Jess J. McClaughry

The meeting included the approval of the agenda with an addition, approval of the Statement of Accounts and township disbursements, and an increase to park spending by $3,794.50 using ARPA funds for Trees and Landscaping. Community services discussion covered library membership levels and the County Board of Commissioners voting to increase the burial stipend for veterans to $1,200, as well as scheduling a rabies vaccine clinic. Key unfinished business involved approving the next steps to renew the Rubbish Assessment at a rate of $189 per assessment, with a final vote scheduled for May 30, 2026. The board also approved Resolution 2.11.26.1 to establish hardship exemption guidelines for property tax and Resolution 2.11.26.2 to reschedule the March Board of Review dates. New business included tabling a Single Property Blight issue, accepting the bid from Artsy Landscaping for lawncare, and approving various salary adjustments for the 2026-27 fiscal year, including increases for Maintenance hourly rate, election workers' hourly rate, Board of Review pay, and setting the monthly salaries for the Supervisor, Treasurer, Clerk, and Trustees.

Key discussions and actions during the meeting included the approval of the agenda with an addition concerning the MTA conference, approval of the Treasurer's Statement of Accounts as of December 31, 2025, and approval of township disbursements. Unfinished business involved a motion to renew the Rubbish Assessment District for five more years, with the preliminary vote scheduled for the next meeting and a final public meeting set for May 30, 2026. New business items included tabling a Road Proposal pending clarification on County matching funds due to road tax changes and marijuana tax lawsuits, accepting bids for Cemetery Tree Removal following storm damage, and accepting the Michigan Chloride Sales bid for dust control. The Poverty Exemption item was tabled for further review regarding state law compliance. The Board also adopted a resolution to establish 2026/27 regular meeting dates and approved attendance for the MTA conference including extra training, capped at $1,000 in costs. Board member comments included reminders about obtaining building permits and the deadline for paying winter taxes without penalty.

The regular meeting addressed several agenda items and financial matters. The agenda was approved with the addition of the MTA conference. The Board approved the Statement of Accounts as of December 31, 2025, and the Township Disbursements (invoices and bills). Key discussions included the renewal of the Rubbish Assessment District for five additional years, with a final vote scheduled for May 30, 2026. Road Proposals were tabled pending clarification on County matching funds due to road tax changes and marijuana tax lawsuits. The Board accepted the bid from Michael Henry Trees for cemetery tree removal following storm damage and accepted the bid from Michigan Chloride Sales for dust control services, keeping prices the same as the previous year. A resolution was passed to set the 2026-27 regular meeting dates, scheduling them for the second Wednesday of each month, while noting no workshop would occur in September. The Poverty Exemption guidelines were tabled pending review with the Assessor. Finally, attendance at the MTA Conference, including extra training, was approved with a cost not to exceed $1,000.

The regular Board meeting agenda was approved with the addition of Roads under unfinished business. Key financial actions included the approval of the Statement of Accounts as of November 30, 2025, and approval of township disbursements/invoices. The Board reviewed the Budget Report, noting approximately 72% of the budget had been utilized by the end of the third quarter. Unfinished business involved the approval of the fire contract, confirmation that the existing Noise Ordinance is comprehensive and that law enforcement should be contacted for noise issues, and reporting on the Supervisor's approval for the immediate installation of a new furnace using Maintenance Reserves funds. New business covered requests for addresses to add to the Holiday Light Map and scheduling discussion for the Rubbish Assessment Renewal for the next meeting, which will prepare for a Public Meeting on May 30, 2026. Board members provided updates on tax deadlines, Neighborhood Watch meetings, and fiscal responsibility.

The agenda for the meeting includes review of the Treasurer's Report and Township Disbursements, including the Budget Report and Invoices and Bills. Key discussion topics involve Unfinished Business concerning the Rubbish Assessment Renewal, and New Business items covering a Road Proposal, Cemetery Tree Removal, Michigan Chloride Sales, Poverty Exemption guidelines, 2026/27 Meeting Dates, and the 2026/27 Budget.