Charter Township of Delta

The Township Board meeting covered several items, beginning with the approval of the agenda. During public comments, a resident addressed tax abatements. The consent agenda included the approval of bills and financial transactions totaling $3,472,875.85, and authorization for the Township Manager and/or Engineer to advise the Eaton County Road Commission regarding revisions to the 2026 Millage Program projects, specifically concerning Heron Valley Court, Cornerstone Drive, Renker Road, Taragreen Drive, and Mulderstraat Drive. New business items included adopting a resolution supporting the State Designation and Continued Development of the Middle Grand River Water Trail. The Board also approved a Special Land Use Permit for Raising Cane's Restaurants, LLC for a new restaurant with drive-through lanes, subject to seven specific conditions. Furthermore, the Board contracted with Moore & Bruggink, Inc. for construction phase engineering services for the Delta Mills to Hawk Meadow Pathway Project and approved an agreement with the Eaton County Road Commission for the construction of this pathway. Discussions during the Committee of the Whole involved the Assessing Department 2025 Annual Report and the Industrial Facility Tax Abatement Audit Report.

The agenda for the Township Board Regular Meeting included several key items for discussion and potential action. A presentation and proclamation involved a Resolution of Recognition for John Hanieski for his service on the Economic Development Corporation. Communications included a notice from Windsor Township regarding an update to the Comprehensive Plan. The Consent Agenda featured the approval of bills and financial transactions totaling over $14 million, acceptance of the February 16, 2026 minutes, adoption of the Michigan Townships Association Principles of Governance, and multiple Parks & Recreation equipment purchases, including a mower for Mount Hope Park, the annual mower replacement program, and a new truck purchase, which required budget adjustments for overages. New Business included Board and Commission Appointments. Discussions in the Committee of the Whole covered a Tree Replacement Policy, the Utilities Annual Report, and the Clerk's Annual Report.

The meeting included a brief public hearing concerning the Transfer of IFT Certificate #2015-175A from Munters Corporation to GrainProteinTech Climate Control Air Treatment US LLC, which was subsequently approved. The Consent Agenda included the approval of bills and financial transactions totaling $2,804,063.55 and the approval for the Township Board to purchase one 2025 Braun Chief XL Type I Ambulance from MacQueen Emergency Vehicles for $367,987.00 via the HGAC process, waiving formal bidding. The Board also approved the resolution and adopted the 2026 Poverty Exemption guidelines. Under New Business, the Board gave final adoption approval for the rezoning of a parcel on W. Mount Hope Hwy from RB to AG-2. The session concluded with a Closed Session requested by the Township Manager to consider material exempt from disclosure.

The meeting commenced with opening ceremonies including a moment of silence and the Pledge of Allegiance. Discussions covered presentations such as the Delta Township Fire Badge Pinning Ceremony and Paramedic Presentations. Communications addressed updates on an LG Update, the Willow Force Main & Pepper Ridge Update, and the status of Board and Commission Appointments for 2026. Public comments included concerns regarding deer population, the state of the Township, and tax abatements. The Consent Agenda included approval of bills and financial transactions totaling $9,890,492.72, and approval of Change Order #2 for the Willow Force Main and Lift Station Improvements, increasing the contract price to $7,929,313.01. Under New Business, the Board approved appointments to the Non-Discrimination Complaint Review Committee and accepted a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Eaton County regarding the G2 Fire Station Alerting System. The Manager's Report noted the impending closure of the Coca Cola Distribution Center, updates on road and pathway construction projects, and staffing training regarding Best Value Contracting. The Board moved into and subsequently exited Closed Session to consult with counsel regarding pending litigation, Nathanial (Nathan) House v. Charter Township of Delta, adopting the recommendation of counsel concerning the case.

The meeting included public hearings regarding the Supplemental Resolution and the Resolution to Set the 2025 Public Safety Special Assessment District Assessment Roll, during which multiple public comments were received concerning the latter. Key approvals during the consent agenda included payment of bills and financial transactions totaling $5,466,007.45, acceptance of the waiver of lien for the Spadafore Distributing Co. water main installation, and approval of an addendum to the MSP Firing Range Utility Agreement. The board also approved resolutions for the National Opioid Settlement participation agreements. Item removed from the consent agenda for discussion involved accepting a bid for the Hawk Meadow Park Perimeter Pathway project with a funding allocation limit. New business included the approval of two Special Land Use Permits: one for a vehicle repair facility (PSL2025-003) and another for an Accessory Dwelling Unit (PSL2025-0004), both subject to specific conditions. The Manager's report covered road work updates and project progress on Sharp Park renovations.