Canvas Of Early Voting
PUBLIC NOTICE
PRECINCT CANVAS OF EARLY VOTES
WILL BE HELD AT:
LEROY TOWNSHIP
1685 N M-52
ON ELECTION DAY
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
AT 8:00 P.M.
Early Voting Site Notice
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 clerk@leroytownship-mi.gov.
Notice of Election
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
Meeting Minutes 1-9-24
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
Meeting Minutes 12-5-23
LEROY TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING
Tuesday, December 5, 2023 – 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, R. Scott Diederich, Heidi Ream.
Absent: Loretta K. Benjamin.
Also present: Lindsay Utz, James Utz, Steve Moreno, Monica Moreno.
After review, Diederich moved to accept the minutes of the November 7, 2023, regular monthly
Board meeting. Support, Ream. The motion passed.
Bids from various contractors for installation of a permanent building generator were reviewed.
The issue was tabled until next month’s meeting to obtain comparable bids from all
companies that are interested, in the project.
N.I.E.S.A. report was given by Diederich. The December 14, 2023 meeting discussions were
the General and Building & Equipment Budgets, Cost of Additional Ambulance Crew at
Station 62, approval of Resolution 2 of 2023-Fiscal Year 2024 General Appropriations Act
and the Fiscal Year 2024 Building & Equipment Appropriations Act and the 2023 Budget
Amendments. The 2023 Budget has an approximate $150,000 surplus.
After review, Ream moved to pay all bills, as presented. Support, Whitehead. Ream-Yes, Griffes-Yes, Whitehead-Yes, Diederich-Yes. The motion passed 4-0.
Motion by Diederich to adjourn at 7:40 p.m. Support, Ream. The motion passed.
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Wilma J. Whitehead
Township Clerk
Meeting Minutes 11-7-23
LEROY TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING
Tuesday, November 7, 2023 – 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, Heidi Ream.
Also present: Lindsay Utz, James Utz, Steve Moreno, Monica Moreno.
After review, Benjamin moved to accept the minutes of the October 3, 2023, regular monthly
Board meeting. Support, Ream. The motion passed.
A bid for snow removal, for 2023-2024 season, was received from Griffes & Webster, Inc.
Minimum increases from the previous year, because of the cost of operating supplies.
After review, Whitehead moved to accept the bid as presented. Support, Benjamin. The
motion passed.
Generator bids have not yet been submitted from Ion Electric Service and Morris Electric.
Supervisor, Griffes will contact both companies, prior to next month’s meeting.
Scott Diederich gave the report for the, October 12, 2023, N.I.E.S.A. Board meeting. Ingham County Commissioner, Monica Schafer, was present to discuss any pertinent issues that might have an effect on the Fire Department operations and finances. General and grant fund money, 2024 meeting schedule, building & equipment budget and 2024 budget public hearing are all
being brought back for discussion, at the November 9, 2023, N.I.E.S.A. Board meeting.
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 5-0.
Motion by Benjamin to adjourn at 7:23 p.m. Support, Ream. The motion passed.
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Wilma J. Whitehead
Township Clerk
Meeting Minutes 10-3-23
LEROY TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING
Tuesday, October 3, 2023 – 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, Heidi Ream. Also present: Monica Schafer.
After review, Ream moved to accept the minutes of the September 5, 2023, regular monthly
Board meeting. Support, Benjamin. The motion passed.
Public comment: Ingham County Commissioner, Monica Schafer was present to meet with
the Board and review current and proposed changes taking place, at the county level.
After review, Benjamin moved to approve the 2022-2023 Final Audit. Support, Diederich.
Diederich-Yes, Ream-Yes, Griffes-Yes, Benjamin-Yes, Whitehead-Yes. Motion passed.
A quote was received from Webster & Griffes, Inc., for snow removal for the 2023/2024
Winter season. Tabled until next month, to check with Kurt Griffes, about changing to
potassium chloride, instead of salt and other ice melting products.
An estimate to install a permanent generator, at the Township hall, was reviewed. The
Board decided a couple of more estimates should be acquired, before a decision is made.
