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Commissioners approve Bold Fox as developer for Airport Road housing project
Summary
The Mackinac County Board approved Bold Fox Developers to lead a multi-year housing build on Airport Road, envisioning about 15–18 units per year for 10 years; local residents raised concerns about density, traffic and infrastructure strain.
The Mackinac County Board of Commissioners voted August 26 to approve Bold Fox Developers as the recommended developer for a housing project on Airport Road, endorsing a Brownfield Authority plan that anticipates roughly 15–18 units per year for 10 years. The motion to approve Bold Fox was moved by Commissioner Austin Kimberling and seconded by Commissioner Judy St. Louis-Scott and passed by roll call with all five commissioners voting yes.
Brownfield members and city officials outlined next steps and funding expectations. City Manager Scott Marshall said every project will require an application through the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) and that the city must support planned-unit development (PUD) applications. Brownfield member Fred Ryerse told the board that about 40% of local hospital employees do not live in St. Ignace and that new housing is needed to attract families. The Brownfield Authority recommended developers have MSHDA-supported funds; members suggested saving roughly $50,000–$80,000 toward each home to make projects financeable.
Not all speakers supported the project as presented. Local resident Don Smith raised specific density and infrastructure concerns, saying the combined proposals could produce "150 homes on 26 acres," which he described as about six homes per acre, and warned of increased traffic on the dead-end Airport Road and additional strain on water and sewer systems. Brownfield member Dean Reid clarified the tribal housing project referenced by some speakers is currently limited to infrastructure work and does not yet include funding for full home construction.
The board approved the developer recommendation by roll call: Kimberling, Kling, Patrick, Schroeder and St. Louis-Scott voted yes. The Brownfield recommendation and approvals do not yet authorize construction; staff and the Brownfield Authority will pursue required grant applications, EGLE review and PUD support before projects proceed.
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