Katie Galinski

The meeting included discussions and actions on several key items. The board reviewed the Local Government Recognition and Report, which focused on the Coldwater Lake sewer project and the county's plan for the Coldwater Lake Family Park. Public comments were heard regarding the Coldwater Lake sewer. The Treasurer's Report was reviewed and the payment of monthly bills was authorized. The Fire Department reported on call volumes and training updates. Old business included updates on the Beal City/Coldwater Lake Sewer Project and Fall 2% Projects. New business involved discontinuing the Coldwater Lake sewer project, approving a 9-Day Early Voting Agreement, authorizing the signing of donation documents, and directing the township attorneys to write a letter detailing findings following an ethical complaint.

The meeting commenced with the approval of the agenda. Key discussions included the Treasurer's Report and authorization for payment of monthly bills, with winter taxes having been mailed out that day. The Fire Department reported 43 calls for the previous month. A report from the Council of Governments/Isabella MTA meeting detailed a tour of the Isabella County Medical Care Facility. Regarding Old Business, progress on the Beal City Sewer Project awaits an arbitration date. New Business involved reviewing the Road Commission Gravel Proposal for 2026, which was tabled pending cost information. The proposed 2026 board meeting schedule was approved. The board reviewed CMS quotes for a security camera renewal, approving the three-year option. A motion to waive the Peabody sewer bill for 2025 failed.

The meeting included a review of the treasurer's report and authorization to pay monthly bills. Public comments were heard regarding the Coldwater Lake sewer project and blight. Reports were given by the Fire Department, Council of Governments/Isabella MTA, Treasurer, and Clerk. Old business included updates on the Beal City and Weidman Sewer Projects, while new business involved a Natzel Easement, which led to a closed session to review an attorney-client privileged opinion letter and subsequent action based on the attorney's advice.

Key discussions during the meeting included the Treasurer's review and authorization for bill payments. The Fire Department reported 34 calls in the previous month and a total of 440 runs for 2025. A report from the Council of Governments/Isabella MTA meeting noted discussions regarding the formation of a committee for a fire training facility in Isabella County. The Board addressed outstanding checks requiring escheatment and reviewed budget status, approving fund transfers to cover overbudget items in both the general and sewer budgets. New business items included the approval of the Chippewa Hills Summer Tax Collection Agreement for 2026 and a decision to move a misaligned headstone in Fairview Cemetery at the township's expense. Discussions concerning the Fairview Cemetery quiet title action, a caretaker advertisement, and the hall water heater were tabled or resolved with temporary measures.

The meeting included the approval of the agenda and the authorization to pay monthly bills following a review of the treasurer's report. Board reports covered the Fire Department's activity, including receiving a $7,450 life insurance payout, and an update on the Council of Governments/Isabella MTA meeting regarding property assessment. The Treasurer reported on winter tax collection deadlines and the usage/cost of the Gov Pros online payment platform, as well as reviewing building rental frequency and bank account protection options. The Clerk reported on the upcoming May election logistics. Old business included waiting for an arbitration date for the Beal City Sewer Project and no updates for the Weidman Sewer Project. New business involved the approval of the 2026 Board of Review poverty asset guidelines and the approval of a $100,000 principal only payment on the USDA loan related to sewer projects. The board also discussed potential projects for the Spring 2% application, including improvements to park accessibility.