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Wed Jul 22, 2026
County Commissioners
Board to vote on $1.49M child-care fund budget and disaster-recovery grant
The Roscommon County Board of Commissioners will meet to decide two resolutions: one adopting the 2026–2027 State Child Care Fund budget totaling $1,486,476.56, and another requesting up to $250,000 from the State Disaster Contingency Fund for ice-storm recovery costs. The meeting also includes routine approvals and public comment.
- Adopt Resolution 2026-07-01: 2026–2027 State Child Care Fund Budget ($1,486,476.56)
- Adopt Resolution 2026-07-02: State Disaster Contingency Fund Grant request (up to $250,000)
- Approve July 8, 2026 meeting minutes and June 2026 department reports
- Public comment limited to 5 minutes per person
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Roscommon County
Board of Commissioners
500 Lake St.
Roscommon, MI 48653
(989) 275-8021
(989) 275-3161 (fax)
Darlene Sensor, Chair
Rex Wolfsen, Vice-Chair
David Russo, Commissioner
Marc Milburn, Commissioner
Kim Morley, Commissioner
AGENDA
JULY 22, 2026
9:00 AM in Person
1. Meeting Called to Order by Chair Darlene Sensor – 9:00 a.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call of Board Members
4. Approval of Agenda
5. Approval of the Consent Agenda:
a) Meeting Minutes: July 8, 2026 Board Meeting and July 8, 2026 LLCS Special Meeting
b) Correspondences: A - H
c) Monthly Department Reports: June 2026 Animal Control Stats; June 2026 Animal Shelter Stats
and Administrator/Controller Report
6. Public Comment – Please limit to 5 minutes per person – Agenda Items only
7. Visitors
8. Unfinished Business
a. State Disaster Contingency Fund Grant Resolution
9. New Business
a. Reappointment of Medical Examiner
10. Motions/Resolutions
11. Committee Reports
12. Public Comment – Please limit to 5 minutes/person
13. Board Comment – Please limit to 5 minutes/person
14. Adjournment
Roscommon County
Board of Commissioners
500 Lake St.
Roscommon, MI 48653
(989) 275-8021
(989) 275-3161 (fax)
Darlene Sensor, Chair
Rex Wolfsen, Vice-Chair
David Russo, Commissioner
Marc Milburn, Commissioner
Kim Morley, Commissioner
MOTIONS
JULY 22, 2026
1. Move to adopt Resolution No. 2026-07-01 “Child Care Fund 2 …
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Wed Jul 8, 2026
County Commissioners
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Roscommon County
Board of Commissioners
500 Lake St.
Roscommon, MI 48653
(989) 275-8021
(989) 275-3161 (fax)
Darlene Sensor, Chair
Rex Wolfsen, Vice-Chair
David Russo, Commissioner
Marc Milburn, Commissioner
Kim Morley, Commissioner
AGENDA
JULY 8, 2026
9:00 AM in Person
1. Meeting Called to Order by Chair Darlene Sensor – 9:00 a.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call of Board Members
4. Approval of Agenda
5. Approval of the Consent Agenda:
a) Meeting Minutes: June 24, 2026 Board Meeting and June 24, 2026 Budget & Finance COW Meeting
b) Class A’s/Claims & Accounts
c) Correspondences: A - J
d) Monthly Department Reports: June 2026 Sheriff Activity Report; Administrator/Controller
Report; Clerk/Register of Deeds Update
6. Public Comment – Please limit to 5 minutes per person – Agenda Items only
7. Visitors
8. Unfinished Business
a. Strategic Plan Action Update
9. New Business - None
10. Motions/Resolutions - None
11. Committee Reports
12. Public Comment – Please limit to 5 minutes/person
13. Board Comment – Please limit to 5 minutes/person
14. Adjournment
June, 24, 2026
The Roscommon County Board of Commissioner’s met on Wednesday June 24, 2026, for a Regular Meeting.
The meeting was held at the Roscommon County Municipal Building, 500 Lake Street, Roscommon, MI 48653.
