Meeting Minutes 3-5-24

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