Sue E. Buitenhuis

This report outlines the Cheboygan County Road Commission's strategic approach to road maintenance and planning for Mentor Township using Asset Management Strategies. It details the application of the PASER system for evaluating paved roads and the Inventory-Based Rating System (IBR) for gravel roads. The plan includes recommended repairs, estimated costs, and service life expectations for treatments, with the objective of optimizing road fund investments to achieve the greatest return in maintaining and upgrading the road infrastructure.

This document, the 2025 Nunda Township Local Road Ratings Report, outlines the Cheboygan County Road Commission's asset management strategies for planning local road projects in Nunda Township. The primary goal is to cost-effectively maintain and upgrade roads based on continuous physical inventory and condition assessments. Key focus areas include classifying roads by legal system and surface type, assessing paved roads using the PASER system, and evaluating gravel roads with the IBR system. The report details recommended repairs, estimated costs, and expected service life for various road conditions, in addition to describing the approach for seasonal roads.

The commission reviewed zoning ordinance amendments regarding industrial land use classifications and site plan review standards for visual and sound privacy. Discussions included the development of utility-scale solar energy system regulations and the mapping of suitable zones. The commission also reviewed a pre-application concept plan for a cheer training facility and considered a special use permit for a contractor's yard, which was tabled for further environmental and site-specific information. Additionally, the commission provided feedback on the 2026 Master Plan and recreation plan survey process.

The Board conducted a public hearing regarding the Michigan Community Development Block Grant Funding for an urgent need grant. Key finance business items included the review of monthly claims, various budget adjustments, and receiving finance reports. Administrator reports were provided on the county building heater system replacement, master plan updates, the recreation plan, and the sale of county vehicles. New business items involved the approval of front security door maintenance, updates to purchasing policies regarding sole vendors and prepaid check procedures, and the award of a bid for vegetative storm debris processing. Additionally, a resolution was adopted to affirm natural resources stewardship as a foundational principle for the revision of the county master plan.

The Planning Commission meeting focused on site plan review applications for multiple commercial uses and motel lodging in the Commercial Development district, including discussions on parking, stormwater management, MDOT requirements, and infrastructure adjustments. The board also addressed old and new business, including updates to the 2026 meeting calendar and progress on the Master Plan revision.