Vice Chair Rex Wolfsen called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
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Wed Jul 8, 2026
County Commissioners
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Roscommon County
Board of Commissioners
500 Lake St.
Roscommon, MI 48653
(989) 275-8021
(989) 275-3161 (fax)
Darlene Sensor, Chair
Rex Wolfsen, Vice-Chair
David Russo, Commissioner
Marc Milburn, Commissioner
Kim Morley, Commissioner
LAKE LEVEL CONTROL STRUCTURES
JULY 8, 2026
11:00 AM in person
1. Meeting Called to Order by Chair Darlene Sensor – 11:00 am
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call of Board Members
4. Approval of Agenda
5. Public Comment – please limit to 5 minutes per person – Agenda Items only
6. Houghton Lake
A. Delegated Authority Update
7. Lake St. Helen
A. Delegated Authority Update
8. Higgins Lake
A. Delegated Authority Update
9. Unfinished Business
10. New Business
11. Motions/Resolutions
12. Public Comment – Please limit to 5 minutes/person
13. Board Comment – Please limit to 5 minutes/person
14. Adjournment
Wed Jun 24, 2026
County Commissioners
Roscommon County Commissioners to review 2026 budget
The Board of Commissioners is holding a special Budget & Finance Committee of the Whole meeting. The body will review the 2026 budget and discuss the preparation calendar for the 2027 budget.
- Review of the Roscommon County 2026 Budget
- Discussion of the 2027 Budget Preparation Calendar
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Roscommon County
Board of Commissioners
500 Lake St.
Roscommon, MI 48653
(989) 275-8021
(989) 275-3161 (fax)
Darlene Sensor, Chair
Rex Wolfsen, Vice-Chair
David Russo, Commissioner
Marc Milburn, Commissioner
Kim Morley, Commissioner
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
BUDGET & FINANCE
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
JUNE 24, 2026
11:00 A.M. IN PERSON
1. Meeting Called to Order by Chair Darlene Sensor – 11:00 a.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call of Board Members
4. Approval of Agenda
5. Public Comment – Please limit to 5 minutes per person – Agenda Items only
6. New Business
A. Roscommon County 2026 Budget Review
B. 2027 Budget Preparation Calendar
7. Motions/Resolutions
8. Public Comment – Please limit to 5 minutes per person
9. Adjournment
Wed Jun 24, 2026
County Commissioners
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Roscommon County
Board of Commissioners
500 Lake St.
Roscommon, MI 48653
(989) 275-8021
(989) 275-3161 (fax)
Darlene Sensor, Chair
Rex Wolfsen, Vice-Chair
David Russo, Commissioner
Marc Milburn, Commissioner
Kim Morley, Commissioner
AGENDA
JUNE 24, 2026
9:00 AM in Person
1. Meeting Called to Order by Chair Darlene Sensor – 9:00 a.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call of Board Members
4. Approval of Agenda
5. Approval of the Consent Agenda:
a) Meeting Minutes: June 10, 2026 Board Meeting and June 10, 2026 LLCS Special Meeting
b) Correspondences: A - B
c) Monthly Department Reports: May 2026 Animal Control Stats and May 2026 Animal Shelter
Stats; April and May 2026 Sheriff Revenue Report and Administrator/Controller Report.
6. Public Comment – Please limit to 5 minutes per person – Agenda Items only
7. Visitors
8. Unfinished Business
a. ORV Ordinance
b. Opioid Fund Coordinator Job Description Update
c. Opioid Fund Steering Committee
9. New Business
10. Motions/Resolutions
11. Committee Reports
12. Public Comment – Please limit to 5 minutes/person
13. Board Comment – Please limit to 5 minutes/person
14. Adjournment
Roscommon County
Board of Commissioners
500 Lake St.
Roscommon, MI 48653
(989) 275-8021
(989) 275-3161 (fax)
Darlene Sensor, Chair
Rex Wolfsen, Vice-Chair
David Russo, Commissioner
Marc Milburn, Commissioner
Kim Morley, Commissioner
MOTIONS
JUNE 24, 2026
1. Mo …
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Wed Jun 10, 2026
County Commissioners
✓ Decided: Commissioners review lake level control structures and maintenance needs
The Board received updates on lake level control structures for Houghton Lake, Lake St. Helen, and Higgins Lake. No formal resolutions or votes on new business were recorded during the meeting.
