Meeting Minutes 10-6-20
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October 6, 2020
Leroy Township Hall, 1685 N. M-52, Webberville, MI.
Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Supervisor, Earl L. Griffes.
Board members present: Earl L. Griffes, Wilma J. Whitehead, Roberta M.
Hamlin, R. Scott Diederich, Loretta K. Benjamin.
Also present: Dennis Dyko, James Utz, Lindsay Utz, Sean Stocker, Kris Lycos,
Colin Kummerfeldt, Brian O’Shea, Heidi Ream, Debbie Schultz, Shelly Hall.
After review, Diederich moved to accept the minutes, of the September regular
meeting as presented. Support, Benjamin. The motion passed.
The Township has two vacancies on the Board of Appeals and received a letter of
Interest from Lindsay Utz and Kris Lycos. After discussion, Griffes moved to appoint
Kris Lycos to the Board. Support, Benjamin. Motion passed. Motion by Hamlin to
appoint Lindsay Utz to the Board. Support, Benjamin. The motion passed.
Apex Clean Energy, Inc. representatives were present to introduce their renewable
Energy Company and their proposed wind turbine project. Brian O’Shea introduced
Sean Stocker, who gave an overview of their company and their planned development.
The steps that will be taken are community development, wind and land studies,
power purchase agreements, construction and energize, and produce energy. The
audience had questions and comments. James Utz suggested that the Township
contact the Township Planners and Attorney to draw up information for all
Township residents and to get an objective view from them. Loretta Benjamin feels the
project will have an adverse effect on rural farm land and residents. Scott Diederich
noted that the public needs to get involved first of all. Dennis Dyko stated that feasibility
studies need to be completed. Shelly Hall felt that the people need to considered first
and property values will decrease because of the wind turbines.
Sean Stocker responses were that the wind turbines will produce needed clean energy,
the owners of their leased property will benefit financially, will increase jobs and
spending during construction and additional tax benefits for the community.
This was the an informational meeting and Apex Clean Energy, Inc. needs to apply
for a public hearing with the Township Planning Commission.
Trustee, Scott Diederich reported that N.I.E.S.A. meetings are still being held virtually.
Discussed the proposed alarm response requirements and budget public hearing dates.
DeLau Fire Services suggested that the Township Hall is getting older, that fire
extinguishers be provided for the furnace and computer rooms. Diederich will
check further to see if there would be an advantage to have them installed.
Motion by Diederich to table until next month. Support, Benjamin. Motion passed.
After review, Benjamin moved to pay all bills as presented. Support, Hamlin.
Benjamin-Yes, Hamlin-Yes, Griffes-Yes, Diederich-Yes, Whitehead-Yes. The motion
passed.
Hamlin moved to adjourn at 8:13 P.M. Support, Diederich. Motion passed
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Wilma J. Whitehead
Township Clerk
Meeting Minutes 9-1-2020
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September 1, 2020
The Leroy Township Board 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, Roberta M. Hamlin, R. Scott
Diederich, Loretta K. Benjamin.
Also present: James Utz, Larry Fulger, Jennifer Fulger, Dennis Dyko, Heidi Ream.
After review, Benjamin moved to accept the August meeting minutes as presented. Support,
Diederich. The motion passed.
Arthur Webster and Mark Kucharczyk have both resigned from the Board of Appeals. The Supervisor will send letters of interest, to the residents that are interested in be appointed.
Larry and Jennifer Fulger were present to update the Board, on their plans to place a mobile
home, on their property. Mr. Fulger stated that the permit is taking longer to finalize then
they had anticipated. They also have applied for a new property address off of Frost Road.
They are in the process of staking the site, updating their driveway, installing a wooden
Foundation, with piers and cement blocks. They thanked the Board for being very patient
with them through this whole process.
The 2019-2020 Audit was presented. Board members requested additional time to review
the audit before adoption.
August N.I.E.S.A. meeting was held virtual again because of the pandemic. Their final audit
was accepted. Frans Wilbrink was appointed as primary Member-at-Large, filling a two year
term and Ben Stiffler was appointed as alternate Member-at-Large, for a four year term.
