Leroy Township

LEROY TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING 

Tuesday, August 8, 2023 – 7:00 p.m.                                                                                 113

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

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by the Supervisor, Earl L. Griffes. 

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

Also present: James Utz, Lindsay Utz. 

After review, Benjamin moved to accept the minutes of the July11, 2023, regular monthly Board meeting. Support, Diederich. The motion passed. 

ORV Ordinance Public Hearing opened at 7:02 p.m. 

Discussion and review of the ORV Ordinance was held and the Board decided to eliminate Section 2 Operating Conditions, (L) Requirement to wear a helmet¸ protective eyewear and seat belts. Motion by Benjamin to accept ORV Ordinance #37, with the exception of Section  2L Support, Ream. Diederich-Yes, Ream-Yes, Griffes-Yes, Benjamin-Yes, Whitehead-Yes. The motion to accept the Ordinance passed 5-0.  

Public Hearing closed at 7:08 p.m. 

Supervisor Griffes spoke with Webberville Library Head Librarian, Amanda Vorce and she plans on submitting a proposal, for an update, of the Library kitchenette and storage area. 

Scott Diederich reported on the July 13, 2023, N.I.E.S.A. meeting. The Revenue Sharing  Agreement, with the Village of Webberville DDA and the Payment to the Ingham County  Treasurer were discussed. The State of Michigan Equipment Grant was supported, with letters  from five of the six N.I.E.S.A. municipalities. N.I.E.S.A. is also in the process of transitioning all SPOs and SOGs into Lexipol. 

The bills were presented for review and payment. Motion by Diederich to pay all bills as presented. Support, Benjamin. Ream-Yes, Griffes-Yes, Benjamin-Yes, Diederich-Yes, Whitehead-Yes. The motion Passed.  

The Ingham County Road Department is going to the Board of Commissioners, County Service and  Finance Committee, with a proposed Resolution to Amend the Agreement with Leroy Township, for the 2023 Local Road Program. 

Motion by Benjamin to adjourn at 7:31 p.m. Support, Ream. The motion passed. 

Wilma J. Whitehead 

Township Clerk

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Leroy Township Board Meeting 

Tuesday, July 11, 2023 

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

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by the Supervisor, Earl L. Griffes. Board members present: Earl L. Griffes, Wilma J. Whitehead, Loretta K. 

Benjamin, R. Scott Diederich. Absent: Heidi Ream. 

Also present: Lindsay Utz, James Utz, Steve Moreno, Monica Moreno, 

Dennis Dyko. 

After review, Benjamin moved to accept the minutes of the June 6, 2023, regular monthly Board meeting, as presented. Support, Diederich. The motion passed. 

The Township Wind & Solar Ordinances will be updated to include that the Board will have be finalizing the ordinances. 

The Board determined that the proposed ORV Ordinance be a Board driven Ordinance and a legal ad will be placed in the local paper prior to the August regular monthly Board meeting. 

John & Tracey Knoch have requested the release of a portion (1.62 acres) of Parcel #33-08-08-24-300-003 from the Farmland Development Right Agreement (PA-116). The parcel has a house and five miscellaneous farm buildings on it. After review, Diederich moved to allow the removal of said parcel (Parcel B) from PA-116. Support, Benjamin. Benjamin-Yes, Diederich-Yes, Griffes-Yes, Whitehead-Yes. Absent-Ream. Motion passed 4-0. 

A service agreement was received from TruGreen to provide Lawn Care Services from late Summer, 2023 to early Summer, 2024 at a cost of $5,230.00. After review, Griffes moved to accept the entire contract with TruGreen, for ground maintenance. Support, Whitehead. Diederich-Yes, Griffes-Yes, Benjamin-Yes, Whitehead-Yes. The motion passed. 

The use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds were revisited. The Library has asked for a new water faucet to be installed as well as additional storage cabinets. Some additions to the list were road maintenance and water and electricity installed, at the park. 