- Approved the Board Agenda (4-0)
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Roscommon County
Board of Commissioners
500 Lake St.
Roscommon, MI 48653
(989) 275-8021
(989) 275-3161 (fax)
Darlene Sensor, Chair
Rex Wolfsen, Vice-Chair
David Russo, Commissioner
Marc Milburn, Commissioner
Kim Morley, Commissioner
LAKE LEVEL CONTROL STRUCTURES
JUNE 10, 2026
11:00 AM in person
1. Meeting Called to Order by Chair Darlene Sensor – 11:00 am
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call of Board Members
4. Approval of Agenda
5. Public Comment – please limit to 5 minutes per person – Agenda Items only
6. Houghton Lake
A. Delegated Authority Update
7. Lake St. Helen
A. Delegated Authority Update
8. Higgins Lake
A. Delegated Authority Update
9. Unfinished Business
A. Lake Manager Job Description
10. New Business
11. Motions/Resolutions
12. Public Comment – Please limit to 5 minutes/person
13. Board Comment – Please limit to 5 minutes/person
14. Adjournment
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June 10 , 202 6
The Roscommon County Board of Commissioner ’s met on Wednesday, June 10 , 202 6 for a Lake Level Control
Structure Special Meeting. The meeting was held at the Roscommon County Municipal Building , 500 Lake
Street, Roscommon , MI 48653. Chair Darlene Sensor called the meeting to order at 11 :0 1 a .m.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was recited.
Present : Kim Morley , Rex Wolfsen, Marc J. Milburn, Darlene Sensor
Absent: David Russo
Motion by Milburn , Second by Wolfsen , to approve the Board Agenda .
On Roll Call: Ayes: Sensor, Wolfsen, Milburn , Morley . Nays: None. Motion Carried.
Public Comment: None
Houghton Lake
A. Delegated Authority Update – Working land swap with MDNR. Gates are still open due to high water
levels. Commissioner Wolfsen plans to meet with one of the property owners regarding an easement.
The property was not properly prepared and could cause problems. The new structure could cause
encroachment on property, so he will meet with the home owner.
Lake St. Helen
A. Delegated Authority Update – All gates are closed. Public access to the structure is a concern as they
have n o control of the access to the structure . The property is deeded to the property owners of the
subdivision. The s tructure is not ADA compliant. Currently, the structure site has a lot of public use.
Commissioner Wolfsen notes access is pretty safe, but liability is the greatest concern. The Board had
previously voted to restr …
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Wed Jun 10, 2026
County Commissioners
Commissioners to discuss strategic plan and opioid fund coordinator
The Board of Commissioners will meet to review updates on the county's strategic plan and the job description for the Opioid Fund Coordinator. The body will also discuss the ORV Ordinance Committee.
- Strategic Plan Action Update
- Opioid Fund Coordinator Job Description
- ORV Ordinance Committee
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✓ Decided: Roscommon County Board approves $1.15M in claims and accounts
The Board approved the consent agenda, including $832,655.62 in Class A's and $319,823.25 in claims and accounts. Commissioners discussed 2027 budget goals and the job description for an Opioid Program Coordinator.
- Approved Board Agenda (4-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including $832,655.62 in Class A's and $319,823.25 in Claims & Accounts (4-0)
- Approved May 27, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0)
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Roscommon County
Board of Commissioners
500 Lake St.
Roscommon, MI 48653
(989) 275-8021
(989) 275-3161 (fax)
Darlene Sensor, Chair
Rex Wolfsen, Vice-Chair
David Russo, Commissioner
Marc Milburn, Commissioner
Kim Morley, Commissioner
AGENDA
JUNE 10, 2026
9:00 AM in Person
1. Meeting Called to Order by Chair Darlene Sensor – 9:00 a.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call of Board Members
4. Approval of Agenda
5. Approval of the Consent Agenda:
a) Meeting Minutes: May 27, 2026 Board Meeting
b) Class A’s/Claims & Accounts
c) Correspondences: A - B
d) Monthly Department Reports: March and May 2026 Sheriff Activity Report; Clerk/ROD Update and
Administrator/Controller Report
6. Public Comment – Please limit to 5 minutes per person – Agenda Items only
7. Visitors
8. Unfinished Business
A. Strategic Plan Action Update
B. Opioid Fund Coordinator Job Description
C. ORV Ordinance Committee
9. New Business
10. Motions/Resolutions
11. Committee Reports
12. Public Comment – Please limit to 5 minutes/person
13. Board Comment – Please limit to 5 minutes/person
14. Adjournment
May 27, 2026
The Roscommon County Board of Commissioner’s met on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, for a Regular Meeting.
The meeting was held at the Roscommon County Municipal Building, 500 Lake Street, Roscommon, MI 48653.
Chair Darlene Sensor called the meeting to order at 9:02 a.m.
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June 10 , 202 6
The Roscommon County Board of Commissioner ’s met on Wednesday June 10 , 202 6 , for a Regular Meeting.
