Leroy Township

LEROY TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 – 7:00 p.m.

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

The meeting was called to or 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:  Julie Rudd, Jannet Bowman.

After review, Ream moved to accept the minutes, of the April 2, 2024, regular monthly

Board meeting.  Support, Benjamin.  The motion passed.

The Williamston Area Senior Center plan to place a millage proposal, on the November,

2024 ballot, was discussed.  Julie Rudd, WASC Executive Director, updated the Board on

the current status of the area Townships and the City of Williamston, moving to place the proposal on their ballots. 

Rodney and Ariel Andrews requested to place three cremation burials on their plot, in the

Webberville Cemetery.  Cemetery Ordinance #33, Section 12, states that a maximum of two

(2) cremation burials shall be allowed on one plot, unless permission is otherwise granted by

the Township Board.  After review, Benjamin moved to allow the Andrews to place three (3) cremation burials on their plot, in Block 7, of the Webberville Cemetery.  Support, Ream.

The motion passed.

HSC Services, Inc. contract for August 1, 2024 thru July 31, 2025, was reviewed.  The

decision on the contract was tabled, until next month, to further check on the previous contract

payments, for actual property visits and parcel updates.

NIESA report was given by Supervisor, Griffes.  A UTV purchase quote from Polaris Sales,

Inc., for $66,385.87, motion was denied. A purchase quote by MilPro Marine LLC, for an inflatable boat, at $15,525.00, motion passed.  Discussed the addition of an EV charging stations at NIESA. It was recommended that the Board of Directors not pursue costs for EV charging stations, at this time.

After review, Benjamin moved to pay all bills as presented.  Support, Ream. Motion passed.

Whitehead moved to adjourn at 8:30 p.m. Support, Benjamin. The motion passed.

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Wilma J. Whitehead

Township Clerk

LEROY TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING

Tuesday, April 2, 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.  Absent:  Loretta K. Benjamin.

Also present:  Steve Moreno, Monica Moreno.

After review, Diederich moved to accept the minutes of the March 5, 2024, regular monthly

Board Meeting, as presented.  Support, Ream. The motion passed.

Ream moved to accept the minutes of the Annual Organizational Meeting, March 27, 2024,

as presented.  Support, Diederich.  The motion passed.

Public comment:  A question was asked if a banner could be added to the Township website

home page, concerning the petitions being circulated, by Citizen’s for Local Control. Griffes

will contact the Township Attorney.

Correspondence from Ingham County Treasurer, Alan Fox, regarding the transfer of unsold reverted property, from the Treasurer to the Township, was reviewed.  After discussion, the Board agreed not to adopt the Ingham County Resolution, which objects to the transfer of

unsold property, under Public Act 123 0f 1999, from Ingham County to the Township.

Lawn Crafters 2024 Lawn Maintenance Proposal, was reviewed. A motion by Ream to
accept the contract, with the no addition of mulch in all beds and the elimination of the

monthly maintenance portion, for 2024.  Support, Diederich.  The motion passed.

After review, Whitehead moved to accept the contract with Emjay Total Lawn Solutions, to

mow the Township Hall and Park lawns, for the 2024 season. Support, Ream. Motion passed.

Strong’s Lawn Service bid to mow and trim the cemetery, for the 2024 season, was discussed.

Motion by Whitehead to accept the bid from Strong’s Lawn Service. Support, Ream. The

motion passed.

A bid from G.W. Seal Coat to seal the parking lot was reviewed and it was decided that it could wait another year, because it was sealed in 2023.

NIESA report for the March 14, 2024, regular meeting, was given by Scott Diederich. The Board

discussed M Class transfer guideline policies. Two quotes reviewed for a new boat and a new UTV, with no action taken. Appointments were made to the Personnel & Finance Committees.

After review, Ream moved to pay all bills as presented.  Support, Diederich.  Motion passed.

Ream moved to adjourn at 8:03 p.m. Support, Diederich.  The motion passed.

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Wilma J. Whitehead, Township Clerk

LEROY TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING

Tuesday, March 5, 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:  Steve Moreno, Lindsay Utz, Dennis Dyko.

