Attention to all Leroy Township voters for the November 5, 2024, General Election!
When coming out to the polls, be sure to check the parking lot for availability before parking on M-52. With the voter turnout for this type of election there will be times when parking on M-52 might be necessary, just be sure to check the parking lot first.
Thank you!
PUBLIC NOTICE
Leroy Township Residents
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Public Accuracy Test
for the Tuesday, November 5, 2024 General Election has been
scheduled for Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. in the
Leroy Township Hall, 1685 N. M-52, Webberville,
MI. The public is welcome to attend.
The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to demonstrate that
the computer program used to record and count the votes cast
at the election meet all the requirements prescribed by law.
Wilma J. Whitehead
Township Clerk
NOTICE OF VOTING LOCATION
LEROY TOWNSHIP/VILLAGE OF WEBBERVILLE
VOTERS WILL VOTE AT THE
LEROY TOWNSHIP HALL – 1685 N M-52,
WEBBERVILLE, MI.
The Polls for the General Election on
November 5, 2024 will be open from
7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Wilma J. Whitehead
Leroy Township Clerk
NOTICE TO ELECTORS OF
LEROY TOWNSHIP
2024 General Election
TUESDAY-November 5, 2024
EARLY VOTING SCHEDULE:
Saturday- October 26, 2024 thru Sunday- November 3, 2024
Each of the 9 days for Early Voting
The Precinct Polls will be
Open to Vote from
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Voting Location is at: Leroy Township Hall
1685 N M-52
Webberville, MI.
Election Day Voting
Tuesday-November 5, 2024
POLLS ARE OPEN FROM 7:00 A.M. TO 8:00 P.M.
Wilma J. Whitehead
Leroy Township Clerk
NOTICE OF ELECTION
LEROY TOWNSHIP QUALIFIED VOTERS
GENERAL ELECTION
TO BE HELD ON
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Please take notice that the 2024 General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 The Polls will open at 7:00 a.m. and
close at 8:00 p.m.
VOTING PRECINCT LOCATION: Leroy Township Hall – 1685 N M-52,
Webberville, MI.
Absentee Ballots are available for elections; registered voters may contact their local Township Clerk to obtain an application for and absentee ballot.
To comply with Help America Vote Act (HAVA), voting instructions will be available in audio format and in Braille. Arrangements for obtaining the instructions in these alternative formats can be made by contacting their Township Clerk in advance of the election. All poling locations are Accessible for voters with disabilities.
Wilma J. Whitehead
Leroy Township Clerk
141
Leroy Township Board Meeting
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 – 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: James Utz, Lindsay Utz, Richard Chaffee, Monica Moreno, Steve Moreno.
After review, Ream moved to accept the minutes of the August 13, 2024, Regular Board meeting as presented. Support, Benjamin. The motion passed.
Public comment: Lindsay Utz expressed her concerns for the traffic safety, along M-52 at I-96, caused by Aldi delivery semi-trucks blocking the road. The Supervisor will contact Brian Hitchcock, who sits on the Motor Carrier Enforcement Division Board.
The revised Sign Ordinance – Article 7 was reviewed and discussed. The Supervisor tabled the ordinance until next month’s Board meeting, so the Board members could further review the ordinance, before adoption.
Richard Chaffee explained his plans to start up a winery, under a Planned Unit Development in the Agricultural Zoned district, of the Township. A preliminary plan was reviewed by the Planning Commission, on August 21, 2024, and was approved to send the conceptual PUD to the Township Board, for review and approval. Benjamin moved to approve the next step of sending the plan back to the Planning Commission, for review. Support, Ream. Benjamin-Yes, Diederich-Yes, Ream-Yes, Griffes-Yes, Whitehead-Yes. Motion passed 5-0.
Swan Fuel Service, Inc., proposal to install a 500 gallon propane tank and provide delivery services, for the new generator at the Township Hall. Benjamin moved to contract with Swans. Support, Diederich. Diederich-Yes. Ream-Yes, Griffes-Yes, Benjamin-Yes, Whitehead-Yes.
