Leroy Township

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Leroy Township Board Meeting 

Tuesday, July 11, 2023 

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. Absent: Heidi Ream. 

Also present: Lindsay Utz, James Utz, Steve Moreno, Monica Moreno, 

Dennis Dyko. 

After review, Benjamin moved to accept the minutes of the June 6, 2023, regular monthly Board meeting, as presented. Support, Diederich. The motion passed. 

The Township Wind & Solar Ordinances will be updated to include that the Board will have be finalizing the ordinances. 

The Board determined that the proposed ORV Ordinance be a Board driven Ordinance and a legal ad will be placed in the local paper prior to the August regular monthly Board meeting. 

John & Tracey Knoch have requested the release of a portion (1.62 acres) of Parcel #33-08-08-24-300-003 from the Farmland Development Right Agreement (PA-116). The parcel has a house and five miscellaneous farm buildings on it. After review, Diederich moved to allow the removal of said parcel (Parcel B) from PA-116. Support, Benjamin. Benjamin-Yes, Diederich-Yes, Griffes-Yes, Whitehead-Yes. Absent-Ream. Motion passed 4-0. 

A service agreement was received from TruGreen to provide Lawn Care Services from late Summer, 2023 to early Summer, 2024 at a cost of $5,230.00. After review, Griffes moved to accept the entire contract with TruGreen, for ground maintenance. Support, Whitehead. Diederich-Yes, Griffes-Yes, Benjamin-Yes, Whitehead-Yes. The motion passed. 

The use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds were revisited. The Library has asked for a new water faucet to be installed as well as additional storage cabinets. Some additions to the list were road maintenance and water and electricity installed, at the park. 

N.I.E.S.A. Rep. Diederich reviewed the meeting minutes, for June 8, 2023. The 2022 Annual Audit was amended due to the new ambulance missing on the asset list and the audit was accepted. A MI Fire Equipment Grant has been applied for by N.I.E.S.A., with a possible $10,000.00 per jurisdiction. 

The bills were presented for review. Motion by Benjamin to pay all bills as presented. Support, Diederich. Griffes-Yes, Benjamin-Yes, Whitehead-Yes, Diederich-Yes. The motion passed. 

There being no further business to come before the Board, Benjamin moved to adjourn at 7:42 p.m. Support, Diederich. The motion passed. 

Wilma J. Whitehead 

Township Clerk