After review, Benjamin moved to accept the minutes, of the February 6, 2024, regular monthly

Board meeting, as presented.  Support, Ream. The motion passed.

Public comment:  Steve Moreno mentioned that the Planning Commission upcoming meetings are not being listed, on the Township website.

TruGreen Contract for fertilizing the Township office lawn was discussed. Benjamin

moved to take the contract off the table.  Support, Ream. The motion passed.

The 2024 Road Projects were reviewed. Roads being considered for repair are Meech Road,

1 mile with Wheatfield Township, VanOrden Road, from Elm Road to Wallace Road, House

Road, from Frost Road to Dennis Road.  Motion by Griffes to budget $350,000. for road

repair projects for 2024.  Support, Diederich. The motion passed.

Removal of property from PA-116, for Tommy Bowen, was reviewed. Mr. Bowen wasn’t

sure how he would like to move forward. It was determined additional information is needed.

After review, Whitehead moved to adopt Resolution #2024-03, to establish Township

Officers Salaries based on the increase in the cost of living and additional responsibilities.

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

The motion passed 5-0.

Scott Diederich gave a report on the last NIESA February 8, 2024 meeting. Officers were

elected, revenue sharing check for $20,000 was received from the Village of Webberville,

and two temporary ambulances are currently, at the Webberville Station.

After review, Benjamin moved to pay all bills as presented.  Support, Ream. Diederich-Yes,

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

A letter was received from the Ingham County Treasurer, Alan Fox. Ream will email Mr.

Fox for more information, about adopting a resolution, on foreclosed Township parcels.

Benjamin moved to adjourn at 8:08 p.m. Support, Ream. The motion passed.

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Wilma J. Whitehead, Township Clerk

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LEROY TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING

Tuesday, February 6, 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, Loretta K. Benjamin,

R. Scott Diederich.  Absent:  Heidi Ream.

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

After review, Benjamin moved to accept the minutes of the January 9, 2024, regular

monthly Board meeting, as presented.  Support, Whitehead.  The motion passed.

Public comment:  Lindsay Utz spoke of having the meeting fees be eliminated. The subject

will be discussed at the March TownshipAnnual Budget meeting.

Proposed 2024 contract services with TruGreen, werereviewed.  Diederich moved to accept

the contract with TruGreen.  No support.  After further discussion, Benjamin moved to

table the proposal. Support, Diederich. The motion passed.

Ingham County Payment Reduction program for delinquent property taxes was reviewed.

Benjamin moved to adopt Resolution #2024-02, to participate in the program to reduce delinquent tax payments for eligible properties, with poverty exemptions.  Support, Diederich.

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

Diederich reported on the NIESA Board meeting held on January 11, 2024. NIESA hasn’t received any funds from the Webberville DDA, with renewal date of April 1, 2024.Ambulance service for the Station #62 is being discussed, with an ambulance being placed at the Webberville Station, for emergency situations. The NIESA Board is looking at reasons why

a full-time ambulance may or may not be feasible, for Station #62.

The 2024 Local Road Program proposed projects were reviewed.  The Township is planning

to appropriate ARPA Funds to increase the road projects, to be done, this fiscal year.

A Uniform Comcast Video Service Franchise Agreement was reviewed.  Ben Miller, Director from Comcast Cable was present to inform the Board of the METRO Act Permit with the Township.  Whitehead moved accept the agreement with Comcast, at a 3% Video Service Fee.  Support, Diederich. Griffes-Yes, Benjamin-Yes, Diederich-Yes, Whitehead-Yes. Motion passed.

After review, Benjamin moved to pay all bills as presented.  Support, Whitehead. Benjamin-Yes,

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

Benjamin moved to adjourn at 8:20 p.m. Support, Diederich. The motion passed.

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Wilma J. Whitehead, Township Clerk

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PUBLIC NOTICE

PRECINCT CANVAS OF EARLY VOTES

WILL BE HELD AT:

LEROY TOWNSHIP

1685 N M-52

WEBBERVILLE MI  48892

ON ELECTION DAY

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

AT 8:00 P.M.