The motion passed.
After review, Benjamin moved to pay all bills as presented. Support, Ream. Ream-Yes, Griffes-Yes, Benjamin-Yes, Whitehead-Yes, Diederich-Yes. The motion passed.
Motion by Benjamin to adjourn at 8:07 p.m. Support, Ream. The motion passed.
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Wilma J. Whitehead Township Clerk
139
Leroy Township Board Meeting
Tuesday, August 13, 2024 – 7:00 p.m.
Township Hall – 1685 N M-52. Webberville, MI.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Supervisor, Earl L. Griffes.
Board members present: Earl L. Griffes, Wilma J. Whitehead. Heidi Ream,
Loretta K. Benjamin, R. Scott Diederich. No Audience.
After review, Benjamin moved to accept the minutes of the July 9, 2024 Regular
Board meeting, as presented. Support, Ream. The motion passed.
After review, Diederich moved to accept the minutes of the August 7, 2024
Special Board meeting. Support, Benjamin. The motion passed.
The Planning Commission final copies of the Wind, Solar and Battery Energy Storage Systems Ordinances, were presented and reviewed, by the Board.
Benjamin moved to adopt ORDINANCE #38, AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZOINING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT AND REGULATE WIND ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEMS AND TO AMEND SPECIAL USE PERMIT REGULATIONS.
Support, Whitehead. Diederich-Yes, Ream-Yes, Griffes-Yes, Benjamin-Yes, Whitehead-Yes. The motion passed.
Motion by Ream to adopt ORDINANCE #39, AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZOING
ORDINANCE TO REGULATE SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS.
Support, Benjamin. Ream-Yes, Griffes-Yes, Benjamin-Yes, Whitehead-Yes, Diederich-Yes. The motion passed.
Diederich moved to adopt ORDINANCE #40, AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE
ZONING ORDINANCE TO REGULATE UTILITY-SCALE BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS.
Support, Ream. Griffes-Yes, Benjamin-Yes, Ream-Yes, Diederich-Yes, Whitehead-Yes.
The motion passed.
The NIESA report for July and August meetings were given by Diederich. The Board
has been discussing the Department Banking & Investing Policies to obtain the best
interest rates and security investments. Remodeling is being done on Station 62 to
house two full time ambulances. The Board is considering upgrades to fire department
equipment with Stryker Corporation.
After review, Benjamin moved to pay all bills as presented. Support, Ream.
Benjamin-Yes, Diederich-Yes, Ream-Yes, Griffes-Yes, Whitehead-Yes. Motion passed.
Motion by Benjamin to adjourn at 7:25 p.m. Support, Diederich. The motion passed.
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Wilma J. Whitehead
Township Clerk
137
LEROY TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING
Tuesday, July 9, 2024 – 7:00 p.m.
Township Hall – 1685 N M-52, Webberville, MI.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Supervisor, Earl L. Griffes.
Board members present: Earl L. Griffes, Wilma J. Whitehead, Heidi Ream, Loretta K.
Benjamin, R. Scott Diederich.
Also present: James Utz, Lindsay Utz, Steve Moreno, Monica Moreno, Julie Rudd,
Marguerite Martin.
After review, Ream moved to accept the minutes of the June 4, 2024 regular Board meeting.
Support, Diederich. The motion passed.
Julie Rudd, Williamston Area Senior Center President, spoke of the updates planned for the
center and the newly purchased building, at 500 Williamston Center Road, Williamston.
Marguerite Martin, a volunteer for the center, said she enjoys helping out and being in
touch with area residents attending the center programs.
A resolution to adopt a WASC millage proposal, to be placed on the November, 2024 ballot, was discussed. Diederich moved to review a newly revised resolution, to place the proposal on the November ballot. Support, Ream. Benjamin-Yes, Diederich-Yes, Ream-Yes, Griffes-Yes, Whitehead-Yes. The motion passed.
