Oscoda County commissioners approve remonumentation contracts, staffing changes and support for local meat-processing plan

The Oscoda County Board of Commissioners on June 23, 2026, in Mio approved a package of routine contracts, appointments and budget actions, and authorized a letter of support for a proposed USDA‑inspected red meat processing facility in Clinton Township.

Commissioner Joe Breaugh moved and Commissioner Ted Handrich seconded the agenda and consent calendar approvals, including the claims docket for $74,374.37 and the June 9, 2026 minutes; the motions carried unanimously (3 yes, 0 no).

The board approved the county’s 2026 remonumentation contracts for Rowe/Myers, J. Card Surveying and Huron Engineering & Surveying and appointed Jeremy Card, P.S., of J. Card Surveying as the Oscoda County remonumentation representative, as required under the Michigan remonumentation statute. The board also named Libby Marsh‑Shephard, Oscoda County Clerk/Register of Deeds, as the Remonumentation Grant Administrator and appointed a peer review group of professional surveyors. Those appointments and contract approvals were adopted by unanimous vote.

Representatives Vanessa Neff and Jessyca Livingston asked the board to send a letter of support for Freedom Valley Acres’ proposal to host a USDA‑inspected red meat processing facility in Oscoda County’s Clinton Township. The board voted to send the letter and authorized the chair to sign.

The board adopted Resolution 2026‑009, “Resolution Waiving County Review of Township Zoning Ordinances and Amendments,” by unanimous vote.

Equalization Director Amber Woehlert asked the board to authorize a restricted data‑sharing agreement with the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) to allow limited download access to county GIS data; the board approved the agreement and authorized Woehlert to sign.

Emergency Management official Michael Bowers presented the Fiscal Year 2025–2026 Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) planning grant for the period Oct. 1, 2025, through Sept. 30, 2026; the board reviewed the grant agreement and authorized the chair to sign.

The board acknowledged several personnel actions: hiring Sydney Macejka as a part‑time seasonal employee at the Steiner Museum (up to 24 hours per week at $15.00 per hour) and hiring Amanda Holberton as a full‑time Deputy Clerk/Register of Deeds (35 hours per week) at a starting wage of $16.86 per hour; both hires were acknowledged and recorded.

Treasurer William Kendall presented distribution of Bankhead‑Jones Federal Forest Funds totaling $2,625.80; the board directed 75% of the funds to schools and 25% to townships with specific allocations: Mio‑AuSable (94.1%) $1,853.16; Fairview Area (5.9%) $116.19; Big Creek Township (47.05%) $308.86; Mentor Township (47.05%) $308.86; Comins Township (5.9%) $38.73. The board also approved allocation of FY2026 Secure Rural Schools funds, committing 80% to Title I schools, 1% to Title II federal projects and 19% to Title III county projects and authorized the county treasurer to submit the Michigan election form.

The board acknowledged three quotes for Steiner Museum work and materials: Hardies Electric, Inc. ($5,600); Rondo & Son’s Builders ($6,487.00); and The Woodworkers Shoppe ($10,793.62), and authorized payment as approved by the Historical Commission and amendment of the county budget.

During public comment, a Roscommon County Transit representative, Rhonda, said vendors currently contracted with Roscommon County can also serve Oscoda County residents and that she has been meeting locally to gauge transit needs.

The meeting adjourned at 10:58 a.m. The board’s next regular meeting is scheduled for July 14, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Mio Community Center.