LEROY TOWNSHP PUBLIC NOTICE

ESTABLISHMENT OF EARLY VOTING SITE

To All Qualified Electors in Leroy Township

Notice is hereby given by resolution of the Leroy Township Board, under authority

granted in Public Act 81 of 2023, that the location of the early voting site for all

federal and statewide election dates will be the following.  A site may also serve

as an early voting site for additional election dates if approved by the Township

Board.

Leroy Township Hall

1685 N M-52

Webberville MI  48892

All qualified electors in Leroy Township have the right to mark a ballot and deposit in a tabulator beginning the second Saturday before an election and ending

the Sunday before the election, and any additional days prior to the second

Saturday before an election that the Leroy Township Board designates.  Early

voting will be available at the early voting site for the following hours:

Saturday – February 17, 2024

Sunday – February 18, 2024

Monday – February 19, 2024

Tuesday – February 20, 2024

Wednesday – February 21, 2024

Thursday – February 22, 2024

Friday – February 23, 2024

Saturday – February 24, 2024

Sunday – February 25, 2024

All early voting hours will be from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Clerk’s Office at 517 521-3729

or at [email protected].

        NOTICE OF ELECTION

LEROY TOWNSHIP QUALIFIED VOTERS

PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION

TO BE HELD ON

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2024      

Please take notice that the 2024 Presidential Primary Election

will be held on Tuesday, February 27, 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

LEROY TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING

Tuesday, January 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, Loretta K. Benjamin,

Heidi Ream. Absent:  R. Scott Diederich.

Also present: James Utz, Lindsay Utz, Todd Benjamin, Dave Burgdorf, Debbie

Burgdorf, Steve Moreno, Monica Moreno, Dennis Dyko.

After review, Ream moved to accept the minutes of the December 5, 2023, regular

monthly Board meeting, as presented.  Support, Griffes. The motion passed.

Three updated bids for the installation of a Township hall generator, were reviewed.

After review, Ream moved to accept the bid from F.D. Hayes for $34,188.70.

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

motion passed 4-0.

After review of the 2024 Poverty Exemption Income Guidelines and Asset Test

Resolution, Benjamin moved to adopt Resolution #2024-01, with the Federal

Poverty Guidelines.  Support, Ream.  The motion passed 4-0.

An application for Local Government Approval For Off-Premises Tasting Room License

was reviewed and discussed. The applicant Burgdorf Winery LLC requested approval

to locate at 4212 E Holt Road, Webberville.  Whitehead moved to approve the Off-Premises

Tasting Room License for Burgdorf Winery.  Support, Ream.  Ream-Yes, Griffes-Yes,

Whitehead-Yes.  Benjamin-Abstain.  Diederich-Absent.  The motion passed 3-0.

Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks forwarded a letter to all Michigan Townships to

consider the Importance of Compensating Election Officials Appropriately, resulting from the

passing of Proposal 22-2, which adds the increase in extended election periods, increased workload and additional responsibilities. No action taken.

Planning Commission members whose terms expired on December 31, 2023, all were

interested in having their terms extended, for another three year term.  Motion by Griffes to reappoint Tim Dietz, Dennis Dyko and James Utz thru December, 2026.  Support, Ream.

The motion passed.

A work session held by the Planning Commission on January 3, 2024 and Benjamin

reported that they are moving forward with the Wind Ordinance and are working on the

Solar Ordinance. Plan is to have the Public Hearing on both ordinances, in March or April.

TruGreen submitted a Service Agreement Renewal for 2024. After discussion, the Board

moved to table the proposed agreement.

Griffes gave a report on the last NIESA meeting, December 14, 2023.  New fiscal year

budgets were passed, with no decision or budgeting to add full time ambulance services,

to the Webberville Station, this year.

After review, Benjamin moved to pay all bills, as presented.  Support, Ream. Griffes-Yes,

Ream-Yes, Benjamin-Yes, Whitehead-Yes.  The motion passed.

Replacement of the Township mail box, for $125.00, was discussed.

Benjamin moved to adjourn at 7:56 p.m.  Support, Ream. The motion passed.

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Wilma J. Whitehead

Township Clerk