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Board approves Prein & Newhof agreement to advise on Higgins Lake

Roscommon County Board of Commissioners · April 8, 2026
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Summary

Roscommon County approved a Professional Services Agreement with engineering firm Prein & Newhof for Higgins Lake advisory work; commissioners discussed hourly rates and the need for prior expense approvals.

The Roscommon County Board voted April 8 to adopt a Professional Services Agreement with engineering firm Prein & Newhof to provide advisory and engineering services related to Higgins Lake. Chair Darlene Sensor moved to adopt the agreement and Commissioner Rex Wolfsen seconded; the motion passed unanimously by roll call.

Board discussion noted that the agreement sets hourly rates for consulting work when Prein & Newhof are called upon to advise or assist. Commissioner Wolfsen reminded the board that it serves as the department authority (DA) and that expenses must be approved before funds are spent. The transcript records approval but does not include the specific hourly-rate schedule; those details were described as presented and attached to the motion paperwork.