N.I.E.S.A. Rep. Diederich reviewed the meeting minutes, for June 8, 2023. The 2022 Annual Audit was amended due to the new ambulance missing on the asset list and the audit was accepted. A MI Fire Equipment Grant has been applied for by N.I.E.S.A., with a possible $10,000.00 per jurisdiction. 

The bills were presented for review. Motion by Benjamin to pay all bills as presented. Support, Diederich. Griffes-Yes, Benjamin-Yes, Whitehead-Yes, Diederich-Yes. The motion passed. 

There being no further business to come before the Board, Benjamin moved to adjourn at 7:42 p.m. Support, Diederich. The motion passed. 

Wilma J. Whitehead 

Township Clerk 

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023-7:00 p.m. 

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

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by the Supervisor, Earl L. Griffes. 

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

Also present: Scott Duimstra, Sandy Drake, Amanda Vorce, Debora Bloomquist, James Utz. 

After review, Benjamin moved to accept the minutes from the May 9, 2023 Board meeting with a corrected dollar amount, from $36,000 to $3,600. Support, Ream. The motion passed. 

Benjamin reported on the Wind & Solar Energy Conservation Systems, which were discussed at the May 17, 2023 Planning Commission work session. The Planning Commission is still looking for additional direction, from the Township Board, for updating the Zoning Ordinance. Planning Commission member, James Utz, stated that the process to adopt the ordinances be cleaned up by the Township Board, before adoption. Township Planner will be contacted for further information on procedures going forward. 

An ordinance authorizing and regulating the operation of Off-Road Vehicles, on Township secondary roads, was reviewed. Agreed that Griffes contact the Township Planner, for further advice on how to proceed. 

Capital Area District Library Board Members and Webberville Branch Head Librarian, Amanda Vorce, were present for the annual overview, of community programs provided in 2022. Customer Service included coordination with the Webberville Schools, pop up story time around town, story walk at the park and increased patron usage were positive highlights for the year. 

N.I.E.S.A. Rep. Scott Diederich reviewed the meeting minutes, for May 11, 2023. The Webberville DDA revenue sharing agreement and parking lot repairs for Station 61 were discussed. A resolution authorizing the sale of property, at 703 E. Grand River, Williamston for $66,000.00 was adopted, at the meeting. 

The bills were presented for review. Motion by Diederich to pay all bills as presented. Support, Benjamin. Benjamin-Yes, Diederich-Yes, Ream-Yes, Griffes-Yes, Whitehead-Yes. The motion passed 5-0. 

Motion by Benjamin to adjourn at 7:38 p.m. Support-Ream. The motion passed. 

Wilma J. Whitehead 

Township Clerk 

Leroy Township Board Meeting 

Tuesday, May 9, 2023 – 7:00 p.m. 

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

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by the Supervisor, Earl L. Griffes. 

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

Also present: Tim O’Brien, Scott MacGuidwin, Steve Moreno, Monica Moreno, Bob McManaman, Judy McManaman. 

After review, Diederich moved to accept the minutes of the April 4, 2023 Board meeting, as presented. Support, Ream. The motion passed. 

An Ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance to permit and regulate Wind-Energy Conservation Systems, was reviewed. Recommended changes to be presented to the Planning Commission: Private WECS (2c) Height Ground Clearance; the total height of a Private WECS with the blade fully extended must not exceed 150 feet in the Ag. District and Ag. District Residential, 80 feet. The minimum clearance from ground level to the blade at its lowest point must not exceed 30 feet. 

(52a,b) Commercial WECS: Site & Use Standards and Requirements; the minimum setback to Remain at 3,000 feet and the maximum height at 300 feet. 

Tim O’Brien commented that the 3,000 ft. requirement would cause exclusionary zoning. Bob McManaman stated that the attorney included the 3,000 ft. requirement and they would defend it. Griffes will contact the Township Attorney and the Planning Commission will take the matter up at their work session on May 17th. 