The meeting was held at the Roscommon County Municipal Building, 500 Lake Street, Roscommon, MI 48653.
Chair Da rlene Sensor called the meeting to order at 9 :00 a.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was recited.
Present: Kim Morley , Rex Wolfsen, Marc J. Milburn, Darlene Sensor
Absent: David Russo
Motion by Milburn , Second by Wolfsen to approve the Board Agenda.
On Roll Call: Ayes: Morley , Sensor, Wolfsen, Milburn. Nays: None. Motion Carried.
Motion by Morley , Second by Milburn to approve the Consent Agenda with the removal of the Clerk/ROD
Report for discussion.
A. Meeting Minutes: May 27, 2026 Board Meeting
B. Class A ’s in the amount of $832,655.62 , and Claims & Accounts in the amount of $319,823.25
C. Correspondences: A - B
D. Monthly Department Reports: March and May 2026 Sheriff Activity Report; Clerk/ROD Update and
Administrator/Controller Report
On Roll Call: Ayes: Sensor, Morley , Wolfsen, Milburn. Nays: None. Motion Carried.
Clerk/ROD Report: Comm issioner Wolfsen asked if there have been any legislative additions to the August
ballot. There has been none.
Public Comment: None
Visitors: None
Unfinished Business :
A. Strategic Plan Action Update – Comm issioner Morley provided an update on the budget process for the
2027 budget. She would like to know what the Board ’s goals are for 2027. There is an est …
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Wed May 27, 2026
County Commissioners
Commissioners to vote on Creekside Meadows housing plan and office name change
The Roscommon County Board of Commissioners will decide whether to approve the Creekside Meadows Brownfield Plan, a 149-unit housing development with 30 income-restricted units. They will also vote on renaming the Drain Commissioner’s office to Water Resources Commissioner and adopt a 3.3407 mill tax levy for the General Fund.
- Vote on Resolution No. 2026-05-01 to approve Creekside Meadows Brownfield Plan for 149 residential units on Village of Roscommon property east of Business I-75/M-18 between Southline Road and Yale Road
- Vote on Resolution No. 2026-05-04 to rename Office of the Drain Commissioner to Office of the Water Resources Commissioner
- Adopt Resolution No. 2026-05-02 and No. 2026-05-03 to levy 3.3407 mills for the General Fund on the 2026 summer tax roll
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Roscommon County
Board of Commissioners
500 Lake St.
Roscommon, MI 48653
(989) 275-8021
(989) 275-3161 (fax)
Darlene Sensor, Chair
Rex Wolfsen, Vice-Chair
David Russo, Commissioner
Marc Milburn, Commissioner
Kim Morley, Commissioner
AGENDA
MAY 27, 2026
9:00 AM in Person
1. Meeting Called to Order by Chair Darlene Sensor – 9:00 a.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call of Board Members
4. Approval of Agenda
5. PUBLIC HEARING: Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Tax Incremental Financing
Project
6. Approval of the Consent Agenda:
a) Meeting Minutes: May 13, 2026 Board Meeting and May 13, 2026 LLCS Special
Meeting
b) Correspondences: A - D
c) Monthly Department Reports - None
d) Administrator/Controller Report
e) Clerk/Register of Deeds Update
7. Public Comment – Please limit to 5 minutes per person – Agenda Items only
8. Visitors
A. Ray Wlosinski - Richfield Twp Supervisor
9. Unfinished Business
10. New Business
11. Motions/Resolutions
12. Committee Reports
13. Public Comment – Please limit to 5 minutes/person
14. Board Comment – Please limit to 5 minutes/person
15. Adjournment
Roscommon County
Board of Commissioners
500 Lake St.
Roscommon, MI 48653
(989) 275-8021
(989) 275-3161 (fax)
Darlene Sensor, Chair
Rex Wolfsen, Vice-Chair
David Russo, Commissioner
Marc Milburn, Commissioner
Kim Morley, Commissioner
MOTIONS
MAY 27, 2026
1. Move to adopt Resolution No. 2026-05-01 “Resoluti …
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May 27, 202 6
The Roscommon County Board of Commissioner ’s met on Wednesday, May 27 , 202 6 , for a Regular Meeting.
The meeting was held at the Roscommon County Municipal Building, 500 Lake Street, Roscommon, MI 48653 .
Chair Da rlene Sensor called the meeting to order at 9 :0 2 a.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was recited.
