Scott Alef

The Board meeting included several key agenda items such as a FOIA appeal regarding fee waivers, the introduction of multiple zoning ordinance amendments for property rezoning, and the adoption of the 2026/2027 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan. Additionally, the Board established a Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program for business development in the Drayton Plains area, authorized an environmental mosquito management program to combat the West Nile Virus, and approved contracts for the collection of summer school taxes. Further actions included the selection of a consultant for material testing services for the Community Center project and the establishment of a process for the allocation of opioid settlement funds.

The board discussed the Opioid Settlement Distribution Plan, specifically earmarking $200,000 for local organizational RFPs and the remainder for township departments. They reviewed the 2026 Tri-Party Project proposal and funding allocations. Trustees discussed the use of capital improvement funds for road projects, potential staffing for road improvement oversight, and concerns regarding police FOIA requests, blight reporting policies, sidewalk repair funding, and local zoning control. During the public comment session, topics included concerns about local municipality control, FOIA fee waivers, code enforcement practices, and the potential benefits of drone technology for public safety.

The Township Board addressed several items including a FOIA appeal regarding a fee waiver denial for public record searches. Additionally, Board Liaison reports were provided covering lake management efforts, including invasive species control and beaver trapping at Eagle Lake, and updates on Riverwalk maintenance and cleanup activities. The meeting also included discussion regarding changes to the Cable Commission and various departmental reports.

The board discussed several items, including a FOIA appeal from T. Lyons regarding a fee waiver denial, the introduction of a liquor license transfer request, and an update on the Riverwalk Cleanup efforts. The board received reports regarding improvements for Eagle Lake, and provided updates on recent community events such as Moviepalooza, concerts in the park, and the annual Memorial Day parade. Additionally, the board noted plans for infrastructure rehabilitation work for the Clinton-Oakland Sanitary Disposal System and discussed the Summer Reading Program.

The agenda includes several announcements regarding community events such as Moviepalooza, Summer Concerts, and the Summer Reading Program, along with notices concerning the Clinton-Oakland Sanitary Disposal System rehabilitation. Financial business involves bill payment, receiving various departmental and court reports, budget amendments for CDBG grant program administration, and the adoption of updated fee schedules. Legal and administrative items feature the consideration of zoning ordinance amendments for property rezoning, the establishment of the Drayton Plains Business and Economic Development Loan Review Board, an IT services agreement with Oakland County, and the selection of abatement contractors for a community center project. Additionally, the Board will conduct a public hearing for a CDBG disaster recovery grant application, discuss a concert alcohol sales license agreement, and review an amendment to the deferred compensation plan and trust.