All Leroy Township property owners were not assessed for the Williamston Area Senior Center
millage, on their Winter 2023 tax bills. After discussion, Ream moved to distribute the millage,
due to the Williamston Senior Center, for 2023 and not to exceed $40,000.00. Support,
Benjamin. Diederich-Yes, Ream-Yes, Griffes-Yes, Benjamin-Yes, Whitehead-Yes. The
motion passed.
Ronald Hamlin has requested the release of a portion (2.50 acres) of Parcel #33-08-08-23-400-007 from the Farmland Development Rights Agreement (PA-116). Property location is on
Frost Road, East of Searls Road. Benjamin moved to allow the removal of said parcel from
PA-116. Support, Ream. Griffes-Yes, Benjamin-Yes, Whitehead-Yes, Diederich-Yes, Ream-
Yes. The motion passed 5-0.
The NIESA report for the June meeting was given by Diederich. An all-terrain vehicle (ATV)
was ordered by the NIESA Board, for $72,000.00. Plans are being made for NIESA and other additional fire departments to burn a house for training, on Meridian Road.
After review, Benjamin moved to pay all bills as presented. Support, Ream. Motion passed.
Motion by Benjamin to adjourn at 8:04 p.m. Support, Diederich. The motion passed.
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Wilma J. Whitehead, Township Clerk
138
LEROY TOWNSHIP SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
Wednesday, August 7, 2024 – 4:00 p.m.
Township Hall – 1685 N M-52, Webberville, MI.
The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Supervisor, Earl L. Griffes.
Board members present: Earl L. Griffes, Wilma J. Whitehead, Heidi Ream, Loretta K. Benjamin, R. Scott Diederich. Also present: Julie Rudd.
The special meeting was called to review and discuss the Williamston Area Senior Center millage proposal requested to be placed, on the 2024 November General Election ballot.
A few dates changes and wording updates, were proposed. Motion by Ream to place the proposal on the ballot, with corrections. Support, Diederich. Benjamin-Yes, Diederich-Yes, Ream-Yes, Griffes-Yes, Whitehead-Yes. The motion passed.
Ream moved to adjourn at 4:15 p.m. Support, Benjamin. The motion passed.
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Wilma J. Whitehead
Township Clerk
LEROY TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING
Tuesday, June 4, 2024 – 7:00 p.m.
Township Hall – 1685 N M-52, Webberville, MI.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Supervisor, Earl L. Griffes
Board members present: Earl L. Griffes, Wilma J. Whitehead, Heidi Ream,
R. Scott Diederich. Member absent: Loretta K. Benjamin.
Also present: James Utz, Lindsay Utz, Steve Moreno. Monica Moreno.
The 2024-2025 contract with HSC Services, Inc., for assessing services, was
reviewed. The Annual Inspection of Property cost funds have been previously
adopted. Motion by Diederich to accept the monthly contract amount of $2,100.00. Support, Ream. Ream-Yes, Griffes-Yes, Whitehead-Yes,
Diederich-Yes. The motion passed 4-0.
Article 9 Special Use Permits, Section 902 & 903 changes and additions were
reviewed. Motion by Ream to approve the changes and additions to Article 9.
Support, Whitehead. Griffes-Yes, Whitehead-Yes, Diederich-Yes, Ream-Yes.
The motion passed.
A telephone service quote from T-Mobile, was reviewed. Diederich move to
accept the service contract. Support, Ream. Diederich-Yes, Ream-Yes,
Griffes-Yes, Whitehead-Yes. The motion passed.
Diederich gave report from the, May 9, 2024, NIESA Board meeting. UTV
proposed purchase was back on the agenda and it was recommended to move
the purchase for an off-road vehicle, for action. An application has been
submitted for a grant, for the proposed remodeling project aims to address the
needs of Webberville, Station 2.
After review, Diederich moved to pay all bills as presented. Support, Ream.
The motion passed.
Ream moved to adjourn at 7:45 p.m. Support, Diederich. Motion passed.
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Wilma J. Whitehead
Township Clerk
