Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting and Work Session for 9/23/2026

The Roscommon County Board of Commissioners held a regular meeting and work session on September 23, 2026, with key procurement and budget discussions. The board approved the Lake View Apartments Brownfield Redevelopment Authority plan, which involves tax increment financing to support the development of 10 workforce housing units, including units for households earning up to 60% and 100% of the area median income. This plan is projected to run for 20 years and is expected to increase property taxes and economic activity without impacting local school districts. Additionally, the board authorized several budget adjustments, including a $200,000 allocation from the Sheriff's Road Patrol fund for vehicle purchases, a $500,147.15 allocation for general purposes, and $24,890 from the capital projects fund to transition to BSNA cloud software for various county departments. They also committed $200,000 to assist with employee health insurance deductibles and $100,000 to create a childcare fund. The meeting included updates on emergency management reimbursements related to an ice storm and discussions on employee benefits and healthcare renewal rates, with no premium increases anticipated for the coming year. The board adopted the 2026 Roscommon County Community Wildfire Protection Plan and approved various resolutions related to tax levies and emergency management funding.