N.I.E.S.A. report was given by Trustee, Scott Diederich. The Board approved Drake
Accounting to provide their audit services for year end, December 31, 2023, not to exceed $9,000. Michigan Equipment Grant awarded $50,000. To N.I.E.S.A., for fire equipment.
The ISO Ratings classification in now 5/10, effective October 1, 2023.
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 7:57 p.m. Support, Diederich. The motion passed.
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Wilma J. Whitehead
Township Clerk
Meeting Minutes 9-5-23
LEROY TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING
Tuesday, September 5, 2023 – 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: Monica Moreno, Steve Moreno.
After review, Ream moved to accept the minutes of the August 1, 2023, regular monthly
Board meeting. Support, Benjamin. The motion passed.
Public comment: Steve Moreno stated that the monthly Board meeting minutes, on the
Township website haven’t been updated since May. Benjamin suggested that a portion
of the Township ARP funds be budgeted for the installation of a new hall generator.
The proposal for updates and repairs requested by the Library, for approximately $10,000.00
was discussed. Will be reviewed and voted on later.
The 2022-2023 Final Budget was presented, by the Clerk. The acceptance of the audit will be held at next month’s meeting, giving the Board members time to review prior to adoption.
Planning Commission member, Loretta Benjamin gave a report on the August 16, 2023
P.C. meeting. The Special Use permit, requested by Steve Geyer, to add a horse riding arena
on his property, at the Southeast corner of Grand River Avenue and Dietz Road, was unanimously approved. Choice Farm Market requested an additional request for a wine
testing.
The N.I.E.S.A. report was given by Griffes. The Revenue sharing agreement was discussed
again.
After review, Benjamin moved to pay all bills as presented. Support, Ream. Benjamin-Yes, Ream-Yes, Griffes-Yes, Whitehead-Yes. Motion passed 4-0.
Motion by Benjamin to adjourn at 7:30 p.m. Support, Ream. The motion passed.
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Wilma J. Whitehead
Township Clerk
Meeting Minutes 8-1-23
LEROY TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING
Tuesday, August 8, 2023 – 7:00 p.m. 113
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, Loretta K. Benjamin, R. Scott Diederich, Heidi Ream.
Also present: James Utz, Lindsay Utz.
After review, Benjamin moved to accept the minutes of the July11, 2023, regular monthly Board meeting. Support, Diederich. The motion passed.
ORV Ordinance Public Hearing opened at 7:02 p.m.
Discussion and review of the ORV Ordinance was held and the Board decided to eliminate Section 2 Operating Conditions, (L) Requirement to wear a helmet¸ protective eyewear and seat belts. Motion by Benjamin to accept ORV Ordinance #37, with the exception of Section 2L Support, Ream. Diederich-Yes, Ream-Yes, Griffes-Yes, Benjamin-Yes, Whitehead-Yes. The motion to accept the Ordinance passed 5-0.
Public Hearing closed at 7:08 p.m.
Supervisor Griffes spoke with Webberville Library Head Librarian, Amanda Vorce and she plans on submitting a proposal, for an update, of the Library kitchenette and storage area.
Scott Diederich reported on the July 13, 2023, N.I.E.S.A. meeting. The Revenue Sharing Agreement, with the Village of Webberville DDA and the Payment to the Ingham County Treasurer were discussed. The State of Michigan Equipment Grant was supported, with letters from five of the six N.I.E.S.A. municipalities. N.I.E.S.A. is also in the process of transitioning all SPOs and SOGs into Lexipol.
The bills were presented for review and payment. Motion by Diederich to pay all bills as presented. Support, Benjamin. Ream-Yes, Griffes-Yes, Benjamin-Yes, Diederich-Yes, Whitehead-Yes. The motion Passed.
The Ingham County Road Department is going to the Board of Commissioners, County Service and Finance Committee, with a proposed Resolution to Amend the Agreement with Leroy Township, for the 2023 Local Road Program.
Motion by Benjamin to adjourn at 7:31 p.m. Support, Ream. The motion passed.
Wilma J. Whitehead
Township Clerk