Charter Township of Washington

The board meeting included a proclamation for a local church and pastor, the approval of a membership fee and parcel pledge for the Macomb Agricultural Purchase of Development Rights Committee, and the authorization of funds for the 26 Mile Road Bridge engineering services. The board approved the allocation of Community Development Block Grant funds and passed a motion to amend and extend the contract for the single waste hauler. Additionally, the board set a date for a public hearing regarding the Parks and Recreation and Star budget, approved the purchase of an emergency network records management system for the Fire Department, and tabled the approval of design services for the 30 Mile Road Macomb Orchard Trail crossing upgrades. Updates were provided by elected officials regarding community surveys, upcoming commemorative events, infrastructure repairs, and a successful state election audit.

The board meeting included a public hearing regarding Community Development Block Grant funding requests from various non-profit organizations. Key business items included the final publication and adoption of a food truck ordinance amendment, the approval of a contract award for the Macomb County Sheriff's weigh station project, and the formation of a single waste hauler committee. Additionally, the board approved zoning text amendments for ordinance No. 138, appointed a new member to the planning commission, and declined an offer to purchase a township-owned parcel.

The Board approved the METRO Act Permit application and several infrastructure-related requests, including design engineering services for 26 Mile Road pathway gaps, the award of the Year 3 pathway gaps construction bid, construction engineering services for the project, and the creation of easement documents. Additionally, the Board passed resolutions for street light special assessments for Willow Ridge and Willow Ridge Farms and approved the repair of a DPW dump truck. The meeting also included an appointment to the Cable Commission and informational updates regarding upcoming tax billing, community recycling events, and a town hall meeting concerning traffic safety on M53.

The meeting was held to review and approve the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget amendments. The Board authorized amendments for several funds, including the General Fund, Fire Fund, Police Fund, Ambulance Fund, Liquor Fund, Street Light Fund, Capital Project Fund, Sidewalk Fund, and Cable Fund, and formally approved Resolution #2025-06 related to these budget adjustments.

The Board of Trustees meeting covered several key business items, including the approval of a notice of assignment and assumption of a contract for fire apparatus, the authorization of a notice of intent for capital improvement bonds, and the purchase of a portable screener. The Board awarded a bid for GIS services, approved an amendment to the sign ordinance, renewed the membership for the Michigan Township Association, updated a capital agreement, and reappointed a member to the local library board. Additionally, officials reported on emergency IT infrastructure upgrades, community events, and public safety concerns regarding off-road vehicles.