Leroy Township

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Leroy Township Board Meeting                                                        

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 – 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, Gina Whitehead, Heidi Ream, R. Scott Diederich

Absent: Loretta K. Benjamin.

Also present: Steve & Monica Moreno, Jordan Dzurka and Monica Shaffer

September 9, meeting minutes approved. Motion by Ream and seconded by Diederich. Aye 4-Nay 0. Motion passed.

Public comment by Ingham County Commissioner Monica Shaffer about their budget and budget cuts that may affect local programs. She is working hard to get the word out, so this does not happen.

Bids for snow removal/salting were discussed by the Board. Jordan Dzurka owner of Carson Services LLC presented his bid with much detailed information. Carson Services LLC rates and services were more than the townships present contract with Webster & Griffes. Griffes moved to retain Webster & Griffes services for the township parking lot for the 2025-2026 winter months and supported by Ream. The motion passed.

NIESA meeting minutes were presented by Diederich with frustration of the present turmoil within the department. The Webberville DDA Agreements were approved for 2025-2026. Auditors Maner Costerisan are working on additional proposals for the NIESA board’s approval at the next meeting. Discussion got heated between board members and NIESA staff about the monthly run report needing to be more detailed in the Fowlerville News & Views due to board member Hansen believing that the information being provided represents a smokescreen and does not clearly outline the run data. There appears to be no corruption or hiding going on in the department and with the board showing full support against the accusations made. Diederich commented that Director Yatz does a lot, and it shows through with his leadership skills.

Payment of bills was motioned by Ream and seconded by Diedrich. Roll call vote: Griffes-Yes, Ream-Yes, Diederich-Yes, Whitehead-Yes. Motion passed.

No correspondence.

Griffes declared the meeting adjourned at 7:54pm.

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Gina Whitehead, Leroy Township Clerk

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Leroy Township Board Meeting                                                        

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 – 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, Gina Whitehead, Heidi Ream, R. Scott Diederich, Loretta K. Benjamin.

Also present: James & Lindsey Utz, Steve & Monica Moreno.

August 5, meeting minutes approved. Motion by Benjamin and seconded by Ream. Aye 5-Nay 0 Motioned passed.

No public comment.

2024-2025 Audit was presented to the Board with a copy from our auditors Maner Costerisan. After review, Diederich motioned to adopt and except the 2024-2025 Audit as presented and seconded by Benjamin. Motion passed.

Insurance for the township was presented to the Board with an upgraded benefits package. Decker Agency has new Colonial Life vision and dental programs that are being provided to and by the Township and other benefit offers are to be paid by the employee. Motioned by Whitehead and seconded by Diederich to approve the upgraded insurance benefits. Roll call vote: Griffes-Yes, Ream-Yes, Diederich-Yes, Benjamin-Yes, Whitehead-Yes. Motion passed.

Office hours being changed from being open on Fridays to Thursdays, were presented to the Board. Griffes mentioned employees being out on Fridays, not much going on during the Friday business hours and the benefits of being open three consecutive days was a good idea. Williamstown Township office hours were brought to the Boards attention of being open Tuesday through Thursdays with a lot of success. Public comment was made that if there was no change in the time difference, they didn’t see any issues. Ream and Whitehead mentioned being open for tax collection and elections. Those days of operation will be posted on the Township website and in the local newspaper before each date of operation. Griffes proposed to start the new office hours of Leroy Township Offices to be open Tuesday through Thursday starting on October 1, 2025. Aye-5 Nay-0. Motioned passed.

Planning Commission/Work Session meeting on August 20, 2025, was presented by Planning Commission Chairman James Utz. The proposed rezoning on 2773 E Grand River in Williamston was tabled due to the Townships zoning ordinance, neighbors and the property owner’s concerns. It will be on the November meeting agenda for further discussion. The Special Land Use permit for 2995 Howell Rd, Webberville is for 20-acres with a 21,980 square foot building with an anaerobic digester for processing manure, food and beverage waste converted into natural gas usage with byproducts from the process being used for fields and livestock bedding was accepted and approved by the planning commission.