An Ordinance to impose a moratorium on the issuance of permits, licenses, or approvals for, or for any construction of Solar Energy Conservation Systems, was reviewed. Motion by Benjamin to approve Resolution #2023-03 as presented, to adopt Ordinance #36. Support, Ream. Diederich-Yes, Ream-Yes, Griffes-Yes, Benjamin-Yes, Whitehead-Yes. The motion passed 5-0. This ordinance shall become immediately following publication. 

A proposed Ordinance for the purpose of authorizing and regulating the operation of Off Road Vehicles (ORV) on roads in Leroy Township, was discussed and was tabled until next month’s Board meeting. 

An estimate, of $15,000.00, to connect the park pathway across parking lot and pave from pathway to the road, was submitted by One-Way Asphalt Paving & Excavating, Inc. Motion by Diederich to accept the job proposal as presented. Support, Ream. Benjamin-Yes, Diederich-Yes, Ream-Yes, Griffes-Yes, Whitehead-Yes. The motion passed. 

Sealing of the Township Hall parking lot proposal, was reviewed. Motion by Benjamin to accept the proposal, of $3,600.00, as presented. Support, Diederich. Ream-Yes, Griffes- Yes, Benjamin-Yes, Whitehead-Yes, Diederich-Yes. The motion passed. 

Township Hall lawn fertilizing was discussed. The lawn mowing company does not have their licenses to spray and the landscaping company is not set up to spray the whole lawn area. Griffes will contact Green Up Landscaping in Fowlerville. 

N.I.E.S.A. report, for April, 2023, was given by Earl Griffes. The audit report was ending December 31, 2022, was good. A commercial washer and dryer is going to be purchased, for the Webberville Station, at a cost of $19,000.00. 

The bills were presented by the Clerk, for review. Motion by Ream to pay all bills. Support, Benjamin. Benjamin-Yes, Diederich-Yes, Ream-Yes, Griffes-Yes, Whitehead-Yes. The 

motion passed. 

Motion by Benjamin to adjourn at 7:52 p.m. Support, Ream. The motion passed. 

Wilma J. Whitehead Township Clerk

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023 – 7:00 p.m.

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

The meeting of the Leroy Township Board was called to order at 7:01 p.m. by the Supervisor, Earl

Griffes.

Members present:  Earl Griffes, Scott Diederich, Heidi Ream, Loretta Benjamin.  Absent: Wilma Whitehead.

Also Present:  Steve Moreno, Monica Moreno, James Utz and Lindsay Utz.

The minutes of the March 7, 2023 Board Meeting were reviewed.  Motion by Ream to accept the minutes as presented.  Support, Benjamin.  The motion passed.

Lawn mowing proposals submitted from Emjay and Carson Services LLC were reviewed.  Motion by Diederich to accept Emjay’s proposal.  Support, Ream.  The motion passed.

Lawn maintenance proposals submitted from Lawn Crafters and Cason Services LLC were reviewed.  Motion by Loretta to accept Lawn Crafters proposal.  Support Diederich.  The motion passed.

N.I.E.S.A. report was given by Diederich.  There was a question about a charge for $884.00 from the Tax Tribunal.  Griffes believes it has something to do with one of the buildings in the industrial park having their assessment lowered.  Griffes also believes the Webberville DDA might be the ones responsible for the refund since they capture the millage for N.I.E.S.A.  Ream will call the County Treasurer and find out.  No response yet to the letter that was sent to the Webberville DDA regarding the Revenue Sharing Agreement With the Village.  If no response is received by the next meeting, N.I.E.S.A. will take action.  The Board approved Don Drent as Deputy Chief.  Chief Yanz said ISO rating will be lowered due to quick response times and additional equipment.  N.I.E.S.A. will purchase additional blankets that are used to smoother solar panel and car fires.

The monthly bills were submitted to the Board for review.  Motion by Diederich to pay all bills as presented.  Support, Ream.  Diederich-Yes, Ream-Yes, Griffes-Yes, Benjamin-Yes.  Motion passed.

Benjamin moved to adjourn at 7:31 p.m.  Support, Ream.  The motion passed.

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Loretta K. Benjamin

Township Trustee

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LEROY TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING

Tuesday, March 7, 2023 – 7:00 p.m.