Present: Kim Morley , Rex Wolfsen, Marc J. Milburn, Darlene Sensor
Absent: David Russo
Motion by Milburn , Second by Wolfsen to approve the Board Agenda with addition of discussion regarding
gate logs under Unfinished Business.
On Roll Call: Ayes: Morley , Sensor, Wolfsen, Milburn. Nays: None. Motion Carried.
Motion by Wolfsen , Second by Milburn to enter into Public Hearing for Brownfield Redevelopment Authority
Tax Incremental Financing Project .
On Roll Call: Ayes: Sensor, Morley, Milburn , Wolfsen . Nays: None. Motion Carried.
Enter into Public Hearing at 9 :04 a.m.
Public Comment: Dan Fishel spoke regarding the Brownfield designation for the Redstone Project. Marcie
Dankert and Mac McClelland, attorney, spoke regarding the Brownfield designation.
Motion by Milburn , Second by Wolfsen to exit Public Hearing.
On Roll Call: Ayes: Wolfsen, Morley, Milburn, Sensor . Nays: None. Motion Carried.
Exit Public Hearing at 9 :13 a.m.
Motion by Wolfsen , Second by Milburn to approve the Consent Agenda as presented .
A. Meeting Minutes: May 13, 2026 Board Meeting and May 13, 2026 LLCS Special Meeting
B. Correspondenc …
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Wed May 13, 2026
County Commissioners
Board to vote on 911 authority appointment and safe boating resolution
The Roscommon County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss a strategic plan and an airport hangar project. The board is scheduled to vote on a citizen appointment to the 911 Authority Board and a resolution for National Safe Boating Week.
- Appointment of James L. Fontaine to Roscommon County Central Dispatch/911 Authority Board
- Resolution recognizing National Safe Boating Week (May 16-May 22, 2026)
- Update on Airport 4 Unit T-Hangar Project
- Strategic Plan Action Update
- Student EDC Scholarships Presentation
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✓ Decided: Board appoints citizen member to Central Dispatch/911 Authority Board
The Board approved the consent agenda, including $1.35M in Class A's and $658,568.98 in claims. They appointed James L. Fontaine to the Central Dispatch/911 Authority Board and recognized National Safe Boating Week.
- Approved Consent Agenda including $1,351,232.33 in Class A's and $658,568.98 in Claims & Accounts (4-0)
- Appointed James L. Fontaine to Roscommon County Central Dispatch/911 Authority Board as Citizen at Large for a term ending Dec 31, 2028 (4-0)
- Approved resolution recognizing National Safe Boating Week May 16-May 22, 2026 (4-0)
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Roscommon County
Board of Commissioners
500 Lake St.
Roscommon, MI 48653
(989) 275-8021
(989) 275-3161 (fax)
Darlene Sensor, Chair
Rex Wolfsen, Vice-Chair
David Russo, Commissioner
Marc Milburn, Commissioner
Kim Morley, Commissioner
AGENDA
MAY 13, 2026
9:00 AM in Person
1. Meeting Called to Order by Chair Darlene Sensor – 9:00 a.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call of Board Members
4. Approval of Agenda
5. Approval of the Consent Agenda:
a) Meeting Minutes: April 22, 2026 Board Meeting and April 22, 2026 Budget & Finance COW Meeting
b) Class A’s/Claims & Accounts
c) Correspondences: A – G
d) Monthly Department Reports: April 2026 Animal Control Stats and April 2026 Animal Shelter Stats
e) Administrator/Controller Report
f) Clerk/Register of Deeds Update - None
6. Public Comment – Please limit to 5 minutes per person – Agenda Items only
7. Visitors
a. Student EDC Scholarships Presentation
8. Unfinished Business
a. Strategic Plan Action Update
b. Airport 4 Unit T-Hangar Project update
9. New Business
10. Motions/Resolutions
11. Committee Reports
12. Public Comment – Please limit to 5 minutes/person
13. Board Comment – Please limit to 5 minutes/person
14. Adjournment
Roscommon County
Board of Commissioners
500 Lake St.
Roscommon, MI 48653
(989) 275-8021
(989) 275-3161 (fax)
Darlene Sensor, Chair
Rex Wolfsen, Vice-Chair
David Russo, Commissioner
Marc Milburn, Commissioner
Kim Morley, Com …
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May 13, 2026
The Roscommon County Board of Commissioner’s met on Wednesday May 13, 2026, for a Regular Meeting.
The meeting was held at the Roscommon County Municipal Building, 500 Lake Street, Roscommon, MI 48653.
