Board of Commissioners Work Session & Regular Meeting for 5/27/2026

The Roscommon County Board of Commissioners held a work session and regular meeting on May 27, 2026, with significant focus on procurement and budget-related matters. A key agenda item was the approval of the Creek Side Meadows Brownfield Plan, which supports redevelopment including 149 residential units with workforce housing components. The board unanimously adopted the resolution to approve the Brownfield Plan, enabling the use of tax increment financing (TIF) to reimburse infrastructure costs such as sewer and lift stations, facilitating the project without upfront public funding. Additionally, the board authorized the full levy of the 2026 ad valorem tax rate to support county services and approved a resolution to rename the Office of the Drain Commissioner to the Office of the Water Resources Commissioner, reflecting expanded duties. Discussions also covered the need to hire a coordinator to manage opioid fund usage, with over $2 million available for community programs, and plans to form a stakeholder summit. The board considered updates to the Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) ordinance, emphasizing the need for a multi-agency committee to review and clarify enforcement language. Lastly, an update was provided on a successful contract negotiation ensuring Michigan Medicine remains an in-network provider for BCN health insurance, avoiding disruption for county residents.