NIESA meeting minutes were presented by Diederich. The Village of Webberville DDA two-year agreement has been amended but a copy has not yet been received, and plan to have the copy for the next NIESA meeting. A monthly report on Stations 61 & 62 ambulances and fire runs have not been made public, and members would like them to be so they could help support the funding needed in the future. NIESA ambulance and fire personnel expressed concern about the potential reinstatement of paid on-call staffing not being operational and logistical, which would not benefit the surrounding residents. There have been social media posts and letters about the department that have upset Director Yatz and personnel regarding this. A personal committee special meeting on September 3^rd was held. Diederich discussed a HIPPA violation, the police department arrests and Dorthy Hart attending the Williamstown City meeting.

Payment of bills was motioned by Benjamin and seconded by Ream. Roll call vote: Griffes-Yes, Ream-Yes, Diederich-Yes, Benjamin-Yes, Whitehead-Yes. Motion passed.

No Correspondence

Griffes declared the meeting adjourned at 7:48pm.

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Gina Whitehead, Leroy Township Clerk

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Leroy Township Board Meeting                                                        

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 – 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, Gina Whitehead, Heidi Ream, R. Scott Diederich, Loretta K. Benjamin.

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

July 1, 2025, meeting minutes approved with gratitude. Motion by Ream and seconded by Diederich. Roll Call Griffes-Yes, Ream-Yes, Diederich-Yes, Benjamin-Yes, Whitehead-Yes.                Motion passed.

Public comment was about the Township’s website. Griffes mentioned that he was pleased that the Board Meeting minutes were posted through June 2025. Also mentioned, was the Township Master Plan and Sign Ordinance being added to the website. In the works.

Painting Bids submitted for the foyer and board room were discussed. The Board made the decision to have Brenda Davis, a local painter, with the qualifications that meet the Township’s needs to repaint just the board room and not the foyer. The type of paint being used will be with a high-end finish, due to all the rentals in the future. Colors have not been decided, but in the works.

Hall rental damage deposit is to be retained to the Township. Ream mentioned that it states in the rental contract not to attach posters and signs to the walls or make any permanent alterations to the building. Under Section 4. Rental Fees and Damage Deposit b. Damage Deposit the Township Board may deduct for the damage deposit any repair and clean up costs it incurs to return the Township Hall to the same condition it was prior to the rental.

NIESA Board Meeting minutes were presented by Diederich. The Village of Webberville DDA Agreement for 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 was approved as a two-year agreement. The DDA is in the process of amending the agreement to reflect the language of the two-year agreement and will be returned to Old Business for the next NEISA Board Meeting on August 14, 2025. The NEISA Board minutes for May 10^th were pending approval since the secretary (present or not) will be the signatory on the minutes. Diederich commented that the Chairman would be more efficient with knowing what all was being discussed at the meeting. Director Yanz’s monthly report included the Red Ceder Jubilee, NEISA call volume continues to increase and look to hire additional paid-on-call and part-time staff. Two concerns from Yanz were the safety of the residents during a fireworks display at the Jubilee that was not permitted and inappropriate social media posts about NEISA. Diederich mentioned that the department is running smoothly as ever. At the end of the meeting, they sang Happy Birthday to Director Yanz and had an assortment of cupcakes. Diederich commented that the department is running smoothly as ever.

Payment of bills with discussion. Motion by Benjamin and seconded by Diederich to pay the bills. Supported by Griffes, Ream, Diederich, Benjamin and Whitehead.

No Correspondence

Griffes declared the meeting adjourned at 7:25pm.

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Gina Whitehead, Leroy Township Clerk

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Leroy Township Board Meeting                                                        

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 – 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, Gina Whitehead, Heidi Ream, R. Scott Diederich, Loretta K. Benjamin.

Also present: Sam Schulte, Dennis Dyko, Steve & Monica Moreno.

June 3, 2025, meeting minutes approved. Motion by Ream and seconded by Benjamin.

Roll Call: Griffes-Yes, Ream-Yes, Diederich-Yes, Benjamin-Yes, Whitehead-Yes.                Motion passed.

