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Notice Of Registration

NOTICE OF REGISTRATION

FOR THE SPECIAL ELECTION ON

TUESDAY MAY 6, 2025

WEBBERVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT

TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF WEBBERVILLE SCHOOLS:

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualified elector who is not already registered, may register to vote at the office of their Township Clerk, the office of the County Clerk, a Secretary of State branch office, or other designated state agency. Registration forms can be obtained at mi.gov/vote and mailed to their Township Clerk. Voters who are already registered may update their registration at www.expressSOS.com,

The last day to register in any manner other than in-person with the local clerk is Tuesday April 22, 2025.

After this date, anyone who qualifies as an elector may register to vote in person with proof of residency (MCL 168.492) at the elector’s Township Clerk’s office at the following times:

LEROY TOWNSHIP, 1685 N M-52, Webberville-Regular business hours: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 10-4, Saturday May 3^rd from 9 am to 5:00 pm, Election Day Tuesday May 6^th from 7am to 8 pm.

LOCKE TOWNSHIP, 3805 Bell Oak Rd., Williamston- Regular business hours: Tuesday and Thursday 12-4, Saturday May 3^rd from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Election Day Tuesday May 6^th from 7am to 8 pm.

WHITE OAK TOWNSHIP, 1002 M-52, Webberville- Regular business hours: Tuesday and Thursday 9-12, Friday 2-5 and Saturday 9-12, Saturday May 3^rd from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Election Day Tuesday May 6^th from 7am to 8 pm.

Residents of Webberville Schools who live in Leroy Township and White Oak Township will vote at the Leroy Township Hall, 1685 N M-52, Webberville.

Residents of Webberville Schools who live in Locke Township will vote at the Locke Township
Hall, 3805 Bell Oak Road, Williamston.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the qualified electors will be voting on the millage proposal as presented and listed below:

Webberville Community Schools

Operating Millage Renewal Proposal

This proposal will allow the school district to continue to levy the statutory rate of not to exceed 18 mills on all property, except principal residence and other property exempted by law, required for the school district to receive its revenue per pupil foundation allowance and renews millage that will expire with the 2025 tax levy.

Shall the currently authorized millage rate limitation of 20 mills ($20.00 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property, except principal residence and other property exempted by law, in Webberville Community Schools, Ingham and Livingston Counties, Michigan, be renewed for a period of 10 years, 2026 to 2035, inclusive, to provide funds for operating purposes; the estimate of the revenue the school district will collect if the millage is approved and 18 mills are levied in 2026 is approximately $1,149,170 (this is a renewal of millage that will expire with the 2025 tax levy)?

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Election Parking

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!

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Notice Of Public Accuracy Test

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

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Notice Of Voting Location

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

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Notice Of Voting Hours

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

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Notice Of Election

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

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Meeting Minutes

Meeting Minutes 9-10-24

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

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Meeting Minutes

Meeting Minutes 8-13-24

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.

_______________________

Wilma J. Whitehead

Township Clerk

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Meeting Minutes

Meeting Minutes 7-9-24

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

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Meeting Minutes

Meeting Minutes 8-7-24

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.

______________________

Wilma J. Whitehead

Township Clerk

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