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

The meeting of the Leroy Township Board was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by the

Supervisor, Earl L. Griffes.

Members present:  Earl L. Griffes, Wilma J. Whitehead, Scott R. Diederich, Loretta K.

Benjamin.  Absent:  Heidi Ream.

Also present:  Steve Moreno, Monica Moreno, Dennis Dyko, Lindsay Utz.

The minutes of the February 7, 2023 Board Meeting were reviewed.  Motion by Diederich

to accept the minutes as presented.  Support, Whitehead.  The motion passed.

The Local Road Program was reviewed and the Board agreed to do repairs, on the
Dennis Road segment, from Searls Road to Kane Road, for the Township 2023 Project.

The three office cleaning bids, were reviewed.  Benjamin moved to accept the lowest bid from Nemer’s Cleaners LLC.  Support, Diederich.  The motion passed.

After review, Motion by Benjamin to accept the site plan from Ocimeae Lavender Farm. Support, Whitehead.  Diederich-Yes, Griffes-Yes, Benjamin-Yes, Whitehead-Yes.  The motion passed.  Motion by Benjamin to accept the final PUD for the Lavender Farm, owned by Thomas and Marilyn Smith.  Support, Whitehead.  Griffes-Yes, Benjamin-Yes, Diederich- Yes, Whitehead-Yes.  The motion passed 4-0.

The joint Township Board and Planning Commission meeting date was set for Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.

N.I.E.S.A. report was given by Diederich.  The February 9, 2023 meeting discussions included the Webberville DDA Revenue Sharing Agreement with the Village is moving forward. Election of Officers was held and they remain the same as last year.  Appointed Don Drent as Deputy Chief.  The safety training and best practices for potential area school gun violence, was discussed.

The monthly bills were submitted to the Board, for review.  Motion by Diederich to pay all

bills as presented and also the end of the fiscal year bills, at the end of the month.  Support, Benjamin.  Benjamin-Yes, Diederich-Yes, Griffes-Yes, Whitehead-Yes.  Motion passed.

Benjamin moved to adjourn at 7:53 p.m. Support, Diederich.  The motion passed.

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Wilma J. Whitehead

Township Clerk

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Tuesday February 7, 2023 – 7:00 p.m.

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

The meeting of the Leroy Township Board was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by the

Supervisor, Earl L. Griffes.

Members present:  Earl L. Griffes, Wilma J. Whitehead, Heidi Ream, Scott R. Diederich.

Absent:  Loretta K. Benjamin.

Also present:  James Utz, Dennis Dyko, Steve Moreno.

The minutes of the January 10, 2023 monthly meeting were reviewed.  Ream moved to

accept the minutes as presented.  Support, Diederich.  The motion passed.

James Utz questioned if the Township Attorney and Planner were going to receive a

draft copy of the updated Wind Ordinance, before the joint meeting, of the Township Board

and the Planning Commission.  Board agreed that would be helpful for review, prior to the meeting.  Dennis Dyko stated that the large number of people in the audience, at Planning Commission work sessions, causes the meetings to drag on.

The 2023 Local Road Program project suggestions, were discussed.  This year’s Matching

Program total allocation available is $45,000.00. The Board members will drive the roads that

are considered a priority, before next month’s Board meeting.

After review of the 2023 Poverty Exemption Income Guidelines and Asset Test Resolution, Diederich moved to adopt Resolution #23-01, with the Federal Poverty Guidelines.  Support, Ream. Griffes-Yes,

Ream-Yes, Diederich-Yes, Whitehead-Yes.  Motion passed 4-0.

Diederich gave the monthly N.I.E.S.A. report for January, 2023.  The Training Policy for the

Department members was passed, reestablishment of the special recognition awards ceremony

was discussed and the retirement of Deputy Chief, Rod Pfiester was recognized.

After review, of the Resolution to Establish Township Officers Salaries, Diederich moved to

adopt Resolution #23-02, that the salaries shall be increased based on the increase of the

cost of living and/or additional responsibilities.  Support, Ream.  Ream-Yes, Diederich-Yes, Griffes

-Yes, Whitehead-Yes.  The motion passed.  The 2023 Organization Meeting is scheduled for

Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.

