Katie Jostock Poniatowski

The board conducted a budget hearing and a special meeting. Key actions included approving wage increases for election inspectors and accepting a resolution regarding the Public Safety Special Assessment Budget. The board reviewed the final budget for 2025-2026 and discussed the proposed 2026-2027 budget. Additionally, the board approved bills and vouchers, authorized 2025/2026 budget amendments, and formally adopted the 2026/2027 budget.

The meeting included discussions on Planning Commission conferences and materials. The board established a consensus to utilize the Professional Firework Display policy as an informational guide for permit applicants. New business involved the introduction of a new board member and a discussion regarding the current and future impact of data centers on the community. Reports were provided regarding the status of the Township Board and the Zoning Board of Appeals.

The board meeting included reports on police activity, building permits, and fire department operations. Key business items addressed were the establishment of a firework display policy, approval of a specific permit for a fireworks event, and the appointment of a new member to the Planning Commission. Additionally, the board approved the renewal of the township's membership with the Michigan Townships Association, discussed road conditions, approved financial expenditures, and conducted a monthly budget review.

The board discussed departmental reports from police, building, and fire services. Financial and operational approvals included the purchase of gear racks for the fire department, authorization for fire department personnel to attend a conference, salary increases for township officials, adoption of new FOIA policies, installation of security cameras, training approvals for township staff, equipment procurement with grant matching for the fire department, and the enactment of a six-month data center moratorium. Additionally, the board reviewed upcoming budget workshop and public hearing schedules, discussed road conditions, approved budget reports, and authorized the payment of bills and vouchers.

The meeting included an introduction of the Township Attorney and an open discussion regarding a review of fireworks display regulations. Department reports were provided, including updates from the Township Board meeting and a report on a recent special zoning meeting regarding a dimensional variance request.