Chair Darlene Sensor called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was recited.
Present: Kim Morley, Rex Wolfsen, Marc J. Milburn, Darlene Sensor
Absent: David Russo
Motion by Milburn, Second by Wolfsen to approve the Board Agenda.
On Roll Call: Ayes: Morley, Sensor, Wolfsen, Milburn. Nays: None. Motion Carried.
Motion by Milburn, Second by Wolfsen to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
A. Meeting Minutes: April 22, 2026 Board Meeting and April 22, 2026 Budget & Finance COW Meeting
B. Class A’s in the amount of $1,351,232.33 and Claims & Accounts in the amount of $658,568.98
C. Correspondences: A - G
D. Monthly Department Reports: April 2026 Animal Control Stats and April 2026 Animal Shelter Stats
E. Administrator/Controller Report
F. Clerk/Register of Deeds Update
On Roll Call: Ayes: Sensor, Morley, Wolfsen, Milburn. Nays: None. Motion Carried.
Public Comment: None
Visitors: Student EDC Scholarships Presentation: Student EDC Scholarships Presentation – Brenda Bachelder
and Jim Perialas from EDC presented a scholarship to one student from Charlton Heston Academy: Dylan
Cichowski, one from Houghton Lake Community Schools: Abbey Bosel, and one from Roscommon A …
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Wed May 13, 2026
County Commissioners
✓ Decided: Commissioners reach consensus to eliminate public access to Houghton Lake structure
The Board discussed water level management and engineering updates for Houghton Lake, Lake St. Helen, and Higgins Lake. Commissioners reached a consensus to prohibit public access to the Houghton Lake structure due to safety concerns. The Board also decided to put the Roscommon County Lake Manager position out for bids.
- Approved Board Agenda (4-0)
- Consensus reached to eliminate public access to Houghton Lake structure during and after construction
- Decided to put Roscommon County Lake Manager position out for bids
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Roscommon County
Board of Commissioners
500 Lake St.
Roscommon, MI 48653
(989) 275-8021
(989) 275-3161 (fax)
Darlene Sensor, Chair
Rex Wolfsen, Vice-Chair
David Russo, Commissioner
Marc Milburn, Commissioner
Kim Morley, Commissioner
LAKE LEVEL CONTROL STRUCTURES
MAY 13, 2026
11:00 AM in person
1. Meeting Called to Order by Chair Darlene Sensor – 11:00 am
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call of Board Members
4. Approval of Agenda
5. Public Comment – please limit to 5 minutes per person – Agenda Items only
6. Houghton Lake
A. Delegated Authority Update
7. Lake St. Helen
A. Delegated Authority Update
8. Higgins Lake
A. Delegated Authority Update
9. Unfinished Business
10. New Business
A. Roscommon County Lake Manager
11. Motions/Resolutions
12. Public Comment – Please limit to 5 minutes/person
13. Board Comment – Please limit to 5 minutes/person
14. Adjournment
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May 13, 2026
The Roscommon County Board of Commissioner’s met on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 for a Lake Level Control
Structure Special Meeting. The meeting was held at the Roscommon County Municipal Building, 500 Lake
Street, Roscommon, MI 48653. Chair Darlene Sensor called the meeting to order at 11:45 a.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was recited.
Present: Kim Morley, Rex Wolfsen, Marc J. Milburn, Darlene Sensor
Absent: David Russo
Motion by Milburn, Second by Wolfsen, to approve the Board Agenda.
On Roll Call: Ayes: Sensor, Wolfsen, Milburn, Morley. Nays: None. Motion Carried.
Public Comment: None
Houghton Lake
A. Delegated Authority Update – A meeting is set up with Prein & Newhof prior to permit application.
Keeping data logs on all three structures since beginning of May. An email was received from DNR;
they use Hyfi for measuring, and the numbers are off. The DNR sent a survey crew and
acknowledged they are not maintaining at the correct level. The DNR are using 88 datum, and the
county is using 29 datum. Another meeting is being set up. DNR has no intention of inserting any
stop logs at this time. Upon visiting the structure, safety is of high concern, and Commissioner
Wolfsen and Chair Sensor feel that public access should be eliminated. It poses a danger to the
public and the structure. Discussion occurred on how to enforce that. Consensus is no public access
during construction, and moving forward.
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💰 Federal awards (top 1 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $112,500 | GERALD HAMILTON Department of Defense · LAUNDRY MACHINE INSPECTION CONTRACT |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.