No public comment.

Sam Shulte the Village President discussed the 425 Agreement for the property north of Aldi’s, with the Village sewer and water supply. The Village is asking the Township Board for its willingness to approve the Agreement. He is working with the property owners to develop the land with a truck stop with the capability of a water recycling truck wash. Diederich questioned if the lagoon was ready for that amount of newly added water supply and Shulte confirmed that it was all set. The 425 Agreement is in the works and has a long way to go. This is the first discussion with the Board.

NIESA Board meeting minutes were presented by Diederich. NIESA recommends the document for the DDA Agreement be returned to the Village of Webberville for correction to reflect the two-year period through 2027. Director Yatz provided his monthly report. Chief Drent shared activities involving “Pop Ups” in Webberville provide by the District Library, where 70 children attended story time that focused on ambulances and EMS. Chief Drent was also active during the Williamston Jubilee with weekend events. Diederich also stated that NIESA is running smoothly.

Car-Min-Vu Farms is a business that takes cows food waste and turns it into gas using an Anobit Digester for consumer pipelines. Chad Minnis the owner of the business would like to have a 50,000 square foot building to process the waste with a 25 truck a day pickup. A special use permit is required. The Planning Commission and planners from McKenna are in the conversation process. The Township Board would be the final approval.

Frontier’s telephone contract was finalized with the help of the Township attorneys’ letter to the company. The invoice reflected the changes, and the Board unanimously approved. Bill paid.

Hall rental damage has been happening more than in the past. The walls of the boardroom have normal wear and tears that need to be repaired and painted. The entrance was damaged by duct tape used to hang pictures, which also needs repairing and painting. Sam Shulte gave the Board a few suggested painting companies to consider. Griffes is getting quotes for labor.

The Driveway/Parking lot issue was brought to the Boards attention. The receptionist walked to the mailbox and got stones and sticky debris on her shoes that did not come off. Whitehead suggested paying for the shoes, the Board disapproved. Ream commented that the surface does not get enough traffic to smooth it out. No further discussion.

Payment of bills with discussion. Motion by Benjamin and seconded by Ream to pay the bills. Supported by Griffes, Ream, Diederich, Benjamin and Whitehead.

No Correspondence

Motion to adjourned by Ream and seconded by Benjamin. Motion passed.

Meeting adjourned at 7:47 pm.

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Gina Whitehead, Leroy Township Clerk

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Leroy Township Board Meeting                                                        

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 – 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, Gina Whitehead, Heidi Ream, R. Scott Diederich, Loretta K. Benjamin.

Also present: Jenny Marr, Michael Moore, and Sandy Drake from the Capital Area District Library, Amanda Vorce (Webberville Head Librarian), Dennis Dyko, James Utz, Steve & Monica Moreno.

May 13, 2025, meeting minutes approved. Motion by Diederich and seconded by Benjamin.

Roll Call: Griffes-Yes, Ream-Yes, Diederich-Yes, Benjamin-Yes, Whitehead-Yes.                Motion passed.

No public comment.

The Planning Commission work session on May 21, 2025, and was presented by Benjamin. Public comments were given by Griffes presenting the Schedule of Regulations for Principal Building (Article 3, Section 305 of the Zoning Ordinance). The ordinance will be reviewed and clarified at the next Planning Commission meeting. Property owner Brett Reed presented questions regarding the land use for a 12-acre parcel and the Planning Commission let him know what he needs to proceed. Both Dietz and Howell roads are no longer seeking re-zoning by the property owner. The Village of Webberville has indicated that it will allow sewer and water hood up for the proposed development north of Aldi.

The Capital Area District Library was in attendance. The Webberville library is continuing to grow and there are many more activities for the patrons in the future. They are looking forward to having the community enjoy the love of learning and coming together.

Painting needs to be done to the outside of the Township building due to storm damage and re-roofing. The inside Board Room needs to be repainted also due to wear and tear from weekend rentals. Griffes is working on getting costs and labor quotes.

