Meetings & Minutes

Dan Riley has passed his state exam for the State of Michigan drinking water operator’s license. A lot split for property owned by Pete Pace (near Esperance/Urhick) was reviewed and discussed.

1) A bid for a security system for the new fire station was discussed. Christianson made the motion with Williams supporting, to purchase the security system. Motion carried unanimously. (M-52-19) 2) A bid to replace the roof on three pump houses was reviewed and discussed. Christianson made the motion with Williams supporting, to purchase the four chlorine pumps. Motion carried [...]

Luther Kurtz discussed his progress on a trail from Waller Road to downtown. He is working with contacting all property owners and would like an easement to cross along the edge of the Township Fire Department property. A 30 foot easement was requested to accommodate a10 foot trail and landscaping. Williams made a Motion with Rajewski supporting, to approve the pursuit of the easement for the [...]

Bids for reinstallation of the dirt for the ball field was reviewed and discussed. Williams made the Motion with Witherspoon supporting, to accept the $15,270 bid for the ball field. Motion carried unanimously. (M-43-19) Sandy Witherspoon briefly explained the 2019 millage and tax rate, which includes the new fire station which goes until December 31, 2032. Rajewski made the motion with [...]

Jennifer Kleitch, wildlife biologist was present during the discussion of the how to manage the deer population within the City and Township. The issues and options were discussed and it was stated that residents needed further education to reduce the deer coming into their yard (feeding, planting, etc.); the Township and City should work together; and to further review a managed hunt.

The contract for North by Nature to maintain the gardens on the south side of town was reviewed and discussed. The proposed contract is for $2,500. Witherspoon made the Motion, with Christianson supporting, to approve the contract. Motion carried unanimously. (M-37-19)