The monthly bills were submitted to the Board for review.  Motion by Ream to pay all bills as

presented.  Diederich-Yes, Ream-Yes, Griffes-Yes, Whitehead-Yes.  The motion passed.

W&L Quality Cleaning, LLC gave notice that they will be retiring, at the end of February.

The Clerk will put an ad in the local newspaper and they will be reviewed, at the March meeting.

Ream moved to adjourn at 7:48 p.m.  Support, Diederich.  The motion passed.

Wilma J. Whitehead, Township Clerk

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023 – 7:00 p.m.

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

The meeting of the Leroy Township Board was called to order at 7:00 p.m.

by Supervisor, Earl L. Griffes.

Members present:  Earl L. Griffes, Wilma J. Whitehead, Heidi Rea, Loretta K.

Benjamin, R. Scott Diederich.

Also present:  Dennis Dyko, Steve & Monica Moreno, James Utz, Lindsay Utz.

The renewal of the Wind Ordinance Moratorium, for an additional six months,

was discussed.  Motion by Benjamin to renew the moratorium, in effect until August 14, 2023.  Diederich-Yes, Ream-Yes, Griffes-Yes, Benjamin-Yes, Whitehead-Yes. The motion passed 5-0.

The Township Future Land Use changes were reviewed.  Discussion included

that the Planning Commission receive information and direction from the Township Board, before the Commission proceeds with changes, to the Zoning

Ordinance.  Griffes will contact the Township Planner to set up a time to hold

a joint meeting, of both the Township Board & Planning Commission.

The buyback of Cemetery Plots was discussed.  The Clerk presented information

on the cost of the plots that dated back to 1994, when plots were sold for $300.00 each and will be used as a basis, prior to that year.  Plot buy backs will

be determined on an individual basis.  Benjamin moved to allow the Clerk to buy back three requested plots, in the front sections, of the Webberville Cemetery.

Support, Ream.  Ream-Yes, Griffes-Yes, Benjamin-Yes, Whitehead-Yes, Diederich-

Yes.  The motion passed.

The monthly bills were submitted to the Board for payment.  Motion by Benjamin

to pay all bills as presented.  Support, Ream.  Griffes-Yes, Benjamin-Yes, Whitehead-Yes, Diederich-Yes, Ream-Yes.  The motion passed.

Motion by Whitehead to adjourn at 7:31 p.m. Support, Benjamin.  Motion passed.

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Wilma J. Whitehead

Township Clerk

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Leroy Township Board Meeting

Tuesday, December 13, 2022 – 7:00 p.m.

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

The meeting of the Leroy Township Board was called to order at 7:05 p.m.

by Supervisor, Earl L. Griffes.

Members present:  Earl L. Griffes, Wilma J. Whitehead, Heidi Ream, Loretta

Benjamin, R. Scott Diederich.

Also present:  James Utz, Dennis Dyko, Tom Smith, Marilyn Smith, Judy

Barton, Scott MacGuidwin.

The minutes of the November 1, 2022 monthly meeting were reviewed. 

Benjamin moved to accept the minutes as presented.  Support, Ream. The

motion passed.

Public comment:  Judy Barton and Scott MacGuidwin were present to discuss

the proposed updates to the Township Wind Ordinance.  The suggestion was for

the Township to contract with Mike Homier, from Foster, Swift, Collins &

Smith, P.C. to write up a separate Wind & Solar Ordinance. Also, next month

the Board will be considering the extension, of the current Wind

Ordinance Moratorium.

After further discussion, Diederich moved to accept the 2021-2022 Annual

Audit.  Support, Benjamin.  Benjamin-Yes, Diederich-Yes, Ream-Yes, Griffes

-Yes, Whitehead-Yes.  The motion passed 5-0.

The Planning Commission met on November 30, 2022, to review a Rezoning

Request, from MAZ Logistics, to rezone 2525 E. Grand River, Williamston.