Payment of bills with discussion about the purchasing of the Simmons Park play area mulch. A proposal was turned in and with discussion of cost, the Board did not approve the proposal. Griffes is looking into more proposals to take to the Board.  Motion by Benjamin and seconded by Ream. Supported by Griffes, Ream, Diederich, Benjamin and Whitehead.

No Correspondence

Motion to adjourned by Benjamin and seconded by Griffes.  Motion passed.

Meeting adjourned at 7:37 pm.

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Gina Whitehead, Leroy Township Clerk

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Leroy Township Board Meeting                                                        

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 – 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, Gina Whitehead, Heidi Ream, R. Scott Diederich, Loretta K. Benjamin.

Also present:

May 13, 2025, meeting minutes approved. Motion by Benjamin and seconded by Diederich.

Roll Call: Griffes-Yes, Ream-Yes, Diederich-Yes, Benjamin-Yes, Whitehead-Yes.

Motion passed.

No public comment.

Rich Chaffee discussed having a professional fireworks display by Ace Pyro LLC at Bella Vista Winery in late June and August of 2025. John Nash from Ace Pyro LLC presented the Board with a company overview package, 2025 application, permit and certificate of liability insurance for fireworks displays. Leroy Township does not have a fireworks ordinance but needs to be aware of a show of this caliber per the State Ordinance. Nash described the arrangement with a lot of information about the display and talked about the safety of the people attending the festivity. Chaffee has met all the requirements for the State Ordinances and the fireworks show will continue.

NIESA meeting minutes from April 10th presented by Griffes and discussion was the audit report, chase vehicle, ambulance lease. NIESA meeting minutes from May 8^th were presented by Diederich. The chase vehicle was approved, adopted the May 2025 (Quarterly) Budget Amendments, the Village of Webberville DDA Agreement is being returned to “old business” for further consideration.

Frontier phone bill was discussed and Griffes is working with our attorneys to get out of the automatic contract that was made in 2012 resolved. The Township was not getting the proper service that it needed to run the Township efficiently.

Payment of bills with discussion. Motion by Benjamin and seconded by Whitehead. Supported by Griffes, Diederich, Benjamin and Whitehead.

No Correspondence

Motion to adjourned by Benjamin and seconded by Diederich.  Motion passed.

Meeting adjourned at 7:52 pm.

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Gina Whitehead, Leroy Township Clerk

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Leroy Township Board Meeting                                                        

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 – 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, Gina Whitehead, Heidi Ream, R. Scott Diederich,

Loretta K. Benjamin

Absent:

Also present: Dennis Dyko, Steve & Monica Moreno.

March 4, 2025, meeting minutes approved. Motion by Ream and seconded by Diederich. Motion passed.

March 25, 2025, Organizational meeting minutes approved. Motion by Diederich and seconded by Benjamin. Motion passed.

Public comments made about the Township website not being up to date with meeting minutes and the Clerks name has not been updated. Whitehead mentioned that the updates will be done as soon as possible.

HSC Services contract discussion was the extension of the agreement commencing on August 1, 2025. Scott Cunningham, the present assessor, will be stepping down and John Cunningham will be taking his position for the Township. John is a level 4 certified assessor and has been working right alongside Scott and getting even more experience with administration.

New election tabulators to be purchased from Election Source presented by Whitehead. The Township has been budgeting for the newer models of the tabulators for 3 years per the State of Michigan’s decision to have municipalities with the updated equipment for elections. The efficiency and accuracy that comes from the newer models also presented. Benjamin questioned where the tabulators were manufactured. The media for the new tabulators goes directly to Election Source in Grand Rapids, Michigan and will be programmed at the Township for acceptance testing. The old tabulators get turned into Election Source for their disposal. Whitehead motioned to purchase the new tabulators and Seconded by Ream. Roll Call: Griffes-Yes, Ream-Yes, Diederich-Yes, Benjamin- No, Whitehead-Yes. Motion passed.

NIESA meeting minutes presented by Diederich and discussed about the department getting financial leasing for equipment repair to emergency vehicles. NIESA is also interested in purchasing a Chevy Tahoe as an EMS Chase Vehicle to be able to get better response time. King Props Innovations LLC was approved for training houses. Public comments made about having control burns for the department as good training, the Township Board agreed.

