Leroy Township Board Meeting

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 – 6:00 p.m.

Township Hall – 1685 N. M-52, Webberville, MI.

The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Supervisor Earl L. Griffes

Board members present: Earl L. Griffes, Gina L. Whitehead, Heidi Ream, R. Scott Diederich and Loretta K. Benjamin

Also present: Lana Stanfield, Dennis Dyko, James & Lindsey Utz and Steve & Monica Moreno

March 18, 2026, special meeting minutes were presented to the Board. Motioned by Benjamin and Seconded by Ream to accept minutes as presented. Board voice vote: 5-Ayes 0-Nays

May 12, 2026, meeting minutes were presented to the Board. Motioned by Ream and Seconded by Benjamin to accept minutes as presented. Board voice vote: 5-Ayes 0-Nays

No public comment.

Old Business about the Cemetery backhoe fees was discussed by the Board. Griffes talked to the Sexton and the fees are for hourly use only, not burial fees. The fee would go from $100 per hour to $150 per hour. Whitehead motioned to raise the Cemetery backhoe fees to $150 per hour rate and seconded by Ream. Roll call vote: Griffes-Yes, Ream-Yes, Diederich-Yes, Benjamin-Yes, Whitehead-Yes. Motion passed.

The Township Master Plan update Scope of Work was brought to the Board. The recent Master Plan was adopted November of 2016. Mckenna the Township Planner will be providing planning support for the Township as it conducts a 10-year update to the Master Plan. The current policies will stay as is but adjusting the plan to reflect current priorities. McKenna will revise the draft as needed and will assist the Township with the required adoption process. A proposed schedule and fees were proposed. The total fees are $5000, plus $500 if a Future Land Use update is required. McKenna will be presenting the data and policy updates at the August Planning Commission meeting. Griffes motioned to update the master plan and seconded by Benjamin. Roll call vote: Griffes-Yes, Ream-Yes, Diederich-Yes, Benjamin-Yes, Whitehead-Yes. Motion passed.

Whitehead presented the Board with a revised Health Insurance packet that will be discussed at a virtual meeting on June 16^th at 2:00 for interested Board members.

BS&A Payment pricing was presented by Ream. The Township is working on accepting credit cards as a payment method for the future. The only cost for the Township is $365 to buy the machine to process the payments. Benjamin motioned to buy the machine and start the process. Seconded by Ream. Roll call vote: Griffes-Yes, Ream-Yes, Diederich-Yes, Benjamin-Yes, Whitehead-Yes. Motion passed.

NIESA meeting minutes for May 14, 2026, were brought to the Board by Diederich. The minutes roll call is incorrect. Hart was in attendance after not feeling well and Wheatfield Township’s board rep was not present. Public comment from Bruce Miller sharing the news that he is now Locke Township’s Supervisor replacing Nate Lott that has reigned from the position. The focus of the meeting was the union. NIESA’s full-time firefighters have voted to move forward with the bargaining process with attorney Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith, P.C. to work out labor negotiations. Director Yanz gave his monthly report and mentioned that he is looking into going to another department due to the pressure that he has been under. The annual audit is in progress with the new auditors.

Payment of bills was presented to the Board. Motioned by Ream and seconded by Benjamin to pay the bills as presented with approval to pay Lawn Crafters May invoice once received. Roll call vote: Griffes-Yes, Ream-Yes, Diederich-Yes, Benjamin-Yes, Whitehead-Yes. Motion passed.

No correspondence.

Griffes declared the meeting adjourned at 6:45 pm.

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Gina L. Whitehead, Leroy Township Clerk