Arbela Township

The board meeting included reports from the fire, police, road, and building departments. Key discussion topics included the approval of road paving and gravel patch agreements, authorizing tree removal services for multiple cemeteries, and placing road and fire equipment millage renewals on the upcoming ballot. The board discussed liability concerns regarding community service volunteers, approved a donation to the Thumb Narcotics Unit, and engaged an auditor for the township. Additionally, the board approved payment for insurance coverage for the building inspector and provided information on an upcoming tire drive event, while addressing citizen inquiries regarding legal proceedings and infrastructure concerns.

The board received reports regarding fire department activities, police statistics, road projects, and updates on building code compliance and cemetery maintenance. New business included the appointment of members to the Planning Commission and the Zoning Board of Appeals, as well as the approval of an early voting site agreement involving neighboring townships. Additionally, the board established a formal enforcement policy for non-conforming items in the cemeteries, allowing for notification and subsequent removal after a designated period.

The board discussed fire and police department reports, including recent traffic citations and investigations. Road report updates addressed seasonal weight restrictions and plans for upcoming public hearings regarding the Road Commission Board. Building and grounds updates covered maintenance for cemetery equipment and tree removal. The board reviewed and adopted the 2026/2027 budget resolution, handled budget amendments related to solar project escrow funds, and declined to reconsider a Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals decision regarding a solar project settlement.

The board reviewed reports from the fire, police, road, and building and grounds departments. Key discussions included the Millington Arbela Fire Department budget, a county commissioner's report regarding disagreements with the Road Commission and a potential ballot proposal to disband it, and a decision not to participate in the Arthur Latham Park cooperative. The board approved contracts for dust control and IT network services, accepted a design bid for the Gunnel Road ditch project, and authorized several budget amendments to cover legal and cemetery contractor expenses.

The meeting addressed road infrastructure and township budget planning. Key discussions involved prioritizing road projects such as pavement marking, dust control, and paving, while evaluating funding through tax revenue and county allowances. During the budget session, the board deliberated on salary adjustments for various positions, decided to remove the administrative assistant role, and approved increases for rezoning and permit hearing rates to offset rising administrative costs.