PureGreen lawn care contract was discussed by Griffes and the Township Board agreed to needing all season services. The Township will be paying per application.

Cleaning services will remain to be done by Nemer’s Cleaning Services for the Township and the Webberville District Library with a raise in pay of $150 after discussion. Township Board approved.

Payment of bills with no discussion. Motion by Benjamin and seconded by Ream. Supported by Griffes, Ream, Diederich, Benjamin and Whitehead.

No Correspondence

Motion to adjourned by Ream and seconded by Benjamin.  Motion passed.

Meeting adjourned at 7:58 pm.

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Gina Whitehead, Leroy Township Clerk

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Leroy Township Board Meeting                                                        

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 – 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, Heidi Ream, R. Scott Diederich, Gina Whitehead

Absent: Loretta K. Benjamin

Also present: Dennis Dyko, Steve Moreno.

February 4, 2025, meeting minutes approved. Motion by Ream and seconded by Diederich. Motion passed.

Old Business about the 2025 Local Road Program was discussed. Meech Rd repair costs will be shared by Wheatfield and Leroy Township. Diederich asked if this needed the Board’s approval. No approval was needed due to it already being budgeted.

Planning Commission Meeting minutes discussion was given by Planning Commission member Dyko due to the absence of Benjamin. Meeting was short and to the point. Public comments were given by Griffes about the development north of Aldi’s. The village council is open to the idea of sewer expansion. Members were elected for Chairman (Utz) and Secretary (Moreno). The property on the northwest corner of Dietz and Howell Roads was discussed concerning zoning changes and a public hearing will be scheduled. Minutes were approved. Meeting adjourned.

NIESA meeting minutes were present by Diederich. Discussion was about the renewal of the village DDA in Webberville and will be discussed further at their March 14 meeting. One policy is being rewritten Lexipol Policy 214 Purchasing and Procurement. King Training Innovations LLC are providing props and more hands-on training for the firefighters. Diederich mentioned that he is

working on becoming chairman in the future.  The Board strongly supports his decision.

Payment of bills with discussion about Locke Township fee. Griffes questioned the invoice and Whitehead responded with having costs from working with surrounding municipalities for election requirements, such as legal ads in The Lansing State Journal and early voting. Motion by Ream and seconded by Whitehead. Supported by Griffes, Ream, Diederich and Whitehead.

Paper recycling for the Township and its residents is being worked on by Ream and Whitehead. Discussion about paper use around the office and it being an issue was agreed upon by the Board. Granger, who is already our waste pick up, has recycling services that are available to us also. The Board decided the Township will start with a small container and go from there. More discussion at Annual Meeting at the end of the month will be scheduled.

No Correspondence

Motion to adjourned by Diederich and seconded by Ream.  Motion passed.

Meeting adjourned at 7:33 pm.

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Gina Whitehead, Leroy Township Clerk

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Leroy Township Board Meeting                                                        

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 – 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, Heidi Ream, R. Scott Diederich and Gina Whitehead

Absent: Loretta K. Benjamin

Also present: Dennis Dyko, Steve & Monica Moreno and Spencer Crandall

January 7, 2025, meeting minutes approved. Motion by Diederich and seconded by Ream. Motion passed.

Old Business with VC3 Email Migration was discussed and the board was satisfied with the progress.  February 10-13, 2025, VC3 will proceed with the 365 cutovers.

Resolution 2025-01

It was discussed that the Township Board salaries were adjusted in March 2024 and will be resolved April 1, 2025. The resolution was motioned by Ream and supported by Whitehead.

Roll call vote: Griffes, Ream, Diederich, Whitehead

Resolution adopted.

Resolution 2025-2

2025 Poverty Exemption was brought to the board. No discussion. The Resolution was motioned by Ream and supported by Diederich.

Roll call vote: Griffes, Ream, Diederich, Whitehead

Resolution adopted.

