Charter Township of Flushing

The meeting involved a public hearing and subsequent discussion regarding the update to Chapter 36 Article 17 Signs, focusing on compliance with recent United States Supreme Court decisions by controlling only location, size, and lighting of signs. The commission approved the clean copy of the updated sign ordinance to forward to the Board of Trustees for First Reading, noting modifications to definitions and the inclusion of time limits for temporary signs. Zoning Administrator comments included updates on the Zoning Map, variances granted by the ZBA for a solar roof application and property splitting, and upcoming review of the 5-year plan. Commission comments highlighted key topics from a recent MTA retreat, such as the Master Plan, Township Roles, Pending Legislation, Renewable Energy, and short-term rentals.

The board meeting agenda was amended to include discussion and potential action regarding a disciplinary investigation or hearing concerning allegations of harassment by the township code enforcer, and a proposal requiring all zoning and ordinance complaints to be documented in writing and signed by the complainant before the code enforcer takes action. Key business items included the approval of Budget Amendments for the fiscal year ending March 31st, 2026. The board also addressed the second reading of an ordinance concerning the regulation of signs, ultimately voting to table its adoption. The first reading of an ordinance amending provisions related to Nuisances and the storage of junk and motor vehicles was discussed but failed to pass. Furthermore, the board approved resolutions concerning the Police Operating Millage Renewal and Increase (RESOLUTION 26-01) and Poverty Tax Exemption Guidelines for 2026 (RESOLUTION 26-02), as well as a DNR Development Project Agreement (RESOLUTION 26-03). The Lexis Nexis eCitation program for the Police Department was approved, and the reappointment of Sharilynn Willette to the Flushing Senior Center for 2026 was confirmed. The item concerning the code enforcer harassment allegations was tabled pending further investigation and pursuant to pending litigation. Reports covered construction updates, precinct consolidations, financial reports, and police statistics.

Key discussion topics for this meeting include the quarterly budget ending December 31st, 2025. A public hearing is scheduled regarding the Resolution 26-04 General Appropriation Act Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, followed by discussion and possible motion on the resolution itself. Other new business items involve a proposed MERS short term/long term and life insurance proposal, authorizing the sale of property at 10237 W. Coldwater Road to the McDonalds, renewal of the Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority Insurance, and discussion/possible motion on Chase renovation project change orders for paint, door, and drain.

The meeting involved approving the agenda for February 10th, 2026, and the payment of bills. Key new business items included the approval of the Quarterly Budget ending December 31st, 2025. A public hearing was held and closed regarding the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget, which was subsequently approved via Resolution 26-04. The Board also approved a proposed MERS short term/long term disability and life insurance proposal. Furthermore, Resolution No. 26-05 was approved, authorizing the sale of property at 10237 W. Coldwater Road. The Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority Insurance Renewal was approved. Finally, decisions were made regarding change orders for the Case renovation project, specifically approving funds for painting the north wall water damage area and approving a lesser cost for painting existing doors instead of replacement.

The meeting included public comments regarding a proposed accessory structure, followed by a public hearing and subsequent approval for a Special Use Permit to place an accessory structure in the front yard at 7123 N. Elms Rd. The Zoning Administrator provided updates on modifying zoning ordinance violations to civil infractions, ongoing work regarding data storage ordinances, the status of accessory structures approval by the Board of Trustees, complaints regarding residents leaving trash cans out past collection day, and the upcoming review of the 5-year plan.