Dale Young

The board conducted several key business activities, including formal recognition and honoring of the retiring Police Chief. The board adopted the 2025 Annual Budget and the 2025 General Appropriations Act. Additionally, the board addressed several operational items, such as the acceptance of water supply and sanitary sewer systems for two separate entities, participation in a 2024 Road Commission gravel program, approval of hazardous household waste and shredding event dates, and the authorization of a parade permit and road closure for a local multicultural celebration. Furthermore, the board approved an agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for the procurement of public safety video surveillance solutions, adopted a new fee schedule for the 2025 fiscal year, and enacted an amendment to the Capital Asset Management Policy.

The meeting featured a presentation from the Clerk regarding the upcoming General Election, including voting options and office hours. The Board discussed the Township Master Plan, focusing on strategies to disseminate a QR code for resident survey participation. The Supervisor highlighted the need for a future special meeting to discuss the recruitment of an Office Manager. The Board moved into a closed session to consult with legal counsel regarding the pending litigation case of Eggenberger v West Bloomfield Township, ultimately voting to accept counsel's recommendation on the matter.

The Board conducted a special meeting for the purpose of interviewing three candidates to fill a vacancy on the Greater West Bloomfield Cable Communication Commission. The term for the position expires in November 2027, and the Board noted that the final appointment of a candidate would take place during a subsequent regular meeting.

The Commission addressed multiple after-the-fact use permit requests concerning regulated woodland disturbances and restoration efforts. Key topics included tabling a case due to insufficient information, approving an after-the-fact permit for woodland restoration and in-ground pool construction with specific mitigation conditions, and approving permits for woodland taking, grading activities, and bio-swale installation at a residential property. The Commission mandated native plantings, erosion control measures, and ongoing monitoring for the approved projects to ensure compliance with township ordinances.

The Commission addressed an after-the-fact use permit request involving wetland and environmental feature setback restoration. The applicant provided explanations regarding the unauthorized removal of vegetation. The Commission approved the permit with specific conditions, including restoration requirements, monitoring, and soil erosion control measures. Additionally, the Commission discussed proposed revisions to its bylaws and rules of order, focusing on officer terms, Commissioner recusal, and procedures for petitioner presentations during hearings.