Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Sarah Rutkoskie’s organization
Jul 20, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
New Buffalo Township Board Regular Meeting
The board conducted a public hearing on the Public Safety Special Assessment. Key business items included the approval of an employee phone stipend, hiring of paid-on-call firefighters, approval of a firefighter apprenticeship, and an operational alignment agreement with Chikaming Township. The board also authorized the purchase of a ladder truck from the City of New Buffalo, updated a pool fill agreement, adopted a resolution amending fire incident costs, and approved proposals for a housing education workshop and a lodging study. Additional approvals covered the sale of a surplus vehicle, preliminary private road plans, payment for the Tribute Plaza project, and multiple outdoor assembly permits. The board held a closed session to discuss pending litigation and received updates on community events and infrastructure projects.
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New Buffalo Township Planning Commission Regular Meeting And Public Hearings Minutes
The commission addressed public comments regarding the operating hours of cannabis dispensaries. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a public hearing for Phoenix Logistics concerning a Special Land Use request for a Contractor Storage Yard. After reviewing findings of fact and discussing project requirements, security measures, and site restoration, the commission voted to deny the recommendation for the special land use permit.
Jun 22, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
New Buffalo Township Board Special Board Meeting
The board conducted a series of public hearings regarding the potential revocation of Special Land Use permits for four cannabis businesses: Mint Cannabis, Trap Stars Outlet, Refine New Buffalo, and The Plug New Buffalo. Representatives for each business provided testimony regarding regulatory compliance, operational updates, and internal changes made in response to previous enforcement actions or concerns. Comments were received from Code Enforcement and the Berrien County Sheriff's Office regarding historical violations and service calls for each location. Following the hearings, the board deliberated on the revocation of the permits. Motions to revoke the permits or establish findings of fact for revocation were defeated for Mint Cannabis, Refine New Buffalo, and The Plug New Buffalo. A motion to establish findings for Trap Stars Outlet was carried, but further proceedings were postponed to a later date.
Jun 19, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
New Buffalo Township Board Special Board Meeting
The board convened for a special meeting to conduct a closed session regarding pending litigation, specifically the case of Refine New Buffalo Co. v Township of New Buffalo, in order to consult with legal counsel concerning trial and settlement strategy.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
