Michael L. Jester

The Regular Board Meeting agenda was approved with the addition of a budget transfer item for Public Safety. Key actions included approving a $1 million budget transfer from the General Fund to Public Safety, and approving two separate accounts payable runs totaling $280,220.25 and $380,405.38. New business involved awarding the replacement of wet well lids on Jane & Munith Rd to M&K Jetting for $31,915. Site plans were approved for Kenai Enterprises LLC for lumber storage and for Dettman Investment LLC for an automobile service station, convenience store, and fast food/drive-thru restaurant. The Board authorized the yearly payment of $11,331.47 to Jackson County for Phase II Storm Water Project reporting costs. Furthermore, the replacement of the security/firewall for Marijuana Compliance Unit computers was approved to meet LEIN & CJIS requirements, and two medical marihuana licenses (provisioning and Class B grower) for Buzzy LLC/DBA Boogiez were approved. The Board also approved the naming rights agreement and set the rental fee structure for the Round Lake Pavilion. A brief discussion occurred regarding the Township website before adjournment.

The Regular Board Meeting included the approval of the agenda and two separate accounts payable transactions, one for payments between December 11 and December 31, 2025, and another for payments covering January 1 to January 13, 2026, including monthly F&V and Blackman Public Safety contracts. New business items involved approving a resolution recognizing the exemplary service of Paul Long, approving the Consumers Energy site plan for a drone pad installation on Page Ave, awarding the contract for the El Cajon Pump Station Upgrade Project, approving the use of KCI Printing Company for 2025 assessment change notices, accepting the 2025 Maner Costerisan Audit Results, authorizing the purchase of election equipment for early voting, approving a resolution supporting the 800-Megahertz Radio Work Group, correcting a vehicle description in the October 30, 2025 minutes, approving the appointment of Matthew Horning to the Planning Commission to fulfill a term, and approving changes to the ZBA Board appointments. Public comment addressed technology grants and radio equipment for public safety. Discussion touched upon compensation for M. Balance and reading materials regarding data centers.

The Regular Board Meeting included a public comment session covering topics such as the Master Plan, a petition presented to the Board, and discussions regarding a proposed rezone project by Interstate Capital Development, LLC. The Board approved two separate accounts payable amounts totaling over $1.2 million, inclusive of payroll runs and vendor contracts. New Business involved a vote to approve two rezone requests from Open Space Develop (OS) and Suburban Residential (RS) to Heavy Industrial (M) for Interstate Capital Development, LLC parcels, which ultimately failed. The Board passed motions to award contracts for replacing a wet well lid and purchasing/installing flow meters for water wells, fund professional services for Wastewater Treatment Plant improvements, clean and televise a section of sewer line, compensate the Deputy Clerk for covering accountant duties, approve compensation for the Deputy Supervisor position, state opposition to a proposed road diet in Blackman Charter Township, dissolve the Leoni Township Regional Utility Authority, approve the purchase of a Boss snowplow, amend the ordinance regarding building height, and approve several re-appointments to the Planning Commission, ZBA, and Board of Review. Licenses for Adult Use Processor/Provisioning and Medical Marihuana Processor/Provisioning for Intrinsic Manufacturing & Processing, LLC were also approved, along with the final close out for the Brills Lake Project.

The Leoni Township Board of Trustees held a regular meeting to discuss several key items. These included public comments on weed control in Center Lake and the rezoning of Pine Hollow. The board approved accounts payable, a retainer agreement for representation in matters relating to medical marihuana, a resolution for a change in the standard lighting contract with Consumers Energy, and the Alfa Laval service for Centrifuge 2. Additionally, they approved the purchase of a new mechanical seal for Mixer Number 2, awarded the interior renovation of Well House 2B, approved the 2026 Board of Trustee's meeting schedule, and approved the extension of the contract agreement for public safety services with Blackman Township. The compensation for the Deputy Supervisor position was tabled. Discussions also covered drought-related weed issues, the master plan, medical marihuana money for roads, and road funding.

The Leoni Township Board of Trustees held a regular board meeting. The board discussed and took action on several items, including approving exhibits related to the El Cajon Pump Station and Main Pump Station Improvements Project, as well as approving the FVCM Bid Phase Authorization Letter for Construction Management Agreement. They considered and ultimately tabled motions regarding re-zoning requests for Interstate Capital Development, LLC. The board also re-heard the Site Plan Ordinance Review Amendment but withdrew the motion after discussion. Approvals were granted for dealer zoning and municipality forms for Magical Auto Sales & Repair, LLC, and for multiple adult use Class C grower licenses for Lowkey Properties LLC (White Ash Cannabis), an adult use license retailer for MPM-R XI LLC (FUEL 420), and an adult use processor for MPM-R XII LLC (MONSTER EDIBLES). Additionally, work was awarded to repair Well 1A and install a VFD by Northern Pump & Well.