Edward Hunt

The board meeting included reports from the Supervisor regarding fire department activity, police services provided by a new deputy, ongoing road projects and maintenance, and cemetery management including compliance and ordinance enforcement. New business items addressed the authorization to seek bids for a cemetery survey, the establishment of a multi-day hall rental agreement, a financial donation for the National Night Out event, and the decision not to exercise the first right of refusal on eight tax sale parcels. Citizen comments touched on the upcoming judicial election, cemetery ordinance enforcement, legal strategies for a pending solar project hearing, and road shoulder maintenance concerns.

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.