The Commission recommended to the Board to rezone the parcel from C-1 to

C-3. The owners plan on using the property for a truck terminal for their current

six trucks, with plans for an additional four.  After review, Benjamin moved

to rezone the property to C-3 to be in compliance, for the intended use.  Support,

Ream.  Ream-Yes, Griffes-Yes, Benjamin-Yes, Whitehead-Yes, Diederich-Yes.

The motion passed 5-0.

The Planned Unit Development Agreement, for Thomas & Marilyn Smith, owners

of Ocimeae Lavender Farm, at 3123 N. Gramer Road, was reviewed. The Planning Commission recommended that the draft P.U.D. contract be sent to the Board,

as written. There were changes in Section 2, Page 2 relating to the specific useful features of the property (c-h) since the original application was submitted. Benjamin moved to accept the P.C. recommendation to approve the agreement.  Seconded,

Ream. Griffes-Yes, Benjamin-Yes, Whitehead-Yes, Diederich-Yes, Ream-Yes.

The motion passed.

The monthly N.I.E.S.A. report was given by Griffes. The 2023 Departmental Budget was approved.  Webberville DDA Revenue Sharing Agreement was discussed.  Director Yanz was given authority to prepare and deliver a proposed agreement to the Webberville DDA, for approval.

After review, Benjamin moved to accept the snow removal contract with

Webster & Griffes, Inc. for the 2022-2023 Season.  Snowplowing, salting and

partial salting of hill, were all increased by fifteen dollars per occurrence, along

with fuel surcharges, as warranted. Support, Ream. The motion passed.

Discussed the requested buyback of cemetery plots, in the original front Sections 1-4, of the Webberville Cemetery.  Tabled until the January meeting.

The bills were submitted by the Clerk.  After review, Ream moved to pay all

bills as presented.  Support, Benjamin.  Benjamin-Yes, Diederich-Yes, Griffes-Yes, Ream-Yes, Whitehead-Yes.  The motion passed.

Motion by Benjamin to adjourn at 8:24 p.m.  Support, Diederich.  Motion passed.

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Wilma J. Whitehead

Township Clerk

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Leroy Township Board Meeting

Tuesday, November 1, 2022 – 7:00 p.m.

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

The meeting of the Leroy Township Board was called to order at 7:00 p.m.

by the Supervisor, Earl L. Griffes.

Members present:  Earl L. Griffes, Wilma J. Whitehead, Heidi Ream, Loretta

K. Benjamin, R. Scott Diederich.

Also present:  James Utz, Lindsay Utz, Dennis Dyko, Steve and Monica Moreno.

The minutes of the October 4, 2022 monthly meeting, were reviewed.  Benjamin

moved to accept the minutes as presented.  Support, Ream.  Motion passed.

The annual Township Audit was reviewed and tabled until further questions can be answered, by the Township Auditor.

The parcel on the Northwest corner of N. M-52 and E. Grand River Avenue is currently being cleared, for a tree service company.  The property is zoned Agricultural, with the proposed use, being a Use Permitted by Right.

Trustee, Diederich gave the N.I.E.S.A. report for the October 13, 2022 meeting.

The 2023 NIESA meeting schedule was received by the Board, with the second

Thursday of each month, as the scheduled date.  Also, discussed a current certificate of deposit mature date of 12/02/2022, the Revenue Sharing Agreement and the Department’s Budgets, for 2023.

A request to allow off road vehicles to operate on local roads, by a Township resident, was discussed.  The Township Attorney and Insurance Agency will

be contacted for any legal and liability issues that may affect the Township.

Motion by Benjamin moved to pay all bills as presented, the Election Workers

and all regular bills that are due yet this month.  Support, Ream. Benjamin-Yes,

Diederich-Yes, Ream-Yes, Griffes-Yes, Whitehead-Yes.  The motion passed.

Motion by Benjamin to adjourn at 7:34 p.m. Support, Diederich. Motion passed.

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Wilma J. Whitehead

Township Clerk