water-rescue personal watercraft and a trailer for the fire department, amended one parcel’s zoning to 'Forestry,' and appointed Marilyn Overholt to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
At its May 11 meeting the Oscoda Township Board approved several infrastructure payments, authorized a vehicle-equipment purchase for the fire department, amended one parcel’s zoning designation and made an appointment to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Infrastructure payments approved included Schaaf & Associates Pay Application #11 for $57,800.49 (2024 DWSRF), RCL Pay Application #13 for $98,030.25 (2024 CWSRF Contract #2) and Elmer’s Pay Application #14 for $296,433.21 (2024 CWSRF Contract #1). Each payment was approved by voice vote with the board recording yeas from Ms. Fortner, Ms. Tait (Clerk Heather Malo Tait), Mr. Linderman and Chair Mark Wygant.
The board authorized the fire department to purchase two 2026 SeaDoo GTI 130 personal watercraft and one 2026 Genesis trailer from Tawas Bay Marine and Cycle at a cost not to exceed $27,033.13 using approved capital-improvement-plan funds; Township Manager Kline was authorized to sign purchase agreements. The motion to approve the purchase was made by Mr. Wygant and supported by Ms. Tait and carried 4-0.
The board amended the zoning map for property parcel #063-033-400-00500, changing the classification from 'Marina' to 'Forestry' (motion carried 4-0). The board also appointed Marilyn Overholt to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a two-year term expiring Dec. 31, 2028.
Finally, the board approved a routine bill payment authorization allowing the treasurer, clerk and manager to prepare and issue checks for invoices due between May 11 and June 8, 2026, with a full listing of disbursements and supporting documentation to be presented for board approval at the June 8 meeting.
All motions in these items recorded unanimous 4-0 votes from members present. The minutes list three absent trustees (Ms. McGuire, Mr. Cummings and Ms. Tregear).
