Charter Township of Oscoda

The meeting commenced with the Pledge of Allegiance and approval of the agenda, which was subsequently amended to include the 2018 Iron Belle Trail Grant Application. The Board entered and exited a closed session for privileged attorney-client communication involving Mr. Stalker, Mr. Eppert, and members of AKT Peerless. Key actions included approving the Consent Agenda covering minutes, finance matters totaling $135,624.46, and reports; a note was made regarding a correction to the November 27, 2017 minutes. Significant discussions and approvals involved executing a letter of objection for tax foreclosed property transfers, executing a shared service contract addenda with AuSable Township, and approving an SRF Program reimbursement draw request for closeout. The Board authorized soliciting quotations for tree removal and trimming, approved joining the Michigan Association of Planners while postponing the Michigan Municipal League membership, and awarded bids for a Dump Box installation to Knapheide. The watercraft concession license for Sunny Bunns at Old Orchard Park was renewed for three years, pending Consumer's Power approval, and the Board approved a Real Estate Purchase Opportunity. A work session was scheduled, and a letter of support for the Sunrise Coast Trail Project was approved. Resolution No. 2017-30 concerning Fiscal Year Budget Amendments No. 2 was adopted. Several appointments and reappointments were confirmed for the Planning Commission and the Zoning Board of Appeals. Furthermore, the Board established a storm sewer system ordinance usage for processed water, approved conditions for the Air Force's use of one of two properties, and authorized a storm sewer analysis not exceeding $20,000 related to the Air Force treatment facility outflow. The distribution of the master plan was approved, and amendments to Zoning Ordinance 165 for special land use were adopted. Finally, the 2018 Iron Belle Trail Grant Application with a 10% match was approved, and public comments regarding property finances and water contamination were heard.

The session included a general discussion regarding the July 10, 2017 Board Meeting Packet, specifically concerning the Iosco Exploration Trail county agreement and the Charter Communications local franchise agreement. Questions were raised concerning the cost increase for the Old Orchard Park boat launch project. Follow-up actions were determined, including investigating whether the Department of Treasury corrective action plan included the applicable audit summary letter, exploring the ramifications of soliciting another engineering proposal, and inquiring about the response times of Iosco County ambulance services.

Key discussions during the meeting included addressing a public request for a copy of all tax-exempt properties. The board approved the consent agenda, which included finance matters and reports. Superintendent matters involved scheduling an Open House for the Recreation Master Plan Update, planning attendance at a meeting with AuSable Township, approving the sale of used vehicles to the highest bidders, and authorizing contracts for Leak Detection & Campground Modernization and RAZD Engineering. The board also scheduled the Proposed Budget Public Hearing for November 22, 2010, and approved allowing the Chamber of Commerce to hold its Christmas Parade on December 4, 2010. Furthermore, the board approved aquatic plant management recommendations for Van Etten Lake, approved a property line reconfiguration for a platted land split, accepted the ICRC-Non Certified Road Maintenance Agreement for 2011, and waived the rental fee for the OWAA open house at the Warrior Pavilion. The board entered and exited a closed session to discuss the potential purchase of real property.

The agenda for the Regular Board Meeting included several key items for discussion and potential action. Information items covered the results of the Master Plan and Recreation Plan Community Survey. Action items included consideration of the final report and authorizing payment for the Police Department Assessment Study, seeking input on scheduling a follow-up work session, and anticipating approval for executing the Spicer Group professional services contract agreement for the OOP Boat Launch project. Other topics involved seeking input on immediate and long-term conference room relocation options, feedback regarding the potential donation of a historic safe, and assessing the merit of pursuing an operating agreement with the Oscoda Area Pickleball and Recreation Association (OAPRA) for the Community Center. Authorization was also sought for purchasing a commercial refrigerator, electric range, and furnace/AC components for the Warrior Pavilion, and for the 2016 Computer Upgrade Purchases for the Superintendent and Deputy Treasurer's offices.

The Regular Board Meeting included several key actions and discussions. The Consent Agenda, encompassing minutes, finance report totaling $154,527.54, and other reports, was approved. In the Superintendent's report, the Board accepted a low bid from Northeastern Window and Door for Yurt Platform Construction Material Bids ($13,216.35) and authorized the township attorney to finalize the Window Replacement Contract Document ($16,450.00 total cost). A motion passed to proceed with the design-build proposal for the Splash Pad not to exceed $20,000.00. The Board also authorized proceeding with a digital camera grant application for the Police Department ($28,000.00 total) and authorized the hiring of a Zoning Administrator. A resolution will be prepared for a 0.9 mil Fire Service Millage proposal for the November ballot. Under Community Development Coordinator matters, approval was granted for Alpena Paper and Essential Industries to hold a seminar and refinish floors at the Community Center, and payments were authorized for two separate Van Etten Lake herbicide applications totaling $58,026.92. Finally, Al Apsitis was appointed as the alternate member to the Non-Motorized Pathway Committee.