2025 Local Road Program was discussed. Griffes is going to contact the road department to determine what the board has agreed on for 2025. Meech Rd from Holt Rd to Frost Rd, Risch Rd from Howell Rd to Dennis Rd, and the entire length O’ Hanlon Court. Public comments were made about Culver Hill being in poor condition and there was no second coat applied to the road surface, and they were wondering why this never occurred. Gramer Rd was mentioned to be resurfaced in 2026.

Chaffee planning fees were discussed. It was stated that Rich Chaffee was told about the fees, and he said that the fees were a little high but was going to pay the fees that he agreed to, and the Township will be paying the rest. In the future it will be in the ordinances and will be discussed at Annual Meeting in March.

PURE GREEN service agreement was discussed, and changes were made to get rid of the early spring services and keeping the spring, early summer, summer, early fall and winterizing. Earl will be contacting Dave at PURE GREEN to discuss the agreement.

NIESA meeting minutes discussed with main focal points such as credit card bills, shop with a hero program and the kids being very happy and giving to their parents instead of getting something for themselves, NEISA/Department of Works assured that fire hydrants are full and working properly. Diederich also commented about continuing to being an officer.

Z-Solutions phone system quote was discussed with Spencer Crandall in the audience letting the Board know what we are receiving. The Township will also receive a wireless phone that was not on the initial quote with an additional cost to be paid as invoiced. Motioned by Diederich and seconded by Ream. Motion passed.

Payment of bills with no discussion. Motion by Ream and seconded by Diederich. Supported by Griffes, Ream, Diederich and Whitehead

Correspondence was that the Williamston School Board of Education are optimistic about housing and student enrollment even though a lot of the students are home schooled. They are eager to continue learning more about how housing is included in municipal strategic planning.

Motion to adjourned by Ream and seconded by Diederich.  Motion passed.

Meeting adjourned at 7:46 pm

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Gina Whitehead, Leroy Township Clerk

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Leroy Township Board Meeting                                                        

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 – 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, Heidi Ream, R. Scott Diederich and Gina Whitehead

Absent: Loretta K. Benjamin

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

December 3, 2024, meeting minutes. Motion by Ream and seconded by Diederich. Motion passed.

Old Business with Parking Lot Repair was discussed and Earl has been in communication with Thomas Benjamin.

VC3 email proposal was presented by Whitehead. The amount of a one-time payment and then a monthly payment for the software updates discussed. Diederich questioned if this was in the budget, Griffes responded with having money set aside for office requirements. Motion by Ream and seconded by Whitehead. Motion passed.

McKenna/Chaffee Fees will continue to be paid by the Township. Public comments made that with the revenue and taxes that would be paid to the Township, that having Rich Chaffee pay for the legal fees was not necessary. A planning commission work session is on February 19, 2025, and be discussed further with Rich Chaffee and the Township Planner.

Griffes appointed new Planning Commission member Jordan Hitchcock and remove Travis Nack. Motioned by Griffes and seconded by Diederich. Motion passed: Griffes, Ream, Diederich and Whitehead

Griffes appointed Wilma Whitehead to the Board of Appeals and removed Keith Eldred. Motioned by Griffes and seconded by Diederich. Motion passed.

Griffes appointed R. Scott Diedrich to the Board of Appeals. Motioned by Griffes and seconded by Ream. Motion passed.

T-Mobile telephone contract was discussed and is going to be terminated.

Z-Solutions and VC3 are being quoted for the township telephone services. Motion by Griffes and seconded by Whitehead. Motion passed.

NEISA board meeting on December 12, 2024, was discussed. Diederich talked about budget approval, CPR manikins being donated to the Williamston and Webberville School Districts for educational purposes, approving 2025 resolutions and 2024 budget amendments, and the Drake Accounting letter of engagement. All approved.

Payment of bills with no discussion. Motion by Griffes and seconded by Whitehead. Supported by Griffes, Ream, Diederich and Whitehead

No Correspondence

Motion to adjourned by Ream and seconded by Diederich.  Motion passed.

Meeting adjourned at 7:32 pm

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Gina Whitehead, Leroy Township Clerk