Harrision Swett

The board meeting commenced with the Pledge of Allegiance. Key agenda changes included moving board member comments to after public comments. Discussion points covered the upcoming closure of playground bathrooms for the winter, the status of a blight complaint sent to the Sheriff's office, and reports on community outreach activities by the Alverno Fire "B"s. A commissioner provided an update on budget considerations, specifically regarding a potential millage for the Cheboygan Humane Society. The board approved a property split for Neil Coan, received a report on summer tax collections indicating a 6.3% decrease in Revenue Sharing, and approved the list of bills to be paid in October.

The meeting commenced with the acceptance of the agenda, which included added items such as the Hudson property split and the Alverno Fire Bees. Discussion covered library activities, including the upcoming Christmas parade and a Rein Deer event. Bids were opened and Stan's Electric was awarded the contract for a new 30kw cooled generator for Alverno Fire Hall #1. The Clerk announced that the bid for Sanitation services would be advertised next month. The Board approved the Hudson property split. A petition concerning road safety issues on Cordwood Road, specifically regarding blind curves and mailbox relocation requested by the US Postal Service, was addressed, resulting in a motion for Benton Township to write a letter to the Cheboygan County Road Commission. Finally, outstanding bills for December were approved for payment.

The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance. Key discussions included the acceptance of a resolution for a charitable gaming license for Blind Faith Ministries Inc., the renewal of the website contract with MCG Web Development Inc., and the acceptance of an audit procedure for property exemption granting or removal presented by the Assessor. The Library Liaison reported that the library parking lot has been sealed and announced upcoming library events. The Board authorized the purchase of a Yamaha 2200 watt generator for the Transfer Station. Discussions also covered pricing for a generator for Alverno Fire Hall #1, scheduling the tire recycling semi, addressing blight complaints by selecting one site to report to the Sheriff's department, and updating procedures for selling dump tickets due to a local grocery store closing. Updates were provided on the juvenile jail status, FEMA disaster work, concerns regarding river runoff soot, and suggestions for park improvements such as fencing and lighting. Permission was granted for the Treasurer and Deputy Treasurer to attend the Treasurer's Conference in Frankenmuth, and for the Clerk to attend the MAMC conference in Mount Pleasant. The board acknowledged the impending retirement of Supervisor Brandt, noting his replacement training schedule. Finally, the bills for September were reviewed and approved for payment.

The board meeting included the acceptance of the agenda and approval of previous minutes and July bills. Key discussions involved reviewing blight complaints, approving partial payment for the Assessor's new computer, and acknowledging the resignation of the Grounds Keeper effective November 1, 2025. The Library Liaison reported on new carpeting and upcoming events. The Fire Captain confirmed the new fire truck is in service, and the Grounds Keeper noted the new grill shack is complete. The board formally adopted the Earned Sick Time Policy. Consideration for adopting a resolution for Blind Faith Ministries Inc. regarding charitable gaming licenses was tabled until the next meeting. Other topics included an update on the new dog park opening soon, road maintenance on Wartella Road, and scheduling the delivery of a semi-truck for recycling tires. The board also discussed transfer station dump tickets following the closure of Alverno Grocery store after Labor Day and approved the list of bills to be paid in August.

Key discussions and actions taken during the meeting included the adoption of the PIE&G franchise Ordinance following the review of related letters from EGLE. The board reviewed three bids for a new septic system at the township hall and motioned to accept the bid from Black River Sand & Gravel. The Oak Hill Cemetery ordinance (2025-04) was also adopted. The Sick Leave Policy was tabled for the next month's meeting. The board accepted two property splits (Schley 2025-2 and Neumann 2025-3). Updates were provided regarding the library's new generator and sound system, the status of the new fire truck, and blight complaints near Moonlight Bay Road. A request for consideration of a new natural gas generator for Alverno Fire Department Hall #1 was raised. Finally, the board approved the payment of bills listed for July.