Board authorizes treasurer to fix clerical errors in lake-level assessment rules

The Roscommon County Board of Commissioners on a voice vote adopted Resolution 2026-03-01 authorizing the county treasurer to correct clerical errors, omissions, and parcel-division changes in confirmed lake-level special assessment rules for Higgins Lake, Houghton Lake and Lake St. Helen. The clerk read the resolution into the record before the roll call vote.

The resolution states the treasurer is authorized to update assessment records, notify affected property owners as required by law, and ensure adjusted assessments are included in the tax roll for the ensuing year. "Move to adopt resolution number 2026-03-01, resolution authorizing county treasurer to amend lake level special assessment district rules," the clerk read during the meeting. During the roll call the board recorded Morley, Wolfson and Millburn voting yes; the chair declared the resolution adopted.

The document says the proposed changes are administrative in nature and "do not increase the total assessment district cost and meet the requirements for administrative adjustments." Commissioners discussed the need for accurate records and notifications to property owners as the treasurer makes any administrative corrections. The board did not add substantive policy changes to the approved motion and no amendments were offered at the meeting.

Next steps: the treasurer will implement the authorized clerical corrections and proceed with the required notices to affected property owners as described in the resolution.