The bills were presented by the Clerk. Motion by Hamlin to the pay the bills as presented and
the additional bills that will be coming in later, because of the meeting being, on the first.
Support, Diederich. Hamlin-Yes, Diederich-Yes, Griffes-Yes, Benjamin-Yes, Whitehead-Yes.
The motion passed.
Apex Clean Energy, Inc. would like to meet with the Board at next month’s meeting.
The Clerk will put them on the agenda.
Benjamin moved to adjourn at 7:46 p.m. Seconded, Hamlin. The motion passed.
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Wilma J. Whitehead
Township Clerk
Meeting Minutes 8-11-20
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August 11, 2020
The Leroy Township Board meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Supervisor, Earl L. Griffes.
Board members present: Earl L. Griffes, Wilma J. Whitehead, Roberta M. Hamlin. R. Scott Diederich,
Loretta K. Benjamin.
Also present: Dennis Dyko, Heidi Ream.
After review, Benjamin moved to accept the July meeting minutes as presented. Support, Diederich.
The motion passed.
A building permit has been pulled for the Fulger property to set a mobile home, on their property
and footings need to be installed. The Board agreed that a letter should be sent to the Fulgers, stating
the home set within sixty (60) days.
The 2020 Road Project was discussed. Motion by Benjamin to accept the Ingham County Road
Department Local Road Agreement of $83,300.00, County portion $33,300.00, Township contribution
of $50,000.00. Support, Hamlin. Hamlin-yes, Benjamin-Yes, Griffes-Yes, Diederich-Yes, Whitehead-
Yes. The motion passed.
N.I.E.S.A. report by Diederich. The July 9th monthly meeting was held virtual again this month, because of the pandemic. The member-at-large two year position and the alternate member-at-large four year
positions were discussed. A portion of the N.I.E.S.A. millage that passed, on the August 4th ballot,
is designated to provide full-time paramedics, for the Leroy Station.
The bills were presented by the Clerk. After review, Hamlin moved to pay all bills as presented. Support, Benjamin. Benjamin-Yes, Griffes-Yes, Diederich-Yes, Hamlin-Yes, Whitehead-Yes. The
motion passed.
Motion by Benjamin to adjourn at 7:46 p.m. Support, Diederich. The motion passed.
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Wilma J. Whitehead
Township Clerk
Meeting Minutes 7-7-20
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July 7, 2020
Leroy Township Board meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Supervisor, Earl L. Griffes.
Board members present: Earl L. Griffes, Wilma J. Whitehead, Roberta M. Hamlin, R. Scott
Diederich, Loretta K. Benjamin.
Also present: John Roy Castillo, Susan Cockerill, Julie Rudd, Dennis Dyko, Lindsay Utz, James Utz.
After review, Diederich moved to accept the minutes of the June meeting as presented.
Support, Benjamin. The motion passed.
Williamston Senior Center Board members were present to discuss funding and millage for
the center. Motion by Diederich to adopt the Resolution #2020-02, for the Millage Proposal to be placed on the November 2020 Ballot, to let the voters decide. Support, Hamlin. Benjamin-Yes, Diederich-Yes, Griffes-Yes, Hamlin-Yes, Whitehead-Yes. The motion passed.
The 2019 Annual Capital Area District Libraries Report was reviewed.
Michigan Brewery Works building is complete. Outdoor lighting and parking lot lining need to be addressed before occupancy permit can be issued.
The 2020 Ingham County Road Department Project was discussed. A report from Bill Conklin stated that there hasn’t been a resolution because of their drop in revenue and will have it ready by the first of August.
Webberville Woman’s Advance Club would like to use the board room for their September meeting. Motion by Benjamin to allow the service organization to use the room with no fee.
Support, Diederich. The motion passed.
After review, Benjamin moved to pay all bills as presented. Seconded. Hamlin. Diederich-Yes,
Griffes-Yes, Hamlin-Yes, Benjamin-Yes, Whitehead-Yes. The motion passed.
Motion by Benjamin to adjourn at 8:06 p.m. Support, Diederich. The motion passed.
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Wilma J. Whitehead
Township Clerk