Kevin Carlton

The budget workshop for the Board of Trustees included a review and drafting session for the Chesaning Township Budget and General Appropriation Act for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. Key business items also involved reviewing the Chesaning Township Refuse and Recycling Fee, discussing Board Meeting Dates for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, and reviewing and drafting the Chesaning Township Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

Key discussions during the meeting included the approval of the agenda with an added item for a Planning Commission update. Committee reports covered updates on cemetery maintenance, including water systems and tree cleanup, as well as Fire Board statistics and personnel changes. The MMWA reported on employee retirement contribution increases and upcoming hazardous waste events. The Task Force reported on youth perspectives, fair dates, and the appointment of a new Police Chief. The Parks & Recreation report detailed budget shortfalls for the Parshallburg Park Kayak Launch Project. The Planning Commission report detailed a public hearing on a special use permit for deer processing facilities and ongoing discussions regarding poultry limits in zoning ordinances. Supervisor reports addressed drain cost apportionments, an appeal by DTE regarding a solar park special use permit, road maintenance projects, and the verification process for PA116 applications. The Clerk noted ongoing efforts to consolidate voting precincts. The Treasurer reported on the recent state revenue share amount and the reinvestment strategy for matured Certificate of Deposit Account Registry (CDARs). New business included the approval of a three-year contract renewal with Struck Landscaping for snow removal and the adoption of a contract with BS&A for implementing online tax payments.

The agenda for this special meeting was approved with the deletion of item 10 concerning bill payment. The Board entered into a closed session with the attorney to discuss pending litigation involving DTE vs. Chesaning Township in the Saginaw Circuit Court, as an open discussion was deemed financially detrimental to the Township's position. Upon returning to the open meeting, the Board addressed a public comment segment. There were no items of unfinished business, new business, or township board comments requiring discussion.

The Board of Trustees meeting included the approval of agenda additions concerning a zoning ordinance amendment and a review of the township investment policy. Committee reports covered county millage renewals, winterization of the cemetery, active ordinance enforcement at several addresses, and discussions regarding the restructuring and governance of the Rehmann Health Center, which is undergoing necessary repairs. The Fire Board Authority reported on service runs and the ongoing issue with an out-of-service ladder truck, while also noting two new firefighter applicants who passed background checks. The Task Force reported on updates across the library, DDA, schools, museum, and village, including the cleaning of the water tower and ongoing lead pipe testing. Supervisor reports detailed updates on drain projects, the successful winter removal of the kayak launch, and the completion of the Havana Road restoration project. Treasurer reports included preparation for winter tax mailing, receipt of state revenue sharing funds, and plans for changing the general checking account due to a bank closing. Unfinished business included the renewal of membership with the Saginaw Co.GIS Authority. New business saw the approval to publish a bid request for groundskeeping services, renewal of Chamber of Commerce membership, adoption of a partial termination resolution for a PA-116 parcel, approval for board members to attend the SCTOA Holiday Meeting, amendment of the zoning ordinance to allow reconstruction of damaged residences in commercially zoned districts, and authorization for the Treasurer to move funds from Citizens Bank to United Federal Credit Union. The Board also addressed the legal requirement to fill a trustee vacancy soon.

Key discussion points included the approval of the agenda with an addition regarding the SCTOA Holiday Meeting 2021. Committee reports provided updates from the County Road Commission detailing 2021 maintenance activities such as chip sealing and paving, and information on the current road construction allocation balance. The Ordinance Enforcement Officer report summarized animal complaints and several blight/junk vehicle violation letters. The Treasurer reported receiving half of the Township's ARPA funds. New business involved setting dates for the 2022 Budget Workshop in February and approving additions and deletions to the Trash Roll service list. A purchase consideration for downtown flowers or a bench and the SCTOA Holiday Meeting discussion resulted in no action taken. The meeting concluded with the approval of bills totaling $27,520.96.